THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 31 #41 The Wednesday, March 22, 2017 www.echo.net.au Good Life Phone 02 6684 1777 [email protected] [email protected] &Good Taste Eating Out Guide 23,200 copies every week PAGE 25-28 CAB ILLEGITIMI NON CARBORUNDUM! AUDIT We fi nally have a Island Quarry What’s in the Online in netdaily Kingscliff three-storey nation-building management defends stars? Ask Lilith height limit set to stay www.echo.net.au/kingscliff -three- PM! – p10 record – p5 – p33 storey-height-limit-set-stay Beach doof- Turtle adventure with a cause Connor won’t party organiser appeal Bali fi ned $8,000 jail sentence Luis Feliu AAP

A Byron Bay residents group has Local woman Sara Connor has told welcomed the conviction of the her lawyers she will not appeal against organiser of a doof party late last her four-year sentence for her role in year at Tallow Beach which was shut the death of a Bali police offi cer. down by police and park rangers. Her lawyer Robert Khuana Th e organiser pleaded guilty to told reporters he believed she had two charges over the illegal event a good chance of being released and was fi ned $8,000 in Byron Bay upon appeal. Local Court last Th ursday. However, Khuana said Connor Byron Shire Council’s legal ser- had been traumatised by the system vices coordinator, Ralph James, said and was worried about her sentence around 200 ‘doofers’ had trampled being increased if she appealed. and rubbished the ecologically sen- On Friday prosecutors said they sitive area which contained threat- were appealing Connor’s four-year ened fauna and fl ora. sentence over the fatal assault of a Th e young man was not named in police officer Wayan Sudarsa last the Council press release, which also August, which they believed was too noted that another young man had short. Th ey notifi ed Connor of the been been convicted and fi ned $750 Eleven-year-old Arlian is set to star in a fi lm about a rescued sea turtle which suff ers injury from plastic and is appeal on Monday. aft er having pleaded guilty to being cared for by Seabird Rescue in Ballina. Plastic, Alarm! Let’s Save The Turtles is a collaboration with Arlian’s fi lmmaker Her British boyfriend David Tay- in attendance at the same doof party. mum, Karin Ecker, who says the adventure with his friends leads to interviews with the Plastic Free Byron initiative lor was handed a six-year term. Tay- Th e Friends of Tallow Creek said and Aboriginal women ‘to discover their perspective on being a responsible guardian for the environment.’ The lor became embroiled in a fi ght with they hoped the conviction and fi ne aim of the fi lm, she says, ‘is to get kids and schools involved to participate in, or initiate creative projects towards Mr Sudarsa aft er confronting him would deter others from similar acts protecting the environment.’ The fi lm’s fundraiser is online at bit.ly/2nuiAUX. Photo Jeff ‘Turtle Speed’ Dawson over Connor’s lost purse. of environmental vandalism. Th e party was held last Novem- ber in the national park adjacent to Tallow Beach. Indigenous ceremony site confi rmed near Mullum Friends spokesman Dailan Pugh Hans Lovejoy of undiscovered Aboriginal sites only ones who should be engaged to special signifi cance to local Aborigi- said the fi ne was ‘small’ for the envi- across the northern rivers region. interpret the heritage.’ nal communities, and am very pas- ronmental harm caused, including An Indigenous ceremonial stone site As a proud Bundjalung man sionate about educating the broader ‘trampling the nests of bee-eaters close to Uncle Tom’s at the Mullum- Unrecorded sites he says, ‘I was born in Widjabul public on Aboriginal heritage values.’ and pardalotes in the dunes, scaring bimby turnoff has been confi rmed ‘A lot of these sites are not record- Wiyabul Country, Lismore, and Mr Moran has a large area to cover. away the migratory shorebirds, pol- by the NSW Offi ce of Heritage and ed’, he said, and encouraged anyone grew up on Cabbage Tree Island, an ‘As the heritage conservation offi cer, luting the estuary with excrement, Environment (OEH). who finds what appears to be an Aboriginal community situated on my boundaries cover the Tweed River and leaving broken glass and ciga- Heritage conservation officer authentic Aboriginal site to contact the lower Richmond River located to the north and as far south to Ma- rette butts buried in the sand.’ Ashley Moran, based in Alstonville, him via his offi ce on 02 8289 6313. between Wardell and Broadwater. cleay Valley, Kempsey, and extends Mr Pugh, who caused a stir when told The Echo that the area is signifi - OEH closely engages with In- ‘I’ve been with the OEH for nearly west along the tablelands to Tenter- he singled out for blame just one cant to the Indigenous people of the digenous community members 17 years now, assisting with the iden- fi eld, Glen Innes then back down to- nationality of attendees at the doof, Brunswick and Tweed valleys and and groups across the region on a tifi cation, recording and interpret- wards Dorrigo and Bellbrook.’ continued on page 4 that there are potentially thousands regular basis, he says, ‘as they are the ing of Aboriginal sites and places of continued on page 2

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YOU DON’T PAY ME… Waste-reducing Sasha receives IWD award THE LENDER DOES Aslan Shand guidance. It feels great to Janice Ryan make a change.’ Mortgage Broker Sasha Mainsbridge was Sasha has about eight pro- Diploma of Financial Services named NSW Local Woman jects on the go and Mullum 27 years’ lending experience of the Year for the Ballina Cares has now become a not- E: janice@wpff .com.au electorate on International for-profi t organisation under M: 0400 364 723 Women’s Day (IWD) for her the auspices of Mullum Seed. work in spearheading local ‘I have a passion to relo- waste-reduction campaigns calise and implement circular in and around Mullumbimby. economies,’ continued Sasha. MP Tamara Smith, mem- ber for Ballina, says, ‘Sasha has Th e story of stuff Humanity has the stars in its future, and that been a driving force behind ‘It’s all about the story future is too important to be lost under the many local campaigns includ- of stuff – we can’t just keep ing Zero Emissions Byron, Sasha with her tree-dwelling son, Max. Photo Jeff Dawson pulling it out of the earth, burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition. Plastic Free Byron and Plastic using it for fi ve minutes, and – Isaac Asimov Free July in Mullumbimby, were having a horrendous on- plastic-free July in 2016. burying it.’ where she helped the Mullum going impact and it doesn’t ‘Mullum IGA was supply- Sasha is now working to IGA phase out its plastic dis- have to be this way,’ said Sasha. ing around 150,000 free plas- bring together local festival posable shopping bags.’ ‘On Gardening Australia tic bags a year to customers.’ holders and council to look ‘Sasha is also involved in 2014, Mullum won the at how they can reduce waste. with the Mullumbimby Mas- Australian community gar- IGA bins bags ‘My belief is that a coordi- terplan Guidance Group and den of the year and I started Th e IGA came on board nated approach will acceler- Mullumbimby Chamber of seeing all these things about and have never looked back. ate the eff ectiveness. Commerce. Sasha is a great the area, like Enova Commu- ‘The customer feedback ‘I have been to the local networker and communica- nity Energy, and Byron has a and support was so tremen- festivals and have identifi ed a tor and really encouraging of reputation for being green.’ dous, everyone really got be- number of opportunities for people and businesses to take So she decided to move hind us,’ said IGA manager waste reduction. I am work- small steps that bring about here with her two children and Daniel Tiffi n. ing with the Byron Spirit major changes to benefi t the use her skills from the corpo- ‘We save around $7,000 a Festival to run a small pilot whole community.’ rate world to create change. year just on plastic bags and project for R&D. ALL TYPES OF Sasha says she fi rst visited Starting Mullum Cares there are other savings such ‘Having festival organis- SPREADING APPLICATIONS the area in 1998 when she as a business-coaching and as reduced cardboard waste ers at the table rather than came to the Blues Festival and community-organising ser- owing to customers using the working in competitive silos Specialising in aglime, compost & fertilisers has always loved the area. vice, Sasha approached Mul- boxes. I would like to thank will help reduce the waste- ‘It was the year Al Gore re- lumbimby’s IGA and other Sasha Mainsbridge and the management costs. M: 0439 364 549 or 0434 023 455 leased Th e Inconvenient Truth local businesses with the idea Mullum Cares group for their ‘Th ese are not simple so- E: [email protected] that I realised that humans of creating a Mullumbimby overwhelming support and lutions.’

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 3 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Wife of Byron developer takes out APVO Rodney Stevens geant Alison Kennedy told tending the school where Mrs domestic relationship. the court that officers were Elias or the other protected Order 6: Mr Elias must not Police anticipate laying pursuing the matter. person attended. approach or contact Mrs Elias charges against the developer ‘There are likely to be by any means whatsoever, ex- MULLUM2BRUNS PADDLE behind the controversial $23.5 charges laid, so I am seeking Adjournment cept through his legal repre- million ‘Bangalow food pre- an adjournment until April 20,’ sentative, or as authorised by Earlybird entries are open cinct’ proposal following an Sgt Kennedy said. ‘How about until April 27 a parenting order under the incident involving his wife. April 27?’ Magistrate R Denes Ms Denes amended the Family Law Act. Bart Elias appeared in Ball- asked. Sgt Kennedy then ap- provisional Aprehended Per- Order 8: Mr Elias must ina Local Court last Thursday plied to vary the provisional sonal Violence Order to cov- surrender all firearms and re- for the first mention of an Ap- order preventing Mr Elias er orders one, six and eight, lated licences to police. prehended Personal Violence from attending the residence and adjourned proceedings As the proposed Lismore Order (APVO), taken out by where his wife is living. until April 27. Road location of the ‘Banga- police, on behalf of his wife. ‘On an interim basis I am This means if Mr Elias low Food Precinct’ is valued The court heard a pro- seeking orders one, six and breaches any of the follow- at more than $20 million, visional APVO was put in eight,’ she said. ing orders it could lead to a development approval rests First entries for the Mullum2Bruns Paddle came soon place following the incident, The court heard the origi- criminal offence and he can with the Joint Regional Plan- after registrations opened. Typical of the broad which occurred on an un- nal provisional conditions be charged: ning Panel (JRRP), not Byron attraction of the event, the first entry was a family specified date, to protect Mrs were orders one, six and nine, Order 1: Assault, molest, Shire Council. group from Ocean Shores while the next was a Stand Elias and another person which didn’t require Mr Elias harass, threaten or otherwise The JRRP is yet to decide Up Paddle Challenger from the Central Coast. who was not named. to surrender any firearms, interfere with Mrs Elias or a on development consent for Earlybird registration is the way to go Police prosecutor Ser- but prevented him from at- person with whom she has a the 26.6-hectare site. if you would like to save some money. Adults save $5 off the normal online Consciousness v Catastrophe fee by registering before 15 April. Rock-throwing youths sought We've made online entries for families About 12.45am on Saturday Angela Dunlop. book launch March 24 easier than before, too. March 18, three young males She told The Echo, ‘Con- All money raised by the Paddle goes to the Brunswick were seen throwing rocks at struction of the new skatepark Local author Gillian Ross will ‘visionary scientists, philoso- Surf Life Saving Club, Marine Rescue and Brunswick a shop window on The Beach and playground at SGB is due launch her new book Con- phers and spiritual thinkers Heads Visitor Centre, all great local volunteer groups Avenue, South Golden Beach. to commence in April.’ sciousness v Catastrophe at the across the planet’. working to make Brunswick Heads a better, safer The rocks damaged two ‘Hopefully this recreation- Byron Bay Library on Friday place. Consider a donation to one (or all) of these large windows of the premises. al infrastructure will provide March 24 from 10.30am. New philosophy organisations at the special page while registering. The males are described a healthy alternative distrac- She says, ‘The current cri- ‘They are forging a new Participate in the fun of the Paddle by joining us at the as being aged about 15 to 16 tion for our youth, which ses besetting humanity call understanding of evolution finish at Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads. There will years old with one of them will ultimately decrease these for a revolution in conscious- that honours science, re- be a music program from 9:30 am, activities for the having blond hair. Anyone incidents of wanton vandal- ness and a mystical renais- frames culture and radically kids, food stalls, the famous Duck Race plus the with information is asked to ism… One can only hope.’ sance that will bring about a updates spirituality.’ spectacle of dragon boats and outriggers. contact Crime Stoppers on Ms Dunlop also called on whole new story of what it The book is made up of This year's raffle prize is a Mongoboard Noosa Natural 1800 333 000. the recent dog-attack victim means to be human.’ two parts: the big picture of Stand Up Paddle board with carbon fibre paddle and The news has been de- on the beach to report it to The book introduces the evolution and the new story bag valued at over $1500. Get tickets from April 1 at scribed as disturbing by Council as, ‘residents are con- reader to the new philosophy of evolutionary spirituality. Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre. South Golden Beach Com- cerned and fearful that the of evolutionary spiritual- The book also includes quota- munity Association secretary aggressive dog is still at large.’ ity, says Ross, which engages tions and website references. Doof-party partaker calls for solutions continued from page 1 ‘The problem is that with park,’ he said. other residents that backpack- said he also hoped the doofer such a regular turnover of ‘Police seized the equip- ers were responsible for the re- fined $750 ‘alerts everyone tourists and students we are ment and shut the party down. cent parties and they have ‘no mullum2brunspaddle.com.au who attends these doofs that constantly faced with new ‘The party-goers trampled respect or awareness for the they share in the culpability’. arrivals. Friends of Tallow the sensitive dunes and left area they are trashing.’ ‘Also the organiser of the Creek call upon tourist and rubbish, including broken ‘The hostels and back- doof at Cosy Corner last student accommodation pro- glass. Plus there was a high packer’s accommodation The saddest aspect of life right now is that Saturday night was given an viders to provide an induc- fire risk and a total fire ban also need to step up,’ he said, science gathers knowledge faster than on-the-spot $3,000 fine by tion for their customers to in place. National parks are ‘and make sure everyone who society gathers wisdom. police, which hopefully will stop this continuing. environmentally sensitive ar- stays in the Bay knows the become a regular punish- ‘Tourists and overseas stu- eas. They are not locations to damage the beach parties – Isaac Asimov ment,’ he said. dents trashing our national hold parties. This young man cause, and the risks.’ parks for their fun cannot be has learnt the hard way that it ‘One backpacker being tolerated any longer. is far better to hold an event fined is not going to stop the ‘Our wildlife are under in- in an approved venue.’ next party. These people are creasing threats owing to a National Parks and Wild- not aware of the history.’ BE BOLD FOR CHANGE plethora of other activities. life Service manager Sue A solution, he said, would We can not allow them to be Walker urged locals to report be a designated dance party driven out of their remaining illegal activity in the parks. area, either on an open beach refuges in our national parks. or around town, which could International Women’s Day Mr James said Council and Venue needed be properly managed. national park rangers were Meanwhile a longtime lo- ‘Not everyone wants to go Exhibition 23 - 27 March called to the beach doof party cal who was involved in beach to bed early… what’s needed Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Dalley Street, Mullumbimby to help police following many dance parties over ten years is an all-night venue – some- Opening Night - 5:30 pm Thursday 23 March 2017 complaints by residents. ago told The Echo that back where remote enough and ‘Erected at the site were then the only issues were too soundproofed. That way po- a marquee, DJ equipment many cars and occasional lice know where it is and it and lights. There were at noise complaints. would be contained. least 200 people in attend- ‘Rubbish was always taken ‘It’s sad there is so much For more information please contact: Jenelle on or 66844299 ance. Most were consuming away’, they said, ‘and as locals negative press with this – Belle on 6626 7226 alcohol. Plus, there were up we were mindful to leave the there is a section of commu- Artwork by Nickolla Clark to six bonfires lit with wood environment as we found it’. nity who just want to dance obtained from the national He supported the view of and do the right thing.’ 4 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News

YOUR ONE-STOP IQ management defends record JEAN SHOP Spill called over community-managed land as Coroner delays 2014 death enquiry Levis Hans Lovejoy up for many years. Rennie told The Echo that R.M.Williams A public tussle has erupted in recent years ‘much has been Wrangler over a parcel of community- accomplished, notwithstand- managed land located op- ing the Reserve being subject Lee Riders posite the Cavanbah Sports to limited public-access provi- Ben Sherman Centre on Ewingsdale Road, sions that have applied to the known as Island Quarry (IQ). Island Quarry since this very Alterations available Founding member Dar- sad incident in 2014.’ ren Hiller Smith – along with During this time to the some other residents – have present, Rennie says, ‘Private challenged the IQ manage- activities and functions such ment board with claims of ‘20 as weddings, ceremonies, re- p: (02) 6686 2081 Like us on Facebook e: [email protected] wallaces.com.au years of inaction.’ IQ on Ewingsdale Road remains closed. Photo Hans Lovejoy ceptions, small workshops and And while the claims are fi lm shoots are still being held.’ rejected by IQ Reserve Trust As for supporting com- president Shane Rennie, IQ Inc breakdown munity events, Rennie says mayor Simon Richardson also his is the ‘only organisation Rennie declined to provide the IQ constitution, but said it is supports a shakeup, telling The in the Shire that off ers aff ord- the ‘standard constitution with a couple of special resolutions.’ Echo, ‘20 years of inaction de- able public liability insurance The minister appointed IQ Association Inc as the ‘corporate mands that the time has come cover’ and IQ supports Fuku- manager of the Island Quarry Reserve Trust,’ Rennie says. for new energy and commu- shima fundraisers, life draw- The IQ Association Inc committee members are (president) nity members to assist.’ ing classes, music gigs, kids’ Shane Rennie, Bronwyn Kidd, Tim Rabbidge, Helen Stickley- In 2014, the quarry claimed face painting, community Thompson and Alex Polo. the life of Brendan Vickery af- rallies and the like. ‘Th e list As for who comprises the IQ Trustee, Rennie says it is the ter his clifft op jump into wa- goes on and on,’ he said. same members as the IQ Assoc Inc, but includes an Arakwal ou D ter below. Th e coroner’s court As for the future plans Y eserve Corporation representative. confi rmed with The Echo that for the site, a 2010 DA was There are 35 members of IQ, according to Rennie. ome Lux an inquiry was planned this approved with conditions, S ury IQ Inc leases the Mullumbimby Railway Station for offi ce month but has been delayed. which include roadwork ac- space and also ‘provides aff ordable space there for other Around 15 people met on cess on Ewingsdale Road and community groups and artists.’ Friday March 3 onsite, spark- stormwater plans/works. Rennie says IQ presents the Byron All Shorts short-fi lm ing accusations and denials Th ose particulars are being competition alongside its [Mullum] Flickerfest tour screenings. between Hiller Smith and fi nalised with Council, Ren- % Flickerfest Sydney is a ten-day fi lm festival held annually in Rennie over trespass threats. nie says, with other conditions 50 Bondi which also presents a national tour. A smaller group met again stipulating detailed engineer- SWISSTEK IQ is a not-for-profi t, but ASIC records show Flickerfest, of onsite last week and call ing plans for driveways, park- which IQ Association Inc committee member Bronwyn Kidd AND COCOON themselves Friends of IQ. ing areas and an access road. is a director, is a for-profi t company. Until recently, the home RANGE In 1997 – apparently a much The approval allows four page for www.iq.org.au included a promotion for Mullum more congenial and happier annual community fundrais- Flickerfest screenings and Byron All Shorts short-fi lm comp. Bases not included in sale price time – a group of residents ing events, four annual theatre brokered a plan to transform of the quarry and the found- mation from the trust had not events and three special events. the former quarry into a com- ing of the original IQ com- been responded to.’ A maximum of 87 people is munity hub. A Reserve Trust mittee and acknowledged IQ John Anderson, aka Fast approved for these events. was appointed by the minister president Shane Rennie’s con- Buck$, was at the meeting, Additionally, approval at the time to manage the land tribution to the project. and told The Echo that Mr allows using the land as a % in perpetuity. Hiller Smith was instrumental ‘primitive camping ground.’ Th e vision at the time, ac- Friends of IQ in starting IQ. ‘It was his cha- Yet with the coronial rec- 20 cording to www.iq.org.au, Th e aim, say the minutes risma that got it going,’ he said. ommendations still to be de- 100% was ‘to create a social and of the meeting, is to encour- But Rennie told The Echo termined, IQ’s future is still NATURAL artistic enterprise in a wider age public involvement and he disputes all allegations unknown. LINEN SHEETS cultural and tourist initiative.’ access, and to, ‘express our from the meeting, including Mayor Simon Richardson Remarkably Rennie told concerns regarding current safety management and in- told The Echo, ‘I support get- The Echo that that quote from management and pre-empt stead said that, in 22 years, ting this wonderful commu- the website is ‘incorrect’ and any negative community out- no-one has been refused nity asset open and used by instead said, ‘Our vision is to comes regarding the Reserve.’ membership except Hiller the community and for IQ to create a model for sustainable Th e minutes also say that ‘it Smith, and that everyone is realise the vision that Darren, living through environmen- was agreed that those present encouraged to be a part of IQ. Shane and so many others had tal, economic and social ac- would again attempt to join Regarding the early days of for it – to become a commu- tivity. We aim to demonstrate the IQ Crown Reserve Trust the formation of the group, he nity gathering-space treasure. environmentally sustainable and to document their eff orts.’ says, ‘Darren was only one of ‘Unfortunately it hasn’t % practices while protecting and Brendan Vickery’s death many people with charisma been in the 20 years since the 20 enhancing the natural and was raised at the meeting, who were all prepared to assist community gained manage- DUNLOPILLO scenic values. Island Quarry and the ‘number of people with all the initial hard work. ment control of it and this has is fostering local arts, environ- who had suffered serious This work continued after to change.’ PILLOWS ment, new industries and sus- injury at the site, apparently Darren left Byron Shire, espe- The mayor says he looks tainable technologies, while through inadequate safety cially to address and rectify all forward to ‘more members, recognising and promoting management of the site.’ the problems he left behind.’ new management members valuable cultural heritage that Th e minutes say, ‘Several and a renewed vigour to bring Locally Owned relates to our region.’ people noted that this ap- What’s the plan? this space to life.’ At the March 3 meeting of peared to be a closed shop and So what has happened He also said he ‘sincerely Family Business Friends of IQ, chairperson Su- despite eff orts made by several since 2000 – except a death hopes the current manage- sie Handran-Smith, secretary people to join the small group and a number of serious ment committee accepts Dar- Cnr Brigantine & Wollongbar Sts, Laura Cornelius and treasurer which comprise the Reserve spinal injuries as a result of ren and others into the fold for Byron Arts & Industry Estate Gabby Rossati were appointed. Trust, it appeared that eff orts jumping from the cliff s into the good of IQ.’ Mr Hiller Smith com- to join were rebuff ed. It was the waterhole below? Q Full story on Echonetdaily • 6685 5212 • bedsrus.com.au menced with a brief history noted that requests for infor- IQ has had a ‘closed’ sign www.echo.net.au PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 5 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Healthcare in crisis: report Bulk buy off er for Aslan Shand quire more time and re- tients – people who need the ‘At Murwillumbah District solar, batteries sources to treat and that’s most urgent treatment. Hospital and Grafton Base Th e NSW health system con- left performance measures ‘It would certainly ap- Hospital, which have seen tinues to be in a state of cri- against things like the four- pear that the underfunding some of the biggest increases sis, according to the recent hour rule paralysed.’ of general practice is starting in elective surgery numbers, quarterly report from the in- North coast emergency to result in people presenting the percentage of patients dependent Bureau of Health department data show pa- to hospitals with more severe being treated within recom- Information (BHI). tients had lengthy waits. illnesses that may have been mended timeframes has in- It’s prompted calls by the In Lismore, 31.3 per cent prevented if they had better creased compared with the Australian Medical Associa- of patients waited longer than access to a GP.’ same quarter last year.’ tion NSW (AMA NSW) for four hours; in Ballina, 20.1 Nonetheless around ten the immediate lift ing of the per cent; in Graft on, 19.2 per Elective surgery per cent of elective surgery budget indexation freeze, im- cent and in Tweed, 18.2 per BHI data also show that patients waited more than posed by the previous Abbott cent. Th e statewide average is north coast hospitals continue 300 days for surgery at north government. 25.7 per cent. to be under enormous pressure coast hospitals, excluding The Enova Energy team, who are on board with a community AMA NSW president Prof Frankum says that as offi cial elective surgery wait- Ballina and Maclean. bulk buy of renewable products. Photo Jeff Dawson Professor Brad Frankum says like everywhere else in NSW, ing lists grew to 4,658 patients – the ongoing record-breaking hospitals on the north coast an increase of 276 patients over Fed responsibility A community bulk buy for Additionally, some of the numbers of patients present- are extremely busy. the same period a year ago. ‘Doctors and other staff solar and batteries is being funds from the bulk buy will ing at NSW hospitals shows Elective surgery includes: members at hospitals are un- organised for the northern go towards local renewable a complete failure to address Lismore ED busier cataract removal; hip replace- der incredible stress, as un- rivers, with the fi rst free event projects. healthcare needs. ments; knee replacements; precedented patient loads just planned for Mullumbimby COREM’s Rob Passey says He said, ‘In 2016, all-time than Sydney gall bladder; ear, nose and keep increasing in number,’ on Tuesday April 4. it fi ts their drive for 100 per records were broken at the He said, ‘In fact, Lismore throat; and tonsillectomies. continued Prof Frankum. It’s a partnership between cent renewables. beginning of the year and Hospital was admitting more But Northern NSW Lo- ‘The Commonwealth COREM and Enova Com- ‘We’re excited about this then again at the end of the than 40 per cent of its emer- cal Health District (NNSW needs to move immediately to munity, who have joined with opportunity to bring the com- year for emergency depart- gency department presenta- LHD) welcomed the report appropriately fund healthcare social-enterprise organisa- munity together and help peo- ment presentations.’ tions to hospital.’ regarding elective surgery and this includes lift ing the in- tion Suncrowd. ple install hundreds more solar ‘The proportion of pa- ‘To put it in perspective, it performance. dexation freeze and address- Th e aim, say organisers is PV systems.’ tients in the more urgent tri- was admitting a greater pro- NNSW LHD chief execu- ing the years of underfunding ‘to take solar and batteries to Alison Crook from Enova age categories is increasing portion of patients to hospi- tive Wayne Jones told The this has contributed to. as many households in the Community added, ‘Th is is and 2016 also saw all-time re- tal from the ED than Royal Echo, ‘Th e report indicates ‘It needs to commit to region as possible by making a great chance for people to cords broken for the number North Shore, one of Sydney’s that many hospitals within long-term certainty of hos- the process easy and acces- move to solar to help protect of sicker patients who need to busiest hospitals. the NNSW LHD have seen pital funding and to develop sible, at lower prices.’ themselves from rising en- be admitted to hospital from ‘While at Ballina, there was an increase in numbers of a comprehensive vision for Suncrowd claims a ten to ergy prices.’ the emergency department. an explosion in the number of elective surgeries being per- our health system based on 25 per cent reduction on NSW Q For more info visit www. ‘More urgent cases re- triage-one and triage-two pa- formed.’ making Australians healthier.’ average prices will be on off er. suncrowd.com.au.

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6 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Local News Festival site seeks Shark net impacts highlighted at Quiksilver surfi ng comp trial extension timber windows & doors With North Byron Parklands submission for permanancy (Parklands) now in its fi nal has resulted in it having to ad- year of operation under the dress Secretary’s Environmen- current trial approval from tal Assessment Requirements the Department of Planning (SEARs), which was issued and Environment (DP&E), it January 18, 2017. is seeking an extension. ‘Th e SEARs is a compre- Th e Yelgun festival site is hensive list of environmental home to Splendour In The assessment requirements for Grass and Falls festivals. the proposal,’ he says. General manager Mat As Parklands is ‘commit- Surfer Steph Gilmore from last weekend. Photo Jeff Dawson Morris says that under the ted to wholly responding to current trial approval, Falls the requirements’, Morris says Members of north coast ma- wanting to live in harmony Quality windows & doors since 1946 Festival Byron 17/18 cannot detailed expert analysis, as- rine conservation groups con- with other marine creatures.’ Phone 6621 2734 www.hamptonandlarsson.com.au operate. sessments and consultation verged on the Roxy Pro and ‘Snapper Rocks is fl anked ‘Th e modifi cation seeks to will need to be undertaken. the Quiksilver Pro Surfing by a string of shark nets that extend the trial period dates ‘Owing to the extensive competitions at Coolangatta have killed hundreds of marine by an additional 20 months nature of the SSD, it is envis- last Saturday calling for the creatures since their placement. to August 31, 2019. aged that the assessment and removal of shark nets. We want to raise the issue ‘There are no other approval timelines for the Dean Jeff erys from the Mi- about the eff ectiveness and the changes to the concept plan permanent application will galoo 2 marine conservation impact of the current shark- INDEPENDENT & LOCALLY OWNED and project approval being extend well beyond the expi- foundation said, ‘Many surfers net program on other sea users sought.’ ration of the Parklands trial are concerned both about be- and off er more eff ective and COOPERS Morris says that Parklands’ approval period,’ he said. ing safe while surfi ng and also non-lethal alternatives.’ PREMIUM LAGER 6 PACK $ 99 LANDAUS 13 VINTNERS Smart meter challenge results in removal “BLOCKIES” An Echo reader, who wishes from the homeowners.’ months of phone calls and a in NSW that prevents a smart 2012 SHIRAZ / MATARO to remain anonymous, has ‘These two companies case with the NSW Energy meter reversion or installing $ 99 told of their diffi cult – yet fi - chose an “opt out” system, Ombudsman. another meter 12 nally successful – experience whereby they left a note stat- ‘At every step, I was told • There is a prevention of getting a smart meter un- ing their intention to install by Origin Energy that it was [order] with reversing smart DARBY LANE installed at their home. a smart meter and if no-one not possible to reverse a me- meters in Victoria, but this ADELAIDE HILLS 2011 CABERNET RED POST – Smart meters collect and responded, this would be ter once it has been installed. not the case for NSW for the MERLOT transmit wireless data and considered consent. ‘Th is is not true. time being. COONAWARRA $ 99 2013 CABERNET OR sends it back to the util- ‘Last week, I had the case • Part A, section 2.6 of the 11 SAUVIGNON ity company. Th ey do so by Caught by surprise resolved and have finally AEMO Metrology Proce- $ 2 FOR $ 99 using microwaves or radio- ‘This has caught quite a been granted permission dure is a procedure applied 20 12 frequency radiation, just like few Byron Shire residents by to have my smart meter re- preventing a reversion of an your mobile phone or wire- surprise. moved (at a cost of $250 for interval meter back to a ba- Special effective – 22/3/17 to 29/3/17. Conditions apply. AT THE COURT HOUSE HOTEL MULLUMBIMBY less router at home. ‘I was away overseas and the new meter).’ sic meter. Access via drive-thru or via arcade off the main street A smart meter produces had not returned in time to Th e reader said the Aus- This procedure does not microwave non-ionising ra- “opt out”. Another resident tralian Energy Market Op- apply to smart meters being diation that penetrates the had tenants in her house erator (AEMO) and the offi ce reversed to a digital meter walls of your home 24/7, 365 who had disregarded the of Fair Trading NSW advised Q Th ose wanting to remove HEAD OF days a year. note from Origin Energy (not the Energy & Water Om- smart meters will need to con- SCHOOL The Echo says they are un- even knowing what a ‘smart’ budsman NSW that: tact a level-two electrician (Ac- safe, although utility compa- meter was) and did not notify • There is currently no credited Service Provider) to Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School, established in nies argue that the radiation the owner. AEMO policy or regulation do the meter reversion. 1993, is now a double-streamed K–12 school with more than 120 teachers and staff and 620 students. The school includes being emitted is non-ionising ‘It was a hard-fought long an Early Learning Centre, a Trade Skills Centre, working farm and is therefore safe. battle to have the smart meter and gardens managed according to biodynamic principles; Th e reader said, ‘Late last replaced with a non-remotely and hosts a range of highly regarded community festivals, year, AGL and Origin En- read (not-EMF) digital meter. workshops and events throughout the year. We are currently seeking to recruit a Head of School to ergy installed smart meters ‘This process took five consolidate and guide the School’s future direction and vision. on homes across Byron Shire months of hard work involv- The successful applicant, with the support of an inspiring without direct permission ing writing numerous letters, and dedicated executive team and highly skilled teachers, is responsible for overall school management, educational excellence, community engagement and student wellbeing. 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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 7 Local News North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Brewery’s latest drop Driver charged for entering fl oodwaters A man who drove his car 30 metres into fl oodwater near Corndale (between Clunes and Bexhill) last week not only lost his car but also copped an infringement no- tice from police. Police allege the man ig- nored council signs which said, ‘Stop. Water Over Road’, and instead drove through the water despite another ve- hicle already being stuck. Pictured is a Main Arm driver taking a risk. Photo Jeff Dawson He got about 30 metres before his back tyre went off SES and ambulance attended, because it could not be re- the road and the engine was and the SES crew was able to moved safely at the time. fl ooded with water. remove the man from his vehi- Police said the driver An SES member saw the cle and take him to the north- would be issued an infringe- man’s predicament and con- ern end of the fl oodwater. ment notice for the off ence tacted emergency services. Police said the man’s vehi- of ‘wilfully disregard barrier A short time later, police, cle was left in the fl oodwaters regulating traffi c’. Jean, Nikki, Grace and Will celebrated the launch of the Byron Bay Brewery’s new old beer the Dark One, and St Paddys day last Friday. Photo Jeff ‘Never Said No To Beer’ Dawson Environmentalist threatened by govcorp Auxiliary raises funds for cardiac machine Local environmentalist and breaches I had identified a fi nes for off ences such as log- North East Forest Alliance month earlier.’ ging rainforest, cutting down Byron Bay Hospital Auxil- Strong said this year will see equipment to support patients (NEFA) member Dailan He says he was ordered to ancient trees many hundreds iary (BBHA) say their recent the total funds contributed by and staff .’ Pugh says he has been threat- leave by the Forestry Corpo- of years old, bulldozing illegal fundraising eff orts will buy a the BBHA over the past ten ‘These particular equip- ened by the NSW Forestry ration before he could show roads through creeks, or log- state-of-the art Lucas 2 cardi- years reach $500,000. ment purchases are the result Corporation with a $2,200 the EPA the breaches. ging koala high-use areas.’ ac compression device for By- of raffl es, charity golf days, fi ne if he returns to meet with ‘Th ey must have a lot to Pugh said the letter was ron Central Hospital (BCH). 65-year history collections and garage sales the Environment Protection hide,’ Pugh said. ‘I find it ironically written to him on Additionally eight new ob- She said, ‘Throughout its all undertaken by a small Authority (EPA) at the Gib- outrageous that the Forestry the ‘International Day of For- servation machines have been 65-year history, the Byron Bay band of wonderful people. beragee State Forest. Corporation can threaten to ests,’ and calls on lands and purchased, and a new interac- Hospital Auxiliary has had a ‘Volunteering is a selfl ess Pugh says he was invited fi ne me $2,200 for exposing forestry minister Paul Toole to tive kids’ play centre has been dedicated band of women and task, and relies on a very by the EPA to the forest, lo- their illegal logging, while the allow him to complete his au- installed in the waiting room. men who have volunteered strong commitment which is cated just north of Maclean, EPA usually only give them dit of Gibberagee, ‘and to show BBHA president Mollie to raise funds for specialist the service to others.’ on March 10, ‘to show them warning letters or token $300 the EPA the breaches we fi nd.’ World Water Day 2017 Why wastewater Saturday 25 March Learning to live sensitively with water Let’s get more sensitive about water Program - Saturday 25 March Do you want to know more about water of water sensitive design. The wetland cells What can you do in your backyard? 9.00am Welcome to Country sensitive design for your homes and gardens are shallow, densely-planted and the man- There are a number of simple and creative and identify ways to change your behaviour made ponds provide a natural way to treat and 9.30am Solar Sunflower: Dr Barry Hill ways things you can do at your home. to help create healthy, sustainable and living remove pollutants from the water cycle. 10.00am Water Sensitive Garden Design: Installing a rain water tank is one of the catchments? Jerry Coleby-Williams (ABC Prior to release into our local waterways, simplest things to do to make your home and Gardening Show) As part of the World Water Day celebrations the physical and biological processes act to garden more water sensitive. Get inspired and Council is inviting the community to a FREE refine the treated effluent from the Byron Bay build a raingarden, use porous paving, create 11.00am Launch of “My Local Native presentation to learn more about water Sewage Treatment Plant. Native species were a green wall or green roof, choose the right Garden” Booklet sensitive home and garden design: Saturday specifically planted for their unique water plants for your soil, plant local native varieties 11.30am Use of Wastewater for the Reha- 25 March at the Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay treatment and transpiration properties. and water wise plants. bilitation of Flood Plains: Dr Mark (9am to 2pm). Jerry Coleby-Williams (ABC Bayley and Damian McCann The wetland cells are engineered to slow The new My Local Native Gardening Australia) will be there to inspire the movement of water and allow natural Garden will be launched 12.00pm Water Sensitive Coastal Living you with practical ways to create productive processes to remove, convert or disinfect in celebration of World – what we’re doing for deep and water sensitive homes and gardens. pollutants; all while utilising the transpiration Water Day to highlight the resilience: Dr Mary Gardner Water sensitive designs seek to minimise properties of the plants as a flow path importance of creating 12.30pm Birds of Wetlands: Jan Olley the impacts of the human environment by for assimilating the water back into the a home and garden 1.00pm School Colouring Competition – the management and conservation of water. environment. that is water sensitive. announcement of winners Densely planted native species in buffer strips Published by Brunswick and raingardens can help filter and reduce Valley Landcare, the 2.00pm Close stormwater, improving the quality of water ‘My Local Native Garden’ 44-page booklet is In recognition of World Water Day the Byron Bay flowing into our catchments. If you have a packed with information to help you design, Wetlands will be open to the public. creek or river on your property, planting it with plant and maintain your own native garden. The day will feature excursions into the wet- native species will prevent erosion, create This hugely popular book has been updated lands and electric buggies will transport the wildlife corridors and filter the water before it to include new sections on ‘Landscaping for flock into the Byron Bay Wetlands. The Jacana enters our catchments. Water Quality’ and ‘How to Attract Wildlife to Walking Trail will show you the way and the By- your Garden’. ron Bird Buddies will be onsite to talk all things The multi-award winning Byron Bay Integrated birds. Meet at the Cavanbah Centre - no Water Management Reserve (Byron Bay FREE copies of the booklet will be available. bookings needed. All weather event. Wetlands) was constructed on the principles

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North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 9 Comment North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Surprise! We have a nation-building PM aving been rabbiting demands for local protection and Melbourne, the Snowy ual motion, it will involve a nett Hon for weeks about en- and threats of government (so- Mountains Hydro Authority is loss of energy, which, presum- ergy, Malcolm Turn- cialist!) intervention. under 100 per cent public con- ably, will have to be made up Volume 31 #41 March 22, 2017 bull has finally managed to It has been an article of faith trol so if – and it is a pretty big by fi nding other sources for the summon up a little for himself. among the Liberal Party that if – the three governments can pumps. Presumably we are still True, his big announce- the market rules – any attempt get their acts together it should talking about coal or gas, and ments about gas and hydro by the central government to be relatively straightforward. of course this will be a not-so- Nature’s little memo last week were more sound impose limits to its free-wheel- But the fact that neither of hidden cost if the bean coun- and fury than action: just what ing greed have to be resisted. the states was given any warn- ters have their way. Byron Shire dodged a few bullets in the recent wet. and when the benefi ts may be And for most of the Austral- ing, let alone consultation, be- And Turnbull’s grand pro- While Goonengerry at one stage copped a dump of more are, to put it mildly, optimistic. ian economy, this has been the fore Turnbull revealed his wiz- ject will be a long time coming; than 200mm, at least the fl ooding generally was light. A little But at least he can say that he is case: a huge range of Australian ard wheeze does not bode well. apart from the usual problems further south, however, the highway was cut at New Italy being seen to be doing some- with the states and the admin- and photos from Dorrigo National Park showed a monstrous thing. Th at’s a start. Australian consumers already pay istrative hurdles. Most particu- waterfall crashing beside the road. Gas was the easy bit. Hav- larly the environmental ones The wet is Nature’s little memo: Dear human, don’t take too ing gathered the moguls to for Australian gas through the which were not envisaged in much for granted. I can sweep you and your car away in water. I Canberra, he told them, ef- nose, and the Turnbull plan will the fi rst Snowy scheme, it is a can cut you off from food and power. Your life is in my hands. fectively, to pull the fl uff out safe bet that there will be delays It’s a good introduction to the real subtropics for newcom- of their burners or he would not, as they gleefully predict, make and cost overruns. – and that is ers and a good reminder for longer-term residents. In a nation do – well, it wasn’t quite clear things any cheaper. assuming that climate change fortunately not riven by war, it’s an instruction manual in what he would do, but he had has not already dried up the survival techniques. Stock up on food and water. Buy candles enormous powers; you just bet by Mungo MacCallum rain and snow that are needed and matches, have a spare fl ashlight. Learn to live with less. I do, as Tony Abbott might put to fi ll the dams in the fi rst place. And especially, do not drive your car through the frigging it in a similar fi t of bravado. resources have been exported The projected two bil- But it is hard not to be at fl oodwaters. Even a few centimetres of water can sweep you So Turnbull gave his or- to the highest bidder, and what lion dollar rejig of the vener- least mildly enthused by Turn- away. The history of local tragedy, of residents being swept off ders: ensure that there will be has been left for the locals has able scheme is indeed a game bull’s concept. Th e fi rst Snowy causeways in a night of torrential rain, is too easily forgotten. enough gas held locally if there become prohibitively expen- changer – nation building, Scheme was derided as folly The rain also points out faults in infrastructure, both new are crises. And the bloated gas- sive as a result. Our choicest even visionary. But it is also – wasteful and uneconomic. bags were only to happy to con- food items (think particularly not much more than a thought Turning the rivers west and and old. Newly developed hard surfaces redirect water in un- cur; at least a couple of them seafood, but there are other bubble at present – not even unleashing hydro power would expected ways. Jonson Street in Byron Bay fl oods as usual and were, which was enough to se- examples), our artworks, our a blueprint for a feasibility never yield a profi t. And indeed, everyone wonders why the stormwater ‘system’ doesn’t work cure Turnbull bragging rights. businesses, our land and our study. If it ever comes to frui- it was a long time before it did. – as usual. Mullumbimby’s ancient pipes are overwhelmed. All But what was missing was homes have all been thrown tion, it will take a long time But the great windfall gain the toxic shit that lay in paddocks and backyards is swept into just how this process would be into the unruly auction. – certainly longer than the cli- was the huge infl ux of post-war waterways and often out into the ocean, sometimes to join implemented and, more par- Occasionally there has been mate-change-induced weather migrants who banded together the rubbish newly arrived from ships at sea. ticularly, what it would cost. enough public outrage to se- events that have made it the to forge the great idea, and with Overall we’ve got off pretty lightly this time. We’ve forgot- Presumably whatever the cure a brief reprieve, but it is al- ultimate solution. it a new kind of nation. It is not ten what big cyclones are really like, for instance, way back market will bear: that has ways regarded as the exception. And, once again, it will not overstating it to say that the in 1974. You can read the history of their impact at bom.gov. been the invariable approach Th e default position is that be cheap. Quite apart from the Snowy was the birthplace of the au/cyclone/history/nsw.shtml. All that expensively preserved of the industry and what has free trade is always good, pro- capital cost, we are told that multicultural society, the bold- beachfront can be destroyed in no time at all. produced the world glut which tectionism is always bad. Other there will, eff ectively, be no ex- est and most successful achieve- Climate science tells us to expect more extreme weather has actually seen Australian countries are not so pure: trav- tra demands for water, either for ment in the history of modern events. Battening down against heavy rain followed by sear- gas shipped to Japan and then ellers to the United States and power, irrigation or conserva- Australia, if not the world – as ing heat may become the norm as weather patterns become shipped back to Australia to the Middle East are constantly tion once the new tunnels and Turnbull himself has said. unpredictable. be sold at an exorbitant price. astonished at how low the price generators have been installed. It is too much to expect that According to a 2015 study published in Nature Climate Australian consumers already of petrol is there – there is none Apparently the idea is that once Snowy Mark Two would pro- Change, one in fi ve extreme rain events experienced glob- pay for Australian gas through of this ideology about observ- the water has fl owed downhill duce a similar dividend – but ally are a result of the 0.85°C global rise in temperature the nose, and the Turnbull plan ing world parity prices. to the turbines when they are we can hope. And perhaps the since the Industrial Revolution, as power plants, factories will not, as they gleefully pre- So in a sense Turnbull is only needed, it can be pumped back most important message from dict, make things any cheaper. belatedly catching up. But it is uphill when they are not. the prime minister’s belated and cars continue to pump out greenhouse gas emissions: But hey, that’s private en- a mighty backfl ip nonetheless. Th e catch is that pumping it call to arms last week was just http://go.nature.com/2ng9f2a. terprise isn’t it? Well, it has The hydro bit – the new uphill will require more power that it is worth a try. And at In the same year as that study, Nature sent us an even been, but our free-marketeer Snowy scheme – is easier to than that delivered when it runs last Malcolm Turnbull is try- sterner memo. The temperature at an Argentine research prime minister has just stuck manage. Th rough the govern- downhill – unless Malcolm ing, and so for him too, there base near the northern tip of the Antarctic reached 17.5°C, the a major spanner in the works: ments in Canberra, Sydney Turnbull has invented perpet- may still be hope. equivalent of a mild autumn evening in Mullum. The Antarctic usually averages from -10°C on the continent’s coast to -60°C in the interior. If the push towards renewable energy continues to be “I never want to dragged down by fossil-fuel follies, expect more opportuni- have to cross the ties to expand your survival skills. street to avoid you.” – Michael McDonald David Runciman

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Park boundaries and this Council can do it have known of this change When Byron Shire Council – require NCHP to sign the have expressed interest in a meets next week one deci- lease agreement or go. farewell party. I am happy sion facing them is to restate David Hall to get something going but I the boundaries they have Ocean Shores am not sure what you think. previously set for the three Please let me know if a lit- Brunswick Heads camping Jay cycles free tle gathering or a bigger hall grounds (as Council is by leg- I would like to thank every- party would be best. Please islation the consent author- one who has been such great contact me on 0421 726 797 if ity). Crucially, Council must friends and customers of you have suggestions. Lots of also require that North Coast True Wheel Cycles through love to you and your families. Holiday Parks Inc (NCHP) the last 27 years. I have loved Jay Carney actually sign and return being able to assist you with Mullumbimby Council’s lease agreement, or your cycling journey and cease and desist trading and your feedback has always Troubled bridge occupation of the three sites. been really rewarding, from I was deeply concerned to The ball is in Council’s the 3-year-old getting their read of Byron Council’s in- court, as NCHP have for first bike or the more expe- ability to elicit from the NSW some years now refused to rienced cyclist exploring the government the necessary sign the lease agreement of- different types of bicycles. money to maintain infra- fered by Council, the con- This journey began in 1990 structure. In particular, main- sent authority. Council has with a loan from a commu- tenance money required to authority to set the date by nity member who believed in upgrade the Belongil bridge, paperwork explaining the Mullum? You’re taking up a to such a request. Council which NCHP must sign the my ability to provide a bicycle which has more than two blow-out of $540m on the lot of space. People just want cannot force such a contribu- lease – or leave – to end this shop that was focused on you million visitors pass over it trains, plus we learn of the $6 to do their shopping in peace. tion as there is no legislated stalemate of two decades. the person rather than your each year, and community billion blowout of the West- We know there are big issues authority to do so.’ Most of Brunswick’s resi- wallet. As I am now ready to users. Connex budget. that need to be addressed Again Council should be dents and many from Ocean take a new direction with my I recall the collapse of the It really is time for the globally; we don’t trust your doing a bit more than con- Shores are very angry with life I bid you all a fond fare- Granville Bridge in Sydney community and Council to big-business solutions. templating and actually in- NCHP’s behaviour over the well. David Martin, my busi- several decades ago. It was a form a united team in ad- Sophia Marles vestigate all possible means years. The recent outrage ness partner for many years, great tragedy that still reso- dressing the possible perils Main Arm for funds. Come on, Council, over the disrespectful treat- will continue to be there for nates with many these days. I that could befall the Belongil be our voice to state govern- ment planned by NCHP for any of your cycling needs. used to teach at Granville and bridge. The ratepayers cannot Festival tax ment for this type of legisla- the 101 coastal pines, planted Even though I leave the always found myself in a state be blamed if any tragedy were Imagine that every music fes- tion and at least ask the fes- a century ago by the grieving shop I will still be around the of prayer when approaching ever to occur. Who investi- tival ticket sold had a small tival owners what they think people of Brunswick Heads Mullumbimby area so we can – such is the effect of civil/ gates state government when tourist tax in the final amount of this idea. to honour the local men who get together for some more social trauma. such issues arise? that would help Council raise Lorraine Sntclaire died in WWI, is typical. riding adventures. We read that Gladys Jo Faith the funds it needs. Surely Byron Bay People are in agreement, Quite a few of you who won’t release the necessary Newtown Peter Noble and North By- ron Parklands would agree Train support UNHRC blues that this would be doing the If the people who want to rip Dear UNHRC Australia, right thing by the commu- up the Casino to Murwillum- can you please back off nities that live here, pay the bah rail line are so convinced your membership drive in rates and have to endure the there’s no community sup- trashing and trampling of our port for a regular commuter Exhibition of Modification Request Letters to the Editor amenities. Let the tourists pay train service from Casino to their way. With those funds Coolangatta Airport, to ser- Cultural Events Site, North Byron Parklands Send to Letters Editor Michael Council can keep the Shire in vice eight out of ten of the Application No MP 09_0028 MOD 4 McDonald, fax: 6684 1719 Location Tweed Valley Way and Jones Road, Yelgun. email: [email protected] reasonable shape. north coast population cen- Proponent Billinudgel Property Pty Ltd Deadline: Noon, Friday. Letters Sadly when this idea tres and two million tourists, Council Area Byron longer than 200 words may be was recently put forward to then they wouldn’t need to Approval Authority Minister for Planning cut. Letters already published Council, this was their re- spend so much time writing Description of proposed modifi cation in other papers will not be The Modifi cation Request seeks to modify the Concept Plan and Project Approval for the Cultural sponse: ‘2.7 Council could desperate letters full of mis- Events Site at North Byron Parklands. 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continued from page 11 bike path alongside the rail Refugees on March 4. A small as these students/teachers do trajectory of Abbott and steal that milk from those As they’re unable to do the line, such as the one on the army of volunteers decorated not have reunions. turncoat Turnbull, it actually young, and therefore has to most rudimentary research Bellarine Peninsula in Vic- and set up St Martin’s Hall, There will be pre-drinks seems possible. either kill them (all the male the following may help them toria. Regular train services while volunteers from BR4R at a local hotel at 7pm on Fri- This is a truly horrifying calves and many of the fe- out: As reported in The Echo on the line provide the only cooked and served dinners day November 17. There has prospect and we must hope males) or add them to the on June 10, 2015, a petition hope of reducing the traffic and desserts. been a tour of Lithgow High sanity prevails. herd, as replacements for with another 3,500 signatures congesting in Byron Bay and More than 100 people School arranged for Saturday Jenny Coman the cows who are shipped to was handed to Ballina MP Ta- other coastal towns. attended the event and we 18. The official function will Bangalow the slaughterhouse less than mara Smith. Northern Rivers It’s really hard to fathom raised a combined total of be held Saturday Novem- halfway through their natural Railway Action Group had why a couple of cyclists are $2,641! Nourished by original ber 18 at Black Gold Motel Milk in crisis lives, done in by a lifetime of also collected another 2,000 so bloody-minded about un- music, poetry and good food, Wallerawang at $50 a head. We all know the dairy indus- almost constant pregnancies signatures, bringing the to- necessarily wasting over $75 this was a celebration of com- There is a Facebook page try is in deep crisis as prices and lactation. tal number of signatures in million of taxpayers’ money munity cooperation and care dedicated to the reunion: plummet, but now we are Another dictionary defi- support of a regular, modern, destroying the line when we for the welfare of the refu- LHS Year 7 1974 to Year 10 witnessing signs of terminal nition of milk is ‘to exploit clean, safe, sustainable rail can have both: a cycle path gees. We are a lucky country. 1977 Reunion. It has a lot of panic, with the demand from or defraud by taking small service sent to state parlia- and train services. Surely, we can extend some photos, memories and infor- the industry to ban the word amounts of money over a ment to more than 15,000. What train supporters compassion for those who are mation. ‘milk’ from soy milk, almond period of time’ and this is These signatures were col- are focused on is the three desperate for a safe home. For more information milk, rice milk, oat milk and evident in the industry’s ar- lected by locals from locals kilometres of line in Byron For further information email giagsutton@optusnet. any other milk which does gument that non-dairy milks around the northern rivers. which has been repaired for about Ballina Region for com.au or phone 6352 3778 or not fill their shrinking cof- are nutritionally inferior to Online petitions don’t count just over $1m; not the $6 mil- Refugees contact ballinarr@ 0412 320 231. fers. The panic is justified: the their mammary secretions. In as they can be signed by peo- lion per kilometre the state gmail.com. Greg Sutton demand for non-dairy milk fact, quite the opposite is true. ple anywhere in the world. government claimed it would Laura Jan Shore Lithgow in Australia has increased For a start, at least two-thirds It’s okay for people from cost in their disgraceful $2 New Brighton rapidly, and these products of adults have trouble digest- Nimbin to want to rip up the million ‘study’! Best of all, Dutton for PM? now cover ten per cent of ing lactose, the sugar found in line; they don’t experience the it’s not costing taxpayers or Lithgow reunion Thank you, Mungo, for your milk sales. dairy products. The allergic preposterous traffic conges- ratepayers a single, solitary A reunion committee is look- perspicacious comments on What is ‘milk’? The in- reactions include bloating, tion, carbon emissions, the cent. When the Byron train is ing for former students and Peter Dutton’s character: di- dustry has asked to have an gas, cramps, vomiting, head- stress and disruption to their running next month it will be teachers of Lithgow High visive, gaffe-prone, unwilling unjustified monopoly over aches, rashes, and asthma. daily lives as people on the very obvious what the com- School for a Year 10 1977 40- to compromise and thick as the word by redefining it as But even for the minor- coast and in Byron do. munity wants. year reunion this coming two short planks. Having fol- ‘a mammary secretion of ani- ity who can assimilate these Like Thomas George in Louise Doran November. We are looking lowed his career as immigra- mals’. Enticing as this would secretions, dairy products Lismore, who almost lost his Ocean Shores for those who were in Year 7 tion minister, I would add: look on a carton, the fact of are known to increase the seat at the last election, Ms 1974, Year 8 1975, Year 9 1976 unhampered by any feelings the matter is that most dic- chances of developing heart Smith understands the over- Care for refugees and Year 10 1977 as there of compassion or qualms of tionary definitions put that disease, diabetes, cancer, and whelming community sup- I want to express my deep ap- were some students/teachers conscience. as just one possible meaning, many other ailments. Large- port for train services and preciation to this north coast who did all those years and I still find it hard to be- and add that it is secreted scale studies have shown the Greens have committed community after the astound- some that partially attended lieve that Dutton could actu- ‘for the nourishment of their that, rather than preventing to not ripping up a valuable ing success of Dangerously through those years. ally be considered a serious young’. osteoporosis, milk may actu- piece of public infrastructure, Poetic’s Hope and Belonging We have also included contender for the position This is inconvenient, in ally increase women’s risk of the rail lines, but support a benefit for Ballina Region for Year 11 1978 and Year 12 1979 of PM but on the current that the industry wants to continued on page 14

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COMING SOON Survey reveals 14 per cent of Australians with epilepsy use cannabis to manage seizures Th e fi rst Australian nation- epilepsy are using cannabis- wide survey on the experi- based products in Australia, ences and opinions of medic- and many are self-reporting inal cannabis use in people considerable benefi ts to their with epilepsy has revealed condition. More systematic that 14 per cent of people with clinical studies are urgently epilepsy have used cannabis needed to help us better un- products as a way to manage derstand the role of cannabi- seizures. noids in epilepsy,’ she said. Th e study showed that of Co-author of the paper A guide to practitioners, those with a history of can- Carol Ireland, CEO of Epi- therapies and health and healing nabis product use, 90 per lepsy Action Australia, who cent of adults and 71 per cent was recently appointed to the practices in the Northern Rivers of parents of children with Australian Government’s new epilepsy reported success Australian Advisory Council in managing seizures after on the Medicinal Use of Can- OUT SOON! commencing using cannabis Discount medical marijuana shop in Denver, Colorado. nabis, said: ‘Cannabis prod- products. Photo O’Dea at WikiCommons ucts are often what people Published in Epilepsy & turn to when they have been Behaviour, the Epilepsy Ac- cannabis products to treat insight into the use of unable to control their epilep- To find out more email [email protected] tion Australia study, in part- epilepsy. cannabis products for epi- sy with conventional medica- nership with The Lambert • Across all respondents, lepsy, in particular some of tion. Initiative at the University the main reasons for trying the likely factors infl uencing ‘Th is highlights a growing CHESS the last half century. of Sydney, surveyed 976 re- cannabis products were to use, as well as novel insights need to educate consumers by Ian Rogers Curiously, the composed Any ‘new’ book by American leg- puzzle which accompanies each spondents to examine can- manage treatment-resistant into the experiences of and and health professionals on end Bobby Fischer will always column is often extremely chal- nabis use in people with epilepsy and to obtain a more attitudes towards medicinal the use of cannabis by people be treated with scepticism, espe- lenging – although apparently epilepsy, reasons for use, and favourable side-eff ect profi le cannabis in people with epi- with epilepsy, and to provide cially since the much-hyped My not too difficult for the multiple 61 Memorable Games – released correct solvers announced in the any perceived benefi ts self- compared to standard antie- lepsy in the Australian com- safe and timely access to can- in the US as Fischer lay dying in next column. reported by consumers (or pileptic drugs. munity,’ said lead author nabinoid medicine in order Iceland in late 2007 – turned out The following classic game their carers). • Th e number of past an- Anastasia Suraev from Th e to lessen people’s reliance on to be a complete hoax. has comments much abbreviated Th e survey revealed: tiepileptic drugs used was a Lambert Initiative. illicit black-market products,’ However, the recent release from those in Checkmate. Checkmate, published by Russell Sousse Interzonal 1967 • 15 per cent of adults with signifi cant predictor of me- ‘Despite the limitations of she said. Enterprises, is the real thing. It White: R Fischer epilepsy and 13 per cent of dicinal cannabis use in both a retrospective online sur- See more about cannabi- is a collection of the columns Black: L Miagmarsuren Opening: King’s Indian Attack parents/guardians of children adults and children with vey, we cannot ignore that noid therapeutics at The Fischer wrote for the US Boy 1.e4 e6 2.d3 In order to throw my opponent with epilepsy were currently epilepsy. a significant proportion of Lambert Initiative http://syd- Scouts magazines between 1966 off his stride I decided upon this slow, quiet using, or had previously used, ‘This survey provides adults and children with ney.edu.au/science/lambert. and 1970. build-up. 2...d5 3.Nd2 Nf6 4.g3 c5 5.Bg2 Nc6 Fischer starts with the abso- 6.Ngf3 Be7 7.0-0 0-0 8.e5! The key strategical lute basics but then moves on to thrust. 8...Nd7 9.Re1 b5 10.Nf1 b4 11.h4 a5 continued from page 12 cause. Perhaps they become popularity in Russia? one of the drivers was under- general advice, with ideas pro- 12.Bf4 a4 13.a3 I did not want to allow 13... getting the disease through vindictive. You’d think that Pauline’s standably shaken. Suddenly voked by questions and games a3. Chess is a matter of delicate judgement, knowing when to punch and how to duck. 13... the consumption of too much Study has shown an im- memory of being jailed for out of the woodwork comes from readers. Checkmate also bxa3 14.bxa3 Na5 15.Ne3 Ba6 16.Bh3 d4 saturated fat and Vitamin A, portant correlation between minor electoral off ences that this hippy dippy girl and pops includes many annotated games, 17.Nf1 Nb6 18.Ng5 Nd5? He should have including one brilliancy, Nikolic- driven off White’s pieces with 18...h6! 19.Ne4 which can weaken bones. children raised with insuffi - all politicians at that time a couple of drops in the (girl) Fischer from Vinkovci 1968, c4 with reasonable counterplay. 19.Bd2! Bxg5 Fortified plant-derived cient love of a mother, such were committing would have driver’s mouth. I watch in fas- which I had never seen before. The point is that 19...h6? Fails to 20.Nxe6! milks provide calcium, vita- as those who attended elite made her wary of dictators cination as a dog is then let Bobby Fischer was in his mid- 20.Bxg5 Qd7 21.Qh5 Rfc8 22.Nd2 Nc3 22… twenties when he wrote these c4 was imperative. A sound chess maxim is ‘The mins, iron, zinc, and protein boarding schools, and emo- who victimise their critics. out of one of the accident ve- best defence is attack.’ 23.Bf6! Qe8 If 23... but do not contain any cho- tional damage, aggression Cognitive connections are hicles, attracting the hesitating columns and his colloquial and gxf6 24.exf6 Kh8 25.Nf3! and the attack crashes friendly writing style is well suit- through. 24.Ne4 g6 25.Qg5 Nxe4 26.Rxe4 lesterol. Th ey are a healthier and dysfunction. Perhaps not Pauline’s strong point attention of Ms Hippy Dippy. ed to a young audience. Rules are c4 27.h5 cxd3 28.Rh4! Ra7 29.Bg2! dxc2 choice, do not cause the mas- such politicians will be re- though, are they? I however I smilingly say to her ‘For a explained clearly and concisely; 30.Qh6 Qf8 31.Qxh7+!! 1-0 Miagmarsuren indeed, it is remarkable how well got the message; after 31...Kxh7 32.hxg6++ sive environmental damage jected in future! diff erentiate her from Don- minute I thought you were Fischer’s advice has held up over Kxg6 33.Be4 checkmate! that cows infl ict on the plan- The strong reaction ald Trump in one important going to give the dog rescue et, and are not bought at the against women presenters for way: she truly believes what remedy.’ Her earnest reply: ‘I expense of a lifetime of mis- International Women’s Day she says (however ridicu- was thinking about it.’ FLAWED LAWS ery for millions of gentle, in- from a right-wing Sydney lous) while the Donald just Th e world has gone mad. Racial Discrimination Act 1975 is not fl awed telligent cows. Th ey are truly paper strikes me as stem- says what he thinks will work Consistent with my letter of Murdoch’s fl agship $30m p/a loss maker, The Australian, can’t stop the milks of human kindness. ming from a similar cause: for him – and doesn’t believe the other week, I point out squawking that section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 must be Desmond Bellamy men who cannot deal with any of it. His critics will make that China, despite well over repealed for the sake of free speech. Yet this is really about the freedom to spray hate speech. Special Projects Coordinator, emotion because of traumatic no headway against him until half a century of materialist Murdoch minion Andrew Bolt should know; he is Australia’s fi rst PETA Australia childhood experiences. they acknowledge that basic doctrine, is still the world convicted racist. Section 18D of the Act follows 18C, and defi nes exemptions to 18C. Byron Bay Hayo van der Woude fact and adapt accordingly headquarters of abraca- Section 18C describes ‘Off ensive behaviour because of race, colour Mullumbimby – for example, by inventing dabra medicine. My evolv- or national or ethnic origin’ that is likely to off end, insult, humiliate or intimidate… because of [their] race, colour or national or ethnic origin…’ Immature males ‘alternative facts’ against him. ing conspiracy theory is that Section D states ‘Section 18C does not render unlawful anything said or Jaqueline Maley (SMH, World gone mad Pauline has also come out China has learned from its done reasonably and in good faith with regards to ‘fair and accurate report,’ March 4) discussed the frag- Pauline Hanson expresses ad- sceptical about vaccination. own population that magic or an ‘expression of a genuine belief’ etc. Andrew Bolt was found guilty in 2011 because Justice Bromberg found ile emotional state of failed miration for Vladimir Putin Now that rednecks are to be potions keep the locals pre- his Newscorp articles regarding Aboriginals with fair skin was ‘not done male leaders like Abbott and as a ‘strong’ leader. Hitler was increasingly seen going into occupied and quiet, and that reasonably and in good faith.’ The judge found he had not fact checked his stories and the material was ‘substantially proven to be untrue.’. Rudd. quite strong. So were Stalin so-called healthfood shops it’s China which is behind not So provided that what you write is factual or it’s a genuinely held belief, Generally men are less and Mao. Perhaps Pauline to over-pay for their magic only Donald Trump and ex- you can’t be sued under the RDA. If Greg Sheridan and his ilk were really concerned about freedom of emotionally mature than fe- could explain her favourite pills and potions, I suppose treme Islamism, but also the speech they would rally for a Bill of Rights, call for abolishing defamation males. Women are equipped examples of Vlad’s strength; Pauline will recommend ho- worldwide growth of alter- laws, the secrecy provisions of the Border Force Act and banning SLAPP suits by nature with greater emo- was it the murder of journal- meopathy or aromatherapy native medicine as a form of (strategic lawsuits against public participation). There is nothing inherently wrong with this law. The problem appears tional intelligence and com- ists and dissidents? Or was as a substitute for vaccina- creeping irrationality. to be that bigoted, sociopathic individuals are mostly in power and they are passion, the better to raise it the invasion of Crimea, tion. She might even organ- Furthermore I have a pre- always looking for ways to infl ict more unpleasantness on others. It’s just bullying and weak. For more on the case read Eatock v Bolt [2011] FCA. children. Hence they have or perhaps the mayhem in ise fleets of ambulances to diction: Donald Trump will had more practice at dealing the Ukraine? Or, going back attend car accidents, armed soon promote ‘alternative Find out more about fl awed laws at: with their negative side, while 20 years or so, was it mass- only with rescue remedy. facts’ to the status of ‘comple- fl awedlaws.org and facebook.com/fl awedlaws men push it under the carpet. murder in Chechnya, the Talking of which, there was mentary facts’. Brought to you by The Echo in the interest of people, not Anger and ego blinds many brutal suppression of which a minor car accident in Mul- Fast Buck$ corporations or a police state men to the damage they was the cause of Vlad’s initial lum recently near IGA, and Coorabell 14 March 22, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Articles

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Russel Shaw from Acceptance Finance has produced a handy Property investment jargon explained glossary in their latest newsletter. Bank valuation September 1985, but does not for which an asset or liability Lenders mortgage expenses can be used to reduce your taxable income. Positive A bank valuation is the apply to your principal place should exchange on the valu- of residence in most instances. ation date between a willing insurance (LMI) gearing is when the rent ex- bank’s estimate of the value of The tax you pay is based buyer and a willing seller in an This is a fee charged by ceeds the costs and the prop- a property. When you apply for on the sale price minus the arm’s-length transaction, aft er lenders to protect themselves erty pays for itself. a home loan, your lender will cost involved in acquiring and proper marketing and where against borrowers who default, send an independent valuer Rental yield holding the property (your the parties had each acted in case the net proceeds of a to appraise the property. Th e Th e rental yield is the an- cost base), and any gain is in- knowledgeably, prudently and foreclosure do not cover the bank valuation is usually more nual rental income, expressed cluded in your assessable in- without compulsion’. loan. LMI may be applicable to conservative than the market as a percentage of the prop- come in the fi nancial year you borrowers who do not have a value, because it’s designed to Depreciation erty’s value. It’s oft en quoted sell the property. deposit of 20 per cent or more. limit the lender’s risk and indi- Depreciation is the decline when examining a property’s cates the amount they can ex- Capital growth in the value of an asset over Loan-to-value ratio rental potential, and may be pect to recoup if the property Capital growth is the in- time. As an investor, you may (LVR) calculated as a gross percent- number of properties vacant is repossessed. It’s important to crease in value of the property be able to claim depreciation Th e LVR is the proportion age (before expenses are sub- in an area. It is a useful way for note that a bank will not accept over time. Th e supply and de- on the property buildings and of money borrowed versus tracted), or as a net percentage investors to assess the rental your valuation of the property, mand in an area impact the the items within it against your the value of a property. Lend- (accounting for purchasing or demand of a suburb before even if you obtain your valu- capital growth. If there is high taxable income, but again you ers take into account the LVR transaction costs). purchasing. ation from an independent demand from buyers and lim- should check with your ac- when assessing mortgage ap- Suburb growth Zoning valuer. ited supply, the prices are likely countant to see what tax de- plications, as the lower the Suburb growth refers to the Zoning refers to govern- to rise. ductions are applicable to you. LVR, the lower their risk. Usu- Capital gain capital growth of properties ment laws specifying how ally lenders will require you Capital gain is the term Current market value Equity within a particular suburb. As property can be used. Prop- to pay LMI if they’re lending used to describe the profit Not to be confused with the Equity is the current market an investor, it a good idea to erties may be zoned for resi- more than 80 per cent of the thoroughly research a suburb’s on the sale of the property, listing price, neither the most value of a property minus any dential, industrial, business, or value of the property. profile, including its capital once all expenses have been recent offer on a property, outstanding mortgage repay- other purposes. It’s important growth potential, before pur- deducted. Capital Gains Tax the current market value, as ments. Investors can use the Negative gearing to be aware of zoning, as it af- chasing a property. (CGT) is applicable to capital defi ned by Th e International equity from the increasing val- Negative gearing applies fects the home loan you take gains on investment proper- Valuation Standards Coun- ue of an investment property when the property’s expenses Vacancy rate out, capital growth potential, ties purchased on or aft er 20 cil, is: ‘Th e estimated amount to purchase a new property. surpass the rent earned. Th ese The vacancy rate is the plus future renovation plans.

18 March 22, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Property Byron Hills The Beach House Hidden sanctuary, prime position 744 Bangalow Road, Talofa 13/42 MacGregor Street, Suff olk Park 4/55 Brandon Street, Suff olk Park 4 2+ 2 Expressions of interest 4 2 2 $3.6M 2 2 1 Auction

Overlooking green Set in a private gated Basking in the rolling hills, Byron Hills estate on 1516m2 with tranquillity of its tropical provides the perfect nature reserve on 3 sides setting, this state of mix of functionality and ‘Th e Beach House’ is one the art remodelled visual appeal. Originally of Byron Bay’s largest luxuriously appointed built in 1991, this beach front properties. townhouse is a rendered brick home Enter through the large captivating sanctuary. has recently undergone entrance/doorway of Th e property features an a substantial renovation. the property and the ultra-modern kitchen Th e star of the show is an ocean/beach view is simply stunning. A vast open outdoor living/ with gas cooktop and alfresco courtyard featuring an outdoor dining room with a wood entertaining area has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom leading from plenty of storage, seamless open plan layout featuring polished fi red pizza oven framed by an expansive and beautifully lit 100 this area of the home. Th e main house features open plan living/ concrete fl oors, plantation shutters and vertical blinds throughout, year old fi g tree. dining/kitchen with the master bedroom retreat with ensuite good sized bedrooms, the main opening onto a breezy private deck, Th e home features an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, accessed via a private staircase. plus two immaculate bathrooms, ensuite featuring a spa bath, new reverse cycle air-con and ceiling fans in all of the rooms, outdoor large bathroom for 3 good sized bedrooms and an expansive From the large lawned area there is direct beach access to Tallow shower, remote control garage and a second allocated car space. It master suite and kitchenette, enviable walk-in robe, ensuite and Beach with views from Byron Bay Lighthouse to Broken Head. provides an idyllic lifestyle opportunity on a north to rear facing outdoor bath.Th ere are approved plans for an additional western Off ering great privacy and tranquility this is wonderful family block in a desirable position within an easy walk to the local bakery, wing with 2 extra bedrooms and an additional living space and home/retreat. plenty of room for a pool. shops and tavern and footsteps from the popular Tallow Beach. Ideally located just 3 minutes from the popular village of Bangalow Open: Th ursday 23rd March 5.00pm – 5.30pm and and only 10 minutes drive from the heart of Byron Bay. Saturday 25th March 11.30am – 12.00pm Open: By appointment Open: By appointment Auction: Saturday 25th March 12.00pm Contact: Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 Contact: Vicky Innes 0414 339 229 Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Unique Estates Byron Bay Property Sales McGrath Byron Bay

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Coorabell Breeze - Coorabell Booyong - Clunes River Cottage - Wilsons Creek Coorabell House - Coorabell Mont Rouge - Rosebank asking price $1.35 - $1.45 million asking price $950,000 (sold in conj) asking price $925,000 asking price $1.5 million asking price $1.175 million

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Willanna - Federal Hamam Eden - Fernleigh Sky Nest - Wilsons Creek Heartbreak Hill - Coorabell Sunnybrook Farm - Binna Burra asking price $1.95 - $2.15 million asking price $1.375 million asking price $1.65 - $1.85 million asking price $1.5 million asking price $1.5 million

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Many Byron Shire food businesses are getting their hands their change of practice. dirty to reduce their impact on the environment. She also gives credit to her staff . ‘It was a big Waste. Rubbish. Refuse. Litter. Maybe not the ideal topic to culture shift,’ she explains. ‘We’re all environ- read about over lunch, but an important one. mentally conscious, living in this area but, even At home many of us are now used to the three-bin system – so, we’ve needed to do a lot of work with staff , recycling, green waste and landfi ll. We all (one hopes) do what helping them understand the environmental we can to minimise our contribution to the third category. impact even though the new system may make And we all (one hopes) are adapting our recycling practices to it harder for them in their day-to-day job.’ meet the well-marketed Dirty Dozen guidelines. One of the challenges for The Beach Hotel was But what about businesses; are they as mindful of waste implementing the changes within the normal minimisation as we are at home? The good news is that many running of the business. The Byron Bay Brewery had the advantage of being able to implement food businesses in Byron Shire are getting their hands dirty to Luke McConnell from Revolve Your World and Wayne Van Haandel from the best waste-management systems possible ensure that this is the case. the Beach Hotel – supplied by North East Waste right from the start of their operation under I spoke with several – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay Brewery, new owner Lion. Beach Byron Bay and Brookfarm* – to fi nd out what they are doing to keep waste out of landfi ll. Venue manager Adam Keane was impressed at the level of recycling available to businesses Food waste is obviously a prime issue for food businesses. as well as homes in this region, as compared Food waste is created during food preparation and at the very to his experience in Queensland. ‘We were end, when we don’t eat everything that is put on our plate. amazed at the amount of things we could The Beach Byron Bay (formerly the Beach Café) tackles both recycle,’ he says. time points. Green waste (food that is spoiled during prepara- Education and training are key for all busi- tion or parts of vegetables that aren’t used) is given to local nesses. ‘Polystyrene boxes are bulky items that farmers for pig and chicken feed. Some of these farmers are often end up in landfi ll bins, but polystyrene is also suppliers to The Beach, meaning that removing the waste actually one of the easiest materials to recycle,’ doesn’t even involve an extra vehicle trip. Co-owner and says Luke of Revolve Your World. managing director Ben Kirkwood personally helps ensure that no green waste goes to landfi ll. ‘I have six chickens, so I take as Minimising the creation of waste requiring much home as I can,’ Ben says. landfi ll is another part of the equation. Beach Byron Bay do this by having biodegradable Leftover food comes in two categories. The fi rst, that which is (starch-based) takeaway cutlery and by return- edible but simply not sold by the end of a day, is donated to ing styrofoam and waxed-cardboard boxes to the Liberation Larder, based at the Byron Community Centre. suppliers so they can be reused. The other category – what is left on a customer’s plate – is the are set to reduce,’ says Luke of Revolve Your World. It is not just direct-service hospitality businesses that are focus of a recent change of practice at Beach Byron Bay. Ben focusing on waste reduction. Brookfarm, manufacturer The main driver of change, however, is not economic but en- explains: ‘Years ago “doggy bags” were common, but then the of macadamia-based breakfasts, oils and snacks, have an vironmental. Ben, of Beach Byron Bay, sums up the predomi- practice was clamped down on owing to food-hygiene issues’. ambitious goal: to be a zero-waste business. ‘It’s perceived nant motivation of all the businesses I spoke to: ‘Simply put, He is referring to cases where customers would take home as aspirational but it is a practical and achievable goal,’ says we do it to be a good corporate citizen’. leftover food, leave it out on their kitchen bench overnight Will Brook, Brookfarm’s general manager, stressing that ‘zero * All the Bs are coincidental – I promise that I didn’t just and then sue the restaurant when they, unsurprisingly, got waste’ means no waste going to landfi ll (rather than the more open the food business phone book at B! There are also sick from eating it the next day. hardcore defi nition of no waste created at all). Brookfarm are many other food businesses in the area doing great work Ben explains that a simple change allowed this practice to re- considering other environmental eff ects, such as road trips at not wasting waste. commence: ‘Now we have a sticker that advises the consumer taken to carry waste. ‘We purchased a bailer, which allows us that they are responsible for the handling of the food’. This is to bale up cardboard and plastic recyclables. This means it R R U U L L E E

a win-win solution; food businesses have less waste to deal takes less space and therefore fewer pickup trips.’ 9 12 with, and customers are able to enjoy every morsel of the Though they strive to eliminate processes that involve waste, food they have paid for. food waste is an inevitable part of a business who pride Prior to mid-last year, all the food waste generated by The themselves on high quality and top food safety standards. EVERY LITTLE Beach Hotel went straight to landfi ll. Enter Luke McConell, GRAB A SATCHEL NO FOOD PLEASE PUT A LID ON IT BIT COUNTS Brookfarm have developed a product, called Lucky Dip, a Grab a Resource Recovery Collection Satchel Place all small plastics such as bread tags and for household batteries, reading glasses, corks, Food and food-spoiled paper and cardboard You can now leave the lids on all your recyclables. straws in an empty milk bottle, put the lid on and X-rays, CDs and DVDs, mobile phones and items such as pizza boxes and paper towel Put the lids back on your plastic bottles and place in your recycling bin. They are too small for owner and founder of Revolve Your World, who started with do not belong in your recycling bin. Please containers, glass jars and bottles (including twist the MRF machinery to remove on their own but accessories, printer cartridges, small electronics, blend of the starts and ends of batch runs, that is donated to electrical cords and smoke alarms. put these items in your green organics bin. tops) and put them in your recycling bin. are still a valuable resource. with the hotel to change that. ‘Food waste was up to 50 per the Liberation Larder. cent by weight of the Beach Hotel’s waste,’ says Luke. ‘We cre- One of the ‘hardest nuts to crack’ in Brookfarm’s mission to ated a system for separation of food waste.’ As well as waste businesses such as Revolve Your World reach zero waste are personal-use items such as hairnets and and Richmond Waste (who instigated a commercial It sounds easy but food waste is a complex problem for food gloves. ‘These will be more challenging but we are 100 per organics recycling service in October 2016 in response to businesses. The high rate of decomposition means that it cent more confi dent that we will fi nd a solution,’ says Will. customer requests), other organisations work in the back- needs to be dealt with in a very timely manner and it can Brookfarm’s philosophy is that implementing sustainability ground to provide help to businesses wanting to follow contaminate waste that could otherwise be recycled. well should result in a fi nancial and effi ciency advantage. But the examples shown in this story. Recycling was another major focus for the Beach Hotel’s com- is this always the case? What is the economic impact for a North East Waste, which services all seven northern rivers plete re-do of their waste-management system. The change business of improving their waste management? councils, run their own programs as well as rolling out has been dramatic, with fi gures basically fl ipped. ‘We’ve in- Working with service provider Richmond Waste, Byron Bay state government programs, such as Bintrim. Adam Keane creased our recycling rate from less than 10 per cent to more Brewery undertook an economic analysis of their systems, from Byron Bay Brewery, which are part of Bintrim, can’t than 90 per cent,’ says general manager Elke van Haandel, which showed that, to their surprise, the more complex waste recommend consulting Kim Potter from NE Waste highly who is understandably proud of this major turnaround. system resulted economic savings. enough: ‘Using Kim doesn’t cost you a cent. I’d recommend Elke gives full credit for the change to Recycle Your World, a The Beach Hotel’s dramatic changes though have come at a it to any business large or small.’ Byron-based startup company, that has been hands-on in the fi nancial cost. ‘It is more expensive at the moment, as well as Northern Rivers Food, whose membership is made up of fullest sense of the word. ‘They literally go through our bins to more labour intensive,’ says Elke, though she adds that this ‘gate to plate’ food businesses, has a focus this year on sus- refi ne the sorting,’ she says of the nuts and bolts involved in will not be the case forever. ‘Now that we’ve nailed it, the costs tainability, including workshops that are open to anyone to attend. ‘Our members look to work together to share

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E 1 4 6 7 8 looking for collaboration to fi nd solutions.’ 2 3 5 NE Waste: www.newaste.com.au Dirty Dozen Recycling Guide: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ BROKEN GLASS NO STRINGS NO NEED CLEAN LEAVE THE the-dirty-dozen-12-rules-for-your-yellow-recycling-bin BAG THE BAG & CROCKERY OK ATTACHED POLYSTYRENE KEEP IT LOOSE HARDEN UP You can recycle all soft plastic packaging TO WASH LABEL Pyrex, drinking glasses, crockery and window String, rope and electrical cable can become Place recyclables into the bin loose – Byron Shire Council including plastic bags, clean cling wrap, frozen Clean, white polystyrene can now be placed You can place all hard plastics in your glass are now accepted in your recycling tangled around the MRF machinery, hindering The labels on bottles and containers not stacked inside one another or in recycling bin regardless of whether they vegie bags, pasta and biscuit packets etc. Recyclable containers need to be empty in your recycling bin. Put it in a plastic bag bin along with glass bottles and jars. No the recycling process. Please do not place wash off during the recycling process. plastic bags. (This excludes polystyrene display the triangle or not. This includes Place it all in a bag, tie it up and put it and free of food but they don’t need to be and tie it up. Please no bean bag beans. windscreens please. these items in your recycling bin. There is no need to remove them. and soft plastics.) plastic tableware, toys and plant pots. in your recycling bin. washed. Save time and elbow grease. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 25 Advertising enquiries: [email protected] | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: [email protected] The Good Life www.echo.net.au/good-life

and public holidays, or if you fi nd yourself spotted breed of pig that chef Iohne Simpson Lismore Snippets in need of some Wi-Fi time or a craft beer grew up naming then eating, there is usually A few months ago we discussed just a couple of spots on the Lismore food scene (there are 21 to choose from). Friday nights are some pork on the menu among heaps of (Mecca and Goanna) and found out that our readers wanted to know more about dubbed Buns & Hops with live music. Owner other options, including vegetarian. Regular Brad Rickard will happily share his local readers might remember Iohne as the chef what was available outside the bubble enclosing the printed Byron Echo’s home knowledge on all things Lismore. 67 Moles- who partnered with then-Lismore mayor distribution area. Again, intrepid reporter Vivienne Pearson ventures to the town worth Street. 7 days 7.30am–3.30pm and Jenny Dowell to (ahem) beat Simon Richard- where Rupert Murdoch’s Lismore Echo* is the ‘local paper’, and provides a further taste Fri night dinners. Facebook: @thebankcafe son and Sean Connolly in the My Mayor Rules of what’s on off er… cook-off at Sample last year. But we won’t Alfresco option hold that against them… 3 Alphadale Road, By: Vivienne Pearson Lindendale (5–10 min drive from Lismore). Possibly the best-known eatery in Lismore Wed–Sun 7am–2.30pm, occasional dinners. is The Lismore Pie Cart, off ering single-serve Facebook: @thespottedpigcafe Secret Garden sweet and savoury pies (including curried len- What do you do if you’re a chef who can’t fi nd til and duck & mushroom) under the shade of Tiny space, yummy cake a job that doesn’t involve cooking meat? You trees opposite the Transit Centre. Allison the Cake Maker bakes at home in the open your own cafe! It is no secret that The Lismore Pie Cart, 11 Magellan Street, M–F quiet of the early morning so she only needs Garden Plate off ers vegetarian and vegan food. 6.30am–4.30pm, Sat 7am–2pm. Facebook: a tiny space to serve her creations hidden The secret bit is the hidden-away courtyard, @lismorepiecart away in the Star Court Arcade. ‘I cook what I which is painted with a huge rainforest mural. feel like,’ Allison says. ‘So there’s a surprise ev- 86 Magellan Street. M–F 7.30am–4pm, 6622 ery day.’ She always has one savoury option – 5160. Facebook: @thegardenplate brie tarts and duck crepes on the day I visited – and your cake can be accompanied by a pot Dragonfl y of tea or plunger coff ee. Star Court Arcade. If you prefer your cafe a little bigger and less Tues–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9.30am–12.30pm. hidden, try Dragonfl y. You can’t miss it – the Instagram: @allisonthecakemaker dragonfl y motif is beautifully enacted in all sorts of ways – from metal sculptures inside to Banksy-style street art outside (created by a customer). The team of year years prides themselves on their friendliness, experienced baristas and full-time bakers creating yummy cakes. 36 Carrington Street. M–F 7.30am– A Little Nook 5pm, Sat 7.30am–3pm. Instagram: @drag- onfl ylismore Little is the operative word when describing This little piggy Nook Laneway 2480. The space really is a A 5–10-minute drive out of town is The nook, snuggled into an arcade. It is a credit to Spotted Pig, a delightful cafe-in-an-old- the team that they make everything onsite, church. One section is sombrely beautiful Outro: These are only some of the great despite not even really having a kitchen. How with stained-glass windows, and the other places to eat and drink next time you’re in do you fi nd it? ‘Just look for the bicycle,’ says section is light with a green-ensconced Lismore. Head to Echonetdaily to add your one Trip Advisor reviewer, referring to the verandah. Breakfast and lunch are the go, comments about those you have discovered. bike that is parked on Keen Street by a black- with occasional pop-up dinners and func- painted telephone pole at the entrance to the tions (including weddings). Named after the arcade. Embassy Arcade. M–F 7am–3pm. *Q: Does The Byron Echo own The Lismore Facebook: @nook-laneway-2480 Echo? A: No. The Byron Echo is indepen- dent, and The Lismore Echo is owned by Transactional eating Rupert Murdoch. The owners of The Byron There are not many cafes who can claim that Echo sold The Lismore Echo to its staff ages their dishes are washed in a strong room. ago for a song, along with the name. Sadly, Well, an ex-strong room, anyway. The Bank in 2008 those staff sold out to APN, who in Café premises were built in the 1930s, though turn sold out to an even bigger corpora- I suspect it wasn’t blue and purple then. This tion in NewsCorp, a process over which is a good one to keep in mind for Sundays The Byron Echo had no control. ‘Terroirist’ or terrorist?

Flock to fl ock Spanish wine at Fins Like an elongated version of Nook, Flock Espresso and Eats started life three years ago There’s something quite special for wine lov- cally farmed with long-established ethical in just a tiny laneway shop and gradually ers, and food lovers, at Fins next week. Spain’s practices. expanded lengthways as neighbouring shops most revered and dynamic winemaker Telmo Fins chef and sommelier duo Steven and became available. It is now a long, thin and Rodriguez is coming to Fins. This will be the Morgan Snow have had a longstanding love colourful cafe. ‘We make nourishing food that only dinner event in Australia for Telmo on his of Telmo’s wines. After cooking at Telmo’s we like and everyone else seems to agree,’ says international tour. family vineyard in Rioja a few years back (and one of the owners, Sarah Jones. It seems she’s According to the organisers of the event, working their way through his entire range) right – people really do fl ock here – the queue Telmo is often referred to as the ‘terrorist of they’ve been hoping to see him in Australia. was out into the laneway at lunchtime. 4/39 Rioja’ for his anti-establishment attitude to Teaming up with Melbourne-based wine Woodlark Street (also known as Mathers the old-school traditions in the Spanish wine merchants The Spanish Aquistion, this inti- Laneway). M–F 7am–4pm, Sat 8am–2pm. world. mate dinner experience is a rare opportunity Instagram: @fl ockespressolismore However, he could also be called a ‘terroirist’, with one of the worlds most inspiring wine the Fins series and and perhaps one that will because he actively seeks out vines that are fi gures. stay for a while. not only indigenous to Spain, but also refl ect Fins opened a new Spanish Tapas Bar a the unique character, or terroir, of their site. couple of weeks ago called Bar Español so More info: Fins. Tuesday 28th March 6.30- 9pm (NSW daylight saving time). 6 dishes Telmo has an unbridled commitment to Telmo’s imminent arrival is very fi tting! Fins’ paired to 7 of Telmo’s wines. Seats are reinvigorating traditional viticultural methods chef ‘Snowy’ had a second Fins in the Iberian extremely limited. $89 p.p and produces wines solely from native Span- region for many years, so this theme is deep ish grapes. His vineyards are all biodynami- in his heart. Bar Español is the 7th ‘pop-up’ in Book live at www.fi ns.com.au 26 March 22, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo The Good Life History strikes 10 at Harvest Newrybar By Simon Haslam

There might be those around the area who Our favourite development has been the Wild remember the site of Harvest in Newrybar as Harvest sessions with Bret Cameron (execu- a post offi ce, a general store or a residence – tive chef), Noah Kaufman (head chef), and Pe- over 100 years a site has the chance to develop ter Hardwick (forager) combining to present a bit of history. what is truly a unique experience of eating foraged food that changes weekly. (See echo. The old bakery, restored by present owners Executive chef Bret Cameron and net.au/2016/06/civilised-wild-food/ for more.) (with old friend Brooke Hudson) Kassia and forager Peter Hardwick of Harvest Tristan Grier, is proving the case for cherishing On Sunday 2 and Monday 3 April more recent and re-imagining our history instead of build- history will be celebrated as Harvest serves ing over the top of it. what they call ‘our best and most popular dish Many community-style events are now held from each year’ in ‘a unique and exciting’ ten- around the old ovens, bringing people back course menu. together as they have always done in the The wild harvest makes the list as the best country. But of course there are some uniquely ‘dish’ of 2015, followed by ‘dessert’, which has modern elements now: a hatted restaurant, an fortuitously been named either the best or adjacent gourmet deli and modern versions of the most popular dish of 2016. old-style sustainable gardens all around. The Sunday session is already sold out. Cost is It’s ten years since Gary and Emma Sharman $110 per person including bubbles and beer sold what was then called the Harvest Café to on arrival at 6pm. the Griers, and there have been a lot of popular Info: email [email protected] dishes served in that time. or call 6687 2644. Good Taste echo.net.au/good-taste Eating Out Guide

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Ballina RSL Club The Neil Diamond Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria River St, Ballina Super Hits Dinner and Show Wood fi red pizzas & real Italian cuisine Open Wed to Mon from 6pm 6681 9500 Saturday 1 April with a Sardinian twist www.ballinarsl.com.au Closed on Tuesdays See menu, book a table, or Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. Open 7 Days Doors 6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm Show 8pm Two course Dinner and Show order take away at We do special events functions. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner www.basilo.co and Snacks Tickets $54.90 - 18+ 30 Lawson Street 6680 8818

BANGALOW Safya Cafe and Cafe: Restaurant Specialty Coff ee with Egyptian-inspired all-day Bangalow Dining Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate Open Mon–Fri 6.30am– breakfast, brunch & lunch dining room and generous bistro food 4pm Sat–Sun 7am–4pm Restaurant: %DQJDORZ Rooms in the pub. With reasonable prices our Bangalow Hotel Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining – Open 7 days menu refl ects the wonderful local and Corner of Fletcher St & GLQLQJ fresh produce of the region. Bay Lane, Byron Bay Starting in March URRPV Lunch: 12 – 3pm SMH GOOD PUB Dinner 5.30 – 9pm Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE All day bistro menu We also off er off -site catering. 2013 AND 2014 The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and 6687 1144 The Rocks www.bangalowdining.com boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron @ Aquarius Bay Coff ee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the Breakfast/Lunch senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? BILLINUDGEL 7 days from 7am Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay of burgers, salads, fresh rolls or one of our daily $10 specials! Reservations 6685 7663 Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means Billi’s Indian AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a hand- • Chef specials every night therocksbyronbay.com.au crafted cocktail with your meal! indian Open Tuesday – Sunday • Exciting New Menu 4.30pm to late • 10% off for seniors every day Success Thai Closed Monday SPECIAL $12 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU billi • Catering available for parties 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel Mon-Fri 12-3pm All your favourites every lunch and dinner BYO. Credit cards • Vegan and gluten free food available Dinner 7 days from 5pm. Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious 6680 3352 • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked! 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay Thai food for you. 6680 7798 Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-Thai- Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. BRUNSWICK HEADS Food/237359826303469 Pacifi c Bistro $10 Lunch Special Mon–Fri, nothing over $20 Lemongrass The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, The Old Pacifi c Highway this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard off ers Weekend roasts Dinner Mon-Sun Brunswick Heads up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and Pacific Specialising in Chargrilled steaks, great seafood, Lunch on weekdays varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style & Phone 6685 1328 handmade pasta. Closed Tuesdays Bistro of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of www. Enjoy a family dining atmosphere with a kids menu Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular UNCTION brunswickbowlingclub. available. Phone orders welcome F spot so bookings are recommended. CENTRE com. Function bookings available 6680 8443 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 27 Eating Out Guide

BYRON BAY continued Naked Treaties RAW Bar LIVING FOOD, LOVING VIBRATION Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Nourishing Vegan, Raw + Cooked, Plant based Good Taste and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy  and Sugar free. food, Epic Smoothies, Organic Coff ee and Chai      2/3 Marvell St on our Creamy House-Made Almond Mylk. www.nakedtreaties.com.au 7am–4pm, 7 days + Friday Nights coming soon! Insta #nakedtreaties BYRON BAY continued Main Street Gourmet burgers created by chefs Hog’s Breath Cafe Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an Open 7 days Open 7 Days, 11.30am until late Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, 11.30am-2.30pm the diverse menu also off ers chicken, seafood, snacks, Call to make a reservation Group bookings available, please email Dinner from 5.30pm burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus or for takeaway orders [email protected] 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 Jonson Street for reservations. 6685 5320 18 hours for maximum fl avour and tenderness. Kids eat 6680 8832 www.hogsbreath.com.au free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family. Luscious Foods Contemporary and Middle Eastern fl avours Legend Pizza FRESH PIZZA Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm • Breakfast and lunch BYRON STYLE • Wood-fi red pizzas Open 7 days 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron 9am till after midnight Check us out on Arts & Industry Estate • Fresh juices facebook.com/byron.legendpizza • Great coff ee Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza BYO & RSVP 90-96 Jonson Street Scan code for our menu! BYO 6680 8228 Pizza deliveries now available Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6685 5700 nights to Sunrise, Arts & Industry Estate and Ewingsdale Home delivery 7 days www.lusciousfoods.com.au www.legendpizza.com.au Established 1992 The Beet Vegan Restaurant Byron Bay’s fi rst 100% vegan restaurant. Targa Modern European Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. Open 7 days 11am–10pm Cafe • Restaurant • Bar Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am (last orders at 9:30pm) Daily Lunch Specials from $13, Full menu all day, 11 Marvell Street Dinner: Tues-Sat from 5.30pm Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza Take away & home delivery, Byron Bay Bar: From 10am, with or without food 90-96 Jonson Street large range of gluten free dishes 6680 9960 Coff ee: Genovese, all day Bookings: 6685 6520 Facebook/Instagram: @thebeetbyronbay targabyronbay.com Venue: available for events up to 60 guests www.thebeet.com.au [email protected] Wi-Fi Treehouse New summer menu out now! on Belongil Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse Fishheads DIVE INTO 2017 WITH OUR Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. wood-fi red pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Open seven days * NEW SUMMER MENU * Presenting incredible original music in 7:30am till late Extensive Menu Includes BEACH FRONT DINING Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Coff ee, breakfast, lunch, Famous Woodfi red Pizzas. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. dinner, functions and Group Bookings Welcomed Phone 6680 7632 25 Childe St, Byron Bay facebook.com/treehouse.belongil weddings. Fully licensed. 6680 9452 treehouseonbelongil.com 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay functions@fi shheadsbyron.com.au 6680 7632 www.fi shheadsbyron.com.au Italian at the Pacifi c Open for Dinner & Cocktails Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric KINGSCLIFF 7 days from 6pm till late restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Next to the Beach Hotel Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s fi nest Fins Celebrating 25 years Bay Street cocktails and wines. Salt Village, Kingscliff Fins is the destination restaurant for fi ne local seafood. 6680 7055 6674 4833 Long lazy lunches on our veranda. italianatthepacific.com.au dining@fi ns.com.au Afternoon oysters, Champagne and cocktails Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm. in our RAW BAR.

Happy Chilli Garden GOOD FOOD GUIDE Intimate fi ne dining of an evening. Open 7 days 12pm till late CHEFS HAT EVERY Hong Kong chef specialising in YEAR SINCE 1998 Proudly awarded Chef Hats for the past 22 years Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay Chinese and Malay foods P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 Fully licensed MULLUMBIMBY M 0403 516 793 Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available [email protected] Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Experience the real taste of Thailand. Succulent Café Situated away from the busy street with a relaxing and Open Wednesday–Sunday Using local produce, local staff . 3/ 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay, breezy atmosphere. Locally sourcing fresh products. Dine-in or Takeaway– Free courtesy bus provided next to Centrelink. New brekkie menu and an alternative Asian lunch. from 5.30pm for pick up and drop off ! 6684 2209 P 6685 5711 Kid friendly and featuring gluten-free, vegan options. Group and functions bookings are welcomed. Takeaway Mullumbimby 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking. Open daily from 8am till 3pm. available. One special dish every Monday till Bowling Club Fully licensed, BYO wine only Thursday and earlybird regular coff ee for $3 till 9am. NEWRYBAR Harvest sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings Byron at Byron Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest Harvest featuring a restaurant, deli and bakery in the historic village of Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland. 77–97 Broken Head Road, Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Byron Bay 18-22 Old Pacifi c Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Thursday Farmers Market Dinner Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 7 nights from 6pm 6639 2111 2 courses $52 per person 6687 2644 Breakfast weekends from 8am thebyronatbyron.com.au Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast harvestcafe.com.au available - Deli takeaway coff ee from 7am Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering St Elmo Dining Room & Bar St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. company, fi rst-class food, sophisticated cocktails CATERING Sun: 5pm till 10pm. and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst Celebrations Lane, Byron Bay friends and family. Our menus change regularly CELEBRATIONS Catering By 6680 7426 and feature daily specials. Liz Jackson E: [email protected] www.stelmodining.com Celebration cakes P: 0414 895 441 Warung Bagus Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating Personal catering services and sea views. Event co-ordination and 3/14 Bay St management (opposite the surf club) All-day breakfast, Indonesian lunch, plus snacks and BY LIZ JACKSON coff ee, juices, smoothies and cakes. 7am–5pm daily The Healthy Catering - Personal Chef Gluten-free specialists with a great variety of vegan - Romantic Dinners for Two - Cooking Classes - Dine in or takeaway options plus beef, chicken and fi sh. Gourmet 6685 5194 Gluten & Allergen Free Cooking Competitions - Hens’ and Bucks’ Nights Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay Raw Foods - Health Retreats & Workshops - Vegan Personal Assistant - Event Planner Vegetarian ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: [email protected] | 6684 1777 | echo.net.au/good-taste Paleo [email protected] Organic 0404 871 015 28 March 22, 2017 Th e Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ISSUE# 31.41 MarchENTERTAINMENT 23–29, 2017 Editor : Mandy Nolan Gig Editorial/gigs : [email protected] Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising : [email protected] Guide P : 02 6684 1777 PAGE 35 W : echo.net.au/entertainment ALL YOUR NORTH COAST ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC...P30 | CULTURE...P32 | CINEMA...P34 25 YEARS OF THE WAIFS

2017 MARKS 25 YEARS OF THE WAIFS!

In celebration the band has hit the road for a mammoth that came at the cost to our sound or essence, but this time knew where she was going to go and it created the best national tour, releasing their fourteen-track studio album with Ironbark we particularly asked the question – what do our tension for the take, a couple of songs are like that, and a Ironbark, along with 11 bonus tracks making a rousing fans want to hear? Let’s put artistic stuff aside and give our fans couple are as scrappy as hell, but they work really well. I think collection of 25 songs, to celebrate 25 years. Recorded in true what they want.’ the music lost something when we did heavy production.’ Waifs style in a makeshift studio in the unfinished kitchen For the band, the whole process felt very natural. Getting away from the studio meant ‘eliminating that idea of Josh Cunningham’s rural retreat on the NSW South Coast that time is money – it made a huge difference, we were just ‘We have been playing together for so long that some of the across two weeks. hanging out.’ songs on the album were the third or fourth time we had ever According to Vikki Thorn, the band has gone full circle. played them, so it creates that little bit of tension,’ says Vikki. So who comes to a Waifs show? ‘We have de-evolved I think with this last album.’ she laughs. ‘The three of us don’t write together; the songs come in an ‘Most of our audience is women and their husbands on a date; ‘We went bucket sitting around a kitchen table with acoustic almost-finished form and the collaboration happens when we the men don’t really want to be there! guitars.’ come together. Josh is this quiet sensitive persona onstage; he writes ballads Although the song content has definitely evolved. Donna wrote one of the songs in the studio. ‘Recording was and love songs about his mum. For male fans it’s a chance to ‘Our song lyrics have a lot more maturity then they did in our loose and more like a creative jam. We didn’t go in with a song indulge their sensitive sides. 20s… it’s a part of our need as artists to connect with people; list; we went in and said, okay, what have you got? In places such as Darwin, you’ll see big tatted-up guys singing we have a real desire and need to connect with our audience. ‘Rather than this approach of trying to craft an album, we just along with Gilian, the song about Josh’s mum.’ When we play we want to reach out and talk to people and get did; it’s a very organic process. I hesitate to use that word, but The essence of the Waifs has always been their storytelling. to know who they are a bit. We talk more between the songs it’s a true representation of our band at this time. Everything They are keen miners of narrative, something they seek out these days.’ was played live. On a good day we’d get a song after two wherever they go. In their latest album, it was the simplicity of the Waifs’ sound, or three times; some might take 10 times… We have been ‘My gig isn’t just onstage,’ says Vikki, ‘it’s going out front. I the uncomplicated nature of Cunningham, Thorn and Simpson together so long that we have a sound and the idea was to want to go out there and talk to people. People have a story in a room together. Confident now that less sometimes really capture it in…’ to tell. I love that. I like knowing who’s there, and hearing is more. Vikki can hear the freshness of the songs in the recording. It people’s stories.’ ‘In the past, we did as all bands do: we did some exploring, got was something they wanted to keep. The Waifs play at the Bangalow A&I Hall on Tuesday 4 April into the studio and you would have some crazy instruments ‘There is a song by Donna, called Syria – you can hear the (sold out) and Wednesday 5 April. For tickets go to lying around and you want to pick them up and sometimes whole band sitting a little bit behind her because no-one thewaifs.com and follow the links.

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Oh, those laws don’t recognise the Bond movies? 007 is in a small Coal is to the planet what can’t imagine life without our with Australian Conservation and if they don’t use their coal impacts of greenhouse gases. energy dealers. We’re hooked room filling up with water. His smoking is to the human body. Foundation, and The Seed time is running out. The water they’re threatening to use a The reef and tourism provide into ‘the grid’. We’re not just We’ve got climate cancer. And Indigenous Network, the Stop keeps rising. The tension is much dirtier source back home. 534,000 jobs versus 57,800 jobs co-dependent, we’re coal- like smoking, when it comes the Adani Mine Roadshow unbearable. Bond is running It’s environmental extortion. in mining throughout the entire dependent. To move towards to coal, there aren’t any safe out of options. That’s what I So all the Aussie coal goes to region. renewables isn’t just about will be raising awareness levels. Sorry, Mr Morrison, you think of when I think of climate India. While bleating on about Mining has a finite lifespan. changing power supply, it’s and pressuring government might be able to bleach coral change and the increasing energy security it’s good to Reef-based tourism is about changing mindset. We to revoke their approval. but you can’t clean coal. The load of carbon going into our remember that none of that perpetual. So who is there to need to be responsible for the Starting in Townsville at James 2 environment. majority of CO emitted from so-called energy stays here. protect our environment at generation and consumption of Cook University on 27 March, burning a single tonne of coal We’re up to our necks in It all leaves our shores via a a federal level? Why, Mr Josh our own power. We don’t need Brisbane City Hall on 28 March, will be absorbed over centuries carbon emissions but we’re railway line (Mr Turnbull looked Frydenberg. Hang on, isn’t he to be hooked up to ‘the man’. Seymour Theatre in Sydney by oceans and vegetation but still pumping in the fossil fuels. under his mattress and found a the minister for energy AND Moving away from fossil fuels is on Wednesday 29, National the remaining 25 per cent will What does the future hold cheeky $1 billion concessional the environment? How can the ultimate test for capitalism Convention Centre in Canberra still be affecting the climate in as far as 2050? 2100? Are you loan to throw in as a sweetener) two such conflicting portfolios and democracy, proving really on 30 March and Melbourne 1,000 years. So why are we still and straight out through Abbot game to look? Leading climate be fairly executed? That’s like that the two can no longer Exhibition and Convention mining coal? The Australian Point. Which happens to be on scientists say that regardless being minister for smoking co-exist. Energy efficiency and Centre on 31 March. Please government has given the go- the Great Barrier Reef, the coal and health. Or gambling and self-reliance on renewable of future emission trends, the attend an event closest to you. CO[subscript]2[/subscript] ahead for Indian-owned Adani port where already 200 million finances. That’s like being the systems such as solar and wind footprint from our very brief Carmichael Coal mega-mine tonnes of coal are already same lawyer who represents move away from big corporate For more information go to passage on Earth will remain in located in the Galilee Basin, transported every year. the rapist and the victim. The models of dependence and stopadani.com because at the the climate system, affecting all west of Rockhampton. This is The same reef, listed as one of paedophile and the child. localise energy in the same end of the day, when it comes terrestrial life forms for ‘eternity’. set to be the biggest single coal the world’s natural wonders, That’s called government. It’s way activists have talked about to climate change, we have the I think that’s what the Christian province in the world. that reported a climate-change- supposed to represent the localising food and production. power. Live Music The monthly event is PATEY & DOOLIE supported by the Party Shirt People, who provide the Sunshine Coast’s Christian opportunity to purchase Patey has been making a killer happy shirt with waves across the country proceeds going to local as one of the best up-and- charity. Byron’s best Sunday TUBULAR BELLS FOR TWO AT LISMORE CITY HALL ON SATURDAY coming electronic artists. The session kicks off at 2pm. $5 one-man band combines after 4pm. with venues and music fans as released their sophomore EP SUROJATO ROY APPEARING WITH BART STENHOUSE AT THE electric guitar, synths one of the most energetic and Something of a Distraction BANGALOW BOWLS CLUB ON FRIDAY 31 MARCH and drums, all together, entertaining bands available. where they deliver more illuminating the room and FALLING FOR Push are hip, now, relevant of their earnest, infectious, taking the listeners on an FLAMENCO and entertaining, keeping up blues-flecked jams enticing uplifting journey. 2016 was a to date with the latest trends the listener from the outset, huge year for Christian with Bandaluzia flamenco and songs while throwing a from lilting opener Loco to the festival spots, TV appearances return to Byron Bay on few surprises in along the way. downtempo strut of pseudo- and support shows with Tash Saturday 1 April with one Push’s youthful exuberance gospel closer Mary Jane and Sultana and Boo Seeka. The of Spain’s rising stars will guarantee your venue to everywhere in between. With alluring vocals and upbeat of contemporary flamenco rock out in a big way! Ocean the band having spent much feelgood vibes of Christian’s singing, Naike Ponce. She Shores Country Club on of 2016 playing festivals and newest track Is This Real recently released her debut Friday at 8.30pm. touring the country, they have marks the anticipated return album with Grammy-award- built a reputation around of the Sunshine Coast artist. winning guitarist Jose DIAMONDS ON their catchy harmonies, and Featuring alongside Christian Suarez Paquete; this will groove-driven tunes as well will be female electronic be a unique opportunity SHOW as always putting on a damn CHRISTIAN PATEY AT THE BYRON BAY BREWERY ON SATURDAY artist Doolie, who recently to see this incredibly soulful good show. They play the took out Best Song in the and revered flamenco artist Neil Diamond – The Man, The Treehouse in Belongil on Schools category of last year’s in collaboration with the Music features approximately Saturday. Queensland Music Awards. ever-popular Bandaluzia. 30 of Neil’s most loved hits – Doolie’s rich vocals, creative Bandaluzia is an acclaimed from Cracklin’ Rosie, I Am I Said DATSON ON THE lyrics and big pop hooks have modern flamenco ensemble and Sweet Caroline through the young vocalist showing led by ARIA-nominated to a special Hot August Night HIGHWAY the early signs of a great guitarist Damian Wright. tribute – audience members frontwoman with a show that Bandaluzia was recently are left in no doubt as to why Following the recent release will get the house primed invited to perform at The Craig Stewart is regarded as a of their debut EP Whispering to pump. The Byron Bay Adelaide International Guitar ‘master craftsman’. With more Highway, psychedelic alt/ Brewery from 7pm. Saturday. than 2,000 shows to his credit, folk singer/songwriter duo Festival and was awarded The DATSON HUGHES AT THE POINCIANA CAFE IN Free Entry he was described in a national Datson Hughes are taking Pick of the Sydney Fringe at MULLUMBIMBY ON SUNDAY The Sydney Fringe Festival. music magazine as ‘one of their music on the road. the most listenable singers Having spent the past five COCO ON SUNDAY An experience that ignites his band Samurai Trash in the dulcimers, they play beautiful, to emerge this century’. Neil years in the studio, Datson the senses with the grace of 80s, but Hughes is a novice, lyrical songs of love, loss and Diamond – The Man, The Hughes are now on tour COCO is set to deliver a new Flamenco. Byron Theatre better known as a writer who redemption. The Whispering Music at the Bangalow Bowlo forever. They have ‘packed up monthly event that brings on Saturday 1 April. Tickets penned a memoir Art Life Highway is all about place, on Saturday from 7.30pm. their books and clothes’ and creative and cool crowds to on www.byroncentre.com. Chooks in 2008 and time, and the way a are currently undertaking a the tropical alfresco location au or at the venue subject to song can compress a whole year-long tour of their recent The pair share everything of Byron Bay Brewery. The availability. WANDERING journey. With a hint of roots, EP in the leadup to the release from creative output to music will be funky and the think Gram Parsons and of their forthcoming album the driving. On a range of vibes will be high with stacks TREEHOUSE Emmilou Harris, Bob Dylan PUSH IT in early 2018. Datson is an strings from guitars to the of DJs including Al Royale, Mr and Gillian Welsh. Sunday at Adelaide’s roots soul trio old hand at touring, having tintinnabulatious handmade Ha! Yes!, Lippo, Hot Rob and Push is one of the premier the Poinciana Cafe at 10am. The Wanderers have just enjoyed youthful success with Appalachian mountain Sammond. cover bands with a reputation Free. 30 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ENTERTAINMENT FREEST OF MYTHEN-OLOGY AT BLUES IRISH MYTHEN FREE… IS AN IRISH- BORN CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY FOLK SINGER/ SONGWRITER.

Her last two shows in the northern rivers people go I see what you do there – that’s my were embraced by crowds who were quickly chance to try to make them laugh and cry…’ converted by the Mythen magic. She’s a As a lesbian, Mythen is outspoken about the powerfully engaged and passionate player who issues facing the LGBTIQ community, and puts the fierce and fabulous back into folk. she’s very active, speaking onstage, on the It wasn’t easy for an Irish girl to play folk. page and in schools. Her birth country Ireland When Mythen started out there was pressure has stepped forward with marriage equality; from all around to do some different. To Australia’s failure to step up is not lost on follow the pulse of popular culture. But Mythen. Mythen is a woman who walks to her own ‘When you have a country such as Ireland, beat. That’s a big part of her charm. when they voted YES and, two decades before ‘I stuck to my guns,’ she says. ‘I had a lot of that, homosexuality was decriminalised; two people saying Irish music is really sexy at the decades later they were the first country for the moment. Just drop what you are doing, and referendum; it pushed people out into the open. Quirky husband-and-wife combo Victoriana Tell me what you wanted to achieve with the go the trad vibe. At the time River Dance ‘I do a lot of work in schools and I go around Gaye – Vicki Gaye Philipp and Jeff Raglus new album. had just come out, and the Corrs and the and I give a lot of panels about pride and the (Bachelors from Prague / Mambo Artist) – have Cranberries. But I didn’t want to stray from thing is generally when you have a child that’s To do something spontaneous and unusual. To what I was doing. No-one grows up saying ‘I packed a lot into the seven years since they record with new people in a new spot. All our great – they get the love at home, and you see formed. Recording four albums – the latest want to be a folk musician and super rich… that they struggle outside the home so what previous albums were recorded in Melbourne; and a folk singer!’ The Freest Of The Free is being launched at this one was recorded up here with local you do is you think you are doing the right Club Mullum this week. Come and celebrate players. In the beginning Mythen was fired up on thing to get them help, but inevitably because with this dynamic Melbourne duo as they teenage angst. it’s a ‘new thing’ he/she will be looking across What were the challenges, and how did you launch the new album, which was recorded the table at someone 45-plus in age – generally feel about the finished product? Is it possible ‘I was singing some nonsense up there. My in Goonengerry with Christian Pyle and a straight white person. And yeah it’s great to just go ‘it’s done’… I always wonder when lyrics changed quickly; I told more stories. features Mullum’s own Dave Sanders on drums to talk but they don’t have a clue. You need you know when it’s time to walk away. It was amazing though, because I realised with Thierry Fossmale on bass, who will be it was possible to hold an audience captive. to create a safe space where peers can get performing in the band on the night. The challenges definitely are that you have Once you do that you want to do a few things. together. Show their vulnerability and their to stop at a certain stage. Because we were What is the essence of good songwriting for Number 1 – you hope you’re entertaining strength. That helps turn people’s lives around.’ a long way from home and couldn’t just stay you? How do you craft a song? them musically; number 2 – some of my songs As a genre, folk music seems like an unusual indefinitely. This put a distinct timeframe on the are quite heavy, they deal with heavy things (I choice for Mythen. Good songwriting to us is coming up with whole thing. We usually spend a month on an something new that is not particularly driven don’t write about sexy things either) – I have ‘My genre is extremely white and extremely album; this one was done really in a week! Like songs about the elderly and Alzheimer’s.’ by a genre or a dance beat. Just a melody you clockwork. The results are very honest and real. male oriented,’ she says. haven’t heard before and grabs your emotions We both think it came out well. Mythen likes to talk. ‘It has been since day one when it became a straightaway. What should we expect for your gig in ‘Between the songs I have a chance to talk genre. Not actual folk music. Folk music has We often craft songs together, our most usual Mullumbimby? about things and it was important, but always been the music of the people; I am way (but not always) is that Vicki starts a song not a part of my music, but privately – my talking about folk music as a genre that came Quirky but real and inventive music. and then I finish it. She often writes the verses sexuality… I was going up against a lot of out of 60s. The thing that gets me is that you and I write the chorus or middle eight. Everywhere we go, people often tell us we don’t people in the business. It was not only tougher are singing about people’s sexuality but you sound like anybody else. It’s a unique sound. What is the song that you have heard lately for me because I was a woman and, being a don’t have a gay or lesbian in the narrative, that has impressed or moved you? Victoriana Gaye album launch at Club Mullum lesbian, there is a really fine line. I don’t want you’re singing about a black person but you at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services on Thursday people thinking, Jesus there’s a full-on lesbian are not in there.' Cass McComb’s new album Mangy Love. Great from 7pm. up there! I think I did a good job of that; CONTINUED p33 songwriting and interesting arrangements.

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MY WILDEST DREAMS AT CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON BAY ON FRIDAY 7 APRIL WILD DREAMS

Delve into the mysterious world of dreams and nightmares at VOCALIST, COMPOSER AND Circus Arts Byron Bay’s upcoming circus Showcase My Wildest Dreams. Circus Arts’ talented students bring their deepest fears MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST ELIJAH and subconscious longings to life in this sleepy tale of spider invasions, eternal chase scenes and free-spirit flying. Bar and RAY BRINGS A TOUCH OF HAWAII sausage sizzle open from 6pm. Raffle prizes to be won. $10 flying TO SPIRIT FESTIVAL WITH HIS trapeze swings after the show! My Wildest Dreams is a fundraiser for Friends of the Circus, helping to provide training and UNIQUE CHARMS, DEEP MESSAGE performance opportunities for youth circus in the Byron Shire. AND ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. Friday 7 April, 6.30pm, at Circus Arts on the Byron A&I Estate. Tix on the door. Adults $12, Kids $6, Under 3 FREE, Family (2A, 2K) $30

His riveting performances are both musical and raw, primarily lived on tour. Hawaii is one of my roots, and even MIGALOO 2 engaging his audience in an experience that is spiritual, though I’m rarely home these days, the spirit of Aloha is sexy, sweaty, gritty and ecstatic. with me, and in the music. That being said, over the last Marine conservation yacht Migaloo 2 is getting prepared to How closely is music related to spirituality for you? years of touring, I’ve developed roots in other places too, join the humpback whale migration in July and is having all of which I draw from musically. California, Australia, New its annual launch and fundraiser night at the new vegan Music and spirituality have always been one and the same Zealand, Ibiza, Bali, and Peru are just a few of the other restaurant Elixiba in Feros Arcade off Jonson St, Byron. Captain thing for me. My earliest memories of music were in the communities I call home. This diversity is what inspires me. of Migaloo 2 Dean Jefferys will make some presentations and gospel church as a baby… I can still remember the big choir, This is life in the Band of Light. show some short films about the various marine conservation the soul, everybody feeling the spirit and lifting up their campaigns that he and Migaloo 2 have been involved in over voices together! I think some of that must have rubbed off What has been your most surprising composition? the last seven years as well as some new exciting ones coming on me, because that’s the feeling I love to create when I play The SoundLight volumes. They always surprise me, because up. $35 entry includes a delicious two-course vegan meal and a music. I love feeling people come together and connect to they are improvised in the moment…each volume, of which specially prepared Blue Lagoon Elixir. Monday from 7pm. spirit in whatever way suits them. I have released five so far, is recorded completely live and I also noticed, as a young child, that when I would sit and channelled, if you will. Yet there are some pieces in those play the piano I could connect to something greater than sessions that sound like symphonies that were composed YOGA 4 KIDS before hand… perhaps they were, on some distant star… myself, and this would change the way I felt… it would Yoga teaching training for kids comes to Byron next weekend. also change the particles in the room. This is a very subtle How do you want your music to affect people? Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both aspect of music, the spirit of it – the intent behind it. If you My intention is to make music that connects people to physical and mental health in school-age children (ages 6–12). look into study of cymatics, you can see how clearly sound themselves. Music that makes people feel so GOOD that Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic and vibration create shape and geometry. Music… is quite they forget to look at their phones all night, because they capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological literally how the Universe expresses and creates itself. Just suddenly fall in love with the other people around them! I benefits for children as well. A growing body of research has look at the word Universe: Uni = One. Verse = Song. If that’s want this music to INSPIRE people to live a love-centred life. already shown that yoga can improve focus, memory, self- not spiritual… I don’t know what is! That’s what I want. esteem, academic performance, and classroom behaviour, and How do you write your music? Where do you draw your As a solo troubadour how do you make such a big and you can reduce anxiety and stress. Yoga is also helpful for kids inspiration? full sound? Do you miss having a band? What are the with ADHD and for increasing attentiveness. This course is also I let the music write me. And I mean that; often the lyrics benefits of self-reliance as a musician? completely appropriate for parents and teachers with little of the songs that come through are exactly what I need Well one of the blessings of this day and age is that there yoga experience. to hear… and step into. I love the feeling of being so are tools available that allow artists such as myself the Rainbow Yoga 3-Day Kids Yoga Teacher Training, 24–26 completely taken over by a song that I literally become it. ability to create infinite layers of sound, through live March, Byron Yoga Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Road. To enrol, The music guides me as much as I guide it. It’s a two-way looping. One of the ways I create the big sound is through go to www.rainbowyogatraining.com/byron. conversation. loop pedals, which enable me to express all the parts that a TH As for where I draw my inspiration from? From everywhere! band would express, by stacking layers of myself. That being TALKING 17 CENTURY Everything I experience is a potential inspiration for a song, said, I equally love playing with the full Band of Light! I’m and such is the way when you are living and breathing it… I actually putting together a new superhero band later this AC Grayling presents his tales of the turbulent seventeenth write about relationships, nature, the human condition… year to support my upcoming new album… century, when science moved from the alchemy and astrology How does the place where you live affect the music you What should we expect from your performance at Spirit of John Dee to the painstaking observation and astronomy make? Do you think there is something intrinsically Festival? of Galileo, from the classicism of Aristotle, still favoured by the church, to the evidence-based, collegiate investigation ‘Hawaiian’ in the ethos of what you do? Expect a few surprises… and rainbows! of Francis Bacon. And if the old ways still lingered and Definitely. I’ve been honoured to call Hawaii home for Elijah Ray plays Byron Spirit Festival in Mullumbimby 31 affected the new mindset – Descartes’s dualism an attempt the last 12 years, and yet for the last few years my life is March–1 April. to square the new philosophy with religious belief; Newton, the man who understood gravity and the laws of motion, still Bandaluzia Flamenco & Flamenqueando Productions presents An epic adventure starring artists, werewolves, fascinated to the end of his life by alchemy – by the end of that APRIL 1 heroes, Nazis, a comic book & baguettes… tumultuous century ‘the greatest-ever change in the mental outlook of humanity’ had irrevocably taken place. 8–10pm Saturday 25 March Bangalow A&I Hall Professor Grayling is appearing at Byron Theatre on Thursday 30 March. 6pm. Tickets $30/$35 www.byronwritersfestival. The Byron 7.30pm Tix $13/$15 at com or 6685 5115. Theatre Barebones Art Space & door ME AND JASPER JONES

The bestselling novel Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey has been made into a compelling new film which is already being tipped as ‘iconic’. Tickets available through www.byroncentre.com.au According to reviews from The Guardian, Jasper Jones is ‘as or at the venue subject to availability www.travellingfl icks.com compelling as a whodunnit, touching as a coming-of-age story, 32 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ENTERTAINMENT

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VIRGO: Your ruler Mercury in exciting, delightful CAPRICORN : If this week has you jostling and Stars J N F TAURUS: With this week appreciating your practical but also contentious and contrary Aries, kicks off a jockeying to be top dog, be advised that right with Lilith expertise and down-to-earth straightforwardness, that cycle of intense networking, so share information now citizens and situations aren’t even remotely dogged determination and patient Tauran persistence and stay in the loop. If others are headstrong and amenable to Capricorn control. Does Mars in As the Sun, could move mountains and achieve some awesome argumentative, make it this week’s mission to tell stubborn fellow earth sign Taurus have you results. Just so long as you remember the pause that the truth tactfully, from Virgo’s natural reservoir of pushing too hard? Then step away, ease off, leave our solar elegant eloquence. space to negotiate. refreshes, and keep things fun as well as productive. furnace, joins LIBRA: This week’s planetary accent in confident AQUARIUS : With Venus resetting partnership K O Mercury, Venus G GEMINI: This buoyant week encourages shopping, and powerfully propulsive Aries hits the cosmic parameters, the present planetary lineup fuels a and Uranus socialising and what you Twins love better than accelerator, bringing to mind Aesop’s famous fable restart – which, like most growth spurts and new anything: having The Big Chat. Its astral emphasis in of the hare, raring to race ahead regardless. Your directions, has its inevitable share of challenges, in Aries, genial, upbeat Aries turns the page on a chapter of balance point? Tuning into the slower, steadier, more obstacles and interference. The good news is this this week’s new friends, groups and community doings – with the measured tread of Mars in Taurus, representing the week’s playful, creative, inventive, ready-for-adventure astrological reminder to pace yourself, take it easy, smell the roses. thoughtful pace of the tortoise. late-week Aquarius moon… SCORPIO: As this week’s Martian influences rekindle new year CANCER : This week’s upsurge of social activity could L P PISCES: This week’s just-do-it, get-to-the-point H ambition, you’re on fire and a powerful force – though flavour may not be the most patient with dilatory, find you at the proverbial fork in the road, wondering   issues a potent  as always there’ll be the usual objections from a vague or circuitous Piscean meanderings. If you’d which way to go. Right now, doing something creative and motivating furious few. But this isn’t about them, it’s about you. rather not have irritable responses and snappy call to action… for the sheer fun of it can actually pay off, just so long About keeping your heart open despite opposition, reactions, then avoid rambling generalities and as you’re not taken in by fake or exaggerated claims. and specifically about refraining from hasty, harsh or windy waffle, especially during the weekend Pisces Because free lunches aren’t likely… hurtful words. moon. Cut to the chase. CONTINUED FROM p31 'I like to sing a song and I let the audience settle down into it, and then right after it’s finished I tell them what it’s about: it’s a song about love. Folk songs are usually songs about a white man and white woman, struggle is a farmer in the outback, not a Syrian refugee leaving everything behind looking for freedom. For me my music gives me a chance to slap the audience in the face, make them comfortable, and then give them the squirm in the seat; you put people in that place. You have a responsibility as a songwriter when you are on the stage. There are some artists who go song thank you song thank you, but I don’t do that – I try to give a balanced show of song and story. It’s the folk musician in the oldest form of the troubadour.’ Mythen is spontaneous. No two shows are the same. ‘I never do a set list – for me it changes… I am a solo performer. I love the edge that you don’t know what is going to happen.’ BLITHE SPIRIT, PRESENTED BY THE BALLINA PLAYERS AT THE BALLINA MASTER OF AUDIENCE MANDY NOLAN FLEXING PLAYERS THEATRE FROM FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY UNTIL 1 APRIL INTERACTION DUSTY RICH THE FUNNIES WITH A NEW Sitting in Canada, Mythen is acutely aware of what happens BRINGS HIS DYNAMIC SELF- CROP OF COMEDY STUDENTS in the US, in particular the diminishing rights of women. insightful as a picture of race relations, and crafty as a drama STYLED STANDUP TO THE DOING THEIR FIRST STANDUP ‘What kind of a person decides what rights another person can about secrets, concealing a few of its own for a final, satisfying BALLINA RSL ON THURSDAY ROUTINE AT BYRON SERVICES have?’ she asks. ‘You are holding a lot of power there. There has reveal.’ 30 MARCH CLUB ON THURSDAY been more debate about abortion, but it is nobody’s business. Byron Theatre presents a screening of the film with a Q&A How do they yield the power of what a woman does to her body? with producer Vincent Sheehan. 7pm at the Byron Theatre on Why aren’t they charging men every time they have wank?’ Thursday; tickets at screenworks.com.au. FEELING DUSTY Irish Mythen performs at Byron Bluesfest this Easter. For A comedy star in his homeland of South Africa, Dusty Rich tickets and program information go to bluesfest.com.au. PRODUCING FOR SCREEN moved here last year to pursue his comedy career. Logie award-winning producer Imogen Banks (Offspring, A self-confessed comedic space warrior riding a living volcano Puberty Blues, Paper Giants, A Beautiful Lie) is coming to the with one hand whipping the reins and the other gingerly northern rivers in March as one of the guest speakers at fingering the lava-hot truth that flows freely down all sides – Screenworks’ upcoming Screen Producing Best Practice, a smothering the world in comedy magma. His meteoric rise in two-day seminar being held at SAE Creative Media Institute the comedy industry is owing to the fact he had learnt to ride in Byron Bay. Joining Imogen will be some of Australia’s meteors at a very early age – a mind meteor, smashing through most innovative producers who will also be in the region to the atmosphere of mediocre and mundane. Each show is share their ideas and experiences on best practice for screen unpredictable and hilarious, leaving audiences gasping for air. producing documentary and drama. A true original, his style is manic but impactful. The mystical art Screenworks’ Screen Producing Best Practice is being presented of comedy bursts through his veins (and mouth) coupled with in partnership with Media Super, Screen NSW, Screen Australia his razor-sharp wit, taking no prisoners. Dusty Rich is, without and SAE Institute Byron Bay this Saturday and Sunday. question, an unnaturally naturally talented comedic anomaly. The program and more details are available on Screenworks Whether he’s in a suit and tie, earning that corporate cashola; in a vest and beard rousing everyone at a comedy club; or loud website screenworks.com.au/event/screen-producing-best- PHOTOGRAPHY RUDIGER WASSER practice/. as rock’n’roll in front of five thousand, he has to be seen to be believed. TALKING THE WALK Catch Dusty Rich at the Big Gig at the Ballina RSL when he’s joined by Aaron Pratt as support and Mandy Nolan as MC. WIN TICKETS TO BLUESFEST Last year, Stephen Jenkinson – The Griefwalker – in his first- Thursday 30 March at 8pm. ever visit to Australia from his home in Canada, spoke to sellout Subscribe to Bay FM and you could win: local audiences on some of the most difficult of topics. VIRGIN SACRIFICE… IT STARTED WITH A This year on Friday, 7pm at Bangalow A&I Hall, he presents 1st Prize – a 5-day pass A Night of Grief & Mystery. There are stories: delivered slowly, STRAP-ON 2nd Prize – a 3-day pass for Thurs, Fri & Sat. elegantly, with grace and humour, depth and honesty. 3rd Prizes – 1 x Thurs, 1 x Sun & 1 x Mon pass There are songs: the melodies are memorable, haunting and Comedy started back in ancient Greece with bawdy and ribald Subscribe online at bayfm.org or phone us. beautiful. Stephen is accompanied by his ‘band’ in the person songs and phallic processions. Not much has changed since of singer/songwriter, troubadour and fellow conspirator these Dionysian rituals; we’ve replaced the strap-on phallus HURRY! The prize draw is Mon 10 April 5pm. Gregory Hoskins, also from Canada and touring Australia for with the dick joke, and kept the tradition of satirising tragedy the very first time. Together they weave magic around the with improvisation. It’s hard to believe that comedy had to Existing Subscribers: You’re in a separate twin subjects of death and grief, deepening the learning, and be invented. It feels so innate. As they say, laughter is the draw to win ONE of 3 passes to extending the conversation Stephen began last year. best medicine, and jokes aren’t sanctioned and sent into the Thursday, Sunday or Monday. He will also be offering Elderhood Teaching atCoorabell Hall marketplace by Big Pharma. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available via the Orphan Catch Mandy Nolan’s latest Virgin Sacrifice on Thursday at Community Radio Bay FM 99.9 We love our Wisdom website: orphanwisdom.com/event/oceania-2017 – or the Byron Services Club. T 6680 7999 | W bayfm.org Subscribers for more information contact Lelli Brown at [email protected] Tickets are $10/15 and can be bought online at mandynolan. Bay FM public fund donations are tax deductible or 0410 327 401. com.au, at the door, or booked on 6619 0529. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 33 ENTERTAINMENT

BY JOHN CAMPBELL MARCEL MARCEAU, cinema Reviews MAYONNAISE & ME

KONG: SKULL ISLAND

I can’t remember the last time I stood for the national anthem before a movie, but it happened at Pondicherry today. A deluxe ticket with 3D glasses cost the princely sum of 120 rupees (little more than two dollars) and with the heat and humidity, the noise and clamour of Tamil Nadu outside, the Ratna Theatre seemed a good bet. The audience was 99 per LOGAN cent blokes and the air-con sub-zero, but the samosas at interval were delish (can’t remember the last interval, either) and the movie was a cracker, notwithstanding the fact that it If you attend the cinema on a regular, professional basis, you IN MONSIEUR MAYONNAISE was dubbed in Tamil. Film being primarily a visual medium, it can easily fool yourself into believing that you have become should never be too difficult, especially in an adventure flick immune to the medium’s more gross and ugly indulgences. AUSTRALIAN ARTIST AND such as this, to follow what’s going on. A GI is fighting a Jap Some filmmakers appear only to want to confront and shock, on Skull Island in 1943 – then cut to 1973. John Goodman is but you learn to take them in your stride – in the end, it’s only FILMMAKER PHILIPPE MORA planning an expedition to the island (I concede – I didn’t grasp smoke and mirrors and tomato sauce after all. But this latest INVESTIGATES HIS FATHER’S his motive) and he enlists the aid of Samuel L Jackson and a derivative of the Marvel comic genre is particularly horrible. bunch of hardened Vietnam soldiers. With a professor type and The very opening sequence has the Wolverine, Logan (Hugh CLANDESTINE ROLE IN THE a pretty Girl in a singlet, they sail to their destiny. The first BIG Jackman), being pushed just a little too far by a gang of hoods scene with Kong has the great ape attacking Goodman’s fleet who are nicking his car, resulting in his doing his block and FRENCH RÉSISTANCE IN WWII of helicopters – it is Apocalypse Now all over again, only this shredding them with the hideous steel knives that protrude AND HIS MOTHER’S MIRACULOUS time with the Valkyries having the tripe beaten out of them. It from between his knuckles. Of course, the violence and really is a fantastically well executed sequence, especially in 3D. bloodshed is perfectly acceptable because superheroes only ESCAPE EN ROUTE TO AUSCHWITZ. Jackson’s character takes an immediately vengeful attitude to unleash their powers on baddies who really deserve it – Marvel Kong, but you can tell that the Girl, photographing everything morality is such mindless crap, isn’t it? There is an old scientist What inspired you to find out about the stories of your she sees, including the natives, will be touched by Kong’s (Patrick Stewart – a fine actor with a well-earned payday for parents? innocence. Without comprehensible dialogue, the story looks participating in dross) who has been in hiding whom Logan Kids always are curious about what their parents don’t want like nothing more than a bunch of guys with guns destroying must protect, and there is a nasty piece of work, Doctor Rice them to know. a pristine environment. Pretty quickly it turns into a case of the (Richard E Grant), out to get them. Enter a little girl who also Although this changed later, in my early days my parents, like viewer guessing who will be devoured next by the other giant happens to be a mutant, Laura (Dafne Keen). She is not just any many Holocaust survivors, simply did not want to talk about it. creatures that live on the island (we all know the Girl will make old mutant kid, however; she is Logan’s daughter, and she has It was still too raw. it) while hoping that Kong doesn’t suffer the same fate as his inherited the slashing fists. There was a savagery about Laura’s So I started collecting information; Marcel Marceau, who namesake who fell from the Empire State Building. A mighty attacks that I found genuinely nightmarish. She would leap on visited us regularly as a wartime and postwar friend of both my movie – if you like that sort of thing. her victim with shrieks from parents, was very forthcoming with information. He had been Bosch’s Hell and plunge her my dad’s colleague in the Résistance and my mum’s teacher in bladed fists repeatedly into Paris. the poor bugger. Her efforts, combined with Logan’s What were the challenges along the way? thrusting his through skulls The challenge is to understand why the Holocaust occurred. and necks – there are not There are many unanswered questions. Some I will address in a one, but two decapitations new film Day and Sunlight. This is an ongoing investigation and – were enough to turn my we keep finding incredible things. For example, my great-aunt stomach. It is alarming and Charlotte in Breslau published a thesis in 1915 on Nietsche. Very unspeakably depressing that unusual for a woman then, let alone a Jewish woman. She was this crock of vileness, with its murdered in Auschwitz. bogus profundity and hateful Why is mayonnaise significant in this story? self-importance, is currently It’s the MacGuffin with some punch. A variation on it became rating 8.6 on the IMdB my father’s codename and nickname in the Résistance per popularity scale. If you want Marceau. More than that will be a spoiler for the film. Aside a quick summary of what is from anything else it’s delicious! wrong with the world, just check it out and look around How much did you find out about your family story from you – there are people who your family? Why did you need to look elsewhere to fill in find this entertaining. the gaps? Later in life both my parents were forthcoming about what had happened in WWII. Originally as mentioned, the wounds were still wide open. Any Jewish families that survived have to have incredible stories because the odds were stacked against them. The whole thing is demonic in conception; however, the slaughter of two million children still commands my attention. On a broader canvas I studied history to to get some context, but this is a subject where the more you delve the more you are hit by the enigma and question of ‘Why?’ How does this wild story show itself in you and in your art? I have made many films that touch on and/or explore what happened in the Third Reich. Since we still do not know what happened in detail and since the effects continue, I believe there are many more films to be made about this subject, not to mention all other forms of history and creative endeavours. As a footnote, Germany just made me a German citizen, restoring the rights the Nazis illegally took away from my family in the Thirties. Monsieur Mayonnaise screens at the Bangalow A&I Hall on Saturday at 6.30pm. 34 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo ENTERTAINMENT

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HIA member Lic 29792C...... 0408 663420 ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry ...... 66847415 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...... 66874026 AUTOMOTIVE ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Offi ce Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BAS AGENT / BOOKKEEPER Xero, MYOB, GST. Phone Mark ...... 0475 125478 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO reg. Annette ...... 0419 627506 Bayside Radiators P/L ACUPUNCTURE Windscreens & Air Conditioning Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully “Where else would you take a leak?” insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis ...... 66842559 Free property assessments and quotes. Serving Byron Shire Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: [email protected] ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Women’s health, general practice ...... 66842400 Peter Colin Lute • L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444 AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201 ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young ...... 0403 477972 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up ...... 0418 110714 36 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo 20+ CARPET CLEANING Years SPECIAL Exp. SJJƤVWX booking. Discount 'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH6SHFLDOLVW Truck Mounted Machine Easy credit card payments code: Echo Book a trusted cleaner online in 60 seconds. Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance! TLC CARPET CLEANING Residential • Holiday • Bond • Commercial • TENDER LOVING CARE – Specialising in household carpet cleaning www.byronhomecleaning.com 0451 102 239 )UHH4XRWH &DOO1RZ Jai – 0467 482 948 Speedy Drying (02) 6684 1001 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...... 66882372 Kevin & Margaret Bower DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable ...... 0498 731447 EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ...... 0410 723601 FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! Green & Clean BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire ...... 0421 360961 EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ...... 0451 102239 extraction, rust removal, heavy traffi c EVEN STEVEN’LL DO IT Detail clean top to bottom ...... 0448 004182 Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation areas, deodorising and sanitation. AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season ...... 0421 360961 Cleans deeply, 35 years in local area • Free quotes Far North Coast NSW dries in 1-2 hours AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings...... 0410 630042 John & Teresa STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117 0408 232 066 Commercial / Domestic / Insurance Phone Geoff 0412 831 944 COMPUTER SERVICES APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ...... Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com ...... 66808097 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ...... 0429 726999 TINY EARTHWOR CHIMNEY SWEEPING Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 THE ORIGINAL CHIMNEY SWEEP ph/fax 02 6684 3208 YOUR CHIMNEY NEEDS TO various implements available for limited access projects BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR! Supplier of • Avoid dangerous chimney fi res THE BEST • Improve fi replace performance FIREWOOD EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS in the Shire Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance BE WISE • BE SAFE 6688 4375 • 0405 350 682 • Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Driveways • Roads • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls • Competitive rates BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905 Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualifi cations CHIROPRACTIC 0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ...... 66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman ...66858553 Not your average TECH shop STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66841962 #Computers #Accessories Specialising in road repairs & driveways MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fi tness. 110 Dalley St ...... 66841028 #Repairs #Support #Gadgets Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ...... 0467 660323 1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire. CLEANING 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, ACTION WINDOW & POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Specialising in road works, land PRESSURE CLEANING Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. • House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning [email protected] Augers and rock grab available. • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & fl yscreens • Water effi cient • Free quotes 0411 562 111 s Apple Certified Support Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750 EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ...... 66844335 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service ...... 0422 804449 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating ...0402 716857 "92/."!97).$/7#,%!.).' CONCRETING & PAVING BRENDON POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction ...... 0404 988222 02%3352%#,%!.).' BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 %XTERIOR &2%%15/4%3 HOUSEWASH BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads ...... 66845260 or 0428 845091 WINDOW %NVIRONMENTALLYAWARE NO SALISBURY CONCRETING CLEAN CHEMICALS MINIMALWATERUSE Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...... 0402 652017 0HONE*ONON • Residential Civil Industrial. MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ...... 66841424 or 0401 968173 • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. MINI EXCAVATOR Limited access jobs. Spaces available now. Mick ...... 0408 676688 FREE QUOTES • Steel fi xing & formwork. FREECALL 1800 683 838 BOBCAT HIRE & AUGURS 300, 450 & 600. Phone Scott ...... 0438 291489 DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793 Lic.136717c MOBILE 0419 677 991 [email protected] JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fi xing Lic 261424C ...... 0421 957506 ELECTRICIANS COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ...... 0458 773788 SHOPS & REAL ESTATE PRIMAL CONCRETING Concrete driveways, pathways, shed slabs, Pebblecrete 24 HOUR FULLY INSURED & colour specialists, 35 years exp. Lic 295404C. Phone Josh ...... 0449 846152 SERVICE COUNSELLING 0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173 BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...... 66840469 30 Domestic All Jobs & PROPERTY DETAILING YEARS DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS Small or Environmentally Conscious. LOCAL Commercial Large Specialising in Windows & Screens, House Lic: 154293c FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Solar Panels, Driveways… FREE QUOTES THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refi nishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 DOMESTIC Call Sam on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979 DENTISTS COMMERCIAL BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ...... 66872766 INDUSTRIAL Window Cleaning SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores ...... 66803477 JAMIE 0408 809 817 Professionals GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ...... 07 55234090 licence no. 201775c email: [email protected] LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...... 66842816 Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...... 66842644 Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ...... 66851264

Quality Exterior Refinishing DESIGN & DRAFTING Pressure cleaning BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com ...... Bob Acton 0407 787993 0458 267 777 Lic. 211410C Roof cleaning DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ...... 0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...... 0423 531448 Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com ...... 66770151 Full Circle fullcirclerefinishing.com DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY Calmer Organic Cleaning ELECTRICAL PHONE TV Lic. No. MAINTENANCE 212742C End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans,  Friendly & helpful  Clean & tidy  On time production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing CONCRETE EDGING  Over 30 years experience  Rapid response  24/7 service 0411 567 844 0418 156 909 Please call Blair Rankin on 0432 331 633 for details SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES Call Steven Butturini • Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 • Electricians continued on next page North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 37 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualifi ed green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375 ELECTRICIANS ( Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening continued) TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer...... 0408 210772 Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured ACREAGE MOWING Reliable. 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian ...... 0401 350156 ELECTRICAL SECURITY, DATA, TV 0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 GARDENING ANGEL Horticulturist. Rebecca ...... 0413 166314 Steve Nicholls Tim Nicholls FULL OF GARDENS Lawn & garden maint, servicing Byron Shire. Fully insured. Jack ...0431 768123 ph: 0455 445 343 ph: 0468 384 203 [email protected] FEMALE GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE 30 years experience. Call Bridget...... 0429 335501 www.byronbaymowing.com.au lic: EC28753 lic: 000102498 LONG ARM Flail mower/mulcher, 5 tonne rubber track excavator ...... 0408 663420 GARDEN DESIGN [email protected] • Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ...... Lyn 0428 884329 loaded • Cut fresh: require GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ...... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C ...... 0439 624945 or 66804173 half day advanced notice BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben ...... 0488 620227 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ...... 0429 802355 • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday GAS SUPPLIERS BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...... 0427 857824 FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...... 0422 668582 A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/m2 6684 7380 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...... 0432 289705 Free Delivery Locally Owned CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ...... 0422 607444 • Garden & Property No Rental Est 18 years JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C ...... 0415 126028 Maintenance Reliable SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 • Acreage & Residential Mowing www.brunswickvalleygas.com SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C...... Call Mitch 0421 843477 • Landscaping 6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ...... 0450 631183 Proudly supporting the Orangutans • Tip Runs NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C ...0419 556639 [email protected] ~ www.byronbayranga.com 0431 550 401 GLAZIERS ENLIGHTEN ELECTRICAL CO Lic No. 300624C. Call Luke ...... 0403 910047 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ...... 0429 033801 FENCING ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site 24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 6685 8588 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Mirrors • Security doors and screens POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING 0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com Shower screens • Commercial glazing Luke McDermott OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ...... 66803333 GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS • Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ...... 66857200 [email protected] • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services 0499 178 297 • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup GRAPHIC DESIGN • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN services & artistic solutions (logos, designs, layouts) 0404 130953 Frameless and Semi-Frameless • Hedging/Blowing GUTTERING 0429 994 189 [email protected] www.slashmesilly.com.au GLASS POOL FENCING  Gutter guard 1ST PLACE LAWNS  Gutter cleaning Byron and Beyond FENCING  Locally owned Residential mowing and edging  Fully insured 0416 424 256 Hedge trimming & Pressure washing  Free quotes Chainsawing and pole pruning Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service. BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes ...... 66804766 or 0416 424256 Reliable service: “I put you 1st” 0498 184 048 www.spotlessgutters.com.au PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ...... 0401 259882 Call Justin 0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 Byron Bay and surrounds EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ...... 66771852 or 0432 107262 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ...... 0414 889453 FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING JTC GUTTER CLEANING Good value, right as rain ...... 0402 384682 Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd HANDYPERSONS Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs The Floor Sander Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance All types of Jobs • Non-toxic fi nishes • Free quotes Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 Carpentry • Plastering • Tiling Richard Neylan 0407 821 690 Painting • Welding and lots more. Email [email protected] • Residential mowing including double cut and cylinder • New lawns / seeding / turfi ng Service with a smile! Ph 0477 780 277 • Pest and weed control / fertilising • Edging / scarifying / Irrigation Northern Rivers • Gardening services / Pressure cleaning Building Maintenance Call or SMS Glen on  Carpentry  Kitchen Repairs  Handyman Reliable and friendly service. Reasonable rates. 0409 903 722 WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS  Doors/Cabinets  Plastering  Painting/tiling Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 No job too small - 24 hours Prompt Service - fully insured - Reasonable rates E: [email protected] Servicing all areas 210143C Lic: Byron Gardening Call Now 0436 462 308 • Structural landscaping • Hedging ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding & polishing. Eco-friendly fi nishes. Trent ...... 0432 501721 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 • Planting, turf laying, and all GARAGE DOORS MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...... 0424 954388 aspects of garden maintenance A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms ...... 0405 625697 0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ...... 66884324 or 0476 600956 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ...... 0423 218417 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ...... 0414 109595 Arbour Vitae THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc ...... 0427 110953 HOME MAINTENANCE Repairs & odd jobs. Honest & reliable ...... 66807949 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS Small Orchard, Farm and Land Care 5m Tri-Deck Mower, Slasher, TORO 60” Zero Turn FIT, RELIABLE & responsible labourer, handyman, garden/grounds maint man ...... 0404 130953 Garage Doors & Openers 7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 Air-Blast & 8m Boom Spraying CABINETMAKER JOINER Old school, windows, doors, kitchens, glazing, drafting, 3D plans W: www.cmgd.com.au E: [email protected] Maca Harvesting, Sweeping, Light Pruning & interior design assist. Site work required. Rural or diffi cult locations considered .Ted 0424 303691 experienced | reliable | fully Insured SEABROOK HANDYMAN & ASSEMBLY SERVICES. Cheyne ...... 0422 619900 caitlin 0433 010 962 craig 0477 296 134 www.arbourvitae.com HEALTH

Strongarm Services Landscaping • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Servicing Ballina to Gold Coast Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy • Acreage mowing, lawn repair & new • garden maintenance MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ...... 66841511 • landscaping • hedging • high pressure water cleaning • property caretaking all by Qualifi ed Horticulturists ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...... 66857366 Call Nathan MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs...... 66843002 or Jenni for a 0402 917 519 OR 0427 253 117 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ...... 66844400 GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FREE QUOTE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Najma Ahern. Paediatric, Biomechanical & Biodynamic .....0402 230449 [email protected]. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter ...... 0423 756394 INNERMOST HEALING Chakra-puncture, Esoteric massage, Connective Tissue Therapy ...0413 299315 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 HIRE A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ...... 0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed...... Sam 0481 837740 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ...... www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ...... 66804704 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ...... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...... 0421 661910 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...... Joe 0407 065849 INTERIOR DESIGN NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ...... 0402 487213 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...... 0405 716552 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com ...... 0411 888416 or 66807606 38 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo INTERNET & DATA SERVICES DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 PHYSIOTHERAPY PAINTING BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove ...... 66872330 to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday ALL-WAYS PAINTING 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby ...... 66845288 BYRON BAY ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suff olk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 • Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ...... 66857222 • Workmanship guaranteed CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ...... Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 • Attention to detail IRONING PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ...... 66807207

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154 Lic No 189144C OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, THE IRONING LADY Suff olk Park. $28 per hour. Angela ...... 0414 719680 JEWELLERS real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar ...... 66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...... 66847838 TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louisehaw.com.au ..0414 644828 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...... 66843385 KITCHENS MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum ...... 0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com ...... 0499 771769 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...... 0409 843689 PICTURE FRAMING LANDSCAPE DESIGN BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ...... 66803444 YVES DE WILDE QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ...... 0403 734791 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben ...... 0488 620227 XFINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ...... 0478 519804 AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE PLASTERING LANDSCAPING XENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 PLASTERING CONTRACTOR www.duluxaccredited.com.au www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C X DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C ‡)UHHTXRWHV‡*\SURFNÀ[LQJ VHWWLQJ • Sand • Soils • Gravels  • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more  &UDLJ0413 451 186 / 6680 4660 1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course) DQQHPZDUZLFN#JPDLOFRP ZZZJMJSDLQWLQJFRPDXJDU\#JMJSDLQWLQJFRPDX  6684 2323 / 0418 663 983 Lic 167371C 4XDOLILHG±,QVXUHG/RFDO Shaun Savage Landscapes )UHH4XRWHV\HDUV([SHULHQFH Plastering Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c ALAN MALONE 10 years Byron Shire Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds Small Patch to Architectural Homes • Block Work • Paving • Turfi ng • Stonework Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience Sean 0418 216 070 | [email protected] Lic 94766C 20 Years Experience for a friendly hassle free job 0405 594 288 COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ...... 0401 078733 Licence Adam Moss Landscaping and Tiling No 97474 0412 794 364 GLENN WATERS For the fi nish you can’t see. Lic 58928C ...... 0427 908129 Available for all your landscaping and tiling work PLUMBERS Lic Nr: 297502C Including: Pool copings and surrounds Paving Indoor and Outdoor Tiling Stone feature walls NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER? Decking Garden beds Turfi ng and more Servicing the Northern Rivers NSW Mobile: 0429 980 005 Chay 6680 5081 Steve 0427 440 494 David 0419 157 926 SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ...... 0405 122456 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...... 66298208 or 0429 398208 WWW.NATURALPAINTINGSOLUTIONS.COM.AU 0429 805 081 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorffl andscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...... 0413 185399 or 66841249 Byron Shire Licence No. 207479C PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Retaining wall specialists. Lic 295404C ....0449 846152 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ...... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C ...... 0423 700853 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes ...... 0405 609598 LAUNDRY SERVICES PEST CONTROL LAUNDRY FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB • Self serve / service wash • New front loaders Professional Property Protection you can Trust & dryers • Domestic & commercial services • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 No cost for quoting on active termites Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246 Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts All Plumbing OPEN EVERY DAY 6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018 www.sanctuarypest.com.au Blocked drains LAWNMOWER REPAIRS Gasfi tting TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ...... 0488 094025 02 6681 6555 Solar Hot Water MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...... 0423 204218 0404 053 857 206913C No. Lic. LIGHTING  Free quotes on active termites  Environmentally safe YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting & roofi ng. Lic 187712C ...... 0438 668025 Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri www.allpestsolutions.com.au BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 ...... 66801403 or 0414 801403 Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & effi cient service. Lic 220755C ...... 0402 652017 Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofi ng, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C...... 0421 334515 creativelightingsolutions.com.au MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C...... Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966 ...... 0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...... 0427 217500 LOCKSMITH EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C...... 0417 053708 MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ...... 0412 764148 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 OSTEOPATHY • Safe PODIATRY • Natural MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ...... 66742933 • Effective • Guaranteed PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES 0404 411 797 Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, André Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital [email protected] ...... 66843633 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...... 66842018 REMOVALISTS 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ...... 0418 850601 PHOTOGRAPHY BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS OSTEOPATHY Ready for work within & beyond Byron at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre Tree Faerie Fotos Brisbane Sydney backloading Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) For careful service & great rates Professional • Commercial • Personal 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 phone 66801158 or 0408 004719 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri ...... 66857517 www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...... 66874410 Removalists continued on next page North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 39 Service Directory North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au

REMOVALISTS (continued) TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfi tting. Lic 138031C ...... 66779574 TREE SERVICES LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ...... 0401 633222 SOLAR INSTALLATION CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES Andy’s Move & More The Fully Insured Professionals Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, • Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Pioneers of the solar industry • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Serving Northern NSW since 1998 Call us on 6679 7228 Mark Linder Qualifi ed Arborist Calls always returned Est 2006 Your local, qualified team. 0408 202 184 [email protected] 0429149 533 Specialists in standalone & m 0428 320 262 e [email protected] grid interact system designs. SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO Electric Lic 124600c From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring • Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of fi ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery 6681 1913 / 0409 917646 Beach Tree Services LEAPFROG REMOVALS Felling, pruning, removal & forestry BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST Insured and experienced MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS Call Lewis for a free quote: 0401285296 0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 Email: [email protected] [email protected] The expert in solar For tips & efficiency Lucas Holland Friendly Staff testimonials Qualified Arborist No weekend surcharge Call 1300 18 20 50 search “Lighthouse Removals” www.saegroup.com.au Difficult Driveway ??? YouTube ϬϰϬϮϭϵϭϯϭϲ Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C No Problem !!! 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Andrew ...... 0412 558890 02 6684 2198 Not all solar systems MARTINO TREE SERVICES ...... Martino 0435 019524 TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOVFRPDX are created equal… UPHOLSTERY MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...... 0414 282813 Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists. BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ...... 66805255 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! ...... 0402 199999 Patrick - 0425 256 802 Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ...... 0403 713303 Andy - 0423 343 323 dealer and Sonnen battery dealer. VALUERS ROOFING www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ...... 0431 245460 or 66857010 DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL SWIMMING POOLS NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...... 0428 694041 COMMERCIAL Metal Roofi ng Installations • Guttering VETERINARY SURGEONS MONTYS METAL Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard ATTENTION POOL OWNERS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ...... 66843818 ROOFING Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675 Licence NSW: 30715C Email: montysmetalroofi [email protected] • Friendly service • Pool servicing Licence QLD: 1227049 www.montysmetalroofi ng.com.au VIDEO PRODUCTION 73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers) CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing crystalgrid.com.au...... 0421 661910 6684 3003 VISA ADVICE ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs ...... 0418 666839 REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT [email protected] ...... 0487 458047 Ƈ1(:522)6Ƈ5(522)6Ƈ,168/$7('522)3$1(/6Ƈ Ƈ)$6&,$ *877(56Ƈ5(3$,56 0$,17(1$1&(Ƈ TELEVISION SERVICES WATER FILTERS 0411 683 003 :::=$&0$&7$**$570(7$/522),1*&20$8 /,&& INSTALL SERVICE TV, HiFi, AV. Special concession rate. Damian ...... 0414 741233 The Water Filter BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 TILING Experts ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & gutter cleaning + gutter guard install ...... 0419 789600 for home, commercial and rural properties RUBBISH REMOVAL SHE TILES 6680 8200 or Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience 0418 108 181 BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...... 0417 458149 or 66871544 Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ...... 0412 161564 or 66841232 Leaking showers repaired & sealed IN NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations IN BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ...... 0450 300360 H Call Louise 0478 698 186 Lic. No. 216827C TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...... 0408 210772 Because a woman understands excellence $399 FULLY Water purifi cation systems INSTALLED TIPPER HIRE available for rubbish removal & tip runs ...... Jono 0412 871438 IN YOUR Dirty Tiles & Grout? Rainwater Filters HOME SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS Whole house fi ltration systems ...forget pointless scrubbing Phone Chris 0414 229 114 9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS FREE Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au Professional Water Tank Cleaning FREE TOW MEMBER Drop off for all • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries avail for unwanted Installation and maintenance of water fi lters for steel, washing cars – cash paid rural and suburban properties machines and Next to Tyagarah Service Station for some TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...... 66804103 dryers 6684 2351 Call Peter BYRON SHIRE Pacifi c Highway, Tyagarah TILER Shower leaks, wall & fl oor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob .....0410 428919 Deal with your local operator 0487 777 247 SEPTIC SYSTEMS TRACTOR REPAIRS www.pristinewater.com.au WE CLEAN WATER TANKS • WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage TRACTOR REPAIRS WELDING management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years. RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualifi ed. Rod ...... 0408 410545 M 0418 754 149 DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS P 07 5523 9930 REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS WINDOW TINTING NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395 PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offi ces ...... 0412 158478 40 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Classifieds

INDEX Birthdays ...... 43 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 BluesFest Accommodation .....43 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS DEADLINE TUES 12PM Businesses For Sale ...... 43 PHONE ADS Publication day is Wednesday, booking Development Application – deadlines are the day before publication. Childcare ...... 42 Ads may be taken by phone on 6684 1777 Extension of Public Exhibition Death Notices ...... 44 RATES & PAYMENT Coastal Protection Works – Belongil Beach Application No CP 17-003 For Sale ...... 42 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo offi ce: LINE ADS: Location 6B Childe Street, Byron Bay Garage Sales ...... 43 Proponent Stewartville Pty Ltd Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby $17.00 for the fi rst two lines Council Area Byron Shire Council Halls For Hire ...... 42 $5.00 for each extra line Description of proposal Health Notices ...... 42 EMAIL ADS $17 for two lines is the minimum charge. Coastal Protection Works on the applicant’s land and existing public road Display classies (box ads): [email protected] reserve, immediately northeast of No. 6B Childe Street, Byron Bay. Items Under $100 ...... 43 DISPLAY ADS (with a border): Exhibition Line classies: classifi [email protected] Lost & Found ...... 43 $12.50 per column centimetre A copy of the Development Application (DA) and supporting documentation may be viewed on the NSW Coastal Panel’s webpage www.environment. Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to These prices include GST. Motor Vehicles ...... 43 nsw.gov.au/coasts/coastalpanel.htm. The DA will also be on exhibition from Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa 01/03/2017 until 31/03/2017 during regular business hours, at: Musical Notes ...... 43 Account enquiries phone 6684 1777. Prepayment is required for all ads. Byron Shire Council, Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Only Adults ...... 44 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 CHANNELLED GUIDANCE GRIEF, LOSS, BEREAVEMENT? NEW MUSIC/IMPROV for beginners. The NSW Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn Pets ...... 44 Clairaudient sessions 66853587 Part of Byron Hospice Service Discover the elements of music, trust your Street Sydney shelleysguidance.com/about Enquiries Carl 0401081713 inner potential. April 1, 8 & 15 – 10.30- Submissions Positions Vacant ...... 43 [email protected] 12.30pm. $70. Rod 0488235179 Under the provisions of Division 25 of Part 3 of the State Environmental Professional Services ...... 42 5 ELEMENT DANCE Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007, the NSW Coastal Panel has statutory Women’s Group at Suffolk Park Hall. FRIDAY FIESTA roles in relation to coastal protection works on the open coast or at the Public Notices...... 41 Monday 1–3pm. $18 per person. Free class 7.30pm. Latin party 8pm. ARTISAN Sundays, Broken Head Hall 6-8pm, 0431108791 – www.sassysalsa.com.au entrance to estuaries. The application has also been referred to the Removalists ...... 43 All Welcome $15 per person. Department of Industry - Lands for approval, as the proposed development Come open & free your spirit, dance as MARKET is classifi ed as integrated development under the Roads Act 1993. Share Accommodation ...... 43 if no one is watching, revive & renew Every SATURDAY Submissions must be received by the Panel by 5pm on 31 March 2017. your energy to start your week in bliss. BYRON BAY Your submission should include: Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Tania 0438026681 BAMBOO NURSERY 4–9pm • your name and address Social Escorts ...... 44 in Kennedys Lane, Tyagarah • the name of the application and the application number has moved and is no longer Railway Park To Lease ...... 43 Community • a statement on whether you support or object to the project. open to the public. Tree Planting byroncentre.com.au Your submission should be: To Let ...... 43 Instead we provide a • emailed to [email protected] Yallakool Nature delivery service locally and Tradework ...... 42 SHOP DROP ASSEMBLE • faxed to 02 9995 5939, or Reserve, Ocean Shores interstate. You can order • posted to Chair, NSW Coastal Panel, c/- Offi ce of Environment and Tree Services ...... 42 Saturday April 1st your bamboo plants online, We deliver IKEA Heritage, PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 or or by phone. Tuition ...... 43 from 8.30am furniture to you. Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political Just bring your sun protection, Thanks to everyone for their We shop, deliver and assemble donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two Wanted ...... 43 water bottle and gardening patronage over the last years. Visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations for more details, including gloves. (if required). decade and we hope you a disclosure form. Wanted To Rent...... 43 Shop and drop starts at $40 Byron Shire Council have will visit our website or call It is Coastal Panel policy to make a copy of submissions publicly available, donated 300 saplings - we’ve just Phone Rick: 0400 55 99 29 Work Wanted ...... 43 Kaye 0400 696 264. including on the Coastal Panel’s webpage. If you do not want your name to got get them in ground [email protected] Local and repeat customers Come along and. Join in. be made available, please clearly state this in your submission. receive a 10% discount. shopdropassemble.com.au Enquiries: OEH Environment Line on 131 555 within NSW (mobiles More info: www.facebook.com/ excluded) or (02) 9995 5555 or [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICES events/217665005378364/?ti=icl www.byronbamboo.com.au ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

Development Application – Development Application – Development Application - Extension of Public Extension of Public Exhibition Extension of Public Exhibition Exhibition Coastal Protection Works – Belongil Beach Coastal Protection Works – Belongil Beach Coastal Protection Works – Belongil Beach Application No CP 17-001 Application No CP 17-002 Application No CP 17-004 Location 1 and 1A Don Street, Byron Bay Location 44 and 48 Childe Street, Byron Bay Location 28 and 28A Childe Street, Byron Bay Proponent Ralph Lauren Pty Ltd Proponent Robert Watson Proponent Michael Siddle Council Area Byron Shire Council Council Area Byron Shire Council Council Area Byron Shire Council Description of proposal Description of proposal Description of proposal Coastal Protection Works on the applicant’s land and existing public road Coastal Protection Works on the applicant’s land and existing public road Coastal Protection Works on the applicant’s land and existing public road reserve, immediately northeast of Nos. 1 and 1A Don Street, Byron Bay. reserve, immediately northeast of Nos. 44 and 48 Childe Street, Byron Bay. reserve, immediately northeast of Nos. 28 and 28A Childe Street, Byron Bay. Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition A copy of the Development Application (DA) and supporting documentation A copy of the Development Application (DA) and supporting documentation A copy of the Development Application (DA) and supporting documentation may be viewed on the NSW Coastal Panel’s webpage www.environment. may be viewed on the NSW Coastal Panel’s webpage www.environment. may be viewed on the NSW Coastal Panel’s webpage www.environment. nsw.gov.au/coasts/coastalpanel.htm. The DA will also be on exhibition from nsw.gov.au/coasts/coastalpanel.htm. The DA will also be on exhibition from nsw.gov.au/coasts/coastalpanel.htm. The DA will also be on exhibition from 01/03/2017 until 31/03/2017 during regular business hours, at: 01/03/2017 until 31/03/2017 during regular business hours, at: 01/03/2017 until 31/03/2017 during regular business hours, at: Byron Shire Council, Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Byron Shire Council, Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Byron Shire Council, Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 The NSW Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn The NSW Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn The NSW Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn Street Sydney Street Sydney Street Sydney Submissions Submissions Submissions Under the provisions of Division 25 of Part 3 of the State Environmental Under the provisions of Division 25 of Part 3 of the State Environmental Under the provisions of Division 25 of Part 3 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007, the NSW Coastal Panel has statutory Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007, the NSW Coastal Panel has statutory Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007, the NSW Coastal Panel has statutory roles in relation to coastal protection works on the open coast or at the roles in relation to coastal protection works on the open coast or at the roles in relation to coastal protection works on the open coast or at the entrance to estuaries. The application has also been referred to the entrance to estuaries. The application has also been referred to the entrance to estuaries. The application has also been referred to Byron Department of Industry - Lands for approval, as the proposed development Department of Industry - Lands for approval, as the proposed development Shire Council for approval, as the proposed development is classifi ed as is classifi ed as integrated development under the Roads Act 1993. is classifi ed as integrated development under the Roads Act 1993. integrated development under the Roads Act 1993. Submissions must be received by the Panel by 5pm on 31 March 2017. Submissions must be received by the Panel by 5pm on 31 March 2017. Submissions must be received by the Panel by 5pm on 31 March 2017. Your submission should include: Your submission should include: Your submission should include: • your name and address • your name and address • your name and address • the name of the application and the application number • the name of the application and the application number • the name of the application and the application number • a statement on whether you support or object to the project. • a statement on whether you support or object to the project. • a statement on whether you support or object to the project. Your submission should be: Your submission should be: Your submission should be: • emailed to [email protected] • emailed to [email protected] • emailed to [email protected] • faxed to 02 9995 5939, or • faxed to 02 9995 5939, or • faxed to 02 9995 5939, or • posted to Chair, NSW Coastal Panel, c/- Offi ce of Environment and • posted to Chair, NSW Coastal Panel, c/- Offi ce of Environment and • posted to Chair, NSW Coastal Panel, c/- Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 or Heritage, PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 or Heritage, PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 or Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two years. Visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations for more details, including years. Visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations for more details, including years. Visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations for more details, including a disclosure form. a disclosure form. a disclosure form. It is Coastal Panel policy to make a copy of submissions publicly available, It is Coastal Panel policy to make a copy of submissions publicly available, It is Coastal Panel policy to make a copy of submissions publicly available, including on the Coastal Panel’s webpage. If you do not want your name to including on the Coastal Panel’s webpage. If you do not want your name to including on the Coastal Panel’s webpage. If you do not want your name to be made available, please clearly state this in your submission. be made available, please clearly state this in your submission. be made available, please clearly state this in your submission. Enquiries: OEH Environment Line on 131 555 within NSW (mobiles Enquiries: OEH Environment Line on 131 555 within NSW (mobiles Enquiries: OEH Environment Line on 131 555 within NSW (mobiles excluded) or (02) 9995 5555 or [email protected] excluded) or (02) 9995 5555 or [email protected] excluded) or (02) 9995 5555 or [email protected]

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Phone 0413589388 & Herbalist No concession cards required. Tues & Thurs 5–6.30PM Just come along, pick up a bag, 10 years AM PM Tallow ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP stay for a cuppa and a chat. Saturdays 10 –12 TREE SERVICES experience SUFFOLK PARK COMMUNITY HALL QUARRY PRODUCTS PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal Ocean Phone 0406 181 352 Safe, benefi cial, authentic yoga dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Shores • REMOVALS • STUMP GRINDING Phone 66845517, 0418481617 YOGA BASICS - 6 WEEKS BEGINNERS COURSE • PALMS • TREE REPORTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE MONDAYS 5-6.30PM BEGINS MAY 8TH • TREE SURGERY • DA APPLICATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY • FREE QUOTES • CRANE HIRE Diana Ewing Yoga, BOOK NOW! • FULLY INSURED • CHERRY PICKER BAMBOO PLY Shiatsu & Massage from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring . www.thehubbaptist.org Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. 8WK BEGINNERS fl [email protected] Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. CHILDCARE YOGA COURSE Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher intouchyogabyronbay.com www.bambooply.com.au Starts Mon 3rd April. 6pm. A VERY HANDY MAN * Bookings essential COMPOST TOILETS Hatha & Dru Yoga at Yellow STARTING AT $960 TREE SERVICES Green Building Centre 0427701653 Church & Mullum Shala 11 Morning Yoga Classes Covering all aspects of tree work and www.dianaewing.com tree stump removal (stump grinding) DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS M: 0407 455 212 Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed Available from The Echo reception: Overlooking the Beach FREE QUOTES  HAPPY TO HELP Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess Call Andrew Wilson player; Heresy, an historical novel. Martin Each Week  0412 558 890  ALL JUST $10 each. After hours & emergency service available Frank SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Great intro offer for locals Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CANE MULCH Steiner-inspired high quality private Mark 0427490038 daycare 66844364 20 Shirley St, RIDE-ON MOWER Hustler Fasttrack www.elkedaycare.com.au Byron Bay beachsidyogaandmassage.com.au FREE QUOTES Zero turn 61" cutting deck. 4 yo, with 6685 8532 sturdy trailer $4995. Avail to view/test at BABY-SITTING 17-year-old who loves TREE PRUNING • TREE SURGERY / kids, with childminding experience & Farmcare Mullum. Ph Kaye 0400696264 REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS own car avail. Reasonable rates, will do 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING QUEEN MATTRESS 6mths old, only overnights. Phone Sophia 0402307851 • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED used with mattress protector, very comfy DONNA’S CHILDCARE SERVICE Nick Andrews 0439 849 332 cost $600 sell $300. Ph 0421932219 Diploma of Education. Ph 0488548808 NATIVE PLANTS PROF. SERVICES NICK HART FOOD PLANTS DENTURES TREE SERVICES The Largest range of native plants LOOK GOOD in the Byron Shire. FEEL GOOD • Affordable tree services Tubestock to Semi-advanced Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002 • Professional tree care MULLUM CREEK NURSERY • 15” chipper (crane truck) 110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd OVER-50s & Mullumbimby 6684 1703 TRAUMA ISSUES Beginners Fitness Fully insured • Free quotes Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au Assessment & treatment of 6684 9137 • 0427 347 380 children, adolescents & adults Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 MONDAYS Medicare rebates available 10.30am ONLY Thursdays & Fridays MULLUMBIMBY $12 6684 6336 EX-SERVICES CLUB YOGA | PILATES | YOGALATES | BARRE • FULLY INSURED • Fence posts • Hardwood poles Membership included • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • Sleepers • Paling fence timber THURSDAYS 10am • An intelligent injury free Yoga fusion fused with core stability • Offcuts • Banana props BRUNSWICK HEADS RSL • Learn to relax and breathe at ease • FREE QUOTES • Drummed molasses • Firewood Call 0406 491 002 FB shazumba • Certified Yogalates Teacher Training & Wellbeing Retreats available Kings Creek, Mullumbimby HEALTH Public class timetable see below – all welcome. Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 6684 4421 Karen 0427 804 284 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 Successful solutions for any problem BANGALOW CLASS TIMES 0402 364 852 MASTER 9.15am- 7.15-8.15am 9.15-10.15am 7.15-8.15am 8-9.30am FIREWOOD DELIVERIES 10.15am Core Yoga Flow Barre Pilates for Yogalates Body Based HYPNOTHERAPIST Pilates Mat Yogalates Fitness SUMMERLAND ALL YEAR ROUND Psychotherapy 9.30-11am 10.30- 9.30 - 11am 10-11am Supplying commercial, wood fi red NEUROLINGUISTIC Yogalates 11.30am Yogalates Pilates Mat TREE SERVICES bakeries, pizza restaurants and Somatic Practice Prenatal PROGRAMMER & 6-7.30pm 12.30 - • Cherry Picker residential, combustion stoves, open Yogalates 1.15pm • Wood Chipper fi res, pot belly, kindling. Various load Julie Wells CERTIFIED Lunchtime sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. Yogalates • Stump Grinder Anne Goslett MEDICAL HYPNOSIS • Tree Surgeon PRICES STARTING FROM $95. (nee Mannix) SUFFOLK PARK CLASS TIMES • Fully Insured VOLUME DISCOUNTS. PRACTITIONER 10-11.30am 10-11.30am 8-9.30am Matt 0427 172 684 Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg. Yogalates Yogalates Yogalates Individual and Couple Therapy Mulch Supplies PH 6680 2630 6-7.30pm 6-7.30pm Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas Supervision and Coaching Yogalates Pilates Mat Anything is possible ECHO CLASSIFIEDS (02) 6685 5138 Suff olk Park Hall, AlcornSt | Bangalow Studio, 72 Byron St, Bangalow www.wendypurdey.com.au 6687 7677 • 66841777 • 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6687 2031 yogalates.com.au Mobile 0417 698 227 42 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM WARNING ITEMS UNDER $100 BUSINESS FOR SALE Hi-tech security. 66872333 Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half The Department of Fair Trading Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 has warned people to be very careful SMALL FLAT SCREEN TV GREEN BUILDING products & services BYRON private garden studio, $400pw + about responding to advertisements excellent condition $60. 66851837 business. Established 4 years, good expenses, self-contained 2br, full-fenced, ROSEBANK cabin leafy & quiet, large WAREHOUSE SPACE - Byron A & I Est. offering work at home. Readers should customer base, products and systems in off-street park, suit couple. Ph 66805873 v/dah, own drive, $175pw. 0429882058 Clean in a sound building. Great access be wary if asked to pay money upfront WASHING MACHINE 6/7 kg, top load, place but plenty of room to grow. $35,000 (but shared). At least 8m x 18m x 10m tall STYLISH NEW 2br fl at, with carport, for employment opportunities and never works well $50. Ph 66840362 + SAV. Genuine enquiries only to: Deb@ OCEAN SHORES self-cont, compact available. Contact [email protected] send money to a post offi ce box painted-earth.com.au studio cottage, bush outlook, timber fl oor, rural outlook, near Billinudgel. Suit single/ BARBECUE electric. Patio brand with raked ceilings. $220pw. Ph 0404617517 couple, no pets, $380pw. 0409035046 BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL stand/cover, clean, vgc $99. 0416251298 GOURMET GIFT BASKET BUSINESS WANTED TO RENT BYRON furn 2br apt, pool, avail April to Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486 All stock, website, full training & support. STORAGE October. $450pw. Ph 0439727334 WANTED Small, unique online business with huge From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 RETIRED COUPLE seek accom in quiet GRILL CHEF roughly 20 hrs pw. W/ends rural area. Chemical free. Ph 0423590208 growth potential $11,500. Contact: BYRON Lilli Pilli, self-cont semi-furn & nights. Little Red Chilli. 66853522 OLD PICTURE FRAMES timber, any gifts@fl avoursofbyronbay.com.au LOCAL REMOVAL studio, $360pw inc bills. Ph 0413294982 size. Ph Andrew 0404324023 POSITIONS VACANT & backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, CHEF with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 MULLUM 7 MINUTES OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, Chance of a lifetime! Small beautiful cabin near waterhole on TRADESMAN PAINTER REQUIRED Albatross Restaurant at Ocean Shores any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 ‘Le Chop’ is for sale – $129,000 lovely farm/community. Basic kitchen. 0410660899 Country Club is looking for a qualifi ed BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS chef. We require restaurant experience Fantastic cash business with high Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 No pets. $260pw incl elec. Bond req. LP RECORDS: good condition, no op BOOKKEEPER (P/T) and a positive attitude. No travellers. turnover, market stalls, wholesale Ph or text 0431702354 shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 for busy migration agent, solicitor. Please email resume to division, amazing plant and equipment, BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m BANGALOW lge 2br semi-detached fl at. Byron CBD. MYOB/LEAP exp pref. [email protected] DOUBLE BED BASE and top manufacturing premises. Elders Real Estate 66871500 Rural, views, $510pw. Ph 0413007197 CV to: [email protected] Phone 0421932219 Le Chop produces top-shelf specialty LABOURER required full-time for sanding timber homeware. FEDERAL VILLAGE 3br cottage, avail BAYSIDE BRUNS furn dble garage AMENITIES CLEANING at Holiday Park floors and decks, no exp necessary, GARAGE SALES Contact Mark Cochrane now $450pw + exp. Ph 0427795428 $190pw. Suit sgl parent. Ph 0423610450 Byron Bay. Ideal position for semi-retired just enthusiasm to work – must have 0416 142 663 cpl who still want to do some work & take car and ABN. Send applications to O.SHORES 14 Terrara Crt, Sat 8am-2pm. [email protected] BRUNSWICK HEADS cosy self-cont, pride in what they do. Ph 0415662585 [email protected] Clothes, books & household items studio. F/furn, own entrance & courtyard. $340pw + elec, avail mid April, n/s, further MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & WORK WANTED BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth REMOVALISTS info email [email protected] friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, Brunswick Heads Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-1pm. O.SHORES quiet spacious self-cont applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS 1br fl at. Own entry + courtyard, 2 wks 1br 1 bth $250 bargains. Next market on 8 April. Stalls or Local, affordable, reliable & quick bond, 2 wks rent sgl $290pw. Must have 3br 1bth $700 REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST LOCAL REMOVALIST rug space avail 0490026840 Ph 66845510 or 0402199999 references. Ph 0406746569 Shop space $1350pcm Seeking a massage therapist with Happy to move big, small & in between. health fund rebates to join our Call Benny 0402199999 O.SHORES 14 Dandaloo Way. Moving ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med Ocean Shores team at Ballina Remedial Massage. sale. Sat 8am-1pm. Furn, h’hold goods, moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Must be professional, experienced, Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 Brunswick Heads tools, crockery, kitchenware, bric-a-brac 4bd 2bth $580 reliable and passionate. Good IRONING SERVICE 2Bed, 1 bath $420pw Shirts, sheets & everything in between. 3bd 2bth $590 rates and professionally run clinic. O.SHORES 4 Bed, 3 bath, pool $1200pw Suffolk Park. $28/hr. Angela 0414719680 23 Binya Place, Sat 8am – Phone 0437292269 or email info@ 1pm. Moving house. Fridge, h/hold goods, 3br 2bth $600 LITTLE GREEN Ocean Shores ballinaremedialmassage.com.au QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER books, building materials. Rain or shine 3 Bed, 1 bath $490pw 2bd 1bth f/f $620 TRUCK.com.au 4br 3bth $750 Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134 O.SHORES 8 Kiah Cl. Sat/Sun 8am. Ute & Driver from $30 Ewingsdale Rain or shine. Moving OS. Furn, lots cool 3Bed, 1 bath, acreage $ 800pw Mullumbimby MOBILE CAR WASH & VACUUM kids toys, literary books, bikes, clothes, CHEF/COOK $20 1 car, $35 2 cars. Phil 0432544103 • DELIVERIES Billinudgel 3br 1 bth $520 computers + more. Funds to Oxfam AU for a cafe in Mullumbimby • SMALL MOVES Storage shed $50pw 4br 2bth $575 TUITION MOVING SALE 39 Queen St, Mullum. • TIP RUNS Antiques & old stuff, car & 4WD parts, nic- SIWICKI REAL ESTATE L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads KITCHENHAND FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN nacs, furn, crockery. Rain & shine 0415 194 654 17 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 also wanted Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 [email protected] 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au NTH OCEAN SHORES 14 Banool 02 6685 1206 Please send a cover letter Cct Sat 8-2pm. Moving interstate, total and your CV to: SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES clearout. In/outdoor furniture, clothes, [email protected] For beginners, advanced & children. books, bric-a-brac, fabrics, linen and BLUESFEST ACCOM. Native speaker, HSC. Pia 0434485584 tools. All must go! Ph 0400601894 OCEAN SHORES Qui Court street sale. MULLUM CREEK 2 furnished rooms with PARLO ITALIANO General h/hold goods, plumbing items QS beds. 10 mins to site. 66846241 Paid Position Native qualifi ed teacher. Ph 0435635822 COORABELL 95 Newes Rd. Sat 7am SHORT TERM ACCOM. as a Face-to-Face MUSIC LESSONS Come & see a variety of things Fundraiser. Piano, theory & composition. 20yrs exp. All ages & levels, beg-adv. Studio in MULLUM 3br house, 2 bath, open space, Work with our team fundraising MOVING O.Shores (sell up) furn, fge, lots. big verandahs. Quiet & elevated with Mullum. Angus BMUS. 66844538 6 Warrambool (Rajah end). Sat 7-3pm for rainforest charities. Experience views. From 4/5-22/6. $560pw incl bills. MATHS TUITION Cat-sitting duty. Ph 66842211 preferred but not essential as MULLUM 23 Grevillea St, Sat 8am. Loads training is provided. Qualifi ed teacher, 25 years experience. of household goods, priced to clear. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 Includes bikes, chairs, lots of fabric. SHARE ACCOM. Phone 0455 443 166 or email [email protected] MUSICAL NOTES BRUNS furn room for single person in 4br $99 Package Garage Sale house, $200pw incl bills, WiFi. Share with QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert one other. Working, n/s, healthy lifestyle 1/2 head of foils Operations Manager: Saturday 25 March piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 pref. Ph 0427958730 (regrowth only), cut Youth Bush Adventure 50 Balemo Dr, Therapy Programs LOST & FOUND LENNOX share with 1, room + ens, own and blowdry Ocean Shores lounge & entry, sgl $250pw, cpl $400pw Based in Mullumbimby. Moving out sale – + bond & elec, pref worker/s. 0428503108 Part-time 2–3 days/wk OR full-time LOST: Watch. Byron/Bangalow area, everything to go. $130 Package depending on skills and availability. stainless-steel band, round white dial, BRUNSWICK furn room, lovely old Responsibilities include: day to 25-year-old sentimental value. Generous Household furniture, house, leafy, fem pref, $210pw incl all reward. Ph 0407932373 bric-a-brac etc, 9am start. includes 1/2 head of day operations; budget, finance bills & WiFi. Ph Greg 0415099761 foils (regrowth only), and strategic management; 6680 1399 or 6684 3301 legal, operational and legislative BIRTHDAYS NTH O.SHORES ocean views, 2 rooms cut treatment, compliance of our newly establishing & bthrm, furn/unfurn, sgl fem, $250pw + NFP organisation. bills. Practitioner room neg. 0422360909 eyelash tint or Happy Being enthusiastic, highly organised, eyebrow wax and Birthday Tip Runs & MAIN ARM rooms to let in beautiful self-directed and adaptable with Balinese house on acreage, close to blowdry. demonstrable managerial experience David Rubbish shop. Pref mature working people, not in similar role, and relevant post-grad suitable for pets or kids. From $250pw. Ph tertiary quals are required. 66845421 or 0407220453 To apply in confidence, please email Removal your resume and cover letter to TO LET 1/1a Park Street, Brunswick Heads 6685 0448 [email protected] Applications close at 5pm 0408 210 772 on Monday 3rd April love from the SUFFOLK self-cont, semi-furn studio, For more details please visit: Echo crew $300pw includes bills, suit single working www.humannature.net.au person. Ph 0400813220 MOTOR VEHICLES Bangalow Landlords – we have qualifi ed tenants SUNRISE BEACH 3br furn or part-furn NEW LISTING – Clunes $600 p/w bright & airy house, bush garden, avail looking for properties in Bangalow and CASH PAID FOR Located in beautiful Clunes village. surrounding areas. Please phone us soon, $600pw. Phone 0432851513 Private family home, 3 bed, 1 bath, S/ TODAY for an honest appraisal. UNWANTED CARS carport, pool, large covered entertaining Local reg’d business RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO LEASE 66845296 or 66845403 deck. Pets neg. Avail early April. NEW LISTING – Bangalow $570 p/w FEDERAL$600pw CLINIC ROOM to rent $70/day. Jonson 3 bed 1 bath fully furnished home, avail now Character workmen’s cottage, 2 bed, St, Byron Bay. Call Debbie 0431168926 BANGALOW $600pw ...... home offi ce, 1 bath, furnished or BARGAINS unfurnished, in the heart of town. Avail 3 bed, 1 bath walk to town, Term 1 courses AUTOMATIC 1998 MAZDA 121 METRO now for 6–12 mths. avail 4 Apr 119361km, 5dr hatch, ideal 1st car. SN4301 .$3750 ROSEBANK $600pw Professional AUTOMATIC 2002 HOLDEN JACKEROO NEW LISTING – Bangalow $690 p/w 4 bed, 1 bath homestead, avail now starting soon... Long term rental, 3 bed, 1 bath, S/ Off ice Suites MONTEREY 174246km, 7 seater, leather, rego till ROSEBANK $800pw Prime location in Mullumbimby 3/18. SN2948 ...... $5995 carport. Pol fl oors, gas wood fi re, large 5 bed, 3 bath homestead, avail now covered deck. Cute cottage. Lawn & Leasable Off ices Wed 29th March AUTOMATIC 2003 HONDA CRV SPORT MYOCUM $800pw gardens inc. Avail Now 34m2 (4.7m x 7.3m) 181202km, great value, AWD. Sn1933 ...... $5850 3 bed, 2 bath home, avail 22 May • Smartphone Photography For Social Media NEW LISTING – Bangalow $700 p/w 25m2 (4.8m x 5.35m) 2005 HOLDEN RODEO WITH CANOPY 22m2 (4.5m x 4.95m) Fully renovated Queenslander, 3 bed, COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Sun 2nd April 2WD, manual, 135333km, full service history. BANGALOW $414pw Modern, elegant and comfortable. SN4422 ...... $7495 2 bath, S/carport. Pets neg, lawn & • Advanced Photography gardens inc. Long term rental. Pol offi ce space, main street, upstairs, High ceilings, carpet, sound rated. 2009 HYUNDAI GETZ Manual, 158683km, rego fl oors, gas cooking. Avail early April. approx. 28 sqm, avail now Fan and separate air-conditioning. Wed 5th April till 6/17, great condition, low km. SN5636 ...... $4995 Natural light, internal window NEW LISTING – Bangalow $1,400 p/w BANGALOW $185pw 1997 TOYOTA TARAGO Rego till 5/17, 8 seater business space, industrial estate, and light atrium. Shared indoor • The Art Of Timing / Fine Tune To The Moon Fully furnished. Resort style living for family van. SN2246 ...... $4990 kitchenette and toilet, approx. 25sqm, recreation area. Kitchen and an executive tenant. 4 bed, 2 bath, D/ avail now Fri 7th April BARGAINS carport, pool. Avail for 3, 6, 9, 12 mths amenities. Prices on request, neg. Pets Ok. Avail end of March. For more available rental properties go to inclusive of outgoings and power. • A Taste Of Provence ballinacarcentre.com.au www.eldersbangalow.com.au Contact Paul Ph 6684 2615 16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA Limited places - don’t miss out! Ballina Car Centre DLN 19950 6687 2479 19a Byron Street, Bangalow 6686 5586 / 0418 676 274 bangalowrealestate.com.au 02 6687 1500 Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 43 Classifi eds News Extra

DEATH NOTICES If you are a pension card holder, the Animal MONTHLY MARKETS JUNE WILLIAMS Welfare League can 1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 17.06.1932 ~ 17.03.2017 assist towards the cost of 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 Passed away peacefully at Ballina desexing your cat or dog. 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 5th SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 District Hospital with her loving 5th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 family by her side. Late of Alstonville For information, please 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631 SATURDAYS and formerly of Ewingsdale and contact the North Coast Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm 6685 6807 Tyagarah. Dearly loved Wife of Noel Branch on 6684 4070. 2nd SUN The Channon 6688 6433 (dec). Loving Mother and Mother 2nd SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 FARMERS MARKETS 2nd SUN Alstonville 6628 1568 in law of Stephen and Jen, Sue and Each TUE New Brighton 6677 1345 Colin, David and Ruth, Anne and We often get people who need to 2nd SUN Coolangatta surrender their older animals Each TUE Organic Lismore 6628 1084 Geoff , and Jenny. Devoted Granma through no fault of their own. 3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 to her 11 Grandchildren and 10 Shelters often have to turn 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin 6689 1512 Great Grandchildren. these beautiful felines away Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 as the demand for aged 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 A Memorial Service for June was animals is not as great & 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 therefore it can be harder to Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 Fish oil for mums may held in Mullumbimby on Tuesday fi nd homes for them. 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Th e women began taking toms. 44 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Sport Send us your sport stories and photos: [email protected] Locals take full control of WSL Quiksilver Pro at Gold Coast Crystal Cylinders confident and I feel like my surfing is the best it’s ever Owen Wright completed a been so I’m really excited to fairytale win at the Quiksilver go for the World Title.’ Pro when he defeated Byron Lennox Head’s Stuart Bay’s Matt Wilkinson in the Kennedy had a dream run final of the first WSL event last year at Snapper with his for 2017. semifinal finish and looked in Just over one year ago good form in earlier rounds Wright had a violent rag-doll especially when he defeated wipeout at Pipeline and it was Ethan Ewing in round two believed that his brain had with an excellent 9.1 from rattled violently against his the judges but was unable to skull, resulting in everything Owen Wright took out the first event of the WSL 2017 tour fire in his round 3 match-up Steph Gilmore looked sharp as she took a step towards from amnesia to such a severe at the Gold Coast last weekend. Photo Tao Jones against former world cham- another world title. Photo WSL/Sloane loss of co-ordination that he pion Adriano De Souza. couldn’t walk and had diffi- obviously wanted to win but Defending event winner Kennedy finished in equal visualising holding that tro- culty communicating. Owen has made me cry about Wilkinson dispatched world 13th place to start off his sec- phy so much,’ Gilmore said. DSA calls for Just a few weeks ago he five times this week. To see champions Joel Parkinson ond year on the Champion- ‘It was so hard against Lakey. volunteers was cleared by his medical him last year was one of the and John John Florence en ship Tour. I’m so happy to have all the team to return to competi- toughest things I’ve ever seen route to his second consecu- To complete a great day support from everyone here The Disabled Surfers As- tion, and what a comeback and for Owen to be in the tive Gold Coast Final. for the Aussies, six-time and there’s nothing better sociation is holding its last it was. this event is one of the most ‘Coming into the event WSL Champion Stephanie than winning at home. It’s so gathering for the season at Wilkinson expressed his amazing things, but to go and this year I did have a sneaky Gilmore claimed her sixth far from here but I’d love to Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay respect for his close friend win is incredible. I couldn’t bit of confidence but you do Roxy Pro title defeating USA’s win another world title. this Saturday, March 25 from and Rip Curl stablemate dur- have asked for a better person think about all the work that Lakey Peterson in the final. ‘It’s the greatest feeling in 9am. ing his presentation speech. to beat me. He’s inspired me the others have put in on the The win marks Gilmore’s 25th the world to win here, in the They require a lot of vol- ‘To be in another final here so much and to come back off season,’ Wilkinson said. elite tour victory. greatest place on Earth in my unteers, surfers and water is a dream,’ said Wilkinson. ‘I and do this is unreal.’ ‘Now I guess I feel a lot more ‘I can’t believe it, I’ve been eyes,’ Gilmore said. people. Sign on 8.30am. Big interest in golf Brown snakes and Rams charge into ANZAC Cup finals Dog Whistle goal rout. Open Day at Mullum Bongiovanni took an- Byron Bay have continued other four goals, Will Ennis their pre-season charge with bagged two, as did Aaron a 7–2 win over the Lismore Walker. Young mid-fielder Thistles in the semifinal of Ronan Karup, Sam Owens, ANZAC Cup last Sunday. Kare Isaac, James Tomlinson The strong performance and Joel Woods also found caps off a great run by the the net. Rams that will see the team Shores United vying for a win in the final against the Richmond Rovers Shores United progressed in Lismore on April 22. through to the ANZAC Cup The Rovers won their B final with a thoroughly en- semifinal over the weekend tertaining 5–3 away victory Gary Brazenor with some of the prizes on offer at this against Gonnellabah 2–1. against the Lismore Rovers, weekend’s Mullumbimby Golf Open Day. Photo supplied In round two of the AN- according to club president ZAC Cup the Byron Rams Marc Patten. A swarming Rams (black and white) defence has Close to 200 players are Brunswick Valley Open in drew with Goonellabah Hor- ‘Right from the first whis- contributed to their pre-season success. Photo Dog Whistle ready to tee off and compete 1989, 1990 and 1991, is return- nets six all, after being down tle the boys took control. Af- for $3,000 worth of prizes in ing to the club to defend the 4–1 at half time. ter 17 minutes in, from a cross Rovers came back strongly take control. the Mullumbimby Golf Club’s title. New striker Gianluca and goal-mouth scramble, after the break, scoring off a Just before full-time Rov- Open Day this Saturday. Sid Jamison from Ballina Bongiovanni resurrected the Kaine Guyler finished and penalty and soon after a cruel ers scored another and at 4–3, The Brunswick Valley Golf Club, who took out the Rams’ reputation with a per- Shores were up 1–0. deflection saw them narrow the stage was set for a nail- Open ran from 1980 till 1991 title twice, is also returning. sonal tally of five. ‘Shores pressed, and man the lead to 3–2 , in 10 minutes. biting finish. and on Saturday the event is There will be food on sale The goal feast continued of the match Lewis McIn- Yet another through ball Rovers threw everything being reinstated as The Mul- prepared by the club and the in Sunday’s third round of tosh put in a well-directed to Jarvis was put away and at Shores and went very close. lumbimby Open, sponsor bar will be open. the pre-season competition free kick that was met with a Shores were up 4–2. But another through ball to Gary Brazenor from Great There is a field of 196 play- when the Rams absolutely de- stonking Ozzie header, 2–0. But Rovers wouldn’t give Jarvis saw him finish with a Real Estate said. ers teeing off from 6.45am. molished coastal neighbours, By half-time it was 3–0,’ he up and as Shores’ defence be- hat trick and gave Shores the ‘From the level of interest There are very few tee times Lennox Head Sharks, in a 13- said. gan to tire Rovers began to game on the final whistle. and enthusiasm it is gener- still available. ating I anticipate that it will ‘With an anticipated hot become an annual fixture,’ he field it will be a great day for Whales have a gala football day said. golf enthusiasts to spectate. The Byron Community Pri- the championship, Bishop The Open Day is a stroke There is a group coming mary School boys’ team had Druitt, and lost 7–0,’ Annie play event and is open to Murwillumbah with a total a great a trip to Armidale for Roberts of the BCPS said. all men, women, members handicap of +9: two on +1, a football gala day and pulled The Whales won their last and non-members with a one on +2 and the other on off a memorable win. game against Blue Hills Col- handicap. +5. There are a total of six Last week the BCPS lege 6–1. Prizes are on offer for A, players in the field with a plus Whales, 12 players from years ‘The boys showed excellent B and C grade, ladies plus an handicap,’ Gary said. five and six, competed in the sportsmanship and gelled to- overall gross score winner. Captain Jayson Matthews North Coast Independent gether. We are already talking Nearest-the-pin prizes are is hopeful the weather will Schools football tournament. about returning next year. on offer on all par three holes. improve and the competition ‘We played three games. ‘Our BCPS girls will also Peter Schweitzer from will be played this Saturday. The first game we played EAC have an opportunity to play Kyogle (ex-Mullumbimby A final decision will be made and lost 4–0. We then played in a football gala day early Inexperienced but keen, the Whales had a great trip to member), winner of The on Friday. the team who went on to win next term,’ she said. Armidale for a football tournament. Photo supplied North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au The Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 45 Sport Send us your sport stories and photos: [email protected] North Coast news daily: netdaily.net.au Skater Joey Cormack wins Matilda collects a swag of medals Australian skateboard title at state championships Suffolk Park skater Joey Ross Kendall Cormack won the nation- al final of the Australian The athletics journey of Mul- Skateboarding League held lum local Matilda Vial is well in Melbourne earlier this on track after great results month. at the Queensland Athlet- The 18-year-old former ics Championships held at Byron High student has ded- QSAC over three days last icated his life to skating after weekend. the Suffolk Park skatepark Matilda got onto the podi- was built around 10 years um with a second place in the ago, according to mum Bree long jump on Friday night Franklyn. and backed it up with second ‘It was a turning point. Joey Cormack in mid-air last year. To see more of Joey in place in the 70-metre sprint, Matilda on the podium with her bronze medal (left) and Since then he has been ful- action try Instagram: joeycormack_98. Photo Supplied a third in the 100m sprint on fellow competitors at QSAC last Saturday. Photo supplied ly committed. It’s his main Saturday, and then a fourth in sport,’ she said. but also collected points that planning of the Suffolk Park the 200m on Sunday, mother 14.6 seconds in the 100m. living at the time, and ended He competes whenever contribute to a new global skatepark expansion and is Fernanda Vial said. Matilda is under ten years up being coached by former he can and this was his first ranking system. also campaigning for the de- ‘Matilda is very competi- old and also has the task of Australian track star Melinda national win after starting The event and others like velopment and funding for a tive and disappointed with competing against older girls Gainsford-Taylor. to compete in the open-age it provide a pathway into a Byron Bay skatepark. her fourth, but I told her she in her age group. The Shearwater student, division. He was also the professional skateboarder The ASL national finals was competing against the She got a start in Little who trains with the Tweed youngest competitor in this career largely based in the took place at the Riverside best in the state,’ she said. Athletics when her PE teach- Seagulls Little Athletics Club, year’s event. United States. skatepark and were part Matilda also achieved per- er pointed out she had natu- admires all the Jamaican run- Joey not only took on Joey has been directly in- of Melbourne’s Moomba sonal-best performances in ral talent. She joined the local ners because she sees them as Australia’s best street skaters volved with the design and Festival. all events, including a time of LA in Sydney, were she was the best in the world. Local sides join forces for a day Hundreds compete in Ballina of rugby trials in Mullumbimby Touch football championship Andrew Teuma Almost 500 students from north coast Christian The Mullumbimby Giants schools competed in Ballina Rugby Club managed to host for the North Coast Zone a series of preseason games Christian Schools Sports on Saturday, including a com- Association (CSSA) Touch bined Byron Shire squad, as Football Championships on many other clubs across the Thursday, March 6. Far North Coast Zone were Schools from Coffs Har- cancelled because of the wet bour to Tweed Heads were weather. in attendance, competing The Gold Coast Eagles, for the title of north coast Sunshine Coast and Uni champions. The winning Open Boys team from Summerland College rugby clubs made the jour- The ‘three clubs’ team ahead of their trial game last ‘The students are also vy- with teacher Tim Ravenscroft. Photo supplied. ney down through the rain Saturday against the Sunshine Coast. Photo: supplied. ing for selection in the north to play Byron Bay Rugby coast team that will compete and Girls divisions, this is state championships, and and Mullumbimby, with in the Christian schools’ state one of the biggest events on our Open Boys teams are each team playing against ‘Rugby was the winner to- first game of the season after championships, which are the Christian schools sports again the defending cham- each other, in five shortened day,’ said Byron Bay Rugby losing twice to Byron Bay in being held in Port Macquarie calendar in terms of num- pions, and have won three games. president Tim Ahern. 2016. at the end of the month,’ said bers of participating stu- times in the last five years. Owing to other games be- ‘Two local teams came Both teams have looked zone touch convenor Mi- dents,’ Michael said. ‘A number of Summer- ing cancelled, including Ban- up against Premiers from good in preseason so this chael Capilli of Summerland ‘Seven years ago we had land Christian College stu- galow’s journey to Lismore, Queensland zones and still should be an epic encounter Christian College. 23 teams participating. The dents are often then selected the local teams made a ‘By- managed to come out on top,’ for the first round of the 2017 ‘With 50 teams compet- growth has been phenom- in the State Touch Football ron Shire’ squad with play- he said. season. ing from years five and six enal!’ teams and are again hop- ers from Byron Bay Rugby, Season opener This game is particular- primary school students to ‘We take 44 students away ing to make it to that level,’ Mullumbimby and Bangalow ly special for the Blue and both Open and U/15 Boys to represent the zone at the Michael said. Rugby combining during the In the first game of the White as the club includes last game against Sunshine competitive season Byron another team: Byron Bay - Coast. Bay Rugby will host Ballina Suffolk Sand Crabs who will Liverpool and SCU football head to Cavanbah ‘With the combined team Seahorses at the Recreation be playing in the Reserve Southern Cross Uni and Liv- [under 12s, 13s and 14s] come announced a ground-break- from three clubs in the Shire, Ground in Byron Bay this Grade for the first time. erpool International Acad- from all over the region in- ing partnership with SCU, it really showed the standard Saturday March 25. Led by Captain Matt emy will use the Cavanbah cluding a strong representa- which has seen regional high of the Rugby spirit,’ said By- ‘We love our home crowd,’ Larsson, the Sand Crabs will Centre as a base for their tion from the Byron area,’ LIA performance football now ron Bay club captain Eddy said Brown. ‘It’s a chance for be looking to get a win on junior teams as they compete general manager Scott Collis delivered through the univer- Brown. everyone to come together the board in their first-ever in the Gold Coast football said. sity’s Southern Cross Foot- ‘We would normally battle as a community and watch encounter. competition. ‘Cavanbah is an excellent ball Centre facility utilising it out amongst our clubs as some fantastic local sport. All Other Byron Shire games The move will allow some regional facility. Many Gold coaching from the Australia there is a bitter rivalry be- home games are free to watch to start the 2017 rugby season of the most talented players Coast families will visit Byron first Liverpool International tween Byron Bay, Bangalow this season, with the canteen on Saturday March 25: from across northern NSW over the year for our matches Academy program. and Mullumbimby, but on putting food on and a family- Wollongbar v Bangalow, to test themselves against the showcasing our best young The LIA program involved this occasion it was special friendly atmosphere with a Lyle Park, Wollongbar 3.15pm top Gold Coast clubs includ- players in one of the north ages 10 to 15 and kicked off to have players from all three play area for the kids too.’ Mullumbimby v Len- ing Palm Beach, Gold Coast coast’s best locations,’ he said. with more than 250 players clubs playing together for the Ballina will be ready to nox Head, Alby Lofts Oval, Magic and Runaway Bay. Earlier this month trialling for positions during final game,’ he said. put Byron to the test in the Brunswick Heads 2pm. ‘These young players Football Far North Coast October last year. 46 March 22, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Community at work

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Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens went on a Pathways, Making Men or Interested women are welcome DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Mindfulness Meditation with Pairoj Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm Brahma, Melli O’Brien and Heather Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at and the second Monday evening of Email copy marked Albrecht Every Tuesday 7.15–9pm at the 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime. each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow yurt, Temple Byron (www.templebyron. Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. [email protected] or call Karim 0403 CWA rooms for craft and friendship. com). No fees, contact 0423 241 916, 401 Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, 755 192. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday [email protected]. 359 559. www.themindfulnesssummit. Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday 9am–noon. Please note that, owing to com. Healing Meditation for heart, & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Sex & Love Addicts Anon mind and soul, Sunday mornings in Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop sought, please contact the museum Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is Mullum CWA space restrictions, not all Myocum. Call Dean 0414 364 415 or www. Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) 6687 2183. peer-support group of men and women Mullumbimby Branch CWA Handicraft entries may be included each unityhousebyron.com.au. open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Drug support groups for whom sex and/or romance have Group in the CWA rooms Tincogan week. Email copy marked Landcare Lions Club become a problem. For details of weekly Street Mullumbimby each 1st, 3rd ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to Bangalow Land and Rivercare working Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit and 4th Wednesday of the month bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week Interested in making new friends and www.slaa.org.au. throughout [email protected]. www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you helping our community? Lions Club of 2016. Classes in 6687 1309. experiencing diffi culties and challenges Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Potters & Sculptors knitting, crochet, Neighbourhood Centre Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country because of the alcohol or drug use of Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at embroidery and Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419. Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Craft group someone close to you? Learn coping the Community Art Gallery at the sewing are Centre is open Monday–Thursday The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets skills and gain support from others. Carers’ support Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs off ered. 9am–4pm and off ers a range of services every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Confi dential meetings in Byron Bay 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday Enquiries and activities. Everyone is welcome to Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ of the month (Mullum Market Day) Margaret come and enjoy art, music, games, great Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Support Group for family members 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture 66842956. food and more. Call reception on 6684 you need. All welcome. Do you prefer Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. and friends who have a loved one with 1286 and discover what is on off er. patchwork and quilting? Come along Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th of men and women for whom drugs Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Low-cost or free food on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985. had become a major problem. We are Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. N171 Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at recovering addicts who meet regularly Info: Leanne 0409 818 643. Mungo’s Crossword Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you Library fun to help each other stay clean. For 12345 678 information and meetings call 6680 7280. Toastmasters have any sort of Centrelink card you may Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby Are you concerned about somebody 9 purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. meetings coaching in communication 10 11 meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Storytime for toddlers and pre-school and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www. Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, al-anon.alateen.org/australia Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am. org. MullumMagic Toastmasters 12 13 referral service also available. Check U3A discussion group meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday in Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean No-interest loans Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay discussion group, Thursdays 10am 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047. Byron Community No Interest Loans 14 15 16 Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profi t com to see if you are eligible, or call 165 006. CoDA community program providing people 6680 8872. on low incomes with safe, fair interest- Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is Quota Club 17 18 19 20 Respite Service free loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing a worldwide network of groups of men essential goods and services. Contact Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets and women learning how to develop Byron Shire Respite Service Inc the Byron Community Centre to fi nd every 1st Thursday of the month at the and maintain healthy and fulfi lling delivers high-quality respite care to out more. Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph relationships. For more information visit 21 22 23 24 a broad range of clients throughout 0439 733 763 for more info. www.codependentsanonymous.org.au the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Budgeting Support Spanish conversation or phone 9281 3330. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, Money Matters is a free service helping A Spanish conversation group meets email [email protected], Byron FLEA 25 26 people identify where their money every Monday evening in Mullumbimby website: www.byronrespite.com.au. is going, how best to save and, most in order to improve language skills and Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Junior chess club importantly, how to get on top of bills! cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month Contact the Byron Community Centre to 0242. from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young 27 28 The Mullum junior chess club meets make an appointment; private sessions people. Call Berri 0490 026 840. after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in run every Monday afternoon. Men’s Groups room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. Bridge Club Cryptic Clues Quick Clues Complete Men has regular fortnightly ACROSS ACROSS All ages, all standards, encouragement Seniors Activities men’s groups on diff erent nights in both The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets 1. Knights form a secret alliance with 1. Spanish knights or gentlemen (10) and professional coaching. Ph Mike Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 every Saturday and Monday at 12.15pm big love god (10) 6684 6281. Community Centre, Jonson St Byron Bay. 508 533. at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. 6. Error, stupid person (4) Bridge club Elder Beats seniors drumming 10:30-11:30 All welcome. Info: Silvia Van Rossum 6. A mistake, whichever way you look 10. Equilibrium, lack of bias (7) am with Gareth Jones in the theatre, Repair Cafe 6676 3720. at it (4) 11. Endurance, power to withstand Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets 10. Cut after a degree of impartiality (7) 11:30 Morning tea in the courtyard, 12:00 Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Byron Girls Group fatigue (7) every Saturday and Monday at the 1:00 Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell Mullumbimby campus of Byron 11. Rugs sent back in a show of endurance (7) 12. Meet, run into (9) Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at Community College in Burringbar Street A fun, creative and supportive group for 12. Meet to measure nobleman and queen (9) 13. Resident of the eternal city (5) 12.30 to commence play at 12.45. Visitors #StartupByron on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm 13. Italian, or backward person (5) 14. Street language, jargon (5) welcome. See brunswickvalley.bridge- #StartupByron Un-Networking meets the will be there to help you fi x things that at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 14. Jargon for waste around the North (5) 15. The creation period, according to club.org or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte fi rst Thursday of every month, focused might otherwise end up in the tip, or to 0490 026 840 for details. 15. Mixed media term for the indigenous Australians (9) 6684 1103. on connecting anyone interested in advise how it might be done. Choirs beginning, from an indigenous 17. Fraud, impostor (9) ESL classes startups or small biz. See startinno. point of view (9) 20. Umbilicus, central point (5) com/events/2015/5/7/startupbyron-un- Rainbow Dragons Bay Community Singers is a singalong 17. Burn back South African city – a fake! (9) 21. Small islands, keys (5) Free English as a Second Language networking. group for seniors and anyone else Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) 20. Main part of the church, to the left? 23. Lifts, in America (9) classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for welcomes breast cancer survivors for Wednesdays Byron Community Centre, No, it’s right in the middle! (5) beginners to advanced learners. More Bush School 25. Occupy totally, absorb (7) a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 21. Get the French on board, after I fi nd info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267. 26. Inside a boat (7) Each Thursday during term time the Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanff y.com.au. these keys! (5) 27. Organs of hearing (4) Meditation Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14 Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@ Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays 23. East, after the ruined vale, there years out into the bush to learn, grow gmail.com. at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. are small hills – we need them to 28. Component, usually of a recipe (10) Buddhist meditation teaching and and connect with each other and Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 ascend! (9) DOWN practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, the land. Meets at 9am outside the Op shops 536 3589.Mullum’s Biggest Little Town 25. Absorb measure 144 (7) 1. Thick rope or telegram (5) fi rst fl oor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, Choir meets weekly at the Timber Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, 26. Popular? Take all your meals within 2. Knitted woollen headgear which the boat (7) conceals most of the face (9) Friday 24 March 8.30am–1.30pm at the and tips! Enquiries 0431 477 445. Enquiries 0429 803 561. 27. Lugs clumsy arse (4) 3. Tutorial in manners of communication or speech (8,6) taxi rank, corner of Burringbar & Stuart 28. I get dinner components – one of On The Streets, Mullumbimby. Items include Byron Sophia Community Tree Planting them, anyway (10) 4. Dismissed, thrown out (7) cakes, plants, books, bric-a-brac and Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Still Yalla Kool Landcare group is holding a DOWN 5. See, notice (7) Horizon more. Point – Turning World, presented by community tree planting in Yalla Kool 1. C-competent but costly form of 7. Hatred, loathing (5) Soul Food at Suff olk author Victor Marsh, Thursday 23 March, Reserve, Ocean Shores, on Saturday 1 television (5) 8. Neurone (5,4) DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY 1–3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle St, April, at 8.30am. Cross the footbridge at 2. Battle hat? (9) 9. The connubial couch (11,3) Soul Food at Suff olk Park Community Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623. the end of Inderwong Avenue (off Rajah 3. The French-New Guinea university, a 14. Blasphemy, desecration (9) Email copy marked Hall, Alcorn St, Sunday 26 March at Rd) to enter the site. Please wear shoes time wearing fewer clothes – it could U3A Brunswick Valley 16. Undisturbed, free from outrage (9) ‘On The Horizon’ to 10.30am. An opportunity to unite in a and sun protection. Contact David on teach you to speak diff erently! (8,6) 18. Betrayal of country (7) tranquil environment and refl ect on 0427 650 861 for more information. 4. Sad? Lose your head and get thrown [email protected]. U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 19. Having more requirements, more inspiring themes and common threads. 28 March 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, out (7) indigent (7) More information: [email protected]. Books wanted Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Nora Vidler- 5. Raise stink and start the game, see? (7) 22. Type of beer (5) U3A Ballina/Byron org.au. Blanksby will give us her view on life Friends of Libraries Byron Shire are 7. Hate following love – rising dirt 24. Former president of Egypt, Anwar … (5) Diane Hughes will present an art happiness. Ring 6685 1732. calling for donations of books for our engulfs me (5) appreciation session at our meeting on New Spiritual Horizons annual book sale to be held 10–11 June. 8. Support in prison – it’s a unit of Last week’s solution N170 28/3/17 at 10am in the RSL, Mullumbimby. Community, energy, direction, healing Byron Harmony Day 2017 All funds raised go to our libraries. intelligence (5,4) CENOTAPH CAMPER All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350. HOEH MO I and vision for yourself and your loved Byron Harmony Day at Main Beach Park Please call 0409 455 378 or 6685 5022, or 9. The place to celebrate a marriage, RESTRA I N CAS I NO ones, 1pm Tuesday 28 March, Yum Yum email [email protected] to arrange that wild, immaterial bond (11,3) Kirtan at Bruns on Saturday 1 April from 11am till 7pm for ORLSTNT Tree Community Cafe, New Brighton. a fun family day celebrating our beautiful for collection. 14. Grace lies shattered – a violation (9) M I SMANAGEMENT Kirtan at Bruns, last Sunday of the Bridge 0431 691 562. cultural diversity. If you would like to Iron Wall 16. At home, a violet, damaged but OACT LUOP month, 26 March. Pralad and the Chants help out please call 0405 463 663. screening undisturbed (9) SABRE EFFORTFUL take you on an ‘acoustic journey’ at the Breastfeeding support Israeli Apartheid Week – Join Byron OI LI VA 18. Rogue senator commits a high crime (7) MENDEL I AN ED I FY Yoga by Nature Studio, 3 Fawcett St, Australian Breastfeeding Association SGBCA AGM Friends of Palestine for Free Palestine/ Brunswick Heads, 5–7pm, veg meal avail. 19. Unhappy diner takes ease, we hear – EEPSTCEW (ABA) Ocean Shores/Mullumbimby South Golden Beach Community Free Felafels on Jonson Street near he requires more! (7 WH I S T L E B L OWE R Enq Cathy 0406 791 801. Group meets Monday morning 27 March Fundies, Thursday 23 March, 12–3pm, and SOSSR I I Association Annual General Meeting 22. Large fi zzy drink (5) at 10am at the Hub Church Playgroup our screening of The Iron Wall, at church COMETS LEAPFROG AWL Stall on Sat 25 March at 4.30pm at SGB 24. Depressed at former Egyptian Centre, Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Topic: Community Centre. Current and hall, Carlyle St (opp Woolies), Saturday 25 AEL SSYH leader (5) BUNKER STEEPEST Animal Welfare League street stall on 44 Shades of Breastfeeding – the myths prospective members welcome. March, 6.30–9pm. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au Th e Byron Shire Echo March 22, 2017 47 Backlash

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