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THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO - i>ÀÜ>ÌiÀÊ-ÌiiÀÊ-V Advertising & news enquiries: *>}iÊÓä Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.echo.net.au VOLUME 20 #21 7EARABLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 22,300 copies every week *iÀvÀ>ViÊÀÌÃ $1 at newsagents only WAR IS PEACE WORK IS CHOICE Council reviews new DA A fi llmm ffestivalestival fforor ByronByron Bay!Bay! for Becton’s resort Byron Shire Council is currently with the existing cabins on it, and a mental work, but the site does reviewing a new development appli- signifi cant section of two other lots demand it. cation (DA) from Becton Corpora- which need clarifi cation over what ‘They’ve proposed no building in tion for its tourist resort at Sunrise the future intention is on those lots,’ the coastal section, but we would Beach. The DA, for 117 centrally said Cr Barham. need clarity on whether there was a managed tourist resort units, was ‘Whatever happens on this site commitment not to build there,’ lodged with the State Planning we need to see a total concept plan. said Cr Barham. Department in Sydney and only For me this is where it breaks the Council’s planning director Ray forwarded on to Council late last fi rst threshold rule. Within the pre- Darney said that a brief assessment week. vious master plan process you could of the DA would be completed Mayor Jan Barham said the see the full site impact. within the next three weeks for application includes a mix of one, ‘Becton have met some of the key NSW planning minister Frank Sar- two and three bedroom units and DCP objectives, like the environ- tor’s offi ce. a motel. A total of 290 bedrooms mental protection zones and the ‘We have told them we need to including 24 ‘hotel suites’ are focus on lower outer area density see a whole of site plan before mak- included in the plans. Council’s set with a more concentrated density ing a fi nal comment. There are areas maximum density for the site, in the centre. there that will quite obviously be according to the Development ‘It appears to be a genuine tour- intended for future development Control Plan (DCP), is 250 bed- ism facility rather than something and that might be outside the provi- rooms. that could be residential and there sion of the DCP. We would like to ‘ They have left out four major is no denying the fact that they are get a clear concept of the totality of lots on the site, including the one proposing considerable environ- the development,’ Mr Darney said. Saying goodbye to Aunty Lorna Young woman dies after airlift Disha Tatyana Schluter, a well known, much loved and admired local musician, celebrant and coun- sellor died in tragic circumstances Byron based filmmakers David Warth (left) and Johnny Abegg (right) have last month. joined forces to launch the Byron Bay Film Festival at the Community Centre in Disha was eight weeks pregnant January. Photo Diana Ewing and experiencing stomach pain which she and her husband feared Byron Shire is one of the top fi lm will be an exciting national and was an ectopic pregnancy for which making areas in Australia accord- international fi lm festival with lots Disha was a high risk. They tried to ing to Byron Bay based fi lmmaker of top talent entries. While we want organise an ultrasound to confi rm David Warth, so it seemed an obvi- it to have an international fl avour, or rule out their suspicions, but ous move that it should have its the main thrust is to develop local when they were unable to do so, own fi lm festival. talent here,’ explained Greg presented at their local hospital for A team of three local fi lmmakers Aitken. treatment. and producers have got together The organisers are looking for Disha was seen by a doctor and with the Byron Community and entries from both established and explained her concern that she may Cultural Centre’s Greg Aitken to fi rst time fi lmmakers with catego- bring the Byron Bay Film Festival ries including short fi lms, docu- Friends, family and admirers of Lorna Kelly gathered in the park at The Pass on have had an ectopic pregnancy. Wednesday to farewell a great lady. Members of the Arakwal community, includ- After examination, she was told that to the Centre next January. mentaries and features and have ing Lorna’s sisters Dulcie Nicholls (left) and Linda Vidler (centre) and her daugh- she had a gastric disorder for which David Warth, fellow local fi lm- already gained the support of ter Lorraine Hardy, joined many of the board and employees of the Cape Byron she was treated and sent home for maker Johnny Abegg, former ABC Screenworks and the Byron Bay Trust to celebrate the passing of a woman who helped to return to her family bed rest. television producer Vera Wasowski Film Club to help them with get- the land which was rightfully theirs. As the evening progressed the and Greg Aitken have taken on the ting the message out to fi lmmak- Eulogies were delivered by many who knew Aunty Lorna including Byron Shire pain worsened, and Disha’s hus- weighty role of organising the inau- ers. Mayor Jan Barham, local Arakwal member Wally Stewart, former Cape Byron band rang the hospital again and gural event. ‘Entries will go through a culling Trust manager Nick Rigby and Greens MLC Ian Cohen. continued on page 2 ‘We are hoping long term that it continued on page 2 ",).$ INTERIOR &ORFREEMEASURE -/4)6% QUOTECALL ORVISITOURSHOWROOM AT#ENTENNIAL#IRCUIT "YRON"AY 2EMOTEMOTORISED /FFICIAL!GENTSFOR$ESIGNED"LINDS 6EROSOL 3ILENT'LISS *UST"LINDS3HUTTERS 0ETER-EYER"LINDS SYSTEMSAVAILABLE 2 October 11, 2005 Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Local News Driving charges Paid parking A 20 year old Suffolk Park to start at man is facing dangerous driving charges after being Cape Byron involved in an accident ear- lier this year in which 30 year Trust sites old South Golden Beach woman Kirsty Anne Doyle was killed, leaving behind her four year old son Lochlann. The accident occurred "2!$3"%34&2)$'%&),,%23 back in March when Ms Doyle’s Toyota Camry and a Toyota Soarer had a head on collision on Mullumbimby $*/53" Road near Kings Creek in YNM which Ms Doyle died. The driver of the Soarer, Joshua Robert Pinkerton, 456##*&4 Alyce (left) and Annabelle Warner with James Law, manager of the Cape Byron Trust, inspecting the now faces charges of danger- safety fence which desperately needs replacing. Revenue from the new paid parking scheme will ous driving causing death, contribute to this project as well as other essential work. Photo Jeff ‘Lowest Common Perspective’ driving at a dangerous speed Dawson and negligent driving caus- ing death. His case was men- Prepare to pay to park at Tal- the fencing around the Light- paid parking is never popu- tioned in the Lismore Local low Beach, Captain Cook house and along the full lar, the extra income genera- Court and adjourned to Lookout and Palm Valley car length of the cliff top walking ted from the fee will greatly November 22. parks with the introduction track as well as improving assist the Trust in its efforts .&-#063/& The stretch of road where of parking fees by the Cape visitor information and pro- to match visitor facilities with the accident occurred was Byron Trust later this viding new picnic facilities in the ever increasing popula- #*55&3 also the site of another fatal month. Palm Valley. rity of this iconic reserve,’ YNM accident just a month later The revenue raised from Acting reserve manager said Mr Law. when a car hit a tree. The the fees will contribute James Law explained that Annual permits can be #055-&4 driver of the car, 19 year old towards the cost of providing paid parking is a necessary purchased from the Trust Reece Jones from Ocean surf lifesaving patrols and to evil. offi ce located at the Cape Shores died at the scene and fund a range of projects to ‘While the introduction of Byron Lighthouse. his passenger 20 year old improve visitor safety and enjoyment. Liam Wright from Mul- Film festival for Byron from page 1 lumbimby died in hospital a The fee will be $3 for four few days later. hours, the payment of which process and the best will be Greg and David say they will be made through a ticket- screened in the Centre Thea- were ‘absolutely fl oored’ to 7*$503*"/ ing machine located in the tre starting on the opening fi nd out that the name ‘Byron Tragic death car parks. While residents night on Saturday January 14 Bay Film Festival’ was not "-148*/&4 from page 1 will not be exempt from the for a week after which we will already registered and say was reassured that she was fee, they, and regular users of announce the winners,’ Greg they are delighted to have NM being treated appropriately. the reserve, can purchase an said. secured it for a community Later on that night, Disha’s annual permit for the entire ‘We have had a really event. condition became critical Cape Byron State Conserva- enthusiastic response espe- Entry forms are available and she was airlifted to Lis- tion Area at a cost of $35 cially from young fi lmmakers on the Community Centre more Base Hospital where which represents a consider- because Byron is a real hub website at www.heartofby- she died.