THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 23 #20 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] www.echo.net.au 22,700 copies every week IDEAS BULL MARKET page 18-19
Rally for breast cancer awareness Noeline Brown and lighthouse fun run help promote active ageing
Story & photo Eve Jeff ery
Noeline Brown, Ambassador for the Ageing, joined the By- ron Lighthouse Fun Run and Walk on Sunday to help raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council and to pro- mote active ageing. Noeline was appointed as Australia’s first Ambassa- dor for Ageing in April this year by Federal Minister for Ageing and local MP Justine Elliott. A major aim of this important role is to promote positive ageing and at this event, to encourage the whole Byron Bay Breast Cancer Support Group Lindy McCollum, Sue Halvorsen, Norma Forrest, Jan community from fi tness en- Barham, Judy Sunshine and Barb Pinter at Saturday’s awareness day. With this fi eld of pink thusiasts to the not-so-fi t to lady silhouettes in the foreground about 30 people joined hands at Byron’s Railway Park to join in a 10 km fun run or observe a moment’s silence in support of those living with breast cancer. Photo Jeff Dawson. walk from Main Beach to the Lighthouse and back via Tal- low Beach. Byron Councillors reassured on CDO ‘It’s clearly better to have an ageing population which is healthy, active and involved,’ exposure in investment portfolio said Noeline at the opening Byron Shire Council held a pany. The workshop identi- fi ed. Mr Franey stressed that of the event. ‘One of the really workshop last week to provide fi ed that while Council held a the qualification was not a important parts of my role is advice to Councillors on the number of Collateralised Debt refl ection on the investments encouraging older Australians Ambassador for the Ageing, actress Noeline Brown, with current investment portfolio, Obligations (CDOs) which themselves, but related to the to remain active, both physi- event organiser Lisa Parkes with youngest race participant Council’s investment strat- were currently not liquid, situation whereby the valua- cally and as contributors to Liam after the 10k Lighthouse Run. egy and the impact on future adequate funds were held in tions for CDO investments society. budgets. other investments to fi nance provided to Council at June ‘Staying active and involved part in active ageing and it’s ly Noeline appeared in the hit Councillors were addressed the delivery of budgeted out- 30 were unable to be calibrat- enhances your quality of life fantastic to be contributing to Australian fi lm Razzle Dazzle by representatives of the In- comes in future years. ed to the market at that time, and the health benefi ts you re- such a great cause.’ and in the TV series Danc- vestor Services Group for Kevin Franey of Thomas as required by Australian Ac- ceive from exercise will serve Noeline became a house- ing with the Stars and in 2005 Markets of the ANZ Bank, Noble and Russell, Council’s counting Standards. you well for many years to hold name in the 1960s when she wrote her autobiography, who informed councillors on auditors, also addressed the Council’s Manager Financial come. she starred in The Mavis Noeline Brown – Long Term the technical aspects of invest- Councillors to assure them Services, Jim Bolger, advised ‘Th is event is a way to take Bramston Show. More recent- Memoir. ments held and provided an- that the decisions made by that of the $13m face value of swers to any investment and staff relating to the investment CDOs held by Council at the Opportunity to give blood in the Bay market related questions. of Council funds were com- commencement of the mar- According to a Council press pliant with the Department of ket downturn in December The Australian Red Cross lumbimby Hospitals, was or haven’t lived in the UK be- release, the banking represen- Local Government Ministe- 2007, $5m had subsequently Blood Service (ARCBS) will instrumental in helping the tween 1980 and 1996 for six tatives confi rmed that Byron rial Guidelines. matured at full face value with be at Byron District Hospital ARCBS find a home for its months or more. Shire Council was not one of However, Mr Franey ad- all interest being paid. This on Monday October 27, 2pm– mobile service in Byron Bay. In an average 12 month the councils that had handed vised that due to technical ac- included a CDO with a face 6.30pm and Tuesday 28, 10am Blood donors need to be period more than 430,000 over the management of funds counting issues relating to the value of $2m which matured – 2pm. Call 13 14 95 to make between 16 and 70 years old, Australians require blood or a to Lehman Brothers and now current non-existent market during October 2008. an appointment or visit www. weigh over 45kg (50 if you are blood product: 30% of blood found themselves facing prob- for CDO products, Council’s ‘While no guarantees can donateblood.com.au. under 18), feel fi t and healthy, collected goes to help people able capital losses and taking fi nancial report for the year be given on any investments, Kerryn York, Director of haven’t had a tattoo or body with cancer, 15% helps people legal action against the com- to June 30 would be quali- continued on page 2 Nursing for Byron and Mul- piercing in the last 12 months, with heart disease.
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Plant a tree in heritage Park Shearwater’s rainbow threads Th ere will be a Community Tree Planting day on Saturday October 25 at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby. Volunteers under the auspices of the Brunswick Valley Landcare Heritage Park Locality Group meet in the Park every third Wednesday morning of the month to carry out mainte- nance work to control weeds and to carry on the work of the early founders of the Park, Building or the Byron Flora and Fauna Conservation Society. renovating? Th e community is invited Come and see us for to share in this work by com- all your kitchen and ing along on Saturday morn- bathroom needs. ing and planting a tree. Th e tree planting will take place between 8am and 10 am. Morning tea will be available Jarrah Hatchett, 6, models his handmade rainbow bead creation at the Threads of Life Spring at 10am. Carnival at the Shearwater Steiner School on Saturday. It was the school’s fi rst Spring Carnival Volunteers are always wel- in a number of years. Talented students from Shearwater and other schools graced the stage come at the regular third all day as band members, fashion models, designers and singers. There were stalls and activi- Wednesday working days and ties for all family members including wood chopping and demonstrations of graffi ti painting enquiries can be made by tel- on a water tank. High school buildings were also offi cially opened on the day. FREE QUOTES ephoning 6684 1189. Photo Lou Beaumont. Council’s Hacker takes over local’s email Bangalow Industrial Estate Open 10am – 5pm investments Local woman Tjintana Ma- watch who merely suggested not deposit any funds into an Phone 6687 2275 From front page tahari got a surprise recently that internet users get better account for her her benefi t. staff are confi dent that the re- when she discovered that she fi rewalls and anti virus protec- For more information on mainder of those investments had taken a trip to Europe tion – not much help when SCAMwatch you will get will also mature at full value,’ that even she didn’t know the horse has bolted. more from visiting the web- Mr Bolger stated. about. Tjintana would like those site than a phone call. You will Discussions were also held Tjintana found out about on her email list to know she fi nd them at www.scamwatch. on equity linked products that her unscheduled getaway is not in the UK and to please gov.au Council held and which had from an email doing the reduced in value due to the rounds beseeching all the Day of the Dead returns current market conditions. people on her email list to These products were pur- send money to her in the UK The Natural Death Centre bol of remembrance or love
chased with funds not identi- as she had lost her wallet and is holding the second An- with community artist Sam fi ed for use in the short term was stranded. nual Day of the Dead in Mul- Collyer. Th e Heart Choir will to gain exposure for Council As it turns out Tjintana’s lumbimby. ‘Our intention is to also be singing.Th e Day of the to markets that have proven hotmail account has been demystify and honour death, Dead will be held at the Herit- to provide the greatest return hacked and the email request- and also to celebrate life,’ says age Park end of Dalley Street. over the long term. Council- ing money has been circulat- the Centre. Th e Natural Death Centre lors were advised that while ing ever since. Th e event will be on Sunday Inc is a non-profi t incorporat- some interest may be foregone Local police have been un- November 9. It features a non ed association involved on a on these products, insurance able to assist Tjintana and sectarian Ceremony of Re- local level ‘as part of the grow- for the capital protection of when Th e Echo contacted the membrance at 4pm with Ze- ing global wave of demystify- the full value invested at ma- Australian Federal Police, we nith Virago. All are welcome. ing and reclaiming death’. See turity was a condition of the were directed to another gov- Please come earlier at 3pm more at www.naturaldeath- investments. ernment agency call SCAM- and create a message or sym- centre.org.au.
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4 October 21, 2008 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au Working together to protect country A catchment management Feeling plan for the Wilsons River catchment has received fund- ing from the NSW Environ- stressed? mental Trust for the next three years. Th e project, which is called Reconnecting to Country, Tired? features ‘a diff erent culture of community engagement that Natural relief with Naturopath includes on-the-ground en- vironmental actions and cul- Tracey Lee Morley tural exchange with Widjabul custodians’, according to its creators. Spokesperson for the t Have a true sense of well being project, Anthony Acret from Rous Water, says that the t Find out how old your body project aims to improve catch- ment health, build a culture of really is sustainability, develop creative tGain lots of energy partnerships, build capacity to Reviewing project plans for Reconnecting to Country are, from left, Anthony Acret (Catch- employ aboriginal people in ment Assets Manager, Rous Water), June Gordon (Widjabul Elder), Elizabeth Bragg (Environ- t Feel less stressed sustainability education and mental Psychologist, Sustainable Futures Australia), Sheldon Harrington (Widjabul attendant action, and cultivate a sense and artist), Roy Gordon Jr (Widjabul attendant and linguist), and Tim Fitzroy (Environmental t Feel motivated of place and reconciliation Education specialist). through action and culture. My approach to each and every client The Widjabul custodians for people to develop and shops to be held throughout ticipate in the workshops. For is professional, compassionate and have a simple message for implement practical on-the- the region in November to further information, to join everyone, ‘Jahna ngali gar- ground projects to improve introduce the project, the the project e-list, or to register individualised. imaleh jogun’, which means catchment health and pro- Widjabul custodians, and the for one of the free workshops My aim is to help you achieve a sense ‘Let’s stand together, looking mote reconciliation in the process of working together as contact Emily at Sustainable aft er country’. Wilsons River catchment. Aboriginal and non-Aborigi- Futures Australia on 6685 of wellbeing with Reconnecting to Country Th e fi rst step for the project nal people. 7194 or email wilsonsriver@ a specifi c program will provide an opportunity is a series of community work- Everyone is welcome to par- sustainablefutures.com.au. designed for your health Youth mental health fi rst aid Girls Night In cancer fundraiser priorities. Byron Youth Service and Th e Youth Mental Health Two local ladies Liz Disson works with all types of wom- the locally based MindRight First Aid courses will be held and Kaz Bradley are support- en’s cancers. Th is fundraiser Institute have teamed up to in Mullumbimby on Novem- ing the well-known fundraiser also gives local women an offer community members, ber 12 and 19 and in Byron Girls Night In by holding a opportunity to get to know parents, carers, teachers and Bay on November 18 and Mega MiEssence Party on each other in a fun atmo- community service profes- 25. Tuesday October 28. sphere where they will also sionals the chance to increase The MindRight Institute Byron Bay Services Club is learn about certifi ed organics their understanding of men- will also be conducting a two supporting the event by do- and health in general. tal health problems that aff ect day Adult Mental Health First nating the use of the Small Karen said, ‘Liz and I have our youth. Aid course in Byron Bay on Pandanus Room and local been approaching many of A two-day certifi cate course December 3 and 10. businesses are also getting the local businesses asking in Youth Mental Health First For more information on behind the fundraiser by do- for support for the night and Aid teaches the signs and sig- any of these courses, contact nating dinner and prizes on have been blown away by nals of common mental health Nicqui Yazdi on 0402 013 the night. their generosity.’ problems and the skills needed 177. Numbers are limited. Liz and Karen said that ev- Donation of $10 includes to support a young person in For more information about ery community these days is dinner and is tax deductible. a mental health crisis situation Byron Youth Service and fur- touched by cancer and this is Register and pay at Shambala, or who is developing a mental ther courses visit www.bys. a great opportunity to sup- 4 Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Wear health disorder. org.au. port a worthy charity that something pink! “I never want to have to cross the street to avoid you.” David Runciman With the combination of 20 years experience as a qualifi ed practitioner and the use of For the last 16 years, the latest cutting edge technology, Tracey David’s company has Lee Morley off ers the best available in manufactured blinds, complementary medicine. security doors, screens, awnings and patio covers for homes and businesses throughout Byron Experienced practitioner Shire. 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PRECISION DENTURES Learn more about local reptiles David Stanford Smith Brunswick Valley Landcare is have lost their legs. Most Adv Dip. DP (Syd), Dip. DT (Syd) holding a reptile workshop to modern snakes have only one help people recognise the lo- lung due to the narrowing of Dental Prosthetist cal reptiles and to realise the their body shape. Technical & Clinical Excellence vital role reptiles play in our ‘They don’t have external region. ears so don’t hear airborne Finely crafted for Comfort ‘Improved knowledge of the sounds, but they are extremely local reptiles will help us to sensitive to vibration and have Engineered for Function co-exist peacefully and safely an acute sense of smell.’ Designed for Living with them,’ says the group. Mark will outline the life Local ecologist Mark Fit- cycles, behaviour patterns and zgerald, pictured, will show habitat preferences of our lo- slides of local snakes, lizards cal reptile species, and teach Unique and turtles and explain how people how to identify the Individual they evolved into the creatures most commonly encountered Beautiful we see today. species. ‘All reptiles started off with He has lived in the northern Suite 5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3677 four legs,’ Mark said. ‘Snakes rivers since 1975, has com- are derived from lizards that pleted a PhD on the ecology of the threatened Stephens’ banded snake, and undertak- en a research project into the ecology of pale-headed snakes in western NSW. He has also researched carpet pythons in agricultural landscapes, and the unique Shedao Island pit-viper population in east- ern China. Current research includes distribution of the endangered broad–headed snake in the Sydney basin. BVL’s reptile workshop will be held from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday October 26 in Mul- lumbimby. It is free for fi nan- cial Landcare members and $5 for non-members. Aft er- noon tea is provided. To book, ring Judy MacDonald on 6684 5390.
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Twelve years ago, after the equipment and can service all credits rolled on the fi nal fi lm, late model and European cars. the Empire Cinema in Mul- lumbimby closed its doors. Fast air-conditioning service The old Empire seats, still & re-gas (our speciality) in rows, now sit in an aban- doned shed in Rosebank. s ,OG BOOK SERVICING s 4YRES Alan Goldstein saw the seats and, along with fi lm buff s "RAKES s % 3AFETY CHECK 27# Noel Jeffries, was inspired to bring the movies back to Mullumbimby. Both Alan /ZIGO 4YRE -ECHANICAL and Noel know how film brings everyone together. "0 3ERVICE #ENTRE ‘It’s about community cin- "AYSHORE $RIVE "YRON "AY ema, everyone draws their The old Empire Cinema on the corner of Burringbar and Dalley Streets, Mullumbimby. 0HONE breath, everyone laughs and everyone cries – together,’ community event that is fun local residents don’t have to for the kids along with Tris- 5 MINS FROM Alan said. and at the same raises money travel to Byron or Lismore tan Bancks’s short fi lm, How THE HIGHWAY Alan is president of the Fed- for charities which directly to watch films with their to Change the World in Five eral Film Society and Noel is benefi t the local community. friends. Minutes. 6685 5212 the club’s projectionist. ‘Every dollar spent at the Th e Mullum Flicks program For a full program listing 16 BRIGANTINE ST, ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE BYRON BAY Their aim is to not only fi lm night goes to other lo- has surprises for fi lm-goers of Mullum Flicks for Octo- bring a memorable fi lm event cal groups, it goes around the including the north coast ber 31-November 2, see next to town in the form of Mul- community and multiplies,’ premiere of Th e Lemon Tree week’s Echo or call Alan on TWO lum Flicks but they’d like to Alan said. and George Greenough’s surf 6684 9313. see a regular fi lm night hap- While a fi lm event at the classic, Th e Innermost Limits Community groups Mul- MATTRESSES pening in Mullumbimby. newly furbished Civic Hall of Pure Fun. Th ere is the all lum Soup Kitchen and TOOT Th is is the blueprint Alan isn’t quite the same as the time favourite Th e Gods Must are catering at the films to IN ONE! and Noel are replicating. A Empire Cinema, it does mean Be Crazy and Nim’s Island raise money. ‘INTERLUDE’ ONE SIDE THE TOTAL RELAXATION Go black tie at CT scanner fundraising ball EXPERIENCE A Byron Bay businessman has ankle. Despite treatment the identify cancers, but they can imately $5 million and there WARM joined doctors, health profes- cancer has spread. be used in the detection and are ongoing operating costs IN WINTER $ sionals, politicians and com- ‘I have had numerous PET/ treatment of heart disease and so this project has to be sup- ONE SIDE 1299 munity members in the cam- CT scans in recent times, brain disorders. ported by the community as paign to get a PET/CT scanner the last one was three weeks Th e campaign to get a PET/ well as the NSW and federal COOL AUSTRALIAN MADE - in the Northern Rivers. ago,’ Warren said. ‘Th e closest CT scanner in the North- governments.’ IN SUMMER 15 YEAR WARRANTY Warren Meanwell knows machine available to me is in ern Rivers is also being sup- Th e fi rst major fundraiser how valuable a PET/CT scan- Brisbane. ported by nuclear radiologists for the PET/CT scanner will ner is for detecting cancer and ‘To have a PET/CT scanner Dr John Mulholland and Dr be a black-tie ball to be held AUSSIE MADE OFFICE the spread of the disease. in this area would benefi t so Warren Lun. ‘The PET/CT on Saurday October 25 at the MATTRESSES At 47, Warren is currently many people, not just people scanner is regarded as the best Ballina RSL. QUEEN CHAIRS facing his challenges with can- like me who are living with cancer detection machine in Tickets are still available. MATTRESS & DESKS cer. He was diagnosed with cancer.’ the world,’ Dr Mulholland For more information contact $ melanoma two years ago af- PET/CT scanners are not said. Don Page, Member for Bal- SINGLE 129 ter discovering a mole on his just used to diagnose and ‘One machine costs approx- lina, on 6686 7522. DOUBLE $179 QUEEN $199 APC assists ‘Allenville’ building project - -Ê6 Amalgamated Pest Con- wide response to help local the whole community come for Richard and his family.’ trol’s Byron Bay branch has resident Richard Allen, aft er together and as a local busi- Richard’s wife Kylie has been STORAGE pledged to support the Rich- he was left a quadriplegic fol- ness we were keen to help in living in Queensland near the ard Allen 14 Fund by donat- lowing a tragic rugby union any way we could,’ said Amal- hospital since the accident and ing their time to install a full accident in April 2007. The gamated Byron Bay branch is absolutely thrilled the pro- DUAL COMFORT HomeGuard termite barrier community has been working owner Tom Busby. ject is starting to take shape. $ 95 system at the Allen family’s to raise money for Richard’s ‘We have off ered to install ‘We’re so keen to come home PILLOW 89 purpose built house ‘Allen- rehabilitation as well as con- a new termite protection sy- and be part of our community 100% NASA NATURAL 6 "* Ê ville’, in Bangalow. struct a purpose built house stem, donated by FMC and once more, surrounded by our LATEX MEMORY CELL Amalgamated’s involve- for his family to live in. HomeGuard, as part of the friends and our entire support IDEAS ONE SIDE OTHER SIDE ment is part of a community- ‘Richard’s accident has seen new home that is being built network.’ Need Staff? 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