IT WOULD ALL BE HILARIOUS IF IT WEREN’T FOR THE PLAGUE The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 35 #33 • Wednesday, January 27, 2021 • www.echo.net.au Conversation needed about ‘‘I’mI’m hhereere fforor tthehe ffood!’ood!’ abusive surf culture Paul Bibby surfers, the issue has a deeper cause – an unhealthy surf culture in which Ben Mallinson was paddling for a aggression and abuse are deemed routine right-breaking wave at The acceptable behaviours by men. Pass when the dark-haired surfer ‘Somehow, we’ve arrived at this suddenly cut across in front of him point in coastal culture where it’s from the outside. totally justifiable and okay for men Mr Mallinson, an experienced to abuse other men,’ Mr Mallinson local surfer, had just enough time says. ‘We seem to be stuck in this to pull his hand out of the way loop that comes from these old before the other surfer cannoned legacies of behaviour.’ into his board. ‘I’m not trying to control ‘I said “Wtf, dude!?”’ he recalls anyone’s behaviour – that never of the incident. works. I just think we need to have ‘The guy turned around and just a conversation about it and it has gets super aggressive. He’s saying to come from within the surf com- “You wanna go, bro? You wanna go?”. munity itself.’ ‘Then he slams his board up and While the close proximity of under mine, leaving this big ding.’ skilled surfers and beginners at Japan Festival Byron Bay, a very popular cultural celebration of Japanese food, music, dance and craft , was When Mr Mallinson posted about The Pass makes it particularly sus- held last Sunday aft ernoon at Byron’s YAC. Bon-Odori, as this year's festival was called, had Makito, Hina and the incident on a local Facebook ceptible to surf rage fuelled by this Ikuko getting seriously stuck into icy treats. Photo Jeff ‘Treated Like Ice Cream Since 1986’ Dawson page some hours later, the abuse unhealthy culture, it is not the only continued. location where this occurs. Alongside expressions of One particular surfer at Wategoes sympathy and solidarity were a is infamous within the local surf Byron Shire award winners string of abusive posts declaring community for his aggressive and that he had ‘deserved’ the violent violent behaviour towards both men Natural Death Care Centre founder Mullumbimby Gateway project’. treatment he received. and women. and V-Day event co-organiser, Byron Shire’s Young Citizen of the ‘They were more concerned with a ‘I was paddling out over the Zenith Virago, is the 2021 Byron Year is Mia Thom, who was recog- technicality rather than questioning – white wash as he was riding in Shire Citizen of the Year. nised for her leadership on human is abuse okay?’ Mr Mallinson says. on the wave,’ said one surfer who A ceremony to celebrate her work, rights issues and climate change, It was an ugly incident, but far asked to remain anonymous. along with others recognised for their within her school and community. from an isolated one. ‘He targeted me by coming as community service, was held at the Former Mullum High school close as he could with a cut back… Cavanbah Centre on Monday night. teacher, Pamela Wark, is Senior Serious assaults even though he had no need to. Mayor Simon Richardson said, Citizen of the Year. Pamela worked The region’s most popular surf ‘[Then] I get my foot squished ‘Zenith is a pioneer and leader in Zenith Virago. Photo Jeff Dawson at Mullum High for more than 45 spots such as The Pass, Wategos [by his board]. You can’t say any- her approach to dying; to helping years, and is highly regarded as an and Tallows regularly feature acts of thing to him. He’ll fight you – man, people prepare for death and guid- retired from the police force in 2017, inspirational, dedicated and caring aggression, anger and abuse, includ- woman, paddle boarder, dog, ing them, and their families, through is the SES Tweed-Byron Zone Local educator. The founder of the Sur- ing a number of serious assaults. whoever.’ the end of life process which is Commander. frider Foundation in Australia, Brad Some say the surf rage is a result frightening, uncertain and sad’. Arakwal woman, Nickolla Clarke, Farmer OAM, is the 2021 Byron Shire of overcrowding and an influx of !ƖōƐƖſĕşĪƆĶōĕŕĈĕȞ Other locals recognised for is the Byron Shire’s Creative Artist Australia Day Ambassador. inexperienced surfers with little or This incident, like most exam- their community work include of the Year. Cr Richardson said, While Byron Bay’s Survival Day no knowledge of surf etiquette. ples of violence and aggression longtime State Emergency Service ‘She was the lead artist on the and other events were postponed, But for Mr Mallinson, and a in the surf, was greeted with (SES) member Peter Mair, who is Byron Bay Railway Park art project a barbecue was held at the Ocean significant number of other local ▶ Continued on page 2 Volunteer of the Year. Peter, who and was key contributor to the Shores Baptist Hub Church.

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Gardeners at the Suff olk been unable to develop its couldn’t understand why a However, the main Park Community Garden say own plans because it does majority of councillors sup- complaint of the community they’ve been trapped in a not have a licence… Council ported the pump track expan- gardeners was the process, procedural Catch-22 by Byron have repeatedly told us that sion, since the masterplan is said Craig Scanlan. Shire Council, aft er it gave the we cannot apply for a licence due to be finalised in April. ‘The issue is more that the green light to an expanded until the garden is off icially on ‘Councillors who voted progress association have pump track (BMX track). the [Linda Vidler] masterplan.’ for it just made a mockery of been able to [move] forward At Council’s December ‘Yet the pump track has that whole process.’ their project without the meeting, contractors World no licence, and no members, Greens councillor, Jean- masterplan, while the foot- Trail were granted $200,000 is already on the masterplan, nette Martin, who supported ball club and the community for design and construction was given $118,700 of council the pump track expansion, garden have been unable to’. of stage two of the pump funds and now it is getting said she thought the process A Council spokesperson track at the Linda Vidler a further $200,000 from the was ‘odd’ and ‘very frustrat- Suff olk Park community gardeners Santiago Chacra, Craig said in a statement: ‘The Memorial Parklands, despite development fund to build ing’ for the community Scanlan, Cleis Pearce and Hernan Saez. Photo Jeff Dawson pump track was identified as the masterplan for the park- stage two.’ garden, but supported the an action in Council’s adopted lands not yet being complete. Labor councillor, Paul proposal because at the build the two stages together. running out of time to use Open Space and Recreational Craig Scanlan, president Spooner, who voted against council meeting, she was Craig Scanlan said the previously allocated grant Needs Assessment Action of the Suff olk Park Commu- the stage two proposal, said ‘assured it wasn’t going to community garden strongly money. Mr Maughan was Plan… The community nity Garden, is demanding it was a ‘terrible decision’. impact on the community disapproved of the much frustrated that there was garden is an important part of an explanation from Council ‘Why waste money on garden, and that there had larger stage two and was continued hostility over the the social fabric of the park, for giving the pump track a masterplan if you’re just been conversations with the not told it would be on the track, which he said would and Council staff have, and preferential treatment. going to make [arbitiary] community garden people Council’s agenda. be ‘an absolute godsend for will continue to, work closely about creating a border of Yet councillor Cate the youth of our community.’ with members to support the Lilli Pillis’. Coorey, who supported stage ‘It won’t detract, it will add gardens and its volunteers. Stage one of the pump two, told The Echo, ‘The to the park. 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Thank you. www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 3 Local News For North Coast news online visit Are Council’s planning policies failing the community? Hans Lovejoy ‘The only way to protect he no longer attends the the community from overde- monthly Greens meetings, As developers eagerly velopment and meet commu- and The Echo has previously continue to monetise Byron nity expectations is to remove reported that the internal Shire’s property market, the multi-dwelling housing from politics of the Byron Greens flip side of course is the cost occurring everywhere in have been in turmoil for to the community and the the residential zones across some years under Cr Rich- region's unique biodiversity. Byron Shire and instead only ardson’s leadership. Yet despite those pres- specifically allowing it in Like Mr O'Reilly, Duncan sures, Greens Mayor Simon designated precincts’. Dey will be running for Richardson is yet to reply Mute mayor: questions CABS president, Matthew Former Greens councillor Mr O'Reilly says, ‘Multi- Council in September and to questions around his around Council's O'Reilly, is critical of and hydrologist, Duncan Dey, dwelling housing that has was endorsed by the Byron commitment to protecting commitment to protecting Council’s planning policies has also expressed dismay already been approved Greens members as their both the environment and the community from and says his suggestions at the direction Council have would, of course, be pro- mayoral candidate. amenity of residents. inappropriate development have so far been ignored. taken with planning. Mr Dey tected by existing use rights. Last week, The Echo remain unanswered by Mr O'Reilly plans to run for plans to run for Council this ‘These LEP changes Unanswered reported on yet another loss Mayor Simon Richardson. Council this September. September as Greens Mayor. would have the double questions by Byron Shire Council in the benefit of prohibiting most NSW Land & Environment failed the community’. more a compatible form of housing should be permitted of the current Koho/Kollec- The Echo asked Mayor court, something which the ‘The 2014 LEP which was development. to occur. Ideally this should tive multi-dwelling housing Richardson: mayor once boasted was a adopted under Sol Ibrahim, ‘What has been needed for be near shopping centres developments under the ‘Will you be seeking to rare event. Rose Wanchap and Simon some time is amendments and public transport hubs. Affordable Housing SEPP, improve planning policies in An entire neighbourhood Richardson is a pro devel- to the Byron LEP 2014 that ‘Once this is determined, unless they were proposed in light of this court decision?’ objected to the consolida- opment LEP and moved bring it back in line with com- the LEP should be amended the identified precincts. ‘Do you agree precincts tion of three large lots in significantly away from the munity expectations. to rezone these “precincts” ‘I have been putting for- should be established, as Ocean Shores, where eight precedents of the older 1988 to R1 General Residential ward the above LEP changes per Mr O'Reilly's suggestion, dwellings at the bottom of LEP, developed by Greens LEP allows poor Zoning. The remainder of the for 18 months but no current ‘where mulit-dwelling housing a steep, boggy, forested hill councillors and Mayor Jan development Shire's residential zones are Councillors have endeav- should be permitted to occur? were proposed. Barham over 20 years. predominately R2 low den- oured to take them forward’. ‘Mr O'Reilly says his sugges- The DA by developer ‘The LEP's allowance of ‘Council will never win sity residential, and the LEP Mr O'Reilly adds, ‘I am tions have so far been ignored Callum Sked was botched overdevelopment has not these court cases if our main should be further amended hopeful a future Council will by councillors. Why is that?’ from the start, by both the been meeting community planning documents funda- to remove “multi-dwelling consider things differently developer and staff, with expectations for the six years mentally allows them [these housing” as a permitted use than the current overdevel- Q Further questions around missing and incorrect reports. it has been operating, and developments] to occur. in the R2 zone. opment-supporting Council’. how Council staff and their This was all reported previ- more and more multi-dwelling ‘What is needed is for ‘The recently endorsed Meanwhile, Cr Richardson consultants ran the court ously by The Echo, along with developments are being pro- Byron Council and the Com- Byron Residential Strategy indicated last year he will not case were put to staff, and the problematic drainage and posed and approved against munity to determine “pre- permits this LEP amendment run again for local politics. their reply will be published earthworks, and potential for the community's wishes. cincts” where multi-dwelling and rezoning. The Echo understands once it is received. land slippages. ‘The newly endorsed Byron Residential Strategy Fumbling lawyers will only reinforce this trend. And when it came to ‘I quote from the propo- Fire devastation sparks an art exhibition the court case, Council’s nents town planner in the Paul Bibby least for a while. consultant lawyers appeared L&EC proceedings: “That Soon after, he arrived in to fumble their way through, density is also significantly Massimiliano Guerrisi will the Byron Shire, which had and then lost. compatible with the density never forget the sight of his just turned green following As with other court cases envisaged in the areas under Bega Valley home being desperately needed rains. run by Council's consultant the LEP, which provide for a devoured by flames during As the water flowed, so lawyers, residents were left minimum block size of 600 the Black Summer bushfires. did Guerrisi’s creativity. in the dark, and it appeared square metres”. ‘I was escaping on my little He bought the basic tools, their wishes were ignored. ‘[The town planner] said tractor from the flames that some camphor laurel slabs, Community Alliance for there is a distinct movement the wind was pushing down and – tucked away in a little Byron Shire Association in the Ocean Shores area the road,’ the sculptor says. ex-Alpaca shed – started to (CABS) president, Matthew that is seeing increased infill ‘The home I built, the ‘carve and carve and carve’. O'Reilly, is critical of Coun- development of the larger workshop and greenhouse, It was from this outpouring cil’s planning polices. lots, and that trend is result- the gardens and hundreds that his new exhibition, The He has been a keen ing in a significant number of of trees that I planted and Light Within, eventually grew; Council watcher for many dual occupancy and medium nourished… I knew that, if I a series of sculptures made years, and plans to run at the density housing develop- survived, my life would never from charred wood, crystals September Council elections ments being constructed in be the same’. and LED lights to symbolise as a Greens member. the area. In the weeks following, the process of fire revealing He told The Echo of the ‘With every new multi- as the shock gave way to the treasures within. court loss, ‘This is another dwelling development deep sadness, Mr Guerrisi The Light Within runs at example where it is the throughout Byron Shire, knew that for his own trans- Ninbella Gallery, located at Byron LEP 2014 and the multi-dwelling develop- formation and regrowth, he 19A Byron St, Bangalow, until Byron DCP 2014 which have ment becomes more and needed to head north, at February 14. Artist Massimiliano Guerrisi. Photo Jeff Dawson

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Cards, to the fundraiser, visit The Yopp family from Suff olk Park lost dad Leo last flowers, house cleaning, the https://bit.ly/2Ny2JTT. November. Photo supplied Pedestrian-friendly plan for Bangalow’s new silver screen Storylines Mullumbimby’s Stuart Street Mullumbimby businesses a defined cycleway in both and residents are invited to directions, more footpaths, Budgeram look at draft plans for the landscaping and planting Stuart Street Green Spine and parking layout in the – always was, always will be Project and tell Council what town centre. they think. ‘The initial budget of echo.net.au/storylines Council staff say the pro- approximately $1.2 million is ject aims to provide a leafy funded by Council ($327,000), *Budgeram means story in Bundjalung language. boulevard that connects the NSW government, via an Thank you to Ninbella Gallery Stuart Street from Heritage Election Commitment Grant for supporting this new Park, through the town ($660,000), and the Federal monthly column. centre to the Mullumbimby Government’s Local Roads Recreation Grounds and and Community Infrastruc- community garden. ture Program ($300,000)’. Photo Lyn McCarthy Staff say, ‘The project was The draft plans are online identified as part of the Our at www.yoursaybyronshire. The inaugural Bangalow which she performed live Mullumbimby Masterplan; com.au. Additionally, staff Film Festival wrapped last with support by local musi- a document developed in will be in Stuart Street on Saturday night, with a cians Margaret Curtis and partnership with the Mul- Friday January 29, from 9am screening of Sergio Leone’s Robbie Farrar. Festival organ- lumbimby community that till 12pm to talk to people. cult classic, A Fistful of Dol- isers Christian Pazzaglia, Ben provides the direction for An information session lars. As an homage to the Alcock and Lyn McCarthy future projects in the town’. will be held on Tuesday, Feb- film’s original music score by thanked the audience of the Suicideuicide PƌĞǀĞŶƟƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶŽŶ The draft plan for the ruary 2, from 2pm till 3pm at Ennio Morricone, the festival sold-out session, and the PƌŽŵŽƟŶŐAǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐŽĨLŽƐƐĂŶĚGƌŝĞĨ. Green Spine project includes Council Chambers. When we Őet aƩĂĐŚĞĚ2 PĞŽƉůĞĂŶĚ͙ commissioned a brand new festival sponsors for their soundtrack by Melbourne support of what they are THINGS *PICKUPURPHONE!* Vale Dr David McMaster composer Chiara Costanza, planning as a regular event. Philippa Clark Senate inquiry about media Tributes have flowed for Tweed paediatrician Dr diversity; have your say David McMaster, aft er his Many Australians, in particu- expert researchers currently death in early January, while lar, those living in rural and scouring through years of dŚŝŶŐƐ a petition to name a hospital remote areas, were stunned media ownership records ƌĞŶŽƚũƵƐƚƚŚŝŶŐƐ ward in his honour has by the closure of their local and distribution data’. tŚĞŶLJŽƵŐĞƚĂƩĂĐŚĞĚƚŽƚŚĞŵ͕ gained over 6,300 signatures. print newspaper last winter. With the Senate launch- ŶĚǁĞĐĂŶĐŚŽŽƐĞ dŽƐƚĂLJĂƩĂĐŚĞĚ͕ŽƌŶŽƚ͙ Dr McMaster worked at ‘He obviously stood out as On the Far North Coast, ing an inquiry into media ƵƚĂƐƟŵĞ the Tweed, Murwillumbah a truly wonderful man, and a News Corp Murdoch titles diversity, GetUp! says ‘we EĞǀĞƌƐƚĂŶĚƐƐƟůů͕ and John Flynn Hospitals for wonderful paediatrician, so The Byron Shire News, Ballina know our politicians are tĞĐĂŶ͛ƚŚĂŶŐŽŶ 23 years. I think that the community Advocate, Lismore Northern ready to listen’. dŽĂŶLJƚŚŝŶŐ Shannon Burns, whose should be proud, and hope- Star and Tweed Daily News ‘But without including KƌĂŶLJŽŶĞ two children were the pae- fully, if it doesn’t happen, at closed and became online stories of how everyday &ŽƌĞǀĞƌ͘ diatrician’s patients, started least we can get something publications only, along with people are aff ected by a 'ƌŝĞĨŝƐƚŚĞWƌŝĐĞǁĞ*ALWAYS*ƉĂLJϰ ! a petition to name the in honour of him.’ a host of other newspapers shrinking and concentrated ͻdŚĞƌĞ͛ƐƉƌĞĐŝŽƵƐd,/E'^ůŝŬĞůŽƐŝŶŐůŽǀĞĚŽŶĞƐĨƌŽŵĂĐĐŝĚĞŶƚͬŝůůŶĞƐƐͬŽůĚ paediatric ward at the new Regarding the naming of across the entire country. media landscape, the data ĂŐĞ͕ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉďƌĞĂŬĚŽǁŶŽƌƐŝŵƉůLJďĞŝŶŐůĞŌ͗ͲĂĐĐĞƐƐƚŽŽƵƌĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͕ Tweed Valley Hospital aft er the ward, a spokesperson they present to Senators ůŽƐƐŽĨƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͕ƐƵƉĞƌĂŶŶƵĂƟŽŶĂŶĚůŝĨĞĚƌĞĂŵƐĚƵĞƚŽ&ĂŵŝůLJ>Ăǁ͙ Dr McMaster. for the Northern NSW Local Shrinking media won’t be nearly as powerful ͻŶĚŵŽƌĞƉƌĞĐŝŽƵƐd,/E'^ůŝŬĞůŽƐŝŶŐŽƵƌŐŽŽĚ,ĞĂůƚŚĚƵĞƚŽŝůůŶĞƐƐ͕ ‘I felt like we as a com- Health District told The Echo, Independent political as it needs to be’. ĂĐĐŝĚĞŶƚͬŽůĚĂŐĞ͕ŽƌŽƵƌŚĂƉƉŝŶĞƐƐĂŶĚƉŽƐŝƟǀĞŽƵƚůŽŽŬƐĚƵĞƚŽŵĞŶƚĂů munity really needed to do ‘The Local Health District activist group GetUp! say GetUp! says the concen- ŚĞĂůƚŚŝƐƐƵĞƐŽƌĂŶLJŽĨƚŚĞs^dZZzŽĨ*dƌĂƵŵĂ͛ƐůŝĨĞĐĂŶƚŚƌŽǁĂƚƵƐ͙ something to cherish his will consider an appropriate that late last year, 5,077 of tration of media within the But this *KEKt>'Őives us *POWER! memory,’ said Ms Burns. recognition of Dr McMaster’s its members chipped in to hands of a few corporations ͻ<ŶŽǁŝŶŐŐƌŝĞĨis ƉĂƌƚŽĨůŝĨĞĂŶĚ*WECAN Őet tŚƌŽƵŐŚ͙ fund research into Australia’s is bad for democracy, and ͻůƐŽ2ƌĞĂĐŚŽƵƚϮ*HĞůƉĂŶĚ*SƵƉƉŽƌƚŽƚŚĞƌƐ͘ She said she was ‘actually years of service in the quite surprised’ that the peti- coming months’. shrinking media landscape. are encouraging the public to *PICKUPURPHONE!* tion had received so much The petition can be found That work is now share their thoughts at www. *ŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJϬϬϬ͘ *ŶLJŽĐƚŽƌ͘*>ŝĨĞůŝŶĞϭϯϭϭϭϰ. ƌĞĂƚĞĚďLJƐŚĞĞƉĨĂƌŵĞƌdŝŵĂƌƌŝƩ͘ĂƌŽƐƐĂsĂůůĞLJ͕^͘͘ support. at https://bit.ly/2YnUrAh. underway, says GetUp! ‘with bit.ly/2NAaVD5. 6 The Byron Shire Echo `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Local News YOU DON’T PAY ME… THE LENDER DOES Beach shade structure under threat JJaniceanice RyanRyan A longtime local and active Mortgage Broker community member is Diploma of Financial Services appealing for Council staff to 3300 years’years’ lendinglending experienceexperience [email protected] reconsider dismantling his EE:: beach structure at Belongil MM:: 00400400 336464 772323 Beach, which he says has ww:: www.wpff.com.auwww.wpff.com.au been used for public medita- tion and as shade from the sun for the past year. Longtime local Jaimini, 80, told The Echo that on January 19 he was rung by a council ranger, who told him he had to remove the structure within a week ‘or Council would remove it’. No explanation was given, he says. The small sun shelter is made from bamboo and an umbrella, and has a sign attached saying no drinking, Jaimini is appealing to Council staff and councillors to allow his strucutre to remain at smoking or sleeping. Jaimini Belongil Beach. Photo Jeff Dawson says he is there every morn- ing from 6am. am doing, but would prefer Jaimini says he contacted questions. Council staff were ‘I do have a huge ground- my local Council to exercise Mayor Simon Richardson but contacted for comment swell of support from my its discretion to help me in did not hear back. The mayor but no reply was given by community for the service I this matter', he says. also did not respond to Echo deadline. Kerry sends his AO gong back Veteran broadcaster and Byron Shire ‘Margaret Court was a great tennis resident Kerry O'Brien has joined Dr player who thrilled most Australians in Clara Tuck Meng Soo in handing back her tennis years, including me, but her his Order of Australia. hurtful and divisive criticisms relating to His AO rejection comes in response the fundamental rights of the LGBTQ+ to Australia’s highest honour being community are clearly repugnant to awarded to Margaret Court, a former many Australians. tennis champion known for her homo- 'I believe the decision to present her phobic and anti LGBTQI+ views. with this award was deeply insensitive Like Prime Minister Scott Morrison and must undermine community and much of his cabinet, Ms Court is of respect for awards that were created to Pentecostal faith. celebrate a true spirit of community not Mr O'Brien supplied his rejection Kerry O'Brien. Photo Jeff Dawson divide it. letter that was sent to the Governor- 'I have already given several media General’s off ice, to The Echo. caused immense pain to untold people interviews under embargo about my It reads, in full: ‘With regret, I have and destroyed lives. award and will have to inform those decided to reverse my decision to ‘I am declining my award in support outlets that my comments are now out accept my appointment as an Off icer of Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, who is of date. (AO) of the Order of Australia. handing back the Order of Australia ‘Please pass on my regrets to the 'I believe the decision to award she received for her work with the Governor-General. Australia’s highest honour to Margaret LGBTQ+ community and HIV suff erers, 'I am conscious that there are many Court may serve to erode the hard- in protest. To me, Dr Took Meng Soo well-meaning people involved in the DESIGNER fought gains made over decades in epitomises the true spirit of the Order of Order of Australia process, but there has reducing the impact of discrimination Australia. to be something fundamentally wrong against members of the LGBTQ+ 'Her actions speak volumes as to with a system that can produce such a SUNGLASS community – discrimination that has why the Court award is so wrong. deeply insensitive and divisive decision’. mžÉȜƆſĕŕĕƱëćōĕĕŕĕſīƷżōëŕțĪëƐëōōƷǖëƱĕĎȜ SALE North coast conservation- Susie Russell, says, ‘Burning Those plans were tem- included in his Renewable Surplus Sunnies ists have described NSW’s native forests for electricity porarily thwarted by Lennox Energy Plan. renewable energy plan as will increase CO2 emissions, Head-based Liberal MP Cath- ‘Apparently it is’ said Mr Discount Prices an ‘environmental tragedy’ and contribute to the rapidly erine Cusack, who crossed Pugh. ‘This government has From Tom Ford to Prada and every brand in owing to its intent to replace worsening climate and the floor to vote against her changed the rules to allow between. Available direct from our workshop every coal burning with native biodiversity emergencies and own party. the burning of native forests Friday through January. forests to fuel biomass take money from genuine for electricity, changed the power stations. renewable projects’. No reply from MP rules to increase land clear- 10am-2pm North Coast Environment Ms Russell said, ‘This Fellow activist Dailan ing, and recently changed the every Friday through January (not Jan 1st) Unit 3/18 Mogo Place, Billinudgel Council (NCEC) say the NSW needs to be seen in the Pugh says that NSW energy logging rules for State Forests www.sunglassfix.com.au government is attempting to context of the attempt by minister, Matt Kean, has and private forests to halve expand the burning of native the government last year failed to respond to The the number of trees that need forest under the pretence that to remove protections and North East Forest Alliance’s to be retained, while zoning it is renewable energy, which allow koala habitat to be enquiries as to whether the 140,000 hectares of public is ‘more polluting than coal’. logged and cleared and to Redbank Power Station, coastal forests from Graft on NCEC vice-president, give 30 year logging permits’. located in the Hunter, is to Taree for clearfelling’. A local sustainable business www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 7 Comment For North Coast news online visit Fossil fools buy seats A Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme is needed his will be the year of the jab. And at leadership table in from Byron Shire, that poses ‘Australia has never had T some interesting questions. Conspiracy theories abound these days. Most of them are You only have to mention the word a vaccine compensation feeble balloons that can be popped with one or two sharp ‘Mullumbimby’ in passing and strangers facts, but a few contain some truth. will grab you by the arm and ask, ‘are program, despite calls from As the saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day. you pro-vax or anti-vax?’ the medical profession’ My conspiracy theory is the Morrison government’s commit- Such a divisive question, when the ment to fossil fuel. truth is that most of us are simply vax David Heilpern The new chair of the Emissions Reduction Assurance cautious – and why not? Even the most Committee, which is responsible for ensuring the integrity of ardent advocates for vaccination are projects that get climate funding, is David Byers, whose resume secretly, smugly, silently relieved that However, the benefit I’m most to the courts. And that leads to silly includes the Minerals Council of Australia, BHP, and the Austral- we have delayed our coronavirus jabs excited about seeps down into the statements about the vaccines being ian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association. until after the great mass experiment on public debate. ‘safe’ and using carrots and sticks to Joining him on the committee is Dr Brian Fisher, an econo- our guinea-pig cousins across the seas. No longer is there this absurd ritu- encourage compliance. mist whose wildly overestimated costs of alternative energy Thank you, Donald and Boris. alistic dance that starts with one side It cements the vax, anti-vax dichotomy. have been uncritically promoted by the Murdoch press. I’m more concerned about the saying vaccines are safe and the other It would appear that the powers that These are not the only committee members from the fossil compensation scheme in Australia for saying that vaccines are dangerous. be have not entertained the suggestion fuel industry, and it would appear that the government is prepar- adverse reactions to vaccinations. There is a societal recognition that that the introduction of such a sensible ing the ground for granting the industry more climate funding. There are 25 countries that have there is no such thing as totally safe, scheme might even build confidence in Public coal-fondling may be out of fashion, but Morrison such schemes – mostly government and that a percentage of the vaccinated the vaccination program and increase remains committed to the interests of corporations whose funded with clawback from the phar- will suffer serious adverse reactions compliance. activities are literally burning up our future. maceutical industry. that can have life-long implications. I have even drafted a speech for This is because those corporations give substantial financial None are perfect, but the key feature Not only that, but those who do Scotty From Marketing – ‘My fellow support to political parties. is that they do not require an applicant suffer as a result will be looked after Australians, we are proud to announce The reason they do so is not rocket science. If your industry to prove fault or negligence by the financially by the state so that, as the Australia’s first vaccine compensation pollutes the environment by, say, poisoning aquifers and manufacturer or the medical system – argument goes, overall benefits from program, introduced as part the anti- emitting carbon dioxide, it is likely to collide with regulations they just need to show that it is ‘more herd immunity occur as a result of pandemic measures’. established to control such behaviour. likely than not’ that the injury or illness compliance. ‘My government accepts that there The regulations cost you money, but for a fraction of that lost was caused by the vaccine. To use a strained comparison, as will be some rare and serious adverse profit you can buy a corrupt government and write your own Germany started its scheme in 1961, a coroner I saw cases where people impacts from a mass vaccination industry-friendly regulations. and now a variety of schemes exist genuinely died as a result of wearing a program. These vaccines are new and The dirtier and more dangerous your business is, the more including in the UK, New Zealand, seatbelt. rushed, so of course there are risks. But you need to spend to get the political result you want. United States, Canada, Europe and However, many more lives are no we have made the calculation that the Hence, it is executives from the very worst companies who Japan. Even China, Russia, Nepal, Viet- doubt saved by wearing a seatbelt. benefits outweigh the costs. become the dining companions and puppet masters of govern- nam and Thailand have joined the party. Hence the law reflects this with penal- ‘That has been the evidence so far ment ministers. The benefits of course are primarily ties for those who fail to comply. from the United Kingdom and United Journalist George Monbiot has dubbed this process the ‘Pol- for those who suffer an adverse reaction. And it is really interesting to see how States. However, if you do suffer illness lution Paradox’: if you let business fund politics, what you get is On a lazy Sunday, look up the United the compensation countries are dealing or injury as a result of the vaccine, we the very worst of business funding the very worst of politics. States Court of Special Claims, which with COVID-19 vaccines. will look after you. It is not just fossil fuel companies that have the regulatory makes for riveting reading as to the In the United Kingdom, the govern- ‘You won’t have to prove negligence itch. Bankers don’t like having their prey protected by red scope and reasoning of the judges. ment has included all COVID-19 vaccines or fault, any legal costs will be covered, tape. Developers don’t like planning laws. Employers could do without a workplace code. Interestingly, there are no judgments in their Vaccine Damages Payment and you will not be out of pocket. Media barons have particular influence over the govern- accepting the link between vaccination Scheme. ‘We want to ensure saturation ments that are supposed to regulate them, not just in dona- and autism. For severe reactions causing dis- vaccination levels, and we accept that tions but in news manipulation. Nevertheless, this court has dealt ability, a payment of up to £120,000 herd immunity will have a cost for some And all of these funders of political parties hate paying tax with more than 20,000 claims since is available. In the USA there are two unfortunate individuals. and have persuaded most governments to agree with them. inception in the 1980s and has ordered schemes, and both have been amended ‘This will be a team effort, and like all But only in the most damaging of all industries, fossil fuel more than $3 billion in compensation. to include coronavirus vaccinations. great endeavours – the starting point is extraction, has the identification of corporations with govern- In the USA, a vaccine is the presumed Australia, on the other hand, has looking after the inevitable casualties’. ment become so great that our National Covid Coordination cause of an adverse medical condition never had a vaccine compensation So, next time someone asks if you Commission, designed to mend the economy, is stacked with if the timing and diagnosis matches up program despite calls from the medical are pro or anti-vax, tell them you are shills from gas companies, and the committee to check that with pre-published criteria listed in medi- profession. Instead, the government pro-vaccine compensation. Like the funds to reduce carbon emissions are properly spent is chaired cally and judicially determined tables. has just recently granted immunity from doctors. by a fossil fuel careerist. So, if a person develops chronic civil or criminal liability to COVID-19 Outlawing business donations to political parties would arthritis between seven and 42 days vaccine companies and providers, and Q Retired magistrate David Heilpern is be the single most effective way to reform our system of of receiving a rubella vaccination, and left those who may have adverse reac- the author of several law-related books, government. they didn’t have it before, then the tions with no compensation scheme journal articles and reported judg- David Lovejoy, Echo co-founder court moves directly to determining the other than individual and realistically ments. He was the youngest magistrate News tips are welcome: [email protected] size of the award. inaccessible and inequitable access in Australia, when appointed in 1998.

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Endangered market come down to 16, and par- We’re in danger of losing the ents and community groups charming monthly Mullum who care, and maybe even Market. Please don’t let this the Teachers Federation (but happen. It’s such a treasure. I won’t hold my breath on 1/53 Tamar St, Ballina It’s been operating for 30 that) need to start sending years beside the Heritage the message.  0431 122 057 Museum (in Myokum Street). If there is one untapped This building was the original force for change on this Mullumbimby Post Off ice planet, it’s 16-year-old voters that was moved to that site who are smart enough to when the new post off ice care – and there are millions was built. of them. Personal tech support for bamboozled bipeds The market operates on Rod Murray the third Saturday of every Ocean Shores month and gives stall holders the opportunity to sell beauti- Are you afraid? ful handmade creations of Cartoon by Holly English www.hollyenglish.com At what point do we say all kinds, plants, succulents, ‘Terrorism?’ At what point do their unwanted bricabrac, is diff erent. It’s eclectic and I frequently hear from we say ‘Political intimidation clothing, jewellery etc. The diverse in what it off ers and ‘older’ young people who demands justice?’. To my food is fabulous and you can if we don’t show up to sup- make comments that, surprise, people have been eat Thai, Japanese, Indian port it, it will disappear. It’s more or less, blame the saying ‘Aren’t you afraid?’. Natural, drug-free headache and migraine approach and more, or sample the endangered. establishment of baby What on Earth is going on? excellent coff ees and cakes Marie Sherd boomers for the state of To recap, I wrote a letter while you enjoy some of the Mullumbimby the world ‘and nothing – once, aft er four years – Ph: 0475 75 75 10 best local music around. will change until they die pointing out what appear Dead Set was the band Lower the voting age off ,’ etc. It’s a waste of time to be dodgy planning deci- + Advanced head, neck and jaw assessment, playing at the last market, to It was sad, yet heartening trying to argue against that, sions. Out of the blue, I then treatment and management. a very appreciative audience. (somehow), to read last however, it’s obviously not copped a council inspection Phone for an immediate, obligation-free A bunch of very experienced week’s article from Adel just older Australians who based on an ‘anonymous’ tip musicians playing a variety Pheloung, together with the are endlessly distracted, that I had performed works phone consultation. of musical genres including quotes of her peers. exhausted, or disempowered without a development Let us help Cajun and New Orleans that As a fulltime secondary and opiated by junk media, application (DA) relating to you gain a never fails to brush the cob- school teacher and now junk environmental leader- a spa. better quality webs off the mojo in these casual teacher it has not ship of the major parties, As I had not started work, t
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▶ Continued from page 9 resorting to censorship and regarding Australia’s Ballina, Over 55s estate near to water extraction for bot- In 1808 NSW celebrated which found zero illegal de-platforming? failure on human rights Bunnings – all on lowlands. tling – is in its place now. on 26 January ‘First Landing works. Nonetheless, Council I value and celebrate is a good example of how The new development On the basis of one Day’ or ‘Foundation Day’. staff – either from incom- our community, The Echo, vital The Echo is as a com- proposed for the old Fer- complaint to Council we The first ever off icial national petence or… what? – pro- and those debating this munity news resource. ryboat Motel site on Burns had to change the original Australia Day was on the 30 gressed legal action against critical challenge of our Noting a major human Point Ferry Road for up to sign to the one that has July, 1915 to raise funds for me. They halted when The age, whatever their view- rights failure, Aslan Shand 400 manufactured homes is been stolen. Fair enough, the first World War. I can see Echo published, in a letter, points – contributing to points to ‘the unconscion- a prime example of existing that’s how political and envi- the logic of this day to bring my quotation from the legis- solutions grounded in truth, able destruction and flood area. Entry into the ronmental struggles work. all the diff erent migrants lation which demonstrated compassion, justice and desecration’ of Indigenous motel was considered haz- We clearly made someone together under the Austral- staff were either a) ignorant sustainability. cultural heritage. ardous aft er heavy rain and uncomfortable. ian banner, but please not of the very legislation they In my article the diagnosis It made me ask, how else king tides – just observe the But our view is that if you on the day when someone are meant to enforce, or b) of ‘malignant narcissist’ can it be explained that the flooding in the school near have to resort to illegal, if not stole the land, and killed and ignoring the rule of law to was quoted from The Cult of oldest human art the world Bunnings, water has been an criminal, activity to make enslaved the original owners dishonestly intimidate a Trump: A Leading Cult Expert has known, created over ongoing problem there for your point, you haven’t got of this continent. It’s 2021 citizen for… what possible Explains How the President 46,000 years ago in Juukan years. anything left . TWA’s grass- and we still have not under- purpose? Uses Mind Control, by ex- Gorge, WA (more than 44,000 The Ballina bypass was roots campaign is based on stood what this date means Why would anyone try to moonie, Steven Hassan. It years before the Bamiyan filled in wetlands, and engi- meticulous research, ethical for Aboriginal Australia? slam a retired nobody like is not a moral judgment. Buddhas) can be destroyed neering failed to build the lobbying, and a solid com- Just a few facts: In Octo- me for writing a letter? The Echo online provides by Rio Tinto with complete Alstonville Road at Uralba munity desire to protect our ber 1987 the Royal Commis- How did we get to a situa- further article citations. Also impunity? high enough to stop flooding groundwater. sion into Aboriginal Deaths tion where people are quietly a correction: Propaganda, I would like to thank The from king tides and heavy A fence on a property at in Custody started, it finished telling me they are afraid to not Engineering Consent, was Echo and its team of journal- rain. Another case was the Kunghur was vandalised in 1991 with over 330 recom- speak out. In Australia! In published in 1928, thanks ists; for bearing witness to Ballina Tip fiasco several some time ago, the culprits mendations. I wonder why Byron Shire! Jason! all that is shocking, ironic, years ago with warnings and hanging our stolen ‘Stop only a few of them have been This cannot continue. The Art Burroughs unsettling, questionable, fines of $40,000 from the EPA Water Mining’ signs on it in a implemented, when most of following will now happen: I Mullumbimby complex, daft , funny, as well resulting in $6–$8 million clumsy attempt to blame us. them are still relevant today? will pursue whoever ordered as uplift ing in the weekly to be paid to cart rubbish to Our members and supporters Between 1991 and June the intimidation. I will A window of trust columns and editorials. Queensland at ratepayers’ repaired the fence, quietly, at 2020 there were at least require legal redress. That Wholeheartedly agree with Calling to account is expense. Regarding this, our own expense. It was the 437 Indigenous deaths in is what living in Australia Dave Rastovich’s spot-on an essential and dignified Council staff stated, words to honourable thing to do. custody. Don’t ask how many means. letter regarding the value feature of The Echo, whether the eff ect of ‘we now have a It appears clear some of humans went to court for the And since we know ‘they’ and benefit of The Echo, that it is doing so of the govern- great tip’. the supporters of the bottled deaths! do in fact read The Echo, it is a ‘trusted window’ (Let- ment, whacky claims made The recent heavy rain water industry do not share From the late 1800s until and, amazingly, the letters ters, 20 January). in pub talks, corporate greed on the Alstonville Plateau those ethics. We have made 1970 Aboriginal workers of retired musicians, here is Since 1992 I have looked hatched in Sydney off ices, (132mm 30 December, 2020; a formal police complaint. were, for all intents and a note to them: have a good to this community paper as nasty political campaigns, or 41mm 7 January, 2021; 39mm We are asking our com- purposes, enslaved. Mr Mor- hard look at yourselves. Now. a crucial space for intelligent of wicked media giants. The 8 January 2021) resulted in a munity for information on rison, learn the history of the Matthew Hartley critique, humour, compas- Echo has done, and continues polluted neighbouring dam our sign. We are sure you country you are selling, oops, Byron Bay sion, agency, analysis, and to do, a much-needed job. to overflow (again) through find trespass, vandalism, and being the prime minister of! sanity – an antidote to the Baden Off ord our property, down to theft as abhorrent as we do. ‘They were denied access Conspiracy and pubs nasty noise of the oft en Ocean Shores Marom Creek Weir. The EPA Please send any relevant to their wages which in Regarding my article Conspir- taken-for-granted bellicose contacted Council but they information to info@tweed- many cases were simply acy in the Pub becomes talk- and paranoid culture that Nature’s revenge stated, words to the eff ect, wateralliance.org. stolen by corrupt off icials ing point (Echo, 20 January). more than oft en than not Regarding Ballina Council’s ‘we won’t waste resources Pat Miller and employers. This locked How can we avoid falling foul dominates our lives. warnings of tidal flooding in going out to inspect Quicks’. Tweed Water Alliance them into a cycle of poverty. of the growing tsunami of Last week’s bracing edito- various streets in the Ballina Some staff and council- Governments and churches psychologically-weaponised rial about the 2021 Human Shire (Echo online,12 Janu- lors have been in their jobs No respect have made it diff icult to disinformation, without Rights Watch World Report ary). For several decades far too long. Once again it’s that time of access records and there is we have been trying to stop Clive Quick the year where we are meant a general reluctance to pay Ballina Shire Council filling Rous to celebrate Australia day on the monies withheld’ (www. in all wetlands and swamps 26 January. The day Captain creativespirits.info). Op Shop around Ballina Island. A sign of the time Cook landed in Botany Bay, Come on Australians, we Cnr Tweed St & Booyun St Brunswick Heads A drive around Ballina Tweed Water Alliance and the deaths and trauma can do a lot better, let’s show Next to IGA Supermarket town will show all the areas (TWA) wants their sign started for the Indigenous some respect and change Due to overwhelming ‘reclaimed’ from swamp back. The TWA sign on the people of this continent, the date. I will celebrate the demand we’d love to receive and wetlands. The follow- eastern approach to Uki was where they had lived for over survival of the oldest human more summer clothes! ing are a few – Banyanda vandalised on December 19, 60 000 years. Cook declared culture on the planet on this Mon to Fri 10am–4pm Estate, Harvey Norman near 2020 then stolen on or about this land as terra nullius day. Sat 9am–1pm the airport, the industrial 9 January, 2021. The old (Latin for ‘land belonging to Chibo Mertineit ALL CLOTHES $2 land near the airport, INXS sign – the original we put up no one’), because the Abo- Lillian Rock area, housing estate near to notify people of the 99 per rigines were classified under byrondogrescue.org • Ph 0447 927 600 Aldi, caravan parks of West cent community opposition flora and fauna. ▶ More letters pages 12–15

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Q David Lisle’s article of the rail trail lobby (RTL) same National Party MPs a fairy tale dream of having PAMP and Bike Plan, resulted ‘public transport’, which is summed up succinctly and along with the same myths who gave into coalition a tourist train and a rail trail. in a cycling and walking path fundamental to the laggard accurately the compelling and inaccuracies that have demands to slap down com- This, in spite of the fact that along the corridor being and seemingly endless case for a rail trail, the lack of underpinned its determina- munity expectations for rail no funding is forthcoming. placed as Priority A in the Bike pursuit of the nonsensical a case for ‘bringing the train tion for a single use corridor and better public transport. The Tweed Council has Plan. While the government perfection of reinstating a back’ and the absurdity of rather than the community Remember the Nationals started clearing the line from will not fund its rail plans, near useless, unworkable, the ‘multimodal fantasies’ preferred multi-use corridor, had previously campaigned Crabbes Creek to Murwil- the Tweed experience shows and exorbitantly expensive for the disused rail corridor. rails with trails. for commuter services on the lumbah, Richmond Valley the Byron Shire would have rail service on our languish- Byron Council is in danger As always the RTL reduce line, then reneged once in Council has had its Master little trouble getting funding ing corridor. of becoming a laughing the community’s campaign office. Is it any wonder that Plan approved and Lismore to develop a design and busi- The Rail Trail, now suc- stock, both locally and for trains on our tracks to they subsequently lost the Council are meeting to dis- ness case for a path along the cessfully working its way nationally, because of its ‘nostalgia and symbolism’ seat of Ballina? cuss grant funding options. corridor, and it would again towards public benefit frui- dithering and intransigence. as the ‘paramount concern’. The Multi Use Rail Corridor Of course the rail trail be likely to attract funding tion, from Murwillumbah to Three other councils have got The statement that it was Study (MURC) demonstrates will need Byron to come on to construct it. Such a study Crabbes Creek, and Casino to behind the project with the ‘never really about… public that the line is in far better board to make it a world could identify where it is fea- Bentley, and likely through result that eventually Byron transport’ is gobsmacking. shape than the RTL like to class rail trail. Their standard sible to build the path beside to Eltham too, are shining Shire will have a rail trail Our community was not propagandise. The line is line, ‘the community want a the rails as many in the Shire examples of council respon- approaching from both direc- ‘slow to act’ to the closure of capable of operating rail train’, just doesn’t stack up. would prefer. I encourage the sibilities on display, from tions, with a dead zone in the the line. services for substantially less Most people like trains, but Byron Shire community to Tweed, Richmond Valley and middle, while they fantasise For over a decade prior to than the scary amounts that in the event that no train is urge their Council to pursue Lismore councils’ fortitudes about multimodal wizardry. closure there were ongoing the RTL throw around. That forthcoming, surely the rail the path they identified as a and foresights. The rail trail, when calls for local services on the is, rail vehicles that are lighter, trail is a better option than priority. Alas, this fortitude and completed, with or without line. Services that were all even lighter than the existing nothing! If perfection is not Peter Hatfield foresight is yet to be seen Byron, will be one of the about addressing the deficit solar train. Rail vehicles that possible, a compromise must Cumbalum from the Byron Shire Council, best in the world and will of public transport. A deficit can easily move from rail to be considered. After speak- on this issue. attract different kinds of that is growing every day road with the potential to ing with hundreds of market Q At 82 years of age, I reckon Tim Shanasy tourists, as well as being a along with the gridlock on provide on-demand public goers in Bangalow over the that I’ve cycled several Byron Bay transport option for locals. It our roads. transport that is faster than last few months, we saw no thousand kilometres in my will open up the hinterland Yes there was symbolism gridlocked traffic. evidence that people wanted lifetime. I ride regularly with Q David Lisle’s article is full areas and spread the tourist in the last train. Neglect The MURC model is for rail a train or nothing. Ninety- a group of Byron seniors. of personal assumptions, dollar more widely. It will of community. Neglect of with trails for bicycles and nine per cent appeared to I have also enjoyed riding rumours, guestimates, and also provide a spine from existing rail infrastructure pedestrians. So why are the be frustrated by the fact that on rail trails in Victoria, lacks any research or accu- which other walking/cycling located in a high growth cor- RTL persisting in their push we still don’t have a rail trail! and overseas in Germany, racy. There’s no comparison trails can radiate. With the ridor where even the Federal for a rail trail only? Go ask Most people also agreed that Austria, Portugal, Belgium, between the slow, once a popularity of e-bikes now government was forecasting the National Party. the train was not going to Holland and New Zealand. day XPT train service and a more people will have it the traffic gridlock we are Cr Basil Cameron come back on the Casino to Riding the Goldfields Rail light commuter train service available to them. It is a now experiencing. It was the Goonengerry Murwillumbah corridor. Trail in the South Island of providing public transport for winner on every level and rail and its potential for local Come on Byron, stop New Zealand I spoke with locals and six million tourists.* Byron Council would be very commuter services, not the Q It was good to read David stalling! owners of various retail They are very different, as are foolish not to rethink its posi- train, as the RTL insist. The Lisle’s comprehensive and Marie Lawton outlets, cafes, restaurants, the costs and benefits. tion, jump on board with the former being a most incon- reasoned discussion of the Byron Bay bike shops, B&Bs and The claim that the com- other councils, and back this venient truth for those that history of the Casino to Mur- pubs. I asked what the Rail munity was slow to react to fabulous project. would remove our tracks. willumbah rail corridor. He Q David Lisle’s opinion Trail meant to their local the Casino to Murwillumbah There are only two This myth has allowed the highlighted the widespread piece on the rail corridor is economy. They were full of (C-M) branch line’s closure is options: a rail trail or nothing. RTL to give credibility to the economic development a good summary of the long pride and answered that it contrary to all the evidence. Neil McKenzie National Party’s attempted (jobs) that a rail trail would history of our efforts to try to had contributed an addi- Submissions to the Bangalow sleight of hand, by way of bring and its use as a green open the disused former rail tional $40 million per annum Legislative Council Inquiry the 2012 rail study, that transport alternative. corridor for recreation and to their region – $40M! in 2004 by Don Page MP Q The ‘short history of effectively was about the I support his analysis that tourism. I would add that, Schools that had closed – stated that ‘[T]here is a the rail corridor debate’ train and not local services Byron Council runs the risk like every other transport as parents had moved their genuine feeling of betrayal is better termed a history for our community. The of ridicule as it spends our study in the region that children as local jobs dried and anger in the community sparse ratepayer funds on was open to alternatives, up – were reopening. and I want to emphasise yet further useless studies the recent draft Byron Shire There was a real sense that this feeling... is across to try to justify a rail service. transport strategy concluded of an old community spirit the region. Thomas George How odd will it seem when that a rail service was not the being reinvigorated in the stated, ‘[T]he feeling about the walking/cycling trail goes best way to meet the public small towns we cycled the loss of this rail service is from Casino to Bangalow transport needs of the Shire, through. Rail trails (cycling unprecedented during my and Murwillumbah to Bil- and it recommended putting and walking) are good for term in parliament.’ They linudgel, and people in Byron in place more regular buses. the local economy and a were referring to numerous Bay need to drive their car to The draft study also wonderful way to reengage large meetings, thousands of access the trail? I hope this includes the advice from a community livelihood – we signatures on petitions and is the start of more sensible Transport for NSW that the need more of them. mass rallies on every North discussions about the best government will not fund the Gordon Hayes Coast train station. use of the rail corridor Shire’s plans to reactivate the East Ballina *Tourism Research “Kate is able to immediately sense what is needed in a Geoff Meers rail corridor with a shuttle Australia. healing session. I arrived feeling tense and fearful and left with a sense of calmness and optimism Suffolk Park rail. The Byron Council is still Q Never in my recollection, Louise Doran which lasted for days. I gained great insight trying to pursue its rail plans, has there been such honesty Ocean Shores into my own condition during the session. Q Thank you to the wonder- but it has not come forward and accuracy regarding the I can’t recommend Kate highly enough”. ful history of our rail corridor with any ‘strategy partner’ realities of our beleaguered ▶ David Lisle’s article - Emma Cottrell debate by David Lisle. David to fund it. Further, the draft disused rail corridor, as was is available online: summarised events over the transport plan did not envis- published in The Echo in the www.echo.net.au/a-short- past seven years perfectly. age any role for rail over the article by David Lisle on the history-of-our-rail-corridor- The rail trail project has ten year life of the strategy, history of our rail corridor. debate continued to gain momen- so it’s safe to conclude there Such honesty and accu- tum each year, but unfortu- is no identified funding racy, in easily digested form, ▶ Longer versions of nately the Byron Shire has source. is precisely what I used to some letters are online at: refused to acknowledge the The Shire’s very con- expect from Greens policy www.echo.net.au/letters benefits of a stand-alone rail sultative process with the foundations. But alas, it’s the trail and persists in pursuing community, to develop its Greens naïve perception of ▶ More letters overleaf 12 The Byron Shire Echo `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Opinion dĶŔĶƐĕĎƆşōƖƐĶşŕƆşǔĕſĕĎĪşſ ſşŊĕŕLĕëĎǽƆëƷƆĪşſŔĕſƆƐëƐĕl” Ian Cohen claimed they wanted to pro- and seemingly giving equal enhance ecological protec- vide student accommoda- weight to casual users as to tion? How can people, and viewed, with a sense of tion with world class ocean those people who have been particularly children, walk wonder, Council’s off er views to facilitate study, and working to protect the area and cycle safely on this soon- I to provide public input use the nearby beach and for decades, including lead- to-be sealed and increasingly on major changes to Seven Broken Head Nature Reserve ing scientists. busy road? The first stage Mile Beach Road as the for ‘field work’. They want comment on was due to be completed gateway to various beaches Those of us in the Broken road parking, but do not prior to Christmas. in the Broken Head Nature Head Protection Commit- even acknowledge that There is an unbalanced Reserve. The latest Byron tee publicly threatened to current parking at Seven relationship between Shire Council (BSC) habit paddle out and disrupt an Mile Beach is on private land. staff , councillors, and the of concocting superficial international professional The document mixes up public. Limited solutions attempts at public interface surfing contest at Lennox Broken Head Reserve Road are off ered. Alternative through submissions, while Head sponsored by the and Broken Head Reserve strategies are barely not covering all the issues Academy proponents. The regarding parking options, tolerated, and councillors, involved, is a worrying trend. contest was cancelled. although these sites are six leaving it to seemingly When I have been outspo- Demonstrations at Lismore kilometres apart. disinterested staff , defend ken, I have been maligned as campus and at Seven Mile The questionnaire gives them as the only source of just another ‘self-interested by robe-and-mortarboard three options: information acceptable. landowner’. I would accept clad students, together with 1. Leave it as it is. (While it Wholesale tarring, without a ‘persistent complainant’. Fast Buck$ and the Wallum continues to achieve iconic supportive plan and clever Some local history may be Froglet, saw them off . We status in media and alcohol infrastructure options, will in order. exposed a South Pacific advertising.) constitute an unmitigated Since the early ’80s, educational books scam in Traff ic and parking along Seven Mile Beach Road has been 2. Tarring to Kings Beach assault on this precious Broken Head Nature Reserve the process. a significant problem for many years as the popularity of car park and later tarring the environment. This could set has been called the Crown Focusing on the Broken the region has increased. Photo supplied entire road. a precedent for all coastal Jewel of the North Coast. We Head north end, I crashed 3. Tar parking areas only reserves. Once such free stopped government sale of an exclusive Gold Coast of self-entitlement, this area, are rarely to be seen. Police to formalise parking. access sealing design is set the caravan park site, now in auction of the Taylors Estate reflecting the pressures on are flat out with priority in place it may subvert any Arakwal hands. and declared that bidders all coastal reserves, is being matters. Residents have had A comprehensive more sustainable designs in We obstructed the private would be purchasing an trashed. many meetings with staff plan needed the future. Cape Byron International environmental, political and and elected councillors, with The Management Survey Academy at Seven Mile land rights issue, not just Simplistic approach little success. What happened to an is available on the Your Say Beach. They had two dol- property. Not one bid was to complex situation In a seeming break- overall functioning traff ic Byron Shire website until 15 phins diving out of a book as entered. through, BSC has farmed calming plan? How will dan- February. Despite its short- a logo, and a dodgy educa- Currently fuelled by BSC rangers do a great job out to consultants a request gerous driving be controlled? comings, please participate. tional zoning to get around Facebook, commercial within the confines of staff for public input in the Will strict speed safety limits restrictions on residential interests, COVID-19 and numbers and hours they can form of a questionnaire; be enforced? How will rev- Q Ian Cohen is a former NSW mass development. 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www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 13 Articles/Letters For North Coast news online visit Dodgy thinking only serves to prop up the powerful Richard Hil certain vested interests operate. disconnection is the enabler of We’re right to dig around, to ask nationalistic ideologies that foster ack in the eighties, questions. We should remain a sense of victimhood and hatred Noam Chomsky took a sceptical of official claims. of the Other. The singling out of B few deep breaths and The problem, however, with an ‘enemy’ unites the isolated in a headed for Davos, an annual many of today’s conspiracy common cause. conference organised by the watchers (whose motives are often This happens among the World Economic Forum. Diligent commendable), is that they have, political right and left. Social media as always, Chomsky read the perhaps inadvertently, contributed is a ceaseless, generous provider. relevant documents, listened to to what is now an epistemological Sure, this portal has invited us to various discussions, and probably crisis – a crisis in and of knowledge explore and debate, but it has also eavesdropped on conversations. itself. given rise to many florid theories Ultimately, he found that the and dangerous alliances. proceedings were, yes, focused on Making an informed promoting the interests of global Photo John Minchillo/AP choice Confronting the capital, but overall, the event was ſĕëōȞƐIJſĕëƐƆ simply ‘boring’. There were no The joy of a the further spread of wild and Increasingly, many of us simply sinister plots being concocted in whacky theories, not as long as don’t know what to think, or According to Lydia Khalil at dark corners by ageing white men. ĈſĕĎĶćōĕȞƆşƖſĈĕ we have the murky world of social who to believe. The assault on the Lowy Institute, and Deakin There was no need: the agenda was The story of ‘free market’ media. ‘expert opinion’ and doubts over academic, Joshua Roose, clear and present. ascendency has been brilliantly ‘mainstream’ media coverage ‘extremism exploits the trust There’s no doubt, as we well told by New Yorker journalist Jane Corruption undermines have compounded this problem. deficit’. A few fringe voices are easily know, that corporations are in Mayer in her book Dark Money: The trust We don’t seem to have the rules amplified by social media. Hey cahoots with government, the Hidden History of the Billionaires in place to make a fully informed presto: Christchurch, hate crimes, media, bankers, academics Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. So why has all this occurred and considered judgement. We’re the attack on the US Capitol, and other key members of ‘the Mayer’s account relies on meticu- and what are the consequences? rudderless. Reason and truth festering climate denialism, establishment’. Together they lously documented, verifiable and Conspiracy theories have been have been obliterated. Critical misinformation on the pandemic, have presided over the neoliberal credible sources that offer a com- around forever but their current thinking has been replaced by and the general bickering and takeover of western economies pelling, entirely persuasive account manifestation can be traced to the guesswork, innuendo, baseless rancour that passes for debate, etc. through financialised regimes, of the rise of neoliberal capitalism. understandable distrust of power assertions, and wild conjecture. But at a time of intersecting trade treaties, the dismantling of Mayer does not rely on intuition, sown by umpteen exposures of Some commentators trace this mega-crises, when we need global organised labour, and the rest. The guesswork, speculation, or stuff corporate crimes, government back to postmodern relativism: the justice movements to confront end result is a massive transfer of that’s simply made up. She doesn’t secrecy, and media silence and proposition that there is no such the threats before us – the wealth from the lower echelons to join spurious dots, or consult self- cover-ups. The Vietnam war, thing as ‘Truth’, only multiple and climate emergency, destruction the already rich. Consequently, as credentialed oracles. Watergate, the invasion of Iraq, competing realities, or alternative of biodiversity, social and noted by French economist John This is not the case with many and nearer to home, the bugging facts! economic inequality, the erosion Piketty, economic inequality is of the views being expressed on of East Timor cabinet meetings, of democracy etc – we instead sink rampant, similar to levels a century today’s supposedly ‘independent’ the exposure of government Era of the unhinged into the mire of boutique theorising ago. news sites. Often their views are secrets and information blockages demagogues? that turns people in on themselves, If there has been a conspiracy based on unsubstantiated and ill- (recently evidenced in the refusal of in effect granting even more power around such grotesque wealth founded claims, which end up rais- the federal government to approve But there’s a deeper problem to the already powerful. A blistering differentials, it occurred at the ing more questions than answers. the vast majority of freedom of here. Neoliberalism has ushered irony, indeed. Divided we fall. What Mont Pelerin conference in 1947, Definitive answers are strangely information requests) have all in an ‘epidemic’ of social we need now is a return to some when Austrian economist Friedrich elusive, while assumptions run riot. contributed to public mistrust. disconnection. We are, say George sense of reason in the pursuit of Hayek, along with 38 other liberal These days, I’m happy to report, Political corruption and Monbiot, Johan Hari and Hugh common ground and the common luminaries, charted a course for we have credible fact checkers malfeasance too, and the failure Mackay, more isolated, lonely and good. It’s time, I think, to stand the neoliberal takeover of western who go through conspiracy claims to act on promises, however anxious than ever before. This back, take stock and consider how societies via a raft of ‘economic with great precision, checking for vague, have also added to public opens the door for totalitarianism we can contribute meaningfully to reforms’ and social enculturation. pseudoscience, factual errors, disenchantment. These, and many and unhinged demagogues. an agenda for collective change. Fast forward to the mid-1970s and distortions, unverified claims and other revelations, have rightly They prey on the disaffected. As First though, we need to talk we see the beginnings of a new unfounded assumptions. None of highlighted the secretive and often Hannah Arendt pointed out in The about the origins and effects of the hegemonic order. this, however, is likely to prevent corrupt nature of power, and how Origins of Totalitarianism, social knowledge crisis…

CHESS by Ian Rogers Polgar (and this writer at the Malta Olympiad in 1980). Transition done, urgently. Subscribe 3 January in full knowledge to ‘sell’ or mythologise that Colombian legend Grandmaster In late 2020 Garcia returned In response to Geraldine to the ZEB newsletter; ideas that it would induce this is a ‘valued’ community Gildardo Garcia, aged 66, has to Colombia from his home Crumpton’s letter (20 and volunteers are always a crowd? What COVID event or has ‘traditional’ sadly become the first GM to die in Florida but almost immedi- welcome. restrictions did this event or standing. There hasn’t been of COVID. ately found himself in hospital January), Byron Shire’s Garcia dreamed of becoming a in Medellin, and on January 15, North Coast Climate Action Sapoty Brook previous events adhere to? any drumming circle to my chess professional from a young after weeks in intensive care, Group formed one of the first Wilsons Creek Given both the publicity knowledge in Brunswick for age, even though such a career Garcia succumbed to the virus. about the signage and where the last 30+ years. To claim was considered impossible for a The following game has been transition towns in Australia Colombian. When he completed described as Garcia’s Immortal, (search: Transition Byron Drum diddly dum it’s sited, it would be difficult an alleged ‘community value’ high school in Medellin, Garcia the Colombian destroying the Shire) in 2009. Jason Van Tol needs to if not implausible to argue, and to satisfy the notion turned pro and started travelling. Australian-born, 6-time US Transition Byron Shire focus on the issue (Letters, ‘I/we did not know’ as a of ‘traditional’ it has to be Cost considerations meant Champion in spectacular style. 20 January). What social defence. So, why wouldn’t supported with evidence Garcia competed primarily in the US Open Jacksonville 1990 brought the work of Beyond Americas but he also took part White: G Garcia Zero Emissions (BZE) into compass carries with it an the drummers’ behaviour of continuity. Where is the in major events from London Black: W Browne the Shire and that resulted entitlement to inflict the not trigger the warned of evidence for either? Opening: Sicilian Defence to Reykjavik, and was a surprise in a partnership of BZE with noise impact of a drumming enforcement of being shut Furthermore, just to invitation for the elite Wijk aan 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bg5 e6 7.f4 Be7 8.Qf3 Qc7 9.0- Byron Shire Council. That circle on such an extensive down? advise the drummers; Zee tournament in 1979. In a 0-0 Nbd7 10.Be2!? A sharp variation which career spanning five decades, Paul Keres had tried without success but which eventually resulted in the area in Brunswick Heads for Moving to the area in Torakina Park was only Garcia represented Colombia Garcia made his own. 10...b5 11.Bxf6 Nxf6 formation of Zero Emissions hours upon end? front of the surf club on engineered into existence at 11 Chess Olympiads between 12.e5 Bb7 13.exf6! Bxf3 14.Bxf3 Bxf6 Why now, and not before, subsequent Sundays is in the 1960s and there 1976 and 2006, and also won 10 15.Bxa8 d5 16.Bc6+! Previously White had Byron (ZEB) (zerobyron.org) Colombian championships. rushed with 16.Bxd5. 16...Ke7 17.Rhe1! in 2015 and the Shire’s goal of do we have signage stating still locating this ‘event’ on are extensive areas of the His take-no-prisoners style led Qxf4+ 18.Kb1 At first sight Black’s pawns form zero net emissions by 2025. that ‘events’ must be Crown Land, for which a foreshores in Brunswick an impenetrable barrier, but Garcia is prepared to some heavy defeats but also ZEB is making significant licensed by Reflections? It’s licence is required. that have been created by claimed plenty of top scalps, to offer more material to break through. 18... though many of those games Kd6 19.Bxd5!! exd5 19...Bxd4 loses to 20.Bf3 progress in solar energy, a response to the volume of Why has the drumming infill, a fact that long-term e5 21.Ne2 and 22.c3. 20.Nxd5! Qg5 21.Nxf6 complaints! circle been moved on several senior locals and history can are not in databases as they were Qxf6 22.Nxb5+ Kc5 23.Rd6! Qf5 24.g4! promotion of electric played in US open tournaments. Qf4? Now Browne’s king is hunted down. vehicles, tree planting, and Why did the drummers times, what does this signal? attest too. Garcia’s victims included Tony The last chance lay in 24...axb5, leading to waste composting, but ignore the requirements It would be remiss of me Patricia Warren Miles and Walter Browne (both an unpleasant rook endgame. 25.Red1! Qe4 multiple times) as well as Judit 26.Nc3! Qf4 27.R1d5+ Kc4 28.Rc6+ 1-0 there is much more to be when holding an ‘event’ on not to challenge any attempt Brunswick Heads 14 The Byron Shire Echo `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Letters Discussion points or a platform of power – a matter of opinion

Q Conspiracy theories have suspicious of governments wide range of speakers on the most forward-thinking We have freedom of wrong with chilling out for become a cause célèbre and corporations and the a variety of topics that will places in the world, speech, as long as we agree a generation or two and here in the Byron Shire and, like, yet we also have cause hopefully off er solutions. we sincerely hope that with the censors. Don’t fret just enjoying the fruits of indeed, around the globe to question if and how these Max Igan was the most thoughtful and informed about any evil so-called centuries of growth, while (or the flat disc if you’re so two competing realities can controversial speaker we discussion on even the most conspiracies. the robots labour in our inclined). coexist. I mean, if a group of have invited, but he did controversial of topics can Vyvyan Stott place, and those who want While diff erences of opin- people wake up one day and attract a much younger and continue here. Or shall we Goonengerry to find another planet can ion should be encouraged, decide to believe that the very enthusiastic audience take the path of the mass quietly f*** off leaving the and challenging off icial nar- humble STOP sign no longer that actually queued up media and big tech at this Q I appreciate the eff orts rest of us in peace. ratives is part of this area’s means ‘stop’, regardless of hoping for a spare seat! critical time and attempt of the left and right wings Darren Hiller Smith proud history, this current which side of the argument Our previous speakers to censor and deplatform of political and economic Mullumbimby movement seems worryingly you’re on, surely we’ll all just have been: local academic alternative views? reasoning to explain the problematic. We appear end up colliding out there on Aidan Ricketts, the American Pratima Mumford dystopian tragedy awaiting Q One individual’s to be no longer debating the roads? economist Ellen Brown, Volunteer, Turning Point humanity should we, the interpretation of meanings policies and principles Lucas Wright and the permaculturist Talks mob, lean too far one way and associations for the and the things that really Billinudgel David Holmgren. We also or t’other. But… may I point word, conspire: matter to our community. helped organise the two Q The chardonnay socialist out that without a rudder, or 1 Before the first thought; Instead, we’re encountering Q Hold the tar ‘n’ feathers! very popular Julian Assange set seem to have their destination, both frantically 2 To breath together, a fast-growing cult, focused First of all may we point out meetings last month. Our feathers ruff led by Turning beating drum circles soon with the self-first, then on arguing for an altogether that Turning Point Talks has future speakers include Point Talks daring to deviate spin out of control with others to become the alternate reality. And it’s a nothing whatsoever to do the famous investigative from the old internationalist horrendous, historically equality of breath; 3 To reality occupied by people with the US-based right wing journalist John Pilger, Foster PC narrative. verifiable results for all be manufactured, born, whose methods for arriving organisation called Turning Gamble, the director of the Art Burroughes (Echo, creatures great and small. with a first equal cause; 4 at anything approximating Point! A 30 second fact documentary Thrive, Jane 20 January) claims Trump I think it probably is time A meaning is for a person the truth seem to pre-date check, or visit to our website Goodall the anthropologist followed Hitler’s mentor. for a reset, a great pause, to discover, being without the Age of Reason that began would have shown that there of chimpanzee fame, and This was Edward Bernays, a great breather from dilution of the first feeling; some 300 years ago. is no connection except a New York best selling author, himself a Semite (also this boring shit-fight you 5 The feeling before the first We can argue that people similar name. Daniel Pinchbeck. Sigmund Freud’s nephew ambitious, opinionated, thought happens. are entitled to their views, At Turning Point Talks Knowing that and instigator of mass self-indulgent, egomaniacs Robert Podhajsky and we rightfully should be we endeavour to off er a Mullumbimby is one of fluoridation). call life. What could be Ocean Shores

Purchasing police causing her to cross to the night. Second, although it loans scheme, the world matters, Shift y Morrison is of his own, he started as the The Echo’s superb wrong side of the road, was against the law to cut could be transformed. as good as it gets when it shift y treasurer responsible investigative journalism nearly colliding with my acacias, the giraff es’ main David Gilet comes to ‘gilding the lily’, and for the illegal robo-debt revealing that Reflections daughter travelling in the food source, the people were Byron Bay blame-shift ing; but it’s hard debacle that led to many paid the police to shut down opposite direction – you’re too poor to be able to obey to imagine Gladys needing unnecessary suicides. Then the drum circle (20 January) lucky! it. Third, the giraff es ate their The marketing guy any help when it involves he metamorphosised into raises a number of serious If it wasn’t for the quick bean crop. The marketing guy (PM rorting and pork-barrelling that daggy suburban dad questions, as well as the hair action of my daughter It occurred to me how Morrison), has returned public money. who wouldn’t harm a fly. on the back of my neck. slamming on her brakes and a renewable energy power from holidays, aft er a long And wasn’t the Deputy Then he reappeared as a Has this been done the fact that you looked up source would transform year of intense marketing. PM (Nationals) Michael leisurely tourist sipping before? If so, where, when, at the very last second and these people’s lives. And almost immediately McCormack (he fills in drinks at Waikiki while and for what reasons? If not, were able to swerve back, Electricity could be used resumed marketing, for Scotty), enlightening; Australia was burning. what precedent does it set there could well have been for cooking, lighting, and defending his favourite ‘gold although he seems to suff er Then into a fly-in, fly-out, for a User Pays principle of two more fatalities on our refrigeration. It could standard’ Premier (Gladys), a recurring illness called rubbernecker touring fire- buying the state’s forces? local roads. also power pumps, small who is definitely in need of foot-in-mouth disease, not devastated communities How much does it cost I for one do NOT want workshops, and electric some marketing spin as she to be confused with foot AND back in Australia, terrorising to have the police shut to be the parent who fences to protect the bean continues to deflect claims mouth disease that doesn’t traumatised residents by down ‘an event’? Where answers the door to the crops. If such a system were of mismanagement, rorting, exist in Australia, a fate forcing unwanted hand exactly does the money go police informing me of a applied throughout the Third and corruption. that could soon befall the contact, god help us in 2021. and how is it used? What devastating trauma that World, maybe along the lines Gladys could not get more National Party. Keith Duncan private analogues exist to was totally out of my child’s of the Bangladeshi small experienced help in such But Scotty is in a league Pimlico this practice and how do control, and I’m sure your they link up with the public parents would think very police force? Where does the much the same. Follow us on Insta: UUSESE responsibility lie for police Please, do as my daughter resources used to shut down does… put your phone in the @echopublications a peaceful event when they glove box whilst driving. YYOUROUR could have been deployed Joel McPhee elsewhere at the same time Mullumbimby for fighting real crimes? OOTHERTHER Suppose someone were Sustainability murdered while the police In regard to sustainable were busy making money to villages – I recently watched HHANDAND use their force to terminate a documentary on giraff es a fun and peaceful ‘event’ in the country of Niger. while the murder could have The people, their domestic been stopped otherwise? animals, and giraff es all All of these and many other seemed to coexist pretty successfully. There was questions deserve to be When you’re parked parallel to the kerb and you go answered in the full light of footage of giraff es and to open the door onto a bike lane, please reach over careful public scrutiny. people within metres of each Jason van Tol other, basically ignoring with your far hand, the driver’s left hand, instead. Myocum each other. But there were This forces you to swivel your body and brings any problems. First the giraff es cyclists approaching from behind into view, thus Death by phone? were driven away from avoiding ‘dooring’ them and perhaps saving a life in To the irresponsible person the waterholes in the dry the process. This is known as the Dutch Reach, and has who was looking at her season to allow cattle to protected many cyclists from a world of pain. phone whilst driving on drink, which meant the Myocum Road on 21 January, giraff es only had access at Brought to you by Echo Publications Cycle for Life Service www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 15 2021 Sign on, sign up

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Ask your caterer – they might What to do with no have a bar person who can whip up some magic mojitos, sans grog. Drinks that look spectacular, and taste spectacular (in theory). booze at your party Will people turn up to a dry do? Eve Jeff ery little bit more inclined towards The biggest hurdle might be conversation, and a chatty event people’s disbelief – personally, t’s almost human nature, makes it all the more interesting. I wouldn’t tell them, otherwise certainly Australian nature, to A great way to get people out of you risk the possibility that folk I celebrate with a drink. Nothing their no-alcohol discomfort zone will ‘pre-load’ and that’s just not says wetting the baby’s head like a and into party mode is by having a healthy, or worse still, guests might beer or champers and nothing says theme. Choose something silly so not turn up and that’s not fun! ‘cheers’ like bubbly. everyone feels like they are in the Just put on the invite: ‘refresh- same boat – or on an even playing But what if have you decided ments provided’. field. For instance, a toga party, that you don’t want to have alcohol Maybe the best way to announce at your event? There are plenty of or come dressed as your favourite soft toy, or an indoors extravagant probably will make people feel it is get the comedian to do it: ‘The ways you can celebrate and have People who laugh together feel reason I have gathered you here fun without having booze being a sunglasses party will throw people MORE like drinking rather than less. bonded. today is to let you know it’s a dry priority. off centre and make them all feel a If you’re looking for ways to event – the joke’s on you!’. Hmm, The place to start is to think bit silly. loosen people up, nothing says ‘I’m It’s all about the heat Make the theme very non- relaxed and having fun’ like a good maybe not… about what it is that makes grog Another thing we like about alco- competitive. Choosing a theme laugh, so maybe spending your We know sometimes alcohol put a zing in your fling – what is it hol is the temperature in our tummy. like a bathing suit party, a little alcohol budget on a comedian is a helps ‘oil’ the machine, but people we love about alcohol at parties? Heat is another loosener and we are Three of the challenges that black dress event or a nude soiree way around getting people out of can get a little bit too oiled and their old party habits and into your conditioned to enjoy an inner warmth you’re going to have to overcome that comes with a buzz in our drinks things can get out of hand. You are the social aspect of drinking, party zone. while we are celebrating. know your guests better than the taste of your beverages, and You can get a really good come- The internet is full of mocktail reci- anybody else, and maybe it’s better convincing people it’s actually all dic show for around $500-$600 pes – things that are sweet and bubbly off to keep things sober for the going to be okay. (the cost of a couple of kegs) and someone really funny will certainly and make you feel warm all over. occasion. Getting people to be loosen people up and get conversa- Dry ginger ale, or any chilli or So, swap a couple of kegs for a sociable tions started. ginger drink is going to give you an comedian, get fancy dressed and A drink or two oft en helps If they have an interactive com- inner glow, and as long as there get fancy with the fruit and dry people loosen up, lose their inhibi- ponent to their show, all the better are bubbles, people will love it (we ginger. And mum’s the word to tions, and it makes people a little – make everyone feel silly together all have an inner child who loves enjoy your booze-free day. bit silly – it also makes people a to break the ice. lemonade). CHEERS! A lot to bang on about at golf clubs and bowlos Gone are the days when services with vegan and gluten-free options, and and sports clubs dished up a choice the Società Bistro at Mullum Ex-Services between a pie and chips, or bangers Club – while still serving up the classic and mash. schnitzel and palmy – also has tasty With a story starting in a working avocado farm Food in clubs has changed in recent gnocchi and arancini for those diners overlooking Mt. Warning, discover a community years – it’s changed a lot – and I know wanting something a little more outside with a shared love of quality beer, in the land we one foodie who makes it their business the traditional RSL box. are lucky enough to brew it on. to visit the local bowlo or RSL when The Bangalow Bowlo Kitchen is they travel. Things have gotten exciting! another club to break the wedges and Sure, you are still likely to get a chips chain – serving everything from chicken palmy, or a schnitzel and salad, crispy chickpeas with curry salt and but these days you’ll also be off ered lime, to an eggplant Parmigiana burger something a little bit more gourmet and (you see, the parmy has evolved but is definitely something more tasty. still on off er!). 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Byron Bay We are proud to say, that for over 20 years, we have been serving the Byron community fresh, local seafood and ingredients. 1 Jonson Street, To improve your dining experience, we have developed Byron Bay a smaller plate menu, designed to be shared, 6680 7632 and enabling you to try a greater variety of dishes. FISHHEADSBYRON Enjoy! The Fishheads Family Success Thai All your favourites every lunch and dinner Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Lunch 12 noon–3pm Thai food for you. Dinner from 5–8.30pm BYO only 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway. www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-Thai- Menus available on Facebook Bangalow Coff ee’s Michelle Clarke, and her daughter Catheryn, love their coff ee and their Food/237359826303469 mornings at the market. Barrio Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally 7am - 3pm Mon, Tues, sourced produce with moorish cuisine. Wed, Sat Off ering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic Story & photo Melissa Butters 7am - 8.30pm Thurs, Fr sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fi sh, grilled meats. 1 Porter St, North Byron Book via our website for lunch and dinner in the restaurant at www.barriobyronbay.com.au Booking via our website ndy and Michelle have been serving up great coff ee at farmers markets for 18 years. barriobyronbay.com.au Walk-in tables available. Andy, an exploration geologist, and Michelle, whose background is in horticulture, studied together on a coff ee-growing course. They began planting in 1998 and now Saltwater Open 4pm until late Monday through Sunday for A sundowners, dinner, and late-night drinks. have 7000 trees at their plantation in Nashua, covering seven acres and producing one to two Social Club Lazy weekend lunches with sandy feet, rowdy dinners with family tonnes of green beans per year. 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WRITER LAURA BLOOM HAS JUST RELEASED THE WOMEN AND THE EARS HAVE IT THE GIRLS HER LATEST NOVEL WITH ALLEN & UNWIN. SET It’s 6am, the sun is only just nudging its way famous hob-nobby people, but if he was talking IN THE INNER WEST OF SYDNEY IN THE MID ‘70S THE BOOK through the clouds. I am up early to write my to you he wasn’t looking over your shoulder for DETAILS THE STORY OF THREE WOMEN WHO HAVE LEFT THEIR you Soapbox. I was going to write on something else, someone better, he was actively listening to . HUSBANDS, TAKEN THEIR CHILDREN (MAINLY GIRLS) AND but this morning when I woke and stumbled It taught me something quite profound. All these SET UP A SHARE HOUSE. THIS WAS AT A TIME WHEN THERE to my desk I saw my open diary: 22 January, noisy people in a room vying for attention, and Michael’s birthday. He would have been 61 today. the most intensely charismatic person is the one WAS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SINGLE PARENTS, AND I have never written about Michael. There just who is quietly focusing on the conversation of WOMEN THEN TENDED TO STAY IN BAD RELATIONSHIPS. seemed to be too much said, too much that another. How can that be? What is it about truly THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF WOMEN FINDING THEIR WAY couldn’t be taken back, too much that he could listening that is so intoxicating? I’ve always been INTO LIVES WITH INDEPENDENT AGENCY. CENTRAL TO THIS never defend himself against. I certainly didn’t one of the noisemakers. It never occurred to BOOK IS NOT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEN, BUT THEIR want to add to that. I’ve read so many things me that the most powerful people in the room where people try and pinpoint who he was, and know how to stand back, choosing not to absorb RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER. the closer they get the further away he seems. It’s the spotlight but to reflect light on another. ‘I wanted to talk about friendship,’ says Laura, who writes from her Mullumbimby like chasing shadows. It’s almost impossible to To be truly heard, to be truly seen is a deeply home. ‘That is one of my major themes. I am fascinated with it. My friendships with encapsulate a person with language, especially sensual human experience. To be acknowledged, certain women have been as important as my marriage, and those friendships can be when they’re gone. A person’s essence has this understood and validated is one of our most complicated, they go through ups and downs. My concept of what it means to be a fl uidity that makes them illusive when drawn primal human needs, but so often it eludes us. friend has grown since I was a little girl – that's why I included the story of little girls in onto paper or the fl ickering words of a screen. And in constantly seeking to be listened to, we the book. My female friendships have dominated my thoughts. In particular I have one often forget to listen. But today I feel drawn to write something; a friendship that I have thought about as much as anything else.’ small acknowledgement to a man I knew for only Being listened to is incredibly seductive. To have The Women and The Girls brings together three very diff erent women – one timid, four years. My then partner’s brother, Michael someone make themselves completely available depressed English woman, an earthy boho mama fi gure, and a corporate high fl yer. Hutchence. I wasn’t really into INXS, I thought to you, to be present and to really see you is What connects them are their marital challenges and the loss of self, and this yearning they were too mainstream. I didn’t think I should more alluring than good looks or tight pants or to be truly loved. Even today this is still a brave reason to leave a marriage. Bloom’s mention that upfront. When you meet a rock big boobs. It’s an intimate human engagement. novel is fast paced, and heavily imbued with the feel of the 1970s. In fact, one of the star it's best not to insult them off the bat. It’s sexy Who would have thought? Listening is ! novel’s fi rst defi ning moments takes place at an ABBA concert! awkward meeting famous people. There’s a When people met Michael they would talk massive status imbalance. It’s probably why most This book is in essence a love story – but not what you’d think. It’s about women about how he lit up a room, about his incredible celebs prefer to speak to each other. It’s hard to learning to love each other, and even more importantly – to love themselves; it’s almost charisma. The foundation of his charisma wasn't have a regular chat when someone’s laundry is a romance. being a focus puller, a show off , or a ‘rock star’ laid out in the tabloids and they have this huge it was simply how he made other people feel. ‘I think most friendships start with a romance,’ says Laura, ‘but when it hits the rocks public profi le, that you notice even when you They’d tell their story. He’d listen to them, and and hard things happen, women often lose each other,’ she says, admitting to seeing haven’t been paying attention and you’re just a then they’d walk away going ‘that guy’s amazing’. a couples counsellor with one of her friends. Laura believes it’s important for women regular Joe. You think, should I tell them about He didn’t really have to say anything. He just had to be able to navigate stories of confl ict and how to move through to maintain and my last trip to Centrelink? You certainly don’t Pride and Prejudice to give them his attention. Giving real attention grow their friendships. ‘In books like there are strong friendships expect them to be interested in you. to another human being is truly generous. It [but] I want to read much more about the hard times and diffi cult times and coming But that was what Michael was exceptional aff ects people. through it all.’ at; making people feel comfortable. He asked So why set the story in the 1970s? I remember driving through Sydney in the early questions. Some people ask questions because hours of the morning with Michael at the wheel, ‘I am a very ‘70s person,’ laughs Bloom. ‘I grew up in Glebe, which is what Sandgate they know they are supposed to ask questions– I think we were going home from a party. I was is – the fi ctional inner west. The ‘70s were so liberating. These women wouldn’t have but they’re not actually interested in the answers. in the back, half asleep with my partner and identifi ed as feminists at that time, but it was aff ecting them; the liberation of it being They usually fi re out another unrelated question baby. There was an old woman on the side of acceptable to go out and seek a life. They all left because they were unhappy, and the half way through your response. Michael actually the road hitching. Michael pulls the Jag over attitude about leaving would have been terrible then.’ listened. I remember being shocked. Which is and off ers her a lift. It’s clear she’s distressed. weird in itself. But I didn’t expect him to be so For Laura it was important her characters made mistakes. ‘Women couldn’t make She wants to be dropped at The Gap. Michael interested – not just in me, but in everyone he mistakes without horrifi c consequences. I wanted these women to make mistakes in won’t take her there. He asks her questions. She talked to. He could be in a room full of super relationships and learn how to come back from them. There is so much pressure on tells her story, about what has happened to her. women to be perfect – sometimes it feels like it’s got harder now. But we need to be It takes a long time. We seem to be able to make mistakes… men have that privilege.’ driving forever. Eventually, as the sun The Women and The Girls is Bloom’s attempt to navigate ‘The Hero’s Journey’ from a comes up, Michael drops her at the beach. She leaves the car with a little female perspective. ‘It’s this Jungian thing where the man has to go out and fi nd his more hope. Someone has shown her emotional path and connect with his father and come back after completing a journey. kindness. Just a random man in a nice So what is the heroine’s journey? Women need to go out and claim their aggression. car with a small family in the backseat. Discover it and own it.’ She didn't know she’d been picked up So that is what underpins the story of the women. But what about the girls? by someone who was the lead singer ‘I wanted to have women, with their complicated friendships, then they put that of some world-famous band. That was idealisation on their daughters – you want your kids to live that ideal, even if you can’t.’ irrelevant. What was relevant was that One of the incidental characters is Jasper, he’s the son of Libby, the boho mum. He has someone had shown her the kindness an intellectual disability – he is often the quiet unifi er of the disparate group. He’s also of caring about her story. Someone the character who’s the most emotionally open. had listened. ‘Leo, my son, has a disability’ says Laura. ‘I have seen how he carries a vulnerability, with That night sits as one of my most him – it’s upfront in lots of ways – he is so strong, but I think what is always there is a enduring memories of Michael. vulnerability in the world. I have seen how that can be a good thing.’ It reminds me to be quiet. To listen The Women and The Girls rather than always speak. It’s a big is a thoroughly enjoyable read; funny, warm, touching and learning for me. I make a living out of compelling. It makes you want to live in that bubbling share house in the inner west making noise. But this morning, when in the 1970s, sitting up late drinking wine with those women. I sat at my desk, I wasn’t going to write Laura Bloom will be signing her book at the Mullumbimby Bookshop on Thursday, this – then I closed my eyes and this 4 February, between 12 noon and 2pm. As this is a COVID Safe event, registrations came. I guess you could say, I listened. are required. 22 The Byron Shire Echo January ǩǮ, ǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Gig Guide Lemon Chicken E N T E R T A I N M E N T play this Friday WEDNESDAY 27

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Presenting a number of never-before-seen works created Q SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN, 7.30PM FELICITY LAWLESS & BLACK RABBIT GEORGE by Boyd as a teenager, the exhibition at Tweed Gallery off ers the fi rst in depth look at the artist's powerful early grasp of the SATURDAY 30 landscape as a subject. Bookended by Boyd's youthful paintings of the Mornington RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, HAYLEY GRACE AND THE BAY COLLECTIVE Q Peninsula in the 1930s and the final phase of his career, Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM DAVY SIMONE, 4PM TIAGO DE LUCCA, depicting the Shoalhaven area in southern New South Wales in 6.30PM SUNDAY LEMONADE, 9PM BEN JANZ the mid-1970s, Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul considers not Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM FOZZY BROS only the topographic landscape, but also the landscape Boyd Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM WIL ANDERSON: WHATCHU carried within himself. Curated by Barry Pearce the exhibition TALKIN’ ‘BOUT WIL?, 9PM BRUNS DOES BURLESQUE Kate McDowell, Mark Swivel and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal at the NORPA is drawn principally from Bundanon Trust's own collection of Q FOXY LUU'S, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM GROOVE & BAO FEAT. BELLA PATON Courtyard Bar on Thursday, talking about the state of the arts sector. the artist's work. Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS On display at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 8PM CARIBÉ HAVANA STATE OF THE SECTOR PICNIC AT NORPA Art Centre until 28 February. Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE ISAAC FRANKHAM DUO As part of the exhibition, acclaimed painter Luke The State of the Sector is usually a formal address but given Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Sciberras will host two, sold out, one-day en plein the arts sector has been ‘in a state’ for the past year, NORPA and Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM MATTY ROGERS air painting workshops along the Tweed River in the Theatre Network NSW are putting on a more informal picnic in beautiful town of Tumbulgum on Saturday 20 and Sunday Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD, 3PM BILL JACOBI, 7PM DARRYL JAMES order to gather, chat and reconnect. 21 February, where participants will explore painterly SUNDAY 31 Writer/director Kate McDowell, writer/comedian Mark Swivel, approaches to the landscape. and choreographer/teacher Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal will each Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, OOZ present a short talk responding to the following provocation: Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM KARUAH, 5PM TIM STOKES BAND, There is no ‘new normal'; you are the NSW Minister for the Arts, THE TALKS OF THE TOWN 9PM BOHEIMEN COWBOYS what is your vision for the Arts, and the role it plays in the wider Want to feel inspired? Come and hear the ideas and stories Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM HARRY NICHOLS community in a post pandemic, climate impact world? of people from across the sector when they present their THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q This is a FREE EVENT presented by NORPA and Theatre fi nal seven minute talk after completing the second stage of Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 2.30PM LEIGH JAMES Network NSW, Featuring Kate McDowell, Mark Swivel and Authentic You with Mandy Nolan and George Catsi over the MONDAY 1 Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal. weekend. Thursday, 5–7pm, NORPA Courtyard Bar. Prepare to be moved, amazed, to be provoked and inspired. Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CHRIS ARONSTEN BYO picnic blanket and nibbles, NORPA bar will be Hosted by Mandy Nolan at the Byron Theatre on Sunday 7 Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS operating from 5pm. | www.norpa.org.au Feb at 1pm for just $15. Tix on byroncentre.com.au Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 12PM DAVE BARRY TUESDAY 2 WHAT’S ON Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, FINTAN LAURA ENEVER: UNDONE Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 9PM LOCAL DJS FILM PREMIERE + Q&A THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Friday 29 January, 7pm Q $25

CYRANO DE BERGERAC – NT LIVE SCREENING. STARRING JAMES McAVOY Saturday 30 January, 11.30am Full $28|Conc $25|U18 $20|Group of 4–10 $22.50

MAVERICK MODIGLIANI ART ON SCREEN Wednesday 3 February, 3pm Full $24 | Conc $22 | Student U18 $18

GORDI ‘OUR TWO SKINS’ INTIMATE ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR Saturday 6 February, 7.30pm JAN / FEB $35 | Ages 18+

THE AUTHENTIC YOU – TALK BANK MANDY NOLAN & GEORGE CATSI Sunday 7 February, 1pm $15 | Ages 15+

Arrive early and enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar

Byron Theatre & Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay byroncentre.com.au @byrontheatre www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives January ǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 23 SEVEN by lilith

Chain are one of GET CREATIVE ON PAGE 39 the great Australian bands playing The BSA has some great courses on off er that you should check Bluesfest this year. out. If you have ever thought about making art or broadening your skills, now is the time! Painter Dale Rhodes will be running an eight week course to give foundational skills for portraits, still life and BLUESFEST IS ON! landscapes. Kat Shapiro Wood is running a class in ceramic sculpture, exploring the vast potential of clay as a sculptural medium. Travis Paterson off ers an introduction to cardboard etching and drypoint THE CHAIN REACTION! printing techniques. And Michelle Dawson will guide students PHIL MANNING PICKED UP THE GUITAR AT through various approaches to drawing the fi gure, from classical 15. HE’S BEEN PLAYING NOW FOR NEARLY 58 core techniques to more contemporary expressive activities, YEARS. THIS YEAR, CHAIN PLAY THE BYRON developing the eye and improving drawing skills. BLUES FESTIVAL. IT WILL BE A LIGHT ON THE For more info go to byronschoolofart.com HORIZON FOR THE LEGENDARY MANNING WHO JUST TOOK OUT A LEGEND AWARD AT THE VICTORIAN BLUES HALL OF FAME. FOR BURLESQUE IN BRUNS ARTISTS LIKE MANNING, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR DAILY PRACTICE With the ongoing success of its signature show, Cheeky Cabaret, OF PLAYING, HAVING 12 MONTHS WITH VERY it was inevitable that the team For 30 years BayFM has been the LITTLE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVE GIGGING HAS behind the Brunswick Picture House independent voice of our community, BEEN WEIRD. would put together their very fi rst all- spreading news, views, info, and great ‘I did a gig with Geoff Atchison – he was on before me and he burlesque show last year – and with said “Phil I am shaking in my boots”! I said, “I know how you fabulous results! They are thrilled to ˠ˨˦˜˖ʡʴ˦˔ˡˢ˧ʠ˙ˢ˥ʠˣ˥ˢЁ˧ˢ˥˚˔ˡ˜˦˔˧˜ˢˡʟ Bruns Does Burlesque feel!”. We are all out of practice playing on stage in front of an announce that is back! we run on a tiny budget. After 30 years audience. That is the challenging thing – it’s part of your stage Featuring some of Australia’s hottest burlesque our broadcasting kit is just about craft – to learn to get on and relax after having 9 or 10 months artists today with a very special twist, as only cactus. Your donation can help us of doing nothing!’ says Phil. the Brunswick Picture House can do. Sexy, sassy, ‘I gave up drinking a year and a half ago, so I didn’t even stunning and innovative, the cast of Bruns Does get set for a future where we know have that added benefi t of a few stiff drinks before I went on!’ Burlesque is truly representative of the breathtaking we’ll be needed. laughs Manning, who took to being back in the spotlight. beauty the world of burlesque performance can ‘It was nice to get on stage and play in front of people – it bring... and they’re bringing it right here in will be fantastic to be able to play Bluesfest, and considering Brunswick Heads. Friday 7pm and Saturday the amount of eff ort Peter and all his staff have put in – it’s at 9pm. phenomenal.’ Phil echoes the sentiment of Bluesfest director Peter Noble, who was on Facebook earlier this week posting about the TUSCANY NEAR MULLUM need for more formalised support for the music industry. ‘I don’t think people have enough appreciation of what a Okay, so you can’t travel, that means you need to fi nd a little social responsibility musicians and entertainers have to the bit of the wider world in your world. Hidden away in the hills audience,’ says Phil. ‘It really is a thing that helps people cope behind Mullumbimby, with amazing mountain views, is a hint of with life. I did a gig in Sorrento and it was a great thing, and Tuscany. Every Friday evening the hill-folk and friends gather for towards the end of the night I played a song from one of my woodfi red pizza, calzone, salads, homemade desserts, organic albums – which is a love song saying “you can trust me” and wines, cocktails, and more at Huonbrook Valley. During summer there were all these people crying! It was astounding! I had they’re also off ering live, local music every second Saturday with people coming up saying the whole table was crying – even Chris Fisher playing 6 Feb. the guys – I realised it was very little to do with the song, it was Huonbrook Valley is located 20 minutes’ drive beyond more to do with some sense of relief from the people and being Mullumbimby, through spectacular rainforest and ‘heritage listed’BBFM _Echo Ads_85x148mm_17122020-v4-outlines.indd 1 22/12/20 8:22 pm out of lockdown. I know in my case I was getting incredibly Byron Shire potholes. Just fi ve minutes past Malcolm’s Corner, Session Times: Thu 28 Jan - Wed 3 Feb NFT = No Free Tickets disjointed just walking around my local neighbourhood. You drive until you see the big White Villa at 361 Huonbrook Road. could smile and you couldn’t see if people were smiling back, Ph: 6684 0400. Online bookings required. FAMILY FILMS HIGH GROUND (MA15+) MY SALINGER YEAR (M) I found it all incredibly dehumanising.’ www.HuonbrookValley.com.au PENGUIN NFT Daily except Thu: Daily: 4:30, 6:45PM But lockdown wasn’t a time when Manning and his Chain BLOOM (PG) NFT 11:40AM, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 SUMMERLAND (PG) colleagues kicked back and did nothing. ‘Matt Taylor (lead Daily: 12:00, 2:10, Thu: 11:20, 1:30, 3:45, 7:00 Daily: 2:15PM singer) and I both individually made great use of this time. We 4:30, 6:50PM OCCUPATION: THE DRY (MA15+) have been incredibly creative, Matt had to work – he put out Women Like Us – at the Lismore DRAGON RIDER (PG) RAINFALL (M) NFT Daily except Wed: a book on his life called I remember when I was young – it was Workers Club on Saturday 13 Feb and Daily: 1:10PM Daily: 11:45AM, 3:30, 7:20 11:45, 2:15, 4:15, 7:15 online, there were things that weren’t quite right, so now it’s The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah MAYA THE BEE: PIXIE (MA15+) NFT Wed: 11:00AM (Babes In Daily: 11:15AM, 3:20, 7:30 Arms), 2:15, 4:15, 7:15 out in hard cover – and Matt has a new solo album. And in my on Saturday 27 Feb. THE GOLDEN ORB (G) Daily: 11:15AM AMMONITE (MA15+) THE MARKSMAN (M) case I almost have a new solo album.’ All tix from womenlikeus.com.au THE CROODS 2: Daily: 4:30PM Daily: 2:10, 7:00PM ‘During lockdown I forced myself to get up and do old A NEW AGE (PG) DAWN RAID (M) THE WITCHES (M) fashioned practise, I am 72 and have been playing for nearly Daily: 11:20AM, Daily: 1:20PM Daily: 5:15PM six decades, and your hands get pretty knocked about. You 1:20, 5:20PM PROMISING YOUNG WONDER WOMAN 1984 are always learning. It’s just magnifi cent – for something as THE WAR WOMAN (MA15+) (M) Daily except Thu: simple as a scale of music – that people can take those 12 notes WITH GRANDPA (PG) Daily: 11:50AM, 11:15AM, 6:30PM and turn it into an endless supply of songs and styles, and I Daily: 3:15PM 2:00, 4:45, 6:45PM Thu: 11:15AM always say, with electric guitar you can get 50 guitar players and give them a Stratifi er and an amplifi er and they will all 108 Jonson St, Byron Bay sound diff erent.’ Book online now at PalaceCinemas.com.au One of the good things Phil sees coming out of the pandemic and its impact on the entertainment industry is the reintroduction of cover charges at gigs. ‘A lot of the venues Admission Prices: around Melbourne that used to have free gigs haven’t been Adults: $14 Wednesday BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS Tel: (02) 6686 9600 able to aff ord it, so they all have to put on a cover charge, Stud/Conc: $12 All tickets Senior: $11 th rd ballinafaircinemas.com.au which I think is a great thing! Child: $10 $10 Thursday January 28 to Wednesday February 3 'I don’t do those horrible three hour gigs any more, but used JANUARY/FEBRUARY THU 28TH FRI 29TH SAT 30TH SUN 31ST MON 1ST TUE 2ND WED 3RD to. You’d play three sets and you’d get to the end of the third set and a bunch of guys wander in and go, “Why are you DRAGON RIDER PG 92 MIN 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM stopping? Keep going!".' 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 10:35 AM 12:50 PM Phil is keen to be playing Bluesfest for 2021. HIGH GROUND 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM MA15+ 105 MIN 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 2:45 PM 2:45 PM ‘It's a magnificently organised festival – I have done a 6:45 PM bucketload of festivals in my life and Peter and his staff have 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 10:25 AM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM it nailed. It’s always such a pleasure to be there. PENGUIN BLOOM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM PG 95 MIN 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 'We are looking forward to having Chain back together, this 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM will be the fi rst time we have played in years.w 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 10:45 AM PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN 2:05 PM 2:05 PM 2:05 PM 2:05 PM ‘I am the only original member from back in 1968 when Chain MA15+ 113 MIN 2:05 PM 2:05 PM 2:05 PM started – and then Matt Taylor joined in 1970 – the band has THE CROODS: A NEW AGE 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM been going 53 years and Matt and I worked in the Bay City PG 95 MIN 1:45 PM 1:45 PM 1:45 PM 1:45 PM Union so we have been working together for 54 years – our 12:35 PM 12:35 PM 12:35 PM 12:35 PM 12:35 PM 12:35 PM 12:35 PM relationship has lasted longer than my marriages!’ THE DRY 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM MA15+ 117 MIN 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM Chain are one of the great Australian bands playing Bluesfest 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM this year. WONDER WOMAN 1984 M 151 MIN 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM 3:35 PM For tickets go to bluesfest.com.au

24 The Byron Shire Echo January ǩǮ, ǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Property

coastal & hinterland sales

BYRON BAY + Two large residences with views & potential for income SOLD 11 Shelley Drive Byron Bay - $1,711,000 9 Evans Street + Lots of privacy, north-east aspect & open-plan living /LJKW¿OOHGZLWKDLUFRQYLHZVWRWKHFDSHNZVRODU $UH\RXWKLQNLQJRIVHOOLQJ" Contact Agent + Saltwater pool, tropical gardens & private courtyard &RQWDFWRXUGHGLFDWHGWHDPWRGD\RQWRERRN 8 6 4 P (DV\ZDONWREHDFKHV DVKRUWVWUROOWR7RS6KRS \RXUREOLJDWLRQIUHHPDUNHWDSSUDLVDO Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 or Christopher Plim 0467 000 222

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Katrina Beohm Christopher Plim 5DFKDHO-HQNLQV Gail Beohm Lily Hewitt “ Simone & Yoost Blom Director Sales Agent Sales Manager Sales Support Sales Admin 0459 066 087 8 PORTER STREET BYRON BAY kbrealestate.com.au” FFOROR SALESALE FFOROR SALESALE 11 RIVERSIDE CRESCENT, BRUNSWICK HEADS 829 BANGALOW ROAD, TALOFA PRICE GUIDE $910,000 - $990,000 PRICE GUIDE $3,000,000 AUCTION SATURDAY 30 JANUARY ON-SITE 11.00AM OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 12.30PM-1:00PM SATURDAY 10:30AM-11:00AM One of Bangalow’s finest original homes

A perfect coastal lifestyle on the Brunswick River

3 2 2 544m2 6 2 6 0.82ha

0411 757 425 0411 757 425 [email protected] [email protected] millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 25 Bangalow Blue-Chip Development Site

• Auctioning three adjacent, separately titled, commercial blocks 2 • There is DA approval for 5 apartments and 3 ample-sized commercial spaces 1114M • The site is adjacent to the picturesque Bangalow showground and the A&I Hall Address: 9 Station Street, Bangalow • Bangalow is one of the most sought-after locations in NSW, hosting some of the Price: Forthcoming Auction – Saturday 6th March, 10.30am region’s most popular and eclectic events • This is an investment opportunity unlike anything else currently on the market Open: By Appointment

and is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a development site in a blue-chip Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 location with approval to develop!

Mediterranean Oasis in Tightly Held Area Spacious Townhouse in Central Byron Location

4 3 2 588M2 3 2 1 • Mediterranean style villa located on a quiet cul-de-sac amongst tropical gardens • Located within walking distance to world famous beaches and vibrant centre of • 588m2 elevated block, the home is flooded with ample light and allows natural breezes Byron bay; ideal for first home, holiday home, smart investment or downsizers • Cleverly designed home with separate wings built around the pristine, 10m in-ground • Large open plan tiled dining and living area flowing to a private courtyard swimming pool • The kitchen is a good size with plenty of cupboard space • Parent’s retreat with master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with large • 3 light filled bedrooms all boast built ins, ceiling fans and new carpet bathtub • The master opens to a private balcony which over looks the courtyard

Address: 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay Address: 3/11 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay Price: $1.65m to $1.8m Price: $1.3m – $1.4m Open: Wednesday, 27th January 12.00pm – 12.30pm Open: Wednesday, 27th January 11.00am – 11.30am Saturday, 30th January 9.00am – 9.30am Saturday, 30th January 10.00am – 10.30am Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

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

26 The Byron Shire Echo `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au Byron Bay’s Secret Hideaway Escape to ‘Kurum Estate’ in Tranquil Ewingsdale 3 1 2 1044M2 8 7 6 1.8HA

• Situated only a short walk to town and beaches at the end of a quiet lane on the • This is a special 4.45-acre estate (1.8 HA) with a rich community history crest of Ruskin and Paterson Street • Ideally located in a private and peaceful garden setting only 10 minutes from town • The estate comprises: Main Residence, Summer House, Granny Flat, Machinery/ • Boasting magnificent ocean views over the treetops utility Shed and Studio • Original and charming cottage offers a slice of authentic Byron • Generous open plan living, kitchen and dining space opens via bi-fold doors to a • Potential for dual occupancy or strata title development (STCA) large covered patio overlooking the pool • 900m to Clarkes Beach / 250m to Top Shop Cafe / 700m to centre of Byron • 3 bedrooms that feature their own ensuite and private deck

Address: 89 Massinger Street, Byron Bay Address: 20 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale

Price: $3m Price: Contact Agent

Opens: By Appointment Open: By Appointment

Enquiries: Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

Idyllic Country Oasis Close to Coast Quintessential Hinterland Lifestyle on 54 Pristine Acres

4 2 6 3.2 HA 3 3 4 22.04 HA

• Single storey family home on immaculate, professionally landscaped land • This an amazing opportunity to own a piece of paradise with 54 acres of pristine • Elevated northerly aspect and wide rural vistas hinterland and a gorgeous 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unique timber home • Private oasis with spectacular views from Myocum Valley to Mt Chincogan • Fantastic indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces • Entertainer’s delight, with open plan living that leads out to a large deck • Stylish, modern kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances & butlers pantry overlooking 25 metre inground lap pool, steam sauna and gazebo • Beautiful lagoon style pool • Spring-fed dams across the property, great fencing, cattle yards will all serve • Four light-filled bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the spacious master your livestock well

Address: 20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba Address: 767 Myocum Road, Myocum

Price: $1.695m – $1.795m Price: Forthcoming Auction. Price Guide: $2.85m – $3.1m

Open: Saturday, 30th January 10.00am – 10.30am Open: Saturday, 30th January 10.00am – 10.30am

Enquiries: Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 Enquiries: Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

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28 The Byron Shire Echo `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE ANNOUNCE TODAY THAT THEY HAVE JOINED FORCES WITH AND ARE RE-BRANDING TO “NORTH COAST LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES”. THE UNION BRINGS TOGETHER TWO OF BYRON SHIRE’S BIGGEST PROPERTY FAMILIES IN TWO GREAT LOCATIONS, FORMING A STRONG COMBINED BUSINESS AND BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET.

North Coast Lifestyle Properties will operate out of both the Brunswick Heads office (Mullumbimbi Street) and our Mullumbimby office on Burringbar Street. With both offices being very well known in the area and with strong connections and reputations within the community, it just makes sense to combine and expand the two. Both businesses will continue to take the fresh, forward thinking and dynamic approach for which they have become well known for. Principals Sam Pedlow and Paul Eatwell are extremely excited about bringing both businesses together, combining two experienced teams with years of expert knowledge in their field. The last five years have seen significant changes for both offices and now with the addition of Mullumbimby, the combined presence will enable them to continue to provide excellence in customer service to their clients. Together, the two businesses represent over a century of experience in both Residential & Commercial Sales, and Holiday, Commercial & Residential Property Management. Come and meet the team or visit us on www.nclp.com.au

Mullumbimby Office: 6684 2615 Brunswick Heads Office: 6685 1839

www.nclp.com.au www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 29 Property For North Coast news online visit Well positioned investment Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ 4 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby Open for inspection Murwillumbah Byron & Beyond Real Estate • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Wed 9–11am; Fri Sale: $719,000 9–11am; Sat 11am–2.30pm • 11 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Wed 5–5.30pm; Sat 10–11am First National Byron Bay • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Sat 9–10am • 3/11 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Wed 11–11.30am • 29 Tumbulgum Road Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am UNDER OFFER • 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay. Wed 12–12.30pm • 37 Warwick Park Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 12.30–1pm • 1/4 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Wed 2–2.30pm Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Fri 1–1.30pm. Inspect by • • 1787 Kyogle Rd, Uki. Sat 10.30–11.15am appointment Tim Miller Real Estate • 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 3/11 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 11 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Wed 12.30–1pm; Sat 10.30–11am • 20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba. Sat 10–10.30am • 767 Myocum Road, Myocum. Sat 10–10.30am New Listings • 514 Rosebank Road, Rosebank. Sat 10–10.30am First National Byron Bay • 22 Mill Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 1/4 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek Originally constructed • 9 Station Street, Bangalow as a soft drink factory • 21 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 15 Orara Court, Byron Bay for ‘Pilgrims’ soft drinks, • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Sat 1–2pm. Inspect by these premises were used appointment • 4/5–7 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay by an aluminum window Harcourts Northern Rivers North Coast Lifestyle Properties and door manufacturer • 3 Latta Avenue, Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby called ‘Starglaze’. When 8 Oakland Avenue, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 4 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby ‘Starglaze’ eventually • • 3/6 Marge Porter Place, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ closed, Chincogan Murwillumbah Mowers took up the lease • 7b Midway Avenue, Wollongbar. Sat 11–11.30am and have operated most successfully for over 30 years from this • 2 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11am • 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11am main street location. • 57 Lismore Road, Alstonville. Sat 12–12.30pm Today Walter and Pauline Klossner still have a wonderful • 5 Gardie Place, Coolgardie. Sat 12–12.30pm Auction reputation for customer service and value. They (along with Byron • 1 Pimble Valley Road, Crabbes Creek. Sat 12–12.45pm First National Byron Bay Community College who are the second tenant) have both taken • 4/42 Byron Street, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm • 9 Station Street, Bangalow. Sat 6 Mar, 10.30am up new 3x3 year leases. LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads • 767 Myocum Road, Myocum. Forthcoming Auction We highly recommend this property as an excellent investment 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Forthcoming Auction • 2/3 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Fri 12–12.30pm; Sat 11–11.30am • showing over 6% nett on the asking price. You can’t get that return Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ McGrath Byron Bay with your money in the bank!! And, you can most likely borrow at Murwillumbah half that rate. • 38 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Sat 30 Jan, 11am Call Mark Cochrane at NCLP and he’ll send you the contract – North Coast Lifestyle Properties Tim Miller Real Estate [email protected]. 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am • • 11 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Sat 30 Jan, 11am on–site Contact: Mark Cochrane – 0416 142 663 North Coast Lifestyle Properties – Mullumbimby

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Vegetarian gelatin substitute (4) Premier League team for the talents to trial with clubs 28. Reckless Mormons risk dare – but 5. Careful, persevering (8) they’re deliberately misleading! 6. Small game bird (5) upcoming 2021 season. such as Western Sydney (5,3,7) DOWN 7. Mysterious, diffi cult to interpret or One of the most expe- Wanderers and Sydney understand (9) rienced coaches on the far Olympic. It was through 1. Sponsor game – second, but it can 8. Unit of explosive power (7) provide comfort and relief! (4,3) 14. Criminal made reckless by despair (9) north coast, Layland has vast his connections that FFNC 2. Fight with Brother Tool (5) experience with football and Golden Boot winner, Sam 16. Hotelier (9) 3. Listen –Deighton, American lawyer, 17. Samuel Beckett’s Gogo (8) close by (4,2,3) at elite representative level. Shepherd, signed with 18. Suddenly and forcefully removes ‘I am excited and proud Wanderers; winning an U20 4. A fi sh jelly (4) from offi ce (7) 5. Assiduous man from Timor-Leste (8) to join Lismore Thistles: one Chris Layland won the Byron Shire Sportsperson of the Year championship with the 20. People who derive pleasure from pain (7) 6. Shrink a bird? (5) 22. A feeling that something is the case (5) of the most historic and suc- award in 2019. Photo supplied A-League club. 7. Strange giant mice – puzzling (9) 24. A statement of guiding beliefs (5) cessful clubs on the far north Layland has completed 8. Potassium and oil spilled with 25. Chemical element’s smallest particle (4) temperature running – could be coast,’ Layland said. their technical director. where he has coached for his FFA B Licence course, heavy! (7) Last week’s solution N370 ‘We are looking to build At Byron Bay, Layland 18 years, Layland also has is an FFA Coaching Course 14. Daredevil challenges road speed (9) TRAFF ICCOP FORE EOTUE I A Thistles back into a major oversaw the winning of 16 success coaching at the elite Presenter, and has previ- 16. Popular new castle – the queen and BAS EMENT ERRAND force. We will have a winning trophies and implemented level with his son, Christian, ously been a Brisbane Roar the hotelier! (9) CMLRSD 17. Star gone missing – he was waiting STAS I S ANGSTROM mentality. We will play good the club’s High Performance who recently joined the Academy coach. for Godot! (8) IP SRPM 18. Stops sitting and throws out (7) ROL L I NGSTONE football and we will chal- Program – but it was his A-League coaching staff at ‘I urge all players who NIU URD lenge for trophies’. record-equalling hat trick the top-of-the-table Central would like to join us at 20. Perverts are unhappy winners (7) TIMEEXPOSURE 22. Directions for hearing, perhaps (5) SSBN OE For the past four seasons, of SYL titles that he is most Coast Mariners. Thistles to give me a call on 24. Unusual décor – it’s about believing! CAR E L E S S HONE S T TCR I E S Layland has been with Byron remembered for. Together they won the 0403 926 132. We welcome (5) GIGOLO GLASSJAW Bay as their Summer Youth Along with his achieve- Australian national title with new and returning players,’ 25. Australian cat – very small (4) RNNND I G BEND EASYSTREET League (SYL) head coach and ments on the far north coast, the New South Wales State he said.

ARIES: In the general simmering financial concerns, LEO: Tune into your heart, the Leo-ruled part of your SAGITTARIUS: This week’s quartet of planets in this week’s astral emphasis in your teamwork and body, for courage and confidence during Friday’s annual gregarious Aquarius – including interactive, outgoing, stars collaboration zone says you’ll get by ‘with a lotta help from full moon in Leo. Use this inner radiance as support Jupiter, your personal mentor – is a pretty dynamic transit your friends’. Keeping your temper, treading carefully, and through the intense and potentially explosive planetary for self-promotion. Just be aware that tunnel-vision is also making the effort to play well with others are your savviest emphasis in your partnership zone, as something winds to operating, and stay open to diverse views. For best results, BY LILITH operating strategies for the coming three weeks. a close through Mercury retro’s setbacks and delays. take extra care with what you say, write, post or message. TAURUS: This week is bookended by challenging aspects, VIRGO: The present planetary pattern awards you first CAPRICORN: Feeling pressured? Who isn’t, right now? If with a high point in the middle. If your stability’s disrupted prize for most organised sign. As others dither, you’re in this energetic week has you wanting to take a chance on AQUARIUS by flux, stick with the discipline of whatever regular ‘the zone’ when your galactic guardian Mercury embarks something, be sure to read the fine print – at least twice. routine you’re able to maintain. Back up data and resign on its first backpedal this year. While you’re prepped for And think of the next three weeks’ retrograde as a sort of THE WATER BEARER yourself to crossed wires for a while. Check everything this tricky transit’s fragile egos and erratic behavior, try not quarterly review period for checking your progress so far. before you buy, send or say yes. to micromanage the magic out of this week either... AQUARIUS: It’s all happening in the Aquarius corner THE SUN AND GEMINI: Dreaming of all the places you aren’t going? LIBRA: Best to press save on data and devices before this week, as your most fortunate year in a decade brings JUPITER’S Then forget FOMO and Google instructions for JOMO from 30 January, when communications and techno planet a cosmic clearance through obstacles. While the Sun and WONDERFUL Gemini social commentator, Michael Leunig. Your planet Mercury go rogue and group dynamics can fracture. Jupiter conjunct in your sign is undeniably wonderful, ONCE A YEAR guide Mercury heading into its first retrograde for 2021 is a Which won’t be all bad, as witty Mercury delivers plenty remember that outrageous opinions are a double-edged CONJUNCTION perfect time to hit the snooze button, or at the very least of sass, and an unexpectedly dramatic moment could sword, and during Mercury retrograde they can come AT THE END OF go easy – it’s already been a punishing enough year. suddenly free you up for a new move. back to cut you. THIS WEEK ISSUES CANCER: With Mercury entering one of its signal- SCORPIO: As your base of operations takes a turn for PISCES: Four planets activating your intuition suggests A COSMIC MANDATE TO PULL scrambling cycles, trust issues may come up, as in who, the exciting – but also potentially stressful – watch what divine inspiration, but when one of them is Mercury FOCUS AWAY FROM WHAT YOU and what, you can trust (including yourself, to make the you say, post and text for the next few weeks. Direct the retrograde, that could mean hibernation. Which looks like DON’T WANT, AND CONCENTRATE right decisions on your own behalf). An issue from the past famous Scorpio laser focus onto what you do really well: absolutely the best recipe for this period of losing things, ON WHAT YOU DO... could also resurface for resolution – again. Most reliable working behind the scenes. If you have a big decision to forgetting stuff and letting go of what no longer serves guide? Your own inner PGS: personal guidance system. make, Friday’s your best bet. you – to clear the path for something that does. www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives `ëŕƖëſƷǩǮǽǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 39 Backlash

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