THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO Advertising & news enquiries: Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 [email protected] [email protected] Available early Tuesday at: http://www.echo.net.au VOLUME 22 #07 TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007 22,300 copies every week NO DINNER FOR US AT KIRRIBILLI HOUSE Sartor gives nod to Main Volunteers keep festival afl oat Arm subdivision plans NSW planning minister currently apply to their land The community will con- Frank Sartor last Friday and the local council recom- tinue to fi ght this develop- approved plans for further mended the rezoning be sup- ment at the DA level. subdivision at Main Arm. ported. It would be unrea- ‘MARA will now continue The local residents associa- sonable to refuse an working within the current tion had conducted a long application where they com- Byron Rural Settlement campaign against the expan- ply with the rules. Strategy review process. sion contained in an amend- ‘I do understand the issues Community Title needs to ment to the Byron Local that you have raised and I be completely removed from Environmental Plan (LEP). have written directly to the the strategy – it has only pro- In a letter announcing the Mayor of Byron Shire Coun- vided a loophole for develop- approval to Main Arm Resi- cil requesting that they take ers to create rural subdivi- dents Association (MARA) these issues into considera- sions. More equitable models president Judy Macdonald, tion as part of the review of for rural residential housing Mr Sartor said his meeting the rural housing strategy. I which will not destroy our with residents, property own- have particular concern over hinterland need to be devel- ers and Council on July 10 the long term effectiveness oped. ‘was to make sure all issues of the Community Title ‘As with the Council deci- were heard before a decision scheme.’ sion in December [to was taken. Ms MacDonald told The approve development], The army of Byron Bay Writers Festival volunteers met up on Saturday at the Byron Bay Beach Resort ‘Whilst I understand the Echo, ‘The Main Arm com- developers’ rights rule. Sar- for a briefing. The volunteers keep the show on the road this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday arguments put forward by munity is extremely disap- tor has followed the same at the resort and in town at the community centre and at other venues. See full program at www. the Main Arm Residents pointed with this decision. line. byronbaywritersfestival.com.au and final book review for the year on page 18. Photo Lou Beaumont Association, I have approved This rezoning approval has ‘The BRSS is an out- the making of the LEP in bestowed on the Main Arm moded planning tool. Rezon- this instance. As discussed at hamlet a 48 houses and ing for rural residential Byron United intent on town bypass the meeting, the land owners shopping plaza development development in Main Arm is In response to a recent sur- a town bypass link road and the recent opening of the proposing the rezoning have legacy. irresponsible planning. vey, members of business the long struggle to get some new highway. complied with the rules that ‘A precedent has been set. continued on page 2 lobby group Byron United action on the issue. ‘It is absolutely essential listed a town bypass as the Byron United president that the community and So cool it hurts: Get Rocked launched number one issue facing the Ed Ahern said, ‘As a result of Council are completely town. At a recent meeting this meeting Byron United united on this issue if any- with Deputy Prime Minister has written to each of the thing is going to happen. We Mark Vaile and Ballina MP Councillors asking for their are looking forward to get- Don Page, Byron United stand on the bypass link ting responses from the board member John Gudg- road. Byron Bay will face Councillors and reporting eon highlighted the need for gridlock this summer, with back to our members.’ NCAHS launches strategic plan The next meeting of the start at 1.30 pm at the Suffolk communities and clinicians North Coast Area Health Park Community Hall on the play an integral role in the Advisory Council (AHAC) corner of Clifford and Alcorn planning and development of will begin with an open ses- Streets. Afternoon tea will be health services, according to sion for the community and provided and the meeting NCAHS. include the offi cial launch of will conclude at 3.30 pm. The members of the health two key NCAHS planning The State’s Area Health advisory council are Dr initiatives – The ‘Strategic Advisory Councils were Christopher Ingall, Dr Geoff Plan, a New Direction for appointed by the NSW Ramin, Hazel Bridgett, Benny O’Dwyer from local punk band Brittle, event manager Katie Watts, Byron Bay High deputy the North Coast Area Health Minister for Health as part of Sandra Woods, Leonie principal Ian Davies and also from Brittle, Ben Whiting, at the launch of the Get Rocked youth festi- Service: towards 2010’ and the strategy in the reform of Crayden, Dr Bruce Hodge, val last week. Get Rocked is on Saturday September 29 at Byron Bay High School and includes head- its Health Equity Project area health services across Scott Wagner, Dr Helena line bands Spiderbait, Frenzal Rhomb, Behind Crimson Eyes and local hard core act Parkway Drive. website. the state. They are a crucial Johnston, Warren Grimshaw, For more information go to www.myspace.com/getrockedfestival. Photo Jeff ‘I Wear My Sunglasses At The community meeting part of the NSW government’s Dr Janice Herbert and Night’ Dawson on Wednesday July 25 will plans to ensure local Bertha Kapeen.
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ALL SCRAP METAL WANTED Drummers seek to overturn market ban , Ê* Ê1*Ê- ,6 Ê Story & photo Lou Beaumont 7 Ê 19Ê/ Ê"/ Lunchtime at the Mullum markets last Saturday saw UÊ, Ê +1* / UÊ ,Ê " - market managers Brunswick UÊ/,1 Ê " - Valley Historical Society UÊ,"" (BHVS) meet with repre- UÊ "** , sentatives of the Drum and UÊ ,-- UÊ1 1 Dance Collective (DDC) to UÊ discuss the current ban on UÊ-/ -- drumming at the market. UÊ9Ê - The DDC requested the UÊ /, Ê "/",-ÊUÊ, /",-ÊUÊ Ê7 -Ê UÊ // , -UÊÊ7 Ê "7 ,-ÊUÊÊ ,Ê "8 - BVHS revoke the ban on drumming and dancing at " 9Ê"7 Ê Ê"* ,/ the Mullum market. In -/Ê "-/Ê return for a reinstatement of /Ê, 9 ,- drumming privileges, the DDC proposes to limit the sound levels by keeping the 1300 788 412 number of ‘duns’ (bass drums) to a minimum. The collective also pledges to "0 3UFFOLK 0ARK maintain sound levels in Drummers, dancers and supporters made plenty of noise and visual impact in opposition to the ban keeping with the market on drumming at the Mullum markets. 3ERVICE #ENTRE ambience and compliance with any agreement reached ‘Drumming was banned crowd gathered in support of general meeting at the 0HONE ÈÈnxÊΣ££ between the parties. Addi- without us being given the drumming at the market. If Ewingsdale Hall on Sunday tionally, the DDC submits chance to explain ourselves. there were any people July 29, all welcome. Those *5,9 30%#)!, they will be more responsive When the curfew was broken opposed to the idea present wishing to sign an online ./7 /&&%2).' to community concerns by it was someone playing on they were neither seen nor petition in support of the 7(%%, !,)'.-%.43 setting up a process by which an mbira (thumb piano) and heard. The drum collective drumming can visit www. &/2 /.,9 complaints can be reviewed. a few drummers joined in to and supporters held placards byronguide.com/community/ Harsha Prabhu of the accompany them. aloft and tied their hands drumming. Those in favour /UR AIM IS TO SERVICE THE Drum and Dance Collective ‘We’ve just come from the together in demonstration. of the ban continuing can COMMUNITY 7ITH OUR NEW said, ‘We hope to work meeting and the ban is still in The DDC will be having a contact market managers. WHEEL ALIGNING MACHINE FREE COURTESY CAR AND OUR QUALITY towards an effective process place until the BVHS have MECHANICS WE ARE IN KEEPING of community consultation had a chance to think about WITH OUR MOTTO n so the DDC can address our proposal. A fi nal decision Free fashion course for youth 1UALITY 3ERVICE n community concerns while will be made by management Byron Youth Service is offer- provide a range of introduc- 2ALPH +YNOCH1UALITY 0EOPLE *OHN 7RAIGHT ensuring the preservation of by next Saturday July 28. ing young people aged tory sewing skills. EXCLUDES FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENTS drumming and dancing in Today, we fully intend to between 15 and 24 (and cur- For more information !3+ !"/54 /52 &2%% #/524%39 #!2 Byron Shire as an important respect their wishes and we rently unemployed) the about the course starting on grassroots cultural tradition. will not be drumming but we opportunity to learn sewing July 24 contact Simon Du Win-win for all!’ still want to make a point.’ skills for the fashion industry. Bois 6685 7777 or email Prabhu told The Echo, An animated and vocal The ten week course will [email protected]. BAMBOO FLOORING Sartor gives nod to Main Arm subdivision plans From front page World Heritage Rainforest local and state government top end of The Pocket Road. ‘The reasons are many reserves. It contains region- juntas come and go but Section 94 contributions and have been well publi- ally signifi cant farmland, is development pressures from the developers will be cised – the Main Arm ham- ten kilometres from endure. This decision has barely adequate to upgrade let of ten houses is on the Mullumbimby, accessed by potentially tragic conse- the entrances to their devel- headwaters of the Brunswick a one lane causeway and has quences not only for a small opments. River, adjacent to some of no infrastrucure apart from hinterland community but ‘Main Arm received the • The most stable, exotic, environmentally friendly the best high conservation a much-loved and successful for the rural character of the support of only two of our & second strongest hardwood in the world! vegetation in the Shire, adja- general store. shire. 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The property cape ivy, madeira vine, com- contains both subtropical mon morning glory, red 68GDHHI=:HIDG: rainforest and riparian zones coral berry and others. Res- and has several powerline toration techniques will vary : easements that have become according to specific site KO degraded by weeds over characteristics within the time. project zone and will include ]z} Z}w i{ j X Byron Shire Council and the development of a con- f} z{ { ww }{ the Northern Rivers Catch- trolled pioneer rainforest {{ ment Management Author- native vine monoculture and XWh]W_d fh_Y[ ity (NRCMA) have identi- a low rainforest/native vine fi ed the zone as being within shrubland. Rainforest Res- W Z~w~{ the NRCMA’s Border cue has helped out too by GJ wy{ {}B J Ranges Biodiversity Recov- providing us with plants.’ }wD mw :GHOO ery Plan area. Landcare member Bill Country Energy’s regional Tweedie told The Echo, ‘It is general manager, Brian fantastic to witness this par- : gkWb_jo Glawson, said he hoped the adigm shift in energy author- GFOO partnership would establish ity thinking. It appears they best practice guidelines, both Wilsons Creek Huonbrook Landcare Group’s Sue Riley, left, and Bill are no longer considering for Country Energy and Tweedie, second from right, with Country Energy’s Vegetation power easement sites as landholders in similar high Control Officers Matt Higham, second from left, and Peter Bale on simply wasteland to be conservation value locations site at Whealing’s powerline rich property. cleared but instead they are in Byron Shire and else- beginning to see a real where. ‘This is a fi ve-year able electricity network. If, Mr Glawson said Country opportunity to provide con- project and we’re confi dent it with our help, the Landcare Energy would work closely nectivity between conserva- : will develop as a model of group can achieve this in a with the group over the life tion areas and bring about GJOO vegetation management cost-effective way through of the project. other benefi ts.’ excellence,’ he said. suitable plantings and regen- Sue Riley, president of The project has already i IH¬ Xww l i{{ bYZ jl ‘It is essential that power- eration in the powerline cor- Wilsons Creek Huonbrook received the no doubt green lines be kept clear of vegeta- ridors, then the project will Landcare Group, who is thumbs up from delegates to Xww {}{ ~}~ z{¢ B H ^Zc_ B tion to ensure a safe and reli- have been very worthwhile.’ delighted that Country the 2007 Rainforest Recov- z zB xw y{B xw y{ Energy has committed to a ery Forum held at Queens- fi ve year partnership, said the land’s Griffi th University last [{y j Y{w Water restrictions in force Byron Bay hinterland con- month. Forum convenor Dr lwy Y{w{ As the water level in Rocky hoses may be used every sec- tained more than 50 per cent Samantha Lloyd described it W y{w} ^[fW ¢ {B Creek Dam, the main water ond day between the hours of of the remaining subtropical as ‘a very proactive response { ~wz{z {} supply source for the region, 6am to 10am and 3pm to rainforest within the shire. and a great example of a is below 60%, Rous Water 7pm on odd or even days She said, ‘The property partnership project’ that will has announced the introduc- matching the property has at least 11 plants of con- hopefully guide and infl u- : tion of Level 1 Water Restric- number. All hoses must be servation significance and ence other energy authorities LOO tions under the Regional fi tted with an on/off nozzle. good natural regeneration in the delivery of power in Water Management Strategy. Emptying and refi lling of occurring in areas where high rainforest conservation The restrictions now apply in existing pools and outdoor work had already been done. value areas. \h[[ h[jkhd \b_]^j e\\[h@ Byron Shire, including spas is banned. Driveways, m~{ x w y{w wy y{w{ Mullumbimby). They apply paved areas and roofs may @Y z w ¤ w { | z{w to residential as well as com- only be washed for health or mercial and industrial prop- safety reasons, using a bucket. d[Y HFb erties. For other Level 1 restrictions For residential and com- call 1800 450 203 toll free or cy w{ mercial watering of lawns and visit www.rouswater.nsw.gov. gardens, sprinklers and fi xed au. :OO 1Ê UÊiiÀ>Ê«À>VÌViÊUÊ>ÞÊi`ViÊ ^khho7 bWij ZWoi7 UÊ ÀÊÃÕÀ}iÀÞÊUÊ7i½ÃÊ i>Ì Ê ]{ :JFF yw~xwy UÊ iÀ}iViÃÊUÊ-ÊV iVÃÊUÊ ` `ÊÕÃ>ÌÃÊUÊ7ÀÊ ÛiÀÊ w fww y {{ UÊ/À>ÛiÊÛ>VV>ÌÃÊUÊ9iÜÊiÛiÀÊ { w y z {7 Û>VV>ÌÃÊUÊ ÀÛiÀ½ÃÊViViÊ i`V>ÃÊUÊ*Àii«ÞiÌÊi`V>Ã
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