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Bangalow debates Big time bypass, ‘food hub’ top dog Chris Dobney

Bangalow residents have agreed that a planned ‘food hub’ on the site of the decommissioned RMS donga village would be ‘an eyesore’ but they are divided over plans to turn sleepy Station Street into a one-way bypass road. A Bangalow Progress Association meeting held last Thursday night heard that the Byron Shire Council’s food precinct initiative appeared to be ‘almost a foregone conclusion’, despite concerted community opposition. Association president Tony Hart told the meeting that a briefing paper that has gone to Council ‘talks up the positive aspects’ of the plan but ‘doesn’t talk about the fact that Bangalow doesn’t want it.’ ‘They’re talking about a beautiful design and a botanical gardens out the front but you know what it’s going to be like – there’ll be semi-trailers in and out of there all the time. It’s all about the financial implications for Bangalow,’ he said, ‘not about a long-term strategy for the village.’ Fellow consultative committee member Kylie Mowbray-Allan said there was ‘also suggestion of turning it into Ballina Fair-style centre,’ to the horror of attendees.

Bypass idea panned But any perception of unanimity among the villagers was quickly dispelled once the Chamber of Commerce’s Jeff Lovett had the opportunity to voice the organisation’s plan

to turn sleepy Station Street, home of the iconic A&I Hall, into a village bypass, taking one-way traffic across the railway line and depositing it onto Leslie Street and ultimately Granuaille Road. ‘There is a large parcel of railway land on Leslie Street that could be used for “green parking”,’ he told the meeting, to general objection.

Further development? The only Byron Shire councillor to attend the meeting was Alan Hunter, and it appeared his motivation was primarily to soften up the community for additional developments. ‘We’ve got to be careful about saying “no more” anything,’ the Nationals Party member told the meeting. ‘People are going to come. If we aren’t ready for them, they’re going to come anyway. The art of the game is to get bigger without losing our character.’ ‘In the past we’ve tried to stop development. Now we’ve got more potholes [and] housing problems. ‘We’ve made some mistakes in the past. No-one in their right minds would want to change the atmosphere of Bangalow, but if we do nothing we will lose it because it will be someone else’s agenda,’ Cr Hunter said. Mr Hart replied, ‘The Department of Planning and Environment just issued its north coast strategy. Bangalow doesn’t have any growth areas shown, but Byron, Brunswick and Ocean Shores do.’ Q Read more on this story at

Mullumbimby-based circus performer and star of the international Spiegeltent circuit, Joel Salom, has found himself on the grand final of Channel 9’s Australia’s Got Talent. Joel, along with his robotic creation, Erik the Dog, will compete alongside humans this Sunday and Monday night. Good luck, Joel and Erik! Photo Jeff Dawson

Roundup concerns over rail clearing With extensive clearing needed along the corridor between Bayshore Drive and Lawson Street for the Elements resort train proposal, residents say they are concerned that ‘significant amounts of poisons such as Roundup/Glyphosate’ will be needed. And while no development application has been submitted for the plan, two stations were approved last year by Council. Representing Sunrise residents, Tanja Krebs told The Echo, ‘Soil along the railway corridor is very sandy with low phosphate levels (poor herbicide binding qualities) and research indicates that the poi-

sons will leach out of the soil, into the adjoining Belongil Creek and estuary before it can be properly broken down. The rail corridor runs adjacent to homes, waterways and the wildlife corridor.’ ‘In a letter received from the EPA in July last year it is clearly stated that the EPA understands that the project is being assessed under section 78c of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and that Council is the consent authority. ‘At this point, requests for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) have gone unanswered from Byron Council and the Department of Transport. Byron Bay Railway

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An international school project launched in Byron Bay last Wednesday at Railway Park in Byron Bay when mayor Simon Richardson collected 642 climate change pledges from seven local participating schools to send to the United Nations (UN). It’s called World Advanced Vehicle Expedition (WAVE), and local school students are encouraged to participate in offering practical environmentally sustainable actions following the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change. WAVE founder Louis Palmer says, ‘For the sake of humankind, our planet and future generations, we can show the direction for a new way forward. On March 2, a clean energy vehicle driven by Dieter Horstmann travelled to local schools, including Byron High, Bangalow Public, Southern Cross, Cape Byron Steiner and many more, collecting commitment cards. Students from these schools will have learned about

Local kids have pledged their support for a clean energy future. Photo Andrea Falletta

greenhouse emissions and have identified one commitment on how they can reduce their impact.

Cards to be presented to UN Cards from all over the world will be transported in a big rally of clean energy vehicles through Europe, stopping at more schools,

collecting more cards. These cards will be presented to the United Nations as a powerful message to be remembered, all laid out in the largest card-mosaic ever, which will enter the Guinness Book Of Records. The whole mosaic will be photographed with a drone, and every child will be able to find his/her card among hundreds of thousands of

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others online. Co-ordinators in Europe have just advised that our action here in the Byron and Ballina shires is the very first one worldwide! If your school would like to join the WAVE, contact Karin on karin_ochsner@hotmail. com and visit www.wave.earth for more information. Karin Ochsner is from WAVE.

It’s not everyone who gets to see a dream come true, but integrative naturopath Reine Dubois has seen hers become a reality over the past few months in Byron Bay. Reine is the clinical director at the Health Lodge, a new, unique health service established by a group of Australia’s leading health and medical professionals who believe that, by working together, they can create better outcomes in healthcare. Reine, who has been working out of the North Coast Medical Centre for 10 years, says she was very fortunate to be able to start her plans rolling while she was there, but the process made her see she needed her own space. ‘This is a vision I have held for a very long time,’ says Reine. ‘I realised that I had to find my own premises.’ Reine and her team of 18, which includes doctors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, a psychologist, a physiotherapist, a nutritionist and an osteopath, moved into premises on Bangalow road and the vision became a reality. The Health Lodge team is a working model of how medical and naturopathic healthcare can truly work together.

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The idea behind the service is that when a patient needs the help of many practitioners, there can be a lot of time, stress and anxiety going from one door to another and a lot of energy put into practitioners writing reports of travelling information back and forward. With this model, all of those doors are under one roof, but more importantly, the practitioners share consul-

tations and literally sit together as a unit and work out ways to best treat individual patients with everyone having input. Reine says another aspect of the service is the knowledge that nobody knows the health and the illness like the patient themselves, which she feels in not part of the general system when it comes to chronic health. ‘The other thing that is unique is that the patient

is actually the primary physician,’ she says. ‘The doctor and the specialist tell you what you need to do but that model is outdated. In this new model, the patient first of all has done most of the research, the patient knows what makes them sick and what helps, so taking all of that information into consideration, the patient knows best what the next steps are.’ Other aspects of the Lodge are community seminars and access to inpatient facilities for those seeking mainstream and complementary care for chronic health conditions. Reine believes that combined consultations are an important part of working as an integrative team. She says, ‘The beautiful thing is that you can see that the new model is making a difference, a difference you can’t make on her own. That’s what has motivated me.’

Top screen producers hold Correction The new art gallery in the Byworkshop March 11, 12 ron arts and industrial estate Some of Australia’s top screen producers will present a twoday seminar at SAE Institute on March 11 and 12. Hosted by Screenworks, the event is ‘designed to increase the production skills of local

filmmakers, with a view to is called Lume, not Lumen, as increasing screen production stated incorrectly last week. Additionally the manager opportunities in the region.’ For more information is Raffael Lohmann. The gallery is located in on The Business of Producing workshop, visit www. Colin Heaney’s former studio on Acacia Street. screenworks.com.au. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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Happy birthday, YAC! The Youth Activity Centre (YAC) turns 21 this week and to mark the occasion, a fresh make-over will be unveiled at the celebration, to be held this Saturday, March 12. Managed by the Byron Youth Service (BYS), the venue will open its doors to the community on Saturday. Interim manager Teeya Blatt says renovations include a new floor, ceiling, solar panels and a demountable stage. Former mayor and NSW MLC Jan Barham will help celebrate the YAC’s birthday this Saturday during the Byron Flea Market. The market runs from 8am to 1pm and is located at 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay. For more info visit www.bys.org.au.

Missing woman’s body found Police have discovered the body of a woman believed to be that of a 36-year-old Canadian woman missing from the Byron Bay area for the past fortnight.

Not suspicious Around 10.45am last Wednesday, police and SES crew were searching bush land

near Butler Street, Byron Bay, when they found the body. Although identification is yet to be confirmed, it is believed it is the body of Ms Perkins. Police have established a crime scene as they continue investigations in the circumstances surrounding her death, which they don’t believe was suspicious.

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Residents concerned with chemical use over rail clearing continued from page 1 on land contamination in the corridor in areas that will potentially be disturbed. ‘This will get underway shortly before any works commence. If an EIA was required for this activity it would have been undertaken at the development application stage. There has been a lot of comment about the

train running on diesel fuel until its conversion to solar powered electric operation. ‘This is the same diesel fuel that every school bus, truck and 4WD in the shire and the country uses. ‘This train will reduce traffic generally, given its 100 seat capacity, thereby reducing fuel consumption overall. Figures are provided on

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corridor to repair the existing line should such works not fall within the exempt development category under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.’ ‘This may provide an opportunity for council to consider the noise and diesel components of the operation then. This may also require the preparation of an EIA.’

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Massive fish kill ‘deliberate and criminal’ Photo & story Luis Feliu

The actions of a group of people who brazenly dug a trench to open the estuary at Tallow Creek, Byron Bay, have been blamed for the resulting massive fish kill there last week. The death of thousands of fish, prawns and worms as the estuary waters flowed out to sea through the artificial opening they dug is expected to rival the massive kill there of December 2012. Authorities are being urged to punish the culprits, one of whom is alleged to have assaulted a local environmentalist who confronted them as they dug the trench by pushing and shoving him as he tried to fill it back in. Dailan Pugh, a longtime campaigner for conservation, told The Echo that when on the afternoon of Saturday, February 20, he saw two youths aged around 16 to 18 digging a trench using hoes in an attempt to open the estuary. ‘They initially claimed to be doing it in order to surf the wave that would be created by the outflowing water, though I remarked they had

Flathead, bream, sand whiting, worms and shellfish were killed last week after an estuary was opened on purpose

no surfboards,’ Mr Pugh said. ‘Later they said they were doing it on behalf of a Suffolk Park landholder whose property was being flooded, though reverted to their surfing claim when two older men and two women joined them. ‘I tried to tell them how important ICOLLs (Intermittently Closed and Open Lakes and Lagoons) are for fish breeding and the danger of a major fish-kill occurring if they were successful in opening the estuary. They refused my request to stop and objected as I began filling it in. ‘One of the men began to physically assault me, pushing and shoving me repeatedly.

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The state government’s hardline stance against pill-testing at festivals and ‘propaganda’ over its controversial roadside drug-testing regime has come under attack following the latest police operation in which drivers in Lismore and Murwillumbah were charged after saliva tests. The NSW Greens have blasted deputy premier and police minister Troy Grant for ‘showing his naivety and lack of knowledge’ on the proposed pill-testing trials

in a radio interview, and the fact not one NSW Liberal or National MP attended last week’s parliamentary drug summit in Canberra. The Canberra Declaration, which came out of the summit, showed clear support for a trial of pill-testing, or drug checking, at music festivals and other events. Meanwhile Lismore magistrate David Heilpern has questioned the NSW government’s claim that cannabis can only be detected in a person’s saliva up to 12 hours. Q More at www.echo.net.au

‘Eventually they stopped. I informed the Marine Parks Authority who later completed filling in the trench.’ Mr Pugh said that on Tuesday this week, an older person was seen digging an opening, and later in the evening fiveto-six youths were seen digging a deep trench. ‘On Wednesday the estuary opened, resulting in the immediate death of hundreds of fish, prawns and worms. ‘When I visited it on Wednesday afternoon it was evident that thousands of fish (mostly flathead, bream, sand whiting), including a multitude of fingerlings, were in serious trouble, with fish gasping for breath and even wriggling

onto the bank in a desperate attempt to get oxygen.’ Mr Pugh said Tallow Creek is an ICOLL, which naturally open infrequently. ‘There are few now left that are allowed to opens naturally. Tallow Creek had not opened for a while and so was quite full,’ he said. ‘The problem is apparently owing to stratification of the waterbody over long periods, with deeper waters becoming de-oxygenated.

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‘If opened inappropriately, without the appropriate inflows and tides, the oxygenated surface waters can be lost, causing the fish to suffocate. ‘Because of the massive numbers of fish in trouble, the lack of significant inflows of oxygenated water and the currently low tides, I expect a massive kill by tomorrow. ‘Those responsible for opening the estuary caused this fish-kill and must be brought to account for this environmental crime. The Marine Parks Authority must investigate and prosecute these criminals,’ Mr Pugh said.

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Shark listening station installed A state-of-the-art shark listening station has been installed at Lennox Headland beach but it will only provide updates on the movements of previously tagged sharks. The purpose-built listening station will form ‘an important part of the state’s integrated shark management strategy,’ according to locally based Nationals MLC Ben Franklin. Mr Franklin says, ‘Realtime information will now be made available immediately via the Department of Primary Industry’s website and to Surf

Life Saving NSW and other relevant groups to provide current information on the movements of the tagged sharks.’ ‘As soon as a tagged shark swims within about 500 metres of a listening station, an alert will be issued with its location. ‘Our region relies on the tourism that our beaches attract; we want to ensure that we’re taking any measures we can to keep beachgoers safe.’ Meanwhile, an alternative program called Shark Spotters, based on the success of the South African program

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of the same name, is being promoted by the groups No Shark Cull and Sea Shepherd. The program has not received state government funding and the group was forced to resort to crowdfunding to bring Shark Spotter representatives to Australia to discuss their program with communities heavily affected by sharks. They will be discussing their model at Ballina on Thursday March 17, on the dunes behind Shelley Beach from 6.30pm.

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NORPA announces program, Sergio’s quest to save Ivan new associate director Photo & story Eve Jeffery

At NORPA’s 2016 launch of its yearly program last week, actor and theatre-maker Kirk Page was also announced as new associate director. Supported by a ‘Pathways to Aboriginal Leadership’ grant from Arts NSW, Kirk Page will work alongside artistic director Julian Louis across all aspects of the theatre company’s program for creating new Australian works (NORPA Generator). NORPA board member and co-director of new NORPA work Three Brothers, Rhoda Roberts, said, ‘NORPA continues its ground-breaking work with the appointment of Kirk Page, a Mulandjali man, as associate director.’ ‘Kirk is one of our exciting new theatre-makers and with Julian Louis and the team his engagement will continue to build networks with our communities, our

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stories and culture.’ This year NORPA Generator projects include presenting Dreamland at Eureka Hall in November, and creating a work for primary school children which is inspired by the work of Australian writer and artist Shaun Tan. Other highlights include CIRCA’s Il Ritorno combin-

ing thrilling contemporary circus with opera, as well as a powerful new Australian drama Thomas Murray and the Upside Down River and an exceptional play for young adults Sugarland, by acclaimed Australian Theatre For Young People. For more info visit www. norpa.org.au.

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A gathering of more than 130 people, including the mayor, attended the Bangalow Men’s Shed inaugural BBQ meeting on Monday evening, says convenor Brian Mackney. He says it’s now up and running and looking for members. And while the Bangalow Lions Club ‘committed virtually all its resources’ towards its establishment, ‘there is a still some way to go.’ ‘Remaining works include plumbing; electrical; internal walls andlining; and the addition of machinery, equipment, furnishings and storage.’ It’s estimated to be around $50,000. To get involved call Mr Mackney on 0413 679 201.

Byron chef Sergio Martinez is doing all he can to help his mate Ivan beat the cancer that threatens his life. Sergio and Ivan have been best mates since they were two and even though Sergio has made his life here in Australia, he still feels as close to his friend in his native Spain as if he were still next door. ‘My soulmate Ivan has recently been diagnosed with cancer’, says Sergio. ‘It has extended to his pleura, spinal cord, kidneys and vertebra D4.’ Sergio says that Ivan, a professional drummer, is a loving father of a two-yearold and a devoted husband. ‘Because of his profession, he can not apply for benefits or get any sick pay at all.

Sergio recently completed a triathlon to raise money for his mate Ivan, and a crowdfunder is also underway.

‘He cannot work at the moment and the whole family relies on one salary only.’ Sergio has decided to give Ivan a hand with a crowdfunding campaign. ‘Our friendship goes way beyond the deepest meaning of the word. We have always been connected in

many ways and supported each other throughout rough patches. I love him and his family to bits.’ To find more about the crowdfunder, visit: https:// www.gofundme.com/triathlon-for-ivan. On Monday, $5,645 was raised by 64 people.

Special Byron screening of Seymour: An Introduction A film that details the life of an extraordinary pianist and teacher is coming to Byron Bay’s Lounge Cinema. Seymour: An Introduction is by director/actor/writer Ethan Hawke (Dead Poets Society) and will be presented by film critic and producer Peter Thompson. The movie follows New York musician Seymour Bernstein. Crippled by stagefright as a younger man,

Bernstein chose to forgo a promising career as a concert pianist, instead choosing to pursue a life as a private piano teacher to the most gifted and promising students. Bernstein develops a profound and breathtakingly clear view on life and art and a belief that the two need not, and indeed should not, be separated. Thompson says the movie ‘is an absorbing, beautifully balanced and exquisitely de-

tailed film, reinforcing the conviction that art is essential to our lives, rather than an optional extra, or a luxury, or a passing distraction.’ It will be screened at the Lounge Cinema on Wednesday March 16 from 12.30pm and Sunday March 27 from 1pm. Thompson added the screening is ‘a not-for-profit exercise.’ ‘Any surplus will be donated to the Byron Music Society.’

Turn your book into a film Published Australian authors are invited to apply to pitch for Books-2-Screen, which matches them with screenwriters and are mentored to develop book adaptations to a pitch-ready stage. The program is an initiative by the Byron Bay Writers

Festival (BBWF) and Screenworks. Screenworks manager Ken Crouch says, ‘Following a record year of $88 million in takings for Australian films at the box office, this is the perfect time for an initiative that helps more Australian books make the transition to screen.’

The three winners will pitch their book adaptations to producers and broadcasters at the 2016 Byron Bay Writers Festival, which will be held August 5–7. Applications close March 22. Visit www.byronbaywritersfestival.com for more info.

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While the actual date is yet to be announced for the upcoming federal election, Labor has kicked into campaign mode, with Anthony Albanese MP launching Justine Elliot’s re-election campaign for the federal seat of Richmond last Friday. The Richmond electorate covers Tweed Shire, Byron Shire, and now Ballina Shire after a redistribution boundary alignment was formalised by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). Additionally, Labor lead-

er Bill Shorten will attend a community forum and Q&A at Lismore City Town Hall on March 10 from 12pm. Former Labor MP for the seat of Page, Janelle Saffin, is hoping to regain her seat for that electorate. She says, ‘Bill will be discussing Labor’s positive plans including better paid and better protected Aussie jobs; our plans for better schools with great teachers and our commitment to renewable energy.’ Other election issues for Labor include the cuts to

penalty rates which ‘slash the pay of local workers,’ as well as increasing the GST to 15 per cent, ‘which will see household costs rise by almost $4,000 per year.’ Education is also considered an issue, with their claims $100,000 university degrees will make it hard ‘for local students to get to university.’ As for health, they claim $650 million in cuts to vital bulk-billing medical services ‘will mean locals will have to pay for pap smears, blood tests, x-rays and ultrasounds.’

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Nats cautiously promote CSG within new North Coast Regional Plan Hans Lovejoy

A new plan for the NSW north and mid coast has suggested that the potential coal seam gas (CSG) resource within the Clarence-Moreton Basin ‘may be able to support the development and growth of new industries and provide economic benefits for the region.’ Spearheaded by Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis (member for Clarence) and released by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, the report examines growth predictions within housing, transport, tourism, health, education, and mineral and energy resource sectors. The 100-page North Coast Regional Plan covers areas from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads. And while Mr Gulaptis told The Echo, ‘There will be no coal seam gas industry on the north coast,’ the comment does appear to leave the door open for CSG development for the mid north coast. Even the plan’s stated aims on climate change are at odds with its own suggestion that CSG could benefit the region.

Climate change Regarding climate change, the report aims to ‘address the implications of a changing climate and build resilience to natural hazards.’ It reads: ‘The 2014 North Coast Climate Change Snapshot estimates climate change will raise maximum temperatures on the north coast by 0.7 degrees by 2030, and by 1.9 degrees by 2070.’ ‘This is projected to increase the number of severe fire weather days in spring and summer, decrease rainfall in winter, and increase rainfall in spring and autumn.’ It also says, ‘Land that is prone to hazards should not be developed unless the hazards

Donation question unanswered The Echo asked Nationals Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis ‘Do you believe The Nationals’ campaign finance support from the fossil fuel industry influenced the coal seam gas (CSG) expansion suggestion within the North Coast Regional Plan?’ Mr Gulaptis did not answer the question. On February 7, 2014, Fairfax’s Heath Aston reported that ‘Donations to the National Party from CSG companies have risen tenfold in four years, but the party is not required to disclose the majority of donations it receives from the gas industry under electoral funding laws.’

can be managed appropriately.’ And while the report encourages ‘introducing policies that permit large-scale renewable energy projects,’ there appears no real plan to transition away from fossil fuels.

CSG mapping underway Instead, the report states: ‘The NSW Department of Industry is mapping coal and coal seam gas resources in the region. Once completed, this information will inform future regional and local planning by providing updated information on the location of resources.’ Yet despite the clear move towards CSG expansion with mapping, Mr Gulaptis denies there is a future for the industry. He said, ‘While the Clarence-Moreton Basin has potential coal seam gas resources, there are no current petroleum exploration licences after the NSW government spent $25 million buying out the last of the Metgasco licences. ‘The NSW government listened to the grassroots opposition to coal seam gas and responded accordingly.’ Another conflicting statement from Mr Gulaptis was his claim that ‘NSW is leading Australia in developing a strong renewable energy industry.’ Yet a 2014 Climate Council report on which states are

Lennox family day charity fundraiser Sunday March 20 For the second year running, the Lennox Hotel will host a family community event with cricket, live music and a barbecue. The day kicks off at 10am with the inaugural cricket match between the Lennox Hotel and The Shaws Bay Hotel. While the cricket will be played throughout the entire day, there will be a barbecue

sausage sizzle, raffles, jumping castle and, for the first time, six pig races. The first race will commence at 1pm. There will also be live music and celebrity guests. The event will be held at Williams Reserve from 10am to 6pm, and all proceeds will go to The Shake It Up foundation for Parkinson’s Disease.

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winning and losing with renewables, claims the opposite. It says NSW, along with Victoria, ‘moved from leaders to laggards in Australia’s renewable energy race.’ Mr Gulaptis did say that ‘NSW leads the nation for large-scale solar installations and the state’s regional areas stand to gain the most from these developments with six of the solar projects located in the central west, one in the southeast and another in New England.’

Housing growth Byron Shire has been left out for major future population expansion in the report, while Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads have all been earmarked to grow. Tweed Shire is the focus of the most growth; currently it claims there are 41,300 homes and the report expects another 14,000. Ballina could potentially get 2,480 new lots. Byron was also not included in the list for ‘land release priority’, but suggests that 3,750 to 4,500 new homes could be built by 2036. Kyogle has only 150–180 new homes earmarked for that time, while Bellingen has 250–300.

Transport As for transport plans, it reads: ‘The Pacific Highway carries the second-highest level of freight of any road in Australia,’ and as such, the report aims to ‘limit development with direct access [to and from towns] to the Pacific Highway to allow the free flow of traffic and retain the travel time savings and safety benefits from the upgrade.’

Airports in the region are also earmarked for expansion. As for rail, it says: ‘The Australian government is investigating opportunities for a high-speed rail network to reduce travel time between capital cities along the east coast. This may generate new opportunities for economic development in the region. ‘Another potential rail corridor for the longer term is located south of the Gold Coast along the coastal corridor.’ The disused Casino to Murwillumbah rail corridor is recommended to become a rail trail, but little analysis is provided. ‘Transport for NSW will work with bus operators to develop routes and timetables to improve bus services in the region’s major centres and their connections with regional communities. It will also work with local transport operators and councils to develop programs that focus on serving the unique characteristics of each town.’

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What’s missing? Key issues that have no mention within the report include the localisation of food production and reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the climate change era. If anything, the report suggests fossil fuel use should expand. There is also no mention of light rail or public transport rail options and NBN or internet connectivity also do not yield search results with the report. To have your say before the June 2 deadline, visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ Plans-for-Your-Area/Regional-Plans/North-Coast.

Fukushima disaster five years on Friday March 11 marks the fifth anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Co-organiser Harsha Prabhu says, ‘There will be a brief ceremony, including

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Hero of the week As we possibly head towards two elections this year – the federal and local government – it may be worth reminding ourselves of some wisdom from psychonaut Terence McKenna (1946–2000). He said: ‘What civilisation is is six billion people trying to make themselves happy by standing on each other’s shoulders and kicking each other’s teeth in. It’s not a pleasant situation. And yet you can stand back and look at this planet and see that we have the money, the power, the medical understanding, the scientific know-how, the love and the community to produce a kind of human paradise. ‘But we are led by the least amongst us, the least intelligent, the least noble, the least visionary …and we do not fight back against the dehumanising values that are handed down as control icons. ‘Culture is not your friend. Culture is for other people’s convenience and the convenience of various institutions, churches, companies, tax collection schemes, what have you. It is not your friend, it insults you, it disempowers you, it uses and abuses you. None of us are well treated by culture. ‘And yet we glorify the creative potential of the individual, the rights of the individual, we understand the felt presence of experience as what is most important. But the culture is a perversion. It fetishises objects, creates consumer mania, it preaches endless forms of false happiness, endless forms of false understanding in the form of squirly religions and silly cults, it invites people to diminish themselves and dehumanise themselves by behaving like machines.’

Boot licking barnacle of the week NSW Liberal energy minister and corporate-fawning climate-wrecker Anthony Roberts has again publicly revealed his inner facsist when he declared war against those wanting to protect their homes against fossil fuel mining. The former John Howard adviser is seeking to make mining easier in a climate change era by clamping down further on pesky protesters, as reported by Fairfax and News Corp this week. To offset that, he proposes to drastically reduce penalties for CSG companies who explore or mine without permission. Again, it’s an election year, so it’s worth asking who these types of politicians ultimately work for. Will they take us on a journey to explore inner and outer space, and if not, where are we all headed? Hans Lovejoy, editor

hen President Lyndon Baines Johnson was reviewing the reappointment of his adversary, the FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover, LBJ opined: ‘it is probably better to have the sonofabitch inside the tent pissing out than outside the tent pissing in.’ Malcolm Turnbull would undoubtedly prefer Tony Abbott not to urinate anywhere; indeed, the prime minister would prefer his predecessor not to do anything much at all. But the reality is that Abbott remains defiantly inside the tent, pissing out, in, and in every direction. His political incontinence is a clear denial of his undertaking of no sniping, no undermining, no wrecking; but clearly Abbott regards the need to defend his legacy, as he calls it, as the overriding imperative. His promises, like so many of those proffered when in office, have become inoperative. Last week Abbott regaled the party room with a fantasy account of his economic record. It was, he averred, bold and courageous – the 2014 budget was an exemplary document designed purely to repair the debt and deficit disaster inflicted by the disastrous regimes of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. And this, he continued, is precisely what is needed by Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. Yeah, like a hole in the head. In fact the 2014 budget was an abject failure – regarded not only as a litany of broken promises, but as a manifestly unfair recipe which was rejected by the voters and, eventually, by the senate. There were indeed cuts to spending – some $80 billion of them. The problem was that Abbott and his colleagues immediately spent another $70

billion in the hope of assuaging the outrage. As a result the 2015 budget was a pussy-footing creation about which Abbott had, wisely, very little to say. It was a fiasco: contradictory and incoherent and it led, among other blunders, to his ultimate downfall – which is, perhaps, why he is commending it to Turnbull. To underline the point Abbott followed up with an allguns-blazing assault on the highly classified Defence White Paper, leaked, if not by Abbott

ing the campaign and that he would not sabotage – or rather continue to sabotage – the Turnbull government campaign. And it is true that what is at least partly what Abbott intended to say; he may even mean it. But let’s face it, he cannot help himself. For starters, he will not only defend himself within the confines of the party room; his foray against the white paper was offered to his best friend Greg Sheridan on the front page of The Australian itself.

Clearly Abbott regards the need to defend his legacy, as he calls it, as the overriding imperative. by Mungo MacCallum himself, by someone giving him aid and succour. Exasperated, Turnbull was forced to correct the record: Abbott was just plain wrong. But he was essentially unabashed: in a public speech in support of one of his few remaining allies, the sacked minister Eric Abetz, Abbott declared: ‘I intend to defend the legacy of the Abbott government and, as a former prime minister, I will speak out in defending that legacy. I will speak in the party room on issues where members have a right to put their views. ‘However, plainly, I believe there is a vital obligation upon us as Liberals to win the coming election campaign. Whatever might be my concerns about the Turnbull government, they pale in comparison with the prospect of a Shorten Labor government.’ Optimistic conservatives, The Australian’s Paul Kelly at their head, chose to interpret that as a guarantee that Abbott would be disciplined dur-

And even if he does confine himself to the party room, whatever he says will certainly come out in the media, as it is intended to. That, after all, is the whole point of the exercise. And even if Abbott himself heroically keeps quiet, much of the damage has already been done; his economic narrative has spooked the bed wetters to the extent that it is all but impossible for Turnbull and Morrison to put together any meaningful tax reform. The GST is, of course, off the table; now the focus is on retaining every aspect of the rorts of negative gearing and capital gains concessions. Any attempt to remove what Morrison used to call the excesses (he now calls them the enthusiasms) would confuse the voters when Turnbull has been embarking on a ferocious attack on Bill Shorten’s modest proposals in those areas. And presumably superannuation – what Abbott has already christened the seniors’ tax – is also to be off limits.

This is not policy; it is pure politics, and seriously bloodyminded politics at that. It is reminiscent of the approach of Peter Reith (now, ironically a critic of Abbott) in the campaign of 1988 when the Hawke government included the recognition of local government in the constitution as a referendum proposal. This was in fact part of the Liberal party platform, but Reith insisted that it should be opposed because it was politically simpler for the coalition to oppose everything. Tony Abbott killed off a similar proposition by the Gillard government in 2013. This is apparently what he means by his legacy – don’t worry about the rights and wrongs of it, just bash the opposition – and if you end up bashing Malcolm Turnbull in the process, well, that’s just the way it goes. So while Abbott is still around – and there is absolutely no sign that he is going, rather the contrary in fact – it makes it almost impossible for Turnbull to get clear air. An early double dissolution might help – even without the Building and Construction Commission bill it remains the most sensible option, but even assuming that Turnbull reluctantly pulls that trigger, and wins, the vigorously immodest member for Warringah will still be there, and no doubt micturating even more energetically once the minor self-imposed of the election campaign has disappeared. It is no longer a question of whether Tony Abbott is less of a nuisance inside or outside the tent: there is only one way that he will piss to Malcolm Turnbull’s satisfaction and that is off. Unless and until that happens, our prime minister’s hopes for relief are, well, just pissing in wind.

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methodology of the RLUS but not its land slope criteria. Allowing development on land as steep as 32 per cent (ie a slope of 1 vertical in 3 horizontal) will require massive earthworks at house sites and for onsite sewerage, roads and driveways. Pole construction avoids the problem at house sites but a slab with a 15m dimension needs a 5m cut on 32 per cent slopes. That’d be messy but not as messy as a long driveway to it. The award-winning BRSS limited development to a maximum 20 per cent slope, or 1 in 5. Because the mapping exercise for the RLUS included steep land, most of the development it will propose is in Main Arm, The Pocket and Middle Pocket. These currently pleasant areas will receive 370 of the 415 dwellings proposed under a low-yield

Council’s meeting of 17 March will include a staff report proposing public exhibition of a draft Rural Land Use Strategy. The RLUS will replace the Byron Rural Settlement Strategy (BRSS) of 1998. Council consulted throughout 2015 about the approach and methodology for the RLUS. The results are now ready, including maps locating rural housing development. The report to Council will likely recommend a four-week exhibition period, in line with Council’s resolution on June 11, 2015, to rush the RLUS for adoption by mid 2016 (ie before Council elections, due in September 2016). I will move at the Council meeting for a longer exhibition period, maybe six weeks. I’d prefer eight weeks. I support most of the

scenario, or 740 of 815 at high yield. Much of this yield only appears because steep country is included. If the Shire had no more decent land available and still wished to invite more settlement, then I could support the RLUS using steep land. That’s not the case. We know from previous settlement foisted on the village of Main Arm under the BRSS that residents there will not want yet more rural subdivision. It will be interesting to see how residents of the Marshalls Creek catchment feel about increasing the density in their valley. Cr Duncan Dey Main Arm

The GM’s tone The tone of our Council general manager’s response to Cr Dey’s motion supporting volunteer Angela Dunlop, put

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to the last Council meeting, was not reassuring; on the contrary I found it somewhat patronising. Mr Gainger describes people’s expectations of his role in this area as ‘local folklore’ and accuses Angela of ‘exuberance’. I believe he claims to have no responsibility for dealing with complaints about volunteers and that these must be handled by Council’s legal services coordinater Ralph James. Not at all reassuring from our GM and I can’t believe he could not have acted to bring about a different outcome for Angela; not good news for volunteers. Jenny Coman Bangalow

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Trouble at Brunswick Valley STP Byron’s previously elected councillors were well aware of the infiltration problems associated with the degraded state of the earthenware gravity main system feeding into the newly constructed Brunswick Valley Sewage Treatment Plant. They were also aware, before they agreed to lifting the sewerage moratorium in 2011, that the collection system was irreparable. The then councillors were aware that bigger pumps had been installed into some sewer pump stations. With bigger pumps, the decline in pump run hours was used by BSC sewer management to report to the elected councillors that the infiltration problem had been solved. The majority of the elected councillors must have decided the fiction was acceptable.

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CHESS by Ian Rogers Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm Measures to counter computer cheating were thrown into the spotlight this week as the Women’s World Championship match between Hou Yifan and local hero Mariya Muzychuk started in Lviv, Ukraine. Upon their arrival in Lviv, the Chinese delegation supporting the world’s top woman player Hou discovered that the security measures they had painstakingly negotiated with the world body FIDE had not been passed on to the organisers in Lviv. The Chinese had requested metal scanning for anyone attending the match, plus mobile phone signals to be blocked and a half hour delay to be placed on transmission of the games. All measures were agreed to, although it later turned out that private mobile phone blockers are illegal in Ukraine. The requirement for a transmission delay has been a perennial request from anti-cheating bodies but implemented regularly only at the Dortmund supertournament. Broadcasters, spec-

tators and the world body FIDE (who benefit from selling television rights) hate the idea that they cannot view the games live. However, the reality of tiny, undetectable radio receivers has made broadcast delay the last option to stay ahead of possible cheats. The FIDE VicePresident offered a two-move delay as a compromise but the Chinese stayed firm on the issue. Miniaturisation technology plus the cautionary example of bridge – where some of the world’s best have recently been uncovered as cheats – makes transmission delays seem a wise step. This is not to say that there is even a shadow of a doubt over the two popular 23-year-old contenders for the women’s world title. Either could win the match, although Hou is the favourite. The match, being played in a gallery area in the grand Potocki Palace, has already had its lighter moments. Shortly before the games started, chief arbiter Carol Jarecki noticed that the painting hanging directly above the board included a naked individual. By the time the match began, a painting of flowers had replaced it.

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installing micro hydroelectric turbines of my own design and manufacture, using car alternators and, later, 240V brushless units. Most installations also got some solar backup for droughts. Of these hybrid systems, most were around the hills of Byron and Mt Warning and as far away as Nowra and Dorrigo. In the mid 80s I and a few others started ACTA, a club for like-minded alternative/ green power nuts. We displayed our stuff at the local ag shows, festivals, etc. This led to the formation of Rainbow Power Company, which, being a loner, I declined to join. I’ve lived in Huonbrook for about 50 years and have never been on the grid. Using three small solar panels, a micro hydro, solar hot water and gas for cooking I have more power than I can use. Since the advent of 240V inverters you would not know I was off grid. About 1980 I sold my neighbour Keith Dunstone (who Backlash thinks was the first) his first solar panels and showed him how tree shade was detrimental to solar output to make it work better. Lester Prowse Huonbrook

Favour independents Excellent points, Phillip Frazer and Warren Kennedy (Echo, March 2). Indeed, who are our politicians working for? In time, most human institutions respond primarily to outside and self-interests. The Greens and Xenophon became strong enough to be-

It is obvious that the Clause 45 sewerage moratorium was to be lifted at any cost. The fact is that the Brunswick Valley STP will be hydraulically stressed during wet weather and, as the gravity mains condition worsens, the length of the periods the STP is under hydraulic load will increase. To get value for money the councillors need to replace the current collection system. Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads Q Following Mr Rees’s response to an analysis of data on inflow to the Brunswick Valley STP given to Council and councillors, I can report that the infiltration problem into the collection system during wet weather events continues, and has been a ‘standing problem

with Council reports going back to 1973.’ But it has been the analysis of the data, for which I take responsibility, that signals the magnitude of the problem. While Mr Rees has yet to disclose the data on which he states that average dry weather flow into the STP is between 1,300 and 1,500kL/ day, he does concede that recorded inflow has been 19,599kL/day in wet weather in the licensing period September 27 to April 26, 2015. This means infiltration has been recorded at 1,407.62 per cent above dry weather of 1,300kL/day. Furthermore, of the 211 days for which inflow data was collected, 138 days or 65.4 per cent had above average dry weather flow of 1,300kL/day. Mr Rees states that, ‘The Brunswick Valley STP has

Winter – homeless This man’s winter is so unkind, the chill of it reaches marrow, dulls his mind. The town has no place for him, nowhere to go. Black tracks mark his way in freshly fallen snow. Tattered coat, loose chafing boots, without a lace, his bed tonight, a concrete culvert, or some sodden place. His lullaby, the hiss and rumble of tyres on tar, the chance of food – a discarded sandwich from a passing car. David Shaw come targets of hidden forces and/or self-interest, thus favouring laws to preserve their power, and exclude the new blood that’s required. How can the public restore their rightful control over politicians? A senate of randomly selected independents would be far more responsive to Australians than party hacks. Voting reform favouring independents is critical. We cannot rely on support of the mass media to help bring this about, since they are subject to the same hidden forces as the parties. Let’s grill party candidates via social media. Which party faction will you join? What is its agenda? On what ethic does it direct your vote? Who directs the faction’s policies? To corrupt a house of independents is akin to herding cats. We all win! Hayo van der Woude Mullumbimby

Scaremongering Shame on V Stott’s Echo letter of March 2. How hypocritical as he pours cryptic scorn on J Coman’s letter with his pseudo-Christian reactionary, political right-wing, conservative views.

Far from adopting a measured, compassionate, humanitarian approach, Stott opportunistically pitches his semi-hysterical message to an uninformed conservative, green audience. Scaremongering has always been a divisive tactic of the political right, which coming from a so-called Christian in dealing with human tragedy is a disgrace. Is this the same V Stott who was a candidate in the Fred Nile Christian Democrat political party? Boyd Kellner Newrybar

Belongil fallacies Belongil landowner John James was quoted in your front-page report last week as referring to ‘the now accepted fact that the man-made structure to protect the town centre has caused the erosion at Belongil’. This is not so – the council report clearly identifies the erosion at Manfred Street caused by the town centre structure as about 15m, about ten per cent of the erosion that has occurred there since 1883. A law partner is also quoted as referring to Coun-

been operated successfully for five years. The high flows due to stormwater ingress present operating challenges for staff but are manageable.’ Households within the catchment area of the Brunswick Valley STP, one of the wettest areas in NSW, should not be confident of this position. Inadequately treated biosolids have been spread, signalling a plant that is hydraulically overloaded during wet weather. Infiltration into the collection system, because of its degraded state, cannot be solved unless it is replaced. The alternative is to shorten the life expectancy and standard of performance of the $30m STP by continuing to work it beyond what it was designed for. Patricia Warren Brunswick Heads cil ‘imposing planned retreat on the property owner at Belongil Beach’. There is, as John Vaughan likes to point out, no Council policy of ‘planned retreat’ – it is a ‘management approach’, not a specific policy. Anyone who fires off threatening legal letters based on their own interpretation of what ‘planned retreat’ might entail is just playing games. The same of course would apply to any consultant who did a cost benefit analysis based on their own interpretation of ‘planned retreat’ – such an analysis would be worthless in the real world. Matthew Lambourne Mullumbimby

Conflicts of interest Cr Ibrahim defends Cr R Wanchap for sitting in on the application by Mr Beattie for his new business, for which he submitted detailed plans. Cr Wanchap has all these details at her fingertips, along with the other councillors, but doesn’t declare a conflict of interest. She feels she has done nothing wrong. No risk of a breach of confidentiality? She has a family member and partner who are planning a similar much-sought-after business as well. Prior to my retirement I worked in the Supreme Court in another state. I’ve seen councillors go off for a little holiday for this sort of thing. Well, Cr Sol Ibrahim, this ‘nothing more than a complaint made and dealt with in accordance with the law’ has seen other business people putting forward plans, continued on page 12

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Greed of devouring corporations I would urge anyone who cares for the environment and the plight of humanity who suffer from the dictates of corporate greed to watch on iView the ABC documentary 4 Corners presented this Monday which covered the recent social/environmental tragedy in Brazil. Driven by greed and profit, BHP drove up mining production to the point where the tailing dams burst and the vile, dangerous toxic waters descended upon the residents in Bento Rodriguez. No warning was issued concerning the imminent trage-

dy. In its wake many children and villagers were killed and residents described witnessing body parts floating in the rushing waters, such was the force of the impact. All was destroyed but this tragedy need not have happened. Indeed, an environmental expert had previously warned of such a possibility and made a statement of strong EIS recommendations to BHP’s subsidiary company. Despite many attempts to confirm that these had been implemented his attempts were constantly dismissed. Nothing must impede the profit

motive, it would appear. Andrew McKenzie, CEO of BHP, could only articulate deep concern through narratives of redundant rhetoric. No admission of gross negligence was forthcoming. Remedy, such as temporary housing, is no solution to the apparent attitudes of ‘surplus humanity’ that impede BHP production. But this tragedy reveals deeper lessons for us all. It reveals the need for an independent EIS in all matters where safety is concerned, I speak of eco systems and living species. It also reveals the

arrogance of corporations in regard to this issue. It is well known that developers and corporations will bend over backwards to avoid an EIS. The consequences of the Brazil tragedy has led to a legal debate in that country. This will have legal consequences for environmental vandals whereever they operate. Finally, I thank the ABC for its powerful role as national educator. Save our ABC from the hubris and greed of devouring corporations. Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney

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‘chick flicks’ (Echo film reviews, February 24). Granted, it’s a commonly used term to denote a particular genre of film, but does that make it acceptable? How many women does John know that enjoy being called a ‘chick’? Ascribed by the Urban Dictionary as ‘A film that indulges in the hopes and dreams of women and/or girls. A film that has a happy, fuzzy ridiculously unrealistic ending’. Who writes this crap? With an overwhelming male domination of the film

industry it’s not hard to guess; the vast majority of films are written, directed, produced, filmed, acted in and critiqued by men. Women generally only further the storyline of the hero using the three main archetypes: maiden to be rescued, sexy siren to be seduced and/or killed, and the wicked old hag. Even dialogue between women in most films doesn’t pass the Bechdel test, which requires that two named female characters talk to each other at some point in

the film about anything other than a man. Gender stereotyping oppresses women. As long as we accept the term ‘chick flicks’ and as long as our young women are hypnotised by a diet of man-made Hollywood unreality, women will feel inadequate and depressed, leading to eating disorders and addictions. We need to create a new dreaming for women and taking a stand on the derogatory term ‘chick flicks’ is a start. Deborah Lilly Mullumbimby

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I wonder if the motorists that use the Old Pacific Highway on a day-to-day basis are aware that there is a group of people intending to lobby the council to have the speed limit reduced from 80 km/h to 50/60 km/h once the RMS

hands it over to the council. For a road that was once 100km/h prior to the construction of the new highway to then be cut to 50/60 km/h after 95 per cent of the traffic is gone is a bit like throwing the baby out with the bath water. I don’t see a problem with one or two 60 km/h sections, say at the Macadamia Castle and/or the Newrybar service road/Broken Head Road (school). The only achievement that I can see in reducing the speed limit on the Hinterland Way would be one of revenue in the way of speeding fines. Geoff Martin Newrybar

Phantom pickup The Echo of February 24 had a great article regarding Council green bins and their success in relieving pressure on landfill. Which is great news indeed. The article also reports that mayor Simon Richardson says that we can do better. Which prompts me to suggest how. A few days after receiving my green bin, I called Council and told them I didn’t need it and wanted to

netdaily.net.au give it back. Solo came and reclaimed the bin. I find, however, that I am still to be charged weekly for my pickup, even though there will be no pickup. I also know that even though I only put both my yellow bin and my red bin out once every two months, I get charged as though I put them out every time. If one puts the bin out every week even when it’s not full, sustainably speaking there’s more wear and tear on the bins and more wear and tear on the truck. Surely a ‘user pays’ system would help reduce the number of pickups. Most people need incentive to cut down. I know it would take some doing, but wouldn’t it be worth the effort and fairer to those who conscientiously work to keep their footprint small? I first started writing to Council about this I think in 2008, but to date no changes have been effected. What do others think? Bronwyn Sindel Mullumbimby

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Online comment of the week Several other deliberate openings of the creeks in this area have taken place in the last ten years. The damage that this creates to the local marine ecology is not something that rights itself overnight. Q Comment by Luke in response to the

story ‘Massive fish kill at Byron “deliberate and criminal”’ – echo.net.au/massive-fish-kill-byron-deliberate-criminal

Quietly shuffling accountability A few weeks ago I suggested that holiday letters who do their business via Airbnb or Stayz are at risk because such companies keep records of their commissions. Now the taxation department has announced that it is indeed investigating the holiday letting industry. Oh dear… I suppose local operators could devise some scheme where they are actually earning buggerall because of high interest loans from some Singapore entity that exists only as a plaque on the wall of some accountant. No doubt the holiday letting organisation is onto it. I also remarked a few months ago that Stayz is owned by Fairfax, who never admitted that when they published articles about the holiday letting industry they had a conflict of interest. Recently Fairfax did a story about the

current owners of Stayz having sharply raised their commissions. Clearly the article was intended to defend Fairfax from suggestions that it was behind the said rises by pointing to the new owners – without ever admitting its prior ownership. While I’m in an uncharacteristically (ahem) cynical frame of mind I might point out that a recent feelgood Echo article on the importance of composting as a means of reducing landfill omitted a sobering fact. The article mentions that the state government imposes a tonnage levy on landfill and that this encourages recycling. It fails to point out that this council, along with Tweed, Ballina and others responds to said levy by shipping out all its landfill to Ipswich in Queensland. How’s that for sustainability!

I guarantee that not a single current councillor would have any idea of how said rubbish is dealt with once it gets there; out of sight is out of mind. PS: In the discussion over multinational companies’ use of Singapore as a tax haven no-one seems to have pointed out that this country charges 15 per cent tax for economic activity that doesn’t take place in Singapore other than as a few taps on a computer keyboard. The many billions of dollars it ‘earns’ annually in this way no doubt help finance the millions of tons of fill currently being excavated from remote Cambodian estuaries to create new settlement areas between the islands off Singapore. Again, out of sight out of mind. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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Basically there won’t be any news out of Britain for the next three months, except endless guff and drilldowns about whether it should leave the European Union. The country decides once and for all on June 23 in a referendum. Until then, prepare for a giant posture-fest of politicos and opinioneers sifting and mulling and mooting and expending billions of words in an exercise of democracy so unpredictable there should be a giant Undo button installed in Parliament Square just in case. More than anything, it’s a good chance to find out more about what membership actually involves, costs, and of-

fers to the UK, and to gauge how fantastic we could be in the world without Europe telling us what to do all the time. To be fair, we’ve never been that enthusiastic about the whole project, but we have given it a good go. This column puts its money on the UK staying in. Small-C conservativism will win in the end, and the alternative – being a lonesome, independent country again, not to mention a cold, rainsoaked, wind-ravaged island – just doesn’t cut the mustard. Even though we have the fifth largest economy in the world and culture galore, there is a legacy of prosperity to uphold and a duty to forge the most efficient relationships. Nobody in Britain likes

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the bureaucratic overload the EU puts our way, but the economic effects are the decider according to poll after poll – and the problem is, no-one can accurately predict what they’ll be. In the event of a voting tie, a freshly minted pound coin will be tossed above a manicured lawn and our fate will rest with God. (Although my grandfather used to say, if God meant us to have partners, He’d have had one.)

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It might be better simply to start letting people opt in to whichever political system they prefer. The internet and electronic banking now make this possible. For domestic elections, rather than have half the country buckling under a way of life that annoys them, let each person follow the rules they approve. Programmers could set up a system with choices across the party-political spectrum. And with the crucial caveat that all laws are mutually applicable. Then, once you vote, you can go about your life being a dedicated green, paying the relevant taxes, having your view represented in parliament, while your neighbour could do the same under her true-blue nationalist flag. The theory weakens for big ticket policies and inter-

national affairs where more consistency is needed, but proportional representation makes a leap forward. And much greater flexibility is possible. Voting need not be once every few years. Why not make it a weekly or daily affair on a raft of issues with a click of a mouse or the remote control?

continued from page 12 thousands of dollars to a solicitor, the case he presents to his barrister is the case you presented to him? If the barrister’s advice makes no reference to the issues you brought to the solicitor, how does one know that the solicitor, finding the case beyond him, has not changed x, y and z say, into p, q and r or in my case more likely s, f and a? When the solicitor refuses to return calls or answer direct questions via mail and when the legal services commissioner states the solicitor is ‘under no obligation to provide you with the brief of evidence he gave’ to the barrister, what rights has one got? Abbott paid untold sums of our money to an ex-judge to do his and Turnbull’s dirty work by investigating unions. Why didn’t he investigate the most privileged, protected, predatory, self-serving, feckless, avaricious, rapacious, mendacious closed shop of them all – the law? But I suppose that might prove to be a conflict of inter-

Topic of the day Following the evening news there could be a voting slot for topics of the day. Log in, verify, click Yay, Nay or Abstain. Voter preferences could then percolate upwards to those larger issues. Of course there are security issues. Your vote might be hacked by viruses, bots, pre-encryption malware. The list is endless, as perhaps is the fear-mongering by those est and we couldn’t have that, could we? You don’t need a hit man or a bikie gang to ruin someone’s life in this country. Just find the ‘right’ lawyer. And what media outlet, crossbench senator or political party would have the guts to take the law on? Name & address withheld

Priests’ root problem Cardinal Pell has given evidence at last. The church, however, like countries, is often deemed more important than the truth. The immoral reasoning that is used for this action is that the whole, or the many, is more important than the individual and therefore the individual may be sacrificed, along with truth. In regard to the current outrage of religious men such as priests taking sexual advantage of young children, the root of the problem is never broached. The simple fact is this: If any person is forced to swear that they will never have sexual intercourse for their entire life, as these poor priests are made to do,

who’d like things to stay as they are. In Australia, voting is compulsory, but globally this is a minority setup: in all, only 23 countries do the same.

Low turnout For the rest, low turnout is a problem. (Ninety-four per cent voted in the last Australian federal election, versus 65 per cent in the UK’s 2010 general election and 55 per cent in the 2012 US presidential election.) And logically, it’s confusing – how is it democratic to be forced to vote democratically? Many Aussies respond by spoiling their slips: six per cent of the total votes cast in the 2010 election were blank or improperly filled in. (Legally, you must attend a polling station but you may leave with-

out ticking off any names.) Perhaps a well-designed, friendly and easy-to-use e-system would bridge the gap by getting more people to engage. And maybe such a system is within reach using our very own new best friend and everyone’s Big Brother: Google. Google knows things about us only God and our mums do. It records our searches, our purchases, our whereabouts, our social circles, on and on, in retrievable, minute data. In the wrong hands, mad hands, this information could be used to organise society with levels of individual precision never seen before. Your abilities, wants and needs could be meticulously calculated, as well as all your neighbours, and interweaved by algorithms of give and take that spin us towards democratic perfection. Googlism. Maybe voting will become a thing of the past, tainted as it is by our pesky consciences and fluctuating mindsets. Instead, the same computer power that links us all will figure out who we want in power, precisely and fairly. Let’s just trust it’s a person that’s elected, and not itself. A former Byron resident, Daniel Sage is a London journalist and author of the novel Fall Curve. See more at danielsage.co.uk.

then it may take one year, or even ten years, but eventually this thought combined with nature obviously drives them to have sex with anyone, even innocent children. No religion can defeat nature or common sense. To put this even simpler, if you make any person swear to never, ever, think of elephants, then they will eventually think of elephants and see them in their dreams. Priests must be allowed to be original, not try to copy a man who has been dead for over 2,000 years. Darrell McDowall Byron Bay

tralian government permitted former Israeli Defense Force chief of staff, Benny Gantz, to enter Australia, fully aware of his monstrous attacks on Gaza using illegal white phosphorus and the most modern weapons. In 2014 Gantz masterminded the Gaza blitzkrieg which killed 2,310 Palestinians, including 504 children, wounded 10,626 and pulverised urban areas leaving 90,000 civilians homeless. Australia is also well aware that the UN International Criminal Court is reviewing the last Gaza war for war crimes. Australia has signed and Double standards ratified the UN Arms Trade The depths of hypocrisy Treaty Article 6:3, which plumbed by the Austral- states: A State Party shall not ian government are limitless. authorise any transfer of conQueensland teenager Oliver ventional arms covered unBridgeman has been in Syria der Article 2 (1) or of items since 2015 allegedly doing covered under Article 3 or humanitarian work but he Article 4, if it has knowledge is regarded as such a threat at the time of authorisation to national security that his that the arms or items would passport has been cancelled be used in the commission and a warrant for his arrest of genocide, crimes against issued. humanity, grave breaches of continued on page 16 In comparison, the AusByron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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There were sighs of relief from Mullumbimby residents in the early 90s when the old house in Station Street was saved from demolition and the two giant poincianas escaped the chainsaw. There was even more joy when a combined eatery/nursery was installed. The eatery was christened the Poinciana Trading Post and passed through a few pairs of hands before it became the aptly named Poinciana Cafe. Now that iconic cafe is closing temporarily, and another change is on the horizon. Much of the cafe’s iconic status has been down to Keven and Karin Oxford, its owners for the past nine and a half years. They brought with them a rich history of almost 40 years in the music industry and a quirky view on life.

Musical shrine The walls of the cocktail bar became a shrine to the late and great of every music genre with photos (many signed) of Janis, Jimi, Muddy, Miles and many more. Their offbeat humour is evident in the many signs on every available wall space – not to mention the surfboard fence, giant skull and Day Of The Dead paraphernalia. A locally made message advises patrons ‘Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free kitten.’ Some backstory to that story: In 1966 a VW rolled into Byron Bay’s Palm Valley after a long journey from Bells Beach via Ocean Beach on the NSW Central Coast. It contained a ragtag assortment of surfers from Cronulla, Manly, the Sunshine Coast and a 17-year-old from Ocean Beach – Keven Oxford. They were on their way to Mecca – Noosa Heads. After an uncrowded three-hour surf at The Pass, young Keven swore that he’d be back here again.

Gig makers For three consecutive winters he did just that. In 1970 he pulled into The Bay again, on his way to Noosa Heads with his new bride at his side. At that time his wife’s family owned The Great Northern Hotel and his father was also a licensee at a Central Coast pub. Both families had high hopes that this union would be the beginning of a hotel dynasty. Unfortunately the marriage lasted not much longer than the new board

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As Live Coverage in the mid to late 70s, Dan, Karin and Keven brought a diverse range of international acts, such as B B King, Blondie, Split Enz and Fairport Convention, to the area. They promoted concerts in various outdoor venues in Byron Shire, drawing 5,000 to a Richard Clapton concert at The Everglades (now Byron at Byron) in 1977, and staged the first music festival in Byron Shire, Sunrock 78, at Globetrotters (now Elements) with 5,000 attending. that was strapped atop his car. In late 1976 Keven and Karin accepted an offer to move to the Bay from Keven’s longtime cohort Dan Doeppel and join him in a company touring international artists. The long-term view was to open up a venue at an abandoned piggery Dan had bought from NORCO for the princely sum of $17,000. With their one-year-old daughter, the family dog and all their possessions packed into the car, they headed north.

Sunrock 78 As Live Coverage in the mid to late 70s, Dan, Karin and Keven brought a diverse range of international acts, such as B B King, Blondie, Split Enz and Fairport Convention, to the area. They promoted concerts in various outdoor venues in Byron Shire, drawing 5,000 to a Richard Clapton concert at The Everglades (now Byron at Byron) in 1977, and staged the first music festival in Byron Shire, Sunrock 78, at Globetrotters (now Elements) with 5,000 attending. From 1983 to 1993 the same trio operated the legendary venue The Piggery, Byron Arts Factory. The 1,500-capacity music venue became a regular stopover for international touring artists and they promoted over 1,200 major concerts there before selling in 1994.

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No-one would regard such a career as a walk in the park, so why did they take on the frantic follow-up of running a cafe, bar and restaurant? ‘The persuasion of a friend who I spent an inordinate amount of time with hanging out in local cafes prompted me to look closely at finding a venue that had the right feel and location,’ says Keven. ‘The Poinciana had everything we were looking for. We hadn’t intended to run it but after the friend headed to Melbourne, we took on the task by proxy.’

Karin plans to sell her huge store of collectable kitsch online and finish renovating their house. For Keven there’s a collaboration with a couple of friends on a ‘warts and all’ book about surf culture in the 60s and 70s and the impact that drugs and music had upon it. He’ll also be spending more time on the golf course perfecting his short game with his reprobate mates.

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Festival Club Not that Keven and Karin gave up the music scene altogether. They became staunch supporters of local promoter Glenn Wright and their cafe became the official Festival Club for the annual Mullum Music Festival (mullummusicfestival.com) in November each year. Some remarkable acts have played there in an intimate setting on the small stage under the canopy of a 50-year-old poinciana. Now those days, sadly, are over and new owners will be taking over the cafe. Longtime regulars will miss that eccentric, laidback vibe and will look to see what comes next, with the safety of those magnificent poincianas in mind. But what will the two Ks get up to next? The Byron Shire Echo March 9, 2016 15

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Trumpmania: Has America gone mad? Phillip Frazer

Nope – it was already mad. Americans are angry mad at the fact that the government – and the corporates who run it – have their sticky fingers in everything their citizens do and everything they think, and all the citizens get is another day older and deeper in debt. And America is batshit crazy mad in that it doesn’t believe in global warming and diplomacy but does believe in angels, insurance agents charging $2,000/ month per family to look after their health (not counting the costs of treatments), and it still believes it’s the best country on Earth. Okay, let’s stop this thought-train right there: something’s wrong with all the stuff I just wrote, which is that ‘America’ doesn’t exist, and nor do ‘Americans’. ‘America’ is a wide stripe of the North American continent, about the same area (omitting Alaska) as Australia with 13 times as many people, who are more diverse and disconnected than Australians are. I went to the US in 1976 to see if I could figure out how much ‘they – the Americans’ had to do with undermining the Whitlam ALP government and, more generally, why ‘it – America’ behaves the way it does. The short answers to those two questions, I conclude 40 years later, are: Of course the bullying

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the Geneva Conventions of 1949, attacks directed against civilian objects or civilians protected as such, or other war crimes as defined by international agreements to which it is a party. In spite of this, Australia supports the Israeli arms industry, which boasts that its weapons are tested in vivo on Palestinian families who are deliberately trapped in the Zionist military laboratory of Gaza; this gives them a ‘marketing edge’. To their great credit the Greens tried to debate Gantz’s visit in the senate but it was disallowed. I have referred Gantz to the Australian Federal Police, claiming that his visit is in breach of Commonwealth law, but have not had a response. Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay

The US presidential circus episode 3

The Simpsons cartoon series took up the claim that Donald Trump paid people to seem like supporters during his speech announcing his intentions to run for president.

paranoid president Nixon and his equally power-mad secretary of state Henry Kissinger wanted to get rid of Whitlam and his goddamn communist cabinet ministers, and of course the CIA did all it could, short of having him shot, to help the lords of Canberra and London toss Gough off the cliff. Whitlam himself said later, ‘I got off lightly’, compared to Chilean president Salvador Allende who died in the US-backed coup of 1973. As I unravelled the facts about which politicos in Washington and bankers in New York screwed Whitlam and Australia over, an image of how America works formed in my mind, a moving image, like a live-feed. It goes like this:

The whole country consists of shifting alliances of people engaged in a neverending battle for ascendency, in which the most valuable weapons are money, access, and strategic knowledge.

Alliances These alliances might be economic or class based, such as recently laid-off auto-workers (over 100,000), or family based, like the Kennedys or the Rockefellers, or a social movement such as LGBT activists, or geographically based such as people living in the Rocky Mountains, or alliances of common interests such as former defence or state department officials now working for weapons manufacturers, or weapons manufacturers invested in drones

and other cyber-warfare industries, or teachers and educational managers working in charter schools, or the alliance of second wave feminists that grew in the 60s whose ‘bosses’ include Gloria Steinem, who recently damaged Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid by dissing younger feminists, or Christian fundamentalists … organic farmers … These alliances are everchanging and there are no guarantees nor any agreed-on overall goals. There are various rules, variously obeyed or dishonored, including the Constitution, Congress, the vast bureaucracies, the courts, the military and intelligence agencies with their own secret laws, and so on one – but in practice, life proceeds like

the warlord societies of China in the early 1900s, or Japan in the 16th century. Now this image of alliances that drift along with shifts in who is exerting power over whom could describe Australian society, or any other society, but what distinguishes the American system is that it has more diversity than any country in a similar stage of ‘development’. It is a country shared by hundreds or thousands of distinguishable cultures, full of disparities and inequalities. It might be a paradise of political correctness, or a multicultural morass, but what it is not is a community of shared experiences, myths, priorities, and, ultimately, loyalties.

Unifying notions There are unifying notions about what America ought to be about, and they compete for the people’s allegiance: constitutionalists strive to organise the populace around the noble ideals of the founding documents, but Bernie Sanders and the late Supreme Court Justice Scalia would have agreed on that while drastically disagreeing on what it meant. And Donald Trump couldn’t give a shit about founders or documents; he believes Americans are united around the lusty battle to make money, or more accurately, to take it from others – the more you take the better you are. It’s a donnybrook among crooked warlords, idealists, crooked idealists, and idealistic warlords. Okay, so where are we in the 2016 presidential election? Donald Trump is hang-

ing on as a loose cannon über-capitalist with an army of mostly white folks who are united by diminishing wealth, income, and hope. His two Christian crusader challengers, Senators Cruz and Rubio, look more looney toons by the day. Watch out for Mike Bloomberg, John Kasich, Mitt Romney and Gary Johnson. Any one of them could be nominated at the Republican Convention in July. Democrat Hillary Clinton says she represents the middle class, poor people, women, blacks, Latinos, Wall Street, and everyone really. In the real world, she and Bill are members of the Washington/New York power elite. If she loses this year, all those dinner party invites, board directorships, and deals behind closed doors will finally cease and desist. Bernie Sanders is still a chance to beat Hillary for their party’s nomination. He has been more popular than Hillary or Trump in every poll for the last six months, and he still is. He has come from obscurity by building an alliance of people tending younger and more ethnically diverse than anyone else’s followers, arguing calmly for taxing the super rich to pay for free tertiary education and health care for all. But it’s not about a rational choice for the good of the country. It’s about shifts on the battlegrounds of warlordism, right up to November 8. Q Phillip Frazer is a dual Australian/American citizen who will send his presidential ballot to the USA in November. See more at www. coorabellridge.com.

Land ‘grabbing’ grows as agricultural resources dwindle Since 2000, more than 36 million hectares – an area about the size of Japan – has been purchased or leased by foreign entities, mostly for agricultural use. Today, nearly 15 million hectares more are under negotiation, according to the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org). ‘Farmland is lost or degraded on every continent, while “land grabbing” – the purchase or lease of agricultural land by foreign interests – has emerged as a threat to food security in several countries,’ writes Gary Gardner, contributing author of the Worldwatch Institute’s State of the World 2015: Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability.

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About half of grabbed land is intended exclusively for use in agriculture, while another 25 per cent is intended for a mix of agricultural and other uses. (The land that is not used for agriculture is often used for forestry.)

Food price crisis Land grabbing has surged since 2005 in response to a food price crisis and the growing demand for biofuels in the United States and the European Union. Droughts in the United States, Argentina, and Australia have further driven interest in land overseas. ‘Today, the FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations] reports

that essentially no additional suitable [agricultural] land remains in a belt around much of the middle of the planet,’ writes Gardner. As a result, the largest grabbers of land are often countries that need additional resources to meet growing demands. Over half of the global grabbed land is in Africa, especially in water-rich countries like the Congo. Asia comes second, contributing over six million hectares, mainly from Indonesia. The largest area acquired from a single country is in Papua New Guinea, with nearly four million hectares (over eight per cent of the country’s total land cover) sold or leased out. The largest investor coun-

try is the United States, a country already rich in agricultural land. The United States alone has acquired about seven million hectares worldwide. Malaysia comes in a distant second, with just over 3.5 million hectares acquired.

Losing aquifers Land grabbing is precipitated by the growing challenges shaking the foundation of food production: the water, land, and climate that make crop growth possible. Globally, some 20 per cent of aquifers are being pumped faster than they are recharged by rainfall, stressing many key food-producing areas. Land is becoming degraded

through erosion and salinization or is getting paved for development. The changing climate is projected to cause a net decline of 0.2–2 per cent in crop yields per decade over the remainder of the century, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The dangers of land grabbing are evident. Large-scale purchases often do not consider the interests of smallholders who may have been working the land over a long period. Additionally, the transfer of resources from poorer countries to wealthier ones increases the vulnerability of the target countries that surrender their own access to land and water resources.

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with Anaheke Metua

Red EARTH

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CASA PANDAN – BALI STYLE Casa Pandan is a small, family-run importing business specialising in tropical Balinese-style outdoor products. Our passion is for the outdoor lifestyle with design a major focus, inspired by our tropical climate. Many of our products are imported directly from Bali.

Business bookkeeping you can count on

My name is Maryanne Bristow. I own and operate a local bookkeeping business, First Class Accounts – Byron Bay. I understand business challenges in managing your books and accounts and I want to help you!

At the moment we have recycled boatwood furniture, Moroccan-style lanterns, outdoor beanbags, and stone bowls and lanterns.

We’ll balance your books and help balance your life

Contact me for a FREE consultation! Mobile: 0409 805 675

We are an online business but would be very happy for you to call to see our products.

BYRON BALLET ANNIVERSARY AUDITIONS

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Byron Ballet Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is currently auditioning for their upcoming seasons of Peter and the Wolf, Ravel’s Bolero, and Midsummer Nights Dream. ‘We are looking for experienced classical and contemporary dancers and there are also a limited number of juniors roles available. Two of our most recent female principals are now studying in Europe so this leaves room for new principals to move up the ranks. We are particularly keen to cast the role of Peter which requires an excellent acting ability’, Yvonne Hall said. ‘We’d love to inspire more boys to put on their dancing shoes and have already cast four male students in the hunters dance’, said Yvonne Hall. Special professional guests and mentors will be joining the company for each season. Contact byronballet@gmail.com for all information.

RED EARTH STUDIO GALLERY NOW OPEN. Kia-ora my name is ANAHEKE METUA and I live and work in Mullumbimby, on Bundjalung country as a practising fibre artist and facilitator specialising in the art of weaving. Weaving circles are held at Red Earth Studio Gallery, Mullumbimby, a local community arts space, nurturing the creative spirit within ourselves and each other. For more information please contact Anaheke Metua 0413 663 259 anaheke@gmail.com FB: weavingcircles

BYRON BALLET

Gifts, home, beauty, art, jewellery, clothes. Acting as socially responsible beings, we do our best to ensure that all artists, designers and workers are treated fairly and payed decently. Gifts, home, beauty, art, jewellery, clothes. 46 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 8886 www.kopru.com.au

Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre welcomes new holistic doctor Dr Mario Alam has recently joined Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre from his successful practice in Melbourne. With an holistic approach to health, Dr Mario understands how general medicine and alternative healing can work together and integrates these in response to each individual’s unique circumstances.

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HAND CRAFTED WARES www.kopru.com.au (02) 6680 8886 46 Fletcher Street. Byron Bay

BALI STYLE We have Recycled Boatwood Furniture, Moroccan Style Lanterns, Outdoor Beanbags and Stone Bowls and Lanterns.

Dr Mario is a great addition to our team of general practitioners whose experience already encompasses a number of different specialisms, including musculo-skeletal medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, sleep disorders and female reproductive health. We believe in offering patients the best in comprehensive health care all under one roof, with both general medicine and allied health services available, alongside Meridian Dental and our Kahuna Bodywork clinic.

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For appointments call 6684 1511.

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We are an online business but would be very happy for you to call to see our products.

Welcoming a new Holistic General Practitioner to Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre Dr Mario advocates and embodies a ‘whole picture’ approach to health. He knows how western medicine and holistic healing can work together for patients to bring about complete health.

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Call Maryanne Bristow at First Class Accounts Byron Bay today on 0409 805 675 to book your FREE business evaluation. Email: maryanne.bristow@ﬁrstclassaccounts.com

Köprü aim’s to bring you sustainable artisan products from around the globe. We uniquely curate, hand-made, handloomed and ethically sourced goods for you to cherish and enjoy as we do.

Auditions

Peter and the Wolf Midsummer’s Dream Ravel’s Bolero

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BUY LOCAL Spend it here and keep it here.

WILD TAHINI CAFÉ

Still offering famous FALAFELS, MEZZE, GOURMET BURGERS, free-range and sustainable meat options. Spanish, Italian and Mod Oz. Local produce: vegan, vego and GF options. Introducing: ‘Gypsy Part of Town’ coffee. Delivery in Arts & Industry Estate 12 till 2. Pickup take-home meals till 4pm.

1/1 BANKSIA DRIVE, ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE.

Usually referred to as the creative hub of Byron Bay, the Arts & Industry Estate has evolved into a major retail shopping area in recent years. There is so much on offer here and if you can’t find it, chances are you didn’t need it! Each month we’re going to highlight some of the fantastic companies based there to encourage everyone to buy local. From furniture to fashion to food and beyond – interesting, useful, unique products and services are right on your doorstep and, in many cases, you’re buying directly from the source.

P: 6685 6821. Open from 7.30am – Monday to Friday.

Indulgence

Think you know the Arts & Industry Estate? Come and rediscover it and support local business at the same time.

Hair Beauty Makeup Offering all New Clients 10% OFF all Services COLOUR • CUTS • TREATMENTS • KERATIN SMOOTHING WEDDINGS/FORMALS • BEAUTY • MAKEUP

with over 10 years experience

0401 915 341 Eco Friendly Salon

3/20 Brigantine St, Byron Bay Arts & Industry Estate • Free Parking

Decorate Your Real Estate

Formally Deli Bar Café, Wild Tahini has a new owner and a fantastic new look. Chill out in the garden area among the red ginger, palms and herbs.

offers furniture hire and styling packages to maximise the presentation of properties for the market. Styling is now a popular real estate strategy used to optimise the presentation of a property. It helps improve buyer perception and causes an emotional connection with the property, resulting in faster selling times and higher selling prices. Visit their website at www. decorateyourrealestate.com to see what a difference it can make!

Still offering famous falafels, mezze, gourmet burgers, free-range and sustainable meat options. Spanish, Italian and Mod Oz. Local produce: vegan, vego and GF options. Introducing : Gypsy Part of Town coffee.

1/1 Banksia drive. P: 6685 6821 see FB Open from 7.30am Monday to Friday. Find us on

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Byron Industrial Estate 3/7 Brigantine St, Byron Bay

NOW STOCKING CERTIFIED ORGANIC FRUIT & VEG

+ bulk food + groceries + home care + personal care + more We are a community owned not-for-profit Social Enterprise. Shopping with us looks after your well-being & this beautiful planet. www.santosorganics.com.au | ph 6685 5685 18 March 9, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

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Delivery in industry area 12 till 2. Pickup take-home meals till 4pm.

Presale Property Styling 1/2 Tasman Way Arts & Industry Estate, Byron Bay Ph: 6685 6317

Wild Tahini Café

Indulgence Hair Beauty Makeup is a private professional salon. Introducing owner and director Kasey, who has had more than 10 years’ experience in this industry and was trained across Sydney. For all new clients, I am offering 10 per cent OFF all services. 0401 915 341. 3/20 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay (industrial estate & free parking).

Santos Organics – F&V, groceries and so much more

1/2 Tasman Way. 6685 6317

Composting talks for ‘beginning composters’ The talks are hosted at the Compost Central hub in Byron Bay, with founder Andrew Hayim De Vries. You’ll be loaded with valuable tips and information, and will see and experience the following effective compost systems, some of which Andrew has developed or taken to new heights. The systems: Basic Worm Farm, Regular Home Compost Cone, Aerobin Compost System, BathTub Compost, ‘Boroughs’ Worm Tunnel, Twin Cone Composter – Proudly Compost Centrals very own twin cone system, perfect for the Australian hot and humid climate, arguably the best cone system on the market. You simply need to see this one! www.compostcentral.org M: 0413 530 559

Our renovated industrial estate store stocks a full range of certified organic fruit and vegetables, groceries, sustainable home-care and naturally safe personal-care products. We employ an ethics team to research our products so you only find the highest quality, ethically sound, environmentally safe and local-as-possible products available. As we are a social enterprise owned by 90 local community members your spending also doesn’t go into someone’s pocket. All proceeds from our operations are donated to local, national and international not-for-profits focused on creating a more healthy and harmonious planet. We welcome you to our new shopping experience! info@santostrading.com.au | 6685 5685

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Green Building Centre Are you painting, building or renovating? We have Australia’s largest range of modern sustainable paints and finishes, bamboo and INEX flooring, ecodecking, compost toilets, solar installers and green architects. Green building and renovating conserves the earth’s energy and water, reduces waste and pollution, and enhances the health of those living in the building. Our products are durable, beautiful, non-toxic and affordable. Once you experience them you won’t look back. 1 Brigantine St, Arts & Industry Park 0431 721 073

Experience the healing effects of salt!

Along with a vast array of shapes/styles to choose from, the lamps are also dimmable and come with a 2-year warranty.

COMPOSTING TALKS FOR BEGINNING COMPOSTERS Byron Bay

WASTE = RESOURCE = FOOD These workshops will show you the basics to mastering your home compost system in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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The recently opened Salt Cave @ Byron offers natural therapies for the relief of respiratory and skin conditions, general health improvement and detox. In 1843 a Polish doctor discovered that saltmine workers had excellent respiratory health. The mine was converted to an underground spa for Europeans to visit and enjoy the healing benefits. The Byron Salt Cave has imported an advanced Polish halogenerator that simulates the natural salt-cave microclimate through careful climatic controls and the generation of minute salt particles. While relaxing in a peaceful, negatively ionised environment, customers inhale dry, salt-enriched air deep down into the lungs. The therapy may offer relief from numerous conditions including asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, cough, hayfever, allergies, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Athletes may benefit from improved lung function and stamina. The Salt Cave is located in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate, strictly by appointment. Ph 0448 338 707, www.saltcave.com.au

Corner Wollongbar St & Tasman Way BYRON ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE creativelightingsolutions.com.au

6680 7007

Unit 5, 21–23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay Enter via Wollongbar St T: 6680 7007 www.creativelightingsolutions.com.au

DIMMABLE LED FILAMENT LAMPS

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Creative Lighting Solutions is proud to introduce an exciting new range of vintage LED filament lamps. These lamps far exceed other options in the market with a warmth and ambience that replicate traditional lamps, while dramatically reducing heat and energy costs.

Creative Lighting Solutions can source any fittings available in the market and cater for all budgets. Bring your building plans/lighting requirements into the showroom and our expert staff will guide you through any aspects of your architectural and landscape lighting. We also assist in coordinating your final lighting design through to installation and offer FREE onsite consulting.

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Wednesday 16th March 6.00pm to 8.00pm $20pp, $30 Couples, Under 16 Free 1/22 Brigantine St, Byron Bay

Andrew will take you through four composting solutions to suit your home and lifestyle, with fully functioning examples at the Compost Central hub in Byron Bay. If you are interested but are unable to attend please inform Andrew of suitable times to run an alternative smaller workshop. W W W.COMPOSTCENTR AL .ORG E info@compostcentral.org M 0413 530 559 (Andrew) A 1/22 Brigantine St Byron Bay NSW

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Salt Therapy is a proven natural therapy that helps relieve congestion, inflammation and allergies of the airways and skin. opening special 2 for 1 (1 hour session $45) Call to book a session! ph: 0448 338 707 saltcave.com.au /thesaltcave @byronsaltcave The Byron Shire Echo March 9, 2016 19

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Sustainability meets fantasy at Fins

The Good Life Snippets The Balcony

By Caz Parker

As luminary chef Steven Snow schmoozes with patrons on a balmy Friday night, I learnt that, although Fins has won ‘Chef Hat’ awards consistently for twenty years what really gets Steven tapping his hand on his heart with pride is the ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ award [SMH Good Food Guide 2015]. Steven’s quest for sustainable methods means prosperity from the Pacific Ocean must be line-caught, and he embodies a genuine ‘Pacificto-plate’ ambition. Steven is effervescent as he explains that virtually every wine at Fins comes from a sustainable wine producer. ‘It has to start in the vineyard,’ he says. ‘We research and check all their biodynamic methods. We don’t just take their word for it’.

Fins’ sustainable ideology translates to quality and flavour on our table. The fact that Fins’ service and atmosphere also ooze ‘fabulosity’ is icing on the cake. Renovated last June, Fins is a place you dream of discovering on an exotic adventure. Antique chandeliers, nautical lamps and candlelight shed a golden glow across the vintage timber. The pressedmetal and split-level ceiling panels hint at an oriental past life. Pre-loved plantation shutters and banks of bottle-green palms cloak the room in colonial charm. The wooden-pegged napkins reveal a welcome abandonment of stifling fine dining conventions and Steven’s ‘no rules’ approach to experimentation. As you sink into the

Fins Interior

From Pacific to Plate: Chef Steven Snow sourcing ingredients the old-fashioned way.

intimate booths you are transported to another world, where it’s easy to let your imagination run wild. Perhaps you’re dining in a notorious shop-house in old Saigon. The Yellow Fin tuna sashimi is rolled in nori dust, dressed with hot shallot oil, avocado and a harmonious blend of trimmings. The pretty pink glow of the matching French Rosé, resembling the colour of the tuna flesh, suggests a symbiotic sensitivity between the two. For a ‘low food miles’ fantasy that could only exist in the northern rivers, try this: char-grilled Brunswick king prawns and green papaya salad crown the top of sweet barbecue Bangalow pork and are all delicately towered onto rustic earthenware. Maybe you’re chillin’ in

a Caribbean hideaway with your hip-hop crew. The aromatic, slightly sweet Marcarini Moscato D’Asti white wine is da bomb with the lemon myrtle panna cotta whose wobbly-boob attitude, grapefruit and ginger syrup and apple crumble are an uplifting finale. The popularity of Moscato has skyrocketed since hip-hop elite [Jay Z and Nicqui Minaj] discovered the drop and Kanye, Drake and Lil’ Kim began injecting Moscato into their lyrics. The thirty-two page Wine Menu is indeed a First Class around-the-world ticket. Without the jetlag. After savouring the six degustation menu wines, from six different countries, there was no hint of a foggy head the next day – simply fond memories of a fantasyland feast at Fins.

The Balcony, an iconic location that had lost its lustre with locals over the past few years, has received a facelift at the hands of its experienced new owners, and chef Sean Connolly (profiled last week in Good Life) was in town last week to show off the new menu. There were a number of dishes straight from the menus of their other successful restaurants, such as The Morrison in Sydney, including an excellent vegetarian gnocchi with mushrooms that’s worth trying. Expect to see some more vegetarian dishes, and an increased use of local produce as the venue develops.

Lemongrass I’ve always been a bit put off by the simple tables of this budget, BYO Vietnamese restaurant at the end of the arcade off 17 Lawson Street, but we popped in for a casual meal last Friday night and were pleasantly surprised; this was good value for Byron. It’s a family-run place, the service was quick and friendly and the pho was particularly flavoursome, apparently owing to long nights spent tending to the stock.

Boomerang fundraising dinner Three Blue Ducks, Harvest Café and Indigenous hatted chef Clayton Donovan, among others, are joining forces at Coorabell Hall on Friday 18 March for ‘Ja Nghari’, a $180 per-head-dinner for 80 people only. All profits from the night will go to Boomerang Festival. To book, visit https://events.bizzabo.com/boomerang.

Ballina RSL Club River St, Ballina Phone 6686 2544 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days from 8am Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

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Warung Bagus 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7.30am–9.30pm every day Dine-in and takeaway BYO

Hog’s Breath Cafe Open 7 Days, 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner from 5.30pm 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 5320 www.hogsbreath.com.au

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Dine in our fabulous waterfront location… it’s a combination restaurant, brasserie and bistro all rolled into one. Gourmet treats and daily chef’s specials guarantee a memorable experience.

Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com

Indonesian-inspired cuisine in a casual setting on the beachfront. All-day breakfasts, nasi-campur style buffet lunch and dinner as well as snacks, mains and desserts, coffee, smoothies, juices and cakes. Indoor/outdoor seating with sea views.

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Coolangatta The Strand Marine Pde 07 5536 5455 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au

An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials

Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

Cafe Novella OPEN 7–4 Sun–Tues OPEN 7–LATE Thurs–Sat BYO & TAKEAWAY Bay St opp Main Beach & Surf Club For bookings: 6685 7348

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late. FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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Nights from THURSDAY Locals specials Fresh Mediterranean inspired dishes Breakfast / lunch / dinner on the deck or TAKEAWAY

Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

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Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: Mon-Sat from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food Coffee: Genovese, all day Venue: available for events up to 60 guests WiFi

Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Happy Chilli Garden

Muoiâ€™s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite. Enjoy for dinner.

The Green Bistro

Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30amâ€“2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to SundayÂ (closed Mondays)Â 18â€“20 Marvell Street 6685 6202

Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria Mon, Wedâ€“Fri from 6pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm for lunch Closed Tuesday

Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byronâ€™s best wood fired pizza.

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

We do weddings and special event functions. Visit and book at www.basilo.co

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

Now serving ALL DAY weekend brekkie!

Traditional Thai 5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.

Fins

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles!Â Good Vibes, Abundant, Alive & Awesome NEW Menu. Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Grab & Go Made to Order BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, Delectable RAW DESSERTS & ICE CREAMS. and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy Sublime Superfood GREEN SMOOTHIES, Iced Drinks & and Sugar free. COLD PRESSED JUICES.Â 2/3 Marvell St Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The BEST CHAI EVER, Organic COFFEE & SUPERFOOD www.nakedtreaties.com.au hotties all on our own fluffy ALMOND Mylk. GOODNESS never tasted SO GOOD! Insta #nakedtreaties

Mon-Fri 7.30amâ€“3pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228 www.lusciousfoods.com.au

Open Wednesdayâ€“Sunday Dine-in or Takeawayâ€“ from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

Coast Restaurant Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks.

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours â€˘ Breakfast and lunch â€˘ Wood-fired pizzas â€˘ Fresh juices â€˘ Great coffee

Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

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Open for Breakfast

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan

The Restaurant @ Raeâ€™s

The Butcherâ€™s BBQ Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Luscious Foods

St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.

Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443

Savour your experience!

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

Success Thai

The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. Itâ€™s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

www.stelmodining.com

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au

Lemongrass

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

77â€“97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Canâ€™t find a late weekend brekkie in the Bay? Look no further than The Rocks @ Aquarius! Cure those hangover blues with a range of fresh and delicious locally sourced dishes. We also have a range of main meals, mini burgers and saladâ€™s available from 12 noon in the Aquarius Bar & Grill next door. Enjoy a lazy lunch, an ice cold beer and a dip in our beautiful swimming pool! Visit www.therocksbyronbay.com.au for details and new menus.

Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Wood fired pizzas and pastas. Take away available.

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au info@thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au Functions and catering available

Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byronâ€™s finest cocktails and wines.

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

Proudly awarded â€˜Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurantâ€™ 2015.Â This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood.Â Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

Extended Summer Hours Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP UP Restaurant The BUTCHERâ€™S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcherâ€™s BBQ offers a share style menu with â€˜smallsâ€™ and â€˜bigsâ€™ cooked on the grill (from $8-$38), communal tables, a cracking cocktail bar, boutique wine list and Gin Bar. This concept is only here for a short time. Extended Summer hours. Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 yearsâ€™ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Monday night $15 Burgers & BeerÂ Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Saturday and Sunday 7am till 10am

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

KINGSCLIFF

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

The Rocks @ Aquarius

Italian at the Pacific

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.

New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byronâ€™s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441

MULLUMBIMBY

Fishheads

Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452

Small & large group bookings and functions welcome

OCEAN SHORES

Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com

Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

Treehouse on Belongil

Modern European

Cafe â€˘ Restaurant â€˘ Bar 11 Marvell Street

Muoiâ€™s Feast

Lunch Thursâ€“Sat 12â€“3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

Kids eat free 5â€“7pm Mondayâ€“Thursday Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences.

CATERING

Targa

restaurant & bar

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We love smoking up an American Barbeque stormÂ on our wood-fired smoker all the way from Kansas, USA. Check out our website for our food menu Refuge, Grog & Barbeque www.thebolthole.com.au. 5pmâ€“Midnight (Monâ€“Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pmâ€“11pm (Sun) 40 gins, craft cocktails, organic & biodynamic wines 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay and craft beers in cans. Catch you soon! hello@thebolthole.com.au 6685 8410 PEACE : LOVE : GROG : BBQ

The Bolt Hole

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Property insider This month GNF Bangalow is turning 14. George & Fuhrmann, or GNF as it is now referred to, was founded by Thomas George, Arch Northern and Paul Fuhrmann. Originally the firm opened its doors in 1976 as a real estate and stock and station agency in Casino.

Then in 2002, the powers that be could see that Bangalow was experiencing significant growth and there was a great amount of interest in that area. George & Fuhrmann seized the opportunity to open a standalone real estate office in Bangalow with a strong independent identity.

GNF Bangalow’s first listing and sale was part of the Flatley Drive subdivision in Clunes. When asked about what changes they have seen in Bangalow in the 14 years they have been there, the answers is considerable! ‘Fewer banks, more cafes to start with, plus a huge influx of people and families from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.’ ‘In the early days there were few sales to the QLD area but since the Brisbane–Gold Coast highway opened we have seen substantial increases in activity from the north.’ GNF believe they have created a good recipe that they will carry on into the future. Strong local people with local knowledge sharing their expertise and providing a service based on integrity and community. As for the next 14 years? ‘We

Chris Hayward, Lynelle Smith and Sue Graham started up the Bangalow office with Brian Grant joining the team 12 months later and then Alli Page in 2005.

are happy where we are placed and excited about the future. We don’t need to be big, just great at what we do. We want to remain a specialist agency with an independent identity. We have a substantial property management portfolio that is also a very important part of the business and the community managed by Stephanie Soo.’ Clayton Papillon is the holiday manager at Lois Buckett Real Estate, specialising in the sales and marketing of holiday accommodation properties.

‘It is an unequal equation without the research abilities, deep local knowledge and negotiation skills of a buyers agent representing the buyer as well,’ adds Michael.

Michael has been a buyers agent for 15 years; he switched careers from a documentary producer to buyers agent in 2001. Buyers agents are in a growth stage within the real estate

Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results? Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.

Riverbend Rosebank, NSW

118 acres

2.5 acres

Redbud Ranch (conjun) Myocum, NSW

0.75 acres

Saratini Clunes, NSW

92 acres

7 acres

2.5 acres

Magnolia House Mullumbimby, NSW

Myocum Ridge Myocum, NSW

LD 42 acres

LD 5 acres

Skynest Wilsons Creek, NSW

Aria Nashua, NSW

According to Michael, all buyers agents are not the same. Byron Property Search is a member of REBAA, the Real Estate Buyers Association of Australia. They only allow membership of fully experienced and trained BAs, and maintain a high ethical standard.

HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT?

100 acres

Hamilton Retreat Teven, NSW

Avondale Coorabell, NSW

e gary@uniqueestates.com.au p 0423 777 237 w www.uniqueestates.com.au

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110 acres

LD 7 acres

Ngura Ikaritja Billinudgel, NSW

Gary Brazenor

Property buyers agent Michael Murray is now a 30-year local. He first moved to Possum Creek in 1986 after purchasing a two-bedroom home on three acres for $150,000. Since then he has had many addresses in the area. Currently he lives in Myocum with his wife Susanna, his daughter Lucy and bearded dragon called Lyndsey.

Heartbreak Hill Coorabell, NSW

LD 4 acres

industry. When asked why people use a buyers agent Michael says, ‘Nearly all my clients say the same thing after we have settled: they will never buy a property again without a buyers agent involved.’ It is true that a listing agent is being paid by the seller, to secure the highest possible price for a property.

6.5 acres

Friday Hut Estate Possum Creek, NSW

2. Three aspects of your job you love the most?

more than 10 years’ experience in the customer service, sales and marketing industries and brings with him a systematic and analytical approach to his new career. His ability to deal with clients on all levels and dedication to offering excellent service is evident in all that he does.

Willana Federal, NSW

S 45 acres

Picture the two-week holiday you go on every year – that’s where I live.

LD Mountain Springs (land) Goonegerry, NSW

1. How do you describe Lennox Head to your friends and family back home in Toronto?

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Clayton made the move to the area more than two years ago. He travelled extensively through Asia for 12 months before landing in Australia and, 3. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? as with so many travellers, once here it was hard to leave our The fact that I am a small but beautiful shores. crucial part of creating an experience for the guest that In Toronto, he was associate will last a lifetime. director for a top-tier national marketing agency and has Although relatively new to the worked with local and world of real estate, Clayton has

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Clayton has answered a few questions for Property Insider:

I wake up every morning with a smile on my face because a. I get to work with a great team that makes my job not feel like a job b. the number of people I meet from all over Australia and the world c. the great homeowners we represent actually appreciate all the work we do for them.

Hammam Eden Fernleigh, NSW

global companies, bringing their brands to life through experiential marketing. His can-do attitude and happy disposition have enabled him to forge solid relationships with property owners, holiday guests and contractors alike.

Specialising in selling hinterland ‘Unique Estates’ in the Byron Shire and with over 15 years industry experience, Gary will maximise your results through strong branding and targeted marketing. Please call Gary Brazenor to discuss marketing your Unique Estate

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21 CHILDE STREET, BYRON BAY

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From the moment you arrive, it is evident that this home is special Lovingly restored with recycled rainforest timber ﬂoors Stained glass windows, wooden louvres & doors, cathedral ceilings Directly opposite Belongil Beach, stroll to fabulous local restaurants Boasting a steady holiday letting income with solid bookings This property embodies the envied indoor/outdoor nth coast lifestyle

Open: Enquiries:

Thursday, 10 March 12.00 – 12.30pm Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 | James Young 0419 856 840

20 JULIAN ROCKS DRIVE, BYRON BAY

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Artist’s residence – stunning terrace style home Open plan living/ dining with high raked ceilings and timber ﬂoors Multiple indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces Exquisite gardens create ultimate privacy for this truly beautiful home A large (8m x 5m) separate light ﬁlled studio offers excellent versatility 700m2 north facing block, walk to beach & shops. Backs onto reserve

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 2.00 – 2.30pm 9th April 2.00pm Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 | Paul Banister 0438 856 552

5 BAY VISTA LANE, EWINGSDALE

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Best offer by COB Friday March 18th Easy care rural living with all the luxuries – ‘Buddha’s Retreat’ Nth facing 2.7 acres designed for relaxation and privacy Inviting 5 bed home with various living spaces, gourmet kitchen Entertaining decks, large pool, Balinese gazebo, tropical gardens Only moments’ drive to Byron Bay’s CBD and beautiful beaches

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 11.00 – 11.30am $1,795,000 to $1,970,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

75 BUTLER STREET, BYRON BAY

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Beach house plus guest accom in the centre of town Loads of character, timber ﬂoors and high ceilings Total privacy with a glorious bush backdrop A huge veranda creates a perfect outdoor living room 4th bedroom, bathroom and living with separate access Ideal holiday home or home plus potential income

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 3.00 – 3.30pm $1,150,000 to $1,250,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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19 TAYLORS LANE, EWINGSDALE

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Bali in Byron! A lush and tranquil property 1.5 acres in private location with established tropical gardens Pavilion style home designed for easy entertaining Separate 2 bedroom second dwelling Relax by the pool and spa and listen to the natural creek A unique and peaceful home that is a must to inspect!

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 3.00 – 3.30pm $1,850,000 to $2,035,000 Paul Banister 0438 856 552 | Helene Adams 0412 139 807

34 HAYTERS DRIVE , SUFFOLK PARK

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2.5

Convenient living with a country feel and complete privacy Surrounded by beautiful reserves on 3 sides, plentiful wildlife High ceilings throughout, 2 separate living areas, sunny kitchen Extra-large garage (2.5 cars) perfect for the home handyman Relax on the covered north facing patio and breathe in the serenity Easy bike ride to Tallow Beach, schools and shops

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 10.00 – 10.30am $680,000 to $720,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

HOUSE 2 OF 3 SALLYWATTLE DRIVE, SUFFOLK PARK

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Stunning tropical beach house Only minutes’ walk down a private track to Tallow Beach Large open plan lounge/dining, high ceilings and timber ﬂoors Beautiful modern kitchen & spacious main bedroom with private deck Wide covered verandah overlooking solar heated pool and gardens Set in a quiet cul-de-sac within a short walk to shopping centre

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 10.00 – 10.30am $950,000 to $1,045,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 | Paul Banister 0438 856 552

627 MYOCUM ROAD, MYOCUM

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Original dairy farm set 1.5km off Myocum Rd on 49 hectares Perfect for cattle, horses, and to enjoy ultimate privacy Minutes from Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Bangalow Multiple dams, creek & permanent springs ensure plenty of water Old farmhouse ideal to renovate or keep as a managers cottage Or build your dream home STCA on a prime building site

Open:

Thursday, 10 March 1.00 – 1.30pm

Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 12.00 – 12.30pm James Young 0419 856 840 | Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 Paul Prior 0418 324 297

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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LOT 1 & LOT 2 189 TYAGARAH ROAD, TYAGARAH

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Iconic parcel of land within 5 minutes to coast 104.37 hectares (258 acres) DA approval to allow 2 separate titles Established business sold as a going concern Build your dream home and enjoy the space Premium location moments to beaches, motorway and facilities

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 11.00 – 11.30am 2nd April if not sold prior Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

9 CALLISTEMON DRIVE, FEDERAL

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Fantastic lifestyle block with rural outlook Situated high and level on approx. 4 ½ acres Walking distance to Federal Village Big family home requiring ﬁnishing touches Grow your own organic vegies and run some chooks First time offered for sale in this wonderful established community

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 1.00 – 1.30pm Pending Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

LOT 19 CAMPBELL LANE, BANGALOW

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Location, location, location! Walk to the main café and restaurant strip of Bangalow Immaculate timber home with stunning views Timber ﬂoors, open plan kitchen/dining and beautiful deck Dual street access and tropical landscaped gardens A fantastic family home or investment

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 11.00 – 11.30am $675,000 to $685,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 | Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

10 WRIGHT PLACE, BYRON BAY

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2 House plus granny ﬂat in town 3 bedroom home with north facing back yard Separate 1 bedroom granny ﬂat (STCA) Situated in quiet cul-de-sac walk to beach and town Possible rental return $950pw Exceptional value in this sought after area

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 12 March 1.00 – 1.30pm $830,000 to $880,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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Property Uninterrupted coastline vista

Deceased Estate. Family says sell! A stunning hinterland home

5/6B Prestons Lane, Tyagarah

6 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads $1,100,000

178 Friday Hut Road, Coorabell 5

Opportunity is knocking with – 4 bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms, a new upmarket kitchen with a peaceful outlook to the nature reserve. This property is only a stroll to river, boat harbour, shops, beach and everything else Brunswick Heads has to offer. A well maintained home and gardens situated on a 608m2 block.

Open: By appointment Contact: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, James Young 0419 856 840 First National Byron Bay

Open: Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Contact: Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

$1,500,000

Nestled into the ridge on the sought-after Friday Hut Road in Coorabell, this charming 1920s timber home takes in magical hinterland views. Original features include 10ft plaster ceilings and timber floors ensure wonderful character, while modern touches have been added through a renovation in 2009. With separate spaces for everyone, Coorabell House makes a great family home. The main living area has a wood-burning fire and an entire wall of bifold doors that open onto an enormous entertaining deck. Incorporating a large daybed and an outdoor undercover dining / barbecue area, this space is perfect for relaxation, entertaining and taking in the spectacular sunsets. There are four bedrooms in the main house, all with lovely garden outlooks. The master bedroom is in a separate wing of the house and has a large ensuite and a walk-in robe. An elevated wooden walkway leads to a spacious self-contained guest suite, complete with kitchenette and ensuite. Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Unique Estates

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This is a rare opportunity to purchase just over 2 acres (8600m2) of prime land with spectacular ocean views from Brunswick Heads to Cape Byron Lighthouse with the ocean and beach a short bike ride down the lane. Imagine relaxing in your very own resort style paradise, perched high on a private sunny ridge, taking in the 180 degree panoramic views. An exclusive community title subdivision, this predominantly cleared property is one of 8 parcels of land. Included is a shared community lot of 35 acres offering you the ultimate easy-care rural lifestyle. Discover an environment that is only a 15 minute drive to Byron Bay’s CBD, main beach, shops and restaurants. Bangalow, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads are also close and Tyagarah nature reserve and beach access are an easy, scenic walk or bike ride down the end of the lane.

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brunswick heads, mullumbimby & ocean shores

Private, Lifestyle & Ocean Views

Perched high on the hill in a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented home is an entertainer’s paradise.

Address: 2 Harah Court, Ocean Shores

• Ocean and beach break view with northeast aspect • Freshwater pool with swim & spa jets, waterfall and sundeck • Beautiful timber kitchen with exquisite granite tops • Solar power, solar hot water, irrigated low maintenance gardens • Elevated 827m2 block bordering the tropical bush reserve • Relaxed outdoor lifestyle with privacy and comfortable living

Auction: On site Saturday 12th March 2016 at 12pm

Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@promullum.com.au

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AUCTION ONSITE Saturday 12th March, 11am

0404 360 586 mal@probruns.com

AGENT ON SITE FROM 10AM FOR REGISTRATION Agent: Mark Lycos 0438 680 250

2/28-30 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads www.professionalsbrunswickheads.com.au

02 6684 2615

02 6685 1839

6 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick and tile dwelling Stunning acreage with northern and western aspects 14,780m2 (just over 3.5 acres) Private and tranquil grounds with creek frontage Combined kitchen/sunroom adjoining large covered outdoor entertaining Formal lounge, master bedroom with ensuite 4 bay garage, + storage and generous workshop space

Mal McPherson

59 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au

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6 Burringbar 6 Waranga Crescent EXPANSIVE RURAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

eldersnewbrighton.com.au Elders New Brighton/Ocean Shores 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton

Open 7 Days 02 6680 1594

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Property The jewel in the crown

1/16 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores 3

Spacious family home on 1002m2

Ocean view duplex $2,590,000

This is the jewel! An amazing 15 hectares with Brunswick River frontage and views over the bar to Julian Rocks and Cape Byron. Habitat abounds and the open-plan contemporary home is stunning. Three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 toilets, media room, double car garage and beautiful pool with decks. Sheds to blow your mind! Close to the house is a 20m x 10m with self-contained 2 bed flat and all sorts of goodies incl a fully fledged climbing wall! Plus, thereâ€™s a 26m x 7m high-clearance extra shed, transportable cabin fully self-contained and a BMX / Motocross track! Most importantly, the RU2 zoning allows eco-tourism, accommodation, B&Bs, camping, farmstay, health consulting and restaurants or cafes. This is truly a remarkable piece of paradise just minutes from Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores or Brunswick Heads.

Open: By appointment Contact: Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 mark@promullum.com.au Professionals Mullumbimby Mark Cochrane Real Estate

26 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay $675,000 $925,000 to $975,000 4 2 2

This architect designed contemporary home is located in the exclusive Byron Views Development. There is a refreshing easterly outlook to the Capricornia canal, nature reserve and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. With a tasteful appointment including many attributes, this modern dwelling boasts high ceilings, polished timber floors and spacious living areas throughout. Within its creative design there are 3 split levels; the master with ensuite and private balcony is a retreat on the upper floor. Centrally located is stunning open plan kitchen/dining and lounge which extends onto a private deck overlooking the landscaped gardens and in-ground pool. The generous sized kitchen is configured with breakfast bar, abundant storage and quality appliances including gas cooking and dishwasher. Beyond the living are bedrooms 2 and 3, the main bathroom, laundry and internal entry from the single car garage.

Situated on a huge north-facing 1002m2 block on the elevated beach side of the road. This immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living-area family home is within easy walking or cycling distance of town, Tallow Beach and schools. The home enjoys generous proportions with fabulous entertaining spaces. The 2 very large living rooms and main bedroom have been perfectly positioned to the north providing beautiful, light-filled spaces. The hub of the residence features an air-conditioned open plan kitchen, meals and family living zone which leads onto a large north facing outdoor patio which overlooks established landscaping and the spacious rear yard. A large 2nd separate lounge is perfect for that added space and family harmony and also opens to the outdoor patio. There are 4 bedrooms (3 with built-in robes); the main has an A/C and walk-in robe and a good-sized ensuite, plus there is a central main bathroom.

Open: By appointment Contact: Mark Lycos 0438 680 250 Elders New Brighton/Ocean Shores

Open: Saturday, 12 March 12.00â€“12.30pm Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 First National Byron Bay

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Immaculate home – ocean views to Flat Rock 17 Palisade Way Lennox Head. Good sized 865.7m2 corner block – elevated & expansive views 3 generous sized bedrooms – all with built-in robes & ceiling fans Modern, renovated kitchen, stone bench tops PLUS views Salt water inground pool – solar heated for swimming all year round Ducted reverse cycle A/C, external shutters on bedroom windows

Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head

Separate studio/workshop with power,

33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Private & peaceful 6.575ha, minutes from Broken Head beach Separated into 5 fenced paddocks, ideal for horse enthusiasts Mix of natural timbered areas – bush trails for walking and riding 3 dams (1 spring fed), 3 open stables (5m x 5m) + a round yard Elevated 3 bed home-stunning use of various timbers throughout

established & low care gardens Located in popular area of Lennox – close to village & beaches Web ID: 1P1027. Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001

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Large private family home with ocean views 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Open plan living with outdoor private courtyard & patios Renovated kitchen, lounge & study perfect for home office Huge 70m2 private & partly covered deck at rear In-ground pool + ionised water, DC inverter pool pump 4KW/22 panel solar system, A/C, ample storage, DLUG

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Set on 1218m2 block, fenced yard, close to Lennox Established gardens fruit trees + organic veg. gardens Price $930,000. Web ID: 1P027. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

Large machinery shed (17.5m x 9m) has commercial kitchen approved Located in the Ballina Shire but with the Broken Head address Web ID: 1P1022. Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms Contact: Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001, Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

Play park, nature reserves, tennis court, basketball/ netball court, bike paths, friendly neighbourhood. Football field with cricket pitch in season coming this year Chincogan Real Estate 6684 3300 tallowoodridge.com

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6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina. Step out to bike/walk pathway to Ballina, Shaws Bay & beaches Panoramic views from bridge to bridge over North Creek – Waterfront No need for a car – flat walk into Ballina The current owners will greatly miss Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms their annual family holidays Web ID: 1P1024. The property is otherwise holiday let with solid repeat bookings Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Spacious open plan kitchen/living with large bedrooms & built-ins Sold as is fully furnished – perfect for invester or owner occupier

Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby

A rare opportunity to purchase a home at this great location at the famous Glen Villa Resort

Cozy two bedroom relocatable home Carport and storage shed Walk just 400 metres to the centre of this iconic coastal village Resort has lush tropical gardens with saltwater pool and spa

Glen Villa Resort, 80-86 Butler St, Byron Bay Price $275,000.00. Conditions do apply. All enquires phone 0415 662 585.

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Byron Bay Restaurant Highly visible location, large street frontage and plenty of ﬂoor space. Turnover of $1M plus plenty of scope for improvement. Liquor licence and high value plant & equipment all included in the sale. New long-term lease secures a great position close to the centre of town. $395,000 Troy Potter – 0412 286 176 – troyp@linkbusiness.com.au

Exclusive Apple Dealer One of only two Accredited Apple Resellers, Apple Consultants and Accredited Education Resellers in the northern rivers. Potential to move into managed IT services and the provision of Apple hardware and training into local schools. $195,000 Troy Potter – 0412 286 176 – troyp@linkbusiness.com.au

Great Return and Fully Managed

South Golden Beach 9 Elizabeth Avenue AUCTION – RIVER GEM • • • • • • •

Solid timber house Verandahs overlooking river Separate shed/studio Storage under house Short walk to beach Virtually on the water 607m2 block

Want to live on the river and a short walk to the surf? Then call me, Peter, today on 0411 801 795. View Saturday 12.00–12.30pm Auction 11.30am 19 March at RSL Brunswick Heads Auxilliary Hall Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Located within the Byron Shire, 5,000 customers pass this cafe’s doors daily. The nett return to the owner is $130k pa with all staff & systems in place to take care of the day-to-day running of the business. $320,000 Troy Potter – 0412 286 176 – troyp@linkbusiness.com.au

Niche Eco Products, Fashion & Homewares This business has a solid online presence as well as a retail outlet and wholesale customers within 30 minutes of Byron Bay. High-quality products are designed inhouse with room to expand the product range. Potential lies in growing and marketing to its online followers $130,000 Troy Potter – 0412 286 176 – troyp@linkbusiness.com.au

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Open For Inspection BYRON BAY PROPERTY SALES

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112 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Wed & Sat 10-10:30am 50/183 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Wed 11-11:30am 7 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10:30-11:00am 40 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11:30am 27 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11:30am-12:00pm

BYRON BEACH REALTY

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137 Binna Burra Road, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.45am 947 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet. Sat 11.15am-12pm 22 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 12.30-1.15pm Leslie Street, Bangalow. Sat 2.15-3pm

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

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106 Arkinstall Road, Tuntable Creek. Wed 2-2.30pm & Sat 3-3.30pm Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Thu 11-11.30am 21 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12-12.30pm 7-9 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12-12.30pm 627 Myocum Road, Myocum. Thu 1-1.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm 2 & 3/71 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay. Fri 11-11.30am 21 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9-9.30am House 2 of 3 Sallywattle Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am 155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park., Sat 10-10.30am 34 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am 4 Barby Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am 5 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11-11.30am Lots 1 and 2, 189 Tyagarah Road, Tyagarah. Sat 11-11.30am 33 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am Lot 19 Campbell Lane, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 2/30 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12-12.30pm 26 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm 46 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 12-12.30pm 9 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Sat 1-1.30pm 10 Wright Place, Byron Bay. Sat 1-1.30pm 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2-2.30pm 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 2-2.30pm 19 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 3-3.30pm 75 Butler Street, Byron Bay. Sat 3-3.30pm

ELDERS BANGALOW

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17 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Wed 4-4.30pm & Sat 10-10.30am 27 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Wed 4-4.30pm & Sat 10-10.30am 10 Kingsvale Road, Myocum. Wed 2-2.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm 29 Pinegroves Road, Myocum. Wed 3-3.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm

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9 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10-10.30am 6 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10-10.30am 1 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-1.30am 10 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am 9 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 12-12.30pm 8 Nightcap Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 1-1.30pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

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6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina. Sat 10-10.30am 3 Greenview Place, Skennars Head. Sat 11-11.30am 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina. Sat 11-11.30am 1/9 Seaview Street, East Ballina. Sat 12-12.30pm 17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head. Sat 12-12.30pm 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 1-1.30pm 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Sat 2-2.30pm

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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY continued • House 2 of 3 Sallywattle Drive, Suffolk Park. $950,000 to $1,045,000 • 2/30 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. $685,000 to $720,000 • 59 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent • 56 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent

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• 2 Harah Court, Ocean Shores. Thu 6-6.45pm & Sat 11-11.45am • 10 Lavert Court, Mullumbimby. Thu 6-6.45pm • 8 Katya Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.45am • • • • •

39/40 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina. Sat 10-10.30am 6/2-10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina. Sat 10.45-11.30am 175 Overall Drive, Pottsville. Sat 12.30-1pm 180 Mafeking Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2.30-3.30pm 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 3-4pm

• 63 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. Sat 12-12.30pm • 17b Rifle Range Road, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am

AUCTIONS

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head Guide $775,000 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head Guide $1.2m-$1.32m 6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina 47 Hutley Drive, Lennox Head $710,000

PROFESSIONALS BRUNSWICK HEADS

• 43 Synotts Lane, Ocean Shores $2,590,000 • 46 Wanganui Rd, Wanganui $1,200,000 • 20 Newells Rd, Main Arm $1,195,000

ELDERS BANGALOW

Auctions March 17, 2016 • 17 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow • 10 Kingsvale Road, Myocum

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

Auctions Saturday April 2 • Lot 1 and Lot 2, 189 Tyagarah Road • 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry • 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

Auctions 5.50pm Wednesday March 16 in our rooms • 17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head • 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head • 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina • 6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina

SEEKING CAFE OPERATOR FOR EXCITING NEW BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL UPGRADE RETAIL FOR LEASE

BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL, EWINGSDALE RD, BYRON BAY RETAIL

PROFESSIONALS BRUNSWICK HEADS

Auction 12pm onsite Saturday March 12 • 2 Harah Court, Ocean Shores Auction 11.30am Saturday April 2 in our office • 8 Katya Court, Ocean Shores

SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE

Auction 10.30am onsite Saturday March 19 • 17b Rifle Range Road, Bangalow 10.30am on site

NEW LISTINGS BYRON BEACH REALTY

• 22 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park Auction Pending • 6 Mahr Place, Suffolk Park $995,000 • 29 Leslie Street, Bangalow $850,000

ELDERS BANGALOW

• 29 Pinegroves Road, Myocum. $1,195,000 • 27 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. $795,000

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 34 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. $680,000 to $720,000 • 10 Wright Place, Byron Bay. $830,000 to $880,000 • 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Auction 2pm April 9

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MAKING THE WOEFUL WONDERFUL WITH HANNAH GADSBY

PUTTING COMEDY ON YOUR LISTIE

N O R PA I N T RO D U C E S A R E G U L A R C O M E DY E V E N T TO I T S E V E R- E X PA N D I N G C U LT U R A L C A L E N D A R W I T H L I S M O R E L A U G H S , A T W O - D AY E V E N T T H AT F E AT U R E S C O M E D I A N S H A N N A H G A D S B Y, T H E L I S T I E S F O R T H E KIDS, AND NAZEEM HUSSAIN. Hannah Gadsby is one of Australia’s most distinctive comic performers. A storyteller par excellence with a joke rate that most dads at a family barbecue would envy, Hannah is guaranteed to make you laugh, if not split your sides, as she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her unusual brain. Her droll delivery, delightful wordplay and self-deprecating observations have delighted audiences all over the world, drawn critical acclaim and a swag of awards. And did you know, she did her first-ever comedy performance here in the northern rivers? That’s right. Gadsby was one of the community college comedy students taught by yours truly who did her first show at the Byron Bowlo and then went on to international acclaim! Hannah’s shows are always an attempt at explaining her thought processes. It seems she’s a girl who’s made woeful choices a tax deduction. Every morning when I wake up… I nap. As a comedian, the question I hate being asked most is… what is the capital of Burma. Hate that. If I could change one thing… the light bulb in my study. I got electrocuted trying to change it six weeks ago. The side of my face got a bit tingly. I’m typing in the dark. Reading the newspaper… I don’t. I chat to the radio

It’s important to remember… isn’t it! Loving yourself… a tad. But I loathe myself more. The book that changed my life was… Stone Butch Blues. When I dance I… stop very quickly. People always assume… I know what I’m doing. My mother told me… off! A lot. The biggest disappointment… when you set the alarm for pm not the am. When I was a kid I thought babies… were human slugs. The biggest misconception about the comedy industry is… that it’s funny. If I won lotto I would… worry about whether I should tell someone that I’ve never bought a ticket. Malcolm Turnbull… has written a blog on behalf of his dog! Ha ha ha ha. If I were PM the first thing I’d do… resign. I don’t want that job. The world would be a better place… if Donald Trump went away. When you come to my show… you will laugh like a drain. Friday 18 March at Lismore City Hall. 7.30pm $22–42 Tickets at www.norpa.org.au or call 1300 066 772.

WA N T T O TA K E YO U R K I D S T O S E E CO M E DY B U T WO R R I E D I T ’S G O I N G T O B E T E R R I B LY I N A P P R O P R I AT E ? And then worried that if it is appropriate it’s going to be completely naff? Well the Listies have the show for you. If I could change one thing… it would be my underpants. It’s important to remember… to change your underpants. Loving yourself… is putting on clean underpants. When I dance I… poop. Then I have to change my underpants #problems. People always assume… I’m joking about my underpants. My mother told me… to change my underpants. She’s really worried about me.

The biggest disappointment… is when the elastic goes in my underpants When I was a kid I thought babies… were on to a good thing with nappies. If I won lotto I would… buy all the underpants in the world – YASSSS! If I were PM the first thing I’d do… is change the Australian flag to a pair of underpants. The world would be a better place… if I changed my undies. #seriously When you come to my show… you must be wearing underpants. This is not Scotland. THE LISTIES – The Listies Make You LOL! Saturday 19 March, 11am $22–30. Tickets at www.norpa.org.au or call 1300 066 772

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No-one is impressed with Cardinal Pell. Not the average punter. Not most Catholics. Not Tim Minchin. Not the adult survivors of clerical abuse. Not Justice Peter McClellan. Not even the pope. And certainly not God. Being brought up Catholic I do remember the long Sunday sermons referring to the caretaking relationship of shepherds and their flocks – with the persistent message being that the shepherd never abandons his flock. Story after story about caring for sheep. As a child I began to think that religion was just a passionate branch of animal husbandry that focused primarily on the welfare of sheep. It was hard to really see what

it had to do with me. After all, I didn’t have any sheep. And if I had sheep I’d certainly look after them. Later of course I realised that the aforementioned ‘sheep’ is not actually sheep at all. Sheep is Us. We are God’s metaphorical sheep. I am a sheep. You are a sheep. It’s unflattering and crude, and personally I would have preferred if he’d chosen ducks. Or even chooks. Something less homogenous and Anglocentric. And the Shepherd, well that’s the clergy. People like Pell. So when your chief duty is the wellbeing and safety of your flock, I wonder how you can lose interest. Especially when the most vulnerable members of your flock are being devoured by wolves. Wolves from

FOR WHOM THE PELL TOLLS God’s side of the fence.

I would think that the primary goal of caring for one’s sheep was maintaining their safety and wellbeing. In fact, there are numerous quotes like this one: ‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.’ Surely after decades of reading the same book every week the metaphor is going to hit home. They take the sheep-caring thing seriously. We know that Jesus aka God is the shepherd, but the priest, the bishop, the cardinal, the pope – aren’t they supposed to be God’s earthly action men? Clearly the whole sending his son down didn’t go to plan the first time around, and in the absence

of guest appearances by God in the role of shepherd, I always understood that it was a role occupied by clergy.

People like Pell. How does a person simply choose to not pay attention to persistent and ongoing allegations and accusations of child rape? If that’s not worth paying attention to, then what is? If there were a performance review for ‘shepherding’ I would say Pell’s lack of response constituted an Epic Fail. Pell needs to resign. He needs to give up his frock for forsaking his flock. But no. Once you get the big pointy hat you don’t want to give it up. That’s a seriously pompous outfit. I can imagine that once people start kissing your ring, the power surge must

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My crude theology seems to suggest he’s snookered by his own bible’s shepherd-and-flock allegory.

be mind-blowing. It would give the empathy centres of your brain an instant brown-out.

But I guess when you live in a share-house with the pope you start to feel like you’re When people start addressing you untouchable. It’s a pity the same with sentences starting with ‘Most untouchability wasn’t applied Reverend Eminence’ I reckon you’d to the children who were in the church’s care whom Pell deemed start to get ahead of yourself in too insignificant to rate a blip on the self-importance game. It’s his moral compass. I guess he hard to be humble when you’re was banking on the silence of the constantly being told you’re superior. After a while I guess you lambs. But damn it if the lambs got noisy! start to believe it. And when you’re superior the normal rules don’t apply. You are a super-shepherd. And you no longer wrangle sheep. You are in charge of shepherds. So after risking the safety of God’s sheep by turning a blind eye to bad shepherding, why isn’t Pell stepping down?

our eternal questions about why we are here and what is our purpose. Featuring soprano soloist Katie Rutledge and organist Hamsa Arnold, the concert will be held on Saturday at 5pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Ballina,

It’s time Pell showed real compassion for the flock he’s failed, admitted his wrong and asked for forgiveness. But who will hear the confession of the confessor? And who will do what needs to be done? DisPELL. Re-PELL and please, hurry up and Ex-PELL.

and on Sunday at 2pm at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby. Admission is $20 or $15 concession, and tickets are available at the door, or through www.trybooking.com/KIUR, or at Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby.

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BEYOND BAROQUE KELLIE KNIGHT AND THE DAZE AT THE RAILS ON FRIDAY

Alch emy THE GOONS OF DOOM, FRIDAY AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN

MEAD AND PATCH AND KNIGHT AND DAZE AT DOOM’S DAY AT THE NORTHERN SUNDAYS ARE SMOKIN’ THE RAILS Folk/blues troubadours Jez Mead and Patch Brown team up to play the Bolt Hole this Sunday as part of the Smokehouse Sessions. Having both toured the country as solo acts in their own right, Patch and Jez create sweet harmonies and weave together a kind of earthy, down-home music only old friends can.

Kellie Knight and the Daze are back this Friday to play at their favourite venue in Byron Bay, The Rails. The seven-piece fusion of urban soul, funk and jazz improvisation, fronted by powerhouse vocalist Kellie Knight is delivered with a conscious lyric, deep groove and raw emotive and soulful insistence.

Smokehouse Sundays at The Bolt Hole presents exclusive live music sets with $5 craft beers, $10 craft cocktails and the only night to sample our $20 Smokehouse barbecue platters. Get in early or miss out. 5pm.

The Daze bring their beloved hometown fans a first set of jazz with plenty of instrumental and vocal action and build the night up to dancefloor fun with upbeat originals within their unique brand of new soul music.

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The Rails on Friday from 7pm.

OOZ AT THE BYRON BREWERY ON TUESDAY

OOZ ROCKS

Ooz is an acoustic roots reggae artist with a large, eclectic After bringing in the new year at repertoire of crowd favourites. Falls Festival Byron Bay, forever His unique, laidback but memorable after some poor lively style creates a relaxed kook audience member had atmosphere and his song his entire wardrobe torn from choices have you remembering his pale flesh by the frothing many of those forgotten mosh pit, the Goons of Doom classics. His ability to create are mounting their faster-thanlayers with a loop pedal, enable Satan sticks and heading off on him to play bass guitar and lay a full national Australian tour. percussion beats to accompany his performances and get Yeah, yeah sure, they’ve been to Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador the audience on their feet. Ooz has been playing music and Ozzy just got back from professionally for 13 years, Israel, but this is the first performing all over Australia national Australian tour for the and Europe. Most notably the Goons in more than six years! Victorian alpine village of Falls The Goons of Doom at the Creek, where he has been Hotel Great Northern on living and performing for 12 Friday. winter seasons. Ooz plays the Brewery on Tuesday at 7pm.

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Baroque Ensemble

Dynasty8 is Byron Shire’s newest chamber choir, directed by Elizabeth Swain. Eight voices singing some of the most beautiful music ever written, from ancient to modern, Dynasty8 and Song Dynasty Music present a concert of devotional music approaching Easter – the traditional time of growth, rebirth and renewal. The concert is called Bright Sadness – a title reflecting the choice of music from the early Middle Ages to Bach, Mozart and modern compositions that all explore the fragility and wonder of humanity,

Vo x Caldera Chamber Choir

Featuring soprano Gaynor Morgan |Sunday 20 March 3pm A&I Hall, Bangalow |$100 Concert & Long Table Dinner by Nadine Abensur |$35 Concert Only ($30 Members, $10 children)

Bookings essential at www.byronmusicsociety.com

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ADAM HARPAZ PLAYS THE BYRON FLEA AT THE YAC ON SATURDAY

HARPAZ PLAYS Adam Harpaz is a multiinstrumentalist, indie folk musician who busks during the day, performs at venues during the night and surfs in between. Born and raised on Sydney’s shores, the 20-year-old singer/ songwriter from Bondi has been performing extensively over the last two years. Catch his unique brand of alternative folk/experimental pop at the Byron YAC’s Saturday morning Flea Market. From 8am till 1pm.

WARREN EARL AT THE GOLLAN IN LISMORE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT THE TREEHOUSE IN BELONGIL

HI: NAME IS EARL Warren Earl has a sound of his own that reminds you of being back in the 50s when there were gentleman guitarists who were truly fine at their work. Be prepared for authentic

Live Music

DIRTY RIVER DUO AT THE ELTHAM HOTEL ON FRIDAY 1950s American roots with a combo of western swing, rockabilly, jazz, rhythm & blues! Known for his top-of-the class guitar playing, Warren Earl is recreating the lost sounds from the likes of Bob Wills to Blind Boy Fuller with a diverse set list and dynamic approach. Warren Earl has a vast repertoire of original music and he has recorded two albums with a 1950s authentic sound. He plays the Gollan Hotel in Lismore on Thursday and Treehouse in Belongil on Friday.

ALCHEMY BY VOX CALDERA The chamber choir Vox Caldera is once again joining baroque ensemble Alchemy in a beautiful concert followed by a long-table feast by Nadine Abensur. Come and be carried away by the combination of beautiful voices and authentic baroque instruments, followed by a feast of fine food. Owing to popular demand, Vox Caldera chamber choir teams up with string ensemble Alchemy to perform Mozart, Schütz, Carissimi, Monteverdi, and Purcell. Vox Caldera is twenty velvety voices directed by much-acclaimed pianist, composer and conductor Nicholas Routley, who moved to the northern rivers in 2009 after retiring from his post as

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SIX-PIECE HOLIDAY ROCK OUTFIT TROPICAL ZOMBIE PLAY THE NORTHERN THIS SATURDAY FOR THEIR SINGLE LAUNCH CALL THE POLICE associate professor in music at the University of Sydney. He was founder-director of the Sydney Chamber Choir for thirty years. Nicholas will also host a question and answer session between the concert and dinner. The Alchemy ensemble is directed by outstanding musician Bridget Crouch, who has had lessons from the best in Europe since the age of four and who currently performs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Bridget plays baroque violins and viola, along with Margaret Connolley and Margaret Caley. Belinda Mainwaring is on baroque cello. After the concert, stay rapt in the magic for a little while longer and enjoy pre-dinner sparkling wine, followed by a three-course Middle Eastern feast, catered for by renowned cookery author and Art Piece Gallery director Nadine Abensur. Nadine’s clientele have previously included Paul and Linda McCartney and Annie Lennox! Sunday 20 March at the Bangalow A&I Hall. Presented by Byron Music. Bookings are essential. $100 for concert and dinner ($90 for members). $35 for concert only ($30 members, $15 kids). Bookings and enquiries at byronmusicsociety.com.

ACCA DACCA DOO! You ain’t seen nothin’ unless you’ve seen ACCA DACCA! ACCA DACCA is AC/DC reincarnated! Not a tribute band, not a cover band – but is a full-blown show, cannons, bells, bagpipes, Bon and Brian.

What will you take home from a night with ACCA DACCA?

S U N S H I N E C OA ST- B A S E D M U S E S T R I O

BRING THEIR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TO The feeling – no the memory that you’ve just witnessed AC/DC GRETEL FARM THIS WEEKEND. Not only at present but the AC/ that’s what women generally For cellist Louise King the trio DC of the Bon Scott era as well. look for when they exchange is the end result of a vision she Even Angus Young has said, ‘If and network ideas, and it’s what you can’t see us see Acca Dacca!’ had to bring regionally based women have always done. It’s classical women musicians Easter Saturday 26 March at such a beautiful way to work together and to bring their the Ballina RSL. $25. 8.30pm. with others. It’s what I enjoy music to new places. Tix at the club. about music making: being able ‘My agenda with my art to be in charge of the creative practice is to bring it to people process, being able to choose who are interested and ignite it the music I play! As a female among people who haven’t had classical artist I very rarely get a the exposure. The more I do it chance to play women’s music. in small communities the more I remember saying to my dad I realise the arts have such a big once after a piano lesson: why role in revitalising community do I play men’s music? Don’t and our music brings people women write music?’ together. Music does change ANNE McCUE AT THE MULLUM Muses Trio presents a diverse people; that’s where my work EX-SERVICES ON SATURDAY program of short works by is getting more and more classical muse Clara Schumann involved – I am no longer just performing and teaching artists fused with contemporary works by Australian composers Louise – I now strongly advocate for Polka Dot Productions welcomes Denson, Sarah Hopkins, Elenathe arts in community. Australian-born East Nashville Kats-Chernin and American resident Anne McCue to ‘We love art, it’s an important composers Gabriela Lena Frank Mullumbimby. She is joined by part of our practice; it’s not just and Jennifer Higdon. Muses Trio hotshot rhythm section Matt Bone about getting creative music are Christa Powell (Topology), (Starboard Cannons, Claire Anne on the map; it’s getting creative Louise King (Cello Dreaming) and Taylor) double bass and Grant women on the map. Together Therese Milanovic (Topology). Gerathy (John Butler Trio, Angus we are a community of women Private House Concert: Sunday Stone) drums. This sensational artists trying to get women on 13 March, 3–5pm Gretel Farm, multi-instrumentalist brings the the map so that we can create 134 Springvale Rd, Eureka. spirit of Nashville to the stage objects of great beauty.’

CATCHING McCUE

and it’s no wonder alternative country icon Lucinda Williams has gushed about McCue: ‘Initially her stunning voice hooked me in. Then I got inside the songs. The first chance I got, I went to see her perform… I was floored!’ The Ex-Services Club, Mullumbimby on Saturday at 7.30pm. Tix are $20 presale or $25 at the door. www.trybooking.com/179607

‘Time is a challenge – and juggling all the balls!’ says Louise. ‘For us it’s always about time management. The one thing I have worked out in the 10 years I have been running these events is that I am a happier mother doing what I am good at. As creative women we have many resistances.’ ‘The Muses Trio have a synergy and a shared connection and

Guest speaker Nadine Abensur, food writer, creative director Art Piece Gallery Mullumbimby. Pop-up art exhibition featuring celebrated Byron Shire artists curated by Art Piece Gallery. Bookings online musestrio. com. Ph 6688 4778. $15–45. Ticket prices: $45 music lover, $35 conc/earlybirds | $30 Byron Music Society members | $125 group of 4 adults | $100 family ticket | $20 student.

Coming Soon to Club Mullum

ANNE McCUE Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm

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ARIES: Mars in adventurous Sagittarius is often the time

s r a t S with Lilith Midweek new moon/solar eclipse in Pisces marks an astrocycle of endings and fresh starts, highlighting the need to ﬁnish something in order to move forward…

when Aries learn, sometimes via uncomfortable results, the wisdom of saying less rather than more. Patience and restraint are your greatest allies this week, especially if you feel deals going down behind your back. Playing the waiting game definitely pays off.

TAURUS: While sudden, challenging changes of mind and mood could cause alienating misunderstandings this week, there’s also plenty of goodwill for talking things through to workable agreements. Midweek new moon eclipse combines a best-and-worst scenario of rollercoasting emotions, ranging from compassionate understanding to over-reactive dummy spits. Hang in there… GEMINI: With your mentor planet Mercury’s move to fluid Pisces, this week’s emotional ocean won’t respond easily to logic, common sense or linear thinking. When instinct’s operating, reason recedes. Listening’s the key: to what’s said, what’s not being said, and to your own inner whispers so they don’t need to scream.

CANCER: If reshuffles, cancellations or no-shows make more work for you this week, use your spiritual/self-help practice of choice to get first-world annoyances into perspective. Midweek’s celestial agents of change suggest opening the crab claws and letting go of something to make room for what you really want.

SAGITTARIUS: Motivator Mars marching into your feisty, fiery sign lays out a smorgasbord of adventurous prospects. That’s the good news. Conditions, as always, apply: and they require focusing and channelling your vibrant assertiveness away from snappy irritation at this week’s conflicting information towards constructive problem solving of its mysterious logistics.

CAPRICORN: A great week for stimulating conversations with creative-ideas people, but avoid getting caught in divisive debates. Do your best for clear, concise, nonconfrontational communication, but don’t expect too many straight answers. Be aware that commitments and situations entered into now are likely to linger for the next six months.

LEO: Obsessing over problems won’t help this week. Work on controlling your own emotional surges instead, because venting could have costly consequences, especially if information you’re operating on is defective, deceptive or incorrect. Whatever you set up now will play out over the coming six months, so make sure it’s what you want.

VIRGO: Your ruling planet Mercury diving into deepwater Pisces could scramble ordered Virgo routines this week. Somewhat disorienting, but sometimes a shakeup’s as tonic as a holiday, and a change of pace a timely wake-up call. Set some old obsessions to rest and watch alternative doors of opportunity open invitingly… LIBRA: Yes, it’s refreshing to experience the unusual and enjoy the delightfully different, but don’t let this week’s lax, anything-goes attitude distract you from the radical opportunities on offer for enormous change and forward progress – specifically some big shifts waiting to be activated during late week’s energetic, fresh-start moon.

SCORPIO: While imaginative flights of fancy ripple this week’s winds, the best ideas to fly with are achievable plans and aspirations with a practical chance of succeeding. You’re in a profoundly creative, powerfully expressive phase, which may require dialling back a little to avoid alienating oversensitive others in this week’s reactive climate.

CULTURE

AQUARIUS: Mars joining Venus in your sign boots up Aqua charisma to dangerous levels, adding so much planetary razzle dazzle that your inventive ideas get wide coverage, your unusual solutions succeed and your wicked wit hits its mark. The caution is, as you know only too well, overdoing it, overreaching or going too far.

PISCES: This week’s planetary party in Pisces – Neptune, Mercury, Chiron, south node, sun and your annual new moon – positively explodes with growth potential. Which defines your life direction for the coming twelve months, so be discerning with the decisions you make – especially the people you choose to associate and align with.

RAW AT THE BYRON BREWERY ON MONDAY

THE ORIGINAL

BLUES BROTHERS BAND

No-one forgets the Blues Brothers. It’s one of those musical films that stays with you, and for Blue Lou Marini (he’s the one in the pic, holding the sax) it’s stayed with him for six decades.

The original Blues Brother, Marini has been there since the beginning, and it’s something that continues to surprise him. ‘If you had told me in 1987 that I’d be getting ready to tour Australia with the Blues Brothers Band I’d say you’d be out of your mind! ‘Sure we have lost members along the way but all the band members there now have been there for minimum of 10 years.’ Marini has made a name for himself as a sideman in various high-profile groups. ‘It’s a real harmonious band,’ says Marini, ‘and it’s been together so long we know where to lead each other along. We have the luxury now of having three of our former lead singers together all at once, and we decided what the hell – let’s try it with all three guys, and everyone loved it so much it’s been such a gas…’

RAW GETS SHORT AND SWEET

The band flew to London, had a three-hour layover; Madrid with a two-hour layover, and then Lacurunia, and then we went onstage and played one of the best gigs of our life.

‘That was a sublime moment, to get onstage when everyone was so tired, and play so well… and then there are moments when you are travelling when you go to somewhere like Albania and they lose everyone’s luggage and not a single guy has a thing – but not just our plane but the plane before it and it takes two hours to put in a report and no-one speaks English and we think we will never see our bags again. At 2pm our luggage arrived in the foyer of our hotel – just when we are ready to go back to New York!’ So what should we expect to hear in a Blues Brothers Band set?

‘We have to play Soulman – and people flip over that. Everyone Needs Someone to Love, personal favourites of band like Music Box Car Blues; there is something about that tune that we all love. And then we are looking forward Getting the band back together to April, and to getting a new CD out, and we are going to for something as simple as a add a new repertoire to the rehearsal is a challenge, but has always added to the band’s band… the original Blues Brothers Band still has the immense onstage energy. fire and energy of a bunch of ‘In August we started the teenagers. It’s like a freight European tour at Ronnie Scotts train: there ain’t no stopping it!’ in London but we got an offer The Original Blues Brothers to play Spain the day before Band plays Bluesfest, and the only way we could 24–28 March. For tickets and make it work was to fly direct programming information go to Lacurunia. to bluesfest.com.au.

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This Friday at the Byron Brewery RAW Byron Bay bring together 30 plus local emerging artists from fashion, music, visual and performing arts, music, all for a one night extravaganza.

URSULA KELLY’S ARTWORK – ON SHOW AT THE LONE GOAT GALLERY IN BYRON FROM FRIDAY UNTIL 23 MARCH

WHO WILL BE OUR LOCAL COMEDY HERO? RAW Comedy is Australia’s biggest open-mic competition, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival is looking for the country’s best new comedian. For the past 15 years Byron has had its own RAW heat, proving that for a regional area we are producing some very interesting and enthusiastic new comics! The Byron heat will see 16 comedy hopefuls showcase their finest five minutes in the hope that they will be the chosen one who makes it to the QLD final. If they make it through that, then they are on at the RAW Grand Final at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April, and the winner will pocket the much sought-after prize of a trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Judges include past winners Paul McMahon and Ellen Briggs. Almost a decade ago Briggs was a national finalist herself. This year’s guest special judge is performer Mark Swivel who, later in the month, takes his one-man show How Deep is Your Love to the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Comedian, mentor and humour coach

Mandy Nolan is the MC – so don’t miss this wild and wondrous event at the Byron Services Club on Monday at 8pm. Tix are $10 at the door.

KNITTING NANNAS AGAINST GAS FILM EVENT Knitting Nannas Against Gas are fundraising to go farther afield now that the northern rivers is gasfield free and to organise their second KNAG Conference. Nannas are driving, flying, travelling by train and by bus all over the countryside to save the land, air and water for the kiddies… and their pensions are dwindling. It costs a small fortune to do the job that the Nannas say we all pay our politicians to do. Join the Nannas for a fabulous film night at the Star Court Theatre on Friday and help them to stock up on wool and needles and fund their quest to support regions in Australia that are threatened or affected by coal seam gas and coal mining. Featuring the stunning new Aussie film The Dressmaker and award-winning shorts: Citizen to Activist, Ocean Music and Seymour the Cross-Dressing Wolf. Friday at Star Court Theatre in Lismore at 7pm. Tix are $20. Viva la Nannalution!

Called Signature, this is the first of two emerging arts showcase to be run in Byron.Doors at 7.30pm with tix $20 online rawartists.org/byronbay/ signature or $25 on the door.

ETHAN HAWKE LEARNS TO SEYMOUR For anyone involved in music, whether as performer, student or teacher, or simply as devotee, Seymour Bernstein is especially interesting. Now in his 80s, he has had brushes with fame and adventure. Lavishly praised as a young pianist when he toured Europe and the US as a young man, and serving in Korea in the

1950s where he played for the troops on the front lines, he nevertheless walked away from a solo career, giving his last public performance at 50. Since then, he has devoted himself to teaching, writing and composing although, it must be said, he still plays the piano superbly. Ethan Hawke is a veteran of more than 50 appearances on screen and he’s had a career as a writer and director as well. But he has never made a documentary. He met Seymour Bernstein at a dinner party and was bowled over by the older man’s enthusiasm and love of life. The film is the result of his curiosity. What is Seymour’s secret? What wisdom informs his teaching and his life? Seymour is screening at Pighouse Flicks on Wednesday 16 March at 12.30pm and again on Sunday 27 March at 1pm. The tickets are $15, at pighouseflicks.com.au/ buy-tickets-online or at the door. The money will cover the hire of the film and the theatre, and any surplus will be donated to the Byron Music Society.

Dynasty8 Chamber Choir directed by Elizabeth Swain presents

devotional music approaching Easter music for voice and organ from Bach to Mozart medieval to modern with Soprano Organist

Katie Rutledge

Hamsa Arnold

Saturday 12th March 5pm St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Ballina Sunday 13th March, 2pm St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby Admission: $20/15 Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/KIUR or Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby Ph. 0438 965 397 or janet@songdynastymusic.com

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John Stewart Ceramics

Table vases Powerlines and Cockatoos, John Stewart

The walls and surrounding gardens of John Stewart’s studio/gallery are testament to 40 years of solid studio practice where ingenuity, experimentation and invention are clearly evident! Currently his elegant table and wall vases take pride of place. They feature scenes from our landscape with particular reference to local birdlife and aspects of human settlement. Each vase has integrated an anodised aluminium sleeve ±ĹÚ čĬ±ŸŸ ƋåŸƋ ƋƚÆå üŅų ƋĘå ā ŅƵåų ŸƋåĵŸţ

They have been showcased in many local and national exhibitions. His entry (as seen above) in the 2014 Gold Coast Ceramics Art Award was acquired and is included in this important national collection. To see his full range of ceramics, a studio visit is a must! 114 Stewarts Road, Clunes – 10 minutes from Bangalow. Ph 6629 1327. www.johnstewartceramics.com

Jewellery-Making Classes Learn the ancient art of jewellery making from a recognised Master Craftsman.

Flinders Ranges, Elaine Drysdale

Coat of Arms, Leora Sibony

PERSONAL JOURNEYS EXPLORED Coming up at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) Ballina are a group of exhibitions not to be missed.

All pieces created by an absolute beginner during five day intensive training.

Classes available for late March and April. Perfect for budding or experienced jewellers.

BOOK NOW and receive your own set of basic bench tools Free!

Contact Chris for more info Phone 6684 5225 or via Facebook: Christian Gortz Jewellery Australia

Here in Sunshine or in Shadow, Kylie Stoddart

Sensing Place by Elaine Drysdale focuses on watercolour paintings created en plein air during an artist’s retreat at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges.

To Build a Throne by Leora Sibony presents paintings, drawings and found-object assemblages that come together as new beings, fragile, limitless and majestic. Rockface at Chinamans, Carmen Hogue

CURRENT EXHIBITION - LAST WEEK

A Recollection of Lyrics by Kylie Stoddart presents delicate sculptural works inspired by the artist’s mother, who had lost much of her memory yet retained the songs of her youth. 17 February - 13 March 2016

SIXTH ANNUAL GRACE CRUICE MEMORIAL EXHIBITION Ballina Arts and Craft Club Inc. - BACCI

Transformation is a creative collaboration between sculptor David Shaw and three painters, Carmen Hogue, Rick Molloy and Maryanne Shea, exploring the physical transformation of the northern rivers coastal landscape. Enquiries: 6681 6167 www.nrcgballina.com.au

JEWELLERY COURSES Live your dream and learn how to create your own jewellery or advance your skills to the next level. Award-winning jeweller, Chris Gortz, shares his experience of over 40 years and brings out the best from absolute beginners to advanced jewellery makers.

Image: Darien Midwinter, Still Life

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Image: Maria Heaton, Sunlight Delight

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS A RECOLLECTON OF LYRICS

TO BUILD A THRONE

16 March - 10 April 2016 launch event Thu 17 March 5.30pm - 7.30pm TRANSFORMATION SENSING PLACE

Kylie Stoddart

Leora Sibony

Group Show

Elaine Drysdale

HILARY HERRMANN: THE VOYAGE Showing until 2 April at Lismore Gallery The Voyage features new works by the much-loved, locally based painter Hilary Herrmann. Herrmann’s wonderfully lyrical, expressive works are ruminations on her daughter’s leaving ‘the nest’ to embark on adult life. More broadly they speak of our relationships with change, and our dual excitement and fearfulness about the unknown.

shire council

community facility

Gallery open Wed – Fri 10am – 4pm weekends 9.30am – 2.30pm closed public holidays

Also showing Deborah Kelly: No Human Being is Illegal (in all our glory). This project was originally created for the 19th Biennale of Sydney (2014).

cnr cherry and crane streets ballina phone 02 6681 6167 www.nrcgballina.com

For further information, please contact Chris: chris@christiangortz.com Ph: 6684 5225.

Image: Kylie Stoddart

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Image: Leora Sibony

Image: David Shaw

Image: Elaine Drysdale

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MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY (DRILL HALL) 2 Jubliee Ave, Mullumbimby Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm, every 3rd Sat 10am–4pm Mullum Market. Gallery available for hire. e. mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au NOEL HART STUDIO GALLERY 1/8 Smith St, Mullumbimby Industrial Estate, Mullumbimby p. 0417 042 951 www.noelhart.com NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane St, Ballina. Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–2.30pm www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Fri–Mon 10am–4pm or by appt. p. 0407 417 169 www.stokerssidingartgallery.com.au

SUVIRA – CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY 300 Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry p. 6684 9194 JULES HUNT STUDIO GALLERY www.suviramcdonald.com 2/10 Brigantine St, TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & Byron Bay A&I Est. MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE p. 0408 766 546 2 Mistral Rd, South www.juleshunt.com Murwillumbah LONE GOAT GALLERY Open Wed–Sun 10am–5pm 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay p. 6670 2790 p. 0409 004 542 www.artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au www. lonegoatgallery.com

Brie Larson may well have deserved the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in this intense, at times harrowing, movie (what arcane criteria are used when awarding such tinsel anyway?), but the kid, Jacob Tremblay, who was eight years old at the time of filming, is equally impressive – it is an astonishing performance by him. Joy (Larson) was abducted and imprisoned in a backyard shed for seven years, her captor treating her as a mere sex slave. She gave birth to Jack (Tremblay) during this period and mother and son lived together in the windowless, soundproofed room, with only a skylight connecting them to the shifting sky beyond their confinement. The first act, shot in a dull light, is claustrophobic and distressing. Now five, Jack is still seeking his Ma’s breast for comfort and is incapable of understanding that the images he sees on TV are anything other than magic. I worried that the movie’s stifling atmosphere might potentially be its undoing, but the day of Jack’s liberation, planned in advance by Ma, came as unquestionably one of the most emotionally charged scenes that I can recall from countless hours in the cinema (the ethereal guitar accompaniment, used to similar effect in Moneyball, is perfect). Director Lenny Abrahamson is not concerned with the monster who committed the crime; instead his attention lies with its victims and their

THE LADY IN THE VAN

Usually it is a leading man’s handsome good looks or an actress’s alluring curves that a director chooses to highlight. In Nicholas Hytner’s whimsical but incisive adaptation of Alan Bennett’s play, Maggie Smith’s bulbous right eye is frequently the camera’s focal point, and it’s uncanny how the shot draws you deeper into her character’s psyche whenever it’s used. Miss Shepherd (Smith) is an irascible, malodorous old biddy with a mysterious past as a novice nun, a WWII ambo and a concert pianist. Now on her uppers, she lives in the back of a yellow van. When she parks it in the driveway of the house that Alan (Alex Jennings) has just purchased in Camden Town, it is expected to be a temporary arrangement – but she stays for fifteen years. Remarkably, this is a true story, and Hytner, who collaborated with Bennett on Ęå ƼųŅĹ ÏĘŅŅĬ Ņü eųƋ Ņý åųŸ ĜĹĹŅƴ±ƋĜƴå Şų±ÏƋĜÏåěÆ±ŸåÚ ŞųŅčų±ĵŸ The History Boys (2006) and The Madness of King George (1994), ĜĹ ƋĘå ƴĜŸƚ±Ĭ ±ųƋŸ ƋĘ±Ƌ Ï±Ƌåų ƋŅ ƋĘå ĜĹÚĜƴĜÚƚ±Ĭ ĹååÚŸ Ņü ŸƋƚÚåĹƋŸţ has again shown himself to have a receptive ‘ear’ for the writer’s e Ņý åųŸ ŸƚŞŞŅųƋ üŅų åĵåųčĜĹč ±ĹÚ åŸƋ±ÆĬĜŸĘåÚ ±ųƋĜŸƋŸ ±Ÿ ƵåĬĬ ±Ÿ ±Ĺ wry humour and understated pathos. He has also reminded us åĹÏŅƚų±čĜĹč ŞĬ±ƋüŅųĵ üŅų ƋĘå ÏŅĵŞĬåƋå ÆåčĜĹĹåųţ that lightness of touch need not necessarily reflect lightweight ŅƚųŸåŸ ±ųå ųƚĹ ÆƼ Ĺ±ƋĜŅĹ±ĬĬƼ ųåÏŅčĹĜŸåÚ ŞųŅüåŸŸĜŅĹ±Ĭ ±ųƋĜŸƋŸ ƵĘŅ ÆųĜĹč ± content, for the movie deals with the serious issues of loneliness, Ş±ŸŸĜŅĹ üŅų ƋĘåĜų Şų±ÏƋĜÏå ÏŅĵÆĜĹåÚ ƵĜƋĘ åƻƋåĹŸĜƴå Ƌå±ÏĘĜĹč åƻŞåųĜåĹÏåţ guilt and the challenges of ageing. It opens with Miss Shepherd being pursued by the police Byron School of Art ĘŅŞ ĉØ Ŏǈ Ƌ±ƋĜŅĹ ƋųååƋØ ±Ĺč±ĬŅƵţ after an accident in which {ĘŅĹå ǈĉíƀ ƐƅƖ ŎĉŎţ www.byronschoolofart.comţ somebody has come to grief XĜĩå ƚŸ ŅĹ 8±ÏåÆŅŅĩţ 8ŅĬĬŅƵ ƚŸ ŅĹ FĹŸƋ±čų±ĵţ – it’s the thorny problem that does not permit the screenplay to settle into idle cosiness, and the revisiting of the incident near the end is genuinely shocking. Smith, as always, is superb, but so too is the

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reactions to their sudden change of circumstances. Though finally liberated, things threaten to go awry for Joy and Jack. Both have trouble adjusting to life with Joy’s mother and new partner – ‘Can we go back to room?’, Jack even asks. Further, in a softly-softly yet confronting TV interview, Joy’s maternal instincts are inadvertently shown to be perhaps not as noble as we may have credited. Above all, there is the reminder that, regardless of environment, we instinctively cling to that which sustains us, be it a person or, in Jack’s case, an inanimate object. This is not always an easy movie to watch – it’s morally and psychologically stressful – but the ultimate reward is quietly uplifting.

unsung Jennings, who understands perfectly well that this is also about Alan and the two worlds he occupies as dutiful son and as gay playwright – ‘writing is talking to yourself’, he stresses during one of his many voice-overs and conversations with himself. The device of having Jennings duplicated on screen is visually convincing and works a treat as we observe the understanding and empathy that grows between Miss Shepherd and her queer host. Heartwarming, funny and sad – a must-see.

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HILARY HERRMANN THE VOYAGE Until 2 April 2016 Hilary Herrmann, A fond illusive way (detail) 2015, oil on canvas, 45 x 45cm, courtesy and © the artist.

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THURSDAY 10 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MATT ARMITAGE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JASON DELPHIN BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM ZAHLU & THE ALCHEMISTS OF SOUND BYRON FRESH 7PM JOSH HAMILTON STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9.30PM GARRETT KATO WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ELENA B WILLIAMS BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING GOLLAN HOTEL, LISMORE WARREN EARL TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 7PM COD SQUAD CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM PINK ZINC KINGSCLIFF BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM KINGY COMEDY WITH KAT DAVIDSON, PAUL MCMAHON & MANDY NOLAN TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 4PM MAT STOKES DUO 7.30PM AKINGA

FRIDAY 11 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON GOONS OF DOOM, BLEACH GIRLS, WASH RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM ELLEN REED DUO 9PM SASKWATCH & CUB SPORT BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM RAW BYRON BYRON FRESH 7PM MARK RIDOUT GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM GROOVE DJ STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ TWITCH 9.30PM DUSTY BOOTS & ADAM HARPAZ WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM HIGH ROLLERS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WARREN EARL BAND KULCHAJAM, BYRON A&I 7PM WILD ECHOES

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM MATT ARMITAGE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM JAMES ROSS & PARISSA BOUAS BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM HELL HOUND BROWN BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM SCOTT DAY-VEE MULLUMBIMBY FARMERS MARKET 8AM MARK RIDOUT OCEAN SHORES COMMUNITY CENTE 6.30PM MEDICINE DANCE CRABBES CREEK HALL 8PM THE FUMES RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE BALLINA RSL 9PM MOSSY ROCKS WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM STU BLACK TINTENBAR HALL 7.30PM TINTENBAR UP FRONT WITH MARK HILTON ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM DIRTY RIVER DUO STAR COURT THEATRE, LISMORE 7PM KNITTING NANNAS AGAINST GAS FILM EVENT TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE CHRIS FISHER, SHEM / NAPOLENIC WARS, ANTIMATA, LIGHTERS ARE FLUID MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC CENTRE 7.30PM THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 7.30PM CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 4PM DALLAS JAMES 7.30PM JOCK BARNES TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 5PM BILL JACOBI CABARITA BOWLS CLUB 8PM TROMBONE KELLIE GANG COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM LEIGH JAMES CURRUMBIN RSL 7.30PM WOMEN LIKE US WITH MANDY NOLAN & ELLEN BRIGGS (SOLD OUT) CURRUMBIN CREEK TAVERN 8PM FOX & FIASCO + WLVS + MISTRAM + LIVVIA

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SATURDAY 12 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON TROPICAL ZOMBIE, CHASE CITY, EDWARD THATCH & THE SALVAGE, DJ WADEEP RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM NINTH CHAPTER BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ DISCROW BYRON YAC 8AM ADAM HARPEZ BYRON BREWERY 3PM CARNABYRON BYRON FRESH 7PM LOS ROSANO MISS MARGUARITA, BYRON 10.30PM DJ CHRIS BRADLEY STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM DJ FLASHDANCE & GUESTS 9.30PM MARTA & MICAH WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ ADRIAN BRANDELLO TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CHRISTIAN PATEY PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM LOA BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD DUO SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK 9PM YOU CAN'T VACCINATE FROM STUPID – THE MUSICAL LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM ELENA B WILLIAMS CLUB MULLUM 7.30PM ANNE MCCUE + MATT BONE & GRANT GERATHY & THE HEART COLLECTORS ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, BALLINA 5PM BRIGHT SADNESS DEVOTIONAL MUSIC BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 5.30PM LEIGH JAMES BALLINA RSL 7PM DIRTY RIVER DUO WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM ROD MURRAY

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faithfullrossco@gmail.com www.eastcoastbushregeneration.com

CARPET CLEANING

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CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

%ULFN %ORFN /D\HU All Residential and Commercial work

Truck Mounted Machine

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

291958C APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ........................ Nathan 0412 926441 ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul ................0423 852559 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com.....................66808097 BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Lic 173697C Quality work. Any size job. gurobob@hotmail.com ...0431 792260 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ..........................................0429 726999

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Service Directory

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

CHIROPRACTIC BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

Education

61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 Mullumbimby www.mullummac.com

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

Not your average TECH shop #Computers #Accessories #Repairs #Support #Gadgets

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&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514 ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT (Mobile) for small business Byron Shire Daniel ...0422 804449 SAGARO MOBILE MAC SERVICES 24 years Mac experience .........................................0435 353674

CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

BYRON CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

Free quotes Ph: Chris 0408 536 565

Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning fullcircleoliver@gmail.com

0419 789 600

CLEAN AS ITâ€™S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 BYRON PROFESSIONAL 5-STAR CLEANING ABN, ins, 25 years exp, Kathy..................0411 846816 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE ...........................................................0421 360961

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

â€˘ SALES â€˘ INSTALLATION â€˘ REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

COMPUTER SERVICES

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS â€˘ PLANT HIRE ALL JOBS BIG AND SMALL 30 years in local area â€˘ Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 / 0412 831 944

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

various implements available for limited access projects

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â€˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â€˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â€˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

â€“ nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

CONCRETING

CLOTHESLINES

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Civil domestic decorative & exposed aggregate For obligation free quote call Brett 0410 787 656

Lic. 1277786

EXCAVATORS. ROLLERS. GRADERS. TRUCK HIRE. !"#$ %%& '!& ) * (

0418 665 905 Mullumbimby A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424

BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 R & J FIELD EARTHMOVING & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Adam....................................0423 101206 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

COUNSELLING

ELECTRICIANS

PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation â€“ globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

The Deck Doctor

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690 â€˘ www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â€˘ Friendly â€˘ Professional â€˘ Fully Insured â€˘ Free Quotes â€˘ Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated â€˘ Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Full Circle

Jai â€“ 0467 482 948

â€˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â€˘ Excavator â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Roads â€˘ Clearing â€˘ House pads â€˘ Drainage â€˘ Carparks â€˘ Bush rocks â€˘ Rock walls

CONCRETING & PAVING

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

0499 206 036

)UHH 4XRWH â€“ &DOO 1RZ

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

Window Cleaning Professionals

Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

Lic.136717c

Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

â€˘ House washing â€˘ High pressure or soft wash â€˘ Window cleaning â€˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â€˘ Gutters & ďŹ‚yscreens â€˘ Water efďŹ cient â€˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

20 Year+s Exp.

All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile..0410 062493

JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

DENTISTS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187

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ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service

Please call Blair Rankin on

0432 331 633 for details

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electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

1300 639 843 ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES

Lic No. 262667C

‘We will not compromise on your safety’

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C .0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C ................................................................ Call Mitch 0421 843477 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST • Sales • Service • Repairs bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com

www.jimsfencing.net

Call

Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson ...0414 889453

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome

GUTTERING

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42

FENCING

NSW Lic# 204620C

GLAZIERS

FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/m2

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

6684 7380

131 546

HANDYPERSONS

PROPER JOB BOB For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo * Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ..............................0423 218417 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ..............................0414 109595 HANDYMAN – ODD JOBS Jon .......................................................................................0417 848234

Frameless and Semi-Frameless

HEALTH

GLASS POOL FENCING

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

Byron and Beyond FENCING

0416 424 256

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262 BRUSH FENCING NEW & REPAIRS Call Dave ...............................................................0419 692155

FLOORING

0478 191 833

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING • Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings

0408 536 565 proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

HIRE

Tony’s Tidy-ups • Mowing • Garden Ga clean-ups • Mulching/weeding • Drainage issues • Landscape makeover • Rubbish re removal … and anything in between!

Flooring by Wallaces • COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

10% off when mentioning this ad.

0424 732 500 Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre ......... Adam 0419 260654 ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian .........0401 350156 ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges..............................0410 378375 LAWN MOWING, TRIMMING & MAINTENANCE Jon...................................................0417 848234 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer.............................................................0408 210772 BYRON BAY LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Property maintenance, reliable, insured ....0402 759245

GARDEN DESIGN

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

Crane Hire

K ee pi ng it local

www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606

IRONING THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

LANDSCAPING

• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course) GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 6684 2323 / 0418 663 983 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains .............0427 423723 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .. 0437 819087 RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy ...................................................................0421 866600 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699 Free Delivery LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ...................0423 700853 Locally Owned

GAS SUPPLIERS

GARAGE DOORS

No Rental

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au

Garage Doors & Openers

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

Reliable

Est 18 years

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ................................0488 094025 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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LIGHTING

PLASTERING

ALAN MALONE

Lighting Showroom Open 9am â€“ 5pm Mon â€“ Fri e Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au

Licence No 97474

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS ONS

Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job

MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair ............0412 764148

MOBILE MECHANIC

â€˘ Paint tile roofs â€˘ Repaint tin roofs â€˘ Repoint & rebed tiles â€˘ High-pressure cleaning â€˘ 10 year warranty on paint & workmanship â€˘ Interior/Exterior â€˘ Credit cards accepted

&UDLJ 0413

Lic: AU29498

Bayside Radiators

ABN 48867459605

Mobile: 0421 938 104 â€“ 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

MOTORING

COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ€™t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40 yrs exp. Dave .....0457 117654

PLUMBERS

Lic 268018C

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â€˘ PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY â€˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â€˘ ALL AREAS

451 186 / 6680 4660

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP

mickshomeimprovements.com.au

NEIL A McINTOSH

â€˘ Mechanical repairs & maintenance â€˘ Hydraulics / hydrostatics â€˘ Services â€˘ Ride-on mowers â€˘ Small engines â€˘ Earthmoving equipmentâ€˘ Auxilary equipment â€˘ Vessels and yachts

Serving Byron Shire

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â‡ )UHH TXRWHV Â‡ *\SURFN Ă€ [LQJ VHWWLQJ

0412 794 364

PAINTER

Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer 0416 164 638 earthandmarine@gmail.com

Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â€˘ 6680 2444

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE â€“ FREE WHIRLY BIRDS

0401 821 204

â€œWhere else would you take a leak?â€?

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

Micks Roof Restorations

LOCKSMITH

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

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NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Licence No. 207479C

Service Directory

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017

PERSONAL TRAINER Shelley Andrews. Ocean Shores. All ages / levels ......................0420 295239 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035

PEST CONTROL

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ€Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â€Ś Lic 234528C. ......Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966...................................................0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ............0427 217500

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â€˘ Tyres â€˘ Batteries â€˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

â€˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â€œno sprayâ€? cockroach treatments â€˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672 LC PLUMBING P/L Plumbing, draining, LPG gas fitting, maintenance. Luke ................0488 730888 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ...0401 633222

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500

OSTEOPATHY

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, Andre Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â€“ Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

02 6681 6555

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

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PAINTING

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Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

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BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ€™Hara, Kim Snellgrove ............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ€™ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...............66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum...........0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â€“ Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay....0416 369698

PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444 MULLUM BACK SHED (PICTURE) FRAMERS Stuart St Lane behind Mitre 10 ..........0403 734791

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PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...........................................0414 282813 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 LOCAL AFFORDABLE Brisbane to Sydney, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com ....0402 199999 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919

ROOFING R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600

POLY TANK REPAIRS SERVICING ALL AREAS

Any Brand, Type & Size of poly tanks

NOEL ALLEN 0415 169 734 WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .66888055 or 0407 002833

TOWN PLANNING JOE DAVIDSON Qualified & experienced consultant, DAs, planning proposals..............0402 405555

SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285

WINDOW TINTING

TRAVEL

METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ....0414 889453 KEEP ON PLUMBING, DRAINING & ROOFING Lic 121906C ........................................0410 469765

SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WORK WEAR

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360

ATAS A10923

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREE

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@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

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TREE SERVICES

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL • Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

131 546

SEPTIC SYSTEMS SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

WRITING SERVICES

Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.

WICKED WORDS Technical writing, policy & procedure, wickedwords.com.au .............0432 472958

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161

SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ............................66849398 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797

SOLAR INSTALLATION

• All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com ... 0438 217665

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ............................................. 0439 849332

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

BEANO’S Tree & Lawn Care Service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint ... 0421 508044

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328

BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ..................0431 245460 or 66857010 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818

VIDEO PRODUCTION

SHE TILES Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au.............0421 661910

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

VISA ADVICE REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts

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for home, commercial and rural properties

Our unique restoration process will make your dirty tile & grout look

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6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville

TILING

Call Louise 0478 698 186

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ............... Lucas 0402 191316

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water testing, Eco products, mobile service Lic 39126 0418 666839 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations

6628 4495 0417 759 777

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890

UPHOLSTERY SWIMMING POOLS

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Phone Chris 0414 229 114

Third quarter March 2 New moon March 9 First quarter March 16 Full moon March 23 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 T 0637 1918 2352 2 W 0638 1917 3 T 0639 1916 0038 4 F 0639 1915 0127 5 S 0640 1914 0221 6 S 0641 1913 0320 7 M 0641 1912 0421 8 T 0642 1910 0525 9 W 0642 1909 0631 10 T 0643 1908 0737 11 F 0644 1907 0843 12 S 0644 1906 0950 13 S 0645 1905 1055 14 M 0645 1904 1158 15 T 0646 1903 1259 16 W 0647 1901 1356 17 T 0647 1900 1448 18 F 0648 1859 1536 19 S 0648 1858 1620 20 S 0649 1857 1700 21 M 0650 1856 1737 22 T 0650 1854 1813 23 W 0651 1853 1847 24 T 0651 1852 1922 25 F 0652 1851 1956 26 S 0652 1850 2032 27 S 0653 1849 2109 28 M 0653 1848 2150 29 T 0654 1846 2233 30 W 0655 1845 2320 31 T 0655 1844

10:10

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

FARMERS MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530

MARCH 2016

12:54 04:02 23:00 Moon High tide, set height (m) 1242 0153,1.44; 1412,1.24 1334 0248,1.42; 1516,1.19 1426 0353,1.43; 1632,1.18 1518 0500,1.49; 1745,1.23 1608 0600,1.57; 1842,1.31 1657 0652,1.68; 1930,1.42 1745 0741,1.79; 2016,1.53 1831 0829,1.87; 2101,1.63 1915 0916,1.91; 2147,1.72 2000 1005,1.89; 2233,1.78 2045 1055,1.83; 2322,1.80 1146,1.72 2131 2219 0012,1.78; 1240,1.58 2309 0105,1.74; 1338,1.43 0202,1.67; 1444,1.31 0002 0307,1.61; 1600,1.25 0056 0418,1.58; 1716,1.25 0150 0527,1.58; 1821,1.30 0246 0626,1.60; 1912,1.37 0340 0715,1.63; 1954,1.44 0434 0759,1.64; 2030,1.50 0527 0837,1.64; 2104,1.55 0619 0913,1.63; 2137,1.58 0711 0947,1.60; 2208,1.61 0802 1021,1.57; 2240,1.62 0853 1057,1.51; 2313,1.62 0944 1133,1.45; 2348,1.60 1036 1213,1.38 1128 0027,1.57; 1256,1.31 1219 0111,1.53; 1346,1.25 1309 0203,1.50; 1448,1.22

Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0819,0.67; 2009,0.66 0927,0.69; 2110,0.70 1040,0.66; 2220,0.69 1146,0.59; 2327,0.64 1242,0.49; 1318,0.50 0025,0.56; 1330,0.38 0116,0.46; 1415,0.28 0207,0.36; 1458,0.20 0257,0.28; 1540,0.16 0347,0.23; 1624,0.16 0440,0.22; 1708,0.20 0534,0.25; 1754,0.29 0631.0.32; 1842,0.39 0733,0.40; 1934,0.51 0842,0.48; 2034,0.60 0957,0.53; 2145,0.66 1109,0.53; 2258,0.67 1214,0.51 0002,0.63; 1305,0.48 0058,0.58; 1347,0.44 0145,0.53; 1424,0.42 0226,0.49; 1457,0.41 0303.0.47; 1527,0.41 0339,0.45; 1556,0.43 0415,0.45; 1625,0.45 0452,0.47; 1655,0.49 0530,0.50; 1727,0.54 0612,0.54; 1801,0.59 0658,0.58; 1840,0.65 0650,0.63; 1928,0.71 0852,0.65; 2029,0.75

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

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DEADLINE

Childcare ................................ 42

PHONE ADS

Events...................................... 42

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Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 12pm TUESDAY

Garage Sales ......................... 43

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Halls For Hire ......................... 43

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Health Notices ........................ 42 In Memoriam .......................... 45 Livestock.................................. 45 Motor Vehicles ........................ 43 Musical Notes......................... 45 Only Adults ............................. 45 Pets......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ..................... 44 Professional Services ............. 42 Public Notices......................... 42 Removalists ............................. 43 Share Accommodation .......... 44 Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ........................ 45 To Lease ................................. 44 To Let ...................................... 44 Tractor Repairs ........................ 43 Tradework ............................... 43 Tree Services ......................... 43 Tuition ..................................... 45 Wanted ................................... 43 Wanted To Lease .................... 44

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

The Channon Craft Market THIS SUNDAY

6688 6433

The best market in the country! POINCIANA MULLUM

PUBLIC NOTICES Lume Gallery

Last week there was an incorrect caption on the photo featuring the opening of the Lume Gallery. Raffael Lohmann is the owner of the Lume Gallery in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate.

MIMI and FLO

Isa Pfluger Counsellor/Psychotherapist BASS(Couns), MGestTherapy, ClinPACFA reg.

ph 0419 981 360 isa@bodywisetherapies.com.au

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IYENGAR YOGA IN MULLUMBIMBY Yellow Church, Tues 10am, Wed 6.30am YogaPad, Wed 5.30pm Sally 0423285747 THAI ORIGINAL MASSAGE Ph Yah 66771432 Mon-Wed Burringbar. Fri-Sun in Brunswick Hds. 0477594800

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

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HAWAIIAN BODYWORK Working through the layers of your whole being. 15ys exp. Brigitte 0402503603 TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial. Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368 CHANGE YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS into supportive ones with PSYCH-K® Ask Ingrid how 66803827 CHRISSY’S BEAUTY CARE Byron Bay, Makeup artist + massage. 0422382620

Martin Frank

INTRO COURSE Tuesdays 9.30am Starts 15 March Wednesdays 6pm Starts 16 March

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

4 weeks $80

At Blue Lotus Dance Studio Byron Bay www.krushandburn.com 0404 173 479

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE in Billinudgel. Jane 0432826542

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MULLUMBIMBY AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC 2016 AGM Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Wednesday 23rd March, 7pm. All ﬁnancial members welcome. Enq: secretary@mullumbimbyshow.org.au

CHILDCARE CHILD CARER/NANNY – 20 yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

EVENTS WILD ECHOES A live show featuring ﬂamenco guitar, butoh, live music and sacred dance with international visionary artist Zola Dubnikova. Fri 11th March 7pm at Kulchajam. Tickets $25 www.sacred-phoenix.org

PROF. SERVICES

COUNSELLING

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

Rolﬁng® Byron Bay

Opening mid-March for refreshing new venue experience. Enquiries: monemilionow@gmail.com

AGMs

Kate Chase BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

THE BYRON SHIRE

The Power to Heal Body & Mind

Work Wanted.......................... 45

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CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

CLOSED FOR RENO

Wanted To Rent...................... 44

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bodywise therapies

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Byron Street Studio (above Centrelink)

Byron Bay & Mullumbimby

90 mins Purna classes, all levels. $18 casual / $75 for 5 classes / $130 for 10

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

8am Wong Sarah John Kirsty Wong Wong Caitlin

10am Kirsty Jeremy Wong Caitlin Gitam Kirsty Becky

6pm Michael S Wong Kirsty

6am & 4pm class 90mins $10 casual or use your membership. Hour of power 7–8am $18 casual or use your membership.

6am TT TT TT TT TT TT TT

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12 month yoga teacher training qualiﬁes you for an international student visa.

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Breakthrough to clarity, resolution & peace. Ph Mariana Trapera 0430175923 www.heartandsoulawakenings.com

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE

BRENT VERCO

CHIROPRACTOR

Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

CALL KIRSTEN

Byron Yoga Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory)

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolﬁngbyronbay.com

0416 196 980

Health fund rebates available

123 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby We now have a ‘no appointment necessary’ clinic, 3–4.30 every weekday afternoon. Please call 6684 2300 for further information.

FOR UNLIMITED YOGA at both venues: 1 month $120. 3 months $240

DENTURES

MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTRE

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

welcomes Dr Simon Bednarek to the practice. Simon has a specialty in ANTHROPOSOPHIC MEDICINE. Please call 6684 2300 for an appointment.

GRAVE ILLNESS & RELATED ISSUES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

3 day sale 40% OFF all clothing

Carl Moore Psychology

Friday - Sun It’s clearance time. Exciting new season stock arriving. Brunswick Heads

Fridays | 6684 6336

Free your soul and enliven your body with 3 free tastes of fun community sharing, healing and meditation. The Dynamics of Astro Soul with Bridge. 6pm Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 March. Heartspace, above Santos 51 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. 0431 691 562

DEEP TISSUE PAIN ERASURE 25 years exp. Please call Keerti 0468814547

Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Craniosacral Australia presents:

private sessions available

with Heera and Trevor

HEALTH Anne’s Healing Lounge Mullumbimby Reiki Therapy, Australian Bush Flower Therapy, Psychic Readings. 0431549805

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352

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award winning fusion suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street bangalow studio and head ofﬁce 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear)

Level 1

Byron Bay 2016

4 Weekends (taken together) 16 - 17 April (Intro, may be taken on its own) 30 April - 1 May 14 - 15 May 28 - 29 June

FREE INTRO EVENING

Byron Bay Community Centre | Wed. 13 April 7.00 pm

call 6687 2031 or visit www.yogalates.com.au

certiﬁcate teacher training courses monday

10am - 11.30am 10am - 11.30am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates : mat work Yogalates : prenatal Yogalates : mat work

suffolk park bangalow suffolk park

tuesday

9.30am - 11am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates/Pilates : mat work Yogalates/Pilates : mat work

bangalow bangalow

wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

thursday

9.30am - 11am

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

friday

10am - 11.30am

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

saturday

8am - 9.30am

stretch and strengthen

suffolk park/bangalow

health rebates available special: unlimited classes for 3 months $215 award winning DVDs available at our studios

Ph: 0411 810 049• www.craniosacral.com.au • info@craniosacral.com.au

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BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available Dr Eeka King

Tallow

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

TREE SERVICES

Dr David King

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

COMPOST TOILETS

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Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM

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FOR SALE

PART TIME ONE DAY A WEEK TEACHER TRAINING BEGINS MARCH 2ND – BOOK NOW!

RECYCLED BUILDING TIMBER Many sizes, hardwood, tongue & groove ﬂooring. Ph 0422641001

Susanna & Victor

Sharon

Lindy Lou

Julia

Christina

Susanna

Daniel

Hatha Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga

Yoga for Healthy Minds

Hatha Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Grace

Daniel

Grace

Yoga from the Heart

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Hatha Vinyasa

Sharon

Restorative Yoga & Meditation

Slow Gentle Yoga

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga @ Vita Yoga Belongil Locals Monthly Pass $110 Locals Intro Week $30

www.vitayoga.com.au for class timetable

½ Hour 1 Hour 1½ Hour Home Visits

$50 $80 $115 $120 (1hr)

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80 Unlimited Passes Available

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

Slow Gentle Yoga

YIN YOGA

Professional, Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting.

TRADEWORK

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742 MARCH SPECIAL

3 day sale 40% OFF all clothing

WANTED

Friday - Sun It’s clearance time. Exciting new season stock arriving. Brunswick Heads

CLOTHES DRYER reverse cycle model. Phone 66849138 OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195

YAC is turning 21! Come and share an interactive YAC birthday wish

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)

Fully insured • Free quotes

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910

$50/h Relaxation Massage $60/h Swedish Traditional Massage $70/h Deep tissue Massage

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MOBILE MASSAGE

ARIKA AVENUE, OCEAN SHORES Combined/multi houses! Furniture, linen/cushions, bargain clothing, retro, collectables, glassware. Strictly 8am. New quality double bunk. 0401181959 SOUTH GOLDEN 15 Beach Ave. Sat 8am. 3 house combined sale. H’hold, art/ craft materials, furn & much more BYRON BAY – COOPERS SHOOT DOWNSIZING AND RELOCATING 187 Coopers Shoot Road. Sat 8am. 0411325471 H’hold furniture, bedding, cutlery, pans, crockery, table mats, tools, appliances, baggage, pictures, analog TV, microwave GOONENGERRY Sunday 8am. Books, garden, clothes, kitchen, Japanese. 186 Repentance Ck Rd. Ph 0423220378 LENNOX 18 Ridgeview Cres, Sat 8am. Huge combined sale. Clothing – women’s, men’s, baby. Surfboards, Frankie mags + BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8am–1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on the 12th March. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

Matt 0427 172 684

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970 KIA GRAND CARNIVAL 2010 EXE Auto $15,990, 8-seater, 89,000km, 6 cyl, 3.8L petrol, airbags, a/c, rego renewed. Ph Grant 0419335917, Byron Bay

BARGAINS

LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

GARAGE SALES

ballinacarcentre.com.au

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FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY Altise Sport, Excellent cond, immaculate inside & out, white, 91,000km, $6800. 0498491693

2005 Hyundai Sonata auto 94570km Immaculate low km, SN7189 ....................... $5990 2007 Hyundai Accent sedan manual 158661km full service history SN4455 .......................... $5750 2006 Proton Jumbuck manual 152132km Great ute, timing service done. SN2399....... $7495 2001 Holden Commodore auto. Great for travelling 6mths rego, SN2077..................... $3000 2006 Suzuki APV van 5dr manual 87467km Immaculate very low km 2 seater. SN4962 .. $8995 002 Honda CRV manual 4x4 rego til October. Great condition great value, POSN4700 ................... $5490

Stalls available. Lotte 0490 026 840

Supplying commercial, wood ﬁred bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ﬁres, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Fully qualiﬁed experienced therapist Intuitive healing

OCEAN SHORES 18A Warrambool Rd, Sat 8am. Tools, shoes, bottles, clothes, old stuff, horse gear

HYUNDAI TERRACAN 4WD 2005 2.9L, turbo diesel, auto, 169,000km, 7-seater, great cond, set up for towing, lots of extras, $11,500 ono. 0432505746

new &

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

OCEAN SHORES 2 Oba Pl, Sat 8am. Moving sale. Everything must go. As new bunk beds with drawers & desk, quality trampoline, bikes, furniture, books, clothes etc. Ph 0421741469

NORTH OCEAN SHORES 2B Palmer Ave. Sat & Sun 8am-2pm. Furniture, whitegoods, TVs, other electricals, h/hold items & more. All must go!! Quality goods

BARGAINS

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

Fun, powerful, affordable.

healinghealthandﬁtness healing_health_and_ﬁtness

Call Kane 0410394342

www.healinghealthfitness.com

Find Echo Classiﬁeds on Echonetdaily every day

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

3 door, 5-speed, manual, A/con, power steer, alloy wheels. Clutch is slipping. Priced to sell as is $2850 ONO. Colour black. Good condition.

0437 964 501

TRACTOR REPAIRS

Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal

6688 4143 0448 881 942 Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us

Very good condition. Consists of 8 base cabinets, 6 wall cabinets - 2 with glass doors, 2 tall cabinets, undermount sink and a wine rack. Includes mechanisms for a pull-out pantry, a magic corner and a spice rack. At present it’s a ‘U’ shape but can be adapted to ‘L’ shape. More cabinetry can be added to make it bigger if required.

Telephone 02 6687 2275 C&C Kitchens & Bathrooms

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY in BANGALOW

Ladies fashion boutique / homeware store. Well established, great location in main street, suit buyer with family-hours 10–4pm. Rent subsidised by established sublet. Walk in walk out $15,000+SAV. Contact Karen: kazzid4@gmail.com Ref: business4sale. Genuine enquiry only please.

REMOVALISTS ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au • DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS

FOR SALE EX-DISPLAY KITCHEN $4,500 • Antique White 2 Pac Satin Finish • New Square Profile • 40mm Black Quartz Stone Benchtop

LITTLE RED CHILLI Suffolk Park takeaway. $135,000 Genuine enquiries only between 12-4pm Tuesday-Friday. 66853522

Ute & Driver from $30

O.SHORES 24 Berrimbillah Crt, Sun am, H’hold items, kids toys, suitcases

(RRP $7,990) due to new kitchen displays

BUSINESS FOR SALE

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

CALL LISA 0409 078 004 HATHA YOGA CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP FITNESS PARK SESSIONS

2002 TOYOTA RAV 4 ‘EDGE’

MOTOR VEHICLES

s 3EPTIC TANK CLEANING s 'REASE TRAP SERVICING s /ILY ,IQUIDS s 0ORTABLE TOILET HIRE s HOUR SERVICE

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

MIMI and FLO

FREE: CARSEAT Safe n Sound, grey velour, bought as a spare, hardly used. Available upstairs in Echo ofﬁce 6 Village Way, 64 Stuart St Mullumbimby. Pick up only, please don’t ring.

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TREE SERVICES

DR ANTHONY EDWARDS

SAMSUNG S4 MINI hardly used, exc cond, great 1st iPhone $180. 0422041882

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NICK HART

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DINING TABLE 1840 X 1100cm and 6 chairs, VGC $700 ono. Modular lounge, brown VGC $450 ono. Ph 66843447

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TREE SERVICES

Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323

BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. Phone 66804165

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WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

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6:00 - 7:30pm

• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood

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10 - 11:30am

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

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8 - 9:30am

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com Welcomes New Yoga Teachers

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797 HALLS FOR HIRE

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED. CHOP & COMPOST

HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat & Sun 8.304pm. Lots of household, collectable items, kitchen sink, freezer, clothing, shoes, bags & much more. 73 Lagoon Drive, Myocum

0415 194 654

MERCEDES VITO VAN

’99 Good condition, white. Rego May 2016. $3,200 ono Phone 0421 932 219 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

BLUESFEST ACCOM. BRUNSWICK HEADS 1br ensuite room, 5 min walk to bus, $200pn. Min 3 nights. Ph 0423615000

SHORT TERM ACCOM. STH GOLDEN BCH 1br apart cov. deck, fully s-cont, beaut presented, walk bch avail to 30/6 or part $265pw. 0411583376

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WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box

PHYSIOTHERAPIST permanent parttime (2 days pw), fully qualiďŹ ed, registered & insured, required for friendly, relaxed local private practice. Phone 66876124

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

CASUAL SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR required at Brunswick Hds. Babies to adults. Must be local, accredited, experienced & reliable. Ph 0432715626

EWINGSDALE self-cont 2br villa, openplan living, 1 bathroom, marble ďŹ‚oors, verandah, 1 car space, in beautiful rainforest setting. References essential, no pets. $560pw. Phone 0468787350

EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATOR Must have sound knowledge of Microsoft OfďŹ ce and be conďŹ dent with answering the phone and emails. Casual Mon, Wed, Fri. Email: marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

RECEPTIONIST: motivated energetic person with pleasant personality to operate front desk at Glen Villa Resort 80 Butler St Byron Bay. Only apply in person on Thursdays from 11am to 3pm or 6pm8pm. Please no ph or email enquiry

SUFFOLK 1br renovated ďŹ‚at, beautiful bush view, quiet, solar, for sgl working person, $260pw inc bills. Ph 0411360185

MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited photographer. Ph 0413627846

MULLUM Self-contained studio, working single or couple, $220pwâ€“$240pw, must have personal & works refs. Ph 66842160

SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE Quiet street. 3br, 1 bathroom house from 15/3 to 31/7 only. Pet allowed, secure fenced yard. Furn/ unfurn. $650pw neg. Toni 0402714503

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

BYRON 2br house for sgl/cpl. N/s, no pets, no children. Victorian school term only. $450pw neg. Ph 0423480451 AH SUFFOLK fully-furn self-cont studio with private courtyard, peaceful, n/s, WiFi, $350pw. Ph 0418275198

SHARE ACCOM. LARGE COSY CARAVAN 6km Mullum, shared kitchen with mod cons, veg patch, for eco-friendly. $140pw. 0402199999 SUNRISE furn room in 3br townhouse, $150pw incl bills. No pets. Ph 66856760

LOCAL REMOVAL

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011

MULLUM share with 3 males, $180pw includes bills. Ph 0427272853

BYRON STUDIO newly built, 1br, furnished, carport, walk to town/bchs. 3â€“6mth lease with option to extend. Offers over $450pw, WiFi inclusive. 0408894122

SUFFOLK PARK 2 quiet rooms avail in f/f mod home $200pw ea incl bills. Working profs. Ph 0405062164 or 0458573696

O.SHORES 2br apt, nicely presented, grow your own veges, long-term rent, n/s, kids welcome $375pw. 0411583376

Management Req.

TO LET

MULLUMBIMBY self-cont studio, 3 min walk to farmers market $250pw incl bills, WiFi. Suit single, n/s, working person. Pref no children or pets. 0448541277

Seeking Senior experience for in-depth venue support role. Part time. Contractual.

MULLUM furn s-c studio, close to town in exotic setting. Suit quiet fem, n/s $280pw inclusive. No pets. Phone 0408453345

Email: monemilionow@gmail.comÂ

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 ROSEBANK small hilltop eco-cottage, solar. Prefer quiet, clean living, working person. Garden fully maintained. Minimum 6 months $270pw. 0400213577 MULLUM 7 MIN small cabin suit single. Sunny, stunning views on friendly farm/ community, no pets, n/s, d/f, $195pw incl elec & WiFi. Bond req. 0431702354 SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE Quiet street. 3br, 1 bathroom house from 15/3 to 31/7 only. Pet allowed, secure fenced yard. Furn/ unfurn. $650pw neg. Toni 0402714503 YELGUN beautiful small acreage with creek. 1 min to highway, 20 min to Tweed or Byron. 1br + ofďŹ ce or storage. Private & spacious. 1 bthrm, air-con, u-cover parking, $320pw incl elect. 0755353494, 0407593757 â€“ jwilson_59@bigpond.com BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

New Brighton

*RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED* We have reliable tenants waiting... Contact our ofďŹ ce today for an obligation-free appraisal.

OCEAN SHORES $390pw, 1 bed, Unit $460pw, 3 bed, 2 bath, Townhouse $550pw, Full furnished, 2 bed, 1 bath, House THE POCKET $320pw, 1 bed, Full furnished, Flat 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

Brunswick Heads 4br 2bth 2car $520 Ocean Shores 4br 3bth 2car $600 Billinudgel 1br $220 The Pocket 4br 3bth 2car $700 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO RENT LADY RETIRED good refs, unfurn/s-cont, 2br cottage or roomy granny ďŹ‚at. Petfriendly, Mullum area. 0402808077 FARM HOME 1-2br long-term, garage, ocean/mountain view, private, $600pw. No kids/pets. Cinema David. 0411322355 MATURE prof cpl seek 3br, DLUG, n/s, exc refs, long-term, $600pw. 0438401716

BRUNSWICK HEADS Two bedroom unit in town. Private patio. Bottom ďŹ‚oor. Single garage. Furnished or un-furnished. Avail now. $500 per week.

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

1300 716 707

The Northern is now hiring: â€˘ Bar supervisor â€˘ Glassy (female) â€˘ Housekeeper

Apply in person or email resume to info@byronbayentertainment.com

RESPONSIBLE mature writer needs VERY private, quiet, rural, w/mains, iâ€™net. Long term, n/s, d/f, exc refs. 0466995485

TO LEASE MULLUMBIMBY large ofďŹ ce, upstairs Stuart St Arcade. 97sqm, all amenities. $400pw incl GST. Ph 66801643 BYRON A&I desk/studio space, shared warehouse $35-$56pw. Ph 0411117820 MULLUM ofďŹ ce/practitioner rooms avail full or part-time. Light, bright, tastefully furnished rooms; suit private or small group work sessions. Cathy 0400031240 BYRON creative work / ofďŹ ce space, $70pcw, incl elect & net. 0431674377

Retail Space for Lease Suit Massage/Beauty therapy rooms or Retail Clothingâ€“26m2. Long lease available. Open Ski season June to September. Good position and size in shopping area of on-snow hotel in Perisher Resort, NSW. Enquiries to stay@smiggins.com.au or 1300 575 375

WANTED TO LEASE MULLUM shed/garage, in town, with power for screen printing. 0428536598

POSITIONS VACANT FLORIST experienced for Sat work in a beautiful shop. Byron Bay. Ph 66855209 EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, ďŹ‚exible hrs, pref local, great rates. 0451102239

OCEAN SHORES

Two levels, six bedroom, three bathroom home with pool and large verandas. No pets. Avail late March. $960 per week.

RESTAURANT

We are looking for a cook to join our team. Will need exceptional organisation skills, work as a team member and take instructions. Must have excellent maths skills, be punctual and passionate. Long term employment Monday to Friday from 4am to 12.30pm. Send resume to info@byrongourmetpies.com.au

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BARISTA Perm part & full-time positions avail. Please send resume & refs to: enquiries@beachbyronbay.com.au

HOUSEKEEPER Permanent part-time housekeeper in Byron Bay, 10-15 hrs pw. Must be very experienced, efďŹ cient and fastidious. Duties include washing, ironing, and general household cleaning. Hours negotiable. Immediate start. Backpackers, students & temporary residents please do not apply. Please forward resume to: 5805julie@gmail.com

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0422 862 896 or email work@therainforestproject.orgÂ

CLEANER REQUIRED for casual shifts, must be experienced, well presented and work to a high standard. Email CV to cathy@sanctuarybb.com or for position description call Andrew on 0431 248 888

COMMUNICATION & MARKETING ASSISTANT This is a full-time and varied role. You will be responsible for running our customer communications team and assisting with the coordination of our digital marketing. The successful applicant will have amazing communication skills both verbal and written, have a high attention to detail with a min of 7 yrs professional experience and a degree. Experience in Photoshop is not required but will be highly regarded. Please send your cover letter and resume to Jonathon: hr@ psychwire.org GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com EXPERIENCED FLOOR STAFF Must have 3â€“5 yrs exp in high end, fast paced restaurant. Please send resume & refs to: enquiries@beachbyronbay.com.au The Magic Pot in Mullum employs people with a good attitude and a happy disposition. â€˘ Morning bread ďŹ ller (6.30-10am), starting with 2 mornings/week leading to 5 mornings/week (Monâ€“Fri). Person must be reliable, focused and understand food handling standards. â€˘ Calm mature omnivorous culinary artist, one who enjoys creating great food and knows how to follow recipes, and clean up after themselves. Mon, Wed, Thu commencing 6.30am, approx 12â€“18hrs/week (+ some festival and weekend hours). Apply in person with your details. Thank you.

EXPERIENCED PERSON 3â€“5 days pw. for local gardening and mowing business, pref long experience with zero turn mowers, hedging & brushcutting. Email resume: kascha_wood@yahoo.com.au BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599 PRODUCTION MANAGER We are looking for a full-time Production Manager who will lead a talented team of editors, videographers and animators and be responsible for the end-to-end management of work. You will need to be a dynamic thinker, with experience in production, project management and editing with a minimum professional experience of 10 years. Email cover letter and resume to Nathan: hr@psychwire.org

Bread Packer/Delivery Driver

Permanent part time position with a 3.30am start Sunday through to Thursday. 20â€“25 hours/wk with a scope for more. Applicants must be well presented, with good personal hygiene and be permanent residents of the area. Fully licensed driver. Fit, involves some lifting. Food handling skills a distinct advantage.

Send your resume to bakery@byronhotbread.com

Hospital Assistant Byron Bay, Casual

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

NOW SELLING FOOD PLANTS

CITRUS TREES: OVER 30 VARIETIES INCLUDING DWARF CITRUS

Enquiries: Melissa Muir (02) 6639 8234 Reference ID: 307933 Closing Date: 20 March 2016 Please apply online by visiting: nswhealth.erecruit.com.au

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PRIVACY 2br spacious house, ocean views, Mt Jerusalem Nat Park, 20 mins Mullum, 9/04-20/05, $450pw. 0428839009

NSW Health Service: employer of choice

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Term 1 courses starting next week... Saturday 19th March

â€˜Food & Forestâ€™ is the way to go!

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

Cash, cheque, Eftpos and credit cards accepted

Open Wed to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm Yankee Creek Rd,Via Wilsons Creek Rd, Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Only 3.5km from the Mullum Golf Course www.mcnativenursery.com.au

â€˘ Writing for wellbeing â€˘ The conscious relationships formula â€˘ Business writing â€˘ Social media for business

Sunday 20th March â€˘ Intro to kinergetics â€˘ Psychic development & healing: part 1

Limited places - donâ€™t miss out! Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

GROUNDS STAFF

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MARKET MANAGER We are seeking someone to join the vibrant team at Byron Community Centre to be the manager of the Byron Markets. The role is part-time. The successful applicant will: - have high level communication skills - be excellent with customers, sometimes in stressful situations - work well with a team - have experience in managing markets and/or events A position description is available by emailing: info@byroncentre.com.au Applications close 21 March. www.byroncentre.com.au

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Classifieds/News Extra TRAVEL & FLIGHT TICKETING CONSULTANT – TRIPADEAL F/T Position with exciting fast-growing travel company. 3+ years recent retail agency or ﬂight ticketing exp req incl Galileo and Crosscheck. Apply online: www.hireready.io/tripadeal/careers

PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

WORK WANTED Hate ironing? Want more free time? Suffolk Park $25/hr. Angela 0414719680 BOOKKEEPING/ADMIN/DATA ENTRY 3yrs exp (hospitality, multi occupancy) boostmybooks@gmail.com 0422279847 BRUSHCUTTING, HEDGE TRIMMING & GARDENING. 0400880102 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Small jobs okay. Phone Nik 0411146980 NSW Lic No 237020C

Window Cleaner

10yrs exp, quality. John 0411842117

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au SINGING LESSONS With prof Opera & Cabaret Singer Great technique, tailored to your needs & style. Build conﬁdence, performance and presentation. Myocum. Ph 66846900 MATHS TUITION Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years experience. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 VOICE, PIANO, Song Writing, Theory, Performance. 15 yrs exp. BMus(hons). All ages, styles, beginners to advanced. 0490257303 www.sangeetaleejones.com CHINESE KUNG-FU First class free Byron Primary School hall, Teen/Adult Mon & Thurs 6-7.30pm, Kids Tues 6-7pm. 0421555062 Pottsville Primary, Kids Tues 5.30-6.30 0477755133

PARLO ITALIANO!

Qual native teacher, Erica 0435635822

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360

IN MEMORIAM

Remember Rod Jones Temora 24 Feb 1957 Mullumbimby 28 Feb 2016 via the world.

PETS

HELP US SAVE DOGS Got some free time? Love dogs? Always wanted to help somehow? Well now’s your chance! CAWI (Companion Animals Welfare Inc.) is looking for a volunteer person to join the team in the Dog Adoptions and Foster Care Department. If you’re responsible, have your own transport, are good with dogs and talking to people, then contact us NOW!

Lissie 0488 415 444 Ailsa 0458 461 935

Valentino is the most handsome Burmese gentleman and he is affectionate beyond words. His coat is all shades of chocolate, making him almost sweet enough to eat! Valentino is a perfect example that even at the shelter we get pedigree breeds and so we’d like to ask people to consider visiting shelters before buying from breeders. To meet Valentino and our other cats and kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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MARLOWE looked into see you all in January, but he thinks that you must have been busy because he is still waiting for his special human. A lovely soft silver tabby coat, and he is only about 18 months old. Much of his life has just been spent contained by the four walls of the adoption centre. Must seem like forever for dear Marlowe. He has not started a real life yet, and will blossom once he is given a ‘forever home’. A friendly cat with a great personality who in urgent need of some human friends. Why not enrich you life by having Marlowe as one of the family.

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Climate change resistant crops needed

The Crop Trust’s ‘doomsday’ Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway. Photo NordGen/Dag Terje Filip Endresen London [PAA] More investment is needed to develop climate change resistant varieties of crops to prevent paying the ‘ugly’ price of food shortages, an expert has warned.

Rising temperatures are set to hit key crops, damaging food supplies and sparking national security and geopolitical threats, according to Dr Cary Fowler, former head of the Crop Trust and member of the board advising US government aid agency USAID on agriculture. Investing in developing varieties of crops that are resistant to drought, floods or high temperatures, were ‘lowcost investments with a big pay-off ’, he suggested. But a failure to do so could prompt starvation, malnutrition and war or unrest. Dr Fowler was speaking as the Crop Trust’s ‘doomsday’ Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, which provides a back-up for gene banks of seeds in countries

around the world, received more key varieties of crops including sunflower, squash, tomato, watermelon, carrot and barley. He said it was important to preserve the diversity of crops grown worldwide, many of which were being lost as farmers moved on to new varieties, but which could have traits to help develop more resistant types of grains, seeds, fruit and veg. An example, he said, was yams, which tens of millions of people relied on for food across sub-Saharan African countries that face temperatures well above historic growing conditions. But there are just six plant breeders working on new varieties of yams. ‘We need to make more investment in these types of crops which have a big payoff,’ he said. ‘If we don’t, we pay a very different price, a very ugly one, a high one,’ he warned. ‘We know from a number of studies there is a high

correlation between growing seasons with abnormally high temperatures and war and civil strife.’ Pointing to the Arab Spring, which began in the wake of drought and food price spikes, he said: ‘We only have to look to that to see it’s not a problem that’s just a food security, but a national security, geopolitical, issue as well.’ In recent months the Svalbard seed vault has had to send seeds to replace those lost in Aleppo, Syria, still gripped by war five years after the Arab Spring, with the genetic material now being preserved in Morocco and Lebanon. The vault, the brainchild of Dr Fowler, has received around 870,000 varieties of seeds from countries around the world, providing a backup to crops in gene banks which can be damaged by war, fires, human error, natural disasters and equipment malfunctions.

Minimum standards for telecoms NSW Farmers has welcomed the government’s admission that consumer protections for phone and internet users were ‘outdated’ and no longer fit for purpose.

The association believes that changes are needed to consumer protections to cover both voice and data (internet) services, instead of just a standard telephone service. The government’s admission came as it responded to the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review. In its response it has announced further work to review the Universal Service Obligation and the overall framework for consumer safeguards. Nyngan farmer and NSW

Farmers telecommunications spokesman Anthony Gibson said, ‘The internet has become an essential tool for all farm businesses. It is a no-brainer that minimum standards be set for providing internet and telephone services.’ ‘While it is pleasing that the government has acknowledged the problems and launched further reviews, in the end these must result in real improvements. ‘Improved coverage under the NBN is essential, but in markets with limited competition, we cannot assume that the physical rollout of the NBN alone will fix every problem.

The problems with the current standards are demonstrated in towns such as Mullaley, which has experienced nine months of interrupted mobile, internet and landline service. This has caused enormous disruption to local businesses, education, provision of healthcare and access to emergency services. NSW Farmers was able to highlight cases such as Mullaley at a forum run last week at federal Parliament House by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN). NSW Farmers will continue to work with ACCAN and the National Farmers Federation.

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This Saturday the Mullumbimby Golf Club is hosting the Mullumbimby Rural Coop & Whites Rural Classic. The event is a two-person Ambrose with a 7.30am / 12.30pm shotgun start. Non-golfers are very welcome to participate. Earlier this week Geoff

and Lynnette from the club were testing their balls for roll in anticipation of a great day. Prize value for the day totals $3,000, plus a $10,000 Hole In One. There will also be a chipping competition. The cost is $20/member player and $30/non-member player and includes lunch.

Bookings for this event can be done through the Club Pro Shop – 6684 2273. The Mullumbimby Golf Club, which is a small club, would like to thank the many sponsors of the event without whose support they would not be able to host these community events.

Autumn bowls is way fun

Mullum junior Lenix McKenzie got into the roll of things at the Autumn Corporate Bowls last Friday.

SUMMERLANDERS HOCKEY CLUB 2016 SEASON MUSTER 11 o’clock, Saturday 12th March Hepbun Park Turf, Goonellabah

Fun, Fitness and BBQ (gold coin donation for BBQ) Contact: Nathan Kesteven 6689 5672, Denise Hughes 0408 248 441 All welcome!

The Mullumbimby ExServices Club’s Autumn Corporate Bowls comp is well underway with perfect conditions on the green last Friday evening. In Pool A, the race for the top spot has become very tight with Mullumbimby Hot Bread and the IGA Invincibles on 48; Bananarama and CSR on 47; Toads at Leisure 46. Also having tonnes of fun are the Darkside, Can’t Nail Us Down, Team Sassy, Ben Leeson Mechanical, Gusto, The Lifters, Take A Dump, Mullumbimby Milk and Dunno on 25. In Pool B, the Bruns Bums are still out in front on 58 points followed by KRP on 50; Mr Plug 47; SJE 43; Stay True 40; the Steel Men on 39; Pen Pushers and Uncooperatives on 38; In Line Carpentry and Tyrepower Jems 37; Five Blind Mice 35; Sack Bar and Grill on 32; the Brew Crew on 31; and the High Rollers on 29.

Man of the match Anthony Smith (far left) and teammates Eureka Grass, presented with the trophy for winning the Cool Promo Twilight Cricket Competition

A large and vocal crowd packed out the Byron Bay Recreation Ground to watch the Cool Promo Twilight Cricket Finals on Sunday. Eureka Grass, having beaten TNR in the semi-final earlier that day, went on to beat The Kronix, the form side of

the season, in a sensational last-ball thriller. Man of the match, Anthony Smith, was left with seemingly too much to do, requiring 23 off the last over. Two sixes and some frantic running between the wickets with teammate Ashley Burke-

Something in the basketball water There must be something the water in Byron Shire because with a population that is a tenth of most of the opposing teams the Byron Representative Basketball teams keeps everyone on their toes. The opening Rep season was off to an interesting start with a rapid change of dates putting it a month earlier than planned and, as it was in Tamworth, it was a credit to all concerned to get the U18B and U16B teams together with a week’s notice. Both the U18s and U16s teams won two of three matches played; though throughout many of the games the leaderboard swapped with alarming regularity. The last game played by the U18 was an example where they won by one point after a last-minute scramble by the opposition scoring a desperate three-point shot and then a foul called with

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Seniors Celebration Seniors Celebration Day 5 April at Byron Community Centre 10.30am–4pm. Activities include drumming, Mayor’s Brunch, including the Positive Ageing Award, choir performance and the Seniors Short Film Festival.

Muses Trio Muses Trio presents Reclaiming the Spirit, a non-profit concert to support women’s causes, at Gretel Farm, 134 Springvale Road, Eureka, on Sunday 13 March at 3pm. RSVP essential before 10 March. Enquiries 0425 243 860.

Camera club Ballina Camera Club print meeting Thursday 10 March at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. New members welcome.

Regular As Clockwork

Enquiries Mark 6686 6915.

Death Café

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 15 March 10am–12pm, Uniting Church Hall, Brunswick Heads. Jean Cook will speak about her experiences on a visit to the Orkney Islands. Phone 6685 1732.

The Natural Death Care Centre Death Café – Dying to Talk, at the Drill Hall, 12 March from 6pm and will feature performances by local artists. Food by Nai’s Natural Foods will be available from 6pm. Tickets $5 at the door.

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Brunswick Valley Landcare invites you to a planting and weed-control techniques workshop on Saturday 12 March 8.30–10.30am at the Crown Lands Reserve, Grays Lane, Tyagarah. Morning tea provided. Please book: Bela 6684 7113.

Meeting on 15/3/16 at 10am in the meeting room of the Mullumbimby RSL, Nick Burgess will speak on plants and herbs. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Show Society AGM Mullumbimby Agricultural Show Society Inc 2016 AGM, Mullumbimby ExServices Club, Wednesday 23 March, 7pm. All financial members welcome. Enquiries: secretary@mullumbimbyshow.org.au

YAC TURNS 21! The Byron FLEA Market is celebrating the Youth Activity Centre’s turning 21. Help us celebrate by sharing your YAC memories, make an interactive birthday wish and have some cake. Saturday 12 March from 8 till 11 at YAC. in the Main Street rooms Please join us for craft, community awareness and companionship. Phone Di 0412 376 034

Museums

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Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.

Connect Up

Drug support groups

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is hosting Koori Murri Goori Connect Up, a time to reflect on sharing experiences of doing creative work, energising oneself. For info call Robin 0459 962 428.

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre and Dynasty Music present Cuppa Tea Choir directed by Janet Swain on Tuesday mornings at the Neighbourhood Centre, 55 Dalley St, Mullum from 10.30am.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933 Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia

Meditation

U3A discussion group

Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15– 9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au. Dzogchen Study Group – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia.org for more info. One-hour guided meditation 12–1pm, Wednesday and Thursday. All levels welcome – www.yogapeace. com.au. Buddhist meditation with Pairoj Brahma every Wednesday in the yurt at Temple Byron, 7.20–9.20pm. No fees. Ph 0423 241 916.

U3A over-50 discussion group Thursdays 10am in Mullumbimby ExServices Club.

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Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

Cuppa Tea Choir

Landcare Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm and second Monday of each month 5-7 pm

Bay Singers The Bay Singers (BB Community Choir) meets Mondays 10.30–11.30am at the Community Centre each week. More info: easwain@bigpond.com.

Quota Club Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

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SGBCA AGM South Golden Beach Community Association AGM Friday 11 March at 11.30am at SGB Community Centre. Renewals and new membership applications will be processed prior to the meeting. See www.southgoldenbeach.com for further information.

Gem Club stall Byron Gem Club street stall on Friday 11 March outside the NAB in Jonson St, Byron Bay. Lots of beautiful rocks, crystals, specimens and jewellery.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group:

Rainbow Dragons Abreast Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am– 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm.

Lions Club Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. More information President Joan Towers 0400 484 419.

Low-cost food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Satisha 0402 134 390 for more info.

Toddler Time Song and dance fun for 2-4 year olds, Mondays 9.30–11 Mullum Neighbourhood Centre. Enq: 6684 1286.

CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA)

Gender – The Two Wings of One Bird, presented by Francoise Teclemariam, Thursday 10 March, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

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and beyond. Small contribution welcome. Ph Mariana 0430 175 923 for details.

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Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre call-out to people interested in volunteering to facilitate gentle exercise, movement, yoga etc groups run from the centre. Call Clinton 0429 841 816 to discuss.

Borrow from more than 500 toys, Mondays and Thursdays, 10am–1pm during school terms, at Integrated Children’s Centre, 5 Coogera Cct, Suffolk Park. Enq Sue 0402 052 457.

Bangalow Rotary Bridal & Events Fair Sunday 3 April, 10am–3pm, A&I Hall, Bangalow. Presented by Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise. Enq Bev 0419 227 911.

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Concept Creation Completion, paintings by Ursula Kelly, 11–23 March.

Beginning Experience weekend on 13–15 May at Arabella Garden Inn Motel in Wollongbar. Personal-encounter weekend for those who grieve the loss of a partner through separation, divorce or death. Bookings Judy 6624 1549, Jan 6624 5175 or 0437 112 031, or visit www.belismore.org.au.

VIEW Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club lunch meeting Thursday 10 March at Mullumbimby RSL at 10.30am. Apologies to Rae 0427 103 072 by Monday 7 March.

Orchid news See our beautiful orchids and learn about what to do to get your best spring display at Byron District Orchid Society meeting on Monday 14 March, 7pm, at Ewingsdale Hall. Enquiries Penny 6680 1600.

New Spiritual Horizons Fun and free community energy healing, meditation and sharing, 6pm on Tuesday 15 March, Heartspace, above Santos, Mullumbimby. Phone

is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

Transport volunteers Tweed Byron & Ballina Community Transport (TBBCT) assists people who are unable to access mainstream transport, and currently needs volunteer drivers from the Ocean Shores area. Call 1300 875 895 (ext 2) for more information.

Book fair Friends of Libraries Byron are collecting books for their annual Book Fair to be held 9–10 April at the Surf Club. Donations needed. Phone Beryl Main 0449 680 665, 6685 3030 or email byronbayfol@gmail.com.

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Liberation Larder Volunteers needed for new dinner service every Mon from 4.45 - 6.45pm. The charity collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to over 550 people per week in the Byron Shire. There is also a variety of other roles. Please contact Helen Hamilton on 0439 409 655 or visit www.liberationlarder.org. au or our Facebook page.

Bridge Club The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at 12.15pm at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. All welcome. Info: Silvia Van Rossum 6676 3720.

Byron Girls Group A fun, creative and supportive group for girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 0490 026 840 for details.

Bay Community Singers Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else who likes to sing. Mondays, Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0417 277 211, info@ raisetheroofsinging.com.

ManTime Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.

Carers Community Group Presented by Womens Health Forum 2nd Thursday of each month 1-2.30pm Ewingsdale Hall. Info: Yasmin 0437 886 424, whfcareresgroup@gmail.com.

Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.

Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors The Community Art Gallery (Gallery at the Drill Hall) is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale. The Drill Hall Complex, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

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Ghosts; alcoholic drinks (7) Early settler; explorer (7) Opposing, fighting back (9) Calves’ foot jelly (5) DOWN One-horned mythical beast (7) 1. Strong drinks? 1 across! (7) Replies; solutions (7) 2. Irrational referring to poetic Apparitional counterpart of a living eternity – at least she’s the first! (7) person (12) 3. Opposed to staying on the islands 10. Irrational belief (12) (9) 15. Flavoured dairy drink (9) 4. Jelly, like a photo (5) 17. West Indian musical style (7) 5. 1 across animal, undergraduate humour (7) 18. Poetic foot – two shorts and a long (7) 6. Exuberant Sydney footballers 19. Earnest, not funny (7) embracing royalty – that’s what 20. Regions of frozen water near the you’re looking for! (7) poles (7) 7. There’s a risk about confusing the 22. Not there (5) pope with Latin and German – he’ll steal your identity and follow you Last week’s solution N114 P U B L I C T R A N S P O R T forever! (12) A U N O R T R I 10. 7, 26,and some would say 16 and R A I N S T O R M O R D E R 19 across – all made up to put in S L U L S I I A stories! (12) N A T U R E A R A C H N I D I G A A E 15. A drink for Michael Klim (9) O C A R I N A S 17. Music for Odysseus’s captor-lover (7) P A S T E L P N E E O C 18. The foot of a no-account nuisance (7) O V A L T I N E S C R E E N G T K O 19. Takes legal action up about carnival V E T H E R E A L I G L O O S town – this is not funny! (7) R E A N S R S E 20. Room 101 up in polar regions (7) L O T U S G A L L O P I N G 22. Time the beneficiary is claimed by A T T L U U E A those people (5) P R I V A T E P R O P E R T Y

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Backlash The darling munchkins at Planning NSW have produced yet another ‘20-year vision for the future’ – thank goodness it wasn’t for the past! – which their political masters will probably ignore after lunch with distressed National Party MPs and developers. Fortunately for Byron Shire we currently have a Greens MP at state level who is not going to be so influenced by antediluvian landowners who don’t want nature interfering with their plans to slash and burn. The Draft North Coast Regional Plan is currently on display at planning.nsw.gov.au/ NorthCoast and you can have your say on it up until June 2, so get to it. Tweed Heads is being targeted to become a ‘regional city’, so we dodged a bullet there – apart from all the new citizens who’ll be coming down the highway to join in our regional traffic jam. The bizarre Gas Plan for the state is still in operation unfortunately and new laws are likely to clamp down on CSG protesters. Q Q Q Q

While on the subject of planning, please note Cr Duncan Dey’s concerns over the proposed Rural Land Use Strategy in a letter on page 9. It’s a document all rural land dwellers should be concerned about. The new strategy will replace the 1998 Byron Rural Settlement Strategy, which ran into some major objections out Main Arm way. Among the new strategy’s provisions which worry Cr Dey is the possibility of allowing development on 1-in-3 inclines. That’s pretty steep going in major rainfall country. Q Q Q Q

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Practise up your nude cycling skills because the Byron Bay chapter of the World Naked Bike Ride is on Sunday March 13, gathering at the railway station at 1.30pm. You will need to secrete ID somewhere about your person if you’re over 18 and wear a helmet under the new NSW rules introduced on March 1. See the Facebook page World Naked Bike Ride – Byron Bay for more details and http://bit.ly/bikerules for the new laws affecting cyclists. Photo Jeff ‘Left Hanging’ Dawson

a philosophy course for the kids. Learning ‘how to think for themselves and collaboratively’ is one of the major skills they’ll need – and one that is too often lacking in the voting public. One of the questions to be discussed is ‘How do we recognise faulty reasoning?’ In much of public debate there is little reasoning at work at all. The course grew out of Philosophy for Children, which was first developed by Professor Matthew Lipman (1922–2010) in the United States during the 1970s. One of Lipman’s last background papers on the project can be read at http:// ethicsinprogress.org/?p=437.

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Which US presidential candidate said this? ‘The rumour that I buried a dead aunt under my grapevine was correct. The vine needed fertilising, my aunt had to be buried, and I dedicated her to this high purpose. Does that unfit me for the presidency? The Constitution of our country does not say so. No other citizen was ever considered unworthy of this office because he enriched his grapevines with his dead relatives. Why should I be selected as the first victim of an absurd prejudice?’ It was Mark Twain in 1879. See more at laphamsquarterly.org/politics/campaign-promises.

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You’re obviously not spiritual enough, right? After all, you’re reading that newspaper obsessed with worldly darkness and pain, right? You can escape that routine and attain Ultra Spirituality when J P Spears comes to town April 4–8 (http://internationaltribe-

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