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Council to mull over Diversity and colour $34m coastal works Hans Lovejoy
Are the public happy to lose Belongil beach to around 34 private landowners? That reality continues to unfold after consultants preparing a management strategy for the beach say a seawall and groynes are still the best ‘economic’ option. The long-awaited draft Coastal Zone Management Plan Byron Bay Embayment, or CZMP BBE, will be tabled at this Thursday’s Council meeting. And while it’s incomplete and bases some of its research on assumptions, it’s likely to be accepted by the ruling council faction and put out on public exhibition as quickly as possible. The minority councillors have been highly critical of the process, claiming that the report is authored by a company whose core business is designing coastal engineering solutions. And thus, they could be biased against other options such as planned retreat.
Desired outcomes Remarkably the plan admits that ‘some assumptions’ are required for ‘desired outcomes’ and does not take into account ‘ecological impacts, value of surfing and visual amenity impacts’. Nor is there any details regarding the suggestion for sand nourishment, which will be required to replenish Belongil beach. While the focus is on Belongil, the draft CZMP BBE also covers other areas: Wategos, the Pass, Clarkes Beach, Main Beach and Cavvanbah.
The Echo understands that for 12 years Council have operated without a CZMP. Most recently, the issue was shrouded in legal confidentiality when the last draft CZMP was inexplicably withdrawn amid legal threats by Belongil landowners in April 2011. Given rock-type structures erode beaches over time, consultants Water Research Laboratory (WRL) have hosed down the loss of public amenity by stating there are a ‘range of usable public beaches’ that will still be available within the 37km of the shire’s coastline.
Land value up 40pc Regardless, the likelihood of protection is good news for landowners; WRL told councillors in a recent workshop that land values since July 2015 have increased 40 per cent, which is ‘up to 140 per cent increase since commencement of study.’
Protection cost $15m The cost of protecting Belongil landowners, according to WRL, would be $15m in the first year, and then be $34m over a ten-year construction phase. For the first year, WRL suggest landowners pay $12m, Council $1m and the state government $2m. For the ten-year plan, WRL suggest $21m (62 per cent) should be paid by landowners and the public would stump up the other $13m. Council would use $6m of ratepayer’s money and the state government would contribute $7m of public funds. The contentious plan led by Cr continued on page 3
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Issues remain for big Ewingsdale development A large-scale seniors housing and commercial precinct is before Council again this Thursday April 7 and, according to staff, the draft DCP submitted by the developer includes ‘issues not previously considered’. The 15-hectare proposal would surround the new Byron Central Hospital on Ewingsdale Road, and has been slowly working its way through the approval process. But the latest plan would require a ‘significant rework’, staff say, before Council can consider its release for public exhibition. Developers John and Leigh Belbeck from Belbeck investments are asking Council to amend the Byron
LEP 2014 ‘to enable seniors housing, medical centre, business premises, restaurants and cafes, and shops.’ The report by director of sustainable environment and economy Shannon Burt and development planning officer Christopher Soulsby highlights the many issues that have dogged the proposal from the start.
No strategic planning Inadequate traffic management plans have been flagged again, as has the lack of an overarching strategic planning strategy for the site. Strategic planning is the third tier of planning ‘instruments’, after the LEP and DCP. Other surrounding
shires operate with these; however, Byron Council is yet to adopt one. It is expected that the draft residential strategy will be presented to Council by June 2016. Strong community opposition was also mentioned in the report. In an effort to move forward, Ms Burt and Mr Soulsby recommend proceeding with a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA), which would see the developer fund a roundabout at the McGettigans Lane intersection with Ewingsdale Road. So how did it get to this stage? The contentious project was endorsed by the controlling Council continued on page 2
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They even say the preferred use put forward by the current landowners may not be the ‘best use of the land.’ They also warned that, ‘Approving this planning proposal is pre-empting the outcome of a future strategy’. ‘The absence of a detailed traffic study resulted in significant delays to the site’s consideration. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) advised Council on August 1, 2014 that the work undertaken by the
In their report, Ms Burt and Mr Soulsby said that, ‘The planning proposal is an opportunistic response to the decision by the state government to locate the new Byron hospital on rural land adjacent to the subject site at Ewingsdale. ‘It has been publicly exhibited twice and the community feedback on both occasions has been mostly opposed to the planning proposal.
proponent was inadequate and a demand transport model was required. ‘At the time the proponent declined to undertake this work as they believed that the traffic assessment provided with the planning proposal was adequate for the purposes of the planning proposal process. ‘The new traffic study now provided by the proponent has shown that the location of the commercial precinct on the western portion cannot be accommodated and needs to relocate to the eastern portion.’ Q Council meets on Thursday from 9am for public access and is followed by the meeting afterwards. And it’s free! Q The 115 page agenda and the 859 page extra agenda is available at www.byron.nsw. gov.au/meetings
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Private ownership v public amenity saga continues over coastal management continued from page 1 Sol Ibrahim aims to overturn a long-held previous policy of planned retreat. And despite legal threats by Belongil landowners, Council staff told The Echo planned retreat is considered as ‘one of six shortlisted management options.’ The Echo previously reported that Belongil landowner and Brisbane-based developer John James – along with unnamed fellow neighbours – intend to take Council to court if planned retreat was included within the draft CZMP BBE. Council staff have also previously stated that there is legal uncertainty with overturning a planned-retreat policy in favour of rock-type structures, owing to erosion issues.
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and are the status quo.’ ‘Planned retreat could only be implemented with the orderly removal of all seawalls on Belongil.’ The main disadvantages with planned retreat, WRL say, are ‘low economic viability, funding inequity, likely protracted resistance from affected landowners‌ and a high probability of a breakthrough of Belongil Spit at Manfred Street during a major storm.’ Council’s last Belongil project – a 105-metre rock wall – was highly criticised owing to it being outside an operational CZMP, and for a lack of broad community involvement. But a workshop presentation by WRL claims that if the new seawall works were removed and there were a breakthrough of Belongil spit, it could threaten approximately 15 properties to the north of Manfred Street.
WRL claim the funding cost of planned retreat would be $43m, split 69 per cent for It’s been a difficult doculandowners and 31 per cent for ment in the making; most rethe public sector. There are 34 cently the state government’s Belongil properties that are at office of environment and herimmediate risk, says WRL. itage (OEH) rejected the conAnd while consultants sultant’s cost benefit analysis WRL admit that planned re- (CBA) within the draft CZMP. treat ‘most closely aligns with OEH pointed to ‘legitithe NSW Coastal Policy 1997 mate errors’ and suggested and the Coastal Protection that if calculated differently, Act 1979’, they argue the Be- planned retreat would be longil landowners’ property is a better option rather than now the ‘status quo’. rock-type structures. They say, ‘Planned retreat But now the latest cost has received backing in court benefit analysis (CBA) rerulings regarding setbacks port, which cost ratepayers for new development and re- $13,500, suggests that an enmovable buildings‌ Seawalls gineering solution for Benow protect all private Be- longil should roll out over longil beachfront properties stages and include a seawall, North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
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walkway, groynes and ‘smallscale sand nourishment.’ The Echo asked OEH if they have full confidence in the document, but OEH is yet to reply. WRL have coined the strategy as ‘adaptive management’. But Cr Duncan Dey (Greens) says, ‘“Adaptive management� is the key phrase, as this management plan is based on ideas and intentions. It commits to the one-kilometre seawall, but leaves it for others later to overcome their impact, which includes loss of beach at and north of Belongil. ‘For example, there is no consideration of how the Little Tern nesting area at the Belongil Creek mouth will survive’. Dailan Pugh, who is one of the members of the project reference group (PRG) that is overseeing the plan’s development, is also highly critical. He told The Echo, ‘If this proceeds it will result in the loss of 1.6km of Belongil Beach in front of, and to the west of, the walls, dramatically increased erosion of the mouth of the Belongil estuary within the Cape Byron Marine Park, cause loss of shorebird habitat, SEPP 14 wetlands, and endangered littoral rainforest, and increased erosion of North Beach, none of which has been considered. ‘It will leave Council vulnerable to claims for millions of dollars in compensation for increased erosion from the Elements resort. ‘It will also make Council liable for the tens of millions of dollars for works (groynes,
sand-pumping) required to try to vainly retain a public beach in front of the new walls. The Council’s latest conservative estimates are that Byron Bay’s beaches generate a minimum local income of $115 million annually for Byron Bay due to beach-related tourism expenditure. ‘By their calculation, the loss of 1.6km of Belongil’s beaches will equate to a loss of $20 million in tourism revenue each year. ‘Byron’s beaches are also worth millions more annually for Byron Shire’s residents, so the losses will be far more than this. ‘This proposed option is directly contrary to legal and planning requirements, as it is effectively getting rid of the beach and public access to it. ‘The fact that Council staff are recommending it speaks volumes about their competence and independence.’
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Wicked Campers management have so far refused to comment to The Echo over the furore regarding their offensive slogans displayed on their vans. The QLD-based company is under pressure to clean up its repugnant slogans, with thousands of people responding to a boycott on social media. And campaigners Christine and Frank King are set to meet with the QLD Attorney-General, Yvette D-Ath on Thursday April 7, and are calling to change the legislation. Byron Shire grandfather Paul McCarthy said he had a ‘brain snap’ when he saw the slogan ‘A b..w job a day beats an apple’ on the back of a Wicked Camper recently.
There are calls for the Life Saver Rescue Helicopter to move base from Lismore after it was unable to attend six urgent overnight cases last month owing to fog. They included a young child who was injured after falling from a second-storey window, a bushwalker lost in remote bushland and a man suffering severe trauma and blood loss after a car accident. Health Services Union (HSU) secretary Gerard Hayes is calling on health minister Jillian Skinner to move the helicopter rescue operations, and suggests Ballina as an option.
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He spray-painted over the offending word but says he is yet to be charged by police. Mr McCarthy told The Echo on Tuesday he reported another offensive van slogan to Byron Bay police but was told they could not prosecute, despite it potentially being in
breach of the NSW Summary Offences Act 1988. A change.org petition with over 2,200 signatures can be found at http://chn. ge/1MMVwIv. As of Tuesday April 5, the ‘Boycott Wicked Campers’ Facebook page had 3,751 likes.
Bangalow tree planting April 10 The public are invited to a rainforest tree planting day next to Byron Creek on Sunday 10 April on Ashton Street, Bangalow, between 9am and 1pm. Organisers say it’s a childfriendly event and there are no holes to dig, ‘just plant and
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A possible breach of development consent by the new Elements resort on Belongil beach comes with a promise that management will do better to inform guests and resort staff about the sensitive ecosystem that surrounds the resort. Sunrise resident Jessie Chapman alerted The Echo that on March 25 she, ‘observed a large number of the resort’s guests swimming and operating standup paddle boards in the Belongil Estuary and shorebird nesting area.’ She questioned Council’s responsibility to enforce compliance. ‘The resort’s development consent clearly states on page five of the North Beach Estuary Management Plan that the resort is to design and install signage/fencing at resort beach access point to direct guests to the northern beach area only and prevent scattering into estuary mouth and shorebird zone’. She says that after asking the guests, they replied they had not been informed of the shorebird nesting, or been discouraged from accessing
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the estuary zone. In reply, Mr Holmes told The Echo the resort had ‘suspended kayaking and standup paddle boarding in the creek, which were trialled during the Easter weekend only.’ He said, ‘Ms Chapman is totally right about our responsibility to provide information to our guests.’ ‘This information about the creek and shorebirds is provided to resort guests via signage, resort staff and our environmental education material in all guest villas. ‘One of the signs at the beach access is currently being updated with a better map and improved information.
Fine-tune actions ‘While we are complying with obligations in our Dunal and Estuary Management Plan, which we developed over the last six months with Wetland Care and Byron Shire Council, we continue to fine-tune our actions and try to do better. A big part of this is continuing to engage with Marine Parks.’ Mr Holmes added that the resort is also ‘funding a lifeguard on the beach in front of Elements of Byron at certain times.’
‘We hope that the local community, as well as our resort guests, can benefit from these things. By providing a lifeguard service we can contribute to proper management of the estuary area through them maintaining a watchful eye. We will work harder to ensure that our lifeguard and staff are fully briefed.’ A meeting has been called with Council, says Mr Holmes, and Byron Shire Council’s sustainable environment and economy director Shannon Burt confirmed it would be next week. Ms Burt said, ‘As part of consent conditions for the Elements development, an estuary and dunal management plan was developed. ‘This outlines requirements to manage the resort access, to educate guests and minimise disturbance of shorebirds. ‘The meeting next week will discuss these requirements and outline what can and can’t occur in relation to recreational activities’. Ms Burt said an onsite followup meeting will also be held with Elements, Marine Parks and Council staff to outline concerns and a way forward.
Govt too cosy with road builders: rail protesters Is the relationship between politicans and road construction companies too cosy? That’s the claim by a spokesperson at a rail protest, held on Friday April 1. Beth Shelley from Northern Rivers Railway Action Group (NRRAG) says companies such as Linfox trucking, and oil and car companies have donated to the major political parties for
years. ‘The Nationals in this area said for years they would reinstate the Casino to Murwillumbah railway line at little cost,’ Ms Shelley said. ‘[But] During this time successive NSW governments have increased funding for roads instead of rail.’ The combined Trains On Our Tracks (TOOT) and NRRAG protest was called to object to the proposed bike
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path on a section of the track at Murwillumbah and to propose the federal government fund a rail connection between the NSW north coast and southeast QLD. TOOT’s Angie Burgler added her group’s own railway experts estimated that repair of the Casino to Murwillumbah line ‘would be easily less than half the $953m quoted in the Arup study.’
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Spreading unity through song Fifteen Indigenous students have just completed a series of hip-hop workshops, producing a song entitled Unity At The Forefront that recognises the importance of a non-divisive community. Mu l lumbimby Hig h School is the first of six north coast high schools to participate in the ‘Music for Change’ program.
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come together.’ Mullumbimby High School principal Donna Pearson supports the program, and says, ‘This program has been
Amalgamation delegates rake in massive pay A team of delegates formulating the state government’s forced council amalgamation plans for Sydney are paid $1,500 a day, according to a freedom of information request by NSW Labor. Shadow minister for local government, Peter Primrose, said, ‘These are exorbitant fees for any service, let alone to buy a rubber stamp.’ ‘This government is prepared to pay anything to get its forced amalgamations through.’ Labor say that 15 of the 18 delegates are not public servants, and that the daily rate
of $1,500 for them equates to an annual salary of $360,000, ‘a salary higher than premier Mike Baird.’ A spokesperson from the minister for local government, Paul Toole, told The Echo, ‘Each delegate has the skills necessary to examine and report on the merger proposals in accordance with the Local Government Act.’ ‘Their appointment followed an extensive process that included an external agency assessing the role and its responsibilities and recommending a salary for the delegates.’
Lismore bar sold after police ‘hara ssment’ Darren Coyne
A popular bar in Lismore has changed hands following what the former owner described as continued harassment from the NSW police force. Jack’s Bar at the Met, which was subjected to a raid by 25 police officers two weeks ago, will be reopening as The Hub from April 8. Departing owner Darren (Jack) Barry said it would be a fresh start for the premises, which has been heavily scrutinised by police during the last 18 months because of his refusal to sign the ‘voluntary’ Liquor Accord.
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The entertainment side of the business has been sold to the members of Third Eye Productions, although Mr Barry will retain control of the hotel’s accommodation. Mr Barry said his decision to sell the business would not stop him from taking action against the police for loss of earnings as a result of the recent raid. Police had applied for search warrants and then, a week later, a 30-hour closure, which effectively killed off two parties being planned by outside promoters. Mr Barry has consistently denied the bar was being used to distribute drugs.
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Federal Greens MP Adam Bandt joined local Greens candidate Dawn Walker for a ‘meet the public’ session at the Ocean Shores Tavern last week. Ms Walker has also set up her campaign office in the Santos health foods building in Mullum. The offices of Justine Elliot (Labor) and Matthew Fraser (Nationals) are based in Tweed Heads. Elections are coming! Photo Jeff Dawson
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Farewell Bob Ellis One of Murwillumbah’s and Lismore’s most talented and eccentric sons died on Sunday, aged 73. Bob Ellis was a passionate writer and journalist from a notoriously individualistic time at the University of Sydney which included Clive James, Germaine Greer and our own Mungo MacCallum. Ellis wore his heart on his sleeve and his heart was dedicated to lefty AAP Image/Mick Tsikas Labor causes. Cantankerous at times, controversial, he railed against his enemies, and the people’s enemies, in a highly elegant, almost Biblical, style, and infused his work with humour as well. Among his work were scripts for noted films such as Newsfront, Fatty Finn and Man of Flowers (with Paul Cox). His most successful – and infamous – book was Goodbye Jerusalem, an early edition of which was pulped after Ellis was sued for defamation by Tony Abbott and Peter Costello. While he stood staunchly against the hardline Liberals, he strangely blamed himself for the rise of the Howard/Abbott regime. His attempt to stop Bronwyn Bishop gaining the seat of Mackellar in a 1994 by-election was unsuccessful but running as an independent he gained a remarkable 23 per cent of the vote. While Bob spent most of his time in Sydney, the northern rivers also benefited from his presence. He turned up to speak eloquently at the Byron Bay Writers Festival and in 2005 wrote a series of articles for The Echo on US military adventures in the Middle East. He was against them, of course. The rise of the neocons in his last years meant that Bob was never short of a target. His sharp pen – and wit – will be sorely missed. Michael McDonald
Policy is sizzling It’s surely to be a massive Thursday this week in the council chambers. Big-ticket items have resurfaced and will be thrashed out, but considering the council majority generally operate on emotion while lacking planning clarity, everything’s likely to pass without much scrutiny and move closer to approval. Top of the list is a highly questionable – and extremely important – coastal planning document, called the CZMP BBE. While it should strike a balance with public amenity and private interests, it appears at this stage that its aim is weighted instead to provide legal passage for a handful of landowners to erect seawalls at Belongil. Notably, the plan admits to ‘desired outcomes’ and doesn’t even examine ‘ecological impacts, value of surfing and visual amenity impacts’. It appears Council staff are also left to work out the finer details. Then there’s the Ewingsdale Seniors/massive retail hub that would envelop the new hospital over 15 hectares. Last year, the Belongil Five – on emotional grounds – decided to allow it to move closer. They asked the developers for a DCP, yet it will be without any forward planning. Interestingly at the time, the five only spoke about the need for seniors housing and basically ignored that large area earmarked as a retail sector. Rezoning of residential land at Tallowood Ridge Estate, Mullumbimby, will also be tabled. The Byron Bay masterplan public submissions close Thursday too – get your voice heard and visit www.byron.nsw.gov. au/byron-bay-masterplan. Hans Lovejoy, editor
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nother of Malcolm Turnbull’s thought bubbles has collapsed like a lead balloon. Our prime minister’s bold back-to-the-future plan (back some 74 years, in fact) has been rejected within 48 hours, as soon as the premiers realised that it was not an April Fools Day joke. And it was hardly surprising. When Turnbull announced what he called the most fundamental tax reform in generations at the Penrith Panthers carpark, without warning, detail or documentation, it was never going to be taken seriously. And even the hapless treasurer, Scott Morrison, once again caught short by his leader, said it was just speculation: he was certain that Turnbull had not intended to imply that state taxes could actually rise. But all that showed that Morrison was not only out of the loop, he was just about round the twist. If taxes did not increase, then what was the point of the exercise? Was it just to be churn, duck-shoving the responsibility from one jurisdiction to another without doing anything to solve the looming crisis threatening hospitals and schools? The idea, such as it was, appeared to be that the states would have to become responsible for finding their own funds, however they chose to do so. That, at least, seemed to be what Turnbull was saying; he even foreshadowed the proposal that the Commonwealth would abandon the public state school system entirely, and would only give money to the private schools, the ones he and his cronies inhabited. He was worried, he said, that the state sector might compete unfairly with the bastions of privilege, the ones that sometimes declared multimillion-dollar profits. The optics were appalling,
and Turnbull never tried to pursue his case. And in any case the scheme never got that far; the premiers had already declared it a shit sandwich and consigned it to the waste disposal unit – or, as Turnbull more delicately put it, there was no consensus so the proposal was withdrawn. Instead, the premiers accepted a few urgently required bucks to get on with, and agreed to talk about a regular allocation of tax revenue from the Commonwealth, instead of the grant system that currently prevails.
results; they want their schools and hospitals, and they are not concerned with which level of government pays for them. In the end, the buck – or, rather, the lack of it – will stop with Turnbull and his predecessor to make the commitments in the first place. And this is where all the pontificating and theorising breaks down. Academic economists, conservative commentators and the other deep thinkers in the media may well be worried about vertical fiscal imbalance, and they
The premiers declared it a shit sandwich and consigned it to the waste disposal unit by Mungo MacCallum This would not make them financially independent; they would still have to rely on the grace and favour of successive Commonwealth administrations. But it would give them a degree of certainty as they framed their annual budgets, and it would remove the need to beg and plead for ambit claims on their humiliating trips to Canberra. So the premiers could celebrate a win, of a kind; but Turnbull is left to try and explain whatever possessed him to try such a reckless and unsaleable suggestion. One possibility is that he was just using it to wedge the premiers: he had made them an offer they could not refuse and when they refused it he could say that they had been given a chance to fix their problems with health and education, and if they didn’t like it, then it would not be the Commonwealth’s fault; the arguments about the $80 million Tony Abbott stripped out of the 2014 budget were no longer operative. But the problem with that is that the voters just want
can produce weighty and sometimes even cogent arguments about the need to reform the federalist system. But the voters, if they think of the issue at all, are just not interested. And in any case the theoreticians are always pissing against the wind. The fact is that since federation, indeed many years before that, the movement has been inexorably towards more centralism, more uniformity. Successive governments’ decisions and High Court constitutional cases have almost invariably gone in the same direction: the states have been whittled away, and any attempt at devolution or deconstruction is doomed. Any attempt to revive competitive federalism, especially in an age of unprecedented social mobility and global economics, will be not only unpopular but practically unworkable; the aberrations across state borders are irritating enough, but the idea of different taxes to go with the various different statutes would be less of an opportunity
than a nightmare. Kevin Rudd wanted not to hand the funding of hospitals over to the states but to take over their administration by the Commonwealth; in his incarnation as John Howard’s health minister Tony Abbott had the same idea. Both foundered on the grounds of expense and complexity; but how much more daunting would it be to set up eight separate account books to the states and territories to give them the kind of autonomy Turnbull was proposing? The imagination boggles, and so did the premiers. Whatever the merits or otherwise of Turnbull’s latest brainstorm, the result was a political fiasco, an ignominious defeat. The impression left to the public was of an arrogant and foolhardy captain’s pick, another illustration of the perception that the obscenely wealthy prime minister was more interested in his own agenda than with the legitimate daily concerns of ordinary people. Federation may well be a mess, a long-term problem which should, in the long term, be resolved. But it is not an ambush in the leadup to an election campaign which Turnbull badly needs to clarify in the short months left to him and his government. And blaming the premiers will simply not hack it. Turnbull is the prime minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, and whatever loopholes the founding fathers left for the states in the constitution, there was one clear directive: if state laws conflict with Commonwealth laws, the Commonwealth will prevail. For all the lofty talk of consultation and cooperation, it is the prime minister who is the boss. So get on with it, Malcolm – stop buggering about and start governing while there is still time.
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Better call, Sol: seems the folks are not impressed Cr Sol Ibrahim’s response to the Community Alliance of Byron Shire’s recent scorecard on Council’s activities is a study in misdirection. What Cr Ibrahim should be addressing is why an alliance has formed of community groups which are demanding much better for our Shire when it comes to planning and community consultation. As community-minded people we do the right things – we go to Council and speak on issues of concern, we make multiple submissions, we attend community consultations and still we are ignored by the gang of five in Council. Cr Ibrahim, our groups represent your constituents from across the Shire. You should be working for us instead of assisting developers and vested interests that are against community interests. From the member groups of CABS: Byron Residents’ Group, Suffolk Park Progress Association, Sunrise Residents Association, Bangalow Progress Association, South Golden Beach Community Association, Conservation Organisation of North Ocean Shores (CONOS), Mullumbimby Historical Group, Save Ewingsdale Village, Butler Street Community Association, Belongil-Byron Catchment Group, Pinegroves Road Action Group (Myocum), Main Arm Residents’ Association, Byron Environment Centre
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Yes, Cr Ibrahim, democracy does include ‘divergent opinions’ but there is much more to it than that. The Echo gave us a good summary of Q
Greens response
While I acknowledge the positive contribution of Fast Buck$’s cynicism on behalf of the community over the years, ‘Green Cynicism’ (Letters, March 30) prompts me to provide another perspective. I was one of two Greens MPs who promoted changes to the NSW Legislative Council voting system after the notorious 1999 Table Cloth election. At two elections I had to deal with the ugliness of backroom deals. The Greens made preference arrangements according to other parties’ proximity to our policy ideals. Recent micro-party pref-
events at the last Council meeting (March 17) and process was clearly very poor in the examples CABS singled out for criticism. As your raft of amendments to the draft Rural Land Use Strategy was apparently submitted only a couple of days before the meeting, proper scrutiny was impossible and your ‘bloc’ just pushed it through – not good enough. We believe there are a number of inadequacies in the Elements DA, not least that such major changes from the original warranted a new application but your group was not prepared to wait for answers to important questions raised and, again, just pushed it through. As for the Coastal Zone Management Plan, the process has been seriously flawed for some time and it is obviously being driven by a group of landowners at Belongil at the expense of the rest of us. There are many hundreds of examples worldwide of the effects of sea walls on beaches; basically they destroy them. CABS is well-informed and serious in its criticism. We want a council which listens to community and adheres to the Community Charter for Good Planning it endorsed in 2014 – nothing less is acceptable. Jenny Coman for CABS With regard to the last Council meeting and Sol Ibrahim’s reply in last week’s Echo, it is clear that he doesn’t understand that CABS is composed of individuals who live in the Byron Shire.
When he says, ’CABS have once again failed to engage constructively with councillors through appropriate channels,’ he seems to have overlooked the hundreds of presentations that individuals have brought to Council meetings over the years. Cr Ibrahim seems to take a condescending approach in using the phrases, ‘had not bothered’, ‘who had bothered,’ ‘did not bother.’ We have indeed ‘bothered’ to do research, ‘bothered’ to read complicated DAs, ‘bothered’ to meet with other residents, ‘bothered’ to spend time sitting at Council meetings and ‘bothered’ to meet with councillors. Collectively, residents of Byron Shire have ‘bothered’ to spend thousands of hours on issues that matter to them. And, unlike councillors, are not paid anything at all. Regarding the Elements DA that was rushed through at the last Council meeting, it was apparent that not one councillor or member of staff knew the parameters of the stated expression ‘significantly the same.’ Without any measurements, an elephant can be argued to be significantly the same size as a mouse if you compare them to the size of Mt Warning. This community and councillors have the legal right for all relevant information pertaining to a S96 to be available. The fact that important information related to roads, fill and drainage was missing from the Elements application and Council report can hardly be called ‘transparent.’ And the council staff said in the report that they did not
erence deals are purely for the substantial chance of one getting elected without consideration of policy direction. In NSW I believe the Greens lose electorally under the new laws and this will be reflected federally. It is because many ALP voters will not direct preferences to the Greens with what is now optional preferential voting. Just look at the Greens’ loss to the Nationals in Lismore owing to a lack of ALP preference flows. At both state and federal level the Greens made the changes in an attempt to clean up the system and deliver power back to the
voter. Naïve perhaps but not a power grab. Unfortunately, I believe it is destined to be a millstone, delivering greater representation to the coalition. I agree with Buck$’s analysis of the major parties. I suggest that including the Greens is a superficial analysis. Forest protection, marine parks, anti CSG campaigning, political donation reform, gay rights, threatened species legislation, container deposit legislation, drug law reform, euthanasia reform, Aboriginal land rights, anti-genetically modified food production, to mention but a few issues, have continued on next page
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know the existing floor area. However, they recommended approval of the application based on Elements’ figures, anyway. Finally, with regard to Cr Ibrahim’s showing his adversarial attitude to CABS, it would be far more constructive for him to realise we are all in this community together. He could perhaps look at the reasons why CABS is here and work together for a better outcome. Lee Cass Byron Bay
relevant meetings of Council and other groups to enhance ongoing community participation and collaboration. We are doing our best to see the Community Charter for Good Planning is followed. We want positive, sustainable planning outcomes for the good of the commu-
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Q Cr Ibrahim commented to The Echo that ‘all the relevant legal requirements were met’ for the Elements Resort’s S96 modification to the original 1987 DA. I and others disagree with the proponent’s assertion in their S96 application that SEPP 44, Byron LEP 2014 and the Byron DCP do not apply to the modification application because these instruments commenced after the 1987 approval. The laws which applied at the time of approval continue to apply to the development. The aspects of the development which are the subject of the modification are required to comply with current laws. Cr Ibrahim was scathing and extremely critical of CABS, stating in The Echo last week we do not engage constructively with Council. Our alliance is constantly in contact with Council, or writing submissions, emailing councillors, attending Council meetings and communicating with Council to include us in
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continued from page 9 been driven by the Greens for decades. Disparaging Richard Di Natale is a cheap shot. He is a medico, has worked on remote Aboriginal communities, did an excellent job as health spokesman, was instrumental in pushing a national dental care system and walks the talk, living on a sustainable farm in Victoria. I was personally delighted with his election to leadership because he was not a factional warrior as Buck$ suggests. There are too many of them even in the Greens. Ian Cohen Broken Head
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ourselves at an African music club. The beat got to us and we couldn’t help jiving on the dance floor. I remember Hoss going for it on the floor and to be honest it was the first time I noticed him other than on the bus going down to Canberra. As you can imagine at the protest it got very heavy so I had my eyes out for the feds. When I moved to Mullum I kept bumping into Hoss and we would reminisce about our trip to Canberra and how we jived on the dance floor to celebrate surviving the feds. RIP Hoss forever bro. Paul Brecht Goonellabah
Dangerous cycling I have noticed over the last few months an increasing number of cyclists are choosing to ride on the wrong side of the road, heading directly into the flow of the traffic. This is not only illegal it is extremely dangerous. On a couple of occasions recently, I have turned a corner in my car to be suddenly head-on with a cyclist causing me to swerve dangerously to avoid a collision, and the cyclist to almost fall off the bike. I have no idea why the cyclists are choosing to ride on the wrong wide of the road. The suggestion from me that they go to the correct side of
the road only produces the predictable finger. Please, cyclists, before someone gets killed, show some sense, and ride in the same direction as the rest of the traffic. You are obliged by law to do so, and it is also the intelligent thing to do. Maybe that’s the problem. Derek Wright Byron Bay
Tallow correction Since writing the letter concerning the opening of Tallow Creek, published last week, I have learnt that the hand-dug trench was undertaken after consultation with and with permission of Council. I apologise to Byron at Byron for assuming it was clandestine. For clarification I should also add that both the hand-dug and machine-dug trenches were dug at the base of the northern dune. And incidentally, Vic Alhadeff (Letters, March 30) trying to belittle and trivialise both Gareth Smith himself and his beliefs does not constitute a counter argument; in fact it represents the avoidance of it. David Gilet Byron Bay
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I am concerned that the proposed bypass, utilising Butler Street, will not only severely impact on Byron Bay’s character, but also cause congestion in Shirley Street, and render this bypass ineffectual. I am further concerned about noise and pollution impact of this route on the many residents in Butler Street. A proper CBD bypass that causes minimal impact on Byron township’s ambience and is fully effective would run via Kendall Street, bisect Skinners Shoot Road just south of The Piggery complex and continue roughly in line with Browning Street to join at the proposed roundabout near Mitre 10. Please save our precious Byron township by building a proper CBD bypass! Robert Zandstra Mullumbimby
Tardy TARDISes
In November 2015 The Echo published my letter complaining about the ugly ‘TARDIS’ portaloos that had sprung up on Byron Main Beach adjacent to the Surf Club and between the three self-cleaning toilets and the beach. I was assured that they were temporary and would be removed after Christmas. Both Christmas and Easter have come and gone. They are still there. The draft Master Plan celebrates Main Beach as a ‘natural foreshore environment’ that will ‘celebrate the iconic views towards Byron Bay’s hinterland’. These festivalstyle portaloos obscure these iconic views and must feature in most tourist photos. When are they going to be relocated into an appropriate position? I request that Council’s general manager respond publicly. Pamela Ditton Byron Bay
Lattes and lefties My thanks to David Lisle (Letters, March 30) for reading and commenting upon my letter of March 23 pointing out the ‘Latte Lefties’ of yore have morphed into the ‘Inner City Islamists’ of today. We do indeed live in interesting times. Nonetheless, there were two errors in his response that are very important, and must be addressed.
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Understanding life in the ocean
and the rest of the team honed their system. Observers on eight beaches monitor the water and raise flags advising the public about the sightings of great white sharks. The advice is in real time. The observers on the beach are part of a team who pool their local knowledge into both scientific reports and community education. They provide practical support so that people and great white sharks can share the inshore waters. The patient work by Shark Spotters resulted in people gauging more exactly what risks they take at the beach at any given time. The holiday makers are better informed. The newspapers can report facts based on over 2,000 sightings rather than sensationalism of the moment. Every beach has sharkbite first aid kits. The great white sharks continue as those im-
portant predators influencing communities of fish and marine mammals. Both projects highlight the importance of local ecological knowledge. Maybe even more important are the new systems that people are using to develop and share that knowledge. The performance was an innovative project in local history, its collection and presentation. The Shark Spotters are a non-profit group providing good employment for 36 people while developing credible information about the local ecology. In both cases, people had to create new social structures within their community. This pulled together participation, funding, resources and goodwill for an important collective aim. The loss of local historical and ecological knowledge is the deepest of the thousand cuts that slowly kill a place
like Byron Bay and the Shire. In this post-colonial transnational age, global studies call it habitat loss and social disempowerment. Our label as a biodiversity hotspot means everyone is watching to see what this community will do before our animals and plants all die out and our places either paved with bitumen or walled up with rocks. After the logging, dairy farming and fishing, we have yet to start our new work. This involves employing a new generation of our community to work with elders of culture and place in rehabilitating these habitats. Look past the fences on the land or in the mind. Our teams can monitor sharks as well as the whales, seabirds, fish and the waterways. Bring Aboriginal and western science together. Use all our arts to collate and share the knowledge. How about rebuilding reefs of wild oysters? Rejuvenating beaches for pipi? Managing the waterways primarily as nurseries for fish, prawns, eels and crabs? Add logs for ‘cobra’, the edible burrowing clam? Rehabilitating drained wetlands to produce the indigenous grains, tubers and wild game for what is now called the Australian native food industry? If nothing else, at least we could hope to feed ourselves with proper bush tucker. So, who’s putting up their hand?
The ‘Lattes’, like their predecessors the ‘Bollinger Bolsheviks’, knew little and cared less about actual Marxism. None of them gave a damn about the realities of life behind the Iron Curtain. None of them ever bothered to live in a Soviet Bloc country and experience firsthand the pleasures of enforced conformity under a totalitarian
regime. They just wanted to criticise and decry the people of countries like ours. The ‘Inner City Islamists’ (and I do mean Islamists)
are much the same. Do they read the Sunnah? No. Have they lived under Sharia? No. But try actually discussing continued on page 12
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The blast of fireworks lit up the grand finale on the platform in the waters of Currumbin. I joined the happy applause at this world premiere of Shifting Sands. The performers were professional ballet and Indigenous dancers plus circus artists as well as community people from many groups including the morning swimming club, youth water clubs, paddle boarders and a dragonboat team. Composers, musicians and narrators contributed to a soundtrack built on recordings by residents about the history of this place on the Gold Coast. The scope of the pageant was inspiring and made me think again about Tallow and Belongil. Sometimes, to better understand community here in Byron Bay, I go outside of it. Sarah Waries, an employee with Shark Spotters on the beaches of Cape Town, spoke clearly and confidently to a packed meeting near the beach in Ballina. I was glad to applaud her, her non-profit employers and the people who helped get her here: Warren Hubbard, Tamara Smith and Sea Shepherd. Sometimes, to learn about marine animals that are seen on Byron beaches, I need to hear about what other people see from their beaches. For twelve years, Sarah The first is the conflation of the ‘Latte Left’ set with the actual Left, people (like myself) who believe some public ownership of assets and means of production is necessary in a modern economy. People who support public health, education, income support, and rational business regulation. The actual Left.
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Israel’s psychopathic violations Vic Alhadeff accuses me of psychopathology (Letters, March 30) while he acts as an apologist for Israel, a terrorist and psychopathic state. The Israeli Occupation Force’s psychopathic behaviour is revealed in shocking detail by Breaking the Silence’s courageous veterans in their book, Our Harsh Logic. Consistent with their testimonies was the March 24 extrajudicial killing of 21-yearold Abdul al-Fatah a-Sharif in Hebron, while he lay injured on the ground. The slaughter was captured on video by ‘Imad Abu Shamsiyeh, a volunteer with B’Tselem – The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. He recorded the blocking of Palestinian ambulances
and the denial of medical aid from medical teams walking around Abdul’s body. The video then shows Kahanist leader Baruch Marzel asking an Israeli soldier medic whether ‘the dog is dead’ and if not, to shoot him in the head. The soldier then obliges and shoots Abdul at pointblank range. Amnesty International and other humanitarian NGOs have long documented Israel’s practice of summarily executing Palestinians which, according to a recent survey, finds favour with 53 per cent of Israelis. Amos Harel writes: ‘Most of them (Israeli politicians) are riding the tiger of public opinion – which, at least on social media, is vehemently and crudely backing the soldier –
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portunistically. Philosophically, Islam and Marxism are diametrically opposed. Hartley’s populist rightwing political views are designed towards maximising resonance among the uninformed and undecided in a period of human history where national instability and political uncertainty in governance is creating unprecedented human tragedy since WWII. Not content with offering simplistic, erroneous views, Hartley then attempts to psychoanalyse the motivations of these phenomena. It then becomes clear his Islamophobia and political right-wing views are used opportunistically. It is reality the so-called great Australian dream (home ownership) is becoming just
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Islamic law in practice. Try questioning whether bringing kids up to revere as a role model a man who enslaved thousands, massacred thousands, and had sex with children, is a good idea (hint: that’s why ISIS do what they do; they’re a Muhammad cover band). The danger is, they are empty vessels making a lot of noise, drowning out voices of reason and humanity. Matt Hartley Byron Bay Q Matthew Hartley’s letter, of March 23 tries to mistakenly conflate political Islam with Marxism. His wrong interpretation regarding authoritarian Stalinist regimes as ‘Marxist’ is misleading and used op-
and are afraid to anger it.’ (On Hebron Shooting, Netanyahu and Bennett follow enraged public all the way to the right haaretz.com/israel-news/. premium-1.711205.) The world community cannot any longer tolerate Israel’s psychopathic violations of international law which call for urgent treatment in the International Criminal Court. Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay Q In response to Vic Alhadeff
and as a Jew (all four grandparents), I wish to record my agreement with Gareth Smith’s championing of Palestinian freedom and my disagreement with Vic Alhadeff ’s smears against those who question Israeli governthat, beyond many people’s grasp. Increasing income inequality, insecure work as casualisation of the workforce, poverty and high rates of youth un(under)employment is causing severe stress on some quarters in our communities. Why would you not expect people, especially some young alienated, to get caught up in the Medievalist Islamic fantasy hype? These are complex and nuanced phenomena that deserve serious analysis and rigorous debate. Boyd Kellner Newrybar
Above the law? As Mandy Nolan suggests in her March 23 Soapbox article about new protest laws, the law has little to do with lawful
ment policy in this regard. Conflating criticism of Israeli government policy with anti-Semitism is a common ploy used to silence voices such as Gareth’s. Yet there are numerous well patronised Jewish organisations of which I am a member, including Independent Australian Jewish Voices, Jewish Voice for Peace, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions to name a few, who promote the very same views as those expressed by Gareth. Mr Alhadeff characterises Gareth Smith’s position as reflecting a belief in a ‘World Jewish Conspiracy’. What rubbish! Perhaps he just has a passionate respect for human rights (everybody’s). Jenny Bush Wilsons Creek justice for its citizens. It is designed to serve only the state (the ruling class) and benefit the rich and powerful who can afford expensive and protracted legal representation. While we cannot with any certainty alter their decisions, we the servants can be above their law if we act purposely, responsibly and caringly. Believe me, it’s not difficult, witnessing their mendacity and greed compared with the dedicated hard work of many we personally know in our own communities. So while we cannot coerce them, neither can they coerce us if we object to their rules, orders, form completions, rates and taxes or even fines. Sure, there may be consequences if we don’t obey, but some common sense and a
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FLAWED LAWS Supplementary income rort: NSW MPs like pigs in a trough Laws are needed to stop NSW MPs from raking in supplementary income when they do not fulfil or turn up to committees and other roles they are paid for. The Daily Telegraph, cough, reported April 4 that almost all of the Baird government are earning tens of thousands of dollars on top of their base salaries through parliamentary side roles. ‘In some cases, politicians are earning about
$19,000 extra for chairing parliamentary committees that have gone the past year without holding a single inquiry.’
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Online comment of the week As a father and grandfather l’m often astounded by the overt misogyny displayed on these vehicles. The subject matter and vocabulary wouldn’t be allowed on television before 8pm and there would be a suitable rating listed, yet it seems like it’s fine to park one of these vehicles outside a primary school at any time of the day. Q Comment by Craig in response to the story ’ Thousands rail against van company’s obscene slogans’ – www.echo.net.au/thousands-rail-against-vancompanys-obscene-slogans
bit of backbone will guide us in what causes to prosecute and how far to take the fight. For me, buying a property behind Mullumbimby in 1980 quickly revealed an archaic cattle quango pretending to be a green Rural Lands Protection Board by demanding an annual farm animal census and payments for no forms for no animals receiving no services. Here was an obvious example of government-sponsored corruption to be conquered. Now, 36 years on, with six court cases I have lost and an expensive aborted auction in 2003 (orders and costs still unpaid and looking more unrecoverable than ever) can I consider myself above the law? For more information google Rural Lands Group and go to the first site (don’t neglect the capitals or you may be directed to their latest incarnation Local Land Services). Russell Preston Brisbane
Eye opener Many people by now are feeling that there is something very disturbing and unfair going on in the world. If that’s you, maybe you’d like to check out a 15-minute YouTube item called ‘court system finally exposed’. It is an audio recording of a very well-informed
Australian dealing with his ‘offence’. The clip also gives a brief overview of what’s going on, and references to learn more. An eye opener. David Hall Ocean Shores
Business as usual Huge bribery corruption exposed in the oil industry including an Australian company. Liberals money-laundering Free Enterprise Foundation caught out and $4m withheld from NSW Libs – Arfa (I saw nuffink) Sinodinos remains coalition senior minister. Banks routinely defrauding their customers but no royal commission – pink batts far more important. Developers buying politicians at all levels. Mining lobby ‘running’ Baird government. Tax cheats ignored by Turnbull, etc. Why? Because the electorate keeps voting for the fully purchased major parties, not noticing the blinkers kindly provided. Congratulations to The Echo editor’s fine effort last issue in exposing the chicanery that passes for governance at our state level, including the mealy-mouthed rationalisations of Ben (I may vote the party line but you should have heard me in the cabinet) Franklin MLC. continued opposite
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Blocking Trump could trigger an American nightmare Phillip Frazer
One of the few myths that most Americans believe is that they are not a class-based society, but it is a myth. What’s happened in this election, so far, is that two old white guys – Sanders and Trump – set out to win their parties’ nomination with the same strategy: talk about class advantage and disadvantage, how bad it has become and how to fix it. Sanders says the corporate top dogs have taken over the political system and are screwing us, the American people and much of the world, to accumulate ever more monstrous piles of wealth and power for themselves. Trump tells his followers that the people who are screwing them are poor migrants from Latin America, poor Black Americans from down the street, poor Muslims who’ll shoot you at the mall, the Chinese who’ll take over the world unless he stops them, and above all women who won’t stand by their men. These overlapping worldviews have propelled these two guys to within centimetres of being nominated, and each of them is geared up right now for a yuuuge showdown as both their parties’ NY state primaries loom on April 19. Both men were born in from previous page
On senate voting reforms. Certainly the system is bent but not as much as in the lower house where it entrenches the Lib/Lab duopoly. Elect both houses proportionally and you won’t need a senate (see NZ). Jumping on the Greens for voting for a policy they have had for ten years does not wash. The ALP supported the changes until their numbercrunchers calculated they would get no advantage. They offered no alternative; many would call this hypocrisy. And for those hoping for some holiday-let relief, Glenn Brookes, the chair of the parliamentary investigation, has stood aside owing to alleged naughtiness in his election campaign. His replacement is the holiday-let whisperer J Coure (mentioned in an earlier letter) – some hope for respite. We have two elections before Christmas – bon chance. Tom Tabart Bangalow
Presidential election circus episode 5
Jason Green locked and loaded with bananas marked ‘Smith’ and ‘Wesson’ at a rally in support of open carry gun laws in Austin, Texas, in January 2015. AP Photo/Eric Gay
New York and they will be joined in a battle for America’s biggest city over the next fortnight by Hillary Clinton, who was a two-term senator from NY state and has lived in New York for 25 years. It’s going to be a wild ride, folks, but it might be just the start of a year of extremely dangerous living in the USA. Clinton is the candidate of continuity with change, Bernie’s the sensible bigchange-maker, but Trump is, above all, a dangerous man. He’s a bellowing crusader shouting down the nit-pickers and nannies, promising to sweep away the modernist
crap like seat belts and bring back the days when white men owned homes, had jobs, fast cars, obedient wives, secret affairs, and spoke while others listened. So what could happen? Here are a few scenarios that could play out between now and election day: Conventional: More than half the delegates to each party’s Convention vote for Clinton and Trump, who choose Sanders and Cruz respectively as their vice-presidential candidates, and the usual 60 per cent of eligible voters choose between them on November 8.
Non-violent protest
demonstrating in the UK as Cruise missiles escalated in Europe. These women were the recipients of Thatcher’s counter-terrorist technologies. These refined policing technologies exist within Mike Baird’s government. Are we to expect that his government will use them if protectors are designated by politicians and media outlets as ‘terrorists’? Many elders/activists can personally vouch that nonviolent protest/protection is a deep discipline that is deserving of wider social practice. I congratulate the Greens for challenging this law in the High Court. It is hoped that the philosophy of non-violent direct action is acknowledged by the law. Should politicians direct that the full force of the law be used against citizens with conscience they will deprive future generations of a safe existence. And therein lies the real crime. Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney
Nats MLC Ben Franklin is displaying political gullibility and social ignorance in his defence of the new anti-protest law. In The Echo of March 30 he states, ‘… at the end of the day, the minister assured me that this is not about just normal decent protesters’. What does he mean? There were no arrests at Bentley and many aged persons attended non-violent workshops for months before attending the protection stance for Bentley. The philosophical/ethical role of non-violent protest guides many collective social actions. This philosophical/ ethical social action was introduced by Mahatma Ghandi when confronting the militarism of the English colonial empire. Citizens were unarmed and nevertheless killed for displaying conscience. It underpinned the philosophy of the many women who demonstrated against militarism at Pine Gap in 1983. It was adopted by the Greenham Common women
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Last-minute upsets: Sanders gathers even more millions of $27 contributors who believe in good government, beats Clinton in the big states (New York and California), and the Democrats are obliged to give him the nod at their Philadelphia convention in July. As for the Republicans, their frenzied and fractured big shots could create enough negativity to-
ward Trump that the last 25 states’ primaries give a majority to Cruz (who says he’s just standing in until Jesus returns), or Kasich, who’s Mr Bland. Blow-up in Cleveland: The severely disunited billionaires, Christian crusaders, and pseudo-libertarians who constitute the power centres of the Republican Party might have to launch a series of tactical manoeuvres to block Trump at their Convention in Cleveland. I say ‘a series of ’ because there is no functional Republican Party and the many contending parts won’t coordinate. Manoeuvres could include changing the rules so delegates can vote for someone other than the guy they were charged by their state’s primary voters to vote for. That could happen before the Convention, in which case Trump would pile up enough lawsuits against the Party to sabotage their campaign – or a rule change during the Convention could lead to a lawsuit tsunami immediately after it. OR – a rule change, or any other kind of block-Trump manoeuvre at or before the Convention, could lead to a
donnybrook in the hall, and/ or in the streets outside. And that could lead to blood, especially since Trumpeteers like to travel with guns, and so do other Republicans. In fact 52,000 of them have signed a petition demanding that attendees inside the Convention be allowed to carry loaded guns. The US Secret Service said no, but they’re just Big Gov’mint nannies. Shooting could break out over Trump-blocking, and underlying resentments over power and wealth inequities roughly corresponding to divisions of class, race, religion, and gender could erupt across the country. America’s past is full of uprisings, mostly by people locked out of the white male halls of privilege and power. Today’s angry white Americans – Trump’s people – are angrier than they’ve ever been, and they could get even madder. And there are 357 million firearms in the US – 40 million more guns than people. Q Phillip Frazer writes about the dis-United States, and the relatively gun-free state of Australia, on his blog at coorabellridge.com.
Community Tree Planting All Souls’ Anglican Parish of Bangalow invites you to a community tree planting day next to Byron Creek!
Sunday 10 April 2016 Ashton Street, Bangalow at the All Souls’ Anglican Church. 9am to 1pm FREE with light lunch/refreshments provided. Bring hat, gloves, sunscreen, enclosed footwear and water. Come and help us restore the Big Scrub by assisting us to plant 3,500 rainforest trees along Byron Creek – part of the Wilsons River water supply catchment. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ALL SOULS’ ANGLICAN PARISH OF BANGALOW
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60 Yagers Lane, Byron Bay – off Skinners Shoot Private classes for groups or individuals available 0432 260 927
Kathryn also offers twice-yearly retreats in Ubud, 21–28 May (fully booked) and 17–24 September (spaces available). 4 Bower Street, with Kathryn Riding and guest teachers. For further information and bookings please contact Kathryn 0423 394 288 Zahra 0402 673 903 Alice 0427 423 723 Emma 0422 807 595. www.kathryn-riding.com.au
DR BARDIA ASAADI D.O. (OSTEOPATH)
The Brunswick Heads Yoga and Sound Studio
Are you suffering from a musculoskeletal complaint? Back, hip, neck or shoulder pain?
Monday
Osteopathy is a hands-on system of healthcare that looks after your muscles, bones and joints.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Treatment involves manual techniques, with advice on corrective exercises to improve your posture and mobility, avoiding re-occurrence of your injuries.
Every Tuesday
Medicare rebates are available for chronic conditions. Please consult your GP! 18 Browning St, Byron Bay. 6685 5444.
FLOW INTO AUTUMN WITH EASE
BUY 2, GET 1 FREE Skin Boosters, Dermapen3 MD and Laser Rejuvenation: purchase three of any of these single treatments and get the fourth free.
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7.30–9pm Emma Crystal Bowl meditation 7.30–9pm Kathryn and Alice Sacred Sound Circle
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Skin-booster injections to put back our HAs will cause rehydration of the skin from within.
The change of seasons is a powerful time to pause, to rebalance and integrate our bodies and energies to the new cycle.
Dermapen3 MD is the gold standard in micro-needling technology. With little to no downtime your skin will rebuild its own collagen and elastin, firming and renewing naturally.
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle bodywork supporting release of physical and emotional tension and balancing the nervous system. Clients report deep relaxation, integration, ‘coming back home’ to themselves, relief from neck and back pain, headaches and more.
Laser Rejuvenation uses the Alexandrite crystal to change light into heat at the exact level of our collagen. By causing thermal injury to re-form and build new collagen and elastin naturally. This treatment takes only 15 minutes and has no downtime.
Call Martina at Body Alchemy Health on 0432 322 998 or visit bodyalchemyhealth.com.
2nd & 4th Thursday
10–11.30am 5.30–7pm 5.30–7pm 5.30–7pm 5.30–7pm 10–11.30am 10–11.30am
Call us on 6680 9911 for a complimentary skin consultation. www.byronmedispa.com.au 1/6 Marvell Street, Byron Bay.
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For further information contact:
• Kathryn • Zahra • Emma • Alice
0423 394 288 0420 637 903 0422 807 595 0427 423 723
Kathryn
4 Bower St, Brunswick Heads • www.kathryn-riding.com.au
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• Craniosacral Therapy • Physiotherapy • Body-based Counselling • Women’s Workshops & Groups Health Fund rebates apply
IN MULLUMBIMBY www.bodyalchemyhealth.com • 0432 322 998
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• Anti-wrinkle injectables from $3.99 • Dermal fillers from $299 • Syneron-Candela Laser hair removal from $15 • Laser rejuvenation, pigmentation, sunspots, rosacea • Dermapen3 from $120 for scarring, acne, stretchmarks and rejuvenation • Microdermabrasion and Medical peels from $65
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Health and Healing BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
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Are you feeling discouraged, unhappy, and losing the battle over the choices for your health and wellbeing?
Jacqueline’s Cosmetic Clinic is proud to welcome Dr Adam Osborne to their exceptional team which includes Dr Talita Hedley, Dr Hedley (chiropractic) and Carmen Goodwin (cosmetic tattooing). And as always Jacqueline is offering the only permanent hair removal with the only cosmetic grade laser in Byron Shire. Dr Osborne is available by appointment only on Saturday April 9 and Saturday April 16.
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6680 3827
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A lecturer in the field of acupuncture, Charity is also engaged in Qigong research with UTS.
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BEGINNERS FUNDAMENTALS COURSE AT THE YOGA SHACK For those just starting out as well as for those continuing to evolve! The Yoga Shack BEGINNERS FUNDAMENTALS is a gently paced, intelligent course that introduces students to their breath as well as to the classical postures with relevant modifications. Learn how to align, open and strengthen your body, in a stunning, sacred setting; building confidence to enter general class settings. Begin to clear the blockages that form the foundation of stress and illness and make 2016 the year of your joy! Course includes weekly email updates with ongoing learning, recipes, motivational material, hugs, high fives and so much more. An 8-part course, starting on Monday 18 April, spread leisurely over two classes per week for four weeks – Monday and Wednesday evenings 6–7.30pm. Cost $195. info@theyogashack.com.au or phone Lissie on 0410458107.
MULLUM DENTAL – YOUR FRIENDLY FAMILY DENTIST
6684 2644
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At Mullumbimby Dental Centre, each of our patients experiences unparalleled care in our tranquil and relaxing environment.
Your friendly family-owned dentist
Offering quality dental care
Each of our four surgeries overlooks peaceful tropical gardens, and our practice has been built to provide the ultimate comfort and care for our patients. We have invested in the finest dental technology and equipment to support the delivery of our state-of-the-art dental treatments. At Mullumbimby Dental Centre our dentists have a keen focus on patient education and strive to help each of your family members achieve optimal oral health.
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Health and Healing LET’S HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER The more prana (breath of life) the body consumes, the more health. It is a simple law: inhale the entire prana and push out all weakness and disease. When the breath of life becomes short, you become short-tempered. When the breath of life becomes long and deep you understand who you are. Let Mahanraj take you on a journey. Classes Monday, Thursday and Saturday 10am Teacher Training commencing 22 May locally www.kundaliniyogaustralia.com www.mahanraj.com 7 Goolara Court, Ocean Shores. Bookings Essential 0414 355 715 If you are happy with your life don’t take kundalini yoga classes!
GOOD SKIN CLINIC As a practitioner, I find being able to help large numbers of people overcome their serious skin concerns is a privilege and a joy. I see the changes taking place and listen to their stories, as they recover.
PURA VIDA Pura Vida is a new multi-modality wellness centre in Brunswick Heads. Created by former Santos Mullumbimby and Funkey Forest Retreat manager, Erik Adams, it is a healing sanctuary with a colourful and inviting South American flavour.
Kundalini Yoga Classes Monday, Thursday and Saturday – 10am. Let’s have the Best Day Ever Health Fund rebate available
Become a Kundalini yoga teacher – trainings held locally.
It offers sessions from a range of practitioners that include: Remedial Massage Kinesiology Maya Abdominal Therapy Chiropractic Ka Huna Massage Naturopathy Art Therapy Craniosacral Therapy
Erik Adams Daniel Alexander Julia Rossmanith Shane Eades Daniela Metz Emma Andrew, Sonja Hicks Lisa Symons Deb Manoy
PURA VIDA dispenses its own organic Phytonics brand of herbal tinctures, select remedies, books and more. It is also a venue for meditation groups and special events.
Contact Mahanraj on 0414 355 715 www.mahanraj.com
Breathing and Posture Course 1 class per week for 4 weeks, $135
PURA VIDA is at 14a Park St, Brunswick Heads. Look for the bamboo fence. Ph 6685 0498
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Victoria Spring School holiday workshop $60 JEWELLERY WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES Limited numbers available! Call to book 0402 836 634 MULLUMBIMBY STUDIO
SUPER SKILLS FOOTBALL EASTE ER HOLIDAYS CAMP 18TH - 221' APRIL CAVANBAH CENTRE, BYRON BAY
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SCHOOL VICTORIA SPRING JEWELLERY WORKSHOPS
DROWNINGS CAN HAPPEN ALL YEAR ROUND!
Ready to be inspired and have a great day creating in a gorgeous garden studio in Mullumbimby?
The Royal Life Saving Society is warning parents NOT to opt out of swimming lessons for children during the winter months.
Join jewellery designer Victoria Spring for one of six school-holiday workshops and create your own signature pieces using an amazing collection of jewels, beads and collected vintage treasures at your fingertips. Victoria is hands on, guiding each student to complete at least two creations. This is an all-weather workshop so stay dry and get creative.
6680 1614. www.swimforyourlife.net.au
MULLUMBIMBY & NEW BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKETS
The special price for school holidays is only $60 so be quick as numbers are limited. Victoria runs regular courses and private classes.
Skip the dreaded trip to the supermarket with the kids these school holidays, and do your shopping at the Mullumbimby and New Brighton Farmers Markets instead. You won’t find fluoro lights, dodgy trolleys or lolly aisles; just fresh air, real food, live music, free kids activities and healthy treats to keep everyone happy.
To book call 0402 836 634. victoriaspring@linknet.com.au
SUPER SKILLS FOOTBALL ACADEMY aims to provide the best possible training program, in a fun environment with a program that is designed to improve the players’ core skills. Each day, players will practise to improve their techniques on passing, dribbling, long passing, shooting and controlling the ball. All players aged 10+ will also compete against each other on those skills in the Super Skills test. At the end of each day a player is awarded a score and, at the end of the week, the scores are added and a player is crowned the Super Skills Champion for their age group. Our aim is to improve a footballer’s confidence, by setting small tasks with achievable goals and improve a player’s self-confidence. kevin@superskills.com 0448 245 433.
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WHY? • Months of summer lessons are reinforced. • Kids learn to swim more efficiently and quickly if they swim all year round. • Better education and value for money. KIDS FORGET!
18–22ND APRIL
A visit to the farmers market is a fantastic learning experience for the kids, giving them a greater appreciation for food and where it comes from and connecting them to their community. Shopping at the farmers market also means access to truly fresh, nutrient-rich produce for you and your family. Produce is picked ripe and at its nutritional peak, and reaches you within hours – not days or weeks – of being picked. A recent investigation by Sydney Morning Herald food writer Richard Cornish found that farmers-market produce had more flavour and was better value for money than food in the supermarket, busting the myth that farmers markets are expensive. So come and be rewarded with more flavour, more nutrition, more value for money, and much, much more fun. • Mullumbimby Farmers Market every Friday 7am–11am. • New Brighton Farmers Market every Tuesday 8am–11am.
BRUNSWICK VALLEY JUNIOR AFL CLUB
Players still wanted Under 7s, 9s, 11s & 13s GO DOGGIES! Stan Thomson Oval, Brunswick Heads Enquiries 0499 606 066 or brunswickvalleyjunioraflclub@gmail.com Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS
KEEP THINGS THE BYRON BAY MOVING THIS EQUESTRIAN AUTUMN SCHOOL CENTRE has lots of horsey fun for the kids these school holidays! HOLIDAY WITH can come for the day 10am–3pm Tuesday, SPAGHETTI CIRCUS Kids Wednesday,Thursday 12–14 April and Monday, Tuesday, We all benefit from shifting and changing as the seasons progress and the cool weather brings us toward winter. Kids especially need activity to release all the deep energy they possess, and Spaghetti Circus is here to help! Circus teaches much more than the obvious physical aspects of co-ordination, strength and flexibility. Circus also teaches us about working together, trusting in others, achieving difficult tasks through practice and attention and, most importantly, circus teaches us to have a go and have fun.
Wednesday 18–20 April for the second week of the school holidays and learn all aspects of horse care, riding and the fantastic sport of vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Add into the mix some fun games, treasure hunts, horsey movies and crafts, all under the careful watch of our qualified and experienced instructors.
Visit: www.byron4kids. com.au to find out more!
Only $120 for all three days when booked online at spaghetticircus.com.
BRUNSWICK VALLEY JUNIOR AFL CLUB is passionate about the importance of kids in the north of the Byron Shire having their own footy club. It gives them both belonging and connection to their community. The call is out for new players, boys and girls aged 6–13. Get on board with a club committed to AFL, family, community and healthy active kids. Contact the club on 0499 606 066.
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Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday 12–14th April*** Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday 18–20th April The school holiday program covers all aspects of horsemanship for the kids, including both, riding, games, vaulting, horsemanship and more:) Included in the cost on the day is: fully supervised horsemanship, riding and vaulting tuition from 10am –3pm (if your child has any particular dietary requirements please ensure they bring this from home), games and entertainment activities. Lessons and Trail rides also available on other days over the school holidays
Tesse Ferguson Manager Byron Bay Equestrian Centre Excellence in Equestrian Arts 0468 41 (HORSE) 4677 www.byronbayequestriancentre.com
WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE KIDS?
Junior Workshops for 4–6-year-olds 9.30am–12pm, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 April.
Grow some happy, healthy kids with a bit of Spaghetti love today!
Our Day Camps Dates at $80 per day ($10 discount applies after 1st day) will be:
For bookings and enquiries please call 0468 41 HORSE (4677) or email manager@byronbay equestriancentre.com.
School Holiday Circus Workshops for 7–14-year-olds 10am–3pm Tuesday 19, Wednesday, 20 and Thursday 21 April.
Book into holiday workshops to keep up your child’s skills while term classes are out, or use them as an opportunity to trial what Spaghetti has to offer and then sign up for a term 2 class afterward.
Come along for heaps of horsey fun these school holidays at the Byron Bay equestrian Centre!
Private rides and lessons are also available, along with pony parties for birthdays and special occasions.
Byron4Kids.com.au lists all the activities, attractions, shows, events, workshops and much more that’s on for kids and families in the area. Regularly updated and conveniently searchable by location, date or type of activity, Byron4Kids.com.au is your definitive guide to things to do for kids this holidays!
Spaghetti Circus has developed a perfect blend of play and skilled instruction with world-class coaches over its 23 years of experience.
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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Circus for 7-14 years 19-21 April, 10am - 3pm
Junior Circus Workshops 4-6 years 20-21 April, 9.30am - 12pm
w! o n k o o s-B e c a l p Limited Special online price Only $120 for 3 days
spaghetticircus.com | 6684 3038 Based in the Mullumbimby Showgrounds
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS SCHOOL ARTS INTO THE JUNGLE CIRCUS swings into holidays with their first showcase of 2016: A Circus Showcase Friday April 8 6.30pm
A $8 / K $5 / Under 3 FREE Family (2A, 2K) $20
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CIRCUS
QLD 29 March - 9 April NSW 9 - 24 April
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School Holiday Event Make pinch pots with local artist Penny Evans
Into the Jungle on Friday 8 April at 6.30pm. Bring the family for a wild night a circus entertainment, sausage sizzle, raffle prizes and $10 flying trapeze swings! Tickets $8 adults, $5 kids, under three free OR family (2A, 2K) $20, available on the door. School holiday program runs Sats 9–24 April with Circus, Parkour, Trapeze, Climbing, Adult Bootcamp, Yum Mums, FREE balloon-twisting workshops, Play Space open daily and more! See circusarts.com.au for details. 6685 6566
LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY Enjoy our school holiday kids’ art workshop at the Lismore Regional Gallery. Local ceramic artist Penny Evans will guide kids in creating pinch pots, inspired by our current exhibition Insight, artworks from the Hermannsburg Potters Collection. The event is open to children aged 4–12 years and will be held at the gallery on Saturday 9 April from 10.30am till 12.30pm. The cost is $5 per person and spaces are limited. For bookings or more information please contact us on 6622 2209. This is an Auslan-interpreted event.
10.30 am – 12.30 pm Sat 9 April 2016 4 – 12 yrs :: Cost $5 :: Auslan interpreted :: Bookings essential www.lismoregallery.org :: 02 6622 2209 :: art.gallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au Lismore Regional Gallery
Bangalow Museum and Tea Room Delicious Homemade Cakes & Scones, Morning/Afternoon Teas & Lunch
BANGALOW MUSEUM AND TEA ROOMS Come and discover this hidden gem. Nestled among the parklands at the corner of Deacon and Ashton Streets is the delightful, restored weatherboard building that is Bangalow Museum and Tea Rooms. This gorgeous venue has a large verandah and lovely grounds, which make a perfect family venue. Simple, fresh home-style meals for lunches, morning /afternoon teas. Scones and homemade jams are a speciality. There’s even a chook house where ‘the girls’ not only lay eggs and eat the scraps, but also provide a bustling welcome. It’s all there, waiting to be discovered. Open Tuesday to Friday, 9am–3pm. Phone 6687 2183.
ART AND ANIMATION HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
EXTREME MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Kids learn basic Stop Motion Animation techniques.
Monday 11 till Friday 15 April. Children ages 4–12 will enjoy the fun-filled sessions playing games, practising technique drills and learning self-defence skills, balance, coordination and flexibility. The training also instils in them confidence, respect for others and a motivation to succeed. All workshops take place in our academy. $130 (1-week course – full payment due 8/4/16).
10am–3pm in South Golden Beach or Byron Bay.
• Create characters, sets and stories. • Make their own animated video. • Have loads of fun!
$60 inclusive of all materials; discounts for two or more. Phone Georgia on 0466 651 922.
Call 6685 7001 to book! www.extrememma.com.au
Art & Animation Holiday Workshops for Kids • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • Muay Thai • MMA • Yoga & Kids Fitness
Byron Bay and South Golden Beach
Family-friendly Atmosphere Beautiful Parklands Great Parking
Fun, Creative, Educational Small Class sizes
Open Tuesday to Friday 9am till 3pm Cnr Deacon & Ashton Streets, Bangalow T 02 6687 2183 | E bangalowhistorical@bigpond.com
Ph. Georgia for details 0466 651 922
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A Bountiful Orchard Vivienne Pearson
‘I see farming as a truly nourishing enterprise,’ says Joel Orchard. It’s a powerful statement from anyone in this age of supermarket fruit and vege buying convenience. It’s even stronger from someone standing among the two acres of vegetables he has nurtured from ground that was an unused paddock only two years ago. Joel Orchard, farmer and food activist, is becoming a goto person in the region on topics such as farming, food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. His big-picture aim is to put the northern rivers on the map as a ‘clean food region’. By this, he means a region where food is produced in a way that equally benefits farmers, consumers and the environment. As he has pursued this aim, and realised how many issues need attention, Joel’s endeavours have expanded.
in food production,’ is Joel’s straightforward message to all. Joel’s interest in food is longstanding. He came to Byron Shire in 2009 to escape the drought affecting Australia’s southern states. He has not ceased to appreciate the good rainfall. ‘The warmth is a bonus too,’ he laughs, contrasting this with his upbringing in southeastern Victoria. Joel’s background is scientific imaging (he still enjoys photography as a way to ‘enjoy the aesthetic’ of his farming endeavours), as well as environmental activism (he worked
with Greenpeace on a GM project). On arrival in northern NSW, he worked with Santos as their ethics officer. He learned his farming skills ‘naturally’ – on the job, from smaller-scale vege gardens and by using his research skills in conjunction with technology. His current commitment to himself, at age 32, is to survive through farming work only. As well as the two acres, he works on two banana plantations. He is definitely ‘walking the walk’, meaning that he is experiencing firsthand the realities of the broader issues
he hopes to influence. ‘Agriculture is the cornerstone of the community,’ says Joel. Most people would make this statement in the past tense but, for Joel, it is true in the present tense. His aim is to make this so for everyone. Interested? www.futurefeeders.org is the ideal first point for further exploration or to get involved. You can also head along to a film screening of Polyfaces: The Film at Byron Community Centre, Friday 22 April at 6.30pm (tix $12 from Santos Organics or, if not sold out, on the door).
Joel Orchard, farmer and food activist. Photo Jeff Dawson
Firstly, there is a need for farmers. As the current average age of Australian farmers is 55 and climbing, Joel has started a support network for young farmers. Access to land is the most pressing need for those who will not one day inherit a farm. Joel proposes models whereby ageing farmers without a succession plan, or people who own underutilised
acreage, welcome young people onto their land. Secondly, there is a need for consumers who are committed to supporting local farmers. Joel is trialling a method of direct selling that is popular in the USA, whereby individuals make a season-long commitment to buy a produce box every week. ‘Anyone who is interested in food needs to be interested
Food waste? Just Eat It. A free screening of the movie Just Eat It, about food waste, is on at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27 April at Byron Community Centre. ‘We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing more than a third of it in
the bin?’ The two filmmakers and food lovers pledged to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food.
Cooking demo Prior to the free movie on 27 April, there will be a (strictly limited capacity) ‘leftover makeover’ cooking demonstra-
tion by Alison Drover, a foodwaste chef who is described as a ‘locavore-frugavore’, as well as being a sustainable-food consultant and lots more. Bookings are essential for this event. For info on both events see eventbrite.com.au and search for just-eat-it-film-screeningand-cooking-demonstration.
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Friday 29 April from 6.30pm Spinnakers Shared style menu with local ingredients Tickets $65 Live music by Leigh James
at Byron Bay Golf Club 62 Broken Head Road 6685 6470 thedeckatbyron.com
Bangalow Dining Rooms
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
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BYRON BAY
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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com
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Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $52 per person 3 courses $62 per person
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.
Lunch & Dinner Open Wed to Sunday
Great Food, Stunning Views Affordable, Innovative Locally Sourced Produce Simply Delicious Food Functions & Weddings hello@thedeckatbyron.com
Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm
Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.
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.
Warung Bagus 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7.30am–7pm 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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Good Taste Eating Out Guide
Indonesian-inspired cuisine in a casual setting on the beachfront. All-day breakfasts, nasi-campur style buffet lunch, snacks and desserts, coffee, smoothies, juices and cakes. Indoor/outdoor seating with sea views. 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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Cafe Novella OPEN 7.30–4 Sun–Wed OPEN 7.30–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
Luscious Foods
facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days
1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm
www.lusciousfoods.com.au
The Restaurant @ Rae’s
Nights from THURSDAY Locals specials Fresh Mediterranean inspired dishes Breakfast / lunch / dinner on the deck or TAKEAWAY
Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au
REPUBLIK
We love smoking up an American Barbeque storm 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. 5pm–Midnight (Mon–Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pm–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
Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Fishheads Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632
Muoi’s Feast Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557
The Green Bistro at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30am–2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 18–20 Marvell Street 6685 6202
Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria
Muoi’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.
TUESDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE WEDNESDAYS | 5.30pm–close BYO VINYL THURSDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE FRIDAYS | 4-6pm HAPPY HOUR SATURDAYS | from 6pm THE MONTHLY MUSO SUNDAYS | SUNDAY ROAST lunch & dinner
SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU
Lemongrass Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443
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Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com
Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer
GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998
CHER’S BB UT
The Butcher’s BBQ Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au
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GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998
Coast Restaurant
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
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. It’s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.
Small & large group bookings and functions welcome
Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods
Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun
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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.
Happy Chilli Garden
Fins
Now serving ALL DAY weekend brekkie!
Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au
7am till 10am
Italian at the PaciďŹ c provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.
Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club
Wood fired pizzas and pastas. Take away available.
Can’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 salad’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.
Saturday and Sunday
Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepaciďŹ c.com.au
Spice It Up Thai Restaurant
thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au info@thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au Functions and catering available
We do weddings and special event functions. Visit and book at www.basilo.co
Open for Breakfast
Italian at the Pacific
Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au
32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co
• Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee
New summer menu out now!
Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT
Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byron’s best wood fired pizza.
Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
Treehouse on Belongil
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 Wi-Fi
Mon, Wed–Fri from 6pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm for lunch Closed Tuesday
The Rocks @ Aquarius
Lunch Thurs–Sat 12–3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com
Modern European
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours
Kids eat free 5–7pm Monday–Thursday
restaurant & bar
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Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan
BYRON BAY CONTINUED
Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles! 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. 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
An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials
Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks. Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809
Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available
Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking. Proudly awarded ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ 2015. This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood. 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 BUTCHER’S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcher’s BBQ offers a share style menu with ‘smalls’ and ‘bigs’ 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
Monday night $15 Burgers & Beer Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.
CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson
BY LIZ JACKSON
Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management
MULLUMBIMBY
Legend Pizza
Naked Treaties RAW Bar
O-Sushi – Since 2004
KINGSCLIFF
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
E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441
OCEAN SHORES
O-Sushi
CATERING
BYRON BAY CONTINUED
Good Taste Eating Out Guide
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Property
www.echo.net.au/echo-property cringeworthy value judgments, on the whole they are valid points to consider. Of course in our neck of the Property Insider came across a media release during the week woods you can add properties from ME Home Loans. It outlined five benefits of buying in that have ocean views or are a good neighbourhood – although interestingly there was no within walking distance of definition of how ‘good’ was defined. Here are the five benefits as the beach. They are always ME Home Loans see them: a reasonably safe bet if one As PI has mentioned before, 1. you’re likely to enjoy higher the challenge when deciding on is buying with the notion of capital growth maximising future capital growth. 2. the community is safer, more where to buy (if it is not your ‘forever home’ ) is balancing the The release from ME concludes: secure desirability of the property with ‘The key thing is to never lose 3. a choice of quality schools sight of what is important to the potential for maximising 4. easy access to shops, cafes, you in a neighbourhood. If capital growth. restaurants you’re a footy fan, you may While it is conceded that the love owning an apartment that 5. access to transport links. points above do contain some overlooks the major sporting
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grounds. If you’re a nature lover, having access to bush reserves may top your wish list. It’s all about what works for you while still being mindful of what’s attractive to other buyers because, at some point, you’re likely to upgrade to your next home. That’s when the value of a great neighbourhood translates into money in your pocket.’ Property Insider has come across another interesting development in the bid for more transparency around the machinations of buying and selling real estate. Hundreds of dollars are invested by potential buyers in getting property reports (building, pest, strata, for example). If buyers are bidding at auctions in the hope of securing their property of choice, they need to have conducted all the relevant inspections on the property so they are confident in their purchase, because to purchase at auction is an unconditional sale. Therefore each time a buyer is an underbidder at an auction, they have effectively wasted the money spent on obtaining the reports. If they miss out on a handful of properties this can be thousands of dollars wasted. Reported today in the Sydney Morning Herald online by Sean
Nicholls, SMH state political editor, is the plan for the NSW government from July to require real estate agents to keep a disclosure log of any any reports that have been generated for a property the agent has on the market. These details will be made available to potential purchasers when they request a contract. NSW Innovation and Better Regulation minister Victor Dominello said the government will amend the Property, Stock and Business Agents Regulation 2014 to bring the new laws into force. PI wonders why the commissioning of standard reports (building, pest, strata) can’t be a cost to the vendor rather than of a potential purchaser and for those reports to form part of the contract.
You might have seen in The Echo’s sports pages a week or so ago that Paul Banister from First National Byron Bay was a member of the team that won the B Grade division at the Far North Coast Water Polo Championship. Not a bad effort considering the average age of the team was over 50. Congratulations, Paul.
HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT? 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.
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Open House Times: Thursday 7th April - 12-12:30pm Saturday 9th April - 12-12:30pm
For further information contact Jeremy Bennett 0401 222 686 / jeremy@byronbaysales.com.au 12 Lawson Street, Byron Bay / 02 6685 8575
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Property Relax in style and enjoy the view Not very Ocean Shores?? 112 Paterson Street, Byron Bay 4
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Well positioned along the famous Paterson Street ridgeline. The 180-degree views from this beautifully renovated property take in Coopers Shoot and the Mt Warning hinterland around to the beaches of Byron Bay. The home comprises three large bedrooms on the upper level and a separate master suite on the ground floor. The master suite allows options of spilt-level family living or the possibility of additional income-producing accommodation. Whether it be indoor enjoyment from the large living room or outdoor deck entertaining, it’s all about the large expansive aspect. The elevated position captures northerly breezes and the property is walking distance from town, cafes and beaches.
Situated in an elevated position within a quiet cul-de-sac, the home offers you a peaceful haven, with its eclectic charm enhanced by French doors, artistic finishes and lush tropical gardens. The upper level offers a welcoming entrance foyer which leads into the light and bright formal and casual living rooms. There’s a lovely open air conservatory-style area surrounded by plantation shutters, providing the ideal setting for alfresco entertaining with your friends or to relax in quiet solitude while you sip your morning coffee. The lounge area offers a sense of space and light thanks to the high ceilings and French doors, which open onto the expansive timber deck overlooking the pool. Your sunny, spacious kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Also on this level, you’ll find two gorgeous, romantic bedrooms and the ultra-chic, brand new bathroom with its deep, inviting, freestanding bathtub, plus a separate toilet. The large downstairs granny flat has the benefit of its own private entrance. There’s a spacious studio/office which provides your own personal space, reserved just for you to work, create and enjoy. You also have a charming open plan living area and kitchen, roomy bedroom and bathroom, plus a courtyard.
Big blocks of land close to Byron Bay all with housing entitlements ready to build. Located in Ewingsdale, just minutes from the beautiful beaches and seaside community now with very easy access to both Ballina and the Gold Coast. An exclusive opportunity exists for an enclave of luxury homes with a secluded rural feel and if you act now you can build your own dream home.
Inspect: Saturday April 9, 10.00 – 10.30am Contact: Christian Sergiacomi 0400 221 653 Byron Bay Property Sales
Inspect: Thursday & Friday 12.00 – 1.00pm Contact: Franco Braico, Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads
Inspect: Saturday April 9, 9.00 – 10.00am Contact: Matt Towner 0414 185 976 RE/MAX Coastal Byron Bay 6685 5650
Lot 201 $710k 1.57ha (SOLD) Lot 204 $700k 1.00ha (SOLD) Lot 202 $675k 1.93ha Lot 205 $700k 1.00ha (SOLD) Lot 2 $875k 42.34ha Lot 206 $680k 1.00ha, Lot 3 $845k 25.25ha Lot 207 $700k 0.80ha (SOLD) Lot 203 $800k 1.00ha All lots accessed via a paved road in a private cul-de-sac and connected to power, water and NBN. Providing the best of both worlds, there are few locations that are more desirable than Citriadora Rise, Ewingsdale. Free information evening for Citriadora Rise and the Eco Village now with 33 SOLD on Thursday 7th April at the RE/MAX Coastal Office. 1/10 Brigantine Street Byron Bay RSVP ASAP
15 BRYCE STREET, SUFFOLK PARK
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One of the best locations in beachside Suffolk! Double brick home on 748m2 in quiet enclave Opportunity to create your own dream haven East facing backyard and covered outdoor entertaining Ideally positioned between Tallow Beach and Suffolk shops Location, location, location!
Open: Saturday, 9 April 11.00 – 11.30am Enquiries: James Young 0419 856 840 | Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649
120 LAGOON DRIVE, MYOCUM
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• Must see! Beautiful lifestyle property in sought after Myocum location • Country living with all the comforts – NBN, ample water and 40min to Gold Coast International airport • Lovingly restored circa 1910 Queenslander with landscaped gardens on 9615m2 • Large balconies to entertain and enjoy the country atmosphere • Stunning views from Mt Chincogan to the rolling hinterland hills • Only minutes’ drive to Mullumbimby and Byron’s famous beaches Inspections: Contact Agent Auction: 14th May, 2016 at 2pm onsite Enquries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 | Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698
35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au
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640 DORROUGHBY 2/30 BRANDON STREET, ROAD, SUFFOLK DORROUGHBY PARK
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Stylish 2 bedroom duplex only 100m to beach Tastefully renovated with modern interiors and timber floors Large, private yard with rear access Covered outdoor entertaining space overlooking garden Only one street to Tallow Beach and an easy walk to shops An appealing home or investment in this prime location!
Open: Price: Enquiries: Enquiries:
By Appointment Saturday, 9 April 12.00 – 12.30pm $1,450,000 $660,000 to $695,000 | 232 HelenBanister Huntly-Barratt 0412 Paul 0438 856 552332 Helene Adams 0412 139 807 Agent declares interest
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20 JULIAN ROCKS DRIVE, BYRON BAY
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Open:
Thursday, 7 April 2.00 – 2.30pm Saturday, 9 April 1.30 – 2.00pm
Auction:
9th April 2.00pm Onsite
Enquiries:
Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 | Paul Banister 0438 856 552
14 SCOTT GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD, 21 STREET, BYRON BAY GOONENGERRY
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Open:
Saturday, 9 April 11.00 – 11.30am
Price:
$870,000 to $900,000
Enquiries:
Su Reynolds 0428 888 660
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Open: Price: Enquiries: Auction:
Thursday, 12.30pm Saturday, 7 2 April 12.00 1.00 ––1.30pm
Enquiries:
Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698
Saturday, April 12.00 – 12.30pm $780,000 9 – $850,000 30th 10.30am Onsite HelenApril Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840
35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au
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Property Home plus granny flat
Koko’s beach houses
Sensational. Premier position
10 Wright Place, Byron Bay
51 Shirley Street, Byron Bay
33 Redgum Place , Suffolk Park
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This is exceptional value! 3 bedroom home PLUS granny flat in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance to beach and town. An open plan living and dining room connects to a covered outdoor patio overlooking the north facing backyard. The kitchen is functional and adjoins the meals area. The separate granny flat (STCA) has great natural light with a wellappointed kitchenette and lounge, one bedroom with a walk-in robe and a combined bathroom and laundry. This is separately accessed from the main house and enjoys excellent privacy from each residence. Set on a sunny 604m2 block with a possible rental return of $950 per week, this property would make a fantastic start or addition to your investment portfolio. There is ample room to further enhance the current decor and create your dream family home. Other features include: Solar hot water and solar panels.
Due for completion mid 2016, this stunning 2 level residence (one of only four) is of the highest build quality and finished with premium fixtures & fittings. Just a short walk from the beautiful Belongil Beach and the town centre of Byron Bay, this open-plan style property boasts a sought-after location in a world-renowned NSW town. The residence features two large master bedrooms, each with generous ensuites and two other bedrooms that share a common bathroom. This allows for two families to enjoy everything this location offers. The ground floor open-plan living area has retractable glazed walls providing around a 6m opening to the alfresco dining / barbeque / pool area. The property includes a built-in barbeque, two study nooks, an internal day bed, a powder room for guests and a double garage with good storage space and internal access.
Inspect: Saturday April 9, 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 First National Byron Bay
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 Unique Estates
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The most breathtaking outlook across the golf course to the lighthouse and miles of wide ocean views with a north east aspect. This quality built home sits on a large 1273m2 very elevated level block at the top of an exclusive and private no through road. A large open plan living room with high raked ceilings, Tasmanian Oak timber floors and ocean views from every window. The open plan kitchen has stone benches and quality appliances. A covered outdoor dining area adjoins the living rooms. The upper level is a luxurious main bedroom with private balcony, WIR and ensuite. The lower level has 2 bedrooms, each room with direct access to the pool and main bathroom. The ground floor has a DLUG, under house storage plus the laundry with a storeroom. Beautiful gardens, 2nd alfresco dining area and large yard. The pool gazebo is the perfect spot to take in the view over the pool and ocean views beyond.
Inspect: Saturday April 9, 10.00 – 10.30am Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay
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FORMER CHURCH • Historical 1906 deconsecrated church • Majestic high timber lined ceilings lÄ!D@TSHETKÄSD@JÄÇNNQRÄlÄ RPLÄAKNBJÄlÄ2S@HMDCÄFK@RRÄVHMCNVRÄlÄ.UDQÄSVNÄ levels • Loaded with potential • Walk Clunes cafÊ, shop & Primary School. 52 Main Street, CLUNES Open Wednesday 11am - 11.30am Open Saturday 10am - 10.30am
Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412
The Hinterland Specialists
$395,000
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PRIVACY AND BIRDSONG IDYLLIC HINTERLAND HOBBY FARM
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• Rural lifestyle hobby farm acres • Character architect design home • 20 years of rainforest regeneration • Adjoins vibrant Federal community • Passive solar for comfort and costs • 20 minute scenic drive to the surf • Gentle slopes for horses and horticulture • Spring fed dams and creek • Frontage to headwaters of Stony Creek.
• Spacious 5 bedroom home • Large 2150sqm block with hinterland views • Light, airy rooms • Large timber decks • Sparkling in-ground pool • Established garden • Fully fenced, great for kids • Close to school & general store • Can’t beat this property for value.
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57 James Gibson Road, CLUNES Open Saturdays 1pm - 1.30pm Open Thursdays 12pm - 12.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359
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22 Callistemon Drive, FEDERAL Open Saturday 11am - 11.30am Greg Price 0412 871 500
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DON’T WAIT TO INSPECT THIS ONE!
POPULAR MYOCUM ADDRESS
BANGALOW CUTIE
• Circa 1940s character timber home on 10 acres • Separate converted dairy bails with bedroom plus bathroom • Quiet, no through road location • Usable, level, acreage with 2 dams suitable for horses or cattle • Potential to improve/ value add • Very tightly held, desirable Myocum address • 3.3kW solar photovoltaic panels • Forest area with 1600 native trees planted by the owners.
• Sought after Bangalow village location • Very cute, timber cottage style with K@QFDÄUDQ@MC@GRÄlÄ-DVKXÄONKHRGDCÄSHLADQÄÇNNQR ÄEQDRGÄO@HMSÄ@MCÄnew carpet • Plenty of potential to value add or move straight in • Separate room ideal for GNLDÄNEÆBDÄNQÄFTDRSÄ@BBNLLNC@SHNMÄlÄ$RS@AKHRGDCÄF@QCDMRÄRTQQNTMd home creating privacy • Excellent home or investment • Easy stroll to main street, school and showgrounds.
234 Dingo Lane, MYOCUM Open Saturdays 11am - 11.30am Open Wednesdays 2pm - 2.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359
2 Bannister Court, BANGALOW Open Saturdays 11am - 11.30am Open Wednesdays 12pm - 12.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359
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The Hinterland Specialists
AUCTION 28 April 6pm in Our Rooms
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Property Eco-tourism property on 100 acres Village lifestyle at its best 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek 57 James Gibson Road, Clunes Contact agent for price 4 3 5 5 2 4
This stunning architect designed 4 bed, 2 bath home with games room has been created to overlook a beautiful dam situated at the top of Tuntable Creek Valley. The 100 acres offers numerous options including DA approval for 7 x 2-bed cabins plus managers residence. There is a separate studio overlooking one of the dams. There is an abundance of water with 4 dams, 7 water tanks including 2 x 500,000L tanks beneath the house that act as a self-cooling system and there is access to Tuntable Creek featuring big water holes and rapids. The entrepreneur wanting to operate a business from home, tradies or farmers, or those in need of huge storage space, will love the massive 15x12m machinery shed with concrete slab and self-sustainable solar system. 7 mins to The Channon, 30 mins to Lismore, 50 mins to Byron Bay, 15 mins to Nimbin and school bus pick up at the front gate. Inspect: Saturday April 9, 3.00 – 3.30pm Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649
Paul Prior 0418 324 297 First National Byron Bay
Set in the idyllic beachside hamlet of South Golden Beach, this well loved freehold property offers a rare opportunity for the savvy investor. Located just one block from the beach, the property boasts excellent long term tenants and an impressive rental return. Features include 596 square metre block, scenic protection zoning, internal shop area approx. 154sqm, spacious, leafy and shaded front balcony area. The two bedroom residence at the rear of the shop offers spacious living room with cathedral ceiling, functional, light and bright kitchen, brand new designer bathroom, separate new toilet + new laundry area, 4 timber decks for outdoor living, private and sunny courtyard, freshly painted throughou, on-site parking for multiple vehicles, boat or caravan. Unspoilt South Golden Beach is the go-to beach for the residents of the popular nearby growth areas of Ocean Shores, New Brighton and Billinudgel. Byron Bay is just 15 minutes to the south and it’s only 30 minutes to the border towns of Coolangatta/Tweed Heads.
Auction: April 28, 2016 Inspect: Thursday 12.00 – 12.30pm Saturday 1.00 – 1.30pm Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Elders Bangalow 6687 1500
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Situated at the edge of the quaint village of Clunes is this lovely timber home on a large 2150sqm block. With 5 spacious bedrooms, high ceilings, timber floors and loads of light, this home is perfect for the whole family. The open plan, country style kitchen features modern appliances and overlooks the dining room complete with wood fire combustion heating. Downstairs could be the perfect teenage retreat with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, plus living space. Oversize timber decks surround part of the house and make a perfect entertaining area, no matter what the weather is like, with the front deck affording you expansive easterly views over the hinterland. To complete this picture what home isn’t complete without the in-ground pool and large shed/garage for all your storage needs. Close to all the village amenities and just a 10 minute drive to Bangalow and Lismore, this is a great opportunity to secure a piece of paradise that the whole family will love.
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Glen Villa Resort, 80-86 Butler Street, Byron Bay 234 Dingo Lane, Myocum $275,000 2 1 1 4 2 3
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A rare opportunity to purchase a home at this great location at the famous Glen Villa. Glen Villa Resort is a caravan park with a difference! At this ‘hideaway resort’, the emphasis is on peace and relaxation. Sprawled over 14-spacious acres with private tropical gardens, lush saltwater pool & spa with a relaxed sunny atmosphere, you’ll feel a million miles away! Walk just 400 metres to the centre of this iconic coastal town, or 600 metres and you’re at Byron’s magnificent Main Beach. This is a great opportunity to own your own home within Glen Villa Resort at a fantastic price. This lovely home offers an open plan kitchen & living area, 2 bedrooms, carport and storage shed. This property is only available to persons who choose Glen Villa Resort as their principal place of residence and conditions do apply. Genuine enquiries phone Peter 0415 662 585
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This 10 acre property offers the quintessential north coast living experience – a highly sought after address with character-filled timber home surrounded by lush, grassy paddocks, on a quiet, no through road. It ticks a lot of boxes for those looking for a peaceful, country home. The house was built in circa 1940 and has a traditional floor plan with wide, expansive wraparound verandahs, high ceilings and timber floors throughout. It has been extended over the years to comprise four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Separate from the house is a converted dairy bails with separate bedroom and bathroom plus open plan kitchenette & living room. It’s perfect for a teenage retreat or those who want to work from home but need a separate space. Or as guest accommodation, it will bring in good extra income. The property is currently home to horses and has previously been agisted with cattle. There is plenty of potential to improve the home and surrounding gardens and plenty of space in the approximate 1 acre home paddock, for a pool. The owners have also planted over 1600 native trees, creating a wonderful forest for kids to explore. Conveniently located just 7 minutes from Mullumbimby and 18 minutes from Byron Bay, it is a rare opportunity to purchase a special property like this.
Architect designed, brand new contemporary home well positioned on an elevated 1363m2 block with panoramic views of Mt Chincogan, Mt Warning and a backdrop of mature brush-box trees. The home exudes style and design. Light and airy open plan living, dining and kitchen, bamboo flooring and high ceilings. Bi-fold doors opening onto spacious covered verandahs, perfect for capturing the breeze. For winter – a slow-combustion heater. Three bedrooms plus study, master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and NBN is available onsite.
Auction: April 28, 2016 Inspect: Wednesday 2.00 – 2.30pm, Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Elders Bangalow 6687 1500
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180 Mafeking Road, Goonengerry Luxurious Architect-Designed Byron Hinterland Retreat !!
• Spacious living room – cathedral ceilings • Brand new sparkling designer bathroom • Private and sunny courtyard + 4 timber decks • Parking for multiple vehicles, boat or caravan • Land size – approx. 596 sqm • Shop internally – approx 154 sqm • Excellent long-term tenants • Impressive rental returns
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac is this truly exceptional home. Upstairs features a unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath whilst downstairs has a large 1 bed apartment which could be ideal for home business, artist work space, in-law accommodation… the list goes on. • Light & Bright formal and casual living rooms • Gorgeous & romantic bedrooms • Ultra chic, brand new bathroom with deep stand alone bath • Towering tropical gardens • Sparkling Salt Water Pool • Plenty of room for additional granny flat/studio (STCA) • Elevated and private position • 1170 sqm block of land
Light, breezy & elevated, this open & spacious home captures coastal breezes, and a pleasant nature-filled outlook, all while being in one of the most soughtafter locations: South Golden Beach! This 639m2 block is visually impressive – surrounded by lush, tropical landscaped gardens, including well established trees that offer ample birdlife, shade & privacy, while still allowing for bright, light sunstreams to enter the home abundantly. With quality fi ings and well thought-out design throughout the entire home, you’ll have ample reason to take pleasure in this modern, stylish, splitlevel home. A HUGE bonus is the fully self-contained downstairs area – ideal accommodation for family or extra rental income.
Escape the frantic pace of modern life in this idyllic, private retreat set amongst the rolling green foothills behind Byron Bay. The stunning architect-designed pavilion-style residence is perfectly positioned to capture the cooling breezes and take in the commanding 270 degree rural and mountain views this 12 acre holding enjoys. The extensive use of glass and a multitude of stacker doors flood the home with natural light, with stylish plantation shu ers shielding the bedrooms from the early dawn. This property offers you a range of options, from a substantial family home, ideal for the growing family to a potential b&b operation, a home-based business or hobby farm.
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Family home, quiet location, 6 acres Bio cycle septic; solar electricity support and hot water; NBN Wonderful rural views and serenity Only 5 minutes from Mullumbimby Open plan kitchen/dining/living area. township and 12 minutes to the beach Master bedroom, walk-in robe & ens Buyers guide $1,150,000. Enormous undercover entertaining area with 9m x 3.5m saltwater pool Contact Scott Harvey 0412 296 872. Separate s/c 1 bed studio with balcony 3 bay concrete floor shed with workshop Fenced for potential grazing
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74 Ballina Street, Lennox Head. Rare opportunity with potential PLUS 809.4m2 with rear lane access Existing 2 storey commercial building with 2 separate secure rentals. (Post Office & Finance Business) Both these rentals have their own amenities and lease terms remaining Vacant 3 bedroom brick home with SLUG + DLUG + off-street parking Good income to be had now with redevelopment potential in future STCA*
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Tranquil & private living at Lennox Head 8 Claremont Place, Lennox Head. Elevated 754m2 private, level block – captures the breeze & views Practical open plan layout incl 4 bedrooms + multiple living spaces Recently renovated kitchen – huge island bench & new appliances Choice of two outdoor entertaining spaces – one with cover Landscaped gardens surround home Rear yard backs onto reserve
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Right in the heart of town this classic timber weatherboard home has been converted into two identical ‘inner city’ studio units. • Central living/dining with s/s minimalist galley style kitchen and large covered decks • High ceilings, original timber floors and a hardwood structure with new services. • Lush tropical gardens with established trees and meandering stone pathways. • Easy care 458.6m2 parcel of land, located in a quiet rear lane in central Mullumbimby
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Located just one street from Tallow Beach, this stylish duplex offers an easy, breezy beachside lifestyle complete with a tasteful renovation and large yard with rear access! The home is spacious and full of light with timber floors and an east facing open plan living/dining room that flows onto a lovely patio. The kitchen is modern with stone benchtops including a large breakfast bar and dishwasher. There are 2 bedrooms both with built in robes. The main has a large window to take in the pretty view and privacy of the large back yard and gardens. There is a central bathroom and internal laundry with extra storage space. A double carport running along the side of the building creates plenty of room for car parking and a protected and private outdoor living area. An appealing home or investment in a quiet street only minutes walk to the beach, Suffolk Park shops, tavern and bike track into Byron Bay’s town centre and schools.
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Within walking distance of Clarkes Beach, Tallow Beach and The Pass, this well-proportioned ground floor apartment offers wonderful privacy, light filled spaces and a low maintenance design, ideal for relaxed coastal living. Modern, peaceful and stylishly renovated, this property cleverly maximises space through an effective layout. Featuring two well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and ensuite in the master bedroom. Connected to the open plan living & dining area, the private northwest facing verandah provides an extra space to relax and enjoy the cool ocean breezes. With a well-equipped modern kitchen and Euro laundry, the unit is fully equipped for long stay holiday or permanent living.
Inspect: Saturday April 9, 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact: Paul Banister 0438 856 552
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View Thurs & Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Auction 11.45am 16th April at RSL Auxiliary Hall Brunswick Contact David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177
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K o k o ’ s B e a c h H o u s e s - B y r o n B ay STUNNING BYRON BAY RESIDENCE • 4 bedroom, 2 level residence with 2 living zones • Spacious indoor & outdoor entertaining • Resort style pool • Stone’s throw from beautiful Belongil Beach • Short walk to the centre of Byron Bay’s cultural hub • Landscaped tropical gardens with feature lighting • Seamless transition from entry to pool • Completion due in mid 2016
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• 9 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10-10.30am • 4 Kuringai Crt, Ocean Shores. Thu & Sat 11-11.30am • 10 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am • 1 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am ELDERS BANGALOW • 8 Nightcap Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 12-12.30pm • 52 Main St, Clunes. Wed 11-11.30am & Sat 10-10.30am • 15 Clifford Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1-1.30pm • 2 Bannister Court, Bangalow. LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE Wed 12-12.30pm & Sat 11-11.30am • 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina. Sat 10-10.30am • 234 Dingo Lane, Myocum. • 52 Kinvara Range Road, Tintenbar. Sat 10-10.30am Wed 2-2.30pm & Sat 11-11.30am • 3/11 Range Street, East Ballina. Sat 11-11.30am • 57 James Gibson Road, Clunes. • 1/9 Seaview Street, East Ballina. Sat 11-11.30am Thu 12-12.30pm & Sat 1-1.30pm • 14 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 12-12.30pm • 223 Friday Hut Road, Tintenbar. • 17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head. Sat 12-12.30pm Thu 2-2.30pm & Sat 12.30-1pm • 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 1-1.30pm • 6 Staghorn Court, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY • 27 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am • 41 McGougans Lane, Mullumbimby. • 22 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Sat 11-11.30am Sat 5-5.45pm & Sat 12-12.45pm • 205 Repentance Ck Rd, Goonengerry. Sat 12-12.30pm RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 185 Waltons Road, Federal. Sat 1-2pm • 2 Ulpirra Court, Ocean Shores. Thu & Fri 12-1pm FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. • 155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Wed & Sat 3-4pm Wed & Sat 12-12.30pm • 6/10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina. Sat 10.45-11.30am • Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred St, Billinudgel. Thu 10-10.30am • 1/14 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1-2pm • 5 Mott Street, Byron Bay. Thu & Sat 12-12.30pm REMAX BYRON BAY • 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. • Citriadora Rise, Ewingsdale. Sat 9-10am Thu 2-2.30pm & Sat 1.30-2pm • Lot 6 Hilltop Place, Lennox Head. Sat 11am-12pm • 7-9 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 2-2.30pm • 2/60 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Sat 1-2pm • 33 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am • 8 Casuarina Drive, Goonellabah Eco Village. • 148 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 10-10.30am Sat 3-4pm • 46 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 10-10.30am SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE • 6 Staghorn Court (off Palm Lily Place), Bangalow. • 63 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. 12-12.30pm Sat 10-10.30am • 12 Carolina Street, Lismore Heights. Sat 10-10.30am • 4 Barby Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.30am • 54 Hellyer Drive, Wollongbar. Sat 11am-12pm • 15 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am • 68 Hellyer Drive, Wollongbar. Sat 12-12.30pm • Lot 19 Campbell Lane, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am • 576 Pearces Creek Road, Alstonvale. Sat 1-2pm • 21 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am • 71 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 12-12.30pm • 2/30 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12-12.30pm • 10 Wright Place, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm ELDERS BANGALOW • 9 Callistemon Drive, Federal. Sat 12-12.30pm Auctions April 28, 2016 • 5/20 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 1-1.30pm • 22 Callistemon Drive, Federal • 106 Arkinstall Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2-2.30pm • 234 Dingo Lane, Myocum • 505 Ridgewood Road, Rosebank. Sat 2-2.30pm • 2 Bannister Court, Bangalow • 463 Tuntable Creek Rd, Tuntable Creek. Sat 3-3.30pm • 57 James Gibson Drive, Clunes • 6 Mahr Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11.15am-12.00pm • 22 Teak Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12.30-1.15pm • 55 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 2-2.45pm
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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY
Auction 2pm April 9
• 20 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay
Auction 10.30am April 30 • 5 Mott Street, Byron Bay
Auction 2pm May 14
• 120 Lagoon Drive, Myocum
LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE
Auction 5.30pm Wednesday April 27 in our rooms • 3/11 Range Street, East Ballina
PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY
Auction 11am Saturday April 16 in our office • 41 McGougans Lane, Mullumbimby
RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES
Auction 3pm onsite Saturday April 16 • 19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach
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BYRON BEACH REALTY BYRON BAY
• 55 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Auction Pending
ELDERS BANGALOW
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DIRECTING THE UPSIDE DOWN RIVER I N V O K I N G T H E E X PA N S I V E , I S O L AT I N G B E A U T Y O F R U R A L A U ST R A L I A , R E G C R I B B’S E P I C N E W P L A Y T H O M A S M U R R AY A N D T H E U P S I D E D O W N R I V E R I S A B O U T A M A N R AVA G E D BY D R O U G H T, F A M I LY S E C R E T S A N D L O V E .
The play is coming direct to NORPA from its Sydney Griffin Theatre premiere. The Echo spoke with show director, Chris Bendall.
Tell me about the landscape that frames this piece and how you bring it to the stage.
Tell me about what the actors bring to the piece. Is there something about each of them that expands the work that was once on the page?
As a director what do you look for in a piece? What was it about Reg Cribb’s play that interested you?
The landscape of the play is really central to the meaning of the work and we wanted to evoke the sense of the land and the river through the the set, lighting and sound, as well as creating a space for the stories buried underneath the river to come to the fore.
The actors are incredible and really do a wonderful job in this work. They were all heavily involved in the development of the play and production for its world premiere season at Griffin in January this year, developing the complexity of their own individual characters and journeys and bringing their own personalities to the piece. Grant Cartwright is really quite awe-inspiring in the central role, bringing remarkable reserves of energy and emotional depth to the work. It’s a really riveting central performance.
As a director, I’m looking usually for two things: firstly, a story that I want to share with an audience – and that may be about the themes or ideas that a work tackles, or an original story or slice of history that I’m excited to share; and secondly that it does this in a way that is creatively exciting both for me and the artistic team working on the piece and also potentially for an audience.
I love the idea of the wooden ramp for the stage. How does that work, both physically and conceptually? It’s a great central device, shaped like a triangle, that creates an immediate tension for the action to take place on. It gives Thomas Murray a space to travel up and down as he journeys downstream – and it holds quite a few surprises in it too that are revealed over the course of the play.
Thomas Murray was a work that I had wanted to tackle for a few years now. It has rich and hugely relevant themes, a gripping story, terrific characters, cracking dialogue – and Reg has crafted this all in a form that’s really intriguing and inventive. It’s a memory play in the first act, What about the actors – what were you pushing them to achieve in and becomes an odyssey in the second act that starts to get quite surreal their performances during the rehearsal process? and wonderfully playful. The actors get pushed quite a lot in this work actually; it is of course What are the bigger themes that you wanted to develop? always exciting for an audience to watch actors really stretched to the limit. Not only is there a huge emotional roller-coaster ride but This is a play with big themes about who we are as a country, about a it’s a pretty physical production, especially for Grant (Cartwright) and region facing the impacts of drought, about the changing nature of our Frankie (Savige), who also have a couple of terrific dances! The other relationship to the land, and about our responsibility to confront past wrongs committed against the Indigenous owners of the land. It’s a play three actors have the challenge of playing multiple roles, sometimes with very fast turnarounds; there’re lots of super-fast costume-change that deals with someone uncovering his family’s history, and his own action happening backstage! I love plays that really stretch the ability sense of responsibility, complicity and guilt. of an actor to completely transform physically, and this gives a real How do you go about crafting ‘spaces’ in your performance – those opportunity for that for Vanessa, Nico and Bjorn. moments that just linger? What were your biggest challenges? This is something that I think evolves fairly organically from the text and There were many! The story isn’t told chronologically; it starts at an the performers in the rehearsal room and being in tune with the emotional absolute crisis moment for Thomas Murray and then flashes back through current of the work. Finding when to give a work space to breathe, and for a series of memory sequences to reveal how we arrived at this place an audience to connect with it, and when to push forward. of crisis. So there were dramaturgical challenges and directorial ones, What is the key to the emotional intensity in this play? shaping the story and the work to make sure that the story was clear in all It’s a highly emotionally charged play. There’s a personal story of a love this. In the second act the play shifts gears quite noticeably too, as Thomas triangle, with profound friendships under immense strain, as well as the starts to lose his mind and we end up with the appearance of ancestors larger political story embedded in Thomas Murray’s family history. past in the form of ghosts and even a talking (dead!) sheep!
How did you prepare your actors? What were the deeper places you wanted them to take their performances to? We had a wonderful rehearsal process – a highly collaborative process that everyone was very committed to and supported everyone exploring the full complexity, depth and humour of the piece on the rehearsal room floor. How does humour sit in this piece? It may sound surprising considering the themes I’ve described, but it’s actually a truly laugh-out-loud funny play. This comes to Reg’s wonderful knack with language, and crafting very relatable and recognisable characters. There are some truly hilarious lines throughout, and so it’s quite a roller-coaster ride of comedy and thrilling tension throughout. What should audiences expect for the Lismore shows? We had such a wonderful response from audiences during its premiere season in Sydney. I think audiences in Lismore should expect to laugh, cry, think and be moved, and be swept up in an edge-of-your-seat thrilling story. Friday 15 April, 7.30pm, Saturday 16 April, 2pm & 7.30pm. NORPA at Lismore City Hall. Bookings: 1300 066 772 or www.norpa.org.au. Meet writer Reg Cribb and director Chris Bendall after the Friday night show. Saturday matinee $40 ticket includes Devonshire tea.
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Nasty prudes need to stop picking on breastfeeding mums. Breastfeeding in public is not embarrassing. Being embarrassed by breastfeeding in public: now that is embarrassing. People who get upset about women feeding their babies clearly have a problem with over-sexualising the human body and can only see breasts as something pornographic. If breastfeeding is sexual, then a bottle is a dildo! It’s got to the point that some breastfeeding mothers have been shamed into feeding their babies in toilets. I searched a few blogs and came across some questionable attitudes with one stating, ‘Everyone should be considerate to others. It’s unpleasant and unsightly’ or
‘Women shouldn’t feed in a restaurant, because not everyone wants to see boobs when they are eating’. Speak for yourself. I am happy to see boobs anytime. Boobs are food. They shouldn’t be banned from restaurants – they should be on the menu! I breastfed for a total of 11 years. Not one child continuously. Four children with a few bench breaks here and there. In anyone’s books, you could say it was a lot of ‘tits out’ time. There was a period when I think my tits were out a lot more than they were in, and at times I lost the ability to tell the difference. Not even a cool breeze would alert me to nipple exposure. Like when the man from Australia Post came to the door and I’d forgotten to put one away. He quipped, ‘You just
KEEP CALM… IT’S ONLY A BREAST! have to sign, love.’ I breastfed him anyway. His hair grew back on the spot. Breastfeeding shouldn’t be shamed, it should be a sport. I got really good at it. In fact, I think I had quite the talent. And not just at home. I was masterful at some pretty impressive public feeding action. In fact, if it were an Olympic event I reckon I’d be a medal contender. Being six foot tall and built like a Viking warrior the ‘walking titty’ was a breeze. I could walk and breastfeed children up to two years of age. Generally my own, but I was always happy to take volunteers. I also mastered walking titty while carrying shopping, dry cleaning and a takeaway latte. Many times I went on stage breastfeeding. I don’t
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This was the person, usually a woman, who would actually stop in their tracks with that strange mouth-dropped-open, frozen-intime expression. Like they’d had Most impressively though I could a stroke. Actually I think one day shop and breastfeed. All I needed the lady did have a stroke. to do was undo my blouse, lean I loved doing that to people. forward just enough for my I enjoyed it a lot more than breast to swing forward and I should have. I loved that bingo, the baby mouth latches it me grabbing a can of diced all into place. It made shopping tomatoes and popping it in my a lot less stressful. Although it trolley while my naked breast was almost impossible to reach was in the mouth of my hungry anything on the bottom shelf child was shocking. It seemed unless I used my toes. silly. Because it was probably the least shocking thing of all. My children never cried. They couldn’t. There was always a tit in Really, who could be offended their mouth. Most people found by someone having ‘food’ in a place that sells food? Surely it bemusing, perhaps a little if they experience outrage it surprising and unconventional. should be directed at the cruelty But there was always the odd person who lost their shit. of the corporate machine and its recommend it for performance though because it is hard to maintain a train of thought when someone bites you hard on the nipple.
control of food production, not a primary producer doing her weekly shop. I could still hear them talking about me by the time I’d reached the next aisle.
One day a young bloke passed me in the street and said ‘that’s disgusting’. So I followed him all the way to the pub. You can always pick the bottle-fed boys. In 11 years I never fed my baby in one of those gross stinky feeding rooms they provide in airports or shopping centres. I figured if I wouldn’t eat in there then why should my child. And I certainly never ever fed them on the toilet. That’s offensive. Whether you breastfeed or not is your choice. But being offended by women who breastfeed in public, now that’s disgusting.
FRESH, YOUNG AND POWERFUL: MEET MONTAIGNE’
Montaigne’s fresh and powerful vocals showcase talent beyond her 19 years – a spectacle that does not leave viewers disappointed.
2012, before taking a hiatus to complete her HSC. Her recently released EP’Life of Montaigne’has been met with a lot of well-deserved hype but it’s the live delivery of her songs that is resonating with fans and critics alike.
The past year has been a momentous one for the teenager, who re-acquainted herself with Australia after releasing her debut single I Am Not An End early in Among a host of other great 2014, which was Triple J’s 36th most reviews, Montaigne was named played song of the year. FBi’s unsigned artist of the week last July, Tone Deaf’s 11 Most She first enlightened our senses Talented Aussie Musicians Under as an Unearthed high finalist in
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18 and one of New York Examiner’s ‘Seven artists to keep an eye on this summer’. Montaigne released her most recent single I’m A Fantastic Wreck and its video last November; it exhibits quirky animations juxtaposed with real-life footage shot in Melbourne’s historic Mintaro Homestead, built in 1882. The Sydney-based songstress has spent the past year refining her live performance, being handpicked by San Cisco and Megan Washington as the special guest for their respective national tours, and was awarded Next Big Thing at FBi Radio’s 2014 annual SMAC Awards. She plays the Byron Theatre on Sunday at 7pm. Tix at the venue – $30/$25.
MONTAIGNE PLAYS THE BYRON THEATRE ON SUNDAY
TOBY ROBINSON PLAYS THE BYRON BREWERY AS PART OF THE BYRON VIBES NIGHT ON SATURDAY
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Toby Robinson is a folk/indie/ pop singer/songwriter. A native of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast but now Melbourne based, with a childhood steeped in the music of the finger-picking greats of folk, Toby learned guitar at his father’s knee. From busking as a kid at Eumundi markets to playing in bands with his brother throughout his teens, music is the constant in his life. Toby is currently touring off his second release, Live Your Life, which is a single off his soon-tobe-released EP. He plays the Byron Brewery as part of the Byron Vibes Night on Saturday.
TUOOOZDAY! Ooz is an acoustic roots-reggae artist with a large, eclectic repertoire of crowd favourites. His unique, laidback but lively style creates a relaxed atmosphere and his song choices have you remembering many of those forgotten classics. His ability to create layers with a loop pedal enables him to play bass guitar and lay percussion beats to accompany his performances and get the audience on their feet. He plays the Byron Brewery on TuOOOZday! 7pm. Free entry.
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Doll, Love Song of the Waterfall, and Forty Shades of Green. He will take the crowd on a ‘trip to the islands’ with beautiful Hawaiian songs such as Blue Hawaii and Pearly Shells. Doors open at 9.45am on Thursday for this free Seniors Week concert. Show starts at 10.30.
Seasoned folk darlings Tinpan Orange have today announced their fifth studio album, Love is a Dog (set for release 8 April), alongside its breathtaking first single, Rich Man (out 12 February). The virtuosic trio will hit the road to celebrate the release kicking off at the Fairbridge Folk Festival (WA) on 15 April, moving through Tasmania, Melbourne, Mullumbimby, Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin, Fremantle and finishing up in Adelaide on 5 June. Tickets are available now for their show at the Mullum Civic Hall on Saturday 14 May from www. redsquaremusic.com.au.
MUSIC IS IN THE AIR AT POINCIANA The Poinciana Cafe is under new ownership, who are keen to fill the air with music. Every Sunday afternoon the Mullumbimby Music Club presents jazz and blues from 2pm.
BOWIE UP THE DUFF The reaction of fans worldwide to the sad and sudden passing of David Bowie is testament to the enormous regard in which he was held as one of the major figures in popular music. Jeff ’s Bowie Unzipped show salutes the enormous legacy that Bowie left behind with Jeff ’s unique interpretation of Bowie’s remarkable and enduring songbook.’ Jeff has been singing Bowie’s songs for many years with the glowing support of Bowie’s official website BowieNET, and was a special guest (in conversation) at the opening of the recent Bowie exhibition in Melbourne. Together with a killer band, Duffo’s journey to Planet Bowie includes the songs: Space Oddity, Lets Dance, China Girl, Life On Mars, Changes, Ziggy Stardust among many other faves.
TINPAN ORANGE TOUR THEIR FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM NATIONALLY IN MAY WITH A SHOW AT MULLUM CIVIC HALL ON SATURDAY 14 MAY Jeff ’s all-star band features guitarist Jak Housden from the Whitlams along with the brilliant keyboard player Glenn Rhodes and drummer/ percussionist Jess Ciampa. He gave us a taste of what’s to come at the Byron Easter Arts Classic, so catch Jeff Duff when he presents Bowie Upzipped at the Byron Theatre on Wednesday 20 April.
THE YEAR OF THE CAT Recovered and ready, Chan Marshall aka Cat Power returns as promised with a new set of dates, same select venues. ‘I’ve been looking forward for so long to returning to my home away from
home and I wasn’t going to let this debilitating illness deprive me or anyone else of that opportunity. I’m so glad to be making it back to Australia,’ says Chan. The Georgiaborn singer/songwriter has been a longtime fan of Australia – its audience and its people – dating back to 1997 and her first visit at the behest of Dirty Three / Xylouris White drummer Jim White. A visit that also saw Chan record her album Moon Pix (including breakthrough track Crossbones Style) with both White and Dirty Three guitarist Mick Turner. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Cat Power Solo: Up Close and Intimate, playing songs old
and new ahead of new album recording this autumn. Thursday 19 May at Star Court Theatre, in Lismore. Tickets Tickets $57.00 plus b/f from www. starcourttheatre.com.au.
MUSIC FOR SENIORS WEEK For many years now, The Howie Bros have performed to capacity crowds at Ballina RSL’s feature Morning Melody show during NSW Seniors Week. On Thursday 10.30am–12noon, six-time Mo Award winner Wayne Horsburgh will join Graeme Howie, from The
Howie Brothers, in a show that will have the crowd singing along and yelling for more. (Well, maybe not yelling so much as politely insisting!) As Graeme says, the crowd will be in for a wonderful show. ‘We have wanted to perform with Wayne Horsburgh, at Ballina RSL, for a long time!’ Wayne Horsburgh has just recently been elevated to the Roll of Renown in Tamworth, the highest accolade in Australian country music. He is Australia’s premier male yodeller. He sings in the style of Frank Ifield, Slim Whitman and Marty Robbins. Wayne has a beautiful tenor voice and will have the crowd singing along to favourites such as China
This Sunday will feature The D Train – a classy little jazz/blues trio, playing the jazz classics from the great American songbook, such as Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Stormy weather, It Don’t Mean a Thing, Beginning to See the Light, along with some fun uptempo boogie blues. Talented vocalist Deidi Vine was brought up on Kangaroo Island SA with the wonderful old jazz classics from her father’s collection, which included Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Holliday, and Fats Waller, to name a few. Dei’s natural timbre and articulation for jazz is apparent from the very first note, complemented by the extraordinary skills of both John Hill, who spent years performing in England, Amsterdam and Japan, Kristan Burnnand, who hails from NZ, where he studied jazz and ventured on to play and teach music for three years in New York.
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CANCER: An edgy week for you lunar-ruled sensitives, with a supercharged new moon possibly triggering sudden, dramatic developments in your personal, professional or economic world. Calm down and carefully inspect the changing scenario for a silver lining, ie where you might be able to find unexpected benefits that work for you.
CULTURE HEY NICE BITS! The Drill Hall Theatre’s first production for 2016 is The Drill Bits Show. Bits of Drama, Bits of Comedy, Bits of Dance, Bits of Music and Bits of Film, all
shaken into a theatrical cocktail that will appeal to all tastes. Money raised on opening night will go to COREM, who will be installing a 10kW solar PV system on the Drill Hall. Running Friday and
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Dramatic bits, Comedy bits, Musical bits, Dance bits, Film bits shaken (not stirred) into a theatrical cocktail that will appeal to all tastes Friday/Saturday 15, 16, 22, 23 April at 7.30pm
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VIRGO: Your planetary mentor Mercury in the sign of definite and determined can press your ‘stubborn’ button, but this week even considerate, well-intentioned feedback is likely to have others arcing up, and all your precisionthinking disintegrating in the heat of the moment. Good news? Late week sees conditions ease…
LIBRA: With April’s planetary focus in your seventh house of partnerships and conciliation, this week’s theme is brokering agreements and peaceful solutions – more easily advised than achieved with people bent on sharing their gripes and rants. If a Venus/Uranus connection brings friendship changes or a friend’s change affects you, downplay drama, upgrade patience.
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Saturday, 15, 16 April and 22, 23 April at 7.30pm, and Sunday 17 April at 2pm. Bookings drillhalltheatre. org.au and the Bookshop, Mullumbimby. Dinner available!
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Murwillumbah on Thursday 14 April (1pm to 4pm) and at Byron Spirit Festival on Saturday 16 April (10am and 2pm) in the Spirited Kids Space (general public welcome).
ANNIE BRYANT TELLING STORIES AT BYRON SPIRIT FESTIVAL SATURDAY 16 APRIL, AND AT YOUTH WEEK IN MURWILLUMBAH ON THURSDAY 14 APRIL FROM 1PM
SEEING EVEN MORE OF SEYMOUR…
Annie combines spellbinding tales with singalong melodies to create a fun and nourishing show inspired by nature. More info: talesandsongs.com.
The screenings of Ethan Hawke’s wondrous film Seymour: An Introduction have been so greatly enjoyed that Lounge Cinema, aka Pighouse Flicks, has decided to screen it a third time! Sunday at 3pm.
IN CONVERSATION WITH LAST CAB TO DARWIN WRITER Multi-award-winning playwright and screenwriter Reg Cribb Last Cab to Darwin) will spend an evening In Conversation with local screenwriter and script editor Charlie de Salis at a Screenworks event, at SAE Creative Institute in Byron Bay on Thursday 14 April. At this special event, Reg Cribb will share his career highlights and
Sunday matinee 17 April at 2pm
LEO: Your majesty’s a fire sign, and this feisty firecracker week could change your life in a flash, for better or worse depending on how you behave. Inflammatory reactions will only provoke no-win conflicts, so stay calm, maintain your composure and don’t make drastic decisions before reality-checking with someone you trust.
CELEBRATING WISDOM! talk about his current projects, two of which he is working on in the Northern Rivers. Beginning with a networking event at 5.30pm, followed by the In Conversation at 7pm at SAE Creative Media Institute in Byron Bay. This event is open to the general public. Tickets include food, beverages and admission to the In Conversation. Tickets and more information www. screenworks.com.au.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY STORY HUNT! Join local storyteller and musician Annie Bryant for an autumn story hunt in the magical Storytent this school holidays. Together with Byron Spirit Festival and Tweed Council, Annie is offering free shows to celebrate the harvest season during Youth Week in
Thanks to a NSW Seniors Week Grant, Cape Byron Playback Theatre Company are offering a one-day workshop on Saturday, open to ALL community members. This fun, dynamic workshop will explore the art of Playback, where you will be guided through the basics of improvisation, encouraged to explore your physical and creative self-expression through body and voice while sharing our stories of Wisdom of the Ages. 10am–3pm, Drill Hall Theatre, Mullumbimby. Entry by donation. Open to all ages 14+.For bookings call Lisa 0403 023 693.
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LENNOX LOCAL KARYN FENDLEY IS ON OF THE ARTISTS IN THE NATURAL CONNECTION EXHIBITION OPENING THIS FRIDAY
SEEING THE CONNECTION Lennox Arts Collective opened a new working gallery space in December last year, taking over an empty shop in the Lennox Head CBD. This Friday they open Natural Connection, an exhibition by three local artists, Caroline McKay, Karyn Fendley and Kay Knights, who share their diverse ways of connecting with the landscape. Caroline McKay’s intricately detailed artworks remind us to live in the moment and to look closer at our surroundings every day. Using elements of etching, drawing and painting, McKay creates unique artworks that celebrate the small things of daily life. Her artworks explore the patterns and forces of nature and detailed fragments from the environment. Landscape artist Karyn Fendley composes her paintings in the
studio after spending time in the field. Fendley’s dramatic compositions, with their simple imagery and flattened perspectives, capture the essence of the landscapes she paints. Her recent artworks focus on the coastal landscapes and heathlands between Byron Bay and Evans Head. Kay Knights exhibits a bold new series of artworks that share her daily experience of living on the coast at Lennox Head. The Lennox dog beach, a place of delight for both dogs and their humans, is the inspiration for Knights’s colourful oil paintings that capture the joy and energy of dogs at play. Knights depicts the dogs’ vitality, enthusiasm and chaotic play with colours and shapes fashioned by sea and sky. Showing until Thursday 21 April at the Lennox Arts Collective gallery, 2/72 Ballina Street, Lennox Head.
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THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF BELLINGEN COMES ALIVE AGAIN THIS WINTER WITH MULLUM M U S I C F E ST I VA L’S S I S T E R E V E N T, B E L L O WINTER MUSIC. WHEN LAUNCHING THE LINEUP THIS WEEK, FOR PROMOTER AND E V E N T C R E AT O R GLENN WRIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC F E ST I VA L S What is it about Bellingen that attracted you I T ’S O N WA R DS to create a Mullum Music-styled A N D … S I D E W A Y S ? festival there? I think both towns have a love of the alternative. Both are surrounded by hills and hinterland, and in them there hills there be some pretty wacky people. There’re also the traditional farmers and escapees from cities looking for a better lifestyle. It all makes for a good place for the arts, and in particular music, to be heard and appreciated. When I started the Mullumbimby festival in the back of my mind I knew it would work in Bellingen also. Do you think having an event in winter changes the ‘feel’? It’s brilliant. Cold, like in Melbourne. At Bello Winter it’s going to be cold and there will be fireplaces and people will snuggle up and enjoy the music. The cafes are warm places and the venues intimate. Perfect for enjoying music.
You talk about ‘growing sideways’. Tell me what that means. It’s really important to have new challenges and have a way of growth, even if it’s not necessarily bigger. Mullum Music Festival could grow bigger but it would not work for the town, and ultimately it would be a very different festival from what it currently is. It’s a great boutique festival for music lovers and that’s why people seem to like it. We love what we do. We champion music we are passionate about. That is so cool! To me it was not a difficult choice to do a winter version. We also wanted to broaden our network and see if a close relationship could be forged with a ‘sister’ town. So far it’s been a real success and heaps of fun.
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How was it received last year? What was the feedback, and how are you going to build on it for 2016? Everybody seemed to love it. Emily Lubitz from Tinpan Orange said it was her new favourite festival. We programmed many acts that had performed previously at festivals together, so there was a sense of familiarity about the festival, yet it was different. About half the producing team is either from Bellingen, or has close connections with Bellingen, having lived there previously. What we also found was that the audience was super keen for new and emerging artists of all genres. Many of these newer acts I went on and booked for Mullum later that year.
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PETER WILLEY & LINDSAY WEBB TWO OF THE COMICS AT THE ANZ-CACK COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB ON SATURDAY 23 APRIL, RAISING MONEY FOR THE BYRON BAY WAR MEMORIAL
WEBB JOINS THE BILL FOR ANZ CACK COMEDY Fast-talking Brisbane comedian Lindsay Webb joins local comedians at the ANZ Cack Comedy Gala to raise money for the Byron Bay War Memorial. There are some comedians that have this uncanny ability of talking to you as if they’ve known you forever.
Lindsay Webb is one of them. He is unforgettable. Other comedians all acknowledge that no-one talks to an audience and improvises material as well as Webb. He is the master of small talk. In fact he’s so good at shooting the breeze that in 2009 he set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Show by an Individual when he performed non-stop – a massive 38 hours six minutes. Hosted by Mandy Nolan, the evening features longtime
CONTINUED FROM p41 I believe the cross-town benefits have already started in a musical sense but we are keen to explore more ways this can be fostered. What are the biggest challenges for an event producer such as yourself in creating sustainable events in small communities?
comedian Nick Penn, who has also been a regular performer for the troops both here and abroad; mother of twins, Ellen Briggs; and geologist-turnedcomedian Peter Willey. Willey has a particularly funny song about a CWA meeting gone horribly wrong. Saturday 23 April. Tickets are limited and are available at the Byron Bay Services Club or can be booked on 6619 0529. Show is at 8pm. Tickets are $30 or $25 per person if booked for a table of 10.
musicians, including Jeff Lang, Jo Jo Smith, Greg Sheehan, Kylie Auldist, King Tide, Gyan and Brian Campeau. What is it about the events you curate that is different from other festivals?
I’d say it’s a lack of fear of booking good music and a program that is diverse in genres, and ages, and equal representation of sexes. I’m There are challenges, but most people who happy to book a mix of local acts and also book promote music for any length of time tend to an act from New York City, and put them on have a thick skin. The winter event got off to a the same stage, and one after the other. I get surprisingly easy start, with all four days well excited about booking a traditional mainstream attended and the Saturday of the inaugural jazz act followed by a hip-hop artist, then a folk event actually selling out prior to the day. I singer. It’s either good music or it’s not, and if think it helped that there are very few music it’s good and it fits the overall mix of the festival festivals in July; the festival takes place in the then we will consider programming it. Also I middle of the school holidays, and Bellingen usually try to book fun acts that are maybe not is a desirable destination. musical but will put people in good spirits so How do you get local community and that when they do go into a venue for a musical related agencies in on the ground floor? performance they have a smile on their face and really do enjoy the gig. For instance, one of About half the core team who work on the the acts we have booked for Bello this year is winter festival are locals to Bellingen or a magician, and he does the coolest card trick ex-Bellingen locals. We also work closely on the planet. I doubt many of those who buy with about 20 commercial organisations a ticket for the festival will actually know this in the town, mainly venues and sponsors. prior to the festival. But hey, it’s a great card trick We present the Youth Mentorship in and I think that’s what makes for a great music Bellingen, and work with the Youth Hub. festival. Go figure! We program roughly a third of the music from the mid north coast. Also each Tell me about the highlights at Bello year we partner with the Bellingen Shire Winter Music. Learning Alliance (BSLA) to present The A must-see is New Yorker Willie Watson, of Old Bellingen LeaF, a festival within a festival Crow Medicine fame, whom I recently met as that showcases more than 10 different a member of Dave Rawling’s Machine when not-for-profit organisations of the Bellingen they were touring in February this year. Willie Shire, showcasing social and environmental is coming back to Australia for Bello Winter practices and educational programs Music and a national tour. Also master blues through a series of workshops, talks, forums, and roots guitarist Jeff Lang will appear, funk gatherings and tours throughout the town of legend Kylie Auldist from the Bamboos, jazz Bellingen during Bello Winter Music. All the and blues dynamo Mojo Juju, inspiring and activities are free to festival patrons and by enlightened hip-hop/beats from L Fresh the donation to locals on the day. Lion, blue grass aficionados The Mid North What is the feel you are going for this year (Bellingen locals), Melbourne’s notorious Jazz with Bello? Party and cross-pollinated world music from West Africa and Australia from Jaaleekaay. I co-program Bello Winter Music with Kate For a laugh go to ‘On the Couch, with Brian Atkinson; it’s fun and a really enjoyable Nankervis’, check out what’s new in the process. We have programmed a bunch of world of Joel Salom, be amazed by magician really exciting new acts that are emerging. Liam Power, dance with the Cassettes or Acts such as Sahara Beck, Tora, Yriimal, the Bollywood Sisters, and of course the Majiwa, William Crighton, Aine Tyrell, Claire amazingly beautiful, hugely talented, painfully Anne Taylor, Desmond Cheese, Raised By funny, enormously intelligent Mandy Nolan Eagles, The Seven Ups, Madeline Leman will appear. And yes, the Magic Bus is also & The Desert Swells, Honey and Knives, en route! The Grand Magoozi, Stav, and The New Venusians. I think the festival will be shaped by the programming of these emerging acts alongside some incredibly respected
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The drawing and shading and synchronisation of movement and sound is superb, as is the atmos created by light, colouring and a pitch-perfect soundtrack, particularly in some earlier sequences when the plot ventures into LA-noir territory. The voicings, perhaps because they are done by ‘lesser’ stars such as Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and J.K. Simmons – with a terrific Mr Big (Vito Corleone) spoken by Maurice LaMarche – are personalised rather than show-offy. I look forward to the sequel.
A BIGGER SPLASH
It’s an unhelpful distraction when a movie constantly reminds you of so many others you’ve seen. Such was the case with this psycho-sexual drama from Italian director Luca Guadagnino. Among those that came to mind, the most persistent was François Ozon’s Swimming Pool (2003), if for no other reason than la piscina at the luxurious island getaway at which this is set is the focal point of so much that happens. Tilda Swinton is miscast as Marianne Lane, a mega rockstar who has come to a tiny Sicilian island to recover from throat surgery that has left her all but speechless. Accompanying her is current partner Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts). Their idyll is disturbed by the arrival of Harry (Ralph Fiennes), a famous record producer and former lover of Marianne, and his daughter Penelope (Dakota Johnson), who, to all intents and purposes, is a latter-day Lolita. I didn’t take to any of them, which made it difficult to like the movie. Fiennes is fantastic as a loudmouth whom I could not stand a bar of, Swinton displays her usual frostiness, while Johnson can find little to make of her cut-out role and Schoenaerts broods listlessly as the not entirely unpredictable tensions smoulder between the four malcontents. The cult of celebrity has led us to believe that those who enjoy a privileged lifestyle really are different and, to his credit, I believe that Guadagnino is trying to shatter such humbug by contrasting his characters’ self-absorbed problems with those of the refugees who are arriving from North Africa and being locked up in makeshift compounds in the island’s main town. Nude scenes are equally shared by all participants, though Fiennes, whose penis gets more exposure than Swinton’s breasts, thankfully has his daks on when he dances like a loony to the Stones’ Emotional Rescue (worth the price of admission alone – the dance that is, not his dick). Overwrought, suffocating in style and with unneeded flashbacks, it climaxes with a crime I didn’t believe and departs leaving a nasty taste in the mouth.
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• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • JOBS UP TO $5000 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS
YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS
Friendly & Reliable
• Set top box installation and programming • Surround sound design and installation • All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on
0422 668 582
JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ......0432 289705 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service. Richard ..................................0401 190960
APPLIANCE REPAIR DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay..................66857610
SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019
DO YOU WANT A SUSTAINABLE HOME?
Do you want to improve the comfort, value & usage of your home? Take advantage of our sustainable design science & licensed builder’s knowledge. Send us your new or existing house plans or photos to info@vim.net.au & we will provide practical design advice to save you money & improve your living space. $300 for single storey, $500 for double storey Call us at VIM ESD for more information 0401 848 888 www.vim.net.au NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105
ARCHITECTS FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 AARDVARC ARCHITECTS www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & SE Queensland ......0410 444187 MICHAEL FRANCK ARCHITECT Reg 2454 www.keyturn.com.au..................................0414 660810 TROPPO ARCHITECTS www.troppo.com.au, e: byron@troppo.com.au ........................0412 571348
FULLY INSURED
ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY WORK
matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas • Alterations
0488 950 638
DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au ..........................0421 661910 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C................... 0423 474419 or 66849102 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C .......... 0431 674377 MOBILE IT – HIFI – A/V – home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au........0419 996606 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ...............0407 330326 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST SERVICES www.breatheasy.net.au .......... 0421 504813 or 66882306 BUILDERS IAN & AARON All areas of construction, exp & affordale. Lic 210293C .........0429 777966
AUDIO PRODUCTION AUDIO VISUAL & IT
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
BUSH REGENERATION Call Jason: 0434 177 594
12 years local experience. Fully insured TAFE qualified bush regenerators For a free property assessment call Ross Faithfull 0409157695 and a/h 02-66872943
• Local tree planting and weed control specialist • Restoring degraded bushland and creek banks • Converting camphor laurel dominated forest to rainforest • Turning paddocks and bare areas into rainforest • We can help increase biodiversity, improve water quality and offset your carbon footprint
faithfullrossco@gmail.com www.eastcoastbushregeneration.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING:
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Ecological assessments – Bush regeneration and restoration – Native tree planting, advice and plans (residential and rural) – Koala habitat construction – Weed management – Camphor control and conversion
Competitively priced • QualiďŹ ed and Insured Eco East Ecological Services Jason 0423 725 422 Simon 0477 779 847 e:ecoeast.regen@gmail.com
CARPET CLEANING
Call Steve Miller now on
0427 272 853
Dukewood Homes
ANTENNAS PLUS
BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS BAS ~ BOOKKEEPING ~ REGISTERED TAX AGENT Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads
• Quality Built Homes • Renovations • Extensions • ‘Hands-On’ Builder
*conditions apply
BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536
SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS
Ph 6686 7911 Fax 6686 9047 admin@bbtimbers.com.au www.bbtimbers.com.au 110 Teven Road, Ballina
• Fencing • Decking • Structural Pine & Hardwood • Landscaping Timber • Logs & Sleepers • Lattice – Privacy Screens • Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Gardens & Playgrounds
Lic. No. 270262C
SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE
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TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying
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Kevin & Margaret Bower
BRICKLAYING
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291958C
(02) 6684 1001
Green & Clean
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.
All Residential and Commercial work
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Truck Mounted Machine
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Commercial / Domestic / Insurance 0408 232 066 ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul..................0423 852559 APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ...........................................0429 726999
BUILDING TRADES
ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE
CHIROPRACTIC STAIRS
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS
0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .......66855282WAVE 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
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CLEANING
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EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
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EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE
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BYRON CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING
Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience
Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208
various implements available for limited access projects
EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance
CONCRETING & PAVING
0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678
Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations
DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793 vz
TINY EARTHWOR
• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator • Driveways • Roads • Clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls
Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.
Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!
Phone Dick 6687 8418 & 0412 831 944 Dan 0423 877 102
Free quotes Ph: Chris 0408 536 565
SALISBURY CONCRETING
Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.
CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING
Lic.136717c
%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW
35 years in local area • Free quotes
CONCRETING 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 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 R & J FIELD EARTHMOVING & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Adam .....................................0423 101206 BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads .......66845260 or 0428 845091
FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. .............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 .................Justin Myers 0458 773788
ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE
COUNSELLING Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com
0499 206 036
Reliable Affordable Fully Insured
Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning
Full Circle
fullcircleoliver@gmail.com
0419 789 600
CLEAN AS IT’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 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Office ....0405 437431
CLOTHESLINES Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes
WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE • SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442
COMPUTER SERVICES
PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com ........0403 652067
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS
0439 624 945
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690 • www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65
JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c
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
DENTISTS
0458 267 777
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
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
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
Lic. 211410C
ELECTRICAL PHONE TV
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Jai – 0467 482 948
‘We will not compromise on your safety’
1300 639 843
ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES
Michael Lamb providing Byron Shire with quality electrical services since 1984
www.mgelectricalservices.net.au E: info@mglamb.com.au M: 0417 025 019
20 Year+s Exp.
Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!
0432 331 633 for details
6684 8239
Call Steven Butturini
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Lic. No.
212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service
0418 156 909
Education
02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large
Domestic Commercial
The Deck Doctor
CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING
61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 www.mullummac.com Mullumbimby
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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
Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation
Lic No. 262667C
• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & yscreens • Water efďŹ cient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750
1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au
Lic. 236341C
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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
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SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .. 0416 043414 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
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
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LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C .............0450 631183
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42
FENCING
Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au
GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com NSW Lic# 204620C
www.jimsfencing.net
Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome
Call
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
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
Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.
0478 191 833
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
BYRON BAY LAWN MOWING AND GARDENING Lawn mowing • Whipper snipping • Brush cutting Hedge trimming • Pruning • Property maintenance ABN, INSURED, RELIABLE
Call or text 0402 759 245
12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING
Proudly supporting the Orangutans
• Garden & Property Maintenance • Acreage & Residential Mowing • Landscaping • Tip Runs
info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com
0431 550 401
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 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed .................Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 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 proud member of A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ...0419 225124 TIMBER SERVICING FLOOR ALL ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke ..........0407 981636 SPECIALIST AREAS 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 www.oceanfloors.net.au TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BYRON BAY LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Property maintenance, reliable, insured .....0402 759245 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs ..............................................Trent 0432 501721
• Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings
0408 536 565 0420 528 373
GARDEN DESIGN
NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes ................................ Nathan 0420 215716
THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard ..................................0407 821690 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com ......... 66845035 or 0414 842602 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains..............0427 423723
GARAGE DOORS
LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699
7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au
BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE
Garage Doors & Openers
Free Delivery
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental
GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST • Sales • Service • Repairs
bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529
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Reliable
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
HEALTH • 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
HIRE
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 CHEAP CRANE TRUCK 3 tonne 4.8m x 2.2m tray, good for tight access........................0438 464154
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)
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 VARENDORFFLANDSCAPES.COM Design & construct. Lic 39791 .......... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....0437 819087 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ....................0423 700853 PAVING Since 1984. Free quotes, pools, driveways. Lic 154706C. Val .............................0422 659901
LAWNMOWER REPAIRS
GAS SUPPLIERS QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS
PROPER JOB BOB
Call Bob on 0424 982 935
Byron and Beyond FENCING
0416 424 256
HANDYPERSONS
* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing
131 546
GLASS POOL FENCING
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
For All Your Property Maintenance Needs
• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing
Frameless and Semi-Frameless
GUTTERING
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors .............................................................66857200
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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AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 Byron Shire KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ................0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C ......................................0427 669806 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BAY AREA PAINTING Jacob Nave. Lic No 289979C .........................................................0405 609598 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C .....................................................................0412 916140 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515 PERSONAL TRAINER Shelley Andrews. Ocean Shores. All ages / levels........................0420 295239 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES‌ (NO JOB TOO SMALL)‌ 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 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 Professional Property Protection you can Trust LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222
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PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby.....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’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 – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698 TROY EADY Holdsworth House Medical Practice, Byron Bay...............................................66807211
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THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE...............................................................................0418 110714 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ................................66857517 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66841232 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ....................................66874410 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399
PAINTING
PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633
BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444
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R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C....................Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes ......................0419 789600
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BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232
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WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING
POLY TANK REPAIRS SERVICING ALL AREAS
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WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478
WORK WEAR
TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919
TOWN PLANNING
SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
JOE DAVIDSON Qualified & experienced consultant, DAs, planning proposals...............0402 405555
TRAVEL
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TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C ......................................66802358
ATAS A10923
SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan..............................66849398
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131 546
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MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot
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2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840
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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 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316 AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com .....0438 217665 NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ...............................................0439 849332 BEANO’S Tree & Lawn Care Service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint .....0421 508044
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BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor......................... 66853745 or 0403 713303
SWIMMING POOLS
ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing
73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)
6684 3003 MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water testing, Eco products, mobile service Lic 39126 .0418 666839
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 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney ..................................................................66870675
VIDEO PRODUCTION CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au..............0421 661910
VISA ADVICE REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047
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SHE TILES
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6680 8200 or 0418 108 181
2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville
6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568
3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah
6684 3370 0417 759 777
3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 Third quarter April 1
02:16
4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin
6687 1911 0458 506 000
5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin
0419 369 609 0458 506 000
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
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APRIL 2016
New moon April 7 21:23 First quarter April 14 13:59 Full moon April 22 15:23 Third quarter April 30 13:28 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 1 F 0656 1843 0011 1359 0306,1.49; 1600,1.23 1000,0.63; 2042,0.74 2 S 0656 1842 0105 1447 0415,1.52; 1712,1.29 1105,0.57; 2255,0.69 DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS 3am – clocks back one hour 3 S 0557 1741 0103 1434 0421,1.59; 1712,1.40 1101,0.47; 2300,0.59 4 M 0557 1740 0204 1519 0519,1.68; 1802,1.53 1152,0.37; 2356,0.47 1239,0.29 5 T 0558 1739 0308 1603 0613,1.77; 1849,1.66 6 W 0559 1737 0413 1647 0704,1.83; 1936,1.78 0049,0.36; 1324,0.23 7 T 0559 1736 0519 1732 0755,1.84; 2023,1.88 0142,0.27; 1409,0.21 8 F 0600 1735 0627 1819 0846,1.81; 2111,1.93 0235,0.21; 1455,0.23 9 S 0600 1734 0735 1907 0939,1.74; 2200,1.94 0329,0.20; 1541,0.29 10 S 0601 1733 0842 1958 1033,1.63; 2250,1.91 0425,0.23; 1629,0.38 11 M 0601 1732 0946 2052 1129,1.51; 2343,1.84 0522,0.30; 1718,0.49 12 T 0602 1731 1047 2148 1229,1.40 0624,0.38; 1812,0.59 13 W 0602 1730 1143 2244 0039,1.74; 1333,1.32 0730.0.46; 1913,0.69 14 T 0603 1729 1233 2341 0142,1.65; 1445,1.29 0837,0.52; 2023,0.74 15 F 0604 1728 1319 0250,1.58; 1556,1.30 0941,0.55; 2135,0.75 16 S 0604 1727 1400 0036 0357,1.54; 1655,1.36 1038,0.55; 2242,0.71 17 S 0605 1726 1439 0240 0455,1.54; 1743,1.43 1127,0.54; 2338,0.66 18 M 0605 1725 1514 0223 0545,1.54; 1824,1.50 1207,0.52 19 T 0606 1724 1549 0315 0627,1.55; 1900,1.57 0025,0.60; 1244,0.50 20 W 0606 1723 1623 0406 0706,1.55; 1933,1.63 0106,0.55; 1315,0.49 21 T 0607 1722 1657 0458 0743,1.54; 2005,1.67 0144,0.51; 1346,0.49 22 F 0608 1721 1732 0549 0819,1.53; 2037,1.71 0219,0.49; 1416,0.50 23 S 0608 1720 1809 0640 0855,1.50; 2110,1.73 0256.0.47; 1447,0.52 24 S 0609 1719 1848 0732 0932,1.47; 2144,1.73 0332,0.47; 1519,0.55 25 M 0609 1718 1931 0823 1011,1.42; 2219,1.71 0412,0.49; 1553,0.59 26 T 0610 1717 2016 0915 1052,1.37; 2258,1.68 0453,0.51; 1630,0.64 27 W 0610 1716 2105 1006 1137,1.33; 2342,1.64 0538,0.55; 1712,0.69 28 T 0611 1715 2158 1055 1229,1.29 0628,0.58; 1800,0.73 29 F 0612 1714 2253 1142 0031,1.60; 1327,1.28 0725,0.59; 1900,0.76 30 S 0612 1713 2351 1228 0131,1.57; 1433,1.31 0826,0.57; 2012,0.76
Astronomical data and tides
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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Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale .............. 51
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777
Cabins For Sale ...................... 51
CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
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PHONE ADS
Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 12pm TUESDAY
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Childcare ................................ 50 For Sale .................................. 51 Funeral Notices ....................... 52 Garage Sales ......................... 51 Halls For Hire ......................... 51 Health Notices ........................ 50 House Sit ................................ 51 Lost & Found .......................... 52 Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes......................... 52 Only Adults ............................. 53 Pets......................................... 52 Positions Vacant ..................... 52 Professional Services ............. 50 Public Notices......................... 50 Readings ................................. 50 Removalists ............................. 51 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts ........................ 53 To Lease ................................. 52 To Let ...................................... 51 Tractor Repairs ........................ 51 Tradework ............................... 51 Tree Services ......................... 51 Tuition ..................................... 52 Wanted ................................... 51 Wanted To Lease .................... 52 Wanted To Rent...................... 52 Work Wanted......................... 52
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Restorative Yoga
Slow Gentle Yoga
READINGS
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FOR UNLIMITED YOGA at both venues: 1 month $120. 3 months $240
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM
CHILD CARER/NANNY – 20 yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812
Clinical Hypnotherapist Want to improve your sex life? Want more satisfying intimate relationships? Ready for change? Ready to change?
EX-SERVICES CLUB Mullum Membership included.
BYRON HOSPICE SERVICE AGM Tues 19th April 7pm. Enq 0401081713
CHILDCARE
6, 14 Middleton St, Byron Bay ϭϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚƌĞĂƟ ŶŐ ďĂĐŬ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŚĞĂĚĂĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĐŝĂƟ ĐĂ
MONDAY 10.30am
12 month yoga teacher training qualifies you for an international student visa.
byronyoga.com
PH 6680 2630
Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au
Centre for Sexuality
4pm TT TT TT TT TT TT TT
Jess F
MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH
Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323
Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolfingbyronbay.com
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
Are old injuries still hurting?
6pm Michael S Chloe Kirsty
Byron Yoga Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory)
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Successful solutions for any problem
Rolfing® Byron Bay
Byron Street Studio (above Centrelink)
RSVP ASAP 0414 185 976 1/10 Brigantine Street Byron www.remax-coastal.com.au
Fridays | 6684 6336
KINESIOLOGY
6684 1028
8am Jade Sarah John Caitlin Jess Jess Chloe
Anne’s Healing Lounge Mullumbimby Reiki Therapy, Australian Bush Flower Therapy, Psychic Readings. 0431549805
Clear subconscious sabotages. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.
Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352
MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Disordered Eating Specialist Support
ph 0419 981 360 isa@bodywisetherapies.com.au
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Bulk Billing avail) Ocean Shores. Effective trauma therapy with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, other issues. Christina de Wit 0411165744
bodywise therapies
BASS(Couns), MGestTherapy, ClinPACFA reg.
Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa
BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience, sensuous, nurturing. 25yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960
Health fund rebates available
Isa Pfluger Counsellor/Psychotherapist
These prices include GST.
HEALTH
FOR BUYERS - SELLERS INVESTORS - AGENTS Free for all in our new office 6pm to 7pm Thursday 7 April
LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002
0416 196 980
THE BYRON SHIRE
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE INFORMATION EVENING
AGMs
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The best market in the country!
The Mullumbimby Golf Club wishes to apologise for missing to mention All Aussie Avocados, Mongrel Boots and ShooBridge Transport as major Sponsors of our successful Mullumbimby Rural Co-Op and Whites Rural Classic which was held on Saturday 12th March. Without the Sponsors help we wouldn’t be in position to hold such anticipated and hugely contested events. Thank you to all our Sponsors.
Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?
$5.00 for each extra line
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. ART CLASSES 66845035 www.carolinevarendorff.net
NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE
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Professional, Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting. 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
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
Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow
9.30am - 11am
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
Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial. Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368
WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388
LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
Dr. Albert Salmona
COMPOST TOILETS
STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653
GARAGE SALES
THE SCIENCE OF HEALTHY AGEING MENOPAUSE AND ANDROPAUSE
from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au
Tallow TREE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE
YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga @ Vita Yoga Belongil Locals Monthly Pass $110 Locals Intro Week $30
REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED
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STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER
6687 2750 - 0401 208 797
NICK HART
TREE SERVICES
• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)
Fully insured • Free quotes
6684 9137 • 0427 347 380
www.vitayoga.com.au for class timetable
Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
20 Shirley St, Byron Bay
6685 8532
DR ANTHONY EDWARDS GP
Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE
14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742
HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
TRADEWORK
SUFFOLK PARK 2/6 Hazelwood Cl. Sat 9am-12pm. Assorted h’hold items MASSIVE MOVING HOUSE SALE 28 Beachcomber Dr Byron, Sat, 8-1. H’hold, baby, garden & camping gear, tools
$30/m + delivery. 0424163784
BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. Phone 66804165 QUALITY FURNITURE – MUST SELL Solid timber dining table 180x90, VGC, $180; 6 dining chairs, modern high-back brown suede, $180; Black leather 2 seater couch, $80; Timber coffee table 140x70, $65; Double bed mattress & base, VGC, $90; Dining table w 5 chairs, $80; Burgundy leather couch, 2-3 seater w matching recliner chairs, VGC, $150. Ph Lyn 0413740918
SUFFOLK 9 Red Bean Close. Sat 8.30am. Mega women’s new clothing, ex-Running Wild, books, CDs, household MULLUMBIMBY 89 Station St, Sat 8am. Cedar bi-fold shutter doors, kids & h’hold items, books records, tools, clothes MULLUM 9 Cassia Court, Sat 8am. Combined sale. Clothes, plants, bar fridge, household and more MULLUMBIMBY 30 Garden Ave. Sat 8am. Household, as-new kitchen items, books, clothes & more
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FREE bubble soc skateboard cer, in graffiti wo g and rkshops, bouncy ca stle
0402 323 910 FOR SALE
RAPHIS PALMS ‘Jade Empress’ clumping to 3m, from $90 Ph 0421866600
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BAMBOO & TROPICAL PLANT SALE Saturday 9 April, 9-4pm. 221 Kennedys Lane, Tyagarah. Ph 0400696264 FIREWOOD Pick up. $70 a ute load. Call Kaye 0400696264 RECLINER/LIFT CHAIR Electric Pride C1 model. No longer needed. Petite size, as new, pre-loved by little granny. New price $1550, will sell $775. Ph 0422684683 HARDWOOD TIMBER professionally milled. Tallowwood, Red Gum. All sizes and lengths. Ph Adrian 0428845091
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RECYCLED BUILDING TIMBER Many sizes, hardwood, tongue & groove flooring. Ph 0422641001
4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS
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.
s 3EPTIC TANK CLEANING s 'REASE TRAP SERVICING s /ILY ,IQUIDS s 0ORTABLE TOILET HIRE s HOUR SERVICE
TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED CHOP & COMPOST
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 9th April. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840
6684 4421
3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL
Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617
O.SHORES 5 Konda Court, Sat 8am. Moving sale, everything must go, furniture, bric-a brac, household goods
• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES
FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND
3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL
ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS
O.SHORES 146 Balemo Dr, Sat 8am. Marine bric-a-brac incl 2hp outboard motor, fuel tanks, nautical books + pilots +
Matt 0427 172 684
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• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood
NATIVE PLANTS Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower
WANTED
MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY
DOUBLE BED Please call 0421932219
110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open every Wed–Fri 10am to 4pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au
TREE SERVICES
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
OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970 VOLVO V70 AWD 2007 Current model, Bluetooth, parking sensors etc. 187,000km. Full-service history (Banksia Motor Works, Paul Julier) new tyres, great family car, one owner since new. $14,000 ono. Phone 0411795887
JEEP CHEROKEE 4WD 2006. 180,000km. Reg 7/16 turbo diesel. Lots of extras. $9999 ono. Ph 0415099761
HOUSE SIT
TRACTOR REPAIRS
TRUSTWORTHY pet-loving couple (builder, designer) available for house sitting from 20/4/16. Ph 0404748139
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
BUSINESS FOR SALE BANGALOW MUSIC & BOOKS Established business in a vibrant new arts & retail precinct in the heart of Bangalow. Beautifully fitted-out premises specialising in books, vinyl records, kids books, instruments, stationery & more. Huge potential for growth with website and online sales as yet untapped. An opportunity to be part of all that the village of Bangalow has to offer. $100K. Walk-in walk-out. 0407484576 shop@ bangalowmusicandbooks.com.au
CABINS FOR SALE RELOCATABLE CABIN lock-up stage. 9mx3.6m. $35,000 ono. 66845352
MYOCUM 29 Manse Rd. Sat 8am. Bed, clothes, books, homewares, couches etc
REMOVALISTS
SUFFOLK 36 Teak Circuit, Sat 8am. Single beds, bookcase, personal and household items
ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES
BARGAINS
1995 MAZDA 121 AUTO 59792km immaculate rego till 6/16. SN5643 ..... $4500 2006 HOLDEN VIVA Wagon man. 156740km Fantastic condition. SN1887 ............... $5990 2004 DAEWOO MATIZ MANUAL 130065km. Great for learners 5dr hatch. SN9781 $3750 2003 MERC C180 Classic Auto 180728km. Lovely full serv. history. SN3121 .........$8995 2000 MAZDA MPV AUTO 172591km 7 seat. Very long rego till 1/17. SN2170 .......... $4990 2006 MITSUBISHI TRITON GLX R TD 108241 dualcab canopy. Immaculate turbo diesel SN5530 ................................... $18490
BARGAINS
ballinacarcentre.com.au
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
Ballina Car Centre
DLN 19950
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
SELF CONTAINED STUDIO OCEAN SHORES Available April 8 - 26, private, covered deck, 4 mins drive beach, Q size bed, fully equipped, $100pn, suit couple, min 3 nights. Ph: 0421 079 561
CAMRY ALTISE 2006 Silver, auto, 138,000km, reg to Nov, great buy at $6450. Well looked after. Ph 0413740918
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Green Building Centre + Eco paint shop Established premises, products & customers $170,000 + SAV. See more at seekbusiness.com.au/business-listing/ unique-business-opportunity/241664
Stalls available. Lotte 0490 026 840
Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284
The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.
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Tuesdays 9.30am Starts April 12 Wednesdays 6pm Starts April 13 At Blue Lotus Dance Studio Byron Bay. 6 weeks $120 Bookings essential! 0404 173 479 www.krushandburn.com
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BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
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Appointments 6685 8433
BAMBOO PLY
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SUNRISE 52 Jacaranda Dr Sat 8am-1pm. Combined sale. Household goods, plants, furniture, clothes & much more
HOLDEN BARINA 2013 as new, manual, only 25,600km, rego till 6/16, $10,000. Contact Adrienne 66841194
BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999
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SHARE ACCOM. SUFFOLK PARK $200pw, incl WiFi & Foxtel, no bills. Ph 0438645517 BRUNSWICK HEADS furn room, lovely old house, leafy, fem pref, $190pw incl all bills & WiFi. Greg 0415099761 FEDERAL private, unique views, 3br 2 bthrm, modern kitchen 1-2 people. Ph 0439659587 BANGALOW 2 rooms, all bills, WiFi incl $180pw & $220pw. Ph 0473071825
TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 FEDERAL studio on acres. Fully-furn, $250pw + bond, incl bills. 0419390498 MYOCUM McAuleys Lane. Beautiful & peaceful, 2 lge br, 2 bthrm, lge v’dah, garden, carport $600pw incl elect/internet. N/s, no drugs or pets. Pref no children. Avail early April. Refs req. 0415202789 BYRON beautiful 1br apt, pool, avail late April for 6 months $400pw. 0439727334 MULLUM CBD lovely furn 3br + office reno’d family home, refs req, $490pw. Avail 5 months on 2nd May. 0402980805 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500
LOCAL REMOVAL
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 UPPER MAIN ARM rural property 4br, open plan living, dining, large deck, spectacular river & rainforest setting, est gardens, no pets, long term, avail May, refs & 4 wks bond $650pw. 66845456 SUFFOLK BCHSIDE Quiet street. Newly renov studio from 4/4/16-1/1/17. Furn or unfurn. $380pw neg. Toni 0402714503 MULLUMBIMBY very large and private lakeside shed with picturesque outlook. 3br, 1 bthm, pref 1 person or couple, Main Arm, 4km to town $350pw. Ph Josie 0412897567 MULLUM STUDIO Cosy yurt, close to farmers mkts, $170pw inc bills & net. Suit sgl worker. Phone 66844459
Ute & Driver from $30
• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS
Bangalow
northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au
Landlords – we have qualified tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal.
SHORT TERM ACCOM.
Broken Head Rd, NEWRYBAR - $275 Studio, lawns and water incl, car space, shared laundry. Avail 14 April.
0415 194 654
SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH pleasant new studio. WiFi, linen, kitchenette, private, quiet. Avail now $450pw. Ph 0438804039 SUNRISE beautiful 3br townhouse, close shops/beach/Byron, avail Apr 23 to May 21 possibly longer, furn, tranquil, refs req. $550pw incl bills & WiFi. 0423507229 BILLINUDGEL AREA $850pw. Fullyfurnished character cottage, 4br, 2 bthrm, pool, lovely gardens, incl WiFi, foxtel. Avail late April to mid July. 0405185141
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777
Goremans Rd, EUREKA - $600 4 bed, 2 bath, polished floors, modern kitchen, dlug, rural views, agistment avail, 50 acres, long term, yes pets. Avail 10 April. Tooheys Mill Rd, FERNLEIGH $675 Queenslander, 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 lounge rooms, new kitchen, 7 acres, pool, large shed, lawns incl. Avail mid April. For more available rental properties go to
www.eldersbangalow.com.au 19a Byron Street, Bangalow
02 6687 1500
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ECO BUSH CABIN Coopers Ln Mullum. Beautiful bush surroundings, solar power & compost toilet, tenants must be ecogreen to enjoy paradise up a rough road. N/s, no pets. 1-2br, organic veg garden, 6 mth lease. $220pw + bond. Call 66884220 leave msg & phone number BYRON BAY 3br apartment in complex, DLUG, pool, references required, no pets $700pw. Ph 66809244 BYRON BAY furn apart, 2km CBD, walk to beach, on 1 acre on Old Bangalow Rd, peaceful, avail soon for 3 months, poss more. $550pw incl bills, 40 photos online, can text you location. Ph 0411296422 O.SH NTH lovely 1br apart w bay views. $300pw sgle. Inspect Sat/Sun 11-1pm. 40 Banool Cct. Text only 0439194847
NEW LISTING Bangalow $650pw Gorgeous character 3b/r fam home in quiet loc only 5 min walk to town, fully furn, gas cooking, d/washer, lawns included. Avail Now – 6 mths. NEW LISTING Bangalow $680pw Brand New 3b/r home with open plan, polished floors, ens, gas cooking & entertaining deck – low maint gardens. Avail mid-late April – 12 mths. CALL FOR DETAILS OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
6687 2479
bangalowrealestate.com.au
Ocean Shores 5br 2bth $520 4br 3bth 2car $600 6br 3bth 2car + pool $930 Billinudgel 1br $220 The Pocket 4br 3bth 2car $695 South Golden Beach 3br 1bth $450 Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $435 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL needs serenely private 1-2br cottage w/ mains power. Great tenant, refs, long-term. 0481875355 BYRON SHIRE REGION Single responsible mature man (former Arts Industry professional) recently arrived in Byron seeks rental accom/ house sit in quiet rural setting $200$320pw. Tim 0481780302 SUPER COOL TENANT SEEKING SUPER COOL LANDLORD Mature, responsible, respectful, child/pet/ drug free, lifelong local, self employed woman seeking quality permanent rental within 15 min of SGB by 29/4/16. Open to property caretaking/management. Excellent rental refs. Lorry 0407622147
Training and Development Professional
WANTED TO LEASE
Experienced, multilingual trainer required for a busy retreat and training centre in Byron Bay. Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Teaching Yoga and have experience and qualifications in marketing. Please email your resume and covering letter to:
Warehouse in Mullumbimby Do you have one available? Jay 0422 114 404
admin@byronyoga.com
POSITIONS VACANT
Human Resource Assistant Hospitality, Full Time
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 office box EXP CLEANER/GARDENER must have refs. 10-15 flex hrs includes w/ends. Must be reliable & have own t/port. Resume to info@bluewateronthebeach.com.au CASUAL BREAKFAST WAITPERSON some cleaning, 6.30am start, must have own transport. Locals only need apply. Send resumes to: contact@raes.com.au
CASUAL WORK
Women of all ages (over 18) and styles: we have tasteful nude photo/video projects to express yourselves creatively and earn $250 cash and upwards. Call now, appointments still available. Alicia 0407112550
Interested in the Music Industry? Intern position available with local Artist Booking Agency. Learn about booking bands/ artists, managing social media and lots more. Email expressions of interest to frankie@v3ntura.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.org
Psychotherapist Required for part time work at Sanctuary Recovery House. Please email your CV to
Required to assist with planning, organisation and co-ordination of the resort’s payroll & human resources function. Competencies required: % Demonstrated end to end payroll processing and HR experience % Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills % Attention to detail % Numerical ability and data entry skills % Ability to work to deadlines % Understanding of payroll and HR legislation and processes i.e. interpretation of appropriate awards and legislation, tax, superannuation % Experience within the hotel industry advantageous % Approachable and vibrant, outgoing personality
If you meet the above requirements, please forward a resume and cover letter to hr@thebyronatbyron.com.au
BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599 GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com CASUAL HOTEL CLEANER mid-week/weekends, experience necessary. Locals only need apply. Send resumes to: contact@raes.com.au SOUS CHEF & WAIT STAFF Experienced, to join our growing catering company for weddings & events. Contract positions, work hours vary, would suit as second income. Must have ABN & be avail weekends. Please send resumes to: rachel@ forageandgraze.com EXPERIENCED SALES STAFF for busy clothing shop in Byron Bay. Must be able to work weekends. Please send resume to: andraska@gmail.com Ph 0434243195
BAT BUS – YOUTH TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR 6 hours per week
We are seeking a flexible and energetic person to co-ordinate our BAT BUS program based in Byron Shire. BAT BUS provides transport for groups of transport-disadvantaged young people for social and recreational activities. The position involves promoting the service through school and youth service presentations, developing and maintaining contacts with local bus companies, recruiting volunteers, following up phone requests, and maintaining records of contacts and trip data. Pay is based on SCHCADS Award – Community Services worker level 4. A national police clearance and Working with Children check is mandatory. Selection Criteria: ESSENTIAL: • Minimum 5 years experience working with young people aged 17–25 • Knowledge of services available locally for young people • Demonstrated excellent communication skills • Demonstrated excellent organisational skills (time management, record keeping and computer skills) • Current driver licence and own reliable transport. DESIRABLE: • Understanding of the needs and cultural values of young Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people • Marketing and promotional skills • Experience in coordination of transport for young people. Applications close 20 April 2016. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and resume. For more information or to apply please email admin@community-transport.org.au.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Looking for female therapist with health fund rebates, for 1-2 days in busy well respected Bangalow clinic. Must be exp, professional, reliable & passionate. Ph 0499490088 or email: info@ bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
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CO-CREATIVE STUDIO – Byron A&I Desk & Offices from $35-$100pw All rates: http://theworkpod.co Call Noli: 0457350504 Email: olivier@theworkpod.co
Administration Support Assistant Part-Time Position to February 2017 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday For details please refer to our website www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au Applications close 18 April 2016
MODELS WANTED Creative nude Photography $250–500 cash All women welcome (Over 18) The most fun you can have with your clothes off!
UNTIL 10 APRIL RTO NO: 90013
MULLUMBIMBY Shop/office space, own parking, a/c, cheap rent. Ph 0429841593
PURA VIDA
WELLNESS CENTRE New multi-modality Wellness Centre in Brunswick Heads. Inviting conscious, dedicated practitioners to lease light, airy practitioner rooms in excellent location by day, half-day or hourly. Erik 0418337508
WANTED TO LEASE MULLUM shed/garage, in town, with power for screen printing. 0428536598
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777
CHEF REQUIRED for busy Lennox Head restaurant, approx 35 hours pw. Professional, energetic team player for fast-paced kitchen. Perm residents only. Ph 0405069026 COOK exp for Fig Tree Restaurant. Email CV to: info@figtreerestaurant.com.au APPRENTICE CHEF 2nd, 3rd or 4th year for Treehouse Restaurant, Belongil. For info contact Dan 0466885358 EXPERIENCED PERSON 3-5 days pw for local gardening and mowing business, pref long experience with zero turn mowers, hedging & brushcutting. Call between 6pm-9pm. 0402487213 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
CLEANER Eco-aware. Experienced. Efficient. Shire wide. $30ph. 0427212012 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 HOUSEKEEPING / CLEANING Homes, motels, 8 yrs exp inc 5-star. Local, reliable, refs avail $25ph. Ph 0431634821
TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au 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 MATHS TUITION Qualified teacher, 25 years experience. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 MATHEMATICS TUTOR Qualified teacher with 30 yrs experience grades 3 to 10. Ph John 0452260595
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Byron Bay For full position description and details on how to apply visit:
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ARTISTS WANTED to share studio/ gallery space in Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Tracey 0431092618 or 66845045 BYRON creative work / office space, $70pcw, incl elect & net. 0431674377
MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791
BRUSHCUTTING, HEDGE TRIMMING & GARDENING. 0400880102
TO LEASE BYRON A&I ESTATE shop/office space, business opportunity, shopfront, great location, road frontage, own entrance, parking, WiFi, elect $280pw. 0413827009
EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hrs, pref local, great rates. 0451102239
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cathy@srhbb.com Applications close 15/4
UPLIFT is looking for another member for our digital team as we expand our global audience. The ideal candidate has a minimum 3+ years experience working with Wordpress, PHP, Javascript / jQuery, CSS3 and HTML5. An eye for great design, a good understanding of UI / UX is necessary and a willingness to learn our Theme is essential. The role is intended to be 3 days per week, after a trial period and any necessary training. A heartfelt desire to make a difference in the world by being an adaptable member of a fast-paced team creating positive, independent media that brings people together is another fundamental qualification. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Email: info@upliftconnect.com
Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding on the courses marked *
* Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710) - starts 28th April
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110) - starts 4th May
Accounts Assistant Hospitality, Full Time Required for commencement in April 2016 The successful applicant will possess the following: % Minimum qualifications of Certificate IV in either Financial Services or Accounting % Minimum of 2 years’ experience in either accounts payable, payroll or general accounting % Proficiency in Excel % Minimum 2 year commitment to role % Excellent time management skills % Ability to multi-task and prioritise % Availability to work weekends and public holidays when required % Experience with Attache and Preceda software is also desirable
If you meet the above requirements, please forward a resume and cover letter to hr@thebyronatbyron.com.au
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FUNERAL NOTICE
* Certificate III in Permaculture (30868QLD) - starts 5th May
* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30113) - starts 16th May
* Certificate IV in New Small Business (BSB40415) - starts 26th May
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability or Ageing)(CHC33015) - starts 19th July
MUSICAL NOTES GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360
Different levels of funding are available. Call to see if you are eligible. Hurry as places are limited! 02 6684 3374
A Celebration of Life for our darling Lisa Love (Finkenauer) is to be held Sunday 10 April, at Ewingsdale Hall from 3pm. Vegetarian food will be provided. There will be an open heart space for anyone to share a story or poem in honour of Lisa and an altar where you can offer a flower if you choose.
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LEARNING GUITAR OR DRUMS? Like rock/heavy metal? 50 something bass learner seeks wannabe heavy rockers to practise and jam with. North of shire preferred. Call Iain 0422101732
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Classifieds LOST blue & gold Macaw, Main Arm area. Reward offered. Ph 0416282962
PETS GINGER CAT male de-sexed, microchipped, 4 years old. Great mouser. Needs new home. Ph 0411088081
charlie Charlie is a 6-year-old desexed male foxy x Jack Russell terrier. He is an active boy who gets on well with other dogs and would suit a home where he would get his daily walk. Hasn’t been used to children so probably better with a child-free home. If you can give Charlie a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends
of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.
PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER
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
Milli
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PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au
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Miss Milli is a petite beauty who is only 14 months old. She has piercing blue eyes & delicate markings. This ragdoll girl is lacking in confidence & comes across as a little nervous so ideally she would be suited to a home where she is the only princess. Milli is very affectionate with humans & craves love & cuddles. To meet Milli & our other kittens & adult cats, 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
Good news for someone – ‘The Lovebug’ BRITTANY is still available for adoption. She is a small, adorable and friendly youngster who had kittens, whilst being not much more than a kitten herself. She is a tortie with a personality as colourful as her coat. Smoochy, adaptable and easy going. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net
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Robots in travel gaining Oz approval Australian travellers are divided on how much a robot could add to the holiday experience, according to a global study by travel deals company Travelzoo. The study reveals that two-thirds of Australians are open to the idea of a robot working in roles such as a receptionist in a hotel; however, almost half admitted they find robots quite frightening. The Travelzoo Future of Travel project includes a poll of over 6,000 people in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australia to understand if consumers are ready for robots and artificial intelligence to play a major role in travel and hospitality.
their voice should sound human rather than robotic. Chinese respondents by contrast prefer their robots to look human – with 76 per cent saying they prefer this. Commenting on the survey findings, Cemlyn Jones of Travelzoo said, ‘Right now is a very exciting moment in the history of the travel industry – ground-breaking technology is revolutionising what is possible from the perspective of customer service, entertainment and personalisation.’
‘Positive’
Bartenders
Robots are already being used in many international hotel chains such as Marriot International, Holiday Inn and Hilton and some cruise lines have put robot bartenders and guides into their ships. Industry reports cite the total spend on robots will exceed USD40 billion by 2020, with Japan, South Korea and China leading the market in both spend and development. As a global average the Travelzoo research reveals nearly 80 per cent of consumers expect robots to play a big part in their lives before 2020, with three-quarters believing they will make their lives significantly better. Almost twothirds are comfortable with robots being used in the travel industry. In Australia opinions were mixed. Notably 93 per cent
Mario from the Marriott Ghent Hotel, Belgium. Mario is 60cm high and is used to welcome guests, provide information about hotel services/local tourist attractions and call taxis, if required. of respondents have concerns robot camp highlight the unthat robots could be weak in limited energy levels of robots softer skills such as show- and eight in ten respondents ing emotions and the same believe robots can handle number are worried about data faster than their human robots taking away jobs from counterparts. The majority of humans. Australians are also perceived benefits are around concerned that robots will be data handling, memory and unable to understand infor- skills like communicating in mal language such as slang, multiple languages. irony and the Australian sense Australians also prefer their of humour. robots to look like machines Those in the Australian pro- rather than humans; however,
‘Robots and artificial intelligence are making their debut on the tourism stage, and our research into global acceptance of robots working in the travel industry is largely positive. ‘It is fascinating to see some cultural stereotypes emerge from the research into global acceptance of robots. The UK and Australian participants worry the most about humour and irony being lost on robots, and the French and Spanish are completely unaccepting about replacing their waiters with robots – even if a human waiter is much less efficient than a robot!’ Jones concluded, ‘While the advent of technology such as robot butlers and bartenders is hugely exciting, it’s also very clear from our research that consumers from all markets surveyed see the combination of robots and humans working in tandem in customerfacing roles in travel as the ideal solution.’
Beyondblue smartphone app to reduce suicide deaths
Australian men are taking their lives in record numbers, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics data, and Beyondblue hopes its new BeyondNow app will help reduce the suicide toll.
The overall rate has increased from 10.9 suicides per 100,000 deaths in 2013 to 12.0 suicides per 100,000 deaths in 2014. The suicide rate among men has risen to 18.4 per 100,000 deaths. Of the 2,864 lives lost to suicide in 2014, there were 2,160 men. This is an increase of almost one life a day compared to 2013: 7.8 deaths a day in 2014, 6.9 deaths a day in 2013. Australian men are at increasing risk of suicide with those aged 85 mostly likely to take their lives (37.6 per 100,000) followed by 40- to 44-year-olds (29.9/100,000) and 50- to 54-year-olds (29.2/100,000). Beyondblue chairman Jeff Kennett said in order to reduce Australia’s tragic suicide death toll, which is more than
double the road toll, Beyondblue and Monash University, with funding from the Movember Foundation, have developed a world-leading smartphone app and website to help save lives when people feel hopeless and helpless, and want to die. ‘The free BeyondNow app, which can be downloaded onto a smartphone, shows people how to create a plan to refer to when they are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in a suicidal crisis,’ Mr Kennett said. ‘A practical suicide-prevention tool like this has been needed for a long time. We know that having access to a safety plan in crisis situations can save lives. ‘I hope that men, in particular, will work with their GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists and carers to personalise the safety plan on the BeyondNow app and refer to it when they feel at risk of harming themselves.’
It is estimated 76,000 people attempt suicide each year in Australia. Research shows 15 to 20 per cent of those who try once will try again. The first three months after an attempt are regarded as the highest risk period. Paul Villanti, executive director of the Movember Foundation, said the foundation is ‘committed to finding innovative solutions to improve the health outcomes of men, such as the BeyondNow app.’ ‘We are proud to have funded and been involved in the development of the worldleading suicide prevention tool. ‘We know men are reluctant to ask for help when they need it and those aged 18 to 45 years are among the hardest to reach,’ said Mr Villanti. ‘The BeyondNow app will overcome some of the problems in reaching this group in times of crisis and allow them to develop a list of warning signs, coping strategies, rea-
sons for living and ways to make their environment safe,’ he added. Dr Glenn Melvin, senior lecturer and clinical psychologist at Monash University’s Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology was central to developing the app’s safety plan format. ‘The safety planning app documents a series of steps that the person can use to keep themselves safe when they have suicidal thoughts,’ Dr Melvin said. It starts with things they can do themselves, then moves onto people they can contact for support. ‘All this information is with them constantly on their phone and they can access it privately.’ The free BeyondNow App can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play store. Find out more about creating a safety plan at beyondblue.org.au/beyond-now.
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Suffolk soccer gets hot as season sparks up
Story & photo Rachael Shae
This weekend saw Suffolk Park blaze through the first round of the 2016 FFNC adult soccer competition. In temperatures of up to 29 degrees players battled both the heat and first-game nerves. With wins for the men’s first grade, men’s third grade and a draw for the women’s thirds, the season is off to a great start. The men’s first grade kicked off their league campaign with a confident 4–0 win over Shores United. After the opening exchanges, with chances for both sides, it was Suffolk who took the lead with a classy finish from Cesar Fernandes. Following more heavy pressure it was that man Cesar again who doubled the Suffolk lead for a 2–0 HT lead. The second half saw more dominant attacking from Suffolk and led to German Cerezo slamming home a third
following a good break. The game was sealed when Douglas Lima got off the mark this season from the penalty spot. Third grade played their first match at home against Casino FC. Matt Steel, with one eye firmly on retaining the golden boat award, took little time to dispatch the opening goal. The whole team worked the full 90 minutes and stuck to the game plan. Coach Marty Stautner is excited with what this team can do, with some very good players emerging and a team that will certainly become even stronger as the weeks go on. It was very hard to pick a best player in what was a solid team performance. Individual players showed their good qualities when positional moves were made and the structure stayed the same. The full time score 5–1 (2–1 halftime) Matt Steel 3 goals, Tahnee Stautner 2. The women’s third division battled low numbers
and very hot weather against Casino on Sunday in a dramatic match that ended in a 0–0 draw. The women played with determination and camaraderie, in very hot conditions with no subs. It was a competitive end-to-end game where both teams attacked and defended well and there was some quality football played. The men’s sixth division played their brand new team against Alstonville, with a 0–2 loss. While Alstonville had an enviably large team, low numbers for SPFC meant that there were no subs, and no chance for anyone to catch their breath. Sweeper Marcus being injured in the second half meant that the team finished with only 10 players. Despite the loss this team has some really top-quality players and a great team spirit, and will undoubtedly become a formidable force as the season progresses.
Bangalow Bluedogs season begins
The first women’s Division 3 soccer game of the season was played between Bangalow Bluedogs and Lismore Thistles on the weekend. Ruby Anderson is running down the ball with Lily Maxwell with Marsha Warburton ready to back her up. Photo Tara D’hondt.
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Werner loves his table tennis You’re never too old to enjoy table tennis and the proof is in the ping-pong as one of the Byron Bay Table Tennis Club members, Werner Borkhardt, has just returned triumphant from the New Zealand Veteran’s Championships. With five gold team medals Werner had wins in the over-65s three-person team, the over-70s three-person team, the over-65s mixed doubles, the over-70s mixed doubles and the over-70s men’s doubles. Back home in this week’s local Friday night
competition: Mark Smith defeated Chris Strybos 2–1 in the Singles Competition and Peter McKenzie & Mark Smith came back from the seemingly
Sirens burn Nancies
impossible position of match point down in the second set to win the doubles competition from Sunny Gibb & Chris Strybos 1–11, 15–13, 11–8. Byron Bay Table Tennis Club is now at the Suffolk Park Community Hall (beach end of Clifford Street) with three tables. Competition play is on Friday evenings starting at 5.30pm and general play on alternate Thursdays. The next one is 14 April, from 10am till 1pm. Enquiries can be made to Joan 0408 337 277, Mark 0409 473 517 or Chris 0408 431 367.
on wheels
The Byron Sirens took out the win over the BCR Nasty Nancies 290–96 in a hard fought epic battle on Saturday night. Photo Jeff ‘Roller’ Daw-son
Brunswick has its own Hot Doggies Dean Trevaskis
Sunday morning saw the footies flying, the new boots shining and this year’s breed of Brunswick Valley Bulldogs AFL Juniors chasing the Sherrin around the park. Taking on Byron and Tweed teams the Bulldogs
under-7s, -9s -11s and -13s season was under way. Nervous parents hollered as debutant sons and daughters laid their first tackles, landed the speccy or launched a prodigious punt for the season opener. Red faces sucked orange quarters at the break. Tiring
legs ran on enthusiasm and the prospect of one more possession. You can hold your heads high, little Doggies; you gave it your all. Training is on every Wednesday 4pm at Stan Thompson Oval, Brunswick Heads. All are very welcome.
Intensive Kung Fu week begins The Mullumbimby Wu Chi Kung Fu School ran a special class last Sunday morning down at Torakina Park, Brunswick Heads. The event was non-competitive, says school owner Gavin Cook. ‘In Kung Fu the competition is mastering yourself ’, he said. Gavin says it was a perfect morning in Bruns with more than 25 adult, teens and kids attending the session and many took the opportunity to go to the beach afterwards. ‘The morning started at 7.30 with an adults and teens class for two hours and then a kids class for one hour’, said Gav. ‘A lot of the adults stayed around and helped with the kids class and played games with them too. It was a great morning of Kung Fu training and fun was had by all.’ Gavin says that the train-
ing was facilitated by two black belts and an instructor from Lismore. Participants trained Kung Fu partner drills, short stick weapons, self-defence and games, and three-legged races for the kids, followed by a lunch with everyone bringing food
to share. For the adults, the event was the first class of the Intensive Kung Fu training Week’,where they are training every day, Sunday to Friday, for 1.5 to 2 hours per day. For more inforation, visit www.wuchi4.com.
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paintings by Tasmanian artist Tom Sullivan, on Friday 8 April 5pm, 2/10 Station St Bangalow.
Byron garden club Byron Bay Garden Club meets Saturday 9 April at Byron Bay Services Club. Lunch will be at 12.30pm. Guest speaker topic – Anthuriums. Inquiries and new members phone Jeni 6685 7816.
ages, free entry, skate demos, prizes, free barbecue.
Enquiries: anne.abbink@yahoo.com.au or denisewillis50@gmail.com.
Gem Club street stall
Morning tea
Byron Gem Club street stall on Friday 8 April at the corner of Burringbar & Stuart Streets, Mullum, where the taxi rank is. Rocks, crystals, specimens and jewellery.
Ladies Morning Tea Wednesday 13/4/2016 from 10am in Brunswick Heads Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St. All ladies welcome. Contact 6685 1487.
CWA luncheon
Mullum CWA
Table Tennis
Mullumbimby Branch of CWA welcomes ladies to attend its monthly meeting at 10am Wednesday 13 April at the CWA Rooms, Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby. Lunch follows at 12.
Social table tennis will resume at the Suffolk Park Community Centre each Thursday at 10am starting 14 April, depending on numbers. Please contact Joan 0408 337 277
The Mullumbimby Branch of CWA Mongolian Theme International Luncheon Monday 18 April at the Uniting Church Hall, 128 Dalley, Street Mullumbimby. Ladies are most welcome and are asked to arrive at 9.30am for 10am.
Orchid news
BYS events
ADFAS lecture
This month’s meeting of Byron District Orchid Society at a private home on Sunday 10 April at 2pm. For more information phone Penny 6680 1600.
BYS Bounce into Youth Week – free youth event at the YAC (1 Gilmore Cr) this Saturday 8am till 1pm. Bubble soccer, skateboard and graffiti workshop, bouncy castle, music, craft, and Flea Market. Byron Youth Service Battle at Bruns Skate Comp this Sunday 10 till 4 at the Brunswick Heads skate park, all
ADFAS Byron Bay’s 11 April lecture ‘Life is very like a Railway’ presented by Robert Ketton, who will look at the many ways in which railways changed the world, at the A&I Hall, Station Street, Bangalow. Doors open at 6pm prior to the lecture at 6.30pm. Guests are welcome ($25 per guest).
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
8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.
New paintings Bangalow Music & Books are proud to present ‘A-BOUT’, an exhibition of new
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Gentle exercise Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood centre gentle exercise groups Monday to Thursday mornings starting with ‘Spirit of Chi gong’ for all bodies on Wednesday mornings 9.30 in our new courtyard. For info call Rennae at reception on 6684 1286.
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.
Meditation
Landcare Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
Learn ukulele Tuesdays at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre come join Neighbourhood Ukes and learn ukulele 9.45am. Then join our local Cuppa Tea Choir from 10.30am.
Museums 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.
U3A discussion group U3A over-50 discussion group Thursdays 10am in Mullumbimby ExServices Club.
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 Meditation Group – 1st and 3rd Saturdays 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. Mindfulness Meditation with Pairoj Brahma, Melli O’Brien and Heather Albrecht Every Tuesday 7.15–9pm at the yurt, Temple Byron (www.templebyron.com). No fees, contact 0423 241 916, 401 359 559. www.themindfulnesssummit.com.
Bay Singers
Drug support groups
Repair Cafe
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
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.
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.
Men’s Groups Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.
Rainbow Dragons Abreast Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for
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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.
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Phone Elaine 55808215
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.
Chem-free landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee Saturday 9 April, 9am– 1pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. Meet at the end of South Beach Road fire track gate. More information 0478 272 300 or go to www. byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.
Free English lessons Lexis English School is offering free English lessons to non-native speakers. The lessons are taught by trainee teachers and are suitable for students with a basic to an intermediate level of English. They run Monday to Thursday 2–4pm, from 4 April to 3 May inclusive (excluding Anzac Day). No booking required, just come to Lexis English at is on the look out for volunteers. There are a variety of roles. For information ring on 0435 879 778 or visit our Facebook page or iberationlarder.org.au.
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.
A two hour walk with Eugene around the Brunswick river talking about the flora and fauna of the area, identifying edible plants of our region, 9.30 sharp every Thursday morning leaving from the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood centre. Must wear closed shoes, hat, sun/insect screen
Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.
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. The Drill Hall Complex, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum.potters@yahoo. com.au
CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) 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.
Liberation Larder The charity that collects, cooks and distributes over 450 meals per week across the Byron Shire to people in need
Byron Sophia
Storytelling workshop
Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Jiddu Krishnamurti, religious philosopher, author and educator, presented by Gerald Reardon, Krishnamurti Australia, Inc. Thursday 7 April 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Free storytelling workshop facilitated by local storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong and ABC Open North Coast’s Catherine Marciniak, Friday 8 April 10.30am–2.30pm, Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Places limited, call Eva 0438 413 186 or eva@buttery. org.au.
Charity Golf Day Lions Club Of Brunswick Mullumbimby Charity Golf Day 24 April start 12pm, sponsored by Tony Carsburg Holden, supporting Callay Ryan our Personality Queen raising funds for medical research. For booking ph Pro Shop 6684 1688.
Digital Skill Share
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Friends of Libraries Byron Annual Book Fair at the Byron Surf Life Saving Club on 9 April, 9am–5pm and 10 April, 10am–1pm. More than 10,000 items of books, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, games, magazines.
Digital Skill Share Byron Bay, three days of workshops for activists and people working for a better world, 3–5 May. http://actionskills.org/byron2016/
Book fair
Bangalow Progress Association meeting Thurs 7 April at 5.30pm in Heritage House. Report on the recently held Place Activation workshop with Council, the proposed ‘food hub’
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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.
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.
and traffic problems. All welcome.
Nature Walk
Carers’ support
Toastmasters
16–20 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay.
Mystery talks The Mysteries of Life and Death: A series of talks and meditations based in the ancient gnostic mysteries, Friday evenings in Byron Bay. Free of charge. Gnostic Society 0412 020 234.
CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome to join our vibrant group on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft, friendship and community support. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
Mullum CWA The Mullumbimby Branch CWA handicraft group meets 9am–12pm each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the CWA rooms, Tincogan Street. Classes in crochet, knitting, sewing and embroidery. Enquiries Margaret 6684 2956.
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1. Charm is a vital part of personal magnetism and influence (8) 5. Very strong in the heap of rubbish (6) 9. Burton, Dawkins (and of course Vivian) (8) 10. Silver dismissed one big guinea pig (6) 12. At the end of the news, which alternative proposition should follow? (7,6) 15. Dodge Hughesy going back East (5) 16. Flog father, a party to torture! (9) 17. Wind back around the opening to find possible means of escape (9) 19. Checks rules, we hear (5) 20. Worrying GNP base issues – find them in the newspapers! (8,5) 22. Responsible for putting misleading label on iodine (6) 23. Gaoler is needed for the harem (8) 25. Group of Roman soldiers makes company laugh, right? (6) 26. Puts a value on Jennies? (8)
1. The quality that enables one person to dazzle and influence another (8) 5. Nonsense, rubbish (6) 9. Great West Indian cricketer Viv … (8) 10. South American rodent, related to guinea pig (6) 12. Meteorological news (7,6) 15. Dodge, avoid (5) 16. Torture involving hanging the victim by the wrists (9) 17. Narrow openings, escape clauses (9) 19. Leather straps used to control a horse (5) 20. Section of a newspaper dealing with trade and commerce (8,5) 22. Responsible, in debt (6) 23. Women’s quarters (Turkish); harem (8) 25. Basic unit of a Roman legion; any group or company (6) 26. Estimates. Evaluates (8)
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It’s not like portents of climate change haven’t been in the wind for a long while. In J F Hogan’s book, The Irish in Australia, published in 1887, we find: ‘There is no unmixed good, it is said, on this mundane sphere, and the evil that has accompanied the extensive settlement of Gipps Land during recent years is to be found in the widespread destruction of the forests, resulting in a disturbance of the atmospheric conditions and the banishment of an ever-active agent in the preservation of health, for these eucalypts, or gum-trees, as they are generally called, possess the peculiar property of arresting fever-germs and poisonous exhalations. They have been transplanted for this especial purpose to some of
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A comic crisis: one of the 300 or so entries in last week’s Byron Arts Classic was Ben Godfrey’s highly commended work, above. It’s the first time Ben has entered and we believe it was the only digital entry in the ‘work on paper’ category, which also includes etchings and painting.
Winning Byron All Shorts was not enough for local filmmakers Cloudcatcher Media, one half of which is Echo photojournalist Eve Jeffery. Now the team has been chosen as one of only six crews from across the nation to compete in the St Kilda Film Festival Olympus Filmmaker Challenge, with a concept based on a story Eve wrote for The Echo in 2011. The challenge is to shoot and edit a short film in under three weeks. See more at stkildafilmfestival.com.au/ content/olympus-filmmakerchallenge – and congratulations, Eve and David! Q Q Q Q
The Wicked Campers crowd
continue to offend with their distasteful, sexist, and in one instance at least rape-condoning, signs on their tacky vans. Petitions seem to have little effect to date but Backlash wonders if the police could have the company owners up on offensive behaviour at least. In any case the Boycott Wicked Campers Facebook page has a petition to the Queensland attorney-general on it. Maybe also try to educate overseas visitors as to how inappropriate these vans are. Check out discrimination complaints procedure at the Australian Human Rights Commission: humanrights.gov.au/complaint-information.
The Book Of Unspeakable Horrors
the malaria-infested districts of Europe and America, and with pronounced success. Australia, to which they are indigenous, has mercilessly hewn them down in the past, but is now repenting of its folly in that respect, and is replanting them at every seasonable opportunity.’ And now researchers tell us that eucalypts could be at threat from climate change itself; see the report on ABC Science: bit.ly/gumembo. Q Q Q Q
The Greens have announced the Animals in the Wild photographic competition is relaunching as part of their campaign against recreational hunting, with entries opening on May 2. You are encouraged to shoot with a camera rather than a gun. See how to enter at animalsinthewild. info. The ducks will love you.
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