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GM defends record Claims by a former Greens councillor over the governance of Byron Shire Council’s general manager Ken Gainger have been refuted. Specifically Tom Tabart took aim at staff morale, Mr Gainger’s re-appointment, the capacity of new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and the effectiveness of Council committees. Mr Tabart’s letter is on page 11. In reply Mr Gainger told The Echo, ‘This has been the most harmonious Council with which I have worked, and Council’s performance over the term in fixing Council’s finances, investing in our roads and being declared as Fit for the Future is testament to this. This council has had frequent all-day workshop sessions where staff and councillors interact in discussing significant strategic issues. The discussion and questioning is active and rigorous while being respectful. It has been these workshops more than anything else that has helped Council rationalise and deal with the many significant challenges that Council and the sector have had to deal with during this term of Council.’ ‘Council has undergone significant change in an effort to make us more cost effective and to deliver improved customer service. ‘While some affected staff may be unhappy, our regular staff surveys indicate high morale and enhanced job satisfaction.’ As for his recent re-appointment, Mr Gainger says the resolution was moved by Mayor Richardson and seconded by Cr Dey. ‘The vote was unanimous,’ he said, adding that is contained in Council minutes from June 9, 2016 which are available online. He said
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that Mr Tabart’s suggestion that the GM should now review the organisation overlooks the last organisation review that was conducted in 2013, which was initiated shortly after the GM started at Council – consequently Council reduced the size of its executive team by half and the number of directorates from 6 to 3 saving $750K annually. The inflated and costly 6 directorate model was a legacy of the former council of which Tom Tabart was a member.
STP operational And claims by Mr Tabart that Council’s new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are failing are also incorrect, says Mr Gainger. ‘There is no evidence to suggest that,’ he said. ‘To the contrary, they continue to perform to design expectations and meet EPA and DPI Water Directorate performance standards.’ Mr Gainger said the latest comment from DPI Water for the effluent being discharged from the wetlands at the Byron Bay STP was, ‘The low determinations returned for this sample reflect a high-quality effluent well within discharge standards for the respective analytics.’ Yet Mr Tabart maintains there are issues, claiming that advice given to Council by the Water Waste and Sewer Advisory Committee, ‘say that the quality of effluent is below standard for most reuse and the reuse guidelines have never been met.’ Mr Tabart also says, ‘There is no reuse at the moment. What about the sand filter and chlorination at WB outlet installed to get it to reuse standard? continued on page 3
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Grandpa Matt Vass with his grand-daughter Hosanna at their ‘Where There’s Smoke There’s Dinner’ cook-out at Saturday’s BBQ and Bluegrass Carne-val. The event again attracted thousands of visitors to the town, with food stalls finding it hard to keep up with orders. See more on Good Life page 26. Photo Jeff Dawson
Mullumbimby Hospital land update Mandy Nolan
As new information comes to light, it’s becoming clear that the fight to keep the Mullumbimby hospital land retained for community use against the state government will be a hard-fought battle. The land, thought to be gifted to the community in perpetuity generations ago, has moved from Local Health District (LHD) control after the new Byron Central Hospital became operational. As the site was excess to their needs, it was referred to the government organisation that manages all of NSW government-owned properties and assets: Property NSW.
And while the land is owned by the NSW Health Department, the remediation and sale is being handled by NSW Properties and the Department of Public Works. This news comes after many months of behind-the-scenes work by the Mullumbimby Hospital-Site Action Group (MHAG), who have been trying to secure the land after a public meeting was held in September last year. Those at the meeting voted that the hospital land be transferred from NSW Minister for Health to the NSW Minister for Family and Community Services and Social Housing. MHAG’s vision is to see the site stay zoned ‘Special Purpose’
and be used to develop a range of aged-care facilities and services and housing options through public- and community-sector partnerships.
Cohesion is vital Byron Shire councillor and mayoral candidate Basil Cameron is involved with MHAG and he believes that community cohesion is vital if Mullumbimby has a chance of holding on to the land. ‘I would like to see us to find a way to get all the people who are talking about the hospital site come together to find common ground and unity of purpose.’ MHAG recently held a meeting continued on page 3
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The Billinudgel/Ocean Shores fire brigade celebrated 40 years of serving the community last Saturday with a catch up with all past and present members. It was also 40 years ago the Billi Fire brigade moved out of Wally Walsh’s (pictured right) home, a little further down the main street of Billinudgel. Back in those days, Wally’s dad Wally senior was the brigade captain and Frank Mills (left) was the, Tweed Byron Byron, fire control officer. Photo Jeff ‘Fire Retardant Since 1986’ Dawson
The body that represents councils in the Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed local government areas has come out critical of the Baird government’s proposed new biodiversity and land-clearing laws. In a submission by the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils (NOROC), they claim the proposed laws would be a poor outcome for biodiversity and sustainability, and will add administrative burdens and costs for local councils. The Baird government is now reviewing more than 7,000 submissions it received in response to its proposed package.
Ballina shark barrier shelved A controversial shark barrier trial at Lighthouse Beach has been abandoned over installation and maintenance issues. Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, said, ‘The company installing the barrier, Eco Shark Barrier, advised the NSW department of primary industries (DPI) that it was unsafe to install due to adverse environmental conditions. ‘It is the third time they have tried to
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install the barrier.’ Ms Smith said the company had identified major installation and maintenance issues and advised DPI that it was unsafe to install due to adverse environmental conditions which include consistent large swells and sand movement changing the water depth. The trial at Lighthouse Beach was one of two testing shark barrier technology
in Australian east coast conditions, the other is the Global Marine Enclosures trial at Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head, which is continuing.
Unsafe to install Ms Smith added she is seeking meetings with DPI, Ballina mayor David Wright and stakeholders to discuss shark mitigation alternatives.
LOVE AND DUTY
I was first brought to Byron Shire in 1989, and I fell in love with the place, the culture, and the people. That love is the basis of my duty. I realise this sounds rather portentous but it’s true. It is a duty to make sure people have homes, that the land is safe from those who will destroy everything for greed, and that prosperity is the natural partner of peace for the whole Shire. I have laid out my plans and presented them publicly. They are bold, practical achievable, and so I can promise: • OCEAN SHORES AND THE NORTH TO RECEIVE EQUAL SUPPORT • AN END TO ILLEGAL HOLIDAY LETTING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS • 1000 HOMES FOR THE PEOPLE, 1000 JOBS FOR LOCALS • COMMUNITY HOUSING AT $100 A BEDROOM
• 10-YEAR RATE REBATES FOR RESIDENT RATEPAYERS + PERMANENT RATE REDUCTIONS. YOU HAVE SUBSIDISED ILLEGAL HOLIDAY LETTING AND YOU DESERVE YOUR MONEY BACK. • WEST BYRON AS A WETLAND BIRD SANCTUARY RESORT
NEW INDUSTRIES – RESTORED TOWN HOSPITALS – PROPER PUBLIC TRANSPORT – THESE AREN’T HARD TO ACHIEVE.
YOU JUST NEED VISION, APPLICATION, DILIGENCE, AND WILL… and a determination to throw back the corruption, the avarice, the arrogance that is the death of all dreams of hope and joy.
I humbly request your vote, number 1 below the line, and mark each box as your conscience guides. I endorse Basil Cameron for Mayor… as long as I can keep an eye on him. Sorry Basil, but I trust no-one in office. 2 August 24, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
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Grays Lane gets active Grays Lane resident Richard Ambrose called a snap action on Sunday to highlight what he says is appalling planning by the outgoing majority councillors and a warning for other rural residents if such a majority is re-elected. Specific to Grays Lane is a request to rezone approximately 21 hectares of land at Buckleys Road, Tyagarah. The landowner had promised to fix Grays Lane if his plans for 100 residential lots were approved. The plan was not a DA however, and came with major concerns from staff and state government departments. Flooding and traffic were among some issues, as well as it not being within five km of a school or retail centre. While the plan was slimly rejected at the final council meeting recently (Cr Ibrahim against), the property was included unexpectedly at the last minute in the recently adopted Rural Land Use Strategy (Cr Ibrahim for). It’s one of around a dozen properties that will receive special consideration for a
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Residents are again defending their patch after a large development proposal on Buckleys Road, Tyagarah, was included at the last minute into the recently adopted Rural Land Use Strategy. Photo Jeff ‘Nice Patch’ Dawson
rural development. The Land Use Strategy adoption was led by Cr Rose Wanchap. But Crs Wanchap and Alan Hunter – who are both seeking to become mayor – defended their desire for the rural area to become urbanised. During the Mullumbimby meet-the-candidates meeting last week Cr Wanchap said there was a tendency for residents and councillors to say
‘no’ to everything, and claimed that residents have been wanting the road fixed for years. Yet her statement appears at odds with residents against the proposal; they say they have resisted road improvements as that would exacerbate development. Additionally resident Mr Ambrose questioned Cr Wanchap’s reasoning for the road. He said, ‘If we are relying on
developers to fix our roads by giving them development approvals, that is pretty sad and we will end up with suburbs from here to the Gold Coast.’ At the meet-the-candidates meeting, the mayor, Crs Cameron and Spooner split hairs over whether the proposal was diabolical, disastrous or the worst planning proposal Council had been presented with in recent years.
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District. They say that the Local Health District is in full agreement with the community and that tiered aged care and affordable housing is needed. Cr Cameron went on to say MHAG were told the current plan is to sell Byron
Hospital site and use that equity to deal with the asbestos on the Mullumbimby site and then send it to market via the Property Group. ‘If the Property Group want to put it on the market they will want to get as much
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‘The EPA figures tell nothing; the Brunswick Valley is overloaded with stormwater from Mullumbimby.’ Mr Gainger however said that Council had recently approved a major extension to its reticulated recycled wastewater pipeline in the Byron Bay town centre that would now supply the entire foreshore area from Clarkes Beach to Main Beach. ‘These works will com-
mence next week and when completed will generate significant savings on the use of potable water, saving the community many $1,000s.
Committees Mr Gainger says of Council committees that ‘staff and councillors have just reviewed their structure and all of the committees mentioned by Mr Tabart are recommended to be retained.’ ‘The review will be consid-
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ered by the incoming council who will determine the outcome’, Mr Gainger said. And finally, as for the claim that biodiversity took a back seat during this Council term, Mr Gainger replied that Council’s priorities are determined by the elected council. ‘Council has a Biodiversity Committee dedicated to this activity led by the mayor and with councillor and community representatives – this committee
reports directly to Council and has introduced a range of significant initiatives including the progressive abolition of chemical sprays, award-winning projects such as the Tweed-Byron Koala Connections and TweedByron Bush Futures; the Byron Coast Koala Habitat Study and Koala Plan of Management, a review of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and active bush regeneration campaigns.’
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BRUNS ECO-VILLAGE TIME TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
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yron Shire is facing a housing crisis with more and more young families living homeless in their cars or with friends and family. Even more live in illegal and sub-standard accommodation in sheds, garages, caravans and shipping containers. Byron needs eco-village developments that provide low-cost housing, that are sustainable, and that meet the needs of our unique and dynamic community. We believe in the eco-village model as demonstrated elsewhere in Australia but we have serious concerns that what the Bruns Eco Village (BEV) is proposing does not meet community expectations.
Before you register for the Bruns Eco-Village VDP program and invest your non-refundable $1,000, take a closer look. There are important issues that need addressing: No strategic planning Inappropriate zoning Environmental impacts are substantial Lack of development approval Located right next to future Brunswick Heads electrical substation Serious geotechnical issues Significant Aboriginal heritage concerns Toxicity of land at the unremediated dip site High-density development as compared to rural lifestyle No traffic assessment Adequacy of capital projections Lack of transparency Adequacy of financial modelling. To learn more go to our Facebook page: bit.ly/BrunsEcoVillageSceptics
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Local News Byron pair caught up in Indo murder charge Friends and family of fortyfive-year-old mother-of-two Sara Connor are rallying to support her after she was charged in Indonesia over the death of a Bali police officer. Ms Connor runs Byron Bay Fresh Pasta, and her British boyfriend David Taylor has also been charged. They face a maximum of 15 years’ jail. Wayan Sudarsa’s bloodied body was found on Kuta Beach in the early hours last Wednesday, and Mr Taylor has admitted hitting the officer
with a beer bottle. A statement released on Saturday by a PR agency acting for what they said was Ms Connor’s ‘Byron Bay family’ described her as a very positive and happy person, who is devoted to her children and business. The statement read, ‘As a treasured part of the Byron Bay community, friends, family and work colleagues are devastated and shocked to hear that their beloved Sara Connor has been arrested in connection with the death of
Hall hits 100 this Sunday
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The centenary celebration this Sunday for the Mullumbimby Drill Hall will start at 11am and runs all day until 6pm.
Family day There will be lots of activities for the kids, including marble competitions, storytelling, pilates, salsa, Dynamic Drawing, Boxercise, drama groups, Playback Theatre and more.
A locally based philanthropic organisation is inviting grant applications for 2016. The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) says that thanks to its generous donors, the organisation has more than a million dollars invested in perpetuity. Chair John Callanan said, ‘Our Grants Committee is in the middle or our twelfth annual small grants round. Giving out grants is what we all work toward each year
police officer Wayan Sudarsa. ‘Sara is a very honest, reliable and generous person; she is a great organiser and is very supportive in bringing people together and looking after her friends.
Out of character ‘The accusations laid against her are totally out of character for this beautiful person.’ Mr Taylor had recently been living and working as a DJ in Byron Bay.
and every year it is deeply rewarding to witness the impact the foundation is having upon those in need in our community’.
Million mark ‘Looking back over the past 11 years, we have given 187 grants to 84 community organisations totalling $985,000 and before Christmas. This year we will pass the magic million mark and likely reach $1,100,000’, he said.
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Any local not-for-profit organisation working towards increasing community resilience is welcome to apply to NRCF before September 23. The maximum one-off grant available is $25,000, and preference will be given to projects that have the potential to progress further on a sustainable basis rather than to one-off events. Application forms will be available online from August 29 at www.nrcf.org.au.
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Food sovereignty doco Sept 2 Mayor spruiks rail shuttle Food sovereignty is the first topic in a series of documentaries that will be screened in the lead up to next year’s Renew Fest. Recently produced New Zealand film S.O.S: Save our Seeds will screen Friday September 2 from 6 till 9pm at the Mullumbimby Drill Hall. It will include a discussion panel and special guest Robina McCurdy, who produced the film. The documentary addresses the severe decline in
seed varieties and the rapid rise of corporate control over our food and seeds.
Diversity threat It shares how a diversity of seed-saving initiatives are addressing this threat in New Zealand, showing inspirational models of home seed savers, seed exchanges, seed libraries, seed banks, and family seed businesses – which can be replicated and adapted anywhere. For more visit renewfest.org.au.
Precinct committees spruiked Council candidate group Our Sustainable Future (OSF) put forward a well received idea to reinvigorate local democracy at Mullumbimby’s meet the candidates last week. OSF candidate Malcolm Price said neighbourhood precinct committees can help Council with its approach to community development. He says a similar committee was used in North Sydney more than 30 years ago ‘to good effect’ and that Byron Shire ‘Council used LAMP committees 20 years ago.’ ‘We propose establishing place or neighbourhood committees that advise Council on policies, local planning strategy and on allocation of resources for infrastructure.
‘Importantly, they are the first port of call for contentious local development proposals, even before an application is made. To work, there must be trust, particularly in the advice given to the mayor and councillors.
A commercial shuttle service along the disused rail corridor is being proposed by mayor Simon Richardson (Greens), and the plans will be explained on Thursday August 25 from 6.30pm at the Cavanbah room in the Byron Community Centre. Mayor Richardson says the proposal will see the line ‘cater for various new tourism products,’ while also providing for a local public transport dividend.
‘Cycle and walkways, which are problematic to fund, [will be] paid for by a complementary commercial shuttle and transport options upon which locals can hitch a consistent and reliable ride. ‘This is the chance to bring our community together – unifying and speaking with one voice to the state government is the only way to gain support, funding and wider partnerships.’
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A colourful crew of artists, musicians and filmmakers donned goggles for a voyage into virtual reality at the Byron Community Centre last Tuesday night. They were part of the Ncube8 program being run by organisers of this year’s
upcoming Byron Bay Film Festival and it aims to provide an opportunity for artists to explore the rapidly developing immersive medium and consider its use in their own work. Registration for a workshop, or application to become an Ncube8 artist, can be submitted through www. bbff.com.au/ncube8.
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Chasing Asylum doco screens August 27 A newly released documentary that explores Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers will screen at Federal Hall on Saturday August 27. Dinner is from 6.30pm and the film starts at 8pm. Organisers say Chasing Asylum, directed by Academy Award winner Eva Orner, is billed as the ‘film the Australian government doesn’t want you to see’. It’s Federal Loves Refugees’ second screening of a documentary since forming a year ago. The group says it has held several fundraising events and raised and donated thousands of dollars to refugee groups such as Communify. It has also recently started a successful homestay program which has seen a number of refugee families enjoy respite holidays in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Additionally they have fostered a school exchange program between Coorabell Primary and the Milpera School in Brisbane, which is predominantly for students who have recently arrived and are of a migrant background.
Byron realtor announces candidate platform Further to last week’s announcement of council candidate groups, Gail Fuller has supplied a statement for her ticket. Ms Fuller heads an all women team and is the president of the Byron Bay chamber of commerce, a real estate agent and has been in the area for 21 years. Second on the ticket is artistic director and arts representative Cerise Gollogly, who has a strong interest in integrated design, education, art and business innovations and the activation of public spaces. Third is locally born Leah Kapral, an environmental scientist from Ocean Shores who has worked in both the public and private sectors. She is currently leading the Ocean Shores masterplan group and other communitybased local projects. Fourth on the ticket is Kirsty Harland, who says she is passionate about supporting the younger community in securing jobs and mentoring young businesses to grow. Ms Fuller says she feels the business community
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needs clear representation in the Shire and believes strong community consultation is essential to delivering positive outcomes. ‘We feel that without the duress of a political party flavouring our views on important infrastructure and planning decisions, we can bring a commonsense representative point of view to the table. ‘Opening up the conversations about the community is needed so that the ratepayers can have their views voiced and included in the decision making.’ ‘Politically we hold a
very moderate, centrist view and our focus is on sensible planning, community engagement and supporting a sustainable economy for our diverse community. ‘The environment is a very important factor in all planning decisions, and ensuring the protection of our landscape in what the Byron Shire represents to this region is paramount.’ Gail Fuller’s website is www.gailfuller.com.au.
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Known knowns but mostly unknown: How a handful of wealthy Belongil residents won the right to keep their seawalls Hans Lovejoy
It’s not the lack of detail regarding the recent court settlement between Council and a handful of Belongil landowners that should concern ratepayers, it’s that the implications and long-term effects are largely unknown. On the other hand, perhaps the community should be grateful that a class action by some of the nation’s wealthiest could be behind us. Last week The Echo reported that a deal had been struck between Council’s insurers (not Council’s lawyers) which will see a long-running case against Council dropped and the existing beach protection works becoming the responsibility of the landowners. And while we were told by Council’s legal services manager Ralph James there is no financial cost to ratepayers for the settlement, the cost could be environmental owing to the continued loss of beach and lack of mitigation. Dailan Pugh’s letter on page 12 argues the result will lead to erosion ‘over the next two decades with a multitude of environmental impacts.’ Will the beach now erode completely owing to the landowners having the right to maintain the existing rock structures? And how will this affect the recently submitted CZMP? Council’s Ralph James declined to answer these questions and more, and while the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) made a
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Byron Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualiďŹ ed individuals for Gallery Coordination of the Lone Goat Gallery, located in the Byron Bay Library building, corner Lawson and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay. An Expression of Interest package outlining the Roles and Responsibilities/ Fees for Payment, a copy of the Lone Goat Gallery Strategic Plan and Draft Contract Agreement is available on Council’s Web Page at www.byron.nsw. gov.au/expressions-of-interest. The term of the contract is initially for a 12 month period, commencing October 2016.
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Applicants need to address the selection criteria (refer to EOI package) which include: demonstrated experience in gallery/ arts administration; experience in strategic marketing and promotion; knowledge of contemporary trends in the visual arts sector; and demonstrated experience in developing partnerships. Expressions of Interest must be received by Council prior to 4.00pm, Friday 9 September 2016, marked: EOI - Gallery Coordinator Lone Goat Gallery PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Email: council@byron.nsw.gov.au Phone: Joanne McMurtry - 6626 7316
Developer John James is director of Ralph Lauren 57.
brief statement, the planning minister Mr Rob Stokes and his department remain mute. That the case was brought against Council is interesting in itself; it wasn’t against the state government, who are ultimately responsible for Crown lands and any protection works undertaken. Council just manage Crown lands.
Statement of claim Briefly the claim against Council centres around ‘historical acts, decisions and omissions relating to the works in front of the Jonson Street carpark and generally in relation to coastal matters.’ Essentially the landowners blame the Jonson Street carpark for the erosion they are experiencing, and refer to a previously Council-endorsed
report from BMT WBM, who are a ‘leading-edge consultancy in mechanical, maritime, water and environmental engineering and hydraulics.’ In another case against Council, landowners claim ‘significant financial loss and diminution in value of their properties as a result of Council’s acts, decisions and omissions during the 2009 storm event.’ A Supreme Court decision in March refused to allow Council (more properly Council’s insurers who ran the action) the chance to strike out some of the landowners’ points of claim. Instead, the court said that the claims – that Council owed a continuing duty to take steps to protect the landowers’ properties from danger caused by the Jonson Street structure – should go ahead and be heard at full trial. After that, Council’s insurers reached the settlement and thus legal liability was never conclusively determined.
Settlement details So – back to the settlement, which was arranged by Justice Hoeben on August 12. Significantly, it appears
Council can never remove the existing walls unless the plaintiffs/landowners agree. If the plaintiffs want to improve their structures, they need to apply within one year. Then, once they have obtained legal approval for the repairs, they need to actually make those repairs within one year of finally gaining consent. Presumably that means that the plaintiffs only have one shot at making permanent walls. After that, if the walls need further repair in 20 years, the plaintiffs can apply for permission but Council haven’t promised anything. However, if Council wants to take away the existing protection and replace it, and plaintiffs agree, they’ll allow Council onto their land to fix their walls. So the question is – how will this precedent play out in other erosion hotspots across NSW? Q For full comment from John James, John Callanan and Jan Barham MLC, visit www.echo.net.au. Q Unanswered questions to Council staff and the state government are also posted there.
So who are the landowners? It appears most are very wealthy property developers and corporate CEOs who live in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. There are a few locals, however, who call Belongil their primary residence. Ralph Lauren 57 Pty Ltd Brisbane-based John James led the charge, and his company James Street (www.jamesst. com.au) claims it ‘has rapidly become Brisbane’s foremost retail and lifestyle precinct.’ PJ George Investments Brisbane-based Patrick Joseph George was named on the Courier Mail’s 2014 ‘QLD’s top 150 rich list.’ The Mail then reported the George Group is, ‘one of the country’s most dynamic property investment, development and management companies.’ Bob Watson Multi-millionaire online employment business Seek director Bob Watson retired in 2012, after 14 years and starting out as an initial investor. According to a 2003 press release by chocolate confectionery company Yowie, ‘Mr Watson is a successful CEO, company director and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience building, managing and directing private and public companies globally.’ 4 The Esplanade Byron Bay Pty Ltd This QLD-based trio of this company’s directors includes stockbroker/investment adviser Bernard Noye, Mary Cummins and Brisbane-based realtor Jonathan King. Immer (No. 196) Pty Ltd This trio of this company’s directors includes Michael Siddle, who has been chair
of Ramsay Health Care since 2014 and resides in Woolwich, Sydney. Other directors include Marjorie Lysle Brislee (Sydney), Anne Marie Therese Thornton (Wildes Meadow, Southern Highlands of NSW) and Peter John Evans (Bowral NSW). John and Anne Vaughan No strangers to litigation, the Vaughans have a long history of suing Council over coastal protection issues. Fun fact: Mr Vaughan may hold the record for most cases brought against Byron Shire Council – there are ten listed on www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au. It’s understood their property does not fall under the planned retreat policy as it was bought before 1988 and they are one of the few owner/occupiers. Paecal Pty Ltd Sydney resident (Collaroy) Peter Michael Davies and Matthew Davies from Minyama in QLD are listed as Paecal directors. Stewartville Pty Limited Geoffrey Tauber is both director and secretary and is based in Brighton, Melbourne. John Callanan As a well known local, Callanan is chairman of the philanthropic group the Northern Rivers Community Foundation. He is also managing director of Tareeda Properties. Simon and Lisa Clowes It appears the Cloweses are connected to the John James Trust and Patrick J George Fam Discretionary Trust. Jurgen and Ingrid Greiner No information available.
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Volume 31 #11
August 24, 2016
Mmm – election sizzle
Pictured is mayoral candidate Basil Cameron, left, with the Byron Shire in Balance team: realtor Brian Grant, current councillor and mayoral candidate Alan Hunter and Tina Petroff. Photo Jeff Dawson With the smell of barbecue still in the air after Bangalow’s BBQ and Bluegrass festival, let’s turn to another smell of gristle and burning flesh – local political elections. At last week’s meet-the-candidates meeting held in Mullumbimby, the gloves were off shortly after the obligatory and mostly meaningless rhetoric from aspiring and incumbent councillors. A reasonably sized hungry group of special-interest groups and individuals fired off very articulate questions, ranging from affordable housing (including its definition), engaging young people and transport. But the overwhelming theme was about the way in which well-established planning principles were trashed/ignored in the last four years. Those in the room felt they were left behind or left out of being included in major planning decisions. The two that held that balance of power previously and who are running again are Cr Rose Wanchap and Cr Alan Hunter. Both defended their record of course; however, it’s still unclear how fiddling with a major rural land use policy after community consultation had closed is considered acceptable. It was one of many issues over the past four years that appeared ad hoc and illogical as an observer in the council gallery. Cr Hunter was also asked about whether his latest DA for his ever-expanding self-storage empire on a short rural Myocum road was a transparent and fair process, given his long-suffering neighbours were the only people to be advised. To no surprise, he thought it was. And just as this paper was about to go to print, Country Labor candidate Will Constable launched himself at the three real estate agents and one former one who are running as candidates. With his party’s support, he is calling on a ban on realtors and developers from running for local government. As Byron Shire has never-ending festivals, why not claim the election campaign as the Burning Political Flesh Festival? It continues until September 10. Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au
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t is really hardly surprising that Bill Shorten is proving reluctant to co-operate with the new government he so nearly toppled. After all, when the Liberals were in opposition from 2010 t0 2013, they had a policy of remorselessly opposing anything and everything that the government suggested. Tony Abbott extravagantly sauced Julia Gillard’s goose, and now Shorten is applying a touch of relish to Malcolm Turnbull’s gander. What goes around comes around. But Turnbull and his colleagues, egged on (of course) by the Murdoch media marauders, are outraged: How dare they act against the national interest? Why, Shorten committed – well, agreed at least tacitly – to $6.5 billion in spending cuts, a key first step in the urgent task of budget repair. He must make good his pledge; do election promises count for nothing (don’t mention 2010)? This is all good rhetoric, but it unfortunately avoids the facts. Sure, Shorten’s platform was for spending cuts, but they were not for the purpose of budget repair; they were to pay for his other policies, most notable the promise to fully fund the Gonski education reforms. And for that matter, despite all the bluster, Turnbull is not all that interested in budget repair either: his $6.5 billion would only be a down payment for his national economic plan for $50 billion worth of cuts for the corporate sector. Shorten has said he is prepared to negotiate over the budget, but Turnbull is showing no signs of doing so; despite fulsome (the correct word) overtures to the crossbenchers he has so far offered to give the official opposition nothing. This is his right: his mandate
(and it is his only mandate) is to propose his own agenda. But in the circumstances it is hardly helpful, particularly after all his soft words about the need for consultation, consensus and so on and so forth. Admittedly, he has problems of his own. If he made any concessions at all his recalcitrant party room could cause major ructions; indeed, the hard-liners are already demanding that he and Scott Morrison water down the proposed changes to superannuation in the interests of their own greedy supporters. Our beleaguered prime minister will have a hard
(although he gave it a shake) but the coalition that found itself in the wilderness in 1972 when Gough Whitlam took power. The Libs and the Nats simply refused to accept it as reality; after all, they had sat firmly on the Treasury benches for 23 long years. This was the natural order of things; it was not so much that they were born to rule, but destiny itself had decreed it. The rich man at his castle, the poor man at his gate; God made them high and lowly, he ordered their estate. They sang along with it every Sunday – at least some of them did. So it was not only their right but
Our beleaguered prime minister will have a hard time holding the line to preserve his $6.5 billion package. by Mungo MacCallum enough time holding the line to preserve his own $6.5 billion package before having to deal with the opposition. And it is clear that Tony Abbott is lurking more prominently by the day; his supposedly conciliatory speech last week, saying that his much-lauded (by his retinue) assaults might have been a little too toxic, has been seen as a signal that he is at least attempting a rapprochement with the Liberal moderates. Turnbull cannot risk giving the right wing any more elbow room. Which means that in the end he will have to be just as hard-line as Shorten, and to hell with the national interest. It is trendy to lament the lack of a bipartisan spirit in today’s parliament but as a long-term observer of the process, I can tell you that it was ever thus. Probably the most bloodyminded opposition in living memory was not that of Abbott
their bounden duty to say no to everything until the natural order was returned. Despite the many frustrations, Whitlam and his ministers managed to pass a raft of reform measures, but it was a tortuous process. They resorted, when they could, to regulation rather than legislation, thus by-passing parliament. And for the big ones – especially Medibank, the forerunner of Medicare – they went to a double dissolution and a joint sitting of parliament. This, perhaps, was the inspiration for Turnbull’s crashthrough strategy, but unlike the example of 1974, it appears likely to crash. And of course that will add another item in the growing list of Turnbullian failures, all gleefully noted by the Abbott camp. The man is trying; last week his spin doctors trumpeted a major oration, a powerful statement of economic policy and
the need to do something about it. But the timing was terrible; not only was the country distracted by the Olympics and Australia’s failure to win the expected tally of medals (which in some strange way will also be blamed on Turnbull – just watch) but protesters drowned out not only the headlines but most of the message. Not that there was all that much message; Turnbull waxed ominously about the morass in which we were sinking, but did not suggest a remedy except to demand that Shorten pass the aforementioned $6.5 billion in spending cuts. Even if that happens, and all the signs are that it won’t, it will make bugger-all difference. The only thing that might help is a radical, practical plan from Turnbull that unites not only his own party, or even the parliament, but the entire nation. There was a time that the optimists hoped that he would be the man to do it, but those days are long gone. And even when Labor announces that there will be no automatic pairing of absent government members, this is regarded as some sort of deceit and hypocrisy: Barnaby Joyce at least admitted that once again the Abbott mob played hardball when it was in opposition, but hey, two wrongs don’t make a right. The trouble with that homily is that for some reason it is always Labor that is expected to back away; when the coalition does it, that’s just the rough and tumble of politics. It is as if they, and we, expect higher standards from Labor; bullying and thuggery (and, of course, broken promises) from the conservatives are just a given. And perhaps the only reason we are not getting it from Turnbull at the moment is that he just doesn’t have the numbers.
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Turkey plague The plague of brush turkeys in Sunrise is getting just too much: not only are they digging up my garden but they are disturbing my beauty sleep (and boy, do I need it!) by clattering over the roof at five in the morning. Would you please be so kind as to point me in the direction of the nearest blunderbuss retailer? Simon Bate Sunrise
Democratic right
Cr Cubis, in the Mullumbimby Star (July 2016), is very critical of some residents of the Shire and refers to them as ‘haters’ because they dare to critique draft reports of Council. Cr Woods goes so far as to threaten residents with amalgamation if they keep causing delays with their input. What Cubis and Woods
are actually objecting to is democracy and the right to voice opposition to proposals put forward for consideration. This right is enshrined in the Australian Constitution and passed down through state governments to local councils, in NSW through the Local Government Act. Local government, in some respects, can be seen to be more democratic than any other level of government in Australia. At least councillors have the opportunity to hear directly from the people on matters of concern to them, not available in other tiers of government. Challenging this right, as Crs Cubis and Woods have done, unfortunately aligns them with countries where oppressive laws deny ordinary people the right to express their opinions. We look forward to a new majority on
Council after the September 10 council elections, not critical of hearing opposing views from the community. Sonia Laverty Convenor, Mullumbimby Residents Association
The GM’s power The outgoing councillors had no right to sign the current general manager up for another four years. That decision should be made by the newly elected councillors, not the outgoing ones. What significant changes has this GM made to BSC in his five years? We are still driving on the worst roads on the coast. The GM agreed with me by writing in The Echo that BSC was too top heavy and he was going to change that, which he has not done. Changing job titles is not cutting back on management positions. The GM has allowed tem-
Planner’s view on transparency I would like to correct misunderstandings about Site Compatibility Certificates in your article ‘Large development secretly knocked back.’ The process is conducted openly and transparently, with full input from the local council. It is a safeguard against inappropriate developments going ahead in the wrong places. The Department assessed the developer’s application for a Site Compatibility Certificate at Rifle Range Road in Bangalow and found the development unsuitable for the location. A certificate was not used and the proposal will not be lodged with the local council. Site Compatibility Cer-
tificates were introduced into the Seniors Housing State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP) to act as a safeguard to ensure that these developments are built in appropriate places and are compatible with their surroundings. In the event a Site Compatibility Certificate is issued, it only means an application for the development can be lodged for community consultation and assessment taking into consideration the community’s feedback. It does not mean that a development can automatically go ahead. The local council or planning authority has the power to refuse or accept a proposal on its merits. We are happy to hear the
council’s suggestions about how the process can be improved. The Department is currently reviewing the Seniors Living SEPP as part of a broader SEPP review. There will be an opportunity for the community and other stakeholders to share their views on the SEPP. Marcus Ray Deputy Secretary, Planning Services, Department of Planning and Environment Q Neither the planning
department, Council nor the developer advised the public of this proposal while it was being considered. That hardly constitutes open and transparent process – Ed
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porary employees to be made redundant and their positions replaced by permanent positions. Under this GM the community advisory committee making recommendations to council in Water and Recycling has been starved of information that they need to function. Under this GM managers have employed people outside the normal council employment process. This current GM accused OSCA in the Roundhouse case of causing Council to waste ratepayers’ monies and implemented an action against OSCA requiring OSCA to pay the costs of this case and also stated the intention of this action was to stop ‘frivolous’ future claims against Council that were not in the ‘public interest’. The ratepayers of this shire have not been made aware of the outcome or costs of that action. Under this GM prime blocks of land on the Roundhouse site were sold well below market value. Why? Alan Dickens Brunswick Heads
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As a result the GM has been able to keep them on a very short lead – and he is back for another term courtesy of all but Duncan Dey. In this context, some matters that new entrants should turn their attention to before they are smothered by the game: The hugely expensive, state-of-the-art sewerage systems are starting to fail, senior management has avoided valid questions leaving inadequate responses to junior staff – this is urgent.
North Coast news daily: With a renewed contract the GM is not required to review the staff organisation – make him do it as informal staff reports indicate dysfunction and low morale. Council committees are vital in monitoring staff performance. Most have lost their effectiveness and may be in danger of closure – it is important that the finance, internal audit and wastewater and sewerage committees are retained and reconstituted. Be wary of the recentlyannounced ‘settlement’ with
the Belongil urgers – okay, insurance covered the legal fees but did they also make a financial settlement? If so, there is a precedent which will be used. The extensive work done by earlier councils on biodiversity has taken a holiday this term – it is vital that this regains its priority. Also look at: council vehicle control (gross misuse discovered in my time on council), small contract letting, use of consultants, employment governance and misuse of the secret code of conduct.
Otherwise, enjoy yourselves. Tom Tabart Bangalow
Belongil erosion Council is misleading the community with their pretence that their court settlement with a variety of Belongil property owners will have no impact on the implementation of planned retreat and have no cost to the community. The reality is that it further erodes planned retreat and will cost the community dearly.
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Many of the existing rock and rubble walls at Belongil have been built unlawfully or on an ‘interim’ basis. As with Council’s recent rock folly, many have involved a commitment that they will later be removed if Council’s final Coastal Zone Management Plan recommits to planned retreat. No more. Council’s agreement to allow Belongil property owners to retain any existing protective works gives them retrospective approval and undermines any future attempts to implement planned retreat because the landowners are no longer required to remove them. Belongil Beach, west from the beginning of the retrospectively approved piles of rock, concrete and rubble, has been assessed as being worth $20 million each year in tourism revenue to local businesses. It is worth far more to the community for recreation. The Belongil walls have already cost us half the beach in front of them. Over the next two decades most of the rest of the beach will be eroded because of these works. This is a real and growing cost to this community. Because of their proximity, the Belongil walls have also been identified in Council studies as causing significant erosion to the west of the Belongil spit and the shorebird area at the mouth of the Belongil creek, with over 20m of the spit being eroded in the past decade alone. This entails the erosion of the Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Council’s community land, along with the endangered littoral rainforest thereon. Most of the spit
netdaily.net.au west of the walls is likely to be eroded over the next two decades with a multitude of environmental impacts. The community have been kept in the dark over this for far too long. Instead of producing misleading propaganda the council needs to come clean and publish on its website the legal undertakings given to the Belongil residents. Dailan Pugh Byron Bay
Koho keeps on The ten units proposed for 116 Stuart Street in the Mullumbimby Conservation Area are coming before Council again on the last meeting August 25. At the previous council meeting on August 4 it was voted by the majority of councillors for the developer Koho Projects to resubmit their plan to be smaller in bulk and size and to take into account the heritage character of the surrounding area. However, in the late afternoon just before the end of the council meeting, an agreement was made between some of the councillors, led by Paul Spooner, to re-vote on the issue and the decision was to allow two double-bedroom units and six single-bedroom units. This new vote was possible because Diane Woods had changed her mind from her earlier vote. This approval is no different in size and bulk or heritage character than the previous plan. This last-minute change, without the other councillors having a real chance to consider the issue, has led to a further rescission motion being lodged by Duncan Dey, continued on page 14
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Council’s past and future reflected in our candidates most inappropriate person to a top political post. The US is leading with Donald Trump, followed closely by Byron with Rose Wanchap. Go Rose, go, keep on going, go anywhere. Ron Bay Suffolk Park
West Byron mega-development and the Belongil Beach rock wall that your credentials as caring for the environment are highly suspect. How on Earth can we trust you again, Rose? Ruth Winton Brown Possum Creek
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middle ground! What a joke. Rose, your full-page advertisement just replays your betrayal to the Greens over the last few years. You play the caring for the environment card and working together as councillors to this end, and yet you, Rose, caused the most dissension in Council over these last three years by your total departure from what you purport to be your principles. As a real estate agent, can you tell your constituents how many affordable homes have you made available for low-income earners? The evidence indicates that with your support for the
continued from page 12 supported by Basil Cameron and Rose Wanchap. If this rescission motion is successful at the August 25 meeting of Council, a new motion will be put forward to delay the approval to enable genuine consultation between the developers, the planning department and the community. There has been no consultation with the community by Koho Projects on this issue and although they claim on their website they take the community’s opinions into
account they have clearly not done so, nor have they considered important the 100 submissions against the proposal and the 1,200 signatures on a petition. The question remains: Will the councillors who changed their vote last time consider the community’s desire to preserve the Mullumbimby Heritage Area or do they want to open the door for developers to come in and detroy it? Len Bates Mullumbimby community representative, Heritage Advisory Committee
Q I nearly gagged on my live green latte when I heard the news that a recommitted motion was passed on the multi-unit development in Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, after some lunchtime lobbying by Cr Spooner which changed Cr Woods’s mind on this issue. I am appealing to all the councillors to defer this issue to to be dealt with by the new council. My understanding of local council conventions is that contentious development proposals such as this
Thank you, Mullum residents, for last week’s meet-thecandidates evening, very informative – and entertaining. Good to see a couple of councillors get some flak after the appalling decisions they’ve inflicted on us during the last four years and encouraging to hear of some of the progressives’ plans for the future; one can only hope that our electorate has the good sense to vote for them. It’s unfortunate that Cate Coorey’s group, Community Byron, has drawn H but after our experience of the last four years, we can surely trust there will be no donkeys voting. We desperately need a responsible council which will listen to residents and try to repair some of the damage done. Jenny Coman Bangalow
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So is it a fair and transparent process on the community? When asked by The Echo, the planning minister Mark Speakman declined to answer and instead his staff handballed the question to bureaucrats at the department of planning and environment. They also declined to answer other than to say the policy is under review.
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a shock to see the full-page advertisement in The Echo announcing the realtor, Rose Wanchap, as a candidate for mayor. How could she possibly consider running for Council again after her shock betrayal of the Byron community? Her turncoat vote turns Byron Bay into a realtor’s dreamland. Her advertisement does represent a level of honesty, however, when she states that ‘our shire faces a number of challenges, and our councillors need to have courage’. Today our community is truly facing a crisis of multiple challenges thanks to Rose. Her deciding vote for the
large development at the entrance to Byron Bay will lead to hundreds of unaffordable dwellings and permanent traffic gridlock in the town, as well as enviromental and social degradation. This ‘middle ground’ push for mass development in Byron Shire will degrade Byron as a longstanding iconic tourist destination. Is Rose trying to steal the goose that laid the golden egg? It’s time for the community to get it back. Lois Hunt Broken Head Q For heaven’s sake, do not elect Spooner or Richardson, not as mayor or even as councillor. Not unless you truly want our communities and culture to become extinct. I hear Spooner rabbiting on about ‘working with state and federal government’. Who, you mean the people who want to double tourist numbers over four years? Richardson talks about ‘affordable housing’ and he
one should not be dealt with while the council is in caretaker mode. Chris Cooney Mullumbimby Q So, Koho, once more around the mulberry bush we go. At a meeting of Council on August 25 a rescission motion will seek a majority of councillors to vote for deferral of a decision regarding the ARHSEPP proposal at 116 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. This council is currently in caretaker mode and already
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means, quite literally, tiny little boxes, no yards, nowhere for a family. It’s sick. In four years I’ve seen Richardson do nothing but facilitate the tourist buildup. If the best the ALP and Greens can come up with is more and more tourism, with less and less living space left for us, then go for Basil Cameron. There is no other option for mayor. If you elect me to Council, you know I’ll move to shut down holiday letting in residential areas, and you know I’ll advance education, the health industry, media production, and computer science focused on robotics as a real future. Our way of life faces certain death. All our communities will be pushed to the wall, and the towns taken over for tourism and the rich. That’s what Spooner, Richardson, Wanchap, and Hunter will bring you. September 10 is your last
Q Attention all council election candidates: It is vitally important that all candidates realise that any vote for a train service on our corridor will enhance sell-off of the corridor, as absolutely nothing will be developed on it, especially if people are anti-rail-trail, or for fanciful ‘multi-modal’ concepts. A rail trail is the only cheap enough contender in averting imminent sell-off. Even if one has no interest in rail trails, it’s the only existing idea to ‘rail-bank’ the entire 132km corridor for the future, whatever that may bring for our corridor. Candidates need to be brought up to speed to the threat of sell-off. None of us wants to lose the corridor! Tim Shanasy Byron Bay
emails are rebounding. For such a contentious and obfuscated DA a deferral would be the fairest outcome. In discussions with a lawyer I learnt that the state member for Heffron has instigated a current review of ARHSEPP as there was great concern that the policy was facilitating inappropriate and problematic developments. At the local street level that translates to a sense of disbelief that Mullumbimby can be subjected to two-storey medium-density units in a low-density residential
Heritage Conservation Area without any adequate parking or long-term lawfully binding obligations being imposed upon the developers. In the pre-election stratosphere of promises of community consultation I remind candidates for Council that the undeniable fact regarding this DA is that the community feedback was strongly against its approval (90 individual submissions and 1,200 signatures in an online petition). June Grant Mullumbimby
CHESS
by Ian Rogers A million dollar World Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin is supposed to start in November in New York but there are now severe doubts that the organisers, Agon, will fulfil their many promises. The long-delayed announcement of a venue, the Fulton Market building in Lower Manhattan, restored after Hurricane Sandy, arrived earlier this month. However, Agon’s claims to have two unnamed seven figure sponsors appear unlikely given that most sponsors prefer publicity rather than anonymity. More worryingly, tickets for the match were supposed to go on sale last Thursday but visitors to the nyc2016.fide.com website are now greeted with a message that ‘tickets will go on sale… soon.’ Since the world body FIDE handed control of the World Championship cycle for eleven years to the hitherto unknown company Agon in early 2012, little has gone to plan. Agon has
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held some Grand Slam events but also created plenty of problems for FIDE, including missing royalty payments, treating live and online spectators with disdain, and scheduling tournaments at the last minute which clashed with other major events. However, being unable to ‘sell’ a match involving World Champion Magnus Carlsen is a low point for Agon. Carlsen, a former model for fashion label G-Star Raw, is about to feature in a Simpsons episode and has played multiple exhibitions with Silicon Valley millionaires. The Norwegian 25-year-old is the biggest drawcard in world chess, and any tournament with his presence attracts large sums from Norway for television rights. Agon’s failures may not be entirely of their own making. Ever since FIDE – and in particular their President Kirsan Iljumzhinov – became a byword for maladministration, Western commercial sponsors have shunned FIDE events. Chess fans hope to go to New York in November for the title match, but no-one is booking their tickets yet.
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Under the cliffs, at the end of the world: strange Story & image S Sorrensen
Look, these are strange times. There are ominous signs. The goldfish died this week. Actually, I don’t even know if they died. They just disappeared. Four of them. One day after I put them in the garden pond, there was no trace of them. It was like Twilight Zone. Do-do, do-do, do-do... These were fish I saved from a Murwillumbah aquarium. These were fish that had never seen sunlight or dead leaves or water spiders. Cruel. You can’t keep a living soul in a small confine, deprived of freedom, separate from the real world. That’s no life. Who would do that? So I rescued them. I bought their freedom from a fish trafficker for $2.50 a head. I was their Moses leading them from a chlorinated slavery to the Promised Pond. Once they reached their carpy Canaan – after a bumpy 40 minutes on the back seat of the Superoo – I observed the appropriate ritual: I floated the plastic bag of fish in the pond water to even the temperatures before releasing. Very Important. Or the fish die. Once that was done, I opened the bag so the four little refigees could access the waters of liberation. Which they did. And they seemed happy. I mean, I can’t tell if a fish is smil-
ing, and they didn’t do high fives as they swam into the freedom of a sunken bath in the garden, but none went belly-up right away. That’s a good sign, right? Yeah, I looked upon my good work and was well pleased. Next morning, I arrived at the pond, manna flakes in hand, ready to feed my finny friends. But they were... gone. No bodies, no muddied water, no surrounding scuffle marks, no knocked-over buddha
statue. Just gone. Weird. Was it an abduction by aliens who wanted Earthfish for their spaceship’s aquarium? Or was it the Fish Rapture and the fish were raised heavenwards to be judged by the Godfish. The righteous fish would swim with the Angelfish, and the sinful would be cast back to Earth. Last time the goldfish disappeared, it was a goanna that got them. The pond was momentarily
left uncovered and exposed. (Okay, my fault.) And the goanna exploited the situation. Sad for the fish, but not weird. That’s what goannas do. But it wasn’t a goanna this time. I know this. Because there are no goannas. I told you there are ominous signs. Cane toads have invaded this valley. The goannas, which once roamed this land like dinosaur kings (and queens), couldn’t help but eat these ugly morsels (goannas are not
fussy eaters) and... well, you know what happens when you eat a toad. Despite my evening hunts with torch and super-sharp traditional Japanese toad sword, these invaders, being more numerous than me, won the battle and the goannas died. Scrub turkeys (not keen on toad meat) took the goannas’ place as the kings (and queens) of my yard. That was the beginning of the End Times. Scrub turkeys fly into fruit trees, break branches, drop fruit. They scratch mulch from the gardens. They come onto the verandah to dig in the parsley pot and poo on the jarrah. Did a scrub turkey take the fish? I don’t think so. I’m sitting on the roof of my shack under the cliffs. I’ve been cleaning leaves out of the gutters. And guess what I found on the roof? Yes. One dead goldfish. Obviously, the aliens didn’t leave the bag of abductees in the new water long enough to even the temperatures. Or, it was a sinful fish, cast down from the Heavenly Waterhole by the Godfish. These are strange times. Do-do, do-do, do-do... Q Read more of S’s work at
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Seniors skype students Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll were the main topics during a recent skype conversation between Year 9 school students at Davidson High Sydney and residents at Feros Village Byron Bay. The eight seniors – average age 93 – participated in the prototype program to connect students to seniors using technology. The candid Q&A covered topics like sex before marriage, underage drinking (legal age was 21), dating, and how different things were ‘back then’. The teenagers were surprised to learn that not that much has changed about first-date nerves. The big difference was that plenty of local activities, including ice skating and local dances (as many as six nights a week) have been replaced by technology as a way of meeting someone. Ninety-one-year-old Barrie’s hot tip for asking a person out was ‘Don’t be afraid, be bold!’ Three quarters of a century ago alcohol and cigarettes were still secretly consumed by teenagers – ‘so not much has changed there’ smiled one of the residents. ‘Howev-
er, drugs weren’t as plentiful and we didn’t need to worry about all this pressure that you have on you these days. We enjoyed life with less. ‘We were still slaves to fashion but it wasn’t constantly changing; it was achievable. Clothes were well made and the fashion lasted for years – one jumper and one skirt was all that was needed. We had to have the right hat though!’
Working early The really noticeable difference between the generations was the age that participants left school. Of the seniors in the room, most had left school by age 14 and gone out to work – this is younger than the 15–16-yearold students involved in the live-cross. Davidson High PDHPE teacher Jen Wright said that before the Q&A the students assumed the seniors would be ‘old, frail and sick’. They had a great surprise to see and hear such vitality and learn that in many ways nothing has changed across the generations. Comments ranged from ‘that was sooo awesome’, to ‘Fred is such a cool dude’ to ‘I could listen to Nina all
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day’ or ‘I want to be Jilli when I’m older’. ‘I wanted to teach the students to use technology in a positive way, and I really appreciate the wisdom of older generations, so it made sense to combine the two. I had seen Feros Care on Sunrise last year and knew they were leaders in using technology to connect their residents to the community, so I wanted to welcome them into the school.’ Ninety-seven-year-old Emily said, ‘I didn’t mind telling my story – it’s so different to today, we never swore (except in the paddock). I hope the students learnt something they would never have heard anywhere else. I thought that not all is lost between the generations if they asked us questions. It was great because it made us all think about our childhoods and youth,’ she smiled. Seniors and students connected virtually using Feros Care’s ‘telepresence robot’ called Wheel.I.Am. Wheel.I.Am is essentially an iPad mounted on a miniature Segway base. It uses a frontfacing camera with 360-degree mobility and receives real-time video and audio.
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BANGALOW 856 Bangalow Road On the edge of Bangalow, this lifestyle haven comprises six park-like acres. Open plan living areas flow to entertaining decks overlooking postcard pretty Tinderbox Creek. Handy studio, usable level paddocks and swim holes, this property is minutes drive to Byron’s beaches.
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Property Light-filled Lifestyle
Killen Falls House
Expansive views, quiet location
8 Berrimbillah Court, North Ocean Shores 38 Killen Falls Drive, Tintenbar 1 Byrne Road, Rosebank $598,000 Price on application 3 2 5 4 3 3 1 2
$625,000
Let there be light and lifestyle! Unique in design, this full-brick 3-bedroom home is located in a great street, just a 200m level walk to South Golden Beach and 50m to access the canal. So collect your surfboard, fishing rod, kayak or paddleboard. Open living design features a large glass prism that brings natural light and the stars of the night into the home. A roomy kitchen adjoins the living area and a covered porch provides a private place to relax, overlook the tropical, native gardens and enjoy birdsong and the sounds of the sea. Established 720m2 property. Overseas owner selling with lease in place.
Almost entirely encased in glass, this stunning residence is perfectly suited to its magnificent setting. The house is aligned to capture the energy and sound of the nearby waterfall. The interior is built around an S-shaped spine which is extensively glazed. This glass corridor emulates the shape of the nearby creek and provides access to all rooms which are hung as boxes on each side. These spaces are designed to maximise cross ventilation and to take advantage of the amazing views. A fully glazed bathroom, boasting a granite bathtub partially sunk into the floor, is a striking feature. There is a separate self-contained flexible guest wing. Framed by seamless glass panelling, the vast in-ground pool is very inviting. Killen Falls House sits on a secluded hill near Byron Bay. The site has spectacular views and the house was designed by the architect owners to take full advantage of these.
Nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland on 5 tranquil acres is this immaculately presented 3-bedroom home. A well-appointed kitchen overlooks the large open-plan living space with glass doors opening out onto covered verandahs. Woodfire combustion heating keeps the temperature perfect in those winter months while summer breezes keep it cool in the warmer months. All 3 bedrooms have built-in robes and there is internal access to the very large 8.7m x 6.7m double garage. A private saltwater pool is surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest while a large timber deck overlooks the scenic panorama and is a perfect place for entertaining or just relaxing any time of the day. The garden consists of a raised a vege patch and small orchard that includes citrus, lychee, pecan and mango trees. There is also an abundance of birds and other wildlife. If you are looking for a change of pace and a rural lifestyle without the hard work then this property is a must to inspect.
Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 Unique Estates
Inspect: Open House Saturday 12–12.30pm Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 / 6687 1500 Elders Bangalow
For Sale R H Byron Bay 6685 6588 View
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5 3 2 6a Childe Street, Byron Bay Absolute Byron Bay Beachfront Imagine living in paradise where every day is a screen saver! Designed to take in the sea breezes this captivating coastal style property oers seamless indoor-outdoor living. Recently extended and renovated this property represents luxe beachside living at one with nature with water frontage to Belongil Beach and Belongil Creek. This is the second last property on the stretch of beach at Belongil with direct beach access and views from most angles. There is a wooden bathtub on the edge of the property overlooking the beach adding to the relaxed vibe that is synonymous with Byron Bay. Take a 50 metre sandy beach walk to Belongil cafes & restaurants or a further 10 minute stroll into Byron Bay.
Sophie Christou 0419 399 222
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Property Private Hinterland Retreat
Footsteps to Clarkes Beach
Lot 2 Englishes Rd, Upper Coopers Creek
2/39 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
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731 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley $895,000 $1.99 million 5 3 8
Have you always dreamt of escaping to your own private hideaway in the Byron Hinterland? From the moment you enter this magical property, there’s a feeling of relaxation, calm and a rather mystical sense of freedom. This property is surely heaven on earth for nature lovers. Set in a peaceful and private corner of the sought-after Byron Hinterland, this beautiful 16 acre property offers you a number of options. Use the current home as is, or build your dream home on the additional building platform (STCA) and use the cottage as delightful guest accommodation/rental income. You could also potentially run a home-based business from the large shed. You’re just around the corner from the stunning Minyon Falls, the Nightcap Ranges and Goonengerry National Park also on your doorstep. Federal village and the famous Doma Caf are 12 kilometres away, Mullumbimby is 23 kilometres, it’s just 32 kilometres to Byron Bay and the coast, or 35 minutes to Lismore.
Just footsteps to the heart of Byron Bay, this fully furnished holiday let is part of the popular ‘Byron Bay Beachfront Apartments’ complex and is the perfect opportunity to invest in a low-maintenance beachfront property. Its family-friendly parkside location allows easy foot access to popular Clarkes Beach and amenities. The property features well-appointed interiors to ensure relaxed beachside living, a neat and tidy kitchen complete with microwave and dishwasher, comfortably scaled bedrooms, main with built-ins and patio and a modern well maintained bathroom. There is a large sun-drenched entertaining deck overlooking Lawson Street. The property has a 24-hour onsite manager and residential barbecue facilities overlook idyllic Denning Park. Step outside and follow the iconic trail to Cape Byron Lighthouse. It’s walking distance to surf sports, and footsteps to Byron Bay markets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Boasting a secluded location on the highly sought-after Tomewin Mountain Road, Bella Monte exploits the breathtaking views of the Currumbin Valley. This immaculate property offers expansive open plan living, generous bedrooms, a well equipped modern kitchen with bar area plus vast alfresco patios and a Balinese pavilion. Backing onto the rainforest is the separate 2 bedroom studio. Fully self-contained with parking, bathroom, kitchenette and open plan living, it is the perfect space for visiting guests or as rental income. The newly appointed interior boasts quality fixtures and fittings. A stylish in-wall combustion woodheater is perfect for those winter evenings. Other features include solar hot water, satellite internet, media room, study/office, 5 bay shed with 2 lock-up bays, and a floodlit tennis court complete with clubhouse.
Inspect: Saturday 2.45 – 3.15pm Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nick Dunn 0448 301 111 McGrath Byron Bay
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049 Unique Estates 1
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View Wednesday 5.30 – 6.00pm Saturday 12.00 – 1.00pm Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118
Located just 30 metres to the pristine sands and crystal clear waters of South Golden Beach, this award winning architectural design by Gabriel Pool Home is simply stunning. Offering the ultimate beachside escape, the property is conveniently located in this unspoilt, sleepy seaside town, yet is only a short distance to Byron Bay and all it has to offer.
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Saturday 1.15 – 2.15pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118
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Property Your Search is Over‌
Big Waterfront & Income
13 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores 22 Natan Court, North Ocean Shores 3 1 2 Price Guide $549,000–$589,000 5 3 3
Fully Self Sustainable 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek $769,000 $1,475,000 – $1,575,000 5 3 4
This beautifully renovated single-storey home in Ocean Shores situated on a 695sqm block of land showcases envious location with immense potential that growing families and investors alike will be sure to relish. Accommodation offers 3 generously sized bedrooms all featuring built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans. Newly renovated, the bathroom showcases tasteful design with a double shower and large bath for relaxing evenings. This home features brick veneer and tile construction, a northeasterly aspect, open plan kitchen, meals area, large living/ dining areas, 3 generous bedrooms, all with built-ins and ceiling fans, split system air-conditioning, a large modern kitchen with breakfast bar, huge Tru-Line entertaining room fully enclosed, internal laundry and storage, 1.5kW solar system, side access for boat/trailer/motor home and a large carport. Just minutes to renowned beaches, Country Club, and the onestop Ocean Shores shopping centre. An easy drive to the beautiful Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay and Tweed Coast. Just 30 mins to Coolangatta airport. This property will not last long.
With most buyers now chasing a property with an income and the fact that North Ocean Shores/ South Golden Beach has become extremely sought after, with proximity to preschool, primary school, the farmers markets, New Brighton store, South Golden Beach store and unspoilt, unpopulated white beaches, catering for all your beach-loving activities. Now centrally located 20 mins from Byron Bay and the Gold Coast International Airport and minutes away from the two amazing festival sites, Blues and the North Byron Parklands (Splendour/Falls) and the big clincher: no sandflies. The house is enormous: 4 big bedrooms, ensuite in the main, sliding doors off 3 of the b/rooms, huge formal lounge with an open fire, separate living/dining and a big kitchen with a commercial coolroom. Currently the combined rental income is $830pw. Call me, Peter Browning, to inspect.
Architecturally designed by local multi-awardwinning architect, this stunning 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a separate studio overlooks a beautiful dam down to Tuntable Creek Valley. DA approval for 7 x 2 bedroom cabins and a manager’s residence. There are 4 dams in total, 7 water tanks including 2 x 500,000 litre tanks beneath the house acting as a self-cooling system. An existing 15x12m machinery shed with concrete slab and self-sustainable solar system is ideal for various options. Located 7 mins from The Channon, 50 mins from Byron Bay, 15 mins from Nimbin, a 1.5 hour drive from the Gold Coast and International Airport.
Inspect: Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores
Inspect: Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact: Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads
Inspect: Saturday 2.00 – 2.30pm Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 McGrath Byron Bay
Auction
Brunswick Heads 5/20 Fingal Street
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177
Ocean Shores 164 Orana Road
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AUCTION – UNDER INSTRUCTION FROM THE NSW TRUSTEE AND GUARDIAN Rare Vacant Land – Location & Lifestyle
View By Appointment • LOCATION, LOCATION – Riverfront property, Auction 17/09/2016 at 11.30am at 600m to the beach, 150m to Pro–Am golf #SVOTXJDL )FBET 34- "VYJMJBSZ )BMM course, 1km to shopping centre Contact David Mutkins 0426 906 460 • Large 1081m2 allotment, riverfront property, EVBM PDDVQBODZ QPTTJCJMJUJFTª 45$"
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Auctions ELDERS REAL ESTATE BANGALOW • 152 Nashua Road, Fernleigh. Auction 25th August • 6 Burrawan Place, Bangalow. Auction 25th August FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 36 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Auction 10th September unless sold prior • 34 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Auction 24th September unless sold prior • 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow. Auction 24th September onsite unless sold prior RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES/BRUNSWICK HEADS • 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Saturday 10th September 2pm onsite.
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ELDERS REAL ESTATE BANGALOW • 1 Byrne Road, Rosebank. Sat 12–12.30pm FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 4/51 Border Street, Byron Bay. Wed 11–11.30am • 2/124 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay. Wed 2–2.30pm • 4/64–70 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Thu 10–10.30am • 34 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Thu 3.30–4pm • 36 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Thu 4–4.30pm • 23 Grevillea Avenue, Mullumbimby. Fri 10–10.30am • Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Fri 11–11.30am • 75 Burns Point Ferry Road, Ballina. Fri 12–12.30pm • 7/41 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 23 Grevillea Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 36 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 225 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 11–11.30am • 4/51 Border Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 15 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 6/47–49 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 34 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 13 Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 17/21–25 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 131 Currie Road, The Channon. Sat 1–1.30pm • 271 Goremans Road, Eureka. Sat 2–2.30pm • 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 88 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 22 Natan Court, North Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–1.30pm LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 2/11 Range Street, East Ballina. 10–10.30am • 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina. 11–11.30am • 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. 12–12.30pm • 1 Marblewood Place, Bangalow. Sat 2–2.30pm MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 856 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 10 Heritage Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable. Sat 2–2.30pm RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES/BRUNSWICK HEADS • 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Wed 5.30–6pm • 13 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–1pm • 2 Clifford Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1.15–2.15pm • Lot 2 Englishes Road, Upper Coopers Creek. Sat 2.45–3.15pm SEACASTLES COASTAL PROPERTY • 19 Ballina Road, Bangalow. Wed 12–2pm • 19 Ballina Road, Bangalow. Sat 12–2pm
• 1 Byrne Road, Rosebank $625,000 FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 34 Paterson Lane, Byron Bay. Auction 24th September unless sold prior • 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow. Auction 24th September onsite unless sold prior • 13 Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Contact agent. RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES/BRUNSWICK HEADS • 80 Orana Road, Ocean Shores RAINE & HORNE BYRON BAY • 6a Childe Street, Byron Bay. $4.95m to $5.4m Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo
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Put some colour into your life and enjoy our club. We meet every third Monday at 1.30 at Baptist Church next to Target in Ocean Shores with a guest speaker, Q&A, benching competition and afternoon tea. Fourth Monday we have an outing. Our members are a friendly group of garden lovers.
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Eden at Byron Garden Centre Get your garden ready for spring planting. Add organic matter to the soil when you are establishing new garden beds, and apply a 5cm deep layer to existing gardens. It enriches the soil, gently feeding and nourishing plants while encouraging earthworm activity and increasing moisture retention. Healthy soil means happy, healthy plants, and that means fewer pests and diseases for you to worry about. Top up the mulch on garden beds to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. BFAcertified organic sugarcane mulch is ideal for herb and vegetable gardens.
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Is your land covered in Camphor Laurels? Would you rather have native forest? We specialise in removing Camphor Laurels and replacing them with native forest.The cost can be offset through the sale of usable trunks and chip. Trees can be planted to replace the Camphors Laurels, or there may be no need to plant trees, with natives often coming up naturally by themselves, after the Camphor Laurel removal. With regular weed control, a native forest will emerge, with basic canopy forming in about five years. We can also plant trees to turn paddocks and open areas into rainforest and control any weeds found on your property.
For an obligation-free assessment of your property contact Ross Faithfull on 0409 157 695 or 6687 2943 faithfullrossco@gmail.com.
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Mullum Creek Nursery is bursting with beautiful topquality stock. We have a large range of hardy groundcovers and shrubs. Flowering grevilleas, bottlebrush and lilly pillies plus heaps more. Just arrived are herbs, citrus, lemon myrtle, finger limes, blueberries, figs, passionfruit, olives, mulberries, pomegranate and more. There are plenty of rainforest trees and shrubs in tube stock. We have new stock of dwarf grasses and dwarf banksias. We now stock beautiful grafted grevilleas and flowering dwarf eucalyptus. We also have some amazing specials with selected plants at only $1.00. Planting natives for the environment and growing your own food is awesome! Food and Forest is the way to go!
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Full Circle Refinishing Local owner-operator Oliver Hallock is slowly starting to feel spring coming up soon with an increase in pressure-cleaning work. Offering timber sanding and oiling services in conjunction with the roof and pressurecleaning, Full Circle is your one-stop shop for sprucing up the exterior of your property. Gutter Mesh installations are also available for customers trying to protect their guttering systems and water tanks.
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For years the Vast Interior name has been synonymous with quality furniture and exotic homewares, sourced both locally and from around the world. We are continuing this trend by recently adding some exciting new designs to our extensive Vast furniture range! We have recently received a shipment of more than ten newly designed and handcrafted ranges, all exclusive to Vast Interior, and all absolutely stunning!
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Shop 1, 97 Centennial Cct, (Cnr Centennial Ct & Brigantine Streets – BP End) Byron Bay 0427 053 141.
We have proudly hung on our walls a selection of exclusive new artwork, incredibly well priced, and including something guaranteed to suit every décor. We have new lamps and lanterns from Indonesia, new jute rugs from India, and new soy-wax candles from right here in Australia. So pop in to peruse at your leisure, but make sure you leave some serious time free, because there is definitely plenty to look at!
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Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life The crowd showed that they were prepared to even give classically trained violinists a hearing, with Gareth Mews, who had appeared with the Southern Cross Soloists at the Bangalow Music Festival last week, teaming up with bluegrass player Dan Kerin again to give the crowd a show in a classical v bluegrass musical duel.
Bangalow BBQ and Bluegrass BANGALOW WAS AGAIN THE ‘MEATING’ PLACE OF THE NORTH COAST LAST WEEKEND WITH THE BBQ AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL COMPLETING A THIRD SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
Below: While some competitors cook away from the crowds, many are happy to allow tastings of their work after the contest is over
Once again, you needed to arrive early if you wanted to taste the smokiest, slow-cooked pork, beef and chicken, as these delicious morsels are apt to be consumed by the enthusiastic crowd before the banjos have twanged thrice on the Bluegrass stage. The American barbecue tradition is all about slowcooked food, so competitors set up their cookers the day before the festival and set the temperature dials to low and slow, with a $1500 prize for the Bangalow Grand Champion in their sights. In the end, it was Shank Brothers BBQ who just pipped Double Barrel BBQ for the prize. An additional $4,500 worth of prizes were given away, with remaining proceeds from the Festival going to local schools, arts and cultural initiatives. Some of the prizes went to entrants in the Pickers Comp, rewarding musical skills (not horticultural skills – this is Bangalow not Nimbin) on the banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle.
Pictured right: Bubble, bubble, there’ll be trouble! How big can it go? Emmy-Lou Amethyst shows how to rock those nightmare catcher earings. Far right: This banjo looks ready to play itself! The Pickers Comp is great fun for the crowd, and offers prizes for the best performances.
My Mayor Rules cook-off at Sample Real food projects releases spring class schedule The mayors of Byron, Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley will go head to head at the Northern Rivers Food (NRF) Cooking Stage this year at Sample Food Festival, and apparently the mayors are keeping their tactics pretty close to their chests.
‘I have fielded some obscure phone calls’, said Anne Briggs, executive officer Northern Rivers Food. ‘A lot of research is being done by the mayors’ teams, who are very competitive, and very secretive. No-one is giving anything away. I’m expecting the sparks to fly’. NRF are pairing up our mayors with local chefs and cooks. Byron mayor Simon Richardson is teamed with executive chef Sean Connolly from The Balcony Byron Bay, and at 1.30pm he will take on Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell and Chef Iohne from The Spotted Pig at Alphadale. Teams have each been asked to choose two ingredients synonymous with their shire. The spotlight will be on the amazing array of local food produced across the region. While there is no information on
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what the teams will be cooking, the stage is set for a very competitive event, and Anne says that the audience will be the judge, with samples handed around to try. Richmond mayor Ernie Bennett, a grazier, has already stated that he is a confirmed meat eater with a distaste for ‘rabbit food’. Assisted by Donato Leo from Mongogarie Olives B&B in heat 2, starting at 2.30pm, the former Kyogle mayor will be pitted against the woman who took over his job, current Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland, who will be assisted by Linda Render of Feathers Homestay Wiangaree. ‘We’re encouraging people from across the northern rivers region to come along and support their shire – may the best shire win!’, said Anne. (The mayors of Tweed, Ballina and Clarence Valley councils were invited to enter the cook-off but declined to take up the challenge.)
After a more than successful first round of classes by self-taught cook, sustainable-food advocate and author Kate Walsh, Real Food Projects has launched their new round of spring classes for the remainder of 2016. With the introduction of additional hosts including chef Jean Martinez – a highly experienced wholefoods pastry chef – and chef Rosa Di Fiara from Harvest, the classes will feature pasta, kombucha, sausages, kraut, jams and preserves to name a few. We’ll also be teaming up with Harvest on staff forager Peter Hardwick to provide interesting local and native produce for the classes. ‘The Real Food Cooking School at Harvest puts the spotlight on simple ways we can change the way we cook, shop and think about food. Giving people the knowledge of where their food comes from and the skills to make amazing and nutritious meals from scratch is one of the best ways we can fix our broken food system,’ said Walsh. ‘It is also lots of fun!’
the spring schedule. Contact Kate directly for more information. The foundation of the school at Harvest has proven invaluable for the the team at Harvest to become involved, sharing the passion for local, seasonal and ethical produce and teaching others their skills. Held in the delightful 107-year-old bakery, the classes are small and hands on giving people the know-how to get home and get started straight away. Walsh recently released her first cookbook, Real Food Projects: 30 Skills and 46 Recipes from Scratch. Published by Murdoch Press, it is available at all good bookshops and online at www.realfoodprojects.com. For a full schedule of the second round of classes, please visit www. realfoodprojects.com/classes.
Private classes are also being offered in
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Good things come in threes By Vivienne Pearson
Artist Nitsua Project has created these colourful tables for the Byron Farmers Market that runs every Thursday 8–11am at the Butler Street Reserve in Byron Bay. Photo supplied
IT SEEMS THAT GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES FOR THE BYRON FARMERS MARKET. Dan Mulheron is a serious sausage competitor, and a regular at Sample. He will be ‘cooking off’ against the locals at 12.30pm on the NRF stage. Dan and Steph, MKR winners in 2013, now have a young daughter and an eatery in Hervey Bay. One of the many events at the Sample Food Festival will be a demo of making pork and macadamia sausages held on the Northern Rivers Food stage by ‘Dan and Steph’ Mulheron, who established the eatery Eat at Dan and Steph’s on The Esplanade at Hervey Bay after becoming the champions of the television show My Kitchen Rules in 2013. As part of the My Mayor Rules cook-off, from 12.30 till 1.15pm Dan will be taking on ‘the locals’, Bangalow Sweet Pork and Salumi, in what is described as a big, hot, smoky sausage cook-off. The locals will have their work cut out against Dan, who is a dedicated competitor in the sausage arena. To win MKR, Dan would rise every hour on the hour from midnight till 4am to check the progress of his sausages and other meats that were in the oven slowly cooking away ‘My big passion is snags’, says Dan. ‘I’ve also got a smokehouse. It’s the manly thing to do – smoke stuff. I can’t find anything better than a smoked piece of fresh sea mullet.’ Dan and Steph, who also appeared at Sample Festival last year, have had a busy last 12 months. They have now produced two cookbooks, travelled widely doing many food stalls with their gourmet sausages, and of course their beautiful daughter keeps them on their toes. ‘Our daughter just loves food’, Steph says, ‘we are very lucky. We hope to see many faces at Sample again this year. We have a cracker of a dish to serve and Steph’s famous salted chocolate brownies also.’
Of the three, the most prestigious is being shortlisted for an award for the country’s best farmers market. Run by Delicious magazine and judged by household names such as Maggie Beer, Christine Manfield and Shannon Bennett, the awards credit markets that hold to the principle of true authenticity – that is, farmers and food producers offering predominantly fresh foods at a focal community location. Of the 60 stallholders at Byron, 90 per cent are run by the farmer directly. ‘It’s great recognition for all the hard work our local farmers and producers put in each week,’ says market president Frank Boyle. Byron is one of three markets shortlisted (the others being the Margaret River and Adelaide Showground farmers markets) with the winner to be announced in just under three weeks, on September 12. The second good thing is more of a background issue but one of vital importance to the sustainability of the market. A further five-year licence has been granted to Byron Farmers Market Inc (the organisation that runs both the Byron and Bangalow farmers markets) by Byron Shire Council to run the Byron Farmers Market in Byron at the Butler Street Reserve location.
Bob proudly displaying his organic ginger at the Byron Farmers Market. The market’s licence to operate at Butler St Reserve has been extended by Council for another five years. Photo supplied designer and street artist, the NITSUA Project. Regular shoppers, visitors to the area, and occasional locals will all appreciate the encouragement to combine shopping with coffee or brunch, as well as some protection from the elements. Let’s all count down, 3…2…1…, to give three cheers for the Byron Farmers Market! Q Byron Farmers Market runs every Thursday 8–11am at
the Butler Street Reserve.
Byron Farmers Market is the original farmers market in the area, which has already been in operation for three times that long. The third, and most visible, good thing is the market’s new furniture – tables, tents and stools. These three additions will add a trifecta of colour, comfort and creativity to the weekly market. The tables were painted by local
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Brunswick Burger & Fish Bar Open 7 days 10 The Terrace Brunswick Heads 6685 1210
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Targa Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
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Fishheads Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632
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 Done and served by Italians
Wood fired pizzas Wed-Mon 5.30pm, Closed Tue We do special events functions Kids meals starting from $9 30 Lawson Street 6680 8818
The Rocks @ Aquarius
CAPE CAFE at Cape Byron Lighthouse Open 7 days Mon–Fri 9am–4pm Sat–Sun 8am–5pm 0413 419 435
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.
THE BEST VIEW IN TOWN. Relax. Enjoy. Whale watch. All from the beautiful new deck at the Cape Cafe. Light refreshments, great organic coffee, In the Pink gelato, cold drinks, delicious local treats. The most amazing views in Byron.
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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
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The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bay Coffee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection of burgers, salads, fresh rolls or one of our daily $10 specials! Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your meal!
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Artisan pizzas, delicious pastas, craft beers, wines and cocktails.
Overlooking the pool and fire pit. Fiercely seasonal local produce. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
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.
Small & large group bookings and functions welcome New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
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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.
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Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
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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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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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‘Euphoria of Spice’ event celebrating the Taste of Tweed food festival. Sun 10 July, 6pm. 4-course menu $89. The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP-UP Restaurant The BUTCHER’S BBQ. Located next door to Fins, The Butcher’s BBQ offers a share-style menu priced between $8 and $38. It’s meaty, cheerful and produce driven! WE HAVE A SET ‘FEED ME’ MENU AVAIL FOR $35 P/PERSON. This POP-UP is here for a limited time.
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T H E G LO R I O U S L I Z ST R I N G E R AND CLAIRE ANNE TAY LO R A R E B OT H F E AT U R E D A RT I ST S AT M U L L U M M U S I C F E ST I VA L T H I S N OV E M B E R .
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PLAYING ON BRIDGES…
Music lovers have a chance to get a little sample of their supply at the Mullum Ex-Services when the two women play in support of Stringer’s new album release: All the Bridges. Liz, tell me about the concept for your new album All the Bridges.
To be honest there wasn’t really a concept going into it. I just wanted to record a bunch of songs that I hoped were good enough to make an album. That sounds very basic, but that’s where I was at when I made All The Bridges. I wanted to get myself back into the game. I hadn’t been writing a lot for a while and hadn’t recorded original material for three years. I needed a kick up the arse, creatively. And that’s what All The Bridges was. Why did you choose to work with producer and engineer Adam Selzer? What has he brought to the recording? Mick Thomas originally suggested I work with Adam because Mick had recorded with him and loved the experience. And Darren Hanlon and his partner Shelley Short, a great Portland songwriter and musician, also both highly recommended him. Adam is such a talented musician and engineer/producer. He brought really solid and creative ideas to the record, sonically and arrangement-wise too. It was fundamental to the record, having Adam, another musical brain and another set of ears, working on the songs with me. Just eight days! How did you manage a whole album in such a tight timeframe? Were you stressed?
form, was pretty loose and didn’t have much direction so I was so surprised and stoked that the final Anyone revealed itself! That’s really how it felt at the time, that it had been hiding and chose the very last minute to turn up. Such a weird process, sometimes, songwriting!
When you write and play music that is so visceral and close, how does it feel to open the door to let people in on your ‘inner world’? Well, I don’t always write from my own perspective, so I don’t always feel that sense of personal vulnerability. But sometimes I do and it can feel like risk at times, I guess. But there’re also so many ways to express something fully without completely revealing what it’s about, if that makes sense. In other words, I can disguise certain literal things in the poetry of the song, which can put some ‘safe distance’ in there. But sometimes the instinct tells you to put all your emotional cards on the table. And that’s the risk that all artists take many times over. What song are you proudest of on the album, or which do you step into like favourite old jeans? I just played a couple of weeks of gigs in Canada with a band, as well as countless solo shows, and I have to say that Enough always felt particularly fun and natural with a band, so I’m really looking forward to being able to do that again on this tour What should we expect for your show at the Mullum Ex-Services?
We’ll be a four-piece band so it’ll be a big, full sound. And we’ll be playing the songs from All The Bridges as well as some brand-new songs I actually had ten recording days booked in but we finished it before the that I’ve written over the last year. Plus some of the old faves! And end of the eighth day. I wasn’t stressed at all, quite the opposite actually! maybe a surprise cover in there, which I’ve never really done before. I like to work fast and so does Adam. It was so quick and efficient; we had There’ll be lots of vocals going on in this band. I’m really pumped to be touring with this mob. a great flow going. I was sad that it didn’t take longer because I enjoyed the process so much. You are joined by Claire Anne Taylor – wow, what a double! Were there any songs that really surprised you in how they ended up?
Anyone, the first single and the first song on the album, completely transformed during the recording process. We tracked as a three-piece (drums, bass, my rhythm guitar) and then I took that mix back to where I was staying in Portland at the end of one of the recording days and completely re-wrote the melody and the lyrics. The song, in its original
I know, I’m SO stoked that Claire will be with us for a bunch of the tour shows. I’ve heard her sing live once and was really moved, so I’m looking forward to being able to hear full sets of her beautiful stuff several times over the month we’re touring. Liz Stringer’s All The Bridges album launch at Club Mullum (Mullum ExService). Wednesday 31 August 8pm, supported by Claire Anne Taylor. Tix and info: www.redsquaremusic.com.au
AFTER SIX MONTHS TOURING THE WORLD CLAIMING THEIR SPOT ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE, TORA RETURN HOME TO BYRON BAY WITH A PERFORMANCE AT THE BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY
GYAN’S IN LOVE After touring her beautiful album of love songs This Girl’s In Love, funded through Crowdfunder in 2014, and then co-produced and arranged with her partner, fellow Musician Simon Greaves, up and down the country, Gyan returns home to Byron Bay for a final show. There is a dreamlike quality in the music she presents featuring classic and less familiar love songs plucked from the songbooks of the great composers from Burt Bacharach and Henry Mancini to John Lennon and Tom Waits. They play at the Byron Community Centre on Saturday 17 September. Bookings: byroncentre.com.au or 6685 6807.
NICOLE BROPHY AT CLUB LENNOX
Rock singer/songwriter Nicole Brophy has a voice and style compared to the likes of PJ Harvey, Lucinda Williams and La Roux. Stylistically it fits somewhere between gritty rock, alt-country hoedowns and moody, bluesy numbers, all brought together by a raw charismatic rockin’ earthy voice and boundless energy. She has an undeniable presence onstage, always moving, engaging the crowd, playing acoustic or electric guitar and just driving her passion into her songs. At Club Lennox on Sunday from 4pm.
TEARING IT UP WITH TORA In a country that boasts an ever-growing and internationally acclaimed electronic music scene, Tora have earned their place as one of Australia’s most promising young acts. For the last six months, the boys from Byron Bay have been touring in Northern-hemispheric summer, performing at Glastonbury, Fusion Festival, and more than 70 other festivals and headline shows across Europe, the US, Mexico and Canada. They have now returned to Australia to start writing their debut album, and support RÜFÜS / RÜFÜS DU SOL on their Australiawide tour. Tora’s music has been described as a ‘blend of ambient harmonies, layered rhythms and pulsing soundscapes’ which has had them compared to Little Dragon and James Blake. Tora’s soothing three-part vocals are prominent on most of the tracks released to date but are not always the feature as the instrumental sections often tell the story. The music as a whole is spacious and dynamic, keeping the listener constantly engaged with intricate, catchy melodies and rhythms. At the Byron Community Centre on Saturday. Supported by Yates and Seavera. Bookings: byroncentre.com.au or 6685 6807.
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SOAPBOX S E E M O R E O F M A N DY O N E C H O N E T DA I LY W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX
If you want to see the worst in men go to children’s soccer. The minute their kid hits the pitch certain ‘grown’ men transform into testosterone-fuelled man-beasts obsessed with living out their failed sporting prowess through their poor kid. I’m like, settle down dude. This is the Under-8s! Clearly grown is a loose term, and I also want to clarify the use of certain here, because there is definitely a ‘type’. There are plenty of well-adjusted men in attendance who seem to have made peace with their masculinity and don’t need to live their failed potential through the skinny legs of a six-year old. I’m over it. My eldest is 21. She
started playing soccer when she was six. All my kids play so I have had to tolerate these masochistic displays of blood-curdling competitive angst for 16 years. We’ve all seen them: the fuckwit dads. The ones that stand there yelling at a bunch of kids who’ve only just managed to wipe their own bums by themselves. (The kids, not the dads, although I do wonder.) ‘Run Run, Kick it Kick it. Get back, Kye.’ The kid is always called something like Kye. There is already a coach on the field, but dickhead dad feels the need to confuse the kids even more with a brand-new set of instructions, yelled at fever pitch to a bunch of frightened and
MEN BEHAVING BADLY confused kiddies. Imagine what it feels like to have your dad standing their screaming at you and your team for the entire game. It’s embarrassing. And it must feel like a lot of pressure when you’re flat out remembering which way you are supposed to be kicking the ball in the first place. If you know anything about how kids learn, you’ll realise that the surest way to affect their confidence is to give them too many instructions. And then scream at them. Some people might call it ‘getting involved’. Or even ‘being supportive’. But I’d say its just yelling in the direction of kids for your own personal enjoyment. Sure, Dickhead Dad is no longer allowed to sledge the other players (although I have heard that as well) so instead they shout ‘helpful’ instructions.
You want to yell at kids on the field? Become a coach. If you’re not a coach, apart from cheering and clapping, then shut up. Cut some oranges. It happened this morning, at my seven-year-old daughter’s soccer game. Let’s call this bloke Mr Enthusiastic. For those not aware of the many rules that govern parental conduct at children’s sporting activities, one of them states that parents have to be on the sidelines at a reasonable distance from the pitch. This morning a group of parents assembled behind their goalie, with Mr Enthusiastic front and centre yelling at his kid’s team. That meant that our team was facing the opposing team’s parents. By the second half my 15-year-old son, the coach of our side (and a National League player) asked Mr Enthusiastic to move. Of course men like Mr
Enthusiastic don’t generally listen to 15-year-old boys. So he stayed. My son is passionate about the game and has had the conduct rules drummed into him by his coaches. It’s a shame when adults choose to ignore them. So Mandy Nolan marches over to have a friendly conversation with Mr Enthusiastic. I ask Mr Enthusiastic to move from behind the goal and to take up position on the sidelines. Mr Enthusiastic doesn’t like it. I imagine it is embarrassing getting stick from a woman in front of the other parents, so perhaps he doesn’t respond in the most appropriate way. He says, ‘I’m not yelling at your team, I’m yelling at ours’. I say, ‘It’s intimidating for the kids’. Then big grown-up Mr Enthusiastic says, ‘It’s intimidating when two of you come over here and ask me to move!’ Fail. That was the wrong
response. The correct response was, ‘Oh, I’m sorry. I get a bit over-excited. I didn’t realise.’ And then move. But he doesn’t. He’s defensive. Then I say, ‘It’s a code of conduct to protect the kids’. Should I even have to explain that? He’s standing yelling at his kid’s team, which btw is all boys, in the direction of ours, which is almost entirely composed of little girls. Is it so hard for an adult to realise that standing with one hand on the goalpost yelling might be perceived as intimidating when a little girl is doing her best to get through some boys and shoot for goal? How can adults be so invested in their kids’ winning? If you’re that hung up on the game then join a team yourself, and maybe your kid can come and yell at you.
MOSES GUNN COLLECTIVE AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN ON SATURDAY NIGHT
BOSSY BIG HEART AT THE RAILS ON SATURDAY
BIG HEARTED MUSIC
Bossy Big Heart are the big soulful vocals of Ivan Fletcher, Mark Scown on guitar, Pam Freeman on bass and vocals and Troy Schmidt on drums and the odd surprise country tune. They play a rollicking mix of originals and covers to drink, dance and be merry to. Guest keys player Dan Brown will be adding some very funky vibes for this gig, so unless you have something much better to do get your booty down to the Rails on Saturday from 7pm.
UKE NIGHT This month at Miss Amber and Stukulele’s Uke Night you can request or perform your favourite songs from the past five years. If you are on the mailing list at www. ukemullum.com you will receive the link to the massive archive of tunes. The stage will not be used so everyone is on the same level, nice and intimate. Come along with or without a four-stringed friend and feel the love of an
impromptu community singalong. Adults $10, kids under 15 $2.50. From 6.30pm, Thursday at Club Mullum in the Ex-Services.
ENCHANTRESS AT THE POINCIANA Weaving magic within the tapestry of words and music in the intention to empower, inspire and powerfully reinforce the deeper connection to the self and all things and to the joy of life, songstress Katia is an enchantress of creativity and expression. Soulful earth-mama vocals with a lush honey-like undertone melting into a unique flavour of soul funk reggae roots jazz hip-hop r’n’b world fusion, this taste is bound to stay on your lips and dance through your mind with lyrics of powerful affirmations. Based in the northern rivers, Katia has been collaborating on different projects and is about to spend time in the studio recording a new single and full-length album in collaboration with passionate
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multi-instrumentalist musicians and is now ready to take the music to a next level. She has her sights on performing at many different festivals, travelling and playing music all around the world and exploring the many magical paths that music flows through in order share a joyful positive vibe and express the power of music. At the Poinciana Cafe in Mullumbimby on Friday from 6pm.
DREAM GIRL FOR THE GUNN COLLECTIVE
Moses Gunn Collective are a five-piece glam psych disco band from Brisbane. After a few years of establishing themselves as local favourites on the Brisbane music scene they have now been introduced nationally and to the world with their dreamy 2015 debut album Mercy Mountain. Their new single Dream Girls was released earlier this month. Like everything these guys do, there is lots of glam, lots of pop and lots of weird dark fun.
They play at the Hotel Great Northern on Friday.
BYRON’S NEWEST CHOIR
Dynasty 8 is the Byron Shire’s newest chamber choir, featuring eight of the most experienced singers from the local area. Directed by Elizabeth Swain, this concert includes several rather complicated and very short songs about birdlife – including Sweet Suffolk Owl, The Blue Bird, The Silver Swan and The Nightingale, as well as some Benjamin Britten, a gossip song about French husbands (Il est Bel et Bon), a few Russian and German folk songs and a song about a cricket. This is about the most eclectic program you could imagine: the concert will also include piano duets, a couple of soloists, and a poem. All in a drop-dead-gorgeous venue, with champagne and morsels of food thrown in.
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‘Get Set’, ‘Everywhere You Go’, ‘Creepin’ Up Slowly’, ‘How I Got This Way’, ‘Oh Yeah’, ‘Lost’, ‘Memphis’, ‘I Remember’, ‘Green Limousine’ and more.
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GANG MUSIC
G A N G G A J A N G H A S B E E N PA RT O F T H E A U ST R A L I A N P U B M U S I C L A N DSC A P E S I N C E 1 9 8 4 W H E N T H E I R S E L F-T I T L E D D E B U T A L B U M P E R M E AT E D O U R S U M M E R S WITH HITS SUCH AS THIS IS A U ST R A L I A , H O U S E O F C A R DS A N D G I M M E S O M E LOV I N ’ .
Thirty-two years on the band is still together. With the same lineup. A tribute to the mateship of a bunch of lads who grew up together on the road. Somehow that’s the underlying feel of GANGgajang: it feels good because it is good. ‘We’re good mates,’ says Robbie James, vocalist and guitarist for the group. ‘I think of GANGgajang like a league of gentlemen. We are all nice to each other! It’s so un-rock’n’roll! Sure we have our disagreements, and that makes us closer.’ GANGgajang are Robbie, Mark Callaghan, Geoffrey Stapleton and Graham Bidstrup. Their bass player Chris Bailey passed away in April 2013 of throat cancer. The band still feel the loss. ‘Being without Chris is weird every day of my life to be honest. When you have been with a band that has been together 32 years and toured the world and made records, you have a real closeness. I think I have had more breakfasts with the band than with my own family. Chris still finishes sentences for me every day; he’s a brother in arms. It was at Chris’s urging that we did this last stuff. One of his last things he said before he died was ‘Please don’t stop, I want you to keep going’. He was even suggesting bass players! We know how lucky we are – we know it’s very rare that a band sticks together with the same members.’ Perhaps part of the magic of GANGgajang is rooted in the magic of their place of inception. Sydney in the 1980s was a remarkable place. Alive
with music and culture, but still blessed with a naivety and lack of selfconsciousness that made it such a centre for Australian music.
GANGgajang is the kind of band that rolls with the punches. While most bands are eager to get overseas, Ganga was always a bit reluctant.
‘You could feel it as a musician,’ says Robbie, reflecting on that era, ‘and for the decades leading up to it I always wanted that to happen and I always knew it would. I knew when the Aboriginal bands came up and were part of mainstream music we had arrived. That’s the Aboriginal culture: you sing about your country to keep it alive; an unsung land is a dead land‌ (that’s from Songlines by Bruce Chatwin). The Indigenous people believe quite literally that music created the world and the songlines criss-cross the whole country and it’s still there today and the songs created their world. I like to believe that too. I think that crosses to all our cultures‌’
‘We didn’t really have any massive desire to go overseas, we just like doing what we do. We went overseas a few times. We went to Brazil more than anything. There was a guy who used to run a radio show over there and hosted surfing competitions around the world; he hosted one in Australia in the 80s and he took back all this Australian music that we were deeply part of, and he started playing all these songs on his radio show and then 10 years later he gives us a call and says, ‘Come to Brazil and play,’ and we ask but why?
The band are currently recording a new studio album. Robbie laughs at the band’s recording history. ‘Four studio albums in 32 years. We are a bit slack. We are very Aussie. We don’t like being pressured! We’ll do things when we are good and ready. I think that’s part of our longevity too – we have no airs and graces!’ In March, they released the first new single, Circles In The Sand, taking us back to where it all began. It reminds us once again of who we are, where we live – and in doing so offers a glimpse of a different, more inclusive future. Their current single, Not Waiting Around, has just been released and both these singles were added to a remastered release of the band’s 1985 debut album GANGgajang, titled GANGgajang Remastered. When the album was first recorded, it was mastered purely for vinyl, as the digital era had only just begun to exist, hence the decision to remaster this classic Australian album, three decades later. GANGgajang Remastered is available for digital download and on CD from the band’s website and Facebook page.
Even on the plane we are wondering why we are going to Brazil – the guy will do his money. We got there and our songs were famous there. Our first gig was to 5,000 people and they knew all the lyrics!’ ‘GANGgajang needs things like that to make us do it, we need pushing, we are not the most active‌ ‘In that studio we got about five or six songs started. We re-mastered our first album; it was our classic album; it was never remastered for digital. I put it on the shelf. We have so many new songs we haven’t recorded yet. We only have four studio albums in about 32 years. Playing all the hits from their first album, along with new songs written over three decades, GANGgajang play Lismore City Hall on Friday 9 September with Antibodies as support. 7.30–11.30pm, 18+. No concessions. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door if available. On sale now from NORPA Box Office: www.norpa.org.au/events/ganggajang-circles-in-the-sand-tour.
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CALYPSO AT EWINGSDALE HALL
CULTURE THE CAST OF A NIGHT OF LETTERS ONSTAGE AT THE LENNOX COMMUNITY CENTRE FRIDAY– SUNDAY
NIGHT LETTERS
Park Lane Theatre at Lennox Community Centre is hosting its first theatre production Night Letters this Friday till Sunday.
S P E N D A N E V E N I N G W I T H PA R I SS A B O U A S AT E W I N G S DA L E H A L L AS SHE AND THE BELLA FONTES TA K E YO U BAC K TO A S U N - K I SS E D G O L D E N AG E O F C A LY P SO. Who are the Bella Fontes and what do you come together to do? The Bella Fontes are Nadia Sunde, Andrea Soler, James Ross and Parissa Bouas. We get together to sing and pay homage to the great Calypso classics from the 1930s onwards… songs such as Jamaica Farewell, Rum and Coca Cola… We also love to search out those less well-known, brilliant artists (scub as Josephine Premice) and songs and to breathe life back into them with a vintage cabaret twist. We are all award-winning songwriters, so we also like to throw a few of our appropriate originals into the mix. Basically we have a lot of fun! What is the key to being a great ensemble? Talent, respect, love and sharing a common passion for this music! All of us sing and have individually unique and strong voices, but the blend is divine… We have the same vibrato beat! That and we all have very large funnybones! What is it about Calypso that you were attracted to? I love all music with a groove to it, and these songs also have great storylines of a simpler time and such well-written memorable melodies, so they’re easy to sing. All of us grew up with parents who had Harry Belafonte records, so we have a sentimental place in our hearts for this music.
An Australian man, recently diagnosed with an incurable disease, leaves his home, his lover and their life, and travels through Europe in search of answers to unanswerable questions. On his journey he encounters extraordinary people who share with him extraordinary tales. Reaching Venice, he then writes a letter home to his lover in Australia, every night for twenty nights. ‘Night Letters is a play that soars across time and space taking the audience on an intense personal and global journey,’ says director Nicole Sullivan. Directed and produced by Nicole Sullivan of Riding Hoods Entertainment, Night Letters is donating all raised funds for Heart Felt Homes, an inspiring local organisation that provides support for people during emergencies. Night Letters is supported by Lennox Head businesses including LJ Hooker Lennox Head, Stuart Garret Lawyers, Quattro, Lennox Head Gelato & Coffee Co, Jackson’s Technical Services, and Ballina Shire Council. Night Letters runs from Friday till Sunday. Tickets are $30 adults / $25 concession. It contains adult themes. Food and beverages will be available at the bar. or more information and tickets visit www. communityspaces.com.au. Email: theridinghoods@gmail.com or phone 6687 6291.
STILL FROM BLIND DATE, ONE OF THE FILMS BEING PRESENTED BY ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FOR THE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL AT BALLINA FAIR – FIVE FILMS OVER THREE DAYS FRIDAY–SUNDAY
BECAUSE THE FRENCH DO IT BETTER Just because you live regionally doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on culture! Alliance Française are presenting the annual French Film Festival at Ballina Festival with five fabulous films over three days. They are Un Peu, Beaucoup, Aveuglement or put simply, Blind Date… a comedy romance about a dedicated workaholic who prefers nothing more than silence. She is an accomplished pianist working on her big break concert. To her, music and sound are everything. Separated only by a wall, things get interesting! Also screening is Rosalie Blum, a comedy drama about thirtysomething Vincent Machgot, a hairdresser whose life rotates around work. His overbearing mother lives in an apartment upstairs and a womanising cousin is constantly trying to set him up. One day he meets the gaze of a grocery store clerk Rosalie Blu. Intrigued, he begins to follow her… and that’s when things get interesting. The French are masters of filmmaking – funny, sensual, whimsical. It’s a blessed relief to see solid acting, interesting characters and human drama, played out simply and powerfully, as opposed to the American trend towards huge-budget specialeffect blockbusters.
ART ABOUT WHAT MATTERS
If you want to see the most innovative art in the region, don’t miss the Ocean Shores Art Expo. This exciting show boasts a number of new and emerging artists with unusual imaginative flair. And many established artists use the event to try out new ideas. President Ri Fraser has been on the committee since it began thirteen years ago. ‘I’ve noticed the artists’ experimentation gets more interesting every year. There is an increasingly good technical quality also. Now that the show itself is a teenager, we may see a break-out of inspiration!’ At the Launch Party on Friday visitors will get to see works on the theme ‘What Matters?’ while sipping a wine, snacking on delectables, hanging out with local artists and listening to talented musicians. The OSAE registrar Peter Hansen is busy cataloguing more than 230 art pieces for display in the Ocean Shores Public School auditorium from Friday till Sunday, with weekend showings from 10am till 4pm. Gallery owners and collectors seek out new and ‘old’ talent at this show, while business and home decorators love the wide range of original works with affordable prices. Visit osartexpo.com for information.
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Ballina Fair, Friday till Sunday. For more information and ticketing contact Ballina Fair Cinema on 6686 9600.
What have been the highlights of your singing career thus far? There have been a lot! I sang at the Sydney Bicentennial celebrations in front of a million people when I was very young. Also opening for Dizzy Gillespie was pretty cool. Performing around the world with The Hottentots and winning NCEIA Album of the Year for two of our six albums was wonderful. Recording my debut solo CD and winning NCEIA Best Song, Best World Music and Best Jazz Song put a smile on my dial. Leading the Woodford Millennium Fire Event Choir of 700 voices, singing my song, was amazing. I have been truly blessed with many wonderful memories. How do you find your way in a song? Is it hard to find new places in a song that has been sung before, particularly if versions are iconic? When I start learning a new song I listen to as many versions of the song as I can, choose the one I like best and listen carefully to the singer while learning the words. Then I keep singing the song, without listening any more and keep trying to understand every bit of the lyric and relating it to things that have happened to me or feelings that are produced by the music, or both. People often want to hear iconic songs sung just as they are on the record that they have at home, but it’s you up there, not the original artist, so I try to put as much of me into the mix while still paying homage to the original. Then it feels real, fresh and honest. What should we expect for your performance at the Ewingsdale Hall? The night will be a celebration of singing. The show will start with a select few budding solo artists. Lighthouse Voices Community Choir will then sing a few songs, then The Bella Fontes will perform. A guaranteed sing along, heart opening, cabaret cocktail of Calypsonian music, gorgeous harmonies, infectious dance moves and hilarious enthusiasm. Saturday at the Ewingsdale Hall at 7pm. Food from 6pm. Tickets $20/18. Book online: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/38478.
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SKETCHY COMEDY FOR THE BIG GIG This month sees Troy Kinne headline at the Big Gig Comedy Club at the Ballina RSL. Troy is often recognised from his performance on The Search for Australia’s Funniest Man DVD featured with FHM magazine in Jan 2006, but more recently as star of his own sketch comedy TV show KINNE on 7Mate. After his standup comedy debut, Troy won almost every young comic
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go-ahead for getting recent ideas into pre-production. If others immediately see flaws in your expansive plans, don’t polarise into a they’re-raining-on-my-parade position. Listen for useful clues to what could save you costly learning curves. TAURUS: The present astral emphasis in clean, green, nature-oriented Virgo suits you down to the ground, supporting step-by-step procedures just the way you like it: ticking boxes, and methodically fact-checking to ensure your projects can sustainably go the distance. Sweet spot? Midweek’s pleasure-loving Taurus moon. GEMINI: This week’s energy equation? Rushing equals misjudgment, especially during the flurry and swirl of activity round late-week Gemini moon. Which strongly suggests you multi-tasking media-mongers focus less on selfies, groupthink and virtual followers, and pay more attention to the real-life people trying to tell you something.
CANCER: The current climate’s crying out for precisely the kind of intimate nurturing Cancerians excel at: cooking, cleaning, shopping and similar helpful demonstrations of love and care. So tune into this week’s calming, grounding, stabilising vibes – because if you surrender to its picky, critical edge, guess what you’ll get?
competition in the country. Among which was the ‘You Gotta Be Joking’ competition at the Comics’ Lounge in Melbourne. This win saw Troy receive the prize of a trip to New York to attend the American Institute of Comedy. These days Troy is best known for his hit sketch comedy TV show KINNE. The second series is currently airing on 7Mate. On top of the hectic schedule of being writer/director/performer/editor of his own show, Troy also makes regular appearances on Working Dog’s Comedy Quiz Show Have You Been Paying Attention, and provides regular weekly segments on the Fifi and Dave Show on Fox FM, including the popular Celebs are my Friends interviews that
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AQUARIUS: While Aquarius is the zodiac’s community gatherer-together of the tribe, this week’s about you. And very much about your health. Consider a people fast, media detox or un-busy quiet time alone in nature observing how certain thoughts affect you, which unhealthy habits it’s time to delete. Be kind to yourself.
PISCES: Ruled by fluid Neptune, water-sign Pisceans inhabit a fluctuating internal universe. The astral quartet of Sun, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter in down-to-earth Virgo provide satisfying structure for solidifying this week’s unshaped plans into manifest, material-world action towards personal goals and ambitions.
can be found on YouTube. He is joined by support act, Melbourne’s ramshackle raconteur and rockcomedy Lothario, Ryan Coffey. This musical comedy genius burst onto the scene as a national finalist in the 2008 Raw Comedy Competition. His unique style has quickly gained him notoriety around Australia and abroad as one of the most exciting and inventive comedians to come out of the Melbourne scene in recent years. MC is the wisecracking mum of twins, and one half of the very successful Women Like Us comedy machine, Ellen Briggs Thursday at the Ballina RSL. 8pm. Free.
Newrybar residents Diana Miller, Wendy Wishart, Maggie Banks, Stephanie Cassidy and their friends have rallied together to put on an event at Newrybar to raise funds for the program.
MANDY NOLAN AND ELLEN BRIGGS BRING THEIR SMASH HIT TWO-WOMAN TWO-HOUR STANDUP COMEDY SENSATION WOMEN LIKE US TO THE BYRON THEATRE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
SWINGING FOR THE BUTTERY
This Saturday sees a Swinging Soiree come to Newrybar Hall to raise funds for a much-needed free community service: The Buttery’s Family Counselling Program. Many families with a child, parent or sibling affected by drug or alcohol issues feel isolated and unable to cope. The program helps them safeguard their own wellbeing.
‘The shame, guilt and judgment family members often feel causes them to be guarded about whom they can trust to hear and support them. This program is totally nonjudgmental. It reassures people they are not alone while giving them techniques to safeguard their own health and the wellbeing of their family,’ said family counsellor, Lily Schmelzle.
‘We want to bring our wonderfully diverse community together in support of a great local cause. Dress is suave and glamorous,’ said Wendy. The Swinging Soiree features entertainment by a brilliant band, Burstin and Banks and their friends, and local comedian, Paul McMahon. The sumptuous catering is by Grapevine Catering. Tickets also include food, wine and beer. Tickets are available online through Eventbrite: Newrybar’s Swinging Soiree for The Buttery.
THE WOMAN WHO COULD FLY
The Will To Fly is a compelling Demand for the service has increased and The Buttery would like account of an extraordinary woman’s drive to chase her to be able to help more families. ambitions and fulfil her greatest dreams. It screens at the Mullumbimby Drill Hall on Friday. Tickets $17/$15 are available at the Mullum Bookshop or email to travellingflicks@gmail.com. Doors open at 6.30pm for soup, chai and cakes; film screens at 7.30pm.
LIFE OF PI AUTHOR IN BYRON CONVERSATION Yann Martel is the author of Life of Pi, the number one international bestseller published in more than 50 territories that has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, won the 2002 Man Booker (among many other prizes), spent more than a year on Canadian and international bestseller lists, and was adapted to the screen in an Oscar-winning film by Ang Lee.
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Martel is also the award-winning author of The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios (which won the Journey Prize), Self, Beatrice and Virgil, and a book of recommended reading: 101 Letters to a Prime Minister. Yann Martel will visit Byron as part of his Australian tour with the highly anticipated release of The High Mountains of Portugal. Yann Martel will be conversation with Matthew Condon on Thursday 1 September, 6pm at Byron Theatre. Tickets $30/$35: byronwritersfestival.com or 6685 5115.
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US AUTHOR LIONEL SHRIVER
TALKS ABOUT HER NEW NOVEL
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cinema Reviews BY JOHN CAMPBELL
A RG U A B LY T H E M OST P E RC E P T I V E A N D TO P I C A L A U T H O R O F O U R TIMES, LIONEL SHRIVER IS THE O R A N G E P R I Z E -W I N N I N G A U T H O R O F W E N E E D TO TA L K A B O U T K E V I N .
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She will discuss her new novel The Mandibles, about the decline that might await the United States all too soon. Chaired by David Leser, the author of six books and a Walkley awardwinning journalist who has worked in Australia, North America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia for the past thirty-seven years. He is the also the executive producer of the award-winning documentary Paul Kelly: Stories of Me. Why have you chosen an apocalyptic (at least economically) narrative? You try writing a novel set in the future in which everything is delightful and see how many people buy it. All novels set in the future are dystopic; even novels about supposed utopias are dystopic (there’s something creepy – mechanical and brain-dead – about the whole notion of a utopia). But we’ve had lots of dystopic fiction, and I wanted to cover an area that’s been under-explored. The economic implosion of 2008 meant I felt the earth move under my feet (as did everyone else who was paying any attention at all). As it also did for many others, that experience made me more interested in economics. But 2008 was mostly about what didn’t happen. The economy slumped but did not collapse. So I thought I’d describe what I didn’t live through, but almost lived through. Is this like a new American horror story – the privileged and affluent having to live rough? This isn’t a novel all about rich people. Most of the characters are middle-middle class, with one couple upper-middle. The family money is stuck – lodged with a 97-year-old patriarch who simply won’t die. But when our story begins, none of the characters in the younger generations have yet inherited anything. That said, I did purposefully write about a family that had money somewhere, because you have to have money to lose it. If I wrote about poor people who stayed poor, no story. And I was certainly interested in exploring the gradual petulance-sliding-to-indignation-sliding-to-terror of first findintg out you can’t afford imported olive oil any more and rapidly finding that you can’t afford your house either. Or for the one family member who does keep hold of a house, finding you can’t keep other people from taking it away from you because you don’t have a gun. What does your story tell us about the bigger picture of America today and the values that people hold dear? Values change depending on circumstances. By the time we get to 2047 in the novel, genuine hardship has completely transformed what Americans care about and what they regard as their real problems. A range of difficulties are luxuries of prosperity: short-of-crippling neuroses such as anxiety, gluten intolerance, eating disorders, gender dysphoria… In my farther flung future, they all disappear. In fact, my young people of 2047 have no time for the foodie obsession of previous generations, and when they get together simply swab tinned beans with tortillas from a giant metal bowl on the floor. Do you feel the work could be predictive in any way… meaning, could you see this happening? Sure, though as I said, I’m not predicting; I’m telling a story, one I hope reads as plausible. But even Donald Trump has talked about ‘renegotiating’ the national debt – which is another way of expressing default. The nationalisation of gold held in private hands was already undertaken by Franklin D Roosevelt in 1933. In fact, I didn’t do anything in this novel economically that was impossible.
WAR DOGS
The title will make a hard sell of this movie. War is generally only a popular subject these days when set in the past or if a hipster like Tarantino turns it into a lurid fantasy, as in Inglorious Basterds – conversely, American Sniper, an outstanding movie looking at a soldier’s psychological trauma, struggled at the box-office. This is not about war per se, but director Todd Phillips, who has been bogged down with execrable sequels to The Hangover, might not easily find an audience for his in-your-face, occasionally grimly funny exposé of the international arms trade. Based on a true story and set in 2008, it opens with an itemised account of how much it costs the US taxpayer to have a combatant in Iraq kitted-up ($17,500). For any entrepreneur driven in equal parts by greed and an amoral disconnect from the consequences, millions of dollars are there for the taking. Efraim (Jonah Hill playing against type) fits the bill as the unscrupulous businessman, while former school buddy David (Miles Teller), with a kid on the way and making only small change as a Miami masseur, is drawn to the buzz and the undreamed-of profits of gun running. Both are opposed to the war – but somebody has to supply the hardware, and it might as well be them. It’s the ultimate in perverted capitalism, but initially it’s easy to see them as just a pair of gauche amateurs in a field in which right and wrong has no bearing on callous enterprise. Phillips draws nuanced performances from his actors – Efraim grows increasingly ruthless while David is becoming aware of the human factor involved in their rapacious activities. Blind confidence leads them to make a deal with Henry (Bradley Cooper), a mysterious Mr Big, as they strive for the ultimate payout from the Pentagon. Great location shots and a ripper soundtrack, used with restraint (Creedence’s Fortunate Son, as the boys flee a couple of utes loaded with Islamists in Fallujah, is gold), contribute to a terrific movie of provocation and depth.
In 1966, the young French filmmaker François Truffaut wrote Cinema According To Hitchcock (and I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve not read it). Truffaut’s career was about to bloom (he had already made The 400 Blows), and his homage to the great director Alfred Hitchcock was to become a one of the most acclaimed works of its kind. As a tribute to both men, Kent Jones’s riveting documentary is compiled of tapes and photographs from their conversations, as well as clips from the movies and commentaries by current prominent directors (Martin Scorcese, Wes Anderson, David Fincher et al). Perhaps not quite enough time is given to Truffaut’s output, but it is beautifully put together, building to climactic moments when Hitchcock speaks so candidly and without a skerrick of pretension about what he was aiming to achieve and how he went about doing it in Vertigo (which I MUST watch again) and Psycho. There is such food for thought in being reminded that the essential crafts of filmmaking – ie telling the story in pictures – had already been established in the silent era; such confrontation in hearing Hitchcock casually state that ‘all actors are cattle’; such comfort in knowing that, contrary to the modern idea of the ‘auteur’ indulging in the esoteric, Hitchcock believed that a film ‘should be designed for 2,000 seats, not one’. And it is entirely show-stopping when he observes that James Stewart’s character ‘has an erection when Kim Novak comes out of the shower’ – doubtless. Truffaut asks about ‘the sense of guilt in your work’, and Hitchcock turns off the tape when his Catholicism is about to be discussed, but just as insightful are the words of Fincher, ‘ Vertigo is so perverted’, and the scholarly Scorsese’s reference to Hitch’s weirdness being in tune with ‘the spirit of realism’. Cinema has proven itself to be the most popular art form of the last hundred years. This is a film not to be missed by anybody interested in one of its most creative, innovative and influential artists. Fab.
Who are the main characters in the story? Thirteen when we begin, Willing is what I would call a ‘stealth protagonist’. You don’t realise at first that he will grow to become the dominant sensibility in the novel, and completely take over as the sole point of view in the second section. I’ve never experimented with this emergent main character before, and it was fun. Enola (‘Nollie’, an anagram of ‘Lionel’) Mandible ended up being more of a major player in the book than I had planned at first. She was originally going to stay on the side as an opportunity to make fun of myself. (She’s a writer, she’s obnoxious, she’s an exercise junkie long past the age that any of that jumping up and down is going to make her more attractive.) But I came to treasure her relationship with Willing. I like the closeness that builds between Willing and his great aunt, despite the vast difference in age. The only other appearances Lionel Shriver will make in Australia are as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas at Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Writers Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival. Presented by Byron Writers Festival and NORPA. Tuesday 6 September, 6.30pm. NORPA at Lismore City Hall.
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THURSDAY 25
BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM KIARA JACK
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY
BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM BEN KELLY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE DICKERSONS
POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM KATIA DEMEESTER
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RICHIE WILLIAMS BAND
DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 6.30PM THE WILL TO FLY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY
MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAZYOKEE
MASONIC CENTRE, BYRON 1PM THE PATH OF THE HEART
OCEAN SHORES PUBLIC SCHOOL 10AM OCEAN SHORES ART EXPO
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM GALLIE BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING
LENNOX HEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM NIGHT LETTERS
BRUNSWICK HOTEL 6PM DEAD LETTER CIRCUS
TINTENBAR HALL 7.30PM GALLIE
CLUB MULLUM 6.30PM MORE INTIMATE REQUESTS UKE NIGHT WITH MISS AMBER & STUKULELE, JASON CASPEN & AL BOOKER LENNOX HEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE 1PM GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES LENNOX HOTEL 9PM JAM BALLINA RSL 8PM BIG GIG COMEDY WITH TROY KINNE, RYAN COFFEY, ELLEN BRIGGS
BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS 5PM FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL SLIPWAY HOTEL, BALLINA THE DIRTY CHANNEL WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM SIMON DOE BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 8.30PM EPIC ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM ANDY BUCKLE KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB MESCALITO BLUES
TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM FAT ALBERT
KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 7PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
FRIDAY 26
SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM RICK BARRON
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DORSAL FINS, THE DELICATES, ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM RAGGA JUMP BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM AKOVA 9PM JAMIE BERRY STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LIVE MUSIC WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM HIGH ROLLERS BAND TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM CAITI BAKER SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM MATT ARMITAGE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM SCOTT DALTON
RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM TROMBONE KELLIE GANG NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 7.30PM AI WEIWEI NEVER SORRY CONDONG BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 8.30PM THE MCCLYMONTS
SATURDAY 27 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MOSES GUNN COLLECTIVE, MID AYR, NICE BISCUIT RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOSSY BIG HEART BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM
WHAT’S ON
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RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 8.30PM TORA, YATES, SEAVERA STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM LIVE MUSIC
LENNOX HEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM NIGHT LETTERS BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS 2PM & 5PM FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL BALLINA BOWLING CLUB 6PM BOB WALTON
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE
BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 7PM BEN WILSON DUO
TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM WOY
WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM JAMES HICKEY
CHERRY STREET SPORTS CLUB, BALLINA 8PM WILSON COOPER BAND
EWINGSDALE HALL 7PM THE BELLA FONTES, LIGHTHOUSE VOICES CHOIR & GUESTS
GOONELLABAH TAVERN THE DIRTY CHANNEL
Saturday 27 August, 8.30pm Tickets: Full $25 | Student U18 $18
Sunday 28 August, 3pm Tickets: Full $25 | Conc $23 | Group of 10+ $10
YANN MARTEL IN CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW CONDON presented
DANNY ROSS “WE ARE SONGS” TOUR with special guests Wednesday 7 September, 8pm Tickets: $18
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BYRON THEATRE 3PM LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM OOZ TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2PM DJ TAXES & DJ EVA J SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM JESSE PUMPHREY EWINGSDALE HALL 3PM DYNASTY CHOIR: ORGAN OF DELIGHT BANGALOW HOTEL 12PM BRUCE WORRALL BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM THE VAUDEVILLE SMASH BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 2PM GREMLINS
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON HAYLEY GRACE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM STEVE TYSON BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM RAGGAE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ OVAL BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM MEXICO: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 7.30PM THE COD SQUAD
TUESDAY 30 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O’KELL
KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 7PM JASON DELPHIN
SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK HEADS 10PM TO 18C OR NOT TO 18D? THE IDIOT RACISTS DILEMMA
SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM HIGH TIDE DUO
POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 2PM JAZZ’N’BLUES
BYRON PUBLIC SCHOOL 7.15PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA
MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM
LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM LEELI
CABARITA SPORTS CLUB SIMON MEOLA MARY G’S, LISMORE SCOTT DAY-VEE & THE LIQUID SEARCH
OCEAN SHORES PUBLIC SCHOOL 10AM OCEAN SHORES ART EXPO
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ ANTIBAD & DJ ASH BARLOW
MULLUMBIMBY SCOUT HALL 3PM MULLUMBIMBY FOLK ENSEMBLE POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM BENNY D WILLIAMS FEDERAL HALL 8PM CHASING ASYLUM OCEAN SHORES PUBLIC SCHOOL 10AM FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION WITH LIVE MUSIC & OCEAN SHORES ART EXPO CRABBES CREEK HALL 7.30PM THE BLUES SHACK WITH PETER C & THE SOULSHAKERS, ANDERSON LARDOT, GUY KACHEL NEWRYBAR HALL 7PM THE BUTTERY FUNDRAISER WITH BURSTON & BANKS + FRIENDS
PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 12.30PM BIANCA & JACK NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 5.30PM SOUL SANGEETA CONCERT CONDONG BOWLS CLUB 6PM TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB WITH THE EARLY BIRDS, GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE’S FEEL THE MANOUCHE MT BELMORE FREE SPIRIT FESTIVAL SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM ANGELS, OILS & DIVINYLS SHOW TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 9PM FAT ALBERT BURLEIGH HEADS FARMERS MARKET 8AM RAKU O’GAIA
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BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM GOODRICH 8PM SAFARI DJS
MONDAY 29
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ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM BILL JACOBI
TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS LES WILSON’S SWING FORCE BIG BAND
CASINO RSM 12PM CLELIA ADAMS SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 1PM PHIL & TRUDY EDGELEY RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 2PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 10AM SONIC BLISS 12.30PM MONKEY & THE FISH KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 3PM ACTIVE RADIO BAND
WEDNESDAY 31 RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM GLADIATOR WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE KULCHAJAM, BYRON BAY A&I 8.30PM LATIN DANCE SOCIAL
MT BELMORE FREE SPIRIT FESTIVAL
CLUB MULLUM 8.30PM LIZ STRINGER & CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR
CAFE DBAR, COOLANGATTA 2PM LUKE HORSFIELD
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SAFE DRIVER COURSE FOR LEARNERS
THURSDAYS 1, 15 & 29 SEPTEMBER 4 TO 5PM
LGBTI SOCIAL GROUP
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(LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX)
AGES 12 TO 18 CONTACT JASMINE ON 6685 7777 FOR MORE DETAILS
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ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777
IWIRE
ANTENNAS
• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • JOBS UP TO $5000 • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS
*conditions apply
CALL BRETT 0414 542 019
NO FIX NO CHARGE For fast service call
0402 022 111
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Kitchens .............................................. 40 Landscape Design ......................... 40 Landscaping .................................... 40 Laundry Services ........................... 40 Lawnmower Repairs .................... 40 Lighting .............................................. 40 Locksmith .......................................... 40 Mobile Mechanic ........................... 40 Motoring ............................................ 40 Osteopathy ....................................... 40 Painting .............................................. 40 Pest Control ...................................... 40 Photography .................................... 40 Physiotherapy ................................. 40 Picture Framing .............................. 40 Plastering .......................................... 40 Plumbers ............................................ 40 Printer Toners & Cartridges ...... 41 Printing & Copying Services .... 41 Removalists ...................................... 41 Roofing ............................................... 41 Rubbish Removal........................... 41 Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 41 Septic Systems ................................ 41 Solar Installation ........................... 41 Swimming Pools ............................ 41 Tiling .................................................... 41 Town Planning ................................ 41 Tractor Repairs................................ 41 Tree Services .................................... 41 Upholstery ........................................ 41 Valuers ................................................ 41 Veterinary Surgeons .................... 41 Video Production .......................... 41 Visa Advice ........................................ 41 Water Filters ..................................... 41 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 41 Window Tinting .............................. 41
ACCOUNTANTS
ORANGE STAR
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
orangestar02@gmail.com
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
ANTIQUES / RESTORATION FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454
APPLIANCE REPAIR DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786
ARCHITECTS FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 MICHAEL FRANCK ARCHITECT Reg 2454 www.keyturn.com.au..................................0414 660810 TROPPO ARCHITECTS www.troppo.com.au, e: byron@troppo.com.au ........................0412 571348
AUDIO PRODUCTION AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au ..........................0421 661910
AUDIO VISUAL & IT MOBILE IT – HIFI – A/V – home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au........0419 996606
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS
ACUPUNCTURE
AH
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CARPET CLEANING
(02) 6684 1001
Green & Clean Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours
Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa
0408 232 066
CHIROPRACTIC
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BUILDING TRADES
ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS
STAIRS
0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696
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
• Quality Built Homes • Renovations • Extensions • ‘Hands-On’ Builder
Pty Ltd
BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum .........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323
CLEANING
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS
Dukewood Homes
Commercial / Domestic / Insurance
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
BRICKLAYING
02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local
Truck Mounted Machine
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation.
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work
TLC
FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!
ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice.................66842400 ACUPUNCTURE–TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972
ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION
WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Bindii in lawns ...............................................................0418 110714 ECO EAST Ecological Assessments and Bush Regeneration ................0477 779847 or 0423 725422
Kevin & Margaret Bower
JACK MANTLE
COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ................................................0487 264137 ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au ‘Chill Out’ AU37088 Lic 246545C Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394
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Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â
TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying
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Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas
0438 139 938
Lic. No. 270262C
ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 TAX RETURNS from $110 Individuals & $200 Small Business, Accounting/Bookkeeping, GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero, etc. Rentals, Capital Gains. Partnership, Trust and Company tax returns. LBB Tax Services – Byron A&I Estate......................................1300 981135 ACCOUNTANT – MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 EQUANIMITY SOLUTIONS Bring balance to your books ...............................................0448 103212 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO Reg’d. Annette ................................................................0419 627506 PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER Phone Mark.................................................................0475 125478
BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL
CARPET CLEANING
BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536
MAXIMISE YOUR TAX RETURN REFUND Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads
DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 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 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 CARPENTER Extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Commerford Lic 266052C........0405 479528 BUILDER/CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442...........0410 442188
Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 Â Â e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com
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Individual Tax Returns from $110
Creative Carpentry Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry & building needs
0427 196 962
0422 668 582
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0439 624 945
SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE
ANTENNAS PLUS
INDEX Accountants ..................................... 37 Acupuncture .................................... 37 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration37 Antennas & Installation ............. 37 Appliance Repair ........................... 37 Architects........................................... 37 Audio Production .......................... 37 Audio Visual & IT ............................ 37 Bathroom Renovations .............. 37 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 37 Bricklaying ........................................ 37 Building Trades ............................... 37 Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 37 Carpet Cleaning.............................. 37 Chiropractic ...................................... 37 Cleaning ............................................. 37 Computer Services........................ 38 Concreting & Paving .................... 38 Concrete Grinding & Polishing . 38 Counselling....................................... 38 Decks, Patios & Extensions ....... 38 Dentists............................................... 38 Design & Drafting.......................... 38 Driveway Maintenance............... 38 Earthmoving & Excavation ....... 38 Electricians........................................ 38 Fencing ............................................... 39 Flooring .............................................. 39 Floor Sanding & Polishing ........ 39 Garage Doors ............................................39 Garden & Property Maintenance 39 Garden Design ................................ 39 Gas Suppliers...................................... 39 Glaziers ............................................... 39 Guttering ........................................... 39 Hair & Beauty................................... 39 Handypersons ................................. 39 Health .................................................. 39 Hire ....................................................... 39 Hot Water Systems ........................ 39 Interior Design ................................ 39 Ironing................................................. 39
• New digital antennas • Reception problems * • Extra TV outlets • Phone sockets • Pensioner discounts
Lic. 266174C
SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE
Mat Wood – Mattnnikki@bigpond.com
• 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
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WorkRight Computer Support
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Personal tuition for: computers- web- iPad- iPhone
call mb 0409 211 041
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN WORDPRESS
Quality Exterior Refinishing
fullcirclerefinishing.com
PRESSURE CLEANING
Driveway, Pathways, Gutters, Roof. Housewash. MOBILE AUTO Decks. Pool Areas. DETAILING Carparks, and all Standard Wash to Full Detail surfaces
Body Corporate Commercial & Industrial
FOR PROMPT AND SUPERIOR SERVICE CALL MIKE 0449 175 732
info@rockservices.com.au www.rockservices.com.au ACN 169 810 762
Calmer Organic Cleaning End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing
.com.au info@wordpressit.com.au
Mob: 0413 028 111
CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING
BYRON CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING Free quotes Ph: Chris 0408 536 565
DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE ............................................................0421 360961 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly..............0451 102239 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER Excellent references. Good rates. Shirewide ..Krissy 0410 860330
Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.
DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793
Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation
TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208
various implements available for limited access projects
• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator • Driveways • Roads • Clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls
Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations
PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000. Lic 225874C. Justin .....0458 773788
COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com ........0403 652067
0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678
STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING Specialising in road repairs & driveways Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.
Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160
LIMITED ACCESS EXCAVATION Quotes within 48 hours • Locally owned and operated
Adam Ryan – Kanga / Dingo work
DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS
Byron Bay and surrounds
The Deck Doctor
adambyronbay@hotmail.com
Sanding and ReďŹ nishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690 • www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65
ECO-CLEANER Non-toxic cleaning with beautiful results. 7 years exp. Tessa .................0449 173056
0431 033 791
EXCAVATORS. ROLLERS. GRADERS. TRUCK HIRE. !"#$ %%
0418 665 905 Mark Stibbard
TIMBER MAINTENANCE
EVEN STEVEN’LL DO IT Detail clean top to bottom ......................................................0448 004182
COMPUTER SERVICES
EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE
Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance
SALISBURY CONCRETING
EZICLEEN... THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR
CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE
CONCRETING & PAVING
JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506
0405 986 246 | andrea@ezicleen.com.au | www.ezicleen.com.au
Jai – 0467 482 948
Phone Dick 6687 8418 & 0412 831 944 Dan 0423 877 102
SAGARO MOBILE MAC SERVICES 24 years Mac experience ..........................................0435 353674
• Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 •
• We treat and restore new and existing glass • Reduce cleaning time by up to 90% • Lifetime warranty on glass • No need for harsh chemical cleaners • FREE no obligation quote
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35 years in local area • Free quotes
FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. .............................................Ph Andrew 66841424
IS YOUR SHOWER SCREEN STAINED – CAN'T GET IT CLEAN
Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!
NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ................................ 66846276 or 0413 379514
0411 567 844
SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES
20 Year+s Exp.
RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335
Lic.136717c
Phone Oliver 0419 789 600
Call Steven Butturini
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www.simplywebworks.com.au/education
email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience
Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning
0418 156 909
confused by technology? We can HELP!
Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901
Cars, Utes, Trucks, – interior car detailing, fabric and leather protection
CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING
www.workrightcomputersupport.com.au
Window Cleaning Professionals
Full Circle
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
PC Mobile IT Support in Byron Shire Pricing and more info visit: e! No call out fe Mobile 0422 804 449
Byron Eco Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing WINTER Environmentally Conscious. Specialising in Windows & Screens, SPECIALS House Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Solar Panels, Driveways‌ FREE QUOTES Call Sam on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979
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All deck and timber: stripping, sanding, oiling, varnishing & painting
A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper ..0402 716857 BRENDON 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 Phone Oliver 0419 789 600 fullcirclereďŹ nishing.com BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads .......66845260 or 0428 845091 DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...............................0402 652017 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie .........0409 244424 BRUNSWICK BOBCAT HIRE Good rates, very experienced operator Ilan......................0414 300012 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile ... 0410 062493 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173 BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris .........................................0408 536565
Full Circle
Education
61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 Mullumbimby www.mullummac.com
BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores .....................66803477 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816
#Computers #Accessories #Repairs #Support #Gadgets 1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au
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24 HOUR SERVICE
BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264
GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point
Not your average TECH shop
ELECTRICIANS
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 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com .............................................66770151
0439 624 945
AH
Domestic Commercial
02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large
Lic: 154293c
DENTISTS
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c
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TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST
0458 267 777
Lic. 211410C
SERVICING ALL AREAS
0420 528 373
www.oceanfloors.net.au
ELECTRICAL PHONE TV
The Floor Sander NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING Lic. No. 212742C
Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service
Please call Blair Rankin on
0432 331 633 for details
NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Ph:
0419 556 639 Lic. 219161C
• Non-toxic finishes • Free quotes
GAS SUPPLIERS Free Delivery
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental Reliable
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS
Richard Neylan 0407 821 690 Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com
ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs ..............................................Trent 0432 501721
Electrical, Solar & Batteries
NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes ................................ Nathan 0420 215716
Supply, design and install residential and commercial solar on and off grid, electrical renovations, new builds.
GARAGE DOORS
7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au
Garage Doors & Openers
www.spotlessgutters.com.au
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42
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 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028
GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson..... 0414 889453 GUTTER MESH SPECIALISTS Pro gutter guard installs; tin & tile + gutter cleans ........0419 789600
SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477
HAIR & BEAUTY
LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C .............0450 631183
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com NSW Lic# 204620C
Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome
Call
• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing
Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au
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
131 546
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
FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/m2
• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday
6684 7380
EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262
FLOORING
Flooring by Wallaces • COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
• Experienced • Insured
Call or text 0402 384 682
RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C. Quality work ..........................0407 588181 or 66771195
FENCING
Cleaning JTC Gutter & Handyman • Quality Service • Value For Money
CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444
ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 24 hour local sparkie. Level 2 Lic 141097C ...............................1800 763911
GUTTERING Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
nichollselectrical@outlook.com
CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582
Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors .............................................................66857200
QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801
6685 8588
LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699
Divert your existing unused solar power to your hot water.
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
www.jimsfencing.net
AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains..............0427 423723 ANDREW PAWSEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT www.andrewpawsey.com ....................0478 519804
Luke McDermott
• Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging • Hedging/Blowing
0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au
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-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 FLOATING FLOORING SPECIALISTS Timber & vinyl, residential/commercial ...............0415 454476 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 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ...0419 225124 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke ..........0407 981636 ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges ..............................0410 378375 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 • Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian...........0401 350156 • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors JC LAWNS Tree & rubbish removal, tip runs, high pressure cleaning .............................0477 086884 • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty AGED / CENTRELINK DISCOUNT Lawns, gardens, rubbish removal. Mark ...................0421 932945 GARDEN MAINTENANCE & MAKEOVERS Great rates, free quotes. Steve ....................0488 063646 Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729
HOLISTIC BEAUTOLOGY 1 Goolara Crt, Ocean Shores. Julie – Beauty Therapist ...........0488 728980
HANDYPERSONS
PROPER JOB BOB
For AllYour YourProperty Property Maintenance Needs For All Maintenance & Repair Work Pressure*cleaning * Pressure• Cleaning Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing • Small excavation work
Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C ......................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ................0424 954388 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ...............................0414 109595 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, DILIGENT All handyman & electrical. Lic No 5426752 ......0418 248525 YOUR HANDYMAN No job too small or too big. Qualified & Lic 203206C......................0424 158585
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 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer .....................0402 230449
HIRE
12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING 0408 536 565 proud member of
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GARDEN DESIGN
Crane Hire
K ee pi ng it local
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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
HOT WATER SYSTEMS TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946
INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com ................................ 0411 888416 or 66807606 DAKINI SPACE ALCHEMY Feng Shui – Interior Design – Property Styling....................0434 356864
IRONING
GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $28 per hour. Angela.................................................0414 719680
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KITCHENS
OSTEOPATHY
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
Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, Andre Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126
BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation............0417 054443
LANDSCAPING
THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views .......................0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601
OSTEOPATHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo)
• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
Shaun Savage Landscapes
NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ....................................66874410 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399
Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c
30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518 WHITE GOAT PHOTO STUDIO Product & Portrait. Enquiries .......................................0421 582286
PAINTING
Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • TurďŹ ng • Stonework
Tree Faerie Fotos
Professional • Commercial • Personal
60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900
PHYSIOTHERAPY
• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 20 Years Experience Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby.....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE • Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 REPLICA ROCK SPECIALIST • Workmanship guaranteed CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 GARDEN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAKE OVERS • Attention to detail PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 TREE LOPPING AND PRUNING IRRIGATION + RETAINING WALLS + MUCH MORE OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, FULLY INSURED, HOLDER OF 17 TICKETS AND LICENCES real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499 PE TER BL AND 0428 480 191 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 STICK ANDSTONEL ANDSC APING.COM.AU PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ....................66843385 SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum............0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 TROY EADY Holdsworth House Medical Practice, Byron Bay...............................................66807211 WWW.VARENDORFFLANDSCAPES.COM Lic 39791 ........................... 66845035 or 0414 842602
0405 594 288
BYRON BAY
0438 784 226 • 6685 4154
Lic No 189144C
ALL-WAYS PAINTING
PICTURE FRAMING
LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ....................0423 700853 PAVING Since 1984. Free quotes, pools, driveways. Lic 154706C. Val .............................0422 659901
YVES DE WILDE
LAUNDRY SERVICES
BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444
QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES
X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING
FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB
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• Self serve / service wash • New front loaders & dryers • Domestic & commercial services
X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C
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Lighting Showroom Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au
Licence No 97474
Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba
MOBILE MECHANIC
Byron Shire
AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 EARTH & MARINE Diesel Mechanic, repairs & maint, hydraulics, small/large engines, vessels.0416 164638 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ................0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes........................................................0405 609598
MOTORING
PEST CONTROL
Bayside Radiators Serving Byron Shire
Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444
Professional Property Protection you can Trust
• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts
www.sanctuarypest.com.au
02 6681 6555 LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500
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Call Luke 0488 730 888 CONNECT www.lcplumbing.com.au
6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018
• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
• Drainage • Rain water tanks • Hot water system installation & service • LPG gas fitting & service
OBLIGATION
Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au
ENQUIRE luke_cowan@hotmail.com
All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water
0404 053 857
Lic. No. 206913C
“Where else would you take a leak?�
• Fully licensed & insured • General residential & commercial maintenance • Renovations & extensions
Licence No: 249240C ABN: 162 408 139 FREE QUOTES!
Lic: AU29498
Windscreens & Air Conditioning
COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40 yrs exp. Dave ......0457 117654 GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129
ABN 48867459605
MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS
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PAINTER
CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
PLUMBERS
ALAN MALONE
LIGHTING
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR &UDLJ 0413
Lic 167371C
LAUNDRY
PLASTERING
Licence No. 207479C
PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Structural landscaping. Lic 295404C.........0449 846152
JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 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
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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 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes ..0408 665672
PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES
SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS
Flooring by Wallaces
BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREfoEr all
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@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station
Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351
FREE TOW
avail fo r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e
SEPTIC SYSTEMS Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.
PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES
M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930
PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633
NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395
TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C ......................................66802358
BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS
LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ......................................................................0401 633222
SOLAR INSTALLATION
Ready for work within & beyond Byron Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates
12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503 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
REMOVALISTS
PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES
JOE DAVIDSON Qualified & experienced consultant, DAs, planning advice ....................0402 405555
TRACTOR REPAIRS
TRACTOR REPAIRS RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS
PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259 TREE SERVICES
JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL
phone 66801158 or 0408 004719
m 0428 320 262 e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com w sunbeamsolar.com.au
Andy’s Move & More
• Qualified Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response
131 546
Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned
0429 149 533 Est 2006
SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO
From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring
• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of fine art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery
HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380
6683 4829 / 0409 917646
LEAPFROG REMOVALS
SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227
Call 1300 18 20 50
BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
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LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS
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SWIMMING POOLS
BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor......................... 66853745 or 0403 713303
73 Station St, Mullumbimby
BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010
(opp. Council chambers)
NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...................................0428 694041
• All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing
6684 3003
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ROOFING
ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049
Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.com www.montysmetalroofing.com.au
www.thepoolgurus.com.au Laurence Cook 0404 092 729
CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au..............0421 661910
REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047
WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties
Call Louise 0478 698 186
6680 8200 or 0418 108 181
Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence
Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...forget pointless scrubbing Our unique restoration process will make your dirty tile & grout look
BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!
BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & gutter cleaning + gutter guard install .........0419 789600
9 Tile, Grout & Stone Cleaning & Sealing 9 Silicone 9 Grout Colouring 9 Re-Grouting 9 Epoxy Grout 9 Glass Restoration 9 Slippery Tiles & More
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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VISA ADVICE
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations
0432 643 345
Free Quote
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$379 Water purification systems INSTFUALLLLEY IN YOURD Fridge / Shower Filters HOME Whole house filtration systems
Phone Chris 0414 229 114
WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833
OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 AGED / CENTRELINK DISCOUNT Lawns, gardens, rubbish removal. Mark ...................0421 932945
VIDEO PRODUCTION
SHE TILES
Lic 297467C
BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544
MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818
Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience
Metal Roofing Guttering Leaf Guard Roof Restoration Leon Condie
VETERINARY SURGEONS VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney ..................................................................66870675
TILING
Metal Roofing Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard
VALUERS
Providing complete pool services • maintenance • pumps & filters • salt chlorinators • automatic cleaners • renovations • energy saving pumps
MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839
DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL
MONTYS METAL
UPHOLSTERY
ATTENTION POOL OWNERS
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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 LOCAL AFFORDABLE Brisbane to Sydney, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com .....0402 199999
TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797
BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255
www.lighthouseremovals.com.au
02 6684 2198
BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852
OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316
Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C
leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au
PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161
A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890
www.saegroup.com.au
0432 334 200 02 6680 8170
No weekend surcharge
The expert in solar efficiency
Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au
WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478
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Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale .............. 43 Caravans ................................ 43
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777
Childcare ................................ 42
CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
DEADLINE
Death Notices.......................... 44
PHONE ADS
Ads may be taken by phone on
Garage Sales ......................... 43
6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE
Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 12pm TUESDAY
Halls For Hire ......................... 43
Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:
Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.
Health Notices ........................ 42
Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby
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EMAIL ADS
$17.00 for the first two lines
Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au
$5.00 for each extra line
For Sale .................................. 43 Funeral Notices ....................... 44
House Sit ................................. 43 In Memoriam .......................... 44 Items Under $100 ................... 43 Lost & Found ........................... 45 Motor Vehicles ........................ 43 Musical Notes......................... 44 Only Adults ............................. 45 Pets......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ...................... 44 Professional Services ............. 42 Public Notices......................... 42 Readings ................................. 42 Removalists ............................. 43 Share Accommodation .......... 43 Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ........................ 45 To Lease ................................. 44 To Let ...................................... 43 Tradework ............................... 43 Tree Services ......................... 43 Tuition ...................................... 44 Wanted ................................... 43 Wanted To Rent...................... 44 Work Wanted......................... 44
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC APOLOGY
I am the one in Wilsons Creek who made up the 2% in favour of CSG. In my defence, I was high at the time and I thought it was a new form of LSD
BYRON BEACHSIDE MARKET
Saturday 24 Sept
$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.
MOSAICS + LEADLIGHTING Courses commence any time, learn at your own pace. www.goosehousedesigns.com.au AUDITIONS Byron Ballet 'Midsummer Night's Dream'. 2016. Inquiries byronballet@ gmail.com BYRON BALLET New courses starting for Ballet, pointe work, contemporary and hip-hop - preschoolers, beginners to adv. HIP-HOP - Boys classes with male teacher. byronballet@gmail.com www.byronballet.com
PROF. SERVICES
DENTURES
LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002
ANXIETY
Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults
Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available
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SACRED BODY RITUAL Rejuvenating body scrub, detoxifying sauna, relaxing spa bath, heavenly full body massage. 2hrs $139; 3hrs $189. Eve 0425347477 Ocean Shores
YOGA CLASSES WITH LOUISA SEAR (35 yrs exp) Starts 7 Sept - 30 Nov 2016 in hinterland home Goonengerry 7-9:15am. Med/Pran/Asana. Limited space, bookings essential. 0413379238
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50 Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629
REBIRTHING & PSYCHIC TAROT 15 yrs experience. Ph Cacey 0431598989
KINESIOLOGY
Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.
AKALANI Powerful healing sessions & workshops. Ph Leeorah 0452275141 ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540
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READINGS PSYCHIC ROSIE Rosie Sweeney is back from Tasmania. Ph 0438872394
Tues & Thurs Saturdays
5–6.30PM 10AM–12PM
S U F F O L K PA R K CO M M U N I T Y H A L L
Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga
CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD!
42 August 24, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
Clin. Sci.
Phone 0406 181 352
KAHUNA MASSAGE Relax & rejuvenate $90 for 90 minutes. Ph Guy 0467625245 MASSAGE RELEASE & REENERGISE Male masseur. Ph 0437452027
BRENT VERCO
CHIROPRACTOR
Diana Ewing Yoga
6 WK BEGINNERS COURSE starts Mon Sept 5th 6pm. Bookings essential. CLASSES RESUME TUES 30/8 E: dianaewing@bigpond.com
MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028
MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM
Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BYRON BAY SKIN CANCER CLINIC
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
20 Shirley St, Byron Bay
6685 8532
Dr Paul O’Brien Dr Tim Peacock Book your appointment today 6680 7399
Sunday August 21st Successful solutions for any problem
MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & CERTIFIED MEDICAL HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER
10.30am–5pm Heartspace Mullumbimby
PH 6680 2630
Suitable for beginners & practitioners
Anything is possible
Accredited • Experienced Tutor
Dr Eeka King
THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742
That’s a lot of pots thrown, Davidson’s plum jam cooked and organic herbal tea given away for a good cause. Well done.
Daniel Alexander
0439 492 804
Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available
RELAXING & REFRESHING REMEDIAL MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY Jo Morrish 0439492804
The Echo would like to congratulate Richard Jones (and his partner Jo) from Rainforest Ceramics on successfully saving 1600 acres of rainforest last week through his ‘Open Studio Weekend’ advertised on the front page of last week’s Echo.
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Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323
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Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777. BUCK$ seeks $300K secured bridging loan on sympathetic terms. Ph 66847420
CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!
Teacher Training Intro Day
(Chinese Medicine) Women’s Health, Fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® Sound Therapy
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October 19th 8.30am–4.30pm Suffolk Park BOOK NOW!
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Monday
8 - 9:30am
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Hatha Vinyasa
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Christina
Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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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
award winning fusion suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street bangalow studio and head office 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear)
private sessions available
call 6687 2031 or visit www.yogalates.com.au
certificate teacher training courses • Core stability fused with Yoga • All welcome • Tone strengthen stretch • Learn to relax and breathe at ease • An intelligent injury free Yoga fusion
Suffolk Park Monday 10–11.30am, 6–7.30pm & Wednesday 6–7.30pm, Friday 10–11.30am & Saturday 8–9.30am Bangalow Monday 10–11.30am Prenatal, Tuesday 9.30–11am, 6–7.30pm, Thursday 9.30–11am & Saturday 8–9.30am health rebates available special: unlimited classes for 3 months $215 award winning DVDs available at our studios
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HYPNOSIS & EFT
Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352
NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?
Tallow TREE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •
REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED
• • • • •
STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER
6687 2750 - 0401 208 797
VAPORISER near new Da Buddha. New $250, sell $190 ono. Ph 66804022
CLOTHING lge bag XS/S designer labels shorts, skirts, dresses $95. 0416251298
BRIDGLANDS
ELECTRIC GUITAR HARDCASE good cond, clean, solid $70. Ph 0418854903
Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511 SETH GODIN MULTIAC Nylon string elec guitar, new. $1700 ono. 0425363589 BRASS BED FRAMES 1x queen $200, 1x dbl $300. 0407227128
OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195
MULCHER/CHIPPER/SHREDDER Rover model 985, 5hp BNS motor, new spares good cond $450; Polesaw/ hedgetrimmer Oleomac model PP2450, 2.3m shaft, hedge trimmer attachment, little used Exc Cond $650. 66874055 Thursday pm
CALL KIRSTEN
0416 196 980
Health fund rebates available
BIKE CARRIER
Sanfred 3-station boot-mount carrier. Bought new from Supercheap Auto for $129 used once. $80. 0414719680
SPEED QUEEN
• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES
6684 4421
Want to improve your sex life? Want more satisfying intimate relationships? Ready for change? Ready to change? Clinical Hypnotherapist 0431 452 752
OVER-50s & Beginners Fitness
TREE SERVICES
• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)
Fully insured • Free quotes
THURSDAY 10am
12
$
Brunswick Heads RSL Hall Call 0406 491 002 FB shazumba
Tree lopping Garden maintenance
LET’S TALK 0481 250 806
Stuart
thetreesculptor@hotmail.com
HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388
Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617
wards
LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 BUCK$ seeks $300K secured bridging loan on sympathetic terms. Ph 66847420 TRAVELLING COMPANION 53yo woman seeks travel companion, male or female of similar age, to drive to Uluru and back, 5th to 30th Sept. I will supply car & all petrol. You will need to pay for own camping fees & food. If you phoned last week please call again & leave your number on my message bank as my phone doesn’t show callers numbers. Call Susan on 0427035121
GARAGE SALES SUFFOLK PARK 20/3 Pecan Crt, Sat 8-2pm. Beds, o/door furn, lounge suite, fridge, TV, kitchen appl, art work & more
FOR SALE FOLD-UP ELECTRIC BICYCLE $1000 good cond. Firm price. Ph 0423606108
0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com
Matt 0427 172 684
TRADEWORK
3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL
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DriRider Apex 4
MOTORCYCLE JACKET
‘Small’ mens but large fit, as new, grey/white/black, $150.
6684 5440 or 0429 845 440
landscape supplies
suppliers of: • sands • soils • gravels • pebbling • mulches • pots • statues • railway sleepers • tea tree mulch • and much more
COARSE TEA TREE MULCH $40 PER CUBIC METRE UNTIL SOLD OUT We deliver throughout the Byron Shire STEPHEN & JULIANNE ROSS
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
Find Echo Classifieds on Echonetdaily every day
Open Mon–Fri 7–5pm Sat 7–2pm Ph 6684 2323
BAMBOO PLY
from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au
TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED. CHOP & COMPOST Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511
COMPOST TOILETS
• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood
STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653
Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284
FORMAL & BRIDAL DRESSES made to measure, some in stock, w’sale prices. Locally made, 35 years exp. 66214808
NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS
ITEMS UNDER $100
The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced
MULLUM CREEK NURSERY
110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
ballinacarcentre.com.au
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
Ballina Car Centre
DLN 19950
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
CARAVANS
TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 SUFFOLK PK Brandon St, 3br house, 1 bath, 145 mtr to beach, own garden, spacious living, long lease, min 12 mths. Avail 7/9/16 $750pw. Ph 0410685904 BANGALOW 4br, 2 bthrm, DLUG, private home, $690pw. 66803555, 0437816128 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2.5 bthrm, townhouse, SLUG, pool, security, no pets, refs required. Avail from 22/8. $630pw. accom@byron 66853805 MULLUM 3br house on a 1-acre property on the river near the hospital. Quiet location. Pets neg. $650pw. 0422454876 MAIN ARM 1br residence in beautiful, peaceful, rural setting. Modern facilities $350pw. Ph 66845421 DISCOVERY HOLIDAY PARKS Long term lets available. Please refer to our ad on page 12 of this issue for more details BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011
ROMA POP TOP CARAVAN twin beds, 3-way fridge, club style dining converts to extra bed, gas stove, roll out awning, lots of extras. $8800. Ph Alan 0427661798
SUNRISE 5br home, furnished, $1200pw. Long-term. Ph 0402539931 SUNRISE 2 rooms $180pw & $220pw incl elect & WiFi. Suit active friendly people. Ph 0423507229
BUSINESS FOR SALE
MULLUM 3br, 2 bthrm, $550pw. View to mountain, NBN, SLUG. Ph 0409717122
ONLINE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Organic and high quality products niche market, simple to run, fun. Drop-ship. 30K + stock #1 in google groundgrocer.com/business-4-sale
MYOCUM self-cont studio, views, safe, pref sgle wkg person, no pets, n/s, long term $300pw + bond/bills. 0487701723
REMOVALISTS BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999 ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533
LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au
Ute & Driver from $30
• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS
New Brighton * RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED * Contact our friendly staff for a free appraisal
OCEAN SHORES $300pw, Unit, 2 bed, incl. water & gardens $500pw, House, 4 bed, 3 bath $550pw, House, 4 bed, 2 bath, incl. lawns & gardens
THE POCKET
$300pw, Furnished Flat, 1 bed, incl. power, water, 3 month lease $300pw, Furnished Cabin, 1 bed, incl. water
6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au
0415 194 654
MIELE WASHERS
TREE SERVICES
BARGAINS
OCEAN SHORES large unfurn room with deck. Private creek & nature reserve. $200pw. Phone 0403607410
northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au
$30/m + delivery. 0424163784
2004 Toyota Echo auto 56911km 5 Door hatch SN1479 ................................. $4990 2014 Nissan Pulsar ST auto 39748km. Immaculate very low km SN6796. $13990 2003 Hyundai Elantra manual 147110km. Ideal 1st car low km SN2497 .......... $3990 2004 Chrysler Voyager auto 94487km very low km family 7 seater van SN0001 2007 Nissan XTrail ST-S auto 165053km Fantastic condition SN5868.......... $10490
MYOCUM 58 Kingsvale Rd. 8-12 Sat Fem designer/retro clothes, china, antique dining, Q bed, Indigenous art & more
FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com
BARGAINS
O.SHORES Konda Crt, Sat 8am, multiple households. Furn, h’hold items, treasures, clothes, goodies galore. Bargains!
1176 Myocum Road, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
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.
2002 COMMODORE WAGON tinted windows, a/c, cruise, auto, CD, good tyres, 1 month rego $2700. 0402865530
SUFFOLK 14 Bryce St, Sat 8am. Moving sale, furn, clothes, books, household
6684 9137 • 0427 347 380
Extreme care
EX-SERVICES CLUB Mullum Membership included. ONLY
BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
QUARRY PRODUCTS
THE TREE SCULPTOR MONDAY 10.30am
Heavy duty American made commercial quality washing machines. In stock ready to go. Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511
0402 364 852 ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP
NICK HART
WANTED COMPUTER MONITOR If you have one spare, we’d love it! Please call 66841777
NISSAN NAVARA TRAY BACK UTE bullbar, towbar, builders rack, Sunraysia wheels & new tyres, new clutch, runs like a top, mech excellent, no rust, unreg, can arrange blue slip, $500. Ph 66845192
ITEMS FOR SALE UNDER $100 ADVERTISED FREE The Echo is introducing free 2 line ads for items under $100. Email only. classifieds@echo.net.au One per private advertiser per week. Other conditions apply WHEELIE WALKER very good condition $80. Ph 0428842491
Mob 0418 663 983 MULLUM 29 Prince St, Sat not before 8am. Building materials, etc. All must go 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 10 Sept. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 3/102 CENTENNIAL CCT Byron A&I, Sat & Sun. Retro clothes, up-cycled furn BYRON 8 Pacific Vista Dr, Sat from 10– 3pm. Ladies clothes, furn & h’hold
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777
SHORT TERM ACCOM. BYRON BAY Self-contained downstairs of house, 2br, share laundry, $700pw. Avail now. SMS 0437527807 CENTRAL MULLUM 2br, 2 bthrm, avail 4wks from 7 Sept, WiFi. 0439492804 STH GOLDEN BEACH 2br, wood house + deck to rainforest b’yard, walk beach. $450pw inc. 11/9-6/11/16. 0411583376
HOUSE SIT HOUSE SITTER Reliable, mature, clean, tidy local employed professional. Your home cared for; your privacy respected. Excellent with pets, plants, lawns. One week or longer only. Ph 0427882488
SHARE ACCOM. LENNOX part-furn double room, lge 4br house. Amazing views of green fields & ocean. Relaxed vibe. Share 2 others. Space for therapist to work from home. $210pw incl all bills, WiFi. 0419268244
Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth 1car $340
Ocean Shores 3br 2bth 2car $550 5br 3bth 2car $650
Mullumbimby 2br 1bth $430 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
Bangalow
Landlords – we have qualified tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal. 14 Bangalay Ct, BANGALOW $750 Fully furn, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 lounge, dlug, gardening incl, just move in! Avail 12 Sep
Fernleigh Rd, FERNLEIGH $400
SUNRISE room to rent, $285pw incl bills & housekeeper. Phone 0402539931
2 bed, comb kitchen/living, large private garden, suit couple, pet neg, Avail 14 Sep
BRUNSWICK HEADS furn room, lovely old house, leafy, fem pref, $190pw incl all bills & WiFi. Greg 0415099761
Fernleigh Rd, BROOKLET $600
3 bed, Queenslander, mowing incl, close to Newrybar shops, Avail 6 Sept
LENNOX sunny room, spectacular ocean views, $240pw neg. N/s, d/f, working, healthy, veg pref. Ph Megan 0488081089
4-5 bed, sunrooms, furn or unfurn, pool, private, covered verandah, Avail 12 Sep
SUNRISE room share in beautiful, quiet house, twin $160pw each, $220pw sgl. Bills incl. Pref female(s). Ph 0402923144
Coachwood Ct, FEDERAL $730
For more available rental properties go to
www.eldersbangalow.com.au 19a Byron Street, Bangalow
02 6687 1500
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HUONBROOK 4br house on acreage, Creek frontage. WiFi. 16km to Mullum $550pw. Ph 0428237465
2 LABOURERS FOR LIGHT WORK Thursday & Friday $100/day cash. 10am start to 5pm. Ph 66845192
LOCAL REMOVAL
MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791
STH GOLDEN BCH beach house, 2.5br, suit working couple, no pets, pref no kids, $440pw, avail 8 Sept. 0413857615
WANTED Help with photos on my Mac laptop. $20ph in Byron. SMS 0437527807
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646
MULLUM 7 MINUTES Small beautiful studio near waterhole on lovely farm/community. Basic kitchen. Short-term OK. No pets. $265pw (negotiable for right person) incl elec . Bond req. 0431702354
OCEAN SHORES $360pw Completely renovated two bedroom unit, Single carport, Avail now
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
BARBER are looking for a another barber. Do you know one? Contact: 02 6685 5471 7/6 Lawson St, Byron Bay
Contact McGrath Byron Bay 6639 1200
SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE – HOUSE Beautifully furnished – 3 queen bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Air con, all utilities, wide wrap around verandas, set in a large lovely garden. A few mins walk from spectacular beach, best bakery in Byron, shops, JHMLZ HUK H [LYYPÄ J W\I 5-min drive to the centre of Byron.
BARISTA & CREATIVE COOK WANTED Clunes Cafe is hiring! BARISTA required 30+ hours using Allpress coffee. Must be able to handle high volume. Min 2 years experience. CREATIVE COOK/CHEF required 30+ hours – great position, exp cooking vegetarian/vegan advantageous. Early Starts – Day work only – 7 day roster. Team player, great attitude & well presented a must! Contact Jess 0423578101 / jessicastoll33@gmail.com
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION / PA Start at 15-20hrs/wk long-term local position. Require a cheerful, reliable person with a positive energy & can-do attitude. Proficient in MS Office, social media, Mailchimp, WordPress with willingness to learn and implement new efficient and effective work method and systems. Please send applications to Peter at ShamanicEarthMedicine@gmail.com Applications close Friday 26th August
YOGA PRACTITIONER WANTED to teach yoga for 4 weeks in Mullum from 7 September. FB Joanne Morrish
GODDESSES – LEARN THE ART OF SENSUAL / TANTRIC MASSAGE Earn big $$. Call Magdalen 0490466413
SANTOS ORGANICS BYRON BAY Seeking a cafe manager for busy organic juice bar. Barista & kitchen management exp necessary. 4 days/wk. You will be a hands-on operator with the ability to multitask. You will have a strong attention to detail, an easygoing personality and passion for food. Please forward your resume to davidboyd@santosorganics.com.au
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 0455 443 166 or email work@therainforestproject.org
Customer Service Officer
required for immediate start (8am-4pm Monday – Friday)
POSITIONS VACANT
Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to deal calmly and professionally with potentially difficult customers. • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy • Strong work ethic, motivated and reliable • Relevant experience essential
need a Sub-editor and Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team.
Please email your resume and then call Jan on 02 6639 5024
Q See their ad on the
back page.
SECURITY GUARDS AND RSA MARSHAL REQUIRED Must be available weekends RSA ESSENTIAL Apply in person or email info@byronbayentertainment.com
High School Teacher
Primary Industries Deliver Cert I & II Agriculture courses Part-time 0.2FTE position Hours spread across week For details please refer to our website www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au
Applications close 6 September 2016
Office or Retail Space Approx 38sqm. High ceilings lighting, beautiful teak timber flooring. Street frontage, small window space/display. Call for more details!
EUREKA
$445PW
Neat & tidy 3 bed 2 bath home located on beautiful rural setting. Verandah, dishwasher, gas cooking, freshly painted & wood fireplace. Available now. Pets neg.
6687 2479
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WANTED TO RENT BYRON FRESH CAFE has operated for 13 years in Byron Bay and employ over 45 staff. We are seeking accommodation for one of our FT chefs & partner & two dogs. They have recently relocated from Tasmania and need a home in the area, can be from Ocean Shores to Lennox Head. 2-3br with a yard, very respectful tenants who will care for your home/ space. ASAP. Ph 0420940887 WOMAN 52 graphic artist, seeks longterm, quiet, pref separate 1br or larger. Long time Byron resident, clean, reliable, n/s, d/f. Ph 0408908960 MAN 61 Clean, tidy, easygoing, sense of humour, seeks self-contained or share accommodation. Ph 0429489364
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Looking for a rewarding career and great lifestyle on NSW’s beautiful North Coast? Come and join our progressive team at Byron Council. Not only are we located on the beautiful Far North Coast, including the iconic Byron Bay, but we are FIT for the FUTURE and offer a wonderful environment for you to take that next step in your career. Position Reticulation Maintenance Officer
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A Position Description is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au. Applications must address the selection criteria as outlined in the online application process. Additional benefits include 9.5% superannuation, access to education and training support, flexible work hours and salary packaging. Byron Shire Council is an EEO employer and committed to the principles of workplace diversity.
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HBI Australia is seeking a positive and effective team member to join our fastpaced Byron Bay Office as a full-time Insurance Claims Administration Officer. The successful candidate will possess a strong administration background, be highly proficient with computer software, have a proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent salary and a progressive and diverse work environment. Please email a covering letter along with your resume to recruitment@hbiaustralia. com.au. Applications close 7/9/2016.
MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019
DEATH NOTICES DAVID ROBERT (DAVE) WENBAN 6.6.1934 – 17.8.2016 Loved husband of Dawn and loved father of Murray and Sonia. Grandfather of Beau, Andrina, Fidelia, Atalya, Chastina and Sam. Passed away at Tweed Hospital on Wednesday from complications due to a major stroke. The family will hold a private cremation followed by an informal ‘Celebration of Life’ in September. Contact Sonia 0409262489, sonia@ soniasplace.net
FUNERAL NOTICES WOOLFORD, SHANE Loved and adored by Diane, Kim & Michael, Danielle, Steven, Melissa, Ashlee, Susan, Bianca, Jarrod and family. Shane will be missed by all who knew her and the many animals she loved and cared for. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Requiem Mass to be held at Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Brunswick Heads on MONDAY (August 29, 2016) commencing at 11am Donations to ‘Pets for life Animal Shelter’ in lieu of flowers please. MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS
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TAYLEM
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Your vacant place no-one can fill. We miss you Mum and always will. Your loving family.
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30.3.75 - 23.8.14 Forever loved, only son of Julie Jarvie and Garry Hargraves. Much loved brother to Mel and Katie. Adored father to Ashley and Uncle to Quenton and Emerson. “Never Give Up”
Chilli
Once in a while a very special cat finds its way into the shelter. Chilli is our 2-year-old girl who is finding it difficult to adjust. She is quite traumatised and will need a committed family who will nurture her and give her the chance to blossom. She would certainly require a home without other cats and dogs, at least until she feels safe. We are desperate to find Chilli the right home because we know that with love and patience she will turn the corner and become a fantastic companion. To meet Chilli and our other cats, please visit the Cat a Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070
McKAY, John Stanley 17.07.1931 – 19.08.2016
Dylan John passed away peacefully with family at his side. Much loved husband of Joan. Loved father of Greg and Stephen and father-in-law of Kim. Loved brother of Kathleen, Gwen and Helen. Adored grandfather of his three grandchildren, Jordan, Laura and Jessica.
Dylan is an 11-month-old desexed male Staffy x. He is a good-natured boy who wants to please and has had some basic obedience training. If you can give Dylan 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.
LOST & FOUND
Respected high-school teacher, long-time resident of Mullumbimby, life member of Mullumbimby Bowling Club and a passionate horticulturalist, John will be sadly missed by all his friends, family and former students.
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Junior Giants dominate finals to snatch DB Cup The Mullumbimby Giants Junior Rugby League side has made 20-year history by wrapping their hands around the Derek Brouwer Cup. ‘It is with great pride that I can finally say that the Giants have achieved the unthinkable, and have brought the DB cup home for the first time in 20 years,’ Aiden Trudgen junior club captain said. The Giants entered three junior teams in the tournament, the under-7s blue (development side) and gold teams as well as the under-8s, and all three made the finals. The u/7s gold and the u/8s went the whole way to win their groups and the combined effort gave the club the championship. The DB Cup was played against nine teams over two weekends in early August. The Giants’ Juniors have struggled with numbers all year, with just two teams in regular competitions (u/13s and u/16s) and the other age
Junior teams and coaches played their part in securing the DB Cup at Byron Bay.
groups all struggling to fill the bench, Aiden said. ‘Although winning is good and enjoyable, the friendship and bonds that are made here are lifelong and teach valuable life skills,’ he said. The Giants Juniors are bolstered by two girls in Mia Mckenzie (u/7s) and Ruby Tay-
MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot
6628 4495 0417 759 777 6685 6807 6628 7333
2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0431 524 044 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 New moon First quarter Full moon Third quarter Day of Sun Sun month rise set 1 M 0629 1715 2 T 0628 1716 3 W 0627 1716 4 T 0626 1717 5 F 0626 1717 6 S 0625 1718 7 S 0624 1719 8 M 0623 1719 9 T 0623 1720 10 W 0622 1720 11 T 0621 1721 12 F 0620 1721 13 S 0619 1722 14 S 0618 1722 15 M 0617 1723 16 T 0616 1723 17 W 0615 1724 18 T 0614 1724 19 F 0613 1725 20 S 0612 1725 21 S 0611 1726 22 M 0610 1726 23 T 0609 1727 24 W 0608 1727 25 T 0607 1728 26 F 0606 1728 27 S 0605 1729 28 S 0604 1729 29 M 0603 1730 30 T 0602 1730 31 W 0601 1731
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 6677 1345 Each TUE Organic Lismore 6628 1084 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172
AUGUST 2016
August 3 06:33 August 11 04:20 August 18 19:26 August 25 13:40 Moon Moon High tide, rise set height (m) 0441 1542 0702,1.19; 1932,1.76 0534 1642 0751,1.22; 2015,1.76 0622 1740 0835,1.23; 2056,1.74 0705 1838 0916,1.24; 2133,1.67 0745 1934 0955,1.25; 2208,1.59 0822 2028 1033,1.24; 2241,1.49 0857 2121 1112,1.23; 2315,1.39 0932 2213 1153,1.22; 2351,1.28 1006 2304 1240,1.20 1042 2355 0033,1.18; 1336,1.20 1119 0126,1.08; 1444,1.22 1200 0047 0233,1.02; 1552,1.26 1243 0139 0346,1.00; 1652,1.34 1330 0230 0454,1.01; 1744,1.43 1422 0322 0549,1.06; 1829,1.52 1518 0412 0638,1.12; 1911,1.60 1616 0500 0723,1.18; 1951,1.67 1717 0547 0806,1.25; 2031,1.71 1819 0631 0850,1.31; 2112,1.72 1922 0715 0935,1.36; 2154,1.68 2026 0757 1022,1.39; 2237,1.59 2129 0839 1111,1.40; 2323,1.46 2233 0922 1203,1.40 2336 1007 0013,1.32; 1302,1.39 1054 0112,1.18; 1409,1.40 0038 1145 0224,1.07; 1523,1.42 0138 1239 0345,1.03; 1634,1.47 0235 1335 0501,1.04; 1737,1.54 0328 1433 0603,1.09; 1830,1.59 0417 1530 0653,1.15; 1915,1.61 0501 1628 0736,1.20; 1954,1.61
Astronomical data and tides
Times are Eastern Standard. 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.
Low tide, height (m) 0114,0.34; 1243,0.26 0200,0.28; 1330,0.24 0241,0.25; 1415,0.23 0319,0.25; 1456,0.26 0355,0.26; 1535,0.30 0430,0.29; 1615,0.36 0502,0.33; 1656,0.44 0535,0.36; 1741,0.51 0612,0.40; 1836,0.59 0654,0.43; 1944,0.64 0745,0.46; 2101,0.65 0843,0.47; 2222,0.62 0943.0.46; 2329,0.55 1040,0.42 0017,0.46; 1131,0.36 0058,0.37; 1218,0.30 0136,0.29; 1302,0.23 0213,0.21; 1346,0.18 0250,0.16; 1431,0.15 0330,0.13; 1518,0.16 0410,0.12; 1608,0.21 0453,0.15; 1701,0.28 0538.0.20; 1800,0.37 0627,0.26; 1912,0.45 0723,0.32; 2035,0.49 0828,0.36; 2202,0.47 0936,0.36; 2316,0.41 1044,0.34 0014,0.34; 1144,0.29 0010,0.27; 1234,0.25 0138,1.23; 1319,0.22
lor (u/12s) who are ‘achieving great footy and will grow to
be strong independent female role models,’ Aiden said.
Bragging rights go to Byron as Geckos flounder Brian Mollet
As the Olympics limp to a close and national anthems dissolve into grateful silence the unfunded and uninhibited athletes of the Nick Shand Memorial cricket series continue to break new ground. Sunday’s stoush between the only unbeaten teams this year, the Byron Full-Tossers and the Geckos, decided who plays who in the all-important knockout semifinals. The Tossers travelled with a large entourage and, as they set up base camp and hit the nets, the Geckos stuck to their usual warm-up routine of the occasional elbow bend and some light wincing. James of the Geckos called correctly and invited Ash of the Tossers to field. Openers Paddy Mac and Greg-O cut strange figures in oversize novelty hats that Paddy had provided for the whole team, a psychological tactic that only he seemed to understand, but it certainly added colour to the day. Greg-O clipped the first boundary of the morning but fell to a diving catch by the nimble Adam off the bowling
of the inspirational Wayno (1/8). Ash tried some tactics of his own by holding back the fast bowlers till the later overs, and Paddy (29), Stu and James cashed in to see the Geckos to 100 from 16. But Dutchie John, Adam (2/5) and Jason (2/2) eviscerated the middle order, there were more ducks than a Leunig cartoon and only cagey veteran Peter Wyn-Moylan and retiree James were left to build a total. Pete showed real grit to see off the Byron quicks and James (72) pulverised the late overs, bashing the Geckos to 164. After the break an early scalp to Brian, no doubt trying to atone for his ‘double duck’ batting, had the madhatted Geckos chirping, but Dutchie John (30no) was unfazed by the theatrics, presumably having seen weirder things in his homeland. Some big hits from Adam and Christian (28) set up the chase for the very focused Tossers, who were steered home by the classy Eddie (30no) and Jason. Ash got the thrill of clipping the winning runs for his team who now play the Suffolk Swingers in the first semi-final next week.
Sports stars help AFL juniors Pat Rafter and Gold Coast Suns head coach Andrew Raines joined up to 70 people at a fundraiser for the Byron Bay’s junior AFL team last Friday. MC for the night Shaun Rehn was able to get some insightful and very funny stories out of the well-known former world number one tennis player Pat Rafter, who
bought a property at Broken Head last year, co-organiser Cindy Peterson said. The event was a great success and would go a long way to helping more than 100 juniors who play for the Byron Magpies, she said. The Junior Magpies annual fundraiser was held at Beach Byron Bay and included an auction.
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500 compete in little athletics carnival
Ballina rugby knock-out Lennox Head
As many as 500 primary students aged eight to 13 from across the region competed in the Far North Coast Zone Primary School Sports Association Athletics Championships held at the Byron’s Cavanbah Centre last week. Schools from as far north as Tweed Heads to Evans River in the south were in attendance, carnival convener and Goonengerry School principal Tracey Barnes said. Young athletes competed in a full range of events including high jump, long jump, sprints and distance runs as well as discus. Plenty of parents and siblings were also attended to the event, soaking up the carnival atmosphere and excitement. Athletics is taught and encouraged as part of the regular sport and physical education programs within all schools and their success was dependent on the enthusiasm of teachers and students, Tracey said. The carnival coincided with the Olympics and, while
Ballina Rugby beat coastal rivals Lennox Head 26 to 19 in the minor semifinal to keep their grand final hopes alive. The Ballina Seahorses posted first-half penalties and a try to go to the break 13–0, and proved to be an uncatchable lead in last Saturday’s game. The Lennox Trojans did mount a fightback scoring three tries late in the second half but it was not enough. The loss ended the season for Lennox, but key player Billy Goldsmith was named as the Far North Coast Rugby Zone’s Best and Fairest for 2016. This Saturday the minor premiers Byron Bay take on the Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers for a place in the grand final. The game is set to be hotly contested with only one point separating the teams in each of their previous two encounters this year. Byron Bay beat the Pioneers in both fixtures, a 17–16 victory at home in round three and then a 32–31 win at
Evie Porter representing Brunswick Valley missed this high jump attempt at 1.26 metres, but clearing 1.24m got her to the regionals. Photo Ross Kendall
this gave the competitors some focus, it was just one motivator for the children. ‘As soon as medals and ribbons are involved kids really get into it.’ Tracey said. ‘I have still got my blue ribbons from school,’ she said. The first four athletes in track events and the first three in field events progress to the FNC Zone team and
will compete at the regional carnival to be held at Coffs Harbour on September 3. ‘Students at this level have progressed through school and district qualifying carnivals to be eligible to compete,’ Tracey said. If successfuly at this level the young athletes can then head down to the state carnival in Sydney later in the year.
Mullumbimby Giants Junior Rugby League
2016 MAJOR FUNDRAISER
Lennox got the better of this line-out, but lost the preliminary final. Photo Vicky and Mick Kerry
Lyle Park in round 10. ‘Hard work is the key,’ head coach Paul Jeffery said. ‘We are thrilled to host the major semi as it is a reflection of our performance so far. We now have to focus on our number one goal and play positive and constructive rugby to put us into a position to keep moving toward the grand final.’ The game will be played at Red Devil Park on Bangalow
Road from 3pm. ‘It’s a big day in the club’s history. We’ve won the minor premiership and now we’ve got to play the best teams this season to win the Premiership. It will be the club’s first ever,’ club president Tim Ahern said. The loser of the game will go on to play Ballina the following week, playing once again for a spot in the grand final.
Local tennis trio earn place in major development tournament
Bare Footy Bowls
Amore Baa Baa’s Byron Bay Ballooning Byron Bay Pork and Meats Betta Home and Living Mullumbimby Brown Paper Packages Clay CSM Court House Bistro Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist Darling Buds Florist Frankie God of Hair Hooked ’n’ Cooked Jai Hitchcock James Mitre 10 Mullumbimby Kiva Spa LuLu’s Cafe Michael Burke
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Timothy Yeung-Packer, Amadeus O’Connor and Lachlan Tuckwell with coach and former Inverell winner Steve Gort. Photo Jeff Dawson
The Mullumbimby Tennis Club has congratulated and rewarded three young tennis players who have qualified for this weekend’s PDS tournament in Inverell. Timothy Yeung-Packer (u/12), Amadeus O’Connor (u/10) and Lachlan Tuckwell (u/8) have all qualified in the top eight for their age groups to give them a crack at the Inverell tournament. At the Grafton PDS tournament played earlier this
year, Timothy won his age group while Amadeus and Lachlan were runners-up. If the young players can make the top four in this weekend’s contest they will qualify for the state finals later this year. The Player Development Series is all about improving young players and giving them ongoing tournament experience, but it is also about recognition, according to Mullumbimby Tennis
Club president Steve Gort. ‘It is a really good stepping stone for a future in tennis. A lot of people watch this tournament,’ he said. Steve won the tournament himself when he was 16, and has toured Australia on the circuit and is now a professional coach. Last week the Mullumbimby Tennis Club awarded each of the three local boys a $100 cheque acknowledging their achievement.
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Art Expo Party Ocean Shores Art Expo Party opening night this Friday 26 August from 7pm. See wonderful local art from artists of all ages at Ocean Shores Primary School with ‘What Matters?’
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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am– 4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.
BCC Seniors Activities Byron Community Centre’s Tuesday Seniors’ Activities are back on their regular schedule: 10.30am Elder Beats Drumming $10; 11.30am Morning Tea; 12 noon Chair Yoga $5. The Bay Community Singers Choir will be resuming its Monday class at 10.30am from 2 May, cost is $10.
#StartupByron #StartupByron Un-Networking meets the first Thursday of every month, focused on connecting anyone interested in startups or small biz. See http://www. startinno.com/events/2015/5/7/startupbyron-un-networking.
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.
Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.
Exhibition open 26–28, 10am–4pm.
U3A Ballina/Byron
Daffodil Day stall
Bay. Info: Celia 684 3623.
Historical Society AGM
Midlife talk
All members please bring a review of a recently read book to share on 30/08/16 at 10am at the RSL, Mullumbimby. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Daffodil Day turns 30 on Friday 26 August and the Anglican Church of Byron Bay is holding a stall at Suffolk Park shops. Daffodils, pens, bears, pins, cakes, craft items, plants and a lucky dip for the kids.
BPA meeting Bangalow Progress Association next meeting Thursday 1 Sept in Heritage House at 5.30pm.
Bangalow Historical Society AGM on Monday 29 August at 1pm at Heritage House Museum, Bangalow. Enquiries 6687 2183.
Lone Goat Gallery
Tax help
Ballina Camera Club digital meeting Thursday, 25 August, 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. New members welcome, enquiries Mark 6686 6915.
Practising Artists Network (PAN) Group Show till 31 August. The artworks represent each artist’s interpretation of the poem Byron Bay – Winter by renowned Australian poet Robert Gray.
Byron Sophia
Cancer Action Group AGM
Tax return doing your head in? Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is offering Tax Help. Help is free at the centre every Tuesday by appointment through to September. Call 6684 1286 to make an appointment.
Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Christian Rosenkreutz, 14th Century legend, discussion led by Celia Novy, Thursday 25 August, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron
Brunswick Valley Cancer Action Group AGM at 23 Fern St, Mullumbimby, 3pm Thursday 25 August. Jenny Batson (publicity officer) 0428 842 552.
org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday in Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.
CWA Bangalow
Mullum CWA
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.
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.
Friends of Libraries, Byron Shire, present Jane Mathews & Mandy Nolan talking ‘Midlife: how did we get here?’ 6pm, Thursday 8 September. Tix $45 include antipasto & cheese table & arrival drink. Bookings – Bangalow Bookworms & Papermites aka Bangalow Newsagency 6687 1396 or www.trybooking.com/216878.
Coorabell Time Capsule 25-year-old time capsule to be opened on 26 August, 1.30pm – Past, Present and Future celebrations for Coorabell Public School’s 125th anniversary. All families and community members warmly invited. Wednesdays Temple Byron and Sunday mornings in Myocum. Dean 0414 364 415 or wwwunityhousebyron.com.au.
Landcare Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Come and chat, enjoy a cuppa, the company and your craft. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.
Library fun Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.
No-interest loans Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit community program providing people on low incomes with safe, fair interest-free loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.
Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.
Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6–13 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School and email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com.
Museums
The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at 12.15pm at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Visitors welcomed. For further information/partner ring Phyllis Keyte on 6684 1103.
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.
ESL classes
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Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.
Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
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Meditation Bay Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson and friends Tuesdays at Suffolk Park Hall, 7.30–9pm. All welcome. Please bring a cushion. 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. 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. Healing Meditation 7.30pm
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 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.
Drug support groups 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
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Spring Quilt Show Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore, 2, 3, 4 September, 9.30am–6pm Friday and Saturday, 9.30am–3pm Sunday. Admission by gold coin donation.
U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 30 August 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Jim Rankin addresses ‘Public Health and Preventive Medicine’. Visitors welcome. Phone 6685 1732. because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac Bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon. alateen.org/australia
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Phone Elaine 55808215
Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.
Rainbow Dragons Abreast Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.
Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Education Care Projects – Kenya Op Shop, 81-83 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 9.30–4 Mon-Fri.Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm. 1st Sat of the month (market day) 9am–2pm.
Lions Club
Camera Club
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.
Newrybar Public School annual fireworks and bonfire spectacular Saturday 27 August, gates open at 4pm.
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Liberation Larder The charity that collects, cooks and distributes over 450 meals per week across the Byron Shire to people in need 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.
Byron FLEA Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young people. Call Lotte 0490 026 840.
Bridge Club The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at 12.15pm at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. All welcome. Info: Silvia Van Rossum 6676 3720.
Byron Girls Group A fun, creative and supportive group for girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 0490 026 840 for details.
Bay Community Singers Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else who likes to sing. Mondays, Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0417 277 211, info@raisetheroofsinging.com.
ManTime Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@ gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.
Town Choir Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.
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.
Carers Community Group
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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.
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.
Presented by Womens Health Forum 2nd Thursday of each month 1-2.30pm Ewingsdale Hall. Info: Yasmin 0437 886 424, whfcareresgroup@gmail.com.
Potters & Sculptors
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.
Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors The Community Art Gallery (Gallery at the Drill Hall) is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale. The Drill Hall Complex, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au
Toastmasters
Mystery talks
Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters.
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.
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1. 17th century English poet and playwright, author of All for Love (4,6) 6. Jazz great ….Fitzgerald (4) 10. Coarse ground fern or clumps thereof (7) 11. Nightclub-restaurant made famous by Belinda Neal, or large lizards (7) 12,13. Thoroughly decent, straightforward type of person (4,2,3,5) 14. Terror, blind fear (5) 15. Outgoing, sociable (9) 17. Mollusc, especially snail (9) 20. Hems, outskirts, sides (5) 21. Joint in the arm (5) 23. One who reads maps and sets courses, usually 2IC to captain (9) 25. Biblical woman who betrayed Samson (7) 26. Chemical used to cause a reaction (7) 27. Act, something done (4) 28. Affection between companions (10)
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1. Shows reluctance about the English taunts (5) 2. Wrinkles, perhaps, make the most important news (9) 3. Wonderful cloak woven for 9’s son (4,2,8) 4. Bewildered gnat caught between unknowns on East’s great river (7) 5. It’s obvious – I have lifted the depression (7) 7. Student working on 9 is a recluse (5) 8. Viciously teases the arty-farty types Last week’s solution N138 (9) G R E E N D E C L A 9. What, Manuel might ask, can I cook I V I R O D up from fennel, and go to our head of R O A S T L A M B M state? (5,2,7) L W M R I F I S H I N A B A R R 14. P is absurdly stubborn! (3-6) R I T T E 16. Rowing team grabs a draw, on high – I N T O W I L D E R beat 20 in a field of 100! (9) D T A S E S 18. Criticise the right, black cat! (7) A L I E N A T I O N Y N A D B 19. Various loons and grebes, English (7) G E T I T T O G E 22. Bloody Macpherson? Beauty! (5) S D H I R C 24. Pick another horse? Give another C R U D E B L A C K gratuity! (5) A C M I N O T A K E A P A R T
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The meet-the-candidates event in Mullum was a lively affair, with candidate Rose Wanchap copping a bit of a pasting; no surprise there. (Her themiddleground.com. au website is live at last.) As we send these pages off to the printer the council hopefuls will be under scrutiny again in Byron Bay – catch any updates online at echo.net.au/ council-elections-2016. And on page 12 this week the electoral commission advises you can vote early from August 29 – if you’re just too excited to wait.
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Arrr! The excitement it be building for the Biggest Little Banquet to be held in the main street of Mullum on September 3. It has a piratey theme, ye scurvy seadogs, so it’s time to be coming up with your colourful costumes. See more at mullumbimby.org. au and in our news pages. It’s a good opportunity to learn how to keelhaul before the council elections the following Saturday.
A disgusted Byron resident had enough and couldn’t take it any more when this Wicked Van came to town last Friday: ‘I am so over this, so I went with gaffer tape instead of spray paint. Maybe this is the answer. How horrible for Byron’s homeless population to see this mockery.’ The resident feels that tape isn’t really vandalising but it still shows that people are prepared to cover up terrible messages.
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Undue influence of magical thinking in council elections? Over the years, since the brutal dispossession of the original inhabitants, we’ve had a proliferation of sects, from the concerted push of the Christians to impose their views on local government to the so-called ‘Eastern’ cults such as the Hare Krsna and the sannyasins and bizarre outbreaks such as the Endeavour Academy at The Epicentre at Belongil in the early noughties. Now the Lismore-based group Universal Medicine has a couple of adherents running in local elections. UM’s founder Serge Benhay-
It’s customary to have a little go at our neighbours, the Queenslanders, from time to time, but we’re somewhat disturbed by our Echonetdaily report pointing out that ‘almost a quarter of million people have been caught driving on Queensland roads without a valid licence since 2010’ – echo.net.au/ unlicensed-drivers-plagueqld-roads. And of those caught, 2,850 had never held a licence. Do they visit Byron Bay, do you think? Mind you, the Daily Terrorgraph reported in 2014 that ‘almost 20,000 unlicensed drivers have been caught on NSW roads in the past year’. We
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