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Get active on Suffolk sportsfield: mayor the asking price.’ The mayor also explained how public pressure can influence a decision.
Public pressure ‘Politicians quantify how powerful correspondence is – a petition is 10 votes. A handwritten letter, 100 votes and a phone call is 1,000 votes. Don’t underestimate the power of a phone call.’ Q The video is online at https:// app.frame.io/f/rbi4nfG3. Q Education
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Council general manager Ken Gainger has played down the possibility of introducing specific levies to help pay for an infrastructure backlog, telling The Echo such proposals ‘currently have no basis in statutory authority.’ Staff have claimed the Shire’s infrastructure such as roads will continue to deteriorate unless a special rate variation (SRV) is implemented; they have suggested a cumulative increase over four years of 33.5 per cent (deteriorate), 46.4 per cent (maintain) or 60.2 per cent (improve). While public comment for the SRV is now closed, Cr Paul Spooner has suggested a tourism infrastructure levy ‘that is applied to any business deriving income from tourists.’ In the letters section (page 12), Cr Spooner argues ‘It will then be up to each individual business to determine whether they pass on this cost to their tourism customers. For example, by applying an accommodation surcharge.’ But Mr Gainger says that such levies, whether a bed tax, tourism levy or a levy on festival patrons have no prospect – at this time – of becoming ‘recurrent and reliable revenue sources for Council.’ He said, ‘The government has previously categorically ruled out a bed tax option. Council, in its submission to be declared as Fit for the Future and thus avoid potential amalgamation, has promised the state government
that it will pursue rate increases. ‘Only rate increases can produce the sustainable and reliable recurrent revenue desperately needed to repair our failing road system.’
Property portfolio? But why isn’t Council managing a profitable property portfolio? Under legislation, councils can create a separate corporate entity as an investment arm of council. While Mr Gainger confirmed that local councils can create and manage a business unit or corporate entity as a vehicle to invest in and redevelop its property portfolio, he says there is limited property available. Such an approach is not justified, he said. ‘Nonetheless, our financial sustainability plan includes a rationalisation of Council’s property holdings to determine which properties have investment potential and those that are surplus to our needs. This has resulted in some properties being sold and the proceeds of sale invested in infrastructure projects while properties with investment potential such as the former Byron Library site in Byron Bay, the former South Byron Sewerage Treatment Plan site in Suffolk Park and a former materials dump site in Bayshore Drive are earmarked for redevelopment. ‘Our aim is to look at redevelopment options that have the potential to return a recurrent revenue source to the council and create a situation where Council is less reliant on rate continued on page 3
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A Byron Bay project aimed at providing carpentry and bee-keeping skills to Indigenous youth and young people with a disability has received $25,000 from philanthropic group, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF). Just this year, the NRCF has given away over $130,000 in grants to 22 different community organisations – the total amount donated by the NRCF over the last 12 years is now over $1 million. Auspiced by the Byron Bay Herb Nursery, the Katia Project Inc plans are to help with the manufacture of beehive boxes and the farming of native bees. The grant was handed over at a ceremony in Tweed Heads
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last Thursday and accepted by manager Nick Thom and staff member Leeanna Jenkins, who thought up the project. The beehives will be sold or leased to community members and those in the horticultural industry, for
both honey production and the pollination of food crops, especially nut trees. Other local organisations to benefit from last week’s NRCF grants include Byron Youth Service (a program for ‘at risk’ girls at Mullumbimby
High School), Byron Youth Theatre (performance and workshop exploring youth suicide), Shaping Outcomes Byron (development of support material for the new picture book, Fergus & Delilah) and The Shift Project Byron (training and work experience for disadvantaged women). NRCF chair, John Callanan said, ‘A lot of people say we live in paradise here… but the reality is that the northern rivers is statistically above average in many areas of disadvantage.’ The foundation is set to continue its mission as it only gives away profits from investments each year. Its ‘nest egg’, already over $1 million, is growing, largely thanks to bequests. Q For more visit nrcf.org.au and www.byronherbs.com.au.
Week two: Byron Bay schoolies update With Byron Bay schoolie celebrations now well underway, organiser of the safety response HUB located on Main Beach says that for the most part, the young visitors are having fun and are well behaved. Last Saturday, HUB co-
ordinator Nicqui Yazdi reported that the first big night saw around 3,500 to 4,000 schoolies dancing around the HUB and hanging in the park and on the beach. ‘It was an incredibly smooth night,’ she posted on Facebook, ‘clean as a whistle with hardly any alcohol making it into the park, with the schoolies being very respectful.’ ‘Both HUB volunteers and police directed them to the glass- and alcohol-free parts of the parks and beaches.’ One issue, says Ms Yazdi, was the ‘ridiculously long lines to the toilets, with up to 70 at a time trying to use them.’
Locals create biffo Remarkably it was local kids who have caused the most trouble, Ms Yazdi said. Last Friday night she said she ‘felt the tension rising among the local youth.’ ‘I felt it for hours and knew exactly what would happen eventually and even could pinpoint the exact groups it would come from. ‘Not long after midnight, the park went off like a string of firecrackers with small but intense fights breaking out like a domino effect. Literally three fights started within the span of just one minute,
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barely metres apart.’ She said young locals ‘cruising for a bruising’ were from Ballina, Alstonville, Ocean Shores, Lennox, Lismore and Byron. ‘Without our male HUB volunteers and the public order and riot squad being right there, something really, really bad could have gone down.’ She added she was ‘incredibly disappointed in just how damaged they are and how much damage they do… Where the hell are all the concerned parents in this town?’ The lack of any ‘serious assistance from any sector of Byron community’ was also a disappointment for Ms Yazdi. ‘I can count on one hand those businesses and people who gave me any help at all in the eight years I ran a weekly Friday night youth program. The biggest issue that faces the youth of this place is the absolute lack of anything for them!’
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Local News Local MP defends biodiversity laws Further to last week’s story on the state government’s new biodiversity laws, local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin has responded to the same questions The Echo put to NSW Farmers. As for environmental safeguards within the laws, Mr Franklin says there are ‘inbuilt controls’ such as ‘limits on the level of clearing that can occur and the rate at which it occurs.’ ‘Clearing native vegetation is expensive and landholders will only undertake this if it makes economic sense to do so,’ he says. Mr Franklin added, ‘The 2014 review by the Independent Expert Panel demonstrated the inadequacy of the current laws.’ Q Mr Franklin’s full reply is available at www.echo.net.au.
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Councillors were split recently over selling a council-owned access road to a property owner, which will consolidate their small property in Main Arm as it runs through their land. The result will likely mean their neighbour will lose current access. After nearly an hour’s debate at the November 17 meeting, including numerous motions, the decision was made to sell. The Echo previously reported that the issue had divided the small community that lives around Durrumbul Road; a family of five lives on a 97-acre lot on Durrumbul Road in a dwelling that staff have deemed not compliant to building standards, and a 60-page staff report outlined grievances between the neighbours as well as public submissions.
Nationals Party-aligned Cr Alan Hunter, who has had his own share of neighbour disputes, put forward the motion to endorse the sale, which was supported by Crs Hackett, Spooner and Richardson. Crs Martin, Ndiaye and Lyon (Greens) voted against (Cr Cameron was absent). During debate it became clear that the impetus for the sale came about from compliance issues and allegations of antisocial behaviour. Cr Ndiaye took issue with the way in which it was handled, and said despite being told by staff it was part of ‘systematic road closures’ she found evidence in the report to the contrary. She said, ‘On page 827, line 6, it states, “Who proposed the initiated part road closure in question? Council received a few complaints by residents concerned with compliance issues”.’ Later, Council’s infra-
structure services director Phil Holloway admitted that compliance and ‘antisocial activities happening in that area’ were factors that led to staff recommending the sale. The landowners set to benefit from the decision, Meredith and David Thompson, told The Echo they ‘would have had no problem accommodating the original volume of traffic and pedestrian traffic through our small proper-
ty on a continuing basis, had the adjoining property owner developed her property legally, including using her legal access to her property that is to Main Arm road for the rest of her traffic.’ ‘We have had our privacy invaded for the past three years by the relentless passage of traffic through a once peaceful property, and other harassment and intimidation which has distressed us greatly’.
Rates under review as residents face hike continued from page 1 revenue,’ Mr Gainger said. Mr Gainger also pointed to a draft review of Council rating systems by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The tribunal provides oversight to government decisions. ‘[IPART] suggests, among other things, that NSW moves from a site (land only) valuation system to a Capital Improved Value (CIV) system,
such as what has been in place in Victoria for many years.’ ‘This change would not lead to additional rate revenue being generated, but would significantly influence the apportionment of the overall rate burden and million-dollar mansions would pay a lot more rates than a modest dwelling. ‘This change is widely supported within the NSW local government sector.’
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As the federal parliamentary year winds towards its close, The Echo asked a few questions of local Richmond MP Justine Elliot. They relate to bills currently before both the lower house and upper house, or senate. First up, she says prime minister Turnbull and his government are in total disarray. ‘They’re all over the shop,’ she said. ‘It will get worse for them… it’s about his leadership and being led by the hard right within the party. ‘To become leader, he sold out on climate change and marriage equality. ‘He needs to stand up to the hard right and do the right thing. This behaviour is a reflection of a weak leader.’
Youth jobs The Turnbull government’s response to chronic youth unemployment is the $840 million package called Youth Jobs PaTH program, which was debated last week. Called Social Security Legislation Amendment
(Youth Jobs Path: Prepare, Trial, Hire) Bill 2016, it would see an extra $100pw to supplement Newstart allowances while businesses would also be eligible for a youth wage subsidy. I understand Labor has some reservations with this Bill – what are they? Also what is Labor’s alternative? Yes, and what is particularly concerning is that the Turnbull government has trouble demonstrating what safeguards are in place to protect young Australians. Let’s not forget that this government was considering making young jobseekers wait six months to access benefits. It was only due to pressure from Labor and others that it was reduced to one month. That’s why Labor remains concerned in this Bill that there are few guarantees that jobs will not be replaced by cheaper labour and that wages will not be undercut. We’re also concerned that the participants’ safety will not be compromised and that
adequate insurance arrangements will be provided and that participants won’t be used to help businesses sidestep unfair dismissal protections. In terms of it getting through the Parliament, I don’t know if it will get through, and I hope the cross-benchers don’t support it. We took to the last election our Working Futures program, which outlines how to move young people into jobs. After a six-week work readiness course, they would do a six-month work placement with an employer, paid at an award-equivalent training wage. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain a formal qualification alongside work experience by completing a Certificate III qualification through TAFE or a reputable private provider.
National security It appears there is rarely if never any retrospective analysis on why there is terrorism in the first place. I read Turnbull’s National Security speech (November
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23) after his Peru trip to APEC. It was full of boogie man and motherhood statements yet didn’t address any root causes. Turnbull spoke of Daesh (ISIS) yet didn’t comment on who funds Daesh or why Daesh exists. Because of WikiLeaks and others, we know the US are largely responsible for their existence and Saudi Arabia are also involved. I also read the speech that followed by Labor’s Bill Shorten and it was equally underwhelming and without any depth. How much soul searching has the Labor party done
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sugar tax: local MP Q&A on its understanding of why terrorism is such a problem? Would speaking truthfully on such matters compromise Australia’s national security? Countering terrorism and violent extremism within Australia and around the world is an issue that the Labor Party takes very seriously. In fact this is an issue that is regularly discussed and we’re very fortunate to have in our Caucus recently elected Labor MP Anne Aly (member for Cowan) who is an internationally renowned expert in counter-terrorism and radicalisation. In terms of Bill Shorten’s speech he rightly said: ‘While there are many issues that divide this parliament, often very deeply, all of us in this place, on all sides, share a common determination to keep Australia safe’. I strongly believe that Bill Shorten’s speech did have depth in terms of our actions and motivations in combating extremism. He further said: ‘The ultimate defeat of Daesh is the
shared goal of all those who believe in peace.’ In fact if we have learned anything about Daesh it is that they will use every tool at their disposal, every weapon in their arsenal to spread hatred, to encourage violence, to destroy innocent lives. Preventing this, combating terrorism, defeating extremism means meeting Daesh on every front – whether that is providing air support and training in Iraq, or disrupting cyber operations. Not just defensively – but offensively. Ensuring we have and use the ability to silence their hateful extremist propaganda and to deprive them of resources and information. I ask these questions because we appear to be living in a post-ethical and factfree world, where such narratives i.e. terrorism – generally go unquestioned. Surely an absence of honesty just leads us further into terrorism? As professor Noam Chomsky said, ‘If you want to stop terrorism, then stop participating in it’.
These are very complex issues and as I’ve said the Labor Party takes these issues very seriously in terms of combating terrorism and we believe in working with other nations, such as the United States to achieve these goals. We also believe that foreign aid is an important tool for both humanitarian reasons and also in attempting to prevent the circumstances and situations in which extremism or radicalisation might occur. More broadly, Labor has been consistently critical of the coalition government’s cuts to foreign aid. In terms of Donald Trump’s win in the US election, Bill Shorten has acknowledged that political parties must always look to the reasons as to why people are disillusioned and how we can address those concerns. We in Labor know that means actions like creating jobs, delivering affordable health care and quality education systems.
Sugar tax Are you for or against raising the price of sugar to combat obesity and increase government revenue? Sugar industry lobbyists such as Coca-Cola must be wearing out the carpet in coalition offices at the moment. Are they attempting to influence Labor too? I haven’t been personally lobbied… but the Richmond electorate has a large sugar industry which I support 100 per cent. This sector is vitally important for the economic growth of the northern rivers. For this reason I don’t support a sugar tax, but I do acknowledge that government must always be focused on better health outcomes for Australians, particularly for tackling obesity. Q According to the Australian
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Unpacking the rate-rise issue Jim Beatson
Whatever the outcome of the public consultation process over Byron Shire’s proposed three scenarios for a possible rate increase, it is likely there will be a change in Byron Shire’s rates. So here is an insight into what may happen. Up until last Tuesday November 22, only around 550 people out of the around 15,000 ratepayers had answered questionnaires posted to them by Council. The results were: • Five per cent didn’t indicate a preference • Keep rates exactly as they are now: 22 per cent • Council’s first option: Rates which will lead to a deterioration of Byron’s infrastructure: 20 per cent. Over the four-year period this will be a cumulative increase of 33 per cent. • Council’s second option: Maintain current level of infrastructure: 25 per cent of votes cast. Over the four-year period this will be a cumulative increase of 46 per cent. • Council’s third option: Improve Byron Shire’s level of
infrastructure: 28 per cent of the votes cast. Over the fouryear period this is a cumulative increase of 60 per cent. By a small majority, of a very small number of votes, our ratepayers are voting for a big increase in rates. But in a survey that Council conducted online there’s a radically different result, with a very big majority saying ‘keep the rates as they are now’. So who do we believe?
Rates based on land value But there is another element to the rate proposal that’s not being discussed. Rates are based on the land value of your property. Not on the value of your house and land. So if your next door neighbour, with an identical-sized block of land has a house costing $7 million, and your house is only worth $70,000, you’ll end up paying exactly the same rates. This is another issue which needs to be brought, strongly, to the attention of our state and federal politicians. Council rules are determined by state government
politicians and their senior staff. Politicians who often seem to be influenced by property developers and real estate agents. The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) caught developers illegally donating just under $5 million to Baird’s NSW Liberal Party election campaign via the Federal Libs, where it’s legal! The proposed rate rises were discussed last week at Byron Shire Council’s roundtable regular meeting of resident representatives. All of the resident members were unhappy that councillors, and Council, had failed to follow up opportunities to demand more income through changes to the Baird government’s Local Government Act over a long period. These opportunities were described as: failing to lobby strongly for a bed tax, not requiring the large number of attendees at major festivals to contribute to impacts borne by Council, and not imposing a tourism levy on all visitors. Yes, tourism brings a lot of money into Byron Shire, but not to Byron Council. Tourism mostly brings
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expenses to Council. Councillors present at the roundtable meeting were asked by residents: ‘What impact has Council had with representations to the state government? And to the NSW Local Government organisation?’ One senior Council staffer at the roundtable said, ‘Yes, that question will be in our report of this meeting.’ Wow. Mayor Simon Richardson was unable to attend the roundtable. However Councillor Paul Spooner said he believed requests to the state government for bed tax legislation were unlikely to succeed. But a tourism levy might. It appears that Paul Spooner and Simon Richardson, both good men committed to economic justice, could be a lot more outspoken with this unpopular state government. They would surely have the backing of many constituents in the Byron Shire. Q Jim Beatson is a journalist who contributes weekly to Bay FM’s one-hour weekly currently affairs program, Community Newsroom (Fridays 11am–12 noon). Q The Echo confirmed with staff Council’s survey figures.
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St Finbarr’s Fair this Saturday As part of St Finbarr’s Catholic Primary School centenary year, they will present their famous Christmas Fair on Saturday December 3 from 11am till 4pm. Publicist for the event, Grant Hawkins, says to bring your swimmers, as just one of the attractions will be an awesome waterslide park.
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Apart from craft/food stalls and music, mechanical rides will return along with an inflatable obstacle course. MC will be Shelly Craft from TV’s The Block. Additionally, Mr Hawkins says a dedicated group at the school has spent 12 months crafting a beautiful cookbook, which will be available at the fair.
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December 1, 2016 should be a celebration for West Papuan independence. Instead, the day will mark 55 years of what should have been a sovereign nation; 19 days after the Dutch left their colony, Indonesia invaded and have occupied ever since. It’s a sad tale of genocide and assimilation – and resource exploitation. Irreplaceable rainforests are being lost and the island has some of the largest copper and gold mines on the planet. It’s also well established that the population is now less than 50 per cent West Papuan. Half a million people are believed to have been killed in this time. And this is all happening on Australia’s doorstep. West Papuan activist, filmmaker and UN ambassador Wensi Fatubun was in the Shire last week in support of a new project headed by Blue King Brown’s Carlos Santone. ‘Australian government wants to forget about us,’ says Wensi, and he spoke of how raising the issue of independence in West Papua can
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Blue King Brown’s Carlos Santone and Nattali Rize with Wensi Fatubun, a UN ambassador and activist for the West Papuan people. Photo Jeff Dawson
land you in jail. As for media access, Wensi says it is open but not free. ‘Foreign journalists are always led around by officials so they have no access to anyone who would speak against.’ Wensi also spoke of chronic lack of access to doctors in villages. ‘They are not empowering us with modern health and education,’ he says.
High HIV rates ‘They are killing our culture; the use of condoms in brothels – which are Indonesian run – is discouraged for example. HIV rates are very high.’ The UN – which is largely
funded by the US – gave control to Indonesia in 1969 with The Act of Free Choice – it is referred to by West Papuan activists as the Act Of No Choice. And then in 2006, the Lombok Treaty was signed, signalling agreement between Indonesia and Australia. It has helped to stifle any real criticism from our leaders. But West Papua is not alone Wensi says; Vanuatu is a longtime supporter, and just last month, six Pacific Island countries raised the West Papuan issue in the UN. ‘The issue will be again raised before the UN in March 2017’, says Wensi.
A new project from Blue King Brown’s Carlos Santone is called Rize of the Morning Star (ROTMS) and its first film clip/song is Sorong Samarai by artist Airileke. Santone, who is based part time in Byron Shire with Nattali Rize, says the politically motivated record label was cofounded in 2012 with Airileke and West Papuan musician and activist Ronny Kareni. To shoot the clip, he says a small team travelled from the tip of West Papua (Sorong) to the tip of PNG (Samarai), ‘capturing the culture and identity of one people, separated only by a colonial border’. ‘West Papua contains the most culturally diverse people on Earth, with more than 1,000 languages, and has the third largest tract of rainforest in the world.’ He says, ‘Using music as a key unifier and amplifier, ROTMS have successfully organised some of the largest scale international free West Papua solidarity actions to date’. Q For more, visit www. rizeofthemorningstar.com.
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Pay Parking is being introduced at Wategos on Marine Parade in mid to late December - look out for the machines! A four hour time limit will apply to the street. If you have a current Byron Shire E-permit exemption, you can park for no additional cost in Marine Parade. If you don’t have an E-Permit, the cost will be $3 per hour. If you require more time when your four hours has expired, you need to move your vehicle to another space. Please check the signs before leaving your vehicle.
E-permit exemption coming up for renewal? You can renew your annual E-permit exemption anytime prior to the expiry via our website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/byron-bay-pay-parking. E-permit exemptions are availabe to Byron Shire residents and ratepayers, and people who work in the pay parking areas, but live outside of Byron Shire. Proof of local residency, rate notice or place of employment will be required - you can find out more on Council’s website.
How do I find out my expiry date? You can check your E-permit exemption expiry date at anytime via our website. If your email was not provided at the time of your inital application, you will need to email payparking@byron.nsw.gov.au or call our hotline on 1300 811 942.
Do I need to enter my plate at the meter? Current E-permit exemption holders DO NOT NEED TO ENTER NUMBER PLATE AT METER. No ticket is required to be displayed; simply ‘Park & Walk’ away, ensuring you adhere to the time limits as displayed on the street signage.
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Local News SAE info night Thurs Dec 1 Calling all aspiring filmmakers, animators, designers, web developers, audio engineers and other creatives‌ SAE Creative Media Institute in Byron Bay is opening the doors to their state-of-the-art campus on Thursday December 1 from 6pm till 9pm. Organisers say it’s a chance for high school students, career changers and anyone contemplating a creative career to take a guided tour of the campus, sit in on an information session, check out the students’ work, meet the lecturers and chat to SAE staff about study and career options. The campus is located on Ewingsdale Road. Q To register visit sae.edu. au/news-and-events/events.
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Water-extraction plan riles Uki locals Former NSW agriculture minister Jack Hallam (Labor) is facing resistance from residents to his plan to extract 24 megalitres of water a year from a licensed bore on his Uki property. Hallam lodged the plan in October to the
NSW Office of Water, for ‘bulk loading and delivery of extracted water’. The proposal is for up to three loads a day (six trips), six days a week from 7am till 6pm. Q The DA is currently on Tweed Shire Council’s website.
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Bentley doco screened Dec 3 Acclaimed documentary The Bentley Effect will be screened at the Mullum Civic Hall on Saturday December 3 from 6pm. Co-organiser Dave Rawlins says a fundraising dinner will be catered by the organic COREM CafĂŠ.
‘A stellar lineup of renowned musicians who performed at Bentley will join us to celebrate making the northern rivers gas field free.’ He says proceeds of the evening will go towards the production of the documen-
tary and COREM – Community Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby – to support their ongoing fund to install solar PV systems on community buildings. Q Tickets can be purchased via www.corem.org. au through an Eventbrite link.
Byron Spirit Festival launch event, Dec 4 Combining music, arts, yoga, ceremony and a socially connective celebration, the Byron Spirit Festival has announced a launch event to reveal the 2017 lineup and raise funds for two important causes. The event will be held from 3pm till 7pm at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall and organisers say all funds raised will
go to COREM (CommunityOwned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby) and protectors and protesters supporting Indigenous land rights at Standing Rock in the USA.
Custodians ‘Custodians of Culture’ is the theme for the festival, which will run March 31 till
April 2, 2017. Promoter Alison Pearl says, ‘Last year’s Byron Spirit Festival raised more than $2,000 for the Hope for Health Foundation, a project dedicated to restoring the health of the Yolngu peoples of Arnhem Land, NT.’ Q To register for the December 4 event visit www. spiritfestival.com.au.
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Byron Bay woman Sara Connor has lost her Indonesian court bid to have a murder charge against her thrown out, after again proclaiming her innocence. The 46-year-old mother looked tense as the three judges at Denpasar District Court on Thursday dismissed her lawyer’s challenge over the alleged murder of police officer Wayan Sudarsa. Connor and her UK boyfriend David Taylor are facing charges of murder, with prosecutors alleging they attacked Mr Sudarsa on Kuta Beach on August 16. Her matter will return to court next Thursday. – AP reporting
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Ignoring overwhelming evidence to the contrary Forget trying to correct fake news, what is needed is a campaign to develop critical thinking abilities. Urgently. Admittedly it’s a nebulous term, however simply put, critical thinking includes skills in logic and the self awareness of cognitive bias. Holding a convincing argument is not only based on reason – good imagination, creativity and intuition all help. Academic website The Conversation last week published What is critical thinking? And do universities really teach it? Author Martin Davies (Professor in Higher Education, University of Melbourne) argues that while universities all promote the idea of critical thinking, he’s unaware of any that test students before and after the completion of degrees to assess their critical thinking abilities. ‘Why hasn’t this been done?’ he asks himself. ‘I suspect because universities would be justifiably worried about what the results might indicate.’ Critical thinkers challenged the idea the earth was flat of course, so the skill is kinda important. And as early as 250BC, Greek astronomer Aristarchus of Samos had the idea that the earth might circle the sun, though it took another 1,500 years until Europeans generally accepted it. The point is, the human race appears to be playing a long game where established universal truths are in constant battle with religious superstition, wilful ignorance and a lack of education. Yet there’s hope for the intellectually and even spiritually damned – revisionist Nazi sympathiser and infamous holocaust denier David Irving told the BBC in 2006 that he finally accepted the holocaust actually happened after he saw the personal files of its chief organiser, Adolf Eichmann. There appears little hope for One Nation, however. No matter how many times a NASA scientist explains anthropogenic climate change to One Nation MP Malcolm Roberts, he simply won’t understand it, let alone accept it. Likewise leader Pauline Hanson has no shame because there’s little to no self-awareness and thus she cannot be shamed. She tried to prove climate science wrong last week by going for a snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. It didn’t seem to matter she was 1,300km from the centre of the bleaching crisis. One of the most painful phrases in the English language would have to be ‘we agree to disagree.’ It smells of failure to rationally unpack a topic. You know that blank expression? It’s the look a dog gives you when you are trying to teach it a card trick. We may agree to disagree but one of us is surely correct. And sane. Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au
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he Nationals are feeling their oats – also their sugar, their water and their pump-action shotguns. Quite suddenly the traditional party of conservative rural socialists are turning feisty and uppity – partly in self-defence, but largely just because they can. The new rambunctiousness arrived with the new leader, Barnaby Joyce, generally seen as the loose cannon needed to shake up the somewhat torpid regime of Warren Truss. Joyce was always going to be a bit of a risk, but one that was worth taking: the Nationals were generally seen as a rather limp appendage of the Liberal Party dog. And initially, at least, the risk worked: the Nationals did far better in the July election than their coalition partners and secured an extra cabinet position and enhanced portfolio responsibilities as a result. But there was a downside: the re-emergence of the minor parties, and in particular the perilous Pauline Hanson and her born-again One Nation. Her own renaissance in Queensland was regarded as inevitable, but when she gathered another seat in the deep north and one each in Western Australia and New South Wales the alarm turned into a clangor. With state elections looming in both Queensland, where the Lib-Nats were hoping to win, and Western Australia, where the Nats were trying to stage a comeback, the national hegemony was threatened. And then came New South Wales, where the Nats were creamed in Orange – not by One Nation but by the well-armed Shooters and Fishers, who had also blasphemously misappropriated the Nationals’ treasured title of Farmers. That result was seen as the acquiescence of the party to Liberal Party policies from the
inner urban elites. So clearly something had to be done, and the chosen solution was to be tougher, to be more independent – to be rebellious. In the past the Nationals have generally been regarded as a relatively peaceful bunch of social conservatives – or perhaps more accurately conservative socialists. But now it was time to rise up, and given the worldwide movements sparked by Brexit, Donald Trump and the rise of the European ultra-right, there was only one way to go. So instant populism was the cry – get back to your roots.
nothing to do with it: leave the sugar farmers alone. They are just the sort who would defect to Hanson at the slightest hint of weakness. And so it is with the cotton growers of the north: extraordinarily, Joyce pre-empted a longstanding agreement to add 450 gigalitres of water down the Murray to the parched south in order to protect his constituents in Queensland and New South Wales. Naturally there was an explosion from Nick Xenophon in support of his fellow Croweaters: settle this now – stick to the contract or my party and I will play
If people wanted to get fit – or less fat for a start – they could eat less and exercise. Taxing sugar would not work. by Mungo MacCallum Joyce led the charge: coal is good, but there are more than a few farmers who think that mining on their properties may not be an unalloyed bliss. But surely sugar is even better. When a report came out suggesting that a tax on the crystalline sweetener might prevent, or at least check, the rampant obesity in the population Joyce just said no. If people wanted to get fit – or less fat for a start – they could eat less and exercise. Taxing the product would not work. Well, tell that to Malcolm Turnbull who has spent months insisting that all taxes are a disincentive to those who pay them, or better still to the tobacco industry, where taxing smokes has demonstrably reduced the habit – and not only that, it has produced a cultural change. With government intervention, the clear signal that smoking was unhealthy and antisocial has resulted in smoking becoming less acceptable all round. But logic and evidence has
‘not speak about anything else’, and most especially about the socalled vital legislation in the senate. Joyce fumed that the government was being held to ransom, which did not help. So it was left, yet again, to Turnbull to throw the rug over another distraction. And the same, in spades, applies to the backpackers tax. The government, which included the Nats, started by imposing a tax of 32 per cent on non-resident seasonal workers. The rural revolt that followed forced a reduction to 19 per cent. But this was an agreement with the Farmers Federation – not with the rank and file, some of whom thought it was still too much. So Jacqui Lambie suggested 10.5 per cent, and Labor, the Greens and other crossbenchers backed her. Joyce went a still wilder shade of beetroot: this would mean the foreign devils would be taxed less than the hard working Aussie (in the unlikely event they were willing to work at all — that was why we needed backpackers, remem-
ber?) Actually it wouldn’t. Since Australians receive a $18,000 taxfree threshold while backpackers pay tax on the first dollar they earn, it would mean Australians had to earn some $40,000 before they hit the 10.5 rate – a lot of fruit picking. Joyce, an accountant, presumably knows this. Once again, it is not about the facts. But where the Nats really showed their muscle was the debate over the Adler shotgun. Not one of them voted in the Senate to retain the current ban. Two backbenchers actually crossed the floor to have it removed and the third abstained. Okay, fair enough – they are, after all, backbenchers. But as well, all three National Party ministers abstained, and that is, in parliamentary terms, treason. The principle of ministerial solidarity means just what it says: ministers must support the government or resign. They cannot simply skive off whenever they feel like it. The excuse was that since Labor and Liberal were voting together for the ban, it didn’t matter; it was what was called a Mickey Mouse vote. But that is not the point: by their action, the Nats have effectively broken the coalition agreement. And there may be worse to come: incredibly the ultra-right George Christensen is also a statutory officer: the important and influential National Party whip in the House of Representatives. We all know what he thinks about solidarity with Malcolm Turnbull; in the present climate he may well be emboldened to follow the Walt Disney image and play the part of Goofy. He is already freelancing with Bill Shorten to support a royal commission into the banks. The Nats may not yet be out of control, but they represent a far more frightening prospect to Turnbull and the Libs than the crossbenchers ever will. With friends like these…
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Hospital site There have been so many good things brought about in the Bay over the years because of the foresight and dedicated hard work of community members with a vision for their town. We think of the memorial Olympic pool, the new library, the community centre, the Cavanbah sports centre and the new hospital, to name a few. The subject disturbing our minds over the last couple of months since returning from visiting family in the UK is the sight of the old hospital, fenced with wire and studded with notices telling passersby that it is no more a hospital. It is closed. Is this very desirable public land, situated as it is at the very heart of our community, about to be sold to developers for the building of yet another block of flats? Or will it be used for something that will benefit our community? If not, we feel this would not only be a big mistake and an opportunity lost but also a disgrace that public assets should be sold off to the highest bidder without thought for the long-term needs of the community. Wendy & Bob Levett Byron Bay
Save Bangalow Jobs, jobs, jobs, 400 more jobs? Crap! There are over 1,000 people employed in Bangalow at present. A factory complex and ancillary traffic will put at least 400 of these out of work by reducing the viability of businesses. The business of Bangalow is now and forever the very top shelf of fine dining, art, and fashion, design and innovation. Jobs growth is in
the quality of Bangalow, our internet connection to the world, and especially our cashed-up visitors. A giant factory complex will definitely lower the tone and the 400 postulated jobs will be taken by revhead westies. Get real. Wait for the masterplan in which a local growers food hub can elevate 2479, not destroy it. Milton Cater Bangalow
Business rating I’ve previously suggested that Byron Shire Council should introduce a bed tax. I’ve now been told that this is not allowed by the NSW government. If this is true, then may I suggest this. All houses and apartments purchased for short/long-term rentals, holiday letting, Airbnb are businesses and as such should be rated as a business, not as private residential. If the owners decide to live there in the future and they submit documentation providing proof, then these rates can be adjusted down to residential. You may wish to adjust this increase to reflect holiday lets and BnB which I suppose would be fair as the longterm renters’ income stays here in Byron Shire. D Haydock Suffolk Park
Community con The so-called ‘community consultation’ by NBN at Coorabell Hall on September 8 was a failure at both assembling the community and consulting effectively. NBN supposedly notified residents within a 2km radius of the microwave tower site. Several residents near the tower say
they were not informed. Consultation consisted of one-on-one interactions diced with misleading information while not knowing answers to important questions. However they did seem well-trained at brushing off opposition by any means possible. A development application would flush out many truths but NBN continues to ignore Council’s request to submit a DA, claiming it complies with zoning laws, when the Environmental Defenders Office claims it does not comply. Michael Stavrou Mullumbimby
Microwaving As advertised in last week’s Echo on page 50, Telstra has intentions of microwaving Main Arm Village via a roofmounted antenna on the local exchange building opposite the shop and a childcare facility 30 metres away. This they describe as ‘low power’. If compared to the natural level of microwave radiation from the sun, such as what life has evolved in, then typically microwave radiation levels today are at least 10,000 million times greater, according to Professor Martin L Pall. This has only occurred and is increasing in recent years. Now the government might say this is safe but they do hold the patents to wi-fi, and who funds the industry regulator ACMA? Well, it’s the telecommunication industry – no conflict of interest here. Anton Vanderbyl Main Arm
Boring build Kudos to Geoff Southward (Letters, November 23) for his incisive, observant and
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articulate comment about the ugly, uninspiring and disappointing redevelopment of the old council chambers in Lawson Street. My sentiments exactly. What a missed opportunity, right in the heart of town, to add some innovative aesthetic. Instead, we will have yet another homogeneous eyesore that does not reflect the ‘essence’ of Byron. This wretched building that has now been worsened by the addition of huge red, black and yellow murals, is an insult to the residents who care about Byron’s township. I now wonder why the Council even bothered to retain the ‘heritage’ frontage, which has absolutely nothing akin to the adjoining new ‘cheap as chips’ monstrosity. It seems that Council really doesn’t care a hoot! Does this exemplify what the future holds? Josephine Wolanski Byron Bay
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by Ian Rogers 15-year-old Anton Smirnov added another title to his collection with a win of the Vikings Open, the ACT’s final Grand Prix tournament of 2016. Despite defeating Junta Ikeda in the battle of the top two seeds in the fourth round, Smirnov’s victory was far from assured because of the stunning performance of Canberra junior Frederick Litchfield. Litchfield had hung on for 106 moves to draw with Smirnov in the third round – a stunning upset – and at the end of the first day was tied with Smirnov for the lead. Litchfield added the scalp of International Master Andrew Brown in the fifth round to stay level with Smirnov, the player most likely to be Australia’s next Grandmaster, but finally faltered against Ikeda, with whom he ultimately finished tied for second place. Smirnov, back in action after a lengthy break, looked slightly rusty but he nonetheless scored two crushing wins.
White: A Smirnov Black: S Press Opening: Ruy Lopez 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 0-0 8.d4 d6 9.c3 Bg4 10.Be3 exd4 11.cxd4 Nxe4? Played on move 10 this would be a perfectly sound sacrifice because after 10...Nxe4 11.Bd5 Qd7! 12.Bxe4 d5, Black regains the piece because ...e4 is in the air. As played by Press, however, the move is fatal. 11...Na5 was necessary. 12.Bd5! 1-0 White: A Smirnov Black: J Ikeda Opening: Sicilian Defence 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.c4 Nf6 6.Nc3 Qc7 Thanks in part to Carlsen’s advocacy, this has largely supplanted the older 6...Bb4. 7.Be2 b6 8.0-0 Bb7 9.Qd3 d6 10.f4 Nbd7 11.b4 Be7 12.Bb2 Improving on a 2014 game when Smirnov played the more usual 12.Be3. 12...Rc8?! The start of a faulty plan. 12...0-0 and 13...Re8 was needed to guard the vulnerable e6 square. 13.Rac1 Qb8 14.f5! Ne5? Already fatal. 14...e5, leaving behind a weak d5 square, was ugly but forced. 15.Qg3! Nxc4 16.fxe6 Nxb2 Allowing a spectacular finish since 16...fxe6 17.Bxc4 Rxc4 18.Nxe6 was hopeless. 17.Qxg7 Rg8 18.exf7+ 18.Qxg8+!! would have been a fitting end to the game, leading to a forced checkmate after 18... Nxg8 19.exf7+ Kd7 20.Bg4+, etc. 18...Kd7 19.fxg8Q Rxg8 20.Qf7 1-0 Q The score in the World
Championship match in New York stands at Carlsen 6, Karjakin 6. Rapid and if necessary blitz games will now decide the title.
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IS NOT FLAWED Murdoch’s flagship bird tray liner, The Australian, can’t stop squawking that section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act must be repealed for the sake of free speech. What these people don’t seem to talk about is that section 18D follows 18C, and defines exemptions to 18C. Section 18C describes ‘Offensive behaviour because of race, colour or national or ethnic origin’ that is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate… because of [their] race, colour or national or ethnic origin…’ Section D states ‘Section 18C does not render unlawful anything said or done reasonably and in good faith with regards to ‘fair and accurate report,’ or an ‘expression of a genuine belief’ etc. Australia’s first convicted racist, Andrew Bolt, was found guilty in 2011 because Justice Bromberg found his Newscorp articles
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regarding Aboriginals with fair skin was ‘not done reasonably and in good faith.’ The judge found he had not fact checked his stories and the material was ‘substantially proven to be untrue.’ Ouch. So provided that what you write is factual, or it’s a genuinely held belief, you can’t be sued under the RDA. If Greg Sheridan and his ilk were really concerned about freedom of speech they would rally to abolish the secrecy provisions of the Border Force Act and banning SLAPP suits (strategic lawsuits against public participation). Better still would be a Bill of Rights. There is nothing inherently wrong with this law. The problem appears to be that bigoted, sociopathic individuals are mostly in power and they are always looking for ways to inflict their toxic bile on others. For more read the case: Eatock v Bolt [2011] FCA.
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Better responses than raising residential rates It’s clear Council needs a boost in income to solve an infrastructure backlog that’s been in a state of deterioration for well over a decade. I’m not that interested in apportioning blame as to why we are in this situation. However, I am interested in getting out of it. A rate rise is the easy way out for Council – not to mention the state and federal government. It’s not so easy for landowners. And it will not be easy for those who rent off the landowners. Any increase in rates will immediately be passed on to tenants. This will make Byron Shire even more unaffordable than it is now.
We need another approach to this problem that does not burden the residents unfairly. It’s argued by many that tourists impact on the ability of council to maintain public infrastructure at acceptable levels. If this is the case then increasing residential rates is not the appropriate policy response. A better response may be a tourism infrastructure levy that is applied to any business deriving income from tourists. It will then be up to each individual business to determine whether or not they pass on this cost to their tourism customers. For example, by applying an accommodation surcharge.
The principle at play here is that it should not be the residents who should be paying for the infrastructure needs of the tourists but the tourists themselves or the businesses that are making money from them. Residents should pay their fair share but not be expected to unfairly carry the burden for the tourism industry. We need to ‘render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s’ – but let’s get the balance right first. Cr Paul Spooner Byron Bay
continued from page 11 be fully informed. The concern was of course the pending cost of the court case. It was really sad that Koho wanted to take Council to court, in light of all the support and encouragement the planning department has given the company for its other projects in the Shire. Nor did the company consider the strong opposition from the community to this development. So now an old house will be demolished and new units built that do not fit in with the character or ambience of the old part of Mullumbimby township. I hope in the future councillors will realise just how beautiful and historic and precious the old part of town is, and they will try to preserve its heritage for future generations to enjoy. It is the feeling of the whole town that is unique and it is important to preserve the
old buildings and houses if we want to keep Mullumbimby as a refuge from the rest of the mad world. If the old homes get demolished we will finish up being just like the Gold Coast. Len Bates Mullumbimby Residents Association & community representative, Heritage Advisory Committee
netting programs to date. As a long-term Lennox Head resident and surfer I am deeply saddened at the thought of a net within Cape Byron Marine Park at Lennox Head. L Walker Lennox Head
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Shark Watch I’d like to congratulate Byron Council and MP Tamara Smith for knocking back Mike Baird’s shark nets and for implementing Shark Watch, a program specifically designed to protect surfers. Even WA premier Colin Barnett – not noted for his greenie credentials – rejected shark nets, calling them ‘killing machines.’ Over 1,000 dolphins and numerous other marine creatures have died in the Queensland
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Parklands puzzle Given the extraordinary statements by Matt Morris quoted in a previous issue of The Echo in relation to the Land & Environment Court’s refusal to grant permanency consent to Parklands to hold festivals for 50,000 patrons, serious questions are raised. Morris claims that ‘Parklands paid Council $150,000 towards the new roundabout adjacent to the Yelgun interchange.’ The Commonwealth government lists the grant made for the roundabout under its black spot program as $300,000. There’s no mention of extra funds being paid to Council. In essence, we have taxpayer funds being used to provide Parklands with a facility to direct traffic to festivals. I wonder how many taxpayers would support this. Was Council paid $150,000 by Parklands over and above the Commonwealth grant ? Then Morris states that ‘Parklands will be guided by what the planning law re-
ist numbers. Council can’t levy a bed tax but it can effectively do the same thing – it can increase and extend parking fees. If necessary, it can also lift water, sewer and waste disposal charges for businesses in the Shire. It is unreasonable to expect residents to bear the extra costs on roads and services that tourists and the businesses that benefit from tourists generate. Over the last decade my rates have increased on average by 5.4 per cent a year, much greater than inflation or the growth of wages. Garth Luke Mullumbimby quirements are as it has always done since the original application.’ He must have amnesia about the significant numbers of breaches; the appalling problems with noise; the impacts on Billinudgel Nature Reserve; the traffic fiasco of the last Splendour; the damage to the infrastructure of the Shire – which ratepayers are now being asked to cover to support the 1.5 million tourist numbers invading Byron. Sue Arnold Coordinator, Australians for Animals Inc Ocean Shores
Matt is needed Over and over and over I’ve been wondering why Matt Hartley didn’t get a seat on the council. The housing crisis and environment issues are obviously our greatest concerns and here’s a guy with a clear futuristic vision and a clear plan to restore our town to a healthy wonderful place for all of us to live in again and he was virtually ignored. Would people even in this progressive area rather complain than be happy? It’s wonderful some people care and the intentions were good regarding the camping ground for our homeless friends, but that’s a band-aid; continued on page 14
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You can count yourself among a very small minority if your life hasn’t been touched by cancer. This week it paid a visit to my family when it took my sister-inlaw’s husband Clifton Whyte. Just as it does with so many others, it arrived without warning, snuffed out a soul quickly and left loved ones dazed and confused. Cliff was well respected – an in-demand tour manager and sound engineer for the biggest names in black music. He’d worked with the greats – from afro-funk legend Fela Kuti to the prophets of ragerap Public Enemy, from west coast gangster Ice Cube to the smooth soul of The Fugees. He was the main man for hiphop pioneers De La Soul and Latino smokers Cypress Hill. Although Cliff ’s love of black soul ran deep, his heart was open to all great music, regardless of skin colour.
A gentle man In a perfect world Cliff would’ve loved nothing more than to spend time developing new talent for the company he’d set up with cousin Cyril and best friend Winston, 101 Productions. But as an in-demand TM, he went where the money was in order to provide for his family. He was a soft-spoken gentle man housed in a foreboding black six-foot five-inch frame. Often guarded, he could appear intimidating – but he was a giant softie and once you gained his confidence, he’d open up and reveal a wicked sense of humour. He met Kylie while on tour in Australia with De La Soul in 1989. Love reared its beautiful head and they moved to London in 1994 where he could be close to family. Cliff was born in Birming-
ham of West Indian heritage and was rooted in the London Jamaican community. In 1996 Kylie’s sister Karin (my wife) moved to London to be with her for the birth of their first child. At the time they lived in the predominately Afro-Caribbean community of Harlesden. Shortly after Karin’s arrival, Cliff took her around the neighbourhood and introduced her as family, along with a subtle warning that she was to be treated with respect.
Trial by fire In 1997 my daughter Tamerlaine moved to London to enter the music industry. She worked with Cliff at 101 and with Kylie, who at that time was label manager for Tommy Boy Records. Tamerlaine also undertook a trial-by-fire European tour with Ice T and Body Count under Cliff ’s watchful eye. He looked out for her as if she were his own daughter and laid the foundations for her career in the music industry. Australia called, and Cliff, Kylie and son Levi moved home, joining us at Ocean Shores in 1999. Kylie joined the family business and became the in-house publicist for Bluesfest. Not long after, Cliff joined the firm and was based in my office alongside my son-inlaw Ben, providing production for our many touring artists. We’d start the morning with a beach walk, discussing the day that lay ahead. He was a calm influence at the office and gained the respect of those he worked with. Cliff ’s battle with the ‘dreaded disease’ was brief. Diagnosed on October 12, passing on Monday November 21. Survived by wife Kylie, children Levi, Isabella and India and brand spanking new granddaughter Hartley.
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Devoted sisters Sandra and Lesleyn, and cousin Cyril flew from London to be with him. Cliff ’s brother Everall passed away from the same pancreatic cancer in 2014. His sons Akeel and Aaron had a special bond with their uncle. Cliff ’s right-hand man and ‘brethren’, the indomitable Winston, also flew from London to support his friend during his darkest hour. Winnie’s one of life’s great characters and his presence bolstered Cliff ’s spirits during his final days. Along with family and friends, they’ll join together in celebration of the big man’s life at Bangalow A&I Hall on Thursday December 1 at 1pm. We’ll share food, drink, music and stories.
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Respected This week his son Levi, a budding music producer, received a call from the colourful Flava Fav of Public Enemy. Flav relayed stories of just how respected his dad was within the international music community. De La Soul also took time out from their current Australian tour to spend time at Cliff ’s bedside before he passed. Cliff loved Byron Shire. He said many times it reminded him of Jamaica – but without the Jamaicans! Like many who work in the music industry, Cliff had no medical cover, insurance or superannuation. The link below was set up by my daughter Tamerlaine to help with ongoing medical expenses – it now serves a different purpose. If you can help out in any way, no matter how small, the family would be eternally grateful. Respect, Cliff – we’ll meet again down the road. Q You can help out at http:// peoplepledge.com.au/cliftonwhyte2016.
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Now that global corporations rule most of the 196 nations on Earth, the world is running out of paid fulltime jobs. An ideal world, ideal for big corps that is, will have fewer employees, with fewer benefits, and no unions. We’re getting there, and what’s coming toward us like a Mack truck surfing a tsunami is a mass of computerisation, automation, robotisation, and artificial intelligence that will do almost everything better than we stupid persons now do. Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the International Monetary Fund all agree that half of all the jobs in the world will be gone in the next ten or 20 years.
No jobs And while most people have been kept from waging revolution because of distractions such as videogames, pornography, drugs, mobile devices, online shopping, and the 196 nations’ versions of Xcountry’s Got Talent, all that becomes nonviable if none of us has a job that pays enough to do all that stuff. In short, people will grow increasingly bonkers unless there’s a serious change to the system. They’ll trash the European Union and other globaloney like ‘trade pacts’ that put corporations in charge of everything from war’n’peace to drinking water … some people might even elect a president whose brain is in his budgie smugglers. And while robots and computers will take over doing everything from truck driving to diagnosing illnesses, weeding orchards, building continued from page 12 it’s not getting to the core of the issue, which can be rectified. It seems like the beginning of ghettos here. Remember when we were kids, when we went on holidays we stayed in caravan parks and holiday flats, and the locals lived in their homes. Now the locals live in overpriced caravan parks and the tourists live in houses. In the words of 4 Non Blondes, ‘what’s going on?’ Love you, Matt. Julia Franco Broken Head
RDT myths
Once again Byron Shire has seen mass random drug testing (RDT) of drivers. The claim by the NSW govern-
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houses, and washing the dog, there aren’t many new jobs on the horizon for us billions of inefficient people to do. One response to this, other than electing Trump or waging revolutionary war, is called the universal basic income, which proposes a simple deal: everyone in the entire country gets a flat pay cheque every month just for being here. Let’s say $4,000 a month – and you spend it however you choose.
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cover the cost of handing out a trillion-dollar annual swag to us citizens. Some advocates of a swag that reckon we should pay for it by doing away with all of our welfare systems, the ones that dole out bits ’n’ pieces of support – regulated by vast bureaucracies with rules that break your back and your heart – but we need to watch this plan very closely – welloff people, especially American ‘libertarians’, are prone to tossing out welfare systems on principle, even though life is full of specific needs that will only be addressed by fine targeting.
Right now, six countries are planning versions of a universal citizens income, led by Kenya and Finland, and Elon Musk says it’s the only way to go. So we should get moving, too, though none of the existing political parties is likely to go there without undergoing brain and spinal implants. But since the idea of rearranging our multitudinous welfare systems around one that might work, let’s do the same thing to taxes. I never understood why we tax income, and why do we let fossil fool companies dig up billions of tonnes of carbon, when retrofitting every building in Australia with solar energy and sensible insulation would employ millions of us brain-challenged persons?
One tax Why? Because of momentum – it’s what rich and powerful people have been doing for a few hundred years, and Malcolm Turnbull’s fine with that. How about we have just one tax, a single tax on using any and all of our natural resources: air, water, land, and all things animal vegetable or mineral that are – or ought to be – our shared common wealth, and our shared responsibility? Why does Gina Rinehart get $1 million every 30 minutes because her dad knew the look of iron ore from the window of an aeroplane? Why do we let ethically challenged investors in Sydney or Shanghai rip up our land to build another mess of mansions? It’s time for a new deal.
This notion has been around for hundreds of years, and while it’s variously called Universal Basic Income, Unconditional Basic Income, or Citizen’s Income, I suggest we call it The Swag. In any case, it will probably happen, because it has to. In fact, there’ve already been trial runs: Canada ran a fiveyear trial in the 1970s, and India ran a test program more recently. Both trials showed that very few people ODed on pizzas and videogames – in fact health improved, more people finished higher grades of school, more people created new work projects that made them happy and added to their income and the broader economy, and the net savings from these lifestyle improvements could
While the world’s middle and working classes are losing their jobs, absurd amounts of wealth are accruing to the top two per cent, who now get more than half of global wealth and income and live like kings, queens and warlords used to, or like members of the Saud family still do. Now, it’s hard to imagine America’s many elites going anywhere near this scheme, though President Nixon proposed it in 1968! But Australians today tell pollsters they favour more social support for poor people and higher taxes for the very rich.
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ment and the NSW Police is that it is done for road safety. It is a lie. Of allw the drugs, legal and illegal, commonly taken, only three drugs are tested, cannabis, Ecstasy and Ice. I’m not going to discuss Ice here. It is a nasty drug that produces psychosis and extreme violence and no-one should be taking it, driving or otherwise. But what about ecstasy and cannabis? According to the Australian government Department of Health, the major effect of ecstasy is that users ‘may feel more alert, energetic and affectionate’. Logically anything that increases a driver’s alertness and energy would be beneficial. Coupled with an increased feeling of ‘affec-
tion’, it would also reduce the incidence of road rage. According to the Australian government Department of Health, the major effects of cannabis are that users generally feel ‘more relaxed, happy and more talkative. It can also increase appetite.’ Again, nothing that would make a driver more dangerous. The most extensive research done into the effect of cannabis on driving was undertaken by the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT HS 812 117 – Feb 2015) and they did not find ‘a significant increase in levels of crash risk associated with the presence of drugs (cannabis)’. According to recent research by the
University of Colorado, using statistics provided by the states where medical cannabis is legal, ‘legalisation (of cannabis) is associated with a nearly nine per cent decrease in traffic fatalities, most likely due to its impact on alcohol consumption’. So why are the NSW government and NSW Police targeting cannabis and ecstasy at RDT? Obviously, it has nothing to do with road safety. If it were, then RDT would be testing for the drugs that do have a proven detrimental effect on driving such as tranquillisers, chemical stimulants, and drugs against common diseases whose side effects include drowsiness, sleepiness and impairment of continued opposite
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Let’s record the nature/human mash-up in Byron Bay people who can see ghosts. These drained places once had verdant connections to the Cumbebin Wetland and the coastal heaths and forests of the Arakwal Park and Tyagarah. By planting the banks of drains and fencing off livestock, riparian zones would come back to life. Wild animals, both terrestrial and aquatic, would stabilise and increase. Brolga could dance again.
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This location is one around Byron Bay, hidden but in plain view. The jumble of plants discourages that hurried walking that gets a person from here to there. But it does invite a person to explore. At first, big features grab my attention: blossoms, leaf changes, bird nests. But as I slowly pick my way in, I notice the structure of the land is often shaped by water. Perhaps the slope leads down to a patch of bog or a puddle, a trickle or signs of a water flow now soft mud or completely dried up. On a sunny day, all seems quiet. With any weather change, this becomes a hotspot for stormwater, pollution and flooding. In Byron Bay, 20 such public HotSpots are the focus of surveys to be undertaken by community volunteers on Saturday December 3. A few people, with camera in hand, will explore each site. Their photos will highlight what has become a tangle of natural and built infrastructure for water. The original wetlands, bogs and streams mix with the constructed roads, sensomotoric functions. The answer is money. Cannabis represents an enormous threat to the alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. So much so that in the 21 American states that have decriminalised personal use of cannabis, the anti-cannabis argument has been almost exclusively funded by the alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries, and the police associations and owners of private prisons who make money out of prosecuting and jailing cannabis users. Thousands of Australians are using cannabis and risking jail to relieve and cure physical and psychological diseases, including the symptoms created by ineffectual drugs that haven’t helped. Decriminalised cannabis is a disaster for the pharmaceutical industry and will have a detrimental effect on the profits of the alcohol and tobacco industries. So they give hundreds of thousands of dollars to our corrupt, selfserving politicians and political parties to fight cannabis while they try to find a way to take it over. And we get dozens of police with dogs and testing kits trying to intimidate and punish those people who would
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roofs and carparks, the pipes for tap water, storm runoff and wastewater plus about 50 kilometres of excavated drains. Resilience is how this mash-up works together across all these locations. The rainwater naturally fills places, forms ponds and then slowly flows through or percolates into these sites. Stormwater pipes flow into the cut drains. These often lead into these sites or into the Belongil or directly into sea. The sea itself, with high tide and storm surge, also comes into these rather feel ‘affectionate’ than violent, pain-free than nauseous and ‘happy’ rather than depressed. There is not a shred of science or evidence that supports RDT for cannabis; it is bullshit. Unfortunately the men and women of the NSW police lack the courage to tell their corrupt political overlords that they will no longer take part in this hypocritical farce. They should be telling their union – ‘we’ve got better things to do than persecute sick people and victimless crimes; we didn’t become police to bully people for corrupt politicians; we joined to protect people.’ Derek Harper Billinudgel
Save the rail line While I sympathise with the residents of Butler Street, Byron Bay, who do not want their street turned into a bypass, I am outraged that anyone would suggest wasting large amounts of our money ripping up the valuable train line to build the bypass which studies tell us would do little to reduce traffic congestion in the town. The $19m being earmarked for a bypass would repair many kilometres of
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same waterways, against the other flows.
Resilience Strong resilience is the result of infrastructure that handles extremes of both flooding and drought. How this is accomplished is also how pollution created by people is made better or worse. Smart water design is also linked to the future prospects for wild animals on land and in water. It’s a large part of how we people, at our most fundamental level, will prosper. train line. A regular train service to and from Byron, and around the northern rivers, could provide sustainable transport for millions of tourists and locals while at the same time reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. The train station in the middle of Byron (and many other towns along the line) could make it pedestrian/ cyclist heaven, and a much more pleasant place to live and visit. There is no valid reason to be wasting so much money on a bypass. We know that traffic coming across the border at Tweed has increased from 42,000 in 2004 to 67,000 per day currently and is projected to reach 115,00o (805,000 per week) in ten years. This traffic does not stay on the highway; it comes into our towns. It’s disappointing that our local Green MP is not shouting from the rooftops for a sustainable train service for the northern rivers, and for the 22km of line to be built to connect our line to Coolangatta, which would not only provide sustainable, affordable, public transport but also reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Louise Doran Ocean Shores
At HotSpots in town and the industrial estate, drains and small reserves need protectors. People who encourage the trees that koalas like, the shrubs that small birds require, the ponds that hold water in place. Given time, wetland plants and their microbes and fungi can cleanse polluted runoff. Urban waters offer animals respite. The capacity of drains and ponds absorbs the potential toward flooding and takes the edge off drought. At HotSpots in Byron Bay’s rural places, the drains need
In parts of NSW, a drain trust is a legal entity for landowners that can set standards for resilient, ecologically sensitive management of drainage networks. This December, in West Byron and the industrial estate, owners are now invited to revitalise the Union Drain Trust. Their renewed participation could mean action about pollution issues with the industrial estate and Union drains. One problem is that the water quality of these drains affects the Belongil. Corrosive water from acid sulphate soils eats at the concrete bridge pilings. Replacement works this year cost just under half a million dollars.
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Byron Bay has a bonus supply of fresh water that few people see as a major resource. It’s in the form of high-quality effluent from the West Byron sewage treatment plant (STP). Some is recycled in the treatment plant wetlands, sportsfields or golf courses. More simply flows through the drains to the Belongil and out to sea. People in town and rural places could find better ways to use this water. Hurrah for the people involved with the HotSpots Survey. Their compiled photographs and notes will become knowledge and spark action helping community, council and a revitalised Union Drain Trust. Maybe some artists will decorate Byron’s clock, the lowest place in town, with a mosaic about water. These motifs could be repeated at all the HotSpots. A community acting on such science and art, wise with its water, prospers in both body and soul. Q Volunteers can still sign up for the HotSpots Survey by sending email address and phone number to the Environment Team: brg2481@ gmail.com.
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It’s probably been like this for a hundred years: ‘oyster bars’ have been replaced by cool cafes, organic stores and computer shops; and it’s a bit harder to get a park, but you can still see your friends from the hills shopping in Mullumbimby’s main street or at the music festival. There’s a great sense of community here that we should support by shopping locally.
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SHOP LOCAL AND WIN! Our week two winners and the local shops they shopped at are:
G Newton – Mitre 10 String – Devine Meats Tabitha Smith – The Source Bulk Foods Ross K – Liberty Collen McNeily – Mullum Newsagency Photo (left to right): Kimberley Waldron (Mullum News), Colleen McNeily, Isobel Williams (Mullum News).
How to enter 1. Simply spend $20 or more at a participating store and you will receive an entry form. 2. Fill out the entry form and have the back stamped by the participating store or attach your receipt. 3. Drop the entry form into the specially marked box located at participating stores. Each Monday of the campaign, five winners will be drawn. Ten winners will be drawn in the final week. Winners will receive a $100 voucher to spend at a participating store. There are 30 x $100 vouchers to be won. Winners will be contacted by phone or email and will be announced on the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce website and in The Echo newspaper.
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VOUCHERS TO BE WON!
Each Monday at 2pm out the front of the Mullum Newsagency, ďŹ ve winners will be drawn.
Terms & Conditions: The Mullum Shop Local campaign runs for five weeks from 16 November and finishes on 21 December. Vouchers must be spent by 31 March 2017 and cannot be spent at more than one store. Winners draws are final.
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Poinciana Coffee House, Beer Garden & Cocktail Bar
Down the back of Stuart Street Arcade in Mullumbimby, Scratch Patisserie is recognisable by its lavish window display of organic pastries, decadent cakes and craft bread. In the dappled courtyard beyond, regulars can be seen enjoying flakey sausage rolls or cups of properly good organic coffee. Open Tue–Fri 7.30am–2pm and Sat 7.30am–12.30pm. Stuart Street, 6684 2914 info@scratchpatisserie.com.au www.scratchpatisserie.com.au
Tyrepower Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby Rural Co-op
is now pumping! OPEN seven days now with ORGANIC milk and three nights with LIVE entertainment and dinner till late.Â
is a 24-hour fuel station and rural produce co-operative. The Co-Op is owned by its members and has been in existence since 1955. People use the Coop to purchase fuel, gardening products, stockfeed, farm supplies and to find or source hard-to-find items. If what you want isn’t in stock, they’ll get it in for you.
Globally inspired locally sourced ethical menu. Creating toe-tapping goodness, children’s playground, lounge area for romance and enlightenment on offer from 8am. Amazing talent in occasions and functions! Bringing the best of the Byron Shire together‌ Choose the Poinciana in Mullumbimby.
Tyrepower Mullumbimby is an independent store, locally owned, but part of Australia’s largest independent tyre retail chain. What does that mean? Great deals for you on your next tyres! ‘Let’s face it’, says Paul, ‘the roads around here are punishing on tyres so it’s important that our customers know they can come to us for the right advice and a good deal.’
1670 Coolamon Scenic Drive, 6684 2239
Station Street, poincianamullum.com
Dalley Street, 6684 2016
PARTICIPATING STORES: • Mullumbimby Bookshop
• Mullumbimby Rural Co-op
• Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club
• Mullumbimby Tyres • Mullumbimby Vet Clinic
• Mullumbimby Medical Centre • Poinciana • Mullumbimby Newsagency • Punch & Daisy • Red Square Music • Mullumbimby Removals North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
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• Scratch Patisserie
• Son of Drum
• Simply Sheer Hair and Beauty • WD Nicholls • Spice it Up Thai Restaurant • Yaman • Stewart’s Menswear • Sue M’s Boutique • The Source Bulk Foods Mullumbimby The Byron Shire Echo November 30, 2016 17
BYRON YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTRE
YAC ISYAC BACK IS BACK FUNRAISER FUNRAISER SATURDAY 3RD 3RD SATURDAY DECEMBER 2016 2016 DECEMBER 4PM TO 9PM 4PM TO 9PM
1 GILMORE CRES BYRON BAY
Save the Date
If you haven’t been to the YAC at the heart of Byron town, save the date: December 3 will see the showcasing of the beautification of this well-loved community resource.
Colourful catering
Students from the Certificate II in Hospitality and Events Management course with staff of the Byron Youth Service have put their studies to practice in the conceptualising, organising, catering and running of this fundraising event.
An awesome venue
Celebrate with us
Although a youth-focused centre, the YAC is available for lease by the wider community.
With an open invitation to the whole community, young and old, families and agencies, youth workers and youth supporters, go along to 1 Gilmore Crescent on Saturday 3 December to celebrate with music by East Atlantic, Fergo, MERCY MERCY and DJ Torusphere, face painting, fire twirling, soul surf trampoline (a new inflatable surf fun), gourmet barbecue, Pizza Loca, juice bar, massive raffle including two tickets to Bluesfest 2017, Crystal Castle vouchers, skateboards and more…
The building, youth-purpose built in 1987, houses BYS offices, boasts a computer lab, commercial kitchen, smaller multi-purpose kitchen, conference facilities, music room and the iconic Big Space, and is set within lush grounds in the heart of the Bay, minutes from the beach and situated on Crown reserve. The centre is a multi-purpose space that can be used for many things such as music and drama productions, concerts, movie screenings, training, forums, classes (eg yoga and boxing), parties and more, and has often been used as an alternative space for wet-weather plans for outdoor festivals. See the website for more info and rates, www.bys.org.au.
All BYS-run activities, whether at the YAC or within community, are alcohol- and drug-free events.
Thank you Byron YAC It is an honour to help an organisation which does so much for the youth of Byron Bay. Bottled fresh at the Spring in Byron Shire Proud supporters of Byron Youth Service sales@byronbaycaptured.com.au
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Proud supporters of the Byron Youth Service YAC is Back fundraising event. Dolphin Office Choice Byron Bay 6685 7097 Shop online: dolphinofficechoice.com.au
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Who we are
Volunteer at the YAC
BYS is a not-for-profit incorporated community association committed to providing services for young people between the ages of 12 and 24 years and their families. Our services are based on a sound understanding of young peoples’ needs and experiences. We were established in 1987 and have been the primary provider of youth services in Byron Shire ever since.
There are so many ways to help out. Here are just a few ideas.
Byron Flea Market
8am–1pm 2nd Saturday every month at the Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay Managed by Byron Youth Service this is a social enterprise aimed at giving young people opportunities and bringing the community together, something the people of Byron love to do.
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Help out in the kitchen cooking healthy meals for young people
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Keep an eye out for our Street Cruise Volunteer training program in 2017. Read more about the YAC at www.bys.org.au.
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SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
ST FINBARR’S CHRISTMAS FAIR
free event The annual St Finbarr’s Primary School Christmas Fair is a much-loved, free, family-friendly event.
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This is our Centenary Year at the school so we have loaded this year’s Christmas Fair full of hundreds of awesome activities and attractions.
Fishheads
The fair is famous for its fabulous Taste of Finnie’s Food Arena and Made by Finnie’s bake and craft stalls and activities.
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SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
ST FINBARR’S CHRISTMAS FAIR
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ST FINBARR'S TURNS 100 St Finbarr’s is a vibrant school community where every child is valued and known by name. Our school is situated on three hectares of land surrounded by the heathland of Arakwal National Park and Tallow Beach. At St Finbarr’s we provide excellent educational programs in the Catholic Tradition for girls and boys from Kinder to Year Six. St Finbarr’s is a vital community within the Holy Spirit Parish and forms part of the Lismore Diocesan School System. Our school is built around a warm and inclusive community where children, parents, friends and staff work together to provide a secure, welcoming and happy learning environment. Our students experience a dynamic curriculum that engages them in the process of life long learning.
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Proudly supporting St Finbarr’s
Happy 100th St Finbarr’s from Steve, Spresa, Kobi and the Fish Monger’s Crew. 1/9 Bay Lane, Byron Bay www.fishmongersbyron.com.au 0412 059 771
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Property
Property www.echo.net.au/echo-property
Property insider
A new tool has been launched which will give Australian properties their own energy efficiency rating for the first time. Realestate.com.au has launched Energy Scores for A member of REINSW’s Strata Australian properties, which Chapter Committee, Leisha is will give property buyers and a regular presenter on strata tenants an indication of how This webinar will cover what issues with NSW Fair Trading, energy efficient their next you as a strata manager can REINSW, Strata Community home could be. and need to do in relation to Australia, the College of Law, It will also help homeowners by-laws. and the Australian Property and tenants better understand The REINSW is encouraging Institute. their energy usage, associated attendees to register and costs and where they could Christine Nesbit start drafting their questions potentially reduce their energy Christine is the principal as there will be plenty of expenditure. and licensee-in-charge of time to submit them during Owners and renters can also Albury Wodonga Real Estate, the webinar and get them input more information about an agency specialising in answered by the two expert their own energy usage to strata management. She presenters. refine the score to help give a is fully licensed in strata more detailed breakdown and Meet the presenters management and stock and analysis of their usage. station. Christine is a member Energy Scores was created in Leisha de Aboitiz of REINSW’s Strata Chapter partnership with Tendril, a Committee. Leisha is a strata specialist global expert in data analytics partner with law firm To register for the webinar go and home energy modelling, Massons. She has a wealth of to the REINSW website www. and will also provide strata experience around strata reinsw.com.au. comparisons to other homes
REINSW offering free webinar for members: Exploring the new strata by-laws Thursday 8 December 2016 – 10–11am FREE for REINSW members | $55 for nonmembers 1 CPD point Within the strata sector there is a high level of confusion surrounding the changes related to by-laws: • What does the Act say? • What does it really mean? • How do we work with it in practice? In particular, strata agents are struggling to clearly and effectively identify: • what by-laws apply • where and how they apply, and • the need to determine their relationship to pre-1996 or post-1996 strata plans.
management and compliance, and has worked on several major complex strata developments including the iconic Jones Bay Wharf and Darling Island, Sydney.
and scores. Henry Ruiz, REA group chief digital officer, said: ‘We’re working towards providing a rich view of every property on realestate.com.au’. ‘Energy Scores may offer deeper insights into the energy efficiency of a property, helping Australians make more educated decisions on their next purchase or rental, or even improve the home they already live in.’
A survey of realestate.com.au users showed that 76 per cent are concerned about the cost of electricity, and 79 per cent are actively trying to conserve energy. Energy Scores is available to signed-in users across realestate.com.au’s website. You can watch a short video on how the home energy score works on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wQ1Nxj0k3Iw
HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT? Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results? Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.
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Property Award Winning Renovation
Edge of Bangalow
Beach Lovers Paradise
8 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay
7 Tinderbox Road, Bangalow
14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach
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This spacious home with an award-winning renovation is situated on an elevated level and north facing block in central Byron Bay. With a commercial zoning this property can be used for residential, commercial or holiday purposes. The home is light and modern with quality finishes throughout. The open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room flows to both the front and rear yards. Located in the blue-chip investment area of the old part of town, this property will enjoy high rental returns and has proven to be one of the best areas for capital growth. Inspect soon as this property will sell fast!
This property offers a highly desirable location just 5 minutes out of Bangalow and 10 minutes to Byron Bay! It presents a substantial, contemporary style home in a leafy, private position on approximately 5 undulating acres. The land is easy to look after as most of it has been fenced for horses and cattle. The modern style home was built approximately 8 years ago and features a very livable floor plan with a generous, open plan living area opening on to the spacious north-facing verandah. From the verandah, there is a lovely outlook across the property through the mature trees. The layout can be flexible with upstairs and downstairs living having the ability to be separated if required. Downstairs is currently used as a fantastic teenagers retreat but could easily be converted to separate accommodation. Lots of contemporary features including timber floorboards, high ceilings and louvre windows can be found throughout the home. This has been a lovely family home however, with the kids heading off to do their own thing, it is now time for the owners to downsize.
Whether you love a surf, swim, bit of fishing, quiet romantic walks, yoga to the sunrise, sitting on the sand at night and watching the moon make its way up over the ocean, or the luxury of an unspoilt, uncrowded beach with white sands... This well appointed 3 bedroom house + 4th bedroom or granny flat, double garage, 2 bathrooms, 3rd outdoor shower with hot and cold water, ideal for when you get back from the beach is a very short stroll to the above, the corner store and farmers markets in New Brighton and a leisurely walk to the Ocean Shores Primary and preschool. Located at the northern end of the Byron Shire it is centrally located between the 2 festival sites and only 15 minutes from the centre of Byron Bay and 25 minutes from the Gold Coast international airport. The owners have relocated to Brisbane and want it sold. If you are looking for a great beach house to live or rent...
Inspect: Saturday, 3 December 2.00 – 2.30pm Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 First National Byron Bay
Inspect: Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 / 6687 1500 Elders Bangalow
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Peter Browning on 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads
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Property One-of-a-kind in Ocean Shores
Ecologists Dream Farm
Spectacular home, super situation
177 New Brighton Road, Ocean Shores
264 Arthur Road, Corndale
52 Melaleuca Dr, Mullumbimby
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Have you been looking for your ideal family sanctuary? This very rare 2.2 acre property in Ocean Shores offers you the ultimate coastal lifestyle with the very best of both worlds... nature reserve and beach! Architect designed home offers the perfect indoor/outdoor lifestyle with two fabulous covered decks to use for stylish alfresco entertaining or just to sit and relax as you enjoy the beautiful, tranquil reserve outlook. Inside, you have lovely vaulted ceilings, polished timber floors, separate spacious living and dining areas, plus an inviting open plan kitchen with corner pantry and lots of storage space. A slowcombustion fireplace warms the home in the cooler months, while the many windows and doors provide refreshing cross-ventilation during summer. Your master bedroom is located on the entry level, while the additional bedrooms with built-in robes are on the top level, with their own sitting/study/play area.
Situated on the southern slopes of the Mt Warning caldera, just 30 minutes west of Byron Bay and 20 minutes north east of Lismore, this 72 acre property offers a combination of cleared, fenced paddocks for cattle/horses, lush, rainforest pockets spanning 10 acres and an established hardwood plantation comprising black butt and flooded gum tree varieties. There is a recently renovated, expanded dairy bails with 3 bedrooms and bathroom, perfectly fine to live in or it could also be ideal for a weekender or secondary home whilst you build your dream home on one of the numerous house sites on the property. It has previously been rented for $380 per week. Featuring approx 750m frontage to permanent Boomerang Creek with a superb swimming hole, the property is also home to abundant native fauna (koalas, wallabies, echidnas, goannas, platypus, birds galore) and avifauna habitat. The hardwood plantation of approx 45 acres is a joint venture with Forests NSW and due for harvest in 2038. You don’t have to do anything, it is money growing while you sleep.
Inspect: Saturday 11.00am – 12.00pm Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 / 6687 1500 Elders Bangalow
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From paddock to paradise! Twenty five years ago our sellers had the choice of the best land (7692m2) available in the district. Elevated, private and close to town in cul-de-sac location. The gorgeous family home they built is amazing. Architect inspired, quality built with large circular verandah off central living area, master bedroom wing, separate music room and guest accommodation. Huge loft room and lower level suitable for granny flat. Two street frontages allow for private entry and many development opportunities. The grounds and gardens are beautifully landscaped and there’s a large shed included. The wildlife is spectacular too.
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 mark@promullum.com.au Professionals Mullumbimby
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THE BYRON SHIRE
Delivered to significantly more homes and businesses across a larger area, The Echo is clearly the more effective place for your print advertising. 24 November 30, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
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Property ADVERTISE IN
Brand New Industrial Units
Fantastic Buying Close to Town
74 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
3 Bunjil Place, Byron Bay
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PROPERTY To find out more phone 6684 1777 or email adcopy@echo.net.au
Chance of a lifetime! ‘Le Chop’ is for sale. Fantastic cash business with high turnover, market stalls, wholesale division, amazing plant and equipment and top manufacturing premises. Le Chop produces top shelf specialty timber homeware.
Price $129,000 Contact Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 Email: mark@promullum.com.au.
Brand new industrial units available in the very popular Byron Bay Arts & Industry estate from $450,000. Stage 4 units are available off the plan with completion due August 2017. Location is in the premier street within the estate offering plenty of local business. Move in or purchase as an investment but don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy into one of the most sought after business area in the Byron Shire. Opportunity for a variety of business, potential tenants already in place, solid rental yields. Premium location with roller door and passage entrance or create your own look. Amenities with shower and kitchenette. 2 car spaces per small unit and 4 for larger unit. Extra spaces available subject to individual requirements. Completion Stage 1 January 2017 and Stage 4 in August 2017.
Immaculately presented, light and bright, three bedroom home, close to town, schools and the beach. Renovated family home with two bathrooms and a huge double lock up garage, this fantastic property has polished concrete floors, ceiling fans and beautiful open living spaces. Being low maintenance, it could also be a fabulous investment property. The pristine, modern and contemporary kitchen features Miele appliances and stone bench tops. There are two paved outdoor entertaining areas set amongst tranquil tropical gardens. Please contact Frank on 0407 949 246 to enquire about this incredible opportunity to be part of the desirable Byron Bay lifestyle.
Inspect: By appointment Contact: Lainie Towner 0430 588 106 sales.coastal@remax.com.au Remax-Coastal
Auction: 3rd December at 10.00am Inspect: Saturday 9.30 – 10.00am Contact: Frank Mlikota 0407 949 246 Parkinson Real Estate
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23 Palmer Avenue, North Ocean Shores Architect Design Beachside Home of Distinction ! You’ll be captivated by this contemporary, architect-designed coastal home with its brilliant yet practical floorplan. Set in desirable North Ocean Shores, the property offers you and your family the ideal haven from the hustle and bustle of modern life. There’s a relaxed designer ambience here, with a neutral colour pale e, 2.8 metre/9 foot ceilings and gleaming mixed forest hardwood floorboards.
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ONLY 5 REMAINING IN STAGE ONE STAGE TWO OPEN FOR INSPECTION THIS SATURDAY 3pm – BOOK NOW 02 6685 5650
42 apartments sold, 4 sold last week and only 5 remaining in Stage One
AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW – Eco Village, Goonellabah 2
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• Brand new 2 bed, 2 bath eco-partments from only $275,000 • This Eco Village offers a variety of contemporary 2 bed AND 2 bathroom apartments, all incorporating beautiful natural vistas both native and garden • Each apartment will have a classic modern feel utilising an array of natural materials with generous living space ranges from 78m2 to 96m2 • These stunning apartments feature open plan living, stone bench tops will feature in the kitchen and bathroom. • The modern architecture featuring high quality finishes and Colorbond exterior in contemporary colours fits perfectly with the stunning stone retaining walls • Construction commencing January 2017
Phone RE/MAX Coastal 02 6685 5650 26 November 30, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
From $275,000 $20,000 GOVERNMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE + $5,000 NEW BUILDING GRANT + $10,000 FIRST HOME BUYERS GRANT NO STAMP DUTY FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS So $35k to first home buyers or $25k to existing home owners and investors.
That is your deposit so phone now – only while stocks last.
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Fantastic family home Well maintained 3.19 ha (8 acres) Expansive views to Nightcap Ranges Generous modern kitchen Spacious open plan living room Huge covered entertaining decks
AUCTION 10 December 10am On Site
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Fabulous position central to Bangalow and Byron Impressive, two storey, contemporary residence Popular, easy care, 5 acre parcel Currently fenced for horses and cattle Elevated position with lovely outlook Water tank + town water + dam
7 Tinderbox Road, BANGALOW Open Saturday 11am - 11:30am Janice Maple 0401 026 359
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72 acres with 750m frontage to Boomerang Creek Super cute, renovated and expanded dairy bails Cleared paddocks, rainforest hardwood plantation Native fauna including koalas, wallabies & echidnas Numerous house sites to build home Lovely outlook over property and beyond
CORNDALE Inspections by Appointment Janice Maple 0401 026 359
FOR SALE $690,000 - $735,000
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251 Rosebank Road, ROSEBANK Open Saturdays 11am - 12 noon Open Wednesdays 4pm - 4.30pm Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412
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Big house for the money! Two generous living areas Brick and tile construction Popular tree lined street Freshly painted and carpeted Still retains potential to improve
5 Ryces Drive, CLUNES Open Saturdays 10am - 10.30am Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412
FOR SALE $535,000
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Janice Maple
Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent
“Lives Bangalow, Loves Bangalow, Sells Bangalow”. I got into real estate 16 years ago When I first moved
When it comes time to unwind, I enjoy a meal mid-week
to the area I was working from home. I was going stir crazy which
with my family at The
made me realise I really like working with and interacting with people! I saw a ‘real estate sales trainee’ position advertised in
The Echo and thought ‘that could be fun!’
Italian Diner and catching up with friends and colleagues at the Bangalow Pub & Dining Room when I can. Elders Bangalow really is the Heart of the
I always say “Persistence beats resistance” which
Hinterland. Also, I love that we are positioned in the
basically means I never give up. It’s how I approach everything
main street of our vibrant village and that our team is so
in my life and it is something I try to instill in my three children
passionate about the place we call home.
every day. When it comes to selling properties, I
out of the process.
take the stress
Buyers and sellers can find the
process very stressful and I love making it as smooth and stress-free as possible. Many of my clients thank me for making the process seem so easy.
I’ve lived in Bangalow for 15 years now and have lived all over - Raftons Road, Rankin Drive, Blackwood Crescent and George Street. My dream home is currently being built in the new Meadows Estate. I know, I move a lot. Why? Because I’m inspired by all the beautiful homes I get to sell!
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2 Ivory Curl Crt, Ewingsdale SOLD
4 Browning Street, Byron Bay For Sale $2,900,000 – $3,200,000
3 Bunjil Place, Byron Bay Auction this Saturday 3rd December, 10am $650,000 – $690,000
42a Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale For Sale $2,000,000 – $2,200,000
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Please contact Frank Mlikota 0407 949 246.
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Property Peaceful hinterland oasis 64 Terania Creek Road, The Channon 5
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18 Taylors Road, Eureka 84 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay Auction Price guide $820,000– $880,000 6 5 6 6 4
Recently refurbished and ready to move straight into, this stylish dual home with scenic rural views is a country oasis of peace, privacy and tranquillity. It’s tucked in an idyllic village location, offering easy access to Byron hinterland and Lismore. The generously proportioned home features flowing living and dining space and a well equipped kitchen plus five bedrooms, three with ensuite. An abundant orchard includes oranges, grapefruit, stone fruit, mangoes with fenced paddocks, and picturesque walking path through rainforest. It features a separate 3 bedroom retreat with potential for B & B (STCA) and a large former piggery offering scope for business opportunities. There is a beautiful verandah, newly polished floors and additional storage.
On the edge of Byron Bay in peaceful surrounds, this well designed home offers comfort, spaciousness and wonderful versatility to cater for house guests. It’s an immaculate and pretty haven on a sunlit north facing block close to cafés, shops and beaches. The impressive single level home provides a choice of living zones with defined lounge/dining area boasting cheerful décor, an airy open plan living space exuding a delightful family feel, serene entertaining patio amidst lovingly cared for gardens and off street parking. It features an updated kitchen with dishwasher, dual oven and induction cooktop, a refreshing main bathroom with a bath tub for the kids, restful bedrooms, three appointed with pristine ensuites. The property accommodates for a large family, grandparents, students and guests.
Auction: Saturday 3rd December 2.30pm Inspect: Wednesday 30th November 10.00am – 10.30am Saturday 3rd December 2.00pm – 2.30pm Contact: Tim Miller 0411 757 425 McGrath Byron Bay
Auction: Saturday 17th December 12.00pm Inspect: Wednesday 30th November 4.00 – 4.30pm Saturday 3rd December 10.30 – 11.00am Contact: Stuart Aitken 0419 242 432 McGrath Byron Bay
Mullumbimby 56 Ann Street
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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING • 2 titles, 2 sealed roads • 3 bedroom house, single lock-up • Strolling distance to Mullum CBD • 2 bedroom flat out back NABBSC • Rural outlook adjacent. Much potential and opportunity. Owner is inviting offers.
Stunning contemporary estate Expressions of Interest
Situated just 8km from Bangalow in the stunning Byron Bay hinterland you will find a truly unique estate known as Ad Astra. Designed by award winning Squillace Architects and built by a renowned Sydney builder, this magnificent home is perfectly poised on 13 hectares of green pastures dotted with beautiful trees. The 8-year-old home features a combination of stunning flooring including marble for wet areas and recycled turpentine timber boards. The amazing living area boasts a large double sided open fire place. The extra high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Byron Bay hinterland. Extensive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas include a spacious kitchen with marble benchtops and dining area with state of the art appliances. There are also large glass fronted fridges, a formal lounge, cinema room and a bar. This beautiful residence boasts 5 spacious bedrooms including a magnificent master retreat as well as a separate 2 bedroom self-contained studio. Inspect: By appointment Contact: Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 Unique Estates
Ocean Shores 40 Kallaroo Circuit
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CANAL LIVING Price By Negotiation View Sat 11.00 – 11.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795
LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177
This well-maintained property, which is close to the primary school, offers: • 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite • 2 bathrooms, main with spa bath • Double garage • Undercover barbecue area • Solar hot water • Built in 1993, size of block 916m2
• Close to shops + transport • Flat walk to beach Price By Negotiation View By Appointment Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177
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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 14 Orchid Place, Mullumbimby. Thu 10–10.30am and Sat 10–10.30am • 3 Poplar Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am and Sat 10.45–11.15am • 9 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Thu 1–1.30pm and Sat 11–11.30am • 55 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 2–2.30pm • 1 Mahr Place, Suffolk Park. Thu 2–2.30pm • 6A–D/155 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 11–11.30am • 24 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 9–9.30am • 34 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 3 Somerset Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 11 Azolla Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 89 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 9/39–41 Lawson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 322 Kings Road, Federal. Sat 1–1.30pm • 8 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 2–2.30pm • 463 Tuntable Creek Road, Tuntable Creek. Sat 2–2.30pm • 252 Cox Road, Koonorigan (enter Arkinstall Rd). Sat 3–3.30pm
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• 3 Somerset Lane, Byron Bay. Auction 10 Dec 11.30am if not sold prior • 1–4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Auction 10 Dec 1pm • 9 Tallowood Crescent, Byron Bay. Auction 10 Dec 2pm. Guide $1.5M to $1.65M
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• 64 Terania Creek Road, The Channon. Sat 3 Dec 2.30pm on site • 72 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10 Dec 9.45am on site • 14 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10 Dec 11am on site • Lot 10/213 Coorabell Road, Coorabell. Sat 10 Dec 12pm on site • 48 Cliff Murray Lane, Lennox Head. Thur 15 Dec 4pm on site • 130 Rosebank Road, Rosebank. Thur 15 Dec 6pm McGrath Byron Bay Offices • 84 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay. Sat 17 Dec 12pm on site • 23/3 Pecan Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 17 Dec 2pm on site
New Listings ELDERS REAL ESTATE BANGALOW • 264 Arthur Road, Corndale. $690,000 to $735,000 • 5 Ryces Drive, Clunes. $535,000 • 276 Friday Hut Road, Tintenbar. $1,225,000
FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 11 Azolla Place, Suffolk Park. Auction – Contact Agent • 32/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. $850,000 to $900,000 • 1 Mahr Place, Suffolk Park. $1,050,000 to $1,150,000 • 34 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Contact Agent • 322 Kings Road, Federal. Contact Agent • 89 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Contact Agent
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pre-ceremony function at the House of Lords followed by the Awards Ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Peggy Flannery cited intense collaboration as contributing to the award and thanked Rowena Cornwell, artists including Noel Hart, Suvira McDonald and Jules Hunt and suppliers including Murwillumbah’s Quattro Design.
The highest international award for interior design was bestowed upon Elements of Byron resort last Friday when they won Best Hotel Design at the Society of British Interior Design International Design Awards. Entries were received from 43 countries and Elements of Byron was the only Australasian finalist selected by the technical panel of judges in this category. Resort owner Peggy Flannery and interior designer Rowena Cornwell attended the
NSW minister for trade, tourism and major events Stuart Ayres congratulated Elements of Byron on winning the prestigious international award for Best Hotel Design. ‘The north coast and northern rivers continue to lead the state for visitor nights and visitor expenditure and it’s easy to see why with accommodation options like Elements of Byron redefining the Australian beach holiday’, said Mr Ayres. ‘The modern Australian beach architecture and unique natural surroundings of this exceptional Byron Bay property are highly deserving and will no doubt generate further international attention’.
Close shave at Byron The Farm: Benevolent vegetable empire grows Farmers’ Market Farmers at the Byron Farmers’ Market have been growing more than just great local produce of late. During November, they have also been growing beards and moustaches to help raise money for Movember, a global men’s health initiative. Last Thursday (24 November), was the last November market so it was time for the mos to go. Frankie, from Blade Barbers in Byron Bay, volunteered her time and barbering skills to shave the beards and moustaches off many of the stallholders who had been on the grow for Movember.
BFM manager Tom Carey getting ready for the shave
Volunteers from the Bangalow Men’s Shed were also on hand to help collect donations, while Frankie made a clean sweep of the furryfaced farmers at the Shave for the Shed tent. ‘It’s not every day you see a barber setting up in the middle of the farmers’ market, but it was all for a good cause,’ said Tom Carey, manager of Byron Farmers’ Market. ‘We have a great community here who come to the market every week to support our local farmers, so it was our turn to give something back. We raised more than $1,000, which will be equally split between Movember and the Bangalow Men’s Shed, and last month we raised more than $1,100 for the McGrath Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is great.’
Byron farmer Will Cotterill preparing for the chop
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Byron Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from 8am till 11am in Butler Street Reserve.
More of The Farm’s space is being used in partnership with local organisations such as Liberation Larder to grow staple vegetables for the community. The space offered has the right infrastructure and irrigation ready to go. Byron Bay Primary School had already planted two x 50-metre rows of potatoes, and the food grown in the extra space can be used by Liberation Larder, who supply approximately 550 meals weekly, often to needy people.
seedlings that are being used throughout the crop. They have also offered to help harvest the crops when they’re ready to be pulled. The result is that four local organisations are working together to create a sustainable working model with the overall goal of giving back to the community. The Farm plans to double the space dedicated to Liberation Larder next year, but between this December and February hope to harvest 500kg of potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkins, 200 bunches of carrots and possibly even some Rosella jam.
The S.H.I.F.T. Project Byron, a residential transition program for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, then came on board; through this partnership Liberation Larder and The Farm were able to offer women the opportunity to assist in the maintenance of the vegetable crop. This Order in your has allowed the women to Christmas spread! gain both commercial and horticultural skills. Visit thelarder.com.au Byron Bay Herb Nursery has also donated the
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Good Taste Eating Out Guide
BYRON BAY
BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club
Boadwalk Buffet Breakfast Sunday 4 December from 8am Adult $19.90 Child 12 Years and Under $9.90 Under 5 Years Free
River St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days from 8am Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
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Bangalow Dining Rooms
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Bangalow Hotel Open 7 days Lunch: 12 – 3pm Dinner 5.30 – 9pm All day bistro menu
6687 1144
Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com
BILLINUDGEL AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT
Billi Indian
indian
billi
• Chef specials every night • Exciting New Menu • 10% off for seniors every day • Catering available for parties • Vegan and gluten free food available • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!
Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352
BRUNSWICK HEADS
Brunswick Burger & Fish Bar
NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Open 7 days. 11am till 8pm
Open 7 days 10 The Terrace Brunswick Heads 6685 1210
The Pacific Bistro &
Pacific Bistro
FUNCTION CENTRE
www. brunswickbowlingclub. com.
Old Pacific Highway Brunswick Heads Phone 6685 1328
All Burgers $13 Kids menu $5
Monday All Day $10 Burgers $10 Lunch Special Mon–Fri, nothing over $20 Weekend roasts Specialising in Chargrilled steaks, great seafood, handmade pasta. Enjoy a family dining atmosphere with a kids menu available. Function bookings available
BYRON BAY
Succulent Café Experience the Western fused Japanese Cuisine in the Bay 3/8 Byron St, Byron Bay P 6685 5711 We take bookings for special events & functions. Takeaway Available. BYO.
Muoi’s Feast
Azuras Garden
owner chef Bertrand
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
Muoi’s Feast Azuras Garden 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Lunch Tues-Sun Dinner Mon-Sat P 6685 7557 FB: Azura’s garden/Muoi’s feast
Brekkie Tues–Sat 8am–11.30am Sun 8am–2pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12pm–2.30pm Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–9pm Brekkie Special - Tues–Fri Lunch Specials - Mon–Fri Delicious Japenese Dinners NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER Azura’s Garden is adding European cuisine influence to Muoi’s feast Asian heritage. Come discover the new summer menu and relax in our charming alfresco “Hidden in the heart of Byron Bay”. Fully licensed / BYO wine.
Byron at Byron
Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest
77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay
Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner
6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au
Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $52 per person
Korean chef specialising in Korean and Cantonese BYO Booking any celebration party available included Karaoke, DJ $12 All-day Special 4/84 Jonson St, Dine In, Takeaway and Home Delivery Available Byron Bay Open 7days from 12pm till late Phone 6685 7732 Now open until 4am every Thurs, Fri and Sat nights sura.asian.au@gmail.com Facebook Sura Asian Cuisine Restaurant
Sura Asian Cuisine
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St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
www.stelmodining.com
Warung Bagus
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3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7am–5pm daily Dine in or takeaway 6685 5194
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
Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
Targa
Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and sea views. All-day breakfast, Indonesian lunch, plus snacks and coffee, juices, smoothies and cakes. Gluten-free specialists with a great variety of vegan options plus beef, chicken and fish. Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay 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.
FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on
facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992
Modern European
Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Fishheads Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632
Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: Tues-Sat from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food Coffee: Genovese, all day Venue: available for events up to 60 guests Wi-Fi
A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au
Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria
Now open for lunch
Wood fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine
Lunch special 12 to 5pm
We do special events functions See menu, book a table, or order take away www.basilo.co 30 Lawson Street 6680 8818
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au
Pizza Paradiso Open 7 days from 5pm Suffolk Park Village Centre 6685 3101 Facebook, Instagram pizzaparadisobyronbay.com
Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
12pm till late 7 days 1 course + drink $19 / 3 course + drink $35
Aperitivo 3 to 5pm Free tapas with cocktails Kids meals starting from $9 Dinner starts 5.30pm 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!
Artisan pizzas, delicious pastas, craft beers, wines and cocktails.
Live local music Fridays & Saturdays SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU 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
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Lemongrass Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443
Spice It Up Thai Restaurant
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.
Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club
Naked Treaties RAW Bar
MAIN STREET
Open 7 days a week from 11.30am Group menu available (Bookings required)
Group bookings for up to 50 people available. Please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com. FOLLOW US #mainstreet_burgerbar www.mainstreetburgerbar.com
Luscious Foods
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours
Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm
www.lusciousfoods.com.au
• Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee Pizza deliveries now available Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights to Sunrise, Arts & Industry Estate and Ewingsdale
The Restaurant @ Rae’s
Lunch and Dinner 7 days
1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
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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
Station St, Mullumbimby Poincianamullum.com Open 7 days from 8am BAR Thurs - Sat DINNER Fri & Sat BOOK 6684 4036
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Harvest sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings featuring a restaurant, deli and bakery in the historic village of Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland. 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 7 nights from 6pm Breakfast weekends from 8am 6687 2644 Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast available - Deli takeaway coffee from 7am harvestcafe.com.au Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering
OCEAN SHORES Coast Restaurant Open 7 days, a la carte menu & bar snacks
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from 6.45am–8.30am every day Bacon or Avo & Egg Roll + coffee just $12
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.
Traditional Yemen Food Choose from our delicious plates and experience the tastes of one of the oldest surviving distinct cultures in the world today.
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Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
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Italian at the Pacific Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepaciďŹ c.com.au
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Cafe Novella Open 6.30am–4pm Sun– Wed, 6.30am–late Fri–Sat BYO & takeaway Bay Street opp Main Beach & Surf Club For bookings: 6685 7348
Organic artisan chocolate, brownies and fudge made on site, made by hand with love and integrity using the finest and purest, ethically sourced Open 7 days Mon–Thurs 7am–5.30pm, ingredients Wonderful award-winning coffee, chocolate and Fri, Sat 7am–8.30pm brownies. Sun 8am-2pm 53 Stuart St, Mullumbimby Hot and cold and iced cacao drinks and delicious paleo ice creams. 0406 422 465
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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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Proudly celebrating 25 years as the dining destination for fine seafood. ‘Hats Off ’ dinner in conjunction with the SMH Good Food Guide, Sun 9th Oct. 5 Courses, $99pp. Enquire now. We have just launched an ENTIRE NEW MENU. Long lunches, romantic dinners or dining in our private room. We look forward to welcoming you back to Fins.
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The Good Life
Picnic with the Wild Goats By Vivienne Pearson
The goats of the Byron Bay lighthouse are no longer there but they provided inspiration for a new boutique catering business called Wild Goat Events. ‘The goats were nearly as iconic as the lighthouse,’ says 29-year-old Katie, who recalls the outrage when it was decided, back in 2006, that they should be removed. The events that Katie creates at the lighthouse are very civilised, but give people the opportunity to experience Cape Byron at sunrise and sunset – times when it feels more wild, simply because there are fewer people around. Wild Goat Events are boutique. This is partly to make sure that the location remains as important as the people. Katie has exclusive access to the deck at the Cape Byron Lighthouse when the cafe is not open. ‘It is an honour to be able to work there’, says Katie. It is also allows Katie to meet her aim of providing a luxury experience. ‘I love spoiling people and taking care of fine details’, she says. Her inspiration comes from her year working with an events company in Morocco. Like Byron, Morocco has become a destination for weddings, and a wedding party
(usually from Europe, the US or Brazil) would often have a weeklong celebration. Katie was part of the team dedicated to taking care of every single detail – bookings, chauffeurs, luxury hotels, parties and exotic excursions as well as the actual wedding. ‘Because labour is so cheap in Morocco, there are many opportunities to provide personalised experiences,’ says Katie. Offering such dedicated service here means that Wild Goat Events are not cheap. Their exclusive Toast the Sun breakfasts include chauffeured Kombi van transfers and a delectable mezze-style breakfast. A more affordable option is being launched on Christmas Day, with picnic hampers filled with enough savoury and sweet nibbles to see you through as long as you choose to enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Picnic blanket, juices, coffee, and a special postcard to send from Australia’s most easterly letterbox are all included. Having a goat-style scramble around the grassy hills and rocks is optional. Wild Goat Events: see www. wildgoatevents.co. Picnics are available on Christmas Day and then from February on (bookings essential).
Mick, Jade and Rebeca added a tasty, nostalgic note to last Saturday evening’s Street Food Party in Brunswick Heads. Little Bonnie Dot, their lovingly restored 1940s teardrop caravan, based on an Austin A40 chassis, is named after Mick’s grandmothers. The cakes and pastries hark back to those times, while their caffeine could have fuelled a Flash Gordon space foray. More than 30 trucks, vans and tents could hardly keep up with the demand at the event.
Christmas at the Club By Vivienne Pearson In case you hadn’t noticed, Christmas is coming. It’s not yet knocking at the door but it is starting to wander up the driveway. This gives you a couple of allimportant weeks to plan before you hear the doorbell ring (in dulcet Santa sleighbell tones, of course). One place that can help you with your planning is the Ocean Shores Country Club. The Club’s Coast Restaurant already has lots of bookings for Christmas functions but there are a few spots available. Options include a canapé-style function and a traditional roast. Also available is an Aussie-style barbecue buffet. As this is held on the back deck, the barbecue comes with beautiful hinterland sunset views to enhance your more casual function. There’s no need to worry about Uncle Frank adding a dose of charcoal to your snags; a Coast chef will cook up the meat (fish is an option if you are not a meat eater) to combine with the delicious salads and bread. The club is closed on Christmas Day but can help you with your home catering for the big day with their massive Christmas Ham Raffle. On each of two consecutive Friday nights (9 and 16 December), there will be 100 hams waiting to be won! Tickets are only $1 and are on sale over 6–7.30pm when the draw, which probably takes the rest of the night given the number of winners, takes place. So outrun Christmas’s approach by heading up the hill to the Ocean Shores Country Club. www.oceanshorescc.com.au
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The Salad Book
Belinda Jeffery’s latest book, The Salad Book, has just come out, perfectly timed for summer. With her inimitably warm and intimate style of writing, wealth of wonderful, achievable recipes and signature photography by longtime collaborator Rodney Weidland, this is set to become another wellthumbed, much-stained addition to any food-lover’s cookbook collection. On Friday 2 December at the Moller Pavilion (Bangalow Showgrounds), this much-loved author, chef, TV presenter, restaurant reviewer, food writer and cooking teacher will be chatting with local food writer/author Victoria Cosford about the new book,
about salads in general and how they have evolved over the last few decades, and other matters culinary. The evening kicks off at 5.30 for a 6pm start. There will be a drink upon arrival and tastings of salads from Belinda’s book. Tickets are $10 each, available from the Bangalow Newsagency or by calling 6687 1396.
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PASSING PARCELS – FROM THE GREAT NORTHERN TO FALLS
Louie Swain and Noah Hill spoke with The Echo about the musical homecoming of The Parcels. So how was it, from Byron to Berlin? What made you move there? We always wanted to go to Europe. In order to easily play music in multiple countries, to experience and learn from different musical and cultural differences, to live in the city. Berlin specifically wasn’t really thought through. We heard it was cheap, wild and creative and we jumped right in.
Byron to Berlin was inevitably a culture shock. Byron is a beautiful little bubble but Berlin, in all its seedy brilliance, is an absolute cultural explosion. Tell me about your life in Berlin and how you fit into the music scene. Our lives are constantly diving from great highs to pathetic lows. We spend much time on the road, going to amazing festivals, eating great food, playing music and seeing the world. Then suddenly we’ll find ourselves in sub-zero Berlin sleeping in a hallway and eating only stolen potatoes for a month.
Then there’s that sweet Byron scene we grew up with! The Tora fellas, good friend Merryn Jean and (now Melbourne-based) The Lovely Days, who we are so pleased will be joining us for some of our Aus shows! Is it hard to crack the European circuit? What has been the attitude to you boys over there? Are you an anomaly? Any scene is hard. But we don’t think so much about ’cracking’ it. We obliviously spend day and night writing, recording, practising, playing and piling into the van. It feels like its all growing now though, naturally. The response varies. We play a lot of amazing shows where the crowds get down like it’s 1982 and sweat is the most valuable currency in the room. Then sometimes we play for a crowd of very confused, slightly offended middle-aged European pedestrians. What’s the biggest achievement so far? We completed our latest invention the Disco Helmet V2 (see Parcels’ YouTube channel). Is Berlin permanent? What are the plans for the future?
The music scene is predominantly electronic here, techno is life. So as a live band we aren’t exactly a part of a big pool, but it gives us our own space and we’re slowly trying to carve a more groovy scene here with some other great bands.
Berlin isn’t the kind of place you want to move with your wife Nancy and raise Sammy and Marcia, your two peachy children. But we love it now; it’s perfect and we have no plans other than to keep recording, playing and expanding concepts.
How has living there changed your approach to the music that you make?
How has your sound changed and evolved since living O/S?
We have had some classified experiences here that have completely changed how we view and create music. Also just moving here together changed the whole feeling. Since then we’ve been in it 100 per cent and it consumes our lives sometimes.
The endless Berlin nights with that non-stop kick drum and that hazy, yet consistent, groove have definitely given us a taste for more driving, punchy music. But we’re constantly being inspired by a hundred genres and artists so inspiration comes from everywhere.
How do you keep your tight musical bonds? Is it like maintaining a family? Are you allowed to see other people?
What should we expect for your home show?
We’ve recently imposed a ’two-friend rule’; each member is allowed communication with two outside parties but only on weekends and public holidays. Girlfriends and any sort of family are strictly prohibited and there is no eye contact with strangers. What are the musical allegiances that have moved you forwards? Our groovy Berlin pals include Hush Moss, Private Agenda, Malibeau, Von Wegen Lisbeth. We love playing and throwing secret disco parties with these guys.
A signature five-man disco-funk electro-pop explosion. We want that room to be HOT, like the summer of 74. We want to see those Australian moves raining down like it’s monsoon season. And we can’t wait to wrap our lips around an over-fruity Pacific ale once again! Thursday 8 December at The Hotel Great Northern. Supported by the Lovely Days. The Parcels are also one of the many local acts performing at Falls Festival. Local tickets are still available for this 30 December–2 January event. Go to fallsfestival.com.au/byron-bay to search out your local tickets.
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THE KIDS AREN’T ALRIGHT
great not to have McDonald’s, but could we have a cafe where kids can actually afford to eat and recognise something on the menu? We have none of this. Nothing that tells our young people that they matter, that they can see benefit from the constant invasion of holiday makers.
the visitor, and not the resident. Certainly not the under-18 resident. If you’re not legal to drink you sink.
The youth worker noted how When I was a kid we went my kid’. many initiatives to keep kids skating. There was a drive-in. safe, occupied and meaningfully Well, guess what, you live in a A cafe with booths that we engaged had been brought to community, and that is your gathered at, eating burgers and kid. Everyone’s kid should be a halt because of a lack of cash playing Space Invaders. There our responsibility. An idyllic and a complete lack of interest was a regular Blue Light Disco. paradise promoting the utopian The other day a local youth of anyone in the business And I lived in a shitty country dream, Byron Bay should have worker posted on Facebook community to step up. It seems town with nothing to offer. state-of-the-art youth facilities. about her disappointment crazy that in a town absolutely bloated with affluence and Here we are in the Byron Shire It should at the very least have with the lack of interest and an amazing children’s park for engagement of the wider opportunity that so little benefit with so much talent at our community, and namely, the trickles down to the young. I fingertips. So many innovators. the littlies – all bespoke and wooden, crafted by artisans Byron business community, in don’t think they want a bypass, So much capital and there’s the welfare of the kids in our or more development, more nothing for our teenagers. We out of breadboards and kale. region. I guess it’s easy to blame shopping districts on streets need to start giving a shit about Instead we have beachfront playgrounds littered with the parents and forget about that no longer feel or look like our kids. Not just the ones in the bigger picture of what it home. What have they got to our bellies or on our back seat, bottles and ciggie butts. feels like to live in a town where look forward to here? It must but the ones in the street, the What about a beachfront you’ll never be able to rent a ones hitching into town, the make you feel a little locked skatepark? Or one of those house or afford to live. Where ones getting drunk and causing temporary inflatable water out of your hometown when trouble. The ones we look at you see all the services and everything is laid on for milking parks? A PCYC? A cafe where and think ‘thank god that’s not kids actually feel welcome? It’s energy in your town geared to that big creamy tourist cow,
TELLING HER STORY Blessed with stunning crystal-clear tone and pitch, her nuanced delivery, masterful story and compositions mesh divinely, weaving stories ancient and new. There’s a timeless quality to her singing, likened to water flowing over river stones. You say that when you embark on an album you really push yourself. What do you mean exactly? How do you stretch yourself outside your comfort zone? After any creative project there is a time of reflection, and that reflection from my last album, Mandarin Skyline, has fed directly into this project, along with new ideas from the intervening months. It’s a deliberate choice to include some angular melodies, to discover new harmonic pathways and a broad range of approaches to lyrical writing – some collaboration continues to be an important aspect. This is the first time I have written for string and horn sections.
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but nothing for you. It’s enough to make you a little tourist intolerant. It’s time those who profit from the 1.7 million tourists each year to put their fat little arms into their bulging pockets and throw some cash on the community table. And I’m talking real cash, not the spare change you hide from the tax man. That’s right, you big fat profiteers, I’m talking to you. Do something big. Something impressive. PUT BACK. Build something. Fund something. Have a vision. Make it happen. Stop relying on volunteers to do the job of paid workers. We don’t live in a region of limited resources; we live in a region of financial abundance… for some. Frankly, the ratepayer is sick of having to pick up the tab on all the infrastructure costs
around here and not even get a pothole successfully filled while businesses like Woolies sit with fingers in ears going la la la. The irony of a rate rise just after a forum on the lack of housing affordability doesn’t go unnoticed. This place is crazy. You know what under18s in our region, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby, Lennox etc have to do on a Friday or Saturday night? They get ‘sloppy at toppy’. Basically it’s getting smashed at the park opposite Main Beach. When it gets messy we use our police to clean up. It’s not like we don’t know. We all know this has been happening for years. God knows I’ve had to pick my kids up there on numerous occasions. That’s what we offer them here. Underage drinking in a poorly lit park. Somehow, that doesn’t feel like the Byron dream. We can do better. Affluent Byron can do better. They just choose not to. Shame on them.
FOLLOWING UP ON HER HIGHLY ACCL AIMED MANDARIN SKYLINE , WHICH DREW A NOMINATION FOR THE 2014 AUSTRALIAN BELL AWARDS , LEIGH CARRIAGE DIGS DEEPER INTO HER PAST FOR HER L ATEST OFFERING, WEAVE.
How have your gigs launching Weave gone so far? It’s not with the same band, so how do you step in and out of the music with different musicians? Does it give you an edge each time? Weave’s initial launch was at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival with some of the musicians who recorded it. We had a full house and the music was really well received. The Australian jazz community is very tightly interconnected, so in capital cities we’re able to connect with musicians we know or who are recommended. Again each time I commence a new project there are improvements in some technologies to speed the sharing process like electronic charts etc. By using a different ensemble on this tour each performance contains subtle differences, improvisations, dynamics approaches etc. I am curious about Backstepping. You say this is the first song you were able to write about your car accident. Can you tell me a little about it? It’s ironic that I’m writing this today as it’s the tenth anniversary of my accident. We all tend to think about our own death and mortality at various points, when it might happen and how. But it’s not until you’re right on the precipice that you see your own fragility. I was just driving home from work and next thing I was at the precipice, surrounded by strangers. Backstepping is about the deep inner fight for survival, certainly directly after the impact of the accident, but also in the years afterwards, living with permanent changes to your body – that is the really constant daily growth. Often one step forwards and two backwards – strength of spirit and fragility of the body. It’s hard to articulate and words are inadequate. Strings are the instrument closest to the voice – so I have used a beautiful string quartet on this song to echo the emotion in the lyric and for what cannot be said lyrically. What about Complicated Love? What was the impetus for sharing your very personal story on this album? Julia Gillard’s apology to victims of forced adoption came in 2013 just after the completion of Mandarin Skyline, and has been a slow-burning catalyst in my thinking since. I co-wrote this song with Justine Bradley, and we share the concept of loss of mother. With some things you feel like it’s just the right time, like you’re personally ready. Much like the accident, the complexity and entanglement of outcomes is a lifelong lesson. The impacts of adoption are layers deep – in relationships, reunions with birth parents, half-siblings, your own identity and misplaced belonging – it has always been complicated. I also wanted to put a voice to these feelings and to acknowledge a lot of complicated loss. This album seems to be telling stories deep from your heart – from hard places as well as the light, as a musician how does song and music help navigate complex emotional journeys? Every note has a harmonic, and that harmonic has a frequency, and that frequency resonates – sound itself has a beauty and is a transportation device. Two songs on Weave, Filament and Blank Slate, are
wordless so the sound of the voice and the melody is even more poignant. When frequency is coupled with word, it becomes a mighty conveyor of emotions. I think because of my past I’ve never been frightened to sing the sad songs. But since my accident I also equally want to sing about the joy. In many ways I feel more in balance. What is a healing for me I hope can also be of value for others. How do you approach a recording session? How did you feel about the outcome? With great amounts of preparation: 98 per cent of the work is done before you get to the studio – the composition, creative endeavour that manifests into scores and arrangements, selecting musicians etc. The trick is leaving room for collective spontaneous improvisation. This is my fifth album and by now I’m well aware that no work ever feels completed – there are always limitations of time and finance etc. The music written on Weave is my best work and clear evidence that I am still willing to take risks and try new approaches. I love the idea of your parents being weavers. Can you expand a little about what this theme or idea means in the context of your work? Nothing comes to life in music until you play it. Every musician becomes a skilled weaver in one beautiful colourful elaborate nest, and the engineers, mixers and masterers shine a light on the individual wefts of each weaver. In the bigger picture we all need one another and are all interconnected. When you walk on stage what do you want to give your audience? I want them to feel welcomed and safe, and part of the weaving, as well as an array of emotions – joy, sadness, passion, beauty, excitement. I want them to hear the risk in the music, so they’re in the moment with us and share and feel the freshness. How does an artist develop the ability to connect, do you think? Everyone is different – for some it happens very early in their careers – it’s innate. For others it can’t be reached until they’ve walked for a little while on the earth. It’s also a dance between ego and egolessness – the ego gets you up there in the first place, the other knows that you are just a conduit and surrender is the only path. For example, I’ve had people say that my saddest songs have made them feel so good, and that a joyful little bossa nova brought back saddest memories for someone. You have to be prepared to not be perfect – we’re not robots, and the beauty is in the imperfection. What should we expect for your Byron show? Perfection of imperfection. Ha! Two sets of original music with a stellar ensemble of Martha Baartz, Steve Russell, Dave Sanders, Helen Russell and Laura Targett, all weaving. Leigh Carriage launches Weave at the Byron Theatre at the Community Centre on Thursday 8 December. Tickets at byroncentre.com.au.
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Live Music
complete the music lineup, which spans four days and three nights. Music is not the only focus, with a massive visionary art lineup including Collin Elder (Canada), Randal Roberts and Morgan Mandala (USA), resident artist Adam Scott Miller and more than a dozen Australian artists showing art in the Osmosis Gallery and performing live painting throughout the festival. Tickets are on sale now and are selling quickly, and the organisers advise everyone wishing to attend to get in early for their tickets this year as there may not be any gate sales. For more information visit www. earthfrequency.com.au.
ALOHA BABY AT THE TREEHOUSE IN BELONGIL ON FRIDAY
BAY FM PRESENTS BOOGIE FEVER AT THE BANGALOW BOWLO ON SATURDAY, WITH KIDS’ DISCO FROM 2PM AND THE GROWN-UPS’ FROM 6PM
GETTING IN THE SPIRIT
A VERY BOOGIE CHRISTMAS
The biggest little town will have just recovered from the Mullum Music Festival when the next community event will roll in! Â
Christmas comes early this year at The Bangalow Bowlo with Bay FM’s annual Christmas discotheque Boogie Fever from 6pm till 1am, with a kids’ disco for the family from 2pm till 4pm!
For those who love an all-ages, all-cultures, all-kinds-ofmusic, arts, yoga, ceremony and socially connective celebrations, don’t miss the free launch of the 6th Byron Spirit Festival on Sunday. With a dual purpose of revealing the BSF 2017 lineup, themed Custodians of Culture and raising some funds for two current causes close to our hearts, it’s guaranteed to be inspiring and fun. Spirit Festival is on over 31 March–2 April – so find out which first-time and returning local, national and international leaders in the fields of yoga, health, music, dance, ceremony, and more will grace our venues and share their wisdom. This is a free community event with limited space. Registration is essential and via the www.spiritfestival.com. au website. Sunday  3–7pm at Mullumbimby Civic Hall.
The Bowlo will become an authentic 70s discotheque, with DJs spinning Absolute Disco and Funk, A sides and B sides. Bay FM loves to party with The Bangalow Bowlo, with this being its third year together creating these spectacular discotheques.
ALOHA AT THE TREEHOUSE parents to shake it together for Bay FM and have fun on the dancefloor. There will be a $3 Sausage Sizzle which you must pre-book when booking your disco ticket at www.bayfm.org, and also limited door tickets available on the day. Kids’ tickets are $12 with $4 of that ticket price donated back their school of attendance. Parents and guardians get FREE ENTRY and must stay at the venue with their children for the entire time.
This year’s theme is 70s Hollywood Pool Glamour, so let your mind run free with creativity. The Bangalow Bowlo Shuttle will be doing a Bangalow pick-up and dropoff loop so please ‘like’ The Bangalow Bowlo Facebook page for details, for all other Disco Shuttle transport around The Shire. Check the poster or www.bayfm.org for details. The Cunning Stunts To make this Christmas extra December Nudge Nudge special Bay FM are hosting Wink Wink features Sydneytheir first kids Christmas disco based DJ James Scott, who We are Family on the same represents one half of CO-OP day, 2–4pm. BayFm DJs will be and worships at the altars of spinning Top 40 cool kids’ hits. disco and house. DJing here We’re inviting the kids and and in the UK for more than
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GIVING CHARITY’S A NUDGE
20 years, James laces all his sets with love and will deliver an eclectic set spanning a number of genres with the sound aimed firmly at the dancefloor. Joining him in the lineup are beloved Nudge DJs Stephen Allkins, Al Royale, and Solar Love Machine (Dale Stephen and Lord Sut). Sunday 2–9.30pm at The Billinudgel Hotel. Free!
FINDING YOUR EARTH FREQUENCY From its origins in 2006 as a one-night landcare music event, Earth Frequency Festival has grown significantly over the past 10 years and become a highlight of the Queensland festival calendar. Now well into its second decade of operation, Earth Frequency continues to evolve and expand. In 2017, Earth Frequency will
be returning to its awesome Ivorys Rock and expects to reach capacity at 5,000 attendees. The 2017 music lineup features a huge range of international and domestic talent across a wide spectrum of live and electronic music genres. Highlight bookings include Beardyman, undoubtedly the world’s most creative beatboxer and improvisedgenre-bending loop artist, the legendary Australian hip-hop collective The Herd, progressive trance masters Ace Ventura, Marcus Henriksson aka Son Kite, Sensient and Smoke Sign, and US bass music pioneers Desert Dwellers, Sixis, Digital Rust and Biolumigen. Festival favourites Opiuo, Spoonbill, Kingfisha, Hugo and Treats, Lubdub and Griff top the domestic lineup. More than 100 artists will
Ever felt like a trip to Hawaii but just can’t afford the flights? This Friday Aloha Baby, the brand new Hawaiian trio, will be presenting two luscious sets of silky steel-guitar instrumentals and kitsch Hapa Haole classics from 7pm at the Treehouse on Belongil this Friday – and you can afford it ’cause it’s FREE!
DOLPHINS AT THE RSL
The 2016 NCEIA Dolphin Music Awards celebrate 15 years at the Ballina RSL Club this Tuesday. There will be special guests including Kirk Pengilly from INXS and seventimes world surfing champion Layne Beachley. Ten acts will perform on this night of celebration where the drum will roll and the winners will be announced. Tickets are on sale now on the Ballina RSL website – $35 /$25 members. Doors open at 6.30pm.
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LIGHTBODY COMMUNITY DANCE CELEBRATIONS AT DURRUMBUL HALL ON SATURDAY
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TO THE YAC AND BACK If you haven’t been to the YAC at the heart of Byron town, then find yourself at the YAC is Back FUNdraiser to see the beautification of this wellloved community resource. Students from the Certificate II in Hospitality and Events Management course with staff of the Byron Youth Service have put their studies to practice into conceptualising, organising, catering and running this fundraising event. Although a youth-focused centre, the YAC is available for lease by the wider community. The building, youth-purpose built in 1987, houses BYS offices, boasts a computer lab, commercial kitchen, smaller multi-purpose kitchen, conference facility, music room and the iconic Big Space, and is set within lush grounds in the heart of the Bay, minutes from the beach and situated on Crown reserve. With music by East Atlantic, Fergo, Mercy Mercy and DJ Torusphere, face painting, fire twirling, soul surf trampoline (a new inflatable surf fun), gourmet barbecue, Pizza Loca, juice bar, massive raffle including two tickets to Bluesfest 2017, Crystal Castle vouchers, skateboards and more… YAC is Back FUNraiser – Saturday, 4–pm. Read more about YAC is Back in the feature on pages 18–19.
TURNING ON YOUR LIGHTBODY
Lightbody Community Dance Celebration lights up the dance floor for its ninth time at Durrumbul Hall this Saturday. This event is a cocreation of multi-talented and renowned artists in sound, visual art and movement. The celebration of dance and mesmerising visual art surrounds create a new world where you can lose yourself and find yourself at the same time. Choose between two dance floors including a mega indoor stage and
Live Music outdoor tipi under the stars. DJs include: Niki Colmer, Short Circuit, Daniel Fagan, POB and Jason Lewis. Move your body to trance, funky breakbeats, psychotropic grooves and uplifting melodic soundscapes. Visual effects and art installations by Crystal Grid Production, Zakay Glass and special guest artists. Nourishing and delicious food by Luscious Catering from Byron Bay. Amongst the wood-fired pizza you’ll find chai and other bites that cater for gluten-free, vegos and vegans. Gather your tribe and experience the full night by arriving at 6pm for the setting of the sun and the start of the uplifting community celebration of music, movement and art. Durrumbul Hall closes at 12 so best to arrive early. Don’t miss out on the end-of-year dance celebration. This will be an extra-special edition of Lightbody. Bonfire, multiple stages, amazing visual art and good vibes. See you soon! $30 contribution – Tickets available at the door 6pm till Midnight. Durrumbul Hall, Coopers Lane, Main Arm. 6pm–12am.
ANGEL AND JACK
Angel Olsen’s only show outside capital cities on her upcoming national tour will be at Lismore City Hall this Thursday. Her performances at the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne and Perth have sold out but lucky for us in the northern rivers, there are still tickets left for her performance in Lismore. Her disarming, timeless voice is even more front-and-centre than before, and the overall production is lighter. Yet the strange, raw power and slowly unspooling incantations of her previous efforts remain, so anyone who might attempt to pigeonhole Olsen as either an elliptical outsider or a pop personality is going to be wrong whichever way they choose; Olsen continues to reign over the land between the two with a haunting obliqueness and sophisticated grace. Joining Angel on the road will be
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ANGEL OLSEN AT LISMORE CITY HALL ON THURSDAY
THE TEMPORARY LABYRINTH AT CLARKES BEACH, CLOSING CEREMONY ON SATURDAY
NEW HOUSIE TENT COMMITTEE FOR BRUNSWICK HEADS
CLOSING THE LABYRINTH
RENÉE GEYER AT THE BALLINA RSL ON FRIDAY Sydney’s own baritone balladeer Jack Ladder. A run of four sold-out shows on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt last year in support of Florence & The Machine were followed by Ladder’s sold-out performance at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent – an acclaimed highlight of the 2016 Sydney Festival. With four albums to his name – two of which have been shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize – it will be a special moment witnessing Jack’s crooning narratives open the stage for Angel.
and reggae hits spanning the 70s and 80s; her LA years in the studio with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Joe Cocker and Chaka Kahn; her 90s renaissance with Paul Kelly. She is a singer, a songwriter, producer, and author.
Sometimes words aren’t enough. All the things that have and will be said about Renée Geyer – one of the world’s finest singers, Australian music legend – are true and undeniable, but saying that about her still doesn’t say enough. Renée Geyer is Renée Geyer, a unique talent, not a singer Thursday at Lismore City Hall at 7.30pm. $35. Bookings whose career is dependant on yesterday or tomorrow’s hit lismorecityhall.com.au or song, but someone who lives 1300 066 772. for her next performance, on stage or on record, someone who refuses to rest on her laurels. The voice was always there. From the first time she Renée Geyer’s past is opened her mouth those who Australian music history. heard turned their heads, Her career has spanned four but that wasn’t enough for decades and is still going Renée Geyer, still isn’t enough strong. A precocious jazz, blues for Renée Geyer. She’s much and soul singer in her late more now than she ever teens; Countdown royalty in was. Friday at the Ballina her 20s; a string of pop, soul RSL at 7.30pm. Tickets $30.
50 SHADES OF GEYER
The Clarkes Beach labyrinth created in collaboration between storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong and artist Jacquelina Wills comes to a close with a tealight labyrinth walk on Thursday from 7pm. This will be in honour of family and there will be an opportunity to walk for healing relationships, prayers of gratitude and to remember those who have passed. Steve Davies from Earth Sound Meditations will be playing didge, crystal bowls and harp. If you haven’t made it yet to the labyrinth, it will be maintained until this Saturday 3 December, when there will be a Closing Ceremony from 4pm. Check out the web page, FB page and Calendar of Events found at http://www. storiesonfoot.com/labyrinth. Support is needed to fund a sumptuous Closing Ceremony, so please support this via Chuffed ’Temporary Labyrinth Byron Bay’ at chuffed. org/project/temporarylabyrinth-byron-bay.
THE BENTLEY EFFECT COREM and The Bentley Effect are teaming up to bring Mullumbimby a celebration to remember. A movie screening of the acclaimed documentary The Bentley Effect will be shown at the Mullum Civic Hall on Saturday. Commencing at 6pm with a fundraising dinner being catered by the organic COREM
Café, the documentary will then screen, followed by dessert. A stellar lineup of renowned musicians who performed at Bentley will join in to celebrate making the northern rivers Gas Field Free. Tickets are $25 waged, $15 unwaged/ concession, and kids younger than 12 are free. Dinner will be available from $10 a plate and a $50 Gold Supporter ticket is available that includes dinner and raffle tickets.
HOUSIE FOR BRUNS
The Housie Tent is as much a part of Brunswick Heads as eating fish and chips by the river or grabbing a vintage bargain during Old and Gold. Thanks to community support and the efforts of a somewhat odd couple, the tent has been given the green light to open again this summer. The two groups responsible for saving the much-loved Housie tent are the Ocean Shores Preschool and the Guilty Pleasures Cabaret and Burlesque Festival – an unlikely, but successful pairing. Together, the two organisations have successfully mobilised the community to save the Brunswick Housie Tent. Volunteers responded enthusiastically to their calls for help to staff the housie over the summer holidays. Community members will take on the roles of callers, bat sellers, bankers and lucky-prize ticket sellers. The Housie Tent opens on Tuesday 13 December and runs till 15 January, 7–10pm. A Housie Tent Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ BrunswickHousie) has been set up where the timetable for each week will be posted.
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DREAMLAND AT EUREKA HALL, RUNNING EVERY NIGHT UNTIL 10 DECEMBER AT 8PM WITH SUNDAY SHOWS AT 4.30PM
CLUB SWIZZLE AT BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Expect some cabaret in the Housie as well! Call the Housie Hotline to volunteer: 0409 059 118 (for Preschool) or 0401 567 540 (for Guilty Pleasures).
PUT A SWIZZLE IN YOUR STEP!
Swizzle your senses with a mixed-up cabaret that will leave you giddy with delight. The charismatic, impeccable all-star cast of Club Swizzle serve up outrageous cabaret, gravity-defying acrobatics What is home to you? In these and infectious musical revelry tumultuous times millions of with ample flair – and they people are displaced with no do it on, around and over security. While here, many are a cocktail bar. The cheekiest forced to move home year souls in show business gather after year and a humble house on, in and around the Club is beyond the means of many. Swizzle bar where legends are Are you fortunate enough to made and hilarity abounds. have a strong sense of home It’s a melee of outrageous and belonging? Does your cabaret, air-defying acrobatics place of birth and upbringing and infectious revelry, all hold a special place in your backed by a band with a heart? Maybe you were born repertoire as big as its bar here, followed your heart to tab. Come along for one hell leave and decided to return? of a night – there’s no place Maybe you were just passing quite like it. through but stayed? Perhaps Hanging onto the reigns of you find your place in your the chaos is Murray Hill, the relationships, your passion, hardest-working middlework or artistic expression. aged man in show business! What gives you a sense of Direct from New York, he’s the place? man who ‘puts the ‘king’ back
FINDING YOUR PLACE
Join Playback Theatre in the sharing stories of searching for or finding your place. Watch as the Playback actors bring them to life on stage in drama, movement and music.
in f#*king funny’. Shaking things up behind (and on top of ) the bar are the deftly dextrous Swizzle Boys, who show off their testosteronefuelled acrobatic skills.
Saturday at the Drill Hall in Mullumbimby from 7.30pm. Entry by donation
Providing the soundtrack for the night is a band with a repertoire as big as its bar tab. Mikey and the
Please join us on Friday 9th December 6–8pm Byron School of Art for the exhibition opening sapphire rose rochelle The Alchemy of Trees and 10am–2pm Monday 12th– Wednesday 14th Dec
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Nightcaps will slosh their way through the tunes until the last punter staggers out into the morning sun. So long as the booze keeps flowing, so will the tunes. They’re all joined by a shining lineup of cabaret sweethearts handpicked from around the world. Brunswick Picture House on Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 4pm. Tickets at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
IT’S A DREAMLAND
Dreamland is a dreamscape of local life. Transporting us through different waves of settlement, from the traditional to hippy-dippy to tree-changers, Dreamland explores how communities adapt to change and renew themselves. Part shamanic ritual, part long night of the soul, Dreamland questions what it is to live in a community today – and answers with laughter. Told through physical theatre, song, dance and humour, it is a celebration of the dance of life in all its mystery and is full of the all the adventurous, innovative and entertaining hallmarks of NORPA’s original works. Jerry’s Smokehouse from Federal village will be serving delicious slowsmoked locally sourced meats, burgers, tasting
plates and finger foods, and NORPA’s bar will be serving deliciously cool drinks.Â
about the project or volunteering please call Ollie Heathwood on 0428 284 030.
Join us under the stars of Eureka for live music and local eats from 6.30pm. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a magical theatrical adventure! Running every night until 10 December at 8pm with Sunday shows at 4.30pm. Dreamland at Eureka Hall.
Application forms are
All-weather event with more seats now so tickets available for all shows! Tix at norpa.org.au.
FALLING FOR BRUNSWICK HEADS For the second year running, The Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre has partnered with The Falls Music & Arts Festival to provide a large team of volunteers working around the town so that locals and visitors alike can enjoy the delights of Brunswick Heads during the busy New Year period (30 Dec till 2 Jan). The volunteers who help out around Brunswick Heads during the Falls Festival will do a daily three-hour shift sometime between 8am and 4pm and will receive a free three-day festival pass.
available at The Visitor Centre in Park Street Brunswick Heads.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT CHRISTMAS MUSICIAN COMPETITION
Auditions for Bangalow Christmas Eve Carnival Buskers
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Must hold Byron Shire busking permit. Bring along your instruments ready to go. Songs to be Christmas themed.
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Must enrol by noon December 1.
CASH & PRIZES to winners on the night
Please upload a song of you singing onto YouTube and email link to rhydianlewis@aol.com.
For more details contact Rhydian Lewis on rhydianlewis@aol.com.
B A N G A LOW C H A M B E R O F CO M M E RC E
Bundjalung Show/Fashion Parade Presented by Aunty Dorothy Gordon, Elder of the Widjabal Tribe
2nd December 7pm EWINGSDALE HALL FAMILY FRIENDLY DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE
Applications to volunteer close on Friday 9 December at 5pm. For more information
La’Studio3/52 presents
FASHION ON SHOW An evening of fashion
SAT 10 DEC | 7–8.30PM 3 Shows Spectacular Vintage Student Showcase Works by Simone Ellis Adult $15 Child $10 Family $40 Children under 7 free For tickets call/SMS 0405 451 184 3/52 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
Admission: $30 family, $20 family concession, $15 single Light supper served. Bookings essential call Joanne 0407 857 738 Sponsors: The Three Blue Ducks, The Bread Social, SAE Qantm Byron Bay, MegByDesign
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TAURUS: If mobilising Mars and impatient Uranus are driving you to a choice point, this isn’t the week to take things on faith. Your natural caution warns against it. Ask questions, investigate agendas, calculate cost factors, review risk-to-reward ratios and don’t neglect your personal internal crystal ball before making an informed decision.
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GEMINI: Cast your net of curiosity wide, then filter findings through the expanded understanding that’s become available through all that self-examination you’ve been doing lately. Haven’t? Then good luck with this week anyway. Private time, restorative relaxation, even cat-napping are all readily available ways of inviting insights when clarity seems lacking…
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CANCER: No shortage of vivid interactions for the Crab clan this week, with some surprising, even unsettling, information coming to light that could flick your equanimity into a tailspin. Along with the silver lining of inspiring self-enquiry leading to a breakthrough, followed by the reward of late-week’s restored harmonic resonance.
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SAGITTARIUS: This week’s trifecta of sun, Mercury and Saturn in Sagittarius signal your annual power transit. Tech-savvy Mercury supports methodical Saturn to reboot your money mojo, and prevent your heading off on attractive but distracting tangents. Let go of the need to be right during this week’s moon wobble, because goalposts are shifting…
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CAPRICORN: If this week finds you pondering a weighty private decision about pressing the restart button on your life, Pluto in Capricorn may not bring what you thought you wanted. But it’s a reliable tour guide through the underworld, to where your soul’s saying let go of control, so that real power can move in.
LEO: Want things different? Start with yourself. Be the change you’d like to see, because there’s currently plenty of celestial support for attaining that in stress-free ways. Though it won’t just be handed out on a gilded platter, majesties – you’re expected to do the internal work of deleting old stories and ditching outdated behaviours. VIRGO: As astrological peristalsis expands from deep thought to verbal extroversion, big-picture Sagittarian energies just can’t be fussed with the small stuff, so attention to detail won’t interest this week’s overriding she’ll-be-right-mate style. Naturally this needn’t affect your signature careful planning at all, because that’s precisely what’s needed. LIBRA: This week keeps you busy with local activities, complicated by social/financial turbulence. But you Venusians understand that conflict is where the greatest possibilities for peace lie, and automatically adjust to cruise control for defusing power plays and moving beyond disputes. Because whatever we love loves us back: badabing badaboom! SCORPIO: With this week’s citizens bafflingly erratic, breathtakingly abrupt and vigorously uninhibited, so much enthusiastic effusion and indulgent ranting could grate on reserved Scorpio nerves. On the bright side, being a good listener is definitely advantageous when others are unedited and unplugged – although you may hear altogether more than expected.
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PISCES: This week’s powerful internal dialogue features existential questions that won’t be satisfied with trite, band-aid answers. Or content with any attempt to impose simple certainties on complex mysteries, so nice try but no cigar. These koans need deep reflection, fearless investigation and reality checks from trusted mentors before they’ll reveal their treasure.
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CRACKERS FOR XMAS! What better way to celebrate the end of the year than with a bit of comedy! Join us for our Comedy Xmas Party at the Court House when new and emerging comedians strut their stuff. Witness jokes being made right before your eyes. Egos pumped, some deflated, all for your enjoyment! Pushing the zeitgeist expect a plethora of jokes on Trump, the man who is bad for the world but good for comedy! It’s Christmas so it’s your turn to win a prize… best audience joke goes home with something special from the
CHECK OUT THE STATE-OF-THE-ART CAMPUS AT SAE OPEN NIGHT ON THURSDAY MC, the (not so) grand dame of local comedy Mandy Nolan. Thursday 8pm. Free! Come for a beer, have some delicious food and stay for the laughs!
ONE OF THE NEW UP-AND-COMING COMICS, MARCUS O’MULLANE, AT THE COURT HOUSE FOR OPEN MIC COMEDY ON THURSDAY
SAE: LIVE YOUR DREAM!
pieces, vintage wears from Vikki’s Closet and students’ own chosen pieces, produced in La’ Studio over the last 12 months.
Calling all aspiring filmmakers, animators, designers, web developers, audio engineers and other creators!
La’ Studio’s inaugural fashion event is being held on 10 December and is open to the public, with doors opening at 6 for a 6.30pm start. It will be held in the studio itself, which is located in Byron’s Arts & Industry Estate. Tickets are $15 for adults; children $10; family $40; children younger than seven are free. Tickets are limited so get in quickly.
SAE Creative Media Institute in Byron Bay is opening the doors to their state-of-the-art campus and hosting an Info Night on Thursday from 6 till 9pm.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE DJS AT WWW.BAYFM.ORG OR AT THE J TIME, CHOP SUEY, STATION DURING OFFICE HOURS ASSEMBLAGE, PRE-SALE TICKETS: $25 / BEAVER, BAY FM SUBSCRIBERS $22 DAN JUPITER,
XFACTA, This is the most talked-about dance AL ROYALE party in the Shire so DON’T MISS OUT! Dance yourself into a frenzy with absolute Disco & Funk A & B Sides until 11pm guaranteed! Then… deep dirty funk floor fillers for the rest of the night! Ride the Disco Shuttle Bus and take the stress out of driving - check out all the booking details online at bayfm.org
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This is the perfect chance for high school students, career changers and anyone contemplating a creative career to take a guided tour of the campus, sit in on an information session, check out students’ work, meet the lecturers and chat to SAE staff about study and career options. If you’re considering studying creative media next year, now is the time to pursue your passion in the creative industries. As the world’s leading global specialist in creative media education, SAE has 53 campuses in 27 countries. With a 40-year history of delivering workready creators, your future is set with an SAE qualification. Go to sae.edu.au/news-andevents/events/ to register to attend the SAE Info Night on Thursday from 6pm till 9pm.
For bookings and tickets call0405 451 184.
VIRGINS ON STANDBY JACKIE LOEB AT THE OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB WITH GRETEL KILLEEN FOR THEIR SHOW WE DON’T LIKE YOUNG PEOPLE ON SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER
PARIS TO BYRON
La’ Studio 3/52 is the creative vision of fashion designer Simone Ellis. La’ Studio 3/52 has created an opportunity for students to take their vision to the next level through the showcasing of their designs on the catwalk. Simone’s
vast knowledge of haute couture and its presentation will be the foundations for her students to develop their understanding of the world of fashion – how to work with models, photo shoots, and what happens behind the scenes of a catwalk. This unique fashion event will showcase some of Simone’s own collection of statement
Mandy Nolan’s latest crop of standup comedy virgins are only two weeks away from popping their comedy cherries. The finishing touches are being added to their routines, gags polished, and nerve reinstalled. For the biggest night on the community comedy calendar, put Wednesday 14 December aside! 8pm. Hosted by Mandy Nolan. $10/15. Tix on the door or online by going to mandy@ mandynolan.com.au.
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cinema Reviews
BAD SANTA 2
‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ might have been the appropriate adage for producers to have kept in mind before proceeding with this crock. The original Bad Santa (2003) was a good idea that led to a mildly amusing movie, but its belated sequel is really awful.
THE FOUNDER
Michael Keating does a brilliant thing in his portrayal of Ray Kroc, the fellow whose unfettered ambition made McDonald’s the multinational billion-dollar fast-food chain that it is today. You want to despise him, it goes without saying (hey, this is Byron Shire – we are so above such crassness), and there are no punches pulled in showing how Kroc never once deviated from the path of self-interest. But in John Lee Hancock’s provocative, insightful and non-judgmental movie
you can’t help but be just a tiny bit on Ray’s side, without ever being able to dispel the thought that, at the bottom line, he represents the devouring underbelly of go get ’em capitalism – of the ‘American dream’ itself. Kroc was a career salesman, driving around Louisiana flogging milkshake-makers and barely keeping his head above water. When told of an unusually big order from the upright, unambitious McDonald brothers’ hamburger joint in California, his curiosity was pricked. The McDonalds’ revolutionary approach was to have the meal ordered and served in half a minute, while at the same time discouraging unwelcome clientele by having no juke box or waitresses on rollerskates. Kroc’s visionary understanding of the speed of delivery concept was to turn his life around and, ultimately, it went hand in glove with the instant gratification demanded of the West’s post-WWII tastes. So who is Kroc? A man ahead of his time? A true believer in the uplifting, moral rightness of catering to the needs of the masses? Or just a greed-merchant blinkered by his drive to succeed and to prove himself better than all those who had doubted him, who had looked down on him?
WOMEN LIKE US: MANDY NOLAN & ELLEN BRIGGS BRING IT ON AT THE BYRON THEATRE ON FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER.
A NIGHT IN HEATH LEDGER
Women Like Us blew them apart in Perth last week. ‘It was my dream,’ says Mandy Nolan, ‘to spend a night in Heath Ledger.’ And she did. Although it was the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth. Things got exciting when Mandy and Ellen noted that their fabulous theatre show was about to be interrupted by a live outdoor band just outside the theatre. None other than Regurgitator. Nolan heckled, ‘I like your quiet stuff better than your loud stuff,’ and the Gurge boys kindly turned their old man punk anthems down a tad. That’s the power of cranky
middle-aged women! Don’t miss this sellout show – Friday 9 December at the Byron Theatre.
It starts promisingly – on his uppers and drunk as a skunk, Willie (Billy Bob Thornton, looking younger now than he did 13 years ago – we’ll call it the Cher Syndrome) decides to end it all. He turns on the cooker and puts his head in the oven. The camera gets in tight with him and we watch his face as the bars of the oven heat up – it is an electric stove, not gas. It was a good sight gag, but sadly there was nothing remotely funny for the next 90 minutes. In fact, almost straight after this we witness the less than charming act of Willie punching his mother (Kathy Bates) in the face – domestic violence, who would have thought it could be so hilarious? At which point it is only right and proper that we name and shame the writers responsible for this horrible dross – Johnny Rosenthal and Shauna Cross. May their credits be few. But then again, with the sickness that is at large in the world now, their knuckledragging brand of comedy is more than likely to earn them squillions. Don’t you just love the apotheosis of the low-brow? (Thanks Donald.) Every sentence uttered by Willie, his mum and the little black bloke, Marcus (Tony Cox, who was also in BS1), is laced with ‘fuck’, and let me assure you, it is not every day that a man as prone to ‘colourful’ language as I am is offended by such rubbish. Only the creepy fat kid (Brett Kelly) is free of profanities, but his overdone dumbness is almost as irritating. Even the sex is nasty. Then again, a ‘joke’ about the tightness of a deceased woman’s vagina might work for some of you – it didn’t for me.
It is a fascinating observation of a man of contradictions whose conviction that maximising his profit margin was linked as a matter of faith to the Flag, the family and middleAmerican wholesomeness – his homage to the very name ‘McDonalds’ is profoundly simple but true. The period (1950s) is beautifully created, the performances outstanding and the story more nuanced than you might expect.
Tickets at byroncentre.com.au.
HIP-HOP POET
Writers at the Rails returns to the stage of the Railway Friendly Bar this Sunday with its summer show featuring two top performance poets: popular local hip-hop poet Daniel ‘Triple Nip’ Pearson and award-winning Melbourne poet Scott Wings. The afternoon show also includes invited readings and the cash incentive Poetry Slam. Show starts at 2pm – free entry.
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THURSDAY 1 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FRIEND ZONE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DAN HANNAFORD BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM WILL SPARKS BYRON SCOUT HALL 7PM OPEN FLOOR CONSCIOUS DANCE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7PM BOBBY ALU & TIM HULSMAN SAE, BYRON 6PM OPEN NIGHT BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM OPEN MIC COMEDY WITH MANDY NOLAN 0401911490/CONTACT@ MIMOSADUO.COM 7PM MIMOSA DUO EUREKA HALL 8PM DREAMLAND SLIPWAY HOTEL, BALLINA 7PM SLIM PICKENS BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE 8PM BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE LISMORE CITY HALL 7.30PM ANGEL OLSEN & JACK LADDER NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 8PM THE BENTLEY EFFECT CHINDERAH TAVERN 6.30PM MICAH REMEIRS
FRIDAY 2 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BORNEO, FEELING DAVE, SEXDRIVE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM PINK ZINC BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 3PM HAMISH & ANDY, TOM & JARRY, DJ LONGTIME DENNING PARK, BYRON 1.30PM PARK&FLY BYRON BREWERY 6PM BREWER’S CIRCUS STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM NICK CUNNINGHAM WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM
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gig guide p: 6684 1777 f: 6684 1719 e: gigs@echo.net.au w: echo.net.au/gig-guide CHRISTMAS FAIR WITH GOODRICH BAND YAC, BYRON 4PM FUNRAISER WITH EAST ATLANTIC, FERGO, MERCY MERCY, DJ TORUSPHERE DENNING PARK, BYRON 1.30PM PARK&FLY BYRON BREWERY 2PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE 7PM MISS RENEE SIMONE BAND CLARKES BEACH, BYRON 4PM LABRYINTH CLOSING EVENT STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM TOM BAILEY WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM MAJA INSIDE AFRICA, BYRON A&I, 12PM PALM WINE AMBASSADOR JASON BURNS PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM HAYLEY GRACE BANGALOW BOWLO 2PM BAY FM’S KIDS CHRISTMAS DISCO 6PM BOOGIE FEVER BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM THE RUBENS BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 7PM CLUB SWIZZLE SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK HEADS 10PM BOOK BURNING EVENT: ONE NATION MEMBERS TO INCINERATE ALL KNOWN KNOWLEDGE ON CLIMATE CHANGE LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM ELENA B WILLIAMS ST MARTIN’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM HOUSE OF BLISS ALL DAY CHANTING FESTIVAL DURRUMBUL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM LIGHTBODY 9 COMMUNITY DANCE WITH DJS NIKI COLMER, SHORT CIRCUIT, DANIEL FAGAN, POB, JASON LEWIS MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 7PM THE BENTLEY EFFECT DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM FINDING YOUR PLACE
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LOOKING FOR WHAT’S ON A NIGHT OUT? FRANKENSTEIN: Starring Benedict Cumberbatch – National Theatre Live Screening presented by Byron Theatre. Weds 30 Nov, 11am
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MONDAY 5 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SCOTT DAY-VEE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JASON DELPHIN BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM REGGAE O’SUSHI, BYRON 6PM MICK’S SASHIMI BAND WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ OVAL EUREKA HALL 8PM DREAMLAND
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Sunday 4 December 10am & 4.00 pm Tickets: Adult $28 | Child U16 $22
KING LEAR RSC Live Screening from
SAT 3 DEC 4–9PM
YAC IS BACK FUNDRAISER
WED 7 DEC 2016, 1 & 8 FEB 2017
SAFE DRIVER COURSE FOR LEARNERS
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13 DEC
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Stratford-upon-Avon presented by Byron Theatre Wednesday 7 December 6pm Tickets: Full $25 | Conc $23 | Student U18 $10 | Group of 10+ $15 | Age 15+
NOV / DEC
Thursday 8 December, 7pm Tickets: Adult $25 | Concession $20
WOMEN LIKE US presented by Shoot From The Lip Productions
Friday 9 December 8pm (Doors 7pm) Tickets: Full $28 | Concession $25 | Age: 18+
Enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar Meeting rooms for hire
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DANCE SPECTACULAR DENNING PARK, BYRON 2.15PM PARK&FLY BYRON BREWERY 3PM SI MULLUMBY BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM OOZ TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2PM DJ VOCAB & DJ EVA J SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM JESSE MORRIS BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM KINGFISHA BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE 4PM CLUB SWIZZLE MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 3PM BYRON SPIRIT FESTIVAL LAUNCH & BENEFIT FOR STANDING ROCK PROTESTERS & COREM WITH DUBARRAY, HOUSE OF BLISS CHANTING, SI MULLUMBY MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 1PM STONEMAN YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM JESSE MORRIS BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 3PM NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK WITH DJS STEPHEN ALLKINS, AL ROYALE + SOLAR LOVE MACHINE EUREKA HALL 4.30PM DREAMLAND CLUB LENNOX 4PM THE DIRTY CHANNEL CHERRY STREET SPORTS CLUB, BALLINA 11AM BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB WITH CHECK 2 COUNTRY BAND BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE 2PM BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM B-TOWN COLLECTIVE DJS ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM CONSPIRACY OF ONE KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 3PM FAT ALBERT CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM MARSHALL O’KELL PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 10AM SONIC BLISS 12.30PM BEETLE JUICE NIMBIN HOTEL 5PM SLIM PICKENS SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 1PM WILLY MCELROY & THE IMMIGRANTS COOLANGATTA-TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 2PM TWEED LINKS QUARTET COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 4PM PINK ZINC SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN JOSH PYKE & BOB EVANS
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NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 BRENDON POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction ........................0404 988222 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 GESTALT PSYCHOTHERAPY 20yr exp spec in women’s, drug, alcohol issues. Mullum ..0432 508589 BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads .......66845260 or 0428 845091 DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...............................0402 652017 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173 BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris .........................................0408 536565
End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing
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COUNSELLING
Phone Oliver 0419 789 600
Calmer Organic Cleaning
Mark Stibbard
DENTISTS
ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE
0439 624 945
AH
SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores .....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point
All Jobs Small or Large
Domestic Commercial
30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644
CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601
02 66 804 173
BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766
Lic: 154293c
• 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 6687 4655
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DESIGN & DRAFTING
JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c
BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire...............................0421 360961 BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly..............0451 102239 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 EVEN STEVEN’LL DO IT Detail clean top to bottom ......................................................0448 004182 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Office...0405 437431 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com .............................................66770151 GREG’S PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE. Free quotes ..................................................0414 109595 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961
COMPUTER SERVICES
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE
Lic. 211410C
CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING
0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini
EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION
Education
61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 www.mullummac.com Mullumbimby
EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE
Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation 35 years in local area • Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 & 0412 831 944 Dan 0423 877 102
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0458 267 777
ELECTRICAL PHONE TV
Lic. No.
212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service
Please call Blair Rankin on
0432 331 633 for details
ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753
SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498
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BANGALOW ELECTRICIAN
Our office is located on Station St, where we can offer a fast efficient service to the local area. We specialise in all electrical works, including: • Level 2 Certified - disconnect, reconnect, Point of Attachments - all types of metering & cable upgrades - all switch board upgrades • Emergency 24/7 • All domestic and commercial fitouts • LED lighting EFTPOS AND ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED.
Lic no. 141097C Let Boogaloo do it for you! 1800 763 911 0422 033 757 www.electricboogaloo.com.au
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
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
BLUE BEE E L E C T R I C A L
ACREAGE MOWING
CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE
FENCING
Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.
0478 191 833
• INDUSTRIAL • SOLAR • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL
COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C. Quality work ..........................0407 588181 or 66771195 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C .............0450 631183 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639
Proudly supporting the Orangutans
• Garden & Property Maintenance • Acreage & Residential Mowing • Landscaping • Tip Runs
info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com
0431 550 401
lawn/acreage mowing • edges and hedges • pressure cleaning • garden maintenance • green waste removal • gutters
FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed! – your lawn your price
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING
0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com Luke McDermott
• Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging • Hedging/Blowing
GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt .............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 POOL FENCING Glass pool fencing, glass balustrades. No job too small. Phone Nick ....0490 192460
0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au
1ST PLACE LAWNS Residential mowing and edging Hedge trimming & Pressure washing Chainsawing and pole pruning Reliable service: “I put you 1st”
FLOORING
Flooring by Wallaces
Cleaning JTC Gutter & Handyman • Quality Service • Value For Money
• Experienced • Insured
GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453
HAIR & BEAUTY HEARTFIRE COLLECTIVE HAIR STYLIST + weddings. Tranquil salon ............. Call Jay 0458 499500
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 YOUR HANDYMAN No job too small or too big. Qualified & Lic 203206C......................0424 158585 HOME MAINTENANCE Repairs & odd jobs. Honest & reliable............................................66807949 FIX IT General house & property maintenance, pressure cleaning, waste removal. Steve ...0458657577
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
Byron Bay and surrounds
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 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed .......................................Sam 0481 837740 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 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs ..............................................Trent 0432 501721 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes ................................ Nathan 0420 215716 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ............0419 225124 A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 ACREAGE MOWING Reliable. 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian ................0401 350156 LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 MGI Mowing Services. Acreage, large area & domestic mowing. All landscape maint ..0439 783557 ENVIROLAWN Acreage + small. Emergencies – 24hr turnaround, storm clean-ups ..JJ 0412 434601 QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Any mow jobs, pressure cleaning, waste removal ...0458 657577
12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
GARAGE DOORS
Garage Doors & Openers
www.spotlessgutters.com.au
0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42
Call Justin 0498 184 048
• COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au
Gutter guard Gutter cleaning Locally owned Fully insured Free quotes Call Junior for friendly, genuine advice and service.
Call or text 0402 384 682
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE SPENCE 0429 033 801 lic no. 1895 08c
GUTTERING
Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd
Crane Hire
K ee pi ng it local
!
www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228
INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com ................................ 0411 888416 or 66807606
IRONING THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $28 per hour. Angela.................................................0414 719680
KITCHENS
SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com................0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks..................................................................................66857200 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GLASS SPLASHBACKS Byron to Tweed. Free quotes/advice. Dave ................................0401 488628 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 JAPANESE GARDEN DESIGNER http://miyagawalandscapes.com ..............................0427 423723 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804
GARDEN DESIGN
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
GAS SUPPLIERS
Free Delivery
GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental Reliable
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS
LANDSCAPING
• Sand • Soils • Gravels • Pots & statues • Lots, lots more
1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)
6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
Shaun Savage Landscapes 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
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24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801
6685 8588
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
Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c
Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • Turfing • Stonework 20 Years Experience
0405 594 288
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OSTEOPATHY
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE REPLICA ROCK SPECIALIST GARDEN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAKE OVERS TREE LOPPING AND PRUNING IRRIGATION + RETAINING WALLS + MUCH MORE FULLY INSURED, HOLDER OF 17 TICKETS AND LICENCES PE TER BL AND 0428 480 191 STICK ANDSTONEL ANDSC APING.COM.AU
at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre
Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ....................................66874410
Paving
DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399
High quality residential and commercial paving and paving repairs
Free quotes
PAINTING • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.
0422 659 901
ALL-WAYS PAINTING
Lic 154706C
BYRON BAY
Creating perfect outdoor spaces. custom garden and entertaining areas.
• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail
0438 784 226 • 6685 4154
Lic No 189144C
Val Ockert & Assoc.
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• Safe • Natural • Effective • Guaranteed
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THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views .......................0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tree Faerie Fotos Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism
SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456
www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518
BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208 LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Paul Varendorff Lic 39791 ... 66845035 or 0414 842602
CATALOGUE/PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY Prof service www.littlelightstudio.com.au...0435 046147
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Structural landscaping. Lic 295404C.........0449 846152 BYRON BAY LANDSCAPES Structural Landscaping Lic 118918C ..................................0490 062016
LAUNDRY SERVICES
YVES DE WILDE
QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES
X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING
FAST TURNAROUND – AIR BNB
www.duluxaccredited.com.au
• Self serve / service wash • New front loaders & dryers • Domestic & commercial services
0415 952 494 X 6680 7573 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C
Mullum Wash House – 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House – 0412 302 246
OPEN EVERY DAY
LAWNMOWER REPAIRS
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Lic 167371C
LAUNDRY
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LIGHTING
ALAN MALONE
PLASTERING
Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job
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
0412 794 364
PAINTER
LOCKSMITH MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148
MOBILE MECHANIC
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
NEIL A McINTOSH
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY • ALWAYS ON TIME • ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 – 465 Uralba Road, Uralba
EARTH & MARINE Diesel Mechanic, repairs & maint, hydraulics, small/large engines, vessels.0416 164638
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CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
PLASTERING CONTRACTOR
Lic Nr: 297502C
Bayside Radiators
Windscreens & Air Conditioning “Where else would you take a leak?�
Serving Byron Shire Peter Colin Lute • L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel • 6680 2444
AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201
MOTORING Steve 0427 440 494 David 0419 157 926 WWW.NATURALPAINTINGSOLUTIONS.COM.AU
451 186 / 6680 4660
DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you can’t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos. 40yrs exp. Dave......0457 117654
PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?
Licence No. 207479C
LORDS OF LANDSCAPING Earthworks, retaining walls, gardens & paving. Steve ........0458 657577
BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally O’Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby.....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & M’bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ....................66843385 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum............0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO – Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698
Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire
AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ................0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes........................................................0405 609598 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600
PEST CONTROL LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500
OSTEOPATHY
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
6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018
www.sanctuarypest.com.au
02 6681 6555 Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, AndrÊ Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday – Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126
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Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe
YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au
• Fully licensed & insured • General residential & commercial maintenance • Renovations & extensions
• Drainage • Rain water tanks • Hot water system installation & service • LPG gas fitting & service
Call Luke 0488 730 888
OBLIGATION
Licence No: 249240C ABN: 162 408 139 FREE QUOTES!
CONNECT www.lcplumbing.com.au
ENQUIRE luke_cowan@hotmail.com
All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water
0404 053 857
Lic. No. 206913C
• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
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JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025
SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS
BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515 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
Dirty Tiles & Grout?
BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREfoEr all
@ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS
ff Drop owashing steel, es and h c a m in ers dry
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
...forget pointless scrubbing 9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS MEMBER
Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au
TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103
TRACTOR REPAIRS
EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 SHANE COOPER Lic 204510C. Maintenance, plumbing, draining & gas fitting .............0412 414410 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes ..0408 665672
SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS 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
REMOVALISTS
TRACTOR REPAIRS RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS
PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259 TREE SERVICES
NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395
BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS Ready for work within & beyond Byron Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates
TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C ......................................66802358
JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL • Qualified Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response
LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ......................................................................0401 633222
SOLAR INSTALLATION
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phone 66801158 or 0408 004719
Andy’s Move & More
m 0428 320 262 e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com w sunbeamsolar.com.au
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
Arborist Horticulturist, Tree Removal, Vegetation Control, Mulching, Hedging, Pruning
• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of fine art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery
ABN 14159147467
6681 1913 / 0409 917646
LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
Call 1300 18 20 50
0432 334 200 02 6680 8170
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Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049
BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor......................... 66853745 or 0403 713303
VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...................................0428 694041
VETERINARY SURGEONS
ATTENTION POOL OWNERS
REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047
• All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing
Lic 297467C
0432 643 345
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
RUBBISH REMOVAL BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772
The Water Filter Experts
(opp. Council chambers)
for home, commercial and rural properties
6684 3003
Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.com www.montysmetalroofing.com.au
Metal Roofing Guttering Leaf Guard Roof Restoration
WATER FILTERS
73 Station St, Mullumbimby
Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
UPHOLSTERY
VISA ADVICE
Metal Roofing Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard
Leon Condie
HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524
SWIMMING POOLS
BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999
ROOFING
Tree Removals & Pruning Professional Arborists Expert Consultations - Qualified & Insured Truck / Chipper / Kanga Loader
MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818
MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813
MONTYS METAL
TREE CULTURE
0432 955 991 The Tree Care Specialists 6677 1562
Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C
leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au
No weekend surcharge
The expert in solar efficiency
0408 771 458 trimmingtrees1@gmail.com • trimmingtrees.net
The Pool Gurus
Providing complete pool services • maintenance • pumps & filters • salt chlorinators • automatic cleaners • renovations • energy saving pumps www.thepoolgurus.com.au Laurence Cook 0404 092 729
MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839
6680 8200 or 0418 108 181 IN IN H
$399
FULLY Water purification systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Fridge / Shower Filters HOME Whole house filtration systems
Phone Chris 0414 229 114
TILING
WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING
SHE TILES
WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833 TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285
Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations
Call Louise 0478 698 186
Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence
WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod ............0408 410545
WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478
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Classifieds INDEX Childcare ................................ 50
ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777
Death Notices.......................... 52
CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS
DEADLINE TUES 12PM
For Sale .................................. 51
PHONE ADS
Garage Sales ......................... 51
Ads may be taken by phone on
Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.
Annual General Meetings ....... 50
Halls For Hire ......................... 51
6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE
RATES & PAYMENT
Health Notices ........................ 50
Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:
Holiday Accommodation ........ 51
Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby
House Sit ................................. 51 Items Under $00 ..................... 51 Lost & Found .......................... 52 Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes......................... 52 Only Adults ............................. 53 Pets......................................... 52 Positions Vacant ..................... 51 Professional Services ............. 50 Property For Sale .................... 51 Property Wanted ..................... 51 Public Notices......................... 50 Removalists ............................. 51 Share Accommodation .......... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts ........................ 53 To Lease ................................. 51 To Let ...................................... 51 Tradework ............................... 51 Tree Services ......................... 51 Tuition ..................................... 52 Wanted ................................... 51 Wanted To Rent...................... 51 Work Wanted......................... 52
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PUBLIC NOTICES BELIEVE IN HIGHER INTELLIGENCE ON ANOTHER PLANET? We did too. Imagine our disappointment when we arrived on Earth and asked to get taken to your leader in the place you call USA. The search continues. . . THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO Putting FUN back into dysFUNctional since 1986. www.echo.net.au
Osho Work as Meditation Day Saturday 3rd Dec 8am – Silent dynamic meditation 10a.m – Work is love made visible “Osho” 1 2 midday – Lunch 1pm – Work is Love made visible “Osho” 4.30 – Kundalini Meditation 6pm – Osho Evening Meditation
Call Shahido 6688 2494
EMAIL ADS
LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line $17 for two lines is the minimum charge.
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DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre
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.
These prices include GST.
KARL’S YARD AUCTION
Sat 3rd Dec Byron & Co shipping quality steel; gal lamp-poles; butter churn; Land Rover; Toyota dual-cab 2.8 diesel, V6; 20 ton trailer, 8 wheeler (exGinka); ex-commando camper bargain; Ford sports coupe & lots more. Preauction sale OK. 0407076374 Billinudgel
Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads. TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50. Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629
CHILDCARE
LOMI LOMI HALOA
BABY-SITTING 17-year-old who loves kids, with childminding experience & own car avail. Reasonable rates, will do overnights. Phone Sophia 0479057385
Hawaiian Temple Bodywork 3 hour transformational sessions. 27yrs exp. Sapphire 0438928465 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742
Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.
this Sunday
4 December
ARTISAN MARKET Every SATURDAY 4–9pm Railway Park byroncentre.com.au
BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS Saturday 3rd December
MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please
The Blue Wren Foundation Golf Day and Social Evening Friday 2 December Golf master classes and 18 hole golf game. Dinner, laser light show, live music and dancing Tickets are available for whole event, evening only and laser light show only.
Daniel Alexander High Quality Steiner Inspired Daycare. Low fees. Visit me, on my farm, in beaut Myocum. www.elkedaycare.com.au
PROF. SERVICES
DENTURES
LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002
Clin. Sci.
Kinesiologist & Herbalist 10 years experience Phone 0406 181 352 Successful solutions for any problem
Advanced Denture Solutions
MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & CERTIFIED MEDICAL HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER
Dental Prosthetist Technical & Clinical Excellence
5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby Phone: 6684 3677
PH 6680 2630
GRAVE ILLNESS &Multi-Modal RELATED ISSUES
Anything is possible
Assessment & treatment of Family Therapy
CALL KIRSTEN
0416 196 980
Health fund rebates available
Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads
THE BYRON SHIRE
netdaily RELAXING & REFRESHING REMEDIAL MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY Jo Morrish 0439492804
ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540 TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial. Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368
Stress Release
Practical tools, change your stress response and build resilience. Sun 11 Dec. Invest $220. Ph 66857991 www.wellness.net.au
REIKI ON THE BEACH $70 Call Kageni 0452130885
Local Blender and Juicer Specialists
Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 Byron Bay, and now in Brunswick Heads
Commercial & Domestic 02 6685 6360 www.omniblendaustralia.com.au
Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST
GENTLE TRANSFORMATIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
20 Shirley St, Byron Bay
www.thealchemyoftheheart.com
0408 32 55 99
6685 8532
Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available
Dr Eeka King
(Chinese Medicine) Women’s Health, Fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® Sound Therapy
Dr David King
(Chinese Medicine) Pain conditions Mental/emotional disturbances & general
14 PARK STREET, BRUNSWICK HEADS | 02 6685 1088 | BAYSIDEACUPUNCTURE.COM
ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®
www.wendypurdey.com.au
children, adolescents & adults
Carl Moore Psychology
Tues & Thurs Saturdays
Carl Reg Moore Psychology no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available Reg no. PSY0001057399
Medicare rebates available Thursdays & Fridays Fridays | 6684 6684 63366336
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 Teacher Trainings 2017
Jan 2–27 one-month intensive Lennox Head Part-time one day a week Suffolk Park March–December. BOOK NOW!
INTRO TO FOOT MECHANICS With Sidas Representative, Craig Steadman Thursday 31 Nov, 11am @ Movement Zone 2/27 Brigantine St Byron Bay Ph 0409 583 977
HEALTH
Study Kinesiology
for your career in natural health. Free Intro Dec 7, Wed 7pm. Austudy. Course starts Feb 18/19 2017 Byron Kinesiology Centre/KSA Ph 66857991 www.wellness.net.au
Biomechanical insoles with adaptions to three different arch types for proper body alignment
Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher
Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com
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)
Christmas Gift Certificates Available beachsidyogaandmassage.com.au
Adrian on 0400 424 417
Monday
WATEGOS BEACH PROTECTION ASSOCIATION AGM Thurs 15th Dec at 5pm on the Public Reserve next to Rae’s
Tuesday
Find Echo Classifieds on Echonetdaily every day
Friday
50 November 30, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo
CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!
Grace Underwood
www.bluewrenfoundation.com
AGMs
Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?
KINESIOLOGY
BYRON MARKET www.byroncentre.com.au
NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE
Wednesday Thursday
Saturday
8 - 9:30am
10 - 11:30am
Victor
Sharon
Hatha Vinyasa
Restorative Yoga
Lindy Lou
Slow Gentle Yoga
Eve
Christina
Victor
Christina
Victor
Grace
Hatha Vinyasa
Slow Gentle Yoga
Victor
Grace
Hatha Yoga Hatha Vinyasa
Hatha Vinyasa
Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga
Slow Gentle Yoga
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
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 (bookings req.), 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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BRENT VERCO
CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028
MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM
Body Based
Psychotherapy Somatic Practice
Julie Wells Anne Goslett
• Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured
Mulch Supplies
Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas
6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227
FOR SALE BAMBOO FLOORING XMAS SPECIAL $85/sqm supplied+laid. Ph 0412412396
(nee Mannix)
Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.
Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching
CANE MULCH Mark 0427490038
BRIDGLANDS
(02) 6685 5138 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay
Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511
HALLS FOR HIRE
BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388
Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com
0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com
TRADEWORK
3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL
3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL
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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES
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TREE SERVICES
NICK HART
TREE SERVICES • Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)
Fully insured • Free quotes
6684 9137 • 0427 347 380
ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS
6684 4421 0402 364 852
MOTOR VEHICLES
HOUSE SIT
MIELE WASHERS
PEUGEOT 307 wagon, 05, auto, petrol, 4cyl, 2ltr, black leather int. Reg 8mths. 210k, family owned, complete service hist. Silver, Good cond $3850 0431009626
BIKE CARRIER
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
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
Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511
Sanfred 3-station boot-mount carrier. Used once. $80. 0414719680
SPEED QUEEN
Heavy duty American made commercial quality washing machines. In stock ready to go. Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 OPALS straight from the hands that dig, cut & polish them. Queensland Boulder opals. Wholesale prices. I can come to you. Phone Mark 0438451076
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
MAZDA 121 1995 well maintained mechanically, has pink slip, near new tyres $500 ono. 0432579856 after 2pm 96 TOYOTA COROLLA SECA no rego, great wrecker, $300ono. Txt 0417427518
BARGAINS
ITEMS FOR SALE UNDER $100 ADVERTISED FREE The Echo has introduced free 2-line ads for items under $100. Email only. classifieds@echo.net.au One per private advertiser per week. Other conditions apply
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN auto great condition rego till 1/17 SN7128 ................. $3250 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT auto 141653km 5dr hatch with 6mths new rego SN9722 ......... $4490 2007 TOYOTA YARIS MANUAL 117941km 3dr hatch immaculate SN7544 ........................ $5250 AUTO 2006 HOLDEN VIVA 80154km 4 cylinder low km handy wagon SN0333 .................. $6750 2004 MITSUBISHI PAJERO GLS AUTO great condition 7 seater family 4x4 SN0916 ...... $8995 2008 PROTON JUMBUCK GLSI manual 95967km great value ute SN3124 ............ $7850
WANTED OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195
BARGAINS
LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
BAMBOO PLY
GARAGE SALES
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au
MYOCUM 272 Manse Rd, Sat 8-2pm. H/ hold items, furn, kids toys, books, bikes, steel & wood beams. Big variety of items
PROPERTY FOR SALE
COMPOST TOILETS
OCEAN SHORES 35 Matong Drive. Sat 8am-noon. Washing machine, QS bed, household items and much more
2 MOBILE GRANNY FLATS in backyard before Christmas. 2 bthrm. Will deliver. $20,000. Ph 0427002057
NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS
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 10 Dec. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840
2 NEW BATHROOM UNITS 2 showers, 2 toilets, back-to-back. $6000. Will deliver. Ph 0427002057
STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653
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
FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND 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.
Matt 0427 172 684
BAMBOO NURSERY CLOSING SALE Open this Saturday 9am-3pm Creditcard/Eftpos available Enquiries call
M: 0400 696 264 www.byronbamboo.com.au 221 Kennedys Lane,Tyagarah
SUFFOLK 42 Brandon St, Sat 7.30-1pm. Cafe: Tables, chairs, plates, paintings, bar fridge etc; plus household items MULLUMBIMBY 58 Coral Ave. Fri & Sat from 8am. Lots of stuff
• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 or 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
ballinacarcentre.com.au
Ballina Car Centre
DLN 19950
UNIQUE HOUSE & STUDIO INCOME Steel & Glass Pavilions in 28+ Acre low maintenance rainforest. Income stream for extraordinary lifestyle in enchanting Upper Wilsons Creek deep private creek swimming hole Inspect today ph: 6684 0372 www.yourforesthouse.com
ACREAGE within 10 mins of Mullum, for local family. Ph 0402487213
O.SHORES 5 Miram Pl, Sat 8am-12pm. Garden, h/hold, kitchen, bldg mat, bar frig
REMOVALISTS
OCEAN SHORES 2 Berrimbilla Ct, Sat & Sunday, 9am-3pm, barbies & toys, glassware, clothes and books
BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999
O.SHORES 56 Yamble Dr, Sat 8am. Women’s clothes, books, CDs, baby gear
ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533
MULLUM 15 Crown St. Fri/Sat & Sun! Furn, bric-a-brac, antiques, old lace & material, linen, Miss Shop clothing, baby clothes & tools. Something for everyone. NEW BRIGHTON 41 North Head Rd, Sat. Furniture, tools, rugs, fishing gear, records & players, collectables O.SHORES 45 Yalla Kool Dr, Sat 8am. Nicnacs and clothes, women’s & men’s HUGE GARAGE SALE 19 Jarrah Crt. Sat from 8am. Lots of bargains to be found BRUNSWICK HEADS Marvellous Mona Lane sale is on again from 8am Sat. Come for a squiz, a chat and free hugs! O.SHORES 25 Kallaroo Cct, Sat 8-12pm. Furn, fish tank, pots, raku kiln, lounge
MEGA GARAGE SALE Sat. 6 Benjamins Ln, O.Shores (off Coolamon Scenic Dr). Lounges, tools, office chairs, hanging TVs books, kid & h’hold goods & loads more
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772
LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au
Ute & Driver from $30
• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS 0415 194 654
OCEAN SHORES immaculate beautifully renovated 3br, 3 bthrm house, polished floors, avail Dec 20-Jan 3. $1500pw. No parties. Pics avail. Ph 0413249163 OCEAN SHORES Christmas/New Year. Quiet neighbourhood, no parties. Avail 24 Dec–3 Jan. Ocean views, private, close to bch/shops, newly renov, 3br, 1 bath. $450/ night, 1 week min, photos avail. Phone 0421477203
SHORT TERM ACCOM. BANGALOW CHRISTMAS RENTAL 15/12/16 – 13/1/17 $2,600. Must take/pay for full 28 days. 1 bedroom house, k/s bed; mirrored robe; nice living area with gas cooking kitchen; ceiling fans; beautifully kitted out – 2 TVs – just bring linen. Carport. Lovely rural outlook. Walk to sports club and village. Single/couple only. Email seacastlescoastalproperty@gmail.com for photos. Ph 0402 363 475.
BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BEACHSIDE 3br, 2.5 bthrm, t/house, pool, security, SLUG, no pets, refs req’d. $670pw. accom@byron 66853805
MULLUM Amazing paradise in township for spiritual vegetarian woman to share with one other, br has ensuite. Only $180pw + exp. Call Neeru 0422908124
O.SHORES quiet spacious self-cont 1br flat. Own entry + courtyard, 2 wks bond, 2 wks rent $320pw incl elect/water. Must have references. Ph 0406746569
LENNOX HEAD room in unit, close to beach $170pw Ph 0402535340
MULLUM 4BR LOVELY FARMHOUSE 4km from CBD, stunning views on beautiful property. Open plan, fireplace, big verandahs. $600pw. 0412897567
MAIN ARM room avail, share with 1 fem, pool, $220pw incl. No pets. 0410561761 BYRON CBD lovely studio for clean working cple, right in town, f/furn, bills WiFi incl. $420pw. Ph 0410515093 BYRON room in quiet house, walk to everything $250pw incl bills/WiFi. Pref working and tidy. Ph Connor 0403194859
TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333
MULLUM 3br brick veneer house, SLUG, no pets, $435pw. Phone 66842422 SUFFOLK 3br unit, single storey, avail for 12 month lease. $625pw. Well maintained and recently refurbished. Ph 0419822101 for open house details BYRON CBD lovely studio for clean working cple, right in town, f/furn, bills WiFi incl. $420pw. Ph 0410515093
STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833
O.SHORES STUDIO/CABIN Self-cont. Avail now, private, covered deck, fridge, wash mach, $280pw incl elec, gas, WiFi, suit sgle worker, fem pref. Ph 0421079561
BYRON HILLS 1br flat, single/couple, private, no pets $450pw. Ph 0431672868
MULLUM 2 storey studio, perm, unfurn, for worker. $350pw + elect. 66842203
LOCAL REMOVAL
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646
New Brighton * RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED * Contact our friendly staff for a free appraisal
OCEAN SHORES $320pw, Unit, 2 bed, 1 bath, incl. water and gardens SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH $450pw, House , 2 bed, bath $600pw, house, 3 bed, Study, 2 bath, dlug $670pw, House , 3 bed, 3 bath, slug 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au
BANGALOW $395 pw Tidy 2 bed unit, 1 bath. Built in robes in both rooms, enclosed low maint yard, new carpets and walking distance to town. SLUG. Avail now, 12 month lease. New Listing - CLUNES $450 pw 2 bed cottage plus a loft & study. Polished floors, leafy, private rear yard with plenty of room for chooks & veg garden, pets neg. Avail Mid Dec, 12 month lease. New Listing - CLUNES $500 pw Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath family home. Walking distance to Clunes store. Covered rear deck, dbl carport, lawn maint inc. No pets. Long term tenant, avail 12th Dec. New Listing - BANGALOW $690 pw Modern 3 bed, 2 bath home. Open plan livingwith polished floors, covered outdoor deck. Fully equipped kitchen. Single carport. Avail mid Dec, 12 month lease.
6687 2479
bangalow realestate.com.au
northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au
HOLIDAY ACCOM.
BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618
SHARE ACCOM.
PROPERTY WANTED
SABINA’S GREAT GARAGE SALE Vintage and great secondhand clothes, furn, bric-a-brac, fabric & more. Sat not before 8am. 43 Fingal St, Bruns Heads
EWINGSDALE 40A Parkway Drive, Sat 9am. Designer/vintage clothing, homewares, women’s and children
FREE QUOTES
Nick Andrews 0439 849 332
XG 1 TON FORD UTE 5sp man, bull bar, spots lights, new h’lights. Tub liner & solid cover, tow bar & heavy rear springs. No rust, 4mths reg. $29,050ono. 0491278483
ITEMS UNDER $100
MULLUM 12 & 12A Brunswick Tce, Sat 8am. Lounge, dressing table, 70s ceramics & collect. Tapestries, kids stuff
TREE PRUNING • TREE SURGERY / REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403
Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617
ALL STOCK REDUCED • FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES
FUTON Bases & futon mattresses, bolsters, yoga pillows. Beds R Us Byron. 66855212
Bangalow Landlords – we have qualified tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal. BANGALOW $600 3 bed, 2 bath, lug, quiet street, 6 mth lease, no pets, bush outlook, avail 2/12 BANGALOW $1655 per month Office space, main street, upstairs, 25 SQM, avail now. GOONENGERRY $750 FAB ocean/lighthouse views, furn, 2/3 beds, gardening incl, big decks, 2 living, Avail now POSSUM CREEK $625. Eco designed, 3 bed, creek access, private, suit couple, gardening incl, Avail now. LENNOX HEAD $370. 1 bed granny flat, fully furnished, fully self contained. Avail now BANGALOW $650. 3 bed, 1 bath, Queenslander, Avail 15 Dec For more available rental properties go to
www.eldersbangalow.com.au 19a Byron Street, Bangalow
02 6687 1500
Brunswick Heads 3br 3bth 1car $650 Burringbar 3br 1bth $450 Ocean Shores 3br 1bth 1car $480 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
OCEAN SHORES
Two bedroom renovated unit. Single garage $325.00 per week. Four bedroom home, large living areas & a double lock up garage. $620.00 per week. Four bedroom home, plus rumpus room & a study. Two lounge areas and single garage. $670.00 per week.
FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au
1300 716 707
WANTED TO RENT SHADY TREE in Paddock. NE aspect. Can exchange builder skills or gardening. (or rent). Ph 0402040554
TO LEASE BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Fri, Sat & Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. Ph 66849458, 0435078551
POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box EXP’D GARDENER 3-5 days pw for local gardening & mowing business, pref long experience with zero turn mowers, hedging & brushcutting. Text only 0410488247 kerrieferguson@gmail.com
Sales Exec/Admin
Byron Bay Accom is looking for a positive, intelligent experienced person, for sales & admin in our great team. 4 days pw, incl. some weekend work. Good phone, computer skills & flexible attitude essential. Initially casual. Incentive after trial. Email tiffeny@ byronbayaccom.net FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST must have a positive & genuine desire to deliver excellent & efficient customer service. ONLY apply in person Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm. Glen Villa Resort, Butler St, Byron Bay
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BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS seek interstate driver with MR licence & removals experience. Ph 0431407959 DRIVER/GUIDES WANTED ‘Loka’ is a busy Adventure Travel Company. Seeking people excited to show off this amazing country to young travellers. Must have an LR licence and be willing to be away from home for a week at time. Email CV/Resume to: jono@loka.travel
WAITSTAFF for busy Chinese restaurant at Bangalow. Must be able to work weekends, Friday, Saturday dinner, experienced & fast. Phone 66872382
Heart and Soul Health Clubs Byron Bay
CHEF DE PARTIE full-time position & casual chefs – Foam Food + Wine Lennox Head. We're looking for a dedicated & enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our team in a full-time position. The casual position will be approx. 15-20 hrs/wk, mostly night shifts, incl w’ends. Email: info@foamlennox.com 66877757
crowsnest@heartandsoulhealthclubs.com.au
CHEF/KITCHENHAND with experience in the kitchen, Mullumbimby. 0431428108
are looking for experienced permanent yoga instructors to join their team. Please send resumes to Jana at
WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED WELL-PRESENTED FLOOR STAFF AND A COCKTAIL BAR PERSON Please call 0406 647 236
Term 4 courses starting soon... Mon 5th December
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASTRY CHEF AND A CHEF DE PARTIE. PASSION FOR FOOD, HARDWORKING AND A GREAT TEAM PLAYER. Please contact 0420 415 479 or
bettina@italianatthepacific.com.au
Hospitality Trainee Attention year 12 leavers, is this your first job? Byron Palms Guesthouse seeks a full time junior trainee to work and study for a fulltime Certificate III in Hospitality. The work is varied and guest reception, room cleaning, breakfast preparation, property maintenance and administration. The successful applicant will be well organised, outgoing, familiar with basic computer programs and likes working as part of a team. Wages and conditions shall be according to the National Training Award, including sick leave and holiday pay. Starting in November/December this year. Email your application to
byronpalmsguesthouse@gmail.com
Communications and Sales Coordinator Grade 3, Full Time, 38 hours a week, Casual • Would suit a highly motivated graduate We are looking for a dynamic member of staff, who can perform a range of marketing activities to ensure all our events are communicated to prospective attendees. The role is responsible for creating and implementing a calendar of marketing events. To apply please visit www.parentshop.com.au/ about/join-the-team/ and address the selection criteria.
RESERVATIONS PERSON WANTED ‘Loka’ is a busy Adventure Travel Company. Seeking a positive, organised person who can work 3-4 days/week. Details of the job can be found at http:// loka.travel/contact-us/loka-jobs/ Email celia@loka.travel with CV/Resume
• Provide First Aid • CPR
Tue 6th December • Christmas Decorations
Wed 7th December
Sat 10th December • All Blues Indigo Shibori • Structural Editing
Sun 11th December • Explore your Camera
• Sourdough Bread and Cultured Butter
Limited places - don’t miss out! Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au
We need an all round IT guru, to manage the day-to-day operations of our IT systems. They will be responsible for the network operations and maintenance, including hardware, software, data and communication needs of Stone & Wood and its family of businesses. For more details on these roles, jump onto our website and check out the Work With Us page: stoneandwood.com.au/work-with-us
LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999
The Brunswick Valley School of Dance is looking for qualified, exp’d & talented teachers to join our award winning 2017 team. We are looking for teachers in all dance styles. Please email: info@ brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791 BLUE OLIVE DELI seeks hard-working hospitality/barista. Long-term position. No travellers. Apply with resume REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS Seeking therapists with health fund rebates to join our fantastic teams in Bangalow & Ballina. Must be exp’d, professional, reliable & passionate. Professionally run clinics & good rates. Ph 0499490088 or email: info@ bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
FRONT DESK – ACCOMMODATION We are a holiday apartment complex looking for an experienced front desk person for part time position – must have previous experience and current Certificate of Registration. Positive attitude, reliable and conscientious. HIRUM/HiSite system current certificate of registration required. Two to three days a week with occasional extra days possible 8:30am to 5pm Mon to Fri. Please contact the office on 02 6685 7390 business hours
IRONING SERVICE
Shirts, sheets & everything in between. Suffolk Park. $28/hr. Angela 0414719680
Bass Lessons
From basics to advanced soloing. Phone: George Urbaszek
0412 172 089
www.creativebasslessons.com
TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au
AS P I R E
Players
UNI
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LOUNGE
QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019
DEATH NOTICES
FOUND in Myocum a white cockateil with grey wings. Joanne 0409707415
PETS
EARN $500-$3000 pw • • • •
Reception/ Front Door Bar/ Wait Staff Hostessing/ Promotions DANCERS
, Every year many thousand unwanted cats and dogs are born to pets that haven’t been desexed. And sadly, most end up being put down. So please...
Phone Personnel Manager Lisa 07 3229 9344 after 4.00pm
desex your pets!
UNIVERSAL SUPERMODELS P/L 180 Mary St Brisbane
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School is an independent, co-educational school from Kindergarten to Year 12 with 370 students and is situated about six kilometres from beautiful Byron Bay. CBRSS is looking for a suitably experienced and qualified Kindergarten teacher who is able to work with the educational principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner, while being committed to a high standard in teaching and professional learning. The position commences in January 2017. There are two Kindergarten classes, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced teacher and work within an established school structure. All teachers must be registered with BOSTES and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check and preferably a First Aid Certificate. Please submit your CV with two referees, accompanied by a cover letter, to: hr@capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au Applications close 4pm Tuesday 13th December 2016. Position Description and Application Process available at www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au
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Fruit and Veg SNR POSITION AVAILABLE Exp. preferred email applications to daniel@madjack.com.au by the 9/12/16
LOOKING FOR STAFF St. Elmo Dining in Byron Bay is looking for casual and full-time staff for summer. Currently seeking experienced Chefs, Cocktail Bartenders and Wait Staff. Please send your CV to info@stelmodining.com
WORK WANTED CLEANER ECO Min 3hrs. Efficient & exp shirewide $35ph Call 0427212012 RAFAEL THE HANDYMAN IS BACK I solve problems! – One-call solution, domestic, cleaning, garden, plumbing, IT, gutters, discounts apply. 0405282601
All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.
MUSICAL NOTES
LOST & FOUND
Brisbane’s most prestigious Gentlemen’s Club requires fun loving staff – to join our team
ROYCE is ready and willing to make your Christmas better than ever! He is one of those lost, rejected souls who arrived via the pound. Royce is just gorgeous, and his joy at meeting a human is truly heartwarming. With his power smooch, he just radiates strong positive energy. Just impossible not to fall in love with Royce. Black and white, but with a silver under coat making him very distinctive
SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES For beginners, advanced & children. Native speaker, HSC. Pia 0434485584
LOUIS DARGIN – WHITEY After 60 wonderful years of life and adventures... After a wonderful music fest and a good feed he lay down for a sleep... peaceful. Now he has left Terra Firma to walk with his other brothers. WALK ON BRO A celebration of his life will be held at Torakina, Brunswick soon. You’ll hear
To be amongst the finest
Commencing 2017
IT Guru
DANCE TEACHERS
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
Full Time Kindergarten Teacher
We’re after a gun who can take our online presence, engagement and connection to the next level! Through reporting and intuitive analytics you will review our current systems, offering intelligent solutions to increase our online shop revenue and drive engagement across all social media platforms.
EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215
Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser.
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
Online Communication & Digital Development
EXPERIENCED KITCHENHAND nights. Email CV: info@otheritalianjoint.com
Hero is an 8yo German Shepherd X with a gentle, kind nature. He is loyal, a great family dog and a wonderful companion. He is excellent with kids, social with other dogs and is great around livestock. He has a bit of arthritis in his front shoulder joints, so needs a comfy bed, plenty of tlc and low-impact exercise. He just loves being with his people and would make a great companion to a family with children, or to someone working from home or who can take him with them to work. If you are interested in adopting Hero, please contact Megan at 0458461935.
Toto
Toto is a 3-year-old desexed male Australian Terrier x. He is an affectionate boy, loves cuddles, and loves children and would suit any home. If you can give Toto 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.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone
AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE .............................................................. 000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay .................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ...................................6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL ..................................................6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads .......................................................6685 1277 Mullumbimby ..............................................................6684 2144 Byron Bay ...................................................................6685 9499 Bangalow ....................................................................6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding.....132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics ...................... 1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours...............................1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) .........................................6622 1881 LIFELINE .........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men)..6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily ....................................6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ..................................................6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ...............................1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ...........................6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS...............................6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service .........6628 1898 SNAKE & REPTILE REMOVAL – call WIRES .........................6628 1898
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Sport EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208
Slinky Malinky is a friendly cat who enjoys being lavished with love & affection. She’s grown in confidence since coming to the shelter & has now acquired a little friendship group. Slinky Malinky would love to be given the chance of a home where she is given the attention that she craves. If you’re looking for a friendly feline friend, look no further because Slinky Malinky’s the cat for you. To meet Slinky Malinky & her friends, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070
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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 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN
The Channon Lennox Head Alstonville Coolangatta
3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah
6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568 6684 3370 0417 759 777
3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328
4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin
0419 369 609 0458 506 000
SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm 6685 6807
FARMERS MARKETS
Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki
6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530
DECEMBER 2016
First quarter December 7 20:02 Full moon December 14 11:05 Third quarter December 21 12:55 New moon December 29 17:53 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 T 0540 1929 0656 2047 1023,1.66; 2224,1.19 2 F 0540 1930 0743 2136 1100,1.65; 2302,1.15 3 S 0540 1931 0834 2222 1137,1.62; 2345,1.12 4 S 0540 1932 0927 2307 1217,1.59 5 M 0540 1932 1022 2349 0031,1.09; 1300,1.54 6 T 0540 1933 1118 0128,1.09; 1350,1.50 7 W 0540 1934 1216 0029 0235,1.11; 1446,1.46 8 T 0540 1934 1315 0109 0347,1.18; 1549,1.43 9 F 0540 1935 1417 0149 0455,1.30; 1654,1.41 10 S 0541 1936 1520 0229 0557,1.45; 1758,1.41 11 S 0541 1937 1626 0313 0653,1.60; 1858,1.40 12 M 0541 1937 1733 0359 0746,1.74; 1955,1.39 13 T 0542 1938 1841 0450 0837,1.85; 2047,1.36 14 W 0542 1939 1946 0546 0927,1.91; 2139,1.33 15 T 0542 1939 2048 0646 1015,1.94; 2229,1.28 16 F 0543 1940 2143 0748 1103,1.91; 2318,1.24 1150,1.83 17 S 0543 1940 2233 0851 18 S 0544 1941 2318 0952 0009,1.19; 1236,1.72 19 M 0544 1941 2358 1051 0102,1.15; 1321,1.60 20 T 0544 1942 1147 0202,1.13; 1408,1.47 21 W 0541 1943 0034 1242 0310,1.14; 1458,1.36 22 T 0545 1943 0109 1334 0418,1.18; 1553,1.27 23 F 0545 1944 0143 1426 0521,1.26; 1653,1.22 24 S 0546 1944 0218 1518 0613,1.35; 1751,1.19 25 S 0547 1944 0253 1609 0658,1.44; 1844,1.19 26 M 0547 1945 0330 1700 0738,1.53; 1930,1.19 27 T 0548 1945 0410 1752 0815,1.60; 2011,1.20 28 W 0548 1946 0453 1843 0853,1.65; 2050,1.21 29 T 0549 1946 0540 1932 0930,1.69; 2129,1.22 30 F 0550 1946 0629 2021 1006,1.72; 2207,1.22 31 S 0550 1946 0722 2106 1043,1.72; 2246,1.22
Astronomical data and tides
Low tide, height (m) 0327,0.23; 1645,0.34 0400,0.25; 1725,0.36 0437,0.30; 1806,0.38 0516,0.36; 1851,0.39 0602,0.42; 1941,0.40 0658,0.48; 2035,0.39 0804,0.53; 2132,0.36 0920,0.54; 2230,0.31 1038,0.52; 2323,0.24 1150,0.45 0013,0.16; 1257,0.37 0100,0.10; 1358,0.29 0147,0.05; 1455,0.22 0234,0.04; 1549,0.18 0320,0.06; 1642,0.18 0407,0.11; 1732,0.20 0455,0.19; 1822,0.25 0545,0.29; 1911,0.31 0636,0.41; 2000,0.36 0733,0.52; 2050,0.40 0840,0.60; 2141,0.42 0954,0.65; 2232,0.41 1108.0.65; 2321,0.39 1214,0.61 0006,0.35; 1309,0.55 0045,0.32; 1356,0.49 0122,0.28; 1438,0.43 0157,0.25; 1515,0.39 0231,0.23; 1553,0.36 0306,0.23; 1629,0.34 0343,0.23; 1706,0.33
Times are Eastern Daylight Saving. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.
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Mono in the lineup for second world title Crystal Cyclinders
Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart made history by winning the first ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship in California in 2015 and plans to defend his crown later this year. After winning it last year he said: ‘I’ve been waiting 35 years for this event, but I now know that the sky is the limit with Adaptive Surfing. The future is in the hands of all the young people at this event. I can’t wait to see what happens next.’ In June this year he competed in the first Australian adaptive surfing titles and took out two divisions to qualify for the 2016 world titles to be held at La Jolla, California, for the second consecutive year. Stewart, along with the world’s best adaptive surfers with physical challenges ranging from vision impairment to spinal cord injuries, will head to La Jolla Shores to represent their countries and compete for individual and team medals over December 8–11. Mono has a long history of competing in kneeboard events and has represented the Far North Coast region at the Australian Titles competing against able-bodied surfers. He also recently won the 10th Duke Oceanfest in the Adaptive Surf division held in August at Waikiki in Hawaii. When ‘Mono’ was fifteen he was told by doctors he had bone cancer and went through a year and a half of chemotherapy before surgeons removed his right leg above the knee.
Soli v Kennedy Soli Bailey has moved down six spots into 23rd position on the WSL Qualifying Series ratings ladder after the first of the final two events in Hawaii. Bailey was unfortunately eliminated in his first heat at the Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa and now only has one more opportunity to post a great result in his bid to make the top ten and qualify for the ‘Dream Tour’. He has drawn Lennox Head’s Stuart Kennedy in his first heat at the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, the final stop of WSL Qualifying Series. After doing the maths I estimated Soli needs a fourth place finish or better at Sunset Beach to make the cut while
Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart on the charge. Photo Luke Marsden
Kennedy will need a second place or win to re-qualify through the QS.
However Kennedy is looking good to qualify on the Championship Tour, cur-
rently sitting in eighteenth with the last CT event for the year at Pipeline.
Disabled surfers need a hand The Disabled Surfers Association is having a gathering at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay this Saturday December 3, and is looking for volunteers to help on the day. Saturday is International Disabled Day and volunteers as well as the disabled community are invited to join together for a disabled surf gathering, according to Diana Willis, interim secretary Far North Coast, Disabled Surfers Association. ‘We require a lot of volunteers, surfers and non-surfers. We need water people, caterers and sign-on helpers,’ Diana said. Last week at Yamba the DSA had 60 volunteers and hopes to get even more this Saturday at Clarkes, as conditions can be tougher. The volunteers work with
Plenty of volunteers help a young surfer at last year’s Disabled Surfers gathering in Byron. Photo Contributed
experienced DSA staff to keep the surfers safe. Each surfer needs at least four or five helpers. Lunch, water, sunscreen and rash vests are provided. ‘Just bring swimmers, a hat
and a large smile,’ she said. Volunteers and helpers arrive from 9am for sign-on and a run through of how the morning works. Participants and carers from 10am.
Geoff Colnan wins the day at Teven
Geoff is congratulated by Men’s Chairman Greg Fowler after winning the Teven Golf Club Men’s Division Chairman’s Day last Saturday. In the modified Stableford competition Geoff scored 25 points ahead of runner-up Chris Gee on 23 points. Photo Contributed
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Byron junior on target for gold Futsalroo needs help for US tour Ross Kendall
Junior archer Ben Lyon has taken out the gold medal by winning the South Queensland Archery Society 2016 Matchplay Championships. Ben was part of the 8-person Byron Shire Archery Club team that travelled to Samford in southern Queensland last week for the competition. Ben won all his matches and had to go into a shootoff to win the final, after the initial 15-shot round finished with both archers evenly placed. ‘It was great, it came down to a one arrow, closest to the centre shoot-off,’ club captain Vinnie Bleakley said. The field was drawn from 11 regional clubs and was very competitive. ‘Ben’s opponent in the final has state and national titles to his name’, Vinnie said. ‘Adding to the pressure the final was streamed live, so
Byron Archery Club junior Ben Lyon on his way to winning the SQSA Matchplay Championships. Photo Matt Willey
there were quite a few watching him,’ he said. The 15-year-old only started archery 12 months ago, but was going very well. ‘He recently attended a Queensland training camp
where he was singled out by the regional coach,’ Vinnie said. Among the senior Byron Shire archers Sam Wearne finished best, placing seventh in the Championship.
Brunswick Valley dancers stage sell-out end of year show
Mullumbimby High School’s Krista Ruehe has started a crowdfunding campaign to help her get to the United States to compete in the Australian U/19 futsal team. In September Krista was named Most Valuable Player at the National futsal tournament in Brisbane, on her way to being selected for the Australia Team. The national squad will tour the United States in July next year. ‘To achieve this from a regional area is an amazing effort and I have given her every assistance with preparation that I can, and she has given every effort to some serious training regimes,’ according to the school’s soccer
Krista played for the undefeated NSW side at the Nationals in September and was named the MVP. Photo Contributed
coach Brian Hedge. Being part of the squad is all self-funded and costs $6,600. Krista is hoping to crowdfund $4,000. ‘Coming from a singleparent family the sum means
we need some help to get this very deserving girl the reward she has earned. Any help would be massively appreciated,’ Brian said. Donate: gofundme.com/ kristausa.
Byron XI beaten by table leaders Byron Bay couldn’t back up last week’s form and failed to chase down a solid total set by competition leaders Tintenbar-East Ballina in the Coastal League cricket competition last weekend. Playing at home on Kingsford Smith Oval (south) the Tintenbar-East Ballina side picked up more advantage when they won the toss and elected to bat. They side scored 5/202 off their 40 overs, including good knocks from Mick Warbuton (64 no), Mark Newstead (46) and James Macdonald (46). The Byron side bowled pretty well but let itself down with dropped catches and misfields, according to captain Toby Schott.
Oliver Cronin, Caelan Maladay and Chris Zygmunt all did well with the ball. In reply the Byron started confidently and openers Joe Beckers and Owen Delian moved to 68 after 18 overs, before Joe was out for 40. Then the team’s season high-scorer Matt Irwin went for a second-ball duck. The middle order didn’t give up and Owen went on to survive 30 overs for 36 runs. Ryan Marriot made a good contribution to the total, and when Chris Zygmunt went out to bat the team needed more than eight runs an over to win. In the end the side got to 7/194 off their 40 overs, just nine runs short of a win.
‘It was a pretty good batting pitch, and it is always hard to chase runs at Kingsford Smith,’ Toby said. ‘It was a pity the side couldn’t follow up last week’s win against Ballina’, he said. ‘We have had a few close losses. We just have to close out games.’ The side has three wins and four losses from eight starts and is in fifth spot on the competition ladder. Importantly the side still has confidence and the belief it can make the finals, Toby said. Tintenbar-East Ballina confirmed their top-of-the table status with the win. They have six wins and a draw from their eight games.
All even after Byron tackled Rovers Dogwhistle Ballet students Erika, Jemma, Pearl and Indigo danced classical moves to Arcade Fire’s No Cars Go at the end of year concert. Photo Eve Jeffery
More than 200 dancers from Brunswick Valley School of Dance put on an end-ofyear spectacular at the Murwillumbah Civic centre over November 19 and 20. The concert was made up of 50 individual dances and the themes of the concert were The Little Mermaid and The Wizard of Oz, according to school owner Ruby Jeffery. ‘The second part of the show was a general showcase of the students, including many dancers who have won awards in local competitions,’ she said. ‘All the students have spent the year learning their routines at our school in Brunswick Heads. We
were very proud of all the students over the weekend,’ she said. The performances were watched by more than 1,000 siblings, parents and other well-wishers.
Award winners At the final show the BVSD award winners were also announced. Senior Award winners for 2016 included: Ash Booth (Dancer of the Year), Ruby Di Costanzo (Jazz), Tiana Lester-Jones (Ballet), Charlotte Dods (Contemporary), Airlia Georgoussis (Hip-Hop) and Tiana Carr (Dedication). Intermediate Award winners were: Bimini Pless-
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er (Contemporary), Lola Hutchinson (Hip-Hop), Ruby Foster (Jazz), Charlotte Archibald (Ballet), Jolina Wilbur (Tap), Nakeita Bradbury (Tap) and Taya Cioffi (Dedication). Junior Award winners were: Wil Grosser (HipHop), Daisy Burke (Contemporary), Evie Porter (Tap), Sarah Lorkin (Ballet), Amy Sharman (Jazz), and Tyler-Rose Holdsworth (Dedication). Encouragement Award winners included: Keala McCauley, Freya Valerio, Alysia Anderson, Kiara Dixon, Clare Fisher, Amber Reid, Serena Bliss, Saskia Horstmann, with a Special Award for Elsa Frazier.
Byron’s young Wildcats and Rams put in some gutsy performances in Friday’s penultimate round of the Football Far North Coast Summer Youth League to come away with one hard-won point apiece. The Byron girls dominated the match and, but for a couple of momentary lapses, would have deservedly claimed the three points. Eva Salmon and Maddie Batson were the Cats’ goalscorers in a 2–2 draw. Down several key players, the Byron boys had their hands full with Lismore’s allconquering Richmond Rovers in their battle to stay in contention. True to form, Rovers came out firing and the pressure was on the Byron midfield
Zac Sezer held the midfield for the Rams. Photo Dogwhistle
and backs from the opening. The match was soon a high-speed end-to-end battle, with relentless pressure from Rovers and a series of dangerous counterattacks from the Rams. A smooth buildup from the Byron midfield put striker Aaron Walker on the spot in the 27th minute and Byron took a 1–0 lead. The goal inspired another five minutes of Rovers’ extraordinary intensity and the
Lismore boys took a superb equaliser before the break. The second half was a dogged but fiery contest of endurance as both sides worked hard to break the deadlock. The final 1–1 scoreline delivered one vital point and the Championship title to Rovers. The Byron boys were the only team to take points from the Champions this year and came close to a major upset.
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Laughter Yoga Laughter Yoga group starting Mondays 10–10.45am in Mullumbimby. Free and uplifting fun. Phone Magenta 0447 844 215.
Village Talks All welcome for a free coffee, cake and a
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chat about disability support, inclusion and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, rolling out here next July. Hosted by Anna and Damien, your local linkers with the Ability Links program. Main Arm Store Cafe Wed 14 December 10–11.30am. Info 0438 622 752.
U3A Ballina/Byron Bring your favourite poem from schooldays to Elva’s poetry session at 10am on 6/12/16 in the meeting room of the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
Suffolk Park Dune Care Suffolk Park Dune Care on Saturday 3 December at 8.30am, meeting at the beach entrance at Wareham Street followed by morning tea. Info: Helen 6685 4964.
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.
#StartupByron #StartupByron Un-Networking meets the first Thursday of every month, focused on connecting anyone interested in startups or small biz. See 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.
Bridge club 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.
ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.
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 Wednesdays Temple Byron and Sunday mornings in Myocum. Dean 0414 364 415 or wwwunityhousebyron.com.au.
Friends of Libraries Byron Shire are calling for donations of books for our annual book sale to be held 10–11 June 2017. All funds raised go to our libraries. Please call 0449 680 665 or 6685 5022, or email byronbayfol@gmail.com to arrange for collection.
U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 13 December 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. ‘A Salmagundi of Sight and Sound’, Des Wann’s final presentation in his music talks. Visitors welcome. Phone 6685 1732.
VIEW Club The Brunswick Valley VIEW Club Christmas Lunch with entertainment at the
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Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.
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.
DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Craft group Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.
Book sale
The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. 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 preschool 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 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.
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 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
U3A discussion group Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.
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Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.
Men’s Groups
Mullumbimby RSL Club on Thursday 8 December at 10.30am. Apologies to Rae on 0427 103 072 by Monday 5th.
Land cookery comp Mullumbimby Branch of CWA Land Cookery Competition Monday 12 December. There are also two junior sections, one for young people 18 and under on 31 March 2017 and one for those 12 and under on 31 March 2017. Recipes and rules at https://cwaofnsw.org.au/cookery. html or phone the land cookery officer Sue 6684 1675.
Salad Book change of venue Change of venue. Friends of Libraries Byron Shire will host the official launch of Belinda Jeffery’s new book The Salad Book. Belinda will be in conversation with
5th Monday in Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.
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.
Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young people. Call Berri 0490 026 840.
Repair Cafe
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Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.
The 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.
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. 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 Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. Info: Joan Towers 0400 484 419.
Low-cost food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Carers’ support
Shores Country Club. All welcome. Enquiries Margaret 6680 3316.
Lamington Drive St Paul’s Anglican Church annual Lamington Drive. To place orders please contact Sue 6685 3680.
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Powerful Moments
Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby Melbourne Cup Trifecta winning horse numbers are 17, 13 and 6, so check your tickets and phone the number on the back of the ticket to receive your prize. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets.
Interactive forum about reviving the heart of intimate relationships at Mullumbimby Civic Hall Saturday 3 December, 9am–12pm. Tickets $15, all proceeds to Interrelate.
Probus Club
Lloyd Rees Lithographs till 6 December. Thirty lithographs by renowned Australian artist Lloyd Rees, all printed by master lithographer Fred Genis.
Lone Goat Gallery
Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting 10am Tuesday 6 December at the Ocean
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Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.
Rainbow Dragons Abreast
another local foodie, Victoria Cosford. 5.30 for a 6pm start Friday 2 December – now to be held at the Moller Pavilion at the Bangalow Showgrounds. Cost $10 and any profits go to our libraries. Bookings essential at Bangalow Newsagency 6687 1396.
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Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else, 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.
Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.
Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art 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, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au
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Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.
Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
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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.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and
Mullumbimby Branch CWA Handicraft Group in the CWA rooms Tincogan Street Mullumbimby each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2016. Classes in knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing are offered. Enquiries Margaret 6684 2956.
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Backlash BYRON FOOD HUB
Local filmmakers Cloudcatcher Media cloudcatchermedia.com have now put their award-winning film Citizen to Activist online for all to see at http://bit.ly/c2acti or on their Facebook page.
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The City of Fremantle has opted out of running the usual Australia Day celebrations on January 26 and instead plans to celebrate a fireworksfree ‘culturally inclusive’ event on January 28, a Saturday this coming year. This has drawn flak from traditionalists but we don’t see why Byron Shire couldn’t take up the idea. Are we all that attached to marking the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, and wouldn’t it be more culturally sensitive to leave it to the Indigenous community to pass Survival Day in whatever way they please? Our worthy locals could still be honoured with awards on January 28 and the traditional mullet-throwing competition in the north of the Shire could be easily accommodated on a different day. (Note: no real fish are harmed in this event; the Ocean Shores model mullets are made of industrial-grade 12mm thick rubber and come in two sizes: senior 450mm long and junior 300mm.)
To further service the expansion and development of Byron Shire food products, Stages 2 & 3 of the Byron Food Hub are coming soon to the Mullumbimby Industrial Area. Each stage comprises multi-unit commercial facilities for food production, distribution and sales. It will provide fully-serviced adaptable work spaces and commercial kitchen infrastructure, allowing customised setups.
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Captures so much about modern times: Byron Bay street art by Fintan Magee. A Sydneybased artist, Magee has works on display around the world. See more at fintanmagee.com.
rate variation haven’t met with much favour. Council’s online survey closed last Monday. The general feeling of ratepayers and residents seems to be that any burden to be shouldered so that we can have public toilets, artisanal potholes and running water should be borne by those who benefit directly from the visitor influx – check all the online ads for schoolies accommodation, for instance. Q Q Q Q
Schoolies celebrations officially run in Byron Bay until December 4. If you know any young people, remind them that the Schoolies Hub on Main Beach is there to look
after them. Thanks to the many volunteers who help to keep it running 24/7. And to any schoolies who may be reading this, make sure your
drinks are not tampered with by strangers, and don’t accept drinks or drugs from strangers. Other than that, be excellent to each other.
What could be more relevant for Christmas this year than a hipster nativity scene, available from the folks at modernnativity.com for only $US130.
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