Byron Shire Echo – Issue 31.30 – 04/01/2017 by Echo Publications

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Volume 31 #30 Wednesday, January 4, 2017

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Byron wakes up to Crowds chill at Falls Festival NYE aftermath It all went off pretty well. Families enjoyed themselves in the celebration in downtown Byron Bay, the Falls crowd was mostly happy and Mullum chillaxed on New Years Day. But there are always drunken yobs who care little for the lovely backyard and some who hit the drugs a little too hard. Local environmetal activist Dailan Pugh reports on the damage: ‘Byron Bay attracts visitors from around the world who come here because of the natural values that have been destroyed in their own homes. Shamefully some visitors seem intent on trashing our home as well.

Harassed ‘Our coastal birds that roost and nest around the mouths of Belongil and Tallow Creek estuaries are being harassed into extinction. We have 17 species of migratory shorebirds, such as the Little Tern, that depend on our estuaries as staging posts to rest and recuperate on their annual migrations to the other side of the world. ‘We have others which lost so much habitat that they are now vulnerable to extinction. And there are many others that are coming under increasing stress. ‘Many birds that used to regularly nest here no longer can, and it seems that now people won’t even give them time to rest and recuperate. It is bad enough that they are regularly harassed by pet dogs, careless beach users or people wanting selfies with birds wheeling around, but the constant partying at Tallow Creek is a death knell.

‘On Christmas Eve a couple of hundred people partied there all night, with their fires, lights and blaring music, not to mention rubbish and lack of toilets. On New Years Eve a few hundred people partied the night away there. The wildlife don’t stand a chance under this sustained attack. ‘While I appreciate that careless locals join in, the majority of patrons at these events are on annual migrations from the other side of the world. They are trashing the home of our migratory species to pursue their hedonistic lifestyles. ‘Byron’s transient Spanish community seem to be the core of the parties at Tallow Creek; I implore them to stop trashing it.’

Passed out Local police report that about 6am last Monday a 27-year-old Byron Bay man was found passed out at the camping entrance gate at the Falls Festival site. Concerned members of the public contacted onsite paramedics. Paramedics arrived and attempted to wake and assist the man; however, he tried to attack them. Police and security were called, and had to restrain the man to prevent him injuring himself and others. Once restrained, the man was taken to the medical centre onsite for treatment, then later to Byron Hospital. The man told police he had taken an amphetamine-type drug during the evening. He was issued a criminal infringement notice ($500 fine) for his offensive behaviour.

She goes in for the kiss, he takes the selfie. The phone generation enjoy themselves at the Falls Festival up Yelgun way over the weekend. See more photos in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/chill-day-falls. Photo Tree Faerie Mia Armitage

‘All right, stop here, guys, let’s put on some glitter,’ says the nubile teen to her friends after making it through security at Byron’s Falls Festival on New Years Eve. Glitter is back in a big way at the 2016 farewell celebrations: gold dust is smeared with sweat over naked torsos, ladies’ eyes are adorned with silver diamanté studs and stalls are styling punters in metallic polyester outfits that could well be as hot as the sun itself to wear. A predicted heat wave has kept up a Byron festival tradition of insufferable weather but if revellers are a little sluggish, it’s probably not a bad thing. Byron’s bubble has swollen to

include a festival targeted at youth who are often accused of ruining the fun with excesses of hard drugs and trashing the environment.

The pop band from Sydney plays infectious dance tunes with more than a nod to the 1980s in cruisy synth beats, power suits in all colours of beige, choreographed dance moves reeking of a jazz ballet eiBut festivals are places where in- steddfod and Monte Morgan’s vohibitions and conservative stand- cals sounding a little early-career ards are unwelcome and young George Michael in places. Judging by the super high-cut people, in particular, get a chance to have fun without constant su- bikini lines on display around Palm pervision and reprimand from baby Springs – a portable resort respite boomers who tend to forget the way plonked in the middle of the festival, where those who aren’t afraid they used to party. Party time hits the Amphitheatre to bathe in one another’s essences again and again throughout the day go to cool off but mostly to look but it isn’t until the breeze picks up cool – the hipster fascination with and Client Liaison takes to the stage 1980s trends continues to find new in the late afternoon that tired feet sources of inspiration for irony and continued on page 2 begin to trample the grass en masse.

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of vehicles parked along the road. Some vehicles had two tyres slashed, meaning the use of a spare tyre could not make the vehicles mobile again. ‘Members of the public, including families with children, were stuck at the location waiting for roadside

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Mystery drowner identified, name withheld Local police have identified the man found drowned at Belongil Beach on Wednesday December 28 but declined to release his name to The Echo last Monday. He was a 64-year-old Kyogle man.

On the Wednesday afternoon a woman was swimming at Belongil Beach. Police were told the woman noticed a man’s body in the water and, with the assistance of another swimmer, the man was pulled from the water. He

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Crowds chill at Falls Festival continued from page 1 Client Liaison capitalises well on the joke. Grandmaster Flash. The original DJ. The pioneer of scratching, mixing, cutting... and the man who first invited rappers to share the stage because he didn’t like the attention he was getting from curious fans and needed an audience distraction. ‘Can I play a few minutes of breaks for you right now?’ he asks, unnecessarily.

Anyone who has seen Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix series – the company’s most popular ever – The Get Down has almost certainly come to hear the show’s inspiration, Grandmaster Flash, ‘play some breaks’. Unlike many modern DJs who barely break a sweat on stage – the complaint that certain imposters simply hit play and lap up admiration from an unsuspecting (or intoxicated) crowd is well

founded – Grandmaster Flash barely pauses between changing tracks, demanding feedback from the crowd and jumping between his decks and front of stage to hear the audience sing in lieu of the rappers he’s made famous over a legendary career. Hip-hop artists may not have invented the art of audience interaction in a live show but they sure embraced it. While Grandmaster Flash could easily have spun the Falls dancers into 2017, the job is left to Childish Gambino and it’s unlikely anyone is let down. Donald Glover is a oneman storm of thrashing rap and frenzied rhythms and as the crowd counts down to the new year, it seems apt to wonder if he just might have what it takes to grace festival headlines in another 30 years like Grandmaster Flash.

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Castle supercharged for Tesla Eve Jeffery

With a price tag of close to $150,000, there is probably not going to be a rush of Tesla’s new Model S vehicles at Macadamia Castle at Knockrow, but the technology is in place and the good news is the price tag is coming down at a rate of knots. Ben Franklin MLC cut the ribbon for the opening of Macadamia Castle’s Tesla Supercharger Station last week at Knockrow and there were free joyrides for journos in the car which goes from 0km/h to 100km/h in under four seconds in total silence (no, we didn’t test that out in the carpark). Though there aren’t currently a lot of the new vehicles on the road, Castle owner Tony Gilding said that five had visited the charging station in one day and that when the new model comes out with a retail of around $70k, there will definitely be a need for the six pumps installed at the popular tourist attraction. The opening of this facility now means that you can travel from Brisbane to

Macadamia Castle’s Tony Gilding and Nats Ben Franklin are very excited about the new charging station in Knockrow. Photo Tree Faerie

Melbourne on electricity with each charge giving you around 450 kilometres and at about a third of the cost of traditional fuel. Tony sees this new technology as a huge step forward in climate action. ‘It certainly means a lot initially to the drivers of Tesla cars who are the early adopters, who are the people we do have to encourage’, says Tony.

‘These chargers will charge a Tesla car very quickly. We also have regular chargers for other cars. ‘In the future so many more cars will be electric and within my lifetime the majority of cars will be electric.’ Ben Franklin thinks that the new facility is fantastic and absolutely the way of the future. ‘We obviously have to

transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy’, says Ben. ‘Everyone’s aware of that. The government has to be committed to it, but it’s about the community as well and what Tony has done today is show that the community is committed to this, too, because we all have to work together to get a future that is clean, that is green, that is reliable and is affordable.’

Stop trashing the coastline, says CSIRO CSIRO’s marine debris team are calling on Australians to do the right thing with their rubbish, with new research highlighting the nation’s ocean and coastal pollution issues. The research, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, showed the coastline from Brisbane to Melbourne, western coast of Tasmania and the southern part of Western Australia to be the worst hot spots. ‘More than eight million tonnes of rubbish finds its way into the worlds’ oceans each year,’ CSIRO principal research scientist Chris Wil-

cox said. ‘While about one million tonnes is out floating in the ocean, the rest ends up on the shore. ‘Apart from looking ugly, it causes significant harm to wildlife with about half of all seabirds and 30 per cent of sea turtles found to have eaten plastic. We think turtles eat plastic bags because they look like jellyfish in the water and with seabirds it’s the smell of plastic which takes on a krilllike smell in the water.’ The research showed that while marine debris was a global issue, a significant amount of the litter found in

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a region had originated from the local area. ‘Our research shows that in most cases, communities are being affected by their own rubbish, not the big rubbish gyre out in the middle of the ocean or rubbish from a neighbouring country,’ Dr Wilcox said. ‘This means that we are the cause but also the solution. ‘While up to 40 per cent of litter found during clean-up activities are beverage containers, things like discarded fishing equipment are also common culprits. Our new research shows this is the case

in western Tasmania with a large amount of the debris found to have been coming from fishing.’ More than 600 marine species have been found eating plastic. As many as 15,000 turtles are caught in dumped fishing gear in northern Australia every year, and 8.4 million tonnes of rubbish lands in the world’s oceans each year. The Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment paper can be accessed at http:// bit.ly/mdebris. The Ballinabased seabird and turtle rescue group is at www. seabirdrescue.org.

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Local News ‘Solar train’ proposed for Byron Bay Angelic sendoff for climate paddler Plans are in progress to run a solar-powered train on the rail line into Byron Bay from April 2017. The project is being run by the Byron Bay Railroad Company (BBRC), the owners of which also own the Elements of Byron resort. BBRC’s original plans to run the train carriage on diesel engines have drawn protests from local residents. The Echo understands the revamped train will have dual electric engines and a battery pack taking power from curved solar panels on the roof. A diesel engine will still be available for back-up. BBRC also intends to have

BBRC train, sans solar panels, at Lithgow in September 2016.

a solar array and charging system at the train storage shed. The new website for the train is byronbaytrain.com. au. It indicates the train will run from Byron Bay to Sunrise with a $3 fare each way. The old diesel-powered website at http://northby-

ronbeachresort.com.au/railshuttle/ has further details on operation, planning approvals and infrastructure. The Echo searched for solarpowered trains online and the only project we found was one in India: http://bit.ly/indisolar. If readers know of others, please let us know.

Council rates eateries with Scores on Doors Diners in Byron Shire can now see how well local food businesses are complying with food hygiene and safety requirements. Byron Shire Council is the latest council to join the statewide Scores on Doors program, which aims to improve food safety standards and to reduce the instance of food-borne illness in the retail food industry. ‘Scores on Doors offers businesses a fantastic opportunity to show customers just

how seriously they take food hygiene and the results they have achieved by displaying a rating certificate on their door,’ said Council’s director of sustainable environment and economy Shannon Burt. ‘If you see a restaurant displaying the purple and green poster you can dine there safe in the knowledge it has met minimum hygiene and food safety standards during the last food inspection and if it’s not displaying one, ask why.

The rating system of Excellent (5 stars), Very Good (4 stars) and Good (3 stars), all represent various levels of compliance with the Food Standards Code. The rating includes such things as food temperature control, food prepared in advance of service, food-handler hygiene, cleaning and sanitisation, and pest control. See more: www.byron.nsw. gov.au or www.foodauthority. nsw.gov.au/scoresondoors.

Guardian Angel Anne Thompson waves off kayaker and environmental activist Steve Posselt from Ballina on New Years Day on the final leg of his Connecting Climate Chaos trip around the world. Mr Posselt intends to deliver thousands of signatures to Canberra politicians on his climate emergency petition http://climateemergencydeclaration.org/sign. On his website http:// kayak4earth.com Mr Posselt noted: ‘A small flotilla came down the river to the rescue tower and a couple of hardy

souls came out into the sea for a kilometre where a gusty northerly blew me down to Evans Head. ‘The conditions were a great confidence booster as it was a bit breezy and there were plenty of white caps. Both sides of the English Channel and Chesapeake Bay had shown me far worse.’ Mr Posselt will paddle 1,200km to Moruya on the NSW south coast and then drag his canoe Old Yella inland to the nation’s capital, a distance of about 175km via the Kings Highway.

‘I thought my journey was over at Paris but it’s not,’ he said on his website. ‘If absolutely everything promised at the Climate Summit is achieved we might limit global warming to three degrees. ‘Three degrees means no Arctic or Antarctic ice, no glaciers and very likely no humans. This is real, happening at present and for people under 20 now the effects could be catastrophic, not just the wild weather we are experiencing with just one degree of warming.’ Photo Sue Vader

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Dynamic local duo play the Goat Mullumbimby creative duo Potts and Anne Leon are staging a joint exhibition A Matter Of Balance at the Lone Goat Gallery in the Byron Bay library building. The exhibition opens on Friday January 6, 6pm–8pm and is described as ‘a provocative insight into the natural balance between habitat, humans, plants, animals, the ocean, and the balance required in surfing’. ‘Employing different approaches to the same theme, Anne and Potts found their work crossing over, which gave rise to some unique collaborative pieces that capture the imagination and sing with form and colour.’ Anne says, ‘This show has been a journey of discovery and wonders found, photographed, or picked up in everyday walks along the beach

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‘In particular, plant-dyeing, where I use roots, leaves and flowers imprinted onto paper and cloth, to create a delicate but defined “ecoprint”, formed by cooking the plant materials into the substrates. The dyeing often forms the first layer, to which I add screen-prints, etchings or drawings.’ For Potts, ‘Whether printmaking, painting or collage, I am constantly fluctuating between genres and techniques to express my vision. The beauty of the trees inspires me to paint, the texture of the ocean lends itself to silkscreen printing and collage, while Australia’s wildflowers just come alive when translated to scraperboard, enlarged, hand coloured and printed.’ See more at facebook. com/AnneLeonDesigns.

Ideas sought for Mullum drinking fountain An old water tap and barbecue in Palm Park on Brunswick Terrace, Mullumbimby, are in bad need of renovation. A budget of $60,00 is available to fabricate the best idea on how to turn it into an attrac-

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Woodford. Tuesday, 4.10pm Humans are a diverse lot. As I wander the Woodford Folk Festival in rare comfort (the summer heat mitigated by a cool threat of rain), that diversity is on show. I find it refreshing. If you want to tattoo the outside of your neck with a picture of the inside of your neck, go for it. I mean, itâ€™s not the sort of thing Iâ€™d do, but thereâ€™s much I wouldnâ€™t do. Like riding a unicycle dressed only in pink tights with a tail. Or squeeze my body through a tennis racquet by dislocating my shoulders. (Even if I could dislocate my shoulders it would have to be one hell of a big racquet.)

Itâ€™s good to be different. Itâ€™s healthy. Itâ€™s human. As I watch a man with a badly sunburnt face and shoulders (muscle shirt) check out the hat stall for some much-needed protection, I am aware anyone can make a bad call â€“ thatâ€™s human â€“ but the critical ailments of our planet have not been caused by stiltwalkers with shaved heads or steampunkers with goggles or even sunburnt men with melanomic fashion sense; the worldâ€™s crises are created by men in suits and ties â€“ men who look like each other despite the genetic and historical variety of their different societies. These men strive for a social and individual uniform-

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ity that upsizes profit, downsizes difference and capsizes boats. Uniformity is the hallmark of the new inhuman world, a corporate world, a bankrupt world. No-one on a unicycle has ever destroyed a river system in a quest for corporate profit. People in leaky boats are not turned back at the beach by a man in a tutu and Blundstones. And those people in those boats are not seeking refuge because their homes, their towns, their society had been blown to bits by a barefoot woman with a feather through her nose and rainbow butterfly wings. Truly inhuman acts are the products of barely-humans working for unhuman forces. They wear suits and ties. This

I will never wear a suit and tie. Never. This ugly, constricting, ridiculous attire is the uniform of social misfits who are eating away at the human world of colour and difference. These lookalikes are murderers and planet destroyers. The suit and tie is how you recognise them. If, by some chance youâ€™re wearing a suit and tie now, but you are a decent person â€“ take it off. Now. For your own sake. We are suffocating in the claustrophobia of increasing homogeneity. Noncomformity is seen by the Suited Ones as cause for ridicule, discrimination, isolation, detention, turning the boat back and even death. The Suited Ones produce nothing except pollution and platitudes and live high on the exploited hog. People without suits are doing the real work, or are in prison, in debt, in bomb shelters, or here at the festival. The skeleton of a pterodactyl is nibbling at my feet. Oh, Woodford. Thanks.

mean-spiritedness, this deviousness, must come from the nature of the suit itself, I reckon. It is not a flowing garment which gracefully accommodates natural human movement. It is a straightjacket which conditions its user to straightness, any deviation into bentness resulting in ugly creases, restricted movement, no job and no girl. Add a string around your neck, and you belong to the club of conformity, a silly victim of a fake promise. The sunburnt man chooses a stylish straw hat. But it has a brim which is so small the hat looks like a straw beanie. He pays the stallholder and puts his new hat on. His happy face is still fully exposed to the sun, but heâ€™s happy.

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Turbo chook is the Oxford University Press Word of the Month for January (two words really). It is a jocular name for the Tasmanian native hen, Tribonyx mortierii. According to OUP, â€˜The Tasmanian native hen is a flightless moorhen endemic to the island of Tasmania. Although it is unrelated to the domestic hen, it was named a â€ñative henâ€™ by the early European settlers, who applied the epithet â€ñativeâ€™ to many Australian indigenous animalsâ€Śâ€™ â€˜In 1924 a scientific work gave this description of the Tasmanian native hen: â€œRuns exceeding fast, and many native dogs cannot catch a native hen even in open country.â€? (Lord & Scott, A Synopsis of the Vertebrate Animals of Tasmania, 1924). â€Ãlthough usage is largely confined to Tasmania where the bird is found, its appearance in the title of a popular 2013 childrenâ€™s picture book, Sonia Strongâ€™s Tazzie the Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet, indicates that the term may become more generally known in Australian English. â€˜Turbo chook will be considered for inclusion in the next edition of the Australian National Dictionary.â€™

Funding our future Have your say by 18 January Byron Shire Council has resolved to notify the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) of our intent to apply for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) in 2017. The increase amount will not be decided until February 2017. As part of the process, Councilâ€™s revised Integrated Planning and Reporting documents are now on public exhibition until 18 January. They include: t 3FWJTFE %SBGU %FMJWFSZ 1SPHSBN t %SBGU 4USBUFHJD "TTFU .BOBHFNFOU 1MBO (FOFSBM 'VOE

t %SBGU -POH 5FSN 'JOBODJBM 1MBO The above documents bring together Councilâ€™s various strategies, plans and budgets to provide services, infrastructure and ensure future sustainability. A SRV is part of our 'JU GPS UIF 'VUVSF $PVODJM *NQSPWFNFOU 1SPHSBN. Without a SRV, Councilâ€™s â€˜Base Caseâ€™, as detailed within the %SBGU 4USBUFHJD "TTFU .BOBHFNFOU 1MBO and the %SBGU -POH 5FSN 'JOBODJBM 1MBO demonstrates that Council will not be ďŹ nancially sustainable and the condition of assets will continue to signiďŹ cantly decline and fail. Base Case - Rate peg only (no additional rate increase) t t t t

No increase above the rate peg (in early December 2016, IPART set the rate peg at 1.5%). Required expenditure will signiďŹ cantly exceed the current budget allocation. Increased signiďŹ cant failure of high risk assets that will not be ďŹ xed immediately; this will include potential bridges, roads and building closures. Based on the rate peg of 1.5% for 2017/18, plus an estimated rate peg of 2.5% each year for three years; the cumulative rate increase is 9.3% on general rates (ordinary land rate) - excludes water, waste and sewer.

Proposed Options Three proposed SRV options were presented to the Byron Shire community during October and November 2016. The feedback on the options was collated and presented at the 15 December, Council meeting. Option 1 - 7.5% Deteriorate (including rate peg) t t

Additional $10.78million over four years. Combined with proposed loan borrowings of $6million over three years, Council will have a total funding pool of $16.78million over four years to allocate towards asset renewal and maintenance. Over 4 year period, this reďŹ‚ects a 33.5% cumulative rate increase on general rates (ordinary land rate) - excludes water, waste and sewer.

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Saved $millions through operating efďŹ ciencies and restructuring. Raised new revenue of $2M per year through pay parking. Rationalised and developed Councilâ€™s property portfolio. Saved $300K per year through smarter procurement. ReďŹ nanced loans and paid down debt. Slashed Councilâ€™s legal costs. Invested in infrastructure renewal through the creation of a new Infrastructure Fund.

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You have until Wednesday, 18 January to provide your feedback. Feedback from the community will be reported to Council in early February 2017 and help determine what Special Rate Variation option will be submitted to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for approval. If successful, the increased general rate will come into effect from 1 July, 2017.

Additional $16.47million over four years. Combined with proposed loan borrowings of $6million over three years, Council will have a total funding pool of $22.47million over four years to allocate towards asset renewal and maintenance. Over 4 year period, this reďŹ‚ects a 46.4% cumulative rate increase on general rates (ordinary land rate) - excludes water, waste and sewer.

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Additional $22.45million over four years. Combined with proposed loan borrowings of $6million over three years, Council will have a total funding pool of $28.45million over four years to allocate towards asset renewal and maintenance. Over 4 year period, this reďŹ‚ects a 60.2% cumulative rate increase on general rates (ordinary land rate) - excludes water, waste and sewer.

You can ďŹ nd out more at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/funding-ourfuture. Feedback on the amended IP&R documents, and the inclusion of the Special Rate Variation options, can be emailed to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au or post to:

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Finally, some good news for solar households. After years of being wound back to the price of coal, solar feed-in tariffs are moving up again – at least in some areas – driven by competition by newly established retailers challenging the incumbent big three. Byron-based Enova Energy is to lift its solar feed in tariff to 12c/kWh from January 1, up from 10c/kWh – agreeing to pay more than double the ‘recommended’ tariff in a state that does not mandate a minimum. The tariff will be available to customers on the Essential Energy network (which is most of New South Wales) and will be welcome news to the 146,000 households about to lose their premium feed in tariffs.

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Community first The newly launched Enova – which builds its business model around a community-owned, community-first, renewable-energy-focused strategy, is clearly ruffling the big boys, particularly Origin Energy, the previous dominant force in the northern rivers. Origin has already imitated Enova’s previous 10c/kWh solar FiT and its discount for on-time payments. And Enova CEO Steve Harris says while imitation is flattery, it is also good for the consumer. Which is why Enova has responded with an even higher tariff. ‘It just goes to show that even though we are tiny in the overall scale of things we obviously register on their radar,’ says Harris. ‘It also shows we have achieved something for the majority of NSW solar customers. Had we not had a much higher and fairer FiT, then I suspect the others would have stayed with their lower rates. Let’s hope all retailers follow suit and do the right thing by their customers.

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‘But also let’s hope that customers recognise where this started and continue to support us in our endeavours to speed up the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. If governments are not going to do anything to support renewables then it is up to the community to take over, and our role is to make it easier and fairer by empowering the community to take action.’

Fly-speck Enova, which earlier this year raised $4 million to begin operations, and finally opened its doors a few months ago, has so far signed up 1,300 customers, round 60 per cent of whom have rooftop solar. That’s barely a fly-speck for the big retailers who each boast customers of around 3 million, and ‘churn’ several hundred thousand customers each year. But there is something about Enova, and its community focus, that is making the big retailers nervous, particularly in a time when new technologies such as solar and battery storage are witnessing major cost falls and concepts such as sharing energy and peer-to-peer trading are emerging. This could redefine and restructure the electricity industry. Instead of relying only on centralised, fossilfuel generation, the grid is

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likely to quickly transform to one where half of all energy demand is met by locally sourced generation, and rooftop and community-owned solar and battery storage will play a key role.

The right thing ‘We would like to own that space,’ Harris says, ‘as a community-owned retailer trying to do the right thing and encourage people to take up solar. ‘We have found a niche in the market, we are looking at what communities want to do about energy and we are looking at renewable energy We are looking at what communities want, not what large energy companies want. Our masters are our customers. ‘We also have responsibility to our shareholders, but being a social enterprise adds another angle to it. If we cannot respond to what community wants, what is the point of existing? There are already 20 retailers out there; we don’t need another one doing exactly the same thing.’ Solar feed-in tariffs in New South Wales are about to become a major issue with some

146,000 households moving off their premium ‘gross’ tariffs of 60c/kWh or 20c/kWh. Another 60,000 to 80,000 households in Victoria and South Australia are also moving off tariffs. In NSW, the recommended (but not compulsory) tariff is between 5c and 6c/kWh, about the same price as a coal-fired generator gets on average. The fact that rooftop solar is not credited for its environmental, climate and network benefits has been a sore point in the industry. Recently, the Victorian pricing regulator recommended adding in a climate benefit but said it could identify no other environmental benefits. On networks, despite the fact that solar has been shown to shift and narrow peak demand quite dramatically in some states, pricing regulators are focused on protecting network investment, and therefore will only allocate a credit for solar for avoiding future network spending. Q First published in www. reneweconomy.com.au, of which Giles Parkinson is the editor.

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2017: Enter the rooster This is an early heads-up for the Chinese New Year, which kicks off on January 28. It’s the year of the Red Fire Rooster. Astrology Club, well-known source of all things scientific, declares, ‘Following 12 months of the… hyperactive Monkey, the New Year of the Fire Rooster is going to bring fresh challenges requiring quick wit and practical solutions!’ That’s pretty much a given. There will be a big old red rooster in the White House for starters – even though he was born in the Year of the Fire Dog, noted for being determined and sexually attractive (ahem). Could it be worse than 2016? It’s possible. We all know 2016 was a shit year for popular famous people dying, rounded off in the last days with Carrie Fisher, George Michael and Richard Adams, author of Watership Down, a good book but not up there with fellow Adams Douglas’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He died way too young in 2001. That ancient evil sac of poison Henry Kissinger is still alive, however, so we have to carry his toxins into the new year. Roosters may not be as big a problem as the elephant in the room: global warming. The big fat elephant that governments make promises about but fail to move on rapidly. In 2017 expect more Arctic sea ice to melt. According to the Arctic Methane Emergency Group (AMEG ameg.me), the 2016 Arctic winter warming has now resulted in the region being a CO2 emitter rather than an absorber. And as the name AMEG would suggest, the continued melting of ice and the release of methane hydrates from Arctic Ocean sediments could lead to runaway warming, making the goals of the Paris climate agreement (http://bit.ly/unparis) of April 2016 look incredibly feeble. The bid of the 350.org group to freeze all new fossil-fuel development is obviously not being heeded by our antediluvian federal government, which intends to fling $1 billion Adani’s way so the Indian polluter can build a rail link from its approved Carmichael mine to the Great Barrier Reef. The destructive swathe cut through Mother Nature by the fossil-fuel dinosaurs has led to talk of rebellion on the scale of the Alliance in the interminable space opera Star Wars. Whether the aggrieved legion of keyboard warriors takes to the streets in 2017 or even does useful things such as recycle or add solar panels to rooftops remains to be seen. But wait, there’s more. China, the boss rooster, will be strutting its stuff in 2017. Unencumbered by an inconvenient democracy, the massive nation which ruled the world’s trade lanes for 700 years (http://bit.ly/chinaroad) is making a comeback. The new Silk Road is being built on land and on the sea. The first train of the ambitious ‘One Belt, One Road’ scheme ran from Zhejiang province to Tehran in February 2016. Europe is next and southeast Asia is firmly in China’s sights, so hang onto your hats. Guònián hao! – Michael McDonald

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alcolm Turnbull’s Christmas message was on the wonder of unconditional love – and boy, does he need some. Even conditional love would do – love with plenty of strings attached. But at present it appears he has the tangle, but not the affection – only grudging acceptance, if even that. The recalcitrant right is, if anything, more antagonistic than ever as the season of peace and goodwill drags on. Eric Abetz, Cory Bernardi. George Christensen and pack are baying louder than ever, and Tony Abbott, with the kind of chutzpah only he can muster, is producing homilies about the pressing need for Turnbull to unite the party. And of course beyond the bounds of the party room, the barbarians are on the march. Pauline Hanson is striding across the wilds of Queensland, with Bob Katter and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, not to mention the ever-threatening troops of Bernardi’s Conservatives, picking up whatever scraps of loot they can find. The nightmare for Turnbull is that they somehow unite in an axis of evil to not only pillage the rural and regional Nationals, but also march into the citadels of the Liberal heartland. The possibility is remote; the aspiring leaders are all megalomaniacs and would start ripping each other apart in seconds, as the renewed example of One Nation has already demonstrated, and even last week Abbott and Bernardi engaged in an undignified spat over who was really calling the shots. But even a brief alliance under the banner of whichever clay-footed idol emerged would be enough to wreak serious damage on what is left of the Australian political

establishment and the consensus that somehow the centre must prevail. But these were not the headwinds to which Turnbull referred in another little sermon, this time on New Years Day. The worries he wanted the voters to keep in mind were not domestic – or at least not intra-party, which is where the headlines have been. And he refused to be specific about where the headwinds were coming from; all he would reveal is that there could be a few surprises.

And speaking of China, which we would much rather not, a military confrontation over the South China Sea, or, far worse, Taiwan, has been firmly on Trump’s agenda. It should be a matter of urgency for the Australian government to at least acknowledge that terrible possibility, and to attempt to prepare a plan B; the mantra that an unbreakable military alliance with Washington can accommodate friendly and profitable commercial ties with Beijing is hardly a given in the age of Trump.

Beyond the bounds of the party room, the barbarians are on the march. by Mungo MacCallum But our prime minister is being far too coy. As he and every serious observer knows, the immediate threat is coming from the east: a cloud no bigger than a dyed orange coiffure has appeared across the Pacific and Trumpery is, for the moment at least, regarded as if not entirely respectable, at least the new reality. And no-one, most of all Turnbull, has the slightest idea of how to deal with it. To be fair, he is hardly the only one: the general view appears to be that the way to go is to cross your fingers and hope for the best, however unlikely that outcome might be. That is certainly what the world’s financial institutions are doing: they are optimistically bullish about Trump’s promises of tax cuts and infrastructure spending, but prefer to remain in denial about his threats to set up a new regime of protectionism, let alone the prospect of a trade war with China.

But Turnbull has shown no visible signs of movement. He has, of course, performed the obligatory rituals of obeisance to the incoming president, with the fervent hope – and it is no more than that – that decades of slavish obedience to Washington will be sufficient to secure the blessings of Australia from the Donald. But there are no guarantees of that: the only expressions of unconditional love the president-elect has evinced are those for Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, two similarly belligerent and unpleasant leaders who are more prone to escalation of tensions, not to mention expansion of their borders, than harbingers of the peace and goodwill for which Turnbull yearns. So in Australia at least we are starting the new year in the same way we finished the old one: unprepared, indecisive, slightly scared and insecure in

the fervent belief that all will be well, and if it isn’t, then something will turn up. After all, we are the lucky country: Turnbull repeatedly tells us that we are the envy of the world. But even if that is true it is hardly reassuring. Being an object of envy is not the safest place to be in a restive and increasingly unpredictable global environment. And so we wait, with little conviction, for our glorious leader to reveal the blueprint for 2017: the challenges and the promises he has foreshadowed in his chat outside his harbourside mansion. The fear – the likelihood – is that they will be more of the same: jobs, growth, innovation and agility, the same trite slogans perhaps rejigged in a shinier spin. But we deserve better than that, and there are times when we have been offered it. Last weekend’s release of the 1992–93 cabinet documents reminds us of what serious government could be about. In the wake of the High Court’s Mabo decision, Paul Keating embarked on a passionate, brave and determined plan to secure native title. He was opposed fiercely by many powerful forces, including some within his own government, but he never wavered in his conviction that upholding Mabo and the wider consequences that followed it was both necessary and right. And eventually, after many weeks of tortuous negotiation, he won. Like other great reforming leaders, his career was all too brief; a couple of years later the electorate wanted someone they believed would be more relaxed and comfortable. But when Paul Keating was defeated, he died on his feet. Malcolm Turnbull is struggling to survive on his knees.

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the bottom of a valley where it would have limited transmitting effect. Visionstream, acting on Telstra’s behalf, claim that by moving the transmitter further away radiation levels would actually increase. This, residents say, defies logic and its placement on their own infrastructure is only being done to avoid the scrutiny of a development application. Residents have written to federal MP Justine Elliot, requesting Telstra reconsider its decision. A social media campaign is also being considered. Anton Vanderbyl Main Arm

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The government is planning to review its Direct Action climate policy, as studies indicate that it’s unlikely to meet emissions targets. The minister for the environment and energy said recently that he wanted ‘to find the lowest cost way to meet our emissions reduction targets while at the same time ensuring the lights always stay on’. The solution is staring us in the face three times a day. Over half of Australia’s carbon emissions come from animal agriculture, so if every resident ate one, two, or preferably three vegan meals each day, it’d make a huge difference. If the government can’t or won’t fix it, it’s time for Australian consumers to make an easy and critically important New Years resolution: let’s take our own ‘direct

action’ and stop paying the meat, dairy, and egg industries to pollute our environment, damage our health, and cause appalling suffering to millions of animals. Desmond Bellamy Special Projects Coordinator, PETA Australia Byron Bay

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Main Arm residents are questioning plans by Telstra to install a 4G microwave radiation transmitter on the telephone exchange building in Main Arm Village. This transmitter positioned four metres above ground level will be only 38 metres from a family daycare centre, 33 metres from the general store/cafe and in very close proximity to several dwellings, the closest being only 20 metres away. According to figures supplied by Telstra those within

50 metres will be exposed to 10.15 milliwatts (mW)/m2 of microwave radiation. This amount of radiation is equal to holding a mobile phone next to your head 24/7, according to measuring equipment residents have. Telstra claims the radiated field strength from this onemetre rod antenna will be 0.11 per cent of their industry standard. This standard, residents claim, is based on only six minutes’ exposure and only acknowledges thermal effects and not the applicable long-term non-thermal effects. Residents also note that a three-panel 50 metre NBN tower at present being opposed by residents in Coorabell is only 0.056 per cent of the same industry standard, which is about half. Also being questioned is the decision to place this transmitter in

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continued from page 11 a few! Why are they spending valuable time and ratepayers’ money attempting to stall the construction of vital infrastructure? Optic fibre is not going to happen; it died with the last Labor government, the current government has made that abundantly clear. The current service is completely inadequate and as I understand from discussions with various technicians is set to get worse as more houses go in. Lastly, I would like to throw my support behind the owners of the land on which this tower is going. They are

thoroughly decent, wonderful people and have been tireless workers in this community. If there are a few dollars in having it on their land then no-one deserves it more. Bill Moore Coorabell

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young lady pointing out the owners (who were hiding in the crowd) I would not have known who was responsible for these out-of-control dogs. When I approached them for their contact details they simply brushed me aside by saying ‘This is a dog beach, and you enter at your own risk.’ I was in no fit condition to pursue the matter and needed to get medical assistance. X-rays at Byron Hospital that day discovered that I had a compression fracture of the spine and two crushed vertebrae. It is four months since this happened and I was expecting to be fully recovered by now, but I am not. I am hoping someone can tell me where to contact this couple as I am really disappointed by their complete lack of integrity and compassion and the fact that they took no responsibility for their unruly dogs’ behaviour. I am offering $500 reward to the first person who can give me the information that gives me their names and address. My mobile is 0402 314 098. Barbara Turner Byron Bay

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In light of the current business bonanza and influx of tourists across the Shire I want to ask why we are hearing nothing from Council but a deafening indifference to the strong community rejection to the idea of a very significant rate increase. While nature reserves and roadsides are being trashed by illegal access and camping, public services of sewerage, water, and garbage collection and emergency services are stretched, koala and nature habitat continues to be under

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by Ian Rogers Magnus Carlsen ended 2016 by surrendering the World Rapid title he had held for two years, yet if the Norwegian was disappointed that his final day fightback failed, he certainly didn’t show it. The reason was likely that his successor was the 47-year-old Vassily Ivanchuk, the Ukrainian to whom the epithet genius is added more often than any other current player. Ivanchuk is famously erratic, his most notorious effort being the 2013 Candidates tournament where he lost game after game on time before taking out both tournament leaders Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik in the final rounds. At the 2016 World Rapid Ch. in Doha which concluded last week, Ivanchuk again dismantled Carlsen and led after the second day, but began the final day with a loss and two draws, allowing a pack to overtake him. However, each new leader faltered and entering the final round five players were tied for first. Ivanchuk had the easier task, with a superior tiebreak to

pressure owing to the endless festivals, and road maintenance struggles to keep up with increased use, how is it that ordinary ratepayers are seen as some sort of cash cow as if we have no financial pressure of our own? I want to see a business infrastructure levy imposed on businesses and also on festival participants before residents are asked to clean up the mess with any sort of rate rise and not have it assumed that ratepayers can simply afford the cost again and again. I find it quite deceitful that Council did not provide a ‘no rate rise’ option when pamphlets were sent to residents, assuming it would be a foregone conclusion. So much for a transparent, progressive council. Council is lazy when it comes to finding options and a perfect example was the quick sale of the Roundhouse site at Ocean Shores, which could have returned a lot more money for the Shire. If Council can’t find solutions to the financial pressure due to increasing tourism without slugging ratepayers again, bring on the amalgamation, because this progressive council is not doing ratepayers any favours. Rod Murray Ocean Shores Q I put forward three options for Council to save money and be fit for the future by reducing councillor and staff wages. Option 1 by 7.5 per cent per year for four years cumulative. Option 2 ten per cent per years x 4. Option 3 12.5 per cent per year x 4. Option 1 will deteriorate your life. Option 2 will main-

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I am so sick of seeing this image on the ride every year at Brunswick Heads. One oversexualised woman among a load of sportsmen. Really? It’s time this woman had a makeover that involved no provocative breast posing. It would not take a lot of expense to rectify this image but it will take a lot of will and support from our community. This event is called the McGregors Family Carnival and as much as we appreciate

your intentions to ‘provide a good time’ for families, there is nothing good about this image. It is dated, inappropriate and sends the wrong message for a family carnival. We either need the ride banned or a paint job on this section of the mural. Does anyone have a contact for the McGregors so we can all write to them in protest and request a modification of this mural? Jannine Barron Mullumbimby

tain your depression and option 3 will improve your bankruptcy. The average wage of an illegal backpacker or exploited student locally is $11.80 cash per hour, but this has nothing to do with anything. I took a quick worthless survey in my street, worded to get the results I wanted. One hundred per cent surveyed pay almost double your so-called average rate plus parking fees, etc. Our singlelane, continually potholed road has the ability to crack Gyprock but we can look forward to this getting us a rate reduction if we move to improved value-based rates. In fact we are all going to make our houses look as

crappy as possible to achieve this. We are trying to resist the rest of our street becoming holiday rents or de facto boarding houses, but are becoming like the Last of the Mohicans. You are faced with either moving onto the ‘reservation’ at Baywood Chase or being driven further south to Ballina Shire. Apparently they have new coastal walks, tarred roads, and a council that is prepared to act within their jurisdiction, and carry out the basics well. Even their new buildings, although too tall, don’t look like a vertically stacked van village. I don’t envy the difficult job of councillors and staff continued opposite

his rivals. In the end Ivanchuk, Alexander Grischuk and Carlsen all won to tie for first, leaving veteran Ivanchuk as a popular winner. (His hometown Lviv could also celebrate in the separate women’s event, won easily by Ana Muyzchuk.) ‘I can only congratulate Ivanchuk,’ said Carlsen. ‘If there’s anyone I want to be successful, it’s him. He’s been class for 30 years.’ Carlsen’s failure can be put down to his poor start. He was always playing catch-up and his finishing spurt with four consecutive wins was not enough. Doha World Rapid Ch. 2016 White: T Radjabov Black: O Bortnyk Opening: Queen’s Pawn Game 1.Nf3 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.b3 0-0 6.Bb2 Bf5 7.c4 Qc8 8.h3 c5 9.Nc3 Nc6 10.Rc1 Bh6?! Provoking a powerful long-term sacrifice. 11.d5! Bxc1 12.Qxc1 Nd4 13.g4 Bd7 14.Qh6 Nxf3+ 15.Bxf3 Ne8 16.Ne4 f6 Black seems to have set up a Great Wall, but Radjabov simply crashes through. 17.h4! Bxg4 18.h5! gxh5 19.Ng5!! fxg5 20.Qxg5+ Kf7 Expecting 21.Rxh5 Qf5! when Black survives, but Radjabov has a new surprise in store. 21.Qxh5+!! Bxh5 22.Bxh5+ Kg8 23.Rg1+ Ng7 24.Rxg7+ Kh8 25.Rxe7+! Rf6 25...Kg8 26.Rg7+ Kh8 27.Rg1+ also leads to checkmate. 26.Bxf6+ Kg8 27.Rg7+ Kf8 28.Rxh7 Qf5 29.Rh8 Checkmate!

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Reclaiming the commons to revitalise communities Story & photo Mary Gardner

The power of a great story goes round and round, spiralling outward from its first telling. Such stories become influential but why? Consider one from 1968 called The Tragedy of the Commons. For nearly fifty years, this cautionary tale was repeated as ‘scientific’ justification for the privatisation of land and every other resource possible. The essay by United States ecologist Garret Hardin was published by the prestigious journal Science. Hardin told a story about what he called the inevitable ruin of shared pastures by a collective of herdsmen. He explained this happened because each one was a rational individual player. Obviously, each wanted to maximise their personal gain. Each would add more and more cattle on the land. This common property could only be rescued from degradation when fenced off as private real estate. Its best management was in the hands of professional technocrats. This story caricaturised the commons as a free-forall space and its people as but please don’t shaft the locals or you may find karma bites you back. Jeff Varcin Suffolk Park Q At Council’s ordinary meeting on October 6, 2016, in its report no 13.5 concerning the proposed special rate variation, Council was asked to adopt the following three options for community consultation, which they did: option one a zero special rate variation (SVR), which would lead to a deterioration of infrastructure, option two a 7.5 per cent SVR, which would maintain the infrastructure, or option three a 12.5 per cent SVR, which would improve the infrastructure. Mysteriously these options were changed in a space of weeks to the current options as in Council’s advertisement. For example, option two of 7.5 per cent has now moved from maintain to deterioarate. There were no council votes on these new options. Is that legal? It is definitely deceptive. In addition, were councillors aware that the report was talking about a cumulative rise of rates of up to 60 per cent, then retaining the proceeds, which means ad-

selfish, ignorant consumers. Hardin’s example was taken from the work of British writer William F Lloyd, published in 1833. This particular author also advocated enclosure and technocracy as an imperative economic policy.

Private gain But the historian of agriculture Simon Fairlie presents the larger story. He found Lloyd defended those who wanted to make private gain from the common fields, woods and marshes of England. These gentry of the 1800s were the latest in a long line of power-brokers dating back to the 1400s. Over these centuries, history and folklore remember the struggles over the comditional income of up to $12 million a year every year, being charged to the ratepayers indefinitely? Over Council’s long-term plan period of ten years, ratepayers are now looking at forking out up to an additional $100 million. Lazy or smart, or both? In its final assessment for its Fit for the Future program from October 2015, Byron Shire has offered the following special rate variation to the NSW government for the coming years: ‘... a successful application for and adoption of a special variation from 2016–17 of 22.5 per cent cumulative over four years (13.0 per cent above the rate peg)’. What is Council telling the state government that it is not telling us? Where is the modelling for this option? The only logical conclusion is to postpone the process for 12 months and start again. Jens Krause Byron Bay Q Questions without answers:

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mons: The Peasant’s Revolt (1381), John Cade’s rebellion (1450), Kett’s rebellion (1549), Captain Pouch’s revolts (1604) and the Diggers of St George’s Hill (1649). Wearing soot on their faces, ‘King John’ and other vigilante gangs successfully defended common lands until they were finally targeted by the infamous Black Acts (1723). Gathering wood became a crime. Poaching became a hanging offence. Such laws were only repealed when it became possible to transport these people as convicts to Australia. In the earlier times of Celts, Saxons and Normans, communities managed their open fields in ways which were equitable and safeguarded the abundance. Twice a pushing a massive rate rise.’ Richardson: ‘Oh no, what I did was not say there wouldn’t be a massive rate rise. And call me Simon.’ QWA: ‘That’s not quite the same thing though, is it, er, Simon?’ Richardson: ‘It is if you kind of lean over to the side, and look up at it from an angle of 38.5 degrees, squinting through one eye.’ QWA: ‘No… really? Like this?’ Richardson: ‘That’s it, all the way over, and then up at an oblique angle.’ QWA: ‘This is not easy. It still looks like you ambushed the public with a dirty great *#%@ing rate rise.’ Richardson: ‘Because you haven’t quite gotten the necessary angle… here, watch me.’ QWA: ‘My lord, that’s quite a twisting contortion you’ve managed there, Simon.’ Richardson: ‘Isn’t it, though? It’s my primary talent. Come on, try again.’ QWA: ‘This is… geez, I seem to be looking straight up my own backside.’ Richardson: ‘Yep, that’s how I manage it.’ QWA: ‘Thank you for this… unique perspective.’ Richardson: ‘It’s been a pleasure, and call me Simon.’ Matt Hartley Byron Bay

year, the community held planning meetings, allocating fields for production or fallow. The oxen for ploughing and the community labour for haymaking were shared. Dairy cows grazed during the day on communal land but were individually owned and milked by each household.

Tyger Fens Great expanses of marshes were also important commons for peoples who used them for grazing, hunting and gathering. From 1630, in East England, the Tyger Fens rallied, calling themselves ‘the Brethren of the Water’. For 20 years these fisher farmers fought the lords and abbots who would drain their lands.

Drainage would destroy their livelihoods and force them to become day labourers to new landlords. By 1649, the Tygers won and wetlands continued as commons. From 1760 to 1840, an act of parliament drained the Fens, broke up communities and created gang-labour systems. Limited compensation gave a few people some very small farms, but most were left without access to land. Many power-mongers blamed the subsequent poverty on these same people. They continued with enclosures throughout England, in the Scottish Highlands and right around the world, including places such as Australia. As such privatisation stories prove to be distortions, other stories are becoming more influential. These tell of inventive, adaptive management of a commons over generations. As Bundjalung elders will agree, this is one of the oldest, most enduring property regimes known to human beings. Here in Byron Bay, like many places, most of our practices uphold enclosure as

if this be the only way to live. But change is in the ocean wind. One example is in the current revival of the Union Drain Trust, responsible for the common waterways which crisscross West Byron, the industrial estate and beyond. It’s part of a collective including Byron Council, Cape Byron Marine Park, the Arakwal and community. Here’s a great story for us. It’s from the Upper Basin of the Mississippi River. The Fishers and Farmers Partnership is rehabilitating 50,000 kilometres of waterways (www.fishersandfarmer. org). This self-directed collaboration of Native Americans, farmers, wildlife carers, ecologists, townspeople and government agencies are all planning and acting for the greater good. They turn old ‘Tragedies of the Commoners’ into ‘Tales of Resilience’ featuring revitalised human communities. Happy New Year, Byron Bay. Q Mary Gardner is a biologist, writer and tutor. Q See more of her work at echo.net.au/tangle-of-life.

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4 Marvell Street, Byron Bay Online bookings available

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health & healing BYRON MEDICINE WHEEL

DR ADAM OSBORNE DOES THE JAB…

Byron Medicine Wheel has been home to Byron’s best practitioners since 1999 and is still going strong at its new location on Jonson Street, behind Happy Travels. Recently under new ownership, Byron Medicine Wheel continues the long lineage of holistic healing that Byron has always been renowned for. Services include massage therapy, osteopathy, Kahuna Bodywork, shiatsu, psychic readings, intuitive healing, reiki, craniosacral therapy, kinesiology, reconnective healing, Ayurveda, sound healing and astrology.

Chinese Medicine and Japanese Acupuncture Clinic and JAB Cosmetic Clinic have proudly offered sessions in all these modalities in Byron Bay, collectively since 1991.

All of their practitioners are professionally trained and dedicated to providing a nurturing and compassionate space in which clients can feel safe and supported. Though no longer on the main street they still have a small retail area, so if you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one be sure to pop in. As a special offer for Byron Shire locals they will be reducing the rate of a 1-hour Kahuna Bodywork session to $60 (usual price $90) on Fridays. Bookings and ID required. Call them on 6685 8366 or visit the website at byronmedicinewheel.com.au.

Over this time, we have developed a unique and innovative experience in both Japanese Acupuncture and cosmetic procedures. Using techniques devised from ancient teachings, the meridians of the face are balanced, and injected only with Allergan product, according to your unique needs. We like to keep you looking like you, maybe just a little fresher and more chilled! Dr Osborne is the injector – no middle men, no super-inﬂated prices – you just pay for what you get, which is discussed before procedure, so you are the creative result. With the festive season now upon us, reduce how harassed you actually feel and look great, feel great! Prices range from $12 to $10/unit, with $6/ unit on your second visit. Open six days including Saturday from Friday Jan 6, 2017 – bookings essential. 6685 7366

Dr Adam Osborne

jab clinic Byron Bay’s most established healing centre Massage · Energy Healing Natural Therapies · Psychic Readings · Astrology Our team of conscious practitioners are passionate about creating a safe & healing space for clients. Book now: (02) 6685 8366 byronmedicinewheel.com.au 84 Jonson Street (behind Happy Travels) Locals special: Kahuna Bodywork $60 for 1 hour - Fridays only 18 January 4, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

RE-OPENING JANUARY 6

Japanese Acupuncture Cosmetic Injections 69 Bangalow Rd BYRON BAY

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ĜģģĦ ĬĤĤĜĩ Get Qualiﬁed in 2017 with Byron Community College! With the New Year upon us, what better time is there to take a step in a positive direction toward a new career path?

Every pair a celebration of Africa

Byron Community College offers many government subsidised courses that can assist you in achieving the qualification in your chosen profession.

Tsonga shoes are individually hand stitched with 100 per cent soft, pure genuine leather by local people who love Africa.

We are currently taking enrolments in the following courses:

Tsonga have become renowned for comfort and quality with a unique European-infused and African-inspired style

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Pop instore today and view the largest selection of Tsonga shoes, handbags and accessories in Australia.

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Tsonga Byron Bay Shop 2, 19–23 Lawson Street Byron Bay, 6680 7177

The Byron Bay Equestrian

Centre Summer School Holiday Program!

has lots of horsey fun for the kids these school holidays! Kids can come for the day and learn all aspects of horse care, riding and the fantastic sport of vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). See ad for dates.

Most of our full qualifications are Austudy approved, and subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training scheme, making it more affordable for you to take that step toward your new year’s goal.

Add into the mix some fun games, treasure hunts, horsey movies and craft s, all under the careful watch of our qualified and experienced instructors. Private rides and lessons are also available, along with pony parties for birthdays and special occasions.

Eligibility criteria apply. For more information visit www.byroncollege.org.au or call on 6684 3374 (our off ices reopen on 3 January).

For bookings and enquiries please call 0468 41 HORSE (4677) or email manager@byronbayequestriancentre.com

Come along for heaps of horsey fun, including: horse riding, learn how to care for a horse & experience the fun team sport of Vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). Week 2: Tues/Weds/Thurs 10th, 11th & 12th January *** Sleepover option available - 3 fulldays camping and horsey fun $330 for 3 days or day option also available. Week 3: Tues/Weds/Thurs 17th, 18th & 19th January Week 4: Tues/Weds 24th, 25th, January Starting from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Cost $80 per child 1st day, $70 per child additional days. Refreshments and lunch provided, fully supervised and indoor riding arena so runs in wet weather! Options for all levels of riders! Book Now Online! T

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Get Qualified in 2017 • Visual Arts • Permaculture • Early Childhood Education • Individual Support • Small Business Management • Horticulture Most courses Austudy approved

Mention this ad in-store and receive 10% off RTO: 90013

02 6684 3374

2/19–23 Lawson St, Byron Bay

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ĜģģĦ ĬĤĤĜĩ Extreme Martial Arts School Holiday Program Monday 16 till Friday 20 January. Children ages 4–12 will enjoy the fun-filled sessions playing games, practising technique drills and learning self-defence skills, balance, coordination and flexibility. The training also instils in them confidence, respect for others and a motivation to succeed. All workshops take place in our academy. $130 (1-week course)/ $35 per day 9.30am–12pm. $50 deposit needs to be paid by Fri 13thto secure your child’s place. Call 6685 7001 to book! www.extrememma.com.au

Holiday workshops for the kids Are the kids ready for a different kind of fun? Seriously, how much beach / park / pool / skatepark / friends’ houses can you do in one summer holiday? Never fear! Spaghetti’s ever-popular School Holiday Circus Workshops are here!

Mullum Showgrounds and River St, New Brighton.

$60/day or $150 for three days when booked in advance online.

$35 PER DAY

EXTREME MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Junior Workshops for 4–6 years 9.30am–12.30pm, 4–5 & 18–19 January. $50 deposit needs to be paid by Friday 13 January to secure your child’s place.

12/74 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay Industrial Estate EXTREME MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BYRON BAY BYRONEXTREMEMMA

20 January 4, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Our food producers have a passion for creating healthy and great-tasting products that are minimally processed, free from additives and preservatives and incredibly fresh. Try local nuts and nut butters from pesticide-free farms, organic sourdough bread, preservative-free farmhouse cheeses, raw honey, eggs from organic, pasture-raised chickens, and meats from free-range animals.

Be part of something special and check out Spaghetti today.

10am–3pm, 4–6 & 18–20 January.

WEEK COURSE $130 19.30am – 12pm

Our farmers’ fruit and vegetables reach you when they’re fresh, ripe and bursting with nutrients. They taste better, and they’re better for you.

Book now to join one of Australia’s leading youth circus schools. Did you know – Spaghetti Circus just performed to more than 20,000 people in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Woodford Folk Festival!

Circus Workshops for 7–14 years

MON 16 -FRI 20 JAN

The Mullumbimby and New Brighton Farmers Markets are jam-packed with healthy, nutritious and nourishing foods that will help you on your path to wellness in 2017.

You’ll also find an abundance of vegan, vegetarian, glutenfree, dairy-free, and raw food choices, including tempeh, raw sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables, fresh dips, raw crackers, native bush foods, bone broth, and raw chocolate; as well as healthy drinks such as raw sugarcane juice, kombucha, fresh juices and kefir.

January School Holiday Workshops

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu • Muay Thai • MMA • Yoga & Kids Fitness

Time for a fresh start?

$40/day or $70 for two days when booked in advance online. spaghetticircus.com Based in the Mullumbimby Showgrounds

Spice it Up Thai Restaurant Spice it Up is located at the Mullumbimby Bowling Club. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm, dine in and takeaway. They cater to anyone wanting to indulge in mouth-watering fresh local produce cooked by a professional team specialising in Thai cuisine. People love to come to their restaurant for that guaranteed consistency: great food and service with a smile. Jubilee Avenue, 6684 2209

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Looking for some FUN these January holidays? Child: ‘Mum, I’m bored…’

PEGASUS PARK

Mum: ‘Well, let’s do something.’ Child: ‘Can you take me to the Byron Theatre & Community Centre coz they have lots a great shows there?’ Mum: ‘Yeah, Like what?’ Child: ‘Well… There’s a funny-looking kids’ pirate show called Arrr We There Yet?! Lots of acrobatic craziness and a silly pirate whose voice is too high to be a man’s. I’ve seen this show before and I’d really like to see it again!’ Mum: ‘Wow! Okay! What else?’ Child: ‘There’s another comedy show calledFluff,[/ITALIC] which looks really cool. It’s about an outrageous family who travel around collecting lost and forgotten toys. It’s got music, dancing and a surprise twist at the end.’ Mum: ‘Hmmm, Sounds intriguing… tell me more!’ Child: ‘Okay, I know you like drums (even though you’re not very good at them), so why don’t we improve our skills at the African Drum & Dance workshops. We can take Dad and Marli too. It’ll be SO fun.’ Mum: ‘Sounds like a plan. Anything else?’ Child: ‘Yes, they have KidzKlub Holiday Workshops upstairs ALL January holidays. Drop me off there and I can do cool DIY projects, arty-farty stuff, drama and games with other kids.’ Mum: ‘Right, where are the car keys? Let’s go – now!’

Equestrian Centre

HORSE RIDING Daily Beach and Hinterland tours. Nervous adults and small children our speciality. We cater for all standards ±ĹÚ åƴåĹ Ņý åų ŞŅĹƼ ųĜÚåŸ üŅų ÏĘĜĬÚųåĹ ±Ÿ ƼŅƚĹč ±Ÿ ƋƵŅ ±ĹÚ ƚŞţ Also, beach rides on one of Byron’s most secluded beaches – Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head.

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Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson St, 6685 6807

Horse Riding Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre invites you to come share our love of horses this summer. Explore the northern rivers on horseback. Live your dream ride along Lennox Head’s pristine and isolated 7 Mile Beach. Sit back, relax and take in the views as dolphins play and eagles soar. Or explore the Byron hinterland, soak up the beauty of the Byron Creek, and have your cameras ready for some breathtaking views of the Bangalow valley. Family operated with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, we are highly eff icient in working with all riding abilities. Offering one-on-one coaching, group lessons, private and group trails and, of course, pony rides for the kids. Call us today – Jam pack your Byron Bay holiday full of horsey fun! For more info and bookings please call 6687 1446 or visit www.pegasuspark.com.au.

WE WISH YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR å Ņý åų Ú±ĜĬƼ ųĜÚåŸØ ĬåŸŸŅĹŸţ Ņĵå ±ĹÚ ŸƋ±Ƽ ĜĹ Ņƚų ŎěÆåÚųŅŅĵ ŸåĬüěÏŅĹƋ±ĜĹåÚ Ï±ÆĜĹ ±ĹÚ ųåÏåĜƴå 10% discount on all rides.

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WHAT’S ON FOR KIDS JANUARY 2017

Thai Restaurant HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SPICE IT UP TEAM

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CHILDREN’S CIRCUS SHOW 3rd/4th/5th January, 10.30am & 4.30pm 6th & 7th January, 10.30am & 3.30pm Tickets: $20, $60 Family

ACTIVE WORKSHOP WITH GABRIEL OTU 11th/18th/25th January 2017, 10.30am Tickets $18

S FOR THE TIVE SHOW A IN G A IM TISER HE MOST HE ADVER “ONE OF T L FIND.” T IL W U O Y YOUNG

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Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th Jan 11am & 4.30pm Tickets $25

69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay | www.byroncentre.com.au | Phone: 02 6685 6807

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Soulife Soulife is Byron’s complete store for that esoteric gift that really speaks ‘Byron’.

Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar

Macas Camping Ground offers a chance to enjoy a nature retreat in paradise. It is set in a lush macadamia orchard surrounded by regenerating rainforest and abundant wildlife. It is a great place to stay when exploring the bush while enjoying the facilities; high-quality shower and toilet block, laundry and communal kitchen. A quote from one of our campers on our Facebook page: ‘The campground is lovely – with plenty of trees for shade, good strong hot showers and a very good camp kitchen. Deb and Rex are fabulous hosts – friendly, helpful, hardworking and always keeping an eye on things to make sure the stay is easy and peaceful. Highly recommended!’ 6684 5211 or 6684 5058

Macas

Summer is here and Bernardi’s will be open until at least 9pm every evening for the holidays! Why go to them for your gelato? They make all their gelato on the premises, completely from scratch. They use traditional Italian recipes that came out of a gelateria in Milan, Italy, started in 1974. Their gelato is all gluten free and they have vegan options too. They’ve also got an extensive range of juices and smoothies, including fresh fruit and vege juices, dairy smoothies, green smoothies, fruit frappes and their new product Acai bowls, a thick blend of Acai superfood berries with banana, topped with muesli, fresh fruit and coconut! Looking for dessert after dinner or an afternoon sweet treat? Come in for an ice-cream sandwich with homemade cookies or an indulgent hot dessert served with gelato. See you soon at Bernardi’s! 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. 6685 1988

Art And Animation For Kids Kids make their own characters, sets and stories and turn them into short animations with easy-to-use soft ware. Workshops are in South Golden Beach and there’s also the option of hosting a workshop in your own home. All you need is Wi-Fi and a minimum of four kids! For information and bookings call Georgia on 0466 651 922.

If you haven’t yet discovered this eclectic jewel on Jonson St, get down to the Woolies Plaza and be amazed. Owner Clinton Hart has been curating a sophisticated range of esoteric books at Soulife for the last 25 years and believes it to be now one of the best collections in Australia, including rare and out-of-print titles. Come here for Byron’s biggest range of crystals, now with more than 500 varieties, and at prices that won’t cost you a king’s ransom! Another distinction of Soulife is the fine jewellery, in more than 100 different gemstones. The choicest pieces are set in a super-grade London Silver (958), a cut above regular Sterling Silver and lower market grades. Gift s for all abound with Himalayan salt lamps, singing bowls, smudge sticks, essential oils, candles, incense, art cards, music CDs and 2017 calendars and diaries hard to find elsewhere. Find Soulife open late (past 8pm) every day in the Woolies Plaza, 90 Jonson St. Call 6680 8090

Art & Animation

After School Classes for Kids South Golden Beach Fun, Creative, Educational Small class sizes

Ph. Georgia for details 0466 651 922

CAMPING GROUND Open until 9pm every night during the holidays

• Natural Bush Setting • Campﬁres Allowed • Hot Showers • Kitchen & Laundry • Tents for hire • Powered Sites • Pet Friendly • Transport by Arrangement

Upper Main Arm, 12km from Mullumbimby Phone 6684 5211 or 6684 5058 macascampingground@gmail.com

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Not only do we have your old favourites like traditional Italian gelato, fresh juices, refreshing smoothies & frappes, shakes, green smoothies, we also have our new products. Acai Bowls, mouth-watering ice cream sandwiches (with homemade cookies) and indulgent hot desserts served with gelato.

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Circus Arts Byron is the place to be for circus this summer!Â If outdoors is your thing, head to PARK&FLY on the Byron foreshore and fly the trapeze overlooking the beautiful waters of the Bay.Â There are free shows, games and seating for you to sit, watch and relax.Â Check out the details at www.circusarts.com.au/parkandfly. Circus Arts indoor centre in the industrial estate also offers fun and affordable activities for the whole family. Fly the high trapeze, drop the kids off for a full- or half-day circus holiday program, bring some mates and climb the rock wall, learn parkour or adult aerials, or let your little ones burn off energy in the play space while you sip a coffee and relax!Â Open seven days a week, rain or shine, this is the place the kids will be talking about long after summer holidays are over! For bookings and further info visit www.circusarts.com.au or call 6685 6566.

Swim School Holidays Mullum Pool has Swim Intensives over the holidays 9â€“13 January 2017 16â€“20 January 2017 (if enough interest) During the school holidays we conduct a very successful and worthwhile intensive Learn to Swim Program â€“ where the children attend swimming every day, five days in a row. Intensives are a fantastic way of teaching your child in quick sequence with repetition. More details about the December/January intensive Learn to Swim programs are available at reception/cafe. Donâ€™t forgot the giant inflatables are here over the holiday break on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 12â€“2pm weather permitting. Have a safe happy holiday. A Happy New Year from the Mullum Pool! EARLYBIRD SPECIAL: Book now for earlybird rates for term one swimming lessons. $150 for 10-week term Pool located at Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Phone: 6684 2494

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ĜģģĦ ĬĤĤĜĩ Go Byron ‘Now’ The Bicycle Emporium The Bicycle Emporium is the last word in all that is great and wonderful about owning, fixing and riding bikes. From the latest innovations to the great masterpieces of the past and everything in between, they are passionate about bicycles and cycling. Whether they are old or new, built for comfort or for speed, bicycles are meant to be ridden, not gathering dust in the shed, and Bicycle Emporium will do whatever they can to make cycling a fun, enjoyable and exciting experience for you, your friends and your family. From the BMX park to the beach, the track to the trails or just riding highways and byways, The Bicycle Emporium is here to keep you rolling, bring you the parts and accessories you need, the expert service, advice and support to get you on the road and get the most out of your cycling experience. After all, the greatest invention after the wheel was putting two of them together! The Bicycle Emporium 2/158 River St Ballina 6681 4054

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Join jewellery designer Victoria Spring Ready to be inspired and have a great, fun day creating in an enchanted garden studio in hinterland Mullumbimby? Join jewellery designer Victoria Spring for one of nine oneday summer school holiday workshops and create your own signature pieces using an amazing collection of jewels, beads, crystals and collected vintage treasures at your fingertips. Victoria is hands on guiding each student to complete multiple creations. The workshops are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the holidays with a Special Mothers and Daughters group on Friday 13 January. The special price for Echo readers for Summer Holidays is $60. The duration is 11am till 4pm. Bring lunch, and Victoria provides a healthy morning and afternoon tea and refreshments.

For 25 years our local family company and local driver identities have provided transport options for their community 24/7, rain, hail, sun and high water. They are proud of our social contract with our community, and many rely on them as their only means of getting around. The Present Times change and they have adapted and grown. GoByron has, they feel, the most comprehensive transport-servicebooking app, regionally and possibly nationally. And it is 100 per cent homegrown. Download it now! They have embraced ride-share services with open arms and married it within their traditional taxi and charter services. The result is many service options that are eff icient, safe and accountable, also protecting driver workplace conditions. They are not just here for you sometimes, they are here for you all the time! The Future

Victoria also runs regular courses and private classes.

What an exciting future awaits. You can expect to see this local company and all their support personnel continue to grow and adapt to your needs and wishes well into the next 25 years. Their service commitment to community and visitors is in their DNA. Their faces may change, but their service grows.

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Special Mother Daughter Group Friday 13 January

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ĜģģĦ ĬĤĤĜĩ Blowdrys, Nails & Makeup – Byron Dry Bar Red Lane Shoes Red Lane Shoes is a must-stop destination for local shoppers, as well as interstate visitors. If you haven’t had a look at Red Lane, call in and see what it’s all about. Red Lane Shoes offers boutique shopping in Ballina, which is a great alternative to the department or chain stores. The business was established 18 years ago and stocks exclusive brands, with Australian and European labels from Italy, France, Spain, Germany and Austria. If you are travelling or have that special function coming up – whatever your needs are – you’re sure to find the perfect shoe at Red Lane. Red Lane are stockists of Olga Berg and there’s also a range of handbags from Willow & Zac. 185 River St, Ballina NSW 2478 6681 4714 Red-Lane-Shoes-1375784189310574/

Need a boost? Drop in to Byron Dry Bar and pamper yourself with one of our signature blowdrys, professional makeup application, or choose from our range of manicures, pedicures and Medi Pedis‚ We bring together luxury and accessibility by creating on-trend hairstyles for our clients, with the help of our amazing stylists and luxury brand products. Our expert makeup artists will have you looking and feeling gorgeous with our professional makeup service. Stay on trend with the latest looks, colours, and techniques with our signature makeup application. Includes eyelash application and lashes.

Byron School of Arts popular Summer Taster classes are on again in 2017 with a wide variety of exciting things to try. BSA has a selection of new workshops and teachers as well as many of the much-loved favourites. From contemporary and traditional drawing to stringmaking, painting, monoprinting and cyanotypes, this is a great opportunity to expand your creative processes and get a taste of what you can develop further with BSA throughout the year.

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Mid-February marks the beginning of the BSA Project Space 2017 Exhibition Calendar with openings every second Friday night. The BSA Project Space will continue to showcase a broad range of creative practices from within the region, as well as work with guest curators and visiting artists. Applications are open for exhibition proposals and artists are welcome to contact BSA before submitting their proposals as there are only a small number of exhibitions spaces left for 2017.

Book online at ByronDryBar.com.au.

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PrimaDonna gives women who wear a large cup size the right support, always fits perfectly, and creates an elegant female form – all the way up to a J cup. The result of expertise and especially unremitting passion, this promise is followed through with the stunning PrimaDonna swim range, come in store to see the 2016 and early 2017 collections.

in Mullumbimby – Home of Sarah Wheeler’s award-winning chocolate and brownies, organic fudge, drinking chocolate, cacao elixirs, florentines and more. Certified organic ingredients of raw cacao powder, raw cacao butter, dark agave and freshly scraped vanilla pods, ethically sourced and lovingly crafted by hand into delicious, raw, organic, vegan, gluten-free and cane-sugar-free chocolate. Visit the Puremelt Chocolate Lounge in Mullumbimby where everything served is organic and watch Sarah making chocolate. Drink the best coffee, amazing hot chocolate, and authentically brewed chai while you nibble on 85 per cent cacao that melts in your mouth and powers your brain’s feelgood molecules. Check out the raw cacao elixir everyone’s raving about – boost your mood and energy levels. Also amazing vegan ice creams, light meals, milkshakes and mocktails.

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Summer Tasters Monday 16 January 1 - 4pm

Helle Jorgensen: Stringmaking Tuesday 17 January 1 - 4pm

Helle Jorgensen: Drawing with Stitch Wednesday 18 January 10am - 1pm

Oriel Paterson: Modern Henna Thursday 19 January 1 - 4pm

Matthew E. Baird: The Art of Listening Friday 20 January 1 - 4pm

Raimond de Weerdt: Making Cyanotypes Queen Mab’s offers a curated collection of Australian and International Designers and made to measure garments utilising quality materials and timeless exquisite ﬁnishes. Cloth sourced from around the globe, bringing together ﬁbres, styles and cultures in a unique and succinct way. Imported linens, cottons, superwax and salvaged fabrics worked into contemporary and vintage styles for all occasions. Our Collection includes Trelise Cooper, Kuwaii, Kowtow, Lazybones and Prima Donna Swim with ready made and custom clothing for women of all shapes and sizes. Accessories by Crochetta, Ace of Something, Nancybird, Sag & Sal. @ 1/37 Byron St, Bangalow, NSW www.queenmabs.com #queenmabsbangalow North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

Saturday 21 January 1pm - 4pm

Christine Willcocks: Monoprinting Tuesday 24 January 9:30am - 12:30pm

Christine Willcocks: Making a Concertina Book Tuesday 24 January 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Rene Bolten: Introduction to Still Life Wednesday 25 January 10am - 1pm

Michael Cusack: Hybrid Painting Wednesday 1 February 10am - 1pm

image: James Guppy 2016 Touching Her Back acrylic on linen

James Guppy: Elements of Portraiture

Zom Osbourne: Realist Drawing Thursday 2 February 10am - 1pm

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reports that the percentage of individuals with a disability increases significantly with age, rising to more than 50 per cent of people aged over 60. Longer lifespans and higher proportions of older people in our society make it more likely that every home will be required to respond to the needs of a person with a physical limitation, whether they are the primary resident or a visitor. For those with limited mobility, reduced vision or other impairment, the ability to perform common tasks such as carrying shopping into the home, cooking a meal, using the bathroom or accessing items from high shelves may be unnecessarily limited by the physical design of a home. As the needs of individuals are specific to their personal circumstances there is no single solution to designing a home to meet changing needs; however, several approaches exist: • Liveable house — designed to meet the changing needs of most home occupants throughout their lifetime without the need for specialisation. • Accessible house — designed to meet the needs of people requiring higher-level

Property Insider came across this information at yourhome. gov.au. The website contains some excellent resources regarding sustainable building options. This article on liveable and adaptable housing is an good starting point when considering the functionality and suitability of your home over time.

Liveable and adaptable homes Many people, when building a new home, anticipate spending a number of years, if not decades, living in it. Others may conceive of a shorter stay. Whatever the intention, any new home is likely to have to accommodate changing needs over its lifetime. A liveable and adaptable house is one that is able to respond effectively to these needs without requiring costly and energy-intensive alterations. Australian demographics are changing rapidly, with average households becoming both smaller and older as an increasing number of people live independently in their later years. The balance between home and work life also places altering demands on our houses as many people choose to work from home. A

single space may act at different times as a home office, a teenage retreat, a family study or a bedroom for an elderly relative. An adaptable house accommodates lifestyle changes without the need to demolish or substantially modify the existing structure and services. An adaptable house can be designed to easily enable a large family home to be eventually divided into two smaller housing units, so residents continue living in a familiar environment. Household needs vary over time in relation to physical capabilities. Most people can expect temporary or permanent variations in their physical capabilities in their life owing to injury, illness or age. The Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Benefits to the owner Developing a design By meeting occupant needs over a greater period of time, the liveable house and the adaptable house reduce the need to relocate to alternative housing, which can break community ties. They are also attractive housing options for the greatest number of people and therefore provide a sound investment for resale and rental. Design for adaptability enables rapid response to changing life needs, which can be swift and unexpected. It also increases the building’s serviceable lifespan before remodelling, with associated financial, energy and material savings.

In the early stages of designing a new house or renovation, consider what type of use may be desirable and discuss your choices with your architect, designer or builder. Consider the following: • Is it likely that the house will be extended in the future? • How might the use of space change over time? • Is it desirable for the house to be accessible for elderly friends and relatives who have a disability? If so, ask your designer to adopt the

Australian Standard for adaptable housing. • Is it desirable to make provisions for the future accommodation of an ageing or disabled occupant? Again, ask your designer to adopt the Australian Standard for adaptable housing. Adaptable housing solutions can also be considered in smaller projects. Minor alterations to bathrooms or kitchens can incorporate many adaptable housing features at minimal extra cost, making significant savings when adaptations are required in the future.

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AUCTION – COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL – REDEVELOPMENT? This iconic commercial premises along with the 3 bedroom cottage has been owned by the same owners for the past 20 years. ‘Do not miss this opportunity’. Property is a visible corner position with land size 345m2.

access from the outset, and usually designed and built with a specific person’s needs in mind. An accessible house meets Australian Standard AS 1428.1-2001, Design for access and mobility, and is able to accommodate wheelchair users in all areas of the dwelling. • Adaptable house — adopts the idea of a liveable house but in addition is able to be easily adapted to become an accessible house if the need should arise.

Auction 21/01/2017 at 11.30am at Brunswick Heads RSL Auxiliary Hall Contact David Holden 0435 789 677

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

North Ocean Shores 1 Kallaroo Circuit AUCTION – BLANK CANVAS, BEACH SIDE • Vacant land beach side • 676m2 ready to build on • Established neighbours • 1 & only available in Fern Beach • Fenced, private, flat, flood free • Build your beach house here! The owner will consider offers prior to auction, so grab your architect or draftsman get the

beach house designed and make an offer prior, who knows this block could be yours. Auction 21/01/2017 at 11.00am onsite Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 or David Holden 0435 789 677 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Property Nothing to Spend

Opportunity to Add Value

2 Nargoon Court, Ocean Shores

105 Paterson Street, Byron Bay

$1,100,000

Architect’s Own Home on 40 Acres

If you are looking for a property where all the hard work has been done, look no further. Stone retaining walls level out this 1145m2 block, which helps in garden maintenance. Enjoy quiet pockets of the garden where you will be visited by ducks and parrots. The garden is a picture and certainly low maintenance. The home offers three bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite and built-in. It includes formal lounge and dining with split-system air-conditioning. For those who enjoy entertaining/partying the kitchen/family room opens onto a generous tiled covered barbecue area. The maintenance on this property has been impeccable to the point there is nothing to spend, just move in!

Located within an easy stroll of Byron’s vibrant town centre, schools and beaches, this classic Byron cottage offers a highly desirable location. Built to last, with quality construction, hardwood frame, the home has the bones for a great renovation/extension, with large rooms, high ceilings and hardwood floorboards. The block is approximately 630sqm and elevated giving potential for extensions with an excellent outlook. You will love this location within walking distance of schools, Roadhouse, Green Garage and town centre. Perfect for a holiday home, rental/investment or move in and enjoy the breeze, cafes and surf… Properties such as this do not last long so call HARCOURTS today for your personal inspection.

587 Fernleigh Road, Fernleigh. Discover this superb pavilion style, architect-designed home with breathtaking living and working spaces that flow effortlessly from inside to out. From the moment you walk through the entry pavilion you have the feeling that you can see forever! Located in the Byron Hinterland the views to the valleys and hills will bewitch you. Move from room to room and the amazing vista goes with you.

Inspect: 7 days by appointment Contact: Steve Leslie 6685 6552 Harcourts Byron Bay

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12 mins to beach and Ballina/Byron Airport and 5 mins to the famous Harvest Cafe. Price: $2,775,000 Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872

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Chance of a lifetime! ‘Le Chop’ is for sale.

Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Holden on 0435 789 677. LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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 Ruth Russell 0402 855 929 Email: ruth@promullum.com.au

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Property Flourish and enjoy life in this beautiful location!

BURRINGBAR CENTRE – 13.94ha – $1,150,000

A peaceful ambience so close to village amenities is a rare ﬁnd. Rolling green hills – versatile land: grazing, bush, crops. 4-bedroom home – currently rented, tank and town water. More maps and plans available to bona ﬁde purchasers. Inspection of house and land by appointment.

Contact Stuart on 02 6677 1699 or 0478 651 490 Burringbar Real Estate. 3/29 Broadway, Burringbar.

unique forest house with Studio Income

Luxurious Steel Steel and Luxurious and Glass GlassPavilions Pavilions 2828+ + Acre free lush acre, maintenance maintenance-free, lush Rainforest rainforest Private Hole PrivateCreek creekSwimming swimming hole Established organicorchard/vege orchard / veg. garden. Established organic garden plusAbundant abundantspring springwater water Income lifestyle Incomeproducing producingfor forextraordinary extraordinary,safe safe and and serene serene lifestyle Includes and many many extras extras,– as Includes designer designer furniture furniture and as new new FeaturedininBelle Belle Magazine magazine and Featured and Lifestyle LifestyleTV TV NBNBroadband BroadbandAvailable available NOW NBN NOW

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Welcome 2017!

Byron Bay Commercial is shining bright here is a snapshot from the past year

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LEASED - 2/84 Jonson Street Now Vodafone

BUSINESS SOLD - Muoi’s Feast An iconic Byron Bay restaurant located on

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BUSINESS SOLD - Morning Light Lawson Street, Byron Bay

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Thinking of Selling? And Only the Best Results Will Do? Julie-Ann Manahan and the team at Raine & Horne Ocean Shores bring experience, expertise and excellent sales record to the Northern Rivers. Experience will ensure and maximise the results you get for your property. Call us today 6680 5000 or 0411 081 118.

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3 bedrooms all with built-ins. Fully renovated, new kitchen and appliances. New timber floor and paint. 1 new stylish bathroom, 2 toilets.

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Relax under the Bali style hut, while sipping your favourite beverage. Come and feel the natural ambience of this lovely acreage property. Huge verandah to take in everything that nature has to offer High vaulted ceilings featuring open plan living A few minutes drive into the vibrant alternative village of Uki. Sumptuous lofted main bedroom overlooking the tropical garden Come along to one of our scheduled open homes or book your private inspection today. Brand new kitchen fitted with quality appliances Contact: Paul Sheehan 0438 196 966 Fully renovated bathroom paul.sheehan@raywhite.com Combustion fireplace to keep you warm Ray White Banora through the cooler months Imagine your family and friends frolicking around in the above ground Banora pool during the summer months

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The Good Life

Grow. Feed. Educate is The Farm’s motto and they certainly live by it.

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Sunflowers and a rainbow, welcome to Byron Bay at The Farm. Hardworking (real) farmer (and social media content creator!) Travis took this photo.

The Farm tours As you drive in solid traffic past The Farm (at the Byron exit from the Pacific Highway) you’ll notice the sunflowers blooming, rows of vegetables, and even people toiling in the fields. The desire in our digital age to somehow get closer to the very appealing nature of this site leads many to snap selfies of themselves with sunflowers and even farmers in the background. That creating social media content is an ‘actual job’, in some way as worthy as growing food, might seem quite natural to your ten-year-old, who probably has their own YouTube channel (mine does), but before they start believing that they can create food using their 3D printer you might like to take them on an actual tour of The Farm. A guided walk around the grounds of The Farm will allow

Luckily, tours of The Farm are guided walks so confusing things like signposts can be safely ignored. Should you wander off the track, however, make sure that you don’t find yourself in the well-stocked bar, or worse still eating food prepared by the Three Blue Ducks while simply gazing at the view.

you to gain firsthand knowledge of sustainable and ethical farming practices. The next day, come back with your ten-year-old and impress them with your knowledge of garlic and Highland cattle.

The Farm is an actual working farm growing food (as well as its social media following), and donates to local groups through the Northern Rivers Community Foundation. The Farm also partners with local community organisations, and helps farmers by providing much of the infrastructure needed to start producing. More information: Every day at 10am for 45 minutes approx. $10 adults $5 children over 5, $25 family of 4. www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au

Horse-powered social media Echo readers who are sustainability positive (and who isn’t these days?) would have noticed that the Byron Bay Railroad company expect their fully solar-powered train to be running from the railway crossing at Byron Bay to the Sunrise Bistro near Elements resort in Sunrise Beach by April 2017. The Farm seem to have gone one better, running a horsepowered carriage from the Welcome sign to The Farm for $8 a ride. Let’s hope the horse doesn’t die of carbon monoxide poisoning as we drive past it, wondering what it is. For details on exactly what days it might be running, The Farm say, of course, that you can check out their social media pages.

As promised last week, we now bring you a recipe from the locally produced Australian Fish & Seafood Cookbook.

Ling burger

Below: Harking back to the days of yore (well the good bits anyway, not the times when pit ponies worked down in coalmines). Horses can be social media stars these days, too, as well as pulling carriages.

Serves 4

Ingredients vegetable oil for deep-frying 1 egg 2 teaspoons milk 80 g (2¾ oz / ½ cup) rice flour 25 g (1 oz) panko (Japanese-style) breadcrumbs 4 × 120 g (4¼ oz) ling fillets, skin removed, pin-boned 4 brioche buns, cut in half horizontally 8 baby cos (romaine) lettuce leaves 2 whole pickled onions, sliced into rings 2 pickled cucumbers (page 460), thinly sliced lengthways 100 g (3½ oz) tartare sauce (page 83)

Method Half-fill a medium saucepan with vegetable oil and place over high heat (see note). Heat the oil to 180°C (350°C) – check with an oil thermometer. (For a guide to testing the oil temperature without a thermometer, see note.) In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together to make an egg wash. Place the rice flour in another bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in a third. Dust each ling fillet in the rice flour first, then dip it in the egg wash and, lastly, the breadcrumbs. Tap off any excess crumbs and lower the ling fillets carefully into the hot oil. Fry the ling for about two minutes, or until crisp and golden. Remove from the saucepan and drain on a baking tray lined with paper towel. Place the bottom half of each brioche bun on a tray. Add two lettuce leaves to each and top with the fried fish. Add the pickled onion rings, pickled cucumber and tartare sauce,

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Image and recipe from Australian Fish & Seafood Cookbook by Susman, Huckstep, Hodge & Swan (Murdoch Books $79.99) with photography by Ben Dearnley]

Photo courtesy of The Farm’s Instagram account @thefarmatbyronbay.

then place the other brioche half on top and serve. Notes: For this much fish, it’s safe to use a 6-litre (203 fl oz / 24 cup) saucepan. When deep-frying in a saucepan, it’s advisable to keep the oil level a good 10 cm (4 in) below the rim of the pan. The other option for deep-frying is, of course, an electric deep-fryer. The used oil can be strained, cooled and refrigerated for later use. To test the temperature of the oil, drop a cube of bread into it. If it turns golden in 15 seconds, it’s sitting perfectly on 180°C (350°F). If the bread takes only 10 seconds to turn golden, then the oil is around 190°C (375°F). If it takes 20–30 seconds to brown, the oil is too cold. Be patient and get the oil to the correct temperature before proceeding.

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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

indian

billi

Billi Indian Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352

AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT • 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!

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Brunswick Burger & Fish Bar Open 7 days 10 The Terrace Brunswick Heads 6685 1210

The Pacific Bistro & FUNCTION CENTRE

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Pacific Bistro Old Pacific Highway Brunswick Heads Phone 6685 1328 www. brunswickbowlingclub. com.

NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Open 7 days. 11am till 8pm

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

Muoi’s Feast

Azuras Garden

owner chef Bertrand

Muoi’s Feast Azuras Garden

The Beet Vegan Restaurant

NOW OPEN!

Serving modern vegan food for lunch and dinner. Breakfast coming soon. Lunch 12-3pm, Dinner 5.30-9.30pm Byron Bay’s first 100% vegan restaurant. Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. 90-96 Jonson Street Open Tuesday – Sunday

Bookings: 6685 6520

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

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

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

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

Happy Chilli Garden Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516 793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

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Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER

11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Lunch Tues-Sun Dinner Mon-Sat P 6685 7557 FB: Azura’s garden/Muoi’s feast

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 8am until late - Monday to Saturday Phone 6685 7732 Facebook Sura Asian Cuisine Restaurant sura.asian.au@gmail.com

Sura Asian Cuisine

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

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 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7am–5pm daily Dine in or takeaway 6685 5194

Hog’s Breath Cafe

BYRON BAY

Brekkie Tues–Sat 8am–11.30am Sun 8am–2pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12pm–2.30pm Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–9pm Signature Asian-style free-range fried chicken and sizzling plates

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

DIVE INTO 2017 WITH OUR * NEW SUMMER MENU * BEACH FRONT DINING Group Bookings Welcomed Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

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Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria

Now open for lunch 12pm till late 7 days

Wood fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine

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

Lunch special 12 to 5pm

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

Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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

18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228 www.lusciousfoods.com.au

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

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.

Poinciana Station St, Mullumbimby Poincianamullum.com Open 7 days from 8am BAR Thurs - Sat DINNER Fri & Sat BOOK 6684 4036

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

LIVING FOOD, LOVING VIBRATION

Celebrating 25 years Fins is the destination restaurant for fine local seafood. Long lazy lunches on our veranda. Afternoon oysters, Champagne and cocktails in our RAW BAR. Intimate fine dining of an evening. Proudly awarded Chef Hats for the past 22 years

Group bookings available Please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com

Open seven days 8am to 9pm 62 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 0431 428 108 www.yamancatering.com.au

6â€“8 Marine Pde, Wategos Beach, Byron Bay Bookings essential 6685 5366 contact@raes.com.au raes.com.au

Traditional Yemen Food Choose from our delicious plates and experience the tastes of one of the oldest surviving distinct cultures in the world today.

OCEAN SHORES

Coast Restaurant Open 7 days, a la carte menu & bar snacks Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

COAST RESTAURANT Mon: Burgers and beer $15 Tue: Asian night, pan Asian menu changes weekly Wed: Schnitzel, chips, salad & gravy $10 DECK OPEN DAILY from 8AM for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake.

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Fresh Local Produce

Cafe Novella

follow your senses dining, music & social experience organic, spray free, vegan variety, quality local produce

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

Beachfront Dining Seafood Degustation

WINE, DINE, SHINE

Harvest

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

Lunch and Dinner 7 days

20 yearsâ€™ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

NEWRYBAR

Check out our specials #mainstreetburgerbar

â€˘ Breakfast and lunch â€˘ Wood-fired pizzas â€˘ Fresh juices â€˘ Great coffee Pizza deliveries now available Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights to Sunrise, Arts & Industry Estate and Ewingsdale

Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off!

Yaman

Epic chef made burgers Cocktails, wine and beer served all damn day!

The Restaurant @ Raeâ€™s

Open 6.30amâ€“4pm Sunâ€“ Wed, 6.30amâ€“late Friâ€“Sat Now licensed & takeaway Bay Street opp Main Beach & Surf Club For bookings: 6685 7348

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Live local music Fridays & Saturdays

Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30amâ€“3pm

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Artisan pizzas, delicious pastas, craft beers, wines and cocktails.

Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Nourishing Vegan, Raw + Cooked, Plant based and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy food, Epic Smoothies, Organic Coffee and Chai and Sugar free. on our Creamy House-Made Almond Mylk. 2/3 Marvell St www.nakedtreaties.com.au 7amâ€“4pm, 7 days + Friday Nights coming soon! Insta #nakedtreaties

Open 7 days 10.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm.

MULLUMBIMBY

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Main Street

Fins

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 12â€“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!

Pizza Paradiso Open 7 days from 5pm Suffolk Park Village Centre 6685 3101 Facebook, Instagram pizzaparadisobyronbay.com

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Deepak and I recently shared a stage at the Science of Non-duality Conference in America, where he read Sufi poetry as I sang. How has being a sufi musician changed your life? How did you come to find that particular path? It’s a long story of how I found this path, but… it certainly offers me an important outlet from which to express divine love, longing and awe. Can you tell me a little about the upcoming documentary on the tradition of Sufi Qawwali? Over the past 15 years of studying in India and Pakistan with the greatest masters, it was a natural inspiration to share that otherwise unseen world with the West. The film (Qawwali: Music of the Mystics) has been an overwhelming side project to touring, yet when the audience sees the film excerpts (on 6 Jan) the importance of this bridging will be more than apparent.

HELLO TUT TUT AT THE TREEHOUSE IN BELONGIL ON FRIDAY

TUT TUT!

It’s been a quick ascent for Melbourne’s freshest gypsy band Hello Tut Tut as they’ve gone from playing frosty morning markets and quirky cafes to some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues around town. Although it’s early days, it can be safely said that Hello Tut Tut leave patches of (Toronto), the Lincoln Memorial in DC and When traditional world music comes to our sweat and odours that smack of a good time in How do you think this will break the little town, it is indeed a special thing. The Byron throughout the colourful festival scene. their wake. Over the last six months this juicy judgments about spirituality in Islam… what Theatre hosts Music of the Mystics, a concert Of course it is always meaningful to play at the are the main negative judgments? What does six-piece of gypsy jivers has brought nights of Qawwali music. This is a passionate and Sufi shrines in India and Pakistan wherein the to staggering starts and chaotic conclusions, the non-Islamic world not understand about deeply devotional art from the Sufis of India spiritual culture around the music has developed the true nature of Islamic faith? whether it be on the grungy dancefloor of Bar and Pakistan that is rarely experienced outside for hundreds of generations. Open, under the olive trees at Farouk’s Olive, or Among muslims there is a ‘heresy’ called Sufism, of the East. A chorus of vocalists sing praises by the red-and-white checkered candle-lit tables Why do you think it is so well received in and the Sufis know that there is no separate self to the divine in poetry and improvisation, at Open Studio. Their enthusiasm for embracing western countries who may have previously to surrender to God, there is only God. accompanied by intricate percussion rhythms. A any opportunity to put on a high-energy show had little contact with Sufi music? message of peace and unity is at the heart of Sufi Through the narrations of the mystical musicians has seen them gaining a reputation as head It isn’t – until they hear it. Somehow this music mysticism and music. in the film, the value of the religion as well as the turners, jaw droppers and gypsy beat boppers. speaks to people’s hearts, giving expression to transcendence of it flows seamlessly for all to Performer and teacher Tahir Qawwal has They play the Treehouse in Byron on Friday. a longing that is hard to convey in words. Also appreciate. spent many years immersed in the tradition of the passion and rhythm of the style is uniquely Qawwali, in the homes of his esteemed teachers I don’t know the judgments people have about attractive to a primal place within all people. and at mehfils (musical spiritual gatherings) Islam (I don’t watch the news, luckily). The best What does Sufi music offer people that is in Pakistan. He is well respected for carrying way to honestly understand each other beyond Liquid Chocolate is a Byron Bay nightlife different from what is usually available? the tradition of Qawwali music to the West, the rumours is to actually open ourselves to evolution. They infuse celebration with sensuality connecting people to a spiritually rich piece of Most music we hear today is very produced and experience each other directly. and a touch of semi-sacred ceremony. Co-creating Pakistan. Tahir is also completing a documentary there is progressively less room for improvisation a seductive blend of boutique beats, deep dance What kind of experience do you offer for our called Music of the Mystics – a film about the and spontaneity. In Sufi Qawwali there is a really region, a very white, predominantly nonspace and, of course, liquid chocolate. Featuring culture of Qawwali. A selection of footage from broad range of tonal and microtonal expressions, Muslim place, but at the same time with a The Human Experience direct from the USA. the movie will be screened at Friday night’s so it is really interesting to listen to. very open and spiritual heart? Exuding the most sultry and romantic sounds concert and contains deep seeds of wisdom I would love to know about your meeting from the best of the US west coast bass music Sufi Qawwali isn’t sectarian and doesn’t have a from Sufi masters and beautiful videography of with Deepak Chopra and Chris Martin. moral agenda. For my community, I want to share and festival scene, The Human Experience offers scenes at shrines and sacred music gatherings. a unique opportunity to embody the organic, Chris Martin has been an enthusiastic fan since in a devotional atmosphere and appreciate this Tell me about your recent tour through India, he saw my group’s recent performance in Los wonderfully sophisticated music. People here are cinematic, sensual and electrical magic. UK, and the US & Canada. How different is it Angeles. I didn’t know actually who Chris Martin/ very open to spiritual music, yet don’t necessarily Expect delicious and romantic RnB undertones, presenting Sufi music in each of these places? Coldplay was until after the show when one of get exposed to or seek out cultural music that is deep moving bass, angelic high notes and sexy More and more my international audience is my bandmates asked me: ‘Did you recognise rooted in deep tradition. This annual gathering suggestions… all woven together in intention and Indian and Pakistani. They have enthusiastically that guy who was dancing wildly for half the brings together all the best Indian and Pakistani delivered with love. Supported by DJ Lo Qi (BALI). welcomed me into the role of carrying Qawwali show? Well, thats Chris Martin.’ It wasn’t until Qawwali artists of Australia as well as Sarangi Byron Theatre, Wednesday 11 January. music in the West and they can get quite wild at I was hanging out with him just before his master Sangeet Mishra of Mumbai for a heartfelt Doors at 7 sharp. Chocolate at 7.30pm. The Human my group’s performances. Brisbane show that I realised just how popular night of music, dance and film. Experience at 8pm. In the US and Canada this year we played at very he is! Reckon there is a collaboration bound to Friday at the Byron Theatre, 8pm. $25/30, DJ Lo Qi at 10pm, tickets $29. happen soon. diverse places such as the Aga Khan Museum tickets and info on tahirqawwal.com.

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THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

I looked at their sweet youngpeople faces. It’s like they haven’t grown their adult faces yet. They are ripening fruit on the adult tree, the one. Nothing makes you feel older the faces not quite assembled than going to a music festival. into the look that they will carry It was like being an Avatar. Earlier this week I immersed through in life. It’s like when you A really, really old one. I also myself in a sea of side boob, front attained magical powers of open the oven for muffins and boob and under boob at Byron’s invisibility. I tested it by exposing they’ve all puffed up to the top. Falls Festival. In fact I think they Pull ’em out of the oven, let ’em not just side boob but whole should consider rebranding it The boob. Nothing. I swear they could drop and they’re ready to eat. I on Byron Side-Boob Festival. There’s have walked right through me. the other hand am one of those just so much of it. muffins that’s been on display Some did. since Monday. Still available for It was an interesting exercise for Chubby-faced little darlings. It a woman in the last year before hardly seems possible that they purchase, but dry. she hits 50. I have never felt Not these little muffins. These would be allowed out on their more like Stifler’s Mum. Perhaps own. They’re still babies. It wasn’t happy muffin faces are full of slightly less predatory, but only that long ago they were in their optimism. They’re not worrying slightly. I think it was the first about putting their tax in. Or little walkers, or sitting up in time I’ve actually felt my age. In mortgage payments. Their high chairs being fed. I could fact, if you wanted an experience imagine them with their spraybiggest outlay would be paying to make you feel like some sort tanned little legs hanging down, the plan on the latest iPhone 7. They won’t be facing the of decaying artefact, then this is faces smeared in avocado.

TUNING INTO THE FREQUENCY

The good people of Earth Frequency present a little prequel to their massive event scheduled for Ivorys Rock over 17–20 February.

KINGFISHA – ONE OF THE GREAT ACTS AT EARTH FREQUENCY 17–20 FEBRUARY 2017 AT IVORYS ROCK

On Sunday 12 February, 6pm–12am at the Byron Community Theatre, you can experience an intentional exploration of visionary music

Discover your Multidimensional Consciousness through Science and Spirituality

I want to pinch their cheeks. Now that I am ageing and my cheeks have sag instead of puff I understand why old ladies pinch the chubby cheeks of children. It’s impossible not I can tell they all still live at home. to. They still have all their own It’s why they’re so excited about collagen. Lots of it. Little fat faces all swollen with youth, and hope being ‘OUT’. They’re not being and promise. That will go soon told to unpack the dishwasher. enough. Nothing like a few years Their tiny shorts are all ironed. of disappointment to get the puff Some still have that overly out of your face and into your arse. nurtured look you get when Mum licks your hair down. Some Some still have acne. I don’t want to tell them the sad truth. When of them have mums and dads the acne goes the wrinkles come. waiting for them in the carpark. They’re bouncing around the site. Their livers still function at peak And they also appear to be heat levels. And they can stay in tents. Without complaining. They think resistant. Even the ginger ones. it’s fun! Shitty sun-exposed tents Although some are striped so randomly pitched around a field vividly red and white they look near a road. Unbelievable! like the uneaten side of a tub of pension assets tests for decades, and when they do, thanks to an over-inflated housing market, the poor little fuckers won’t have any assets. They can’t even afford to move out of home now.

neapolitan ice-cream.

and art featuring a visionary art gallery, dance temple and artist talks. Presented by Sonic Temple and Harmonic Spaces, expect a sonic journey with international artists Desert Dwellers, Quanta, Naasko, Dakini and a visual feast by Colli Elder, Randal Roberts and Morgan Mandala, Michael Garfield, Adam Scott Miller, Izzy Ivy and more.

Old women like me can’t stay

LOOKING THROUGH LENNON’S GLASS ONION

Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back in Australia following their sensational 16-week season in New York. Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/ musician John Waters and Tickets at byroncentre.com.au. esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, Lennon:

in that kind of accommodation. We need 1,000-thread sheets and king-size beds. Airconditioning, room service and quiet. I dream of a day when the promoters hold a music festival at a five-star resort. Chairs. Sitdown gigs. A selection of fine wines. And no more than 200 people at each concert. And all of them freshly washed. I never used to be like this. I used to be like them. The old lady in me feels a strange maternal fondness for them. It all lies ahead for them. Life hasn’t happened yet. These are like soldiers before they are sent to battle. They haven’t witnessed the horror. Or the wonder. They’re about to enter the frontline, and I’m about to leave it. Ironically I’m meditating on this as I trip on uneven ground. It hurts. I don’t bounce. I thud. The next festival I’ll be going to won’t be Falls Music; it will be Falls Prevention. Ah, the circle of life. Happy New Year.

Through a Glass Onion is partconcert, part-biography and features 31 iconic hits including Lennon solo works such as Imagine, Woman, Working Class Hero and Jealous Guy and Lennon’s collaborations with Paul McCartney, including, Strawberry Fields Forever, Revolution and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Saturday 28 January at the Byron Community Centre. Tickets at www.byroncentre.com.au

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BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 15 & 16 JANUARY 2017

13 Presentations 3 Special Events International and Local Speakers 20 PRESENTATIONS | 2 WORKSHOPS

Dr Linda Backman Souls / Past Lives

Michael Roads Colleen Dooley Barry Eaton Astral Travel Life Between Lives Afterlife Insights

Julie McKenzie Mediumship

Special guests include: Mary Rodwell (AUS), Rosemary Ellen Guiley (USA), Dr Bob Davis (USA), Karen Ong (AUS), James Bartley (USA/AUS)

ARE YOU READY FOR CONTACT?

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Live Music

PARCELS – AT BYRON THEATRE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY

LAST PARCELS BEFORE BERLIN Since landing back on home soil Parcels has released a cracking new track, Older, which has been picked up by Triple J (worldwide first airplay), Sydney’s FBi Radio and Brisbane’s 4ZZZ to name a few. ‘People seem to be liking our new track, Older, over here too. It received a bit of Triple J love and the song has a somewhat sunny feel to it, which obviously makes sense in Australia. It’s so nice to have positive feedback and we really appreciate the support from all angles.’ After the Australian tour wraps up the Parcels boys are headed back abroad where they will launch straight into another tour to support Two Door Cinema Club throughout Europe. They play the Byron Theatre at the Community Centre on Saturday.

GIVING THE NEW YEAR A NUDGE Nudge into the New Year at the Billinudgel on Sunday and help the Cunning Stunts surpass December’s donation of $4,000 that they raised for You Have a

Friend. The January Nudge Nudge Wink Wink features an amazing lineup starting with Mullumbimby based DJ Morrisboy aka Trent Morris, who’ll be kicking off this New Year Nudge with his eclectic grooves. Followed by sets from beloved Cunning Stunts DJs Dale Stephen, and Lord Sut taking ravers through to the final DJ of the day Nick Field. Originally from England and now based in Bali, Nick is a true legend on the decks who has his own sound influenced by his loves of disco, electro and house. With almost 25 years’ global DJing experience, you should not miss his set! January’s event will raise money for local not-for-profit Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre’s More Than a Meal program, which is in immediate need of funding. In 2016 they were able to serve 12,500 meals to community members and help many with social isolation and improving their overall wellbeing. Ensuring they can continue to do so in the new year is a priority. Food carts, an outside bar and amazing raffle prizes all contribute to this not-to-be missed FREE event that the first Sunday of the month has become. Billinudgel Hotel from 2pm till 4pm.

HENDRIX OF THE SAHARA

O F T E N R E F E R R E D TO A S ‘ T H E H E N D R I X O F T H E S A H A R A’, V I E U X FA R K A TO U R É WA S BORN IN NIAFUNKÉ, MALI IN 1981. HE IS THE S O N O F L E G E N DA RY M A L I A N G U I TA R P L AY E R A L I FA R K A TO U R É , W H O D I E D I N 2 0 0 6 . Vieux’s live performances are nothing short of breathtaking – highly energised, and dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, and his palpable charisma. Join us at the Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall for an unforgettable musical experience with Vieux Farka Touré, son of the late legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré. How do you get your guitar to sound like that? There are two things – the first is the picking style that I use which is based on traditional style of northern Mali. I play the low string repetitively with my thumb. This acts like a bass guitar. Then on top I will solo all with my index finger. I only use these two fingers, the thumb and the index finger, to play the guitar. Also responsible for my sound is the Roland Jazz Chorus amplifier. I always use this amplifier and it is its strong chorus sound that gives me my own sound on the guitar, in combination with my style of finger picking. Does music have a big role in Malian culture? Yes of course! Music is the probably the most important part of Malian culture. Without music, we are dead. It is our deepest pride. For every occasion and at all times in Mali there is music. When did you begin playing the guitar? People do not believe this, but I actually began to play the guitar later in my life, when I was twenty years old. I started in music as a drummer and calabash player. I did not start guitar until I was in university. Who has been the most influential musician to you? Well, my father Ali Farka Toure of course. Since my birth I have been looking up to him to follow his example. But there are others who have had a very big influence on me, such as Toumani Diabate, who is like my godfather. He was the one who mentored me early in my career. What musical styles you like to listen to when you’re not playing? I am a big fan of the blues and of traditional music from across the Sahel. There is a style of music in Mali that is traditional for the hunters – very simple, very profound. I love to relax and listen to music like this. How was it to growing up with such a well-known and -loved musician as a father? Well it was an extraordinary blessing for me, of course. To be the son of Ali is a great pride for me because Ali was such an exemplary person and musician. Of course there is also a lot of pressure because people will always compare me to him and in private I am expected to provide for the family the same way that he did. A lot, a lot of pressure. But I got my talent from him and my mission in music and in life, and these are blessings that I would not trade for anything. Do you have any words of wisdom for young people of today?

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Young people should pay attention to their history and their culture because without this knowledge you cannot realise your full potential. You must understand where you come from in order to have the knowledge of where to go and the power to get there. I think today young people are very capable but many do not pay attention to their roots and this makes them lost souls in the world. What should we expect for your local show? A big dance party, I hope! I love to bring a lot of energy and make people smile and dance. This is what I hope for at every show. Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Thursday, 7.30pm. Show details and tickets at www.redsquaremusic.com.au.

ENTERTAINMENT

DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE SELF AT STARLIGHT

From medical student to self-sufficient homesteader to a dedicated member of Ananda Marga, the man called Dada Gunamuktananda has been on a quest to discover his true self. Since 1995 he has taught meditation in New Zealand, Australia, Eurovpe, the Middle East and the Far East. What is this thing called true self? Does self or truth even exist? It’s the essence of yourself. Your inner self. Your greater self. We are one with it, just as a wave is one with the sea. Even though the wave is an individual for a brief time, it is essentially one with the sea forever. But to try to explain it is futile. You have to find it within yourself. You have to rediscover it – realise it – in order to attain what you are ultimately looking for. How do you know when you’ve found it? In the same way that you know that the sun has risen after a dark night. There is no doubt about it. All the knowledge of the universe comes to one who is self-realised, including the knowledge of self. How do you know when you are operating out of your ‘false’ self? What are the signs? All the signs of everyday life: the false perceptions and assumptions and other mistakes that we make on a day-to-day basis. You can assume that until you are self-realised you are operating out of your false self. In fact not so much false self, but incomplete self, or reflected self. It’s like always looking at a reflection of the moon in a lake or puddle instead of looking straight at the moon. What caused you to take such an unconventional path? I was looking for a deeper meaning in life; a purpose beyond all the purposes that we are conditioned to believe are our primary purpose. But really all those are just secondary to the primary purpose of self-realisation. Only self-realisation can give us what we ultimately want: the permanent experience of perfect peace and contentment; infinite happiness, bliss. What drives you on a daily basis? The conviction that there is a deeper reality within which we exist and the realisation of which we are all moving towards in the gradual and inevitable consummation of our deepest desire: that of infinite happiness: bliss. Are you a happy person? Does it matter to be happy – or have we over-invested in this concept? On the whole, yes. But it does not matter in the overall scheme of things to be happy each and every moment of our lives. Because often we will be working through issues that are unpleasant or painful. This is part of the process, part of our journey. This is the process of working though our karma so we can purify and expand our minds to experience the infinite. What ultimately matters is that we are working towards a state of permanent and infinite happiness. What inspires you most about people? Everyone is a manifestation of consciousness, an expression of the divine. What inspires me about people (and also animals and plants) is when I see the divine shining through in their divine qualities. Even not-so-divine qualities are expressions of the cosmic drama, or play, and so are also entertaining, if not inspiring! The more one evolves on the spiritual path the more one sees all of creation as an expression of the cosmic consciousness. The greater your expansion of mind, of self, of consciousness into the infinite consciousness, the greater the radius of your love. You see all as beautiful manifestations of divine love. What are you going to offer at Starlight Festival? My mission is practising and teaching meditation, because I believe that meditation will give individual fulfilment and make for a more peaceful world. So my colleague Didi Ananda Devanistha and I will be teaching meditation, offering group meditation sessions and giving meditation intros and guided meditations in order to impress upon the participants the importance of regular and sustained meditation practice in one’s daily life. We will also be giving a guided meditation to lead into The Bhaktas, who are a devotional trance duo of Ananda Marga who have especially come over from Germany to perform at this festival and our own Bliss Festival prior to Starlight. Dada Gunamuktananda is one of the many featured presenters at Starlight Festival at the Bangalow A&I Hall Thursday–Sunday. For more information go to starlightfestival.com.au.

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ARIES: Uranus heading direct in your sign opens a

s r a t S with Lilith New year’s auspicious kickoff features optimistic Uranus in Aries, followed by a trio of planetary warmth in Pisces… Enjoy!

yellow brick road into the coming year, with its wakeup call to ditch outdated clothes, stuff, attitudes, plans and ideas. But review first, then rejuvenate – make the transition sensible, systematic and practical. And stay cool during late-week fiery Aries Moon/retro Mercury provocations.

TAURUS: If this new year leads you off the beaten track, those unusual new acquaintances could become lasting friends and allies… So far, so fabulous. But when your power planet Venus meets up with Mars in soft-hearted Pisces later in the week, best think twice before getting enmeshed in other people’s troubles. GEMINI: Home’s where the Gemini heart is this week, wherever that is for you. If your main planet Mercury retrograde stirring up emotional waters is causing domestic unrest and confusion, think things through before taking action. Then cut to the chase with some honest, heart-to-heart discussion. Simple and direct is best.

CANCER: After new years eve’s wild and wonderful impracticalities, this week’s dreams work best when they’re teamed with reason. Some people are playing a part: think masked Venetian carnival. Maybe just for fun, maybe not – but can you really trust them? You might want to remove those rose-coloured specs.

CULTURE EARTH FREQUENCY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

Earth Frequency Festival are gearing up for an inclusive event this February with the inclusion of The Family Realm,a large, shady area in the centre of the festival dedicated to providing a safe space for families to play, rest, create and learn together. Featuring Bella The Bookworm, Boys in da Boo, Krazy Koala Puppet Show, Daniel Wheeler and much much more. The organisers realised that in order to keep up with the amazing growth of this space and to ensure that we can continue to provide quality workshops, entertainment and professional staff, as of 2017 there will be a $20 participation pass for the Family Realm per child. The Family Realm participation fee is being implemented to ensure that enough materials and professional staff can be made available to cover the growing interest in the space from all the beautiful Earth Frequency families, and to help us estimate the number

DRAGON & DONKEY FEATURE AS PART OF SHREK THE MUSICAL of children that we will be providing for. Earth Frequency is held at Ivorys Rock 17–20 February. For more info go to earthfrequency.com.au.

SHREK THE MUSICAL The world’s most beloved and only green ogre, star of film and stage, is coming to Ballina Players Theatre in Shrek the Musical Jr. His story has been called ‘the greatest fairy tale never told’. Shrek the Musical Jr was inspired by the Oscar award-winning Dreamworks Animation film Shrek. It and its sequels became the highestgrossing animated franchise ever.

SAGITTARIUS: If this week’s new year cheer dissipates into slippery misunderstandings, there are plenty of planetary allies to guide you through. Mercury retro in your sign can be crazy-making, but Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus help broker peaceful agreements concerning personal needs, and Pluto pulls focus from other people back home to where it belongs – with you.

CAPRICORN: There’s a wealth of inspirational ideas flying round this week in search of grounding. Retro Mercury’s still playing funny business with arrangements, and Pluto’s involvement can add emotional history on top of that. But there’s excellent potential for positive turnarounds, even in the most ancient, crusty situations.

LEO: Trickster Mercury’s still retrograde this week, so don’t forget to charge your batteries and back up devices. And keep your wits about you, because there’s plenty of random charge in the atmosphere. But when your power planet Venus meets up with Mars in soft-hearted Pisces later in the week, best think twice before getting enmeshed in other people’s troubles. VIRGO: Virgos prefer things neat, clear, orderly and organised: Is dotted, Ts crossed, to-do list ticked and everything in its place. This week’s more likely to be full of flux, mystery and unanswered questions. If you feel like you’re heading into the same old familiar terrain yet again, trying a radically new approach is highly recommended. LIBRA: After a joyful introduction to 2017, this week’s energising tying off loose ends so you can zoom into the new year unencumbered. Keep plans and ideas at the cooking stage for as long as possible: investigate, network, brainstorm and research, preferably until lateJanuary new moon. SCORPIO: Hard lines soften for this week’s melty merge into new year’s high aspirations, deepening connections and fresh-fuelled resolutions. Mercury retrograde’s a perfect opportunity to review, assess and critique Capricornian themes like rules/expectations that feel harsh, outdated or controlling. Transformation’s around every corner if you’re ready for it.

Geoff Marsh is director, with Sarah Jarvis assistant director and choreographer and Leanne Broadley musical director. Based on the Dreamworks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig, Shrek the Musical Jr will be staged at the Players Theatre on 13–15 and 18–22 January. Book online at ballinaplayers.com. au or at Just Funkin Music, 6686 2440 (a booking fee applies).

THE LOOK OF THE TASTE OF LOVE

The Taste of Love Festival 2017 will feature well-known presenters such as Elaine Young (Ireland), Annetta Luce (US), Destin Gerek (US), Shantam Nityama (US), Elie Prana (Japan), and Eyal Matsliah (Australia) to name just a few. There are local and national presenters kept in balance to support everyone, musicians and artists whose work is highly regarded by peers and attendees alike. The full program is available

AQUARIUS: With your sponsor planet Uranus in Aries – the go-ahead sign of fresh starts – building a harmonious bridge between past and future, the force is with you for a feel-good cruise into the coming year. Cosmic conditions are optimum this week for easily making large and lasting upgrades.

PISCES: Venus joining Mars and Neptune for a planetary party in Pisces is a cosmic trio guaranteed to shake you into a tumble and spin cycle of offers and options. Not easy to know which direction to go, but that’s exactly what you’re being asked to do – choose. Wisely and well…

this year and then embarking on a national tour that takes in more than 50 venues, ensuring that cutting-edge film makes it to regional areas. The committee this year have watched and reviewed more than 2,400 entries from across the globe, of which just 100 are seen in the official screening. The uniting force among the shorts screening at the 2017 Murwillumbah-based artist Flickerfest Festival is their Amelia Reid will be showing ability to push the conventions new timber assemblage of film and narrative to deliver work at Byron Bay Brewery surprising, exciting and during January. Sourcing materials from local scrapyards, groundbreaking results across animation, documentary demolished houses and and every genre in between. renovations in the area, Amelia’s minimalist and totemic Festival director Bronwyn Kidd was there when it began as a hanging sculptures question small festival at Balmain High ratios of domesticity and School in 1991 and she says: wildness in the home and self. ‘Short film continues to excite Amelia recently exhibited at and thrill me year after year, the Regional Arts Australia and I still strongly believe conference Artlands. shorts are the perfect vehicle on the website. The Festival commences Friday morning on 20 January at the Byron Bay Community Centre and runs until Sunday evening on 23 January. For more program and ticket information go to tasteoflove.com.au.

TIMBER ART

FLICKERFEST TURNS 26 This year marks the 26th year for the Academy-accredited Flickerfest International Short Film Festival. Bringing a cache of world-class films to its home ground (Bondi Pavilion)

for our latest generation of storytellers to cut their teeth and express the stories at the heart of who we are. Every year I am moved, surprised and inspired by the films raising the bar for what is considered “the best” in short film. The imagination and creativity showcased throughout Flickerfest highlights the role of short film as one at the centrepiece of innovation and creativity in global cinema today.’ This year Flickerfest comes to the Mullum Civic Hall from Friday 27 Jan till Sunday 29 Jan and features Best of the International, Best of Australian Shorts, Short Laughs Comedy and Byron’s All Shorts. Full program, information and bookings: www.iQ.org.au. Doors Open: 7.30pm nightly (and 1hr prior to daytime sessions). $50/40 Festival Pass.

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ENTERTAINMENT

WOMEN LIKE US IN BALLINA! Got a bitchin’ middle-aged woman in the house? Then send her out for the night to be entertained by two overworked, underpaid, overwhelmed women, Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs, in their show Women Like Us! Nothing brings out the resentment more than the Xmas period and what better way to shake it off then with a

laugh. ‘The other day I packed the dishwasher five times before any of my kids had got out of bed.’ says Nolan, seething with rage. ‘Thank god my life is meaningless, otherwise I’d have the shits!’ These two hardcore comedians drill down to the rockbed of reality; if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. So join in the fun at the Ballina RSL for two hours of comedy power on Friday. Show at 8pm. Doors at 7.30pm and tickets at ballinarsl.com.au.

cinema Reviews

ALLIED

A decent spy thriller with red herrings and an ending that you can’t pick is a welcome standout in the tsunami of kids’ flicks and mind-numbing sci-fi that prevail at this time of year. Max (Brad Pitt), a dashing Canadian who looks gorgeous in a dinner suit, and Marianne (Marion Cotillard), a member of the French Resistance, are posing as a married couple behind enemy lines in Casablanca (they’re a bit like Rick and Ilsa, only with guns). After assassinating the Third Reich’s ambassador to Morocco, they find that they are truly in love, flee to London, get hitched and start a family. Things start to go awry for their happy-ever-after when the Secret Service become suspicious of Marianne. They believe that she is not who she claims to be and that instead she is a double agent sending messages back to the Krauts. If this is the case, Max himself must execute her – and nobody is better suited to present the ultimatum than the wonderful Simon McBurney as the soulless precursor to Fleming’s M. The question is then asked of Max – ‘whose side are you on?’, as his wife is set up in a sting that will reveal her true identity. Pitt and Cotillard are absolutely There are few comics with the tenacity and killer instinct of Austen convincing as the doting couple (notwithstanding a quite tepid sex scene) and Steven Knight’s screenplay squeezes Tayshus. The comedy superstar who first came into being in 1981 them tighter in its vice-like grip at every turn. Veteran director has the ability to take a room hostage just with his tongue. He’s the closest thing the Australian comedy scene has to its very own Robert Zemeckis, because he’s an old hand in special effects, cannot resist the temptation to indulge in a few episodes of Bill Hicks. Topical, dangerous, irreverent, he’s the high priest of elaborate, cartoonish violence – the murder of the ambassador satire, unflappable and relentless. Every Austen show is unique. followed by Max and Marianne’s escape from the compound He has the ability to weave current politics, what’s happening in the room, philosophy, anthropology, religion and, of course sport, is particularly well done, if a little graphic for those not into sprays of blood – but the story is told with unflinching and let’s not forget the pope, into one gag. The Echo spoke with the comedic high priest of controversy to find out just what makes integrity. Atmos and period are beautifully created – although Casablanca’s streets have probably never been so clean – and a him tick… or ticks him off. If I had an hour alone with Donald Trump I would tell him how German bomber shot down during the Blitz and crashing into a field next to Max and Marianne’s London home is fab. great I am, how I avoid paying tax, how politicians are all full of shit, how funny I am, how that hair is fucked, and how full of shit he is and how I should be president instead of him because I would make hundreds of commitments that I would not honour.

THE MAN

WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Something that people don’t know about me is that I am a deep thinker. My shows are really transformative and redemptive. They rely on an audience’s adaptive capability in dealing with a multitude of alternative realities. The resemblance to historical anecdote remains the singular modality of which I am most conscientiously proudest. If I had the chance again I would drive for Uber or Islam. Or both. When I offend people I seem to offend those who really want to be offended. Good luck to them! The weirdest gig I have done was recently in the town of Tumbarumba. I asked the audience if they knew of the actor Scene Connery. In unison – they were mostly Scottish – they screamed, ‘it’s not Scene, it’s Shawn’. They didn’t stop screaming until they had chased me out of town. I knew what it was like to be a frightened Jew in a German town in the 1930s. Being super rich is no longer just a dream.

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

LA LA LAND

This is a stylish, handsomely designed retro-musical with a classic boy-meets-girl through line, albeit leading to a peculiar post-modern, ‘sliding doors’ conclusion. Whether it is worth anywhere near the 8.9 average vote on IMdB’s viewers’ poll, however, is problematic. Too often I found myself sitting with glazed eyes, underwhelmed by the time-honoured ‘chase that dream’ formula and, in all honesty, I left thinking that it was not much better than merely okay. Rose-coloured glasses are all well and good (essential, maybe, in this monochromatic age), but when donned by filmmakers who are keen to revive Hollywood’s golden era, self-reference too often slides into galling self-reverence. And it is no different here as Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), the unappreciated muso committed to his belief in pure jazz, and Mia (Emma Stone), the struggling but talented actress wanting that big break, cling to their starry hopes. Unfortunately, apart from Justin Hurwitz’s haunting but over-played theme, there is not a decent tune that stays in your head and the dance routines, though intricately choreographed (and shot in clinical one-takes), are not enough to lift proceedings above the banal – and what on earth were they thinking when they dressed Stone in that vomit-yellow dress for the couple’s (rather mechanical) pas de deux? Stone looks unhealthily skinny throughout, which only accentuates her unsettling, enormous doll’s eyes, while Gosling’s understatement seems at odds with the aimed-at ebullience. Aurally, I’m not sure what Damien Chazelle’s intention was, but on a number of occasions there are the most ear-splitting noises that take you out of the moment – Sebastian’s loud car horn (three times it assaults the eardrums, and it’s not a bit funny), a brain-piercing smoke detector that goes at least a dozen beeps too long, a highpitched trumpet squeal that is entirely counterproductive to Sebastian’s missionary zeal for the music he loves so much. It’s all a bit try-hard, with an ending that wants to be profound but just limps into the credits with a lingering sense of ‘so what’?

The pope really needs to stop chasing young boys and chill out. My perfect day would include a lot of Thai women. When I am not on stage I am either barking like a dog or upsetting Nicole Kidman. I say to her Giveitaway giveitaway giveitaway now! The movie I have loved most is Bad Day at Black Rock. The movie I hated most was Triumph of the Will. The biggest dickhead I met last year was Peter Fitzsimons. If I had my own TV show, Wil Anderson would not be on it. Wil he just go away! I am proudest of my ability to improvise on stage. I have concentrated on developing this skill for the last 40 years and last night I nailed it. Wil Anderson gives me the shits. You should come to my show, because if you don’t the room will have one less person. Austen Tayshus appears with Mandy Nolan at the Byron Services Club on Monday. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. Tickets $20/25 at the club or online at mandynolan.com.au.

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Lic 246545C

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753

INDEX Accountants ..................................... 46 Acupuncture .................................... 46 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration46 Antennas & Installation ............. 46 Appliance Repair ........................... 46 Architects........................................... 46 Aviation .............................................. 46 Bathroom Renovations .............. 46 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 46 Bricklaying ........................................ 46 Building Trades ............................... 46 Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 46 Carpet Cleaning.............................. 46 Chimney Sweeping ....................... 46 Chiropractic ...................................... 46 Cleaning ............................................. 47 Computer Services........................ 47 Concreting & Paving .................... 47 Counselling....................................... 47 Decks, Patios & Extensions ....... 47 Dentists............................................... 47 Design & Drafting.......................... 47 Driveway Maintenance............... 47 Earthmoving & Excavation ....... 47 Electricians........................................ 47 Fencing ............................................... 48 Floor Sanding & Polishing ........ 48 Garage Doors ............................................48 Garden & Property Maintenance 48 Garden Design ................................ 48 Gas Suppliers...................................... 48 Glaziers ............................................... 48 Guttering ........................................... 48 Handypersons ................................. 48 Health .................................................. 48 Hire ....................................................... 48 Interior Design ................................ 48 Ironing................................................. 48

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

BUILDING TRADES â€˘ DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ................................................0487 264137

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au â€˜Chill Outâ€™ AU37088 Lic 246545C

Kitchens .............................................. 48

Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394

Landscape Design ......................... 48

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

Landscaping .................................... 48 Laundry Services ........................... 49 Lawnmower Repairs .................... 49 Lighting .............................................. 49 Locksmith .......................................... 49 Mobile Mechanic ........................... 49 Motoring ............................................ 49

0439 624 945

IWIRE

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ANTENNAS

Painting .............................................. 49

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Pest Control ...................................... 49 Photography .................................... 49

For fast service call

0402 022 111

Physiotherapy ................................. 49 Plastering .......................................... 49

02 66 804 173

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Osteopathy ....................................... 49

Picture Framing .............................. 49

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

ANTENNAS PLUS

Removalists ...................................... 49

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

Roofing ............................................... 50 Rubbish Removal........................... 50

â€˘ Set top box installation and programming â€˘ Surround sound design and installation â€˘ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 50 Solar Installation ........................... 50

BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service. Richard ..................................0401 190960

Tiling .................................................... 50

ANTIQUES / RESTORATION

Tractor Repairs................................ 50

FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique, 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com ...0412 528454

Tree Services .................................... 50

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Valuers ................................................ 50

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

ARCHITECTS

Veterinary Surgeons .................... 50 Visa Advice ........................................ 50

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984

Water Filters ..................................... 50

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 50

TROPPO ARCHITECTS www.troppo.com.au, e: byron@troppo.com.au ........................0412 571348

Window Tinting .............................. 50

AVIATION

ACCOUNTANTS

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Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

0438 139 938

Mat Wood â€“ Mattnnikki@bigpond.com

â€˘ RELIABLE TRADESMAN â€˘ JOBS UP TO $5000 â€˘ DECKS & PERGOLAS â€˘ TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS â€˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

FULLY INSURED

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0488 950 638

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER â€“ JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C................... 0423 474419 or 66849102 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177 BUILDER/CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442...........0410 442188 CARPENTRY & JOINERY Kitchen & bathroom renos, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul ...0423 658885 or 66797056 CARPENTER Tiny houses, extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Lic 266052C ........0405 479528 CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 BAMBOO FLOORING (Stonewood) $85/sqm supplied & laid. Premium quality. Lic 207224C ....0412 412396

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

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0422 668 582

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705

Upholstery ........................................ 50

Dukewood Homes

Friendly & Reliable

Septic Systems ................................ 50 Swimming Pools ............................ 50

â€˘ Quality Built Homes â€˘ Renovations â€˘ Extensions â€˘ â€˜Hands-Onâ€™ Builder

*conditions apply

Printing & Copying Services .... 49

Plumbers ............................................ 49

Ph 6686 7911 Fax 6686 9047 admin@bbtimbers.com.au www.bbtimbers.com.au 110 Teven Road, Ballina

â€˘ Fencing â€˘ Decking â€˘ Structural Pine & Hardwood â€˘ Landscaping Timber â€˘ Logs & Sleepers â€˘ Lattice â€“ Privacy Screens â€˘ Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Gardens & Playgrounds

Lic. No. 270262C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid DISPLAY ADS: $66 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. Ads appear every day in Service Directory pages on Echonetdaily at www.echonetdaily.net.au

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0488 924 242

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 yearsâ€™ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.Â Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 Â Â e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Bindii in lawns ...............................................................0418 110714

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS Virtual Bookkeeping Services â€˘ Xero Training Monthly Packages from $99 â€˘ Registered BAS agent www.brightcloudbookkeeping.com Ph: 0432 295 661 ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT â€“ MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960 BAS AGENT / BOOKKEEPER Xero, MYOB, GST. Phone Mark ..........................................0475 125478 BYRON BAY BOOKKEEPER Helping businesses go paperless with our mobile app. Drasta .. 0400 971480 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO reg. Annette ...................................................................0419 627506

CARPET CLEANING

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0418 679 849 ABN 97292646467 ARC tick L062359

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CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Green & Clean

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

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice.................66842400 ACUPUNCTUREâ€“TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

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0408 232 066

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APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ..........................................0429 726999

BRICKLAYING

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Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

CHIMNEY SWEEPING BLACKS DISCOUNT SUMMER SWEEPS & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured ................66771905

CHIROPRACTIC 291958C

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

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MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum .........66841962

Not your average TECH shop

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St .........................66841028

#Computers #Accessories #Repairs #Support #Gadgets

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323

CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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

various implements available for limited access projects

WorkRight Computer Support

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

PC Mobile IT Support in Byron Shire Pricing and more info visit: e! No call out fe Mobile 0422 804 449

&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

www.workrightcomputersupport.com.au

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

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

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

COMPUTER / HOME ENTERTAINMENT

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857

Audio/video and home theatre installations • Wireless multi-zone audio specialists • Premium dealer and installer since 2008 •

XMAS SPECIAL

www.tech-rescue.com.au 0419 996 606

BRENDON POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction ........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BACKHOE FOR HIRE Septics, trenching, electrical, drainage, roads .......66845260 or 0428 845091 TECH RESCUE we come to you

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...............................0402 652017 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173

ELECTRICIANS

CONCRETING & PAVING

24 HOUR SERVICE

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ﬁxing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

0439 624 945 Lic.136717c

Window Cleaning Professionals

Full Circle

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

LIMITED ACCESS EXCAVATION 0431 033 791

COMPUTER AND MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS UPDATES AND SALES, VIRUS REMOVAL INTERNET CONNECTION SOLUTIONS, CCTV SETUP NETWORKING, SECURITY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

$50 OFF ALL SONOS ZONE SPEAKERS!

30 YEA Environmentally Conscious. RS Specialising in Windows & Screens, LOCAL. House Washing, Gutters, Roofs, Solar Panels, Driveways… FREE QUOTES Call Sam on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979

– nationally recognised qualiﬁcations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING & PROPERTY DETAILING

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator 5 to 21 tonne • Driveways • Roads • Acreage clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls • Competitive rates

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Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

Calmer Organic Cleaning

All Jobs Small or Large

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817

COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469 GESTALT PSYCHOTHERAPY 20yr exp spec in women’s, drug, alcohol issues. Mullum ..0432 508589

02 66 804 173

Domestic Commercial

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788 PRIMAL CONCRETING Concrete driveways, pathways, shed slabs, Pebblecrete & colour specialists, 35 years exp. Lic 295404C. Phone Josh ...........................................0449 846152

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning fullcirclerefinishing.com

Lic: 154293c

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

TINY EARTHWOR

licence no. 201775c

DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie .........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

DENTISTS

End of lease & bond cleans, spring cleans & one off cleans, production, event & party cleans, sale cleans & home detailing

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores .....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090 • Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 • LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

0411 567 844

DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire...............................0421 360961

DESIGN & DRAFTING

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 GREG’S PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE. Free quotes ..................................................0414 109595 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com .............................................66770151 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961 DD CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficent. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds ..........0414 408723

COMPUTER SERVICES

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

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

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EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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.

35 years in local area • Free quotes

Lic no. 141097C Let Boogaloo do it for you! 1800 763 911 0422 033 757 www.electricboogaloo.com.au

Phone Dick 6687 8418 & 0412 831 944 Dan 0423 877 102

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Service Directory ELECTRICIANS (continued) OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE SPENCE 0429 033 801 lic no. 1895 08c

BLUE BEE

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

• Garden & Property Maintenance • Acreage & Residential Mowing • Landscaping • Tip Runs

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

E L E C T R I C A L

lawn/acreage mowing • edges and hedges • pressure cleaning • garden maintenance • green waste removal • gutters

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705

100% satisfaction guaranteed! – your lawn your price

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444

Luke McDermott

• Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing • Property Maintenance & Gardening Services • Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup • Light Chainsawing • Brushcutting/Edging • Hedging/Blowing

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

1ST PLACE LAWNS

FENCING

Residential mowing and edging Hedge trimming & Pressure washing Chainsawing and pole pruning Reliable service: “I put you 1st”

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

Call Justin 0498 184 048 Byron Bay and surrounds

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

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes ................................ Nathan 0420 215716

GARAGE DOORS

For AllYour YourProperty Property Maintenance Needs For All Maintenance & Repair Work Pressure*cleaning * Pressure• Cleaning Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing • Small excavation work

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 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 THERAPY Najma Ahern. Paediatric, Biomechanical & Biodynamic.....0402 230449

HIRE

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 & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0481 837740 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes .......66804704 K ee pi ng LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 it MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213 A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 ACREAGE MOWING Reliable. 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian ................0401 350156 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 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com ................................ 0411 888416 or 66807606 GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Any mow jobs, pressure cleaning, waste removal ...0458 657577

Crane Hire

local !

INTERIOR DESIGN

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

PROPER JOB BOB

0429 994 189 info@slashmesilly.com.au www.slashmesilly.com.au

NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639

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

HANDYPERSONS

Call Bob on 0424 982 935

• INDUSTRIAL • SOLAR • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582

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IRONING

GARDEN DESIGN

THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $28 per hour. Angela.................................................0414 719680 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 JAPANESE GARDEN DESIGNER http://miyagawalandscapes.com ..............................0427 423723 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com................0499 771769 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks..................................................................................66857200 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689

KITCHENS

GAS SUPPLIERS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Reliable

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

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

LANDSCAPING

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

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

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588 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

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 ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

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Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

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

GUTTERING

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls • Pool Surrounds • Block Work • Paving • Turﬁng • Stonework 20 Years Experience

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

JTC

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Gutter Cleaning & Handyman

• Quality Service • Value For Money

• Experienced • Insured

Call or text 0402 384 682 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453

0405 594 288

Paving High quality residential and commercial paving and paving repairs

Free quotes Val Ockert & Assoc.

0422 659 901

Lic 154706C

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CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222

Creating perfect outdoor spaces. custom garden and entertaining areas.

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499

Liam Nikkinen Lic: 277154C - Fully insured â€˘ 0423 700 853 www.lemontreelandscapes.com.au BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208

PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ....................66843385

YVES DE WILDE

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Paul Varendorff Lic 39791 ... 66845035 or 0414 842602 PRIMAL LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION Structural landscaping. Lic 295404C.........0449 846152 BYRON BAY LANDSCAPES Structural Landscaping Lic 118918C ..................................0490 062016 LORDS OF LANDSCAPING Earthworks, retaining walls, gardens & paving. Steve ........0458 657577

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

LAUNDRY SERVICES

X 6680 7573 0415 952 494 X www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372C

LAUNDRY

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Mullum Wash House â€“ 0439 001 545 Bangalow Wash House â€“ 0412 302 246

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate............0423 204218 Licence No 97474

LIGHTING

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

0412 794 364

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

PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444

PLASTERING DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum............0432 322998

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR Lic 167371C

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838

Lic Nr: 297502C

Plastering 10 years Byron Shire Small Patch to Architectural Homes Sean 0418 216 070 | sean@if-industrialist.com Lic 94766C

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

Steve 0427 440 494 David 0419 157 926 WWW.NATURALPAINTINGSOLUTIONS.COM.AU

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ................0400 349027 or 0438 842731 MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes........................................................0405 609598 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

LOCKSMITH

MOBILE MECHANIC

PEST CONTROL

EARTH & MARINE Diesel Mechanic, repairs & maint, hydraulics, small/large engines, vessels.0416 164638

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Licence No. 207479C

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Windscreens & Air Conditioning â€œWhere else would you take a leak?â€?

Serving Byron Shire Peter Colin Lute â€˘ L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â€˘ 6680 2444

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS â€˘ Tyres â€˘ Batteries â€˘ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

â€˘ Fully licensed & insured â€˘ General residential & commercial maintenance â€˘ Renovations & extensions

â€˘ Drainage â€˘ Rain water tanks â€˘ Hot water system installation & service â€˘ 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

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

OSTEOPATHY

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

Bayside Radiators

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

MOTORING

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025

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

OSTEOPATHY 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 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399

PAINTING to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

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

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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 SERVICESâ€Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â€Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views .......................0418 110714 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966....................................................0417 343480 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708

PHOTOGRAPHY

LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222

Tree Faerie Fotos

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Professional â€˘ Commercial â€˘ Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

â€˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

â€˘ Domestic & Commercial â€˘ Servicing all areas â€˘ Workmanship guaranteed â€˘ Attention to detail

â€˘ Safe â€˘ Natural â€˘ Effective â€˘ Guaranteed

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

www.treefaeriefotos.com â€˘ 0417 427 518 CATALOGUE/PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY Prof service www.littlelightstudio.com.au...0435 046147

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ€™Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ€™ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes ..0408 665672

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

REMOVALISTS

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS Ready for work within & beyond Byron Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TRACTOR REPAIRS

Andy’s Move & More

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

0429 149 533 Est 2006

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C ......................................66779574

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

RURAL MACHINERY REPAIR SERVICE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIANS REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS

PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259

LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ......................................................................0401 633222

TREE SERVICES

SOLAR INSTALLATION

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ﬁne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

• Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

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LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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Friendly Staff No weekend surcharge

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BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852

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TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

ROOFING

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ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists and the authorised Northern Rivers LG solar power dealer. Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323 www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C

Metal Rooﬁng Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooﬁng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooﬁng.com.au

Metal Rooﬁng Guttering Leaf Guard Roof Restoration Leon Condie

Lic 297467C

0432 643 345

speckroofing.com

6677 1891

OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

UPHOLSTERY 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

VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675

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

The Pool Gurus

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

VISA ADVICE

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

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

6684 3003

WATER FILTERS

(opp. Council chambers)

Roof leaks and repairs Gutters/gutter guards Ropes access

0468 463 058

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

SWIMMING POOLS

Speck Roofing New roofs/restorations NSW METAL ROOFING EXPERTS

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DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380 PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161

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0432 955 991 The Tree Care Specialists 6677 1562

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227

Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

02 6684 2198

Tree Removals & Pruning Professional Arborists Expert Consultations - Qualiﬁed & Insured Truck / Chipper / Kanga Loader

Providing complete pool services • maintenance • pumps & ﬁlters • salt chlorinators • automatic cleaners • renovations • energy saving pumps

The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

www.thepoolgurus.com.au Laurence Cook 0404 092 729

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

MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839

TILING

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

SHE TILES

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

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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Buying: • Scrap metal • Aluminium • Copper • Brass • Lead • Car Batteries Next to Tyagarah Service Station

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FULLY Water puriﬁcation systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Fridge / Shower Filters HOME Whole house ﬁltration systems

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .. 66888055 or 0407 002833

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP @ BRUNSWICK BYRON AUTO WRECKERS

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avail fo r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...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

TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285

WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod ............0408 410545

WINDOW TINTING

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478

Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale .............. 52 Childcare ................................ 51

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 RATES & PAYMENT

phone Gigi Kate 0449 196 949 www.earthtouchzenthai.com

LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

Remedial Massage Reﬂexology Energetic Facial Release Aged and Oncology

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

For Sale .................................. 52

PHONE ADS

Garage Sales ......................... 52

Ads may be taken by phone on

Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Health Notices ........................ 51

Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:

House Sit ................................ 52

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

In Memoriam .......................... 53 Items Under $100 ................... 52 Lost & Found .......................... 53 Motor Vehicles ........................ 52 Musical Notes......................... 53 Only Adults ............................. 53 Pets......................................... 53 Positions Vacant ..................... 52 Professional Services ............. 51 Property For Sale .................... 52 Property Wanted ..................... 52 Public Notices......................... 51 Removalists ............................. 52 Share Accommodation .......... 52 Short Term Accommodation .. 52 Social Escorts ........................ 53 To Lease ................................. 52 To Let ...................................... 52 Tradework ............................... 52

EMAIL ADS

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.

The Channon Craft Market 6688 6433

The best market in the country!

ARTISAN MARKET

Work Wanted......................... 53

DISCLAIMER

SHOP DROP ASSEMBLE

Tuition ..................................... 53 Wanted ................................... 52

Advertisements placed in The Byron Shire Echo do not reﬂect the views or opinions of the editorial staff. The Byron Shire Echo does not make any representations as to the accuracy or suitability of any content or information contained in advertising material nor does publication constitute in any way an endorsement by The Byron Shire Echo of the content or representations contained therein. The Byron Shire Echo does not accept any liability for the representations or promises made in paid advertisements or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content, representations or promises.

PUBLIC NOTICES

We deliver IKEA furniture to you.

We shop, deliver and assemble (if required). Shop and drop starts at $40 Phone Rick: 0400 55 99 29 rick@shopdropassemble.com.au shopdropassemble.com.au

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10.30am–1pm or by appointment

TAYLORS PROPS

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS

1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

Between Dark and Dark a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of chess player Savielly Tartakower; Heresy, an historical novel.

BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

Dental Prosthetist Technical & Clinical Excellence

Saturday 7th January, 2017

MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS

5/97 Stuart St, Mullumbimby Phone: 6684 3677

DEPRESSION

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Fridays | 6684 |6336 Thursdays & Fridays 6684 6336

TREAT DELUXE!

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

Relaxing deep tissue, remedial massage, in Byron. Ph Kay 0410395368

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE

COLONICS

5 morning INTENSIVE 9–13 January, 7.30–9am every morning in Mullumbimby Also deeply nourishing and exacting

ZEN SHIATSU

www.claudine-gertrude.com.au

0425 273 173

YIN YOGA CLASSES

Booking required

&ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů ĐĂŶ ďĞ ŽďƚĂŝŶĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ sŝƐŝŽŶƐƚƌĞĂŵ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ϭϯϬϬ ϳϰϱ ϮϭϬ͘

Specials Available Contact Jo 0439 492 804

Massage

dŚĞ ĐůŽƐŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŝƐ ϭϰ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϭϳ͘

Dr Eeka King

(Chinese Medicine) Women’s Health, Fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® Sound Therapy

HEALTH

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

Find Echo Classiﬁeds on Echonetdaily every day

More information & bookings: www.michellewalker.com. au/retreat 0407 119 795

PH 6680 2630 Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

&Žƌ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ŝŶĨŽ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŶďŶ͕ ĞŵĂŝů ŝŶĨŽΛŶďŶ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ͕ Žƌ ǀŝƐŝƚ ŽƵƌ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŶďŶĐŽ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ͘

26–29 Jan 2017 5–8 Oct 2017

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & CERTIFIED MEDICAL HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER

6pm Tuesday

^ƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƐĞŶƚ ǀŝĂ ĞŵĂŝů ƚŽ E EǁŝƌĞůĞƐƐǀŝĐΛǀŝƐŝŽŶƐƚƌĞĂŵ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ͘

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

Successful solutions for any problem

9.30am Thursday

ŶďŶ ƌĞŐĂƌĚƐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟ ŽŶ ĂƐ Ă >Žǁ /ŵƉĂĐƚ &ĂĐŝůŝƚǇ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ dĞůĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟ ŽŶƐ ;>ŽǁͲ/ŵƉĂĐƚ &ĂĐŝůŝƟ ĞƐͿ ĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĂƟ ŽŶ ϭϵϵϳ͘ /Ŷ ƚŚĞ ĐŝƌĐƵŵƐƚĂŶĐĞƐ͕ ŝƚ ĚŽĞƐ ŶŽƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĨƌŽŵ ǇƌŽŶ ^ŚŝƌĞ ŽƵŶĐŝů͘

Join me for the Life is Your Canvas Retreat for Women in Byron Bay hinterland

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

TIGRESS YOGA A practice designed for WOMAN

Above Santos Mullum

Finally… it’s your time to recharge and nourish your creative soul

CHIROPRACTOR 6684 1028

dŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ǁŽƌŬ ǁŝůů ŝŶǀŽůǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ŽĨ ƚƌĂŶƐŵŝƩ ŶŐ ƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĂĚĚŝƩ ŽŶĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĐĂƉĂĐŝƚǇ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĂĚĚŝƩ ŽŶ ŽĨ ŶĞǁ ĂŶƚĞŶŶĂ ĚĞǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂŶĐŝůůĂƌǇ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͘

BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Every Sunday until 22nd January from 7pm

BRENT VERCO

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolﬁngbyronbay.com

Ɛ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĮǆĞĚ ƌĂĚŝŽ ;ǁŝƌĞůĞƐƐͿ ĐŽŵƉŽŶĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ͕ ŶďŶ ŝƐ ƉƌŽƉŽƐŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟ ĞƐ Ăƚ ϵϲ dŚĞ DĂŶƐĞ ZŽĂĚ͕ DǇŽĐƵŵ E^t Ϯϰϴϭ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ŚŝŐŚ ƋƵĂůŝƚǇ ǁŝƌĞůĞƐƐ ďƌŽĂĚďĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂůŝƚǇ͘

Women’s Retreat

Hawaiian Temple Bodywork 2.5-3 hour transformational sessions Sapphire 0438928465

Are old injuries still hurting?

ŶďŶ ŝƐ ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌŝŶŐ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ĞĚŐĞ ďƌŽĂĚďĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ Ăůů ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶƐ ďǇ ůĞǀĞƌĂŐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƚǇƉĞƐ ŽĨ ƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ʹ ĮǆĞĚ ůŝŶĞ͕ ĮǆĞĚ ǁŝƌĞůĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĂƚĞůůŝƚĞ͕ ĚĞƉĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŽŶ ůŽĐĂƟ ŽŶ͘

BABY-SITTING 17-year-old who loves kids, with childminding experience & own car avail. Reasonable rates, will do overnights. Phone Sophia 0402307851

LOMI LOMI HALOA

Rolﬁng® Byron Bay

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

CALL KIRSTEN

THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742

dŚĞ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů ƌŽĂĚďĂŶĚ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ ;ŶďŶͿ ŝƐ Ă ŚŝŐŚ ƐƉĞĞĚ ďƌŽĂĚďĂŶĚ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞĂĐŚ ϭϬϬ ƉĞƌ ĐĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ ƉƌĞŵŝƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟ ŽŶƐ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƵƐ ƐƚŽƉ ĨĂůůŝŶŐ ďĞŚŝŶĚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐůǇ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͘

CHILDCARE

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

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50. Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629

KINESIOLOGY

EŽƟ ĮĐĂƟ ŽŶ ŽĨ WƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŶďŶΡ ZĂĚŝŽ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ ĂƐĞ ^ƚĂƟ ŽŶ &ĂĐŝůŝƚǇ

LOCALS SPECIAL!

DENTURES

Health Funds - Mobile Service

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

Health fund rebates available

No dogs please

PROF. SERVICES

netdaily

A career in natural health. Nat. accred. Diploma HLT52415 Free Intro Feb 1&15, Wed 7pm. Austudy Visit us at Starlight Fest Bangalow Course starts Feb 18/19 2017 Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au

0416 196 980

PAIN RELIEF – Scenar treatment with retired GP Arpana, $50 per session. Ph 0428853352 Suffolk Park

Phone 6628 4495

Study Kinesiology

bitly.com/innermostH 0437 866 424

Yasmin Lang

Prepayment is required for all ads.

Advanced Denture Solutions

Innermost Harmony Massage

THE BYRON SHIRE

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

THIS SUNDAY

Every SATURDAY 4–9pm Railway Park byroncentre.com.au

Tree Services ......................... 52

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au

shelleysguidance.com/about Channelled sessions 66853587

Deep massage Deep stretch Deep stillness

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

Death Notices.......................... 53

Halls For Hire ......................... 52

ZENTHAI SHIATSU

Local Blender and Juicer Specialists

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®

Critical Alignment Yoga Starting in February

Commercial & Domestic 02 6685 6360

beachsidyogaandmassage.com.au

www.omniblendaustralia.com.au

Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

Monday

Victor

Sharon

Tuesday

Asher-Lily

Lindy Lou

Hatha Vinyasa Hatha Yoga

Friday Saturday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Christina

Wednesday Thursday

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Christina

Victor

Grace

Hatha Vinyasa

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Grace

Hatha Vinyasa

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

The Byron Shire Echo January 4, 2017 51

TRADEWORK

FOR SALE

MOVING HOUSE 92 Balemo Dr Ocean Shores, Sat. H’hold goods, furn, antiques

Tradies – Kickstart the new year

MEXICAN HAMMOCKS

O.SHORES 9 Kiyung Court. Sat 8-12pm. Moving sale. 2 dr fridge/freezer, Rimu dining table, 6 chairs, TV unit, 3 pc lounge suite, pantry, shelving, books, linen +

Did you know that a line ad in our Service Directory will run for 3 months in The Echo and appear in our online edition EchoNetDaily every day? That’s 13 weeks for only $99 or $340 for a whole year! Tell us you saw this ad and we will even give you an extra 2 weeks free! Call us on 66841777 for more info

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

TREE SERVICES

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

NICK HART

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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

FREE QUOTES

TREE PRUNING • TREE SURGERY / REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

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

King $110, Queen $95. Will deliver Byron Shire. Ph Greg 0431049933

48 MAIN ARM RD Sat 8-1pm. H’hold items, incl 21yo stylish clothing (size 10)

BRIDGLANDS

O.SHORES 40 Kallaroo Ct Sat 8am. Moving. Fridge, entertainment unit, side & dressing tables, bridge chairs, h/hold.

SPEED QUEEN

SUNRISE 3 Belongil Cres. Sat 8am. Clothes and lots of bargains!

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

Heavy duty American made commercial quality washing machines. In stock ready to go. Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

BAMBOO PLY

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

BARGAINS

...............................................................................

PENSION FINANCE AVAILABLE - TAP - CONDITIONS APPLY

AUTO 2007 NISSAN TIIDA 5dr hatch,178105km. Ideal 1st car, great condition. SN3295 ....... $5495 AUTO 2006 HOLDEN VIVA sedan, 97523km, immaculate. Low km, 6mths rego SN7258 ...$5990 1998 MAZDA 121 MANUAL 183857km, 5dr hatch. 1 owner, full service history SN2483...$2990 AUTO 2003 FORD FALCON FUTURA WAGON 177396km. Full service history SN5695 .... $5450 AUTO HYUNDAI TERRACAN DUAL-RANGE 4WD 106196km, 7 seater turbo diesel. SN4160 ................................................... $10250

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

SHARE ACCOM.

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON BAY nr The Roadhouse. 2br unit, 1 bthrm, sep w/c & laundry, LUG. Bright, clean & fresh. Pets neg. Full refs req. 12 mths lease, $530pw. Ph 0421658598

Ocean Shores 4 bed, 3 bath DLUG $600 Centre of town 2 Bed, 1 bath LUG $530

LOCAL REMOVAL

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

1ST OR 2ND YR APPRENTICE CHEF & casual Chef/cook. Min 15 hrs per week. Immediate start. No travellers. 0421523855 or send CV to info@ spiceitupthai.com.au

New Brighton * RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED * Contact our friendly staff for a free appraisal

OCEAN SHORES

$520pw, House, 4 bed, 2 bath, dlug $620pw, House, 3 bed, 3 bath, dlug 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Fri, Sat & Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. Ph 66849458, 0435078551

POSITIONS VACANT

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.

DANCE TEACHERS

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

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL Courses start at $109. Ph 0457537486

TO LEASE

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

chair for rent Be your own boss Work your own hours in Busy Ocean Shores salon Contact Lisa at oceanshoreshair @gmail.com

02 6685 1206

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

HAIRDRESSER

SIWICKI REAL ESTATE

17 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads

TO LET MYOCUM 2br cottage, recently renov, bush outlook, suit couple, pref no kids. No pets. $450pw. Ph 0428848808

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

MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791

SUNRISE lge furn room, 3br townhouse, $180pw incl bills. No pets. Ph 66856760

Tubestock to Semi-advanced

BEAUTY THERAPIST room for rent oceanshoreshair@gmail.com

Gallery Production Co-ordinator Retrospect Galleries is looking for an organised and motivated production co-ordinator. Experience in carpentry, administration with an attention to detail. Picture framing, building crates and logistical skills desirable. We are looking for the right person to join and become part of our small and dynamic team! Email: info@retrospectgalleries.com

Hairdresser Required 2-3 days per week Room to grow for successful applicant Boutique Salon located at Point Lookout, QLD. Email CV to

StrandedOnStraddie@gmail.com

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0455 443 166 or email work@therainforestproject.org RTO NO: 90013

Matt 0427 172 684

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding

ITEMS UNDER $100 BREVILLE SLOW COOKER with manual, UK plug $30; Kenwood oven $30; Sunbeam Juicer $30; Panasonic small Microwave/with manual $85; Philips Salad Maker/with manual, UK plug; All in excellent condition. Pick-up from Mullum. Ph Melenie 0408267240 before 9pm

HONDA CR-V 2007 VGC. Logbook, serviced, 2 new tyres, new A/C system, new battery. 135,000km. $9750 ono. Ocean Shores 0417300472

Mobile 0417 698 227

CAMPHOR LAUREL LOGS lge volumes, min 35cm diameter. You or contractor supply or we harvest. Ph 0414769546

HALLS FOR HIRE

GARAGE SALES

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

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 14 Jan. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

BYRON BAY MAINTENANCE Great opportunity to own a well est’d garden maintenance business in Byron. 60 clients with 30 booked-in regulars. Ute, trailer, over $20,000 spent on equipment. Good income, ﬂexible hrs. $45,000. For more info contact Sam on 0499118134

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

EXPERIENCED house sitter. Mature woman, clean, positive meditator. Totally drug & alcohol free. Lover of art & beauty. Available now. Avalyn 0411356687

STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

BUSINESS FOR SALE

bookings@mullumcivic.com

HOUSE SIT

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.

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

0488 609 774

BALI-INSPIRED master built 3 br, 2 bath home on 3 acres in Coorabell. Private landscaped gardens. Avail 20 Jan to 17 Feb. $4500 for one week stay, followed by $1500/wk for additional weeks. Price neg. Inc WIFI, phone, linen, bills. Tel 66848269

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

NISSAN X-TRAIL 2002 auto, rego 28 Feb, $3300, 208,000km. 0434277705

Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com

TYAGARAH short-term/holiday cottage. Fully-furn. Couples only, but can accommodate 1-2 children. Walking distance to Tyagarah beach. All bills incl. Phone 0437070795

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

Brunswick Heads 3br 1bth $550 Burringbar 3br 1bth $450 Ocean Shores 4br 2bth $600

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195

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O.SHORES Tropical, timber home, quiet, furn, 3br, 1 bthrm, gardens, decks, pool, solar, WiFi $590pw. N/s, d/f. Veg pref. Feb 21-Aug 2. No pets. Ph 0409400197

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CONSUL Gas fridge/freezer in VGC. 231L, $1000 ono. 66845180

VW GOLF 2004 auto 2.0L, low km, good cond. rego Aug 2017. 118,705km. $5,500 ono. Ph 0431683738 or 0418958467

Mulch Supplies

ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533

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, pets neg, bush outlook, avail now

BANGALOW $630 3 bed, 1 bath, outlook, walk to town, cat okay, furn/unfurn, avail 3 Jan

BANGALOW $720 3 bed, 2 bath, timber ﬂoors, dlug, long term, pets neg, avail now

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stupendous ocean/lighthouse views, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 levels, pool, privacy, avail 6 Jan

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Happy New Year from all of us at the AWL & from this gorgeous girl Luna. Luna had a bit of a crazy 2016, having been born in that year & then becoming a mum herself to six beautiful kittens. She is the most fantastic young mum to these bundles of fun & we are very proud of her. We are sure her babies will go quickly to new homes but we’d like to think that Luna herself will ﬁnd that special family where she can go back to being a young carefree cat. Luna is a gentle, sweet girl who blossoms once you gain her trust. To meet Luna & her kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

Offering personal care of your pets while you are away. From in home care to feeding and playtime dates, walks on the beach and more. Let Time 4 Paws take the stress away so you can enjoy your holiday! References can be provided. Contact Heidi on 0415 941 589 or her Facebook page.

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ONLY ADULTS Volunteer in the new year with CAWI!

We always need volunteers to help in our shop, with the dog team, social media and admin. If you have skills or time you want to donate, ﬁll out a volunteer application at our Op Shop in Bruns or online at cawi.org.au

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MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019

DEATH NOTICES TREVOR ALAN VAUGHAN 3.8.1947 - 21.12.2016 R.I.P Trev Details of Wake to be announced

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DYLAN is a 15-month-old desexed male staffy x. He is an affectionate and loyal boy who has been in care for several months now and deserves to ﬁnd his forever home. If you can give Dylan a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

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OUTCALLS 0451579023

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FRANK NICHOL In loving memory of Frank Nichol, a devoted father & loving community member. Please join us at the Memorial Park on Sunday 15th January 2017 at 11am NSW time to celebrate his life

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MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

6628 4495 0417 759 777

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

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

First quarter January 6 06:46 Full moon January 12 22:33 Third quarter January 20 09:13 New moon January 28 11:07 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 S 0551 1947 0817 2150 1120,1.71; 2329,1.21 2 M 0552 1947 0914 2231 1159,1.68 3 T 0552 1947 1011 2311 0014,1.21; 1239,1.63 4 W 0553 1947 1109 2349 0105,1.21; 1323,1.56 5 T 0554 1948 1208 0205,1.23; 1414,1.48 6 F 0555 1948 1309 0029 0313,1.28; 1513,1.40 7 S 0555 1948 1411 0109 0425,1.37; 1620,1.34 8 S 0556 1948 1515 0152 0534,1.49; 1730,1.30 9 M 0557 1948 1620 0239 0636,1.63; 1840,1.28 10 T 0558 1948 1725 0330 0733,1.75; 1942,1.29 11 W 0559 1948 1828 0427 0826,1.85; 2037,1.30 12 T 0559 1948 1927 0527 0915,1.91; 2127,1.31 13 F 0600 1948 2020 0629 1001,1.92; 2215,1.31 14 S 0601 1948 2108 0732 1046,1.89; 2300,1.30 15 S 0602 1948 2151 0834 1128,1.82; 2344,1.28 1207,1.71 16 M 0603 1947 2231 0933 17 T 0604 1947 2307 1030 0029,1.25; 1245,1.59 18 W 0604 1947 2342 1124 0115,1.22; 1322,1.46 19 T 0605 1947 1218 0210,1.20; 1401,1.34 20 F 0606 1947 0017 1310 0315,1.21; 1452,1.23 21 S 0607 1946 0052 1401 0425,1.25; 1555,1.16 22 S 0608 1946 0129 1453 0530,1.32; 1704,1.12 23 M 0609 1946 0207 1544 0623,1.41; 1810,1.12 24 T 0609 1945 0249 1635 0710,1.50; 1904,1.15 25 W 0610 1945 0334 1726 0751,1.58; 1950,1.18 26 T 0611 1945 0422 1815 0831,1.66; 2031,1.23 27 F 0612 1944 0514 1902 0909,1.71; 2112,1.27 28 S 0613 1944 0609 1947 0946,1.75; 2151,1.30 29 S 0614 1943 0706 2030 1024,1.77; 2231,1.33 30 M 0615 1943 0804 2111 1100,1.77; 2313,1.36 31 T 0615 1942 0903 2151 1139,1.73; 2357,1.37

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

JANUARY 2017 Astronomical data and tides

Low tide, height (m) 0422,0.26; 1745,0.33 0503,0.30; 1826,0.33 0548,0.36; 1909,0.34 0640,0.43; 1957,0.35 0741,0.50; 2050,0.34 0854,0.55; 2147,0.32 1015,0.57; 2246,0.29 1137,0.53; 2344,0.24 1251,0.45 0038,0.18; 1355,0.36 0130,0.14; 1450,0.28 0219,0.11; 1540,0.23 0307,0.10; 1626,0.21 0353,0.13; 1710,0.22 0439,0.20; 1751,0.26 0523,0.29; 1831,0.31 0608,0.40; 1910,0.37 0657,0.51; 1949,0.41 0752,0.61; 2032,0.45 0900,0.69; 2124,0.47 1022,0.71; 2221,0.47 1142,0.68; 2319,0.45 1245.0.62 0011,0.42; 1336,0.55 0055,0.37; 1418,0.47 0135,0.32; 1456,0.41 0213,0.27; 1530,0.36 0251,0.23; 1606,0.32 0330,0.21; 1641,0.29 0410,0.22; 1718,0.27 0452,0.25; 1756,0.27

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.

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

North Coast news daily:

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Clubbers win 20/20 cricket comp

The Clubbers and Silly Sloggers enjoyed a tight final in the Ocean Shores Brunswick perpetual 20/20 competition in November 2016. Photo supplied Ben Kelso

The perpetual Ocean Shores and Brunswick 20/20 cricket competition for 2016 was won by The Clubbers and also raised $4,600 for charity. Throughout November on Friday nights and Sundays, four cricket teams from the Ocean Shores area have been battling it out in the annual 20/20 cricket competition. The perpetual trophy was won by The Clubbers in a very tight final against the

Silly Sloggers in front of many locals who had come to enjoy the atmosphere and sausages. This year as a gesture of love and support the group was able to raise and donate more than $4,600 for Colleen Cook and her children after her husband, and friend to many, Grant Cook tragically died in a football game in Murwillumbah in September. A massive thanks must go the Mullumbimby/Brunswick Cricket Club for their equipment and support. To

Salumi who donated their spectacular sausages for the whole month of the event, and who are truly inspiring with their generosity across so many community projects. To the Ocean Shores Country Club for their extremely generous cash donation and to all the participants and spectators who took part. It was a massively enjoyable month with so much good coming out of it, and the 20/20 Committee hopes to see you all again next year.

Simple etiquette for great surfing

netdaily.net.au

Pro surfers deliver in 2016

Matt Wilkinson surfed into fifth place on the world tour last year. Photo Rip Curl Crystal Cylinders

What a year 2016 was for surfing around the globe with some groundbreaking performances, new opportunities for women, huge swells and the inclusion of surfing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. John John Florence and Australia’s Tyler Wright ran away from the field to post early and well-deserved world titles and continue to raise the level of men’s and women’s high-performance surfing in both small and big waves. Earlier in the year at the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau we saw huge swells pulsing into Wiamia Bay as 25,000 spectators lined the headland-to-headland arena

to watch the biggest waves in the 31-year history of the event with John John Florence taking the win. Female surfers were for the first time invited to compete on the WSL big wave tour with their own division in giant waves at ‘Jaws’ on Maui. They exceeded expectations as many had never surfed ‘Jaws’ previously and showed extreme courage silencing the keyboard critics with some big drops and spectacular wipeouts. The WSL world tour for men wrapped up last week at the Pipeline Masters with Michel Bourez from Tahiti victorious. Florence also won the Triple Crown of Surfing for his overall results at the three events on Hawaii’s North

Shore. Our local pro surfers fared well with Byron Bay’s Matt Wilkinson finishing fifth in the world after leading the title race for the early part of the year and then surfing under an injury cloud for most of the second half. Lennox Head’s Stu Kennedy missed out on a possible rookie of the year award but secured a berth on the ‘Dream tour’ by finishing in 19th position. Adam Melling from Lennox Head also surfed most of the year with a serious injury and missed out on qualification after seven straight years on the Championship tour. Melling said he will hit the QS tour in 2017 and try to get back on the CT as he feels his best surfing is still ahead of him.

Juniors collect sports award Ross Kendall

The glory of a morning surf at Wategos Photo: Hugh Kelloway Max Perrot

With some of the loveliest and cleanest beaches in Australia people from all over the planet come to enjoy the Byron Shire. The area is becoming know for having one of the most diverse populations of surfers in the world, as on any given day you will see all types enjoying their water time with a mashup of ages, genders, surf craft and fashions on display. Visitors looking to enjoy a surf should follow these helpful tips to make their stay a safe one, as the most easterly point on Australia the Bay is exposed to ever-changing conditions and strong cur-

rents and swells: Are you and all your family good swimmers? If not then you should only swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach where the professional lifeguards and volunteer life savers can keep a watch, and offer safety advice. If you are an experienced and fit swimmer or surfer you still need to proceed with caution. Be aware that near headlands and outcrops of rock there often hidden rips and currents. Trying to swim or paddle directly against these rips and is almost impossible even for the fittest person so watch the experienced surfers and observe their entry and exit

54 January 4, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

points before paddling out. It is crucial to remember that a surfer riding a wave always has right-of-way over those paddling out. Don’t paddle for a wave and ‘drop in’ if someone is already riding it. Use a legrope and hang onto your board rather than throw it behind you when caught inside by a set; loose boards can kill. If you are a beginner you should first get a few lessons with an accredited surf school and following that you should be in the whitewater zone rather than where all the experienced surfers are, as you will have much more fun and avoid a nasty injury.

Gabriell Stanek (Alstonville High) and Ebonie Cooper (Ballina High) were local winners of NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association annual Blues awards. At a presentation ceremony held in Sydney in early December, Gabriell’s skill in triathlon was recognised while Ebonie was a standout performer in athletics-para. A ‘blue’ is the highest sports award handed out by the state sporting body. In the North Coast Combined High Schools Sport Association (NCSSA) awards for 2016 the open boys touch Knockout team from Tweed River High won the School Sports Team of the Year. Jessica Srisamruaybai, also from Tweed High, received a citation award from the NCSSA for lawn bowling. Jarra Sherlock and Millicent McCourt from Byron High received citations for jiu-jitsu.

NSW Blue winners at the Sydney ceremony. Photo Supplied

In the primary school awards local students were recognised for representing their sport with distinction. These include: Claudia Annett (Terranora), swimming; George Cooper (Eltham), softball; Oliver Mason (Eltham), athletics; Cairn Larrescy (Tyalgum), athletics; Finlay Neylan (Ocean Shores), athletics; Charlie Ormiston (Ocean Shores), cross country-para; Timothy Yeung Packer (Byron Bay), tennis.

Recognit ion awards also went to: Cori Hardy (Byron Bay High), athletics and hockey; Zoe Hurley (Alstonville High), basketball; Jayden Lynch (Alstonville High), rugby union; Kate Marshall (Tweed River High), netball; Liam Scanes (Tweed River High), athletics and tennis; Hayden Tolard (Tweed River High), touch and rugby league; and Jakira Toniello (Lismore) cricket and softball.

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Community at work Regular As Clockwork

Tight squeeze, close call

Byron Girls Group

Potters & Sculptors

A fun, creative and supportive group for girls aged 12–18 every Wednesday 4–6pm at the Byron Youth Service. Contact Lotte 0490 026 840 for details.

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

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY

Bay Community Singers

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.

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.

Town Choir Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

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.

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 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 Sunday mornings in Myocum. Dean 0414 364 415 or wwwunityhousebyron.com.au.

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

Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets

every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

Library fun Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

No-interest loans Byron Community No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a not-for-profit community program providing people on low incomes with safe, fair interest-free loans of up to $1,000 for purchasing essential goods and services. Contact the Byron Community Centre to find out more.

U3A discussion group Brunswick Valley U3A audiovisual discussion group, Thursdays 10am Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Info 0432 165 006.

Quota Club

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.

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.

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

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SMART Recovery

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SMART Recovery support group sessions assisting people with problematic behaviours, weekly on Mondays 10.30–12 from 9 January 2017, 121 Ballina Street, Lismore.

Murwillumbah artist Amelia Reid new timber assemblage work at Byron Bay Brewery during January, opening night Wednesday 4 January, 5.30–7pm.

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Refugee support

Family Fireworks, Banner Park, Brunswick Heads Saturday 14 January at 9pm. Woodchop carnival follows, 18–21 January.

Our local Byron group has been supporting refugees held in detention in Bali. We have been successful in providing muchneeded friendship and support such as milk for the babies, clothes, books, toys and art materials for the children. Please join our group ‘To Bali With Love Supporting Refugees in Detention’ Facebook

Food Box at the Mullum Uniting Church will re-open on 19 January.

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

Budgeting Support

Brewery art exhibition

Food Box update

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 66842956.

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.

According to our informant, Sonya Wright discovered this flying fox in the coils of a python and called Australian Wildlife Rescue to see if they could help. Fortunately for the flying fox the python decided to let it go and slithered away. By the time the rescuers arrived the flying fox was already recovering and they took it away for more care. Photo Sonya Wright

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Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.

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

Carers’ support

Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.

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.

Rainbow Dragons Abreast Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on page and if you are travelling there please take some donated items to Bali. Contact Judy 0405 463 663.

N’hood Centre news Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre will be closed until January 9. Activities will start from 9 January, call reception for details 6684 3295. Please, no donations during our closure.

Byron library fun Tuesday 10 January at 10.30am – Scraffito! Unearth mystery images for children aged five and up. Wednesday 11 January at 10.30am – Build a giant marble run. For children aged five and up. Friday 13 January at 10.30am – Marble run fun! For children aged three and up. Friday 20 January at 10.30am – Mystery celebrity magician! Bookings required for all activities on 6685 8540.

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Men’s Groups

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.

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, Sat 9am–2pm.

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

Repair Cafe

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Op shops

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.

Spanish conversation

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.

Mullum CWA

Sex & Love Addicts Anon

#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-unnetworking.

CWA Bangalow

Toastmasters 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 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 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.

Bridge Club The Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at 12.15pm at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. All welcome. Info: Silvia Van Rossum 6676 3720.

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1. Grey, like a chook (5) 4. European epitaph mid-month for this Athenian playwright (9) 9. Thus I object to the paper – occasionally (9) 10. Good bye – a thousand gone to the lawmaker of Athens (5) 11. Roman poet brings hydrogen peroxide to his people (6) 12. This Roman poet cut us all, unfortunately (8) 14. The biggest portion of Orleans – his plunder (5,5) 16. Look after intelligence (4) 19. Turn around drinks, turn around (4) 20. Eye catching advertising for Gaslands (4,6) 22. This Greek playwright takes a stroll around the North (8) 23. This Greek poet takes juice with Vietnamese noodles (6) 26. Princess grabs fashionable Indian dress (5) 27. A short book for tot, eleven roughly (9) 28. This Greek playwright needs a small bribe, with a hundred in the pits (9) 29. Break apart the Croatian city (5)

1. Grey, often from fear (5) 4. Greek playwright, author of The Bacchae (9) 9. Occasionally, sporadically (9) 10. Greek philosopher-king known as the lawgiver of Athens (5) 11. Roman pet, also Rumpole (6) 12. Roman poet, lover of Lesbia (8) 14. The biggest portion (5,5) 16. Consciousness, intellect (4) 19. Rotate, revolve (4) 20. Form of advertising using gas-filled glass tubing (4,6) 22. Greek playwright, author of Dyskolos (8) 23. Female Greek poet from the island of Lesbos (6) 26. Indian loin cloth (5) 27. Short work of fiction (9) 28. Greek playwright, author of King Oedipus (9) 29. Cleave, break apart (5)

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1. Greek playwright, author of The Oresteian Trilogy (9) 2. Greek poet, author of The Iliad (5) 3. Wallet, container for paper money (8) 4. Novel by Jane Austen (4) 5. Eating house (10) DOWN 6. Australian or American marsupial (6) 1. This Greek playwright provides shy 7. P D James’s inspector Adam … (9) clues, a tricky device (9) 8. Nasal cavity (5) 2. This Greek poet gains wild applause at 13. Infinite time; the everlasting (3,7) the World Series (5) 15. Classic French first course for a meal (5,4) 3. Take heed, check out the wallet (8) 17. Criminal, untrustworthy (9) 4. It’s a novel measure, mother (4) 18. Wonders, supernatural occurrences (8) 5. Truants are running Tetsuya’s, perhaps (10) 21. Deep blue dyestuff (6) 6. Englishman holds up American South 22. Legendary Greek king with the golden – the animal! (6) touch (5) 7. James’s detective makes a meal of it, 24. Section of the corolla of a flower (5) with a legal mess in the middle! (9) 25. Drive-yourself car hire company (4) 8. Evil American can be painful if Last week’s solution N158 blocked! (5) L O O P H O L E M A L I C E 13. Fraudulent tent healer – it goes on B X R B A O A forever! (3,7) S T O N E T H E C R O W S 15. Running charges, ring up for a classic E T S I A T dish ... (5,4) G R O U S E B A R N A C L E 17. ...a meal one way not to be trusted! (9) V B I T P E F E V E R P I T C H P A S S 18. Swamps contain a hundred and fifty R A U E wonders (8) N E W S R E A D E R 21. Popular princess takes a turn to dye (6) G A L A P N L O R S 22. Mournful, I’m upset about this Greek T H E T R I A L S P A R S E king (5) A C F A N A 24. Favourite, a large member of the S T R I K E M E L U C K Y corolla (5) I A E A S E E L A W Y E R N E A R S I D E 25. God returns self-drive car (4)

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Backlash Holy guacamole, we made it to 2017 down through the sad alley of deceased icons. In this week’s editorial on page 10, McDuck tackles the upcoming year of the Red Fire Rooster, among other things. Happy new year to all our readers and advertisers – we intend to keep the bespoke eccentricity coming for you. Q Q Q Q

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Another sad story in relation to dog attacks can be found in Barbara Turner’s letter on page 12. And further to our Backlash on nuisance dogs last week, a reader rang to say that anyone bitten by a dog should sue the owner. He was bitten about ten years ago, went to hospital but got gangrene from the bite. He found out that if a dog owner has house or contents insurance, and their dog bites you, by seeing a solicitor you can sue the dog owner and, if they don’t want to pay, recover the money from their insurance company. This applies if the dog bites someone inside or outside the gate. Of course this tactic offers no relief if the owner does not have insurance. Q Q Q Q

The news that Byron Palace Cinema is unlikely to re-open until March 2018 is pretty astonishing, though Pighouse Flicks probably won’t mind. In addition, the cinema business model is under threat from video streaming, the producers of which are making high-quality series with good actors and smart writing. Sitting in one’s armchair with a nice glass of red while the computer or TV streams away has its advantages over a cinema with aircon too high, unidentifiable odours, punters talking loudly or rustling in

The look-at-me gen were out in force at this year’s Falls Festival where glitter is the new black and face paint is the 2017 sunscreen. Photo Tree Faerie

chip packets and youngsters who think the back of one’s seat is the ideal place to rest their sneakers. Fortune offers an interesting article ‘How Netflix Became Hollywood’s Frenemy’ by Michal Lev-Ram on the rise of the stream engine at http://bit.ly/flixstream.

to $5,000 may apply. See the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s information sheets at http://bit.ly/casadrone. We’re

not sure if strapping your chihuahua in a WWI fighter pilot leather helmet onto one is covered.

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In our front page story last week about life savers we described the rescuer of a young Swedish woman as Graham Corley. We are told it was in fact Barry Corley. And a reminder to overseas visitors: Australian surf can be very dangerous, so please swim between the flags at patrolled beaches. Q Q Q Q

We’re assuming that in artisanal Byron Shire a few people got drones for Christmas. Filmmakers find them very useful for overhead tracking shots and perverts can spot the best clothes lines for snowdropping. However, there are safety rules related to flying drones and fines up

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