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The skies held their rain as more than 100 women learned a dance to rise for the annual V-day sunrise celebrations on Byron’s Main Beach. It’s a global activist movement, ‘to end violence against women and girls.’ After burning off some energy, many took to the waves in a clothes-optional cool-off before dancing away the morning. For more visit www.vday.org. Photo Tree Faerie

More doof dramas at Tallow Beach Would-be organisers of yet another illegal doof at Tallow Beach were shut down after lighting a ‘blazing’ fire despite a total fire ban on the eve of the hottest day of the year. A spokesperson for The Friends of Tallow Beach, the group organised to protect the fragile foreshore, said that a request to the organiser at around 8.30pm not to proceed was ignored and they had ‘no alternative’ but to call the police and fire brigade. By 10.30pm police say they had received ‘numerous phone calls’ regarding the illegal party and when

they arrived at Arakwal National Park they spotted approximately 40 partygoers in the area. ‘One male person was identified as being the organiser and had supplied the equipment for the entertainment/music,’ said inspector Bobbie Cullen of Tweed-Byron police. ‘Police seized the equipment and the party [was] shut down. ‘Formal action will be taken against this male and any other organisers of such parties,’ she said. Inspector Cullen said, ‘Those organising or attending such events in the Byron Bay area should be respectful of the local community

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and be mindful of the disruption the noise has on others in the vicinity. Police with the assistance of National Parks and Wildlife will issue proceedings against persons involved in the organising of events,’ Inspector Cullen said.

Requests ignored Members of the Friends of Tallow Beach say they spoke to the DJs at 8.30pm on their way in, ‘asking them not to proceed’. Spokesperson Dailan Pugh identified the DJ as British, adding that judging by their accents ‘most of the patrons were tourists.’

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A controversial proposal to expand the Tweed village of Mooball at least fivefold has been given the green light after three years of negotiations and despite concerted community opposition. The department made the announcement Monday, which will see around 250 new homes built on land south of the existing village. The result could see the town potentially grow from ‘170 to 750 residents.’ The department’s executive director of regions, Steve Murray, said the expansion supports the Far North Coast Regional Strategy. That policy, a department of planning and environment spokesperson told The Echo, ‘has guided development in the region since December 2006.’ The latest – and controversial – Far North Coast Regional Strategy closed for public submissions in June last year and is yet to be approved. As for the Mooball development, the department said Tweed Shire Council received 36 submissions objecting to a proposal to amend the

Local Environment Plan (LEP), and those were taken into consideration ‘before arriving at its final decision.’ A voluntary planning agreement (VPA) has also been reached, say the department, ‘which will ensure further studies on bushfire, flooding, Aboriginal cultural heritage and land stability inform the design of any future development of the site.’ A planning spokesperson added that the agreement requires that design guidelines be developed and further studies be undertaken before any development occurs.

Mooted in 2014 The plan was first mooted in 2014 and was sent by then-Tweed Shire councillors to the state government for a ‘gateway determination’ in April. Just three weeks later, it passed the government’s gateway process with conditions. ‘The department took all concerns from the community into consideration before arriving at its final decision,’ Mr Murray said.

Unwelcome all-night hinterland doof An all-night doof party last Saturday has left locals less than impressed in Byron’s hinterland. Located on Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry, the event was heard as far away as Federal. Resident Diane told The Echo she called the police at around 3.45am. ‘It’s not the first time it’s happened,’ she said. ‘Not everybody likes this choice of crappy music,’ she said. ‘They don’t seem to have respect for themselves or others, let alone the wildlife.’ Another resident, Rod, lives in

Goonengerry and told The Echo it was heard down Mafeking Road. He believes there will be more unless they are shut down.

Wildlife concerns ‘There was another on the same property on new years eve. It will make living here unbearable unless this stops,’ he said. ‘I went there in the morning but all that was left was a booth; most people had left by then. I’m concerned about the effect this has on wildlife and animal stock.’

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Lennox takes to the street The planned closure of an access road to Lake Ainsworth in Lennox Head sparked weekend protests, with residents claiming they were not ‘sufficiently notified or given a choice.’ As part of the proposal by Ballina Shire Council, a new park is planned. Becky Gee from the Lake Ainsworth community group says ‘more than 95 per cent of 595 doors knocked don’t want the end of Pacific Parade, the “eastern access road” to no longer be accessible by vehicles from the life saving club to the Leisure Centre.’ Another resident, Simon Jones, told The Echo that Ballina Council agreed at the last minute to delay works but have yet to indicate how long that delay would last. He says Preserving Lake Ainsworth Incorporated, comprising locals, has instructed a Ballina law firm to act on its behalf. Gee says, ‘Thousands of cars a week will be re-routed along the caravan park, putting at risk kids who cross over there regularly. The cars will travel further up the dirt road to find a carpark through the turtle colony.’

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The cause of thousands of bats dying in the north coast owing to extreme heat has been traced to the loss of habitat and land clearing in QLD. Wendy Attrill from the Northern River Wildlife Carers (NRWC) said black flying foxes are sub-tropical and according to studies are moving south because of the land clearing in QLD. At 42 degrees, the black flying fox starts to experience heat stress and their organs begin to shut down. Q Bats are dangerous to humans and should only be handled by trained and vaccinated carers.

Organisers say Sunday’s crowd numbers were over 500, and that they received around 420 registrations from those wanting to attend. Photo Eve Jeffery

Another plan is to remove eight established Melaleuca trees, a decision which Jones says came with little consolation with the community.

Cr Jeff Johnson But one Ballina councillor in favour of the road closure and the creation of a park is independent Jeff Johnson. The former Greens councillor told The Echo it was his belief the vast majority of the

Lennox Head community want a ‘safe, car-free park.’ As for the tree removal, he said Essential Energy don’t want to put the power lines underground, so some trees will need to be removed. ‘My preference is that the trees remain, but council arborists – and other arborists – say that some have to be removed. I have asked staff to keep as many as possible.’ Cr Johnson says the group

represented a small percentage of around 8,000 in the Lennox community who ‘overwhelmingly want the park’. ‘This has been debated for two to three years by successive councils. ‘Once it has been created and measures put in place I believe that they will embrace the park… there’s also a mythbusters factsheet on Council’s website – people have been misled.’

Hot, dry and dangerous Police believe a fire that bur ned approximately 600 hectares before being brought under control at around 2am Monday was deliberately lit. The Rural Fire Service first attended the bushfire north of Lennox Head, near the northernmost tip of Lake Ainsworth, at around 11am on Sunday. Firefighters’ backburning operations produced smoke that affected local roads and residents around Ballina, Broken Head and Byron Bay. Q Bushfire updates are available at www.rfs.nsw. gov.au, or call the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

A fire between Byron Bay Road and Camp Drewe Road in Lennox was eventually contained. Photo Dylan O’Donnell

Homeless elderly man bashed in Byron

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A 69-year-old man living on Byron’s streets was brutally bashed last Wednesday night, according to Veronica Rowe from the Northern Rivers Homeless Alliance. Rowe said Bushy, who is well known in the town, remains in hospital after an operation at Tweed Hospital. ‘We need to reduce the homelessness problem in Byron,’ she told The Echo, add-

ing that the bashing serves as a warning of the plight of those who are homeless. Rowe says that the Northern Rivers Homeless Alliance is not funded by any government department but receives small private donations to operate. Formerly, Rowe says she worked with the homeless in the Blue Mountains before moving to Byron.

‘In the one-and-a-half years I’ve been here, I have heard of a horrific stabbing, drug overdoses and a homeless woman being raped. ‘There are a lot of drugs and serious violence which, if not addressed, will become a bigger issue for the community’. Rowe says she is on the streets with the homeless daily, and provides a homeless barbecue every Sunday on

Main Beach from 12.30pm. Rowe said a few local businesses regularly donated food, ‘but there can always be more’. ‘Tents are also needed,’ she says, as well as a safe place for them to camp. She added the drug ice is an issue and believes it is coming into the town from Brisbane. Q To assist Rowe, call 0490 062 367.

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Yelgun fest site unveils its plans North Byron Parklands (NBP) management say that 51 people braved the heat and attended the Parklands community information meeting and Q&A on Sunday afternoon. It was an effort to explain to the community its plans for the Yelgun event site to become fully approved. NBP hosts both Splendour In The Grass and the Falls festival, and is currently in the final year of its five-year trial approval with the NSW Department of Planning and

Environment (DP&E). ‘From the Parklands perspective, it was a really constructive and productive meeting that covered some wide-ranging issues and concerns,’ manager Mat Morris said. He says a submission is being prepared for the DP&E to make Parklands a ‘permanent home for sustainable, worldclass arts and cultural events in the northern rivers.’ Mr Morris says, ‘As per the original approval submitted in 2010, Parklands is

seeking approval for 12 event days of between 25,000 and 50,000 patrons.’ ‘The two existing events (Splendour in the Grass and Falls Byron Bay) currently take up eight of these days, leaving the possibility of one additional large event. ‘The requested remaining eight days would be for events under 25,000; for example, Parklands is now negotiating with a group to bring a running event for 2,000 to 3,000 participants.’ In a prepared Q&A, Mr

Morris reiterated issues raised in last week’s Echo article, and added that Live Nation had not bought into Parklands. ‘Parklands is 100 per cent owned by Australians (many of whom are locals).’ He says that Live Nation’s 51 per cent ownership of Splendour in the Grass and Falls will not affect Parklands. ‘It is still operated by the same team who started the festivals and that will continue to be the case.’ Q For more info visit www. northbyronparklands.com.

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An affordable housing summit at the Cavanbah Sports Centre last Friday saw a healthy turnout and a full day of talks and Q&A with industry professionals, both local and interstate. The event was instigated by Cr Paul Spooner, who told The Echo, ‘If you leave it to market forces, communities won’t be supported’. ‘The predicament we are in will only get worse. ‘It’s clear that most in the area don’t want urban sprawls to develop, and I’d imagine few people would want more developments like West Byron.’ A Byron Housing Trust is proposed by Cr Spooner as one mechanism to break the dominance of market-driven housing unaffordability. ‘We have social housing providers and private developers, but there’s nothing in between. Council is a land owner and a major stakeholder in the community.’ ‘The best example of a trust that is operating is the Burlington Land Trust in the US. It’s in Vermont and was instigated by senator Bernie

Sanders. It’s still going and has morphed into a larger trust with around 2,500 properties.’

Highlights One of the day’s highlights, according to Cr Spooner, was a suggestion by the chief NSW planner, Gary White, to develop more mixed-use zoning and place more emphasis on strategic planning. A mixed-use zone already exists in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate, where businesses and residential homes coexist. The idea was brought about by a council motion by mayor Simon Richardson. But Mr White’s talk was not entirely embraced by all; Cr Basil Cameron challenged Mr White’s lack of public transport planning within his talk, to which Mr White replied that in regional areas such a service is not cost effective or the funds are not available. Mayor Richardson meanwhile asked Mr White what can the state government do, ‘other than talk about supply and demand and making it potentially easier for a developer to make things happen more quickly?’ In reply, Mr White talked

again about increasing supply, streamlining DA procedures and the importance of strategic planning. He also said that templates such as the local environmental plan (LEP) could be more about ‘telling a story’ that is unique to a community. Another question from the audience asked about new technologies and building materials and if they were considered as part of policy formulation. Mr White replied that the department does not interfere with the market in that way.

Mr White also spruiked major changes to planning law, which are now open for public comment until March 31. Concerns have been raised over the amended laws, however; independent not-forprofit community legal centre EDO say, ‘the disparity between developer and community rights to merit appeals has not been addressed, and appeal rights continue to be curtailed.’ Q For more on the proposed laws, visit www.planning.nsw. gov.au/Policy-and-Legislation/Legislative-Updates.

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80 well-lived years celebrated Aslan Shand & Brian Mollet

He is spoken of in hushed and respectful tones by the tattooed, dreadlocked hipster doofers to whom the ultimate badge of honour is to head bash and boogie all night with him. His letters to the editor show erudition, keen intellect and deep application of the ethical and philosophical, as well as the logical. His uncluttered low-impact lifestyle suits him well and must be the envy of many a stressed and over-committed mortgage slave. If you wanted to find the exemplar of ‘living the dream’ it would be hard to go past the sage from the hills, James Valentine Nutter. Jim, or Jimmy, Nutter was awarded the Echo’s own Eccentric of the Year award in 2006 and was one of the first hippies to move to the area and set up a community, Nerada, up the top of Main Arm outside Mullumbimby. He had headed up from Melbourne in the early 1970s in his Beetle with old friend Kenny Moate and they stayed opposite his mother, who was

Jim celebrates his 80th birthday this Saturday February 18 at Durrumbul Hall from 3pm – with the reminder to please not bring your dog. Photo Jeff Dawson

living in Banora Point. ‘He was one of the original shareholders in the Nerada community along with Kenny Moate, Jan Praetz and Damien Wilkinson,’ said friend Liz Jackson. ‘They called the company that set up the community the Cosmic Song and Dance Company. He’s a mad doofer and dancer.’ ‘Doof parties – I bumped into them about 1993,’ said Jim. ‘I’d given up dancing to rock’n’roll it’s too predictable. I like to freestyle. To me it is about illustrating the music. Dancing in the space.

‘I don’t like disco or house, and funk is very very boring. ‘Good electronic music is going somewhere all the time and changing dynamics.’ Friend Ron Priestley recalls one morning when he was just about to turn onto Main Arm Road when he saw Jimmy coming past on his motorbike. ‘He was going really slowly as he came up to the corner but then just kept going straight ahead into the bush. ‘I jumped out of the car to check he was okay. He’d been off dancing all night and just fell asleep on his way back.

‘He was going so slowly by that point he wasn’t hurt – classic Jim.’ A passion for rocks and Aboriginal culture has filled Jim’s life – and house – with rocks and he has provided parts of his collection to Southern Cross University for study. Around his house Jim has found plenty of evidence of Aboriginal culture. ‘The pool is the first mirror of humanity, rocks are the second face,’ said Jim as he shows photos of the many rocks he has collected over the years. The striking shapes of faces that can be recognised in them is remarkable. ‘I think it is part of a cult of sharing beautiful stones, picture stones. ‘You can see them best in the late afternoon in the tangential lighting. Most people tend to see the world as physical but it’s all connected. We are really seeing a sea of consciousness that expresses itself in different forms around us. ‘Serendipity is my favourite Goddess. I see our main function on Earth as explorers of both the environment and the inner realm.’

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The Waterlily playscape project in Ocean Shores is shaping up well, with a timber fortress planned for later this month. Council will begin site excavations mid-February with a mid-March finish date expected. Made from mostly natural materials, the fortress is designed for three- to twelve-year-olds. Chair of the Waterlily Playscape Committee Josie Tebo says, ‘A basket swing that was put in at the end of last year has been a real hit; it shows there is a real need for public outdoor play for children and families in Ocean Shores.’

Support needed This is only the beginning of the playscape and the group is calling on people who are interested to help support the project and drive it forward so that the tree house, storytelling chair, dry boat and shade sails can all be put in. The group has funding for some of the playscape equipment and would like to involve the community with the ongoing activities in the park, including landscaping and planting.

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‘If anyone has rocks, native plants or time to spare we’d love to hear from you,’ said Alison Ratcliffe, the Waterlily Playscape Committee secretary. ‘We’d like to create an enjoyable space for our community and this will enhance the whole plan for the park.’ Donations of equipment, trades and landscaping are needed to help complete the plan alongside a crowdfunding campaign that will be launched very soon. Q Email community@waterlilyplayscape.org to get involved or visit www.facebook. com/waterlilyplayscape.

The Renew Fest team: Paul Creber, Jaiia Cerff and Ella Goninan. Photo Eve Jeffery

Renew Fest have launched a youth-artisan campaign and are on the lookout for six young artists to create a piece featuring the word Renew to express one of the six key themes of the 2017 festival. These themes are renewable energy, nature’s biodiversity, our food, human habitats, humanity renewal and ethical economics. Renew Fest’s creative director Ella Rose Goninan says the stories of each of the six

chosen artists and their experiences of personal renewal will be shared in the lead up to this year’s festival, which will run May 6 and 7 at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds. Youth co-ordinator Jaiia Cerff said the festival organisers want to ‘celebrate what inspired each artist to contribute a work, how they connect with the theme they chose, and why it is important to them when they consider renewal.’ Material expenses of each

of the six chosen artworks will be covered, and the chosen artists will receive two full festival passes and the opportunity to exhibit personal works in the gallery space at the festival. The six winning artworks will be on display at the festival in the venues relating to their theme and will become an iconic part of the festival for years to come. Q Submission forms are available on the youth artisan page at www.renewfest.org.au.

Artist collective looking for new home After five years of operation, supporting many local creatives to start up their businesses and ply their wares from a shopfront, the Made in Mullum artist collective will be closing down on February 18. Made in Mullum is a notfor-profit shop that is run by 11 locals who share the cost and work in shifts to run the shop themselves. Everything for sale is local and handmade, and all money made goes into the pocket of the artist. One of the members, Crystal Wilkes, says, ‘Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to find and secure a new affordable lease anywhere else in Mullum, as of yet.’ ‘Made in Mullum would like to thank all their loyal customers in the community for all the support over the years. We are looking for a space to continue on and possibly to expand the collective shopfront to also include a creative community hub for sharing skills and running workshops.’ Q If anyone has any leads, please contact Crystal on 0407 579 378.

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Eshay-style thugs heading nowhere bimby and Byron areas. ‘Very little has been reported to police in relation to youth violence in these areas.’

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A serious community problem has been bubbling away in the north of the Shire. The end result – from past experience – will be that some local young men will become sad statistics: dead, drug addled or in jail. If you’ve driven around the Ocean Shores area lately you may have noticed the OSB (Ocean Shores Boyz), YTB (Yelgun Tunnel Boyz) and SGB (South Golden Beach Boyz) graffiti/tagging and wondered what it was all about? Who is doing this and why? Every couple of weeks, Council pays to have the street-sign graffiti removed but it just keeps coming back. These tags are a cry for help from Our Saddest Boys, who are now on the edge of manhood with insufficient support and guidance. Sadly, the boys have not learned social behavioural boundaries; few of the boys have had a male role model available to help them take their place among men in the local community. By stealing and assaulting as a group, these unguided boys have found a way to feel powerful and worthy. During this year’s Byron Schoolies, several of the youth gang members were identified on Main Beach, Byron Bay, starting fights and harassing schoolie revellers. The local OSB youth gang appear to model themselves after the so-called Eshay movement, which is found in larger population centres around Australia.

Byron Youth Service response Senior youth worker and program co-ordinator at the Byron Youth Service (BYS), Deb Pearse, says there is little for young people to do in the Byron Shire when many of the resources are focused on tourism. ‘How can a single parent seeking work, a home and an education for their children survive?’ she asks. ‘The focus on tourism, dwindling funding, the lack of resources to reach young people in need and the difficulty of bridging the gap with parental involvement creates a breeding ground for negative behaviours, which significantly impacts on the community, other young people, schools and parents.’ Pearse says that over the

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past 18 years, there is an issue that emerges again and again in different localities and within different ‘tribes’ of young people. ‘While we tend to focus on the current issues, it’s what lies beneath, what keeps creating these conditions that’s important. What these young people mainly have in common is a lack of positive male role models, neglect, anger and a feeling that their “territory” is not their own.’ Pearse says the BYS has a model for a First Referral Program, which would significantly address the ‘warning signs’ and provide a means by which high-risk young people are subject to an intervention. She says it would not only benefit the community, but provide a pivotal point at which appropriate support and a positive change in direction can occur. ‘Right now, we need funding to get this new program off the ground as well as extend our current Street Cruise outreach program to the whole of the Shire.’

Mullum High School response Mullum High School principal Donna Pearson told The Echo that the school’s Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PD/H/PE) curriculum and its welfare and discipline code ‘certainly teach the importance of self-respect and respectful behaviour’. ‘In addition, students have access to a number of significant school and outsideagency wellbeing programs including the Chrysalis Girls Program, Crossroads, Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, Rock and Water Program and RRISK Seminars. ‘We are aware of community issues and our staff use that knowledge in how they encourage students to

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behave appropriately and be respectful to others in and out of school. ‘To address the issue, the community needs to invest in getting these boys the help and guidance they need. ‘The younger boys below 15 that are modelling the Eshay behaviour need the full attention of parents, schools and the community.’

Police response Detective Chief Inspector Brendon Cullen told The Echo that police are aware of a group of youths who have a collective title of South Golden Beach Boys. ‘However, what police have observed is that this group of youths are little different from any other group of youths who congregate together socially. ‘The group is unorganised and lacks any lines of authority. The group does not display the characteristics of an unlawful gang as such. It would be false to label these youth as a crime gang. ‘Police in the local area are well aware of the youths that have been alleged to be causing trouble and have spoken a number of times to them and their parents. ‘There have been very few crime incidents reported to police attributable to these youth. ‘I am aware of one alleged assault, however; the victim to this day has refused to provide police with a statement. ‘This makes our job significantly more difficult as we can only take action for alleged crimes where those crimes are reported to us. ‘In most recent times, in particular Australia Day, police have interacted closely with these youths and their parents. There were no incidents reported to police. ‘We closely monitor antisocial and criminal behaviour in all areas of the Tweed Byron LAC including the Brunswick Heads, Mullum-

Parents have told The Echo they have learned the hard way not to host large gatherings for their teens’ birthdays because OSB gang members have in the past showed up and ‘punched on’ – starting fights, intimidating and robbing others. The Echo understands most of the boys’ ages range between 15 and 18 and they no longer attend high school, but still live with their mums in the Ocean Shores/SGB areas. Hopefully the community will alert the parents of these young men of the effect their children are having on others and offer them the help needed to change the destructive path these young adults are on. Another established local program is Pathways To Manhood (www.pathwaysfoundation.com.au). It’s a contemporary, community-based rite of passage, where boys aged 13 to 15 years and their fathers (or a male mentor) camp in the bush for five days.

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Satan’s good points? While there’s plenty to be alarmed about with Drumpf (which is his German ancestors’ name), let’s examine some of the positives. There must be something good, right? Q The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is dead, for now. For Australia, it was a ‘dumb’ deal, as explained by the Productivity Commission (www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/tradeagreements/report) and others. Q While Drumpf’s vocabulary is limited to incoherent monosyllabic babble of fear and ego, larger words are now being used across the planet to help understand and describe him. Narcissistic, pathological, sociopathic, misogynist and megalomaniac come to mind. Q Public knowledge of geopolitics will also continue to increase owing to his lack of geopolitical knowledge. Q Drumpf’s head-on collision with fact and his denial of it (alt fact) will hopefully be thoroughly exhausted in his term making it harder for others to follow. Russian journalist Masha Gessen describes him as a five-year-old holding up another child’s pencil case while the kid jumps up and down saying, ’give me back my pencil case!’ Drumpf’s reply is: ‘This is not a pencil case.’ Q There were actually a few reasonable policy ideas on his website pre-election. Number one of his 100-point plan was imposing term limits ‘on all members of Congress.’ Another was that for every new federal regulation, ‘two existing regulations must be eliminated.’ Others included a ‘five-year ban on White House and Congressional officials becoming lobbyists after they leave government service; a lifetime ban on White House officials lobbying on behalf of a foreign government; a complete ban on foreign lobbyists raising money for American elections.’ Q Drumpf appears to owe the presidency to no-one, which is unique except he stacked his cabinet with corporate financial raiders who seem to want to dismantle the departments they will lead. Q Those across the planet not aligned to racism and who want the earth’s biodiversity and fragile atmosphere to remain intact have been activated. The illusion that Hillary Clinton would have been a better choice has all but vanished and the unfolding reality of a horrendously inept child-man trust-fund baby leading the world has seen town halls across the US packed. Q But a strategy is yet to emerge that will challenge him because he acts like this is reality TV and that’s what he’s good at. Once that strategy is achieved, entertainment-driven clowns like this will be prevented from holding power in the future. During the campaign, he treated the campaign like (fake) pro wrestling TV, whereas his opponents thought traditional boxing – with rules – would prevail. While they and most of the media were wrong, it’s apparent his vanity, hubris, lack of discipline, lack of sanity, lack of knowledge of anything but thuggery and autocratic proclivities will be his downfall. If not that, it’s likely he will just get bored with the job. Q It’s a remarkable story of how one man’s self-delusion and inherited wealth can threaten the planet. Q In the meantime, there’s a new practical guide for resisting the Trump agenda (which is a useful tool to fight fascism in all its forms). It’s available at www.indivisibleguide.com/web and claims to be authored by former congressional staffers, who ‘reveal best practices for making Congress listen.’ Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

n less exciting times, many in the Liberal Party – probably most – would have viewed the defection of Cory Bernardi with more relief than dismay. Understandably, they regard the South Australian senator as a royal (or at least monarchist) pain in the arse. Apart from the nuttiness of his ideas, the man has been serially disruptive and distracting, regularly undermining and sniping at his leader, constantly demanding, hectoring and threatening to leave if he is not appeased (which, under the prime ministership of Malcolm Turnbull, has been the unvarying response). Bernardi is not, to put it mildly, a team player. Few will regret the fact that he has jumped off the boat. Good riddance. And in practical terms, it will make little difference to the tangled web of government. Another maverick in the senate is several more than Turnbull would like, but as long as Bernardi does what he has always done – support the government on everything that matters, which, given Turnbull’s threadbare and increasingly conservative agenda will likely be the case – there will be no more problems than there would already be, which means plenty. Bernardi would only become a crisis point if he is to be joined by others, but there is no sign of that: the most likely prospect in the lower house, the far-north, far-right populist National Queenslander George Christensen has made it clear that he is not going to play second fiddle to a South Australian ex-neo Liberal, and why would he? Christensen is comfortably ensconced in the waiting room, anticipating the next National Party ministerial vacancy. And, like Bernardi, he can apparently

get just about anything he wants from the leadership anyway. And although Bernardi has nearly five and a half years to lounge on the red leather seats of the crossbench, it is hard to see what he can do to enlarge his Australian Conservative Movement – it is not yet, and may never be, a party. South Australia is a very crowded piece of political real estate: Nick Xenophon has corralled most, if not all, of the Croweater protest vote, and if there is any room on the fringe, Pauline Hanson is pawing at the ground.

Bernardi would only become a crisis point if he is to be joined by others, but there is no sign of that. by Mungo MacCallum Bernardi’s brand of conservatism is not the same as either Xenophon’s or Hanson’s, but it is, if anything, less appealing: while they espouse nationalism, including protectionism, Bernardi is a hardline free-enterpriser. He may pick up a few aliens from beyond the lunar right, but it is hard to see anything approaching serious support. And as for his vision of turning his obsessions into a national movement – well, good luck with that. Given the gridlock of independents vying for senate positions, Bernardi’s disciples would be trampled in the crush – unless, of course, he can bite Gina Rinehart, as the rumours have suggested. As Clive Palmer and Malcolm Turnbull can attest, even if you can’t buy an election, you can pay for a sizeable chunk of votes. So although Bernardi’s crusade cannot be dismissed out of hand, it should not cause a stable government to stay awake at nights.

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Which is, presumably, why he was desperate to build it up, if not for the public, at least for his own troops – not through bold and challenging policy prescriptions, which they would have neither understood nor appreciated, but through pure theatrics. On Wednesday, the prime minister finally unleashed his political animal – indeed, his political wild beast. Apparently triggered by Bill Shorten’s taunts about being out of touch and the line about Mr Harbourside Mansion (the insult coined by Tony Abbott’s fierce political warrior Peta Credlin), Turnbull hit back with all guns blazing. Shorten was a parasite, a social climber, a simpering sycophant, blowing hard in the parliament and sucking hard in the living rooms of Melbourne. There was none of the lethal wit of Paul Keating, the rapier thrusts of the soufflé that would not rise twice, or the sheep who attempted to maul him: it was

more in the mould of Mark Latham’s conga line of suckholes. This was no-holds-barred stuff, kicking, biting and gouging – a parliamentary cage fight. The message was that Shorten was an upstart, a parvenu who had no business moving in the same exalted circles that Turnbull inhabited as a right. This was a trifle confusing: wasn’t moving higher up the ladder of opportunity and ambition the highest ideal to which Australians could aspire? If not, what was the point of it all? Was Turnbull saying that Shorten and his like should stay in their places, that class and caste were divinely ordained? The rich man at his castle, the poor man at his gate, God made them high and lowly, he ordered their estate, as the old hymn reminds us? But of course logic had absolutely nothing to do with it; it was all about aggro, and the government troops and their media supporters roared their lusty approval. And there was no doubt that it was a memorable performance. But – and it’s a big but – it will probably not help Turnbull with the next Newspoll, where the coalition is now trailing by a dismal eight points. All the evidence is that while parliamentary brawling may gee up the troops and can be a somewhat guilty pleasure for the masses, in the end the voters are not impressed: they would actually prefer a bit more gravitas, and (dare one say it?) a vision for the future. The great parliamentary brawlers, Keating, Latham and Abbott, all gained a sugar hit in the short term, but in the end they were resented and discarded. But perhaps Malcolm Turnbull is simply taking his cue from Cory Bernardi – who cares about the bloody voters, it’s all about me, me, me.

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But, as we said at the start, this would be the case in less exciting times. Malcolm Turnbull’s is not a stable government; it clings on to a one-seat majority in the House of Representatives and a minority in the senate. This does not mean that it is in imminent danger of defeat, but it does mean that a split, however trivial, is a real threat to its internal structure: the schism has been laid bare, the pretence of unity is shattered. And more importantly, Turnbull’s own authority, such as it is, has been weakened.

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Suffolk Park plans The Suffolk Park community came together in an impressive show of unity in November last year to protest the sale of their last remaining open space and sportsfield. Collectively they took on the education department and won. Now, through the council, they own this land. That was a great start. Now the Suffolk Park Progress Association wants to gather the community’s ideas for the future development of their newly acquired parkland. The SPPA is holding its annual community budget planning meetings on February 21 to develop recommendations to present to Council for allocation of Section 94 funds in the financial year 2017–18. There will be two meetings, the first at 10am at the Suffolk Park pub and the second at 7pm at the Suffolk

Park community hall. Both meetings should last approximately one hour. Coogera Preschool is also coordinating a meeting time for young Suffolk families to have their say. Last year more than 160 community members attended these meetings to help develop the plan for the future of the village. If a community wants to create and control its future it needs to get involved and speak up. SPPA urges people not to stand back and complain but to come to one of the public meetings and help shape the future of their community. Donald Maughan President, Suffolk Park Progress Association

Shark insight Matthew Long is correct (Letters, February 8) – sharks are

local new mums a bed for delivery in the new maternity wing. Not even able to afford to have on hand any deadly-snake antivenin. Or staff trained in how to use it. Two weeks ago, friend George Kyprianou, a fit firefighter from Brunz, was bitten by a baby tiger snake on our Wilsons Creek property while helping me put away the chooks. After 20 minutes he knew something was wrong as his breathing and heart pace quickened and he broke out into a sweat. His wife drove him straight to Byron hospital where he was immediately put onto the machines and monitored. After six hours repulsed by bony white Eng- George was transferred by lish arses. I was told this tele- ambulance to the Tweed at pathically by a hammerhead. 3am. No poisonous snake anSteve Edmonds tivenin at Byron, he was told. Mullumbimby continued on next page

Hospital blues It was disturbing to read of Sue Harrison’s shabby treatment at Byron hospital owing to lack of staff on duty (Echo, February 8). It’s not staff ’s fault. We were promised the world with our new hospital by Northern Rivers Health chief Chris Crawford, who rode over local opposition with his ‘Big is Best’ grand plans, then retired on a golden-handshake super to join his wife on her six-digit state parliamentary income plus perks as our MLC. All courtesy of us the mug taxpayers. Leaving our fast-growing community a hospital with no theatre, no helipad, unable to guarantee

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Who has the most influence when it comes to shaping society? Planning. The NSW planning department are overhauling the Planning Act with six big changes – and three missed opportunities, according to independent not-for-profit community legal centre EDO. The community has until March 31 to comment on the changes, which are available at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Policyand-Legislation/Legislative-Updates. In short, the EDO say, ‘firstly, the updated objects make no reference to climate change responses or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.’ ‘Second, there is no general power to keep consent conditions up-to-date with modern standards. Third, the disparity between developer and community rights to merit appeals has not been addressed, and appeal rights continue to be curtailed.’ Like the recently controversial biodiversity overhaul, these are major complex changes and require legal comprehension. It is similar to a ‘shock event’, which is a political strategy to overwhelm the public with information so they are easier to control and divide.

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by Ian Rogers The death of Dutch billionaire Joop van Oosterom, announced this week four months after he lost his long battle with illness, allows the chess world to speak openly of one of its dirty secrets. To the general public, van Oosterom was the generous sponsor of the annual Melody Amber tournament which invited some of the world’s top players to entertain van Oosterom by playing rapid and blindfold chess in lavish surroundings in his adopted tax haven of Monaco. Van Oosterom was for many years the top ranked correspondence chess player in the world, twice World Correspondence Champion and sponsor of a number of elite correspondence tournaments. It was van Oosterom’s use of his wealth to win those correspondence laurels which could not be spoken of publicly until now. Van Oosterom hired two of the Netherlands’ most hard-working International Masters to work full time on his correspondence games. The IMs, using computers and their own analytical skills,

passed on the brilliant moves they had discovered to van Oosterom, who then used them to win two World Championship titles. Van Oosterom’s use of a team to win the world correspondence title does have historical precedent, with the first World Correspondence Champion, Australia’s Cecil Purdy, alleging that in the 1960s top correspondence Grandmasters from the Soviet Union enjoyed help from other Soviet players. However, there is an ethical chasm between having your friends take a look at your position from a correspondence game and paying players to (effectively) play the games for you. Certainly van Oosterom was a big fan of the game, sponsoring chess clubs and also supporting the ‘Youth versus Experience’ tournaments in Amsterdam which blooded future stars such as Nakamura, Caruana and Hou Yifan. How van Oosterom will be viewed in decades to come is hard to say but in the opinion of Veselin Topalov, ‘he gave the chess world a lot more than he received from it.’

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Q At the proposed stage 1 $24 million, 21,400m2 food hub at Bangalow the principal activities will include ‘livestock processing’, commonly known as an abattoir and associated facilities and activities including the lairage, slaughter, boning, value adding (retail ready/smallgoods processing, etc), chiller and freezer areas, distribution facility. Other businesses will be a restaurant (steak, anybody?), food tourism, training facility, local produce, etc. Bangalow residents in the western section of the village need to be aware that abattoirs give off smells (google it) including manure/urine smells as well as a stench derived from blood and guts, wastewater, etc which will affect the western section of the village on a regular basis – affecting their amenity, real estate values and quality of life. There will be noise from

the cattle/pig trucks and the lairage. Bangalow as a tourism town will be affected as the village is considered to be ‘on the nose’. Considering that livestock production on the coast has been in decline for many years now owing to the proliferation of plantations, this means this location would be less than desirable for a major abattoir. The expectation that the majority of workers will travel from Lismore, Casino and Kyogle (for a round trip of 70–130 kilometres a day) would also indicate that this location is not a good business decision. This development is also only 500 metres west of Bangalow village, and the lower section of the site is flood-affected. Stephen Welstead Coopers Shoot

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‘Too expensive’ and it has a short shelf life. Cost of the antivenin? $300. In our old hospital in Mullum, much quicker reached than Byron now, antivenin was on hand because we are surrounded by snake territory. When a child dies from a bite from a deadly brown, a Clarence roughscale or tiger snake, will State Health then allow Byron hospital to stock the antivenin? David Bradbury Wilsons Creek

Solar train hopes I had a meeting with Jeremy Holmes of the Byron Train and Elements last week. As far as I can remember the details, he told me that the train running from Bayshore Drive to the platform behind Simmo’s in town would be an

Bangalow is a very special place, at least those of

us lucky enough to live here think so. It is frightening to hear of what is happening in other areas of our Shire: the overload of tourists, the trashing of national parks and beaches and the huge increase of traffic, destroying residents’ amenity. I think it is too soon to say that Council wants the proposed rural-industrial development close to Bangalow on the Lismore Road to go ahead – it is still being assessed by consultants – but Ean Jones aptly described what this DA proposes in last week’s letters and there is no doubt that, if the development were approved, it would totally change Bangalow and turn living here into a nightmare of traffic and tourists. The people of Bangalow don’t want this; we value what we have and welcome developments which complement and add to the charac-

ter of the village. Our visitors feel the same way as shown in a survey carried out not long ago. The argument that the proposal would provide jobs probably contains some truth but the DA tells us that employees are expected to come from Lismore and beyond and those currently employed in the various businesses involved would expect to be retained. One of the worst aspects of this proposal is the loss of good farming land. We have an industrial estate across the road from where the DA is located and there is plenty of room there for a smaller, more appropriate development. Good farming land should not taken over by huge sheds and a massive carpark; we need our prime agricultural land and will need it even more in the future. Jenny Coman Bangalow

electric train. Meaning it will have solar-charged batteries running the two electric motors in the train. The remaining single diesel engine would be used for emergencies only. He said that the train will be electric from the beginning. Which is counter to the 2015 plan to have two diesel engines running it. I consider that, with the effective action from the Byron community to pressure for the conversion from diesel to electric, this train will now be of some benefit to Byron. The project was launched in 2014 as a ‘solar train.’ In 2015 the train was reconditioned as a diesel. In 2016 it was to be a diesel with the possibility of electric conversion in vague terms. It is highly satisfactory to me that if Byron is to

have a train in 2017 that it is as ‘green’ as possible and as least polluting as possible in terms of noise and exhausts. Jeremy told me that the excess solar electricity from the shed and platform will be fed via the grid to Enova and when the days are without sun they will take the electricity from the grid from Enova to charge the batteries. The train will just need half an hour to get a substantial recharge after four to six trips. He said that the frequency of the train would be to serve passengers probably two return trips an hour 8–9am and 5–6pm, less in the remaining times. And probably not run after 6pm in the off season. On days like the Writers Festival it would be more frequent, which I think would

hopefully stop the Bayshore Drive traffic jams and the associated parking problems. I sincerely hope that this system is the one that is fully implemented and which will put Byron – indeed Australia – on the map with the first solar-charged, battery-supplied-electric motors in an electric train in the world. Lee Cass Byron Bay

Holiday-letting law Matthew Hartley (Letters, February 8) provokes me to come to the defence of our mayor, Simon Richardson, and his legal adviser. Firstly, it was asserted by a contributor a fortnight ago that holiday letting was likely prohibited within an R2 Zone because ‘commercial premises’ appears in the LEP continued on page 12

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Societies have always been built on beliefs. The Maoris believed in tattoos and tapu. Aboriginal people believed in maintaining country. Egyptians believed in Isis (the goddess, not the thug club). The British believed in their superior civilisation (as did the Romans, who borrowed much of that from the Greeks). The French believed in liberty, equality and fraternity (after they’d believed in servitude, noble privilege and the king). Americans believed in the American dream. Indians believed in a thousand gods. Jews, Muslims and Christians believed in one god – the same one. A shared belief is what binds members of a society together. If you and I believe the same thing, we are a society. If a thousand of us believe in the same values, we can live together. If we don’t, we can’t, no matter how many police, warriors, soldiers or sheriffs try to maintain social cohesion. We probably couldn’t even get a census together. We don’t need to have all our beliefs the same, but a shared core belief is essential. When that belief is shattered, then society can start counting its days. The 500 nations of Aboriginal Australia believed in maintaining country – 500 nations, with different languages and customs, shared a belief in country wherein were the stories, creation and culture. (And still are.)

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White Australia does not believe in maintaining country. We never felt like we belonged to the land (because it didn’t belong to us). We didn’t believe in country (we believed in the ‘old country’), but, born from convicts and immigrants and in a difficult strange land, we found a new core belief: a fair go. (Unless you were Aboriginal.) I am not a patriot. I don’t stick an Aussie flag on my car on Australia Day (or reindeer antlers at Christmas). I think the national anthem is awful. I think that if Gallipoli was the making of the Australian spirit and Ned Kelly a national hero, then we are condemned to being losers forever. But I am Australian because I share a belief in ‘fair go for all’ with my fellow Australians. Or at least that’s what I thought. Apparently, my belief in a fair go is not shared by the

rulers of this country. The atrocities that are happening to refugees on Nauru – people seeking shelter from a breakdown of their society; a breakdown in which Australia has often been complicit – and the abuses in Australian juvenile detention centres make me wonder: What happened to a fair go? Apart from its popularity in the Orwellian speeches of politicians, the socialism of ‘fair go’ is being replaced with the capitalism of ‘me first’. Empathy is replaced by expediency, mercy by money. When a government actively supports climate change, grows income inequality and degrades country, one has to ask, what’s next? I tell you what: child abuse. The children on Nauru are Australia’s responsibility and they’re being abused. The children in Australian detention centres are Australia’s responsibility and they’re be-

ing abused. The government knew about this for ages but, hey, it had a business to run. It’s convenient for me to blame the government. Unfortunately, we are all involved. How can I sip coffee, munch on a wholemeal savoury muffin and discuss Australia’s medal tally when children in Australia’s care are being abused? It’s weird. So, what is the Australian shared belief now? A toilet for every bedroom? Another gold medal in Rio? Faster internet downloads? A tax cut? Me, I still believe in a fair go for all. But, I see it’s not a shared belief. Oh dear. Every society has its day, I reckon. The American dream turns to nightmare; the French liberté turns to martial law; and child abuse is the Aussie way. Oi oi oi. Q See more of S’s work at

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Letters continued from page 10 Zone Table as a prohibited use. In my view it doesn’t necessarily follow that a business activity undertaken within a residential zone makes the subject premises ‘commercial premises’. A number of business activities are permissible within an R2 Zone, like B&B establishments, boarding houses, home occupations and home industries. ‘Commercial premises’ are shops, offices and business establishments. Secondly, it was rather

North Coast news daily: tartly asserted by Matthew Hartley a week ago that ‘tourist and visitor accommodation’ was prohibited in an R2 Zone, and so it is, but does that exclude renting out part or all of one’s home? I’m not persuaded that it does. I suggest that ‘tourist and visitor accommodation’ is accommodation provided by hotels, motels, backpacker establishments, and the like. Understanding planning law is challenging, as those practising in this area would attest. I respectfully suggest that wannabe planning law-

yers thoroughly research their case before shooting off at the mouth. Syd Craythorn Byron Bay

Grandstanding Why is your letters section always dominated by Gareth W R Smith and Fast Buck$ in practically every edition? Whether one agrees or disagrees with their views the fact they are printed so often makes one question the views of the paper. Many of the residents of Byron Shire are Israeli or Jewish and usu-

ally the letters are racially targeting Israelis as well as outrageously anti-Semitic. And don’t forget the van of said Smith. Funny, Byron Shire banned Wicked Vans for inappropriate signage yet this disgusting van drives freely through Byron. Not what I would think a council would encourage How in all honesty can you keep publishing these letters and letting your paper be used as a grandstanding platform week after week? How can the council justify letting Smith drive his van in

the Shire? It is just as disgusting as the slogans that were on the Wicked Vans. And don’t quote to me about free speech in newspapers or freedom of demonstration. This is not about free speech; this is about what could be seen as ‘mates rates’. Are there no other contributors who write letters? Wonder why? Are they totally sick and tired as I am of knowing that the letters division of the paper will be dominated by these two? Fellow readers, how would you feel if your birth country or religion was under attack week after week in the local paper? And that your local council would allow a van denigrating your race and religion to be driven around where you live? S Kleiman Ocean Shores Q While their presence is

substantial, Messrs Buck$ and Smith hardly dominate the pages – 15.3 per cent of all letters published last week, 11.7 per cent the week before and five per cent this week. Anyone is welcome to defend Israel in these pages, as Vic Alhadeff of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies regularly does. Anyone with a serious complaint about what The Echo publishes can contact the Australian Press Council (presscouncil.org.au/ complaints) or the Australian Human Rights Commission (humanrights.gov.au/ complaint-information) – Ed

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I have no objection to the bed tax that is being suggested by Paul Spooner et al; in fact I think it is an excellent idea. However, to equate holiday letting to a commercial activity, as some suggest, is a long bow to draw. Perhaps a registration fee for holiday lets is do-able as suggested by Michael Lyon but a distinction must be made between those who rent a room in their own residence (which is on average only one day/week) and those who rent the whole house. Also, renting out a room does not affect the long-term rental market at all and guests are well behaved owing to the fact the owner is present. The other thing that seems to be forgotten is the amount of money that is brought into the Shire by people staying overnight. Tourists do bring benefits as well as problems! Ruth Dare Bangalow

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netdaily.net.au increased by seven per cent cumulatively compounding over three years. This figure will likely end higher as valuations used for rating purpose will surely rise over this time. Real estate prices are continuing to go up and the Valuer-General is not afraid to let this be reflected in yearly valuation changes. This means rates in four years time will increase by more than 33.5 per cent. An easier way to swallow this would be to allocate the extra monies received straight into a road/ infrastructure fund, the sole purpose of which would be to maintain existing roads, paths and cycle ways. The exact amount contributed should be displayed on the rates notices. I dread the thought of these increases going straight into general revenue, only for them to be mismanaged again. Timo Sadler Coopers Shoot

Palestine woes Further to my admission last week that I’d never heard of Resolution 181 of the United Nations that ‘created Israel’, I now know why: Zionists seldom mention said resolution because it also purported to create a parallel Palestinian state. Everybody knows that while Israel has thrived, there is still no Palestinian state in sight. Now why is that? I don’t know how many times over the past 40-odd years I’ve heard the Zionists come up with the following trumpism: ‘We are prepared to discuss an end to the violence, but before talks can take place the Palestinians must first end the violence.’ Many Zionists no way want a Palestinian state; every time talks have commenced it’s been the Zionists who have sabotaged them. Also there is a strain of thought in Israel that ‘Palestinians’ are a fake entity of convenience – despite those peoples being well mentioned in the Old Testament (as Philistines). Some early Zionists actually proposed grabbing all the land up to the Euphrates, large parts of which are currently Syria, Egypt and Jordan. Lebensraum anyone? Fast Buck$ Coorabell

Church follies After summarising the Catholic Church’s child abuse and cover-up record, Hans Lovejoy’s editorial asks, ‘So what does the Catholic Church say continued on page 16

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Minimising risks of elder abuse Aslan Shand

Megan Haines was sentenced to 36 years in jail for killing two patients in a Ballina nursing home in December last year. They were two of three people who had brought complaints against Haines regarding rough treatment, rude remarks and an unwillingness to help. She injected both patients with lethal doses of insulin. Age, disability and mental health can make people vulnerable to abuse at the hands of family members, friends, carers and others they trust. A recent discussion paper on elder abuse released in December 2016 by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRFC) identified common areas of abuse as ‘psychological or emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse’. Unnecessary sedation is referred to as chemical abuse. Creating a safe environment in the home and community for older people has to address a number of areas, including laws that can be used to protect the elderly and greater awareness of elder abuse that is perpertrated by family and friends.

In the home Families and friends are key to the wellbeing of older people and provide a significant amount of aged care, from children looking after their parents to neighbours and friends keeping an eye out for each other as they age. The most common type of elder abuse is financial abuse and can come in a variety of forms. The term ‘inheritance abuse’ has been coined to describe children who want their inheritance before their parents die. Family, friends and neighbours can force older people to change their wills through guilt, emotional pressure or direct threats to leave their houses and money to them. People whom the older person trusts and have given power of attorney or

guardianship to – this can include control of their finances and lifestyle choices, particularly if they are suffering from memory loss or other debilitating conditions – can potentially use these powers to take advantage of the older persons’ money and assets. The ALRC have identified a number of actions to reduce elder abuse. Families often bear the brunt of care for older people and arrangements are commonly made where children agree to look after parents if the parents will sign over houses and money to the children to help with the costs; this is called an assetsfor-care arrangement. Often there are no written agreements in these set-ups and if things go wrong elderly people can be left with nothing. Creating a written record of both the financial and care expectations of everyone involved is a key way to avoid this type of abuse. Setting up tribunals that can resolve family disputes in assets-for-care arrangements has been proposed so that families don’t have to go through formal court proceedings to resolve disagreements.

Consistency Creating consistent laws across the country would reduce confusion for older people, their families and carers as well as ensuring people are no longer able to skip states to avoid prosecution. ‘We have members who work across state borders and who find differences between state legislation and processes

widen the risk of abuse,’ said Helen Macukewicz from the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA).

National registers There is also the recommendation to set up national registers for: 1. People working in aged care. This would record criminal history and log disciplinary and complaint actions that have been taken against people working in aged care. This will assist in stopping workers and volunteers being able to move between states and territories committing further abuse. However, the increasing drive towards privatisation of care for the elderly is seeing an increase in workers who are independent contractors in the home and flexible care area. The NSWNMA points out that they are not covered by any regulations and that this needs to be addressed by ALRC’s report and recommendations. 2. Registering enduring documents and court and tribunal orders of guardians and financial administrators. This would help banks and other institutions confirm that those taking control of older peoples’ finances and affairs have the right to do so. 3. Identifying people and organisations that can identify possible elder abuse.

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For example, Centrelink has regular contact with many older people and could play a significant role in identifying elder abuse. However, the report also identified Centrelink strategies that place debt recovery of potential overpayments to older people as a higher priority than their welfare, potentially compounding elder abuse. For many people in the aged-care system it is often a matter of weighing up the possible risks of complaining about staff and management in what is inevitably a vulnerable situation for the older person. If people are receiving any type of governmentfunded care service, including care in the home, they can take concerns and complaints to the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner, who is able to launch an investigation. However, if you are in a private service such as a retirement home you ‘should contact their state or territory government. In New South Wales, the relevant body is Fair Trading (http://bit.ly/ FTretire),’ according to the office of the aged care commissioner. The discussion paper highlights a wide range of issues and provides some possible solutions, but the ALRC often shied away from the more expansive approach that has been taken in countries such as Canada. The report often deferred to existing law in areas such as fraud and criminal justice while acknowledging that these laws have been little used in the past in relation to elder abuse.

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continued from page 12 about this?’ (Echo, February 8). More to the point, what does this say about the Catholic Church? The Church’s business model has always been to recruit immature, gullible young men to its clerical ‘vocations’. Before any chance to mature sexually, let alone socially or intellectually, they are required to take a life-long vow of celibacy. This unnatural absurdity alone keeps them frozen in adolescence. Meanwhile, they see their former peers developing relationships and

maturing into adult life. They must suffer excruciating cognitive and emotional dissonance. Suppressed resentment and rage would hack a short path from Why? to Why not? And it is powerfully in the interests of the organisation to aid and abet its perpetrators, since it bred them in the first place. Since the Enlightenment and the rise of science, it has been nigh impossible for an educated mind to buy the archaic product the churches sell. The metaphysical propositions at religion’s core are

simply silly – a good ‘god’ who loves you, heaven, life after death. Not a scrap of evidence for any of it. Doubt must tear at the sanity and stability of many clergy even while they promote and serve the hoax they are trapped in. Time, as Hans concludes, to ‘dissolve the Catholic Church’ – and the rest. They are way past their use-by date: little wonder they stink of corruption. Their assets came from the people through the state. Now their schools and hospitals should be taken back by government as public assets. Alas, as the attendance of

The future of sustainable transport is here! Electric vehicle expo and launch of new charging station Saturday, 18 February - 9am to 11am at Byron Bay Library Middleton St and Lawson Street, Byron Bay View the latest electric cars such as the Tesla S, BMW i3 and Nissan Leaf. Free test ride of electric bikes. Learn more about our Zero Emissions Byron project and hear from Giles Parkinson on the future of electric vehicles in Australia.

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Turnbull, Shorten and many others at a Catholic mass to open Parliament shows, it will not happen – yet. Adrian Gattenhof Mullumbimby

New blood needed Whisky, Tango Foxtrot – name of a recent-release movie definitely worth watching. More importantly though is my response – if you get the meaning – to the recent Byron Shire Council’s pleading and threats aimed at the ratepayers. To paraphrase, ‘Please agree to paying higher rates than approved by state government or else Council will go broke.’ Financially unmanageable, they said. So to be clear, Council is asking the ratepayers to provide them with more funds so the same level of performance can continue. However, this has led to the present poor state of affairs in this Shire. Not at any time have ideas been brought forward which have had any success in tackling issues facing residents. Oh yes, there is one: the extra lane past Simmo’s has made a difference to the congestion into Byron Bay and I am ever so grateful for that. What is required is an injection of new blood to

bring ideas and expertise in the management and future planning of this town. To whoever stamped the DA for the two holiday complexes near the Belongil turnoff – I can guarantee that over the next peak period the cars from those guests will cause a gridlock in Byron. So thanks for that bit of town-planning expertise. The solution to the traffic congestion is not a bypass and the poor financial affairs will not be solved by a rate rise. How about utilising some of the Shire’s assets and increasing their profitability? For example, the Tyagarah airfield from which Sky Dive Australia fly their numerous small aircraft over the Shire. I am sure they run a very profitable business, unlike Council, which I believe collects a laughable $36K per annum from this prime asset. It probably costs Council double that to administer it. Ah, bureaucracy at work and our rate dollars being used to their fine potential. If the arms dealers performed like this there would be no war. So perhaps there will be no Byron Shire Council soon. ‘Amalgamation’, they call it. Susana Gardavsky Mullumbimby

netdaily.net.au Bad smells Some things stick around like a bad smell, such as the experience that is walking down the south wall in Brunswick Heads these days. Every third rock is covered with blood and fish guts. Instead of sitting around enjoying the view and pondering life, we turn around, a bit traumatised, pondering death and wondering how this place became so grotty. It’s getting worse and it’s not the local fishermen. Those guys are lovely. They’re a part of the scenery. It only became noticeable over the peak psychotic season that has just passed. Perhaps a sign here and there and a fine for being unthoughtful might be enough to remind people how to respect the place that they’re visiting. Bruns is amazing but it’s being damaged by the constant influx of people with their crown chakras stuck up their base chakras. Maybe we need a sign for that, too. Sheri Hutchings Brunswick Heads

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Helping children to be humans rather than machines Geoff Dawe

The reality of a lot of high school education is that children are pushed to use the reasoning part of the brain when the relevant neural pathways for reason are still not fully developed. The educational philosophy of a technocratic society is that it is this push that stimulates the joining of these neural pathways. It is the civilised conception that nature is inadequate or incomplete and it is thanks to modern education that this insufficiency of nature can be overcome. An alternative to the technocratic view is that, provided humans have had a reasonable human upbringing, the neural pathways concerned with reason will automatically complete at adulthood. This point of view, following the work of neuropsychotherapist Allan Schore, accepts that, if children are exceptionally stressed, there is less likelihood of their neural pathways connecting to the prefrontal cortex where reason is accessed. Instead the brain will put greater energy into

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connecting neural pathways to the older, reptilian part, the part associated with fight and flight. It is possible to see here that NAPLAN testing or indeed any testing that adds to a child’s stress is not facilitating an educated (as in reasoning) humankind, but one more inclined to fear. Conveniently for capitalism, a fearful society consumes exceptionally. The technocratic society currently is engaged in

redoubling effort towards maths and science because these stimulate the production of technologies. Ironically, this is done without science being able to rule that the side effects of all technologies are not killing the planet. Part of the questions asked in regard to maths, according to the Newcastle Herald (6/12/16), are ‘When will I ever use this stuff?’ or ‘How will maths help me later in life?’

Lecturer in mathematics education at Griffith University, Kevin Larkin, answers these questions in the Herald mostly in terms of maths aiding in the prediction of future events. As an example Kevin suggests maths can assist in solving ‘puzzles to assist the heroine unlock the next level in the latest video game’. However, it is doubtful that children should be encouraged to play with video games rather than go outside

and play, or relate personally, rather than technologically, to someone else. Moreover, enquiring children need to know that most of them are walked through the comparative uselessness of secondary-school maths in order to find the relatively few mathematical prodigies who will further the work of Lockheed Martin, NASA or what is oxymoronically called technological progress. Kevin reasonably points out that most occupations use maths. Nevertheless, most occupations only require primary school maths. The above argument is not maths nihilism. Mathematics, like science, will always be of use to humans. However, like everything on the planet, it presents a darker side when in excess, when devoid of balance. Currently, Australian society is out of balance in insisting maths needs to be the interest of every child. This way, in line with a machine-dependent culture, is toward homogenising children’s talents and abilities to make them more conveniently a cog. It is the opposite of educating children by acting as

midwife to what they bring to the world, the opposite of the Latin root of the word education, educere, which means ‘to lead out’. Not facilitating each child’s abilities, talents and yearnings is a complete waste of talent, a complete waste of an emerging resource, a complete waste of time. The waste of time can be seen in some high schools offering a Higher School Certificate alongside barista, Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Gambling Services courses. This is the contradiction of high school and the requirements of a technocratic society. Children are exceptionally stimulated to the reasoning part of the brain, and are then expected to be content with comparatively brainless occupations as though they should be machines rather than human. Q There is an interesting interview with Dr Allan Schore at http://bit.ly/schorekids. Some scientists dispute the notion of a ‘left brain’ and ‘right brain’: yourbrainhealth. com.au/left-brain-rightbrain-myth.

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SGB meeting on NBP plans: both heat and light it’ and ‘make SGB great again’. Sound familiar? Stephen Nuske South Golden Beach

On Saturday February 4 I attended a meeting at South Golden Beach ‘community’ hall regarding North Byron Parklands’ application for permanency. My brother-inlaw came with me. We have both recently purchased homes at South Golden Beach. I am also employed by North Byron Parklands as a groundsman – not a political lobbyist, not a strategist of any kind, a groundsman. After a short time, anyone who profits from NBP, or any of the events held there, was asked to raise their hand and consequently asked to leave. So I had to go, and my brother-in-law came with me, even though I had received an invitation to the meeting and I am a property owner and pay rates. I have since been informed

that a number of the people at that meeting, including some of those who called for me to be thrown out, don’t actually live in or own property in South Golden Beach. They were allowed to stay, yet I wasn’t? And this happened in the presence of a number of Byron Shire Council members who remained silent. The thing that really struck me was the hostile and very aggressive manner in which the meeting was conducted. There was something incredibly ugly about it all and I’m now very glad that I didn’t take my children along as I was truly shocked by the way some of the people in that room behaved. I’m not sure what happened after we were asked to leave but I can only imagine that there were calls to ‘build a wall and make NBP pay for

Q I’m disgusted at the misinformation that is being circulated in letters from the employees of North Byron Parklands who were at the meeting at South Golden Beach Hall. To set the record straight: SGB Community Association hosted the day, but residents outside of the village of SGB were welcome. This event invitation was sent to all councillors and the mayor and was posted on several Facebook sites. An experienced facilitator was there to make sure the meeting ran in a smooth and orderly way. The hall was packed to capacity with concerned residents. Approximately five

continued from page 16 don’t realise this. In my recent trip to Broken Head, I noticed the council had ‘upgraded’ the road by sealing it part way. (I quote the word ‘upgraded’ from their latest Council newsletter.) I was not surprised to

find the parking areas for the beaches were full, with many people parking (illegally) along the road. Not long ago, these beaches were little used and delightful. It’s rather similar to the situation of the highway from the Gold Coast to By-

ron. It used to take two hours on winding hills to get here. Now the Gold Coasters make the trip in less than an hour, which means they can easily come for a day. The result is our little town is inundated. Is this also an ‘upgrade’?

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NBP employees turned up. One of the speakers refused to speak in front of NBP, and others were also concerned about their presence, but some wanted to ask GM Mat Morris questions, and the group agreed to that. When Mr Morris first spoke, he first complimented the presenters on having given an accurate and balanced presentation of the facts of the latest Parklands proposal. His response to questions then turned into a presentation about Parklands, and the group felt they had heard enough at that point. When people had no more questions for Mat Morris, the moderator asked if the group wanted the Parklands people to stay, and the overwhelming majority voted that the Parklands employees should leave. The moderator noted that

Parklands was holding its own meeting the following weekend and asked Mr Morris if the people in the room could come to that. Mr Morris said that invitations had been sent to a small number of people but that anyone in the room was welcome to come. The Parklands employees left the meeting at that point. Two of the Parklands employees were very disturbed by being asked to leave and later claimed in a local paper that they had been mistreated. They did not seem to appreciate that the group simply wanted to speak freely, without Parklands employees in the room and without having to listen to the Parklands GM make presentations. After the Parklands employees left, the rest of the meeting was devoted to sharing the information that has

been made public about the Parklands development and their aspirations for future growth. People also shared the impacts they had experienced because of the festivals. At the end, many people expressed great appreciation for being better informed because of the meeting. What is clear is that this development is quite controversial and is arousing emotions among the many people who are most affected by it. That some of these people are just now learning what Parklands is planning to do is very unfortunate, but it indicates that Parklands has not done nearly as good a job of community outreach as they claim they have been doing. Kathy Norley President, South Golden Beach Community Association

Places are worth getting to in proportion to how hard it is to get there. There’s another aphorism for you. I think a lot of people don’t realise this one either. I’m just a little worried that if we keep getting ‘upgraded’, eventually there may not be any fun left at all – not for us locals anyway. Charles MacFarland Ewingsdale

inspectors having to enforce various legislations when necessary – further costs to the community. Ratepayers want transparency (and to be listened to) and so far we haven’t seen any. Answers please ASAP, councillors, state and local members. Rod Murray Ocean Shores

ergy, using a power outage in SA as an excuse to slam SA premier Jay Weatherill, Bill Shorten and Labor’s more urgent and realistic renewable energy target. We knew it was fake news because within minutes environment minister Josh Frydenberg and two other coalition members jumped onto the air waves, parroting the PM with the same misleading information – blaming SA’s too rapid roll-out of renewable energy for the blackout. (They were obviously waiting for the next Adelaide heatwave to spring their trap!) The coal industry must have leaned on the coalition again with that tired old oxymoron ‘clean coal’. An excuse to grab billions in taxpayer dollars for futile ‘research’– sequestering carbon blah blah blah. Coal is sequestered carbon – we just have to leave it in the ground. It is so difficult for hard-nosed capitalists to leave a resource unexploited, even if it is fucking up the planet. The coalition wants to slow the rollout of renewables as long as they can and are quite willing to use South Australians as a punching bag to push their dinosaurenergy agenda. I think Turnbull is making some big mistakes. Insulting Shorten just to bolster his own image as a ‘tough’ leader, and underestimating how much Australians want courageous leadership in taking action on climate change. Michael Balson Upper Wilsons Creek

Why no bed tax?

I wish to request that our local and state members get off their collective arses and come out to explain in clear, concise terms why, after decades of discussion and requests, a bed tax is proving so unworkable or impossible to implement. Council has been unable to explain this as well as why a ‘no rate rise option’ was not presented in council surveys. It is simply fraud that the community of tenants and ratepayers is being conned and forced to subsidise endless tourist businesses and ridiculous, exploding tourist numbers, and now a US multinational entertainment agency together with the environmental impact, yet the costs are still not honestly proportioned. Why has Council not implemented paid parking in Bangalow and Brunswick Heads, a simple guaranteed source of user-pay income, in the months since being elected? Byron Shire is being trashed and the government is not offering any assistance other than band-aid action after the fact, with police and

Barrow-pushing

In reference to dear Dorothy Mullin’s letter cheering the council for electing to raise the rates (Echo, February 8). Well, hooray for her. As she said, the council didn’t ‘bend in the wind to the populist whims of Facebook and letter-writing bullies’. Well, we know who the bullies are now, people who don’t respect those with different views. Views of those who I know really haven’t got their ‘heads in the sand’ (just stuck in the Shire’s potholes!) who honestly know that the real problem is a council that continues to have financial mismanagement, no matter how much they raise the rates. This mooted rise also won’t necessarily ‘assure Byron has a future’. She’s just been listening to the mayor’s squeaky barrow that he keeps pushing till he gets his way. John Jones South Golden Beach

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Ladies and Gentlemen: Where do we start… Ray Cross, former director of of LJ Hooker Byron Bay, has written a book entitled Ladies and Gentlemen, Where Do We Start. Ray is a former Byron local. Many will remember Ray from his community involvement during his 14 years here. He was involved with Byron Bay Rugby League and ran the Melbourne Cup Calcutta at the Beach Hotel for nine years. Currently Ray is with DJ Stringer at Coolangatta. Ladies and Gentlemen, Where Do We Start is a personal memoir of a magnificent life for which Ray seems truly grateful. Ray says, ‘I have been extremely fortunate to be able to fulfil my dreams in my sporting and working life and have competed with and against some of the finest most talented individuals in the areas of rugby league, auctioneering and real estate services. The opportunities to travel have provided me with introductions to a vast array

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of people from all walks of life and many have become lifelong friends.’ Ray’s book will be launched at Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads Golf Club on Friday 10 March at 6pm NSW time. All welcome!

Acceptance Finance’s Russel Shaw has sent his latest newsletter on the back of the RBS’s leaving official interest rates on hold last week. He says that with property markets in Melbourne and Sydney continuing to grow strongly, there have been expectations an interest rate increase was on the cards to cool down the property market. But some economists are predicting that the next move could be down, given the recent inflation results being well below the RBA’s target and the RBA’s preference to keep the Australian dollar at its current low levels. Russel goes on to say that irrespective of where rates are headed, they believe it will get tougher and more expensive to obtain investment property loans in the short term.

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Government regulators will likely force banks to: • reduce the loan to value relations for investment loans • continue to make borrowing standards for investment loans tighter • keep increasing investment rates above home loan rates. These changes are aimed at cooling down the property markets in some areas,

allowing first home buyers back into the market. As you may know, everyone has their own credit file, which lists their recent credit enquiries. Recently it was announced that your credit file will also include any outstanding tax debt you have with the Australian Tax Office (if the amount outstanding is greater than $10,000, and you haven’t effectively communicated with the ATO on how you will be repaying the debt). From Russel’s experience most lenders don’t look kindly on clients with tax debt, so it may affect a person’s ability to obtain finance in the future, or at least greatly limit the number of lenders he can approach for you. Russel would suggest having a chat to your accountant to get more clarity on the situation.

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Situated in a much sought after area of central Byron Bay, this beautiful renovated original Byron Bay home offers business, holiday and family home options. With a guest accommodation licence this is one of Byron Bay’s longest established guest houses. The property was fully renovated and refurnished in 2015 to the highest standard and offers 5 bedrooms, 4 with ensuites and family bathroom, well equipped kitchen and indoor/outdoor living areas with a huge outdoor covered deck area surrounded in lush tropical gardens. There are also plans for upper private 1 bedroom suite which comes with the property. 5 Burns Street offers flexible lifestyle options. With approval for guest accommodation this is a well established business, great holiday home or beautiful family residence. Only a 5 min walk to the renowned Byron Bay Markets, and town centre and beaches only a short walk this is a highly sought after location.

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2/33 Coogera Circuit, Suffolk Park

$3.5M

$1,549,000

The Top House offers an enchanting combination of NE aspect, sweeping coastal and rural views, space, peace and privacy within easy-care, established gardens. This home enjoys all the benefits of the temperate Northern Rivers climate, enhanced by its proximity to the sea and elevated position at the eastern end of coveted Coopers Shoot ridge. It looks out towards the iconic Cape Byron lighthouse from a quiet cul-de-sac. The generous house has been designed for easy and flexible living, eminently suitable for a wide variety of lifestyles. Conveniently located, it is only 7 minutes to Byron Bay’s beaches, shops, cafes and award-winning restaurants. The very popular Bangalow village is equally close. Byron Shire is world-famous for its diverse and friendly community, sharing a rich culture of festivals, farmers markets, cuisine, concerts, arts and sporting events.

Located just minutes’ walk to Salt Beach Kingscliff, village retail shops and restaurants is this sensational family home on one of the largest blocks in the area. Living the dream is easy with only 15 minutes’ drive to the Gold Coast Airport and the Southern Cross University campus. This one-off Craftsman designer home is a unique home of generous proportions. From the entry, the open plan design encompasses a huge kitchen with abundant storage, stone bench top, glass cooktop with 900mm electric oven and dishwasher. The expansive light-filled living area extends to a private backyard featuring north east-facing covered alfresco living. Relax by the salt chlorinated pool or enjoy drinks watching your favourite sport on the outdoor television. The generous master bedroom complete with sizable en suite and copious amounts of wardrobe space opens onto the pool area without encroaching on privacy.

Inspection by appointment Open: Contact: Christian Sergiacomi 0400 221 653 Byron Bay Property Sales

Saturday 18th February 12.00 – 1.00pm Open: Contact: Samantha Marshall 0407 670 828 or 6685 5650 RE/MAX Coastal

Auction $910,000 – $990,000

In a secluded nature reserve setting, this striking home provides two custom designed levels complemented by sleek contemporary inclusions. The property features spacious ambient interiors with a seamless open plan layout, a vast lounge and distinct dining area featuring high ceilings, wide bifold doors which effortlessly connect onto alfresco zones, and the chef ’s kitchen with gas cooking and a gather around meals bar. There is an indulgently appointed main bathroom, powder room for guests, generous bedrooms include a king sized master with an ensuite, the peaceful family living zone extends onto a breezy balcony, overlooking sunlit lawns and it enjoys a tranquil leafy outlook, ceiling fans, stylish décor, bamboo floors and double garage. It’s a captivating sanctuary on a desirable 474sqm north to rear facing block. Inspect: Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Auction: Saturday 25 February 11.30am Contact: Nick Dunn 0448 301 111 McGrath Byron Bay

Open For Inspection ED SILK BYRON BAY • 7 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Wed 12.30–1pm • 7 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Wed 6–6.30pm • 7 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 114 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm

ELDERS BANGALOW • 49 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Fri 10–10.30am • 49 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 39 Granuaille Road, Bangalow. Sat 10.30–11am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 23 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • 35 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Thu 12–12.30pm • 16 Browns Crescent, McLeods Shoot. Thu 2–2.30pm • House 6, 155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 10–10.30am • 14 Orchid Place, Mullumbimby. Fri 11–11.30am • 9/39-41 Lawson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 1–1.30pm • 35 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Sat 9–9.30am • 43 Jacaranda Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 6-8 Browning Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 23 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 14 Orchid Place, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 16 Burns Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 179 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 54 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 16 Browns Crescent, McLeods Shoot. Sat 11–11.30am • 37 Shirley Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm

• 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 12–12.30pm • 7 Eureka Road, Rosebank. Sat 1–1.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2 Nargoon Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 152 Shara Boulevard, North Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 1/4 Halyard Court, North Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Banool Court, North Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 13 Remnant Drive, Clunes. Wed 4–4.30pm • 2 Silky Oak Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • Lot 10/213 Coorabell Road, Coorabell. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/33 Coogera Circuit, SuffolK Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 4/55 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 53 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 11.30am–12.00pm • 61 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 133 Foresters Way, Tintenbar. Sat 12–12.30pm • 13 Remnant Drive, Clunes. Sat 1.15–1.45pm • 95 Tristran Parade, Mullumbimby. Sat 2.30–3pm

PROFESSIONAL MULLUMBIMBY • 1 Tincogan St, Mullumbimby. Sat 4th March 1.30pm

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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 38 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sun 5th March 2pm onsite • 16 Browns Crescent, McLeods Shoot. Sat 11th March 11.30am onsite

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 13 Beachside Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 18th February 10am • 128 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay. Sat 18th February 12pm • 13 Remnant Drive, Clunes. Sat 18th February 1.45pm

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• 95 Tristran Parade, Mullumbimby. Sat 18th February 3pm • Possum Creek Ridge, Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Thurs 23rd February 6pm • 2/33 Coogera Circuit, Suffolk Park. Sat 25th February 11.30am • 61 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 25th February 12pm • 2 Silky Oak Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 4th March 10am • 81 James Street, Dunoon. Sat 18th March 1pm

• 2/34 Cavvanbah Street, Byron Bay. $880,000 to $930,000 • 23 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. $995,000 to $1,085,000 • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. $690,000 to $750,000 • 179 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. $1,150,000 to $1,265,000 • 12/33–35 Childe Street, Byron Bay. $1,000,000 to $1,100,000

MCGRATH BYRON BAY • 4/55 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES • 77 Orana Road, Ocean Shores • Lot 2 Crabbes Creek Road, Crabbes Creek

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Property Secluded family home

Immaculate Lennox Home

Captivating timber & stone home

95 Tristran Parade, Mullumbimby

1 Sapphire Court, Lennox Head

272 Chauviers Road, Upper Crystal Creek

Auction

Guide $995,000–$1,090,000

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Tranquil and privately set on 7,100sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds, this stylish home is superbly designed to embrace the elevated setting. The property offers elevated living and entertaining areas plus a tropical aquarium, wrapround all-season entertaining deck includes café blinds and it enjoys leafy vistas and hinterland glimpses through tree tops. There is a central gourmet stone/gas kitchen overlooking 2 living areas, ambient bedrooms and a sleek three way bathroom with a bath tub, ducted music system with 8 speakers, ensuited master and walk-in robe, spacious air conditioned family living area and a quiet study, terraced gardens, lawn plateaus with a children’s playground, 4 x car accommodation, huge undercover storage and vegetable garden. It offers an idyllic rural lifestyle near Shearwater Steiner School and in easy reach of vibrant Mullumbimby.

Located on a 903.1m2 corner block behind a private, solid brick fence is a magnificently presented family home, complete with ocean views from both levels. Light filled lower level boasts an oversized living area/formal dining space opening onto a large covered alfresco area, while the open plan living/kitchen looks out to a large private rear yard with established gardens. Downstairs the 3 bedrooms are generous in size with built in robes. The bathroom has new cabinetry, sink and tapware. Upstairs is the private, parents retreat: main bedroom, ensuite and separate living space. A covered balcony is ideal for watching the sunrise AND set each day, not to mention the elevated ocean outlook towards Boulder Beach. The rear yard is neat as a pin and deceivingly large with established ornamental and edible gardens, plus plenty of room for a pool. With too many features to list, an inspection is a must.

Set in a serene corner of the beautiful Tweed Valley, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom craftsmanbuilt home has been designed and engineered to perfection and offers a peaceful retreat from today’s fast-paced world. High vaulted ceilings with timber-framed windows and doors that open onto the rolling verandas where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Extensive use of timber throughout the home is complemented by rock feature walls. Cooking is a pleasure in the modern country-style kitchen with Blue Gum benchtops. Extras include: Solar system with 15KVA back-up generator, tropical landscaping, extensive lawns, combustion fireplace, rainwater tanks, a poly-lined dam for additional water storage, two vehicle accommodation, plus a large 6 bay machinery shed. There’s potential here for an upmarket B&B operation or corporate retreat just 15 minutes to Murwillumbah and 35 minutes to Gold Coast Airport!

Inspect: Saturday 2.30 – 3.00pm Auction: Saturday 18th February 3.00pm Contact: Heidi Last 0416 072 868, Stuart Aitken 0419 242 432 McGrath Byron Bay

Open: Saturday 18 Feb 11.00 – 11.30am Contact: Angela Proudman 0455 552 093, Vaino Lillioja 0487 026 765 Lois Buckett Real Estate

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jason Dittmar 0477 222 452 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads

AUCTION Onsite - Saturday 4th March 2017

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It’s hot! Get chili by reaching for the hot sauce By Vivienne Pearson

It’s chili harvest season! Here are other ways to get into the flavour of these brightly coloured packages of heat.

Byron Bay Chilli Co

The Green Bistro

Initially growing chilis in the Byron region 25 years ago, Byron Bay Chilli Co now sources their produce mainly from Central America. Their hottest sauce is their Heavenly Habanero but owner/director John Boland (who still lives locally) says that Byron Bay Chilli Co is not about extreme heat. ‘It’s about complementing food, not dominating it,’ he says. www.byronbaychilli.com

Nathan Sheehan is another who names his hot sauces so that the bottle labels have almost as much punch as the sauce within. Krakatoa and Is There a God seem apt for sauces that Nathan describes as being for hardcore chili fans. ‘They’re 99 per cent pure chili,’ says Nathan of his creations that are available by the jar or, for the right person, can be served up in house with a curry. Byron Bowling Club, www. thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au.

Byron Steve

Byron Bay Chilli Co’s first label sketch from 25 years ago

Church Farm Based in Billinudgel, Church Farm started making hot sauce accidentally. After using excess produce from their garden then being asked for more by friends, a bottle found its way to a distributor. Their sauce has a smoked flavour, with ingredients roasted over coals by Andrew Morris before being sauced. With ginger and turmeric among the ingredients, this one is a bit different. Mullum and New Brighton Farmers Markets or www.churchfarmgeneralstore.com.

As well as being the Earl of Preserve, Byron Steve is also known as the Raj of Relish and the King of Chili. Following the trend of evocative names, Steve’s hot sauces include Deadly Toughie Pants, which despite its name is more about flavour than heat. The same cannot be said for his Hellish Relish. ‘If you know someone who has never had the hottest, this one wipes them off the planet,’ says Steve. A new item is his Troppo Harissa, a Moroccan chili paste with dried mango, date and apricots ground through.

South Golden Beach Chilli Sauce Another new player on the block and in the tradition of naming a brand after where it’s created. Available from The Shop (South Golden Beach) and the New Brighton General Store. sgbchillisauce@gmail.com

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Chile Banditos Using the spelling most common in Latino cultures is a Facebook group that all chili aficionados are welcome to join. It was created by northern rivers hot-sauce aficionado, Aaron Hargreaves, who also sells sauces (and custom-built smokers) under the same name. ‘It’s a co-op for chili lovers,’ Aaron says. ‘We’re trying to build the chili industry in the region.’ Given the current growth of chili growing and hot-sauce production, I’d say this is an aim well on its way to being met.

8ight Bar Goodness knows how they came up with the name, but 8ight, a new food bar, has recently opened at 8/8 Fletcher St Byron Bay in the new building just along from the new Egyptian Safya Café. Open from 11am till late 8ight offers modern Australian–Asian fusion, takeaway or eat in.

The Stockpot Kitchen The crew in the kitchen at the Bangalow Bowling Club love cooking up their Big Red sauces. They have two fermented hot sauces. ‘A lot of southern-style hot sauces have a fermented element,’ says Graeme Stockdale (aka ‘Big Red’). ‘The chili mellows and gives a sour-saltiness.’ People in the know (consider yourself one) can buy it by the bottle, though at times Graeme has trouble keeping up with demand! Facebook: The Stockpot Kitchen

Visitors to Byron like restaurants It seems like there are more visitors coming to our region every year, and ‘Eat out, dine at a restaurant or café’ (65.9 per cent) is the most popular activity undertaken by visitors to the broad north coast region, followed by ‘go to the beach’ (49.4 per cent) and ‘visit friends and relatives’ (45.3 per cent). The ‘north coast’, on which these Destination NSW September 2016 visitor statistics are based, includes the area from Coffs Harbour to Tweed and inland as far as Grafton, but the profile for Byron LGA is quite different from the regional profile. For example, those ‘visiting relatives and friends’ on the north coast are 32.8 per cent of visitors, in Byron they make up just 22.8 per cent.

Cooking up hot sauce

The Chilli Factory This one is a bit out of our region but is worthy of a mention as they held the title for the world’s hottest chili for three years (2011– 2013) with the evocatively named Trinidad Scorpion Butch T! A rumour that they were developing a new variety to again challenge the title was confirmed by Alex De Wit, one of the owners. ‘We’re working on it but it’s nature so we don’t know 100 per cent,’ he

A world of chilis – credit Josh Mitchell (fromChileBanditosFBGroup)

Chili Events: If you want to combine chili eating with a holiday, check out Sawtell’s Chilli Festival (Sat 1 July) or Sydney’s Chilli Challenge (Sat 25 Feb).

Byron, Bangalow, Bruns, Mullum, The Channon and Byron Artisan markets or 0410 109 993.

Byron Bay Pepper Co After first getting into hot sauces during his years in the US, Trent Costin started making them for sale on his return to this region. Trent grows all his chilis from seed and has added some appropriate ‘glamour’ to his sauces, going by names such as Voodoo Serum and Pineapple Inferno, by using 1950s B-grade horror-movie images on labels.

says. ‘We need good weather. The previous two years had too much rain. This year is looking better.’ www.thechillifactory.com

As you’d expect, those on ‘holiday’ make up only 52.3 per cent of ‘north coast’ visitors, but make up a whopping 77 per cent of Byron LGA visitors. Many of those visiting our region are coming for weddings and functions, and there is a steady demand for not only venues, but also the services such as event management, catering, flowers, transport, entertainment and associated activities that go along with hosting a function. A new Echo publication, Byron Venue, collects in one booklet these services from the far north coast region surrounding Byron, and this week made finding those services

even easier by launching its new website byronvenue.com.au. According to the website, ‘If you are considering Byron Bay or the surrounding northern rivers region as the destination for your event or function, Byron Venue is a quick and easy reference to the best locations on offer’. Having a coordinated approach to promoting the region, and a professional approach to fulfillment, will be an important factor in capturing a bigger share of a previously untapped market for larger conferences. What is currently missing from the Byron LGA statistics is the business market. Across the whole north coast about 10 per cent of visitors are traveling for ‘business’, but in Byron LGA this figure is too low to be reliably measured. However, business and conference visitors are often high yielding (big spenders) and, because a lot of them come at once, this market is considered very valuable, and is the focus of a concerted campaign by a partnership between Byron Shire Council and the visitor industry, primarily funded a few of the major players (Elements, Byron at Byron, Ballina-Byron Airport and Flashcamp). The Byron Business Events Bureau will be officially launched at the industry conference AIME 2017.

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Yummy food in a yummy space By Vivienne Pearson How would you like to go to a dinner party with thirty of your best friends? It doesn’t matter that you haven’t met any of these friends before; that’s all part of the fun.

Upbeat vibe at St Elmo When you live in the area, and get to eat out a fair bit in Byron, you can get a bit fussy. So it’s really exciting to experience the upbeat vibe at St Elmo two Saturday nights, six weeks apart, and have such a cool time that my partner and I are looking for a chance to go back again.

relax; you won’t be forced to drink some kind of unpleasant ‘house red’.

As a vegetarian with a meat-eating, glutenfree partner I often find it difficult to fully embrace the ‘share plate’ style of eating, but St Elmo, with an emphasis on modern Spanish tapas dishes and share plates, The first was around New Years Day and effortlessly delivered dish after dish: delicious Byron was really jumping. It’s always a good Padron peppers (with one in ten much hotter sign to see a crowd of diners on the footpath than the rest, this made a fun game) , Batata unable to gain entry, despite their big-city Asado with salt-baked local sweet potatoes, negotiating tactics, but we’d arrived just a bit and Besalada de Higo, a wonderful black fig, before the rush. Without a reservation, we goats-curd, honey and hazelnut salad perfect managed to squeeze up to stools at the bar. for summer. From the bar, you can just sip cocktails and The Setas (roast Portobello mushrooms consume bar snacks, but we were dressed up and local oyster mushrooms with polenta, to make a night of it, and ordered from the manchego and burnt-onion puree) and full menu. the Pollito (crispy-skin baby chicken) were The second time we came, last week, again great, and the ceviche, apparently taken very the restaurant was fully booked, but a late seriously in the Croatian extended family of cancellation meant that we could come our fellow diners from Melbourne, got the straight from the beach and get a table. full thumbs up. Apparently there is a whole women’s clothing There’s a really upbeat vibe to the place too; style catering for situations just like this and, the music’s at a good level, you can hear speaking of women, there were quite a few your partner talking, with friendly bar and tables of just women, and couples, on the floor staff doing lots of quick ‘checking in’ in nights we visited, with some grey nomads a low-key way, and plates just appearing at and groovers at the bar. the right moment, and a willingness to give I love a restaurant that’s relaxed and friendly, advice. You can see through to the kitchen, but also modern and sophisticated enough if you really want to, where the chefs looked so that you can, if you want, find something cool and collected despite the fully booked you’ve never tried before that you really like. night. Here, the wine list will not let you down. It’s not full of wines that are $20 a bottle in the local bottlo; think more tempranillio and Spanish wines in a substantial ‘global’ wine list. There are some interesting moderately priced wines but if you’re thinking of spending $100 for something special you’ll be rewarded. However, sometimes it’s good to just start with cocktails and see what you feel like next. Not only are the cocktails taken seriously at St Elmo (my barrelaged Negroni was terrific, and the staff made me feel like it was somehow a healthy choice), but with around 15 wines available by the glass you can

St Elmo is licensed to serve liquor without food, and while we’ve called in for an afterdinner drink before, there’s a whole dessert menu and pre-dinner experience untapped for us, as if we need an excuse to rediscover St Elmo. Open: Mon–Sat 4pm till late, Sun 4pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln, Byron Bay. Ph 6680 7426. www. stelmodining.com

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The bonus is that both the food and the space you’ll be eating in are yummy! Yummy Nights are set to launch next Friday (24 Feb). They are the creation of Lara Yakimishyn, who will offer a three course Ayurvedic inspired banquet of organic vegetarian food.

Green salad with edible flowers

The feast will take place in a new Byron space, Yummy Studios. Located in the Arts & Industry Estate (look out for the 67 painted on the building wall as there is no signage yet), Yummy Studios is a warehouse that has been lovingly converted into two spaces ideal for workshops, classes and events. Yummy Studios is the new home of Lara’s work in cooking for events, cooking classes, workshops and individual wellbeing consultations – all based on Ayurvedic principles. ‘Tastes can inspire things in you,’ she says. ‘People have got used to food being predominantly sweet and salty; we’ve forgotten the other tastes – sour, pungent, astringent and bitter.’ Lara loves introducing people to how to eat according to the seasons and their unique body type. The nights are billed as vegetarian but Lara will ensure that vegan options available. ‘Ghee, butter and milk are all big in Ayurveda,’ she says. ‘But I understand that there are growing numbers of people looking for vegan food.’ Yummy Studios are the combined creation of Lara and her partner, Ra’shiym Christos. Ra’shiym, who has previously been a professional polo player and horse stuntman in Hollywood, is now a teacher of The Divine University, the culmination of a lifetime of exploration and study after first being introduced to meditation at the age of 11. He is also handy with a needle, having created all the soft furnishings for the studios, the centrepiece of which is a crystal altar. Ra’shiym has experienced the benefits of an Ayurvedic diet since meeting Lara (they met through her recently finished work at Santos Organics). ‘More conscious eating has cleansed my body and opened up my energy system,’ he says. He is also Lara’s biggest fan: ‘She infuses beautiful, loving intention into food.’

Corner of Fletcher St & Bay Lane, Byron Bay Open Mon–Fri 6.30am–4pm Sat–Sun 7am–4pm Cafe: Specialty Coffee with Egyptian-inspired all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch Restaurant: Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining – Starting in March

Lara and Ra’shiym in Yummy Studios – credit Vivienne Pearson Lara makes her own ghee and spice mixes and will shop for the night at that morning’s farmers market. This first Yummy Night will be for the current season; full of light, refreshing and low-pungency dishes. It is an alcohol-free event, with fresh kombucha available. The atmosphere will be further enriched by the music of Tim Stokes and the company will be provided by those friends whom you may or may not have met yet, meaning that you are fully welcome to come on your own. ‘It’s a place of coming together,’ says Lara of the Yummy Studios. ‘The food will be a catalyst to inspire great conversations.’ Yummy Studios: 1/67 Centennial Court (Arts & Industry Estate). Yummy Night: 24 February, 6–9.30pm, then likely monthly. Bookings essential: yummyLaraeventbrite.com Faceboook: Yummy Studios

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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

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

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

Muoiâ€™s Feast

Azuras Garden

owner chef Bertrand BRUNSWICK HEADS

The Pacific Bistro & FUNCTION CENTRE

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

$10 Lunch Special Monâ€“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

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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

Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

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

The Beet Vegan Restaurant Open Tuesday â€“ Sunday Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 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

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Brekkie Monâ€“Sun All day till 3.30pm Lunch Monâ€“Sun 12pmâ€“3.30pm Signature Asian-style free-range fried chicken and sizzling plates Will be fully liquor licensed soon

Muoiâ€™s Feast Azuras Garden

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER

11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Lunch Tues-Sun Dinner Mon-Sat P 6685 7557 FB: Azuraâ€™s garden/Muoiâ€™s feast

Azuraâ€™s Garden is adding European cuisine influence to Muoiâ€™s feast Asian heritage. Come discover the new summer menu and relax in our charming alfresco â€œHidden in the heart of Byron Bayâ€?. Fully licensed / BYO wine.

Byron at Byron

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

77â€“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

BYRON BAY

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

Experience Western fused Northeast Asian Cuisine 3/8 Byron St, Byron Bay P 6685 5711 We take private parties & functions. Takeaway Available. BYO.

AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT â€˘ Chef specials every night â€˘ Exciting New Menu â€˘ 10% off for seniors every day â€˘ Catering available for parties â€˘ Vegan and gluten free food available â€˘ Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Succulent CafĂŠ

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

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Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

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

Warung Bagus 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club)

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours 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

NOW OPEN! Modern Vegan Dining Byron Bayâ€™s first 100% vegan restaurant. Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. 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 Byronâ€™s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

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.

7amâ€“5pm daily Dine in or takeaway 6685 5194

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

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

Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and sea views.Â 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.Â Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay Hogâ€™s Breath Cafeâ€™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, kidâ€™s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak â€“ slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon â€“ Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so thereâ€™s something to please the whole family.

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Fishheads

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

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

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner daily 5-10pm. Lunch Fri-Sun 12-3pm. GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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

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

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

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

Wood fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. We do special events functions.

The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bay Coffee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection of burgers, salads, fresh rolls or one of our daily $10 specials! Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your meal!

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

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Poinciana

BEACH FRONT DINING Group Bookings Welcomed Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Open Wed to Mon from 6pm Closed on Tuesdays See menu, book a table, or order take away at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson Street 6680 8818

Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

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

Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Modern European

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

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

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

NEWRYBAR

Harvest

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

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‘If we put something out like that,’ laughs Dale, ‘it would be an EP at most. Probably just a seven inch!’ Although it’s 16 years now since The Herd stepped up, getting crowds jumping along with songs like We Can’t Hear You, with subjects that ranged from their well-known anti-war stance and anti-corporatism to more personal topics such as divorce and the slow death of the Australian outback/country. What happens when that comfortable kid becomes a middleaged man? Does that come to the stage as well? ‘We realised this when we started out,’ laughs Dale. ‘At that time most of the rappers had been doing it for a while. You look into the future and there weren’t many people. The culture was so young in Australia and commercially it took off a lot later. It wasn’t until 2001 or 02 that people made a living in a meaningful way, and I remember us looking forwards and going wow, what does 10 or 15 years away look like? Because at that time no-one had done it that long. But hip-hop is a tool; it’s culture and a lifestyle rather than a subculture. Subculture is something you do when you are 18–25 or it’s something for 12–15 whereas hip-hop is much more a set of a way of doing things. Folks in rural Germany will have their own way of rapping now, or writing or… and basically it’s stories. When it comes down to it, if you are telling stories about your street corner and dealing drugs, or Urth Boy’s latest album, your mother’s history and growing up in Australia. Middle-aged stories need to be told as well…'

CAN YOU HERD ME? Live Music Yes they do.

The Herd are featured at Earth Frequency Festival this weekend – Friday till Monday at Ivory’s Rock. For more details go to earthfrequency.com.au.

WHEN GRITTY AUSSIE HIP-HOP O U T F I T T H E H E R D H I T T H E A I RWAYS W I T H S C A L LO P S BAC K I N 2 0 0 1 , T H E B A N D F O RG E D T H E M S E LV E S I N TO T H E A U S S I E P SYC H E .

This was Aussie hip-hop, from a crew composed of Ozi Batla, Urthboy, Berzerkatron (MCs), Unkle Ho (beats), Traksewt (piano accordion, clarinet and beats), Sulo (beats and guitar), Toe-Fu (guitar), Rok Poshtya (bass) and singer Jane Tyrrell. They didn’t emulate American stylings, but instead pioneered a distinctly Aussie hip-hop sound and presented music that predominantly featured politically oriented lyrics. One of their better known political pieces was 77%. It declares: ‘77 per cent of Aussies are racist,’ and according to Dale Harrison, aka Rok Poshtya, ‘Ozi Batla wrote the lyrics in an afternoon after the Tampa incident. He was sitting in his backyard; his neighbour who was just over the fence started spouting anti-asylum-seeker rhetoric and he argued with him for a while and went home and wrote this song and pretty

much had it finished within the afternoon; it was one of those that keeps getting more relevant. The lyric in that song particularly gets me: ‘take Aussie from my name’; it was a fullon statement and now it’s even more so because there’s a real thing that you can’t say anything negative about Australia and not be bailed up with this patriotism thing… I am Australian too and I can have that opinion too; it’s part of that freedom to to say what you please, unless it impinges on the dignity of someone else. The Herd are a multicultural crew, so they’re pretty passionate about issues such as this.

‘We have always been a multicultural crew; we are first-, second- and third-generation Australians. That is what Australia is to me – we are a multicultural nation, with different religions and different languages. We are bunch of people of all different colours. We sing songs about Australia from where we are but they are not gung-ho Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oy Oy Oy songs. We like having a political aspect to our lyrics to bring people to the next level.’ You certainly won’t find The Herd rapping about hos, or the size of their dicks.

THE LOVEYS AT CLUB MULLUM AT THE MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES ON SATURDAY

UKE MEETS GYPSY

The Loveys are six feisty yet quite – well – mannered women who sing songs that tickle their fancy, tell a story, and celebrate the art of living large. Direct from standing ovations at the Newcastle and Melbourne Ukulele festivals, The Loveys will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. The Balkanics

are masters of high-energy Gypsy music who have played stages from Womad to Woodford with intoxicating hypnotic improvisations – infectious and danceable. Cast away your worldly woes and be transported to a universe inhabited by extravagant rhythms and catchy melodies. Club Mullum this Saturday from 7.30pm. $25 / $20 conc on the door.

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24 FEB JOSH RAWIRI & THE INVISIBLE VIBRATIONS POWER LUNCH, BLISTER, CLOCAS 25 FEB TAYOSKEE 2 MAR FRENZAL RHOMB HEADS OF CHARM, B FE 16 S UR TH FEELING DAVE, 3 MAR DUMB PUNTS R NE WIL WAG JUXTA THOUGHT 4 MAR PRO VITA N SO EN EV ST 11 MAR BEC SANDRIDGE MATTHEW ARMITAGE LAURA N 16 MAR TAMAM SHUD LUCY WILSO LEELI 19 MAR THE LIVING END IONA CAIRNS MARSHALL OKELL THE SWAMPS HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN • thenorthern.com.au • 6685 6454

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SOAPBOX S E E M O R E O F M A N DY O N E C H O N E T DA I LY W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX

Last week lots of my lovely friends on Facebook asked me to share a heart on my wall. Some sort of hold-your-fingerdown, share-with-your-gal-pals etc to raise awareness for breast cancer. Itâ€™s hard to check your breasts when youâ€™re sharing your contact lists. Sorry, but my fingerâ€™s too busy sending love hearts to be detecting lumps. Fuck you, Facebook. Get your dirty mitts of my tits. I am all up for checking my breasts. I donâ€™t need you to tell me. Stop patronising me with these pseudo-health-awareness campaigns to get your cyber fingers into my contact list. And using cancer as bait? Thatâ€™s just wrong. I have given my time

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the algorithms to create unique marketing campaigns. They know you. They know what you â€˜likeâ€™. They know what you â€˜lookâ€™ at. They know what you to raise money for research, for buy. So for godâ€™s sake, people, support services, and to provide wake up! Stop participating in some help for women living these stupid data-collection with breast cancer. I have many campaigns. Itâ€™s awkward when friends who have survived breast someone I like forwards me cancer, and very sadly a few who one of these share-and-care FB have died. Itâ€™s an emotive issue. sweeps. Something I care about. I donâ€™t want to be rude but I think if my friends wanted me Something my community of to check my breasts theyâ€™d just friends cares about. So fuck you, Facebook, stop milking the tell me. Over coffee. Itâ€™s chain mail. And Facebook is full of it. compassion of the sisterhood under the guise of â€˜spreading the When I was a kid, youâ€™d get a letter in the actual mail, loaded messageâ€™. Facebook doesnâ€™t give with passive aggressive threats. a shit about our tits. Facebook â€˜Mr Smith in Essex ignored this wants our wallets. And to get to letter, and he was dead in a that little sweet spot Facebook week, but Beryl Goodman in the needs your data. USA forwarded her letter to nine In the world of social media, friends and she won the lottery data are the drug. They underpin just days after licking her last

BLACK RABBIT GEORGE AT THE BREWERY

Black Rabbit George is another incarnation for Tijuana Cartelâ€™s guitarist and frontman Paul George. Itâ€™s an opportunity for Paul to further explore the acoustic guitar that is at the heart of Tijuana Cartel and to pursue his longtime passion for folk and roots music. Â From the wellspring of childish fantasy and a lifetime of musical evolution emerges the Black Rabbit. This is the storytelling talent of Paul A George, the musician whose guitar drives the unique sounds of Tijuana Cartel, one of the tightest and most sought-after bands on the Australian festival circuit.

BLACK RABBIT GEORGE AT THE BREWERY ON SATURDAY

I remember tediously writing out letters by hand, and sharing these veiled threats of good and evil to wreck the days of people I knew. I never won the lottery. And just a week after sending the letters out my dog died. They said not to use carbon paper. It had to be handwritten. For years I thought Iâ€™d killed the family dog with my laziness. Chain letters, like technology, have evolved. They tend not to use threats of death to make us complicit in these stupid group send-outs. Instead Facebook uses emotional manipulation. Like this one I received a few weeks back:

that fewer than five will take the time to put this on their wall to help raise awareness of and for those who have mental health difficulties. You just have to copy it from my wall and paste it to yours (hold down on my post and you will be given the option to copyâ€Ś then go to your status and hold down to paste). Please write â€œdoneâ€? under my comments when you do! Iâ€™ve done this for a friend for Mental Health Awareness DONE!!â€™

Okay so now we are raising awareness for Mental Health by using online bullying. Itâ€™s Manipulate for Mental Health! Share shaming. If you share, you care. If you donâ€™t share, you donâ€™t care. Ironically, bullying â€˜Everyone says: â€œIf you need is an emotional technique that anything, donâ€™t hesitate, Iâ€™ll be has been linked with creating there for youâ€?. Iâ€™m going to make mental illness. I donâ€™t want to a bet, without being pessimistic, underestimate the importance that out of my Facebook friends of mental-health awareness.

and vocalist, then it was the open door to a subconscious demand to tell stories â€“ any stories â€“ with the strings of a guitar and the words of a born storyteller. Black Rabbit George is the culmination of a need that could not be resisted forever. Black Rabbitâ€™s first solo track, Muse, was a melodic and emotional ode to his first great love: his guitar. And the guitar has remained a passion with him ever since, through a lifetime of highs and lows, triumphs and failures that drive the stories of all our lives. The Black Rabbit mines these experiences with a guitar that threads itself into every line of every lyric, paying homage as it goes to the great folk storytellers and the great folk musicians. Saturday at the Byron Brewery from 7pm. n â€˘ â€˜â€™ T h e

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But I canâ€™t see how posting this changes lives. Itâ€™s insulting.

People living with schizophrenia do not have their lives altered because you shared a post on mental health. Itâ€™s what we actually do in our lives with real people that makes a difference. If you actually want to do something about mental health, go volunteer at a soup kitchen, stop in the street and have a chat with the guy talking to himself outside the IGA, donate some money to BeyondBlue. By the way, if you like my rant, share it. Share it by not sharing shit. Want to learn to write opinion? Mandy Nolan still has two spots left in her opinion writing workshop conducted at her home on Tuesday 21 Feb from 9.30amâ€“4pm. Enquiries to mandy@mandynolan.com.au'

MICK DALEY AT THE RAILS ON WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY

RE-MAINS FRONT MAN AT THE RAILS

15 Feb with his band the Don Cossacks. With two solo albums and a swag of political dirges and invective under his belt, you can expect some The Re-Mains came out of melody and lots of mayhem Nimbin in 2001 and blazed with your acoustic musical a banjo-shaped country rockâ€™nâ€™roll trail across Australia, mĂŠlange, from 6.30pm. Wednesday 15 February at Canada and Europe. Now frontman Mick Daley returns the Rails. to Byron Bay as part of an east-coast tour on Wednesday CONTINUED p32

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MUSIC FOR LIFE AFTER THE ARMY The Walking Wounded is a charity that assists in the psychological rehabilitation and recovery of returned Australian service personal who experiencing hardship after their time in service. Their primary objective is to intervene and prevent the concerning incidents of suicide in young veteran community through counselling and other support. They show them that there is Life After the Army. There is a fundraiser for the Walking Wounded with The Soul Shakers and the Camel Tones at Crabbes Creek Hall on Saturday at 6pm. Finger food – BYO. Tickets $20 (Kids under 14 free).

Described by Rolling Stone magazine as ‘soul-baring’, Caravãna Sun has been touring the world festival and live-show circuit with joyous abandon, doing 500 shows in five years, and have earned themselves serious accolades in the music industry. Their seamless mix of world-fuelled rebellious surf rock and explosive performances gets their audiences grooving every time. Nature and the Australian way of life inspire the four members to write euphoric songs filled with summer, arranged with highly evolved instrumentation. These guys are the real deal.

The charismatic lead singer Paul Janeway from St Paul and The Broken Bones takes five minutes to share with us some of the music and artists that have shaped his life and musical career. What is the one song that reminds you of growing up and why?

BULLHORN AT THE MULLUM CIVIC HALL ON SATURDAY 4 MARCH

What is the song/s that get you on the dancefloor every time?

See them for yourself when Caravãna Sun take the spotlight on Friday 24 February at 8pm at the Beach Hotel for the opening night of the Byron Bay Surf Festival.

Well I don’t go dancing really but Outkast’s So Fresh, So Clean will definitely get me moving no matter what. What is the song/s that’s always busted out when no one is around - why? Probably Kendrick Lamar’s Backseat Freestyle. I don’t want to bust that out when kids are around but I love the song.

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Boogie away with the "Soul Shakers" And guest band Emcee Pete C $20 per ticket and all proceeds will be going to the

"Walking wounded org" Helping our Australian soldiers

Pre-sale tickets on now and tickets also available at door BYO drinks and light refreshments can be purchased Camping also available

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or contact Helen on 0434 025 760 or hellie55@hotmail.com

What is the album on high rotation in your car at the moment?

BRAZILIAN NIGHT AT THE BYRON BREWERY, SATURDAY 4 MARCH

MUSIC BY THE BULLHORN There’s an old saying, popularised by The Breakfast Club: ‘you mess with the bull, you get the horns’. What does it mean? Not much really. Mostly that if you do something dangerous, you might get hurt. One dangerous thing you could do would be to miss the crazy, brass-based, MC-led explosion that is Bullhorn at Mullum Civic Hall Saturday 4 March. Joining them onstage will be 80s disco boogie eruption, Vaudeville Smash, who recently launched their new single Laura to massive acclaim and thrilling crowds everywhere they go. Get ready for a massive night of musical mayhem and the irresistible urge to cut hectic shapes on the dance floor!

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It is Well with My Soul always brings back such good memories. It is a really good hymn.

$22 pre sale and $25 at door. Child (under 15 – over five) $12 pre-sale – $15 at door. Tickets at redsquaremusic.com.au.

BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY LAUNCH THEIR YEAR Byron Music Society have an exciting 2017 scheduled, and with new partnerships they promise to provide music events that will thrill ears, eyes, and tastebuds. The Society has a jam-packed and festive Program Launch Day planned, including dinner by Francisco’s table pop-up restaurant.

I am an albums guy so the album I have been playing constantly is Angel Olsen’s My Woman. What was your wedding song (or what would it be)?

With the screening of Le Concert, about Aleksei Guskov attempting to stage a late career comeback after losing his position as conductor of the Bolshoi Orchestra for refusing fire Jewish musicians, an address by BMS’s president Nicholas Routley and a concert by cellist Louise King. This fabulous day will be finished off with dinner by Francisco’s Table.

My wife and I did our first dance to Sam Cooke’s Nothing Can Change This Love.

Francisco’s Table is a roaming restaurant popping up at different locations around the Byron Shire, regularly appearing at Coorabell, Federal, Corndale and the Bangalow A&I halls. Francisco’s food is inspired by local produce that is sourced from a wide community of growers and farmers.

St Paul and The Broken Bones perform at Bluesfest 2017 on opening night, Saturday 15 April and Monday 17 April, and are also touring.

Your favourite song/s to cover at the moment? My favourite cover that we are doing right now is Radiohead’s National Anthem. It is fun to throw that at our audience. If you could sing a duet with anyone dead or alive who would it be and what would be the song? Kermit the Frog and the song would have to be Rainbow Connection. Your all-time blues hero is… ? Why? For straight blues music it would be Howlin’ Wolf. I love the grit he sang with.

For ticket and gig info at Bluesfest go to bluesfest.com.au.

You will share a table loaded with delectable dishes with your neighbours, friends and fellow food lovers. In 2017, under the presidency of Nicholas Routley, the Society is planning to present great music-based events. Once again the Society has partnered with internationally well-known Nadine Abensur (of The Cranks Bible and a half-dozen other cookery books). Many concerts will be followed by delicious apéro prepared by Nadine.

KIM CHURCHILL AT THE MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL ON FRIDAY

WISDOM OF CHURCHILL

Drawing inspiration from his time in Europe and sojourns Come along to the Program to Sri Lanka and Canada, Kim Launch Day on Sunday at St Churchill will take the new Martin’s, Mullumbimby, 3pm. songs to some of his favourite Non-members are welcome. regional Australian towns and Bookings essential. Don’t cities – places where he has miss out! Bookings and 2017 spent time in his formative program information available years travelling and busking, at www.byronmusicsociety. surfing and sleeping in the com. back of a van. Contact admin@ On the Raw_Files tour, Kim byronmusicsociety.com. will play tracks from the

forthcoming album in an intimate environment. Tickets are very limited for this oncein-a-lifetime experience. Friday at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Tickets: www. musicglue.com/kimchurchill.

A HELL OF A CAREER It is hard to describe John Williamson and his music without thinking that you have left something out or underrated his contribution and achievements.

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HOW TO BE AN ACTIVIST D U R I N G T H E BY RO N B AY S U R F F E S T I VA L , S U R F E R DAV E R A S TO V I C H I S B R I N G I N G S O M E OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AND E X P E R I E N C E D H U M A N I TA R I A N S A N D E N V I RO N M E N T AC T I V I S T S HE HAS MET ALONG HIS 12Y E A R C O N S E RVAT I O N PAT H TO PA RT I C I PAT E I N A U N I Q U E E V E N T : T H E AC T I V I S T S â€™ TO O L K I T.

What can attendees expect at this event that they might not see anywhere else?Â What will be available for participants is direct access to some of the leading activists in Australia, an opportunity to hear their up-to-the-minute strategies and tactics for carrying out successful social/ecological campaigns. We feel like people will walk away from the afternoon with more tools in their activists tool-kit and a clearer understanding of how their care and compassion can be expressed both personally and politically. Owing to the state of the world right now there are more and more people engaging with social and ecological issues, and it feels essential that we all share our experience and knowledge with each other, to avoid â€˜recreating the wheelâ€™ and to also build strong community movements. What does grassroots activism mean for those who have never tried it? Most people in the northern rivers have an experience of grassroots activism every week. Going to the farmers market, growing your own food, running a local business, participating in community events are all forms of healthy activism. The definition of activism is changing everyday. The old image of activism simply being protest and blockading is much broader these days. Also the activist character is much broader; we only have to look at the Lock The Gate movement to see how much diversity there isâ€Ś Knitting Nannas, Surfer Against CSGâ€Ś there too many groups to name. Why is activism at the local level so important?Â It is clear for us in the northern rivers to see why activism is so important. We look around and see trees, long natural seascapes; we breathe clean air, and view a skyline filled with birds and natural hinterland rather than highrises and mansions. They are all the result of people being informed, engaged and active in their community. The intact beauty of our area didnâ€™t stay that way by chanceâ€Ś What do you think of the panel of speakers coming to town?

There is an encompassing range of speakers for the afternoon who will cover the whole spectrum of activism. Helena Norberg Hodge will illuminate the economical angle; Hugh De Kretzer from the Human Rights Law Centre will reveal precisely how the legalities of activism are being challenged in Australia and how we can move within those boundaries; Millie Telford (a Byron local) comes from an amazing angle of youth and Indigenous activism that is truly inspiring. There are many other speakers attending who will hopefully bring something for everyone to be inspired by. Why is having this event at the Byron Bay Surf Festival so special or important?Â

The Byron Bay Surf Festival is THE most inclusive surfing event in the world. Unlike every other big surfing gathering/event there is no competitive event at the core of the festival; there are no barricaded areas where only the â€˜rich and/or famousâ€™ have access; there is no heavily branded commercialism within the festival. It is run by the community for the community. The health of our community is directly linked to how involved we are in relation to social and ecological issues. Having an activistsâ€™ afternoon within the festival gives us an opportunity to bolster our community and feel stronger than ever in our solidarity and care.Â What is your background in activism?Â More than twelve years ago I co-founded a group Surfers For Cetaceans to focus on activating surfers around the world on marine threats, specifically relating to whales, dolphins and porpoises. We continue our work in that realm. Also partnering with Surf Aid International for the last fifteen years has been really exciting and rewarding; their work in remote Indonesia bettering living conditions for isolated communities has been very successful. And working with Patagonia is just incredible; their mission statement says it all: â€˜Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisisâ€™.

Byron Music Societyâ€™s

2017 Season Launch â€“ Sunday February 19 at St Martinâ€™s Mullumbimby.

How did you get started? Surfing brought me close to social and ecological issues around the world. Direct experience with shark finners in the Galapagos Islands, super trawlers in the Pacific, dolphin killers in Japan, mining giants in Queensland and CSG threats in Glenuggie, Kyogle, and Bentley have all been firsthand experiences that I couldnâ€™t turn my back on. Who should attend this workshop?Â The afternoon is totally relatable for people of all ages, genders, races, religions and interests. We are aiming for a great afternoon of humour, creativity, empowerment, education and talking story. The Activistâ€™s Toolkit presented by Patagonia, Saturday 25 February 2â€“3pm at the Byron Theatre at the Community Centre. Tickets at byroncentre.com.au. For more info about the Surf Festival and associated events go to byronbaysurffestival.com.au.

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JOHN WILLIAMSON AT THE BALLINA RSL ON FRIDAY Very few artists have experienced and earned the longevity of such a career as John Williamson. Itâ€™s quite rare but when you review his albums and songs you can see why. After 43 years in the music industry, touring continuously for that period, Johnâ€™s career is stronger than ever and he is still writing and recording new songs. But during this time, he has shunned celebrity and

resisted offers to take his music to the international stage, preferring to stay true to his passion: Australia. John is not only an artist of unbelievable musical poetry but also a man of integrity. He has always stood firm to his own beliefs and his courage of his conviction regardless of the outcome and without regrets. He is truly proud of his country and stands and sings tall with each note.

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BOURBON STREET AT OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB ON FRIDAY John Williamson is, without question, an Australian icon. His voice and sound are as recognisable and important to Australia as the Southern Cross is to the flag. Heâ€™s performed at some of

Australiaâ€™s most historic and nation-stopping events, and to battlers across this vast country. His songs and music are simply for everyone. He performs at the Ballina RSL on Friday.

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ARIES: Venus in Aries warms everything you think, say

s r a t S with Lilith Love goddess Venus in Aries wears her best red dress to celebrate one of our enduring and renewable resources. Yes, the L word. Why not extend Valentine loving for a whole week… year… lifetime?

and do this week with your own unique love-style. According to Aries author Leo Buscaglia, The word most conducive to love is yes. A lover says yes to life. Yes to joy. Yes to people. Yes to differences. And if not yes, then maybe…

TAURUS: Earth-sign Taurans favour what they see, smell, taste and touch over intangible realities. But there’s more to love than meets the eye – it’s as necessary a nutrient as water, food or sleep. This week’s planetary cocktail offers spunky Valentine vibes for the sensual, tactile joy of loving hugs, perfumed blooms and fleshy pleasures. GEMINI: In the same way we need oxygen to live, we need love to live happily. You’re an air sign, so do whatever it takes to keep the love molecules percolating in this week’s atmosphere. Think with your heart and let your loved ones, family members, friends and colleagues know how much they mean to you.

CANCER: While The Beatles sang Money Can’t Buy You Love, Cancerians were probably secretly thinking But it does cheer you up when nobody loves you… Nice try Crabs, but no panatella. Money can’t buy love because amour isn’t material, it’s energetic. And the more you give this week, the more you’ll get.

SAGITTARIUS: Each star sign writes the book of love in their own way. Fun-loving Sagittarians like making others laugh and lifting their spirits: joyful energy that expands the amount of love in our world. So play the love game for all you’re worth this week with everyone you meet, even strangers passing in the street.

CAPRICORN: While Capricorns love status and prestige, you already know the car, house and bank account can’t love you back. And understand that love’s a decision. It takes discipline to put it first in everything. Business included, because you’re in business to spread love: through your performance, product, work or service.

LEO: Leo’s sign rules the heart and Lions love to be loved. Bur never forget that you always have as much as you need at any given moment, available and accessible, there inside you. So pump up the royal love muscles and extend that aloha beyond your chosen few, as far as you can this week. VIRGO: Sometimes attitude adjustments are needed to let more love into our lives, and this week’s challenge for you perfectionistas is to love what’s in front of you, just as it is. While Virgos express their love by making life more organised for others, be your own Valentine and do something yummy for yourself as well. LIBRA: As beauty-loving Venusians you adore gorgeous possessions, but can stuff give you a hug? As you know, the art of love’s cultivated the same way actors and athletes perfect their expertise: by constantly practising and exercising your lovecraft. Midweek Libra moon offers an unbeatable opportunity to make life beautiful for others. SCORPIO: Ovid, the Roman poet of passion, believed love requires more enterprise, courage, subtlety, flexibility, sensitivity, understanding, tolerance and strength than any other human endeavour. In other words, not for the faint hearted. If that doesn’t throw down the gauntlet for you Scorpios, I’ll eat my Valentine roses. Now break out the chocolates and champagne…

AQUARIUS: The cosmos is currently blitzing you Aquarian humanitarians with oodles of wow power, so this Valentines Day offers a grand chance to enhance planetary love vibes in whatever uniquely personal fashion you choose. A clue? Tender talk’s important, so expand your love vocab and tell those you love and appreciate just how much.

PISCES: Selfless love that doesn’t ask for anything in return can never be painful, because if nothing is expected we can’t ever be disappointed. Remember a smile costs nothing, and can change someone’s whole day. There’s a wealth of juicy opportunities for soaking up this week’s free-floating luuurve molecules.

CULTURE BRINGING BUDDHISM TO THE WEST

Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey – the awardwinning documentary by co-directors/producers Marta György Kessler and Adam Penny, which chronicles Hannah Nydahl’s story of bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, makes its Byron Bay debut at Ballina Fair Cinemas on 15 February with a Q&A with Marta. Filmed in India, Nepal, the Far East and Europe, Hannah is the untold true story of a young Danish

woman’s life, searching for greater levels of perception in the 1960s until, as an adult, she becomes a pillar of living Buddhism with her husband Ole Nydahl.

HYPNOTISE ME

The last two Wayne Donnelly Hypno Comedian shows have been a riot. He’s back again at Club Mullum to crack you up with his hilarious hypnotic fun. Whether you come just to see the show, OR maybe BE in the show – either way you will have an hilarious time. His goal is to make you laugh until you cry. Friday 8pm. Entry $20 on the door.

WANT TO PRESENT A RADIO SHOW?

HYPNO COMEDIAN WAYNE DONNELLY AT CLUB MULLUM AT THE MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES ON FRIDAY

INCORRUPTIBLE The season for the Drill Hall’s Incorruptible has been extended. Marika Bryant reviewed the show, showing just why audiences are coming in their droves! She says, ‘No stone is left unturned and the brilliant actors carry us through some scary moments of reality. I A powerful look at how evil can take a hold, without any of us even knowing. Megalomaniacs abound, insults following injury and all that that entails. This play is so contemporary it physically hurts.’ The audience for the final three shows of The Incorruptible this Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Photo: The Men's Show presenters Dan, Caspar & Andy

Tickets at the Mullumbimby Bookshop or online at drillhalltheatre.org.au.

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Emceed by Mandy Nolan, open mic comedy is the place where new comics take their first baby steps towards what could be a career, a hobby, or… certain death! With lots of crowd chat, and a great outdoorsy vibe, come and celebrate the end of summer on Thursday from 8pm with Home Crafted

INCORRUPTIBLES HAS ITS FINAL RUN AT THE DRILL HALL IN MULLUMBIMBY THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

JACKIE LOEB AT THE BYRON SERVICES CLUB ON MONDAY 6 MARCH

Comedy at the Brewery. Like love, the laughs are free!

LOEB YRSELF Australia’s 2016 MO Award winner for Best Standup Comedian Jackie Loeb headlines the Byron Services Club with the stars of Women Like Us, Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan. Described as ‘gobsmackingly eFor the past five years Jackie has been living in LA, performing alongside the best in show. In fact she was one of only 15 international comedians to progress to the comedy showcase round on NBC’s Last Comic Standing filmed in Miami and one of the few Australian acts to appear on the UK comedy series The World Stands Up for Paramount TV. Jackie Loeb headlines at the Byron Services Club on Monday 6 March with Ellen Briggs as support and Mandy Nolan as MC. The stars only align once in every decade, so catch three of the country’s finest women comics for one night only! Monday 6 March. Byron Services Club. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. $20/25 Tickets online at mandynolan. com.au or at the club. Enquiries to 6619 0529.

OUTSIDE CINEMA Held on the Byron foreshore, the Sunset Cinema is the opening-night event for

SIGNS OF THE TIME EXHIBITION OF STREET ART BY WORLD-RENOWNED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ARTISTS ON SHOW AT GOLD COAST CITY GALLERY FROM SATURDAY UNTIL 9 APRIL. AMY JADE BY BAMBI. the Byron Surf Festival and serves as a meeting ground for families and film lovers among picnic blankets and good vibes. This year’s event is holding the Australian movie premiere of Given, starring Aamion Goodwin and family. It will be opened with a traditional welcome to country blessing from the Arakwal mob, followed by a solo performance by Hawaiian singer/songwriter Paula Fuga and a short film showing and culminating with the BBSF 2017 selected Feature Film. Come down to the Byron foreshore on Friday 24 Feb for a starting time of 7pm.

MANDY NOLAN IS THE MC AT THE BYRON BREWERY’S HOME CRAFTED OPEN MIC COMEDY ON THURSDAY

SIGNS OF THE TIME

Exclusive to Gold Coast City Gallery, Signs of the Time is an exhibition of street art by world-renowned, national and local artists. This gallerycurated exhibition features an impressive selection of artwork from both private collections and newly commissioned artwork. Including urban art megastars Banksy, Bambi and Blek Le Rat, the exhibition explores how street art reflects our society, times and culture. Signs of the Time is on display in the Main Gallery from 18 February 2017 till 9 April 2017.

BOOK TALK

Byron Writers Festival present Irish novelist Sebastian Barry and acclaimed academic and philosopher Professor AC Grayling at Byron Theatre

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cinema Reviews

FENCES

SOMETHING FUNNY ABOUT ANDY SAUNDERS A N DY S A U N D E R S I S O N E O F T H E F E AT U R E D CO M E D I A N S AT L I S M O R E L A U G H S I N M A RC H .

So just what makes this funny man tick? My favourite dance move is the… conterpretive, cross between interpretive and contemporary, it’s hard to not watch. The song I like to play when no-one is listening is… Spider Pig, artist Homer Simpson, so relaxing. My guilty secret is… dancing conterpretively to Spider Pig. When I was a kid I thought… I could never make up a new dance called Conterpretive. My mother always said… stop doing that stupid dance. My perfect day involves… laughing. The best thing about me is… seriously don’t take anything free, no wait, don’t take anything seriously but take anything free, that’s right. The worst thing about me is… I don’t take anything seriously. When I drive I… wave to everyone with two hands at a time. I worry about… my kids. I am frightened of… my kids. One day I’d like to… open my own conterpretive dance studio. If I could change the life of one person… I would make Donald Trump a more natural colour, he looks ridiculous, I can’t take him seriously but see answer to question 8. When I offend people I… make sure I have my offensive eyebrows on because it’s hard to offend anyone with normal eyebrows. My offensive eyebrows involve an upwards angle on the outside with a steep decline towards the middle of my face; it’s very effective. I get a real thrill when… I use my offensive eyebrows. It’s hard to maintain for a long time, takes a lot of energy; they call it ‘extreme eye-browing’. When you come to see me at Lismore Laughs… you will not be on the receiving end of my offensive eyebrows. You will have the pleasure of seeing my funny, weird, surprised, engaging, interactive, friendly, ridiculous, enjoying-life, happy, entertaining, stoked and last but not least can’t-wait eyebrows. I know that’s a lot of eyebrow action, people of Lismore, but you are worth it. Might slip a couple more in if ya play ya cards right.

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

PERFECT STRANGERS

With the baby-man president indulging in government by Twitter (ffs!), we are surely witnessing the digital age nearing its nadir. Whether there will be a groundswell of opposition to the tyranny of the smartphone (in the same way that the slow food movement emerged) is problematic at best, but brilliant little movies like this might go some way towards pulling the rug from under the narcissistic posturing of the social network. Six couples and a fellow whose partner couldn’t make it are at a dinner party in a well-off part of Rome. To enliven the evening, they agree to place their mobiles on the table and read aloud any messages that they might receive – ‘we have nothing to hide’. Well, of course they do. Paolo Genovese’s film starts off light heartedly while we become familiar with his characters. The banter is sharp and typically unguarded and, to allay any ennui that might arise from being stationary too long, the camera follows the group as it splinters from time to time and moves from dining area to kitchen to balcony. But sooner or later wedges will be driven into the facades of marriage and old friendships as texts and calls arrive that cannot be shrugged off with jokes. Nobody in the outstanding cast is given a role that carries more or less weight than the others – there is no grandstanding – as the characters are led by a script that is coruscating and subtly subversive to almost unbearable catharsis. Homosexuality and infidelity are treated with humour that quickly turns to despair and brutal rejection, while a call from the hosts’ 17-year-old daughter is tearfully poignant. Have our mobiles – ‘they are the black box of our lives,’ fumes Peppe – instead of connecting us, merely resulted (with our eager consent) in the annihilation of privacy? We are all breakable and we need our secrets as a refuge. Eva removes the same pair of earrings twice within minutes (an eye-catching glitch), otherwise this is flawless and uncomfortably relevant.

Whether consciously or not, the first question you have to answer in any movie is ‘do I like the central character? Do I really care what happens to him or her?’ When that central character is played by Denzel Washington (who, in this instance, is also the director) he has a head start, for who doesn’t love Denzel? To be straight up, however, I struggled with it a bit because I thought the protagonist, Troy Maxson, was a self-pitying, boorish pain in the arse. The sort of bloke who only has ears for his own stories and is not so much deaf to everybody else’s but idiomatically unaware that there are others that might even be heard. Set in Pittsburgh shortly after WWII, Maxson is a garbo who spends a lot of his time whingeing about the baseball career he missed out on. He drinks a lot of gin in the backyard with his work buddy Bono (Stephen Henderson) and occasionally Lyons (Russell Hornsby), the ne’er-do-well son from his first marriage. It’s in these scenes that August Wilson’s script (based on his own play) is most stagey and unconvincing. Maxson dominates the conversations (as the level in the bottle of gin varies disconcertingly) and although Washington and his support players deliver their lines with conviction and timing that is a little too precise, it is hard to escape the feeling that you are watching three blokes acting. Transferring a play from the boards to the screen can be a clunky business without the detachment of a contributor who is not as close to the work as its author. Notwithstanding the manufactured naturalism, it still comes back to Maxson. As a cloth-capped workingclass hero with a chip on both shoulders, his blinkered selfabsorption will not let him see the wrong that he does to his wife Rose (Viola Davis), who, for her part, pulls faces and has a frightful moment of heavy snot-crying (I wanted her to wipe it off her mouth much sooner than she did). And the last shot is pure guff.

Girls Night Out Preview Screening - Wednesday 22nd March - 6.30pm arrival for a 7pm screening. All Tickets $25. Pre-Show snacks and Complementary Glass of Champagne on arrival served by Wicked Waiters.

Andy Saunders performs his show Asms and Isms for Lismore Laughs, NORPA at Lismore City Hall Saturday 11 March, 7.30pm. $25–47. Bookings 1300 066 772 or norpa.org.au. in March to whet literary appetites in the lead up to the Festival in August. Sebastian Barry is a playwright, novelist, and poet and is considered one of Ireland’s finest writers. He has twice been shortlisted for the MAN Booker prize and was named number one in The Guardian’s list of top ten writers to see live. His latest novel Days Without End recently won the Costa Fiction Prize. It tells the story of two young men in the US Army in the 1850s and is

described by The Guardian as ‘one of the most compelling, bravura and heart-wrenching fictional projects of recent memory’. Sebastian Barry will be in conversation with Byron Writers Festival founder Chris Hanley on Thursday 2 March, 6pm. Tickets $30/$35 www. byronwritersfestival.com or 6685 5115. AC Grayling will be at Byron Theatre on Thursday 30 March, 6pm. Tickets $30/$35 www.byronwritersfestival. com or 6685 5115.

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THURSDAY 16 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON WIL WAGNER, LAURA STEVENSON, LUCY WILSON, IONA CAIRNS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MESCALITO BLUES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM RICHIE WILLIAMS BAND BYRON BREWERY 8PM HOME CRAFTED COMEDY WITH MANDY NOLAN STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM TOMMY CASTLES WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM PAT TIERNEY BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM NICKY CONVINE CASINO RSM TROY CASSARDALEY

FRIDAY 17 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON POWER LUNCH, BLISTER, CLOCAS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM SOULSHAKERS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM DU-EAST DUO 9PM SCREAMFEEDER + GUESTS BYRON BREWERY 7PM COTTON CLUB ELECTRO SWING STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM RAY RED WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM ADAM HARPAZ TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM FEEDING FAUNA SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM MATT ARMITAGE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM TESS LATU BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES

BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM CHRIS FLASKAS CIVIC HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM KIM CHURCHILL CLUB MULLUM 8PM HYPNO COMEDY WITH WAYNE DONNELLY MULLUMBIMBY DRILL HALL 7.30PM THE INCORRUPTIBLE POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM STEVE MANOA MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM KRAPPYOKEE OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 8.30PM BOURBON STREET LENNOX HOTEL 8.30PM HIGH TIDE 11.30PM KOBY BRADLEY & CREW BALLINA RSL 8PM JOHN WILLIAMSON BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 8.30PM DAN CLARK BAND SLIPWAY HOTEL, BALLINA 8.30PM THE DIRTY CHANNEL WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM BROADFOOT ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM ANDY BUCKLE KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 6PM LEIGH JAMES KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM ROD MURRAY DUO SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM ANGELO PASH CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM NICOLE BROPHY THE CHANNON BUTTER FACTORY TAVERN 7.30PM TROMBONE KELLIE GANG IVORY’S ROCK, PEAK CROSSING EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB GREEN ROOM RIOT TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS 5PM DAVE CAVANAGH SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM JOCK BARNES COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM KAFOA MCOY CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM COASTAL LIGHTS, SALT & STEEL, JADE PETERSON, CATCHPOLE

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SATURDAY 18 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON HEADS OF CHARM, FEELING DAVE, JUXTA THOUGHT RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BURNING HANDS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM CUTLOOSE & FAINT ONE BYRON BREWERY 7PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE TRIO BYRON THEATRE 2.30PM PURSUE YOUR PASSION SECRET GARDEN, BYRON 4PM JAGWAR MA, JACK RIVER, THE BABE RAINBOW STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM LOCAL DJS 9.30PM SQUEAK LEMAIRE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE GOLDEN MILE PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM PHIL & TILLEY BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM SLIM PICKENS BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM MICKA SCENE SOUNDSHELL, BRUNSWICK HEADS 10PM COAL, THE MUSICAL! CORPORATE FAWNING POLITICAL MUPPETS ACTIVELY RUIN THE ATMOSPHERE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS WITH A DUMB EVIL GRIN ON THEIR PIE HOLES MULLUMBIMBY MARKET 8AM LOU BRADLEY LULU’S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM BELLA MAREE POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM ELENA B WILLIAMS CIVIC HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM RADIO JUPITER BIRTHDAY!

CLUB MULLUM 7PM THE LOVEYS & THE BALKANICS DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM THE INCORRUPTIBLE MYOCUM 7PM TASTE OF LOVE: CONSCIOUS SENSUALITY TEMPLE NIGHTS CRABBES CREEK HALL 6PM FUNDRAISER FOR WALKING WOUNDED WITH SOUL SHAKERS, CAMEL TONES, BELLE HENDRIK’S EXP CLUB LENNOX 7.30PM DIRTY RIVER DUO LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM BOURBON STREET TINTENBAR HALL 7.30PM KIM CHURCHILL BALLINA RSL BOWLING CLUB 6PM GUY KACHEL BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 7PM CONSPIRACY OF ONE WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7.30PM STU BLACK CHERRY STREET SPORTS CLUB, BALLINA 8PM MERCYMERCY ILLAWONG HOTEL, EVANS HEAD 8.30PM STUNNED MULLETS ITALO-AUSTRALIAN CLUB, LISMORE 6.30PM BEYOND VENICE WITH DOMENICO SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM TOMMY CASTLES 7PM CHRIS FLASKAS SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM HIGH TIDE DUO CABARITA SPORTS CLUB 7PM THE PIGEON BOYS CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM JASON DELPHIN NIMBIN HOTEL 7PM STEPHEN DORRINGTON IVORY’S ROCK, PEAK CROSSING EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 5PM CHRIS COOK BAND

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VAGINA CONVERSATIONS #2 presented by Zenith Virago & Byron Theatre Wednesday 15 February, 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $23 | Conc $18 | Child U18 $18 [Age 13+]

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PURSUE YOUR PASSION BYRON BAY Presented by The Holistic Project Saturday 18 February, 2.30 pm Tickets: Full $102.30 | Age 18+

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Saturday 25 February, 11am–8pm Movies, panels, workshops Check website for details

Thursday 2 March, 6pm Tickets: $35 / $30 members Avail from byronwritersfestival.com

LATIN LIVE presented by Picante Productions Saturday 4 March, 7pm Tickets avail online: www.latinlive.com.au Or at the door

Enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar Meeting rooms for hire 6685 6807

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COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM EUREKA FUNK CURRUMBIN PUB 8PM GEORDIE LEACH BAND + THE GIANTS

SUNDAY 19 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MATTHEW ARMITAGE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM EUREKA FUNK BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM EPIC 9PM ELEMENTALS BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM JOCK BARNES TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 12.30PM DJ EVA J & FRIENDS SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM HAYLEY GRACE BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM BARELY STANDING POINCIANA, MULLUMBIMBY 10AM CUTUCADA TRIO DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 2PM THE INCORRUPTIBLE ST MARTIN’S, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM LE CONCERT SCREENING, NICHOLAS ROUTLEY, LOUISE KING MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 3PM JAM CLUB MULLUM COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 1PM RAKU O’GAIA CLUB LENNOX 4PM TIM STOKES LENNOX HOTEL 3PM CASS 6PM MARSHALL O’KELL WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM B-TOWN COLLECTIVE DJS ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM CHARLIE KELLER YAMBA GOLF CLUB TROY CASSAR-DALEY KINGSCLIFF HOTEL 3PM MERCY-MERCY KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 4PM GREGG PETERSON UKI MARKET 10AM TROMBONE KELLIE GANG, SCRUBBY PETE, EUPHONIUM PHOENIX, THE TROMBOMBONE GALS CHINDERAH TAVERN 2.30PM SWEET MIXJAH RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 2PM ADAM BROWN SPHINX ROCK, MT BURRELL 1PM MATT STILLERT

ENROL NOW! WED 8 FEB & WED 15 MAR 4.30–7.30PM

FEB – MARCH

AN EVENING WITH SEBASTIAN BARRY presented by Byron Writers Festival

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IVORY’S ROCK, PEAK CROSSING EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL COOLANGATTA HOTEL 2PM BOURBON STREET COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 3PM DIVISION 4

MONDAY 20 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON LEELI RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM DIRTY RIVER DUO BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM 4’20’ REGGAE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ OVAL BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB MUSICAL TRIVIA B-SPACE, BALLINA 5PM JAM IVORY’S ROCK, PEAK CROSSING EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL

TUESDAY 21 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O'KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM LEIGH JAMES BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM OPEN MIC BYRON PUBLIC SCHOOL 7.15PM NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ ANTIBAD & DJ ASH BARLOW BANGALOW HOTEL 8PM OPEN MIC MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM TRIVIA

WEDNESDAY 22 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SWAMPS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JAX HAZE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM AKOVA BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC WITH ALAIN DE CARNE STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM SARAH GRANT WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ JAMIE COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 6.30PM POLITICS IN THE PUB: ALGORITHMS OF CHANGE BALLINA HOTEL 6PM OPEN MIC BALLINA RSL 7PM SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE W DEAN DOYLE

HOSPITALITY/EVENTS MANAGEMENT COURSE AGES 16 TO 24 – CONCESSIONS AND FULL FEE EXEMPTIONS POSSIBLE – PLACES LIMITED CALL KARIM ON 6685 7777 TO BOOK A PLACE SAFE DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNERS $140 BOOKINGS: BYS.ORG.AU

TUE 14 FEB 4–7PM

BARISTA COURSE AGES: 15 TO 24 – CALL TO REGISTER INTEREST - $50 6685 7777 TO BOOK A PLACE

SAT 11 MARCH 8AM–1PM

THE BYRON FLEA MARKET STALLS BY DONATION, FREE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR BOOKINGS CALL BERRI ON 0490 026 840

1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay bys.org.au Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) is managed by Byron Youth Service (BYS)

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INDEX Accountants & Bookkeepers ... 37 Acupuncture .................................... 37 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration37 Antennas & Installation ............. 37 Appliance Repair ........................... 37 Architects........................................... 37 Audio Production .......................... 37 Automotive....................................... 37 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters 37 Bricklaying ........................................ 37 Building Trades ............................... 37 Bush Regen & Weed Control .... 37 Carpet Cleaning.............................. 37 Chimney Sweeping ....................... 38 Chiropractic ...................................... 38 Cleaning ............................................. 38 Computer Services........................ 38 Concreting & Paving .................... 38 Counselling....................................... 38 Decks, Patios & Extensions ....... 38 Dentists............................................... 38 Design & Drafting.......................... 38 Driveway Maintenance............... 38 Earthmoving & Excavation ....... 38 Electricians........................................ 38 Fencing ............................................... 39 Floor Sanding & Polishing ........ 39 Garage Doors ............................................39 Garden & Property Maintenance 39 Garden Design ................................ 39 Gas Suppliers...................................... 39 Glaziers ............................................... 39 Guttering ........................................... 39 Handypersons ................................. 39 Health .................................................. 39 Hire ....................................................... 39 Interior Design ................................ 39 Ironing................................................. 39

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

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Kitchens .............................................. 40 Landscape Design ......................... 40

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Laundry Services ........................... 40 Lighting .............................................. 40 Locksmith .......................................... 40 Osteopathy ....................................... 40 Painting .............................................. 40 Pest Control ...................................... 40 Photography .................................... 40 Physiotherapy ................................. 40 Picture Framing .............................. 40 Plastering .......................................... 40 Plumbers ............................................ 40

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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ................................................0487 264137 ARTISAN AIR www.artisanair.com.au â€˜Chill Outâ€™ AU37088 Lic 246545C Supplying Daikin Air Conditioners to the Northern Rivers ...................................................66809394

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291958C

BUILDING TRADES

Podiatry .............................................. 41

â€˘ DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable

Printing & Copying Services .... 41

market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

Removalists ...................................... 41 Roofing ............................................... 41 Rubbish Removal........................... 41 Scrap Metal Merchants ............... 41 Septic Systems ................................ 41 Solar Installation ........................... 41 Swimming Pools ............................ 41 Television Services........................ 41 Tiling .................................................... 41 Tractor Repairs................................ 41 Tree Services .................................... 41

0439 624 945

02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

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0402 022 111

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Veterinary Surgeons .................... 41

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

Visa Advice ........................................ 41 Water Filters ..................................... 41 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .. 41 Window Tinting .............................. 41

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

Friendly & Reliable

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

0422 668 582

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service. Richard ..................................0401 190960

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

SPECIALISTS IN SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING, BAS AND TAX. NEW BUSINESS START-UPS. Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

JACK MANTLE

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

NO FIX NO CHARGE

Valuers ................................................ 41

Upholstery ........................................ 41

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS

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

Northern Rivers Building Maintenance

Carpentry Kitchen Repairs Handyman Doors/Cabinets Plastering Painting/tiling No job too small - 24 hours Prompt Service - fully insured - Reasonable rates

Call Nadine 0436 462 308 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

APPLIANCE REPAIR

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677

ARCHITECTS

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

BUILDER â€“ JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C................... 0423 474419 or 66849102 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 BUILDER/CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442...........0410 442188 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 TROPPO ARCHITECTS www.troppo.com.au, e: byron@troppo.com.au ........................0412 571348 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

AUDIO PRODUCTION

GRANNY FLAT SPECIALIST Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C......0402 434154 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ............................0421 661910 LICENSED BUILDER Small/lge const, prop maint, timber, tiling, kitch/bth Lic 239988C .0416 345202

www.brightcloudbookkeeping.com Ph: 0432 295 661

AUTOMOTIVE

BUILDER Alterations, additions, maintenance, 30yrs exp. HIA member Lic 29792C......0408 663420

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

Smith WS Wendy Computer Support

p: 0408 377 460 e: wen3300@hotmail.com

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

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

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

Virtual Bookkeeping Services â€˘ Xero Training Monthly Packages from $99 â€˘ Registered BAS agent

Bookkeeping, Payroll & BAS Services Software Support, Sales, Setup and Training Xero â€“ Reckon â€“ MYOB â€“ Microsoft Office ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 ACCOUNTANT â€“ MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960

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

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P/L 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

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

BAS AGENT / BOOKKEEPER Xero, MYOB, GST. Phone Mark ..........................................0475 125478 BOOKKEEPING GST, BAS, ATO reg. Annette ...................................................................0419 627506

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

N IG HT & DAY

MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE servicing the Northern Rivers

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

(02) 6684 1001

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Green & Clean

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

Residential • Holiday • Bond • Commercial.

www.byronhomecleaning.com

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

CHIMNEY SWEEPING BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores .....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090

0451 102 239

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE North Byron Shire...............................0421 360961 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly..............0451 102239 EVEN STEVEN’LL DO IT Detail clean top to bottom ......................................................0448 004182 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961 DD CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficent. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds ..........0414 408723 AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042 STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117

COMPUTER SERVICES

CHIROPRACTIC

DENTISTS

MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 UTOPIAN DESIGN & DRAFTING www.utopian-design.com .............................................66770151

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962

0418 156 909

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

Call Steven Butturini

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

• 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

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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

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

fullcirclerefinishing.com

Calmer Organic Cleaning

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

#Computers #Accessories #Repairs #Support #Gadgets

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

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

PC Mobile IT Support in Byron Shire Mobile 0422 804 449

Phone Geoff 0412 831 944

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

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

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

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualiﬁcations

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

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

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

TECH RESCUE we come to you

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

CONCRETING & PAVING vz

• 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

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

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

COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com................66840469

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

The Deck Doctor

• Fully insured & police cleared • ABN 13 761 054 921 •

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

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35 years in local area • Free quotes

various implements available for limited access projects

0411 567 844

SPECIALISING IN PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

WorkRight Computer Support

Sanding and Reﬁnishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690 • www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65

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

Jai – 0467 482 948

Not your average TECH shop

Lic.136717c

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

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Byron Shire’s only Authorised Mac Store

www.workrightcomputersupport.com.au

BYRON ECO WINDOW CLEANING & PROPERTY DETAILING

Window Cleaning Professionals

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

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

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

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ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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20 Year+s Exp.

61 Stuart St, Mullumbimby Ph: 02 6684 6235

Specialising in road repairs & driveways Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads. Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

LIMITED ACCESS EXCAVATION 0431 033 791 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 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 DIGGER, TRUCK, AUGER HIRE 20+ years experience. Good rates ...............................0402 652017 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew ..........66841424 or 0401 968173 MINI EXCAVATOR Limited access jobs. Spaces available now. Mick ..............................0408 676688

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02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

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LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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licence no. 201775c

Garage Doors & Openers

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

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

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 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 A LUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified green keeper. Mowing, edges and weed control ...0410 378375 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 ACREAGE MOWING Reliable. 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian ................0401 350156 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 FULL OF GARDENS Lawn & garden maint, servicing Byron Shire. Fully insured. Jack ...0431 768123 FEMALE GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE 30 years experience. Call Bridget..................0429 335501 LONG ARM Flail mower/mulcher, 5 tonne rubber track excavator.................................0408 663420

GARDEN DESIGN GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

GAS SUPPLIERS

Lic. No.

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

Please call Blair Rankin on

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply .............John 66841126 or 0431 745475 BYRON ARTELIER Landscape Architect 15 yrs+ exp. Free consult. Call Ben .................0488 620227

Free Delivery

0432 331 633 for details

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

Reliable Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

Lic no. 141097C

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

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

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C.............0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ............................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C ...0438 350650

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

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

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

0431 550 401

NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters u’g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639 ENLIGHTEN ELECTRICAL CO Lic No. 300624C. Call Luke...............................................0403 910047 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

FENCING

ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns • edges and hedges • green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

0497 413 344 • www.charlibearlawncare.com Luke McDermott

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

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

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

1ST PLACE LAWNS

Frameless and Semi-Frameless

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

GLASS POOL FENCING

Call Justin 0498 184 048

Byron and Beyond FENCING

Byron Bay and surrounds

0416 424 256

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

The Floor Sander NEW AND OLD FLOORS AND DECKING

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245

• Residential mowing including double cut and cylinder • New lawns / seeding / turﬁng • Pest and weed control / fertilising • Edging / scarifying / Irrigation • Gardening services / Pressure cleaning

• Non-toxic ﬁnishes • Free quotes

Richard Neylan 0407 821 690

Reliable and friendly service. Reasonable rates.

Email richardneylan1@bigpond.com

Call or SMS Glen on 0409 903 722

Lic: 210143C

Byron Gardening Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 Servicing all areas

6685 8588

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors .............................................................66857200

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson..........................0414 889453 JTC GUTTER CLEANING Good value, right as rain .......................................................0402 384682

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C .............0450 631183

E: it2gets2me@gmail.com

GLAZIERS

info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

Let Boogaloo do it for you! 1800 763 911 0422 033 757 www.electricboogaloo.com.au

WATER BASED FINISHES & EUROPEAN BUFFING OILS

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

BANGALOW ELECTRICIAN • Disconnect, reconnect, Point of Attachments • All types of metering & cable upgrades • Emergency 24/7 • All domestic and commercianl ﬁtouts & repairs

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

• Structural landscaping • Hedging • Planting, turf laying, and all aspects of garden maintenance 0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

HANDYPERSONS

All types of Jobs

Carpentry • Plastering • Tiling Painting • Welding and lots more. Service with a smile! Ph 0477 780 277 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 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 FIT, RELIABLE & responsible labourer, handyman, garden/grounds maint man ..........0404 130953

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 INNERMOST HEALING Chakra-puncture, Esoteric massage, Connective Tissue Therapy ...0413 299315

HIRE

Crane Hire

K ee pi ng it local

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

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

IRONING

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding & polishing. Eco-friendly finishes. Trent .......................0432 501721 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $28 per hour. Angela.................................................0414 719680

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NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ....................................66874410 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com................0499 771769 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks..................................................................................66857200 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery â€“ www.hinged.com.au ...................................................0409 843689 â€˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000. 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

KITCHENS

PAINTING

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

BYRON BAY

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

LANDSCAPING

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

0405 594 288

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE REPLICA ROCK SPECIALIST GARDEN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAKE OVERS TREE LOPPING AND PRUNING IRRIGATION + RETAINING WALLS + MUCH MORE FULLY INSURED, HOLDER OF 17 TICKETS AND LICENCES PE TER BL AND 0428 480 191 STICK ANDSTONEL ANDSC APING.COM.AU

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Call Nathan or Jenni for a

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QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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Licence No 97474

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

0412 794 364

Lic Nr: 297502C

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

â€˘ Self serve / service wash â€˘ New front loaders & dryers â€˘ Domestic & commercial services

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ................0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes........................................................0405 609598

OPEN EVERY DAY

PEST CONTROL

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

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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 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy ....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron ..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Lachlan Dewar .......................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ....................66843385 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum............0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â€“ Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay .....0416 369698

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

PLASTERING DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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

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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

PLUMBERS

LAUNDRY SERVICES

LAUNDRY

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Licence No. 207479C

20 Years Experience

YVES DE WILDE

Lic 167371C

Specialising in: â€˘ Retaining Walls â€˘ Pool Surrounds â€˘ Block Work â€˘ Paving â€˘ TurďŹ ng â€˘ Stonework

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YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au

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

OSTEOPATHY

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

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0404 053 857 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

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Lic. No. 206913C

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate............0423 204218

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JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515 RAYMOND LYNCH PEST MANAGEMENT General pests & termites ..............................0418 850601 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

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ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966....................................................0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ..............0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C.................0417 053708 LPC PLUMBING Plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Sth Golden Bch. Lic 289868C. Luke ....0401 633222 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes ..0408 665672

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919

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

PODIATRY

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ..............................66742933

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C ......................................66779574 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633 LPC PLUMBING Septic Systems Installed ......................................................................0401 633222

REMOVALISTS

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

PHONE BILL: 6688 4143 – 0407 435 259 TREE SERVICES

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

131 546

Electric Lic 124600c

Andy’s Move & More

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HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP ..... 66849137 or 0427347380

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

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ROOFING

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

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010

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

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Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 Friendly Staff

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ................ Lucas 0402 191316

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

PETER GRAY Dip Arb. AQF5. Consulting arborist ...........................................................0414 186161

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

NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au ...................................0428 694041

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney, Cassie Lappin. Holistic Compassionate Care ...66870675

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

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

WATER FILTERS

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

The Water Filter Experts

(opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

Pool Gurus

Metal Rooﬁng Guttering Leaf Guard Roof Restoration Leon Condie

TELEVISION SERVICES INSTALL SERVICE TV, HiFi, AV. Special concession rate. Damian ...................................0414 741233

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREE

ll ff for a Drop owashing steel, es and machin ers dry

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

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

FREE TOW

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

$399

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

TILING

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

IN IN H

www.thepoolgurus.com.au call 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

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

• maintenance • pumps & ﬁlters • salt chlorinators • automatic cleaners • renovations • energy saving pumps

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

Lic 297467C

0432 643 345

for home, commercial and rural properties

Complete pool services

Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au

Professional Water Tank Cleaning Installation and maintenance of water filters for rural and suburban properties h your Deal wit erator local op

WE CLEAN WATER TANKS

•

Call Peter BYRON SHIRE

0487 777 247 www.pristinewater.com.au

WATER FILTERS SUPPLY AND SERVICE

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

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

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

The Byron Shire Echo February 15, 2017 41

Classifieds INDEX

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Annual General Meetings ....... 42 Birthdays ................................ 44 Businesses For Sale .............. 43 Childcare ................................ 42 For Sale .................................. 43 Funeral Notices ....................... 45

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

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

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

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Health Notices ........................ 42

EMAIL ADS

Items Under $100 ................... 43

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

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.

Lost & Found .......................... 45 Motor Vehicles ........................ 43 Musical Notes......................... 44 Only Adults ............................. 45

APOLOGY

Pets......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ..................... 44 Professional Services ............. 42 Property Wanted ..................... 43 Public Notices......................... 42 Removalists ............................. 43

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

The Echo apologises to the organisers of the screening of Big Boss, The Story of a Leader and the patrons who attended on Saturday night only to ﬁnd out the screening was on the Friday night. The date was correct in the Gig Guide but wrong in the Seven entertainment story

Share Accommodation .......... 43

ARTISAN MARKET

Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ........................ 45 To Lease ................................. 44 To Let ...................................... 43 Tradework ............................... 43 Tree Services ......................... 43 Tuition ..................................... 44

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

Prepayment is required for all ads.

Dynamic Drawing

Wednesdays Drill Hall Mullum Fridays Byron Scout Hall. Both classes 9.30am – 12.30pm Further info 0421101220 www.dynamicdrawing.com.au NEW DANCE COURSES Jazz, acro jazz and tap! Also new pre pointe classes on Sat mornings. www.byronballet.com

Mullumbimby Community Market

1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

Available from The Echo office reception

MEDIUMSHIP INTRO COURSE 6 weeks. From 7/3 to 11/4. Mullum. Liz Winter 0437080748

mullumbimbymarket.com

BE A FINK for up to $10,000 reward. Seeking witness to bike versus motorcar accident on Kolora Way, North Ocean Shores, 14 Jan, 6pm. Phone 0407076374

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills • Warehousing and computer skills, including receipting and delivery of goods • Flexibility regarding availability including weekends • A positive ‘can do’ attitude • Forklift licence an advantage • Current drivers’ licence Please forward resume to: zahra@jameshardware.com.au or in store

The NSW Government is inviting applications for membership on the new Biodiversity Conservation Trust Board from those with the relevant skills and experience.

A05019

For further information please go to www.landmanagement.nsw.gov.au or email rod.plc@environment.nsw.gov.au

FOOD RELIEF BAGS

SHOP DROP ASSEMBLE

will be available

We shop, deliver and assemble (if required). Shop and drop starts at $40

THIS THURSDAY

16 Feb from 9 till 11am at The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores Cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way (next to Target, enter via kids play area)

Cape Byron Preliminary Visitor Master Plan

For anyone who ﬁnds themselves in need of food assistance.

The Cape Byron Preliminary Visitor Master Plan, Cape Byron State Conservation Area, is on exhibition from Monday 13 February 2017. Submissions close Monday 27 March 2017.

No concession cards required – just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.

To view the Preliminary Master Plan and to have your say visit: https://engage.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult Copies of the plan may be viewed at:

42 February 15, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

A05091

Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

www.thehubbaptist.org

Study Kinesiology

A career in natural health. Nationally accred. Diploma HLT52415 Free Intro Feb 15, Wed 7pm. Austudy Course starts Feb 18/19 2017 Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA 66857991 www.wellness.net.au

ORIGINAL THAI MASSAGE Call Yah 0477594800 Brunswick Heads

KINESIOLOGY

HEALTH THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742 DR ARPANA (retired GP) offering SCENAR for pain treatments at The Health Lodge. M & F (am). 66856445 & at Suffolk Tues, W, Sat (am) 0428853352

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

TREAT DELUXE!

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

OSTEOPATHY DR. EGBERT WEBER

Egbert is now at Byron Medicine Wheel every Tues. Appointments essential. HICAPS & Medicare rebates.

Are old injuries still hurting? 5/84 Jonson St 02 6685 8366

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolﬁngbyronbay.com

Vibrational Healing Training

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & CERTIFIED MEDICAL HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER

Body Spin

Fortnightly on Sunday 5 Mar – 19 Mar – 2 Apr Yummy Studios, 1/67 Centennial Cct, Byron Ind. Est.

Facebook TessLA Phone Tess 0449 030 494 www.life-alignment.com

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

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Dr Eeka King

Dr David King

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

(Chinese Medicine) Pain conditions Mental/emotional disturbances & general

14 PARK STREET, BRUNSWICK HEADS | 02 6685 1088 | BAYSIDEACUPUNCTURE.COM

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Tues & Thurs Saturdays

5–6.30PM 10AM–12PM

S U F F O L K PA R K CO M M U N I T Y H A L L

We deliver IKEA furniture to you.

Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga PART-TIME ONE-DAY-A-WEEK TEACHER TRAINING BEGINS 1 MARCH - LAST PLACES AVAILABLE! BOOK NOW!

Phone Rick: 0400 55 99 29 rick@shopdropassemble.com.au shopdropassemble.com.au

MASSAGE/ HEALING BODYWORK Scenar Therapy, facial harmony, Tiana 0401875725 in Ocean Shores www.byroncloud9.com

MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINER and life coach. Paul Roberston. Ph 0413453282

Thurs & Fri | 6684 6336

Rolﬁng® Byron Bay

We currently have an opportunity for a hard working and long term, motivated Store Person to join our successful team. Apart from the physical requirements of working in a busy retail storeroom, you will also be dealing with customers in person and over the phone, managing storage of goods and working in a terrific team environment. You will require:

Do you have the skills and experience to contribute to private land conservation and strategic biodiversity offset outcomes in NSW?

NPWS Byron Bay Office, Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481; Byron Shire Council, 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482; Byron Bay Library, Corner of Lawson and Middleton Streets, Byron Bay NSW 2481; Office of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

LIVE BAND: LOU BRADLEY

JAMES HARDWARE MITRE 10 Mullumbimby

Biodiversity Conservation Trust Board

Applications close 10 March 2017.

EATING & BODY IMAGE ISSUES

Successful solutions for any problem

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

this Saturday

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS

TAYLORS PROPS

DENTURES

YOGA WITH SUE HAWKINS Private individual or group classes. Enquiries 0404467744 or sue.hawkins@yogahealthretreats.com

Store Person / Sales- Full Time

Wanted ................................... 43 Work Wanted......................... 44

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

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

PROF. SERVICES

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Tel: 02 6685 9910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

AGMs PERIWINKLE PRESCHOOL AGM Wednesday 1 March, 7pm at the Preschool. All welcome NORTHERN RIVERS EASY RIDERS INC AGM 12.30pm Wed 22nd, Feb 2017 Bangalow Showgrounds. All welcome

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

Find Echo Classiﬁeds on Echonetdaily every day

11 Morning Yoga Classes Overlooking the Beach Each Week Great intro offer for locals beachsidyogaandmassage.com.au

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

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0432054069

HYPNOSIS & EFT

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

COLONICS

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

Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

Remedial Massage Reﬂexology Energetic Facial Release Aged and Oncology Innermost Harmony Massage bitly.com/innermostH 0437 866 424

Yasmin Lang Health Funds - Mobile Service

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?

TREE SERVICES

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

0416 196 980

Health fund rebates available

• 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)

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

Mulch Supplies Mobile 0417 698 227

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

6684 1028

PILATES/STRETCH CLASSES Come and discover a safe space to feel longer, leaner and stronger. My classes will leave you feeling healthier in every way. 1 hour classes at the Brunswick Heads Community Centre. 6.30am & 9.15am. $15 per class, please bring your mat. Call me if you have any questions. Rachel 0497 252 094

You know great things are coming when everything seems to be going wrong. Old energy is clearing out for new energy to enter. Be patient.

TRADEWORK

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

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

Sat 4th March, Byron & Co shipping quality steel; gal lamp-poles; butter churn; Land Rover Freelander; Nissan Navara 4WD; 20 ton trailer, 8-wheeler; ex-commando camper trailer bargain; Rare Ford sports coupe Cougar EFI & lots more. Billi pre-sale bidding system. 0407076374 Billinudgel 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

• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com

FOR SALE TIMBER POSTS 6 new red Ironbark 150x150x6.5mts $450ea. Txt 0447765377 CEMENT MIXER Westmix 2.2 cubic ft, $300. Good condition. Ph 0407653789 SOLAR PANELS x 16, 190 watts which supply 3KW power. Perfect cond, surplus to needs $70ea. Plus inverter $50. Mullum Creek 66844996

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

Matt 0427 172 684

JOHASEN SALE!

Ş ƋŅ ƀǈŢ Ņý everything instore! Friday 17–Sunday 19 February Designer Australianmade women’s fashion (silks, linens & cotton) Doors open 9am– 4pm Deacon Street, Bangalow

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

MULLUM 2 h’holds, 3 Cudgerie Crt (off end Pine Crt). Sat 7am. Huge sale MULLUM 17 + 19 Grevillea Ave, Sat 8am. H/hold, toys, tent, books and more LENNOX HEAD 38 Ballina St, Sat 9am. Moving out – whole bunch of everything MULLUM 18 Hottentot Cres, Sat 8am. Juicer, vaporiser, cameras, high chair, baby items, treehouse, clothes, books BANGALOW 7 Barby Cres, Sat 8am. Moving & downsizing, h’hold & garage SUFFOLK 6 Mahr Place, Sat 8–12pm. Furniture, clothing, art, books. OCEAN SHORES 2 Arika Ave, Sat 8am. Washing machine, large fridge, cameras, TV, house goods, DVDs, games

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

MOTOR VEHICLES VW GOLF Paciﬁc 08/09 127k, reg’d, exc cond, fully serviced, $9250. 0401320351

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

Teaching Opportunities Are you passionate about your industry and want to share your knowledge and experience with others? We are seeking applications from interested persons to be considered for placement on a Part Time Casual Suitability List. Teacher of Interior Design and Decoration

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au

Tribal Rugs & Carpets Private Collection Tribal Kurdish Soumaks, Turkman pieces and Vintage Mafrash (bedding bag), Cushion Covers. 31 Lilli Pilli Dr, Byron Bay THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 9AM - NOON Pre-Sale Viewing Ph. 0477 916 330

Summerland Antiques and Garden Centre One of the largest antique shops in Australia.

OPEN 7 DAYS Smith Street, West Ballina

6686 0211 www.summerlandbronzes.com

PENSION FINANCE AVAILABLE. TAP CONDITIONS APPLY

AUTOMATIC 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Low 113201km. 5 Door Hatch Very Tidy SN5373 $5490 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA ASCENT SPORTS Automatic Very Low 40824Km Immaculate Hatch SN2923 ..........................................................$18490 2007 TOYOTA YARIS Yr Manual Low 117941Km 6Mths Rego SN7544 ......................................$5650 2003 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon Automatic 177396Km Full Service History SN5695 ......$4995 2001 KIA SPORTAGE Manual 114889Km Dual Range 6 Months Rego SN6908 ....................$4750 2005 HOLDEN RODEO 2WD Canopy 135333Km Full Service History SN4422 ..........................$7490

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Interested? visit www.jobs.nsw.gov.au

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

BARGAINS

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

Ballina Car Centre

JobsNSW Ref No: 000051RZ Hourly Rate: $78.76 Status: Casual Suitability List Location: Kingscliff Closing Date: Sunday 19 February 2017

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

DOWNSIZING IN MULLUM 7 New City Rd, Sat 8am, h’hold items, furn, clothing

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 11 March. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

A WELL ESTABLISHED cleaning business in the Byron area for sale. Great return on investment. For all enquiries nichollsem@gmail.com or 0447487092

NC00005

BRENT VERCO

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

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

MULLUM 113 Stuart St, Sat 7.30am. Furn, h’hold goods, kit’ware, bric-a-brac

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

6687 7677

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC

SPEED QUEEN

KARL’S YARD AUCTION

Fully insured • Free quotes

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

CHIROPRACTOR

BRIDGLANDS

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

• Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

CALL KIRSTEN

COMPUTER iMac 21inch 2.4GHz intel, 320GB hard drive, super drive (all CDDVDs), iSight camera, remote. Includes all Mac OSX apps. UPS surge protection; ADSL2 Ethernet router-splitter & modem. $1K ono. Ph 0414633294

DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each. GALVANIZED METAL WATER TANK 1300L, with ﬁlter, VGC, $400 0402212988

ITEMS UNDER $100 STOOLS asst. $5ea or $20 lot. 2 student desks $20ea, fridge $20. Ph 0447419161 HOT WATER TANK Elect, Vulcan, 250L No rust. Booklet. $50. Ph 0413704211

WANTED OLD PICTURE FRAMES timber, any size. Ph Andrew 0404324023 OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

PROPERTY WANTED CASH BUYER looking for 3br + property in Byron area & surrounds. 0405350682 ACREAGE within 10 mins of Mullum, for local family. Ph 0402487213

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

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

MULLUM Granny ﬂat, newly renov with courtyard, seeking a high vibration fem, suit 35-45, employed, healthy living, n/s, walk to town, pref no kids/pets $300pw + bills. 4 wks bond. Txt Amelia 0411170468 O.SHORES house. Ground ﬂoor. incl 2br, lge bthrm with spa bath, lounge, dining area, kitchen. Furn/unfurn. Use of laundry, 2nd bthrm, pool. Views to ocean. Pref prof or retired couple, no kids/pets. Rent neg in exchange for lawn/pool maint. $750pw incl power/water, long lease available. Ph 0467358028 for appointment to view BANGALOW lovely self-cont studio, fully furn, bush outlook, quiet, walk to village, WiFi. No bills, 6 mths neg, no pets, n/s, suit sgl prof $320pw. Ph 0431333972

McAuleys Lane Available Feb 24

Near new one bedroom open plan studio, magniﬁcent views, private. Suit single working person, possibly couple, non smoking, no pets. Plenty of shelves, big bathroom. $355 pw or $375 with new queen bed, leather couch. Phone 0488 011 087.

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

THE POCKET $315pw, Cabin, 1 bed, 1 bath OCEAN SHORES $320pw, Unit, 1 bed, 1 bath $600pw, House, 3 bed, 3 bath, dlug $600pw, House , 3 bed, 3 bath, dlug 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

HELP! WE HAVE LEASED ALL OUR PROPERTIES WITH 1–3 DAY VACANCIES! WE NOW HAVE NO PROPERTIES TO LET AND WANT YOUR PROPERTY. CALL US FOR GREAT RESULTS & GREAT TENANTS!

6687 2479

bangalow realestate.com.au

Brunswick Heads 3br 1bth $550 3br 1bth $700 3br 2bth $750 4br 2bth $900 South Golden Beach 3br 1 bth $620 Ocean Shores 1br 1bth $300 4br 3bth $800 Mullumbimby 4br 2bth $650 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

TYAGARAH cottage, fully-furn. Couples only, but can accommodate 1 child. Walking distance to Tyagarah beach. $485pw all bills incl. Ph 0437070795

SHARE ACCOM. FEDERAL share with 2 working women, quiet large room with ensuite, country outlook, $95pw incl. power. 0448831385

Bangalow Landlords – we have qualiﬁed tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal.

CORNDALE $400

GARAGE SALES

MULLUM master br with ensuite & wir. Brand new house. Fully furn, NBN $220pw + bills. Ph Joanne 0437808388

3 bed, 1 bath, converted dairy bails, avail 17th Feb

BYRON 1/15 Walker St, Sat 7am, Total house clearance. Bargain prices

TO LET

3 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, avail now

MULLUM 4 Kamala Crt, Sat 8am-2pm. Household goods, furniture, clothes, plants, barbecue & outdoor furniture set

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 COOLAMON DR Coorabell 2br, 1 bthrm house, SLUG, views to Byron, long lease, suit working couple, no pets, pref no kids. $520pw. Avail March. Phone 66847554 ALCORN ST BEACH APARTMENT 2br, unfurn, garden, A/C, gas stove, WiFi avail. Avail mid-March. L/T (min 8mths) $500pw + elec + bond. No pets. Ph 0421810650 OCEAN SHORES new granny ﬂat, water views/access. N/s $300pw. 0404177638

CLUNES $550

ROSEBANK $600

4 bed, 1 bath homestead, avail now

PEARCES CREEK $800

4 bed, 1.5 bath homestead with studio, avail 6th Mar

BANGALOW $1655 per month

ofﬁce space, main street, upstairs, 25 SQM, avail now

BANGALOW $425

business space, 2 x shops, industrial estate, kitchenette, 2 toilets, ﬂex lease, avail now

BANGALOW $800

Business/retail space, 4 rooms, avail now For more available rental properties go to

www.eldersbangalow.com.au 19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

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TO LET continued BYRON BAY 3br unfurn house, close to Tallows & CBD, suit working couple $590pw. 1 year lease. Ingrid 0419164717 DAIRY FOR RENT on organic farm in Federal $250pw. Suit couple. 66884220

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

OFFICE ALL ROUNDER - PART TIME We’re seeking a professionally minded person to assist in a range of tasks including online customer support, data entry & other ofﬁce duties. This is an independent contractor role approx 20-25 hours per week that may lead to permanent employment. Ideally the candidate would have an eye for detail, be pro-active & had some basic exposure to accounts. Please send cover letter & resume to Bindia: hr@ psychwire.org

MULLUM/BRUNS 3km, 5br house, ocean & mountain views, solar HW, pets ok, ﬁltered tank water $750pw. 0401724909

TO LEASE BYRON A&I EST studio space with shop front to share with a creative business. $200pw. Phone 0415551478 BRUNSWICK HEADS up to 100sqm, retail/storage floor space. $500pw + services. Ph 0476967842 BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 BYRON A&I WAREHOUSE 120sqm. $550pw. 115sqm $660pw, 60sqm storage area $330pw. Martin 0468320007

Bangalow cåƵĬƼ Ā ƋƋåÚ ŅƚƋ ųåƋ±ĜĬ ŸƋŅųå ť Ĭå±Ÿå üŅų Ÿ±Ĭå $18,000 neg. Perfect for a start up, small business or pop-up store. All the hard work has been done, all you have to do is move in! Located on Deacon Street, Bangalow next door to Champagne Lane. åųƼ ±ý ŅųÚ±ÆĬå ųåĹƋú Available now! Phone 0412 377 830

POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofﬁce box CLEANER full-time for residential & commercial cleaning. Must have cleaning exp, attention to detal, be reliable, good communication skills, own car, ability to commit for min 1 year. Email resume to: info@byronbaydoneanddusted.com

HAIRDRESSER

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

EFFICIENT OFFICE MANAGER required for 1 day a week at Rachel Arthur Nutrition. The role requires diverse skills but most importantly a ‘can do attitude’. Ideally proﬁcient in Xero, Wordpress, Excel, Powerpoint. Role is varied administration & PA work. CVs to admin@rachelarthur.com.au NEED A RESUME? From $25. Jacleen 0403130165 ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

We are looking for a 1st or 2nd year apprentice chef. Hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable. {Ĭå±Ÿå åĵ±ĜĬ ƼŅƚų ųåŸƚĵå ƋŅ åĹĹĜŸƵĜĬĬÄƼ±ĘŅŅţÏŅţƚĩ

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Gesucht wird eine deutschsprachige Frau mit hauswirtschafts Erfahrung zur Betreuung von alleinstehenden Geschäftsmann i.R. Geboten wird freie Unterkunft, Versorgung oder ein ﬁnanzieller Ausgleich. Eigene Mobilität erforderlich für grosses, idillisch gelegenes Grundstück nahe Mullumbimby / Byron Bay, NSW Australia. CV e-mail bitte an Geschätsführer: gregwilding8@gmail.com

Term 1 courses starting soon... • Social Media for Business • Acoustic Guitar Part One • Tech Savvy Seniors • Computer Basics Thu 23rd February • Pole Dancing • Wild Fermentation • Bahasa Indonesia level 1 • Smartphones & Tablets • Websites Using Wordpress • Pattern Making • Podcasting for Business • Acoustic Guitar - Part Two and Fun Sat 25th February Tue 21st February • Creating Food Forests - PDC • Photoshop • Haloumi, Ricotta, Yoghurt • Sewing Level 2 Sun 26th February Wed 22nd February • Organic Soil Management • First Words

Mon 20th February

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Players

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BYRON BAY LENNOX HEAD JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB 2017 SIGN ON NOW! ONLINE AT www.byronbaylennoxheadjrl.sportingpulse.net Or use the link on our Facebook page New and returning players welcome (returning players must enter email address that was their last years contact on rego form)

Minis (U6s–U9s) $70 Mods/Internationals (U10s–U16s) $100 Girls league tag teams (U14s and U16s) $50

EARN $500-$3000 pw

Rego includes insurance, shorts, socks and training gear

Reception/ Front Door Bar/ Wait Staff Hostessing/ Promotions DANCERS

Phone Personnel Manager Lisa 07 3229 9344 after 4.00pm playersuniversal@hotmail.com UNIVERSAL SUPERMODELS P/L 180 Mary St Brisbane

Aboriginal grants accepted with supporting documents SIGN UP BEFORE 28 FEB – GO INTO DRAW TO WIN A GOPRO AND TITANS HOME GAME TICKETS! MUSTER DAY – Sun 5 March, Red Devil Park 2pm (Teams, coaches and training days advised this day) For more info: Leigh 0423 643 221 or Nicky 0412 244 325

RTO NO: 90013

After one of the largest crowdfunding campaigns in history, Flow Hive®, a beekeeping innovation which sparked a global sensation, has exciting opportunities available for professional, ethical people to join our team in the following roles:

Product Manager: We are looking for an experienced, systematic and highly organised team member to coordinate our product management from sourcing to manufacture and through to customer experience.

Marketing Coordinator: We are looking for an experienced marketer with a proven track record in project management. You will be working closely with the Head of Marketing to run campaigns, maintain our marketing assets and contribute creatively to the team. Flow® values excellence in customer care and dedication to environmental ethics. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to biodiversity, sustainability, and experience in building and maintaining high-quality relationships. Please visit our website employment link www.honeyﬂow.com/jobs for further information about each position and contact details. Applications close Wednesday 1/3/17.

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled (on the courses marked *) * Cert IV in Permaculture (AHC42116)

- starts 8th Feb (still taking late enrolments)

* Cert IV in New Small Business (BSB42615)

- starts 13th February (still taking late enrolments)

* Kiskstart your Micro Business - starts 16th February

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

Student teachers & teachers – jazz, musical theatre, acro jazz. 0439681217

MATHS TUITION Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years experience. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982

POSITION VACANT

CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASS Beginners Mandarin. 4 Weeks, 7-9pm; Wed & Sun; 15 March to 9 April. Lennox Head Community Centre. For info please phone Miao 0426016658

see our Ad on page 42 for more details.

SECURITY STAFF WANTED With current NSW security licence and RSA ÏåųƋĜĀ Ï±Ƌå Apply in person or email resume to info@byronbayentertainment.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

BASS LESSONS George Urbaszek. 0412172089

PARLO ITALIANO

Native qualiﬁed teacher. Ph 0435635822 HSC CHEMISTRY 30yrs senior teacher, HSC marker. Exp. tutor. Individual or group sessions. Ph Geoff 0401320351

FRENCH

Special 9 week Beginner Course

starting Mon Feb 27 Book now with Françoise 0417 250 600

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

BIRTHDAYS

Warehouse Assistant - Mullumbimby Casual Position Online order fulfilment. Must be focused, extremely detailed and have a positive customer service attitude. Send resume and cover letter to Mark: warehouse@ thesourcebulkfoods.com.au

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY JEAN-FRANCOIS! Loads of love always from Laura-Jane, Mimi, Mouse, Bella and Morgan xxx

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT 3 days a week; must have experience in Reckon, Word and Excel, payroll and ofﬁce admin, awards and enterprise agreements, data entry and invoicing; be tech savvy and be able to problem solve.

WORK WANTED BYRON ADMIN SERVICES Full support incl accounts & payroll. Proﬁcient in MYOB, LEAP & Reckon. Short & long term contracts accepted. Ph 0427143128

RAFAEL THE HANDYMAN I solve all kind of domestic problems. Phone 0405282601

Cert IV in Visual Arts (CUA41315)

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

* Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC50113)

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Call Benny 0402199999

- starts 27th February

- starts 27th Feb

* Cert III in Horticulture (AHC30716) - starts 27th April

Different levels of funding are available, call to see if you are eligible, hurry as places are limited!

www.byroncollege.org.au

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY FELIX Love Mummy, Daddy, Lucien, Coren and Big Nonnie

QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134

Cert III in Visual Arts (CUA31115) - starts 16th February

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COREN Love Mummy, Daddy, Lucien, Felix and Big Nonnie

Email CV to cathy@sanctuarybb.com

PRACTICAL PETE Ute tip runs, garden maint, deliveries, removals etc. $25/$35ph. Ph 66845321

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DANCE TEACHER

TUITION

SIGN ON DAYS at Red Devil Park, Byron Bay – Sat 11 Feb 3–5pm Williams Reserve, Lennox Head – Sat 18 Feb 3–5pm

Brisbane’s most prestigious Gentlemen’s Club requires funloving staff to join our team • • • •

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

Store Person / Sales - Full Time

RESTAURANT MANAGER Min. 18 months mgt experience in a fast paced restaurant venue.

BEAUTY THERAPIST room for rent oceanshoreshair@gmail.com

James Hardware Mitre 10 Mullumbimby

EXPERIENCED YOGA TEACHER / personal trainer wanted for double yoga class on Saturday and Thurs evening. Phone Julia 0432715626

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 BYRON TOWN free-standing 1bdrm appartment. 400m to beach. N/S. $400pw. Phone 0400588899

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

IRONING SERVICE

Shirts, sheets & everything in between. Suffolk Park. $28/hr. Angela 0414719680 HOUSE CLEANING Windows a speciality. Local female 20 yrs exp. Excellent references. 66840342

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FUNERAL NOTICE

Mini Dachshund cross Tenterfield Terrier Puppies

ARTHUR, George Gavin Passed away peacefully at home on 8th February 2017. Sadly missed by family & friends. Family & friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Gavin’s life to be held at the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, 18th February 2017, @ 10am. Gavin’s wishes were casual beach wear and a sausage sizzle at the clubhouse. We hope to see you all there. Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Chinderah (02) 6674 3777 Wes & Ashley Heritage

LOST & FOUND

BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775

We have 3 beautiful girls that we would like to find perfect homes for. Will be available in 4 weeks. Both breeds are very loyal & loving. They will be wormed, vaccinated & microchipped. They have stolen our hearts so we will be very fussy finding their new homes. Please call Michelle 0427 443 227. $600 COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.

FOUND BICYCLE Tourex Suffolk Beach -side has combination lock. 0457198934

PETS

For information, please contact the North Coast Branch on 6684 4070.

Solo is a friendly and loving 9 month old staffy/lab x. He loves playing with other dogs, going to the beach, playing tug of war and chasing his ball. He is an energetic young boy so is looking for a family who can give him lots of exercise and stimulation. Find out more about Solo at www.cawi.org.au or contact Megan on 0458461935 if you are interested in adopting him.

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

To meet our cats & kittens please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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Bob Bob is a 12-month-old medium-size desexed male bull Arab x. He is a gentle, obedient boy, good with other dogs, and very willing to please. If you can give Bob a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 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.

OUTCALLS 0451579023

1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0431 524 044 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

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Sport Soli unleashes at Pipeline

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 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

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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 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 2nd SUN 9am–2pm Tabulam

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530 0466 415 172 6688 6433

First quarter February 4 15:18 Full moon February 11 11:32 Third quarter February 19 06:33 New moon February 27 01:58 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 W 0616 1942 1003 2230 1217,1.66 2 T 0617 1941 1103 2310 0045,1.38; 1300,1.56 3 F 0618 1940 1204 2351 0140,1.38; 1347,1.45 4 S 0619 1940 1306 0245,1.40; 1446,1.33 5 S 0620 1939 1410 0036 0359,1.44; 1558,1.24 6 M 0620 1939 1512 0124 0515,1.53; 1719,1.20 7 T 0621 1938 1614 0216 0623,1.63; 1834,1.22 8 W 0622 1937 1713 0313 0721,1.74; 1936,1.26 9 T 0623 1936 1807 0413 0813,1.82; 2029,1.32 10 F 0624 1936 1857 0514 0900,1.86; 2115,1.36 11 S 0624 1935 1943 0616 0944,1.86; 2159,1.39 12 S 0625 1934 2024 0716 1023,1.82; 2239,1.40 13 M 0626 1933 2102 0815 1100,1.75; 2317,1.40 14 T 0627 1932 2139 0911 1134,1.65; 2355,1.38 15 W 0627 1932 2214 1006 1207,1.54 16 T 0628 1931 2249 1059 0033,1.35; 1240,1.42 17 F 0629 1930 2326 1152 0116,1.32; 1315,1.31 18 S 0630 1929 1243 0209,1.30; 1400,1.20 19 S 0630 1928 0003 1335 0316,1.29; 1500,1.11 20 M 0631 1927 0044 1426 0432,1.32; 1621,1.07 21 T 0632 1926 0127 1516 0540,1.39; 1739,1.08 22 W 0632 1925 0213 1606 0634,1.47; 1840,1.14 23 T 0633 1924 0304 1654 0721,1.56; 1929,1.21 24 F 0634 1923 0357 1740 0803,1.65; 2012,1.28 25 S 0635 1922 0453 1824 0843,1.72; 2053,1.36 26 S 0635 1921 0552 1906 0921,1.77; 2133,1.44 27 M 0636 1920 0652 1947 1000,1.79; 2214,1.50 28 T 0637 1919 0753 2028 1038,1.77; 2256,1.55

Astronomical data and tides

ROYCE has decided to look to higher powers in his search for his special home. Been waiting a while, but Royce is patient, easy going and a good friend. Lovely black and white with grey undercoat which is unusual. So why not tune into Royce’s wavelength and drop in to meet him.

If Cupid didn’t visit you on Valentine’s Day, it was because your heart was being reserved for one of our 7 new kittens! These boys & girls are super cute & packed full of all the love you could possibly wish for. Follow Cupid’s arrow to the shelter to ﬁnd your purrfect feline friend.

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MONTHLY MARKETS

FEBRUARY 2017

DOG WALKING SERVICE Byron Bay & surrounding areas. Reliable & passionate. All times available. Ph Jane 0411030075

If you are a pension card holder, the Animal Welfare League can assist towards the cost of desexing your cat or dog.

NATASHA 22 tall, slim, hot brunette. Chantelle 21, hot, fit, size 8, very adventurous. Julie 20, hot, hot Brazilian size 6 DD. Honey 33, tall leggy redhead, new to town. Chantay 25, hot blonde pocket rocket. Taylor 18 adventurous stunner. Blake 25, very pretty blonde. Michelle 28, size 6 DD, tan, hot bod. Lexi 28 brunette is back. Spoil yourself. In & out. Ladies always wanted. 66816038

Low tide, height (m) 0538,0.32; 1836,0.29 0629,0.40; 1921,0.32 0728,0.49; 2011,0.35 0841,0.57; 2109,0.38 1008,0.60; 2215,0.38 1135,0.57; 2322,0.35 1251,0.48 0024,0.30; 1350,0.39 0120,0.24; 1440,0.31 0210,0.19; 1523,0.26 0257,0.17; 1602,0.24 0340,0.19; 1640,0.25 0422,0.24; 1715,0.28 0502,0.31; 1747,0.32 0543,0.41; 1819,0.37 0626,0.51; 1852,0.42 0715,0.60; 1930,0.47 0815,0.68; 2016,0.52 0933,0.73; 2116,0.56 1103,0.71; 2225,0.56 1212,0.65; 2331,0.53 1307,0.58 0027,0.47; 1349.0.49 0113,0.40; 1426,0.41 0154,0.32; 1500,0.34 0234,0.26; 1535,0.28 0315,0.22; 1611,0.24 0358,0.21; 1646,0.22

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

Soli Bailey gets ready for the blueroom at Pipeline. Photo WSL/Freesurf/Keoki. Crystal Cylinders

ridden and I’m just super stoked right now,’ he said.

Soli Bailey, a 21-year-old Byron Shire local, has won the prestigious Volcom Pipe Pro. Bailey scored a remarkable underdog victory against Pipeline veterans to secure the highest-profile win of his professional career at the World Surf League Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 event. The competition featured some of the best surfers in the world including current World Champion John John Florence and Kelly Slater. At one of the most famous venues on the planet Bailey came out on top, well ahead of his competitors Adriano de Sousa, Griffin Colapinto and Bruce Irons with a combined heat score of 13.26 ‘This is definitely the biggest win of my career,’ Soli said. ‘There have been a few tough losses last year and what not, and I think I’ve just learned from them and to come here and stay cool, calm and collected right through the final then take it out. It’s a dream come true and one step closer to where I want to be. It’s pretty surreal right now. ‘All I know is something amazing just happened and there were some great waves

Big barrels During the final the biggest set of the day came through and snapped both Bailey’s and Irons’ leashes and forced them back to shore to fix their equipment. De Souza took advantage of the cleared out lineup and scored a 4.50 on a small left, but soon after Bailey dropped the first proper ride of the final, a 5.67 for a reeling right. The best wave of the 35-minute final went to Soli for a double barrel combined with a solid frontside turn, scoring a 7.33 from the judging panel. He backed this up with a 5.93 that put him points ahead of runner-up de Souza, who ended with a combined heat score of 8.43. Bailey advanced in first from every round in the competition. Much to the dismay of the local crowd, Florence went home early, sent packing in the first semifinal by Bailey and Colapinto. The Volcom Pipe Pro has only seen four winners in its eight-year history: Jamie O’Brien, John John Florence, Kelly Slater and Soli Bailey.

Dragon boaters compete ahead of Open Day Monica Wilcox

Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club was one of 22 clubs that raced at the first regatta of 2017 at Broadwater on the Gold Coast. In blistering conditions, the Rainbow Dragons raced in the hotly contested Women’s 10s division against 15 other teams and won all their heats before placing 4th in the finals. The club’s Mixed-20 team with three men and 17 women performed strongly, too. They were up against other crews with 10 men and 10 women so they managed a respectable third place, in both their heats. A total of three clubs made the trip north from the northern rivers. The Rainbow Dragons

started 2017 at their Lake Ainsworth base with demanding training for the Broadwater regatta and also got a new (secondhand) boat back in working order to bring their fleet to three boats. Club members have also been undergoing individualised motivational training development by the Club’s experienced coaches. This Sunday February 19, the Rainbow Dragons are holding their ‘Come and Try’ day where all comers are welcome to get on the water and learn about dragon boating. It’s about becoming and keeping fit, making new friends and having fun. Venue: Sport & Recreation boat shed via Camp Drew Rd, Lake Ainsworth. (Monica: 0408 776 171)

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Ocean Shores win district bowls triples

Triples champs: Jason Haywood, Neil McLeod and Kirk Olive. Photo supplied.

Ocean Shores beat Bangalow in the final of the Tweed Byron District President Reserve Triples held at Condong on February 5. The Ocean Shores team of Jason Haywood, Neil McLeod and Kirk Olive had to launch repeated fightbacks until they ended up winning 22–18. Skipper Neil ‘Steel’ McLeod kept his team in touch with pressure bowls throughout the match, but at the end it was a team effort that secured the win. The Ocean Shores Women also had a fun morning last Friday when they played two spirited games. The team of P O’Connor, J Williams and B Sprengel defeated M Hosie, G Johnston and J M Quirke. And M Flesser, J Howell beat J Busch, N Gartner. Winner on secret score was the team of O’Connor, Williams and Sprengel. The latter also picked up the raffle win.

Mullum Singles

The first round of the Mullumbimby Bowling Club 2017 Major Pairs continued on Sat-

urday in blistering conditions as the temperature on the green exceeding 40 degrees. G e o r g e a n d Ad a m McKenzie defeated Michael Lardi and Trent Foreman 29–17. Ross Graham and Sean Doherty held off Errol Boyter and Jean-Claude C an ab ou 2 1 – 13 , w it h Doherty claiming a shot with his last bowl when his opponents were holding a possible match-tying seven shots. Mark Holton went to the ‘blood bin’ and received medical attention after an accidental facial injury, before he and Larry Henry went down fighting 16–13 against Scott and Mark Hogan.

North Coast news daily:

League greats help Mullum Winning streak pushes Byron Giants return to the NRRRL XI into finals contention The Mullumbimby Giants rugby league club is ready to get back on the football field in 2017 and will mark its relaunch with a star-studded Sportsman’s Lunch this Friday at the local Leagues Club. League greats Laurie Daley, Paul Sironen, Graham Eadie and Danny Buderus will all be special guests. Neil ‘Bing’ Pringle is master of ceremonies and NSWRL chief executive David Trodden will be there too. ‘The luncheon is already fully booked. Interest was immediate as soon as flyers were posted and it did not take long to fill to capacity. The quality of guest speakers has certainly added to that interest,’ organiser Steve Butler said. ‘We would like to thank Dave Trodden for his assistance in arranging the speakers for the day. When he heard of our situation he

could not have been more helpful,’ he said. Daley, the current NSW State of Origin coach will also be running a junior skills clinic from 10am this Friday at the club, while he is in town. The Giants had to have a year’s break from the NRRRL in 2016 because of a lack of players, but have been working hard to amend that situation. The club has appointed a new committee to ensure its return in 2017, and player numbers have been encouraging. Prior to Christmas the club had three informal training runs attended by approximately 30 players. Since January 17 the club has resumed official preseason training and numbers are slowly building. The club now trains Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Women’s tag comes to Byron

Brunswick Heads

In the women’s social bowls of February 7, Sherril Pearce, Kerry Dexter, Jenny Lofts (20) defeated Rosa Kinnear, Bev Gawned, Blossom (6). Also Marcia Crichton, Maureen Bertoli (vis), Judy Wright (18) beat Marcia Crichton (swing), Jenny Meinel, Darilyn Guest (9). Winners: Pearce, Dexter, and Lofts.

CALLING ALL SPORTS The Echo wants to support you

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The Byron Bay Red Devils are looking to field a women’s league tag side in the NRRRL competition which will be played in conjunction with the normal men’s comp. To be eligible you need to be fifteen or older and officially registered , which also includes insurance cover. The club will provide playing strip

and training gear and will help with registrations. Tag is played over 25-minute halves with unlimited interchange under international rules on a full field; there are no scrums or tackles. Anyone wishing to participate in the fastest-growing arm of Rugby League can contact Shanay (0411 349 673).

Caelan Maladay contributed to Byron Bay’s imposing total on the weekend with this hook shot. Photo Charly Hicks

Byron Bay Cricket Club held off a rampant Tintenbar-East Ballina to claim a two-run victory last Saturday, and has moved into fourth place on the Coastal League table. The Byron team got off to a strong start with both openers doing well until they lost three quick wickets. After regaining its composure the side went to post a score of 227. Chris Zygmunt contributed with 43 runs, backed up by captain Toby Schott’s 36 not out. D Freer was the pick of the bowlers with 3/56 off three overs. ‘It is a big total for our home ground,’ Schott said. ‘We went out to bowl feeling pretty confident.’ Byron Bay picked up two early wickets and had Tintenbar-East Ballina at 2/69 at drinks. The side needed a further 160 off just 20 overs and seemed all but finished. But they fired up and got to within two runs of an unlikely victory. If it weren’t for a run out

on the last ball of the innings they could have tied the game. The Byron side started to loose their mojo in the 40-degree heat as the pressure started to mount. ‘We dropped one batsman four times. The fielding also went to pieces towards the end of the innings,’ Schott said. Byron were good enough in the end, and very relieved to able to put together backto-back wins and move into the top four on the Coastal League ladder. They are closely followed by Cudgen, who managed to beat competition leaders Teranora, to stay just three points behind Byron in fifth place. Both teams play sides at the bottom of the ladder next week and are expected to win. If so, that will leave them to play each other in the last game of the regular season, which is shaping up as a minor semifinal as it will most likely determine the team to go through to the final series.

Sensei teach self-defence

Local athlete wins four silver

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Mullumbimby’s Matilda Vial won four silver medals at the Regional Athletics Carnival held in Ashmore (Qld) in early February. Around 80 competitors from the Tweed Little Athletics were involved in the Regional carnival. Matilda is in the under 10s and competed in the long jump, 70 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres, and came home with silver medals in all ‘Matilda is working hard with her trainer twice a week, and ready to come home with gold in the State Carnival,’ mum Fernanda Vial said.

Matilda achieved personal best times in all the events and she was very happy with the results. Overall the TLA Seagulls had a great weekend with 59 athletes qualifying for the State Championships on March 17-19 at the QPAC. In the u/16 girls the Seagulls won every gold medal on offer at the Regionals, and overall the Seagulls came second. Matilda’s inspirations are Usain Bolt and Sally Pearson, and would like to win Gold for Australia in the Olympics one day.

Byron Shotokan Karate: George Rhodes, Jean Boussard, Ben Ruble, Jason Miles and Fabio Quijano. Photo supplied

Australia’s top-three Kase Ha Shotokan Karate instructors are in town next weekend to run self-defence seminars. Sensei Mark Smith, Mark Johnson and Terry Raftry are all Shotokan Karate Godan (5th Dan). Dedicated Karate and other martial artists are invited to attend the seminars organised by Jean Boussard, chief instructor with Byron Shire Shotokan Karate. ‘This is an amazing opportunity to benefit from the

teaching of some very advanced sensei,’ he said. The seminars will also suit novices and are designed to be as open as possible. ‘It is practical self-defence, based on breathing and circulating the energy properly in our bodies,’ Jean said. The local Shotokan Karate school has roughly 45 practitioners aged from six to 72. Where: St Finbarrs Primary School in Byron, Saturday 3pm till 6pm and Sunday morning, February 25 and 26.

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Suffolk Park meetings Suffolk Park Progress Association public meetings on Tuesday 21 February – community consultation on spending of Section 94 funds next year, and to gather ideas for the use of the recently acquired park, 10am at the hotel or 7pm at the hall.

Shopping bus Community Transport Shopping Bus: We have seats available on our fortnightly shopping bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron town centre. The door-to-door bus costs $6 and is available to eligible people who can’t access mainstream transport owing to age, disability or other reason. Enquiries Amanda 1300 875 895.

Heart circle Community singing/inspirational quotes, meditation group, meets weekly in Sth Golden Beach Hall every Sunday at 10am. New members welcome.

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 21 February 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Milton Carter, ‘The Rug Man from Bangalow’, talks on his journey through Iran. Visitors welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.

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.

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 Wednesdays Temple Byron and Sunday mornings in Myocum. Call 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.

Prostate Cancer Support

Lou Bradley playing. No dogs please.

Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Monday 20 February 10am until 12 noon at Alstonville Bowling Club. Enquiries Gordon 0415 664 649 or Pat 0411 667 104.

Byron Sophia

Art in the Pub Art in the Pub at the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby, at 6pm for a 6.30pm start on Monday 20 February. Internationally recognised artist and Badtjala woman Fiona Foley with her talk: ‘A Quintessential Act’. Free, all welcome. Info: casemullum@gmail.com

Dunecare Day Green and Clean Awareness Team’s Dunecare Day Sunday 19 February 9am–12 noon, meeting in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. Enquiries Udo 0413 173 786 or Veda 6685 7991.

OS Garden Club

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Snow on the Camino Real: author James Cowan will read from the first of his Kingdom Trilogy, Thursday 16 February, 1–3pm, at Unitarian Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

OSCA meeting Ocean Shores Community Association meeting 1.30pm on Monday 20 February at the Ocean Shores Tavern. Discussion includes council rates rises, public transport and new sportsfield. Enquiries 0431 477 445.

Hospital Auxiliary Monthly meeting of Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary at Byron Central Hospital, 54 Ewingsdale Rd, on Monday 20 February at 1pm. New members welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.

Shores Country Club Art Competition/ Exhibition. Entry forms are available at www.oceanshorescc.com.au after 15 Feb. Enquiries Marilyn 6680 4907.

Mullum CWA sale Mullumbimby Branch of CWA garage sale, 8am–2pm, Saturday 18 February 2017 at the CWA Rooms, Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby. We would greatly appreciate donations of good-quality saleable items. For collection please phone Sue 6684 1675.

Bangalow Park AGM

WIRES is recruiting

The Bangalow Park 355 Committee of Management Annual General Meeting for 2017 in the Show Secretary’s Office, Bangalow Showgrounds, Station Street entrance, at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 February.

NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service offers a basic training course that will teach you how to safely rescue and provide emergency care for injured and orphaned wildlife. If you would like to join WIRES and participate in our course on 26 February, please contact us as soon as possible. Call our 24-hour hotline on 6628 1898 or see http://wiresnr.org/Helping.html.

Artists get your paint brushes out and start painting for the 11th Annual Ocean

No-interest loans

Repair Cafe

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

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.

Budgeting Support Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.

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

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

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

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.

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

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

Carers’ support

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.

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.

Spanish conversation

Toastmasters

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

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; byronbaytoastmasters.org.

Quota Club

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NSW Health Women’s Health Matters presents free Out of the Blues workshops for midlife and older women, Tuesdays 21 Feb till 28 March, Girl Guide Hall, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Bookings essential: 6620 2999.

Gertie Krebs will conduct a musical appreciation session on the life and work of George Gershwin at our meeting on 20/2/17 at 10am in the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

OS Art Competition

ALGORITHMS OF CHANGE

Unfolding realities of a new world order

Women’s health

U3A Ballina/Byron

Mullumbimby Community Market Saturday 8am–2pm, cnr Stuart and Myocum Streets.

AIDAN RICKETTS

School of Law, Southern Cross University

Mullumbimby World Day of Prayer Friday 3 March at 10am at St John’s Catholic Church. Theme: Philippines – ‘Am I being unfair to you?’ All welcome.

Friends of Palestine

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World Day of Prayer

Ocean Shores Garden Club meeting Monday 20 February at 1.30pm at Baptist Church, next to Target in Ocean Shores. Speaker is Adam from Flogardens speaking on aquaponics and how to grow your own healthy vegetables and seafood in your back garden. Phone Laurel 6680 2455 for more info.

Byron Friends of Palestine’s stall on Jonson Street near Fundies is in solidarity with the 8th Annual International Open Shuhada Street Campaign (http://bit.ly/ shuhada). Thursday 23 Feb 12–3pm. We invite you get informed and enjoy some Free Palestine/Free Felafels with us.

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At the Court House Hotel, Mullumbimby NGARA Institute www.ngarainstitute.org.au

Entry – Suggested donation $10 Delicious, healthy Court House meals available from 5.30pm Also watch out for ‘Beyond the Pub’ series of Post Talk Discussion Groups.

Fermentation Festival Fermentation Festival Blue Knob Market 4 March, 9am–1pm, stalls, demos, samples, 719 Blue Knob Rd. Enq: 0448 685 925.

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.

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

Bay Community Singers Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else, Mondays, Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0417 277 211, info@raisetheroofsinging.com.

Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

CWA Bangalow 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 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.

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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.

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.

Bridge Club

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.

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The Richmond Tweed Regional Library now has an app for your phone, iOS or Android, and for the iPad. You can access all their services, except for real-life friendly librarians, and read free ebooks â€“ as long as youâ€™re a member. Find out more at rtrl.nsw.gov.au. Q Q Q Q

Robyn Lillian, a young teacher in Bedfordshire â€“ weâ€™re taking her word for it that sheâ€™s a teacher â€“ demonstrating to her Year 6 charges for the purposes of cyber safety how easily a photo could be shared on the internet, uploaded a mundane photo of a bag of apples and asked people to pass it on. There were 218,000 shares within a week. See Ms Lillianâ€™s mapping of the event at facebook.com/

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