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Councillor wins court case against Council Councillor Alan Hunter has won a court case against the very council he was elected to, perhaps ending a protracted battle with his neighbours over his desire to operate a self-storage facility at the end of a short rural road in Myocum. The DA (development application) for three farm buildings and 12 self-storage units as self-storage premises was previously rejected by Council; the units were relocated from a ‘road transport terminal,’ which was initially approved in the previous Council term. Council had refused the recent application owing to traffic and parking, effluent disposal, flooding, character and zone objectives, insufficient and inadequate information, precedent and public interest. After the National Party-aligned councillor failed to reach a conciliation with general manager Ken Gainger, he challenged the decision in the Land and Environment court. Hunter v Byron Shire Council [2017] NSWLEC 1495 was decided on September 8 by Commissioner Graham Brown. Affected resident Rebecca Chaffer told The Echo that the lesson learned ‘is that the whole process is pretty much geared to supporting developers. The next time I buy a home it will be in a residential area to ensure my amenity.’ She added, ‘Although we are happy that the approval is subject to continued on page 3

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Bruns paid parking mooted by GM With visitors to Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby on the increase, Council says it is considering ways of improving the ‘turnover and efficiency of parking spaces.’ Byron Shire Council general manager Ken Gainger says while paid parking in Mullumbimby is not being considered, ‘Council does think there could be significant long-term benefits for the Brunswick Heads community if the

scheme were introduced there.’ He said, ‘This is not an issue that is going to go away so Council has developed draft parking-management strategies for both towns.’ ‘Long parking limits near shops decrease the availability of parking and this is not to the advantage of local businesses,’ he said. ‘For example, in Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads, more than 60 per cent of parking in the town cen-

tres is all-day parking which doesn’t leave that many parking options on a busy day,’ Mr Gainger said.

Possible $900k ‘Brunswick Heads is a popular tourist destination, particularly on the weekends, and Council also wants to get residents’ and business owners’ opinions on the possible introduction of pay parking in the town,’ he said.

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Jacqui Boyett’s passion for fundraising began while living on a remote Fijian island in 2012; after realising locals were suffering from tooth decay and diabetes she helped organise a health program. Since then it’s led her to establish a remarkable charity that helps local and international organisations. While the Global Ripple op shop in Byron Bay Arts and Industry Estate continues to support the Fijian village of Gunu, other fundraising efforts have assisted victims of the Nepalese earthquake in 2015 and most recently Kenya’s Home of Grace Orphanage and Volunteer Building Cambodia. Jacqui’s daughter is one of ten Byron High School students who will soon be heading off to Cambodia to help build houses for families with the not-for- profit. For full story visit www.echo.net.au. Pictured with Jacqui is Chris Klemens. Photo Jeff Dawson

Council’s estimates show more than $900,000 a year could be raised through paid parking, says Gainger, which would be used specifically for projects in Brunswick Heads. He added that locals’ permits for Byron Bay could be extended to Brunswick Heads should it go ahead. The town’s parking-management strategies will be placed on exhibition for public comment in midSeptember.

Byron Shire part of new govcorp tourism push ‘Millions of potential travellers’ will be exposed to a television campaign promoting Byron Bay and the northern rivers, as part the NSW government’s north coast flood recovery support program. In making the announcement, local Nationals Ben Franklin MLC said, ‘From Ballina [to] Newrybar and Byron Bay, our beautiful region is well loved owing to its stunning coastline, fresh local produce and hinterland experiences and I am delighted that our region will be beaming into millions of homes across Australia and New Zealand.’ He says it is a ‘first-time partnership between the state’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, National Geographic and HotelsCombined to help boost visitation to the region.’ Minister for tourism and major events Adam Marshall added, ‘We are entering an exciting time continued on page 2

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An essential service that helps thousands of school leavers celebrate safely in Byron Bay is the Byron Schoolies Safety Response, headed by BUDDI youth worker Nicqui Yazdi. With the yearly preparations underway for when schoolies arrive in a little more than two months, Yazdi is appealing for volunteers to step up and help make the event a safe and memorable one. The HUB, located on Main Beach, will be open 24/7 for the duration of Schoolies from November 17 till December 4. Yazdi says, ‘The aim is to find 100 local volunteers who would like to give some of their time to the HUB.’ ‘As always, we aim to train new Schoolies HUB volunteers in first aid; however, this year the funding is extremely tight and as yet we have not received anywhere near enough funding to make training a reality.’ In the absence of enough funding, Yazdi is inviting local businesses to get behind the efforts of these volunteers and donate cash to assist with this initiative.

Volunteers moving out of Byron Bay Yazdi says it’s been a challenge to recruit new people in recent times owing to many of the regular volunteers moving out of Byron Bay. ‘The high rents and unaffordable housing have pushed many volunteers out of town’, she says, and adds that she hopes volunteers car pool if they live outside the town.

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Yazdi says, ‘We are looking for volunteers of all ages, but would like to encourage more young people between 18 and 24 to join us this year. It is a wonderful way to gain volunteering experience and BUDDI are launching a Youth Leadership Program, so young volunteers at schoolies will also be invited into this initiative. ‘Young people generally make good decisions, but for the inexperienced schoolies visitors, it can also be a time when they might get into trouble. The more volunteers we have, the safer these young people will be and also the less impact these celebrations will have on the local Byron community.’ The HUB is a large marquee that is placed in Beach Park for the duration of the school-leavers celebrations.

Services provided include games and activities, evening entertainment, a minor first aid station, a hydration station with free water, free sunblock and condoms, and of course lots of visitor information about Byron Bay.

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continued from page 1 for tourism in NSW and the NSW government is working hard to ensure regions such GoByron will be introduc- as Ballina and Byron Bay are ing a series of small day-tours reaping the rewards of our for the schoolies visitors this record investment in the inyear and the Schoolies HUB dustry.’ The Echo asked Franklin, volunteers will be encouraging these young visitors to take the ‘Why would the NSW govtime to head out and see some ernment try to attract more of the sights around the Shire. visitors with taxpayer money Anyone wishing to sign when Council can’t keep up up to volunteer, donate funds with maintaining its infraor just wanting to learn more structure? Wouldn’t a better about the Byron School- use of taxpayer money be inies Safety Response and the stead to allow a bed tax or Schoolies HUB can contact to contribute to roads repair co-ordinator Nicqui Yazdi on costs for example?’ A reply was not received 0402 013 177 or email hubvolby deadline. unteers@yahoo.com.au.

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Local News Surfer survives shark attack Byron Bay surfer Abe McGrath, 35, is lucky to be alive after a shark attack left him bleeding and his board snapped in half at Iluka’s Main Beach last Saturday. According to police reports, McGrath was surfing at about 6.30am on Sunday when his board was hit hard from below by what he thinks was a shark. The board snapped and he was thrown into the air. Police media said, ‘He told police the shark began to circle and then turned away.’ He then grabbed the pieces of his board and swam to shore.’ Friends drove him to Ballina hospital where he was treated before being sent to Lismore hospital. Main and Bluff beaches were closed after the incident. A DPI spokesperson said a decomposing whale carcass nearby was seen to have a number of sharks feeding on it. Along with other measures, a second shark-net trial for the region was announced this month for five beaches in Ballina, Lennox Head and Evans Head.

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Lounge clearance! From left to right in front are Evie Boschma-Wagner, Jesse Bravington and Skye Waters. Behind them are Kim Shelly from the Mullum Neighbourhood Centre and class 4/5 teacher Sharon Buckley. Photo Jeff ‘Swaggering Since 1986’ Dawson

Children at Ocean Shores Public School have donated six swags to the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre, which will go to homeless people in the area. The idea came from year four and five students in 4/5B at the school after talking about homelessness in the local area. Teacher Sharon Buckley told The Echo, ‘The children decided that

we could have a pyjama day to raise money for them. I already knew about Street Swags, so I suggested to the children we could raise money to purchase swags. They loved the idea.’ Two class representatives, Evie Boschma-Wagner and Jesse Bravington, presented the idea to the principal Martin Gill, who thought it was a great idea too – the class then

designed posters and talked at the assembly to promote the event. ‘The whole school became involved, including the teachers who wore pyjamas on the day as well,’ said Ms Buckley. ‘I am very proud of how hard the students in my class worked promoting the event and of how the school and community supported the initiative.’

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Councillor wins court case against council continued from page 1 conditions that will improve the safety of the road and ensure the business only operates during the week.’

No basis to refuse Expert reports were presented to the court in the areas of flooding, town planning and traffic, with the conclusion that ‘there was no basis to refuse the application from their respective areas of expertise.’ Yet Council’s legal representative A Seton submitted to the court that notwithstanding the agreement of the experts, ‘the court should refuse the application on the basis of the evidence of the residents who live along Pinegroves Road and their observations of the operation of the approved trucking depot.’ ‘A number of residents provided evidence to the court and their concerns could be summarised as: numerous breaches of conditions of consent restricting hours and days of operation, unauthorised use of farm sheds for storage purposes, poor road alignment and grades, amenity impacts from cars/ trucks using the steep access, unsuitability of the site for a storage facility, renters of the storage units will likely want to access on weekends, and

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additional traffic dangerous for local koala population.’ Commissioner Brown said that if a development is consistent with its zoning, that should be given weight in order to give effect to a council’s planning instruments, and past breaches of consent were not relevant. The concerns of residents did not persuade the Commissioner. He said, ‘On those matters raised by the residents, I am not satisfied that there is sufficient reason to refuse the application based on these concerns and the evidence of the experts who prepared reports for the hearing and also the submissions of… the applicant.’ Commissioner Brown also said the proposed development will benefit from a plan of management (POM), ‘and while I accept that the council enforcement of the conditions of consent may be problematic at times based on the evidence from the residents, the uncertainty in the enforcement of conditions of consent is not a reason to refuse the application.’

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agreed that ‘the traffic surveys were valid in relation to the survey period and duration…’ It’s expected that the proposed development will ‘generate approximately eight vehicles per day and there is sufficient parking provided.’ As for any potential impacts on the Shire’s vulnerable koala population, Justice Brown was satisfied with a council report from December 2016 that said, ‘the development will not directly impact on koalas. Indirect impacts would be associated with additional traffic movement on the local network. As indicated above, the traffic generated by the use of the shed as self-storage will be less than that generated by a new dwelling’. When it came to whether the proposal was suitable for the zoning, Commissioner Brown wrote that ‘planning decisions must generally reflect an assumption that, in some form, development that is consistent with the zoning will be permitted.’ ‘In the ordinary course, where by its zoning land has been identified as generally suitable for a particular purpose, weight must be given to that zoning in the resolution of a dispute as to the appropriate development of any site.’ To pursue the expansion of

his storage business, Cr Hunter will be required to provide detailed engineering plans of the proposed upgraded roadworks (road widening), including ‘pavement works, line marking, sign-posting, relocation works and any associated ancillary works…’ Commissioner Brown accepted that the road alignment and ‘any impacts from cars/trucks using the steep access have been satisfactorily addressed and there are no traffic reasons why the application should be refused.’ While there is no requirement for monitoring truck movements, Justice Brown ruled that the applicant, ‘is to keep a weekly record of the number of trucks using the storage facility to be produced to Byron Shire Council at request.’ ‘The number of trucks using the storage facility may be electronically recorded and any data captured must be kept for a minimum period of four weeks.’ Council have also been asked to undertake vegetation clearing works on Tyagarah Road ‘to assist in providing improved sight distance…’ Cr Hunter was asked whether he intends to proceed with his self-storage plans but no reply was provided by deadline.

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For three weeks Kien Hannah and her family made a little cluster of mattresses and cuddly toys their home. Unable to find a landlord or real estate agent willing to take them on as tenants, the 30-year-old, her partner, and their two little girls moved from place to place and tried to stay positive. ‘Ocea kept asking “Do I have a bed, Mummy?”,’ Ms Hannah says of her cherubic three-year-old. ‘I think she missed that security of having a place that was hers.’ Finally, after months of trawling through real estate listings, they found a house to rent in Mullumbimby just a stone’s throw from where their old house had been. ‘I am just so relieved that finally we’ve got somewhere, you know?’ Ms Hannah says. The local mum is just one of hundreds struggling to find a home in the Byron Shire as soaring rents and inadequate housing supply force thousands into hardship and, in some cases, homelessness. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As locals try desperately to squeeze into the painfully tight rental market, thousands of bedrooms and whole houses across the Shire that could be used as homes lie empty. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that there were 2,057 empty dwellings in the Byron Shire on census night. That’s 15.3 per cent of the region’s housing.

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A further 2,300 dwellings are being underused, with one or two people living in a house that has two, three or four unoccupied bedrooms. The statistics, from the 2016 Census, also show that the average number of people per household in Byron is 13 per cent smaller than the national average and that we have significantly more underused housing than most of the country. Ms Hannah says, ‘I feel very angry that a basic human need for everyone is not being met even though we have these empty houses that we could be living in.’ Dr Yvonne Hartman, a housing researcher from Southern Cross University (SCU), says the equation is simple. ‘It’s self-evident that having houses and bedrooms just sitting there empty reduces the amount of housing that’s available for people to live in,’ she says. ‘It’s one part of the lack

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Airbnb listings up The biggest increase was in the number of whole houses being listed, which increased by 29 per cent to 1,204. ‘It’s whole properties being listed that are having the biggest impact,’ CEO of Anglicare North Coast Estelle Graham told a housing forum last month. ‘In the northern rivers, you’ve got 64.8 per cent of the properties listed on Airbnb being used just 69 nights of the year. ‘The rest of the time they’re just sitting there.’ ‘Clearly there’s a tension between people’s right to do what they want with their

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of affordable housing that’s contributing to the housing crisis.’ There are a number of reasons that so many bedrooms in the Byron Shire stand empty. Many of the 2,057 unoccupied houses are holiday rentals or holiday homes, properties that are only occupied for a month or two during peak season and then stand empty for the rest of the year. CEO of North Coast Community Housing John McKenna says, ‘The amount of money that the owners of these houses can get from a single week over Christmas is just incredible.’ ‘There’s really no financial incentive for them to rent the houses out for the rest of the year so they just sit there.’ Many of these houses and a significant proportion of the underused bedrooms in the Shire are being let through Airbnb. While this is not news for most residents, new fig-

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If you are pulled over while driving and drug tested (not breathalysed), just remember it’s not a test for impairment, it’s a test for a drug presence in your system. Such testing is a radical departure from police previously having to prove that you are drunk while driving, for example. Testing for alcohol is measurable and reliable. Drug testing is not; in fact it has been known to provide false readings like drug dog operations do. Drug testing detects the presence of cannabis, MDMA and amphetamines, but not cocaine or prescription drugs. So are those drugs are okay to drive with? Was this law passed after reaching a scientific peer-reviewed conclusion that cannabis, MDMA and amphetamines impair driving more than cocaine or prescription drugs? With claims of a 320 per cent increase in the number of people charged with drug-driving offences in the last year, NSW Greens MLC David Shoebridge will be one panelist speaking at a forum at the Byron Community Centre this Friday from 6pm. It will address the broader concerns about policing and drugs. And it’s free! Find out more about flawed laws at: flawedlaws.org and facebook.com/flawedlaws Brought to you by The Echo in the interest of people, not corporations or a police state

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homes: housing crisis Byron home and the urgent need for housing.’ Yet the hundreds of rooms being rented out to tourists through Airbnb only account for about one-third of the 2,341 underused houses in the Byron Shire. The remainder are homes occupied by the owner living on their own or sometimes with a partner while up to four bedrooms are unoccupied. Ocean Shores has by far the most underused houses with 473, according to the Census figures. Byron Bay is next with 374, Mullumbimby 299, Suffolk Park 262 and Bangalow 150. ‘We have an older-thanaverage population in the northern rivers – there are quite a few retirees and people whose children have grown up and left home,’ says Tony Davies, chief executive of the Northern Rivers Social Development Council, Social Futures. ‘So you’ve got people in larger homes that are excess to their requirements.’ ‘It is part of the issue of unused housing capacity. But no-one yet knows how much of that could be freed up. We need to start testing that.’

Downsizing prohibitive It is the right of any home owner to live alone in a large house if they wish to. Housing experts contacted by The Echo said those who wanted to move into a smaller home faced significant barriers to doing so. ‘There’s a lack of suitable opportunities to downsize,’ Mr McKenna says. ‘The one- and two-bedroom townhouses and units that people need just aren’t there [in the Shire] and that is something we need to address.’

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Christine McNeil knows better than most how hard it is to find a smaller home in the Byron Shire. She began searching earlier this year when a brief stay by the younger of her two children came to an end. She discovered that there was virtually nowhere to go. ‘I was looking to downsize because I think it’s crazy for a woman alone to be living in such a large house and because I was having to keep working just to pay for the repairs,’ says Ms McNeil. ‘But when I started to look seriously, I just found that there were very few smaller houses or units on the market and those that were on there were snapped up almost immediately by investors.’ After trawling the Shire’s property listings for months, she decided to move into a quiet, affordable retirement village unit in Ballina. ‘It’s quite a big thing to think about leaving the Shire. I love living in the country so much and I’m having to give that up. ‘But it just doesn’t make sense living in a big house like this on my own, especially when people are homeless.’ The other major disincentive for many of those in the Shire who want to downsize is

the stamp duty bill that comes with buying any new home. ‘You might be living in a four- or six-bedroom house that would sell for seven figures,’ Mr McKenna says. ‘But if you’re retired and on a limited fixed income how are you going to come up with ten thousand dollars to pay the stamp duty and the other costs of transitioning into a new place?’ In 2012, a stamp duty concession scheme for seniors was scrapped by the NSW government and, despite the worsening housing crisis, there are still no incentives for older people to downsize in NSW.

Housing supply ‘The fundamental issue is that the housing supply we have in the Byron Shire in terms of price and the type of houses is not meeting the needs of the community,’ Mr Davies says. ‘And that will ultimately result in the community changing to the point where it is not a place that people want to live in any more. ‘But to address that issue of housing supply we have to address the issue of density. To create vibrant towns and communities where our artists and small-business owners and teachers can live we need to increase density. ‘That doesn’t mean cookiecutter units built by rapacious developers. It means decent, environmentally sustainable, affordable houses that would allow Byron Bay to return to that vibrant, creative community that we all love.’ But here’s the rub: many residents strongly oppose increases in housing density because of the traffic, noise and parking issues it can bring, and some believe it will destroy the character of the towns and suburbs. These

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Renting rules Ms Hannah and her partner Laing Kerns-Stokes agree that building more affordable housing is important, but believe there are also changes that should be introduced closer to the coalface first. These include changing the renting rules to ensure tenants have enough time to find a new home if they’re forced to leave, and requiring property managers to consider individual needs rather than just money when choosing among rental applications. They also believe that landlords should be forbidden from discriminating against prospective tenants on the grounds that they have kids. ‘We had people literally say “Well we don’t really want kids, I just don’t really want them around”,’ Ms Hannah says. ‘I don’t think you should be allowed to do that… it just comes down to human decency.’ For more on renters’ rights, visit www.rentersrights.org.au.

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Calls for water portfolio to be stripped from Nats The National Party is under pressure from Labor, the Greens and environmental groups after a report was released on Monday into water mismanagement and noncompliance in NSW. The independent investigation was commissioned after damning allegations of water theft and collusion with wealthy irrigators was exposed on ABC TV’s Four Corners. Author Ken Matthews found, ‘water-related compli-

ance and enforcement arrangements in NSW have been ineffectual and require significant and urgent improvement.’ According to the report, ICAC are investigating the allegations. NSW Greens MLC Jeremy Buckingham said, ‘The National Party should be permanently stripped from holding the water portfolio. We cannot have the fox in charge of the henhouse, especially when National Party donors are get-

ting favourable treatment by ministers, MPs and senior public servants. ‘The current government made a massive mistake in putting the Department of Primary Industries in charge of water. There is an inherent conflict of interest of making water allocations subservient to the interests of the agricultural industry.’ An independent natural resources access regulator has been recommended by the in-

dependent investigation. Meanwhile, consveration groups Nature Conservation Council and Inland Rivers Network are calling for judicial review, which has so far been rejected by the NSW coalition. Inland Rivers Network spokesperson Bev Smiles said, ‘The [Murray Darling] river belongs to everyone, not just big irrigators. Water-sharing plans must ensure the environment and other users get their fair share.’

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School hit by solar panel theft Crabbes Creek Public School has had solar panels stolen twice now; the most recent was two weeks ago when eight of the replacements were stolen. It’s baffled the school’s principal and solar experts. ‘They left live wires up there,’ said principal Deborah Love. ‘I don’t understand why they just took the eight. The insurance company has now required that special security bolts are used that require specialist tools to mount them.’ Both the police and COREM vice-president Dave

Rawlins said that they had not heard of any spate of solar panel thefts, despite panels being stolen from Mullumbimby High School last year. And according to Council, ‘three solar panels [were] stolen from the North Ocean Shores sportsfields in September 2016,’ and ‘eight solar panels stolen from the Resource Recovery Centre around two and a half to three years ago.’ Those with information on the thefts can contact the Murwillumbah police or the Crabbes Creek Primary School.

Burringbar residents concerned over Telstra tower proposal The Burringbar Community Association called a meeting on Tuesday over a proposal to erect a 25-metre Telstra tower in the middle of the village. Resident Andrew Darnley told The Echo, ‘Many local

people are devastated by this news as high RF associated, in the past, with cancer will be pumped through residents and children attending the local primary school. There is a very high level of concern among many residents.’

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In the absence of a national energy policy, the Grattan Institute think tank has released a report calling on the federal government to implement ‘all recommendations of the Finkel Review, including a Clean Energy Target (CET) or a similar mechanism to price greenhouse gas emissions.’ The Turnbull coalition government is yet to officially respond to the June 2017 report. The Grattan Institute authors also say, ‘Alongside the Australian Energy Market Commission’s work on the market’s reliability framework, AEMO’s annual assessment of future supply and demand should be extended to include a more comprehensive assessment of the future adequacy of generation supply.’ ‘And third, if the newly

created Energy Security Board concludes that projected shortfalls are unlikely to be met under the current market design, AEMO should introduce a capacity mechanism.’

Capacity mechanism A capacity mechanism is where ‘generators would be paid not only for the electricity they produce to meet current demand, but for committing to provide power for years into the future.’ ‘The market operator or retailers could contract for sufficient electricity to meet future demand, to ensure new generation and storage is built in time.’ For more information visit http://bit.ly/2fdrS2h.

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Chinny Charge this Sat For the first time in 16 years the Chinny Charge is on again! This Saturday September 16, 500 people will be running and walking up Mount Chincogan to win prizes – or in many cases just to enjoy the view. While places are now fully booked, those running are reminded that there are to be no dogs or smoking on the mountain. The race will start at the Mullumbimby Memorial Petria Thomas Swimming Pool at 2pm. It will be started by race winner Colin Creighton, who won the second Chinny Charge in bare feet with four stitches in his big toe in 1967. After doing the mountain dash, the keenest of runners will charge back into town and cross the finishing line at the Mullumbimby Post Office. Don’t forget you can confirm your place in the race from 12 noon at the Mullumbimby Swimming Pool. If you would like to win a $200 prize from Mullumbimby IGA you can try and guess the winning time. Fill out the form (on page 10) and make your best guess. Pop your entry into the box at the IGA and the Mullum-

bimby Newsagents. The entry box will move to the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on the day. You will be able to submit your guess up until the beginning of the race.

Special effort Do you know anyone who is running the race who deserves recognition for ‘special effort and encouragement of others’? If you do, or if you are in or watching the race and notice anyone who does something that makes you think they should get recognition for their actions, then let the organisers know. You can give them suggestions in writing at the table where the race begins or where the race ends.

Kevin Moran Memorial The Kevin Moran Memorial Shield will be awarded for special effort and encouragement of others and was donated in his memory by Kevin’s closest friends and adopted family – the Davis family of Main Arm. Kevin was a man who liked a challenge and had run the Chincogan Charge numerous times even after he

required kidney dialysis, a kidney transplant and coronary bypass surgery. The shield was first awarded to local Dr Suresh in 1991, who himself ran 26 consecutive races up Mount Chincogan between 1975 and 2001. Water stations will be placed on the mountain so keep it green and clean and use their recyclable cups or take your own water bottle to refill. An historical exhibition on the history of the Chinny Charge and the Chincogan Fiesta will also be on show in the auditorium of the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club.

Presentations MC Ellen Briggs will present awards to the winners from 4pm in the park around the Civic Centre. There will be awards for fastest overall runners, fastest local runners, oldest runners and the specialmerit Kevin Moran Shield. There will also be drinks and food stalls. If you are interested in helping to plan next year’s event, pop in and speak to Jenelle at the Mullumbimby Newsagent, phone her on 0418 487 178 or email her at stationery.mullumnews@gmail.com.

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Two causeways either side of Kohinur Hall in Main Arm were reopened last week after being closed by Council, giving some relief to Upper Main Arm residents who have been concerned about ongoing bushfires further up the valley. Plastic barriers that had closed the two causeways were replaced with 5-ton-limit signs. The Echo understands that the move followed representations by the Rural Fire Service to allow light traffic to move freely, at least until the current bushfire is fully extinguished. Photo Jeff Dawson

SCU facing $22.7 million funding cuts Southern Cross University (SCU) is facing a cut of $22.7 million over the next four years as part of the federal government’s plan to slash $617.8 million from universities across NSW. Opponents say the funding cuts will lead to increased student fees, with debts having to be repaid sooner. Labor’s shadow minister

for education Tanya Plibersek said the Liberals and Nationals were determined to push ahead with legislation that will cut funding to universities across the nation by $3.8 billion. ‘The coalition’s cuts will hit regional unis and regional towns particularly hard,’ Ms Plibersek said. ‘Universities are warning

that regional campuses could close. That would rob country students of the opportunity to go to uni close to home.

Economic impact ‘And it could have a devastating impact on regional economies where unis are big employers and thier students and staff are important customers for local businesses.

Getting the most from the NDIS The way disability support is provided is changing. The NDIS is already rolling out across NSW and is now in your area too. But understanding the NDIS and how to get the best from it can be confusing. The NDIS supports people with a permanent and signiﬁcant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a way of funding personalised support for people under 65 years of age with permanent and signiﬁcant disability, their families and carers.

People with an NDIS package will receive funds each year to purchase the supports and equipment that have been deemed reasonable and necessary for them to reach their goals and aspirations, and to participate in daily life. The model is designed to offer people more choice and control over how and when supports are delivered.

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Local News Byron Chamber breakfast with mayor Sept 14 On Thursday September 14 Mayor Simon Richardson will update the Byron Chamber of Commerce on Council’s activity for the year, including the Byron Bay Master Plan. The breakfast will start at

7.30am and finish ar 9am, and will be held at the Byron Bay Golf Club, located at 62 Broken Head Road. For more contact the chamber’s Penny Beaumont on 0422 702 888 or info@ byronbaychamber.com.au.

Pub politics tackles media establishment Sept 27 What role should a responsible media play in highlighting the effects of power? Are the mainstream media a handmaiden to corporate interests? What role does social media play in offering alternative news? Walkley award-winner

Chris Graham, editor of New Matilda, and Alex Mitchell, former reporter on The Times Insight team and Herald Sun editor will be on hand to talk through these issues and more at the Courthouse Hotel, Mullumbimby on September 27 from 6.30pm.

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It’s a case of sustainable meets art for Nina Bishop, who designed and built her sustainable mudbrick home near Mullumbimby off Left Bank Road. Nina is opening her house again this year, for the last time, as part of the Sustainable House Day (SHD) on Sunday September 17. It aims to give the public a chance to see how they can both design a living space and create energy efficiencies. Taking it up a notch this year, the open day will also incorporate the launch of Repower Byron Shire by mayor Simon Richardson from 10am at Nina’s home. Repower is being launched by COREM, Enova Community Energy and Zero Emissions Byron, who all have a vision of a 100 per cent renewable electricity for the Byron Shire. COREMs vice-president Dave Rawlins says, ‘This is a community-led movement to support and inspire us all to transition to a renewable energy future.’ ‘It’s about switching on people power, by using the Lock the Gate street by street model, to decrease the cost of electricity and increase local generation, while reducing

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carbon emissions. ‘This is a perfect way for individual households to make a choice to go for renewable energy and just get on with it.’ Nina highlights that it is not just about sustainable house design, but the everyday activities and efficiencies people can make in our lives that change and reduce our energy consumption.

Energy efficiency ‘It is the person who makes the house,’ she says. ‘Repower is about having a focus on energy efficiency, the everyday, ongoing activities we can do that makes the house eco-friendly – it is not just about the structures.’ Nina built her house from the mud at the house site and

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BYS hits the high seas Recycling grant for council Byron Shire Council has received a $119,000 NSW government grant to enhance its recycling infrastructure, NSW MLC Ben Franklin (Nationals) announced last week. The grant was awarded under the NSW Government’s Resource Recovery Facility Expansion and Enhancement grants program.

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niques and opportunities. Hemp house and studio and Skyfarm have both used a range of recycled materials and hemp, while Jimi and Helene’s house in Lennox Head is a stand alone three bedroom house that has been built to have a significantly smaller ecological footprint than a traditional build of that size. House tours need to be booked online in advance, with some houses collecting a donation at the door to donate to a charity. ‘I will be taking tours throughout the day every half hour between 10.30am and 4pm,’ said Nina. Nina will be explaining how she designed and built the property as well as looking at the daily energy efficiencies that are achievable in the majority of homes. Parking for the launch is on Left Bank Road – look for the yellow flag and park then walk down to the house. For directions call Nina on 0422 684 683. Those interested in checking out locally built and designed sustainable houses, visit sustainablehouseday.com/ find-a-sustainable-house. Find out more at www. corem.org.au/take-pledge100-renewable-electricity.

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Possum Creek resident Joanne Petersen has an extraordinary story to tell. I first heard it from her exhusband, whom I sat next to on a flight from Longreach to Brisbane last year. His name is Colin Petersen; he told me he was in the Bee Gees and was the child star of the iconic Aussie film Smiley. He asked me if I knew his ex-wife Joanne who lived in my area. He told me she had a high-flying career in the music industry, which all started when she scored a job as Brian Epstein’s personal assistant at the height of Beatles fame. I thought he was bullshitting. How can people actually be that interesting? He didn’t even look like a Gibb. He told me in the beginning there were five. Now Barry is the last man standing. I told Colin I was going home to Google his arse, so he’d better be telling me the truth. He was. And so finally two weeks ago I got to meet the extraordinary woman he’d been telling me about, his exwife Joanne Petersen. I can see why Brian Epstein liked her. I have seen

Joanne before. She has come to my shows. I am reminded in an instant how many truly interesting people live in our region, and how understated they often are about their many achievements. Often onstage around here, I am the most uninteresting person in the room. Twenty years ago Joanne packed her car and took off for Byron Bay, where she has been since, leaving her glamorous career behind her. Joanne is clearly one of those people who attracts good fortune; working with the Beatles was more by accident then design. She just wanted to get a nice frock and go to a happening club. ‘I was working in a property company at around 20. It was boring but bought me clothes. I went to the hairdresser who used to go to the Ad Lib club. It was THE club. My hairdresser was a member, so I hounded him to take me… I was dancing, and then I plonked down, and someone said, “Where did you learn to dance like that?”’ ‘It was George and Ringo. ‘They said, “What’s your name?” John and Paul asked

worked there too and who had a boyfriend called Keith who was in a band called The Who. Jill told her they were going to be really famous.’

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me what I did – I told them I have a boring job, and they gave me the phone number for their manager Brian Epstein. ‘So I rang the office and they asked me in for an interview. I wore a little fur coat, white boots and a Jacqui Kennedy pillbox hat. They gave me a shorthand test and I could barely do it… ‘I saw Brian Epstein; he was 28 and I was 20. This was the inner sanctum of the 60s music bookers. All these gorgeous girls dressed in Mary Quant.

He interviewed me and asked me what music I liked and I said I like Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis… ‘I wasn’t going to tell him about my uncle, who was the well-known band leader Joe Loss, but I did. Brian’s mother later told me that was why I got the job; he was impressed my uncle was Joe Loss! ‘A week later 20-year-old Joanne Peterson went to work at Brian Epstein’s private suite of offices. She laughs, recalling a receptionist called Jill who

All of a sudden Joanne was inside that very small circle that radiated out and changed the world. This was the beginning of pop culture, and Joanne was in the engine room. She worked for Epstein from Rubber Soul right up to Sergeant Peppers. In that time, Joanne forged a very close friendship with Epstein, eventually becoming his PA and living with him at his house. This was where Joanne got to see what a complex and brilliant man he was, and how challenging it was to be a gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal. Joanne has been to some pretty amazing parties. Jimi Hendrix, The Topps, The Beatles… they were pretty impressive Sunday afternoons at the Saville Theatre. Sadly it was Joanne who found Brian Epstein dead in bed, not long after the release of the Sergeant Pepper album. ‘The coroner’s report said he’d taken too many sleep-

ing pills. He was an insomniac who kept really strange hours. It took me a long time to recover from Brian’s death.

Jailed for being homosexual ‘I went to Liverpool and stayed with his mum. He was gay; he couldn’t come out. You could go to jail if you were caught. Some of his friends were openly gay; he just couldn’t come out. He was The Beatles manager and he came from an upstanding family. ‘I adored him,’ continued Joanne. ‘We had a strong connection.’ ‘I think from the moment he died, I remember standing at the drawing room window and watching them take his body out, and I thought: well that’s the end of the Beatles and it pretty well was. Brian was the glue that kept them together. ‘I was 24 – and I thought: where does my life go now?’ It’s impossible to do Joanne’s story justice in an article because she has so many amazing stories. Joanne went on to work with Cream, The Bee Gees, INXS, Goanna, Richard Clapton and Keith Urban…

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Trust ma authoritah! A lot of questions surrounding drug-dog operations were dodged at the senate estimates into NSW policing services, held at Sydney’s Parliament House on August 31. More often than not, NSW Police minister Troy Grant (Nationals) said: ‘I’ll take that on notice’ over questions of cost, social benefit and the general lack of accountability. Greens MLC David Shoebridge skewered Grant repeatedly. Does this reveal the resistance that the NSW Police minister has to transparency, or does it highlight that Grant is simply not informed over operational details within his portfolio? A significant point made by Shoebridge is that NSW Police are yet to adopt ‘what most European police forces and the UK police force do,’ and allow punters entering music festivals to place prohibited drugs into amnesty bins. Other points made by Shoebridge – and not refuted by Grant – is that no data are kept of drugs seized during general drug- dog operations. Data are however, kept for drug-dog operations that are conducted using a warrant. Additionally, claims of a 60 per cent error rate for drug-dog detections were not refuted by Grant. In the absence of providing basic costings to Shoebridge, the minister repeatedly highlighted ‘the contribution drug-dog ops make to harm minimisation and deterrence of crime.’ Let’s just stop and think about that reply. That says: ‘Trust me, I am the minister and think drug-dog ops are good, but I don’t have to say why.’ Trust is a cornerstone of any successful institution or individual. A respected police force is one that successfully interacts with the public with mutual trust. They offer evidence that their operations are not mismanaged and that they are aiming for the least amount of harm minimisation. So how much trust does this police minister have? In November last year, Grant lost the confidence of his party and resigned as Nationals leader after the party’s bruising loss at the Orange by-election. So trust and confidence matter, at least when it comes to internal politics. But when it comes to policing, the public are supposed to trust in unsubstantiated rhetoric. Thankfully answers to the questions asked of the minister in the senate estimates are required to be replied to within 21 days. Yet there is likely wriggle room to refuse some questions on the grounds that they are ‘operational matters.’ Meanwhile, Shoebridge will be speaking about evidence he has obtained regarding the impact of roadside drug testing on the northern region at the Byron Community Centre this Friday from 6pm. He says there has been a 320 per cent increase in the number of people charged with drug-driving offences in the last year. The issue of broader concerns about policing and drugs will also be discussed, along with other presenters. And it’s free! Hans Lovejoy, editor

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alcolm Turnbull assures us that he is concentrating on energy and its three pillars – cost, security and environment. Well, at least the first two; it must be said that the environment has not had much of a look in during the last frenzied week. The prime minister has now discovered an energy emergency – a crisis; after ten years of buggering about, from the time he was rolled as leader after proclaiming that he did not want to be the leader who was not serious about climate change, over the foundering careers of three prime ministers and his own politically crippled resurrection, something absolutely has to be done. But precisely what? It appears that apart from abusing Bill Shorten for everything, the answer is as elusive as ever. Everyone except Tony Abbott and his recalcitrant rump agrees that the cornerstone has to be certainty, and that means settling on a renewable-energy target – or, if the flat-earthers prevail, rejecting it entirely. Obviously this would be crazy on every level, most importantly that of economics, but at least we would know where we stand. Turnbull is not about to surrender his dwindling principles completely – at least not yet. But apart from lashing the big energy producers with a fly whisk and musing about the joys of Hydro 2.0, in the unlikely event that he lives to see it constructed, he is not offering much else. The absurd row over the timeline of closing the clapped-out Liddell power station in the Hunter is typical of the distractions and red

herrings he is waving to avoid the melancholy fact that quick fixes will not work and it is too late for long-term ones to kick in in time for the next election. The idea that somehow keeping Liddell chugging along for another five years past its use-by date will somehow avert

Apart from lashing the big energy producers with a fly whisk and musing about the joys of Hydro 2.0... he is not offering much else. by Mungo MacCallum blackouts after 2022, when it is due to close, is too silly for anyone except the coal fetishists in his party room and the Murdoch press to contemplate seriously. For starts, the energy regulator says that the immediate problems are in Victoria and South Australia; Liddell is irrelevant now and when it ceases operation there will be plenty of time for New South Wales to top up with, you guessed it, renewables. But this is a purely practical, engineering consideration, the outcomes Turnbull says he favours. The real argument is pure ideology, and all the signs are that Turnbull is preparing, yet again, to succumb to the rent seekers and fanatics determined to frustrate science, economics and common sense to buy more time for something to turn up. He has rejected Bill Shorten’s overtures for an end to the climate wars, for a compromise over the renewables target, which would still allow the construction of new coal-fired power stations in the extremely unlikely possibility that anyone would be silly enough to want to invest in one.

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The far right, of course, is utterly intransigent: if the hypocritical proprietors of AGL, the firm that runs Liddell, refuse to keep it running, someone else – anyone else – must do so in the sacred name of coal. It would be nice if another sucker could be found to take it over, and perhaps our sturdy free-enterprise government might like to throw in a large pot of taxpayer money to beef it up a bit for a quick sale, but if not, then why not go the whole socialist hog – make the government buy the whole bloody thing and keep it going forever. Even the normally insouciant treasurer, Scott Morrison, a noted coal aficionado himself, has made demurring noises at that one, but, as The Australian insists, the time for political purity is over: this is about the survival of the government, so there can be no limit to the contradictions, absurdities, and rank opportunism needed to keep Shorten away from the Lodge. Reports suggest that Turnbull’s strategists, for want of a better name for them, believe it is working; there is confusion and bluster, but the voters still cling to the belief that Turnbull

has a plan – or at least he has a better hint of one than Shorten. And they may even be right: like Turnbull, Shorten has produced a lot of waffle on the subject, but not much in the way of genuine direction beyond the constant reiteration of the need for an RET or the equivalent and a demand that the government act to secure domestic gas supplies from the rapacious exporters. This proposal for government intervention is at least consistent with a centre-left agenda, but it is also one Turnbull has threatened (but not implemented) for some time. It might help, but it is essentially a band-aid rather than a solution. However, the way the government is bleeding to death, even a band-aid would be a help. This is a case where Turnbull may be well advised to act rather than simply jawbone his way out of trouble. So far, jawboning has not helped but there is no sign that it is going to cease. Insofar as he has an idea, our agile, nimble innovator is proposing (in five years’ time) to take over an old coal-fired power plant that the owners are planning to discard as obsolete, or perhaps start building a new one that no private entrepreneur is prepared to fund. And this, he claims, is based on economics and engineering, not ideology. Seldom has there been a more blatant scam. Well over a century ago Albert Einstein astonished the world by revealing that energy could be the product of mass and the speed of light squared: E=mc2. Now our prime minister has reworked the equation: Energy equals Malcolm and coal, squared away.

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Letters Built potholes I noticed the very even, beautiful, black bitumen being rolled flat from the new roundabout at Ewingsdale Road for about 100 metres into Sunrise Boulevard. This new road then joins onto the normal potholed, multifilled and badly repaired boulevard to Bayshore Drive – which will also have a beautiful, black, bituminised roundabout within a year or so. I am concerned about the aesthetics of consistency. I think the new roads should have potholes built in already, designed by the road engineers to look old so we don’t have any surprises. I don’t want to get used to a smooth road. I might lose the intense concentration I need for avoiding the car-damaging holes. The engineers could also plan for coloured circles to go around the potholes. They could use the bridge’s rainbow colours so we have even more consistency. Tourists will stop their cars, stand in the coloured potholes and take selfies; showing friends how funky Byron Bay is. Raphael Lee Cass Byron Bay

More rainbows I’ve been straight and I’ve been gay.

In Australia right now I can only marry when I’m straight. The implication of not allowing me to marry when I’m gay is that to be gay is somehow wrong. That’s the whole argument. But we all know that to be gay is not wrong. It is offensive that we are being asked to vote like this on people’s freedom of choice. But to not vote at all gives the no voters the chance to win. Whether you want to get married or not – we must have the choice. When you get the ballot vote yes. Vote yes for everyone’s sake. Let’s join the rest of the world with love. Alli Black Byron Bay Q Religions are divided about the ethics of same-sex marriage. My exploration of the origins and morality of Christianity suggested Jesus’ teachings of compassion would favour same sex marriage. Do not be discouraged by fears around children. Their happiness is paramount. They are the foundation of our future. Normal circumstances demand they be raised in love with natural parents in a heterosexual context. To separate children from parents is

extremely traumatic, the effects lasting for generations. To heal our dysfunctional society, children must be left with parents if at all possible. New ways to mentor and teach damaged parents on the job are needed. The child of a parent in a homosexual relationship is in the right place if that’s the home where it is happiest. Adopted children are normally better off in a heterosexual family. And a loving family of either kind is superior to the risks and loneliness of institutions. Children of loving parents are also easily traumatised in boarding situations. The resulting damaged adults are less capable of compassion. And as angry politicians it leads to institutionalisation of orphans, Aboriginal and refugee children. Thus the problems compound across generations. Hayo van der Woude Mullumbimby

Electricity Charges? Anybody else get a rude shock when they received their quarterly account this week? The so-called ‘Energy Charges’ were up more than 100 per cent from the previous period. Now while I’m

sents us with an unpredictable future – the protection of agricultural land and soil becomes even more relevant and urgent. We have many local industries that depend on farmland to produce their products; for example Brookfarm, the family-run macadamia products company, now exporting internationally. Salumi Australia is another local

aware that we had a couple of weeks of winter that necessitated switching on a small portable heater occasionally in the morning, this is ridiculous. Let’s hope the Feds can pull this crowd into line. PJ Prideaux Byron Bay

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continued from page 13 (hopefully many) similar industries demands we protect agricultural land. Given this need for longterm sustainable development and intergenerational equity, it is disappointing and short sighted that representatives of these three businesses recently spoke in support of a development on prime agricultural land that proposes to cover at least ten acres with enormous factories and a 500-lot carpark. It is not that a facility to assist manufacturing and export is wrong; it’s just this particular site is the wrong place to do it. If the development were to proceed, the land would be lost to agriculture forever. To sacrifice good-quality farmland for an industrial development would go against planning guidelines and basic common sense. Industrial estates can go elsewhere, while rural land suitable for growing crops and trees is a valuable asset to the Shire – and the region. We have soils that have been declared significant for the whole state and a generation of young farmers and small-crop farming may well be the foundation of new economic growth in our region.

Our region has so much to offer in terms of agriculture and horticulture into the future – and so many opportunities. Sue Taylor Bangalow Q Dorothy, (letter September 6). No-one is denying Brookfarm is a fine company but let’s get a few things straight. A quick check of their website suggests Brookfarm first sold their products in 2000, 17 years ago. So not sure where 30 years of employment comes from. We all support growth but not at the expense of community amenity. This development is twice the size of Ballina Fair shopping centre. It has three buildings the size of a Bunnings Warehouse superstore and it only has two tenants to fill more than 500 carparks. While we believe residential development is important and planning regulations help control its spread, turning 65 acres of statesignificant farmland into a huge industrial estate so a handful of people can profit at the expense of a whole village is morally corrupt. The residents of Bangalow have voiced almost unanimous objection to this development

yet Brookfarm, Salumi and the developer will not listen. This is personal greed at the expense of our community and it has no place in our village. Ean Jones Bangalow This is a return volley to Jenny Bird’s letter (30 August), in which she describes me as ‘A media publicist with a Sydney address who advertises Northern Rivers Food as one of her clients’. Both references are incorrect. I am surprised that a scribe for local newspapers who has obviously been into my website would not have fully read my contacts as Brunswick Heads, not Sydney. As a member of the northern rivers food community I am a volunteer who helps profiling produce in this region. Not a paid consultant. Similarly for Northern Rivers Community Foundation – I sit on NRCF’s board. I am a ratepayer in Bangalow village where I am building a permanent home. Rea Francis Ocean Shores

Butler Street bucket I’ve had to lodge a freedom of information (FOI) request to get to the bottom of the

netdaily.net.au $500,000-plus Council spent on defending the Butler Street bypass. The ‘breakdown’ of costs provided in Council’s response to a public question I put in July says: Three-day hearing and mediation $440,371 (plus GST). Five expert reports $31,728 (plus GST). One-day hearing on legal point $22,665 (plus GST) [see Agenda for 3 August meeting, page 96]. Of course it is the $440,371 on the three-day hearing that stands out like dogs’ balls. Even including the export reports the total should have been a maximum of $100,000. The amount itself invites speculation, but it is Council’s silence on that aspect of the costs that causes irritation to my olfactory nerves. I asked what the legal costs were spent on and Council replied ‘solicitors and counsel (barristers)’. In other words they spent the legal costs on lawyers – amazing, eh. The notable thing about this expenditure is that it was authorised entirely by the general manager Ken Gainger acting under delegated authority. He didn’t feel the need to go to Council for a resolution apparently. As our mayor is totally committed to the bypass come hell or continued on page 16

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Letters/Articles continued from page 14 high water, I would expect to see his concurrence in writing. If not I’m sure Ken would have made copious notes of conversations with him in order to cover his arse, even as he was telling Simon what a wonderful job he’s doing, how brilliant he is. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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The council, of which Tom Tabart had been a member since 2004, had continued to shelve Myocum Tip in the ‘too hard’ basket for years – in fact, decades. Dig a hole and bury it, was the prevailing policy. Let the land be poisoned, the underground aquifer be contaminated, let the community just put up with the gas and odour. Our ‘small group of thoughtful, committed citizens’ went to the press, the EPA, the EDO, the state government and ‘changed the world’, for us – and the Shire. continued on page 17

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Fossil government leaving a toxic legacy more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and delaying even longer the introduction of renewable energy, because maintaing the lethal status quo is much easier than actually doing something. It’s a constipated government, making all sorts of strange noises but unable to pass anything. It cannot even accept that its main squeeze, business, is packing its bag.

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Every six months, I check my battery. No, I don’t have a pacemaker, and I’m not talking about phone or car battery. I’m checking my house battery. Yes, folks, my house runs on a battery. Under my shack (under the cliffs) there’s a big wooden box. In that box is the battery. It is the shack’s heart. I tend it tenderly. Checking the water level in the battery cells – three cells need a top-up – I pour demineralised water into them, screw the lids back on, close the box, and that’s done for another six months. Whew. Hard work. I’m thirsty now.

People love solar The battery is charged by the solar panels on the roof. My shack has been running on solar for 30 years. I used to make my own house lights from car light bulbs and Vegemite jars. I even had an entrance light with a highbeam option (to blind the unwelcome). Solar is much easier now. Panels are way cheaper, the technology is much more advanced and appliances are more efficient. Australian roofs are increasingly solar panelled. People love solar power. But not the government. The Aus-

Toxic legacy tralian government is now fighting against business to maintain a polluting and lifethreatening power industry. Energy provider AGL wants out from coal. It’s planning to close the ageing Liddell coalfired power station in a few years. But the government is furious, doing its fake moral outrage face, and attacking the comapany for betraying the Australian people. Ha! That’s funny. The government and business have long been lovers, kissing in secret places and exchanging gifts: ‘Here have this bank. Or this telecom. Or this electricity market.’ ‘Thanks. Take this...’ But now there’s a lovers’ tiff, because one of them has seen the writing on the wall. AGL recognises that coal is history, but the government,

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flushed with heartbreak and frustrated by impotence, is stamping its feet. ‘Stay, please stay,’ it pleads. Then, when AGL shakes its head, ‘If you don’t stay, I’ll hit you!’ It’s domestic violence on the national stage. My check-up done, and with the sunset fast approaching, I go upstairs and put Steely Dan on the turntable. Track nine. From the fridge I grab a bottle of Ginger Necktar as Change of the Guard kicks in. I raise my glass to the late Walter Becker – and the solar option that allows his music to fill my shack (and my drink to chill). The age of fossil fuels is ending. The sooner the better. But the government, as blind as drunks, is hassling AGL to keep the Liddell coal power station open, to dump even

The government is a fossil itself. Born in privilege, addicted to entitlement, fat on natural resources and shortsighted from inbreeding, it lost contact with reality long ago. Despite the jingoisic nationalism it spews with regular vulgarity, it is blatantly unpatriotic and is an enemy of the Australian people, cynically condeming them to the uncertain times that scientific certainty tells us are coming if it continues its unsustainable ways. Like fossil fuels, this fossil government’s time is ending. It’s legacy will be toxic, for sure, but its days are numbered. Thanks for the music, Walter. (Love the guitar solo, Skunk.) If you live in this world, You’re feelin’ the change of the guard.

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Letters continued from page 16 As a community representative on the Water Waste and Sewerage Committee since 2009, and over the last few years I have been a witness to Council’s stepping up, and retro-fitting, repairing, rehabilitating and upgrading ‘The Tip’. New liners, well upgrades, gas capture and flaring, better run-off capture… the 19th century cesspit of Tom Tabart’s time is now a 21st century Resource and Recovery Centre – managed by environmental scientists with technologies and techniques that no longer poison the earth, the air, the water table – and our wider community. It has been enormously satisfying to see this progress. This is all notwithstanding the fact that Byron, and many local councils, are hamstrung by the limited options, levies and severe financial penalties that the state government imposes, as well as their lack of leadership with regard to future waste management. So it’s somewhat galling for Tom Tabart in his letters (August 11 & 30) to be slinging mud and spurious allegations at the current Council when so little was done during his two terms on Council. Madeleine Green Myocum

I wonder what plans the Byron Council has in place for a flood/storm situation? If we happen to have a major cyclone move into our Bay it could push a wall of water over the foredune and flood a large area of land. The shape of the Bay would have a funnel effect and it would spread water from the sewage ponds area to Suffolk, inundating most of Byron Bay. Wally Hueneke Byron Bay Q

Rescue Helicopter Could someone please explain to me why money is

still being raised for the rescue helicopter? Thomas George announced that it was now fully funded like the rest of the state and yet community events are still taking place to raise money. Another question I would like answered is where are all these donated funds going if it’s not needed for the rescue helicopter? Kim Kena Larnook

Homeless housing What is happening in our Shire to address this problem? Within our Shire are a large number of good people who volunteer on a regular basis to help in numerous ways to feed and care for those who are homeless. What is to happen to the old hospital building in Mullumbimby: So much money was spent to address the asbestos problem; it was in the millions. I remember it clearly – the hospital was closed for more than three months. We keep talking and no action is taken. We have a large facility where we could house, shower and feed these people. Help those with mental illness get directed to where they need to be and others prepare to re-enter society. At present we have a high fire danger and we have large numbers of homeless who are lighting camp fires to cook and keep warm. This is a risk to us all. How do the homeless get to know of fire restrictions? What is the alternative? Watch and do nothing? We need to actually put something in place, not spend money and time on talk fests. There will never be such a thing as affordable housing; the state government affordable housing is just a profitmaking avenue for developers. Most are sold off and then the new owners are not obligated

to keep the lousy two per cent as affordable housing. Annette Radermacher Brunswick Heads

As if! As if North Korea will launch a pre-emptive nuclear missile strike against the USA. As if we should all be living in fear. The biggest beat-up since Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) – but a million deaths, four trillion dollars, a mountain of rubble, nations of trauma later – we will all know where WMD took us. These dudes are Masters of War and they’re playing the long game. Missile defence shields, $50 billion submarines, Strike fighters, Reaper drones, lots of bollards, re-arming Japan and South Korea, tightening the encirclement of China. Two narcissists hurling insults across the north Pacific, both vested with the ultimate power of destruction. They say jump and we all (still) jump. Our mad media jump highest. A lot more people die driving to the shops but we don’t ban cars. Ever since the patriarchy’s first big lie about eternal damnation scared us kids, it’s disturbing how easy it is to press the fear button and play the racist card. Hitler’s brownshirts, saving us from the terror they themselves created. Portraying Jews as vermin – now it’s Muslims. Next it will be Chinese. Naomi Kline warned us about normalising a sociopath president but our hollow-man prime minister will kowtow to anyone. Nothing like a nice little war to lift the popularity poles. It might only be a few hundred sociopaths who hold the whole world to ransom. We should just call their bluff, refuse to turn up to their stupid wars and let them fight among themselves. In

the meantime, suck it up folks and keep watching the soap opera. Michael Balson Upper Wilsons Creek

Live export Despite regular breaches of Australian live-export laws in multiple countries – resulting in the suffering of hundreds of thousands of animals – not one export company has been prosecuted on charges of cruelty to animals. Following the deaths of 3,027 sheep aboard Al Messilah, a cargo ship operated by exporter Emanuel Exports, the government of WA has requested that constitutional barriers to the punishment of live exporters over animalwelfare concerns be removed. In 2008, Emanuel Exports faced charges of breaching the state Animal Welfare Act when 1,340 sheep died aboard the vessel Al Kuwait but, owing to discrepancies between state and Commonwealth law, the charges were dismissed. Since this precedent was set, more than 165,000 cattle, sheep, goats, and buffaloes have died during international transit, suffering from conditions such as enteritis, pink-eye-induced blindness, pneumonia, and – as was the case with the sheep aboard Al Messilah – heatstroke. Total abolition of the liveexport industry is the best solution, but, in the meantime, placing jurisdiction regarding matters of animal welfare in the hands of the state governments whose regulations are violated when a live-export voyage results in animal suffering and/or death is a reasonable and necessary step. Ashley Fruno PETA Australia

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and I had nothing out of the by Ian Rogers opening.’ Karjakin skated over the fact ‘I believe we will see [Anton] in super-tournaments – he is clear- that in that first tiebreaker he ly very talented,’ said a relieved had a passive position and at one Sergey Karjakin after squeaking point had only 5 minutes left on past Australia’s Anton Smirnov in the clock to his opponent’s 25. ‘Smirnov played [an incorrect the first round of the World Cup exchange on move 23] – then it in Tbilisi, Georgia. Karjakin, the defending became very easy for me to play. World Cup Champion and 2016 When my pawn reached [the sevWorld Championship challeng- enth rank] I was winning. In the er, beat Smirnov 3-1 after rapid next game Smirnov tried to avoid tiebreakers, but the match could a draw and he eventually got into easily have gone against the a bad position. So, OK, I won [the Russian. As Karjakin explained: match]. ‘Maybe because he lives in ‘The match was quite tough. He prepared very well and in two Australia and it is quite far we of four games he surprised me don’t know much about him. I very much –[I only made] two think his rating will soon grow draws in the classical games. because it is clear that he is very Then in the first rapid [tiebreak- talented.’ er] he played P e t r o f f ’s D efence which I think he has never played before – a big surprise for me. During the game I didn’t remember the right moves Karjakin versus Smirnov at Tbilisi. Photo Cathy Rogers

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The sands of time are running out… for sand of Dubai built the world’s tallest building, on the Arabian desert, they had to import the sand for the concrete because their own sand is too fine – so fine that golf balls sink in it – so they imported sand from Australia!

Phillip Frazer

Sand has always been an irritant, specially when it gets inside engines or bodily crevices. Right now it’s irritating because it’s one of several factors delaying the rebuild of Byron Bay’s Palace Cinemas complex – nearly two years late with no reopening in sight. What’s sand got to do with it? From 1935 through to the 1980s, mining companies scooped up sand from our local beaches and inland dunes to mix with cement (calcium silicate or ‘lime’) to make concrete – and bricks, and asphalt, and mortar. What wasn’t widely known until the 1980s was that while sand is mostly silica, it is laced with traces of rare minerals including titanium, rutile, zircon and monazite – and those last two contain radioactive uranium and thorium. When the Byron beach sands were sold to concrete-makers, the rare minerals were filtered out and left behind. Well, they were actually left in fills, anywhere there was a hole to fill. One of the hundreds of these radioactive dumps is the site where the Palace Cinema was supposed to be rebuilt and the Woolworths parking area

Sand grab Sand mining at Main Beach, Byron Bay 1967. Photo Kerry Baunach www.imagesofbyronbay.com.au

alongside it. In the 1980s, Byron activists including Anudhi Wentworth raised alarms and campaigned for remediation, particularly under the (now closed) Byron hospital and the Byron preschool. Apart from radioactive carparks, there’s a much bigger issue about sand, which is that from the early 20th century till this day we humans have demanded increasingly massive amounts of it, to make cement – and glass, which is also mostly composed of silica, from sand.

Glass houses Most of our modern-era environment is made of concrete and glass, in the form of shopping centres, condos, office blocks, parking garages, airport terminals, dams, and houses. Plus asphalt, in highways, suburban streets, tarmacs, tennis and basketball courts, and footpaths. In the May issue of the New Yorker enviro-writer David Owen reported that: ‘A typical American house requires more than a hundred tons of sand, gravel, and crushed stone for the foundation, basement, garage, and driveway, and more than 200 tons if you include its share of the street that runs in front of it.’ The problem is global. Bill Gates recently blogged that China used more concrete in the past three years than the US did in the entire twentieth century, and Shanghai now has more skyscrapers than New York City does. Gates points out that all this con-

crete will have to be replaced in the coming decades, helpfully predicting that minisensors in the concrete mix will alert us when it starts disintegrating. All of this was lamented back in 1966, in the haunting pop song Tar and Cement that made number one on the Australian charts. Where are the meadows? it asked. Tar and cement the chorus answered. Where are the lilacs? And where is the tall grass? (tar and cement). The laughter of children? (tar and cement). Nothing but acres of (tar and cement). [Quiz: name the singer, answer at end of story.] And that song didn’t even mention glass, or other human activities that continue to increase the demand for sand. People with large investments in beachfront properties believe that local, state and national governments should replace ‘their’ sand when it erodes – and this happens the world over, not just at Belongil Beach. Then there’s fracking. When frackers drill wells (which can be several kilometres deep), they blast millions of kilograms of sand into the rock to help force the fossil fuel to the surface. And they’re drilling hundreds of thousands of wells. We are now using more sand than any other natural resource besides water, and we’re running out of usable sand. As the New Yorker’s report explained, ‘usable’ is important. When the princes

A 2014 United Nations report concluded that global sand grabbing ‘greatly exceeds natural renewal rates’ adding – guess what? – ‘the current level of political concern clearly does not match the urgency of the situation.’ As my longtime publishing partner Jim Hightower says in the latest issue of his Lowdown newsletter, ‘The general attitude of the shadowy sand-extraction industry is that if brute force isn’t working, you’re probably not using enough of it.’ Much of the global sand grab happens in remote places, the southwestern coast of Cambodia for example, where dredging corporations ripped up entire human and natural environments to send barges filled with sand to Singapore, not just to build the skyscrapers that house 7,000 plus multinational corporate headquarters, but also to expand the island’s real estate by dumping sand into the sea around it. There is one uplifting aspect this tale of sand: Tar and Cement (lyrics by Pockriss and Vance) was Verdelle Smith’s only hit, reaching #38 in the USA. Verdelle came from a morally righteous black family in Brooklyn, and she quit the music business after releasing one album and became a pastor caring for the disadvantaged. She learned only recently that her song went to #1 in Australia all those years ago. She’s thrilled. Phillip Frazer is moving down from Coorabell to the concrete jungle of Tallowood, Mullumbimby. His blog will remain at coorabellridge.com.

The colours of Lesbos and the power of attraction Some flowers use colour to tell bees about their fragrance and aid pollination. An international research team identified the relationship among many insect-pollinated plant species growing on the Greek island of Lesbos. The study demonstrated the colour-fragrance integration for an entire plant community finding that the link between colour and fragrance was strong enough to be re18 September 13, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

garded as a combined signal. Adrian Dyer from RMIT said: ‘We knew that flowers around the world had often evolved colours to suit the ultraviolet-blue-green vision of bees but no one knew how scent might be related. ‘By studying a natural habitat with many bee pollinators, we see that signalreceiver relationships are very complex and require multisensory information transfer.

‘The flowers often use coordinated signals of colour and fragrance to attract insects.’ Dyer said the flowers connected visual and olfactory channels to make their signal to bees stronger. On windy days, fragrances dissipate but colours do the attracting, whereas fragrance can be the primary attractant when flowers are hidden among the dense vegetation.

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Travelling with the Enemy: Ross River Virus Michael Singleton

Itâ€™s Ross River Virus. I knew from the beginning, eight long weeks ago when I started to notice something wrong. I felt like I had a bad cold but without the runny nose, sneezing and other symptoms. I just didnâ€™t feel right. My partner and I were booked on a six-week trip to Morocco, Norway and France. I shrugged it off. Iâ€™d probably been over doing it. So off we went. I got out of bed in Singapore and almost collapsed. My ankle gave way â€“ the pain was excruciating. Thankfully, things seemed to improve as the day wore on. It was at this point that I thought this could be Ross River Virus or its cruel twin sister Barmah Forest Virus, both carried by mosquitoes. I couldnâ€™t help but match my developing symptoms to what I knew of these diseases. By the time we arrived in Marrakech the pain in my ankle had spread to other joints and I was taking painkillers. I didnâ€™t have a fever, just pain and lethargy. I learnt that I had to keep

moving otherwise my body would kind of seize up. The problem was that I felt bad pretty much all the time. After Norway, I had planned to ride 500 kmon a bike in France. Crazy? Absolutely. It was one of the hardest two weeks of my life. I realised my mistake about two days in â€“ it was too late to go back.

Blood test About a week in I realised that the pain was less when I was cycling. I learnt that if I keept my joints moving I felt somewhat better. Finally, I finished and came home to Byron. Two days after a blood test I was told what I already knew: I had Ross River Virus. Eight weeks in and itâ€™s not good. I stay in bed until 10.30am. Itâ€™s too hard, the pain is too much. Work is not an option. Iâ€™ve glimpsed the edge of despair that so many sufferers of the virus report. Every day I wake up hoping that the effects of the virus will have lessened, but it returns with a vengeance. Everybodyâ€™s symptoms differ. Some people report headaches, others

fever. A debilitating lethargy is common. I sleep a lot. But I also ride my bike. I feel so much better doing it. Counter intuitively, my joint pain is hardly discernible on the bike. I simply feel good. Even if getting on my bike is the last thing I feel like doing, I just do it. It seems that both Ross River and Barmah Forest are endemic to our mosquito population in Byron Shire. Itâ€™s a notifiable disease with 622 notifications across NSW in 2016. The disease is currently incurable. Treatments that your doctor is likely to suggest are painkillers and anti-inflamatories.

Young children After contracting the virus, it could all be over in a fortnight. However, three months is common and up to a year possible with recurring symptoms for many years. The good news is that it seems that young children most often escape its ravages. And there are some efforts to develop a â€˜cureâ€™ but donâ€™t expect anything soon. What have I learnt so far? This is what has worked for me: Get diagnosed: Youâ€™ll

need a blood test. Keep moving: the longer you lie around the worse it seems to get. Choose something active to do on a regular basis that lasts at least an hour. Keep positive: Tell yourself you are going to get better. You will need to be patient, but it will happen. Take painkillers when you need to. Use positive â€˜self-talkâ€™: you will feel an overwhelming desire to curl up into a ball under a blanket and wallow in misery. Donâ€™t expect much sympathy: the symptoms are mainly invisible to everyone except you and a pathologist. Ross River and Barmah Forest Viruses are insidious, cruel and debilitating but eventually your immune system is going to deal with it. I canâ€™t help wondering how we might reduce the mosquito population in the Shire. I donâ€™t want to see an eradication of all mosquitoes or the use of harmful chemicals. Unknown to many people, mosquitoes are actually pollinators and crucial to healthy ecosystems. I just wonder, though, if there are some measures that could be taken to address this public-health issue? Worth a thought.

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Byron Bay Public School FRIDAY 15–SAT U R DAY 16 S E PTE M B E R

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1:00PM – 2:30PM When you’re experiencing the tastes of MEET, BRING AND BRAG Eat Street, enjoy the talents of some of BYRON BAY BOWLING CLUB FROM 6PM our current band students. Past and present students and families are invited to meet up with old friends and YESTERYEAR SPORTS new friends. All are invited to bring along 2:00PM – 2:45PM photographs and newspaper clippings Elastics, skipping, jacks, hula hoops to brag about their time at this amazing and paper planes. Are these ringing any school with MC Ron Hughes. bells? Come out into the back playground and participate in some fun sports from yesteryear!

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9AM (MEET), 9:30AM (THE WALK BEGINS) The Walk is an enactment of the parade through the streets of Byron Bay that opened the Centenary in 1992. The Walk will begin at Main Beach and finish at the school. Past and present students, teachers and families will walk in decade groups.

3.00PM If you bought a ticket, make sure you’re under the COLA at 3pm ready for the draw! You’ve got to be in it to win it!

MORNING TEA FROM 10:30AM Sit down for scones and Devonshire tea and admire some artworks and photographs in the hall.

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SRC SCHOOL TOURS 10:30AM – 11:30AM When was the last time you were on our school grounds? After you’ve signed in at the Meeting Place, join some of our Student Representative Council for a guided tour of our school grounds. Maybe you could even tell them something about when you were at school.

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11:30AM – 12:30PM Celebrate the achievements of the school with the formal assembly. Special guest speakers, a combined choir performance and cake! You won’t want to miss it.

10:30AM – 11:00AM Enjoy the talents of our School Band as you reacquaint with the school grounds. They have a great repertoire ready to play for you.

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125 Years Celebration 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM 10:30AM – 11:30AM & 12:30PM – 1:00PM If you’re interested in finding out what it’s like being a student today, come and explore some of our amazing technology.

OLD-FASHIONED CLASSROOM 10:30AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 2:00PM What would school have been like 125 years ago? Come and enjoy the experience of being back in time at school.

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STUDENT PERFORMANCES 1:00PM – 2:30PM Sit on a hay bale under the COLA and enjoy performances by current and previous students. Kindergarten singers, traditional maypole dance, Year 4 boys dance group, Stages 1, 2 and 3 Choirs and previous students Isis and Azura Crawford.

INTERACTIVE DANCE 2:30PM – 3:00PM Do you remember the Nutbush and Heel, Toe Polka? Surely! Come along and join Year 4 under the COLA for a dance to finish off the celebrations.

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Byron Bay Film Festival

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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll tap your feet at Byron Bay Film Festival Polly has a problem: she’s an actor with big aspirations, but it’s her identical twin Amy who is scoring all the good roles and screen time in the career they have in common. It’s humiliating and it hurts, being ‘the other one’, mistaken for a rising-star sibling and rejected when her true identity is revealed. Polly’s parents, her agent – even lovers – make their preference clear, in not-sosubtle ways. Alice Foulcher does a brilliant comic job as the fall girl in That’s Not Me, one of the comedies screening at the Byron Bay International Film Festival in October. When Polly decides to make the most of her sister’s celebrity, and seize some of the perks of fame for herself – free clothes, booze, casual sex – she’s headed for trouble. Then, against all good advice and realistic hope, she flies to Hollywood. Foulcher and husband Gregory Erdstein – Victorian College of the Arts alumni – collaborated on this, their first feature, which has been called ‘a deceptively sophisticated character study about

Clockwise: Go-Betweens Robert Forster and Grant McLennan in the 1970s; Alice

Foulcher in That’s Not Me; Daniel Radcliffe in Jungle; One Less God.

a person coming to terms with their dreams’. It’s hilarious and heartrending at once; economical, astute, and with a nice line in satire on the shallowness of ‘the industry’. Featured is an Australian actor who really is ‘making it’ in Hollywood – Isabel Lucas (Home and Away and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, who plays Polly’s glamorous LA-based actor friend Zoe. Another familiar face appears in an Australian story of a very different flavour. Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Harry Potter series, helps to

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bring to life Byron local Yossi Ghinsberg’s story, a real-life tale as dark and scary as the Amazon jungle it is named after, with added malice. Jungle is set in the early 1980s when young Israelborn backpacker Ghinsberg (Radcliffe) and two friends set off from the Bolivian city of La Paz on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Spurning the well-travelled tourist paths – Machu Picchu and the rest – they head out into uncharted Amazon rainforest, their guide an Austrian expat

named Karl Ruprechter, whom they’d met just days before. The dream trip soon turned into a wilderness nightmare from which not all of the men returned. Wolf Creek director Greg McLean says he played it straight on the film, with no exaggerations and Ghinsberg concurs: ‘Usually movies are bigger than life. This movie is smaller than life. Everything you see is on a smaller scale than what really happened.’ Yet what we see is big enough, as Radcliffe battles brain-burrowing, blood-sucking worms, scorpions, spiders and snakes. While 20-somethings will know Radcliffe’s face as well as their own, the gnarled features of Harvey Keitel and the understated Dublin purr of Gabriel Byrne will be more familiar to their parents. These two are also involved a life-and-death struggle, but Lies We Tell is set in the urban jungle, where evil wears a human face. This edge-of-the-seat thriller set across ethnic lines is the work of debut writer and director Mitu Misra. Born in Punjab, India, he was raised in Bradford, where he faced appalling racism, which he escaped by going to the theatre. Byrne says of the film, ‘The subject matter is most original and unique, the culture clash between the Asian and the western perspective of the world. That’s very relevant and pertinent in today’s world.’ Misra says he felt a new ‘force’ in society following 9/11, ‘which I later realised divided Muslim and nonMuslim souls’ and his film reflects the ‘New Now’ of suspicion. Once reserved for

strangers, it’s now prevalent among friends and neighbours across all classes and races, one critic said. ‘But what most impresses is the uniformly excellent cast and the utterly credible dialogues they are given and the flair and conviction with which they make their journey,’ they added. How the issue affects Australians is brought home in One Less God, a high-octane drama made by Australian director Lliam Worthington and set in the luxury Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, following the series of coordinated attacks around the city in 2008. The hotel was the last site to be made safe; trapped guests experienced days of terror and the film raises pertinent questions around faith and terrorism. On a lighter note, but with a poignant undercurrent is The Go-Betweens: Right Here, made by Kriv Stenders, the Brisbane-raised, Sydneybased director of the Red Dog films. The Go-Betweens were Australian indie rock trailblazers, with a legacy that has influenced countless bands in their home country and abroad. The Brisbane band emerged in the late 1970s and attained cult status in the early 1980s. Around a nucleus of singer/songwriters Robert Forster and Grant McLennan and drummer Lindy Morrison, other musicians came and went until the band dissolved in acrimony in the late 80s. From 2000, Forster and McLennan resurrected

the Go-Betweens and released three more critically acclaimed albums before McLennan died, aged 48, in 2006. ‘There was something in the Go-Betweens’ music and their story that has always haunted me,’ says Stenders, who first met them in his late teens. ‘There’s always been a bittersweet quality about them, and I’ve always wanted to make a film about them.’ Stenders has made an emotional, rolling thunder of a film, one this extraordinary band deserves, said Guardian reviewer Padraig Collins. As well as films, from fun and laughter to fraught, BBFF 2017 provides the opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in virtual reality technology. Last year saw the creation of two awards: the Best Achievement in a Virtual Reality Experience for filmmakers engaging in the relatively new 360-degree film-capture techniques, and the Best Achievement in an Interactive Virtual Experience. ‘While our event remains focused on creating a shared screen experience for our audience we’re keen to explore the possibilities that digital immersion creates as this new technology evolves,’ said festival director J’aimee Skippon-Volke. Then there are the parties: Tickets are on sale now for the Opening Night Gala Party and film, and the Closing party. • Byron Bay International Film Festival runs over October 6–15, tickest at bbff.com.au.

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Part One: Planning, Planning, Planning Property Insider met with Kate LeMessuier during the week. Kate is a confessed ‘shedaholic’ and moving forward we will be following the building of her 5-bed, 4-bath shed home. Kate’s goal for the project is to see how little she can build her home for without compromising her standards or aesthetic. The first thing is to decide what you want in our home. Kate’s design incorporates two sheds, joined by a covered walkway. ‘You also need to make sure that if you have existing furniture you need to be assured it fits,’ say Kate. Kate sketches her furniture onto the floor plan so there are no disappointments or surprises. ‘The more you plan, gather ideas and the right people to help you with your project and then refine your

plans accordingly the smoother the whole process will be,’ says Kate For the purpose of this series we are joining Kate at the point where she has her land, the site council approvals, and the sheds have been built and inspected and approved ready to do the fit-out in the sheds. You need to decide where you are going to site your shed(s) and infrastructure such as water tanks, waste-water system, driveway. Kate uses a local consultant to draw up the plans of your ideas and submit them to council. ‘They basically do everything; they design and draw up the plans for the home and the waste system and make sure that all the requirements for a successful DA

application are met.’ A timeline is a good thing to do, says Kate, because while you are waiting for one thing, you can get to work on another. Once you choose a shed builder for a home you need a class 1A shed. The contract of the shed house needs to have home warranty insurance included. Before the slab is poured, the plumbing and a termite barrier treatment is installed, an inspection for plumbing by council and the building consultant is required. The sheds can be erected in 1–2 weeks once the slab is done; you need another inspection by either a registered building consultant or council. Kate chooses to use a building consultant because you can build a working relationship with them over the years and staff at council may change. While all this happening you will be getting quotes for the following: • Builder (for fit-out) (can be under a contract – perhaps the best option for a first-timer), or as an owner builder, or registered

builder on an hourly rate) Plumber Electrician Tiler Carpenter Waterproofing (must have certificate) • Kitchen • Lighting (includes lighting design plan) • Floor coverings • Wall finishes/painting • Windows/doors • Heating and cooling • Rubbish skips • Portaloos until plumbing connected to waste system. Kate is a big advocate for solar power. The shed builder can allow for solar panels when they do the shed design. It is a good idea to allow for this even if you are not planning on using solar initially. If you are planning on going solar then you’ll need a generator for power during the fit-out stage (the shed builders have their own setup). You can follow Kate on Insta, Facebook, and on her website www. theshedaholic.com.au. • • • • •

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• Beautiful, spacious and immaculate – this is the total package! • Character, elevation, north east aspect, a large block and a pool • Stunning new kitchen overlooks open plan living and dining room • Main bedroom with study area and ensuite with spa bath • Covered entertainers deck, established tropical gardens • Quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance to shops and cafes Open: Price: Enquiries:

Saturday, 16 September 11.00 – 11.30am $950,000 to $995,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

18 BLACKWOOD CRESCENT, BANGALOW 4

• Minutes’ walk to the charming main street of Bangalow • Spacious and well-designed home on 462m2 • Formal lounge, separate dining and open plan family living area • Quality kitchen with all the mod cons, polished timber floors • Covered entertainer’s patio, easy care fenced yard • An outstanding entry point or investment into the Byron Shire market Open: Details: Enquiries:

Saturday, 16 September 12.00 – 12.30pm $785,000 to $820,000 Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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• Solid home on 1501m2 block at the end of quiet cul de sac • Undercover entertaining area and heated inground pool and spa • Oversize DLUG + large 13m x 6m Colorbond shed for car enthusiasts! • Walk to Farmers Markets and sports fields. Boundary to river reserve • An appealing property for both investors and owner occupiers • Will be sold!

deceased estate – auction guide $745–$795K Open:

Friday, 15 September 12.00 – 12.30pm Saturday, 16 September 12.00 – 12.30pm Auction: Saturday, 23 September 10am Onsite Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

136 STUART STREET, MULLUMBIMBY 3

• Light filled and immaculately presented solid brick home • Spacious lounge with exposed timber beams and fireplace • Polished timber floors, covered entertainers patio • 505m2 block with easy care fenced backyard • Will appeal to both owner occupiers and investors • Fantastic location metres to shops, clubs and schools Open: Price: Enquiries:

Thursday, 14 September 11.00 – 11.30am Friday, 15 September 11.00 – 11.30am $685,000 to $750,000 Helene Adams 0412 139 807

1 RICHMOND STREET, WARDELL 2

• Riverfront cabin + shed on large block • Walking distance to shops, opposite primary school • Great spot for fishing and crabbing • Mangrove and river views, direct access for boat or kayak • Zoned R3 Medium Density suitable for dual occupancy • Wonderful opportunity in the picturesque village of Wardell Open: Details: Enquiries:

Saturday, 16 September 1.00 – 1.30pm $475,000 Andrew Nieuwenhof 0468 740 019

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Property Views, privacy & location

Owners Moving South!

3/77 Frasers Rd, Mullumbimby Creek

6B Cedar Court, Bangalow

$919,000

Lighthouse & Ocean Views

54 Paterson Street, Byron Bay Auction 21 Sept $2,950,000 to $3,245,000 6 4 3

Lovingly presented, two acres of freehold land in a 102 acre holding. Environmentally sound with sealed roads and privatised internal power grid. The common land consists of 80 acres including areas of high conservation rain forest. The property is home to several endangered plant species and includes 600 metres of restored creek frontage. The property has a north east aspect with expansive rural vistas, ocean glimpses and views of Byron lighthouse and Mt Chincogan. It is located just 10 minutes from Mullumbimby, 20 minutes from the beach and 3 minutes from Shearwater Steiner School. The main house consists of a living room, kitchen with bamboo benchtops, dining room and bathroom. There is a carport and spacious covered verandahs on three sides to enjoy the views and lifestyle. A separate bedroom features a walk in robe/childâ€™s room and a covered deck with magnificent views to the lighthouse and Cape Byron headland. The composting toilet is housed in its own charming building. In addition, there are 2 large timber sheds offering numerous options. A quiet, special place with great neighbours.

This is a brilliant opportunity to purchase a unique and extremely rare strata-titled duplex home in popular Bangalow. One of only a handful of duplex properties ever built in the village, this attached duplex offers a fabulous, easy living experience. The home features lots of timber and interesting high ceilings. It has a lot of character and a lovely, elevated outlook into the surrounding trees. Comprising three bedrooms and two bathrooms on one level, there are also two verandahs extending the living areas out into the established natural gardens. There is a koala corridor adjacent to the property so it is not unusual to see a koala sauntering through the back garden. In addition, is a BONUS large workshop with toilet, power and water located underneath the home with own roller door access currently used as a workshop but could also be a great office or additional accommodation. Single garage space also allocated to this home.

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Ruth Russell 0402 855 929 PID: 945140 www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au

Open: Thursday & Saturday 12.00 â€“ 12.30pm Contact: Janice Maple 0401 026 359 Elders Bangalow

Situated at the northern end of Paterson Street, this premium elevated position is highly desired and tightly held with the most breathtaking outlook over bush reserve through to Cape Byron Lighthouse and daily hang gliders, Cosy Corner and Tallow Beach. You are blown away when you enter the front door with this unbelievable view. For those wishing to have all the convenience of walking to the beach or Byron Bayâ€™s CBD yet wanting the seclusion, absolute privacy and peace of being in the country, this unique property is a must to see. Built in 2000 this large, quality architecturally designed home offers a highly versatile floorplan that has been cleverly designed with an expansive use of glass to frame those magnificent views allowing you to relax and appreciate natures complexity spread out below. This property and the ample accommodation options allow endless opportunities and potential. By Appointment Open: Contact: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 James Young 6685 8466 Byron Bay First National

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1 Warrambool Road, OCEAN SHORES This is your opportunity to secure a great lifestyle property backing onto Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. Bananacoast Community Credit Union (bcu*) instructions are clear. â€˘ Freehold 1,321 m2 block â€˘ Zone R3 Medium-Density Residential â€˘ Lifestyle dwelling with high ceilings ĂŻ 2SHQ SODQ OLYLQJ ZLWK SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ä‡ RRUV â€˘ Large Colorbond shed with 3-phase power

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Property Absolutely Captivating 170 Boogarem Road, Koonyum Range 4

Recipe for a happy family

Rare Vacant Block

17 River Terrace, Mullumbimby 4 Hibiscus Place, Mullumbimby $375,000 to $410,000 $2,495,000 4 1 2

This 29 acre property is located on the edge of Mt Jerusalem National Park overlooking Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads coastline. Renovated to architect designs it is spacious and completely private with majestic views. Open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, timber floors and large doors that open onto the patio. Kitchen, fitted with granite bench tops, European appliances and large walk in pantry. The house has a lower wing comprising guest quarters, a second living room and the den/study. The upper wing hosts master bedroom with views of the ocean, walk-in dressing room, ensuite with separate shower and access to the outside, and the third bedroom. The house can operate entirely ‘off the grid’ with a standalone solar power system, 135,000 litres of rainwater storage. There is a studio with two rooms and facilities located separately from the home. Double lockup garage with remote entry and beautiful saltwater pool. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

$785,000

An incredible opportunity has arrived to acquire a 781m2 vacant block of land in a prime Mullumbimby location. The land is level with a perfect north aspect, views to Mount Chincogan and is ready to build on with current building entitlement. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac only minutes’ walk to the Farmers Markets, sports fields and a leisurely walk or bike ride to Mullum’s town centre. Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and beautiful beaches are only a short drive, and when you are ready for your next adventure Gold Coast International Airport is a cruisy 40 minute drive. Vacant land like this is a rare commodity in our area, so when the opportunity to secure a great block like this comes around, you won’t want to think twice about it. Create your lifestyle dream home or investment today…

Finding a totally renovated, spacious, contemporary, lowmaintenance home in Mullumbimby just a couple of hundred metres from shops is almost impossible! But we’ve got one for sale right now! Featuring brand-new kitchen, lounge, open-plan living area, high raked ceilings, four bedrooms, two car accommodation, totally renovated bathroom, covered verandahs and low-maintenance small garden. We think this one is special. Located opposite river and parks, this single-level home offers an easy lifestyle close to high school, bowlo, main-street facilities and shops. Totally contemporary in ambience, the polished concrete floors are stunning. Rooms are bright and airy. Gardens are easycare. Location is fantastic and best of all the price is right. Just $785,000! Call Mark any time 7 days till late

By Appointment Open: Contact: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 Byron Bay First National

Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Mark Cochrane 0416 142 663 PID: 946219 www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au

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Beautiful Queenslander style home Highly sought after location Long river frontage, spring-fed dam 49 clean useable acres Two spacious living areas Covered wraparound timber deck Hinterland views, rural lifestyle Easy drive to shops, cafes, beaches

AUCTION 14 October Onsite 10.30am

Duncan Lorimer

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The Heart of the Hinterland

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â€˘ Steiner Craft Activities The Green â€˘ Music Performances 10.00am Official Opening Ceremony All day Solo, Duo and Trio Acts â€˘ Craft & produce stall High School Performers 2.00pm Raffle Draw â€˘ Great Food & Coffee 2.30pm Silent Auction Closes â€˘ Science Experiments Amphitheatre â€˘ Skateboard Workshops From 10.30 String Orchestras and Choirs Primary School Performers â€˘ Paper Plane 12.00pm Principalâ€™s Address and Tour competition 12.30pm Short Form Poetry Competition Afternoon Bands, Songwriters, and the â€˘ Perfomance Poetry Byron Steiner All-Stars comp Kindergarten â€˘ Kindy Puppet Show 11am + 1pm Kindy Puppet Show â€˘ Silent Auction All-day activities â€˘ Huge Raffle Skateboarding workshops, Steiner craft activities, flower garland making, games, science experiments, â€˘ Bookswap food, drinks and more. Park at Byron Sports Centre â€“

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Celebrating Spring

Spring is upon us once again and at this joy-filled time of the year we warmly invite the wider community to come and celebrate with us. On Saturday 16 September at 10amâ€“3pm we will be creating a day full of home-grown fun, wonder and surprises for the whole family. The theme of this yearâ€™s festival is Awaken to Wonder and we encourage everyone, adult and child alike, to dive into the wonder of the natural world that exists all around us in every moment.

Our beautiful school will soon commence the building of a new Science and Maths Innovation Centre and this has inspired us to create a Spring Fair with a focus on the curious exploration of our wonderful world. At the fair, your family can delve into Geology at the crystal dig, discover Botany as we invite you to visit the gardens and the produce stall, try your hand at aerodynamic paper-plane making and try out some fun experiments of your own in the lab. These and many more mysteries you can uncover as you enjoy the festivities of the fair. Our opening ceremony will start respectfully with an Acknowledgment of Country, followed by some wonderful opening performances from Classes 3 and 4. This will be followed by a full day of musical entertainment across two stages from our talented students of all ages, with duos, trios, choirs, ensembles and varied band performances. We are excited to be introducing a Short-Form Performance Poetry Competition to the program this year and we welcome all high-school-age

students to participate and try their poetic luck at winning some great prizes. Our beautiful, natural craft activities will be on offer again this year. These include felting, rainbow dip-dying, silk painting, candle decorating, garland making and more. Donâ€™t miss your chance to pick up some crafted treasures from our abundant craft stall. All the handcrafts are natural, unique and created lovingly by our parent-andschool community. For our charity of the day we will be having a Book Swap. Please bring along a quality book and a gold-coin donation and choose any book from the table to swap in return. All proceeds will be donated to the Y project, which is a gifted service to any young person over the age of 16 who wants to engage in their development and/or their community. The range of support may include life skills, vocational and study support, rhythmic massage, Anthroposophic remedies, treatments, eurythmy and mentoring conversations.

We also have Skateboarding Workshops running all day. You may make Fairy Pot Garden, or grab a bargain at the huge White Elephant Stall. There are amazing prizes to be won in the raffle and silent auction and the Steiner bookshop to explore. Relax at the Y10 Chai Tent, or tempt your tastebuds with delicious hot and cold food, cakes, coffee, icecream and fruit drinks that will be available, all served with lots of smiles and love at all of our yummy food stalls. Off-site parking and a free shuttle bus service will be operating all day from the Cavanbah Sports and Recreation Centre carpark. An ATM will also be available. The Spring Fair is our biggest fundraising event of the year. The proceeds from this event will go toward creating some wonderful new play areas for both the Primary and High schools. Come and enjoy the fun with us; we look forward to seeing you there!

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Property Great Lifestyle Property 1 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores 3

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Auction

Rural Retreat in Lennox

This is your opportunity to secure a great lifestyle property backing onto Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. The property is on the Eastern side of the M1 and allows access to Brunswick Heads and surf beaches. Bananacoast Community Credit Union (bcu*) instructions are clear. • Freehold 1,321 m2 block • Zone R3 Medium-Density Residential • Lifestyle dwelling with high ceilings • Open-plan living with polished timber floors • Large Colorbond shed with 3-phase power We would highly recommend that you contact the agents now to arrange your inspection. Auction: 4th October at 6.30pm EDST. Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Contact: Brad Franks 0404 051 111 Robb Stewart 0424 812 845

11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head Unique residence on sprawling 2 acre block with elevated hinterland views Stacker doors on 2 walls open up, creating a large indoor/outdoor living space Exposed brick walls and timber lends to a rustic feel throughout home Expansive timber deck & pool area with outlook – perfect for entertaining 1 bed spacious, self-contained studio perfect for extended families or Airbnb

1st Time to Market-Vendors Upsizing

Extensive lush gardens + large shed is suitable for workshop/granny Flat (*STCA) Rural living only moments from Lennox village & beaches

AUCTION On Site 21 October, 10am Inspect Saturday 1–1.30pm Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399

16 Chilcott Circuit, Cumbalum Near new, light filled 3 bedroom home, elevated corner block Modern finishes with a contemporary, neutral colour palette Main bedroom offers ensuite & walk in robe, lots of natural light Sleek kitchen with stone benchtops + modern Blanco appliances Spacious open plan living/dining space flows to covered area & yard

2.5

136 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores Canoe all the way to Brunswick from your jetty Light open plan living/dining/kitchen onto covered deck Offers from $789,000 Large granny flat Contact: David 0466 826 790 Fenced beautifully landscaped garden oripash@gmail.com Rumpus room, separate laundry and No agents please sun room

406 River Drive, Empire Vale Rare opportunity to purchase a dual level home in Empire Vale All the renovations have been completed for you, move in ready Solid home on 1496m2 block, river views + NE aspect 3 good size bedrooms, all with built in robes, air conditioning & river views

Easy-care gardens in front yard complete with est vege patch Perfect for downsizers, first homebuyers & young families alike

Price $525,000 Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399

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Favourable size kitchen with state of the art stove top and oven Low maintenance house and yard, ideal for easy north coast living Price Guide $625,000 – $660,000 Inspect Saturday 11–11.45am Contact: Clayton Papillon 0474 922 599

The Echo: reaching far more people each week AUCTION

443 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek

UNDER OFFER THE BYRON SHIRE

PROJECT PARADISE - BYO TOOL KIT! The Audited Media Association of Australia has measured the average weekly print distribution for the six months ended 30 September 2016 as: The Byron Shire Echo: 23,190 The Byron Shire News: 15,534 Delivered to significantly more homes and businesses across a larger area, The Echo is clearly the more effective place for your print advertising. 30 September 13, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo

* 5.18H (13 acres approx) of rainforest * Perfect N/E aspect and creek frontage * Views to the ridge and Mt Jerusalem NP * 22 mins drive to Mullumbimby town * Tanks and timber onsite ready to install

CONTACT SALLY PACKSHAW 0474 153 535 EMAIL sallypackshaw@promullum.com.au OFFICE Mullumbimby 6684 2615

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Open For Inspection ELDERS BANGALOW

• 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

• 41 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 11–11.30am • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. Thu & Sat 12–12.30pm • 828 Federal Drive, Federal. Thu & Sat 11–11.30am • 111 Coorabell Road, Federal. Sat 12–12.30pm • 68 Barrys Road, Modanville. Sat 2–2.30pm • 67 Barrys Road, Modanville. Sat 2.30–3pm • 54 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Wed & Sat 1–1.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

• 450 Repentance Creek Road, Rosebank. Saturday 16th September 10am • 165 Brooklet Drive, Newrybar. Saturday 16th September 12pm • 16 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Saturday 16th September 1.30pm • 10 Redgate Road, South Golden Beach. Saturday 16th September 3pm • 3/174 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Saturday 14th October 9.30am • 23 Leslie Street, Bangalow. Saturday 14th October 11am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 4/17 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 9–9.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Thu 10–10.30am • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • 6/114 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Thu 12–12.30pm • 6A–D/155–159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Fri 10–10.30am • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Fri 10–10.30am • 136 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Fri 11–11.30am • 1, 3 & 4/6–8 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Fri 11–11.30am • 1635–1651 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Mullumbimby. Fri 12– 12.30pm • 892 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Fri 12–12.30pm • 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Fri 12–12.30pm • Lot 1, 89 Wordsworth Street, Byron Bay. Fri 1–1.30pm • 58 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • 534 Main Arm Road, Main Arm. Sat 10–10.30am • 4/17 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Sat 10–10.30am • 19 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 13 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 10–10.30am • 10 Coachwood Court, Federal. Sat 10.30–11am • 4 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 18 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 1 Richmond Street, Wardell. Sat 1–1.30pm

LJ HOOKER BUNSWICK HEADS

PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE • 87 Prince Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.45pm • 54 Robinsons Road, Mullumbimby. Thu 5–5.45pm & Sat 11–11.45am

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES / BRUNSWICK HEADS

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 1 Granite Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am • 406 River Drive, Empire Vale. Sat 11–11.45am • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm

PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE • 54 Robinsons Rd, Mullumbimby. Thurs 12th October 5.30pm

RAY WHITE CABARITA BEACH/POTTSVILLE • 1 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores. 4 October 6.30pm at Currumbin RSL

New Listings

• 1 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Fri 1.30–2.30pm

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

RAY WHITE CABARITA BEACH/POTTSVILLE

• 13 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. $750,000 to $810,000 • 1 Richmond Street, Wardell. $475,000

• 1 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores. Wed 4–5pm, Sat 12–1pm & Sun 12–1pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD • 18 Lakefield Avenue, Lennox Head. Contact Agent • 16 Chilcott Circuit, Ballina. $525,000 • 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. Auction

Auctions

MCGRATH BYRON BAY

ELDERS BANGALOW • 41 Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 6B Cedar Court, Bangalow. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 54 Narooma Dr, Ocean Shores. Thu 21 Sep 6pm at Heritage House • 828 Federal Dr, Federal. Thu 21 Sept 6pm at Heritage House • 111 Coorabell Rd, Federal. Sat 14 Oct 10.30am Onsite

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 1/79 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Fri 11–11.30am • 1/79 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 96 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

FOR SALE

• 133 Foresters Way, Tintenbar. Sat 10–10.30am • 5/22 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 3/174 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 10 Wollumbin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 478 Tuntable Creek Road, The Channon. Sat 12–12.30pm • 23 Leslie Street, Bangalow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 680 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Creek. Sat 1–1.30pm • 30 Ryces Drive, Clunes. Sat 1–1.30pm • 11 Lomandra Lane, Mullumbimby. Sat 1–1.30pm • 10 Redgate Road, South Golden Beach. Sat 2.30–3pm

• 3/174 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow • 23 Leslie Street, Bangalow • 30 Ryces Drive, Clunes

PROFESSIONALS & MARK COCHRANE • 87 Prince St, Mullumbimby. $675,000 • 54 Robinsons Rd, Wilsons Creek. Auction

• 21 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby. Auction 23rd September 10am • 17/13–23 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head. Auction 30th September 10am

Rentals – Open House

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE, LENNOX HEAD

• 8/2–6 Cemetery Rd, Byron Bay. Sat 10am • 6 Driftwood Ave, Byron Bay. Sat 11am

• 11 Stoneyhurst Drive, Lennox Head. 21 October 10am onsite

AUCTION

54 Robinsons Rd, Mullumbimby N E m PE S 5p am O OU –5.41.45 H urs 5 11–1 Th Sat &

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FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

Easy Mullum Living

Creature comforts and easy living. This traditional home is symbolic of the Mullumbimby lifestyle, lovingly renovated while maintaining much of the originality with a few modern inﬂuences. Large open-plan living / dining and kitchen, the intimate family hub. 9ft ceilings and timber ﬂoors throughout much of the home. Convenient and spacious modernised bathroom with open-plan shower.

Fully fenced backyard with large single garage/workshop and rear-lane access. Easycare 445.9m2 level parcel of land PRICE INSPECT CONTACT EMAIL OFFICE

$675,000 Sat 12–12.45pm & Thurs 5–5.45pm PAUL EATWELL 0414 466 111 paul@promullum.com.au Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615

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Stunning Elevated Residence * Expansive executive retreat close to Mullumbimby * 2.952ha with panoramic views * Chef’s dream silky oak kitchen * Huge verandah, spacious open-plan living * Superb quality ﬁtout & ﬁnish * Self-contained guest quarters

AUCTION Thurs 12th October 5.30pm onsite INSPECT Thurs 5–5.45pm & Sat 11–11.45am CONTACT MARK COCHRANE 0416 142 663 RUTH RUSSELL 0402 855 929 EMAIL mark@promullum.com.au ruth@promullum.com.au OFFICE Mullumbimby 02 6684 2615

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Foxy Luus: Red-light street food A quirky new eatery opens its freshly painted doors in Byron Bay. Foxy Luu’s combines two exciting faces of Asia, ‘pungent, fresh street food’ and ‘sultry red-light district’. Two years ago, a street merchant in Hanoi called Luu inspired the restaurateurs Utku and Leilani for their next food project in Byron Bay. ‘I was wandering around the back streets of Hanoi in the hunt to discover a delicacy and bumped into Luu’s tiny eatery. She was pumping these quons rolls to a long line of locals,’ Utku says excitedly. ‘They were bursting with flavours, fresh and no fuss. Later that day I had a cheeky chat with Luu and found out that she used to be a known prostitute, before her quons changed her life. ‘For me, that moment was raw Asia, and I thought Australia could use a few more of these unpretentious hole-in-the-wall eateries with fresh, fast and affordable food. Since then, Luu and her shop sat at the back of my mind, until we found the little Byron spot in the Woolies carpark and bam! the idea came alive!’ Utku and Leilani own the popular Sefa Kitchen in Bondi and recently joined the wagon of Byron settlers starting a new family. ‘We wanted to slow down and have a more natural lifestyle after a couple years of full-time cheffing and studying nutrition,’ Leilani adds. But then baby Kaio came into the world at the same time the shop’s approval came through, so the couple had to gear up. Leilani did extensive research into Asian street food and has

made most of the menu from scratch. ‘More-ish food, good quality produce and keeping prices low are all super important here, and it’s taken a huge amount of work to get it right even before the doors opened.’ The eatery specialises in pillowsoft Gua Bao buns stuffed with housemade sauces and meats, sweetly pickled veg, Asian herbs and fresh veg, but they also serve up assorted dumplings, bonebroth soups, and papaya and gado gado salads. The place is perfect to grab and go or sit back and admire the art pieces dotted around the tiny space. At night Foxy Luu’s turns in to a grungy hangout joint. The intimate room soaked in red light through the red umbrellas coating the ceiling, and Japanese R&B, take you to a hip hideaway. One wall is covered with retro Asian posters, Mao propaganda mixed with cheesy Asian beer ads, and the murals on the walls are painted by local Mullum artist Daniel Hend. You can BYO bottle of wine from next door and taste a marathon of small bites from juicy prawn and shiitake mushroom beancurd rolls to kaffir lime and coconut panna cotta. Foxy Luu’s. Shop 4A North Byron (Woolies) Plaza, 90 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Next to the bottleshop. Lunch seven days. Dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat. Facebook: Foxy Luus

OPENING FOR LUNCH ON SUNDAYS STOCKPOT KITCHEN Barbecue Smoker Plates Tues – Sat dinner from 5pm Fri – Sun lunch from 12 Thursdays: Southern Fried Chicken $15

21 Byron Bay Rd, Bangalow 6687 2741 www.bangalowbowlo.com.au

Photos Ingrid Pullen Photography. The spectacular mural by Mullum artist Daniel Hend Photo Simon Haslam

VEAL SCALLOPINI

“LE LE" FOCACCIA - 7

Creamed Celeriac, Lemon, Gremolata

HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES - 7

250G CAPE GRIM RIB EYE FILLET

OYSTERS - 4.5

(Served Pink), Mushrooms, Garlic Potato Gratin, Jus

Granny Smith Apple Dressing

SNAPPER

CHICKEN LIVER PATE - 21

Pea Puree, Broccolini, Salsa Of Mint, Apple & Almonds

Sweet Onions, Pistachio, Ciabatta

SPAGHETTI MARINARA

PROSCIUTTO - 27

White Fish, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, Tomato

Salami, Pickles, Olives, Cheese, “Le Le” Focaccia

CHEF'S RISOTTO

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BROCCOLI Almond Cream, Fried Onions

ASPARAGUS Truffle Aioli, Aged Parmesan

BABY CARROTS Lemon Butter, Thyme Crumble

ROAST BABY POTATO Rosemary, Garlic, Olive Oil

ICEBERG Sour Cream Dressing, Chives, Macadamia

ROCKET & PARMESAN SALAD

Please see Waitstaff for Details

BRUSCHETTA - 16 Crispy Ciabatta, Tomato, Herbs

SPAGHETTI BIANCO

Shredded Pumpkin, Pea, Pistachio, Sunflower Seeds, Fresh Apple

PENNE in a Porcini Infused Cream Sauce “PENTOLA CALDA”

APPLE CARAMEL ALMOND CAKE - 15 Pistachio Ice Cream

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Salted Toffee, Peanut Chocolate Mousse, Banana Ice Cream

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Pickled Fennel, Soft Herbs, Lemon Grass

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New Zealand style hangi lunch at Harvest Harvest are holding a series of lunches inspired by the great cultural diversity of the Harvest workers. Quite a few of them, including executive chef Bret Cameron, chef Rani Hewson, deli Jo Ralls, barista Tania Strange and gardener Janene Price are from New Zealand. However, rather than offer fish and chips and custard squares, or a ‘boil up’, chef Bret Cameron is drawing on the more spectacular Maori hangi tradition for next week’s menu, (although there will be ‘mince on toast’ and ‘mouse traps’!). NZ VEG A FOON & GLU D AV TEN AIL A FRE BLE E

BOLLYWOOD NIGHT SEPT 14

Billi’s Indian Authentic

is famous for its seafood, so expect some green-lipped mussels and rewena paraoa – a Maori fermented potato bread, as well as piko piko, made from the young curled roots of ferns. The Maori brought kumara (sweet potato) and taro with them to NZ from Polynesia, together with a tradition of cooking in earth ovens. While Bret will be using hot rocks, in geothermal areas of NZ boiling or steaming in natural hot springs is an alternative method. Slow-cooking the meats such as lamb leg and whole chicken in the hangi style, together with organic root vegetables, should result in a mouth-watering feast. Bret is even creating a burnt-sugar hangi-steamed pudding for dessert, to accompany such NZ favourites as lolly cake and hokey-pokey ice-cream. Not sure if L&P will be added to the drinks list for the day, but you can always try ordering it just to prove your NZ credentials. Harvest Newrybar Sat 16 Sept at 1pm. Bookings: info@harvestnewrybar.com.au or call 6687 2644

Executive chef Bret Cameron

Statues look over the fire at night in New Zealand at a hangi

Indian Restaurant NEWLY RENOVATED! GREAT NEW LOOK

indian

billi

OPEN TUESDAY– SUNDAY 4.30PM TO LATE CLOSED MONDAY

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel • 6680 3352 BYO • Credit cards

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BALLINA

BYRON BAY

Ballina RSL Club 1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

Ribs, Wings & Parmy Buffet with Dessert and More Friday 15th September From 6pm Adults $24.50, Members $22.00 Kids 5-12yrs $12.50, Under 5 free

Open 7 days 9am–5pm Salad bar closes 3pm Juice bar closes from 4pm 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1988

New Salad Bar offering custom made fresh sandwiches/rolls/wraps. Mouthwatering Jaffle Menu. Free-range meats, gluten free options. Extensive Juice & smoothie Menu Traditional Italian Gelato made in house.

Happy Chilli Garden

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com

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

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7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Success Thai

www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Jonsons Restaurant Bar 111 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6754

Breakfast & Lunch: 7 Days Afternoon Share Food: from 2.30pm Tues to Sat Dinner: from 5.30pm Tues to Sat APERITIVO AFTERNOONS $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines 4–6pm Tuesday–Saturday 1.30–2.30pm Sundays

Trattoria Basiloco Open Wed to Mon from 5.30pm Closed on Tuesdays See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818

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

Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

BYRON BAY 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

The Rocks @ Aquarius

Fishheads

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar

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

IG - @Jonsonsrestaurantbar FB - Jonsonsrestaurantbar

Slo-Mo Joes Open 6 days Tues–Thurs all day 11am–10pm Fri–Sun all day 8am–10pm Bay Lane (at Fletcher St end), Byron Bay 6685 7502

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. 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!

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD *BEACHFRONT DINING* Open seven days Group bookings welcome functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

SPECIAL $12 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. Exciting NEW Spring menu has arrived Join us and experience one of our diverse spaces Streetside, hidden garden, plush indoor hub or our window bar Mouthwatering modern Italian food & creative cocktails BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER Hours: 6.30am – late, 7 days (Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday)

Now serving beer, wine, cocktails and great bar menu of ribs, wings and sliders - From 11am Plus our fresh, healthy, slow-cooked soups and meals to eat here or take home Life is short – lick the bowl For meat lovers and vege/ vegans too!

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

Open 7 days 11am till 8pm Fri & Sat 11am till 8.30pm Shop 5, 8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8156 Take away available

Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au

Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

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

Finn Poke Restaurant

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

Luscious Foods

Treehouse on Belongil

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Fins 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

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday–Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway– from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

Open 7 days from 6pm The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric Sunday Lunch from midday. restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest Next to the Beach Hotel cocktails and wines. Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

The Empire Open 7 days from 9am Nights Thurs, Fri, Sat Dine in and takeaway FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

NOW SERVING Japanese Ramen! Other than opening OZ breakfast through 7 days, we

Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay are also serving Authentic Japanese Ramen for Friday, next to Byron Quarter Apartments Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch. VG, GF, Kid friendly, P 6685 5711 Group booking welcome. SUNDAY SPECIAL 1 SHOYU FB: succulent café Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe Fully licensed. Takeaway available.

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

RAMEN + 1 BEER ONLY FOR $18! B’fast: Mon–Sat 8am–2.30pm Sun: 8am–11.45am Japanese Ramen: Fri & Sat 5pm–9pm, Sunday 12pm–3pm.

Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean

Sura Asian Cuisine

Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/ Sun. Closed Tuesdays. Open from 11am–3pm Brunch until 3pm Open 5pm–Late Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

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

Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

EMPIRE NIGHTS ARE BACK! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a selection of shareable plates, delicious meals, cocktails and great vibes.

SUFFOLK PARK

Tullys

Hidden away in the heart of the Suffolk shops, with

shop 12a, lot 3, Clifford St, indoor/outdoor seating and a tropical outlook, Tullys has a relaxed and casual vibe Suffolk Park shopping centre Serving up 5-star breakfast, lunch and takeaway options Open 7 days 7am–1pm 0438 933 148 Dinner - Friday–Sunday 5.30pm–10pm tullysplace.suffolkpark@ INSTAGRAM @tullys_place gmail.com

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE

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

Mullumbimby’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. From delicious and healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls, to decadent treats like burgers and buffalo wings, and heaps heaps more. Come in and satisfy your cravings.

A short ride from Byron Bay, Harvest Restaurant, Bakery and Deli offers country charm and fresh, seasonal, organic food sourced from local artisan producers and Harvest’s own gardens. 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 7 days from 12pm Newrybar NSW 2479 Dinner 5 nights from 6pm Breakfast weekends from 8am 02 6687 2644 Harvest Deli open from 8am with weekday breakfast www.harvestnewrybar.com.au available – Deli takeaway coffee from 7am. @harvestnewrybar Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering.

10 different options each day Self-Serve

Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions

20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Harvest

Open every day 12 Midday–9.30pm Take-Away from just $8 1/47 Jonson Street, Byron or Phone 6685 7732 Dine in ALL YOU CAN EAT (only Wednesday & Saturday) sura.asian.au@gmail.com + 1 can of drink just $12.90

Elixiba

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

NEWRYBAR

St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.

www.stelmodining.com

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

MULLUMBIMBY

The Italian Byron Bay

Succulent Café

• High-quality diced raw fish, vegetables, sauces & spices • Vegetarian - Vegan options Any Poke Bowls $15.95 | Tuna Poke Bowl $17.95 www.finnpoke.com.au FB Finnpokebyron IG @finnpoke_

KINGSCLIFF

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

Fresh Healthy Delicious

Hawaiian and Japanese flavours Signature Poke Bowls

Check us out on

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

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THE

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artist in focus

Fairy Floss B Y R O N B AY C A N B E A V E R Y C H A L L E N G I N G P L A C E T O E S TA B L I S H A B U S I N E S S T H AT S TA N D S T H E T E S T O F T I M E . T H AT I S W H Y T H E S T O RY O F D E S I G N E R S R E V I TA L A N D A L E X F R O M F A I RY F L O S S I N BY R O N B AY I S W O RT H C E L E B R AT I N G .

ITH THE TRANSIENT POPULATION AND THE EVER-rising rent and overheads it is an economic environment that favours big chain stores owned by multinationals over small independent unique retailers.

DOES YOUR MIND NEED A SPRING CLEAN?

Revital and Alex took over Fairy Floss in 2005. Prior to that the unique Byron store was owned by a friend of theirs. ‘At that point it had a very colourful and almost naïve simple style, featuring fairy prints, stickers and cards. We slowly started to introduce our own influence and style, designing and producing more collections and more details and intricacy.’ Revital, the head designer, holds a BA in fashion design and has an amazing eye for detail. Both Alex and Revital believe they have stood the test of time because of the unique design, plus down-to-earth old-school customer service. ‘We strive to provide quality products that are durable and comfortable as opposed to massproduced fashion that doesn’t last and encourages consumerism.’

Our spring calendar of events, workshops and opportunities is online now! byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on

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When asked about their inspiration: ‘Our inspiration is very broad, from neotribal to steampunk, ethno chic to festival wear. We are greatly inspired by creative radical self-expression scenes such as the Burning Man festival and TV series such as Vikings and Game of Thrones. We design a new collection every season and bring that inspiration to life in a wearable form.’ Obviously what they are doing is working for them. Fairy Floss has not only stood the test of time in Byron but have recently opened a second boutique in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

BYRON BAY 6 / 52 Jonson St Byron Bay NSW | Ph 02 6680 8896 MELBOURNE 240 Brunswick St Fitzroy Melbourne VIC | Ph 03 9417 0573 www.fairyflossbyronbay.com

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Grant-writing Workshops

ART PIECE GALLERY

P R E S E N T E D BY T H E BY RO N C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E V O L U N T E E R H U B Byron Shire has the highest number of community activists and artists of all types for its size of anywhere in Australia. Byron Community Centre Volunteer Hub is holding Grant-writing Workshops led by Jim Beatson and Cherie Bromley. For the last seven years Jim has received grant funding of more than $400,000 for local arts and infrastructure projects and around a million dollars for a number of non-profits before moving to Byron. Cherie has been writing grants for Byron Community Centre for the last four years, focusing on community projects. After previous workshops many attendees reported they had been successful in getting grants. There are three standalone workshops with a limit of 15 places for each one. Each person attends only one workshop. Each person also receives free mentoring for their first two grant applications and a complete list of all Australian grants free each month. ‘While there is strong competition for grants by artists and community-based organisations across Australia, first-timers can still be successful,’ explains Jim. ‘Grant writers are usually practical people who don’t give up easily. There are tricks that funding bodies won’t tell you about. But we will.’

The session will cover: how to find grants; framing your application; what’s in a name; large and small grants; liaising with grant bodies; budgeting; acquittals; grant shortcuts; income for grant writers.

70 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby p. 6684 3446 artpiecegallery.com.au

BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & PICCOLO ART GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel p. 6680 3444 billinudgelpictureframing.com.au

WORKSHOP DATES: Tues 19 Sept 10am–1pm Tues 19 Sept 5.30–8pm Wed 20 Sept 1–4pm

BSA PROJECT SPACE

WHERE: Byron Community Centre’s Verandah Room, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. COST: $60 per 2½-hour session

112 Dalley St, Mullumbimby p. 0431 034 892 byronschoolofart.com/project-space

LONE GOAT GALLERY

You receive a $30 refund after you complete your first grant application and a second $30 refund with your second application (both regardless of outcome). REGISTER AND PAY: www.byroncentre.com.au and click on ‘Buy Tickets’. Make sure you pick only one of the three workshop dates. For more information ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byron centre.com.au or email jimbeatson@gmail.com.

28 Lawson St, Byron Bay p. 0409 004 542 lonegoatgallery.com

MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY (DRILL HALL) 2 Jubliee Ave, Mullumbimby Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm, every 3rd Sat 10am–4pm Mullum Market. Gallery available for hire. mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au

NOEL HART STUDIO GALLERY

Byron Writers Festival

1/8 Smith St, Mullumbimby Industrial Estate, Mullumbimby p. 0417 042 951 noelhart.com

Atelier Stella Ceramics

NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY

D O E S YO U R M I N D N E E D A SPRING CLEAN?

Cnr Cherry & Crane St, Ballina. Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–2.30pm ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

To welcome the longer days and warmer nights Byron Writers Festival has launched a jam-packed calendar of events, workshops and opportunities. Jump on in for some fresh perspective, open your mind up to new ideas, or perhaps set yourself a writing challenge or two.

STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY

Sharpen your pencils and get that manuscript polished! Spots are filling up for our in-demand Manuscript Assessment with Alan Close sessions, 5th and 6th October. Flex your funny bone for Getting Comedy into Character with Mandy Nolan, 16th October. Or craft your Creative Writing with Melissa Ashley on 21st October.

BSA Open Day & Kids Art Club

More events, workshops and opportunities listed on our website: byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on

The Clay Barn

BY RO N S C H O O L O F A RT O P E N S I T S D O O R S T H I S S U N D AY F O R E V E R Y O N E WHO’D LIKE TO VISIT THE STUDIOS , MEET THE TEACHERS , AND DISCOVER W H AT B S A H A S T O O F F E R I N V I S U A L

T H E C L AY B A R N I S R U N N I N G S C H O O L H O L I D AY W O R K S H O P S T U E S D AY 2 6 A N D T H U R S D AY 28 SEPTEMBER.

Participate in art activities, watch demonstrations, see students’ work and view the exhibition at the BSA Project Space. An information session for 2018 year-long courses runs at 12–12.30pm.

9am – 12 noon $75 per child, ages 8 plus Casual group adult classes run Mon–Fri and every second Saturday from 9.30am. Email info@theclaybarn.com.au for further information. Book your staff Christmas party at The Clay Barn – offering Friday evenings, groups of up to 16. 1035A Hinterland Way, BANGALOW 2479 info@theclaybarn.com.au Ph 02 6687 1779 | 0417 867 801 Brian Giniewski Ceramics

A R T S E D U C AT I O N .

224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Fri–Mon 10am–4pm or by appt. p. 0407 417 169

SUVIRA – CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY 300 Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry p. 6684 9194 suviramcdonald.com

TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE 2 Mistral Rd, South Murwillumbah Open Wed–Sun 10am–5pm p. 6670 2790 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

BSA is introducing Art Club for young artists in term 4, so bring them along to try some activities, and talk to the teacher, Jacqueline Smith. www.byronschoolofart.com

KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Tuesday Sep 26th & T hurs 28th 9am to 12pm $75 all inclusive 8years and up.

ENROLMENTS OPEN YEAR-LONG OPEN COURSES DAY BSA KIDS CLASSES

Sun 17 Sept

11 - 2 Mullumbimby

includes hand building/wheel throwing/ decorating and text ure.

Limited spaces book via info@theclaybarn.com.au 1035A Hinterland Way Bangalow

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Zani 0417 867 801

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FIRST LADY OF BLUES POLKA DOT PRODUCTIONS IS PROUD TO PRESENT AUSTRALIA’S FIRST LADY OF THE BLUES IN TRIO FORMAT AT CLUB MULLUM. What is it about the blues that first captured your attention and where has that muse taken you?

With 14 previous releases under your belt, what is so special about this latest album?

The blues has taken me to 16 different countries over the last few years.

My albums span a big range of regional blues styles, and feature mostly original songs from traditional acoustic fingerpicking to gritty electric stuff. Just aiming to capture a good performance suits the organic nature of blues music so I usually record quickly spending 1–3 days in the studio.

It’s been a real journey for someone who was a fan for many years before becoming a player in my late 20s. A friend in college, who loved all the raw, early stuff, introduced me to the blues. Hearing Howlin’ Wolf for the first time was a completely visceral experience! The idea that blues has a strong historic thread, with continuity and respect for elders, also appeals to me. When I play the blues I feel I am part of something bigger – part of a worldwide musical community and part of a tradition. Your latest album Professin’ The Blues just won Acoustic Blues Album of the Year at the US Blues Blast Music Awards. As a non-American playing and songwriting in a traditional American musical form, it’s an incredible honour to win and receive this level of international recognition. This year has been great for me; I also received two nominations in the 2017 Blues Music Awards, which are considered to be the ‘Grammys of the Blues’, in Memphis. Playing at the formal award ceremony in Memphis in May was incredible. Both of these prestigious awards are curated by panels of top US blues professionals. The blues world – and the guitar world – tend to be male-dominated, so it’s pretty amazing that I am the only Australian blues artist, male or female, to have ever been nominated over the years.

Although I am used to recording ‘live’ in the studio. The session for the new Professin’ the Blues album was unlike any other in my experience. No monitors, no isolation booths or headphones; no separate tracks, reverb effects or overdubs. It is an audiophile acoustic recording by revered Californian audio veteran ‘Professor’ Keith O Johnson. His amazing approach to capturing sounds, mostly with his own hand-built equipment, is nothing short of sonic alchemy. He’s a genius – and when I arrived at Skywalker Ranch (yes, of George Lucas’s Star Wars fame) he was tuning the room with a rubber chicken! What has been the biggest highlight during your 25 years of performing and meeting so many of the older blues players? Over the years I’ve had the chance to meet and play with some of my blues heroes – particularly people such as Hubert Sumlin, the seminal guitarist with Howlin’ Wolf, and the legendary Delta pianist Pinetop Perkins. Pinetop taught Ike Turner to play piano. He recorded a track on my Blues Woman album – that was a real hoot! – he was 96 years old and he still tried to hit on me. Pinetop was such a ladies’ man.

Once I spent a weekend with Hubert Sumlin in his home, hanging out and jamming. While we were talking, famous Chicago blues harmonica player James Cotton phoned up to say hello. I never dreamed I might get a chance to even see musicians like this, let alone interact with them personally and musically. Huge highlights for this blues lover! We usually see you performing solo up here, with an array of amazing guitars. Tell me about the lineup for your Club Mullum gig? I’m thrilled to be bringing my Melbourne bandmate Tim Neal up for this show. Tim is an exceptional Hammond player; very inventive and exciting to work with. He’s played with a who’s who of acts over the years, most recently touring with Archie Roach.

Pairing him up with local percussion maestro Grant Gerathy (John Butler Trio) promises a lot of fantastic musical textures. And, of course, I will be bringing my ‘array of amazing guitars’ too! Along with standard acoustic and electric guitar, expect a rare one-off National Reso-Lectric baritone, a funky 6-string cigar box and a unique 4-string lap-style cigar box that I play with a little whiskey bottle as a makeshift slide. Tickets online $20 www.clubmullum.com or $25 at the door or from www.polkadotproductions.com. au. Fiona Boyes will appear later in the year at the Byron Bay Guitar Festival at the Byron Brewery 11 & 12 November. Tix from the website at byronbayguitarfestival.com.

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MANDY NOLAN’S

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TURMERIC TIME I don’t know who is doing Turmeric’s publicity, but can I have their number? I reckon if I could get the same person to promote me I might finally crack it. Turmeric is living the dream. I’m so jealous. It seems like only yesterday that Turmeric was just a another root going completely unnoticed. Nobody cared about Turmeric. Sure he had potential but his power was overlooked. To be honest it was all about Ginger. Ginger was everywhere. In food, in scented candles, in health supplements. Ginger had the market. Turmeric sat quietly in the fruit and veg watching Ginger get all the attention, know-

Users Get Less Than Five Per Cent of Its True Healing Potential’. Then it went on to tell me about a Turmeric enhancer that could see me getting my Turmeric intake enhanced by up to 2,000 per cent! I wonder what a person looks like when they take in that much Turmeric. My guess is Yellow. Was The Simpsons a cartoon or perhaps a prophetic foretelling of a world obsessed with Turmeric consumption? The future is yellow. Is that why Donald Trump is so yellow? Is that what happened to his hair? Has this moron president become a world leader purely on the fact he’s enhanced his Turmeric intake? Donald Turmeric? If that’s the case I’m impressed but I don’t think the anti-inflammatory properties are working on him; he seems to be creating a lot of inflammation all around the world. Perhaps the only way to fight Donald Turmeric is with more Turmeric.

ing deep down that he was better. That must have hurt. But the (vege) tables have turned and now it’s Turmeric giving Ginger the finger, heckling with hurtful comments like ‘You useless knob’ (of Ginger). It’s clear Turmeric is having his moment. If there were a reality TV show like The Voice but called The Vegetable then Turmeric would be hugging Garlic and accepting the trophy and talking about his journey. Right now the whole world is on the Turmeric journey. It seems, unlike superfoods of the past, Turmeric has a social media Maybe that’s the answer to protectprofile. This morning Turmeric sent ing the world from North Korea. We me an email; it said ‘Most Turmeric need to build a wall, like the one

that Trump wanted to put around Mexico, but we will built it around North Korea, out of Turmeric. In just a week I reckon Kim Jong Un will be that laidback he’ll be asking Trumpie for cuddles. Maybe that’s why they call it Mellow Yellow. Seriously, I don’t even really know what Turmeric does, but it’s my feeling that it doesn’t matter because it’s all about the PR campaign. You can’t go anywhere without people talking up Turmeric. Saying how good is Turmeric. People in cafes, on bus stops, on Facebook talking about Turmeric. Turmeric even scored himself a lead role in a latte. It took coffee years to get that role, but overnight Turmeric has snuck in and kind of refined the latte. Ginger is so jealous. Nobody ever made Ginger the star of a latte. This is Turmeric time. There’s nothing Turmeric can’t do. I expect to be hearing health enthusiasts suggest we can get flatter stomachs and reduce abdominal swelling by popping a knob of Turmeric up our arses. I’ve already got one in. Yes it’s anti-cancer. Cancer hates Turmeric.

And apparently anti-Alzheimer’s. It’s certainly taken the pressure off fish oil. And fish by the way taste awesome sprinkled with Turmeric. It’s the anti-inflammatory properties that I find most intriguing though. Recently I got a nasty tax bill. Almost $15k. I was considering a payment plan with the ATO but instead I came up with a great idea. Maybe if Turmeric really has all these amazing anti-inflammatory properties it can also work on my tax bill. So I started sending Turmeric emails to the tax department, and I have to say – although it’s just anecdotal, and you can’t use this as an evidence-based Turmeric debt-reduction scheme – that in just three months I managed to reduce my debt from $15k to just $150. Next week I start using a Turmeric poultice on my mortgage. Turmeric is even on Tinder asking if anyone feels like a root. Oh yeah, baby, sign me up, I am Curcumin.* (* That’s the molecule that’s in Turmeric that all the fuss is about.)

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MUSIC

THIS YEAR MARKS 50 YEARS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR JO JO SMITH It wasn’t something she was going to celebrate, but thanks to her good mate Lucie Thorne, Jo Jo didn’t really have a choice. Thorne went ahead and booked a tour that sees Smith take the road with Thorne and Hamish Stuart. ‘There are not many people who are going to drop what they are doing for a whole year,’ says Jo Jo of Lucie Thorne. ‘Basically she has employed me for a year. She’s knowledgeable, she knows where to go, she knows how to talk to people. She got a grant and she’s organised the whole thing. I feel really blessed!’ laughs Jo Jo. It’s not just luck. This is the kind of camaraderie built between musicians who appreciate each other’s work. ‘She has a great respect for me; it’s quite amazing,’ says Smith, ‘not being taken for granted.’ And as a woman in the industry who doesn’t wear heels and skirts, Smith’s career is all about her extraordinary musicianship. ‘I never wanted to fancy up too much, but it’s been strange one, that lady thing,’ reflects Jo Jo on the expectation of women musicians to be conventionally ‘decorative’ as part of the package. ‘Sometimes I look at women and think you look so beautiful in that, that really suits you – but that wasn’t for me. One night when I was in Brisbane playing a gig I had these really high shoes on that my sister-in-law helped me buy. At the end of my show I said thank you very much and I fell over, had my arse in the air; they were 5-inch heels! I laid on that ground and looked up. I stood up, gained some composure, and said thank you again and took that gear off and thought I am never wearing that gear again. I like wearing boots. I love that comfort thing. I much prefer to try to sell my passionate happiness about music than my tits or my bum or my clothes, and I do that really easily…

‘I couldn’t imagine doing anything else,’ says Smith. ‘I started playing when I was 14. I knew I wanted to sing when I was young, I just knew it. It is something that connects with your inner self; it’s not spiritual but it does feed your soul.’ Smith loves Mullum Music Festival, and the strong representation of women on the lineup. Women this year account for half the bill. That’s a parity rarely, if ever, seen at music festivals. While the show is all about celebrating her career, Jo Jo also champions Lucie’s work. ‘Her songwriting is amazing. I think she is a wonderful writer, she is quite amazing as a writer. I think its an artform, writing good lyrics. There might be one in 50 songs that you get in your writing, but Lucie’s dad’s a poet, and it shows. I look at her lyrics and see how she strings words together. I don’t know if I could say it like that!’ The show presented by Jo Jo Smith and Lucie Thorne was one of the highlights of Bello Winter Music this year, and it’s sure to be something special with Jo Jo coming back to Mullumbimby, the town she once called home. ‘As you know I lived in Mullum so, when I come back, at some level I feel like I am coming home. I never moved back because I couldn’t afford it. It’s where some of my favourite people in the world live, and Glenn Wright (festival director) has been an absolute angel to me. I feel very grateful; I feel love and I feel love accepted.’ Jo Jo Smith presents her show with Lucie Thorne and Hamish Stuart at Mullum Music Festival this year, along with a whole host of incredible women musicians. For program and ticket information for this festival now in its 10th year (16–19 Nov) go to mullummusicfestival.com.

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BEAUTIFUL GIRLS LET THEMSELVES GO It was 2002 when Australian roots rock trio The Beautiful Girls made their debut release Morning Sun – a melting pot of sunny surf sounds and refreshing reggae undertones – which established the band’s unique aesthetic. The title track quickly became a staple on Australia’s National Youth Radio station Triple J and, with the impetus of fan favourite Periscopes, Morning Sun quickly climbed to #1 on the Australian Independent Album Chart, staying there for months. In 2003 The Beautiful Girls released the band’s first full-length album Learn Yourself. The album went on to become a ground-breaking success, debuting at #1 on The Australian Independent Album Chart, knocking Morning Sun out of the way to do so, and was selected to be feature album on Triple J. Numerous #1 albums, ARIA and APRA nominations, glowing reviews and several international tours later, The Beautiful Girls have chosen to pay homage to their roots by touring the songs from the now gold-certified, seminal Morning Sun EP and Learn Yourself album along with other selected crowd favourites from the extensive catalogue. Summer of 2017 / 2018 is the perfect time to celebrate the joint 15th anniversaries of these milestone releases. On the journey from first release until today The Beautiful Girls have gained a worldwide core of avid fans as well as those of the Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and

Xavier Rudd tribes. The sound of the band has been described as ‘raw, spooky, rootsy, punky, reggae, dubby’ and is complemented by the unique, vibrant voice of frontman and creative force Mat McHugh. The Beautiful Girls outfit will return from their European tour to hit the road down under over summer 2017 / 2018, fittingly, to perform the surf-roots-reggae Morning Sun and Learn Yourself sounds that originally thrust them into the limelight, winning over the admiration of the nation. They play the Hotel Great Northern on Friday 5 January and, while it may seem like a long way off, it is sure to sell out, so get your tickets from the venue ASAP.

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byronvenue.com.au Showcasing many wonderful places and spaces where you can host your next special event. Also featuring professional services that are available to help make organising your event easy and memorable. Printed copies of the book are available from the Echo office in Mullumbimby or from the Byron Community Centre or email byronvenue@echo.net.au

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ENTERTAINMENT

LOA AT ELEMENTS OF BYRON ON FRIDAY

KARL WILLIAMS BLOOD â€˜When I started working on the video for Blood To Give I knew that I wanted to convey something about being caught up in a destructive machine and seeking a way out of thatÂ while feeling uncertain whether indeed you have the capacity to escape something so omnipresent,â€™ says Karl of his creation. Not just a musical artist, Karl created the clip himself through experimenting with animation using his own drawings. The assets were painted on paper, and then scanned in, with the finishing touch being the use of a green screen to superimpose himself on top of the animation.

HARRISONâ€™S VEGAS

â€˜We got time for only one full pass and I missed the first line, plus I was in a room with two of the funniest guys I know, so had to fight back a smile for most of the first verse. I decided that was compatible with the message anyway; the trials of this world are best met with a smile.â€™

Released in November 2016, Harrison Craigâ€™s Kings of Vegas album is homage to the most important music in Harrisonâ€™s life. From Nat King Cole to Sinatraâ€™s Rat Pack, Elvis Presley to Tom Jones, Mel Torme to Frankie Valli, the album includes new interpretations of classics such as Almost Like Being in Love, Sheâ€™s a Lady and Cominâ€™ Home. His unique tone and crooning style set him apart in his genre and fans will be excited to see Harrison bring these songs to life onstage for his Kings of Vegas: Lounge Sessions tour, which will reach both capital cities and regional towns.

Having performed previously at festivals across the country including Bluesfest, Woodford, Bigsound, Dark Mofo, and The Planting to name just a few, Karl S Williams is no stranger to the live circuit. Witness his stunning performances along the east coast this September and October. He plays the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

The two-hour concert will showcase songs from the Kings of Vegas album performing the hits from the likes of Mel Torme, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Barry Manilow and The Righteous Brothers, among many more. Add the hits of the new Kings of Vegas â€“ Elton John, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and Michael BublĂŠ â€“ plus a string of Harrisonâ€™s own hits from his first two records and youâ€™ve got a show that you definitely donâ€™t want to miss.

SAYING YESHE TO THE VIBE

TOUTED AS THE NEW VOICE OF GLOBAL ROOTS, YESHE HAS BEEN CALLED TOM WAITS CROSSED WITH HARRY MANX.

What role does music play in your life? Well, besides being my livelihood, it provides me with inspiration, healing and purpose among other things. What piece of music or song has caught your attention lately? Iâ€™ve recently been spending some time playing up around northeast Arnhem Land and, besides generally falling in love with the culture of the Yolngu mob up there, I was really moved by the sweet harmonies of the Barra Band with whom I happened to share the stage on a few occasions during that time. How do you approach composing or writing a new piece? I just recently came across a quote by Albert Einstein that pretty much sums up the process: â€˜I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence and the truth comes to me.â€™ How do you like your music to affect people?

What piece have you written that most surprised you? The first song that Iâ€™d ever written in English and felt very nervous about at the time, called Peace of Mind, ended up winning a #1 at the Billboard World Song Contest in the US, much to my surprise. How would you describe your perfect gig? My most memorable gig in that sense definitely was playing a set at the prestigious Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. So many legendary musicians had played there before; you could almost feel those decades of great music dripping of the walls. It was like playing in a church of music. What should punters expect from your show at Island Vibe? Iâ€™ll be performing songs from my new album Woven as well as some old favourites and Iâ€™ll be joined by a very groovy rhythm section.

Iâ€™d like my music to affect people in a num- Yeshe will be performing at Island Vibe ber of ways, but mainly make â€™m move, 26â€“29 October. For tickets and program feel good and chill out. info go to islandvibe.com.au.

Saturday 30 September at the Ballina RSL. Tickets available at ballinarsl.com.au.

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ADVENTURES OF ARRIVAL Byron Bay Theatre Saturday 16 September Tickets starting from $36

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Spare Parts Puppet Theatreâ€™s adaptation of acclaimed illustrator/author Shaun Tanâ€™s story The Arrival is a truly warm and magical experience for all. Built on the animation of the images from Tanâ€™s stunning new book, Spare Parts weaves exceptional acting and exquisite puppetry to bring a fantastical world to life. Itâ€™s a strange and wonderful metropolis full of floating ships, mysterious lights, alien symbols and weird animals. The Arrival is a universal tale of the challenges, the humour and adventures of arriving in a new country. Perfomances this Tuesday and Wednesday at Lismore City Hall. Tickets on norpa.org.au.

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE FINE ART OF MAKING ARTISTS

THE BYRON SCHOOL OF ART OPEN THEIR DOORS THIS WEEK AND INVITE INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO COME AND VIEW THEIR IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITION SPACE AND STUDIOS. ‘We are all practising artists,’ This will be the first open day at the Mullumbimby premises, which says Emma, ‘so students will see is now headquarters for this artist- us having shows. We are also run school. interested in the academic side of things; we focus on art history, The school is not funded by the theory and critical thinking.’ government and is solely the initiative of practising professional Emma says the school also has artists (and teachers) Michael a commitment to community Cusack, James Guppy, Christine engagement through initiaWilcocks and Emma Walker. tives such as art in the pub, their Having previously had studios in exhibition program at the BSA Bangalow and Byron, BSA’s Emma project space, and collaborations Walker believes that it ‘conwith other groups such as The solidates the school in one space, Byron Writers Festival and Ballina’s giving a bigger profile and street Northern Rivers Community Galpresence’. lery. The school believes its independent status is what sets it apart. ‘We don’t answer to institutions,’ says Walker. ‘We are not connected to uni or TAFE, and while we have no operational funding, we have the freedom to create our own curriculum, which is a combination of ideals.’ The school stared out as a friendship between the five artists, who were also teaching at universities and TAFE colleges at the time. Funding cuts saw them lose their jobs and hence the independent initiative of Byron School of Art was born. Emma believes that previous teaching experience gives the school a real point of difference and relevance. ‘We understand the strengths and weaknesses and it gives us a unique perspective. We draw from our own experiences and we have created something quite new. Our aim is for students to get strong studio practice as the courses we offer are all studio based. We ask students to turn up and make work day after day.’ Unlike many schools where the teachers are no longer practising artists, the Byron School of Art offers classes from some of Australia’s most successful art makers.

‘We are really hoping to create an artistic hub in the Shire,’ says Emma, ‘to get discussion on public art, art funding and ideas.’ This contemporary school offers a variety of courses, from short courses, workshops, and masterclasses to year-long courses in painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and drawing with plans for after-school kids’ classes starting soon. The Byron School of Art offers art makers and creatives a chance to extend their abilities and engage in practice on their journey towards becoming a working artist. ‘To be an artist you have to be able to work alone,’ says Emma. ‘So it helps if you are a loner. You need a really strong work ethic and a bloodymindedness. You need to think about things deeply and feel things in order to make work that is relevant, not just decorative… Artists have to be comfortable with the unknown. Comfortable with fear. Comfortable with the uncomfortable.’ Byron School of Art Open Day – Sunday 11am–2pm, 112 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. For more information visit www.byronschoolofart.com.

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AN ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE

WHO CARES?

MALALA MAGIN’S WORK ON SHOW AT THE LONE GOAT GALLERY IN BYRON UNTIL 4 OCTOBER

Malala Magin’s work LANDshapes is on show at the Lone Goat Gallery. Her work was influenced by her artist residency at Baer Arts Centre in Iceland. The experience changed her painting and how she views the Australian landscape, and enhanced her pursuit of abstraction and painting. Her work is on show at the gallery until 4 October.

Caring for the elderly, either at home, in a facility or in a community, is often unseen, removed from the broader view. The project is a collaboration between artists and care workers from the community and is an exhibition to validate and honour their care work and the many aspects of this role. Their wish, as artists, is to highlight the challenges and sacred nature of this work and the essential role of the individuals on the ground. All the artists involved have worked or are working with the elderly and the issues around ageing. It is their hope that this exhibition will inspire more progressive community dialogues and interaction. Who Cares… opening Thursday at 6pm at Art Piece Gallery in Mullumbimby.

GETTING ONSCREEN A career as a professional film or TV producer has just become easier for people living across regional NSW thanks to the expansion of Screenworks’ annual Regional Producer Elevator Program. Now in its third year, this program provides the opportunity for regional producers to develop professional skills, to get access to key industry contacts, and to help overcome the unique obstacles faced by producers living regionally. Each year, two regional producers are selected to participate in the program, which includes attendance at the Screen Forever Conference in Melbourne, where they are able to join in selected emerging-producer sessions that take place at the conference. The participants are also allocated $3,500 to invest in their own career development and receive support from Screenworks throughout the year. Further details about the program and how to apply can be found on Screenworks’ website www.screenworks.com.au. Screenworks will be explaining details about the Regional Producer Elevator Program in a Facebook Live event on September 19 at 6pm: http:// www.facebook.com/ScreenworksAU/.

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YOU’VE GOT TO WANT THE BALLET Blessed with astonishing power and poise, Ukraine-born Sergei Polunin took the dance world by storm and became the Royal Ballet’s youngest-ever principal. Aged 25, he walked away. He said he had become so unhappy that ‘the artist in me was dying’.This documentary is an unprecedented look into the life of a complex young man who has made ballet go viral when he danced to the Hozier video Take me to church. Wed 20 Sept, 7pm at Brunswick Picture House.

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ENTERTAINMENT The woman finished quickly with ‘Mandy Nolan? Aren’t you selling a couch on Gumtree?’ ‘YES!’ she said. ‘I am the Gumtree couch-selling Mandy Nolan!’ You can catch these stars of online furniture sales at Lennox Head’s Park Lane Theatre on Saturday, 30 September. Tix $28/30 at the venue or on the website communityspaces.com.au.

WOMEN LIKE US BLOW THEM AWAY They say ‘it’s what’s underneath that counts’, and Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs of Women Like Us comedy fame couldn’t agree more. In fact they’ve got more underneath than most. The two are almost finished their book Women Like Us, to be released with Finch Publishing on Mothers Day 2018, and they’re ramping up for a big show at Lennox at the end of the month. To get in the mood the girls went to Lennox to do a photo shoot in situ and certainly blew a few of the locals and tourists away. Mandy and Ellen asked people to get out of the way as they were world-famous underwear models doing catalogue work for an underground Berlin label. One group of English travellers was equally horrified and amused when the girls stood behind them for a shoot. While the teenage boys recoiled in horror (this should put them off sex for a while) Ellen Briggs tried to entice their interest by telling the boys that the two middle-aged hornbags were in fact famous comedians, to which the English tourists queried ‘Who? We might know you.’ ‘Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan.’ The woman paused and then quipped, ‘Mandy Nolan? I have heard of you!’ Mandy Nolan seemed to fill with pride for a moment she believed herself to have an international profile.

MELBOURNE BALLET IN BYRON Enchantment spreads far and wide this week when the Melbourne City Ballet present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Byron Theatre on Saturday. Full of flittering fairies, mischievous magic and misadventures, this charming ballet is a delightful journey from the royal court into the magical realm. Action, comedy, drama, and of course a splash of fairy magic make this the perfect ballet for people to bring their families to see. Set to the music of Mendelssohn, the chaotic story of four young lovers, a vengeful king and meddling fairies proves falling in love can make fools of everyone. To book tickets for Saturday’s show go to byroncentre.com.au.

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As the warmer weather arrives, the Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School is joyfully preparing for their annual Spring Fair this Saturday. This year the theme for the Spring Fair is ‘Awaken to Wonder’, which is inspired by the new maths and science Innovation Centre being built, with two science labs and two flexible learning spaces, giving the students the opportunity to become innovators, inventors and inspired thinkers. Activities during the fair include a geological dig for crystals in the kindergarten. Paper Plane Competition, Skateboarding Workshop along with the usual Steiner craft activities will once again be on offer. Silk painting, felting and dip-dying workshops, along with the craft stall, The Steiner Immortal book shop, puppet shows, Fairy pot gardens, delicious food, drinks and more…

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The charity of the day will be a book swap. Bring along a great book and swap it, for a gold coin donation. All the proceeds will go to the locally run Y Project, which is a gifted service to any young person 16 years or older who wants to engage in their development and/or their place in community. The Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Spring Fair on Saturday, 10am–3pm, at 216 Balraith Lane, Ewingsdale. There will be free all-day parking and shuttle bus from the Cavanbah Sports Centre. MORE INFO & PROGRAM .. > P 28

CASUS PRESENT DRIFTWOOD

THE MULLUMBIMBY CIRCUS FESTIVAL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WITH MEMBERS OF THE BIG EXTENDED CIRCUS FAMILY CONVERGING ON THE BIGGEST LITTLE TOWN FOR THEIR WORKSHOP INTENSIVE AND SOME SERIOUS WORLD-CLASS SHOWS. One of the acts gracing stages is Casus Circus. Seven caught up with them. What are Casus up to right now? Casus Circus have just wrapped up a dual 4-month tour in UK, Germany, France, USA and Brazil. We had two independent tours of Driftwood. We’ve all taken some well-deserved time off before our next season, which is Brisbane Festival just before Mullum Circus Fest. Activities include cocktails on the beaches of Indonesia, building huts up north QLD, hugging our mums, long-awaited family time… and I’m in London partying with my brothers and the Briefs boys. What does your name mean / what inspired it? We stumbled across the word Casus initially researching words that, translated, meant ‘controlled falling’. Upon further reading up on the word Casus there is another Latin definition that means ‘a culmination of circumstances’. This was fitting as, at the time we created our premiere work Knee Deep, we were scattered around the world. Casus – a culmination of circumstances.

performing when terror attacks have occurred. Worldwide the powers that be are threatening our basic freedoms. Our art represents what humans are capable of without the bullshit. It represents care, love, joy, human spirit and what humans are capable of from pureness of art and not hate. Tell us about your earlier MCF experiences. Only a truckload of amazingness. Casus performed Knee Deep two festivals ago as well as held workshops during the training week. Something we are proud of is our fiercely connected and strong circus community in ‘the corridor’ (NSW northern rivers up to Brisbane). We work hard at supporting one another and sharing our skills. MCF is a time of which this can be experienced firsthand by everyone. How did you get into circus?

My brother-in-law Mark Winmill (Briefs) sent me a pamphlet for an adult circus class in Sydney where I lived at the time. I was 28. I took that class; a switch flipped in my head. When I turned 30 I sold my belongings and packed whatever I could fit into my car and moved to Brisbane to pursue a career in circus. My brother Fez, cousin Lisa Fa’alafi, How did you come up with Driftand friend Leah Shelton brought me wood? into their company Polytoxic. From We work hard at creating shows not here my brothers and I formed Briefs. only demonstrating boundary-pushing Two years later Casus was born. The circus but also demonstrating our rest is history – or still being written. strong connection with each other. Driftwood came about after observing What’s next for Casus? how a piece of wood would make a We have some touring and new journey along currents of water: gather creations in the works. The upcomin clumps, drift alone, collect on the ing tours for 2017/18 include France, banks, split in half, go separate ways. New Zealand, Central America, UK, We related observations to our relaand back on the home ground we tionships then applied these stories take Driftwood to Perth, Adelaide and acrobatically. the Sydney Opera House. In terms of Do you mind all the crazy praise you’re getting for the show overseas? No, we don't mind. The attention we are receiving is due to our art’s moving people, inspiring some, making people happy, creating escape. The world is going through some troubling times at the moment. There’s a real shift. In some parts of the world – horrific. On two occasions we’ve been in cities

new creations, stay tuned. We are still a completely independent company, totally unfunded. Our company had a growth spurt and doubled in size. It’s tight but we manage to maintain work for all of us that keeps food on the table, and we get to share our art around the world proudly. Casus are at Mullum Circus Festival 29 Sep till 1 Oct. For tickets go to mullumcircusfest.com.

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LIBRA: The current triumvirate of planets in Virgo can activate your perfectionist tendencies, so be vigilant in avoiding critical self-talk. This week appeals to your practical, analytical side, but cries out for the balance of feeling. You’ll certainly feel more decisive – which is good, because with Mars in Virgo, s/he who hesitates is bossed. SCORPIO: You like being in charge and several chess moves ahead of the game, but it could be to your advantage this week to let someone else lead. More talk and/or competitive confrontation won’t help reach agreements, but sharing engaging, uplifting activities could be the successful route to generating fresh perspectives. SAGITTARIUS: Fireballs, meteor showers, moon shadows: consider them evolutionary portals or plain weather events; the astral climate’s still ripe to ignite your fiery drive. As Mercury ups September’s emphasis on ambitions and earnings, this week’s luck comes from getting out and about: cruising, schmoozing, exchanging views. Connections made now have longterm potential. CAPRICORN: You’ve recently done so much maturing you may feel like a vintage fromage, and as the time draws closer for Plutonic renewal you might want to reassess the way you approach responsibilities. They’re the hard-wired Capricorn method of getting ahead, but would you consider making them easier-going, less stressful, more enjoyable? AQUARIUS: Been on the receiving end of deflating reality checks lately? Then look for a positive twist or productive turnaround you could benefit from. In this week’s differences of opinion, steer conversations away from argumentative spats towards amiable debate. If you maintain a calm, open frame of mind, spot-on hunches are likely to drop in.

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There is an astonishing moment in this endlessly vile and lousy movie. The four girls in question, back in their motel room after a night of low shenanigans in which they have shown to the world that the female of the species can be just as accomplished at ugly, drunken behaviour as the male (it is SO de rigueur), get down on their knees, clasp their hands before them, bow their heads and thank Jesus for the swell time they’ve just had. At first I thought it was meant to be a joke, but it wasn’t. They were dead serious. Americans and the god thing – are they absurd or what? The act of praising the lord seemed even more bizarre when, at breakfast the next morning, the loud one of them (they are all stereotypes) cuts a hole in a grapefruit, sticks a banana through it and commences to give an exhibition of how fellatio should be executed, with juice splattering all over her face – classy humour, huh?

As Anne, a wealthy American socialite living in Paris, Toni Collette is the ‘madame’ referred to. It is, however, Rossy de Palma who owns every minute of this bittersweet, funny but heart-rending movie. A favourite of the great Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, who has never been afraid of showing people as they really are, de Palma plays Maria, the less-thanpretty maid in the luxurious household of Anne and her partner Bob (Harvey Keitel), who is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Go, you feminists! Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and Dina (Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish) are best buddies from college days who have not seen each other in yonks. They get back together to attend a Festival of Black Women in New Orleans, at which there is a lot of over-amplified awful music performed, to the delight of the throng of revellers. There is a throughline concerning the relationship between Ryan and her unfaithful football-hero partner (Mike Colter), and one or two fissures that need to be sealed over, but it is all run-of-the-mill squealing and swearing and ‘aren’t we great cos we’re bad’ juvenilia.

When made aware that the dinner party she has planned will have thirteen sitting at table, Anne instructs Maria to join them as a phantom guest, telling her to be quiet and to not drink too much. Obedient but uncomfortable at moving ‘upstairs’ from her ‘downstairs’ working life, Maria tarts up as best she can, gets tipsy on the vin rouge and, without trying, charms an Irish art dealer (Michael Smiley), who has been told beforehand by Anne’s novelist stepson (Tim Fellingham) that she is a distant relative of King Juan Carlos (it’s a classic Shakespearean device of misunderstanding that has profound repercussions). What follows is a scathing critique of class distinctions through an observance of two women’s response to amour: though she might have everything money can buy, Anne is crippled by sexual envy and hardened by pretence

and status, while Maria is overwhelmed by an unforeseen passion. There is some declamatory dialogue that paints the picture sharper than it need be, but writer/ director Amanda Sthers is always within earshot of Maria’s beating heart. Sympathy is belatedly encouraged for Madame, but it is a big ask, and it is the maid whom we care for most. Colette, as always, is entirely convincing, but the drama’s intensity is created by de Palma’s understanding of Maria, possibly because the actress is not the ‘beauty’ that pop culture teaches women to strive for. Love forbidden by her station leads Maria to a painful liberation that might, you suspect, forever elude Anne and her type. Fantastic.

There is a nice piece of warped camera work when the girls get off their faces on absinthe (not a drink to be messed with), but the scene in which not one but two of them pee onto the street below while being hoisted between balconies is cringeworthy in its dire attempt to shock.

PISCES: This week’s big on opinions, short on agreement, can get cranky with vague arrangements and unclear communication. It responds best to precision, efficiency, reliability, exactitude – not necessarily your Piscean forte, so don’t assume everything’s fine just because that’s how you’d like it. Better to check in and ask. It will be appreciated. Thank you.

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AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production crystalgrid.com.au ............................0421 661910

AUTOMOTIVE

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559

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

ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Womenâ€™s health, general practice.....................66842400

Serving Byron Shire

ACUPUNCTUREâ€“TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

Peter Lute â€˘ L4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â€˘ 6680 2444

AU29498 Lic No: MVRL 46201

ACCOUNTANT â€“ MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026

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

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER â€“ JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ........ 0403 458177

artisanair.com.au

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

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Lic 246545C

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 35yrs int exp, 26yrs in Byron Shire david@davcam.net.au .0414 457373

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Service Directory BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2943 e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

)UHH 4XRWH – &DOO 1RZ

fullcirclerefinishing.com

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Management plans drawn up........................................0418 110714 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm ......................................0410 723601 AAA AIRBNB CLEANERS Book now for holiday season................................................0421 360961

CARPET CLEANING

AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

STRONGARM CLEAN-LANDSCAPING-CARETAKING Est 2000 5-star service, insured ..0427 253117

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Excellent service, reliable, efficient. Home. Bond. Builders Clean..0405 437431

COMPUTER SERVICES

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6677 1881

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

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

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au......................... Nathan 0412 926441

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

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

– nationally recognised qualiﬁcations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

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

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

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.

0431 122 057

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282

MICHAEL SCHWAGER 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

Whe er y Whether you need a tech m mentor, advice or just support I’m here to help

CHIROPRACTIC WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

REGAL RESIDENCE CLEANING 5-star, 20 years exp. Solo operator. ABN ......................0414 846816

Green & Clean

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com .....................66808097

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE 35 years in local area • Free quotes

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

0408 232 066

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns $35ph. Holly ......0451 102239

Carpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffic areas, deodorising and sanitation. Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

Jai – 0467 482 948

Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip c co

A con Any consumer digital device Any An ny digital di project at home

rs or repai No s a l e

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

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

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ....66858159 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT Mobile service. For Home & Business .................0422 804449

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St .....................0467 660323 DIEGO’S COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Network & PC Solutions, setup, support & repair.........66771810

CONCRETING & PAVING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

• 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

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

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating...0402 716857 Lic.136717c

CLEANING

BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978

ELECTRICIANS

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C ......0421 957506

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&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

BYRON ECO CLEANING SOLUTIONS WINDOW CLEANING – fly screens & tracks EXTERNAL PRESSURE WASHING – house wash, & INTERNAL roofs, gutters, solar, driveways etc CLEANING PREMIUM HOUSE CLEANING – bond cleans, spring cleans, maintenance cleans Call Sam on • FREE QUOTES • Fully insured • Commercial & residential 0434 539 979

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

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24 HOUR SERVICE

PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Free quotes. Lic 225874C. Justin ..............0458 773788

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

0439 624 945

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

Lic: 154293c

P/L

Native bush regeneration, tree planting and weed control. Fully insured and qualified with more than 12 years’ local experience. Free property assessments and quotes.

20 Year+s Exp.

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

TLC

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DENTISTS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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

JAMIE 0408 809 817

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

licence no. 201775c

MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby .............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

CALL ANDY:

0458 234 642 DOMESTIC. COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL.

“ON TIME EVERY TIME” Lic No. 306031C

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Service Directory GUTTERING

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

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

0458 267 777

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

Lic. 211410C

Proudly supporting the Orangutans

â€˘ Garden & Property Maintenance â€˘ Acreage & Residential Mowing â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Tip Runs

info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

6684 8239

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

Michael Lamb providing Byron Shire with quality electrical services since g 1984

E: info@mglamb.com.au www.mgelectricalservices.net.au E: info@mglamb.com.auM:M: 0417025 025 019 019 0417 Lic. 236341C

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

0431 550 401

0497 413 344 â€˘ www.charlibearlawncare.com

Byron Gardening

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 www.rightasrainservices.com.au Pressure/window ..................0402 384682

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 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 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 www.care-repair.com Lic No 223375C. Aaron ...........................................................0428 891682

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

â€˘ Structural landscaping â€˘ Hedging â€˘ Planting, turf laying, and all aspects of garden maintenance

JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

0434 329 111 | byrongardening.com.au

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824

HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Gregâ€™s Handyman Services, Byron Bay ............................0414 109595

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 â€˘ Acreage & Residential Lawnmowing â€˘ Property Maintenance & Gardening Services â€˘ Rubbish Removals, Storm Cleanup â€˘ Light Chainsawing â€˘ Brushcutting/Edging â€˘ Hedging/Blowing

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 NEW ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Electrician & solar. Level 2 ASP meters uâ€™g. Lic 219161C...0419 556639 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

FENCING

HEALTH

Luke McDermott

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

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

â€˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

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

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

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street ..................................................................66844400 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

HIRE

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763

BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72â€? mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ...0402 487213 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO Equipment hire & installation crystalgrid.com.au ...........0421 661910 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ...............Joe 0407 065849

JEWELLERS

NICKâ€™S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores.......0402 487213 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

TRADE QUALIFIED JEWELLER Resizes, repairs, remodels, commissions louiseshaw.com.au .0414 644828 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

KITCHENS

STRONGARM LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Family business ...............0402 917519

THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Phone Richard ...........................0407 821690 SIMPLESCAPES Garden & property maintenance. Competitive pricing ........................0431 678625 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 20 yrs+ exp Lic 290290C www.slbyronbay.com ...0499 771769 SAMâ€™S MOWING Lawns & edging. Good rates, reliable .................................................0448 192750 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 LAWNMOWING, GARDENING, LANDSCAPING...........................................................0476 905539 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689

GARAGE DOORS

MGI mowing services, acreage, large area & domestic mowing. All landscape maint ...0439 783557

GARDEN DESIGN

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329

GAS SUPPLIERS

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

Garage Doors & Openers

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

LANDSCAPING

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801 6685 8588 Mirrors â€˘ Security doors and screens Shower screens â€˘ Commercial glazing

â€˘ Sand â€˘ Soils â€˘ Gravels â€˘ Pots & statues â€˘ Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Shaun Savage Landscapes Established 2008 ~ Lic No: 247282c

Specialising in: â€˘ Retaining Walls â€˘ Pool Surrounds â€˘ Block Work â€˘ Paving â€˘ TurďŹ ng â€˘ Stonework 20 Years Experience

0405 594 288

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C ..........................66803333 BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

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Service Directory LANDSCAPING (continued)

YVES DE WILDE

Soil Mulch Gravel Cracker Dust Road base

Bulk and bagged fire wood Call for delivery prices and we will do a deal www.duluxaccredited.com.au

0266 804555

landscaping supplies

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

PLASTERING

MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

Paving

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

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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

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

GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Davey ....0457 117654

BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron ...................................... 66298208 or 0429 398208

PLUMBERS

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...6845035 or 0414 842602 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES 25 years exp. Creative & reliable..................................0418 688171

LAUNDRY

NEIL A McINTOSH

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â€˘ PLASTER REPAIRS â€˘ WALLPAPERING CLEAN & TIDY â€˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â€˘ ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 â€“ 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

FAST TURNAROUND â€“ AIR BNB â€˘ Self serve / service wash â€˘ New front loaders & dryers â€˘ Domestic & commercial services

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

ABN 48867459605

PAINTER

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

0422 659 901

OPEN EVERY DAY

KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 .......... 0400 349027 or 0438 842731

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

BAY AREA PAINTING Lic No 289979C. Free quotes .......................................................0405 609598

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby .................................0488 094025

PEST CONTROL

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

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

All Plumbing Blocked drains GasďŹ tting Solar Hot Water

0404 053 857

Lic. No. 206913C

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

02 6681 6555

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

OSTEOPATHY

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C..............................0421 334515

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

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 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Sustainable Solutions ....................0434 273726

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, AndrĂŠ Kleinbaum, Amelia Rocco, Emily Pepper

ZEN PLUMBING Water, drainage, gas fitting, 24hr emergency, maint. Lic 306198C.....0420 797619

Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â€“ Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

PODIATRY

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com...0412 786399

MULLUMBIMBY PODIATRY Laser Clinic. For all your podiatry needs ..............................66742933 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

PAINTING

www.treefaeriefotos.com â€˘ 0417 427 518

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.

ALL-WAYS PAINTING â€˘ Domestic & Commercial â€˘ Servicing all areas â€˘ Workmanship guaranteed â€˘ Attention to detail

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ€™Hara, Kim Snellgrove .............................................................................66872330

Lic No 189144C

BYRON BAY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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 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, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge, Steve Clifford.......66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail................66847838 PETER FARRELL Cold laser, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ..............................66843385 INSPIRING MOVEMENT Kerrie Hart Feldenkrais method, physiotherapy.....................0499 200622

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REMOVALISTS

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ€™s Move & More

Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs & Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most Areas Based from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Calls always returned

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â€“ just give us a ring

â€˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â€˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â€˘ Furniture removal â€˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

6681 4912 / 0409 917646 Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Service Directory Lucas Holland

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Qualified Arborist

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

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0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

Free Quotes | Expert Advice | 20 Years Exp. | Friendly Service

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The expert in solar efﬁciency

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Electrical License # QLD: 72258 | NSW: 227562C

ROOFING

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

pty ltd ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Lic. 232432C

www.intilec.com.au

Not all solar systems are created equal…

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

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ...................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew ......................................0412 558890 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

UPHOLSTERY * Custom canvas covers * Boat covers * Ute canopies * Tonneau covers * Repairs

Contact Juno Energy, your household and commercial solar installation specialists. Authorised Northern Rivers LG solar/battery dealer and Sonnen battery dealer.

Patrick - 0425 256 802 Andy - 0423 343 323 LIC: 223489C

720 200 396 508

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

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

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

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

Intilec

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DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

Specialising in all aspects of tree work including milling services

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

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

LdS Silviculture

www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C

ZAC MACTAGGART METAL ROOFING PTY LTD

Byron Bay – 0423 640 529

SWIMMING POOLS

Ƈ NEW ROOFS Ƈ RE ROOFS Ƈ INSULATED ROOF PANELS Ƈ Ƈ FASCIA & GUTTERS Ƈ REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Ƈ

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

0411 683 003 WWW.ZACMACTAGGARTMETALROOFING.COM.AU

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

BYRON COAST ROOFING PTY LTD Lic 252098C Guttering, leaf guard, cladding, etc ..0422 248936

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

ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

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

6684 3003

VETERINARY SURGEONS

(opp. Council chambers)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

VALUERS

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins .................... 0417 458149 or 66871544 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839 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 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

TELEVISION SERVICES

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, special concession rate. Damian ..............................0414 741233 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP EEr all FroR p off fo g

D washin 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

FREE T avail fo OW

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...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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

The Water Filter Experts

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

for home, commercial and rural properties

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.

IN IN H

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob.....0410 428919

MD TILING SOLUTIONS Wall & floor tiling, water proofing. Lic 286371C .....................0406 858290

NEWT

WATER FILTERS

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

TILER Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915.............................................................................0468 465344

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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

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

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

VISA ADVICE

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

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

TILING

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

$399

FULLY Water puriﬁcation systems INST ALLED IN YOUR Rainwater Filters HOME Whole house ﬁltration systems

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

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

The Fully Insured Professionals

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805

• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper

SOLAR INSTALLATION

Mark Linder Qualiﬁed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

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 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner installs. Call Matt & Nick....... 0411 425678 or 66884478

Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

Your local, qualiﬁed team. m 0428 320 262 Specialists in standalone & e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com grid interact system designs.

Electric Lic 124600c

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

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

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

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Classifieds INDEX Businesses For Sale .............. 51 Childcare ................................ 50 Death Notices.......................... 52

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777 CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Funeral Notices ....................... 52

PHONE ADS

Garage Sales ......................... 51

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

For Sale .................................. 50

Halls For Hire ......................... 50 Health Notices ........................ 50 Houses For Sale ..................... 51 House Sit ................................. 51 In Memoriam .......................... 52 Items Under $100 ................... 51 Motor Vehicles ........................ 51 Musical Notes......................... 52 Only Adults ............................. 52 Pets.......................................... 52

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

RATES & PAYMENT

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line $17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

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.

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads.

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

FREE QUOTES

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

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

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

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

THE BYRON SHIRE

6684 4421

netdaily

0402 364 852

Positions Vacant ..................... 51 Professional Services ............. 50 Property Wanted ..................... 51

LEGACY RAFFLE results 1 Sept: 1st M Merlot, 2nd J Towner, 3rd A Schneider

Public Notices......................... 50

SCOTT’S EXPEDITION HAS BEGUN

Removalists ............................. 51

IKEA DELIVERY We shop and deliver (and assemble). Save sanity and money. Contact Rick. See www.shopdropassemble.com.au

Share Accommodation .......... 51 Short Term Accommodation .. 51 Social Escorts ........................ 52 To Lease ................................. 51 To Let ...................................... 51 Tradework ............................... 50 Tree Services ......................... 50 Tuition ..................................... 52 Volunteers Wanted .................. 52 Wanted ................................... 51 Wanted To Rent...................... 51 Work Wanted......................... 52

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

COFFEE!

Half price intro classes and experiences

beantobarista.com.au

Are you doing it tough?

FOOD RELIEF BAGS will be available

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

For anyone who ﬁnds themselves in need of food assistance. No concession cards required. Just come along, pick up a bag, stay for a cuppa and a chat.

Ocean Shores MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

www.thehubbaptist.org

MOSAICS + LEADLIGHTING Courses commence any time, learn at your own pace. Ph 66844741 www.goosehousedesigns.com.au BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE CAFE Open every Sunday for homemade jam & 1 hour before show times

5 ELEMENT DANCE

Thursdays, Broken Head Hall 6.30–8pm, All welcome $15 per person. Come open & free your spirit, dance as if no-one is watching, revive & renew your energy to start your week in bliss. Tania 0438026681 DANCE TEACHERS Pilates, Tai Chi, workshops, etc. Studio space available Byron Bay. Sprung ﬂoor. 0439681217

BYRON ARTISAN

MARKET

CHILDCARE BABY-SITTING I love looking after children and I am a great cook, $15/hr. Phone 0424025271

PROF. SERVICES CONTROL ALT DELETE COMPUTER SUPPORT Our technicians are fully trained to guide you through the process of turning your computer off & turning it on again or making sure the computer is actually connected to a power source. Only $500 per consultation. Email: gotcha@echo.net.au

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

ANXIETY

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

BQ^[\ + 4ri | 6684 6336

resumes

Saturday 7 October Info & registration byroncentre.com.au

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

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

Pilates – Yogalates Barre – Yoga

1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

Byron East venue starting 29th August

Mullumbimby Community Market this Saturday

ELENA B WILLIAMS mullumbimbymarket.com

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

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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 SPECIAL OFFER Beautiful relaxing deep tissue massage $55/hr. Byron. It’s a treat. Call now 0410395368 ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 23yrs exp. 0417212540 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742

Kate Chase BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au

Rolﬁng® Byron Bay Are old injuries still hurting?

KINESIOLOGY

Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10.30am–1pm or by appointment

TAYLORS PROPS

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolﬁngbyronbay.com

BRENT VERCO

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

yogalates.com.au

…feel the difference

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

Try our Massage, Chinese Cupping & Acupunture Combo – 1 hour only $85

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886

S A LT C AV E Discover the healing power of Salt saltcave.com.au 0448 338 707

Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

Dr David King

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Echo Classiﬁeds online:

www.echo.net.au/classiﬁeds

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

Martin Frank PHYSIOTHERAPIST

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 18" chipper (crane truck)

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

J U DY L E A N E PILATES ST R E N GT H ST R E TC H 0408 110 006 eastcoastpilates.com.au

Diana Ewing Yoga•Shiatsu•Massage

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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

5wk Beginners Yoga Course starts Mon 9 Oct, 6–7.30pm Booking essential

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

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

THE

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE IN PHYSICAL PAIN?

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience, sensuous, nurturing. 28yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960

CHIROPRACTOR

Suffolk & Bangalow see web for class times

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

ZEN THAI SHIATSU Massage and Yoga THEYOGASHACK.COM.AU Shane Turner 0418688171

FOR SALE NEED WATER? Water truck deliveries. 0428998022

BYRON BAY AUCTIONS www.byronbayauctions.com.au. 1. registered company name; 2. registered website name; 3. comprehensive website with auction software & retail setup; 4. been online since 2015; $20,000

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

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

TREE SERVICES

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

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

Ph Rikki on 0427 847 057 or e: ecobeachriver@gmail.com for further details.

FOR SALE

First time offered. Registered businesses for sale. BYRON BAY STAYS www.byronbaystays.com.au 1. trademarked name; 2. registered website name; 3. registered business name; 4. basic website; 5. been online since 2002;

$10,000 Ph Rikki on 0427 847 057 or e: ecobeachriver@gmail.com for further details.

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

MTD 3.5HP CHIPPER/SHEDDER $275; Teak coffee table 53cm glass top 3 elephant trunk legs, top & legs inlay $150; buffet 90cm high 34cm wide 152cm long, 3 drawers & 3 doors $190; double bed Sleigh, blue fabric bedhead & base $100, mattress $40; 1928 mirror scallopped edge 138cm long, 29cm in centre, 5cm timber frame $90. Ph 66287313

O.SHORES epic 3 year storage clearout. Lots of quality. Boho, colourful, womenâ€™s & kids smâ€“jnr clothes & toys, cushions, blankets, h/hold. 23 Binya Pl. Sat 7â€“1pm.

BRIDGLANDS

OCEAN SHORES 7 Yallakool Dr. Sat 8â€“1pm. Fab designer clothes, furn, brica-brac. All cheap as chips

Buy and sell good quality used furniture Ph 66842511

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

ARCHIBALDâ€™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 â€˘ sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653 DAVID LOVEJOYâ€™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. SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450 SUPER SALE â€“ VITALITY 4 LIFE 10 Brigantine St, Byron Ind Est (opp Beds R Us). We had so much fun, we are doing it again. Thurs 14th & Fri 15th Sept, 9.30-3.30 both days. 15%+ off NEW healthy kitchen appliances. Demo/ sample units avail too; blenders, juicers, nut/soy milk makers, nut & seed oil press. Also Yoga swings, Greener Cleaner 100% recycled kitchen brushes, Bamboo dining ware, chopping boards, knife blocks, Tofu kits, Cotton knitted cushion covers, throws & MORE. Bali stone lanterns (in wholesale quantities). Pre-sale enquiries welcome 1800802924

MYOCUM 7 & 12/ 291 McAuleys Lane. Sat 8-12. Styling props & collectables EWINGSDALE Individual clothing, bric-abrac, brilliance. 15 Citriadora Dr, Sat 8â€“12

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 14th October. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 BILLINUDGEL behind Billi Indian. Wilfred St, Sat 7.30amâ€“2pm. Plants, garden bed soil, handyman stuff, pond liner, bamboo, wooden garden stakes & bric-a-brac

HALF PRICE SPECIAL HAVING A SPRING CLEANOUT? For the month of September GARAGE SALE ads are HALF PRICE! Decrease your possessions & increase your coffers. YOU MUST MENTION THIS AD TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local regâ€™d business 66845296 or 66845403

BARGAINS

............................................................................... AUTO 2001 MAZDA 121 METRO 189783km 5 door hatch full service history. SN5350.........$3490 AUTO 2013 HOLDEN BARINA SPARK 73626km 5 door hatch very low km. SN0412 ...............$8995 2004 SUBARU FORESTER x 5spd manual dual range full service history. SN5265 ................$5990

â€˘ Fence posts â€˘ Hardwood poles â€˘ Sleepers â€˘ Paling fence timber â€˘ Offcuts â€˘ Banana props â€˘ Drummed molasses â€˘ Firewood

Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

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

Matt 0427 172 684

NATIVE PLANTS FOOD PLANTS

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

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

AUTO 2003 TOYOTA PRADO GXL 8-seater family 4WD. SN8085..............................................$11990 2004 HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL DUAL CAB trayback ute 162593km. SN7425 .......$13490

BARGAINS

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

HOUSES FOR SALE

FIRST TIME SALE

CENTRAL MULLUMBIMBY 3 BDR. BRICK & TILE PRIVATE 856 SQ/M BLOCK FLOOD FREE/DUAL ACCESS

PH: 0400 843 089

BUSINESS FOR SALE

ITEMS UNDER $100

For Sale Hair & Beauty Salon

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

GARAGE SALES POP UP VINTAGE SHOP Sat 9th 9am. 12b Centennial Circuit, A&I Est Byron. Vintage, retro, collectables, fashion items SOUTH GOLDEN 33 Robin St. Fri, Sat 8amâ€“1pm Furniture, Electrical and loads more. Everything must go! MULLUM 28 Brushbox Dr, strictly Sat 8-12pm. Moving sale, garden, tools, furn, kitchen, kids stuff, books, DVDs, clothes

Share of MO with house and some useable land. Can pay up to $600k cash and would like to be within 10 minutes of Mullumbimby.

T: 0456 145 211 / 02 6684 0073 E: fairlight1973@gmail.com.

BYRON STUDIO 1 bdrm s/cont. Suit quiet mat. work. fem. n/s. Not suitable for home business. No pets. Incl. wiďŹ $350pw + bills. Avail 25/9. 2 week bond Min 3 month term. Apply to juditaylor.2@ gmail.com

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK PARK home, f-furn, 3br, 2 bthrm, laundry, SLUG, BBQ, incl a/c, dryer, dâ€™washer, WiFi, elec, water, lawn. Avail now. $800pw. 0426262841

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011

LOCAL REMOVAL

BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS â€˘ 66841777 â€˘

Mullum Creek Native Nursery

Brunswick Heads

BRUNSWICK up-market fully-furn, 1br studio. 3 min shops, bch, cafes. Suit prof person/cpl. $440pw. 0411597094

3 bed, 2 bath, $510pw water and elec incl.

Upper Wilsons CreekÂ Brunswick Heads Commercial Shop 103 sqm. 3 by 3 by 3 year leaseÂ $40,000 PA + GST + outgoings.

SIWICKI REAL ESTATE

17 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads

02 6685 1206 THE

AVOCADO (GRAFTED)

NOW AVAILABLE (limited supply)

LARGEST

RANGE OF NATIVE PLANTS IN THE

BYRON SHIRE

in high trafďŹ c area of Mullumbimby with stable client base and potential for future growth. All enquires welcome Contact Melanie 0415 483 192

Chance of a lifetime! â€˜Le Chopâ€™ is for sale â€“ $99,000

Fantastic cash business with high turnover, market stalls, wholesale division, amazing plant and equipment, and top manufacturing premises. Le Chop produces top-shelf specialty timber homeware and chopping boards. Contact Mark Cochrane

0416 142 663

mark@promullum.com.au

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

HOUSE SIT EXP HOUSESITTER to care for your home & pets. Great refs. 0417574019

SHARE ACCOM. O.SHORES furn room, share with 1 other, $180pw incl bills & WiFi. 0434148332 BINNA BURRA Share with 1. 2-storey, beautiful house. $250pw bills incl. Only 6 mins to Bangalow. Bond req. 66871154 OCEAN SHORES modern unit, br + own bthrm, to share with P/T dad (weâ€™re often out). $250pw. 0423927292

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE From $105/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BANGALOW modern 3br, 2 bthrm, solar hw, air-con, NE deck, private garden. Suit work from home 3rd br has sep entrance. Avail 1 Oct. $700pw. Phone 0467980638 BANGALOW beautiful 3br, cottage, walk to village & school. Pets allowed. $650pw. Avail Nov 20. Ph 0414559889 FEDERAL 4br brick house on a Maca farm. $400pw. 66841467, 0420947734

FEDERAL VILLAGE 3br cottage, avail 26/9-30 Jan $450pw + exp. 0427795428 BANGALOW 1br garden apt, leafy, fenced yard, pets neg, a/c, wash mach, WiFi included, $300pw. Ph 0410304965

WANTED TO RENT

BEAUTIFUL BIG PRACTICE ROOM avail in O.Shores with bthrm/reception / carpark. Next to busy chiro practice. Suit Osteo/Masseur/Physio. 0413249163

Linda and Michele

Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10 am â€“ 4 pm Saturday 9am â€“ 1pm Cash, cheque, Eftpos & creditcard

CARPENTERS WANTED Carpenters wanted for ongoing work around Byron / Ballina region. Must be reliable & pref experienced in commercial & residential work. Top Rates paid to the right applicants. Rates will be paid according to experience & tools. Must have NSW subcontractors licence and insurances. Contact Jonas 0400660277 MASSEUSE REQUIRED reliable & friendly for Gentlemenâ€™s Relaxation Centre. 18+. Training provided for the right applicant. Gold Coast. 0418185791

BARISTA

Must have 3+ years experience.

APPRENTICE CHEF â€“ 1ST YEAR

Must be enthusiastic, hardworking and available HQTÇYGGMGPF YQTM Email your cover letter and CV to: empiremullum@gmail.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER required for busy sign/ print shop.

Min 3 years exp, must be self motivated, organised and have great customer service skills. Currently required 4 days a week. Byron Ind Est send CVs WRbMREV#VKRJXQ PHGLD

BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551 MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesnâ€™t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com BILLINUDGEL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Industrial warehouse/factory 142sqm, reasonable rent. Ph John 66851190 CO-WORKING Mullum Industrial Estate. Loft space desks from $25 per day. Phone Shane on 0415755537

DIVINE GODDESS YOGA PRODUCTS is looking for a new staff member 2-3 days per week. Retail experience essential. Yoga lover preferred. This position has room for growth for the right applicant. Must be able to work weekends and all Christmas holidays. Send CV to susiq@divinegoddess.com.au

BANGALOW Factory Showroom 109sqm. Highway exposure. Avail now $550pw incl outgoings. Ph 0418878978

Brunswick Heads 1br 1bth $440

Ocean Shores 2br 1bth $420 2br 1bth $460 3br 2bth $520 3br 2bth $530 3br 2bth $540

Mullumbimby 2br 1bth $420 2br 1bth $480 4br 2bth $550

South Golden Beach 2br 1bth $355 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

MULLUM beautiful room/studio $190pw. N/s worker. Garden setting. 0484672847 SUFFOLK beachside, furnished room in 2br unit, suit mature age, working, no pets, $190pw incl bills. Ph 0407416575

MULLUM bohemian caravan/cabin with beautiful outdoor deck, tropical gardens $180pw + personal elect + 4 wks bond. Avail now, private entry, outdoor shower, fully self-cont, for fem, n/s, employed essential, no pets. Amelia 0411170468

TO LEASE

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

SUNRISE fully fenced, 3br, furn house until 10/1/18. $675pw neg incl WiFi & bills. Dog friendly. Ph 0406655262

MAIN ARM 16 min town, solar HW, tank water, 2br house. $430pw. 0417848413

RETIRED COUPLE seek quiet, self-cont accom. Ph 0423590208

110 Yankee Creek Rd, via Wilsons Creek Rd, Mullumbimby | Only 3.5km from the Mullum Golf Course | 6684 1703

BELONGIL BEACH BYRON room avail 22/9/17 â€“ 4/10/17. Fem pref, n/s $30 per night, min 7 nights. 0402868842

BEACHSIDE APARTMENTS 3br, 2.5 bthrm, SLUG, pool, security $610pw. 66853805 or 0421603564

DELIVER small local phone books. Own vehicle required. Immediate start. Phone 0418994956 or 0419009517

CENTRAL MULLUM gorgeous fully furn caravan. Avail now. Text 0439492804

Food Plants Huge range of beautiful citrus trees, tall and dwarf, just arrived. Plus a large selection of blueberries, mulberries, olives, grapes, mangos, raspberries, ďŹ gs, thornless blackberries, feijoa and black sapote with heaps more varieties coming soon.

SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 MULLUM town new granny ďŹ‚at, f-f, suit sgl n/s worker. No pets $300pw incl elec & water. Bond & refs 0407163828

4 x bed 2 x bath on acre $1200pw.

REMOVALISTS

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

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

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LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS including quality clients & tools. Earn $450 working 1 day per week. Ph 0412947054

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AUTO 2003 MITSUBISHI MAGNA 148256km 6 mths rego low km family sedan. SN8828......$5490

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YUCCA ELEPHANTIPES plants beautiful pair 1.20m $99. Ph 0429388674

PROPERTY WANTED

COMMERCIAL UNIT BYRON A&I EST Centennial Cct. $300/week. Kitchen and bathroom space. Business only, no live ins. Please text 0448338707 BYRON BAY OFFICE SPACE Approx. 50sqm, quiet central location. Suits up to 8 people. Kitchen & bthrm shared with two others. $1400/month + elect. Avail immediately. 0407650371 BUSINESS SPACE available Byron Bay. Suitable for practitioners, movement, massage, dance, workshops. Office space also avail. 0439681217

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1 bed, 1 bath $390 pw 2 bed, 1 bath $500 pw OfďŹ ce, upstairs 9 sqm $626 pm OfďŹ ce, upstairs 25 sqm $1,706 pm

COORABELL

3 bed, 2 bath $680 pw

EUREKA

THE OLD BAKERY IN THE HEART OF MULLUM Prestige OfďŹ ce including Balcony and Air-Con Suit Professional or Therapy Whole ďŹ‚oor or part negotiable. Call Ken 0411 233 755 Email: kenconnell46@gmail.com

4 bed, Study, 2 bath $650 pw

NASHUA

3 bed, 1 bath $420 pw

ROSEBANK

4 bed, 1 bath $550 pw eldersbangalow.com.au

Shop 3, 5 Lismore Road, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

POSITIONS VACANT EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, ďŹ‚exible hrs, min 3 week days per week, pref local, $25ph. 0434491500

LJ Hooker is looking for an office assistant/PA-cum-future salesperson! This position will require weekend work. Suitable applicants will need to be computer savvy, well dressed and manicured, have a current NSW driver licence and live within 15km of Brunswick Heads.The weekly hours can be flexible and could suit school hours. Previous real estate experience welcome. If you are looking for a challenge and are focused on selfdevelopment, send your resume to LJ Hooker Brunswick, PO Box 204, Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483.

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The Italian Byron Bay Cleaning position looking for a ﬁt, experienced cleaner for work in the Byron area Phone 0411 622 537

BEAUTY/MASSAGE THERAPIST Must be qualified, well presented, have a great work ethic and outstanding customer service skills. Wonderful working environment. Email kerry@buddhagardensdayspa.com.au

SEEKING EXPERIENCED FLOOR STAFF Must have NSW RSA Call 0406 647 236 BLM Concierge is hiring Seeking a dynamic, energetic part time house NHHSLQJ VXSHUYLVRU b Must have ABN and car. Byron Bay and surrounding areas. Please send resume WRbLQIR#EOPFRQFLHUJH FRP

Remedial Massage Therapist We are looking for a CASUAL BARISTA/ RETAILS SALES ASSISTANT to join our team in Mullumbimby and work our farmers market stall. MUST have experience as a Barista, be passionate about food, great people skills and be willing to work as a team. No travelers please. Must have manual drivers licence. Email resumes to info@scratchpatisserie.com.au

Seeking a massage therapist with health fund rebates to join our fantastic teams at Bangalow & Ballina. Must be experienced, professional, reliable, avail for weekend work. Busy, professionally run clinic with good rates. Ph 0499 490 088 or email info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au

SUBWAY BYRON BAY Seeking casual staff, year 12 students / ﬁrst year uni students. Looking for those eager to work, great customer skills and experience required but not a must. alex@wayolife.com.au JUNIORS NEEDED for Bruns restaurant. Evenings. Must be avail weekends & hols. Ph 66801415 leave message CHEF DE PARTIE 30+ hours day/eve. Email targabyronbay@gmail.com or phone 0423329898

One of our Echo sales team will be on maternity leave from October 2017 to next June 2018 and we’d like to fill that position. Filling the maternity leave position successfully could lead to further opportunities for longer term work within our sales team. Our sales reps are responsible for selling advertising space both in our free, independent weekly printed paper, The Byron Shire Echo and our digital daily news publication Echonetdaily. Your main duty will not be to support the profits of a giant foreign corporation and no phone tapping, or furthering of a global conservative agenda, is required. In this position you will be responsible for visiting existing clients and developing new business in Byron, Lismore, Ballina and Bangalow. You will need to have a reliable vehicle and a current driver licence to be able to cover this territory. There are revenue targets that you need to meet. This position is 4 days per week, permanent part-time, based in our head office in Mullumbimby. You will need to be self-motivated, computer literate, friendly and a team player. A proven track record in media sales would be a key factor you should not omit to mention in your application. If you would like to be considered for this position, and you haven’t applied for a sales position with us before, please email your CV to positions@echo.net.au with ‘Sales Representative’ in the subject header by close of business Friday September 15.

THE BYRON SHIRE

NETDAILY

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Part-time 2–3 days per week in our Mullumbimby office. The lucky person selected will have the pleasure of producing beautiful, effective advertising for The Echo’s many customers as a member of our Art Department. The role will involve working to strict deadlines, performing a wide range of graphic design tasks for both The Byron Shire Echo and our website Echonetdaily. Job requirements: • A high level of proficiency using design software is essential • Experience producing print design with the Adobe Creative Suite – particularly InDesign Desirable skills: • Experience designing for websites/online • Web development experience • Ninja-level computer skills, encyclopaedic font knowledge • Zen master concentration and multitasking abilities Please email your resume and introductory letter with ‘Graphic Designer position’ as the subject to positions@echo.net.au by 5pm Thursday September 21.

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

PIANO TUNING

BARBER / HAIRDRESSER Required for Jack the Snipper Drop in with CV or call 0468889003

FUNERAL NOTICES

CLEANER P/T with attention to detail & accommodation cleaning experience for 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Ph 0411881717 and leave msg

BALL, JOAN MAVIS

EXPERIENCED DENTAL ASSISTANT Req for eco-dental surgery, Byron Bay. Full time and/or casual. 0412120002

EXPERIENCED For The Mez Club in Byron. $55,000 FT perm job. Busy venue! Must have experience on pass/grill/prep. Min 2 years commercial exp. Email resume: katerina@misscuisine.com.au

SUBWAY BYRON BAY

Looking for casual staff, year 12 students / ﬁrst year uni students. Looking for those eager to work, great customer skills and experience required but not a must. alex@wayolife.com.au

VOLUNTEERS WANTED SHOW AND GROW YOUR SKILLS make new friends & celebrate cinema. Join the Film Festival team www.bbff.com.au/volunteers

WORK WANTED ALL TYPES BUILDING WORK Blocklaying & bricklaying Lic 60801C Paul 0423852559 WO R D P R E S S SETUP/TRAIN/ MAINTAIN Reas rates info@wordpressit. com.au PURCHASING Warehouse or Logistics role sought LF HC ERP. 0423218417

The Echo is seeking a

MUSICAL NOTES

Reuben Barkley. 0411689604 www.barkleypianotuner.com Second generation family trade

FRUIT & VEG STORE POSITION Suffolk. Heavy lifting, opening & closing of store, fruit and veg presentation. Customer service experience preferred. Part time hours. Must be avail weekends. CVs to: daniellelouisemc@gmail.com

QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134 Airbnb Co-Hosting – Byron Bay Exp, capable & reliable couple (500 reviews!) Ph 0412723136

Cleaning business specialising in the following: • Domestic • Commercial • Holiday lets • Bond cleans • Pre-sale cleans Phone 0411 622 537

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 or 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au CLASE CONVERSACION ESPANOL Para practicar y compartir en forma activa este hermoso idioma. Pia 0434485584

PARLO ITALIANO

Native qualiﬁed teacher. Ph 0435635822

PETS

PARLA ITALIANO? Share some wine and learn how with friends! See www.aroundthesun.com or call Lucrezia 0419004888

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINIST must have experience. Mullum area. Phone 0401214631

COOK/CHEF

ECHO SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MATHS TUTOR WANTED MULLUM Year 8 student. Ph 0414652783

Passed away peacefully on 10th September 2017. Adored wife of Bill. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Judy & Pete, Peter & Sharron and Alison & Navid. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby on MONDAY (September 18, 2017) commencing at 10.30am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Red Cross can be left at the service. MICHAEL CURRIE FUNERALS

IN MEMORIAM GEORGIA MADELEINE ENTER

Our darling Luna has been in our care for a staggering 309 days! She has now spent most of her life in the shelter than outside of it. In this time, 41 cats & kittens have been re-homed whilst Luna has been left behind. Why? We have no idea why. She is adorable, very affectionate, loves belly rubs, is young & active & is great with other cats. Let’s make this advert the one that ﬁnds Luna her forever home. Somebody out there has love in their heart & room in their home for this precious girl. Come on everybody, Luna needs a family, she needs YOU!! OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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CAWI THE BYRON DOG RESCUE

Zoe is a 10 month old kelpie cross looking for playtime and love! She has a sweet, curious nature and adapts well to new situations. She is a fast learner who is quickly applying her training in her foster home and will do well to have this training continued in her new home. Zoe would prefer to be by your side for most of the day, as she can become an escape artist if she thinks there’s more fun to be had on the other side of the fence! She absolutely adores kids so would love a young family to call her own and would like lots of opportunities to play with other dogs at the beach or park. If you are interested in adopting Zoe, please contact Megan on 0458 461 935 or submit an application form (see cawi.org.au for more info)

22/06/94 – 13/09/13

LUCY Lucy is a 7 year old desexed female Jack Russell x. She is an affectionate, active girl who loves to run on the beach and to cuddle up to her owners. She has been badly treated in the past by a man so is more comfortable with women - no children as they frighten her. If you can give Lucy a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

CAWI THE BYRON DOG RESCUE SPECIAL NEEDS DOG NEEDS YOUR HELP! Livvy is a very special dog who loves people so so much that she has terrible separation anxiety when left alone and jealousy towards other animals when not getting your full attention. CAWI is looking for a special Foster Carer to provide care for this dog, including taking her to training sessions paid for by CAWI, while she is waiting to be adopted. The carer will ideally be able to spend lots of time with Livvy and have no other pets in their securely fenced home. Are you, or is someone you know, able to help give Livvy her chance at a new life? Please contact Megan at cawidogs@hotmail.com or 0458 461 935 for more information or to submit the Foster Carer application form available at cawi.org.au. CAWI is always looking for new Foster Carers for all types of dogs. If you’d like to help the dogs of Byron Shire but are not in a position to adopt, think about becoming a Foster Carer!

ONLY ADULTS The sun does not set on you, the moon is only eclipsed by all of our universal love for you, and the stars shine brighter because you dance amongst them. It is four years, Darling, since you left us and my heart is searching for you everywhere. ,W ZLOO À QG \RX DJDLQ DQG EHDW LQ sync with yours. In the meantime, I will have an espresso martini and continue our laughter and conversation down here. Love, Mum. Xxx

Two genuine lovebirds this week. Both young adults who have a very special snuggling relationship. That extends to humans as well ! Jet ( surprisingly she is black) is a girl, and her handsome grey friend is Zambezi. Great friendly cats. Ideally they would love to be together, but they would be prepared to split if this is not possible. But what fun to have an instant loving family ! All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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DEATH NOTICES

SCHNIERER, Imre “Jim” 8/7/1930 – 10/9/2017 Late of Byron Bay, formerly of Hungary. Passed away peacefully on Sunday September 10th, 2017 Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis Schnierer (dec). Much loved father to Stephan, Peter, Larry, Karen and Gen. Cherished Grandfather of Brad, Elly, Troy, Lucy, Emily, Cohen and Calvin. Doting Great grandfather to Obi, Cloud and Otis.

Reunited with his loving wife Phyllis. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service for Jim. To be held in the

Byron Bay Uniting Church, Carlyle Street Byron Bay.

On Tuesday September 19th, 2017 With the service to commence at 11am. At the conclusion of the service, the funeral cortege will proceed to the Byron Bay Cemetery for Interment. BILLINUDGEL (02) 6680 3084

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SOCIAL ESCORTS HUNTER 19, blonde, pocket rocket & Lynne 40 slim brunette. (both new to town) Sophia 20, Sth American stunner. Jade 22, stunning brunette. Samantha 21, hot, green eyed blonde. Sarah, natural FF bust, dancer body. Shay 23, Asian, great hands, sports massage. Chloe 19, pin-up looks, size 6, DD bust. Darcy, very busty Pink lookalike. Spoil yourself. In & out. Ladies always wanted. 66816038 BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 OUTCALLS 0451579023 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook!

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Junior Mullum Brunswick Valley Pioneers keep firm grip on rugby footballers take home trophies cup, but Ballina take reserve grade

Girls grade-16 division one 2017 champions: MBVFC. Photo supplied

Last Saturday the boys and girls junior grade-16 division one teams played their grandfinals over at Dunoon for the Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club, and each came away with a trophy. The girls went nail and tong with minor premiers Pottsville and after an epic

battle came away with a 1–0 victory. ‘The song was sung, the party has begun and huge congratulations go out to all those involved,’ MBVFC secretary Kol Dimond said. The boys lost a hard fought match to their arch-rivals Lismore Thistles 2–1, but still

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3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 4th SAT Evans Head

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4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 0458 506 000

FARMERS MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin 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

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6689 1512 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530 0466 415 172

Full moon Third quarter New moon First quarter Day of Sun Sun month rise set 1 F 0600 1731 2 S 0559 1732

Sep 6 17:02 Sep 13 16:24 Sep 20 15:29 Sep 28 12:53 Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, rise set height (m) height (m) 1259 0205 0428,1.03; 1718,1.43 1015,0.48; 2354,0.50 1349 0253 0527,1.09; 1804,1.51 1111,0.42

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1442 1536 1633 1731 1829 1929 2030 2131 2234 2337

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

0558 0557 0555 0554 0553 0552 0551 0550 0548 0547 0546 0545 0544 0542 0541 0540 0539 0538 0536 0535 0534 0533 0532 0530 0529 0528 0527 0526

1732 1733 1733 1734 1734 1735 1735 1736 1736 1737 1737 1738 1738 1739 1739 1740 1740 1741 1741 1742 1742 1743 1743 1744 1744 1745 1745 1746

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0340 0424 0505 0546 0625 0703 0742 0822 0905 0951 1042 1136 1235 1336 1438 1540 1641 1740 1838 1934 2029 2123 2216 2307 2358

0614,1.15; 1846,1.59 0655,1.22; 1925,1.65 0734,1.29; 2002,1.68 0814,1.36; 2038,1.70 0853,1.42; 2115,1.68 0934,1.46; 2152,1.63 1017,1.49; 2230,1.54 1102,1.50; 2312,1.43 1152,1.50 0000,1.30; 1250,1.48 0100,1.18; 1400,1.48 0039 0217,1.10; 1518,1.51 0139 0345,1.09; 1631,1.57 0235 0500,1.15; 1733,1.65 0326 0600,1.24; 1827,1.71 0414 0650,1.32; 1914,1.73 0457 0735,1.40; 1956,1.72 0537 0817,1.45; 2034,1.67 0615 0858,1.48; 2110,1.59 0651 0935,1.48; 2144,1.49 0728 1012,1.47; 2216,1.38 0804 1049,1.45; 2249,1.27 0843 1128,1.41; 2326,1.16 0923 1212,1.37 1006 0010,1.06; 1305,1.32 1051 0111,0.99; 1414,1.30 1139 0046 0237,0.96; 1528,1.32 1231 0133 0359,1.00; 1631,1.37

0034,0.42; 1157,0.36 0110,0.35; 1238,0.29 0143,0.29; 1317,0.23 0215,0.23; 1357,0.20 0248,0.19; 1437,0.18 0323,0.17; 1520,0.20 0359,0.17; 1605,0.25 0437,0.20; 1656,0.33 0519,0.25; 1754,0.42 0607,0.31; 1907,0.49 0705,0.36; 2034,0.52 0815,0.39; 2200,0.48 0931,0.38; 2311,0.39 1041,0.33 0006,0.30; 1142,0.26 0051,0.22; 1234,0.20 0131,0.17; 1321,0.17 0207,0.15; 1405,0.16 0241,0.15; 1447,0.20 0314,0.17; 1529,0.26 0345,0.21; 1610.0.33 0415,0.27; 1653,0.42 0447,0.33; 1740,0.50 0523,0.40; 1836,0.56 0606,0.47; 1947,0.60 0704,0.53; 2111,0.59 0818,0.56; 2222,0.54 0934,0.54; 2314,0.46

Times are Eastern Standard. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.

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got to take home the minor premiers trophy after such a super season, he said. ‘With so much emphasis in recent years being placed onto our youth and female development at the club it was so rewarding to have both our top boys and girls junior teams in the finals’.

The Ballina Rugby Club has come away from its double appearance in the Far North Coast Rugby competition with a close win in reserve grade, but a loss to Wollongbar-Alstonville in the first grade. After being the bridesmaid for the last two years the Ballina reserve grade made 2017 a year to remember with a nailbiting grandfinal win against the Mullumbimby Moonshiners. The Ballina team slotted a penalty goal from in front of the posts right on the full-time siren to walk away with a 19–18 win over last year’s champions. The Mullumbimby side was looking good to claim backto-back titles after leading the match right up until the fateful goal was slotted by Ballina’s Nick Brydon. At half time the Moonshiners led 10–3. Their title defence was setback in the second half when a player was sent off for a high tackle.

Ballina reserves won the grandfinal after being behind on the scoreboard until the last minute. Photo supplied

‘It was a case of third time lucky,’ Ballina coach Andrew Fraser said. ‘We managed to hold on to our nerve. The win was a testament to the hard work of our goal kicker and the rest of the side and all the hard work they have put in during the year. ‘All credit to Mullumbimby for a great game,’ he said. In the main event ongoing first grade champions the Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneers proved too strong for Ballina and won the premiership 39–29. The Pioneers showed their

class by nabbing two tries in the first 15 minutes and leaving the coastal side with all the work to do, to unseat the premiers. ‘We put ourselves under pressure in the early part of the game. Wollongbar are a champion side,’ he said. At half time the Pioneers lead 21–12. Each side scored five tries, with conversions and penalties making the difference. ‘The loss will burn deep, and next year we will look to make it two premierships,’ Andrew said.

Banora Point AFL just misses out on NSW final Banora Point won the consolation playoff in the NSW Primary Schools AFL knockout competition after narrowly losing to eventual winners Deniliquin South.

Deniliquin easily won the final keeping Sydney’s Kings Langley goalless in the championship play-off powering home 35 points the better, 6.238–0.3-3.

But Deniliquin’s passage was not smooth as they narrowly survived a thriller against Banora Point Public School by just four points, eventually securing their en-

try to the main event 5.5-35 –5.1-31. Banora Point won the consolation playoff beating Riverina side, Griffith East Public School (8.4-52–2.0-12).

Changes on the way for world’s best pro surfers Crystal Cylinders

Massive changes are mooted for the World Surf League in 2018 according to rumours following a mandatory closed session held in California last week where the WSL met with its athletes to unveil a radical new shift in professional surfing. The surfers, at least those who are in the lower rungs rather than world champions, are less than enthused as these changes will focus attention on the very best of the best in an attempt to sell the sport to a wider audience. The sweeping changes come at a time when the WSL organisation has full control over the tour, which vastly differs from the ASP, which had a board with representation from the big brands and the pro surfers themselves. The changes include a different format to crown the world champions and huge changes to the schedule and the start and finish dates on the calendar. While an official press release with all the changes has not been forthcoming, here are some of the key changes revealed so far: Instead of crowning a champ at Pipe, the WCT’s regular season will begin in Hawaii, in February and end in September.

Byron Bay local Matt Wilkinson is the world’s number three and facing a restructure at work. Photo Cestari/WSL

Instead of being decided by accu- and so on, until the final match up: mulated points, the World Champ will Whoever’s made it through will face be crowned in primetime at a specialty the world-ranked number one. event, held in Indonesia and featuring The Qualifying Series will comonly the tour’s top shelf. mence immediately after the title’s deAt the end of the season, the top six cided, operating in similar fashion to men and top four women will compete minor leagues in other pro sports, and in an event, most likely in the Menta- allowing a level playing field and open wais, to establish the World Champion, schedule for CT surfers to compete and in what will presumably be the largest- requalify, or train and enjoy an actual scale production event in the sport’s off-season. history. The QS Season will run from SepTo win the World Championship, the tember through to December and end sixth-ranked surfer will go against the in Hawaii, presumably with the Triple fifth, the winner of that against fourth, Crown. The Byron Shire Echo September 13, 2017 53

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Kyogle Hillbillies win again Byron Bay Magpies clinch at local dragon boat regatta twin AFL premierships Monica Wilcox

More than 400 paddlers competed in the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club regatta held in Ballina in late August. The Saturday of racing included the â€˜friendliesâ€™ that included the State of Origin race, regrettably won by the northern state again. The competition was strong on both days and Ballina did well against the strong Queensland teams of Tweed and Manly. The most improved team was Urungaâ€™s Titivators who made the final in the Womenâ€™s category, the first time in their clubâ€™s history. They celebrated like they held the trophy. The community teams also showed their usual annual competitive rivalry. Curves Gym, dressed as police officers, took out the Best Costumed team for the fifth year running. The Kyogle Hillbillies have held the winnerâ€™s podium for two years now, but the Ballina hospital team, Scrubbers,

A dragon boat under full power. Photo John Napper

and Davidâ€™s Dragons from Goonellabah were snapping at their heels. Rainbow Dragons are based at Lennox Head, but they have found that Shaws Bay, Ballina, is a winning venue for paddlers, sponsors, spectators and a big sports carnival vibe.

Results One km Turn Race: Ballina, Manly Green, Gold Coast 100 metre. Round Robin Sprints: Manly Green, Gold

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Coast, Tweed Sports Mixed: Ballina, Kempsey, Tweed Gold Sports Womenâ€™s: Manly, Tweed, Ballina Sports Menâ€™s 10s: Manly, Ballina, Redcliffe Communities Major final: Hillbillies, Scrubbers, Davidâ€™s Dragons Minor final: Lois Buckettâ€™s Bucketeers, Byron Shire Council, Pets in Paradise Sports Mixed: Ballina, Kempsey, Tweed Gold State of Origin: QLD

The Byron Magpies AFL club has capped a superior year bagging premiership flags in first and reserves when they hosted grandfinal day last Saturday. The firsts sealed their domination of the league this year, and their second premiership in a row when they beat the Tweed Coast Tigers 12.18-90â€“6.3-39. The Tigers got off to a good start and led the game at the first break by four points. But the Magpies took flight in the next two quarters and posted six goals to two, before charging home in the last with five goals to two. In a good team performance mid-fielder Matt Caris had a great game, according to club president Michael Young. â€˜He was hard in the contest, strong all day in the pack,â€™ he said. The reserves convincingly beat Ballina 11.10-76â€“2.1-13 in the first grandfinal of the day. Again the contest started fairly evenly with just four behinds separating the teams

The Lismore Swans won the premiership against Ballina on AFL grandfinal Saturday in Byron Bay. Photo: BC Sleep

at half time when the score was 1.5-11â€“1.1-7. But the Byron reserves kicked on in the premier (third) quarter and went on to post 10 goals to one to seal a dominant performance. â€˜Both teams had good wins. The boys were celebrating all weekend,â€™ he said. â€˜Nick Cunningham had a great game at ruck, dominating around the ground,â€™ he said. The club is enjoying its

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success before presentation night and perhaps a trip away. Then it is back to preseason training after Christmas with an eye to â€˜making it three in a row,â€™ Michael said. The local womenâ€™s comp came to a head with the third grandfinal of the day that saw Lismore Swans beat the Ballina Bears 1.7-13â€“1.0-6. â€˜It was a great day for the club and AFl, around 1,000 people came out to support their teams,â€™ he said.

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The fourths with club president Marc Patten enjoy their win over Goonellabah last weekend. Photo supplied Marc Patten

The Shores United Soccer Club is having its best-ever year with three men's teams ready to contest grandfinals this weekend. The first division Brown Snakes and fourth division Red Backs joined previously qualified seventh division with wins over the weekend. On Friday night the Snakes played away to Ballina and won 2â€“0. Both teams had a few chances each early on, until a rampaging Paddy put Shores 1â€“0 ahead at the break. The second half began much the same as the first; soon the sheer pace and determination of the Snakes

began to wear down the big Ballina boys. A brilliant ball to Adam Budd let him seal the deal and put Shores into the grandfinal. On Saturday Shores fourths faced Goonellabah and ran out 6â€“0 winners. The Redbacks came out on fire from the opening whistle and Goonellabah were simply blown off the park. A mesmerising four goals to Bruno underpinned a great team effort. This weekend Sevenths play Ballina (Sat 12pm, Dunoon), fourths play Mullumbimby Brunswick (Fri 5.45pm, Dunoon) and firsts play South Lismore (Sat 1pm, Lismore).

After a season of great deeds, comedy and controversy it was time for the social to get serious as the Nick Shand Memorial cricket series moved into finals mode on Sunday. The first semi matched corporate climbers the eclectic Geckos against the clannish cow cockies of Left Bank and Lomath Oval shone like a diamond in a ratâ€™s tooth as Scruff of the Bankers won the toss, and with conditions near to perfect led his team out to bat. Scruff (45) and Scotty saw off some early heat from James and Drew with the new ball, then sent the field scattering like Japanese looking for an air-raid shelter with some long-range and guided big hits. James took a great catch on the midwicket boundary to remove Scotty but this brought Eli (36no) to the crease who showed more focus than Dick Smithâ€™s optician. Scruff advanced to 30 with crude effectiveness and soon

the Gecko attack was sanctioned like North Korea as Leon and Rob (30no) aimed missile after missile to far peninsulas. Sean (33no) then put the finishing touches on the team effort to steer the Bankers to a mighty 206 and heap pressure on the Gecko batsmen. Stalwart Rossco (37no) led from the front in the reply but early scalps to Phil (2-13) and Eli (2-8) pegged the Geckos back. Two runouts and two batsmen falling back on their stumps from over exuberance didnâ€™t help the Geckosâ€™ cause. The Left Bankers also held their catches. James (30) and Drew (32no) thumped some life into the run chase but after the break wickets to Rob, Scotty and John sealed the deal for the Bankers, who took the win by 40 runs. They earned the right to play in the 20th Shand final against the winner of this weekâ€™s second semi, an eastof-the-highway derby between the free-spirited Suffolk Swingers and the fully workshopped Byron Full-Tossers.

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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am to 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.

Low-cost or free 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. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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.

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

problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street, Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.alanon.org.au

Social sporting groups Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058.

Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at NSW Cancer Council rooms 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Anyone experiencing/ed breast and gynaecological cancers are most welcome to attend. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.

Volunteer hub Choose from 40 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people Ph 6685 6807, email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au

Cty Shopping Bus Seats available on fortnightly Community Transport Shopping Bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron town centre. The door-to-door bus costs $6 and is available to people who can’t access mainstream transport due to age, disability or other reason. Call Amanda 1300 875 895.

Baby massage At the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre. Friday mornings, weekly, baby massage classes for expectant and new parents and carers. Gold coin contribution. Bookings essential. Linda 0411985557

Junior chess club Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Mike 6684 6281.

clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to mention the language you want to practise. Volunteers welcome.

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts, Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe Open Monday from 12–4.30pm, and Tuesday – Friday 7.30am–4.30pm. Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts, Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcome all groups and visitors. Phone 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. 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. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.

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.

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Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.

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Education Care Projects – Kenya Op Shop in River Terrace, the street behind Mullumbimby Post Office. Summer stock out now. Currently supporting 60 disadvantaged children in Kenya.

Prostate Cancer Next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group on Monday 18 September, 10am–12pm. Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville. Men who have had or are newly diagnosed invited to join. Phone Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.

Mullum C’ty Market This Saturday 8am until 2pm. Corner of Stuart and Myocum Sts, Mullumbimby. Great local crafts, produce and coffee. Elena B Williams playing live. No dogs.

BB Hospital Auxiliary Meeting of Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary at Byron Central Hospital, 54 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale on Monday 18 September from 1pm. Members and new members welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Fire of Love – Love is a Fire. How the Inner Process brings about the Mystic Fire – presented by Mark Munro. Thursday 14 September, 1–3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Celia 6684 3623.

Camera Club The Ballina Camera Club meet every second and fourth Thursday of each month commencing 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road – new members welcome. Enquiries Jean 6686 0462.

St John’s St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby, invites all parishioners to their Parish Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 30 September commencing at 10am. Registration and payment required by 20 September. Contact on 6684 2106 or

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.

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

Bush School Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6-14

Ocean Shores & District Garden Club meeting, Monday 18 August at 1.30 at The Hub Church next to Target. Guest speaker is Kathleen Henderson on ‘Sensational Sanseverias’. Plants for sale.

Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417277211.

Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

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

Weekly handicraft group in Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2017. New handicrafters welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge 6684 2956.

Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open Saturdays 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 open Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. 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.

Carers’ support

Toy Library

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

The Byron Shire Toy Library is open Mondays and Thursdays 9am–12 noon, at the Children’s Centre, Coogera Cct, Suffolk Park. Come and see the large range of preschoolers toys available.

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Quota Club

Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

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

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Vinnies Byron Vinnies Byron Bay will hold their annual ‘Linen, Lace & Collectables Sale’ in their Marvell Street shop during the month of November, while stock lasts.

$500 GRANTS SEPT 2017 The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby are offering

MONTHLY GRANTS up to $500 These grants can be applied for by any Not-For-Profit organisation or group which supports our local community within the Byron Shire (except Bangalow who have their own Lions Club) i.e. Church groups, health groups, local charities, service groups, any humanitarian purposes. Must benifit our community. These grants will be offered each month. Contact the Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby PO Box 12 Mullumbimby Email: clairejharris999@gmail.com An application will be sent to you. Applications must be received by date shown on the application. No grants were awarded in August because the Community benefit requirement was not met Unsuccessful applications do not carry forward, a new application is required. Any questions phone Tony Cornell 6680 2011 Joan Towers 0400 484 419 or Claire Harris 6680 3707

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Phone Claire 6680 3707. New members welcome.

Men’s Groups

Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy. com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Raise the Roof Choir: Gospel, bluegrass & more. 1–3pm Tuesdays, Suffolk Park Hall. 6–8pm Tuesdays, Bruns Uniting Hall.

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The next lunch/meeting for Brunswick Valley VIEW Club at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on Thursday 14 September at 10.30am. Guest speaker Veronica Beckwith on ‘How to contribute to a better world’. Apologies to Maureen on 0408 294 973.

Social table tennis every Monday at 10.30am at South Golden Beach Community Centre. Phone 0435 780 017.

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.

Byron language exchange club is a free conversation meet up held twice a month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@

U3A Brunswick Valley Forum, Tuesday 19 September 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Richard Allen speaks about ‘My Life Before and After Quadriplegia’. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

Table Tennis

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

Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking

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Seniors Activities Tuesdays at the Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Elder Beats seniors drumming 10.3011.30am with Gareth Jones in the theatre. Morning tea in the courtyard, 12-1pm. Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell

Lions Club

Language exchange

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Seniors Activities

Library fun

Alateen Meeting

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years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other and the land. Meets at 9am outside the Brunswick Surf Club, group returns 3pm. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School, Email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com, Web: www.brunsbushschool.com.au

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1. Helmsman, we hear, horses around medieval jesters caps (10) 6. Smart greeting between hundreds (4) 9. Dine out – get rattled, unable to speak (6-4) 10. The Spanish, the French, singer (4) 12. Sydney transport hub L (7,7) 14. X, main ingredient of a traditional soup (6) 15. Musical performance? Zero – well, part if it, anyway (8) 17. Expired with the hot weather – can’t pick a winner (4,4) 19. Pleased with directions to forest clearings (6) 22. Unfortunate aorta drama, part of Sydney artery! (10,4) 24. Audience deserves pots (4) 25. Formal lectures – hell before study schedules (10) 26. Smooth, yet ... (4) 27. … the obvious drink for Elizabeth’s half-sister (6,4)

1. Roosters’ crests (10) 6. Smart, fashionable (4) 9. Struck dumb, incapable of speech (6-4) 10. Christian name of singer Fitzgerald (4) 12. Main train station in Sydney (7,7) 14. Queue de boeuf (6) 15. Musical piece featuring a solo instrument (8) 17. Tie, resulting in equal first (4,4) 19. Open spaces in woodlands (6) 22. Main thoroughfare leading west out of Sydney (10, 4) 24. Jars, pots (4) 25. Lectures, dissertations (10) 26. Divisible by two (4) 27. Drink of vodka and tomato juice (6,4)

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1. Felines (4) 2. Satisfied, happy (7) 3. Main road linking Adelaide and the Hume Highway (5,7) 4. Bandit, criminal (6) 5. Dark red root vegetable (8) 7. Crusade, conflict in God’s name (4,3) DOWN 8. Lakota chief who fought at the 1. Tom’s musical (4) battle of Little Big Horn (5,5) 2. Happy fruiterer with shelter (7) 11. Main port of Sydney (8,4) 3. Huts with gray components? It’s 13. Pen name (3-2-5) the road to Adelaide! (5,7) 16. Relating to the fever borne by the 4. Wal, a criminal (6) anopheles mosquito (8) 5. Also up after drink – about time for 18. Set in order, classify (7) a healthy vegetable! (8) 20. Body of very salty water on the 7. Why oral confusion leads to a River Jordan (4,3) crusade (4,3) 21. Plaster used to render external 8. Lakota leader Shore (5,5) surfaces of buildings (6) 11. Sydney transport hub round wharf 23. Portable cooling box (abbrev) (4) (8,4) Last week’s solution N195 13. Funny men model up for an N I N J A S H I G H B A L L appellation assumed by an author M A A A E U I (3-2-5) S P E C I M E N O B L O N G R K O R L G 16. Song in the shopping centre C O M P O S T I N G A M O K sounds feverish! (8) M O T E N 18. Order Argon stove (7) S P O T A P R I C O T J A M 20. They say it’s finished, understand, T R O R U P U E R T O R I C O T O S S between Israel and Jordan (4,3) A F S R T 21. Plaster up discounts firm (6) E D I T D O W N S T A I R S 23. Queensland town on axis for I T A I F A cooler (4) P A V L O V N A I L F I L E N E I D C A N D I D L Y

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Backlash Happy first anniversary to our dearly elected councillors, who were hoisted before the public for a four-year term on September 10, 2016!

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As a refresher â€“ the Greens did very well with the abovethe-line vote in 2016 â€“ elected were mayor Simon Richardson, Crs Jeannette Martin, Michael Lyon and Sarah Ndiaye. Also elected were Country Laborâ€™s Paul Spooner and Jan Hackett along with leftleaning independents Basil Cameron and Cate Coorey. Nationals Party-aligned Alan Hunter is also part of the mix, presumably left as a reminder that his team, who were the previous Council majority, almost led themselves into oblivion.

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Some locals who, despite having a parking permit, received a $110 parking fine last weekend in Byron Bay owing to malfunctioning handheld ticketing machines. Council are asking those affected to contact them on 6626 7000 so they can sort it out.

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In case you missed it, we are all being asked to make a $122m non-binding vote on marriage equality soon. A Yes vote could see gay bridges coming out throughout the nation, as they have bravely done so in Byron. Photo Jeff â€˜Fruity Since 1986â€™ Dawson

much higher customer satisfaction than the major players. Itâ€™s no surprise â€“ walking the talk is locally based community-owned energy retailer Enova, who have announced they will provide customers with locally generated rooftop solar power. They also aim to eventually supply 100 per cent of its customersâ€™ needs with renewables. For more info visit enovaenergy.com. au. Disclaimer: The Echo is a shareholder in Enova Community Energy, yet the company does not pay dividends.

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Does Byron need more taxpayer money spent on drawing more people to it? Apparently the NSW coalition thinks so after announcing last week that their north coast flood recovery support program will

be used in part to promote Byron Shire and the north coast to â€˜millions of potential travellersâ€™ through a TV campaign. Why not instead improve our infrastructure? Trickle-down economics does feel like a golden shower at times.

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Hereâ€™s a timely reminder about the dangers of pesticide spray drifts: The EPA is investigating an alleged drift at Ballinaâ€™s Emigrant Creek Dam and surrounds. EPA says it could be the result of a farmer using the pesticide diazinon. The North Coast Public Health Unit also highlighted the importance of maintaining first-flush systems on rainwater tanks, especially after prolonged dry periods. For more on the maintenance and management of rainwater tank systems, visit http:// bit.ly/2xVcBdc.

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