The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 33.01 – June 13, 2018

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Bullying is challenging for children, parents and schools and working out how to respond, how to support your children and how to move forward in a positive way can be difficult. Raising money to help children find positive ways to address bullying, Marlena May Katene will be jumping out of an aeroplane from 15,000 feet on Saturday June 16. And this is no normal jump – Marlena has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects a person’s ability to move. Yet this has not stopped her living her life to the fullest. Marlena, who uses a talking de-

vice and facilitated communication to communicate, started her first business at 15 and then went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in journalism. ‘My obvious abilities are often overshadowed by my obvious disability, but only to those who do not know me,’ said Marlena. And Marlena has every right to be proud – among her many other talents, Marlena has become a successful journalist interviewing the likes of Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama to name just a few. With a goal of raising $1,500, Marlena will donate all the money raised to the Dream Guards, who have run

programs at primary schools to help kids learn how to be resilient and stand up to bullying in a positive way.

Resilience building ‘We believe no child should feel afraid while getting a quality education,’ said Michael Bennett from Dream Guards, who is also jumping with Marlena on Saturday. ‘Our program is easy for children to understand and follow, helping educate the bullied and the bully. The money raised will go towards buying a bus so that we can go national.’ To donate to the cause, visit www.gofundme.com/i-can-i-willskydiving-day.

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Byron Shire Council is seeking an exemption from the state government’s new short-term holiday-letting laws in a last ditch bid to preserve its policy of restricting short-term letting in residential areas. However, short-term holiday letting advocates are pushing for even less regulation of the industry, and some are openly discussing strategies to avoid the 180-day cap the government is proposing. On June 4, the NSW government announced a series of long awaited proposed changes to short-term letting rules that will have significant implications for property owners and renters across the Shire. Most notably, the new laws explicitly state that short-term holiday letting is allowed in residential areas. This significantly undermines Byron Council’s policy of cracking down on this practice on the basis that it is an ‘unauthorised use’ that takes much-needed housing stock out of the rental market. The new laws pave the way for an increase in short-term holiday letting in the Shire by giving homeowners and investors a green light to let out their homes and granny flats without

fear of prosecution by the council. Under the new laws, Council may have the power to prevent property owners from letting out their houses or flats for more than 180 days per year if they don’t live there; however, it’s unclear how it will preserve community amenity and stem the holiday-letting tide. Greens councillor Michael Lyon told The Echo Council was not going down without a fight. He said it would apply for a special exemption from the laws, which would allow Council to implement its own policy. ‘There’s a small window of opportunity to seek an exemption from the new policy from the minister for planning,’ Cr Lyon said. ‘Council staff are seeking to make contact with the minister to get an urgent meeting about it. ‘The negative impact of this policy on housing supply and rents is unquestionable.’ The Shire’s registered accommodation providers – those with specific approval to run tourist-accommodation businesses – are also hitting back. They have taken to social media urging those who are unhappy with the ‘absurdly destructive holidayletting changes’ to lobby for change by emailing the NSW premier and the minister responsible, Matt Kean.

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Govt holiday-letting plans released continued from page 1 policy or grant Byron an exemption are slim. This is particularly the case given that the new laws were the outcome of delicate, closed-door negotiations involving Minister Kean, local MPs from Sydney’s eastern suburbs and – it appears – representatives from the holiday-letting industry. According to the publicly available ministerial diary disclosures of both Kean and planning minister Anthony Roberts, both men met with representatives from short-term-letting platforms Airbnb and Stayz in the months leading up to the policy announcement. When asked whether he or his government had been unduly influenced by the short-term-letting industry in developing the new laws, Mr Kean declined to comment directly, saying only: ‘We have consulted widely with key stakeholders, and the broader community on these reforms’. One industry insider said

that Council’s attempt to get special treatment was ‘just wasting everybody’s time’ as there was ‘no way the state government will exempt them from the laws’.

Letting cap However, Council may have more success in imposing a 180-day cap on short-term holiday letting in the Shire. Under the proposed rules, regional councils can implement this cap in cases where the letting host (usually the property owner or an agent acting on their behalf) does not live there. By contrast, hosts who live on the property in question can let to their heart’s content unless there is a specific clause in their development consent forbidding the practice. Cr Lyon said Council would be seeking to implement the 180-day cap. But the prospect has drawn strong opposition from some holiday-letting hosts in the Shire. President of the Holiday Letters Organisation (HLO)

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John Gudgeon said introducing a 180-day cap would have a ‘significant negative impact on the economy’. ‘A lot of people with property in the Shire let their homes more than 180 days a year,’ he said, ‘People are really worried about the impact‌ I think it’s quite political. ‘While we welcome the planning certainty that the new laws provide by explicitly providing for short-term letting as an exempt development in residential zones, we would like to see the 180-day cap option amended before the bill becomes law.’

Code of conduct Another aspect of the new laws that has some hosts concerned is the proposed code of conduct that seeks to limit the impact of short-term holiday letting on neighbours. While the detail of the code is yet to be released, the government says that if guests staying at a holiday let commit two serious breaches within two years, the host

will be banned from letting for five years. The Echo has learned that a ‘serious breach’ will be defined as ‘any conduct that unreasonably interferes with a neighbour’s quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their home’. Mr Gudgeon said this aspect of the new laws was unfair on hosts and was ‘open to abuse’. ‘We support the concept of the code and the need to limit the impact on neighbours, but not the detail in its current form. ‘It needs to be worked out in a way that is fair and equitable for everybody,’ he said. By contrast, Cr Lyon said the code was ‘the only thing the government has done right’. ‘We’ve been asking for something like this for the past two years, but every time we sought to introduce it into our local environment plan (LEP) it was struck out,’ he said. ‘That they have now included it is scant consolation for what is otherwise a disastrous policy response.’

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Local News Writers Festival hits road, thanks to govt funds The Byron Writers Festival has been taking Writers on the Road since 2014 and in 2016 they were able to add the StoryBoard Bus to include free creative-writing workshops for schools. The annual Writers on the Road and StoryBoard Bus program takes some of Australia’s leading authors and storytellers throughout the region and provides free literary events for the communities and schools it visits. On Friday the Byron Writers Festival received an $80,000 grant from the NSW government’s Regional Cultural Fund that will ensure that the program will be able to run three tours during the upcoming 12 months taking visiting authors to regional towns and schools across the northern rivers. StoryBoard founder and Byron Writers Festival Board member Dr Jesse Blackadder said, ‘Writers on the Road is arts equity in action, bringing a taste of Byron Writers Festival plus the hands-on schools program of StoryBoard to far-flung communities that otherwise would miss out.’ The program has travelled from Kempsey in the south to Tweed Heads in the north,

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Tour dates This year, Writers on the Road will be visiting Kyogle on Friday July 27; Alstonville on Saturday July 28; Tenterfield on Sunday July 29; Bonalbo on Monday July 30 and Brunswick Heads on July 31. The writers will visit local schools to host free creative-

writing workshops with students from all stages. In the evenings, they will meet local writers and readers to discuss their mutual love of storytelling. Tour manager Zacharey Jane said, ‘We’re delighted to be returning by popular request to Tenterfield, where the writers will take to the stage at the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of the Arts Theatre to debate the great

Australian myths, from Captain Thunderbolt to Peter Allen.’ ‘This funding boost means we can continue bringing this world-class event to regional audiences not just once in a 12-month period, but three times, reaching so many more people.’ Participating writers in the first tour will be announced soon. For more info visit www.byronwritersfestival.com.

Former GM receives Queen’s Birthday honour ensuring Council passed the state government’s ‘Fit For The Future’ test, thus avoiding the looming prospect of amalgamation at the time.

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newal that has recently seen an increase in rates and the controversial introduction of paid parking in Byron Bay. Before working at Byron, Gainger was GM of Lismore and Marrickville councils. Also honoured in our region were Southern Cross

University (ANU) professor Anne Graham, Byron-based world-renowned musician Brian Cadd, Marist schools regional director Ross Tarlinton from East Ballina, and Goonellabah residents Allan Thomas and Barry Oaten.

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Affordable legal service set to launch Legal advice is about to become a whole lot more affordable, with the launch of Barefoot Law, a new legal clinic on Tuesday July 3 at the Mullum Neighbourhood Centre. While Mark Swivel is known to many as a comic and MC to the Russian male choir Duskyesky, he’s practised law since 1995. Now Mark wants to offer low-cost legal advice to individuals, families, community organisations and small businesses. Swivel says, ‘Legal advice should be a right, not a privilege. But it’s too expensive for many people and legal aid and community legal centres are very limited or far away. Barefoot Law can help fill a need.’ ‘It’s a small project, but worth doing. Julie Williams, the Neighbourhood Centre manager, and I have been talking about this for a while’. ‘Our community has many problems that could use legal advice, but people often don’t get what they need – mainly because of cost. ‘It might be a contract you need drafted or a claim against your employer. Maybe you want to contest a driv-

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groups or artists or on wills and aged care. ‘Over time, we hope to empower the community by increasing knowledge of the law and building local networks.’ The idea for Barefoot Law came from a course Swivel delivered at Byron Community College. As for cost, Swivel says the price point reflects ‘about what you might pay a tradie: $50 per half hour; $100 per full hour. The minimum fee is $20.’

Barefoot Law will operate most Tuesdays from 9am – 4pm, except school holidays. Swivel hopes other lawyers and students can join in to expand the clinic over time. Workshops will also run Tuesdays from 5.30pm on social enterprise, small business, artists or wills. ‘Everything is confidential,’ says Swivel. ‘Barefoot Law has the usual obligations of a law firm, an unrestricted practising certificate and Lawcover insurance.’

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Accusing the federal government of being ‘ideologically opposed to human rights’ wouldn’t win you a lot of friends in the current LiberalNational Party snake pit. As former Human Rights Commission president, professor Gillian Triggs was hounded by the Murdoch press (News Corp) and to her credit was often in conflict with government ministers over Australia’s appalling record with its international obligations, particularly in relation to children in detention centres.

Tyranny safeguard One way in which a democratic nation can protect and enhance the freedoms of its citizens against tyranny is through a bill of rights. According to www.humanrights.gov.au, Australia has no Bill of Rights to protect human rights in a single document, ‘unlike most similar liberal democracies.’

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It continues, ‘Nevertheless, there are five explicit individual rights in the Constitution. These are the right to vote (Section 41), protection against acquisition of property on unjust terms (Section 51 (xxxi)), the right to a trial by jury (Section 80), freedom of religion (Section 116) and prohibition of discrimination on the basis of State of residency (Section 117).’ Professor Triggs will be presenting Ngara Institute’s 2018 annual lecture on Saturday June 30, entitled ‘It’s time for an Australian Bill of Rights’. The 2018 Australian Activist of the Year will also

They are Annie Kia, who developed the hugely successful ‘neighbour to neighbour’ community engagement process for Lock the Gate movements across the country, and the Knitting Nannas Against Gas, whose creative and persistent non-

violent strategies have been so important at blockades and protests. The evening at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall will include music by The Mullum Folk Quartet. Vegan food and chai by Hub Grub and a bar will be available from 5.30pm and the event commences at 6.30pm. Last year was a sellout, so book tickets early at Eventbrite via www.ngarainstitute. org.au.

What’s the Human Rights Commission? According to www.humanrights.gov.au, ‘The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 details the powers and functions of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) as the Commonwealth agency responsible for monitoring and promoting human rights protection. The Commission also has responsibilities under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and the Age Discrimination Act 1996. The principle of non-discrimination is a fundamental one in human rights law – all human rights should be enjoyed by everyone regardless of factors such as race, sex or disability.’

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Broad definitions of national security and security classification have been introduced into a new federal Bill aimed at espionage and foreign interference, sparking concern from peak law and human rights advocates. A Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s (PJCIS) report on the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017 was released last week. It says ‘a number of participants in the inquiry expressed concern about the breadth of the definition.’

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Under a subsection of the Criminal Code, the Bill proposes to define national security as: ‘a) the defence of the country, b) the protection of the country, the people of the country or any part of it, from certain activities covered by subsection (2), c) the protection of the integrity of the country’s territory and borders from serious threats, d) the carrying out of the country’s responsibilities to any other country in relation to the matter mentioned in paragraph (c) or activities covered by subsection (2), and e) the country’s political, military or economic rela-

tions with another country or other countries.’ Yet the Bill, which is yet to become law and may be adjusted to reflect the PJCIS’s 60 recommendations, appears not all bad. One PJCIS recommendation includes ‘broadening several defences such as extending the journalist defence for secrecy offences to editorial, legal and administrative staff within the news organisation.’ The PJCIS press release reads, ‘The Bill repeals existing criminal offences and introduces a range of new offences into the Criminal Code in relation to espionage, foreign interference, theft of trade secrets, sabotage, and secrecy of Commonwealth information.’ Concerns about the breadth of the definition were canvassed by the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA), who told the PJCIS they considered that elements of the definition would ‘expand national security beyond the traditional confines of the work of intelligence and security agencies to cover matters that are usually considered squarely within standard government.’ ‘The ALA questions why the government is seeking to expand this concept so significantly, and is concerned that such an expansion could obscure damaging government

practices, including illegal activities and corruption.’ The PJCIS reads, ‘GetUp considered that, [owing] to the broad definition of national security, the offences in the Bill would impact upon GetUp’s campaigning on issues such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, refugees and climate change.’

Unworkably vague ‘The Australian Lawyers for Human Rights also submitted that to include economic relations or interests as national security matters is unworkably vague and will have an unreasonably chilling impact on freedom of speech and discourse regarding matters of genuine public interest. ‘This is inconsistent with democratic principles. Although in practice a number of non-intelligence and nonmilitary issues may have an impact on a country’s national security – such as food security, climatic conditions, economic inequality and energy security, for example – this is no reason to criminalise holding or dealing with information about such matters.’ Crikey’s Bernard Keane wrote that the bill was more about curbing transparency than foreign interference. Parts of the original Bill by former AG George Brandis made it through, says Keane, which furthers the govern-

ment’s ‘effort to push us toward a police state.’ He wrote, ‘Whistleblowers remain unprotected – they are instead required to go through the labyrinthine APS processes laid down by internal whistleblower laws.’ ‘You can still be prosecuted for viewing, sharing and republishing WikiLeaks-style leaked governments documents, unless you can prove you believed the information would not “cause harm to Australia’s interests.”’ The Echo asked local federal MP Justine Elliot if Crikey’s Keane was correct, and if not why? And, does Labor support this Bill? Mrs Elliot instead replied, ‘Labor urges the government to accept all recommendations of the PJCIS committee for improvements to the Bill.’ ‘The recommendations include important safeguards for journalists, whistleblowers and non-government organisations. ‘Labor will always work in a constructive and bipartisan manner with the government when it comes to keeping Australians safe, and giving our agencies the tools they need to achieve that outcome. ‘We also work to achieve an important balance between the security of Australian citizens, privacy, personal liberty and political freedom.’

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Local News Sunday rally planned against mega development Enova’s solar garden pitch Placards, props and signs are being prepared for the West Byron protest rally, which will be held from 10am on Sunday June 17 at Byron’s Apex Park on Main Beach, The Byron Residents Group and the Byron Young Residents Association have combined to hold the event, which will be emceed by Mark Swivel.

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Council’s deputy mayor Basil Cameron, NSW Labor candidate Asren Pugh and NSW Greens MP Tamara Smith will speak. Nationals MLC Ben Franklin was invited to speak, but has told The Echo he ‘cannot attend unfortunately as I will be at the Nationals state conference in Cowra. ‘It’s a shame – I would have loved to be there.’ Organisers say BYO placards.

Shadow federal Labor minister for climate change and energy, Mark Butler, stopped in at Enova’s HQ to offer support for its groundbreaking community-owned solar garden project.

Head chef at the Byron General Store, Galaxy, is pictured with friend Melissa King. Both support the upcoming West Byron protest rally, along with the store’s owners. It will be held from 10am Sunday June 17 at Apex Park, Main Beach, Byron Bay. Photo supplied

State govt fails to communicate to Council over West Byron public meeting on June 19 A department of planning spokesperson confirmed with The Echo that ‘letters sent out from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to notify the community of the upcoming meeting incorrectly stated that Council’s assessment report and recommendations would be made available prior to the meeting.’ ‘Community members wishing to speak at the meeting should raise any further planning-related issues they have with the proposal at the public briefing.

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It’s emerged that the government-appointed body that will decide on the proposed West Byron urban sprawl opposite the Arts & Industry Estate will not have been provided with Council’s assessment, or the thousands of public submissions before the June 19 public meeting at the Mullum Civic Hall. Two West Byron DAs have been lodged, and seek approval for 667 residential lots and associated business, industrial and residue lots.

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‘A further public meeting will be held to give the community another opportunity to directly address the Panel with their concerns once the council’s assessment report and its recommendations have been finalised. The report will be made available on the Planning Panels website seven days prior to the public meeting.’ Council staff confirmed they are still assessing the application and reviewing submissions. A spokesperson said, ‘The verbal submissions that will be made at the public briefing will also need to be

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It appears NORTEC’s corporate behaviour will not be held to account by either state or federal government ministers who oversee the funding of employment and training providers in NSW. The federal minister responsible for business-incubator programs has absolved himself from any responsibility regarding the employment service provider’s decision to sell off incubator sites and axe its programs. As previously reported in December last year, employment and training provider NORTEC sold its incubator sites in Goonellabah and Byron Bay and severed leases with several small businesses. A lease for a Mullumbimby incubator site was also terminated, all with six weeks’ notice. Minister for Small and Family Business Craig Laundy replied to concerns raised by Labor MP Justine Elliot in a letter on May 29. Laundy

advised Elliot that the smallbusiness incubator initiative concluded in 2008. He wrote, ‘I understand that the Australian government contributed funds, through the initiative, along with a range of other financial contributors, to the establishment of the abovementioned NORTEC incubator sites. In the case of the Goonellabah site, NORTEC owns the land the incubator was built on, while the local council owns the Mullumbimby incubator site. ‘The Byron Bay incubator was developed by another organisation (which received government funding) and ownership was later transferred to NORTEC. ‘NORTEC currently delivers other government programs. However, the funding to deliver these programs was awarded through separate grant processes and the programs are not related to the incubator funding. ‘The government had no

further involvement with the incubator projects, including the NORTEC sites, after the facilities were constructed and all contractual requirements were met. The operation of the incubator sites, and any subsequent transfer or disposal of the sites, is the responsibility of the site owners…’ A spokesperson for NSW deputy premier John Barilaro’s office confirmed that NORTEC have a contract with the NSW government as a Business Connect adviser. The spokesperson said, ‘Under the NSW government contract with NORTEC, there is no funding provided or requirement for NORTEC to run this Small Business Incubator program. Funding for the business incubator programs is from the federal governments.’ ‘The NSW government contract with NORTEC is to fund small business advisory services (one to one and events) in the New England and northwest and north coast regions.’

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Upgrade options The Lennox Village Vision (LVV) study area is bounded to the east by the beach foreshore and residences, to the north and south by residential areas and to the west by Williams Reserve. Ballina Council’s sustainability planner Skye McNamara said, ‘Feedback received though this engagement will

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A local not-for-profit that helps women move from homelessness to independence within the community is looking to expand. SHIFT Project organisers say they are at capacity and are unable to meet the increasing demands from women in need wanting to participate in their program. Over the last three and half years, SHIFT say they have seen more than 30

women graduate from the program and 98 per cent have remained living sustainably within the community, with casual or parttime work. ‘These outcomes, which have seen women successfully transition from homelessness to complete independence from the welfare system, are outstanding.’ Planning is underway to establish an external social enterprise called The SHIFT

Project Hub. ‘Establishing the Hub would allow the expansion of the program and open opportunities for other women in the community, particularly with potential employment pathways. For more info, or to donate, visit www.shiftproject. org.au. Every dollar they raise by 30 June is currently matched dollar for dollar by the Fortitude Foundation.

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The man accused of murdering Byron DJ Chris Bradley is set to reapply for bail in the state’s highest court. Javen O’Neill, 24, has been in custody since last December when he was charged with murder over Mr Bradley’s death at a party in Byron Bay on Christmas night. Mr O’Neill applied for bail soon after the incident but, after initially being granted conditional release by a Lismore magistrate, he was ordered to remain in custody by a Supreme Court judge. The NSW lawlink court database shows that the 24-year-old will return to the

Supreme Court on June 21 to make another bail application. The Echo understands he has changed solicitors since his last bail application and is now being represented by experienced Sydney-based solicitor John Hajje. Chris Bradley, 28, also known as ‘DJ DAD BOD’ was a well-known member of the local dance party community, making regular appearances on Bay FM. He was also the part-owner of the Byron-based artist management company Atypical Entertainment. Mr O’Neill was arrested at Ballina airport on December 28, 2017 after arriving on a flight from Sydney.

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Dear young peeps To all those young people out there disillusioned with the world and its apparent horrific hypocrisy and dumbass greed and stupidity – don’t despair! Here’s a quick and brave attempt to try to arm you with just the right amount of healthy scepticism and intellectual skills to navigate the world you are about to inherit. Participation is key – and the only mechanism humans have to keep things humming along is… politics, which is underpinned by law and economics. Complicated? Boring? You bet. Unfortunately that’s the way it works. It works like this because those who hold political power generally do everything they can to make it complicated and boring. Yet getting involved with politics is easy and means things can improve, no matter what your age. Democracy is a relatively new invention, and the alternatives are much worse. But the good news is that globally, democracy (having a vote, transparent bureaucracy, not killing journalists etc) is slowly replacing authoritarian tyrants. Australia actually has one of the best democracies on the planet, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore it and hope it looks after itself. Do you identify with the left or right of politics? Maybe the answer is neither, which is fine. Knowing what both left and right means in politics can be useful, however. The political term for the left and right comes from France in the late 1790s, where supporters of the king sat on the right side of parliament and those who were itching for a revolution – ie the peasantry who ended up cutting the head off King Louis XVI – sat on the other. In simple terms, if you are very rich or really want to be, then right-wing politics generally suits you because its aims are to allow the very rich to not only stay that way, but get even richer. Their belief is that rich people know what is best for everyone, and if they are super-uber-wealthy, the rest will be okay too. Australia’s right-wing parties are known as the Liberals and Nationals. The left wing suits the middle/working class and nonsuper-wealthy. Their belief is that if wealth is distributed more equally, everyone benefits. Left-wing parties in Australia are known as Labor and Greens. Depending on your values, humans tend to vote one of these two ways. But because there is less trust in politics these days, these parties have to work hard. Minor political parties see themselves as the answer, yet their policies are generally thin. Compared to the major parties, minor political parties offer an unstable and unknown future. Could be fun! And lastly, all humans – politicians included – are biased. A good question to ask is whether the bias you are experiencing aligns with your values. Is the intention to provide useful information or is it trying to convert you to a specific way of thinking? The last thing The Echo editor wants to do is try to indoctrinate your young and impressionable minds. That’s the job of your parents, teachers, the church, politicians, corporations and the mainstream media. Hans Lovejoy, editor

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t may be sheer fantasy, wishful thinking. But in the last week the torpor of politics appeared to lift a little; there were signs that progress might not be stalled forever in the coalition party room in Canberra. Not that anything much has changed within the gaffe-prone cabinet of Malcolm Turnbull – at least not yet. But perhaps the exit of the reactionary influence of Barnaby Joyce as deputy prime minister is providing a glimmer of hope for the handful of rational optimists who have been frustrated for so long by Turnbull’s capitulation to Joyce and his rightist rump. In particular the Nationals, seen for so long as the dead albatross hanging around the moribund neck of the government, have shown a surprising and welcome acceptance to change and reform. David Littleproud, the unheralded successor to much of the mess Joyce created, has moved to deal with the live export industry – there is still a long way to go, but Littleproud had the courage to acknowledge its long-denied horrors and make some improvements. Too little too late, the critics say – eventually the industry will have to be closed down as running it humanely would cost too much to leave a profit. But it’s a start, and there is even a chance that Joyce’s long-running war on sensible water policy can be reversed. Joyce demanded the ministry when Turnbull replaced Tony Abbott as part of the price of coalition and Turnbull, who had once held the portfolio himself and so knew the dangers that could be wreaked by a rural populist like Joyce, cravenly agreed. And, if anything, it turned out worse than Turnbull could have anticipated: Joyce transformed it into his personal fief-

CHESS

by Ian Rogers After a dramatic final round, the sixth edition of the Norway Chess super-tournament in Stavanger ended in victory for Fabiano Caruana. For the second time since qualifying to challenge for the world title two months ago, the American has finished ahead of World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a major tournament. In the final round Carlsen, whose fast start had fizzled out, took a short draw against his former second Maxime VachierLagrave and waited to see if any of his co-leaders, all US players, could overtake him by winning their last game. Hikaru Nakamura had no chances in the final round but Caruana and compatriot Wesley So went for each other in particularly violent fashion. The drama came to a head as the players headed for the first time control, with the diagrammed position reached after Caruana’s 38th move. With his opponent having just a minute for his next two moves, So rejected 38...Rd2 39.Qg3 with a likely endgame draw and tried 38... Ng4!? Caruana suddenly realised that 39.Qh4

dom for his mates, protecting them even when they broke the law to siphon up as much water as they wanted. Litleproud is behaving with more attention to the national interest. Early days, but we can hope. Joyce apparently believes he is still in the loop; although theoretically on compassionate leave from the parliament he is supposed to serve, he lobbied (or more correctly bullied) his colleagues in the NSW house to persuade them not to pass legislation banning religious zealots from harassing and abusing those who use and work in abortion clinics.

it proved that there was no point in talking to a government that is simply not interested in anything Aboriginal Australians have to say. If months of painstaking discussion, negotiation and drafting were to be dismissed with a paternalistic flick by the national administration, the only way forward was to try to go around it, and fortunately there were state and territory ministers and premiers who were prepared to listen. Uluru was not abandoned – far from it; the indefatigable Tom Major and others have

Presumably sooner or later the message will get through to the Beetrooter that he is now politically irrelevant. by Mungo MacCallum But he picked his targets carefully; one who did not get a call was the state National leader John Barilaro, who was in favour of the bill. Barilaro, who like Littleproud is one of the newer breed of Nationals, said that if Joyce had called, he would have hung up on him. Presumably sooner or later the message will get through to the Beetrooter that he is now politically irrelevant. So at least some of the Nats in some of the jurisdictions are prepared to move. But on the whole they, and the rest of the coalition, need a pretty hefty shove to stir them into action. And on that most intractable of issues – Indigenous affairs – it is the states and territories, not the lethargic Commonwealth, who are making the running in partnership with a re-enthused Indigenous population. Malcolm Turnbull’s contemptuous and hurtful rejection of the Uluru Statement from the Heart was probably the catalyst: would lose to 39...Rh3!! and found 39.Qg1! So again rejected 39...Rd2 40.Rf1 h4 41.h3 Qg3! when Caruana would have 50 extra minutes to consider his defence and went for the supertricky 39...Kd8!?. Seeing no danger, Caruana ventured 40.h3? and after running his clock down to eight seconds So found 40...Rxh3+!! The time control reached, both players had time to think. Caruana replied with the forced move 41.gxh3 whereupon So instantly, and fatally, replied 41...Rd3??, instead of 41...Rd2! 42.hxg4 hxg4! with at least a draw. However, after 42.Qg2, So realised that he was winning White’s queen but giving away too many pieces in doing so and the game concluded 42...Rg3 43.hxg4 Rxg2 44.Kxg2 h4 45.Kf3! Qg3+ 46.Ke2 h3 47.Rg1 Qh4 48.e5 1-0.

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been taking a decorated copy of the statement around the country where it has been greeted with wide support from both black and white. Uluru may be on the backburner, but it is still alive and well and ready to reemerge once Turnbull and his right-wing controllers are gone. But in the meantime negotiations for a treaty – yes, an actual treaty – are well underway in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Western Australia has joined in and South Australia and QLD may not be far behind. Such agreements are most welcome, but they are not, as even their most fervent adherents admit, quite the real thing: if genuine recognition and reconciliation are to be achieved, Canberra – and, crucially, the federal constitution – have to be involved. But if the different treaties are passed into law by some of the second-tier administrations, there will be considerable pressure on the feds to move to a uniform and

national agreement to tidy up the discrepancies – that, after all, would be the sensible, and even the conservative, thing to do. Turnbull, apparently still unsure whether he is conservative or liberal, is obviously not the man for the job. He may be in the process of ditching Joyce, but there are still enough Neanderthals in the party room to keep him dishonest. But Bill Shorten just might be both ready and willing. He has committed Labor to going forward on the Uluru Statement and reaffirmed his promise at Barunga last week – just 30 years after Bob Hawke made the same pledge and shamefully reneged on it when the states, especially Western Australia, dropped the wood on him. But as we have seen, times have changed and now the west, and indeed all the Labor states, are onside and the others – NSW and Tasmania – are not likely to try to beat up mendacious rubbish about people losing their backyards or even Turnbull’s absurd characterisation of an advisory body enshrined in the Constitution as a third chamber of parliament. Shorten also flagged a truth-telling commission to unravel the exaggerations and lies that have bedevilled the debate for more than 200 years; he might like to call Turnbull as the first exemplar. The wilful refusal to confront the reality of Aboriginal dispossession and the potential breakthrough of the Uluru Statement may remain mouldering in the too-hard basket, as did so many hopeful initiatives in the past. Bob Hawke failed, and Shorten is no Bob Hawke. But a generation later, surely it is time to try again. The Australia Institute has produced a poll that shows a narrow majority of voters already favour a treaty. And Barnaby Joyce is effectively neutralised.

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Carbon tax: recycle it It’s one thing to pat ourselves on the back regarding our moves towards solar and wind power. It’s another thing to face the fact that about 50 per cent of global fossil fuel usage is in heating and cooling. Most of the heating is via direct combustion, not electricity. Fortunately in Byron we still have a delightful climate and don’t have to spend a lot of money on heating and cooling. But there are lots of products that we buy and that require heat to manufacture and refrigeration to preserve. We can insulate and seal our homes and buy more locally grown vego food. But really we need to think about industries and the heating and cooling energy used to make the products we buy. Thinking is the first step and action is the second step.

That includes the nine Rs: reinvent, rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, replace, rebuy, and recycle (and re-bicycle :-). We can campaign against industries that use fossil fuels in production. That’s important, but it’s really the bottom line that drives most people and industries to make difficult changes. In this case it’s an escalating carbon tax: we need one, and we need it now! It’s the only efficient way to faceup to that fifty per cent of emissions, and our kids, and theirs. Sapoty Brook Mullumbimby

Nature’s community Let’s raise our collective voice! What is now known as 1 Broken Head Road, the former South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant, is an eight-hectare contaminated site, in need of remediation.

But since the treatment plant closed, wildlife, especially birds, adopted it. Many residents and guests of nearby holiday accommodation are enchanted by the unexpected calm magic of this place. The only access is pedestrian or cycling. This site is a very rare community asset located in a packed urban residential area. At the next Byron Shire Council meeting, councillors will decide the future of this site. The plans were never put to a community review. Instead, expressions of interest (EOI) were called for and a tender process. This process doesn’t involve the community. It doesn’t advocate for human wellbeing plus biodiversity. It doesn’t honour any community vision. Tell the councillors that you support these community values. Suggest that all

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gradually heard about how marvellous it was here and brought their children from the city to set up small-acreage farms hoping to be partly self-sufficient with vege gardens, chooks, fruit trees etc. The newcomers had many interests and talents, they were artists, musicians, writers, performers and so on. They all shared a love of the place, its beauty and the opportunity to live different lifestyles from in suburban cities. Many bought rural properties of various sizes or rented in unused workers’ cot-

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into another Nimbin. However, when a large photo of the building was part the Australian Expo in New York and was reported in National newspapers and magazines like the Women’s Day the town gradually realised it could be a good thing as it was relying on tourists more and more for its economy. They also became aware of the contribution to the community by many newcomers including the volunteers at the Community Centre and other organisations who started services such as The

netdaily.net.au Byron Youth Service, Adult Education, Long Day Care, Youth Activity Centre, the Youth and BEAP refuges and many others. The newcomers were proving their worth to the community and were accepted over time as valued residents. Jan Dawkins Ocean Shores

A whale of a problem The story of a pilot whale dying because of a stomach full of 85 plastic bags is a sad reflection on a modern-day throwaway society. The whale basically died of starvation as it couldn’t consume any food with a clogged stomach – a situation that would be met with screams of condemnation if it had happened in any aquarium but has become little more than a newspaper space filler. The same situation occurs in many oceans and waterways. Safe, clean water is a basic human right although not always a reality. Plastic is a wonder of science but its time as a common grocery bag must be stopped. All people must stop using them and legislators need to ban them – now. It’s time to bag the plastic bag. Dennis Fitzgerald Box Hill

Human habitation Tweed residents objecting to the Kingscliff Hospital site agree with medical staff in wanting a new, larger hospital for the entire Tweed Shire. Our concern is that at no time were the social and physical impacts on Kingscliff and Cudgen residents taken into account. Tourists flock to our area for the combined beach and rural atmosphere and the relaxed lifestyle, which would be destroyed by inappropriate commercial development. One of the criteria was for a greenfield site. How is productive farmland in Kingscliff, surrounded by housing, considered a greenfield site? Requests for information on the shortlisted sites have been ignored, thus denying us the opportunity to make informed choices. If the sites were shortlisted they obviously fulfilled many of the necessary criteria, so selecting one of them is surely preferable to choosing from more than 20 other sites! Misinformation has been rife. Statements such as ‘If we don’t go for the Kingscliff site we’ll lose our hospital’ are completely false. The koala colony in the lower area of the Kingscliff site continued on next page Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Article/Letters needs to be considered too. Why aren’t the koala group protesting here? This area is just as important for koalas as Kings Forest. When a new town is being planned from scratch, it makes sense to have a totally integrated community built around a comprehensive health precinct. Think of the benefits to the thousands of medical workers who will have lower-cost housing and childcare centres available close to their work. Barbara Roughan Kingscliff

A legacy of cedar: The Haida Canoe Story & image David Lisle

Haida Gwaii is a small island chain off the northwest coast of British Columbia. Archaeological evidence suggest ‘the islands of the people’ have been home to the Haida people for more than thirteen thousand years. Oral history records that Raven discovered man in a clam shell on Rose Spit, the northeastern tip of the archipelago, and coaxed him into the world. Traditionally, the Haida navigated the Hecate Strait – 100 kilometres of shallow, notoriously rough ocean separating the archipelago from the mainland – in dugout canoes, hewn from the monumental red cedars that thrive in the wet temperate climate and rich volcanic soils. The canoe was a key cultural object to the Haida, who built a prosperous society gathering food from the sea, rivers and forests, and making trading and raiding journeys to the mainland. But the art of canoe making, and the practice of canoe culture, virtually disappeared from the islands, in part because of the introduction of Europeandesigned boats, but mainly owing to the collapse of the indigenous population and their culture after the arrival of Europeans bearing disease. When Captain Dixon reached Haida Gwaii in 1787 aboard the Queen Charlotte, seeking to claim new lands and trading opportunities for the British Crown, the population of the islands was between ten and twenty thousand. Smallpox, measles and other diseases ravaged the Haida, and by the early 1900s fewer than six hundred survivors remained. The extinction of the Haida was not offical government policy although the destruction of their culture certainly was.

After Dixon’s arrival, Haida Gwaii became known to the outside world as the Queen Charlotte Islands. In 2010 the name was formally returned to the Provincial Government in an elaborately carved bentwood box. During an emotional ceremony the unwanted name was vigorously shouted back into the box by a large, jubilant crowd. This small step towards selfdetermination for the Haida Nation accords with a dramatic cultural renaissance during recent decades. Vix and I reached Haida Gwaii by public ferry six weeks ago, but it’s probably fair to say that a canoe brought us here. At Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology during the winter we saw a canoe whose extraordinary story inspired our visit. Carved in 1986 by the late Haida artist Bill Reid, the fifteen-metre Lootaas (or ‘wave eater’) was the first ocean-going canoe carved on island in over a century, requiring a virtual rediscovery of the technique. According to Reid, who played a critical role in tending and reviving the dying flame of Haida art: ‘Western art starts with the figure: west coast Indian art starts with the canoe’. Early one morning at Budgies Backpackers in Port Clements, Dale Lore, whose

son Alan runs the hostel, knocked at the door. The sun was shining and Dale was headed out for a trundle in the forest. Would we like to come? The stocky, hyperactive, sixty-year-old has been tramping Haida Gwaii’s forests since he arrived here as a ‘red-neck logger’ thirty years ago. Disgusted at the mess that industrial logging has made of Haida Gwaii’s oldgrowth forests, he has devoted the last two decades to trying to stop the destruction – particularly the over-harvesting of cedar. Cedar has housed, clothed, transported and defined the Haida for millennia, but the brutal efficiency of modern forestry has severely depleted its stocks. As mayor of Port Clements in the early 2000s, Dale made the crucial decision to side with the Haida in a logging dispute. This involved blockading his own community and his employer, the logging giant Weyerhaeuser. The dispute culminated in a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling: the Crown, it said, had a duty to consult and accommodate the interests of the Haida, given their strong prima facie claim to native title. We traipsed deep into a primordial forest. Spruce, hemlock and cedar reached for the sky, blotting out the sun.

Lichen hung everywhere. In a stand of immense cedar we came across a partially carved canoe, superbly upholstered in moss. The log was roughly carved into a canoe shape, but not yet hollowed out. Nor were the amidships spread or the bow and stern raised, this would happen when the canoe was dragged back to the village for the delicate process of steaming. What was this ancient, eighteen-metre canoe doing up here, miles from the Massett Inlet? Dale’s explanation was profound. The canoe was abandoned during the smallpox outbreak of 1862–3. This most ruinous of calamities killed an estimated seventy per cent of the Haida population virtually overnight, leading to the abandonment of whole villages; and canoes too. Our jaunt ended in a more positive tone in another great cedar stand near Canoe Lake. Here, Dale showed us the two ends of a huge cedar out of which a twenty-metre canoe had been successfully taken 450 years ago. As surreal as this archeology in the forest was, the thought that this patch of oldgrowth forest had been carefully harvested for millennia was even more profound. There were scars – in the form of ancient stumps – but the forest was alive and thriving.

Road dangers

In six months of travelling along the old Tunnel Road, now Coolamon Scenic Drive, between Mullum and Ocean Shores I have seen seven crashes. Three of them I attended at the scene. Two of those accidents were caused by drivers cutting sharp bends at high speeds, forcing the oncoming drivers to crash. Another with a worker’s utility, the driver was an innocent party; he stopped

metres from large tree. In that instance the driver causing the accident fled the scene. The last accident was a Mercedes sedan who lost control in wet conditions on another sharp bend. All these accidents occurred over two months in the same area. Local farmers say this road is regarded as dangerous with fatalities and many accidents. I imagine back in the day it would have been the odd drunk and or stoned hippy. What we have now are modern cars, high speeds, young drivers with high-performance cars, and an unrestricted speed limit. I’ve seen and nearly been run off the road by boy racers who seem to imagine they are driving along the Phillip Island racing circuit. Since GPS mapping this road has seen rapid increase in non-local traffic (commercial and tourist). Most traffic emanating from up the coast, when logging in the fastest/ shortest route to Mullumbimby, are directed via GPS continued on page 14

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Letters continued from page 13 mapping down Coolamon Scenic Drive/old Tunnel Road. With vehicles including trucks, buses, caravans, large groups of motorcyclists and tourists this crazy situation needs to be addressed. The speed limit needs reducing to 60 or 70 km/hr; Google and Apple GPS mapping services need alerting. Our community is growing, I accept that change is coming but this is a community safety issue that is long overdue for attention. Murray Bickley Yelgun

Balfour Declaration In an interview available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ sIA4EkvpLtc, Lord Jacob Rothschild explains the significance of the Balfour Declaration, which was addressed to his grandfather Lord Walter Rothschild and signed by the British foreign minister, Lord Arthur Balfour on behalf of His Majesty’s Government in 1917. The Balfour Declaration was the Empire’s imprimatur for the creation of ‘a national home for the Jewish people’ in Palestine. It expressed ‘sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations’.

North Coast news daily: The Balfour Declaration was a major fillip for the World Zionist Organisation that had been created twenty years earlier by Theodore Herzl to pursue the goal of Jewish nationalism. But as Lord Rothschild noted in his interview, the declaration had a couple of problems; namely it stipulated ‘that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country’. While these stipulations certainly sound reasonable, they were at odds with the goal of the Zionists and have been completely disregarded ever since. John Scrivener Main Arm

Selective outrage I was highly amused to see The Echo accused of ignoring ‘historical facts’ about Palestine in a letter last week. I do not recall a week when the paper has not published some of these interminable so-called facts. I wonder at the ability of these keyboard warriors to keep churning out their fabricated outrage about the state of Israel when I’m sure they

must be kept so busy writing about all the other atrocities happening in places like Syria, The Congo, North Korea, Tibet and so on. I wonder why only their missives about Palestine actually get sent in? Desmond Bellamy Byron Bay

Mega Tsunamis There are risks posed to Pacific coastal communities by the situation on the big island of Hawaii. Historically 68 mega tsunamis were created by submarine landslides at the Hawaiian Islands and a fault-line ran right through the surface of the big island and 12 kilometres down to the sea bed. Now that fault-line, ‘shear zone’ or fissure, on the big island has opened up and is spewing out hundreds of cubic metres of lava per second. For the last month roughly 66 per cent of the entire world’s earthquakes above 2.5 Richter magnitude have been happening at this particular location in Hawaii. These quakes will likely be having a ‘fracking effect’ and be tending to further split open the fissure that runs right across the island. The risk is, to quote Wikipedia: ‘Kilauea’s entire south flank… is currently slid-

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The vexing vax question Q I respect that some people choose not to vaccinate their kids and know these people have the interests of their children at heart. However, it then becomes their responsibility to keep our communities safe from infectious diseases that their children are now susceptible to, could possibly die from, and are able to spread. Last year a friend of mine nearly died after contracting whooping cough and is still suffering the effects. Obviously a lot of people have not lived during times when infectious diseases caused widespread death and related problems. We are incredibly privileged to have free immunisation available. Many diseases that ravaged previous eras have been all but wiped out. Scarily, we are seeing the resurgence of diseases such as whooping cough as people

opt out of immunisation. It is up to parents of nonimmunised children to be especially diligent in identifying illnesses in their children. If you have a child with a cough, please quarantine them at home and only return them to school after identifying exactly what it is and notify the appropriate people if it is whooping cough. Be educated in the right way to treat the disease. I understand this is hard for working parents but this is a consequence of your choices. Remember to cough into your sleeve, not hands, so you don’t spread the germs. As someone with a compromised immune system, I struggle with loving living in this region, and conversely being terrified to go out in winter because of the loss of herd immunity in this Shire. Magenta Appel-Pye Mullumbimby

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ing seaward’. Since most of the world’s earthquakes are now happening here, will we eventually see a sudden collapse of thousands of cubic kilometres of the south flank of Kilauea and a 69th Pacific mega-tsunami? Peter Olson Goonengerry

tory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and in the current struggle for human rights in Byron Bay we could be seen as pioneering a domestic charter reflecting these rights. Article 12 of the UDHR states: ‘No-one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence...’ Thus housing is recognised by the UDHR. The UDHR states ‘It is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort to rebellion

against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law’ Why isn’t this international law used to challenge the federal politicians who continue to violate human rights of Australia’s First Peoples? There are no other legal options for the dignity of the community to heal, trust and grow in compassion other than adhering to this muchneglected and remarkable universal international legal document. Jo Faith Newtown

A little letting Congratulations, Byron Shire councillors and staff, for raising the issue of human rights in relation to illegal holiday letting in Byron Bay. Australia is a legal signa-

ies demonstrating it’s safe to give children (from birth to four) 14 separate vaccinations each containing multiple diseases while the child’s immune system is developing. Enforced medical procedures are abhorrent. There are 80 studies linking vaccinations and autism. William Thomson was part of a study set up to disprove the link between vaccines and autism. He later became a whistleblower and said ‘we lied’; see the movie Vaxxed. Dr John Bergman is excellent in quoting studies from the World Health Organisation, Harvard, etc and scientifically showing that our immune systems provide good health if we have fresh clean food, exercise, prayer or meditation, and good sleep. David Hall Ocean Shores

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The Panel will meet to hear submissions from the community on the following West Byron Urban Release Areas development applications: • 2017NTH013 – Byron – DA10.2017.201.1: Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay. Stage 1 – Subdivision of Nine (9) Lots into Two Hundred and Ninety (290) Residential Lots in Nine (9) Sub–Stages, Stage 2 – Concept Plan for Residual Land including Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Recreational and Environmental Management Precincts. • 2018NTH007 – Byron – DA10.2017.661.1: Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay. Subdivision of Six (6) Lots into Three Hundred and Eighty Seven (387) Lots consisting of Three Hundred and Seventy Eight (378) Residential Lots, Two (2) Business Lots, Two (2) Industrial Lots, One (1) Recreation Lot and Four (4) Residue Lots. Date:

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ers including side-effects and contra-indications of any pharmaceutical interventions – risks versus benefits. Parents have been parenting for a long while now, and with the support and guidance of independent and unbiased data, our decisions about birthing, schooling, healthcare and vaccination, are and should always be our own. Opinion pieces, studies sponsored by manufacturers and policy fuelled by financial interest should never be the go-to on a possible lifealtering decision.

In 1994, five years after my son was injured by his DPT and MMR vaccines, I joined together with a group of parents and health professionals to form a community organisation that eventually became the Australian Vaccinationskeptics Network Inc (AVN). We worked with Parliament to introduce the Conscientious Objector Clause, a law that protected the rights of a generation of Australians. This legislation was in place until January 2016 when No Jab No Pay was enacted. Australia is supposed to be a tolerant society that has room for all opinions and nobody should ever be silenced. I was therefore saddened to read last week that Mandy Nolan has been afraid to publicly discuss her decision to vaccinate her children, herself (and her cat). This sort of fear should be unacceptable in a country such as ours. I know this all too well as I’ve had threats to my life, because I am an advocate for informed health choice for all Australians.

Would a person who’d discovered they were allergic to penicillin be treated with contempt? In today’s Australia, educated people who have researched this subject or whose personal or family experience has led them to decide that vaccines are not right for them are being treated as second-class citizens. No Jab No Pay and No Jab No Play are now in ‘play’ and the government is openly discussing No Jab No Job/No School/No Pension.

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The AVN has collected reports of many thousands of serious reactions and deaths following vaccination; reports that in most cases are neither acknowledged nor accepted by government and medical authorities. We feel that where there is a risk, there must always be a choice. As parents we need realistic and strong informed consent based on facts provided by medical practition-

These laws are based on ‘herd immunity’ – to date unproven in relation to vaccines. The theory claims that the unvaccinated are more likely to contract and transmit diseases than their vaccinated peers. Travel to a largely unvaccinated country, get shots and you’re apparently in a protected bubble. Back home and they’d have us believe we need a 95 per cent plus vac-

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cination rate to be protected and that a lone unvaccinated individual can be responsible for an epidemic. When it comes to vaccines containing live viruses, however, (measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, rotavirus, oral polio and some flu vaccines), the opposite seems to be the case. People who receive these vaccines can be infectious for up to 90 days afterwards. Whooping cough, with more than 95 per cent of our children vaccinated, has been epidemic for over a decade. Recent studies show that the vaccinated may be more likely to be infectious owing to vaccination. Mandy’s statement that the link between vaccination and autism has been ‘shown to be utter bullshit’ is the common belief of those trying to prove that vaccines are essential to Australia’s health. In 2014, a head CDC scientist, Dr William Thompson, co-author of a seminal study purporting to prove that vaccines and autism were not linked, became a whistleblower. He said essential data had been intentionally omitted and the study actually showed that the risk of developing autism following vaccination was as much as 700 per cent higher in the vaccinated. His statement can be viewed a www. bit.ly/1V0DpwV.

Tobacco science Mandy brought up the tobacco industry in her article; I’m glad she did because the scientific consensus for many decades was that smoking was not harmful.

Today’s global paediatric vaccine market is estimated to be worth USD $22.4 billion, and is thought to double to USD $54.1 billion in only eight years’ time. The truth is that many studies supporting vaccine safety and effectiveness, much like the studies supporting cigarettes, were written, paid for and designed by the companies who profit from these products. Malcolm Turnbull, our PM, has vaccine companies in his recorded portfolio. His wife, Lucy, was until recently the chair of just such a company. Neither acknowledges the blatant financial conflicts of interest; oh that’s right, they’re covered by the slogan ‘for the greater good’ while their companies become even more profitable because of his government’s policies.

To vex or vax? To paraphrase Otis Redding: ‘All we’re asking is for a little respect’. Respect to do our own research in consultation with the healthcare practitioners of our choice; respect and understanding that nobody will ever care more passionately about the health and wellbeing of our children than their own parents; and respect to be treated as full citizens of this democracy. Let’s urge the government to finally do the study they promised years ago – using data that are already available in the ACIR database – comparing the health of the fully vaccinated with the partially and fully unvaccinated. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – there really is a question.

What to do with the poo? Australia has lagged behind the rest of the world in waste processing and Southern Cross University (SCU) is bringing Australia to the table. They are investigating new uses for human excrement and food processing waste while solving disposal issues. SCU has received funding for a two-year project focusing on applying techniques such as pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion to dairyprocessing solids (the dairy industry produces millions of litres of liquid organic wastes annually) and human waste in the northern rivers. Pyrolysis, is the controlled combustion of organic material to produce biochar and combustible gases, and anaerobic digestion produces combustible methane.

Though they aren’t new technologies ‘there has been little application of these techniques by local industry,’ said project leader Dr Dirk Erler. Methane could produce onsite electricity while biochar, a soil amendment product, could be used locally. ‘The aim of the project is to apply these technologies to see if they work, and then investigate ways of maximising energy and nutrient recapture,’ said Dr Erler. Funding has come from the federal government’s Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment while Richmond Valley Council, NORCO, and Richmond Dairies have collectively contributed $180,000 to the study.

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Barrio with booze By Vivienne Pearson Last time I was at Barrio, it was in the final stages of construction before opening as part of the Habitat, the new neighbourhood of live/work spaces, gallery-style shops and co-working. This time, I was there to eat. And drink. Co-owner Tristan Grier (of Harvest and Sparrow fame) fell on his sword at the opening by taking responsibility for the delay to Barrio’s liquor licence. It has now arrived so a full bar and cocktails are on offer, much to the delight of Dan Wylie, another co-owner, whose cocktail pedigree covers Sydney and New York. ‘It’s very exciting,’ Dan says. ‘Our cocktails will be based on classics with a bit of a twist. They will change seasonally and I’ll use a lot of fresh juices.’ For example, fresh lavender will add a twist to a Collins, and fresh fennel juice would be used in place of Pernod in a Corpse Reviver #3. Two themes will clearly link the drink and food menus. ‘We want to source interesting Argentinian wines to complement the food,’ says Dan, speaking of the Argentinian focus of the food, led by Fransisco Smoje. Some of the cocktail ingredients – like smoked thyme – will be prepared over the wood-fired oven and openflame grill that is at the heart of the kitchen.

Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life Diners have the opportunity to watch the flames, an activity that is both mesmerising and warming. The food that emerges is complex in flavour, belying the simplicity of ingredients. I try the Feed Me menu, an option where you (after discussing any dietary needs) allow the chefs to select dishes for you. This is a great option if you can’t decide, or if you want to focus more on your dining companions than the menu. After some tasty starters (faina, a chickpea flatbread, and an inhouse-made chorizo with pickled cabbage and fennel), I move onto grilled beef ribs, which is cooked slow over the embers of the fire. ‘It is simple but blows people away,’ says Dan. For me, the winning dish was from the specials menu, a roasted mirror dory fish with shishito mojo verde (the Argentinian version of salsa verde, a herb-rich green sauce) and celeriac scordahia (a super-smooth presentation of the white root vegetable). This was all finished off with a dark chocolate marquise with citrus caramel. My notes scrawl: ‘a melt-in-your-mouth slab of gorgeousness’. This is a menu with a difference. I had to ask many questions about dish names and ingredients. The most out-there dish will be on my list for next time (it’s on the breakfast menu). The arroz cubano is a black bean mole with brown rice, fried egg and banana. ‘It actually works!’ says Dan. The team at Barrio includes many longtime locals, who are loving the opportunities the new venue provides. ‘Fransisco’s style is very refreshing,’ says chef Shannon Smerdon. ‘It’s all heart. We’re

all here to cook nice food; there are no hierachy or egos.’ Though Barrio is now fully functioning, the construction is not completely over. A ‘green wall’ between the two main buildings is planned as part of the response to concerns about noise. ‘It will stop noise bouncing between the buildings,’ explains Dan. ‘Until this is tested, we are operating with our windows closed and without outdoor dining – we’re doing everything we can.’ Barrio. At Habitat, Porter Street (off Bayshore Drive), Arts & Industry Estate. Mon to Wed 7am–3pm, Thurs to Sat 7am–9pm, closed Sundays. www.barriobyronbay.com.au, @barriobyronbay

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The Good Life In front of the 8-ball at Main Street By Vivienne Pearson Pick the odd word out of the following list: Burger. Chips. Beer. Alcoholic milkshake. Locally made soda. Spider. Energy bowl. Vegan options. Game of pool. The answer? None Like some pool with your burger? of the above. All of these, and more, are available in the one spot. Main Street Burger Bar, in Byron Bay has celebrated their second birthday and is established as a go-to spot for locals Energy bowl meets chip-fuelled and visitors alike. energy. The pool table would have been the odd one out until recently. The team know that winter in Byron can be on the quiet side. ‘Each year we do something quirky for locals over winter,’ says owner Chris Wright. To soda or spider, that is the This year it is a blackquestion. topped pool table, which can be enjoyed free (just bring some ID to swap for the balls and cues). A shared initiative between Main Street and Stone & Wood, the table can be converted into an eating area, complete with beer-keg seats, for when things get super busy on the burger front. I enjoyed an afternoon of food, drink and pool. My kids have not seen a pool table for so long that when I mentioned we were going into Byron for a burger and some pool, they went off to pack their bathers! I greatly enjoyed reliving my Melbourne poolshark days (I once held the table at The Prince of Wales Hotel for, oh, at least two games), complete with a couple of great shots and a whole heap of very average ones. The food well made up for any disappointment I felt about losing both games. A brand-new menu offers nine burgers and we chose the Brisket Burger and an Energy Bowl with the option of local haloumi. Both were delicious and proved that Main Street is

Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life not just for carnivores. Other burger options include the Classic Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken, Truffled Chook, Jackfruit and ‘Old Mate Joe’. ‘The major classics stayed on the menu after the revamp as otherwise there’d be a riot out in the street,’ jokes Chris. The food was fabulous and drinks were amazing. I’d heard about the locally made sodas by The Flavour Fountain but hadn’t tried them. The Seasonal Ginger Beer was complex and the Outback Passion, a mix of passionfruit, bush orange, lemon myrtle and lime, was zingy. My kids happily munched on their cheese- and chicken-burgers and loved a spider and ice-cream in a glass. We sat in a boothstyle seat in the back room – the venue is more spacious than it seems from the street. Being a lunch outing, we didn’t add an alcoholic kick to our sodas (or try the alcoholic milk shakes). These are drinks that non-drinkers can enjoy without feeling like they are missing out on taste. Vegetarians, vegans, those who prefer their buns gluten free are also not going to miss out on options either. Whether you are a pool shark or, like me, sometimes get stuck behind the 8-ball, head into Main Street over winter for a hit of pool and a really good feed. Main Street Burger Bar: Jonson Street, ph: 6680 8832, www.mainstreetburgerbar.com.au. Open 7 days 11.30am–late.

Main Street Burger Bar Current Specials: Every Tuesday: During winter 5–7pm Mates Rates: All burgers are $10 Every Friday: All-day Froth Fest:Cold frothy Stone & Woods

Jamie Lyon beer match in Ballina Ballina RSL are hosting the first of many beverage, food and inconversation events. The club are pleased to announce that on June 22 Little Creatures ambassador Paul Daley will be matching beers to executive chef Blake Seymour’s menu. Guest speaker for the evening, rugby league great Jamie Lyon, scored more than 1,600 points in his first 13 seasons. During his career he was awarded Dally M centre and captain of the year multiple times. More recently, he moved to the Ballina Shire with his wife Ellie and their three young children. The evening ticket includes two beers on arrival and a four-course menu matched with Little Creatures beers. $60 per person all inclusive. Tables of eight are $440. The event welcomes men and women for a fun evening. A full bar will be operating. Bookings available online www.ballinarsl.com.au or by phoning 6681 9500. VE GA N&

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Wharf Bar & Restaurant

Open 7.30am Daily. Open till late Thurs–Sun Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011

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

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Trattoria Basiloco Open 7 days for Dinner starting 5.30pm See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818

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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.

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Finn Poke Restaurant

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery at Habitat brings together the local community Mon–Wed 7am–3pm; in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. WoodThur–Sat 7am–9pm fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, 1 Porter Street, natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. North Byron Eat in or take-away No reservations. Bookings www.barriobyronbay.com.au over 8 email: gather@ @barriobyronbay barriobyronbay.com.au

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Targa Modern European

With a fresh, funky, relaxed vibe, generous serves, cruisey staff and 10am licence, come and find us for ‘Byron’s BEST breakfast’ all day… Takeaway available Vegetarian,Vegan and gluten free options available Kids menu

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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

Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay

Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!

Food & Cocktails Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay

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

We serve Tapas, share plates and daily chef’s specials. A plant based feast that is sure to leave an impression. Word on the street is we’ve got the best cocktails in town too.

Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com

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Open 12pm–Late Every day Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845

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

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.

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Mothers Day Music Mark Rideout acoustic from 12pm OPEN - Tuesday to Saturday evenings 7 days breakfast & Lunch All day menus, licensed bar APERITIVO happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet

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. Nachos & Beer or Kombucha $20 every Monday Promotions every Wednesday Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions

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

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Relaxed dining by the beach. Food that celebrates local produce served with a healthy dose of good tunes and good vibes. All welcome. Our opening hours are 6.30am–2.30pm, 7 days for Breakfast + Lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday for dinner. Sunday Tapas & Happy Hour Specials till sundown

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The Empire Open 7 days M–F 9am–5pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in and takeaway Licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

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

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

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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

Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for some winter warmers! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. Enliven the senses with a Byron Bay Coffee or super healthy smoothie! Enjoy an Ice-cold beer, wine, or hand-crafted cocktail with your meal! Cosy indoor seating and heated outdoor patio space available.

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Mullum’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. Indulge yourself with a delicious brekky, the best burgers in town, or if it’s more your style enjoy healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls plus loads more. If you need a treat there’s a selection of cakes and also healthier dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats. The house-made organic coconut ice-cream is a must try. Plus of course, great coffee, delightful teas, shakes, smoothies and all the rest. Enjoy the good vibes and satisfy your cravings!

NEWRYBAR 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 and Dinner 12noon–11pm daily Weekend Breakfast 8am–11am Newrybar NSW 2479 Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, sandwiches 02 6687 2644 and salads. Mon–Sat 8am–5pm / Sun 8am–4pm www.harvestnewrybar.com.au Coffee Cart 6.30am–2pm daily @harvestnewrybar Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering.

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Email us: propertyinsider@echo.net.au a number of ‘celebrity weddings’ and is for sale through local agent, Ku Darroch from Real Estate of Distinction.

property markets, there has been a decline in Sydney (-2.4%) and Melbourne (-1.4%) property prices since the start of the year.

home is complete, the final instalment along with a summary of the series to date will be published in The Echo’s Sustainability Supplement, which will available in the paper and via Echonetdaily on June 27. The feature will include fabulous pics of the final result by local photographer Kate Holmes.

Byron Property Search Iconic property is on the market Australian designer Giovanni D’Ercole, founder of the Love and Hatred luxury jewellery brand, has put his 23ha Byron hinterland estate, Coorabella, on the market. Mr D’Ercole has owned the property for 25 years and his sense of theatre and Acceptance Finance sent an update through aesthetic is evident throughout the home. to Property Insider this week. Official interest Coorabella is used as a wedding venue hosting rates have now been left unchanged for nearly two years. Earlier on this year, many economists were predicting one or two rate rises in 2018, but now the markets are predicting no change until November 2019. There is also now a small groundswell of opinion that the Reserve Bank of Australian’s next move should be to cut rates, not increase them. Stay tuned. It’s a very interesting time in the finance and property markets. Many lenders have tighten up their credit policies over the last couple of months, owing likely to the pressure of the ongoing Royal Commission into banking. Looking at the major

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Confessions of a Shedaholic Late last year Property Insider began following the progress of Kate Le Messurier as she builds her 5-bed, 4-bath shed home from go to whoa. The series Confessions of a Shedaholic has proved very popular. Now that the first stage of the 2-shed

Michael Murray of Byron Property Search produces a very informative newsletter each month and I encourage you to subscribe. In an effort to build its profile on social media, any person who likes the BPS Facebook page and leaves a review via Google will get a BPS gift pack including soap, chocolate and toiletries (don’t forget to leave your postal address). Go to the Byron Property Search website for more information.

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Spacious open plan home located in a very quiet and highlysought after area in this impressive park. A door in the living area opens to the partially covered, paved patio with uninterrupted grand views of the canal and parkland. The home has two good-sized, carpeted bedrooms with ceiling fans, privacy screens and built-in robes with mirror doors. The 3-way tiled bathroom comprises of a bath, corner shower cabinet, a separate toilet and a separate dressing area with a large vanity unit. A single carport with good headroom door adjoins the home. Laundry is located in an external building at the rear of the carport. Energy efficient home has a split-system air conditioner, a solar hot water service and solar panels with an inverter. A ‘Pet Friendly’ resort.

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Open for inspection BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 160 Koonyum Range Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 10–11am • 132 Upper Wilsons Creek Rd, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 11am–12pm • 33 Smith Street, Clunes. Sat – Contact agent for time ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 12 Orana Rd, Ocean Shores. Thu 2–2.30pm, Sat 9.30–10am • 2/3 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Wilfred Place, Billinudgel. Sat 11–11.30am FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Wed 11–11.30am • 21 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. Thu 11–11.30am • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Thu 2–2.30pm • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Thu 4–4.30pm • 50 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. Fri 10–10.30am • 15 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 9–9.30am • 106 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am • 4 James Street, Ballina. Sat 9–9.30am • 28 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 10– 10.30am • 50 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. Sat 10–10.30am • 46 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 50 Cowper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Sat 10–10.30am • 46 Greenfield Road, Lennox Head. Sat 10– 10.30am • 1–9/113 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11– 11.30am • 6/45 Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 7 Grand Valley Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 79 Massinger Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 3/183 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am • 36 Beachcomber Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–

11.30am • 30 Cedar Crescent, East Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 31 New City Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/92 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm • 91 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 12–12.30pm • 18 Coral Court, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 43 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 18 Booyong Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/43 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 1–1.30pm • 45 Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm • 853 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Sat 1–1.30pm • 94 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 1–1.30pm • 211 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar. Sat 2–2.30pm LJHOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS • 21 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 15 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 5 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12– 12.30pm • 39 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Thu 12–12.30pm • 39 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–12.30pm • 36A Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1–1.30pm • 8 Hardy Avenue, Ocean Shores to 12–12.30pm

• 93 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Thu 4–4.30pm • 2 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 9–9.30am • Lot 4, 43/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 93 Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 7 Keith Street, Bangalow. Sat 10.30–11am • 134 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1.30–12pm • 50 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 17 Edward Street, Knockrow. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2 Mackellar Court, Byron Bay. Sat 1–1.30pm • 34 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 2.30–3pm

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LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina. Sat 16 11am onsite • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. Sat 7 July 1pm onsite • 137 North Creek Road, Lennox Head Sat 7 July 2pm onsite

ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 21 Orana Rd, Ocean Shores. • 4 Bower Street, Brunswick Heads • 1 Glendale Crescent, Ocean Shores

BANGALOW REAL ESTATE • 33 Smith Street, Clunes ELDERS BRUNSWICK HEADS • 2 Wilfred Place, Billinudgel. Sat 16 11.30am onsite FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 14 Clavan Street, Ballina. Auction Sat 30 June 11am • 6a Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Auction Sat 30 June 11am. Guide $720,000–$790,000 • 4 James Street, Ballina. Auction Sat 14 July onsite

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 3/12 Marattia Place, Suffolk Park. Contact Agent • 4 James Street, Ballina. Auction Sat onsite • 15 Cavanbah Lane, Byron Bay. $2,350,000– $2,550,000 • 7 Grand Valley Court, Mullumbimby. $1,125,000– $1,225,000 • 28 Caniaba Crescent, Suffolk Park. Contact Agent • 91 Parkway Drive, Ewingsdale. $1,595,000 –$1,695,000 LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. Wed 5–5.30pm • 106/25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina. $269,000 • Tallowood Ridge, Tuckeroo Avenue • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina. Thu 5.15–5.45pm Mullumbimby. Contact Agent • 23 Riverside Drive, Ballina. Sat 10.30–11.00am • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35 Brandon Street, Suffolk Park. $1,800,000– $1,900,000 • 1/9 Barwen Street, East Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm • 137 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Sat LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE 1–1.30pm • 137 North Creek Road, Lennox Head. Auction 7 • 17 Ahern Circuit, Cumbalum. Sat 1–1.30pm July 2pm onsite • 25 Killen Falls, Tintenbar. Sat 1.30–2pm • 2/13 Andrew Place, Lennox Head. Auction 7 July • 2 Kirby Place, Cumbalum. Sat 1.45–2.15pm 1pm onsite McGRATH BYRON BAY McGRATH BYRON BAY • 2 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Wed • 7 Keith Street, Bangalow 4–4.30pm • 17 Edward Street, Knockrow

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G E N 4 – T H E P W E R L E F A M I LY 6 J U N E - 1 1 J U LY 2 0 1 8 Above: Grass Seed Dreaming by Barbara Weir. Below left: Awelye Atnwengerrp by Minnie Pwerle. Below right: Awelye Atnwengerrp by Molly Pwerle.

WINTER TASTER CLASSES Rene Bolten – A Taste of Still Life Monday 9 July 10am - 1pm

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------Christine Willcocks – Collage To Transfer Wednesday 11 July 10am - 1pm

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Michael Cusack – Mixed Media & Assemblage Wednesday 11 July 1.30 - 4.30pm

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Michael Philp – Spirit Friday 12 July 10am - 1pm

F O U R G E N E R AT I O N S O F A RT W O R K S BY M I N N I E P W E R L E , E M I LY P W E R L E , M O L LY P W E R L E , C H A R M A I N E P W E R L E , B A R B A R A W E I R , G L O R I A P E T YA R R E , JADE AND MARIAH TORRES . This highly talented family of women present their dreamings and the legacy of their famous mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Minnie Pwerle. Minnie was one of Australia’s top female contemporary Indigenous artists. Her paintings are loved for being so modern in style and yet so traditional and raw in subject. Minnie’s art is in major public collections such as the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, Art Gallery of NSW, and Art Gallery of South Australia and National Gallery of Victoria.

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Barbara, Minnie’s daughter, is today one of Australia’s most sought-after contemporary Indigenous artists. Inspired by a small grass found in Utopia called Lyaw or Munyeroo, Barbara’s Grass Seed paintings consist of a series of small brush strokes that overlap and weave to create a swaying effect. It is an energetic style exclusive to Barbara. grant@ninbella.com | www.ninbella.com 19a Byron Street, Bangalow 02 6687 1936

Catherine McClements is joined by local community choir Vox Caldera in an extraordinary blend of theatre and music.

THE EVENTS FRI 20 – SAT 21 JUL | Lismore City Hall T I CK ET S

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WINTER TASTERS ARE BACK! S A M P L E S O M E O F T H E G R E AT C O U R S E S BY RO N S C H O O L O F A RT OFFERS IN 2018 AND ENROL IN THEIR TA N TA L I S I N G TA S T E R C L A S S E S T H E S E W I N T E R H O L I D AY S . BSA will keep its Mullumbimby doors open for classes in Still Life Painting, Narrative Painting, Life Drawing, Collage & Transfer Printing, and Mixed Media and Assemblage with many of their well-loved teaching staff. Murri artist Michael Philp is back with his inspiring Spirit workshop, and kids are also welcome for an exciting workshop on collaborative drawing and 3D activities with Jacqueline Smith.

2018 C.A.S.E. POSTCARD SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES C . A . S . E . I N V I T E YO U TO C O N S I D E R T H AT T R A N S F O R M AT I V E S PA C E W H E R E THOUGHTS AND IDEAS EMERGE A S YO U W O R K W I T H T H I S Y E A R’ S P O S T C A R D T H E M E : ‘A F T E R T H E L O N G E S T N I G H T . . .’ A L L R E S P O N S E S T O THE THEME ARE WELCOME WHETHER LITERAL OR INTERPRETIVE. For the postcard-sized artworks, all media are accepted, unframed, no larger than 13cm x 18cm x 4cm. Maximum of three works/artist. Entries close on 7 July. We look forward to seeing where your imagination leads you.

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MARKETING AND PROMOTION FOR WRITERS WITH JESSE BLACKADDER BY RO N W R I T E R S F E ST I VA L P R E S E N T S A C O U R S E F O R I N T RO V E RT E D A U T H O R S W H O H AT E S E L F - P R O M O T I O N A N D E X T R O V E R T S W H O L O V E I T. Jesse Blackadder will lead you through the tools of promoting yourself without losing your friends and your self-respect along the way. The course will cover author websites, social media, public relations, speaking gigs, festival appearances, GoodReads, gaining reviews and testimonials, and the pros and cons of using a publicist.

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Jesse Blackadder is the award-winning author of four novels for adults and three for children. She’s appeared at festivals around the world and been interviewed twice as part of Richard Fidler’s Conversations. Saturday 23 June, 10am–1pm, $60/$50. Spaces filling fast! For details and to book go to byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on.

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

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

LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY 11 Rural St, Lismore p. 6627 4600 www.lismoregallery.org

LONE GOAT GALLERY 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay mon–fri 10am–4pm / sat 10am–midday 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

NINBELLA GALLERY 19a Byron Street, Bangalow Open 7 days 10am-5pm p. 6687 1936 www.ninbella.com ninbella on instagram @ninbella

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

STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 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

Saturday 23 June 10am -1pm BOOK NOW: byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on

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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

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THE SPIDERBAIT STORY

ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WERE THREE FRIENDS. THEY LIVED IN A COUNTRY TOWN IN RURAL NSW CALLED FINLEY. JANET PLAYED A MEAN BASS GUITAR, WHITTY WAS WILD ON GUITAR AND KRAM, WELL, KRAM WAS ONE OF THOSE VERY SPECIAL DUDES WHO COULD PLAY DRUMS AND SING. It was 1991, Bryan Adams was singing I Do It For You, Chrissy Amphlett belted out everyone’s favourite masturbation theme song (Touch Myself) and Michael Bolton with his power mullet was getting more of a run than he probably deserved. The three friends decided to get a band together and play music that wasn’t anything like Michael Bolton. Yes. 1991, one of Australia’s most loved and iconic alt rock bands, Spiderbait, was born. Fast forward to 2018 and the three friends are still in love with playing music together. ‘It’s like slipping into old jeans, into each other’s old jeans,’ laughs Kram, ‘and still fitting. ‘We just finished touring with Veruca Salt… we did it two years before when we played Splendour and Falls. It was the first long tour that wasn’t our own, but as soon as we walked onto the stage we had that real magic. We get it from playing together for so long. It becomes this subconscious thing between us. We are really close and in our shows we have a really great energy between us. We look over and I think how great is this; we could be any old group of friends, but it’s a bit more euphoric to realise that and be onstage together.’ There’s nothing lo-fi about a Spiderbait gig. The band that had five top 20 albums, won two ARIAs and back in 2004 blew everyone away with their version of the Leadbelly song Black Betty know how to make some bloody decent noise. For Kram, when Spiderbait hit the stage, there’s only one gear. Top gear. ‘I can’t help it. I don’t have much control over that once the show starts,’ he shares. ‘No matter how much you say you are going to take it easy, you just don’t. Our set is structured so that Janet and

I can swap songs, but I can’t help myself! Playing and singing for me is this crazy experience; I like that part of it. No matter how much you prep, even if you prepped heaps – when you hit the stage something completely else happens!’ Just last year Spiderbait had the honour of being inducted into the Australian Music Archive, displayed next to fellow Aussie music legend, Paul Kelly. ‘We had our memorabilia donated for display in the music vault. We were doing our tour of Ivy for the 20th anniversary at the time and we bought a whole lot of stuff in that I had put away. It doesn’t seem significant to you but when an archivist goes through your stuff it takes on a different meaning. All these notes from you to each other. Bits of lyric. You wouldn’t believe how many times I have gone to throw that stuff out. You never really think as artists or consider yourself as important like that. It’s just about the next gig and trying to stay alive!’ Spiderbait continue to span the demographic divide with their grunge rock bringing in new fans and thrilling old ones. ‘Our fans are really broad range of ages. We played Caloundra music festival last year – it was a young crowd; then at other shows you will have other people coming up who are older who have been following the band since the beginning.’ Playing live is still a thrill for the band, who revel in the grassroots grunt of a pub gig as much as the power of a big festival stage. In fact it was making the transition to the bigger festival stage that Kram credits with the band’s longevity. ‘I don’t think we would still be playing or be successful now if we hadn’t become a festival

band. We played a Big Day Out in Sydney and walked onstage a pub punk rock band and when we left the stage we were a festival band. There was a change in us and the way the crowd reacted. We realised it was okay to be confident and go for it. When you are playing to 10,000 plus people it becomes like a giant person; they love the connection and it can become a euphoric experience – you can create something amazing.’ While Kram still enjoys life as a high-profile rocker, he also relishes the simple life, moving to the Byron Shire with his young family around seven years ago. ‘It’s a beautiful place to raise children. I think it’s one of the most special places in the world. We live in a country area that cares about political issues. I grew up in a country town and I know how racist it can be. I wish more of country Australia could be as progressive.’ Spiderbait are looking forward to stepping out in front of Kram’s ‘home crowd’ when they play Kingscliff Hotel on June 29.

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Sitting at lunch with a friend the other day I noticed a bloke sitting at a table opposite us. He was conspicuously trying to look inconspicuous with a plain black T-shirt, sunglasses and a cap. My friend leant across and whispered ‘I think that’s Matt Damon’. I had a longer look. I couldn’t really tell. He was only a few metres away and I’ve never watched that many Matt Damon films so it was hard to do a positive ID but he certainly could have been Matt Damon.

I found myself staring at him a bit more intensely, not because I cared whether or not it was Matt Damon but because I couldn’t really remember what Matt Damon actually looked like. It’s been a long time since Good Will Hunting, the last Matt Damon film I watched. He’s no longer a blond fringed maths genius. Now Matt Damon, if it is Matt Damon looks more like some sort of jet fighter from top gun. He looks a bit like Orson Wells actually. Young Orson Wells. Not old Orson. Old Orson is dead. Maybe I should ask if he’s Orson Wells. I’m certainly not going to ask him if he is Matt Damon. That would be weird. If I were Matt Damon and I was having lunch I wouldn’t want people asking me if I were Matt Damon. Especially if I were Matt Damon. Because if you ask someone that and they answer yes, there’s really no where else for the conversation to go except for me to say ‘I haven’t seen many of your movies’ and then slink back to my table to keep staring at him from time to time awkwardly waving and doing that goofy smile thing. That must be the hardest thing about being Matt Damon – people suddenly realising that you are Matt Damon and then wanting a photo, or just to tell you that you are Matt Damon. I get the feeling he knows. I bet there are days where he would like not to be Matt Damon. It must make doing ordinary things really stressful. Because you being ordinary is weird for other people. You are supposed to be doing extraordinary things like being in space or killing people. I mean if I were at the movies and Matt Damon came on screen I’m not surprised. I don’t lean over to my friend and whisper ‘I think that’s Matt Damon’. But if Matt Damon turns up in front of me at the supermarket then I’m like, Hey that’s Matt Damon. I think he shops. I’m at the shops all the time. No-one is surprised, nor do they ask me questions like ‘are you Matt Damon?’ I had a 2-word walk-on in a feature film recently and heaps of people contacted me on Facebook because they said in the middle of the movie they shouted out ‘that’s Mandy Nolan’. For a minute I knew what it was like to be Matt Damon. I’ve heard Matt Damon has moved here. Or spends time here. I hope he enjoys it. I think we’re pretty okay at conducting ourselves relatively normally and pretending we don’t know he’s Matt Damon. But we do. I’ve seen posts on social media. Stuff about him doing incredible stuff like crossing the road. I mean who would think Matt Damon crosses the road! Or has lunch! Matt Damon spotting is becoming a bit like Whale Watching around here. In fact I’ve seen Matt three times this year already and haven’t seen one whale. It’s weird seeing famous people. I’m not impressed that they’re famous, I’ve met lots of famous people. Although it’s hard to have a natural conversation when you know stuff about someone from the media and you’re just this boring fucker who’s biggest claim to fame is seeing Matt Damon have lunch. Seeing famous people can be tricky because sometimes you don’t realise they’re famous – there’s just this strange familiarity you get when you see someone you think you know and you start talking because their face is S-O-O familiar you think it’s a family friend. What is their name? And then you go, oh no, it’s not a long-lost friend, or acquaintance from the past, it’s Nicole Kidman. No wonder she’s being so bloody frosty. I did that once to Nicole and then after ‘hello …I said ‘sorry I thought you were someone else.’ Actually I thought she was Matt Damon.

Stemming from their roots of a beach oriented lifestyle, Adam and Pat have manifested into a unique two-piece who claim a sound that is The Ruiins. With the use of captivating riffs, heart-filled vocals, and a foot-tapping beat, residing on the Gold Coast they have grown into a local icon. Great Northern | 9pm | Friday June 15 | Free

ROCK MEETS FLAMENCO AT THE BREWERY Honing their craft as buskers in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, Malcura have captivated the Australian public with their distinctive sound, which fuses Flamenco instrumentation with Latin rhythms and a rock ’n’ roll mentality. Malcura create music for the soul; it’s a feeling as much as it is a sound. Their show is alive with spirit, weaving through intricate arrangements with virtuoso musicianship and gusto. Malcura have performed alongside the likes of Tijuana Cartel, Tash Sultana, The Pierce Brothers, Clowns, Kenta Hayashi (Japan), and Dallas Frasca; and even joined Mexican guitar heroes Rodrigo y Gabriela on stage at the Palais Theatre for an unexpected guest appearance that was met with a standing ovation. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity served as the inspiration behind the trio’s single Palais and its stunning cinematic music video, which was filmed inside the Palais Theatre. The much-anticipated second album from Malcura is currently in production and appears set to attract the attention of music fans across the globe. The band ensures it will be even more textured, daring and infectious than their first. Catch Malcura at Byron Bay Brewery, for a free show this Saturday, from 7pm.

A CAREER IN RUIINS The Ruiins is a collaboration of raw blues and vintage rock enriched by powerful vocals and a touch of character bringing life to each song. The brother-like duo, Adam Dooker and Pat Sugden, hail from the New South Wales Mid North Coast and have graced audiences the length of the east coast.

WHERE THE SUN DOES SHINE Sunrose are a four-piece band, based in the hills of Byron Bay, who create timeless psychedelic rock/pop. A sound bathed in sunshine and salt water, with melodies that take you day dreaming through the clouds and grooves that you can’t help but move to. Sunrose recreate their lifestyle of ocean and nature into a sonic swirl of haunting vocals, grooved out rhythms and harmonic undulations swimming in vibrato and delay. Great Northern 9pm, Saturday June 16. Free Entry

JORDAN’S ROCK AND ROOTS Jordan McRobbie is a rock and roots performer from Fremantle who is quickly becoming known for his virtuosic ability on the 12-and 6-stringed guitars. Jordan hit the ground running in the early stages of his career, taking out the gong for Blues/Roots Song of the Year at the WAM Awards, as well as supported high profile acts such as Fat Freddy’s Drop and Mat McHugh and performed sets at The Woodford, Nannup and Fairbridge music festivals. Showcasing his dynamic songwriting, strong vocals and intricate finger-style guitar work, along with his explosive rhythm section featuring Scott ‘Mister’ Kociuruba on drums and Katie J White on bass, Jordan McRobbie and Wayfarer’s performances have had audiences around the country in awe. Jordan McRobbie Band | Byron Brewery | 7pm | Friday Jun 15

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Z-STAR IS THE BASIS OF A KALEIDOSCOPE OF MUSIC PROJECTS BY FRONTWOMAN, SINGER/SONGWRITER, DRUMMER, GUITARIST AND PRODUCER ZEE GACHETTE. THIS YEAR Z-STAR WILL BEAM INTO AUSTRALIA FOR ZEE’S MOST EPIC TOUR TO DATE. WITH SHOWS UP AND DOWN THE EAST COAST, GACHETTE WILLDEBUT A TRIO LINEUP TO CREATE Z-STAR TRINITY – JOINED BY BECK FLATT ON DRUMS AND BOI CROMPTON ON BASS; THE PLAN IS TO LAND FOR FOUR APPEARANCES AT THE BELLO WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL. THE SPACESHIP WILL BE FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS AND ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN… WE CHATTED WITH ZEE THIS WEEK TO GET SOME INSIDE INFO ON WHAT Z-STAR IS ALL ABOUT. What was it like growing up in East London with Trinidadian parents? Were you surrounded by music from all over the world? Did this play a role in you becoming a musician? I always knew music was my path, even before I learnt about the roots of it, which came from the talent flowing from my estranged muso grandfather Al Timothy. I was born in East London but I grew up in a few places. After our travels, my mother settled our family of two back in Trinidad. To be honest she listened to a wide range of popular American music, calypso, soca, reggae. I made hundreds of mixtapes, wrote songs, sang and played guitar, drums, steel

pan. Then when I returned to London in my late teens I began forging my musical path and journeying deeper into the origins of the music. You have said, ‘It’s like I’ve come full circle, starting out in psych blues rock and then spending years exploring a wider variety of sounds and genres.’ What was this time of exploration like as an artist? And how important has it been in getting you to this album and where you are today as an artist? It’s been pivotal in many ways. For a start, it’s an ongoing exploration of self, emotional states, social environment, life experience. The sounds of earlier music projects were

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influenced heavily by bands like Led Zep, Hendrix, The Doors, Muddy Waters, then after a few band meltdowns I decided to strip the distortion away – the music wasn’t as loud and edgy but it was still intense, passionate and with more sonic space for reflection. At the time it felt like an epiphany I was discovering another side of myself and music. That was my Who Loves Lives and Masochists & Martyrs albums era. Through these transitions I became conscious of the bigger picture, the emotional dimension of darkness, light and colour. Today I feel more liberated musically as one can dress songs in genre-bending outfits and the audience gets it. I feel it’s because the experience of diversity, discovery and change is more appealing. And in the end, everything starts with the song. You are now producing several other people’s albums. How did that come about? Was that always part of your plan as a musician or did it come from seeing or knowing bands you wanted to work with with? I suppose it’s been a natural progression. I love working in the studio; recording, mixing, producing and collaborating with other artists. I suppose it’s a mutual appreciation vibe: you hear the music they play, you feel a chemistry together in the studio, and boom we’re making a record. However balancing studio time with touring is pretty tight. Your music has evolved and developed again and again. Do you see this development as leading somewhere in particular or is this evolutionary process more of a spontaneous integration of the things you see and feel around you at any given moment? For sure it’s an evolutionary process. I love living in the moment interacting with my 360 social. I don’t know what’s gonna happen in the next five years or what will be influencing me then. I just keep on creating and developing new sounds and projects, and giving myself the space and freedom to stay inspired and flex my musical muscles. It feels like I’m inhaling the whole experience and filtering those feelings through the songs. I heard that Z-Star Delta was formed while you were touring in Australia. Where did you and Seb meet and how did the collaboration evolve between you two? We met in an underground basement jam. Seb was on form as always, effortlessly riffing. Right then I knew I wanted to work with him and asked if he was up for some gigs with my band so he started as the dep lead guitarist for Z-STAR (the mothership).

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Our musical bond was electric onstage and offstage. The first Australian tour arrived and we performed most of the side shows a duo Z-STAR unplugged. Some tunes didn’t translate and we started writing songs on the road, developing the sound. Before I knew it, I went from playing the foot tambourine to playing the whole drum kit, and Seb went from guitar to guitar/bass/synth/looping. So many people rave about your live gigs. Why do you think that is? And what can festivalgoers at Bello Winter Music this year expect from Z-Star Trinity? I truly love what I do, smashing the drums, going wild on the guitar, bursting a lung. The whole catharsis of performing is like a golden goblet overflowing with the most intoxicating wine. I suppose when it feels this free you just want more; even on a bad day I can turn it around and have a great time. It’s survival, it’s raw, it’s primal, it’s live and electric and when I’m onstage I feel it literally bursting out of me and I just want to charge like a beast! What’s in the future for Z-Star Trinity? Any new albums or collaborations coming up? Well this is the first tour for the Trinity and I’m lifting off with two Aussie musos. I imagine there’ll be a lot of new material written on the road as well as interesting arrangements of tracks from Z-STAR & Z-STAR DELTA. Watch this space :) Where do you head to after Bellingen and what’s your next big international date after your Australian tour? Well after Bello Winter Music Festival we’re playing in Sydney, Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival, Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Sydney Guitar Festival and Wollombi Festival. This is just to name a few on what will be a tour full of connected and amazing highlights – as always in Australia! Then after Oz I’m back to the studio to work on the Z-Star Delta debut album, plus new tracks for my electro-soul project, Slowetrainsoul. From stage to studio, and studio stage… that’s my life. Catch Z-Star Trinity at the Bello Winter Music Festival Friday | St Margaret’s Hall | 7.30pm Saturday |St Margaret’s Hall | 10.30am | Workshop Saturday | Golf Club | 8.00pm Sunday | Federal Hotel | 6.00pm The Festival runs 12–15 July throughout Bellingen.

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NEW TIDE AT THE RAILS You’re a great lover of nature and solitude. Why do you think this is such a significant part of you character? Big question! Wow, I think that could come from my NZ background. Or just my personality. Both my parents are kinda quiet and reserved. I love getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and I think there is no better way than getting immersed in nature. How do you think these aspects of your character have influenced your music? Maybe a little bit. I do love to write music as a form of escape and self-reflection. Some have said that your sound / style is reminiscent of the ‘traditional blues aesthetic’. Do you think that’s an accurate account of your music? Yeah, sure. I’ve always loved the sound of blues and its variations and language… Basically it’s a 5-note scale with all kinds of variations and little deviations. You can express so much with it and go very complex yet it’s easy to get the basics. I love early acoustic guitar blues sounds of America, the electrified sound of post WWII; it’s part of so much popular music this last century but you can hear that 5-note scale in Asian and African styles from forever too. You obviously have a great love for the blues legends and some have said that your new single Love From Afar has a subtleness in the lyrics and the groove not dissimilar of a 70s JJ Cale track. Did you grow up listening to classic blues artists like JJ? I discovered him only recently actually. I was blown away! I think we might have a few other things in common too maybe. I grew up in middle-class NZ but my dad had Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton records. I devoured his unplugged album and learnt all the parts when I was 12 or something like that. There are all the legends’ songs on that album too, Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzey, Elmore James… Can you name a couple of your blues B-side treasures that you’ve stumbled across and tell us what you love about them? I love Magic Sam and his song Feel So Good; it really works! Another might be Drifting Blues by Snooks Eaglin – the singing style is similar to Ray Charles but he backs himself on guitar; the emotion is so deep and just gets me every time I listen. People talk about your acoustic and amplified sound. What do you think that means and how did your unique sound evolve / come about?

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TWEED MUSICIAN MATTHEW ARMITAGE IS A MASTER OF THE BLUES AND ROOTS GENRE WITH HIS INCREDIBLE NEW ALBUM NEW TIDE OUT NOW. When I really started focusing on how I could make my own sound I discovered that without a bass player I was free to change chords or musical gears whenever I liked. So I drew on my classical guitar training a bit. In classical guitar you are sometimes trying to play like a pianist, or even sometimes an orchestra – two or three parts at once… I was lucky my parents arranged for lessons in that style and I loved hearing and playing that music. When I play now on both electric and acoustic I use those techniques and mix it up with blues, rock’n’roll or even psychedelic music and heavy rock. Tell us about your new album. What was the main inspiration? I was inspired to write the tunes from my new life in the northern rivers, love, travel, awakening experiences. But to actually record the tunes I was inspired my my recent failure to record some gentle acoustic guitar tunes for my mum for Christmas! I booked a day in the studio and before starting I told my engineer George Carpenter my plan and he suggested a way better use of my day was to record my original songs. I said ‘Yeah okay some demos would be cool…’ he said, ‘Nah, Man, let’s go for finished takes, not demos!’ When I heard the rough mixes a couple of days later I heard an album that just needed a few extra bells and whistles. It seemed like it came together very naturally and unconsciously at the beginning. I really like that. You’ve worked with some well-known Byron artists – The Swamps and Chesta Hedron. What brought you together with these guys? Matt Swan from The Swamps was a recommendation from my girlfriend Candi. I think he was the only musician she knew! Who knew that he and I would fit together so well and love the bluesy rock’n’roll sound. Eli Kalaitzides from Chesta Hedron was a friend of Candi’s workmates and funnily enough he had lived in Berlin at the same time as I and we actually had friends in common from that time too. As soon as we jammed I knew we had something special. He loves many different styles of world music, kraut rock, heavy psychedelic sounds and is a designer so his sense of style is really developed. And where can we hear some of the music you guys created? Chesta Hedron has an EP called Infinite Nought – it’s online in all the usual spots. The next full-length album is done and we are just now getting our release plan

together for later in the year. The Swamps are best to listen to in our YouTube channel I think. We played a party at Clarkes Beach that was pretty rawkus; I put that on our Soundcloud. What’s on the horizon for Mathew Armitage? Do you feel your music is headed in a particular direction Yeah, some amazing things happening. I’m touring supporting Pete Murray in July / August and that’s going to be epic. I love this album New Tide but I’d really like to work out a band format next. Get a wild sound together like Buddy Guy mixed with John Lennon and Picasso. Also I’m conscious of wanting to write more universal love songs too. I can feel them coming. He plays the Rails on Friday 15 June.

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OUT OF THE DEPTHS OF MAGICAL SCOTTISH LORE COMES THE STORY OF JANET HORNE, THE LAST WOMAN TO BE ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT AND CONSORTING WITH THE DEVIL IN THE UK IN 1727. The Last Witch, written by Rona Munro for the 2009 Edinburgh Festival, sees a darkness born out of the grinding poverty of the lives of the 18th century Scottish highlands, in Dornoch, and in the vengeful hearts of men struggling with the free spirit of an independent woman who is not afraid of them. Eventually their haphazard attempts at controlling her unconventional ways result in downfall as the men rule the Law, but the real power resides in the emotional lives, friendships, and the sensuality of the village women. Munro’s play confidently toys with uncertainty and skips along the line between fantasy and reality with playful ease, examining an old world of darkly ancient beliefs and an emerging new one where a different kind of knowledge flourishes. Based on the true story of Janet Horne, the production reveals the strength of women living in a brutal and unforgiving time.

A TRIBUTE FOR TOSH Andrew Tosh is a Jamaican reggae singer and the son of Peter Tosh. He is the nephew of reggae singer Bunny Wailer, also an original member of The Wailers. Andrew has strong vocal resemblance of his late father. Tosh was exposed to the music of his father’s group, The Wailers from an early age, his mother, Shirley Livingston, also being the sister of Bunny Wailer. His first recording session was in 1985, produced by Charlie Chaplin, and resulting in the single Vanity Love. After his father was shot dead in 1987, he performed two songs at his funeral, Jah Guide and Equal Rights. In ’91 he toured with The Wailers Band and in 2004 he recorded an album of songs by his father, Andrew Sings Tosh: He Never Died. In 2010 Tosh released an acoustic album dedicated to his father, Legacy An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh, produced by himself, his girlfriend Dawn Simpson and legendary Handel Tucker. All the way from Jamaica, the son-to-father tribute hits Byron Bay this weekend. Peter Tosh Tribute show | Byron Bay Brewery | Sunday June 17 | 6pm | Free

Produced and directed by Tim Winton-Brown, played by a talented and experienced ensemble cast and supported by a sensational design and technical team, the production explores the story of a woman unafraid to challenge the patriarchal status quo. We spoke to Tim to find out how 18th-century Scotland finds its way to the northern rivers. What is it about about Janet Horne’s story that sang to you? I’ve long had an interest in the subject matter and the poetic lyricism of the language – and that narrative of a strong, defiant woman’s journey. How do you feel the attitude toward women has changed in this since since the 1800s; do you think there is still enough residue of that attitude from society – wanting women to behave – that makes this story speak to 21stcentury women?

Yes. Although society has made tremendous leaps forward, I feel that the feminist struggle continues to this day, in everything from pay equity, to representation in politics at every level of government, to parity of big business CEOs and board composition. Powerful women, and women in positions of power, continue to be either underrepresented or treated worse and paid less than men. The face of sexism and misogyny may have changed, but I think it is still powerfully prevalent in our society. However, things are changing, and will continue to change. Was it difficult to ‘feel’ the plight of Jane Horne when directing the players? Yep. There’s has never been a witch burning ever recorded in Australian Law, so it’s difficult for me to be able to truly identify with Ms Horne’s situation, both as an Australian, and as a man. And, as a director, I find myself at times deferring to the actors’ experience and I’m grateful for the collaborative, ensemble approach embraced by the cast. What has a 200-year-old story got to entice a 2018 audience? An amazing story, a powerful script, and a universal theme of the struggle against oppression and abuse of power that echoes through the centuries to this very day. The production opens on the winter solstice, 21 June, at the Rochdale Theatre in Lismore for four performances before moving to Kohinur Hall in Main Arm for three weeks, closing on July 14. Tickets are $25 / $20 and are available through the Main Arm General Store, The Mullumbimby Bookshop, and Music Bizarre in Lismore, or search The Last Witch online at trybooking.com.

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ÁINE TYRRELL In Australia for seven years, Mullum for 18 months and a muso since she was ‘little’, Áine Tyrrell is one gutsy lady who spends her days forging ever forward. A troubadour in the real sense of the word, Áine (sounds a bit like ‘onya’, which probably helped with her Australian citizenship), literally travels across her adopted widebrown-land in a ’66 Bedford bus from which she records and visits venues. Áine has pretty much always been a musician and in the last few years it has become her job. ’My dad’s a musician [Seán Tyrrell] so I’ve always had music in the house. I started songwriting in my 20s, then I dropped it for a while, then picked it back up and i’ve been doing it full-time now for about four years.’ Tyrrell has settled in Mullum where she is bringing up her there kids and her music is has taken her back to the studio to record Return to the Sea. ‘This is my second album. On my first we took the bus out on an epic road trip and recorded in the desert for two weeks. I wanted to do the same thing for

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this one but not in Australia. So, we went back to Ireland and did a road trip there to record the album. Tyrrell says she took the songs to remote islands and Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking parts of the country). ‘We went through the doors of old cottages, we sang them around old churches, walked with them through 13th-century graveyards, let them breathe in the house I was born into, and had cups of tea with them at our musical friend’s houses. Some doors opened, some doors shut, some ideas survived and others vanished.’ Áine says the recording is done but now she needs funds to get it over the line. ‘We need about $18,000 to master, print, publicise, get graphic design and photography and all the other extras needed to get the album finished,’ she says. Cue crowdfunding. Tyrrell and her crew are hoping a Pozible campaign will help them out. ‘We are dying to share these songs, this album, the video footage with the world. The list of legends who have helped so far has been huge. We would love to add more names to that list of legends and bring you into the Sea with us. If you would like more info, or to help Áine finish her project, with rewards from digital copies of the recording to house concerts, visit: pozible.com/project/aine-tyrrellreturn-to-the-sea-2.

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ENTERTAINMENT PINAFORE From next week the Ballina Players are presenting a Gilbert & Sullivan classic, HMS PINAFORE, which is directed and choreographed by Jaime Sheehan with musical directors Warwick Binney and Marie Caldwell. This Pinafore is not your traditional Gilbert & Sullivan production, written in the 1870s. This is a much more comic and lively version. Pinafore was the first musical to bring together story, song words, and music into a balanced whole. The show’s popularity produced an American audience for musical theatre, and that the show has served as a model of the musical ever since. Pinafore played 570 times over two years in England and really put Gilbert & Sullivan on the map. The character of Dick Deadeye has been expanded on the original role quite substantially. Deadeye is the grim realist of the crew, offering advice to whomever, whether sought or not, with no particular concern for his station in life. In the Players production, Deadeye is played by Peter Harding (recently seen in A Few Good Men). Peter has been with Ballina Payers on and off since 2003, appearing in many plays and musicals, and also acting as stage manager on many occasions. For this production he also co-designed the set, with a double-level ship’s bow and curved staircase. Pinafore is ship-shaping-up (see what I did there?) to be a great production and a lot of fun for the entire family. Tickets are available now: online at ballinaplayers.com. au/bookings (No Fee) or; at Just Funkin’ Music in River St, Ballina, near the pedestrian lights ($2/ticket booking fee) in person or on 6686 2440. Tickets are $30/Adult and $22 (Child 16 & Under). Opening Night Special: Canapes and a complimentary glass of champagne from 7.15pm. Season runs from 15 June until 1 July

SURF IN THE HOUSE The Brunswick Picture House is excited to announce Surf’s Up in the House. The event is a multi-day film event in conjunction with the Byron Bay Surf Festival. The Picture House have an exciting opening night party planned for Wednesday June 20 with Bay FM’s The Sandpit live from the their front door from 4pm. That show will be followed by live music from 6pm and the first film for the event, the iconic Big Wednesday will screen at 7.15pm. The festival runs over June 20–24 with multi-session discounts available. Screening classic surf films and new documentaries alike, there will be something for everyone and something to salivate over while you’re not in the water. Not only Big Wednesday, but other great titles such as Nevertown, Take Every Wave, and Between Land & Sea will keep everyone entertained. Dates, times, and tickets for all the films will be available on the website. Ticket info brunswickpicturehouse.com | June 20–24

WE ARE STAR STUFF… Under the moonless sky, with the Milky Way high overhead in the dark skies of Byron Bay, Australia’s leading experts on Space, Cosmology, Astronomy, Astrophyics, Astrophotography and Science come together for Star Stuff II, a series of keynote talks on everything from Australia’s new space agency to space photography, and even a movie screening.

CULTURE

be given the opportunity to write this play, by Ilbijerri Theatre Company. It was an honour, and a deep responsibility, to be tasked with creating a story that, in its simple way, tries to encapsulate the experiences of the Stolen Generations. I can tell you that it took six years to write and workshop and finally get to the stage. And that it has taken on a life of its own since, touring many parts of the world along with cities and regional towns across Australia and that even in a place as culturally different as Japan it still resonated. ‘For audiences, I hope it brings understanding that we are all part of this story, it is part of our history and our present,’ says Jane. ‘For the Aboriginal community members in the audience, it is my profound hope that we do your stories justice.’

Sponsored by Celestron & Bintel, this unprecedented lineup in Australia’s most easterly location is sure to expand minds in a way that hasn’t been seen since the inaugural Star Stuff I in 2017, which was a sellout success. This will be an unforgettable event. Speakers include: Fraser Cain (CAN / science publisher), Dr Alan Duffy (AU, computational astrophysicist), Amy Shira Teitel (USA – space historian), Geoff Notkin(USA / meteorite expert), Terry Lovejoy (AU comet discoverer), Dr David Malin(AU AAO astronomer), John Sarkissian OAM(AU CSIRO scientist), James Gilmour (AU Private Space Agency), Greg Quicke (AU Observatory, aka Space Gandalf), Cathal O’Connell (AU Nanotech / science writer), and Dylan O’Donnell (AU / Byron Bay astronomer). During the event here will be onsite solar and nighttime viewing (weather permitting), telescope and equipment vendors, night photography tours, as well as plenty of giveaways and special promotions. Star Stuff II | Elements of Byron Resort | July 7–8 Tickets are available at www.starstuff.com.au/tickets/.

STOLEN Stolen by Jane Harrison and directed by Vicki Van Hout is a play following five individuals from the stolen generation. On the 20th anniversary of its premiere season, this timely revival of Harrison’s landmark play is as powerful today as it was for its very first audience. Stolen interweaves the stories of five children taken from their families – Ruby, Jimmy, Shirley, Sandy and Ann. Their stories are from different times and different places, but the five characters interact with each other as if their experiences were shared. Theirs are the stories of many. With a background in dance, Wiradjuri director Vicki Van Hout’s acclaimed production is vibrant and inventive, with playgroundinspired choreography, a rhythmic soundscape and an eerily colourful yarn-bombed tree as a key feature of the set. With endearing characters and plenty of humour, Stolen is ultimately a play about love and loss, resilience and hope. As we recognise that more Indigenous children are being removed today than at any other time in Australian history, this contemporary retelling is a thoughtful and moving reminder of our past and our present that will resonate long after you return home. ‘What can I tell you about Stolen, the first play I ever wrote?’ says playwright Jane Harrison. ‘Firstly, that I was honoured to

Byron Theatre | Saturday 16 June, 7.30pm and Monday 18 June, 6.30pm Full $40 | Concession $35 | Byron Theatre Club $35 | Full Time Student $28 | Ages 15+ Coarse language and adult themes

DRILL HALL TAKING THE CALL … In June and July the Drill Hall Theatre Company will present The Call by Patricia Cornelius. The Call is based on the early life of David Hicks, the Australian who spent seven years in Guantanamo Bay as a prisoner of the US military. Regular patrons of the Drill Hall may have seen Patricia Cornelius’s Do Not Go Gentle last year. Director Mike Russo has wanted to stage this play for several years. ‘I saw The Call at The Stables in Sydney some years ago and still regard it as the most exciting night I’ve ever spent in the theatre. It is sharp and to the point with not a single dull moment in the 75 minutes it takes to tell its story.’ Russo has a strong cast of young and talented actors who are fully committed to the truth of The Call. Patricia Cornelius, whose writing is ‘raw, riveting and relevant’, has a genius for presenting unpalatable stories and confronting truths in the most compelling ways. The poetry and directness of her uncompromising writing draws the viewer into worlds the average theatre-goer knows little about and makes us realise that there is often more than one side to any event. She does not condone the actions of her characters but shows us that social disadvantage is often the greatest evil. A champion of the social outcast Cornelius, in The Call, portrays a young man whose life is one of monetary, educational and cultural poverty who turns to Islam in a desperate effort to bring meaning to that life. Tinged with bitter humour and hugely confronting dialogue, The Call is an outstanding piece of Australian theatre that must be seen. The Call opens at the Drill Hall on 29 June and plays for three weekends. The theatre is heated for your comfort. The Call contains very strong, uncompromising language. Bookings can be made at www.drillhalltheatre.org.au.

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STARS BY LILITH ARIES: Before taking umbrage this week, first breathe, then make a commitment not to let past experience dictate your reactions. Think of problems as opportunities in bad outfits. Try a new response. This is your chance to do what you enjoy: be amazingly creative in revamping an unproductive habit pattern.

TAURUS: Your boss planet Venus swanning into glamorous Leo can sometimes be a bit of a drama queen, but no need to get caught up with histrionics. A sense of humour’s this week’s best accessory, along with who you know and what they know, because your supportive crew has vital insights and advice. GEMINI: Mind-organiser Mercury in the sign of sensitivity has you finding precisely the right thing to say to make others feel good this week. Late-week Gemini new moon signals your time to get very clear about what you feel, what you want, and even more importantly, what you know you need. CANCER: Mercury moving into your sign likes to talk things through, so expect a plethora of chat about this and that plus animated debate, productive brainstorming, all the way up to panoramic trajectories that shatter a few preconceptions. If intimate discussions reach stalemate, a sensitive or generous gesture could bridge the gap. LEO: This week’s differences can blow out of proportion quickly, so before flare-ups escalate to a point of no return, rather than get feisty at challenges, try getting curious instead. The newangle view could bring a breakthrough in your thinking about a problem, along with a solution you’d never have imagined. VIRGO: Sudden change can be upsetting, but the repetitive mind loops of your planet mentor Mercury in sensitive Cancer need you channelling them in positive directions. A spirit of curiosity and adventure works well this week, ditto keeping plans flexible with enough wiggle room for unexpected pleasure opportunities to squeeze in.

AS SUN AND NEW MOON IN MENTALAS-ANYTHING GEMINI OFFER A PRISMATIC PERSPECTIVE, NEW WAYS OF LOOKING AT THINGS SUDDENLY BECOME POSSIBLE: EUREKA! LIBRA: While celestial chefs concoct a bubbling broth of ideas and associations, Venus your totem planet in the sign of splashing out on luxury big ticket items isn’t the best time for compensation bingeing, so be discerning this week in what you buy. And what you do, because taking sides, however well-meant, could backfire. SCORPIO: This week that elephant in the room might finally get talked about. At length. And while everyone juggling variables to the best of their ability can start to feel draining, according to Scorpio poet David Whyte, the antidote to exhaustion isn’t rest: it’s wholeheartedness. But you probably already knew that…

SAGITTARIUS: This week’s social rollercoaster is anything but dull as you meet new people to share ideas with in both face time and online: connecting, networking and spreading, as you so love to do, the word. Which new moon amplifies the effects of, so use your mental and verbal superpowers for the good of all. CAPRICORN: You’re not usually keen on taking maybe for an answer, but it could be the best on offer as you weigh up the cost/reward ratio of expenses against benefits for a pivotal decision. On the lighter side, it’s a peak week to share what you know: the wisdom of your accumulated personal experience. AQUARIUS: With dynamo Mars in Aquarius corner you’re at your most enterprising, wearing a variety of hats to keep up with changing demands. Late week’s lively, sprightly new moon swirls people and possibilities into your orbit to press your professional restart button. During which hectic revelry, remember that everything you say has repercussions. PISCES: If it’s been hard to make yourself heard lately in the general flapping of lips and airing of opinions, this week’s communications gradually grow more receptive. With the present planetary picture calling for discrimination, you might consider limiting or cancelling plans, bowing out of overload commitments, giving yourself some sweet reprieve.

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CINEMA REVIEWS

ENTERTAINMENT BY JOHN CAMPBELL

KODACHROME

It’s not only letter-writing that has gone the way of the dodo in our miasmic digital age. Ironically, as more people than ever take pictures with their phones (millions every minute – if you didn’t snap it, it didn’t happen), old-school photography, on film and with prints, is now virtually extinct. Kodachrome’s last remaining processing shop, in Parsons (Kansas), closed its doors in 2009. A J Sulzberger wrote about it for the New York Times and now Mark Raso has made a movie inspired by the epochal event. An internationally acclaimed photographer, Ben Ryder (Ed Harris), is dying with liver cancer. His estranged son, Matt (Jason Sudeikis), is on the verge of being sacked by the New York record company for which he has been a long-term talent scout and agent. He is at first unmoved when Ben’s carer, Zoe (Elizabeth Olsen), asks him to join her and his father on road trip to Parsons so that four rolls of film that Ben has hung on to can be developed before the service is terminated. Rapprochement, redemption and romance – you know what you are going to get here, but the bleedin’ obvious can still work if delivered with sincerity and love. The problem for Matt and the viewer is that the obnoxious old bloke is extremely dislikeable. Rude, selfish and crude, the character

arc that might lead Ben to be forgiven for his nasty ways is a steep one, but Harris pulls it off – but only just. Sudeikis convinces with the filial affection he is able to find for his irascible Old Man, while Olsen is a delight throughout, bringing essential warmth to a scenario that might have been consumed by bitterness and resentment. The question of Art, as pursued by both men in their respective careers, is fleetingly dealt with, but it’s not until the end credits are rolling that photography’s unique ability to help us see the world with fresh eyes is exposed. Shot on Kodachrome 35 mill, it gets better the longer it goes.

GRINGO Nash and Joel Edgerton, the brothers from Blacktown, in Sydney’s West, have combined in a glossy scam-flick that has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and an acceptable infusion of graphic violence to ensure that the tone is not too tongue in cheek. There is even an indulgent but funny debate between two characters at the scene of a crime over the actions of the disciples Peter and Judas. With a background as a stuntman, director Nash brings plenty of raw physicality to the story of hapless Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo), who is played for a stooge by his unscrupulous boss, Richard Rusk (Joel). An over the top Charlize Theron is Elaine, Rusk’s ruthless partner who will do whatever it takes, in the office and the sack, to feather her nest. Things go awry for them when they send Soyinka on an assignment from Chicago to Mexico, his mission to deliver the formula for a cannabis pill. As the innocent abroad, Soyanka finds himself in hot water with a number of shoofty characters, including a brutal

cartel boss who wants his head on a platter – and this is where the movie’s intrigue kicks in. Does Harold stay one step ahead of those who are hunting him down by accident or design? It’s a clever performance from Oyelowo, balancing the bathos of being dumped by his wife (Thandy Newton) with humour, naivety and rat cunning. Countering the outright nastiness of Rusk, Elaine and the drug baron Villegas (Carlos Corona), who has a murderous affection for the Beatles, as well as a shady bloke who might or might not be working for a US government agency (Yul Vazquez), Harold is easy to like as the battler in a big bad world. The location shots in Mexico City and Vera Cruz are lurid and earthy Harold’s el cheapo hotel and the two chancers who run it are fantastic - and the plot, if convoluted, arrives at an outcome that is satisfactory to all. Great fun.

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ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis..................................................66842559 ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young .................0403 477972

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Call Jason: 0434 177 594

artisanair.com.au

PLEASE CALL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

6680 9394 AU 37088

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Commercial Refrigeration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residential & Commercial Airconditioning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coolroom Design & Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Freezer Rooms

14 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

6684 2783

Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

Lic 246545C

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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

COMPASS CURTAINS

20 years and going strong! Custom made curtains, blinds and decor items We come to you, wherever you are: Byron, Lismore, The Clarence and beyondâ&#x20AC;¦

Barbara Wilson 0439 624 945

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02 66 804 173

0435 954 212

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Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

ANTENNAS PLUS

â&#x20AC;¢ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;¢ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;¢ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

Friendly & Reliable

0422 668 582

IWIRE

BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268

BUILDING TRADES â&#x20AC;¢ DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

ANTENNAS

â&#x20AC;¢ New digital antennas â&#x20AC;¢ Reception problems * â&#x20AC;¢ Extra TV outlets â&#x20AC;¢ Phone sockets â&#x20AC;¢ Pensioner discounts

DUFbuild

NO FIX NO CHARGE For fast service call

0402 022 111

David Levine iwireantennas.com.au

*conditions apply

compassinteriors@optusnet.com.au

BRICKLAYING

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

PRESTIGE BUILDERS

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Award Winning Builders â&#x20AC;¢ Renovations â&#x20AC;¢ Extensions â&#x20AC;¢ New Homes Darren Paxton

0412 497 637

Master Builders Licence No.94573C

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1300 095 393

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

ANTIQUES / RESTORATION

Eco Building Products Recycled Materials

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

Community Focused

APPLIANCE REPAIR

0418 948 979 | bryce@capricorn.net.au | www.capricorn.net.au | Lic 313403C

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

ARCHITECTS FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au............................66856984 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

AUTOMOTIVE

Creative Carpentry

Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry & building needs. Free quotes.

0427 196 962

orangestar02@gmail.com

â&#x20AC;¢ Tyres â&#x20AC;¢ Batteries â&#x20AC;¢ Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay ..................................................66858500 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

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Affordable bathroom renovations are our speciality. From a simple makeover, to a total transformation, we deliver on our guarantee of workmanship and price.

BOOKKEEPER - Xero, Pybles/Rcvbles, payroll, reporting. Free consult. Ph Kylie ...........0429 803286

Lic. 266174C

Accountants & Bookkeepers ......................................38 Acupuncture .......................................................................38 Agent .....................................................................................38 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration .............................38 Antennas & Installation ................................................38 Antiques / Restoration ..................................................38 Appliance Repair ..............................................................38 Architects .............................................................................38 Automotive .........................................................................38 Bathroom Renovations .................................................38 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters........................38 Bricklaying ..........................................................................38 Building Trades .................................................................38 Bush Regen & Weed Control .......................................39 Carpet Cleaning ................................................................39 Chimney Sweeping .........................................................39 Chiropractic ........................................................................39 Cleaning ...............................................................................39 Computer Services ..........................................................39 Concreting & Paving .......................................................39 Decks, Patios & Extensions..........................................39 Dentists .................................................................................39 Design & Drafting ............................................................39 Driveway Maintenance .................................................39 Earthmoving & Excavation..........................................39 Electricians ..........................................................................40 Fencing..................................................................................40 Floor Sanding & Polishing ...........................................40 Garage Doors .....................................................................40 Garden & Property Maintenance .............................40 Garden Design...................................................................40 Gas Suppliers .....................................................................40 Glaziers .................................................................................40 Guttering..............................................................................40 Handypersons ...................................................................40 Health ....................................................................................40 Hire..........................................................................................40 Hot Water Systems ..........................................................40 Ironing ...................................................................................40 Kitchens ................................................................................40 Landscape Design ...........................................................40 Landscaping ......................................................................40 Laundry Services ..............................................................41 Lawnmower Repairs .......................................................41 Lighting ................................................................................41 Locksmith ............................................................................41 Osteopathy .........................................................................41 Painting ................................................................................41 Permaculture......................................................................41 Pest Control ........................................................................41 Photography ......................................................................41 Physiotherapy ...................................................................41 Picture Framing ................................................................41 Picture Hanging ................................................................41 Plastering.............................................................................41 Plumbers ..............................................................................41 Printing & Copying Services .......................................41 Removalists.........................................................................41 Roofing..................................................................................42 Rubbish Removal .............................................................42 Scrap Metal Merchants .................................................42 Septic Systems...................................................................42 Sewing & Alterations......................................................42 Solar Installation ..............................................................42 Stonemason........................................................................42 Swimming Pools ...............................................................42 Tiling ......................................................................................42 Tree Services ......................................................................42 Upholstery...........................................................................42 Valuers ..................................................................................42 Veterinary Surgeons ......................................................42 Water Filters .......................................................................42 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning .....................................42 Waxing ..................................................................................42 Web Design Services ......................................................42 Welding .................................................................................42 Window Tinting .................................................................42

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The Office Accountants & Business Advisors ...66872960

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

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Service Directory • Window Cleaning • Screens & Tracks • Pressure Washing • House •Roof • Paths • Solar

Call Sam on

0434 539 979

www.byroneco.com.au

Window Cleaning Professionals

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C .................................... 66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Quality Exterior Refinishing

EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C ..0402 434154

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning

CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

Full Circle

P/L

Call Ross Faithfull 0409 157 695 a/h 6687 2948 e: faithfullrossco@gmail.com

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

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

(02) 6684 1001

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

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

0408 232 066

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

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

Lighthouse Cleaning Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans etc. Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.

Phone: 0449 765 106

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Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING PLANT HIRE

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references ...................................66882372

Roadworks incl Driveways, Carparks & General Excavation

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447

35 years in local area • Free quotes

DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601

Phone Jeremy 0409 146 052

AIRBNB HOSTING SERVICES Cleaning, linen, restocking, bookings.............................0410 630042 BYRON & BEYOND CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns from $35ph........0451 102239 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

0431 122 057 www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@digiflip.com.au ip co c

• 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

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

rs or repai No s a l e

Philip Toovey

various implements available for limited access projects

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

Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds

TINY EARTHWOR 0409 799 909

COMPUTER SERVICES

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

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

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fullcirclerefinishing.com

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ................................07 55234090

20 Year+s Exp.

IMMACULATE CLEANING SERVICES Northern Rivers Area...........................................0487 013372

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

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

BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420

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

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766

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

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

CARPENTER/JOINER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ..66845035 or 0414 842602

DENTISTS

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

– nationally recognised qualifications

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

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

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

CHIROPRACTIC

Specialising in road repairs & driveways Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

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

Augers – hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

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

Ph: 6684 0160 Mob: 0439 840 160

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

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

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

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

CLEANING

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

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EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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

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

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FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

Byron Shire Earthmoving Excavators Bobcats 13tonne tippers Roller Byron | Ballina | Tweed | Lismore Shire • Construction • Site Cuts • Auger Holes • Rockwalls • Clearing • Demolition • Landscaping • Farm Roads • Bitumen • Concrete driveways. MANY SPECIALITIES Call today for a free quote!

CONCRETING & PAVING

Lic.136717c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Ray Battersby

0438 454 096

5.5 tonne excavator & 12 tonne tipper • Driveways • Landscaping • Rock walls • House & shed sites

• Land clearing • Augers, rock grab & breaker attachments • Free quotes

Luke Jarrett – 0431 329 630 Follow us on

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE Driveways, rubbish removal. Ian.......................0412 853479 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443

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ELECTRICIANS

GLAZIERS 24 HOUR SERVICE

AH

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

Lic: 154293c

0439 624 945

6685 8588

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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

JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

Mirrors â&#x20AC;˘ Security doors and screens Shower screens â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial glazing

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

ACREAGE SPECIALIST (NO JOB TOO BIG) domestic/commercial lawns â&#x20AC;˘ edges and hedges â&#x20AC;˘ green waste removal or can be mulched on site FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

0497 413 344 â&#x20AC;˘ www.charlibearlawncare.com

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Leaf Guard. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson .........................0414 889453

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

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

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 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable and friendly. $35/hour.............................0403 793834 G LANZENI HANDYMAN SERVICE & property maintenance. Byron Bay ....................0412 395604 CARPENTER/BUILDER Renos, timber decks, pergolas, cabins, fencing. Tori Bergin .....0481 785008

Suffolk Park Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

0414 905 900

â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage Mowing Specialist â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Rubbish Removal Byron Shire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ballina Shire â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Licensed & Insured

Contact Vadi: 0404

6684 8239

byronlawnranger@gmail.com

www.byronlawnranger.com

MCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509 ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance ........................................0402 281638 ALL TIMBER REPAIRS. Qualified Joiner/Handyman, well presented. Andrew .............0412 293732

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

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

978 383

HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834

â&#x20AC;˘ Paving â&#x20AC;˘ Stonework â&#x20AC;˘ Timber work â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining wall â&#x20AC;˘ Garden maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Planting â&#x20AC;˘ TurďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching â&#x20AC;˘ Hedging â&#x20AC;˘ Lawns

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COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173

EXP GARDENER, grounds & maint, handyman, labourer. Fit, reliable & responsible ....0404 130953 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home repairs/renovations etc. Jesse..................0458 968290

HEALTH â&#x20AC;˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Non-Toxic Herbicide Spray | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Fully Insured

RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ...................................................0427 857824 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006 MALIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Chinese Massage Service. Mullum In & Out Calls. ...................................................66841790

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

HIRE

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

FENCING

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

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing specialists, all sizes ......................................................0402 487213

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

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

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

IRONING

PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores ......0422 958791 THE IRONING LADY Ironing Service. Suffolk Park $30/hr. Angela.................................0414 719680

KITCHENS

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772

D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888 ABOVEBOARD KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & ALTERATIONS Lic 80677C ...................0415 661814 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262 ADAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACREAGE MOWING: Acreage Mowing Specialist Please call ..........................0419 813556 AB KITCHENS. Best price guarantee. Lic No 110646C. Steve .........................................0413 281324

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, swiss quality Gyan .0402 728207

GARDEN DESIGN

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443

THE FLOOR SANDER non-toxic finishes. Free quotes richardneylan1@bigpond.com ...0407 821690 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

GAS SUPPLIERS

GARAGE DOORS LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

Free Delivery No Rental

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

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Garage Doors & Openers

LANDSCAPING Locally Owned Est 18 years

Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Soils â&#x20AC;˘ Gravels â&#x20AC;˘ Pots & statues â&#x20AC;˘ Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C ................................0405 122456 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES Dip. Lscape Des & Hort. Lic 39791..............66845035 or 0414 842602 JOSS PAINTING 30 years experience. Free quotes ..................................66846970 or 0421 976843 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

LAUNDRY SERVICES

PEST CONTROL

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

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BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004 COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726 BUCHANAN PLUMBING & GAS - Gasfitter - Luke - Lic 225997C ..................................0407 119910

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PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

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CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

OSTEOPATHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal

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PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes. Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara ................................................................................................66872330

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

PAINTING

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 â&#x20AC;˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858

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

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PLUMBERS

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Shaun Savage Landscapes

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

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

REMOVALISTS

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PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

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QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small ......................0401 078733 MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Dave......0457 117654 CAPE BYRON REMOVALS Local, Brisbane, Melbourne weekly. Since 1989 ..................0413 505893

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Service Directory ROOFING

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0411 683 003

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

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PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

ALL PALM & TREE SERVICES Arborist, Free Quotes. Sam .............................................0428 715886

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available ..............................0450 300360

OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ............0402 191316

MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

STONEMASON

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

HART TREE SERVICES 18â&#x20AC;? chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380

UPHOLSTERY

A UTE LOAD OF STUFF .................................................................................................0408 210772 TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438

EXPERIENCED STONE MASONS SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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

VALUERS

GAVIN

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BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential,

SWIMMING POOLS

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

VETERINARY SURGEONS

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

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

â&#x20AC;˘ All pool requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Professional advice â&#x20AC;˘ Water testing â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly service â&#x20AC;˘ Pool servicing

WATER FILTERS

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

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

6684 3003

(opp. Council chambers)

The Water Filter Experts

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

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

for home, commercial and rural properties

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

BEAU JARDIN. Swimming pool plans. Organise & co-ordinate with council.................0417 054443

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

TILING Dirty Tiles & Grout?

NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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

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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

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

PHI TILING/WATERPROOFING Free quotes. Helpful advice. Lic No 179306C....................66801168 SCRUBBED Tank cleaning, repairs & liner insuls. Matt & Nick ............................................66884478

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

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WEB DESIGN SERVICES TheWebShop.co Affordable website build & digital marketing. hello@thewebshop.co ...66874760

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

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MOBILE WELDING + FABRICATION SERVICES Site, Home, Marine. Derek.................0410 093383

WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

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

Funeral Notices ..................... 45 Garage Sales........................ 44

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CP 17-004 Adjacent to 28 and 28B Childe St Byron Bay Michael Siddle Byron Shire Council

Description of proposal

Coastal Protection Works on an existing Council public road reserve, adjacent to and immediately northeast of the proponent’s land (No. 28 & 28a Childe Street, Byron Bay).

Exhibition

The plans provided with the original development application have been amended. The amended plans can be viewed or inspected in person at: • www.environment.nsw.gov.au/coasts/coastalpanel.htm • Byron Shire Council, Council Administration Centre 70-90 Station Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 • The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Level 14, 59-61 Goulburn Street Sydney

Enquiries: OEH Environment Line on 131 555 within NSW (mobiles excluded) or (02) 9995 5555 or coastal.panel@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Submissions

Public submissions are being sought on the development application (as amended) during the exhibition period of 6 June 2018 to 20 June 2018. The development application is now before the Land and Environment Court New South Wales. Submissions made in respect of the original development application and any further submissions made in response to the amended plans will be provided to the Court. Submissions must be received by the Panel by 5pm on 20 June 2018. Your submission should include: • your name and address • the name of the application and the application number • a statement on whether you support or object to the project. Your submission should be: • emailed to coastal.panel@environment.nsw.gov.au • faxed to 02 9995 5939, or • posted to Chair, NSW Coastal Panel, c/- Office of Environment and Heritage, PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 or Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two years. Visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations for more details, including a disclosure form. It is Coastal Panel policy to make a copy of submissions publicly available, including on the Coastal Panel’s webpage. If you do not want your name to be made available, please clearly state this in your submission.

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

Sewn everything from a G-string to a

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Specific techniques for meridian balance, flexibility, motivation & performance. Self-help & professional. 68857991 www.wellness.net.au

HYPNOSIS & EFT

CLOTHING & ALTRNS

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from The Echo office reception

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THE BYRON SHIRE

ENERGY FITNESS

Body Based

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Julie Wells Anne Goslett (nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

puravidawellness.com.au

TheHaven Formerly Relax Haven

Massage Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 Byron Bay, and now in Brunswick Heads

Diana Ewing • Yoga • Shiatsu • Massage

M: 0407 455 212 www.dianaewing.com

INFRARED SAUNA | FLOAT TANK

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs Qualified Practitioners Locals Discounts & Packages www.thehavenbyronbay.com Suite 3 East Point Arcade 107 Jonson St Byron Bay

6685 8304

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

Fund BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE Health Rebates & AND HERBAL MEDICINE Hicaps Available

Becky Martin (Acupuncturist) Women’s Health Children, Cosmetic Acutonics® (Fri & Sat)

Dr David King

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

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Classifieds 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

TREE SERVICES

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421

COMPOST TOILETS

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

BAMBOO PLY

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au PIANO Classic older style quality American brand piano: Gulbransen upright. $100 ono (plus removal) Phone 0413105636 CABIN/STUDIO 4.8x3m. Beautifully made, fully insulated, sealed and ready to use. Two Sliding doors and 7 windows maximise light and ventilation. Wired for 240V & 12V, designed with removable wall panels for easy extensions. Delivery by Tilt tray truck, may also be lifted by crane. View in Ballina. $33.000. Contact Mark 0423075840. DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each.

0402 364 852

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

USED

FURNITURE ALL STOCK MUST GO! HEAVILY REDUCED PRICES

BRIDGLANDS 69 BURRINGBAR STREET

MULLUMBIMBY

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

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

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

MAZDA ASTINA hatch, estate sale, low km, exc cond, $4200. 0435227586

FREE QUOTES

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

Michael – 0401 739 656

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

FIREWOOD • Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Molasses • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Cane Mulch Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

ITEMS UNDER $100

FOR SALE VIOLIN Pearl River 4/4 as new. New strings, solid case $300. Ph 0427103072

PLANTS FOR SALE Gingers, bamboos, heliconias. $5 – $99. Ph 0458535760

NEW BESSER BRICKS 150 8 inch, 7 bags cement, 2 sheets rio. $300 the lot. Call at 107 Stuart St, Mullum

WANTED

MIELE WASHERS

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 SEASONED FIREWOOD Phone Karen 0427804284

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK Clean sunny fully furn room with BIR. Suit clean, tidy female prof/worker/student. N/s, no pets. $220pw incl bills. Ph 0422778684 O.SHORES lovely room + ensuite, n/s, d/f, share 1 other $260pw. 0427951010

Brooklet 3 bed house, pool house & 2 studios 6 bed, 5 bath, 4 car $1,700pw Nashua Rural property mins to Bangalow 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $650pw Possum Creek Hilltop cottage 3 bed, 1 bath $640pw

AUTOMATIC 2000 MAZDA 323 178288KM 5DR HATCH COMES WITH 6MTHS REGO SN3501....$4590

SUFFOLK furn room $225pw incl bills. N/s, d/f, quiet clean house. 0435718086

AUTOMATIC 2012 TOYOTA YARIS 95007KM 5DR HATCH LOW KM IMMACULATE CONDITION SN2653............................................................$10990

MULLUM nice, warm house, master br, $220pw + bond & bills. 0435227586

2008 HYUNDAI GETZ 5SPD MANUAL 158683KM LOW KM 6MTHS REGO SN5636....................$5495

BRUNSWICK furn rooms incl bills, big garden. 1 at $190pw, 2 attached rooms with TV $250pw. Ph 0415238408

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

GARAGE SALES O.SHORES 4 Connawarra Court, Sat 8am. Books, clothes, CDs, toys, puzzles, kitchen, linen, sewing machine, furniture, cars, collectables, plants, camp gear, garden tools, piano, mirrors. All weather MULLUM 12 Brunswick Tce, Sat 8am. Clothes, vintage, collectables, household O.SHORES Sat 8am 4 Gin Gin Crt Moving house. Many beautiful clothes, pot plants, ornaments and jewellery LENNOX 12 Henderson Pl, Sat 8am. Combined moving sale. Designer women & kids clothes, furniture, household etc

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BARGAINS

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16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

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

SHORT TERM ACCOM. GOONENGERRY 15 min Mullum. Large cosy furn room with balcony. Avail now for 2 months $210pw all bills incl. Reverse cycle a/c. For n/s clean, considerate person. Ph 66849138 NEWRYBAR delightful studio, 11 June for 3 months. Walk to Harvest Cafe $350pw. FB Newrybar Studio. Ph 0411985557

3 to 4 month lets – from $750pw – fully furnished 2 bed apt

4 people - inc elect/ water. Bond required, contact bookings@ byronbayaccom.net Larger props may be avail, conditions apply.

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $18pw, 10 cubic mtr shed. Across 3 locations. Ph 66867011 SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE 2 large br + garage/3rd br unit. Close to beach/ shops/ bus. $460pw plus bills & bond. Partly furnished if req. Brian 0478156032 BELONGIL upstairs 1br studio self-cont + kitchenette, private sun deck. Suit prof with refs. No pets. Avail long term $350pw all incl + bond. Ph 0488044542

Brunswick Heads 2br 1bth $440 2br 1bth $450 3br 1bth $460 South Golden Beach 4br 3bth $780 Ocean Shores 2br 1bth $480 3br 1bth $520 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

Ocean Shores 14a Player Parade. Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with canal and ocean views. Double garage. Fenced yard. No pets. $650 per week. Open House: Thursday 14th June. 5:15pm - 5:45pm 23 Flinders Way Large four bedroom, two bathroom family home. Double lock up garage. No pets. $640.00 per week Open House: Thursday 14th June. 4:30 - 5pm

gnfrealestate.com.au

AUTOMATIC 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY 182680KM VERY HANDY RELIABLE WAGON SN9730.....$3990

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

SUNRISE room, share with great flatmates, $200pw + bond, incl bills. Walk to IGA/beach. Ph 0405463663

Bangalow Stylish newly built family home 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car $750pw

2014 MITSUBISHI TRITON 5SPD TURBO DIESEL MANUAL VERY LOW 43071KM 4WD DUALCAB CANOPY SN0926............................................$24990

ROMA HIPOD convertible car seat, 0-4yrs, as new $70. New $129. 66844937

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

CRABBES CRK furn room. Bush setting. 25 min Tweed/Byron. $200pw. 66771523

Bangalow -LKLYH[PVU Z[`SL OVTL NYHUU` Å H[ 4 bed, 3 bath, 1 car $1,100pw

AUTOMATIC 2009 SUBARU FORESTER 164448KM GOOD LOGBOOK HISTORY SN5396..................$12990

Mobile 0417 698 227

SCAFFOLDING Erect, hire & sales. Aluminium, steel & mobile. 0427774450

LENNOX 2 rooms, ocean views, room in beautiful home, $220/$235pw n/s, d/f, worker/student and veg pref. 0498443133

Matt 0427 172 684

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood

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

EAST BALLINA renov 2 unfurn rooms, $205pw & $160pw incl WiFi + bond. Avail 22 June. N/s. 0431346778 or 0466130475

FOR LEASE

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

SHARE ACCOM.

SUFFOLK beachside, furnished room in 2br unit, suit mature worker or student, no pets, $190pw incl bills. Ph 0407416575

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

1300 716 707

TO LEASE BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun $85/day, $45/half day. Mullum. 66849458, 0435078551

ADMIN LEGEND wanted to join Natural Therapy Association – IICT in Byron Bay. Full-time, flexible hours. We need someone who can think on their feet; create happy members by solving problems. Our business is the combination of people & their information. If you like to work towards a goal independently with the backup of an experienced team, we would love to hear from you. Applications close 5pm June 25. Visit: https://myiict. com/careers/ TAX PREPARER Casual, flexible hours. Byron Bay. Prepare individual & small business tax returns. Efficient & accurate. Good office computer skills. Send Resume to ByronTaxWork@gmail.com CHEF WANTED for busy cafe in Lennox Head. Ph Dan for details 0466885358 WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post office box PHYSIOTHERAPIST permanent parttime (2 days pw), fully qualified, registered & insured, required for friendly, relaxed local private practice. Phone 66876124 BYRON BAY PAINTERS requires experienced and qualified painting trade worker for full time employment. Phone Massimo 0400651189

Heart and Soul Health Clubs are currently hiring for these positions: Gym Sales/Reception Sales Experience required Personal Trainers Must hold min. cert. 4 in fitness No franchise fees Please forward expressions of interest to Jana at crowsnest@ heartandsoulhealthclubs. com.au

Chef All-rounder 5 days, 6am starts, 38 hours Locals only, long term position. Would suit an experienced chef who wants daytime hours, stable work and less stress. Creative input. Involves some FOH. Barista skills ideal. Info: www.pantry29.com.au

POSITIONS VACANT

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 STORAGE CLUNES Single-car garage, safe, dry, lockable, $150pm. 0418662285 SUFFOLK PARK new f-f studio, private courtyard & car space. Close to shops & bus. Suit working cple. $485pw incl bills & WiFi + bond. Ph 0418475312 OCEAN SHORES self-contained neat and tidy unit. Off-street parking; suit mature working person or couple. Not suitable for children; no pets. $350/wk incl. elec. & WiFi. 0403361085 PEACEFUL STUDIO O.Shores avail 24/6 $280pw 1 pers, dogs OK Txt 0401735269 O.SHORES 1br s-c furn flat. Quiet private location. Pref sgl working person No pets, n/s $300pw incl elec & WiFi. 66804085 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK TOWNHOUSE 3br, 2.5 bthrm, garage, pool, security, refs req, $650pw. accom@byron 0421603564 SUFFOLK PK 1bdrm apartment part furn, quiet area, suit 1 quiet working person $350pw incl elec/wifi. Ph 0423365871 SECURE STORAGE BANGALOW Brand new storage sheds 66871500 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 MULLUM new studio, light-filled, deck. Peace, privacy, outlook to cows & garden. $340pw. Ph 0417148792

Courses starting soon... Mon 18th June • Wild Fermentation Delicious Homemade Probiotic Food • Abstract Photography • Hello Social Media World!

Tue 19th June • Make A Living From Your Book

Thur 21st June • Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • Provide First Aid

• Provide An Emergency First Aid Response In An Education & Care Setting

Fri 22 nd June • The Joys Of Black & White Photography • Communication For Clarity And Connection

Sun 24 th June • Social Media Video Marketing • Cyanotype Printing • Photography Masterclass

Limited places - don’t miss out! 02 6684 3374

byroncollege.org.au

Position- Accountant Wallaby Foods a FMCG branded manufacturer situated in the Byron Shire seeks experienced accountant 2 days per month. The successful candidate would be involved with further developing our accounting systems, cost accounting and preparation of end of month accounts. To be able to work well with the management team and our Tax accountants in the preparation and hand over of end of year accounts. Please send application to admin@wallabyfoods.com

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Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT continued

IN MEMORIAM JAMES O’CONNOR

RTO NO: 90013

Looking for a new career? Let us help you on your way • Bamboo Basics* Starts 18th June

• Disability Support Skillset* Starts 23rd July

• Cert IV in New Small Business (BSB42615)* Starts 31st July

• Permablitz Community Project* Starts 30th August

Missed and loved dearly, a beautiful, gentle soul. Always proud to be your brother - Brian

Cherry is one of our adorable teenagers available for adoption. She’s a pretty calico cat who has a sweet nature & is very happy around other cats. Cherry is playful & adores chasing her best friend Peppa around the shelter. If you’re a shelter cat, it’s always nice to have a buddy to hang out with. Why not stop by & visit them? You could be their next best friend. To meet Cherry, Peppa & our other cats & kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

ONLY ADULTS

COMPANION ANIMALS WELFARE INC.

JUNGLE FEVER HITS BYRON! Exotic Deep Tissue & Sensual Touch Heated studio 0407013347 SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343

Meet Charlie, a desexed 2yr old male Border Collie x Red Cattle dog. He’s a good boy - knows commands - sit, stay and drop. Great with older kids, likes the car, fine with cats and loves other dogs. Charlie is gentle and loyal and very loving. He would really suit a person wanting a best mate, maybe a builder, plumber or someone who could take him to work every day. A handsome boy - hard to believe he had come from the pound. Adoption fee applies, Phone Margaret at CAWI on 0458 461 935 for more details.

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BOOKKEEPER

Monday - Thursday, 4 hrs per day. Auckland Inks is an Australian Based Company (Byron Bay) with Clients in both Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for an experienced hands on bookkeeper to join our team. In this position you will be assisting the Accountants and working alongside Credit control. You will be responsible for managing: • Payroll/Superannuation/PAYG • Sales Commission payments • Entry of all Suppliers/invoices into Xero • Accounts Payable – Suppliers, cash receipts, sundry • Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliation • Maintaining the billing system – Chart of Accounts and Inventory Accounts • Weekly / Monthly reports – Aged Creditors report etc • Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquires • General Administration Tasks You will need to provide: U ii« } ViÀÌ w V>Ì À iµÕ Û> i Ì • Strong organisational and time management skills • An eye for detail U 8iÀ «À w V i VÞ The ideal candidate will preferably have a sound administration experience and able to work unsupervised. If this sounds like you, please send your resume to simon@orkinks.co.nz.

TRAINEE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator Trainee. The successful candidate will have completed Year 12 or equivalent and meets all the criteria set out in the Position Description for the role and importantly will have demonstrated ability to assist to implement the daily program and routine for children 0-5 years complying with the Early Years Learning Framework. Belonging, Being and Becoming and contribute positively to the functional operation of the Early Education and Care Service. To apply for this position Council requires you to answer some role-specific screening questions online via our website www.byron.nsw.gov.au Further position enquiries to Danielle Layton on 02 6685 8118.

WORK WANTED THE

IRONING LADY Ironing Service Hate ironing? Want more free time? Shirts, sheets & everything in between. Suffolk Park. $30/hr. Angela 0414 719 680

Psychologist A vacancy exists for a Clinical or Registered Psychologist to work part-time in an established and professional private practice. Mullumbimby Psychology is located within a quiet and beautiful space in the heart of town. We provide psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and couples across a broad range of presenting issues. The successful applicant needs to be experienced working with adults and preferably across the lifespan. You will benefit from working as part of a relaxed, cohesive and professional team receiving regular referrals in this busy practice with the ability to set your own work schedule. Client bookings are managed through our reception team and we provide regular group supervision.

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

SEWING, FASHION DESIGN LESSONS at La’ Studio. Ph/text 0405451184

MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005 GIRL SINGER FOR RECORDING & live performance band. Old school soul & funk meets modern dance music. 0458535760

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SOCIAL ESCORTS AURORA IS BACK 20yo size 6 stunner. Mia 18, size 8, blonde model. London 18, pretty, size 8, F bust. Chili 19, size 6, blue eyed blonde. Inca 25, size 6, rock star. Tabitha 22, hot blonde, dancer. Kenzie 24, E bust, blue eyed surfie girl. Kirra 24, alternative, size 8, CC bust, Brittany 40,

When applying, include a tailored cover letter with your resume addressing the above selection criteria. Please email applications or enquiries to jobs@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au or call 02 6684 4748.

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FUNERAL NOTICES CAMPBELL, (nee BAKER) BETTY UNA 16.10.1930 ~ 08.06.2018 Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Kepnock Grove Bundaberg, previously of Mullumbimby and Ballina. Beloved wife of Don (dec). Loving mother of Esther, Brenda, Keith and Leah. Cherished nana of her 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Clare, Chappie (dec), Iris (dec), Bruce (dec), Don (dec) and Peter. Caring aunt and friend to many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Betty’s funeral service to be held at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, cnr of Crane and Cherry Streets, Ballina, on MONDAY (June 18, 2018) commencing at 10.00am. The Committal will take place at Mullumbimby Cemetery at 1.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Presbyterian Inland Mission may be left with the Funeral Director. GUARDIAN FUNERALS BALLINA 6686 7036

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QUALIFIED GREEN PAINTER 30 yrs exp. Free quotes and advice. Small jobs OK. Ph Rob 0408900134

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

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Kelly is a 9 month old desexed female kelpie x. She is a lively girl who will need room to run and has some basic obedience training. If you can give Kelly a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

Visit the employment page on our website for further details.

Remedial Massage Therapist 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

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DEATH NOTICES MASLEN, Beryl Eliza Passed away on Friday June 8, 2018. Beloved wife of Russ (dec). Mother of Peter, Linda, Alan (dec) & Brenda. Beloved grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 92 A private memorial service will be held at a date to be set. Parkview Funeral Home Ballina   

Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Edwards. Much Loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, Peter and Rosslyn & Jeff. Adored Poppa of Jackson and Kaitlyn. Loved brother and uncle to many. Alan 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 FRIDAY (June 15, 2018) commencing at 9.00am followed by burial at the Mullumbimby Cemetery.

wanted. 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 Yes! A big surprise because dropdead gorgeous Ragdoll x MARTY (grey/white) is still available. He is lonely since his brother was adopted. The photo says it all…young, cuddly, handsome, friendly and born to share a happy life with humans. There’s nothing like the company of a warm furry! All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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

BYRON AREA OUTCALLS Phone 0421401775 OUTCALLS 0451579023 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook!

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone

AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...............................................................000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay ..................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................ 6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ................................... 6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................ 6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics .......................1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours............................... 1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) ......................................... 6622 1881 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898

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Community at work On The Horizon

pathways. Thursday June 21, Ballina Surf Club, Lighthouse Parade 6.30–8.30pm. Enquiries 02 4911 7310. Register online: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au.

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY

Mullumbimby Rotary will hold a Rainforest Park working bee on Sunday June 17 from 9am till 1pm at the Rotary Rainforest Park entrance of Pine Avenue sportsfields. Everyone is invited to help with maintenance and planting. RSVP: Penny 0402 499 866.

Rainforest Park work bee

Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Mullum Womens Shed Mullumbimby Womens Shed Thursday 10am–2pm at the Mullumbimby commons (wildspace), 91 Main Arm Road. All women welcome, by donation. Contact fbk page: mullumbimbywomensshed or Christina 0403 191 119.

Mullum Market

Discover Engineering

VIEW Club

Discover Engineering: a free evening for high school students in Ballina with presentations from local engineers and information from universities on current engineering courses and career

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s next luncheon meeting at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club, Thursday 14 June at 10.30am. Guest speaker Ray Essery. Apologies to Maureen on 0408 294 973.

Mullumbimby Community Market is on this Saturday from 8am until 2pm on the corner of Stuart and Myocum Streets Mullumbimby. Andy Holm playing. No dogs, please.

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GCAT Dunecare The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day is on Sunday 17 June, 9am till 12 noon, meeting in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. Inquiries to Udo 0413 173 786; Veda 6685 7991 or Miles 0403 206 190

BB Hospital Auxiliary The monthly meeting and the election of office bearers of the Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary will be held at Byron Central Hospital, 54 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale on Monday 18 June from 1pm. Members and new members are very welcome. Enquiries 6685 3162.

BV U3A U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 19 June 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Crystal Castle visit. Visitors and potential new members are very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.

#StartupByron #StartupByron Meet-up: Thursday 7 June 5–7pm at The Sun Bistro, Byron Arts and Industry Estate. Whether you’re an existing entrepreneur or wantrepreneur, just connecting with what’s happening in Byron Bay and the region #StartupByron Meetup is a free,

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

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1. Hanrahan’s doleful pronouncement: ‘We rolled one ball appallingly’ (2’2, 3,2,6) 9. Chinese statesman solves Hanoi clue (4,5) 10. AFL and ping-pong, NFL and mud wrestling (5) 11. The old Left in a Muslim festival – cover your vision! (6) 12. Bromine with three directions – it’s really innovative! (5,3) 13. Noisy but still? (6) 15. Mountain range includes territory one – but it’s traditionally lost (8) 18. One Indian embraces Italian – yes, that’s gritty (8) 19. View setter, say – old salt (3,3) 21. Rude, but popular and proper (8) 23. So good the French named it twice – a cracker (6) 26. Soldier returns to the toilet – a cold room (5) 27. A roll ball, and plenty of it (9) 28. Hen’s dire prediction: ‘Beer cooler fails badly and 50 object outside’ (3,3,2,7)

1. Hanrahan’s rural lament (2’2,3,2,6) 9. Former premier of China, once Mao’s number two (4,5) 10. Sports, contests (5) 11. Optical protection (6) 12. Never used, untouched (5,3) 13. Electronic interference (6) 15. The so-called lost continent (8) 18. Gritty, irritating (8) 19. An old sailor (3,3) 21. Rude, improper (8) 23. Christmas cracker (6) 26. Inuit’s dwelling (5) 27. Plenty, a great quantity (9) 28. Henny Penny’s panicky warning (3,3,2,7)

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Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. 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.

open and inclusive group focused on connecting anyone interested in startups in a casual setting. #juststart or more at https://www.startinno.com/events/ startupbyron-meetup-sunbistro or look for #StartupByron on meetup.com.

Club Mullum art space Creating Diversity in Ceramics by Paul Button. 5 June – 3 July at Club Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullumbimby.

Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting will be held on Monday June 18 10am till 12 noon at Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive. We invite men who have had or are newly diagnosed to join this active prostate cancer support group at these meetings held on the third Monday of each month. Partners or carers are most welcome. Enquiries Gordon 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649.

Start preparing your entries for the 2018 Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is TREASURES. Entries close 24 July (open for registration mid-June). More than $5,000 in prize money. Visit: www. osartexpo.com for more information.

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.

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–Friday 10am–3pm. Corner Ashton & Deacon Streets Bangalow. Available for event hire and welcomes all groups and visitors. Phone 6687 2183.

Drug support groups

Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-yearolds 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.al-anon.org.au

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.

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.

Volunteer hub Choose from 40 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your

Community printmakers

Prostate Cancer Support

Library fun

Respite Service

Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare fortnightly working bees at New Brighton on 16 and 17 June, 9am till 1pm. Please email byronshirechemicalfreelandcare@ gmail.com before working bees. All Bitou Bush must be cleared by June 30 or a $1.1 million fine can be issued to Byron Shire Council.

Calling artists!

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.

Program providing people on low income assistance with electricity and natural gas bills. Phone Kristin at Byron Community Centre 6685 6807.

Bitou Bush alert

Music, dance and reading – early formation for babies and young children. Guest speaker. ABA mothers’ group meeting on Thursday June 14 9.30am till 11.30am at St John’s Resource Centre 15 Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries Jan 0431 477445.

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The Spiritual Path – presented by Mark Munro. Thursday, 14 June, 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, Marvell St East, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

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 Wednesday 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www.crystalmeth.org.au.

Help with bills

Breastfeeding support

Community Printmakers Murwillumbah Open day at the old Stokers Siding Pottery building, Stokers Siding, Saturday June 9, 11am–-3pm. Demonstrating techniques and processes including etching, lino, woodcuts and more. Enquiries Sue 0408 493 253 or www. cpmprintmakers.com.au.

Byron Sophia

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.

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

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Taize Prayer Song Sunday 17 June 5pm at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Contact Cathy: 0434 438 585.

Managing young families

Free Sound Healing CDs

Cape Byron Medical Centre community event: equipping parents and caregivers with choices on health and wellbeing for young families. Topics: fussy eaters, attachment parent, birthing options, sleep challenges, infant massage, breastfeeding and allergies, pre- and post-natal care and more. June 25, 5.30pm at the Byron Community Centre. For more information call 6685 6326.

Free Devotional Sound Healing CDs. Humanity Rising: I am spirit first. Call Bassam and Anne on 0429 858 500.

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Breast Cancer Support

at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.

Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12pm–2pm, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Family and friends welcome. Phone Ingrid 0431 207 453.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit Members. More information on www.exitinternational.net or phone Elaine 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

Meditation Buddhist meditation teaching and practice at the living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Mishaela, 0438 858 842 or mishaele@si.org.au. Dzogchen Meditation and study group 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Byron Mindfulness-Insight Meditation Sangha & Pairoj Brahma 7pm–9pm Tuesdays at The Yurt, Temple Byron www. templebyron.com. No fees. Andrew 0426 119 171, Pairoj 0423 241 916. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 6pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Community Yoga Nidra class free, Wednesdays 1–1.30pm at the Bamboo Yoga School, behind The Health Lodge, 78 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. Matt 0430 008 293. Meditation Collective Mondays 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: www.byronbaymeditationcollective. com.au or call Geo 0431 747 764. Anam Cara Meditation at St Paul’s Spirituality Centre Meditation Wednesdays 2pm 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Robyn: 0411 800 447.

Emerge Australia Emerge Australia Inc is a not-for-profit charity supporting those with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information see the Emerge Australia Website at http://emerge.org.au/. Computer Club.

Seniors computer club

Time to sing Come sing inspiring songs and make new friends, Sundays, 10am at South Golden Beach Community Hall. Call Linda: 0415 412 514.

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

Cryptic Crossword Club Any cryptic crossword tragics out there – beginners or advanced. If you’d like to share your obsession with others and get together once a week at Marvell Hall as part of the new seniors’ activities, please ring Christine 0407 857 991. As a team we might be able to conquer DA!

Grief support The Good Grief Group meets every Monday 6–7.30pm upstairs at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. This is a safe place for people to share their grief and bereavement.

Choirs Bay Singers meet Wednesdays at Byron Community Centre, 10–11am. Ukelele class at 11.45am. Enquiries 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 0425 363 589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Mullumbimby Civic Centre, 55 Dalley Street, 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. Weekly Uki & Channon sessions. Info@ raisetheroofsinging.com 0417 277 211. Brunswick Valley Choir Monday nights at Bruns Bowlo, 6.30pm ph: Janet 0438 965 397. Picture House Choir – quick sing fix at Brunswick Picture House on Monday mornings 9.30am till 10.30am Ph: Janet 0438 965 397. Rebel Rebel Girls Choir for ages 8 to 12. Meet Friday at 4pm, Ocean Shores. Ph: Janet 0438 965 397.

Bridge club

Byron Shire seniors computer club invites interested seniors to come to learn how to use your photos creatively. Meets at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Wednesdays 1–3pm during school terms. For more information phone Gloria on 0428 845 339.

Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.

French Conversation

Repair Cafe

Alliance Française – French Conversation in Lismore. Café Conversation every Thursday at Miss Lizzie’s, Woodlark St, Lismore, 5–6pm. Come and speak French. For more info: afnorthcoast.org.au.

Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things or to advise how it might be done.

Social Table Tennis

Muslim Prayer

South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays

Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.

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Red Devils edged out by Oliver Heath crowned junior marble champion Mullum Giants in quality derby Ross Kendall

The 2018 Australian Marbles Championships were decided at Brunswick Heads last Sunday in tough, close contests. ‘There was good competition in all three events even though numbers were down on previous years,’ organiser Mary Ashton said. ‘Maybe the changed venue was a factor. ‘But what we lacked in competitors was compensated for by the tough, close contests in most rounds and the crowding spectators,’ she said. The Shearwater School’s ‘Hot Shots’ including Finley Pichler and Oliver Heath tri-

Senior marbles champions Stefan Tobet and Damien Farrell. Photo supplied

umphed in the schools challenge event. Oliver went on to win junior champion with Luminal

Cassidy in second place. Stefan Tobet was crowned open champion ahead of Damien Farrell.

Local adaptive surfers prepare for international championships Crystal Cylinders

Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart will be looking forward to going to La Jolla, California later this year after it was just announced by the International Surfing Association (ISA) that the 2018 edition of the Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship will return to the USA. The fourth edition of the event will take place at La Jolla Shores beach over December 12–16, and will welcome more than 25 of the world’s best national para-surfing teams. In 2017, the Championship made history, as a recordbreaking 109 athletes united at La Jolla to compete for Gold in the Paralympic-style, team-based event. It was the first to take place after the ISA received official recognition from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), a key milestone in the ISA’s ambitions to see Para-

Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart in action. Photo Reynolds/ISA

Surfing included in future editions of the Paralympic Games. Participation numbers have boomed since the inaugural event with athlete participation increasing nearly 60 per cent and country participation by more than 40 per cent.

Pros The year is shaping up to be a watershed for generational change as many surfers

see out the twilight of their careers as younger and more progressive surfers step up. In the men’s tour the ‘Brazilian storm’ is gaining strength with four of them in the top five chasing the Jeep Yellow Jersey leader Australian Julian Wilson. Byron Bay professional Matt Wilkinson is having a bit of a shocker down in twenty-ninth spot, which is perplexing after his top five finish last year.

Gee collects win at Teven golf Chris Gee won the Teven Golf Club Men’s Division nine-hole Stableford competition last Saturday. It was the third of six rounds making up the 2018 Point Score Championship. Terry Prendergast was the runner-up on countback with 19 points. Ball rundown: Richard Lawrence (19 pts), Ray Griffiths (18), Steve Blackmore (18), Ian McDuff (18), Geoff Colnan (17) and John Mathias (17).

Chris Gee (L) with Terry Prendergast at Teven Golf club. Photo supplied

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In a hard-fought encounter the Mullumbimby Giants scored a late try to seal a comeback victory over the Byron Bay Red Devils in rugby league’s local derby played last Friday night. The Giants came away from Byron Bay with the competition points and bragging rights in their 28–22 victory, but the Red Devils had a storming first half and went to the break 14–4 in front. The game was locked at 22–22 with just three minutes on the clock when Byron collected a loose ball near the try line and scored. ‘The final result was disappointing,’ Byron Bay coach Nathan Cross said. ‘I felt we were the better team for the majority of the game. ‘There were a couple of 50–50 calls that just didn’t go our way that turned the game. And at the end we were just not good enough,’ he said. ‘In the first half Byron played some good footy. We were physical in defence and we were getting through our sets. We scored a couple of good tries. ‘The team was hungry and

The Red Devils in action against the Mullumbimby Giants earlier in the season. Photo Christine Butcher

really driven to put in a good performance. ‘We seem to be having one of those years and when the close decisions go against you, and that is what happened on Friday night. ‘But all credit to Mullumbimby to get the win. I know they are down on numbers too,’ he said. The team performance against one of the competition’s best sides was also a big improvement over the previous week’s 64–0 loss to the Ballina Seagulls. This week the Red Devils travel to Lismore to take on Northern United in a game a full-strength Devils could feel

confident of winning, but the coach has more injury concerns to deal with. ‘I’m not sure where I’ll get a side from at the moment. One of our forwards has broken his collarbone so he is out as well,’ Nathan said. ‘At this stage I might have to find my boots’. The good news for the Red Devils is that the reserve grade side picked up their third win on the trot by beating the Giants 30–10. The Giants women’s league team also lost 18–0 to the Red Devils. Next week the Mullumbimby Giants play away against the Evans Head Bombers.

Lennox Head XI dazzles in Shand Cup cricket debut Brian Mollet

Sunday’s sunshine had Lomath Oval glowing like a debutante’s blush, a fitting scene for what was to be a history-making day in local sporting subculture. Interest in the cricket competition with just the right mix of friendly rivalry and inclusiveness has reached the point where new players want to test their mettle against the crafty cricketers and colourful characters of the Nick Shand Memorial Series. Fittingly, a new team has been annointed to have a tilt at the most sought-after prize in local sport. Decamping in a convoy from their beachside condominiums the Lennox Head ripstarters, still wet behind the ears from their morning surf, took on the clannish hillbillies of Left Bank, fresh from another off season of digging mantraps along the borders of their bush bunkers.

Barnesy won the toss for Lennox and chose to bat. Scotty picked up an early scalp for the Bankers but the lively Sree (39) and the cagey George soon had the runs ticking over like Byron parking meters. Two runouts pegged Lennox back but a captain’s knock from Barnsey (31no) kept the honours even at drinks. Craggy veteran Phil (3–5) confirmed his status as an overachiever, he and Hamish bagged a glut of wickets that had the middle order in and out faster than a dissapointing sexual encounter. Peter (31no) held the late order together while Beezo (42no) found his range, and when he did he sent more bombs over the borders than an Israeli airstrike. The late overs were lashed without mercy as the score blew out to a corpulent 194. Banker openers Pearce and Bruce started steadily

but Lennox were lively in the field with youngster Ishtah swooping on everything and Bindo (3/4) and Sree having success. Ishtah (1/3) then sent down some fearless looping leggies to claim the Bankers’ skipper Scruff, which triggered a collapse as last year’s grand finalists were cut to ribbons. Only Sean (29) and Scotty (27) stood up for the Bankers but when Scotty smeared a throat high ball at Bindo, who held an amazing caught and bowled, it was all over bar the shouting and Phil’s inevitable Not Out at the end of the innings. Great win to Lennox, who caught the mighty Bankers with trousers at half mast. Top votes in the Middle Pub player of the year went to Sree and Sean. Next week The Byron Full-Tossers play the Suffolk Swingers on Saturday and Main Arm play the Bankers on Sunday.

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Backlash Correction – the email address for the Sourdough innovation hub was incomplete last week. Those with a small business or a business idea that needs fostering, contact Stuart on stuart@zingle.io or phone 0459 105 230. Q Q Q Q

And here’s another correction – The Echo published the incorrect address for the JRRP meeting for West Byron. It’s not at the Council Chambers – it will be at the Civic Hall in Mullum on Tuesday June 19 from 3pm. Q Q Q Q

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As the story on page 7 explains, Council staff have not had enough time to collate and report on the 5,000-plus West Byron submissions (which are largely against), yet the JRRP will be holding the public meeting anyway. The planning department say another meeting will be held as another opportunity for residents to have their say. Q Q Q Q

Video Connection Byron Bay is Closing Down - THE

More West Byron meetings obviously benefit bureaucrats, as it gives them more things to do, while more meetings is a great strategy for developers, as it will hopefully wear down public opposition and interest. But aren’t we a much smarter, better looking bunch who won’t succumb to these

cynical strategies? There’s a West Byron rally at 10am on Sunday June 17 at Byron’s Apex Park on Main Beach. BYO placards. Q Q Q Q

Congrats to Byron artist Holly English – her comic book Byron Bay, a Time and Place has been shortlisted for the 2018 Ledger Awards (Australian Comics Awards) A Byron comic is up against Batman! All her comics are available online at www.hollyenglish.com, Junky Comics, Brisbane and Sticky Institute, Melbourne. Q Q Q Q

What’s a civil liberty good for if not the presumption of innocence? A police operation at Sydney’s Above & Beyond music festival last weekend saw ticket holders being denied entry and banned from the Olympic Park site for six months based on the reactions from drug-detection dogs. Drug dogs are known to provide false-positives up to 75 per cent of the time, Sniff Off campaigners say. Activist Tom Raue and others unsuccessfully tried to secure an injunction to prevent the police plan. The judge ruled they had no cause to complain about alleged injustices in advance.

Germany reminds the US that calling Canada names is not how adults behave, as Japan looks on disapprovingly. ‘But Canada started it!’ Can the US behave so belligerently and selfishly? Yup – when your economy makes up 25 per cent of global GDP and you control the world’s shipping lanes, playing nicely with others at the international trade table is just not that essential. Photoshopped image from the G7 meting, which is making the social media rounds… Q Q Q Q

Congrats also to Shearwater student Oceana Pearl, who has won the under-18 section of Western Australia’s wearable arts show this year

in Mandurah. Mum Sheri says ‘Her winning piece Morphett’e was made from hundreds of plastic bags, which were sewn and sculptured into the piece.’

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