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Wealthy landowners lose bid to dump rocks on Belongil Paul Bibby The Land and Environment Court has rejected a bid by three Belongil residents to repair the sea walls in front of their beachfront homes, on the grounds that it would restrict public access to the

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beach and foreshore. In the latest chapter in the ongoing Belongil sea walls saga, chief judge Brian Preston dismissed an appeal by wealthy landowners John James, Bob Watson, and Geoffrey Tauber on December 21. The landowners originally

applied to the NSW Coastal Panel to undertake the repair works in January 2017 but received a ‘deemed refusal’. They then took the Panel to court, arguing that they were simply seeking to repair the existing sea walls and so there would

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be little or no additional impact on public access or use of the beach. They said the works would in fact improve both public safety and access to the beach, and protect public property, as well as their own homes. ▶ Continued on page 2

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GM Arnold responds to criticism Byron Shire Council’s general manager Mark Arnold has refuted claims against his staff made by a Council observer and journalist for the BayFM radio show, Community Newsroom. The criticisms were previously printed in The Echo’s letters section, and Mr Arnold’s full reply is available on Council’s website. The following is a shortened version, and Beatson’s response will be published next week. Claim: Byron Shire Council failed to have its Council representative attend the Joint Regional Planning Panel to determine DA 2016NTH020 DA – Ewingsdale Hospital. The Council representatives as resolved by Council at the time of the Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting for the hospital DA were Cr Basil Cameron and David Milledge. Under the Panel Operations Procedure and Code of Conduct set out by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, Cr Cameron had a conflict of interest. The Byron DCP 2014 was amended by Council in February 2018 to specifically account for the development. Council’s meeting minutes from Thursday February 22, 2018 records the change to the DCP (Report No. 13.14) and also listed Councillor Cameron as having been in attendance at that meeting. David Milledge, the other Council representative, was away and unable to attend the meeting. Under the Panel Operations Procedure and Code of Conduct – a ▶ Continued on page 4

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However, Chief Judge Preston found that the sea walls had been unlawful in the first place because they were built without development consent. This nullified the residents’ argument. ‘By law, the sea walls should not exist on the beach,’ Chief Judge Preston said in his judgment. ‘The landowners’ argument that the repaired sea walls will not result in any additional limiting… of public access to or use of the beach… is based on, and seeks to take advantage of, the unlawful existing works and use… it is to be rejected.’

Erosion concerns The Echo understands that the Coastal Panel’s view is that building hard structutres such as rock walls on beaches erodes them over time. No sand-loss mitigation plans have been put forward by the landowners.

Who are the litigants? • John James is a Brisbane-based developer. His company James Street (www.jamesst.com.au) claims it ‘has rapidly become Brisbane’s foremost retail and lifestyle precinct.’

• Apart from family investment holdings (property, equities, fixed income and private equity in Australia and globally), Geoff Tauber is also a Precision Group director, ‘which is involved in the acquisition, management and development of commercial property with interests in the retail, office and hospitality sectors of the property market.’ (Source: www.wingate.com.au). Geoff Tauber’s corporate HQ is based in Sydney, according to www.bloomberg.com.

• Former Seek chairman Bob Watson retired in 2012 from the company, which claims to be ‘Australia’s number one employment marketplace.’ Belongil resident John Vaughan, who has campaigned for the rights of beachfront property owners for many years, said Judge Preston’s finding that the beach walls were unlawful was ‘clearly nonsense’. ‘Tauber’s wall was installed after Council’s 2000 injunction failed, and works were allowed by the court to

continue,’ Mr Vaughan said. ‘Watson’s wall – built circa 1976 – was installed by the Byron Erosion Trust… with the full knowledge of Council. No DA [was] requested or apparently needed. ‘The Walker’s meatworks wall [next to Mr James’s property] was known and consented to by Council in 1976 – no formal DA

demanded or required at the time.’ Mr Vaughan said each of the walls had been built in response to Council’s construction of the Jonson Street groyne to protect Main Beach and the town centre itself in the early 1970s. ‘Ignoring the impact of Council’s Jonson Street works and sheeting home the blame to the residents’ walls… is an extraordinary finding,’ he said. ‘It also essentially says to Belongil residents: “You can’t repair your sea walls even if you’re willing to pay for it yourself”.’ The court’s decision has brought renewed calls for the release of a coastal plan of management so that beachfront property owners across the Shire have clarity around what measures they can and cannot take to protect their homes from coastal erosion.

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Nearly a year to the day after local DJ Chris Bradley was killed at a Byron Bay Christmas party, Javen O’Neill has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the crime. O’Neill entered the guilty plea during a brief hearing at Tweed Heads local court on December 19. Despite originally charging the 25-year-old with murder over Mr Bradley’s

death, prosecutors accepted his plea to manslaughter and withdrew the more serious charge. The dual UK–Australian citizen’s case will now go directly to sentencing, which will commence on February 11 at Lismore District Court.

New evidence The guilty plea follows a bail hearing in the Supreme Court earlier this year in which O’Neill’s lawyer, Adam

Williams, said ‘significant’ new expert evidence cast doubt over his client’s role in the crime. The Supreme Court heard that a forensic expert had found there were a number of possible causes of Mr Bradley’s death, including not only blunt force trauma but also drug ingestion and natural causes. The expert also reportedly found that any punches allegedly thrown by O’Neill

may have been of ‘no more than moderate severity’. The court had previously heard that O’Neill had trained in Muay Thai boxing. Whether any of this evidence played a role in the Crown’s decision to accept O’Neill’s plea to manslaughter is likely to emerge during the sentencing process. Mr Bradley, also known as ‘DJ DAD BOD’, died at a house party in Byron Bay on Christmas night 2017.

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Ballina police are investigating the malicious damage of the Epiq Sporting Fields at Lennox Head at around 8am on Thursday, December 27. The incident was witnessed by a high-ranking off-duty local police officer, who took some photos.

Blue hatchback Although he did not manage to get the full registration number, the last three characters are believed to be 49K. The blue hatchback may

have been badly damaged at the back and the owners could be seeking repairs.

Young males The occupants of the car are described as male and 17 to 20 years old. Anyone who knows who may have been involved is requested to call Ballina Police on 6681 8699. ‘We would very much like to speak to the driver and ask him a question or two,’ police said.

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!şƖŕĈĶō El ſĕƆżşŕĎƆ Ɛş ƆƐëǔ ĈşŕĎƖĈƐ ĈſĶƐĶĈĶƆŔ ▶ Continued from page 1 council nominates members and advises the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) of who they are. The JRPP contacts these members directly about their ability or not to sit on the Panel for a meeting. Should these members not be able to sit, the alternative members (if any nominated) are asked to sit by the JRPP. If no members can sit, then the three state members are the panel. Council has updated its membership of the JRPP with Vanessa Ekins and Katie Milne as its nominees on the JRPP when it considers the West Byron DAs. David Brown is a Byron Shire Council nominee and Joe Vescio is an alternative. Councillor Basil Cameron is another alternative. Claim: The staff report to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for DA recommended approval for a four-storey development. The mixed-use development (2017NTH025 DA) was determined by the JRPP on November 14, 2018 and was refused. The (final) development assessment was undertaken by staff on

the basis that the council had considered that the land zoned B2 Local Centre and on the eastern site of Jonson Street was suitable for a maximum height of 11.5 metres and that FSR controls would be removed across Byron Bay Town Centre, subject to Gateway determination (Council meeting of 20 September 2018, Report No.13.9). This follows an earlier resolution of Council to undertake preliminary (pre-Gateway) community engagement to discuss planning controls under review in response to the Masterplan. Council in considering the report, resolved to increase the building height on the southeastern side of Jonson Street from nine metres to 11.5 metres and to remove the maximum FSR in Byron Bay Town Centre where land is zoned B2 Local Centre. In this regard, it is important to understand that the elected council and Council staff have distinctly different roles in the handling of DAs. Section 352 of the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act) provides for the independence of Council staff in the preparation of advice and

Byron Shire Council’s general manager Mark Arnold recommendations. The LG Act provides that a member of staff is not subject to direction by the council or by a councillor as to the content of any advice or recommendation made by the staff member. Equally, a council or councillor is not bound by the advice or recommendation made by a member of staff. The same applies to the joint regional planning panel when acting as the determining authority for development applications. Staff have acted in accordance with a resolution of Council for the purposes of their assessment of the development application. Staff otherwise complied with Council and Panel procedures as they are required to do.

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Claim: That staff accepted late applications from developers for two West Byron Development Applications leading to the development applications being deferred. Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment regulations, an applicant can apply to amend a development application at any time up to its determination (but only with the agreement of the consent authority). In this instance, the consent authority was the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The JRPP was advised by Council staff of receipt of the amended plans (late) for the R&D site DA, and that staff would not be able to assess these prior to the panel meeting. The JRPP secretariat advised staff to proceed with an addendum report on these amended plans for consideration of the panel at the scheduled meeting. Council staff have complied with the panel operations procedures in all respects. It is/was ultimately a decision for the panel chair as to whether or not a meeting date is confirmed, and or deferred based on the advice provided by Council staff. Claim: That staff told councillors in late October they could not have an assessment of the development application to the Joint Regional Planning Panel before the Land and Environment Court in February, but now due to councillors will report to February. To clarify, there are two separate development applications being considered for West Byron; each is at a different point in the assessment process. This claim confuses the two development applications. They are: 2018NTH007 DA: Subdivision of six lots into 387 lots consisting of 378 residential lots, two business lots, two industrial lots, one recreation lot and four residue lots. And 2017NTH013 DA: Staged development

application for subdivision of land stage one – subdivision of nine lots into 290 residential lots in nine sub-stages, stage two – concept plan for residual land including medium-density residential, low-density residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and environmental management precincts. The 2018NTH007 DA has recently been deferred by the JRPP pending a further assessment by Council staff on amended plans. It is also set down for a Land and Environment Court conciliation conference on February 12, 2019. 2017NTH013 DA is under assessment by Council staff, and is not anticipated to be reported to the Joint Regional Planning Panel until 2019. Regarding the timing of the assessment of the R&D site DA: Staff are now undertaking a review of the amended plans submitted to the development application lodged. This review has been scheduled to be completed to meet the JRPP meeting deadline for a meeting February 4, 2019. The Land and Environment Court (LEC) S34 conference is scheduled February 12, 2019. As per LEC practice notes, amended plans from the applicant may be submitted up to and during the LEC process. However, should the DA be refused by the Joint Regional Planning Panel prior to the S34 Conference, legislation allows the appeal process to continue. Regarding the timing of the assessment of the Villaworld DA: Owing to current work commitments, including the R&D Site DA, some of Council’s experts involved in the review of the Villaworld subdivision DA are unlikely to have their assessment of the DA including new information recently provided until the beginning of the new year. Consequently, the JRPP consideration of the application will need to be held over until 2019.

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Pugh said, ’The idea being pushed by the Berejiklian government that you can just say no and keep threatening people with bigger and bigger fines to keep people safe is just silly. We know that this approach does not work, we know that this approach does not keep young people safe.’

Claim: Council staff proposal for West Byron rezoning fails on several accounts as presented by speakers at the November 22 meeting of Council. It is important to clarify the context and requirements for staff in preparing the report for the November 22 meeting. Council considered an urgency motion at its ordinary meeting October 18, 2018. The zone application review provided recommended zones and objectives for those recommended zones it did not prescribe any specific details on controls for the land under those proposed zones. Controls can be applied differently across the Shire to locations/sites or parcel of land. This zone application review was not a planning proposal, or final local environmental planning instrument. This work is yet to be done as was discussed at the meeting on November 22, 2018. Staff are now progressing the most recent resolution of Council with respect to this matter, which includes reference to where appropriate design parameters as shared during the public access. This work will assess what is an appropriate level of development for the site and assign planning controls accordingly. Claim: Staff appear to act against the direction of councillors… I expect a public apology and even sackings… such incompetency must not continue. I appreciate fully the passion, commitment, and divergent views of the Byron Shire community to planning and development matters, and that this can often lead to differences of opinion during the development assessment process and subsequent to a decision. Notwithstanding the above, it remains an obligation on staff to ensure development decisions are made lawfully and fairly for all parties involved. In addition, staff must ensure the efficient and effective operation of Council and implement decisions of Council without delay. As general manager, I have full confidence in the planning staff and the work they do. I see no evidence that staff have acted inappropriately, without competence or professionalism. As such, I will not be taking further action.

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Local News Man rescued at Cape Byron A man was rescued from the cliff face beneath the Cape Byron Lighthouse last Friday, December 28. Police and rescue workers were called to the site at around 11am after receiving a call from a man in distress. The Echo understands he had attempted to traverse an unpathed area to get to the southern side of the lighthouse but had become stuck. Members of the Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad abseiled down the cliff and assisted the man to get to the bottom of the cliff, where he was able to return to safety unharmed.

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Nine girls from Mullumbimby High have completed a creative arts program at the Byron Youth Service cottage with youth workers Karma Barnes and Deb Pearse. Deb said, ‘The girls were focused, worked well together, and assisted each other in creating an art installation that will take pride of place on the front wall of The Cottage. Pictured are Clarissa, Kyriah, Natalya, India, Alice, Xanthee, and Bree. Photo Karma Barnes

Sports grants program recipients announced Successful recipients of the 2018 Local Sports Grants Program in Byron Shire have been announced by Greens State Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP. She said, ‘The Local Sport Grants Program aims to increase regular and ongoing participation opportunities in sport and active recreation’. ‘I am very pleased to be able to announce funding for a range of sports in the Byron Shire, from rugby to equestrian,’ said Ms Smith. A total of $50,000 has

been allocated to sporting projects across the Ballina electorate for new equipment, facilities and programs.

Recipients The successful Byron Shire recipients are Bangalow Pony Club ($5,000 for jump course equipment), Bangalow Rugby Club ($9,277 for upgrade of spectator seating), Byron Bay Football Club ($2,000 for a girls’ football development program to increase participation rates and skill levels),

and Mullumbimby Swimming Club ($3,000 for backstroke starting wedges at Petria Thomas Pool).

Upgrade facilities Ms Smith says the money will be used to increase participation, upgrade facilities and equipment, and help train coaches and volunteers. ‘Sport is a vital part of the Byron Shire community,’ said Ms Smith. ‘These grants will provide essential funds to our local clubs to help increase

participation in sport and active recreation and contribute to improved social, health, and cultural outcomes. ‘I encourage our local sport groups to apply for funding in next year’s grants round. Groups should consider what their needs are to enable them to foster growth within their sport and to contribute to our vibrant and inclusive sporting community,’ Ms Smith said. She added a total of $4.2 million is awarded to sports and recreation clubs across NSW under the program.

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A review of governance within the NSW planning system has been endorsed by The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), who say its adopted recommendations will help reduce corruption and contribute to fairer, more efficient planning outcomes. A new ethics unit will be established within the Department of Planning and Environment, along with ‘mandatory probity checks for all Local Planning Panel members, and consideration of an accredited professionals scheme similar to one being implemented in

South Australia.’ PIA NSW executive officer Karen Goldsmith said the review ‘acknowledges the importance of a planning system that is transparent, proactive and, above all, beyond suspicion.’

Holistic review Goldsmith added the PIA was encouraged by the review echoing their proposal for an ‘holistic review’ of the NSW infrastructure contributions regime. ‘This is essential to improving trust in development, and ensuring our towns, cities and regions get the improved

infrastructure and liveability outcomes they deserve. ‘As well as emphasising the requirement for more stringent anti-corruption measures, PIA also strongly advocated reform measures intended to improve the NSW planning system’s transparency and efficiency, including e-planning. ‘Streamlined processes and the use of plain English in materials and guides will improve the public’s access to and understanding of the planning system,’ Ms Goldsmith said. She also welcomed findings on the effectiveness and

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‘Byron model’ seeks new panel Councillors and staff, together with the newDemocracy Foundation, are inviting the public to participate in developing the Byron Model to determine ‘How do we want to make democratic decisions in Byron Shire that can be widely supported?’

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Kerry Oâ€™Brien. Photo Jeff Dawson Six-time Walkley award-winning ABC journalist and Byron local Kerry Oâ€™Brien recently launched his latest book, A Memoir, at The Book Room at Newrybar Merchants. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Oâ€™Brien reflects on the social and political upheavals and the personalities who have made history. Itâ€™s an intimate account, told with wit and insight, where big events are recounted, and lessons are learned and ignored, along with the foibles and strengths of public figures

who construct our world. Whether strolling the history-laden corridors of the White House unhindered while waiting to interview Barack Obama, or talking with Nelson Mandela on his first day in the presidential residence in Pretoria, or receiving a haughty rebuke from an indignant Margaret Thatcher, Oâ€™Brien has sought to unearth the truth behind the news. In Australia, he has watched 13 prime ministers come and go and has called the powerful to account without fear or favour.

Judyâ€™s death heralds a sad loss for Byron Shire. She was an indefatigable warrior, well known for her energy and drive, her passion and commitment across a wide range of community and environmental causes. Born and raised in Melbourne, the eldest of three siblings, she was educated at PLC and earned her degree at Monash University. She travelled extensively throughout her life, meeting her British partner in India and later joining him in Tuscany; fulfilling her childhood dream to live in Europe, where she resided for 15 years and raised two sons. Serendipity brought Judy and her family to the Shire in 2000 and she instinctively knew that this was â€˜the placeâ€™, connecting with the community and landscape on so many levels. She was at Bentley, rallied in the streets of Byron; sat naked in a field in Goonengerry alongside 750 ladies proclaiming no war (Iraq). She was in Council speaking up for the Byron hinterland

and rural communities, sat on numerous committees and community forums and action groups. She was instrumental in setting up the Mullum Farmers Market and was a founding member of Brunswick Valley Landcare. She organised workshops and field days, manning market info stalls and regularly attending community plantings and bush regen days at Jinangong or along upper Marshalls Creek. Judy embraced her life and was never afraid to reinvent herself; her first job was teaching at Shepparton Tech in Victoria; she opened a restaurant in Beechworth; she became a professional gardener, environmental officer for Landcare, managed the North Byron Farmers Markets

and regularly held courses on her property for ACE: â€˜Planting for biodiversityâ€™ or â€˜Growing fruit and veg in the subtropicsâ€™. Judy was gregarious, she loved discourse and the exchange of ideas; she volunteered at the Writers Festival, went to garden club and Politics in the Pub, cooked for book club and the Golden Girls lunches. Yet she also treasured moments of solitude working alone in her garden. Her love for gardens and growing food was a constant of her life. Her Eureka garden moment came at age eight, in her grandparentsâ€™ garden on the banks of the river Swan in Perth. Her father had packed her off by plane on her own in an enlightened move to cure her of an early childhood stammer. Judy created substantial gardens in temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climes. Enjoying the challenge, she always sought out the local knowledge and learned to adapt. Hopping into strangersâ€™ gardens for seeds or cuttings was standard behaviour for her,

whether in India or Europe or Mullum, claiming the practice was an acceptable tradition amongst gardeners. In Tuscany, her garden was on the itinerary of garden tours and she established a very successful landscape business designing and planting gardens. The Contadini called her â€˜Lâ€™Australianaâ€™ and later out of respect â€˜Arcitettaâ€™. She amazed them with her propensity for work, hacking at the earth in freezing Tuscan winters, preparing for the spring plantings. Coming home to Australia from her travels, she would always be thankful for how fortunate she was and the quality of life that Australia provided. Judy was a force of nature, a catalyst for positive change, capable of energising others to make the world a better place. She lived a full life for her short 67 years and leaves behind two loving sons and two grandchildren, her husband, and many friends. The family invites those who knew Judy to visit her property in the Pocket on Saturday January 5 from 2 till 6pm.

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The MullumbimbyBrunswick Valley Football Club is set to receive $20,000 in federal funding for female change rooms and showers. Local MP Justine Elliot (Labor) congratulated the Mullumbimby-Brunswick Valley Football ClubÂ on the project, and says the club will contribute $20,000, bringing the total value of the project to $47,641. She says the club currently has over 100 female players who are unable to use the existing change rooms. Ms Elliot says, â€˜These extensionsÂ will benefit the strong female membership of the club as well as visiting teams, female officials, committee members, and future players, and will contribute to a safe and inclusive

Local MP Justine Elliot with Mullumbimby-Brunswick Valley football players Mel Delaney, Sharon Shriven, and Bronwyn Rixon. Photo supplied environment for all female players. The new facilities at Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club will also help drive female participation at all levels of the game, with a key focus on increasing female player

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With the NSW government not funding music education in schools, Goonengerry Public School has kicked off a Gofundme campaign to raise the $2,500 needed to make up the difference for their Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program. Principal Tracey Barnes

says, â€˜Our community is super passionate about every single aspect of the performing arts and we are very proud of our incredibly diverse program that has been running for over 20 years. It encompasses dancing, singing, acting and general music.â€™

â€˜[The school] believes that there is a critical link between being better learners and fostering a love of the creative and performing arts.â€™ For more info on the program and to see some of the student performances, visit www.gofundme.com/saveour-school-music-program.

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Ten-year-old student Ella from Cape Byron Steiner School brought tears to the eyes of the raffle ticket sellers at the Stop Adani stall outside Santos Organics in Mullumbimby on Friday December 21. In 36 degree heat, Ella approached the stall and said, ‘I don’t have much money and I don’t want a ticket,’ as she handed over her $2 coin. Many local shops have kindly donated great prizes worth over $780 to support the campaign to stop this climate-destroying mine. The raffle has been organised in order to raise money to help fund the many legal challenges currently in place which question the dodgy approvals of the mega mine in North QLD’s Galilee Basin. If approved, it would open up mining in one of the largest reservoirs of coal left in the world. And when burnt, this coal has the potential to raise the global temperature by half a degree. The Australian Conservation Foundation has mounted a legal challenge

www.wanganjagalingou. com.au saying , ‘We beat back Adani and their highpriced legal team in the federal court. The judge ruled that Adani’s demand for $160,000 was “disproportionate and unpersuasive”.’ ‘Instead, we have to put forward $50,000 by the end of January, which we are on track to do.’ The full-bench appeal to the federal court is likely to be heard in May 2019.

dëćşſ ƷĕƐ Ɛş ĈşŔŔĶƐ ëīëĶŕƆƐ ĎëŕĶ Ella and her father James at the Stop Adani Stall in Mullumbimby last Friday December 21. Photo supplied against the federal government for allowing the Adani Carmichael mine to go ahead without enacting the ‘Water Trigger’. This is required by our national environment laws, and entails a full environmental assessment of the mine’s water impacts. More than half of QLD is drought stricken; however, the environment minister Melissa Price waived this legal requirement.

Adani’s last attempt to silence critics was in midDecember. An application to the federal court by Adani to throw out a legal challenge by the Wangan and Jagalingou custodians was denied by Justice Robertson. That challenge is contesting the validity of Adani’s sham Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA). Wangan and Jagalingou spokesperson Adrian Burragubba is published on

Burragubba says, ‘That’s after the long-awaited federal election, so it is now even more important than ever that Labor stands up publicly with a policy of no new coal mines or fracking for coal seam gas all around the country. ‘Equally important is that Labor would not approve drilling for oil in the pristine waters of the Great Australian Bight, all of which will damage our environment and increase climate destruction.’ Kathryn McConnochie is from the Stop Adani Byron Shire group.

Around 265 council-managed buildings across the Shire will be audited over the coming four months by four student engineers, says Council staff. The buildings include sheds, halls, toilets, depots, community leases, libraries, and recreation buildings. Council’s manager Assets and Major Projects, Phil Warner said, ‘This is one of those great win-win situations where Council saw an opportunity to provide valuable, career-building work for some engineering students at our local universities.’ ‘It’s the first time we’ve done something like this

and we’re looking forward to managing the student team as they get to put their problem solving, data capture, technical building assessment and team building skills to the test – all under the mentorship and supervision of our senior project managers.’ He says the four students are from Griffith (Gold Coast), QUT, Southern Cross (Lismore), and Curtin (WA) universities. Warner added, ‘By directly managing the students ourselves, and not employing a company to do the work, we’d expect to save Council around $70,000.’

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Coastal management plan derailed by Belongil landowners, claims mayor Hans Lovejoy An urgent meeting with the premier on coastal zone management has been requested by mayor Simon Richardson to clarify a government backflip on Byron’s Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP). Council’s latest attempt in the long-running saga of establishing a strategy to manage Byron Shire’s coastline was to exclude Belongil Spit from the plan. Yet despite Council’s latest CZMP being endorsed by the state government, the mayor claims they were ‘over-ridden following lobbying from landholders of properties at Belongil Beach.’

Legal uncertainty A Council staff report tabled at the Coastal Estuary Catchment Panel meeting on November 29 outlines the issues raised. The report says Belongil Beach landowners are dissatisfied with Council’s decision to ‘separate the previous CZMP BBE (2016) into

Belongil Beach rock wall. Photo Mary Gardener two locations and develop a newly formed plan excluding the Belongil Spit’. Owing to ‘considerable legal uncertainty’, staff say the office of environment and heritage (OEH) have told Council it was not appropriate to recommend the CZMP (2018) be certified. The report says instead that Council have been advised to commence development of a CZMP for the whole Byron Bay Embayment. Council staff say they have commenced the planning for the coastline (Cape Byron to

South Golden Beach). ‘The coastal protection works at Main Beach (JSPW) are degraded and not to contemporary engineering standards with Council committed to the redesign and modification of this structure. ‘Previous advice of the NSW Coastal Panel considered Master Planning of the Jonson Street area (town centre of Byron Bay) a high priority for implementation. As such, the upgrade/modification of the JSPW is at the forefront of the CZMP (2018).’ Cr Richardson said in

a press release, ‘We were well down the track of a highly co-operative coastal management process with the state government’s Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and we made a joint decision, based on a large foundation of scientific evidence, to separate the previous CZMP Byron Bay Embayment (2016) into two locations and develop a newly formed plan excluding the Belongil Spit.’

EşưƐ ćëĈŊǖ Ķż ‘This was initially supported by the minister for environment, who invited Council to re-submit a coastal zone management plan excluding the Belongil Spit, so that’s what we did over eight months, to get certification of the plan. ‘Next thing we know, there appears to be a backflip from the state government, going against this invitation and the advice and work of its own department – and it appears that this is the result of complaints from

a few landholders of properties at Belongil Beach. ‘We are extremely disappointed that all our hard work and this cooperative process between OEH and Council, not to mention the science, appears to have been subverted due to disproportionate influence by a few local landholders. ‘The reality is that there is no opposition to our coastal management planning from the wider Byron Shire community – who, let’s face it, are all key stakeholders when it comes to the management of our precious coast and what the impacts of climate change and sea level rise will mean for all of us in the future. ‘What I want to ask the minister for the environment is whether she believes that opposition to this scientifically backed approach to achieving the best coastal management planning outcomes for Byron Shire by one stakeholder group should supersede getting this right for the whole community,’ he said.

Chris Dobney A 50-year-old man remains under police guard in hospital after he allegedly used a large kitchen knife to threaten up to 20 staff and patients at the Tweed Hospital last Saturday night. Health Services Union (HSU) NSW secretary Gerard Hayes said the incident was part of a disturbing trend at Tweed Hospital, where two to three knives are being confiscated by security guards every week. Mr Hayes says his members advised that a man entered the emergency department at Tweed Hospital on Saturday night, in a highly agitated state and started waving a large kitchen knife in an aggressive manner. After evacuations, the man then chased staff and patients into the carpark before leaving the hospital grounds. Police later arrested the man before he was taken back to hospital suffering a cardiac arrest.

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The long wait continues for a new govt The Byron Shire Echo Volume 33 #30 • January 2, 2019

2018 under the Echo lens Happy New Year, everyone! Hope that 2019 brings more sense, clarity, reason, empathy and better leadership. We sure could use some! Of the many issues covered in The Echo in 2018, here are just a few. At the start of 2018, local politics and governance continued in the chaotic and undisciplined way it ended in 2017. It reached peak stupid when an independent report was tabled over the unannounced cutting down of native trees in Railway Park. It proved what we already knew: the former GM took it upon himself to fast-track process. The report cost $20,000. As things didn’t seem to be getting any better, councillors voted to spend around $30,000 on consultants to improve their image via a citizens’ jury panel; 28 randomly selected anonymous ratepayers were brought in to decide how the rate-rise funds will be spent. Public perception over any real reform appears to be Council’s strategy, and continues for 2019 with more panels planned. Council did seem to settle into a groove with less chaos and unpredictability – longtime senior staffer Mark Arnold became general manager in June. But that’s notwithstanding Council’s lack of community representation at a major JRPP decision, which approved a massive hospital on Ewinsgdale Road. Later the JRPP unexpectedly rejected a massive inappropriate DA proposal at the end of Jonson Street in Byron. Council staff suggested approval with conditions (see page 1 and 4), owing in part to councillors voting to raise the height at the end of Jonson Street. Everybody’s best friend representing a terrible NSW government, Ben Franklin MLC (Nationals), announced his intention to run for the Ballina seat. Currently it’s held by Tamara Smith MP (Greens). The grooming of this electorate is well underway for the upcoming March 23 election – but aren’t we way too smart to be duped by personality over policy? There are so many local funding announcements and new laws undermining democracy by the state government that it’s hard to keep up! In September, Council purchased the old Mullumbimby hospital site from NSW Health for $1. In late November, the old Byron hospital was also handed back to the community (Council) for $1. The longrunning and contentious bypass funding announcement in December by the NSW government was enthusiastically embraced by the Greens-dominated council. Under the NSW Liberal-National government last year, the annual rate of land clearing in NSW soared 800 per cent and their koala plan appears destined to fail. Their new holiday-letting laws appear completely flawed and undercooked. Water mining was an issue for 2018, and the government’s much-trumpeted independent review for the northern rivers was criticised over its weak terms of reference. In December, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) say they were alarmed that the NSW government rushed through laws that expand the powers of Family and Community Services to permanently remove children from their families. Also in the same week environmental groups claim the government’s new Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals will ‘Increase logging intensity throughout public native forests, [and] open previously protected old-growth forest to logging.’ There’s too much undermining of democracy and idiocy from the federal coalition to list here. But there was a ray of hope when, in December, students around the nation – including the Shire – walked out of school to demand political action on climate change and a halt to Adani’s proposed QLD coal mine. Seems the kids should be put in charge! Happy 2019.

cott Morrison, his office informs us, is talking a short break – off to the country for a bit of biking, boating and fishing. But not shooting; the image of our easygoing prime minister with a lethal weapon in his hands might send the wrong message. And emphatically, he is not shooting through; Morrison must know that he needs a miracle to survive, but hey, his mentors at the Horizon Church where he ostentatiously worships assured their followers that it was God’s will for him to become prime minister, so a quick ten per cent turn around in the polling should be a doddle. But Morrison, forever the pragmatist, is also looking to the secular: he will interrupt his break for a visit to the Sydney test match, a ritual almost as predictable as the annual wellpublicised secret visit to the troops. But for most of the time he will be deciding how to turn around the terrible opinion polls, which now suggest that he is almost universally disliked – even normally reliable conservative voters, the women, the elderly, and the rural are turning against him. The only comfort, such as it is, is that nobody likes Bill Shorten much either. But a clear majority are prepared to vote for him and, so far at least, Morrison’s shouty abuse is not deterring them. Morrison still has time to turn them around – just. But he will have to do more than carry on about sledgehammers and wrecking balls – that didn’t work for either of his immediate predecessors. ScoMo obviously believes he is a better politician than either Tony Abbott or Malcolm Turnbull, and he may well be right – although he hasn’t much to beat; neither was a great exemplar, having both been left bereft in the intricacies of government. And in any case, that is hardly the point: the contest is not with Abbott and Turnbull, but with Shorten, and all the indications are that for all his shortcomings, Shorten has emerged as a truly formidable political operator. For most of the last five years – indeed, far earlier than that – he has been grossly underestimated by both his opponents and the commentariat. His union connections make him vulnerable, his factional manoeuvring

made him suspect and his manifest lack of charisma made him all but unelectable – or so it was said. But the hard fact remains that not only is his party comfortably besting the government just five months before the only poll that counts, it has been in that position for all but a few weeks during the last five years.

Playing the man rather than the ball has always been seen as an underhand, illegitimate approach in the Australian ethos. Mungo MacCallum Shorten has played on the stability and unity of his troops, which may have been dubious at times but the contrast with the ramshackle coalition makes it look like the Rock of Gibraltar. He has offered policy initiatives that the government has consistently derided but has signally failed to counter and, in several cases, has been forced to adopt – the Royal Commission into the banks being only the most dramatic of the backflips. And, perhaps most importantly, he has largely avoided the demented negativity that has been the leitmotif of the government. It is not clear who devised the Kill Bill tactic, but it is quite clear that it has not worked – at least not so far, and time is running out. Playing the man rather than the ball has always been seen as an underhand, illegitimate approach in the Australian ethos – Morrison, not only a spin merchant but a rugby league buff, would surely know that. But that, he threatens, is how he plans to run his belligerent campaign. Shorten is far from impregnable, and Morrison has already signalled his points of attack. There will be an onslaught against any change to negative gearing – an utterly fraudulent one, given that Morrison, as treasurer, agreed aspects of the policy were excessive, before being slapped down by his leader. But at a time of falling house prices, it may gain

some undeserved traction. More effective, perhaps, will be a blitzkrieg about dividend imputation, Shorten’s promise to remove tax refunds from those who didn’t pay the tax in the first place. This lurk mainly involves the rich, who can be expected to vote Liberal anyway, but the Murdoch press will be only too happy to find pensioners fearing they will be reduced to penury by any change. And then there is the hardy perennial, border security – stopping the boats, as it used to be called when there were boats to be stopped. This has lost most of its potency over the years, and the cry that Shorten will leave Australia at the mercy of the asylum seeker hordes is rather less credible than Shorten’s 2016 Mediscare campaign, which Turnbull called ‘the great lie’. It is hard to see it taking off as a real game changer unless there is a dramatic incident – and while Peter Dutton will be only too keen to exploit one, or even manufacture one if the opportunity arises, the hope of another Tampa arriving is slim. So killing Bill, or even wounding him critically, is unlikely to work. And even if it does, Morrison needs something positive as well, and that means not just standing on his highly dubious record. His government has amassed a huge treasure chest, or perhaps more accurately pork barrel, but spending it is problematic. One of the government’s genuine achievements during its tumultuous period has been its success in restraining public spending. A gigantic pre-election splurge might not only tarnish that trophy, but could easily appear desperate and extravagant, a last-ditch attempt to bribe cynical voters into submission. And if that is the case it could backfire badly, as when John Howard tried the tactic in 2007. He was comprehensively rejected by the electorate, and Honest John had far more authority and credibility than ScoMo will ever have. So Kill Bill remains the default option. It probably won’t work, but then nothing much else has either. And if the worst comes to the worst, there will always be biking, boating and fishing to go back to. Not to mention shooting through.

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Letters Planning’s cheap I write in support of Paul Jones (Echo, 19 December, 2018) and the host of others who have tried during the past 30 years to find agreement for a Byron Bay road bypass: as a standalone issue and as integral to the town Masterplan. The secrecy of the terms for the privatisation of the rail corridor (Bangalow Road to Lawson Street) agreed between Council and Transport NSW smells like three-day-old prawn waste. After more than a decade of a strictly out-of-bounds policy applied by the railway owner (trains ceased in 2004) the public have apparently been blinded to the most significant change in planning in Byron Bay this century: opening the rail corridor for development. That development significantly expands the previously constrained possibilities for both the Butler Street bypass route and consequently amended Masterplan that were approved by Council in 2016. The public will have been ‘sold the dummy’ if only the plan for the proposed bus interchange is offered for feedback. Clearly, a proper process of consultation is now needed to revisit and improve upon those previously approved plans. Planning is cheap compared with the cost of the planned infrastructure. Greg Davies Byron Bay

Mental health I’m responding to the brilliant article Supporting Each Other Towards Mental Wellbeing by Mandy Nolan (Echo, 10 October 2018). In both alternative and western medicine, I have experienced a lack of understanding in the prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and aftercare of people with poor mental or emotional health. Government suicideprevention strategies are in place but at ground level some providers are not taking it seriously. As one longtime resident says, ‘there are some fantastic practitioners in Byron Bay – make sure you get one of those’. The transient nature of Byron lends itself toward a short-term approach to healthcare; a get-themoney-and-run mentality.

of years of Egyptian cotton sleeps before Hell erupted! Unless we The Sheeple demand more – ‘Bah Ram You’; as they say ‘to your tribe be true’. Whose tribe are you in? Caspar Brace Mullumbimby

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This puts people at risk. When providers administer quality healthcare and treat the ‘whole’ person, the outcomes are better for the individual, the business, and our overall community’s wellbeing. Yoga has an extraordinary capacity for improving health. A senior yoga teacher of 45 years reminded me that, ‘If you’re doing God/s work every person is your child whether they are experiencing emotional or mental distress or not. Yoga for the body, mind, emotions, and prana’. Recently, I required surgery at the Gold Coast University Hospital. I was surprised by the high level of service I received. All staff had my best interests in mind whether it was the receptionist, the surgeon, or the anaesthetist. More providers striving for excellence would go a long way in improving community health. There are legal codes of conduct for both registered and unregistered practitioners. They include risk minimisation and consideration of a client’s physical and mental health in all aspects of their care. If you are experiencing emotional or mental distress know that you are loved, worthy of professional

support, and know your health can improve. Michelle Wade Byron Bay

Bye, bye, Mullum? While wanting to find an ethical and environmentally sound present for my wife I entered a new store in Mullumbimby hoping to find at least a section of organic cotton products. But no, according to the delightful sales lady the store had found organic didn’t sell. This most likely means every single item purchased in that store supports genetically modified crops of cheap cotton, which, if you do a little research, reveals itself to be a profoundly toxic event wherever it is grown. So what is happening in Mullum? Here come the CBD rent rises perpetuated by monied landlord classes that must push up the value of their investment. That’s right, let’s double or triple our return and point the finger at ‘the market’ as our town is fleeced for profit. Unless we, the consumer class, wake up to our dollar power we really are doomed to surviving on cockroaches and pigeons as our future ecology will be destitute and shattered. But at least I got a couple

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State and federal elections are looming early next year and hopeful incumbents are jockeying for position in both seats. There is an obvious concentration of ‘pork barrelling’ happening, but an issue of great importance is the appalling state of phone communication in many parts of our region. We only ever have one ‘bar’ on our mobiles and currently we have had no landline for the past six days. Daily calls to Telstra take approximately 45 minutes each and we are told each time that it will be restored by 7pm tonight. The issue is aged infrastructure, lack of Telstra technicians, and this one ‘may be connected to NBN installations in the area and at the exchange’. Clearly we need local members to improve our lot as individual begging, pleading, and sometimes yelling achieves nothing with the giant Telstra. No communications possible with the outside world in 2019 could be catastrophic for us and others unless pressure is brought to bear! Happy New Year, aspiring politicians. Please advocate on our regional behalf. Carole Gamble Mullumbimby Creek

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Letters Mirror thief To the person who stole our roadside mirror from outside our home on Possum Shoot Road on Christmas Day – please do the right thing and return it. We are shocked that someone could do such a thing. With no vision around the corner the theft has made it extremely dangerous for us to get in and out of our driveway. If anyone notices a stainless steel mirror about 80cm across, with no frame and a couple of dents in it appearing on a road somewhere, good chance it belongs to us. The McElhineys Possum Shoot

Park vandalism Just days before Christmas four teenagers caused latenight havoc in Waterlily Park. They smashed lights, trashed the new barbecue shelter, and destroyed the large concrete planters. Many people heard the horrendous noise that they made but nobody called the police. Soon afterwards local residents managed to foil their attempt to steal a car from a nearby street. Unfortunately, however, their trail of destruction continued as they pulled out signs and

For North Coast news online visit destroyed a green on the Ocean Shores Golf Course. Police officers said that if residents had alerted them to the chaotic activity in the park they may have been able to save the Golf Course from being damaged. We implore the community to be vigilant. Waterlily Park is a ‘No Alcohol’ zone so please assist in preserving its peace and tranquillity by reporting alcohol and drug use in the park. If anyone observes or hears inappropriate behaviour in the park, including property being damaged, please immediately report the incident on the Police Assistance Line – 131 444. A big thankyou to the local kids, Gerard from Byron Shire Coucil, Andrew from Curtis Electrical, and Ryan from the mowing crew for helping to promptly clean up the chaos created by the recent vandalism. You all did a fantastic job! Tina Petroff Waterlily Playscape C’tee

Tinseltown’s phallus The supposed artwork on the roundabout on Ewingsdale Road is a total waste of $50,000 as far as I’m concerned. I was at Brunswick Heads a couple of weeks ago and

when I drove over the bridge to Torakina I couldn’t dodge the great big potholes there. Are they fixed yet, Byron Shire Council? If not, why not? Wasting $50,000 of ratepayers’ hard-earned cash on that artwork instead of making the Shire’s roads safe doesn’t make sense to me and, I’m sure, to a lot of other people throughout the Shire. Just imagine the damage those potholes are doing to people’s cars too. I wonder if the craters on Main Arm Road are fixed yet? Shame on you, Byron Shire Council. Paul Brecht Evans Head Q On QI once Stephen Fry

asked: What is the collective noun for Morris dancers? Bill Bailey (I think it was) quipped back with the only conceivable answer: an embarrassment. ‘Public art’ generally deserves the same collective ridicule. The metal erection on the Ozigo roundabout is not ‘art’ but another Big Embarrassment in the lineage of the Big Prawn, the Big Banana and the Big Potato – despite Simon Alderton’s curious attempt to link it to Sydney Opera House and Blue Poles. The Big Potato at Robertson looks like a very big

Bondi cigar. Peter Dutton reportedly modelled for it. If Council really had to waste ratepayers’ funds on decorating the new roundabout I would have preferred a rainforest tree or a piece of art that honoured our precious natural environment. But given Council’s preference for an erection reflecting the culture of Byron Bay something truly up-to-date should have been commissioned. The Big Illegal-Holiday-Rental Parasite, dosh bulging out of every pocket and orifice and a huge smirk at the undeclared cash, the taxes and rates dodged, and the smug indifference to local resident tenants forced out. That would reflect the culture of what too much of Byron has become. Adrian Gattenhof Mullumbimby Q Lots of people are talking about the mysterious shiny object that has landed on Ewingsdale Road – apparently from outer space! But just because it has provoked discussion doesn’t mean that it is good, since most of the talk is negative. For instance, the huge scale of the object and the material – thousands of sharp aluminium pieces that look like razor wire – overwhelm

the subject matter – the image of the lighthouse. The piece becomes about the material rather than the object itself. The original photograph in The Echo in September looked intriguing, if impossible, with its shimmery cloud of birds surrounding a lighthouse. But the finished product is nothing like this; it’s just huge, amorphous and confusing – and possibly dangerous because of the strong effects of reflected sunlight into drivers’ eyes. One wonders if the art panel based their selection on only this photograph. An innovative concept definitely but difficult to bring into being. It’s hard to see exactly what values and spirit of our community it is meant to express. For such an important piece of art to stand at the entrance to the town, surely more publicity and consultation should have been allowed? The Public Art Panel after shortlisting could then have put it to the community for feedback and a rough vote. Timeconsuming, yes, but perhaps better in the long run, and why rush such an important decision? Christine Willmot Byron Bay

Nude numbers rise On Sunday December 30 there were 100 people at Tyagarah clothing-optional beach, a record for 2018. The Byron Naturists have been keeping statistics on beach use this year. This is the first time we have counted 100 people at one time. The numbers were composed of 70 people in couples, 18 single males, and an organised group of young people in their 20s. The Council safety trial has transformed beach culture and the vibe over the holidays was relaxed and fun. Our members noticed beach users bringing their eskies to make a day of it, enjoying the waves, walking, reading, playing frisbee, and sunbaking. No harassment or sexual activity was observed. The beach north of Grays Lane appeared to be quiet even though it was busy in the designated nude area. This indicates north Tyagarah has reverted to a mainstream, but still isolated, beach. This is a win/win situation. Nudists have a space and local residents have a relatively empty section of beach. Debra Conomy Byron Naturists

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My place. Thursday, 5.30am It’s early. It’s that special time, predawn, when birds fill the valley with morning sonatas. For the last few years, this time of day has become more special to me because bellbirds aren’t early risers, they’re still dozing in the lantana, so this time belongs to the other birds. This year, in January, the bellbirds came – in force – to the valley, their relentless chiming signalling the start of the end for the eucalypt forest that surrounds my shack under the cliffs. Everything changes. Eight years ago, cane toads invaded the valley. Goannas, once the rulers of the range, pretty much disappeared. And it’s a painful death when you eat a cane toad. The goannas’ disappearance left a hole in the local ecosystem which was quickly filled by scrub turkeys, who went forth from the forest and into the gardens – and multiplied. Everything changes.

Love is all we have I slip gently from the bed trying my best not to disturb an angel who lies there. (I don’t know if there’s God, but I do know there’s heaven.) When I see her face, I stop my exiting

for a moment to watch it sleep. Love is all I have – all we have. Her eyelids quiver and open. She smiles. God, I love the pre-dawn. Her lips part and a croaky ‘Coffee?’ escapes. I have been writing a weekly column for nearly 15 years. During that time, many things have changed. Local newspapers have suffered from the rise of digital media, social media have emboldened cowards, politics have become unworthy, and barramundi is from Vietnam. All the while, the ecosystems

upon which we all depend are being broken by a toxic system that places money ahead of people. This system, which has the planet in a chokehold, cares nothing for me or my children. It demands compliance and consumption and, in return, offers bluetooth baubles and extended credit. ‘Yes,’ I say to the angel, grabbing a sarong and heading to the kitchen. Everything changes. I used to be a journalist working for the Lismore Echo when it was an independent community paper.

That’s when I started writing a weekly column. When that paper was killed, my column moved to the Echonetdaily where it has happily lived for six years. I also ditched journalism and became a teacher at uni. (My mother was so proud.) Eveything changes.

Where do you live? I used to drink tea in the morning, but coffee is the new ritual. I put beans into the grinder and press the button, adding my own noise to the birds’. It’s loud, but it’s music to my ears.

The digital age has us swimming in an ocean of words. Some are truths; some are lies. Fact and fiction, reality and virtual are confused. The Great Barrier Reef is dying. Truly. Go there and see. It’s a tragedy in the real world, but most of us don’t spend much time in the real world any more, so we are impotent there. Eveything changes. There are three parts to the coffee ritual, and every part has a smell. There is the grinding where the aroma is first released from the bean. Then there is the smell when the coffee is on the stove, hot water seeping through the fresh-ground beans. At this stage, I heat and froth some milk. I pour the steaming coffee into cups made by Pilliga Pottery, a supporter of the Pilliga forest where, in the real world, people are defending the land (which they love) against government-backed vandals. I add the milk, and the third heavenly smell wafts through my shack, calling. The angel appears, luminous, beside me. The first bellbird tolls. A thought rises like the sun, clear but inexplicable: This is my last Here & Now column. Everything changes. Thank you, dear reader.

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Culture and dance provides a platform for youth activism in Kalimantan Aslan Shand In 2014 Emmanuela Shinta had started working for the UN as a translator; watching a training video that looked at indigenous communities using film and video to highlight issues for their communities she realised ‘it’s happening in my place, in Kalimantan’. Emmanuela decided to return home and look at ways young people from her indigenous Dayak community could use film to tell their own stories. It was during the dangerous forest fires that were burning in Kalimantan in 2015 that Emmanuela came to prominence as a youth activist. The fires were on the news and the impacts were being felt in Singapore and China but there was nothing about the impact of the fires in Kalimantan. ‘There was no news in the media about Kalimantan while we were living in the middle of the haze with fires all around us.’ Emmanuela started talking to schools, universities and the government campaigning to stop the fires and eventually led a protest

to the governor’s house. The forest fires were, in part, a result of a failed government mega-dam project that had cleared and dug into the peat soils of the region and then left them to dry, as well as the impacts of clearing for palm-oil plantations and mining. ‘They just left the dam project unfinished. It was very dry at the time and as the peat dried out it became a place where fires started burning,’ said Emmanuela. ‘The air pollution (on the air quality index) was at 3,000; 300 is a death risk. The type of particulate from forest fires can’t be filtered by the lungs. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes and lung failure.’

of people were hospitalised. In Singapore they closed down a school because the reading was at 100,’ Emmanuela explained.

‘We are trying to make the safe room a pilot project with the government but they seem to feel that it is not urgent enough to take on.’

is a dangerous word and not interesting for young people often.’ When engaging young people in making films and developing their stories on social media they initially have a range of ‘conversations and discussions around palm oil, mining, how our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters uncles, aunties and cousins have a difficult life,’ said Emmanuela. ‘We talk about how this is your home, your people. You are Dayak – what do you want to tell the world about you, your people – what’s important to you? It is not just about bringing the cause; it is about empowering ourselves,’ she said with an infectious smile.

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The Indonesian government supplied some masks but they couldn’t filter the fine particles (PM2.5) from the forest fires. ‘It affects your ability to breathe and people were being affected by smoke inhalation on the street. One young child died riding home from school owing to the level of pollution. Thousands

Big Red Button from Singapore and UNICEF then helped Emmanuela develop a prototype safe room or haze shelter; a concrete building with a two-stage filter system. ‘We don’t just want to complain about the problems,’ pointed out Emmanuela, ‘we want to look for solutions.’

‘In Indonesia indigenous people don’t get the space to speak for our rights and justice,’ points out Emmanuela. In 2016 she founded the Ranu Welum Foundation and she has trained more than 100 young indigenous people to be able to use the camera to speak about their causes. ‘For young people it can be empowering. But activism

‘People talk about the beauty of Kalimantan and the dance and culture but no one talks about the indigenous issues and that people are being displaced. ‘The land is taken from villagers and handed over to companies; this has been taking place since 1997. There are hundreds of different companies (palm

Youth activist Emmanuela Shinta visited Mullumbimby during her Australian tour recently. Photo Jeff Dawson

oil and mining) and they lie and say locals will be able to work in the plantation or receive compensation. For one group it has taken ten years to receive their compensation. ‘The company who had that site are now banned but when the villagers protested the police and army were brought in to suppress them. The police shot some people and some people they sent to jail for two to three years. This type of thing happens a lot.’

Australian visit Emmanuela recently attended the Asia Pacific Writers and Translators conference on the Gold Coast to speak about the issues facing the Dayaks in Kalimantan and to launch her latest book Me, Modernism and My Indigenous Roots. The book is about her life in the midst of environmental destruction and industrialisation. ‘Kalimantan is a rich island so there is a lot of corruption. We are trying to work with the UN and international groups to reach our government to raise indigenous issues so that they can support us.’

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Articles Cannabis testing unjust? Make your vote count Ron Priestly Throughout 2018 there was a significant increase in police highway patrol activity in the northern rivers that has disturbed many residents. While not objecting to increased police road safety efforts it is the nature of the Random Drug Test (RDT) applied by police that is causing concern. The problem is the so-called saliva test or ‘spit test’ that is being used does nothing to detect cannabis- impaired driving – it merely detects the presence of cannabis. The cannabis involved may have been used days before the test and there is no evidence that such historic use causes impaired driving.

Unfair and unproven test When Andrew Gee MP was a senior National Party member of the NSW right-wing government he wrote to me stating that, ‘It does not matter if they (the drivers) appear to be unaffected by the drugs. The “mere presence” of the drugs establishes the offence’. He goes on to say ‘a driver can be charged… no matter how high or low (the THC reading)’.

Impairment disregarded This is completely different from the alcohol test that establishes a level where impaired driving is likely. Also, the RDT ‘spit test’ differs from many Western countries that have a more expensive cannabis test that does detect actual impairment. Perhaps there is a cost problem leading to the use of cheaper unjust ‘presence only’ testing. Numerous north coast residents, often the young, are being convicted when there has been no impaired driving. Drivers are banned, jobs are lost, foreign travel gets difficult and criminal records are created disadvantaging the victim for life when the driver has done nothing wrong!

Not the intent of the legislation There is no public transport alternative when a licence is lost. Local magistrate David Heilpern has stated that when the law was introduced, ‘Parliament

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A local group called the ‘nth coast RDT locations’ has attracted some 19,817 members to its Facebook page. Numbers are increasing at the rate of 200 per month. The stated aim of the group is to ‘help stop the unfair and unproven testing regime’. The area they cover is basically the state electorates of Tweed, Lismore, and Ballina which together have 170,000 voters. With nearly 20,000 members the group represents a not insignificant nearly 12 per cent of the voters.

Enrol to vote Campaigners for the next NSW election are hoping that disgust with the unjust testing regime will unseat local National Party members who are behind this injustice. The Nationals hold Tweed and Lismore by only around 2,500 votes. With the expected swing against the Liberal/National coalition it would only take, say, a further 500 votes in each seat out of the 20,000 members for the Nationals to lose both seats. Campaigners are encouraging complaining drivers to enrol and vote. The Greens hold Ballina and have already come out opposing the unfair test. In Ballina the Nationals’ challenge to the sitting Greens would

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did not intend to stop people driving or take away their licences three days or six days after they consumed cannabis’; but this is what is happening. The Greens said ‘these judgments were further proof of the government’s “evidence-free” approach to drug policing’.

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Intense police activity: burden to taxpayers The police activity involves some seven to ten fast, brightly coloured highway patrol sedans, RBT/RDT testing vans, local 4WDs and paddy wagons, motor bikes, testing costs, mobile speed cameras, and some 20-plus personnel. It is estimated to be worth $100,000 per week: a sum far in excess of total fines recovered and a burden to the taxpayer. The squad appears to operate mainly during daylight hours. It seems to focus on Byron Bay, Nimbin, Casino, and Lismore but can appear anywhere for a day; bailing up a whole town and randomly stopping anyone they do not like the look of. The full squad appears to be around more than 50 per cent of the time.

Heavy surveillance on north coast The north coast sadly attracts a disproportionate amount of this heavy surveillance compared with the rest of NSW. Many locals believe

it is the NSW right-wing government’s revenge for the successful anti-fracking protests. Interestingly, the full might of the squad does not seem to be used when mainstream events such as Melbourne Cup or New Years Eve occur – instead it focuses on festivals. This focus is leading to an increased anger and a growing divide between drivers and police.

European equivalent Nothing like this level of police presence happens in other western countries. Overseas visitors are amazed at the level of police activity endured. I travelled 17,000km by car over four months this year, visiting the UK and seven European Union countries, and I never once saw a roadblock or random search. New Zealand police have recently studied the unjust NSW regime but there has been no decision to impose this horror on their citizens. The Echo was founded some 33 years ago to highlight excessive, aggressive police raids on domestic properties. Sadly, all these years later, nothing seems to have changed. Perhaps we need a yellow vests movement here?

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by Ian Rogers Any review of 2018 will inevitably be centred around World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen, on his own admission, needed plenty of luck to retain his world number one ranking and ‘extra time’ to retain his world title against Fabiano Caruana. The Challenger won more high-level tournaments than Carlsen this year and, in going so close to taking the title, is starting to pay back the USA’s expensive recruitment of the best-ever Italian player. Carlsen has others snapping at his heels as well: Ding Liren, whose 100 game undefeated streak came to a finish near the end of the year, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, the Azeri who considered himself unlucky not to be Carlsen’s challenger in the title match. Ding also helped China to an historic Olympic double in October. In Australia, Max Illingworth started the year with a superb performance at the Australian Championships but the rest of the year belonged to 17-year-old Anton Smirnov. Smirnov won a number of

local events, including his third Australian Masters title, but his stand-out performance was his win of the Najdorf Chess Festival in Poland in July. Australia added a remarkable three Grandmasters in 2018: 21-year-old Justin Tan, teenager Temur Kuybokarov (who changed allegiance from Ukbekistan to Australia just as he earned the GM title), and – this week – former World U/12 Champion Bobby Cheng, also 21. The river of strong young players may, however, be drying up. The Australian Junior Chess League was forced by the national senior federation to shut down in 2018, so that very few Australian juniors competed in international events this year. 2018 saw the passing of Anatoly Lein, the US Grandmaster who won Australia’s first Grandmaster tournament in Brisbane 1979, and Phil Viner, a key figure in Australian chess for six decades. Viner won numerous titles, including the Doeberl Cup, wrote the chess column in The Australian for 30 years, and kept the Australian Chess Federation running during a time of crisis in the 1980s.

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As petrol prices rise what car or fuel technology should I buy? Jim Beatson According to Forbes magazine ‘petrol prices are expected to increase by 75 per cent over the next 10 years’, when using figures from World Energy Report, 2016. Some car manufacturers dispute this because of anticipated growth in electric vehicles and hybrids. So what are your choices? The better the options, the thicker the wallet needs to be. Here’s the low-down on the four major technologies, commencing with purchase affordability.

The hybrid Hybrids combine a petrol motor with an electric motor charged whenever you brake. The friction (kinetic energy) from the brakes converts into electricity, in a large battery, under the back seat or under the boot. Hybrids also have a ‘top up’ button: when taking your foot off the accelerator, press the ‘regen’ button and you increase the battery charge. Toyota has produced hybrids for 21 years, selling over 12 million, and are renowned for their reliability.

Hybrids are also available from: VW, Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Renault, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Coming soon are the Mini and Ford hybrids. Hyundai offers three Ioniq models: hybrid $33k, a plugin hybrid $41k, full electric $55k. The number of hybrids rapidly increases yearly. Toyota says they will have hybrid versions of most models, including their luxury Lexus range, within a few years. Toyota Priuses and Camrys are widely used as taxis because of reliability and fuel use. Hybrid users driving 25,000km per year save between $1,500 and $2,000 a year in fuel. Most hybrids average 4.5 litres of fuel per 100km. All Paris buses are hybrids except for all-electric buses climbing Montmartre. F1 racing cars have all been hybrids for the last 11 years to show they are serious about conserving fossil fuel! Plug-in hybrids have a plug at the filler cap end. When attached to solar panels with software managing the charging,

Musk believes these problems will hold back fuel-cell technology. I find his view persuasive.

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Under the bonnet of a Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell. a plug-in vehicle travels 50+km, depending on the car’s battery size. One Byron local with solar owns both a Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in 4WD hybrid and a Corolla hybrid. He uses the Outlander around town to do his daily errands free on sunshine. His non-plug-in Corolla hybrid is for longerdistance travel, reducing fuel costs by 30–50 per cent. Toyota produce the largest number and range of plug-in hybrids but none for Australia as all go to the big markets of USA, Europe, and Asia.

The fuel cell Fuel-cell vehicles, like electric cars, only use electric motors, but store energy

differently. Instead of charging a battery, they store hydrogen gas in a tank. The fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen from the air to produce electricity for its battery. There is no smogforming or climate-changing pollution from the tailpipe – the only by-product is water. Fuel-cell vehicles are sold by Honda, BMW, MercedesBenz, GM, and Toyota’s midsize Mirai at US$57,500. The problem with the new technology is the cost of developing a distribution system and the production of hydrogen. Australia’s CSIRO boasts they are devising a cheaper way of storing and delivering hydrogen. But technology visionary Elon

Electric Vehicles (EVs) were manufactured over 100 years ago, while electric-powered trolley buses and trams produced over decades were squashed by the oil and tyre giants. Enter Elon Musk, who, like Apple with their Mac, started at the top end of the market with Tesla Model S. They out accelerate Ferraris, Porsches, etc because electric motors develop peak torque from the start, unlike sluggish petrol engines. All EVs are plug-ins. The fuel is cheap – free from a home solar system or equivalent to $0.30 per litre from NRMA E-pump sites. A woman from Biloela in Central Qld did a roundAustralia-trip in a Tesla. Her fuel cost was $150.90. But EVs themselves are not cheap. The world’s cheapest EV car, the Nissan Leaf, a smallish four seater, is $40,000 here, while the similar-sized, more luxurious BMW i3 sells for $64,000.

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Riotous China Prompted by often underreported riots and demonstrations over domestic pollution, China has become the world’s biggest producer of electric vehicles. But these EVs are restricted for local consumption. What did I buy? I bought a low-mileage secondhand 2008, reliable, roomy and smooth Prius hybrid in excellent condition for $8,500. I’ve already saved $4k in fuel. If I bought new today, I would buy a hybrid Corolla (2018 entry level $25,870) or hybrid Camry ($33,911), while wishing Toyota would sell plug-iIns in Australia.

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Making Australia Slightly Better Than Average Again Stephen Stekhoven

can’t prevent it. Complete drivel. Sign up to Uber, book a ride, arrive at the destination, show your police badge, and arrest the driver for contravening the Taxi Act. First witness in the case against Uber. From there negotiate sensible policy, compensation and orderly change. Not that hard if you have the political will and some public servants that can think.

In his book Making Australia Slightly Better Than Average Again Mark Swivel, street lawyer, standup comic, and chorister successfully prosecutes the case that our Common Wealth has been grievously harmed and that our politicians are the disconnected malfeasants responsible. It is a highly readable, humorous, and important book. A thoughtful, irreverent, and timely reminder of what our lack of political engagement is costing us. Go and buy it.

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Public trust vital The Common Wealth under threat that Mark Swivel speaks of is a curious thing. Physically it includes our roads, schools, universities, hospitals, public buildings, public transport, parks, emergency services, sanitation services, water supply, and so on. To maintain it the Common Wealth needs the support of our governments, the courts, law enforcement, statutory authorities, regulators, professional bodies, unions, community groups, and the media. But that’s not all it needs. The Common Wealth has one more essential ingredient, perhaps the most important ingredient of all. The Common Wealth needs the public trust. The public trust is embodied in our acceptance of taxes, our willingness to serve on a jury, our compulsion to pick up our litter, to not put motor oil in the wheelie bin, and our willingness to serve as a coach or on the school P&C. We do these things partly because we feel confident that everybody also accepts that they ought to be done and that there are consequences if we don’t. We want to believe that wrongdoers get caught and that volunteering matters. This collective conscience is what holds the Common Wealth together.

The ‘fair go’ Mark Swivel contends that preserving and growing the Common Wealth is the most important political task we have. The Common Wealth is the leveller that gives hope to the life of the migrant kid, the Indigenous kid, and the less wealthy kid. It is the machinery of the ‘fair go’. It is Australia. Disturbingly, the public

The Common Wealth is the leveller that gives hope to the life of the migrant kid, the Indigenous kid and the less wealthy kid. PƐȝĶƆȝƐĲĕ ŔëĈĲĶŕĕſƷ şĪ ƐĲĕ ȚĪëĶſ īşțȁ PƐȝĶƆȝ ƖƆƐſëōĶëȁ trust appears to be under serious threat as indicated by the rise of fascism; crimes committed by bankers; low trust in politicians of all persuasions; declining faith in democracy; increased xenophobia and so on.

The lie of the ‘market rules’ mantra What his book contends is that governments of all sides have surrendered their rule to The Market, resulting in an erosion of our Common Wealth. Coincidently, the ceding of power to the market has seen a fracturing of public trust perhaps because one of the consequences of market rule has been a dramatic widening of the gap between rich and poor. The ‘Market Rules’ mantra demands smaller government because it contends that governments are bad at the service delivery that only the market can achieve. That message somewhat concealed the real agenda of those peddling it. The real agenda is the outsourcing of essential services and

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lowering taxes so that profits flow from the Common Wealth into private hands. Mark Swivel unequivocally calls out the lie. The Market is a tyrant. The mantra is bullshit. The dogma has ensured that poor get less and the rich get more. Infrastructure has not kept pace with our needs because the lower taxes mean lower spending. Regulators have not prevented manipulation of the market because they are under resourced. The market has not produced the secure jobs in sufficient numbers and many of our children may never own a home.

Inability to respond For sure changing technology has meant rapid industry changes but smaller government has blunted the government’s capacity to respond. There is no better illustration than Uber. Yes, we all would like lower cab fares and a more efficient system of getting a ride to the airport. However, those politicians who neglected to intervene and manage the transition deserve a kick up the arse. All too hard. We

The promoters of the small government, privatisation, budget surplus fixation and financial deregulation found their political champion in the Howard–Costello government. Howard and Costello implemented income tax cuts enabled by a mining boom tax windfall, a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount, reduced fuel excise, big super tax cuts and turned ‘franking credits’ into cash refunds for non-taxpayers. Those policies go a long way to explaining for our current national $500 billion government debt. The majority of this ongoing conservatively estimated $56 billion per annum tax giveaway went, and continues to go, to wealthier taxpayers. Taxpayers like our conflicted parliamentary representatives who are unlikely reverse any of these decisions. The Howard–Costello policy changes also took the seeds of our housing affordability crisis and cultivated them into major problem. As well as giving tax cuts to wealthier Australians, in 2007, Costello also allowed super funds to borrow to invest and this, coupled with his extraordinarily generous super tax treatment, supercharged the housing boom. While selling assets and giving away billions in tax revenue, Costello ignored the opportunity to spend on infrastructure or perhaps to create a sovereign wealth fund, in spite of the fact that under Howard our immigration intake grew dramatically. Instead, money that could have added to the Common Wealth in the form of infrastructure was handed to high earners to spend on private wealth creation through a housing price boom.

Aussie gold Over a long period, Australian banks have viewed

bricks and mortar investments as gold. That view then served to further fuel the already heated property market. At the same time the era of stratospheric bank executive performance bonuses had begun ushering in new cavalier risk-assessment paradigms. Thus, the lending accelerated without the slightest regard for the social consequences. The results of these gross

political and economic management errors have seen the rise in inequality, a massive negative effect on housing affordability, a shortage of capital for productive enterprise, and a sustained degradation of the Common Wealth. Regrettably, no Australian government since has had the ability or will to respond effectively to the situation. In its call to political action, Mark Swivel’s book could hardly be more apt.

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Summer Spritz at the Balcony Bar Whether you’re living here in the Bay or you’re just visiting, we all know Byron’s a summer hot spot and our stoked vibes hit 100 per cent on the ﬁrst day of summer. Think sandy feet, salty skin, a sun-kissed glow and an endless smile after a perfect wave or day at Wategos. Balcony Bar & Oyster Co are feeling the summer vibes and have designed a summer special menu to help you cool down and feel those summer vibes from head to toe. Their bar team have crafted ﬁve specialty spritz cocktails to get spritzing your way through summer. Stroll upstairs at Balcony Bar & Oyster Co with those sandy feet, cool down, and start sipping on some of their specialty Spritz cocktails. Spritz social is about to breeze you through those balmy days and have your stoked vibes hit 110 per cent. Who thought that could happen? Suite 7, 3 Lawson St, Byron Bay, 6680 9666 | www.balcony.com.au

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Get your Summer Lovin’ at the Brunswick Picture House B Congratulations, you survived Christmas – and now for some Super Summer Lovin’ fun! There is so much to love at the Picture House this January, as they go ALL IN with the most diverse and jam-packed program yet. With their ﬁrst 80s Weekend – Dirty Dancing done Picture House style and Silent Disco, live rockabilly with The Hi-Boys & Linelockers, A Brief History of Drag with Velma Celli, not to mention the ﬁrst Cheeky Cabaret of 2019, there really is something for everyone. They haven’t forgotten the kids who have their own all-ages program, crammed with live shows and cinema classics. And just to make sure they do their bit to get 2019 off to a cracking start… presenting for your comedic pleasure… Summer Comedy @ the House. Two weeks of live comedy from some of Australia’s best: Dave Hughes, Tommy Little, and Luke McGregor, along with the much-loved Anne Edmonds. For all bookings and more information. W: brunswickpicturehouse.com P: 6685 0280

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Study locally with Byron Community College in 2019 As we start the new year, it’s a great time to plan for the year ahead. If you need some career inspiration, consider studying locally with Byron Community College. They are excited to announce they’ve received funding under the NSW Government’s Smart & Skilled program to run nationally accredited qualiﬁcations with fee subsidies in the following areas:

Permaculture Community Services y) Individual Support (ageing and disability) Childcare Horticulture Massage Community Dance, Theatre, and Events

Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah boasts one of the most scenic locations to spend both a relaxing and fun-ﬁlled day with family and friends. The long and snaking giant waterslide follows the contours of the palmladen hill, which is the backdrop for the facility. The magniﬁcent grassed area is amply shaded with mature trees, which makes for a great place to unwind.

Eligibility criteria apply and places are limited. Subsided places start from $0 and are Austudy approved, making it more affordable for you to take that step towards your education and career goals. For more details: 6684 3374 / byroncollege.org.au RTO:90013

The leisure pool is ready for the little ones to explore with features that will keep them occupied for hours, and for the bigger kids the giant hill slide and indoor diving boards are operated between 10am and 4pm in the school holidays. They will love the leap from the tower! We look forward to seeing you soon. trac.tweed.nsw.gov.au www.facebook.com/TweedRegionalAquaticCentre

Get Qualified in 2019 • Massage Therapy • Permaculture • Horticulture • Childcare • Community Services • Community Dance, Theatre and Events • Individual Support(Ageing or Disability)

TRAC Murwillumbah is a fun location to for all the family with pools and activities to suit the whole family. ‘It is one of the best regional aquatic facilities in Australia and it’s right at our doorstep.’ You can enjoy: • having a barbecue in our covered area • picnic on the lawn • watch the kids have fun in the leisure pool • giant water slide and diving boards if you’re game • heated indoor pools • great for kids birthday parties • fully operational café • plus peace of mind with vigilant lifeguards.

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Prevention for peace of mind Preventive health is the most contemporary and effective approach to overall wellness. Rather than wait for symptoms to manifest, preventive health programs allow us to identify potential health problems and address them early. Cape Byron Medical Centre offers a range of preventive health programs tailored to our individual health status, lifestyle circumstances, age and gender. Cape Byron Medical’s preventive health programs are designed to evolve patient/practitioner relationships from reactive to more progressive, forward-looking interactions designed to build and maintain optimal physical and mental health. Programs combine state-of-the-art equipment and advanced medical science with credible allied and alternative therapies. While individually tailored, each program will typically incorporate a comprehensive physical examination (including skin cancer checks), cardiac assessments, lung function tests (Spirometry), pathology, psychological and nutritional assessments. This New Year, make health and wellbeing your priority and allow prevention to deliver you and your loved ones peace of mind. capebyronmedical.com.au / 6685 6326 / Level 1, 6 Marvell Street, Byron Bay

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What’s on at Crystal Castle With its delightful ambience and exquisite natural splendour, the Crystal Castle is the perfect holiday destination; a place of tranquillity and wonder for everyone. This summer come and discover our exciting brand-new displays, the rare Uruguayan Amethyst Dragon Egg and Wings of Eternity. After ﬁnding the largest crystals in the world in 2016, we have been on a mission to fulﬁl every crystal lover’s dream: to sit in a crystal cave. The extraordinary 120-millionyear-old geode, the Dragon Egg, is open for all visitors to sit inside and enjoy, free with your entry. You can also marvel at the exquisite crystal Wings of Eternity.

Embark on a magical journey and join our workshops where you can • • • • •

hear plants play music learn how to program crystals and create a mandala send out prayers for peace at the World Peace Stupa soak up the healing sounds of a Crystal Bowl Immersion sit in a crystal cave.

Come and take a walk in the magniﬁcent natural surroundings, and enjoy the world’s largest crystals. Indulge in amazing views, delicious local coffee, and fresh food. We have extended summer hours from 9.30am till 5.30pm (NSW time) starting 20/12/18 through till 28/1/19. Entry tickets can be booked online at www.crystalcastle.com.au.

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Tranquil Camping i among g Beautiful Trees The intention at Macas Camping Ground is to give people who are wanting to get away from it all a very chilled, laidback camping experience. Macas is pet friendly, so your four-legged family members have a holiday too! Tents, campervans, trailers, and caravans are all welcome. They have powered and unpowered campsites, and plenty of shade for those hot summer days. There are some fantastic places to explore on the property, including rainforests, creeks with heaps of glistening crystals, macadamia orchards, and two lovely dams. Ducks, chickens and heaps of birdlife fill the property during the daytime and at night you can spot beautiful glow-worms, fireflies and owls. Amenities include a full camp kitchen featuring a pizza oven, plenty of fridge and freezer space, a laundry room, and great hot showers. Campfires are permitted and fire buckets are provided. 1156 Main Arm Rd, Upper Main Arm 6684 5211 macascampingground@gmail.com www.macascampingground.com.au

Time to giddy up! Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre has a new trail ride e available for experienced riders, over creeks, hills, and to a gorgeous waterhole. e. For beginners or tthose who prefer a gentle ride they offer a 1-hour or 1.5-hour ur ride at the ranch, ra which includes a 30-minute lesson and a 30- or 60-minute trail ail ride. The Th beach ride along isolated Seven Mile Beach between Broken Head and nd Lennox Head is a favourite with the riders and an unbeatable experience! Pegasus Park offers great package deals and gift vouchers. What a wonderful experience to give as a Christmas gift. Why not stay – they have three bedrooms sleeping up to six people at the ranch and a 1-bedroom selfcontained cabin also available. (Children from 2yrs up catered for by appointment only.) All rides include a full safety induction. Please note ** All cancellations and booking changes must be made via phone. A minimum of 24 hrs notice is required for cancellations. 946 Friday Hut Road, Binna Burra. www.pegasuspark.com.au | 6687 1446.

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A new paradigm of health Quantum Uplift is part of a new paradigm of health, vitality, and enhanced performance. They use advanced bio-hacking technologies to help detoxify the body, rejuvenate cells, increase physical abilities, and create greater mental clarity. Their therapies are drug free, non-invasive, anti-ageing, and anti-inďŹ‚ammatory. Their technologies include PEMF â€“ Frequency, ElectroDynamic Energy â€“ Voltage, Red and Near Infra Red light â€“ Photonic Energy and Super Oxygen Saturation â€“ altitude contrast training. They combine these technologies into speciďŹ c protocols based on the abilities of the individual to give you a â€˜Quantum Upliftâ€™. Their clients range from 10 to 75 years of age and include people suffering from debilitating chronic illnesses, everyday people who want to live a more vital life, as well as elite athletes and entrepreneurs who want to up-level their physical and cognitive performance. Come and experience this revolutionary technology in action for yourself. Your ďŹ rst BioCharger session is free. Please visit the website www.quantumuplift.com or call 0475 771 181 for more details.

YoFlo Thereâ€™s only one place to be this summer and thatâ€™s at YoFlo! Spoon with us this summer to receive amazing deals and rewards on our loyalty programs and also go into the draw to win our summer giveaway we announced on Instagram! We are giving away a @citizensofthesun Sun Santa Cruz Beach Umbrella and a $20 gift voucher for all the YoďŹ‚o froyo you can eat! Just ďŹ nd us on Instagram @ yoďŹ‚o for details. The winner is drawn on 7 January. Feel good and enjoy life at YoFlo knowing we use natural and REAL ingredients, fruits, and yoghurt. Coyo, vegan, and natural unsweetened yoghurt Store address is 3/19â€“23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay. yoflo.com.au IG @yoflo

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Byron Photo Magic You received some great Christmas presents, maybe even some extra dollars, so now is the time to check out Byron Photo Magic to see all the great deals they have on cameras and photographic accessories. You took some great Christmas snaps, great family memories in the making; check out all the things you can do with them to make inspirational gifts over the year to come. You can put them on mugs for birthday gifts, have them developed and framed so you’ll being sharing a smile every time an eye catches them. Of course you can call in to Byron Photo Magic any time during the year for passport photos, ﬁlm developing, photo restoration, and scanning services. There so much more going on than you think in this store. Check out the website for more information. photomagic.com.au, 6685 5877 Shop 20, Mercato on Byron, 108–110 Jonson Street, Byron Bay

Poolwerx At Poolwerx Northern Rivers, not only are they experts in pools; ls; they also have a great range of the highest-quality spas. They have been helping locals with their spa needs for over a decade now. You deserve a luxury experience every time you use one of their spas. From considered design elements to the ﬁnishing ‘lifestyle touches’ that make every spa experience unique, their pursuit of perfection is relentless. Their Banff spa range is at the pinnacle of what’s available in the Australian spa market today. Reliability plays a major role in your long-term satisfaction. They also know that you expect your spa to work correctly every single time you use it, and they do too. You are never alone when you own a Banff. First-time spa owners will ﬁnd a lot of helpful resources at the ‘wellness’ space in the Lennox Head Poolwerx Store and on their website. 3/44–48 Byron Street, Lennox Head 6687 6979 www.poolwerx.com.au

Linen House: Outdoor Collection

Lazy long days and nights are ahead – let’s keep that party outside! Revamp your balcony, garden, poolside, or deck into a well-furnished haven with up to 60 per cent off Linen House’s outdoor collection. Visit Mullumbimby’s Linen House Outlet Store and stock up on wonderfully colourful and stylish director-chair covers, beanbags, and outdoor cushions. Made from UV-resistant and water-resistant fabrics, our well-constructed outdoor accessories will elevate any area. Lounge around in colours and patterns that’ll keep the festive vibe alive, whether you love classic, bold, or geometric patterns. Come and visit the Linen House Outlet in Mullum. Let us help you create your dream outdoor space to last multiple seasons. 33 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby

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Kids Take Over Kids Take Over is a music mini-fest from January 16 till 18, where kids can create, get loud, and make their mark between 10am and 2pm daily. HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast, will play host to a full program of activities for all mini-rockstars and lovers of music, dance and art.

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Headlining the festivities are the 360 ALLSTARS, who take the stage from January 16 until 19. This radical urban circus boasts a stellar cast including world-champion athletes, world-class dancers, and renowned musicians who will be sure to make the audience dizzy with excitement. Itâ€™s the second time the guys will be on the Gold Coast, having featured in the Commonwealth Games Festival this year to roaring reviews. For more info visitÂ HOTA.COM.AU.

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If you havenâ€™t yet experienced Corndale Popcorn do yourself a ďŹ‚avour and try it. This gourmet snack delivers local deliciousness.

Wed 16â€“Sat 19 Jan

Itâ€™s the perfect nibble to take to parties or serve your friends over the holidays, and the best thing is that everyone can enjoy it. Gluten free, nut free, dairy free, soy free, vegan friendlyâ€Ś the list goes on. Itâ€™s the taste that gets people hooked! Corndale Popcorn Co have been testing their authentic, slightly sweet, lightly salted recipe on locals at the markets for over nine years. Owing to highly delighted tastebuds, they are now providing their gourmet popcorn for everyone to share. Be the host with most, get your holiday order in now. 0456 882 743, corndalepopcorn@outlook.com www.corndalepopcorn.com.auÂ 232 Hunters Hill Rd, Corndale

Wed 16â€“Fri 18 Jan | Free

DJ SKOOL Work the decks with DJ Fletcher, bust out some cool street dance moves and take your Â?ĂšÂ™Â‚ĂŚÂŹĂľÂŹĂŚĂź ĂŚĂ‹ ĂŚÂŠÂ™ ĂśÂ‚Â˝Â˝Ăž ÉšÂ˝ÂŹĂŚÂ™ĂšÂ‚Â˝Â˝ĂźÉ› ĂśÂŹĂŚÂŠ Ă‹ĂŞĂš Â¤ĂšÂ‚Ä†ĂŚÂŹ inspired activities.

BREAK DANCE & HIP-HOP WORKSHOPS Step on up to the dance circle - hip-hop, street and break dance is taking over HOTA. Presented by the crew from Gold Coastâ€™s TC Dance Academy. Battle it out with their crew or join in their free dance workshops.

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School Holiday Fun at Ballina Fair Ballina Fair has lots of free fun for kids these school holidays! SandWizard

Beauty & The Beast Beauty & The Beast is a love story with a twist between Belle and The Beast. The antagonist in the story is Gaston (played by Dylan Wheeler) and his encouraging sidekick Le Fou (played by Daniel Pereira). Gaston was an arrogant and chauvinistic hunter who wanted Belle for himself. Dylan has been on Players’ stage many times, most recently in the chorus of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS PINAFORE. Daniel is a newcomer to Ballina Players and both are forming a bond that comes alive onstage as Le Fou will just about do anything to support and build up Gaston’s ego. Beauty & The Beast opens on 11 January and runs till 20 January. Tickets are $25/Adult, $15/Child (16 & under), and $70 for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children) Tickets are available at Just Funkin Music, Ballina, 6686 2440 (a $2 booking fee applies) or via www.ballinaplayers.com.au (no booking fee).

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Children of all ages will enjoy FREE hands-on SandWizard fun from Monday 7 till Friday 11 January, 10am till 4pm. Kids of all ages can get creative and take home a SandWizard masterpiece. SandWizard is an amazing experience for children and adults from three to 103 to create images using coloured sand. A great way to experiment with art and colour with a handmade unique treasure to take home. Summer-inspired arts & crafts

KidzKlub Australia will be holding summer-inspired arts and crafts from Monday 14.until Saturday 19 January. Let your imagination take over and have loads of fun! Dates: Monday 14 till Saturday 19 January Location: Outside Target Cnr Kerr and Fox Streets, Ballina 6686 8555 www.ballinafair.com.au

Join us for

SUMMER FUN! WEEK 1: SandWizard Dates: Monday 7th to Friday 11th January Time: 10am – 4pm Location: Outside Target Cost: First one is FREE, $1 to laminate Come along for hands on SandWizard fun, kids of all ages can get creative and take home a SandWizard masterpiece.

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Book by Linda Woolverton Directed by Jacquie McCalman

11-20 January 2019

WEEK 2: Summer inspired arts & crafts with KidzKlub Australia Dates: Monday 14th – Saturday 19th January Location: Outside Target Cost: Free

Adult $25; 16 and under $15 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $70 Wed to Sat evenings 7pm; Sunday matinees 2pm

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Just Funkin Music 124 River St, Ballina Tel: 6686 2440 $2 booking fee

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Players Theatre is located at 24 Swift St, Ballina Book online (no fee) at www.ballinaplayers.com.au

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School holiday program Each school holidays the Macadamia Castle run their hugely popular full-day workshops.

Flying Fox Bistro Grab friends and family and head to the Flying Fox Bistro at Club Byron Bowlo on Marvell Street for a fabulous meal and some icy-cold drinks to beat the summer heat. This rustic bistro has all the classic bistro fare with loads of delicious specials every day and desserts to die for. Take advantage of the large al fresco area, which can be booked for casual group barbecues or platters while you indulge in some barefoot bowls. The little foxes are well catered for with a $10 kids’ menu. Great for mates and families for a chilled-out Byron vibe.

Spots are booking up fast for their Keeper for a Day and Wildlife Guardian programs, which see school students spend a day at the park with senior keepers learning as much as possible about caring for animals, conservation, ecology, and captive animal handling. There is also a new program called Creature Keepers for children with a disability and NDIS plan. This program offers a safe experience in small groups designed to build a participant’s independence, conﬁdence, skills, and knowledge of wildlife. All full-day workshops include lunch and a certiﬁcate and are fully supervised. There is face painting on daily from 11am till 2pm in the holidays as well as regular craft and story time. Located just off the Pacific Highway two minutes from the Lennox Head exit. www.macadamiacastle.com.au

18–20 Marvell Street, Byron Bay. 6685 6202 | www.flyingfoxbistro.com.au.

BOOK NOW AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED

Memphis Mania Celebrating Elvis’ birthday - 5 January $45 PER HEAD INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY NIBBLES & DRINK ON ARRIVAL FROM 6.30PM 2 COURSE MEAL (MAIN COURSE & DESSERT) SHOW STARTS 7.30PM

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The region’s must-see family activity destination for over 40 years Six-acre Animal Park with over 150 farmyard and native animals. Daily activity schedule, keeper and conservation talks. Onsite café with our famous sweet and savoury pancakes and locally grown coffee, train ride, 18-hole mini-golf and playground.

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PREMIER EVENTS COMING SOON FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN @ByronTheatre THE BOX SHOW SAT 5 JAN

TRINKET THE ROBOT

TUE 8 + WED 9 JAN

PUPPETRY OF PAPER WORKSHOP

DRUMMING WORKSHOPS

WED 16 + FRI 18 JAN

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TANTALISING TALK & COMEDY @ByronTheatre ALAN CLEMENTS

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MARVELLOUS MUSIC @ByronTheatre IRISH MYTHEN

PACO LARA

WED 2 JAN

SAT 19 JAN

WED 20 FEB

SUN 24 FEB

GLEN SHORROCK

SAT 16 MAR

FRI 8 FEB

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WENDY MATTHEWS THU 28 FEB CELTIC TENORS FRI 17 MAY

LUKA BLOOM TUE 5 MAR Arrive early & have a drink at the Byron Theatre Events Bar. Open 1 hour before all events.

THU 14 MAR

FABULOUS FILMS @ByronTheatre THE WHARF REVUE FRI 4 JAN FRI 11 JAN

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WED 23 JAN OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND SUN 28 APR

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Macadamia Castle

Rainbow Kitchen

The Macadamia Castle now offers something very adult: artisan, certified-organic, paddock-tobottle, locally produced, smallbatch spirits at Bar Macca. As well as the Castle’s usual animal and bird fun for kids, including some fun holiday workshops, Bar Macca has a menu featuring locally produced spirits from Tintenbar Distillery and Husk Distillers, paired with mixers from Pyewacket Shrubs and gourmet food plates designed to match the drinks offering. From a refreshing G&T to a Vodka Mint Julep there are a range of local samples to try. Tintenbar Distillery is a family farm affair, born out of a shared love of gin and whiskey and some serious practice-led research into all sorts of hillbilly activities, experimenting with native and homegrown ingredients. The use of local ingredients here goes down to the grains, grown on farm or sourced locally from organic producers as are the botanicals. Bar Macca serve both Old Greg’s Famous Potato Bazooka Vodka and Tuckombil Dry Gin. Husk Distillers, producers of the now-famous, colourchanging Ink Gin, is set on 150 acres of farmland in Tumbulgum. Opened in 2012, Husk’s vision was to create an Australian take on agricole rum, made using fresh sugarcane juice instead of the variety more commonly made from molasses (as in Bundy). Husk’s Ink Gin and Pure Cane Rum are served at Bar Macca. These are mixed with premium sodas and tonics as well as shrubs. A ‘shrub’ is the oldfashioned name for a fruit-and-herb preserve. Pyewackets botanical shrubs are made of seasonal fruit, herbs, spices, sugar, and organic apple cider vinegar that are macerated, fermented and pressed by hand, all without heat, handmade by Katrina and Genna near Lismore. ‘You can’t get more local than the Tintenbar Distillery, which is 10 minutes away from the Castle,’ said Tony Gilding, owner of the Macadamia Castle. ‘Our interest in establishing Bar Macca was to

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showcase local products, expand our restaurant offering, and offer adult visitors to the Castle some delicious, distinctive delights. The fine food products we sell through our retail store and restaurant reflect local flavours and this is a continuation of this. ‘Now with our liquor licence when holding events at the Castle we can offer an onsite bar and provide a wide variety of drinks to guests including these cocktails.’ Q Bar Macca is open 12–4.30pm daily. Castle is open every day 8am–5pm. Tasting plates $20 or individual drinks $12. Ph 6687 8432 macadamiacastle.com.au

The new place in Mullum with the funky wooden kids’ playground is The Rainbow Kitchen, the first 100 per cent plant-based/vegan cafe in Mullumbimby, offering ‘heart-centred love-based’ food. But owners Angel and Gopala see it, together with the Rainbow Centre yoga studio behind, becoming much more. ‘We will also offer exciting social events and revolutionary weekly concerts, documentary screenings, panel discussions, charity events and more to share knowledge, and empower and raise awareness so we can make more informed choices as individuals and as a community,’ says Angel. The beautiful cow picture on the wall reminds Angel of her friend Daisy (a cow). ‘My granddad was a beef farmer, and when I was 12 I hand-reared a calf. Next holidays I asked after it, and Granddad laughed and said, “Look in the freezer”. That led to my becoming a vegetarian,’ said Angel. ‘But it wasn’t until I was breastfeeding that I suddenly realised that we were treating our cow Daisy as a resource, rather than a being – her milk was for her baby, and my milk for my baby. As soon as I had that realisation, I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t had that idea sooner. ‘That was almost seven years ago. As soon as we realised that, the whole family embraced it and started finding other healthy alternatives. I used to be a chef many years ago, and we started sharing recipes with friends on social media and now it’s all fallen into place for us.’ Angel is not into guilt-tripping non-vegans, though. ‘I want so show people how easy it is. How much colour and vibrancy, excitement, and fun we can get. Vegan food is good for your cells; you’ll get the benefit just from the diet. You don’t have be vegan; that might come next or it might not, if it doesn’t work for you,’ says Angel. The Rainbow Kitchen cafe will be opening soon, and when it does it will also be offering unique cooking classes, masterclasses, and the latest nutritional information so you can easily and confidently learn how to live and love a plant-based lifestyle. Q rainbowcentre.com.au 62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby

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LOFT SEAFOOD LUNCH

12-3pm EVERY DAY

$35

With the Byron holiday season in full swing we ventured right into the heart of Jonson St for Saturday night dinner for two at The Loft in Byron. Having just spent $80 on a really disappointing lunch for two in Kingscliff (no alcohol) we added two margaritas and dessert at The Loft and had a truly memorable meal for two for $129. It’s so easy to forget how lucky we are: we parked 100m away right on the beachfront and without a reservation we breezed in to an almost-full venue at 6pm, got genuinely attentive and friendly service, choice from a great drinks menu, great white and raw wood

Chocolate Lounge

2 course SET MENU

+ a glass of wine or beer ceviche or

oysters

crisp battered fish AND CHIPS or

PAN ROASTED tasmanian salmon y All day vegan breakfast y vegan meals y toasties

4 Jonson St Byron Bay 02 6680 9183

décor and food that was seriously streets ahead of, for example, the main drag in Kingscliff! My $8 cheese plate, for example, included a generous hunk of brie along with apple, grapes, a great cracker and a quince paste of astounding flavour. Fior di latte ($18), BBQ squid ($21), croquettes ($12) and crème brulee ($12) were all excellent dishes. It was a youngish crowd, and with half the venue a bar there was a subdued nightclub beat, but not too much for people like us who like to eat at 6pm and actually hear each other talk! Sure, Byron’s busy at the moment, but it’s great to have the crowds that support venues like this with a fun, relaxed quality vibe, and after dinner we walked around past at four other venues I would have stopped at next time. Enjoy! Q The Loft 4 Jonson St Byron Bay. www.loftbyronbay.com.au

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8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 8.30pm Friday and Saturday 8am to 2pm Sunday 1/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby y 0406 422 465

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There is a banging burger joint in town that we can all eat at without anyone having to sacrifice on flavour – yeehaa! Main St Burger Bar really does have it all, my flavour-loving friends, with burgers piled high with flavour, local produce and, did I mention, flavour! It takes care and commitment to stay true to your beliefs in the food business, particularly in a small town where sourcing free-range and organic produce in volume is no easy task. And yep, you can really taste this commitment all the way through the menu here! Hand on my flavourloving heart, the Southern Fried Spicy Chicken Burger, with house slaw and smoked chipotle mayo, is the most epic fried chicken burger I’ve ever had, and I do mean ever! Some of my other favs on the menu are the nourishing and oh-sohealthy Energy Bowl with coconut and lime jackfruit piled high with quinoa and turmeric brown rice, roasted capsicums, curly kale and a bunch of other belly-happy goodness, and the beyond epic Double Trouble burger that stopped me in my tracks and had me happily giggling with glee with each bite.

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If you’re looking for a cheeky and clever burger and beer–food pairing, the crew at Main Street Burger Bar have done all the hard work for you! Offering an epic list of food and beer matching with local brewing legends Yulla’s Brews, with beers named Slick Rick, Strawberry Dolly, and Sea Bass you just know you’re in for a good time! The owners at Main St Burger Bar are not only committed to bringing big flavours to our plates, but also to using products that are environmentally friendly recently working with Waste Warriors to source compostable greaseproof paper, and takeaway boxes ensuring most of their waste is compostable… LEGENDS! Ah, and of course this environmentally conscious crew only using paper straws too, YAY! If you are with the kids or just feel like being a big kid, you really need to get amongst the shakes (BTW you can also add booze to your shakes for $6 – yes really you can!). My current fav is the OG Vanilla and Malt with the rim of the glass encased in hundreds and thousands – you really can be a big a kid again at any age! Yep, I really do feel like our palates and our planet are in safe hands with the crew at Main St Burger Bar. Q Open from 11.30am each day for lunch and dinner. Follow the burger-lov’n fun @mainstreet_burgerbar.

The GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers poll is described as the ‘largest and most influential people’s choice poll in the land’ for Australian breweries. Thousands of people vote online for their five favourite beers, and our independent northern rivers brewery, Stone & Wood, have placed in the top three for the past eight years and have come out on top in 2015 and 2016. Putting pure parochialism aside, they are a big employer and generous in their support of worthwhile causes in our region, so voting for their beers at gabsfestival.com is a pretty simple way of supporting them, apart from drinking the local brews! It also sticks it up the giant breweries miles away in Sydney or in other states. You can show your love and support for this local business that is celebrating their tenth anniversary by going online and voting for the original Pacific Ale and their other beers including Cloud Catcher and the rebranded Green Coast Lager. Any brewery is able to enter, so by voting for your favourite independent breweries you are directly supporting small-to-medium businesses who are trying to do good in their communities. VOTE NOW – www.gabsfestival.com.

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of Taste Byron Bay, a local business that showcases local produce across all their menus for catering, events, private chef, food tours, and cooking classes. For more information contact www.tastebyronbay.com or follow the fun on INSTAGRAM @tastebyronbay.

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Ballina RSL Club

New Menu Out Now!

Targa Modern European

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

Some of our new dishes include... Char-grilled Moreton Bay bug Korean BBQ pork ribs Coconut & lemongrass chicken salad Wild caught king dory (NZ) Vegetarian and vegan options

Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

TAKEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZAS Or dine in & enjoy live music Friday, Saturday & Sunday with our NEW range of Wood Fired Pizzas WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS

The Kingswood Open from midday till late takeaway, lunch & dinner 6 days a week (closed Tues) 2/26 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1111

• natural, biodynamic & organic wines • coastal kitchen • craft beer • caffeine • picnic boxes • the river & you the.kingswood thekingswoodbrunswickheads www.thekingswood.com.au

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

B B^b h° Kitchen

Mim’s Kitchen 62 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 6685 6470 functions@byronbaygolfclub.com.au

Flying Fox Bistro at Club Byron Bowlo Opening hours Mon–Fri 11.30am–3pm lunch and 5–9pm Dinner Sat–Sun 11.30am–9pm 6680 8703

Grab your friends and family This rustic Bistro has all the classics and loads of delicious specials every day and desserts to die for. Take advantage of the large al fresco area which can be booked for a casual Aussie BBQ or private function, great for mates and families. The little foxes are well catered for with our $10 kids menu – Chilled out Byron vibe and the best bar prices in town! See our website for our function menu www.flyingfoxbistro.com.au

Friday Night Music 6.30pm 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 Mim’s Kitchen is perched above the pristine fairways of the Byron Bay Golf Course. Serving classic lunch meals from 11am – 2pm & dinner from 5pm – 8pm Wednesday through to Sundays. Trivia nights on Thursday, Smokehouse BBQ Sundays and live music on the deck where kids eat free with every Traeger Smokehouse plate ordered. A stunning spot to enjoy a meal while the sun goes down or have your next event or party catered for by Mim and her passionate team.

Lord Byron Distillery

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

MON-SAT 10AM–6PM Closed Fri Arvo 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

Bay Pho Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay

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Spring Dinners 3 course $55

Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better! GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery

Traditional Vietnamese Foods Pho Beef Noodle Soup and Banh Mi (Vietnamese Salad Rolls) Open from Wednesday 12th December. Trading Hours Lunch – Monday to Friday - 9am – 2pm Dinner – 7 Nights - 5pm – 9pm Lunch Time Special - Free 375mL can with any Banh Mi/Salad Roll purchase. Offer Valid until 31/1/19.

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Fishheads

7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. HAPPY HOUR 4–6PM MON–FRI 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

No Bones Food & Cocktails Open every day from 5pm 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 7418 @nobonesbyronbay

Chupacabra Eat in or take out. Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Suffolk Park 0448 077 401 www.chupacabra.com.au @chupabyron

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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NYE BEACHSIDE POOL PARTY

The Italian Byron Bay

Finish the year with a Beachside Pool Party with local big band legends SOUL’D performing all night!

Open 7 days from 6pm Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

tickets available online or call 6685 6011

Treehouse on Belongil

NEW - VEGAN - RESTAURANT We are part of a plant based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels Sprout at a time. Spread the word #plantpowered #brusselsnotbeef

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

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere. This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally. Margarita cocktails, Oaxacan mezcal, micheladas and Mexican blend Moonshine coffee.

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

Coffee and breakfast 6.30–11.30am Lunch 11.30am–3pm Dinner Tues–Sat 5–9pm Sunday long brunch 10am–5pm

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

Williams St 50 Pacific Parade, cnr of William St, Lennox Head

0476 892 194 insta @williamst.lennox

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

The Stro Club Lennox 10 Stewart Street, Lennox Head 6687 4313 www.clublennox.com.au

Barrio Eatery & Bar

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

The Hideout Cafe Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay

Luscious Foods 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

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

$5 SCHOONERS AND $12 COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK

The Empire Open 7 days M–F 8.30am–4pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in, 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.

The Stro’s new menu features everyone’s favourite pub grub options as well as some new, tasty dishes. There are gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available as well as al fresco dining options. Serving Food Lunch | Dinner Monday – Saturday *Limited menu available Monday, Tuesday lunch

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!

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 12pm–3pm daily / Dinner 6pm–10pm (Wed–Sun) Weekend breakfast 8am–11am Newrybar NSW 2479 Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, sandwiches 02 6687 2644 and salads. Harvest Deli: 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.

Harvest

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

Gourmet burgers created by chefs

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

NEWRYBAR

Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au

Relaxed dining by the beach. Food that celebrates local produce served with a healthy dose of good tunes and good vibes. All welcome.

MULLUMBIMBY

CHILLED VIBE IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for lots of summer bites! 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 a beautiful outdoor dining space available.

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.

LENNOX HEAD

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A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio brings together the local community Mon–Sat 7am–9pm in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. Wood1 Porter Street, fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, North Byron natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. No reservations. Bookings Eat in or take-away over 8 email: gather@ www.barriobyronbay.com.au barriobyronbay.com.au @barriobyronbay

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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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

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

CATERING

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

HOME COOKED MEALS

Byron Pantry Delivery available Wednesday to Sunday in the Byron Region Order online byronpantry.com.au

Delicious Home Made Meals fresh bread, artisan gelato and other great local products delivered to your door.

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How much should you sell for? It is one of the trickier conversations in real estate. Often, as a vendor, there are price expectations based on a price that is needed in order to clear enough money to carry your next plans or you attach a value to your home based on your emotional attachment to it: I mean after all, it has been a wonderful family home, you can’t put a price on memories like that. What should you expect from your agent around the pricing of your property? If you engage an agent to sell a residential property in NSW, the agent must: include an estimated selling price for your property in the agency agreement and provide you with evidence for that estimate. An estimated selling price must be reasonable and based on the factors likely to impact on the sale price. Examples include comparable sales, location, architectural

to formulate that estimate. Sellers should be wary of choosing an agent just because their estimated selling price for the property was considerably higher than other estimates provided by competitors. This could indicate that the agent doesn’t understand the market and that the estimate is not reasonable. All agents must provide evidence that their estimate is reasonable and Fair Trading inspectors can demand that evidence. If it is found that the estimate isn’t reasonable, based on the evidence, the agent is guilty of an offence. The agent must notify you in writing if they revise their estimate, provide evidence for that revision and amend the agency agreement (they do not need your consent to amend the agreement to include their revised estimate). The agent must still comply with all the other new obligations for not

design, potential future use of the property such as zoning or rights of way, market demand, and seasonal and economic factors. The agent must always provide you with evidence for their selling price estimate for your property. They also need to give you written notice if they revise their estimate, provide you with evidence of the reasonableness of the revision and amend the agency agreement to include their revised figure. They do not need your consent to amend the agency agreement with their revised estimate. The estimate can be a single price or a price range as long as the higher price in the range is not greater than the lower price by more than 10 percent. If you are comparing agents, it is possible to get some variation in different agents’ estimated selling prices, however all agents should be relying on the similar evidence

advertising or making statements about the likely selling price of the property that is less than their estimated selling price contained in the agency agreement. You can ask an agent not to reveal the estimated selling price for your property to prospective buyers. This means the agent cannot reveal any price information

in advertising, in writing or verbally. An agent should conduct a marketing campaign that promotes accurate information about the property to attract genuine interest from buyers. An agent must not promote a price for your property as: $XXX,000+ or ‘offers over’ or ‘offers above’ a certain amount (or any similar statements).

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13 Kingsford Drive, Brunswick Heads Set on 808sqm, this tidy brick and tile home has plenty to offer. Perfect for a family, the practical layout makes for relaxed living and the big back yard has space for the trampoline or a pool if you want to add a touch a fun for the kids. Dual occ. potential.

Inspect By Appointment Price $775,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

36 Pine Avenue, Mullumbimby The property is waiting for a magic touch. Well positioned on a flat corner block with two street accesses and fenced yard, you’ll find this retro home is practical and affordable. Located opposite the local soccer field within a comfortable stroll of town. Great value.

Inspect By Appointment Price $680,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

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5/1 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores Great unit in a convenient location just a 2-minute walk to the shops. Ideal for the first home buyer or investor, this 2-level apartment has an attached garage and a private outdoor entertaining area with rear access. Don’t miss this one.

Inspect By Appointment Price $459,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

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2/26i Coomurra Crescent, Ocean Shores 3 Adjoining Water Lily Park, this fabulous modern home is waiting for its new family. Light fills the living areas from the double height gallery windows. Open plan living and dining areas flow out on to the back deck and views over the park and lake.

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â€œMalabar Holdingsâ€? Otherwise known as 22-30 Aults Road, UKI History in the making. Only 2nd time on market in 70 years. DA approved for a 4 lot rural subdivision. 900m to the village of UKI 45 mins to Gold Coast (airport) & Byron Bay 30 mins to Brunswick Heads and Kingscliff The village of Uki is signposted â€˜where the mountains touch the skyâ€™ and Malabar Holdings with its lush rolling hills and the natural amphitheatre setting, Wollumbin (Mt Warning, Twin Sisters, Mt Uki). Offered initially as one parcel on 2 titles with an area of 129.4413 hectares (ha) (as per DP). With approx. 1.8km river frontage to the Tweed River and a 265 Megalitre irrigation licence with extensive underground irrigation mains.

The proposed subdivision has been â€˜activatedâ€™ in 2 stages with all lots having river frontage. â€˘ Lot 1: 40 Ha approx. â€œHomesteadâ€? 4 bed, 2 bath, 8 car, ducted air cond. gas ďŹ re place, studio+ 4 large farm sheds + 30m round and 30m x 30m square arenas. â€˘ Lot 2: 9.44 Ha approx. Vacant land with elevated dwelling entitlement and dam frontage. (Lot 2 auction after 8th Feb if parcel not sold as one) â€˘ Lot 3: 40 Ha approx. 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, air cond. and combustion ďŹ replace. â€˘ Lot 4: 40 Ha approx. Vacant land with elevated dwelling entitlement and dam frontage. Contact Mark today for reference to view internet listing or to arrange an inspection

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17 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS TO CAPE BYRON

Price $920,000–$980,000 Agent View By Appointment

This uber-stylish, low maintenance home, set on 796m2 block is Ideally located in the peaceful enclave of North Ocean Shores. The excellent ﬂoorplan boasts individual zones for the privacy & enjoyment for all the family . • Large master bedroom with stunning ensuite & large walk-in robe, study/5th bedroom • Council-approved self-contained granny ﬂat with A/C, single garage & private entrance • Raked ceilings in the spacious kitchen & living areas, plus 2.7m ceilings throughout

Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452

Price $1,050,000–$1,150,000 Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452 View By Appointment

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5 Benjamins Lane, Ocean Shores

STUNNING COASTAL ACREAGE RETREAT ON 1.15 ACRES You can’t tell from the outside, so you must come on in & discover this spacious, a ractive family home set on an elevated 921m2 block, just perfect for entertaining, plus the generous studio with airconditioning, which is ideal for business. • Beautifully renovated family bathroom plus extra shower & toilet • 3 spacious living areas, huge covered outdoor areas with ﬁreplace & spa • Security screens, large carport plus garage/ storage area

By Appointment

STYLISH, CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME + GRANNY FLAT

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED!

$770,000

Prominently positioned in the most desirable dress circle location in North Ocean Shores, with coveted Easterly aspect, this immaculately presented family home is sure to impress. • Potential to convert upstairs living area to 5th bedroom/oﬃce • 5Kw+ solar power system, 3 bathrooms plus powder room • 869m2 block with landscaped gardens & room for a pool

7 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores

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2 Player Parade, North Ocean Shores

Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452

Oﬀering the best of both worlds, this renovated Queenslander is set amongst a fabulous rural community just 4 minutes’ drive or a short bicycle ride to beautiful New Brighton Beach & with easy access to the M1. • Stunning new kitchen with stainless steel gas cooker, sewing room/study • Polished timber ﬂoors, timber windows, high ceilings & French doors • 3 covered hardwood verandas, town water + 22,500 litre water tank

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Julie-Ann Manahan LREA / Licensee/Principal / 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar / Area Sales Specialist / 0477 222 452

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812 Teven Road, Teven AUCTION PRICE GUIDE OPEN HOUSE

30 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot Saturday 19th January on site at 11.00am $625,000 – $675,000 By appointment

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Saturday 9th February on site at 11.00am $1,950,000 – $2,050,000 By appointment

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8 BIAN COURT, OCEAN SHORES

ELEVATED FAMILY HOME WITH PLENTY OF POTENTIAL! • Character hardwood home with vaulted ceilings • Detached sunroom or utility room • Plus self-contained area, ideal for income or teenagers retreat • Situated high to capture ocean breezes and leafy outlook • Large 1954m2 block, space to add accommodation or sub-divide STCA • :DON WR VKRSV DQG HDV\ DFFHVV WR 3DFLæ F 0RWRUZD\ Inspect: Price: Enquiries:

By appointment $795,000 to $865,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | Paul Banister 0438 856 552

35 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 www. byronbayfn.com.au

LENNOX HEAD LIFESTYLE AT ITS BEST! 2/48 PACIFIC PARADE, LENNOX HEAD Seven Mile Beach, great ocean views from the balcony, living room and kitchen Relaxed spot away from the crowds, yet the convenience of a central location Three bedrooms, main upstairs and other two bedrooms are on the ground level Kitchen ﬂows to the lounge/dining areas then onto the sunny ocean ﬁlled balcony Lots of windows that provide light, airy breezes and great views Duplex would suit a couple or small family seeking Lennox Head lifestyle Holiday income potential $175/night Off Season $450/night Peak Season

Inspect: Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm 05/01/19 and 12/01/19

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62 New Brighton Road, New Brighton • 1012m ďůŽĐŬ͕ ϮϬϬŵ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ ƉƌŝƐƟ ŶĞ beachfront • ϭϬϬŵ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ EĞǁ ƌŝŐŚƚŽŶ ƌŝǀĞƌ͕ ĨĂƌŵĞƌƐ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ĐĂĨĞ͕ ƐŚŽƉ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬƐ 2

$1,300,000

8 Canowindra Court, South Golden Beach $1,150,000 to $1,170,000

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Michele Jackson 0407 906 301

78 Howards Road, Burringbar

$820,000

Michele Jackson 0470 906 301

Michele Jackson 0407 906 301

20 Broadway Lane, Burringbar

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Michele Jackson 0407 906 301

• Coastal retreat with only 200 metres walk • KƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ ĂƌĞĂ to beach front ǁŝƚŚ ĂĚŽƌĂďůĞ ŬŝĚƐ ĐƵďďǇ ŚŽƵƐĞ • 4 year young home with high ceilings, • 979m2 ĨƵůůǇ ĨĞŶĐĞĚ EŽƌƚŚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ďůŽĐŬ Ɵ ŵďĞƌ Ň ŽŽƌďŽĂƌĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƉůŝƚ ůĞǀĞů ĚĞƐŝŐŶ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƉŽƚĞŶƟ Ăů͘ Ϯ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐůŽǁ ĐŽŵďƵƐƟ ŽŶ ƐƚŽǀĞ

$1,167,100

ͻ ƵŶŝƋƵĞůǇ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶĞĚ͕ ĐĞŶƚƌĂůůǇ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ůĂƌŐĞ ͻ KŶůǇ ŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůͬǀŝůůĂŐĞ ǌŽŶŝŶŐ ƐŝƚĞ ŽĨ 2099m2 ďůŽĐŬ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ƌŝƉĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƚŚŝƐ ƐŝǌĞ ŝŶ ƚŽǁŶ ͻ ϯϴŬŵ ĚƌŝǀĞ ƚŽ ǇƌŽŶ ĂǇ ĂŶĚ ϰϲŬŵ ƚŽ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ ŽĨ ƵƌƌŝŶŐďĂƌ͘ ŽŽůĂŶŐĂƩ Ă ŝƌƉŽƌƚ ͻ Ϯ ǆ Žĸ ĐĞƐ͕ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ͕ ůƵŶĐŚ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌĐŽǀĞƌ ĂƌĞĂ ĂƉƉƌŽǆ Ϯϴϴ͘ϴŵ2

Michele Jackson 0407 906 301

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Mr Property Services Noble Lakeside Park – Kingscliff

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Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $249,000

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $379,000

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Cobaki Broadwater – Tweed Heads West

Tropical Family Oasis 9 Robin Street, South Golden Beach

Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Car: 2

Price Guide: $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 Just 200m from the pristine beach in a quaint village locale. This property features two separate spacious living areas, beautiful timber ﬂoors, white timber tongue and groove walls and ceilings, recycled timber doors and leadlight windows. A beautifully built home overﬂowing with character makes this property a must to inspect. Agent interest.

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $300,000

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $232,000

View over 50 homes at www.mrpropertyservices.com.au Email: kprice@mrpropertyservices.com.au 139 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South Phone: 07 5523 3431 Mobile: 0423 028 468 www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives

• 3 good sized bedrooms, all w/BIR, master with ensuite • Large kitchen and Art Deco style bathrooms • Separate studio for guests or ideal for running home ofﬁce or business space • Over sized double garage with workshop or room for trailer • Large north facing entertainers deck • 2 x 5000 litre rainwater tanks and town water & 2kW solar panels

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Contemporary Living 2/2 Gara Court, Ocean Shores 3

$759,000

This gorgeous contemporary home is an elegant option for downsizers not willing to downgrade, and for young families wanting space without the big price tag. A sun-filled home which immediately impresses with a large living room, extra-large kitchen, extensive storage, high ceilings and an intelligent floor plan for easy living all year round. The large master suite has a walk-in robe and ensuite and is well separated from other bedrooms with its own private balcony. Located in one of the only cul-de-sacs in Ocean Shores which offers the convenience of nearby shopping and the benefits and sounds provided by the surrounding national park. You’ll fall asleep listening to the ocean and wake up with the birds. The property is fully fenced and landscaped for privacy and safety. It also features reverse cycle aircon and indoor-outdoor living on the timber deck. Inspect immediately, you won’t be the only one who likes this property. Inspect: By appointment Contact: Todd Buckland - 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

T he ache for home lives in all of us. T he safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned Maya Angelou,

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Magniﬁcent Tasmanian Church, great location

Spacious Family Home in Mullumbimby

$1,000,000–$ 1,100,000

Would you love to have:

• Your own yoga school? • Clinic or health-related practice? • Beautiful and inspiring home in a lovely seaside location?

• Your very own tower? Tasmania’s Northwest Coast has the cleanest air in the world, a healthful mild climate with no extremes and you can be in the Melbourne CBD in 2 hours. What would $865,000 buy you in Byron or Sydney? With old Saint David’s you get charm, quality and: • 400 sq m ﬂoor area • 2,000 sq m block • 4 bay garage/workshop • Proven ability to earn an income doing what you love!

Any questions at all, phone Mark for a chat – 0400 883 299

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18A Stuart Street, Mullumbimby

Situated near the Heritage Park in the heart of the beautiful Mullumbimby is this well appointed home designed for peaceful family living. The layout offers a very spacious ﬂoorplan which includes an open plan living / dining area and generous bedrooms, with either a walk-in or builtin robes. It is a comfortable walk into town to cafés, shops, markets, restaurants and all other amenities. This is town living at its best. Call now or see you at the open home on Saturday. • Low maintenance garden • East facing, quiet peaceful, private setting • Polished timber ﬂoors & soaring high ceilings • Rear lane car access • Two bathrooms plus separate laundry • Master with ensuite and walk-in robe • 35 min to Coolangatta airport • Two living areas ideal with kids • 8 min to Brunswick Heads beaches • Covered deck with spa bath • 20 min to Byron Bay • 10,000 litre rain water tank Inspect: Sat January 5, 10.45–11.30am Contact: Ernst Mayr-Reisch 0428 842 387

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Brooms Head 72 Ocean Road

A Coastal Retreat so Very Close to You Escaping the crowds is on everyoneâ€™s mind. You will be able to do it, with ease, once the Pacific highway upgrade is complete, anticipated within 18 months. Buy before this Beachside Village is too easily accessible. The price is right now. This is a fabulous cottage, ideal for the family beach holiday at Brooms Head.

For Sale $830,000 View Sunday 6th January 11.00â€“11.30am www.ljhooker.com/KJ5F6G

Ken Giese 0429 450 006 LJ Hooker Maclean 6645 2222

Brooms Head 6 Poinsettia Crescent

Your Beach Hideaway Within A Coastal Sanctuary Are you searching for the perfect beach cottage that offers you ambience, privacy, comfort and coziness in all seasons, in a coastal Sanctuary surrounded by Ocean and National Park? Search no further, there is one available. The cottage sits in an idyllic spot where mature trees are gently buffeted by the Nor Easter breeze

229 River Street

Auction Friday 8th February 12.30pm Maclean Services Club, River Room View Sunday 6th January 10.00â€“10.30am www.ljhooker.com/KWPF6G

Ken Giese 0429 450 006 LJ Hooker Maclean 6645 2222 229 River Street

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An Elegant Queenslander

Sea Views, Sea Breeze

27 Cemetery Road, Byron Bay Inspect by appointment Expressions of interest 4 3 2 4 2 2

Beautiful federation home rich with history. Originally built in the 1920s, the architectural Queenslander was relocated & has been meticulously restored. The home boasts 14ft high ceilings, large double hung timber windows, decorative fireplace with original bricks, tongue & groove VJ walls, plus wide hoop pine timber floor boards. Generously sized verandahs. Lounge & separate dining room which joins a kitchen that features polished concrete bench tops, breakfast bar, dishwasher, large gas stove, & walk in pantry. Large library or 2nd living room. The master has an ensuite, & verandah access. The family bathroom oozes elegance. Downstairs is a spacious open area ideal for a studio. 3rd bathroom & laundry downstairs, internal stairs that lead to the covered verandah. 10,000 litre rainwater tank for outdoor use. Home is serviced with solar hot water. The block is landscaped with beautiful gardens, paved driveway & room for a pool. Walk to cafes, schools, golf course & the beach. Inspect: By appointment Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

Cool Calm Coastal 8 Canowindra Court, South Golden Beach $1,160,000 $1,150,000 to $1,170,000 4 1 4

Renovated to new this impressive family home boasts Byron Bay lighthouse and surf views and adjoins a bush reserve. The upper level has generous open plan living, dining and kitchen with timber floors and high-quality finishing. The custom-made kitchen with granite benchtops, plenty of drawer storage and six burner stove is spacious and practical for the cook in the family. The master suite is indulgent with WIR, ensuite & its own deck. Three further bedrooms all have fitted wardrobes and new carpets. The quality of the rebuild and attention to detail in the execution of this labour of love are evident at every turn. Another plus to this property is the office/study/treatment room with its own side access to the house. Perfect for those who work from home but want to keep it separate. Two large decks complete this property and provide the perfect place for breakfast with the birds or unwinding on balmy Summer evenings. Inspect: By appointment Contact: Todd Buckland - 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

Only 200m walk to the beautiful beachfront of South Golden Beach on a 979m2 fully fenced block, this home is light and bright consisting of 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 living areas with open plan design, highlighted by high ceilings, lovely timber floors and split level space. The large sliding doors allow a seamless flow through effect onto the outside undercover veranda for ease of entertaining creating the ultimate tranquil oasis to sit back, relax and listen to the heartbeat of the surf. Complemented by lush, low maintenance tropical surrounds and an adorable kids cubby. Downstairs has a covered sitting area perfect for entertaining and enjoying the tranquil surrounds after a hard day at the beach. This is your chance to live the dream in this realistically priced beach retreat. Open: Inspection by appointment Contact: Michele Jackson 0407 906 301 Byron & Beyond Real Estate

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You live a semi-traditional life. Can you tell me what that’s like and how hard it is to disengage from the ‘system’; how has it empowered you in your life and as an Indigenous man? Living a life not dependent on the system is one of choice. Yet choices and decisions are made by an inner collective of two or three knowings. Knowing oneself, knowing one’s current circumstances, and knowing that I can make changes for myself. Knowing the governing systems of our society doesn’t support this country’s original peoples; they also only give the illusion of what we need to exist and many choose to be dependent on them. Why are we still such a long way from proper reconciliation in Australia do you think? How could our governments and our people move forward?

For proper reconciliation to happen we must first acknowledge that something needs to be reconciled, who needs to do the reconciling. The invading people of this country were governed by the laws of the sea and have over-layered this country’s lore – the Lore of the Land. Why is yarning so important? In my gathering we fire yarn or talk in accordance with its element; its representation as hypnotic fire can be what we yarn about. We yarn about what gets our attention and we journey with many elements and their representations for the betterment of the person and all involved. What can the whole community learn from ancient wisdom and spirit? Ancient wisdom and knowing is in all of us. It’s in our blood. Our DNA. It followed us down – or better yet up – our family

ancestral line. Ceremony was and still is a way to gain a higher perspective, understanding that can lead to discernment. What will you be sharing at Spirit Festival? The Spirit Circles Ancient Wisdom team will be guiding all who attend through a ceremony assisting in breathwork, emotional attachment, and freeing up the entanglements people are stuck in. In every ceremony there may be didgeridoo vibration, sound, meditation, singing, or chants, movement and dancing, artistic and creative expression, representation and roleplaying. Goothala Doyle is one of the presenters at Starlight Festival in Byron 3–6 January at the Bangalow A&I Hall. For program info and to find out about speakers go to starlightfestival.com.au.

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Oh dear, our sculpture is finished. It’s awful. Really, really awful. I’ve had a look at it from lots of angles and I can’t find one that works. Every part of it is wrong.

HUGHESY WE HAVE A PROBLEM: I LOST YOUR INTERVIEW! I LOVE DAVE HUGHES OR, AS HE’S BEEN KNOWN BY AUSTRALIA FOR WELL OVER A DECADE, ‘HUGHESY’. HE’S GOT THIS TRADEMARK LACONIC STYLE THAT JUST SEEMS TO LEAVE YOU THINKING ABOUT THOSE DARKLY WICKED THOUGHTS YOU WEREN’T GAME TO GIVE VOICE TO. WELL DAVE HUGHES HAS THEM TOO. AND HE VOICES THEM. The man who became famous on Rove for not getting a date is now very happily married with three gorgeous kids; he’s on the Hit Network with Hughesy and Kate (Kate Langbroek), and he hosts the popular Network 10 show Hughesy We Have a Problem. While he’s achieved the dizzy heights of TV and radio acclaim that most comics will only ever dream about, Hughesy still loves standup. Well I think you could say he loves it the most. That’s what he told me in the interview that I seem to have lost. That’s really embarrassing. In 17 years of doing this job, I have never lost an interview. Except for Hughesy. Oops. I can still remember our conversation though. So I’ll tell you what he told me. Kind of more like a ‘I had a conversation with Hughesy you should have been there’ than an actual interview. In fact, it would be true to say ‘Hughesy we have a problem, I lost your interview’. So now I guess I get to be Dave Hughes. Like a giant big-breasted blonde avatar. Dave has never stopped performing as a standup – it’s his first love, and performing standup is all about keeping yourself current. Nothing tests a comic like live standup. Dave has evolved his routine over the years – he’s very aware that you just can’t keep doing jokes like ‘how good was Cathy Freeman at the Sydney Olympics’. He’s never wanted to be one of those comics who rests on his achievements or the glory of his best gags. He’s constantly innovating and working his material. That’s why Dave is fronting up for a run of shows at the Brunswick Picture House this January. Work in Progress is a chance for Hughesy lovers to get up close and personal as he works up his show for the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Dave has barely missed a festival – that one hour of new material EVERY year. You’d be surprised how quickly a year comes around, and then bang, you’re back up there doing it all again! The average punter doesn’t realise how much it takes to create a new hour of comedy every year! So this is a chance to see it take shape right in front of your eyes! The man that The Herald Sun called the ‘Standup Comedy King’ sorts his standup, gathers his gags, and polishes his punches at the Brunswick Picture House from Wednesday 9 January till Sunday 13 January at 7pm. All tickets are $30/35. Don’t miss it!

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The form just doesn’t work. It’s a cage. We could lock in it people who reverse over double lines to steal your park. Or people who don’t use keep cups. Or perhaps it’s a metal version of a wicker man for the creepy dudes who wank at Tyagarah Beach. We could burn them once a month. It’s a bloody shame. The fact that the sculpture didn’t work has made people very anti public art. It should never be public art versus potholes. We should have public art AND our potholes filled. Albeit on this occasion we could probably use the metal to backfill a few of our larger road cankers. I was happy when the sculpture was a dick. I love dicks. Lots of people love dicks. Every second person has one. Every third person is one. We could have got away with a big dick, but the dilapidated Xmas tree? The aluminium foil razor wire? It looks cheap and nasty. Like it came from a discount store. And dangerous. I don’t think anyone will be meditating in the middle of that roundabout. Cheesecloth-wearing hitchers may end up accidentally becoming stuck to it in a high wind. Birds will probably meet their death on the iron bird sculpture: literal irony. It looks nothing like a lighthouse, more like a monument to glorify self-harm. Sorry to the anti-vaxers – we might need to deliver tetanus shots at the Ewingsdale roundabout. There has been much talk on social media about the sculpture, and people have got pretty heated and some extraordinarily nasty about it. I don’t think there’s any call to abuse anyone; I think it’s a mistake. People make them all the time. No-one would have commissioned the thing that sits on the roundabout if they KNEW that was what it was going to look like. We need to practise our best letting go right now. We need to breathe. And we need to face the truth. It’s fucking awful. I feel terrible saying that. I know how sensitive creative people are. I am a creative person. I know that sinking feeling when you’re halfway through something and you know it’s shit. I reckon the artist for the Byron sculpture thing must have felt like that.

I reckon the councillors probably felt like that too. They’re being blamed for buying the shit. Clearly they didn’t think it was shit when they bought it. Everyone wanted it to be amazing. It felt like it WAS going to be amazing. I saw the work on paper – as a concept I can see the appeal. The fragile pencil strokes. The delicate suggestion of iconic architecture through the relief of nature. A negative space sculpture. Well I guess it did achieve the negative space thing. It has created a shitload of negative space! If you know much about sculpture you would know how difficult it is to realise those fine pencil lines in sculptural form without it becoming a jagged heap of shiny scrap metal. Which sadly it is. I am an artist. I know what it’s like to have to make something that someone has asked you to make. It’s always really challenging because you kind of lose your mojo because you’re not making if for the ‘art’, you’re making it for the ‘money’. Our sculpture was an idea on paper that when realised didn’t work. I think most artworks are better when they are created with passion and inspiration and then purchased later. Not purchased first and then created. I’m all for public art, and all for people having different ideas about art. But when something’s shit, it's shit. Not everyone loves Picasso’s Weeping Woman. But it is without a doubt an important and incredible painting. Our sculpture is not a Weeping Woman. It’s a creeping catastrophe. So what are we going to do about it? Grow vines? Wrap it up like a Christo? Use it as a trellis for some banging tomatoes? Grow some weed in it? Maybe we need to spend some proper cash. This will shock the more frugal, but in the art world, $52k is not really enough for public art of that size and with such high social impact. I think in trying to be modest with the spend, in trying to be inclusive with a ‘competition’, Council have perhaps come undone. Art purchase needs to be extravagant. It needs to be bold. You need to get drunk and spend the entire pothole budget for five years! (The whole $300!) Oh – here is an idea… maybe all the Airbnb landlords, those who profit by not paying rates or operating fees of regulated accommodation providers, maybe THEY could throw in $10k each – there’s just over 6,000 of them. So that would be $60 million bucks. I reckon we could have world-class sculpture AND our potholes filled. With gold. Oh, and while we’re at it – could we have something that tells the Arakwal story this time? Not the colonial one?

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The good people of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink are at it again – in fact it’s their third birthday this Sunday so come and dance it up and at the same time raise money for Future Dreamers – a safe, uplifting and interactive space for girls and women alike to come and be themselves, try out new things, build confidence, be supported and have a fabulous time in the process. This Sunday’s Nudge features DJs Norm de Plume, Stephen Allkins, Dale Stephen, and Lord Sut. Lighting by Tim Wild. Sound by North Coast Events. Glitter art and beauty with Creatrix Body Art. Tickets $25 at cunningstunts.com.au.

This summertime don’t miss The Beer Garden of Eden, a live music burlesque show starring Brisbane’s singing dancing sensation Bertie Page as a very seductive Eve. The everversatile Bertie will also be cast as Eugene Delecroix’s Liberty, Batman, and Catwoman. Bertie will be joined onstage by The Buffalo Gals, a chorus line of can-can dancers that she created just for the music of Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups. The Buffalo Gals dance the can-can, old time, rock’n’roll, and bump and grind. The show is colourful, artistic, and sexy but most of all it’s lots of fun. Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday at 6.30pm. Tix $15 at the door.

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ENDLESS BUMMER The Chats are nursing serious hangovers, having just wrapped up an Australian tour with Queens of the Stoneage, and their very first SOLD-OUT headline tour across the UK and Europe. The boys will be playing a shitload of new songs about pubs, parmas, STDs, and being unreal. The band has handpicked a bunch of unreal supports for each town, and with limited capacities at most venues these shows are going to be FUCKING WILD! Catch the show at the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday at 9pm. Tix are $18.90 on oztix.com.au.

MAGPIE DIARIES SANCTUARY AT THE BREWERY Alluding to an era of more simplistic notions, Magpie Diaries take flight into an abundant musical sanctuary with their 11-track debut album release. To celebrate their debut, Magpie Diaries are heading out on an extensive tour, along the way crossing paths with some close friends: Steve Smyth, Masco Sound System, and Coda Chroma, to name but a few. Sanctuary delivers Magpie’s story via smooth soul country, with subtle flourishes of psychedelic rock’n’roll attributed to great acts such as Grateful Dead, Neil Young, and Van Morrison, alongside modern artists like Cat Power and My Morning Jacket. Sanctuary is a journey through the past and into the future, where one can still roam with wild exuberance, where the desire to perform is matched with the desire to escape and unravel inside the music. Sanctuary is Magpie’s happy place – make it yours too! At the Byron Brewery on Thursday at 7pm. Free. BERTIE PAGE

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THE WIZ Click your heels together and get ready to follow a yellow brick road full of fun, adventure, and colourful characters when The Wizard of Oz Interactive Show comes to Ballina RSL during the January school holidays, with a Children’s Hospital Toy Appeal and pre-show Drama workshop for children. Celebrating over 4,600 performances with The International Yellow Brick Road Tour, The Wizard of Oz Interactive Show is brighter and wackier than ever. Kids can rap with the Tinman, roar like a Lion, wake up sleepy Shakey the Scarecrow, and dance with Dorothy in this interactive new adaptation of Frank Baum’s evergreen story. At Ballina RSL, the show will also feature local students from the Northern Rivers Dance Studio, while the show at Lismore Workers will feature students from Amazon Dance & Aerobics Studio. There have been many colourful moments down this show’s long yellow brick road as children throng to meet the Oz Gang wherever they go, dressed up like their favourite Oz characters! As part of The Wizard of Oz Interactive Show’s initiative to introduce young children to the fun and benefits of live performance, the Oz cast will conduct a pre-show Drama workshop at Ballina RSL, introducing children to elements of tableaux, expression, and voice. These children will then have the exciting opportunity to show off what they’ve learned as they appear onstage in the show. The workshop costs $10 per child and you need to book your place in advance by calling the venue.

More details at www.thewizardofozshow.com. Tickets are available at the venue and online. Friday 25 Jan at 10.30am at the Ballina RSL for just $12. Bookings 6686 2544.

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IF YOU HAVEN’T CAUGHT A WOMEN LIKE US SHOW, OR IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE JOKES, THEN THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE FOR 2019. THE GIRLS PERFORM THEIR LAST LOCAL SHOWS THIS JANUARY. ELLEN BRIGGS, AKA THE SMALL ONE, SPOKE WITH THE ECHO. Tell me the worst thing you did over Xmas? I bought a present for a friend who was visiting, but held off giving it to her until I saw if she was giving me something first. She didn’t. I still have the present. What’s your secret to coping with in-laws over the holiday period? Brookie’s Gin, chocolate, and lots of fake yawning so they go to bed and then we can watch a bit of Netflix without them asking if we can change the channel because they don’t like this show. I also mow the lawn a lot even when it’s not needed. You should see our place. It looks like a golf course. How do you shed those extra Xmas kilos? Good question. I’m hoping I can pack them away with the Xmas tree and the tinsel. I have grown extra baubles. What’s your ultimate holiday activity? Summer for me is all about the cricket. I love putting the cricket on the TV and the radio, then going between swimming, eating, sleeping, and watching cricket. No adventure tours for me. I’m all about holiday no-activity.

What are your resolutions for 2019? I always choose four so that I have a better chance of fulfilling one. So this year they are to clean out my laundry; turn 50; lose 10kg before I turn 50; and become a nicer person. I’ve got one of those in the bag. If there were a show called Surprise Bedding, who would you like to be on it with? Louis Theroux. He doesn’t look like he would wriggle around or snore. He’s interesting, he looks like he smells nice, and I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t want to have sex with me. In fact I’m positive he wouldn’t. He looks like a bedtime reader. We could read together then sleep very quietly. How do you get rid of guests that won’t leave? I put big spiders in their bedroom, then I tell them lots of stories about all the times snakes have gotten into our house, in people’s luggage, and come up through toilets. If that doesn’t work I stop offering them food. What is ahead for Women Like Us? Big things this year – and that’s not just my tummy! We have an overseas trip with shows planned, some festival shows, lots more regional shows, and maybe, just maybe even another book in the pipeline. I’m also going to get Mandy Nolan to love test cricket. I’m halfway there I reckon. Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs perform Women Like Us at the Byron Services Club on Monday 14 January and the Pottsville Community Hall on Saturday 19 January. Tix are $35 online at womenlikeus.com.au or at the club or Dune in Pottsville!

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LET’S GET SPIRITUAL In a night of spiritual-political satire and activist entertainment, Alan Clements ignites conscience by celebrating freedom of expression and the power of the human heart. A former director of Amnesty International called Clements ‘one of the most compelling voices of our times’. Critics have described Alan’s spoken-word performances as ‘existentially cathartic’, ‘enthralling and hallucinogenic’, ‘a brilliant deconstruction of spiritual and cultural propaganda that addresses head on the insanity of war, climate change and the commercialisation of consciousness’. Alan Clements says, ‘To me, spiritual incorrectness is not a dogma – a thing. It’s a way of being, free – a courageous act of conscience, a liberated personal choice of shameless authenticity. It’s also having the bravery to resist servitude, conformity, and collusion – and all manner of numbing down. Why contort ourselves into an image of Anything – God, Yoga, Oprah? Why subjugate our voice to sing in the choir of ism? Spiritual incorrectness is not a practice, it’s who we are when we own our flawed human wholeness. As for great spiritual leaders? Remember the Monty Python comedy Life of Brian, when the crowd gathered and chanted to Jesus, “Speak to us. Show us the way, Messiah.” And Jesus responds, “You’ve got it all wrong. Don’t follow me. Don’t follow anyone.” And they chant back, “Tell us how. Show us the way.” And Jesus shouts back, “No! Nobody can show you the way. You’ve got to work it out for yourselves.” A very spiritual moment, don’t you think? Jesus must have been Buddhist.’ Alan Clements presents Spiritually Incorrect Meets Relationship Incorrect: The Great Reckoning, 9–11 January at the Byron Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets $15–35 at byroncentre.com.au.

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Cast your ‘Hungry Eyes’ over the story of Johnny and Baby and have ‘the Time of Your Life’. Pull out the legwarmers for the repeat-viewing-required classic Dirty Dancing... Brunswick Picture House-style! The screening is sure to have a theatrical twist with live performances and permission to sing along, dance along and swoon. After that there will be a Silent Disco so why not come to both? A Silent Disco will take place after the Dirty Dancing film events, so why not come to both? Special price of $30 for both events. Dirty Dancing Film Event: Tickets Adult $20 | Concession $18 | Silent Disco: Tickets $20 Friday 4 Jan and Saturday 5 Jan at 7pm.

AN AUSTEN TAYSHUS NEW YEAR! Every year Austen Tayshus comes to Byron – it’s his standup comedy mecca – the place where he returns each time to the only crowd in Australia he believes actually ‘gets’ him. While he manages to offend and outrage in many other regions, in Byron he does what he does best: he pushes ideas to their limits in his quest to create uncomfortable comedy that questions who we are as Australians. Ruthless, radical, and riotous, it’s a great thing to see a comedian get more dangerous with age, and not less. He’s got an edge; come fall off it at the Byron Services Club on Monday and Lennox Bowlo on Thursday 10 Jan at 8pm. All tix $35 at the club or online at mandynolan.com.au.

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SHOPLIFTERS Had I discovered this earlier, it would have lobbed in at #1 with a bullet on my list of Top Ten movies. Osamu and Nobuyo Shibata live cheek by jowl with grandmother, a young woman and a ’tween boy in a cramped house that is not part of the neon-lit Tokyo we are accustomed to seeing in tourist brochures. As poor as church mice, with neither wi-fi nor iPhones, Osamu’s gift to the boy, Shota, is to train him as a shoplifter so that they might not go without regular meals. Returning home one night, Osamu and Shota come upon a neglected little girl, Yuri, to whom they give shelter and take into the family. But is it a family? Just exactly how are these people connected, if not through blood? With imperceptible sleight of hand, director Hirokazu Koreeda lets you assume that this is a typical nuclear family – the intimacies, the support for each other, the talk between them could indicate nothing else. But they are not the Brady Bunch, and as the story develops and we learn of their background, we realise that Koreeda is opening our eyes to the simple truth and beauty of our shared humanity. Slurping their noodles, watching fireworks, playing at the beach – the harmony within the group is not defined by rigid orthodoxy. Their world is threatened,

however, by the problem of Yuri, whom officialdom considers to be kidnapped. Love is blind, but ‘proper’ society’s rules are black and white. There are so many precious moments – the tackiness of daughter Aki’s job of showing her tits in a peepparlour is transformed by an encounter of overwhelming tenderness; Osamu assuring Shota, while swimming, that the sexual stirrings that he is beginning to feel are perfectly okay; grandmother comforting Aki. It’s incredibly touching. Entirely natural performances are a joy to watch, but special mention must be made of Sakura Andô as Nobuyo, a woman who would be prepared to kill for her family. Winner of this year’s Palme d’Or, it is surely a masterpiece.

PEPPERMINT I don’t know how she did it, and it’s never explained, but somehow or other Riley North (Jennifer Garner) managed to get the bodies of three thugs that she had killed hanging like bats from the spokes of a ferris wheel. She’s a resourceful gal. And what a tragedy it was that provoked such fabulous savagery. Leaving a carnival one night, her husband and tiny daughter were gunned down by tattooed guys employed as muscle for a drug cartel. The film makes it clear that the hubby had rejected an offer to be a driver for the bad guys, thus making Riley’s behaviour spotless – if you agree that murderous revenge is perfectly acceptable, that is. She would not have been forced into taking such action if the court had sentenced the assassins to the punishment they deserved, but it turns out that just about everybody in the LAPD and California judicial system are corrupt and under the thumb

of the odious Diego Garcia (Juan Pablo Raba). Devastated by the judge’s ruling, Riley went off the grid for five years, during which time she was in Europe turning herself into a female Jack Reacher. French director Pierre Morel gave us Taken (2008), one of those Liam Neeson flicks in which he has the world against him but, with a sympathetic audience willing him on, triumphs over the villains through superior brutality. This is in the same vein and, again, Morel relies heavily on our most primitive need to exact vengeance on those who have wronged us. The last time I saw Garner she was an understanding mom to her gay son in Love, Simon, so this is an extreme turnaround for her, but she handles the physicality and ruthlessness of the part well. Rough justice is the American way and it is endlessly sanctioned by Hollywood – if only there weren’t a market for it. The ending suggests that Riley won’t be out of sight for too THURSDAY 3RD JANUARY K9LMJ<9Q ;GFL& TUESDAY 8TH JANUARY long, so we should fasten 10:30am The Grinch ,&*-he Second act )(&((Ye Wheely our seat belts in readiness for )*&)-he Kha\]jeYf2 Aflg l`] .&+(he Climax ))&,-Ye Kha\]jeYf2 Aflg l`] more lustful slaughter. Kha\]j n]jk]

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2019 KICKS OFF WITH A RARE STARMAP OF FOUR PLANETS IN THEIR RULING SIGNS: MARS IN ARIES, JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS, SATURN IN CAPRICORN AND NEPTUNE IN PISCES, SUGGESTING THIS YEAR’S ARCHETYPE IS A WISE WARRIOR WITH DISCIPLINED IMAGINATION…

ARIES: Could there be a more welcome start to the year than the dynamic duo of motivating Mars and spontaneous Uranus in your sign blessing professional initiatives, while Jupiter illuminates your fun-loving, creative side? Communications improve and admirers flock like moths to your flame, making this year’s mandate Follow Your Bliss. TAURUS: When habitbreaking Uranus hits your sign early in 2019 for the next seven years, why fight the turquoise planet’s waves of change when you can reframe them as an exciting makeover you haven’t had to pay for? With expansive Jupiter broadening ideas, lives and also appetites, diet and exercise are especially important this year. GEMINI: This year a working balance between inner and outer you, yourself and others, the material and mystic, romantic and realistic, sensible and spiritual, what you want to do and what you need to seem easier to achieve. Just as well, with genial Jupiter ushering a magnificent influx of new partners into all areas of your life. CANCER: 2019 launches a relationship feng shui initiative which sees Cancerians reassessing the company they keep. This year makes it clear why you need to cull the contacts list of time vampires, space invaders, drama queens, frenemies and lost causes so your garden of supporters and inspiring allies can flourish. LEO: With Jupiter in your house of play and entertainment, if your work or relationships aren’t making you smile, Uranus the planet of seven-year itch will propel you to fresh pastures where your personal artistry can flourish. This year’s mantra? Don’t do it unless it’s fun. If you have to do it, make it fun. MAKE IT FUN. VIRGO: Jupiter pitching his party marquee in Virgo’s home zone places your base of operations and those in it into prime focus this year. Relationships formed during 2019, personal and professional, have a way better-than-average chance of being long- term and supportive, so you can relax knowing that someone has your back.

LIBRA: As Jupiter visits your communications sector this year, others want what you’ve got. On and offline, screen and face time, you’ll find it easier to speak your mind without compromising your principles to make others comfortable. Greatest challenge? Distinguishing faux info from the real deal and sorting rascals from reliables. SCORPIO: Where Jupiter lands it expands, and this year it blesses your house of worldly wealth – though you’re still expected to check balance sheets and hedge economic bets. Scorpios are powerfully passionate persuaders, and 2019 brings ongoing opportunities to reprogram and refine the way you interact with others in increasingly positive and rewarding ways. SAGITTARIUS: This year superpower Jupiter makes its once-everytwelve-years tour of the zodiac sign it most influences: yours. As your gypsy spirit rises like a fiery phoenix on incandescent wings, carpe diem, Archers: go wild and enjoy your astrological sabbatical to the max before Jupiter sobers up again in November. CAPRICORN: As the quintet of Sun, Saturn, Pluto, Mercury, and weekend new moon all in Capricorn slot huge chunks of life’s jigsaw into place, Uranus moving into your play and pleasure zone this year invites you to let your hair down, kick your hooves up and share with others the best of all health and beauty treatments: laughter. AQUARIUS: Happy planet Jupiter visits your friendship sector every twelve years, and during 2019 offers enjoyable opportunities for organising community and group gettogethers to share your unconventional ideas. Though new business startups aren’t especially recommended for Aquarians this year, which is better suited to longterm planning strategies and road-testing potential partnerships. PISCES: Uranus zapping your mental sector this year stimulates a slew of inspired ideas. If this disrupts regular rhythms, shakes up routines and turns entrenched beliefs upside down, that’s a good thing. With the workplace one of this year’s best addresses, invest in some techno-upgrades and a professional wardrobe revamp.

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Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â€˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â€˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â€˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments .....0413 878978 BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173 ADVANCED CONCRETE POLISHING Grind & seal, polished concrete. Shane ................0419 961708

Pressure cleaning Roof cleaning Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Full Circle

fullcirclerefinishing.com

Professional Cleaning Services

Blue Sky

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

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

DENTISTS BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 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

tobias@thebbqcleaner.com.au

0488 762 329

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 AIR B+B MANAGEMENT. cleaning, hosting, laundry + re-stock .................................0457 575900

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DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

0458 267 777

20 Year+s Exp.

Lic. 211410C

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

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Jai â€“ 0467 482 948

PACIFIC BITUMEN 4 Hot Bitumen Seal 4 Driveway Construction 4 All Base Work 4 Pothole Repairs

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

CALL

0423 877 102

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

0414 905 900

ELECTRIC BOOGALOO â€˘ 24/7 Emergency â€˘ Residential, Commercial â€˘ Level 2

1800 763 911 | 0417 415 474 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. Lic 133082C ........0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349.....................................................................0422 607444

kylie-anne@sanctuaryservices.com.au 0410 630 042

Also offering regular maintenance service. Fully insured. Call Tobias for a free quote.

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

cleaning, bookings, linen, restocking, listing management and property management. Flexible to your needs and requirements

Residential homes, commercial, holiday lets, Airbnb.

0439 624 945

DRAFTING + MODELLING SERVICES Infrastructure, residential and commercial .......0424 020670

Local, home and hosting support services:

Professional BBQ & oven cleaning

24 HOUR SERVICE

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

Byrne Civil

Sanctuary Services

ELECTRICIANS

Domestic Commercial

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

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

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Luke Jarrett â€“ 0431 329 630 Follow us on

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

Window Cleaning Professionals

â€˘ Land clearing â€˘ Augers, rock grab &Â breaker attachments â€˘ Free quotes

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

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

â€˘ Window Cleaning â€˘ Screens & Tracks â€˘ Pressure Washing â€˘ House â€˘Roof â€˘ Paths â€˘ Solar

â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Rock walls â€˘ House & shed sites

BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

Lic.136717c

â€˘ House washing â€˘ High pressure or soft wash â€˘ Window cleaning â€˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â€˘ Gutters & ďŹ‚yscreens â€˘ Water efďŹ cient â€˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

Call

5.5 Tonne Excavator, Positrack Loader & 12 Tonne Tipper

purely support, advice & tech mentorship

MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

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

Whether Whe er y you need a tech mentor, advice or just support m Iâ€™m here to help

Lic: 154293c

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

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

Lic no. 141097C

CHIROPRACTIC

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

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

â€˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â€˘ Excavator 5 to 21 tonne â€˘ Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Roads â€˘ Acreage clearing â€˘ House pads â€˘ Drainage â€˘ Carparks â€˘ Bush rocks â€˘ Rock walls â€˘ Competitive rates

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

FENCING

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

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â€“ nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0416 424256 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service ............................. 66771852 or 0432 107262

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FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

GARDEN DESIGN

LANDSCAPING

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716 GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au...........................Lyn 0428 884329 THE FLOOR SANDER non-toxic finishes. Free quotes richardneylan1@bigpond.com ...0407 821690

GAS SUPPLIERS

GARAGE DOORS

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

Free Delivery

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

CRACKER DUST

MULCH

ROAD BASE FIRE WOOD

GRAVEL

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

GLAZIERS

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SOIL

landscaping supplies

0266 804555

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

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588

Mirrors â€˘ Security doors and screens Shower screens â€˘ Commercial glazing BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 IPS PTY LTD Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, decks & design Lic 290231C ...0437 819087 GREEN SKY LANDSCAPES. All aspects of landscape construction + design. Lic 208800C. www.greenskylandscapes.com.au .................................................................................0421 986373

LIGHTING

GUTTERING

â€˘ Paving â€˘ Stonework â€˘ Timber work â€˘ Retaining wall â€˘ Garden maintenance â€˘ Planting â€˘ TurďŹ ng â€˘ Mulching â€˘ Hedging â€˘ Lawns

0434 329 111

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

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

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

20 years experience in residential & acreage care

Caring for all your garden needs Fully insured

Mowing, Brushcutting, Hedge trimming.

Michael 0497 842 442

Prestige Acreage Care Byron Bay hinterland and surrounds

0490 149 067

Acreage mowing â€˘ Brush cutting Care taking / Management Rubbish removal â€˘ Tree removal prestigeacreagecare.com MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213 PAULâ€™S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888

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

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

BYRON GREEN LIGHTS LED garden lighting specialist, free on-site visits ....................0422 267313

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

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

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

OSTEOPATHY

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

OSTEOPATHY

THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, gardens, painting, odd jobs etc ...........0427 110953

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 MCâ€™S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo)

BUILDER SKILLS, carpenters rates. 25 yrs exp. Lic No. R84001. Ph Greg.......................0422 069632

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Gregâ€™s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 BUILDER SKILLS carpenters rates. 25 years exp. Lic No. R84001...................................0422 069632

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517

PAINTING

AAA HOME MAINTENANCE Handyman, painting decks, lawns, insured, reliable ........0434 705506

ALL BUILDING TRADES carpentry, fencing, landscaping, lawns. Free quotes. .............0415 454476 â€˘ DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

HEALTH

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

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

â€˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

BYRON BAY

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy

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

MULLUMBIMBY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE 60 Stuart St...............................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

0438 784 226 â€˘ 6685 4154

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MALIâ€™S Therapeutic Chinese Massage Service. In & out calls ..............................................66841790

HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

INTERIOR DECORATING FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR DECORATING NEEDS ..........................................................0457 575900

YVES DE WILDE

IRONING THE IRONING LADY www.TheIroningLadyByronBay.com.au Angela ...........................0414 719680

LAWN MOWING Mullum, Bruns, Ocean Shores. Call Mark ............................................0437 343348

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

KITCHENS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

RICKâ€™S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660 BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 Weeding, Brushcutting, Hedging. Sml-med tree pruning/removal. Gutter clean. Brenda ..0406 684771 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

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BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, insured. Gyan .........0402 728207 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

Lic No 189144C

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping

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

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Mob: 0409 451 518

PLUMBERS

ABN 31 490 733 798 LIC 203196C

mwoplingpainting@hotmail.com

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 FRANKLIN PAINTING Interior Exterior free quotes. Lic. 55696 .....................................0413 643572

ROOFING

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Licence No. 207479C

Mark Wopling

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

DOMESTIC â€˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Metal RooďŹ ng Installations â€˘ Guttering Downpipes â€˘ Fascia â€˘ Skylights â€˘ Whirlybird Patios â€˘ Repairs â€˘ Leaf Guard

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING

Craig Montgomery â€“ 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

PEST CONTROL

RUBBISH REMOVAL OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

TIPPER HIRE avail for rubbish removal & tip runs. Jono................................................0412 871438

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

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555

SIMONâ€™S PLUMBING

A1 RUBBISH REMOVAL & TIP RUNS 4.5m2 trailer, reliable ......................................0413 289443

SIMON HERBERT

LICENSED PLUMBER + GASFITTER FRIENDLY + RELIABLE SERVICE

0490 025 872

simonplumbs@gmail.com

LIC 327106C

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

RUBBISH REMOVALS & TIP TRUCK HIRE Free quotes and same day service .............0451 079060

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ............0402 652017

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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

PaciďŹ c Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

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MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, no dig repairs. Drain Pipe King. Lic 237124C ...................66770004

Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

I LOVE PLUMBING. All plumbing. All areas. Ph Steve. Lic 148904C ..............................0412 916140 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining & gas fit. Free quotes ...0408 665672

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au .................................66843633

PHONES & COMMUNICATION

REMOVALISTS

IWIRE ANTENNAS David Levine FAST Service Antenna Repairs and Replacements ......0402 022111

Andyâ€™s Move & More

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, mat/reformer Pilates classes.

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

â€˘ plumbing.td@bigpond.com

0418 754 149 â€˘ 07 5523 9930

â€˘ 1300 Taylex â€˘ www.talex.com.au

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local waste specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C .. 0407 439805 NEWT Environmental Wastewater Treatment. Design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C . 0429 805081

SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING Repairs & alterations. Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ..................................0427 570812

SOLAR INSTALLATION Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

Electric Lic 124600c

6681 4912 / 0409 917646

Kim Snellgrove, Cally Oâ€™Hara ................................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

www.treefaeriefotos.com â€˘ 0417 427 518

Lic 312643C

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

ANTHONY Dâ€™ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

BYRON BAYâ€™S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel ..................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ€™bah 66723818

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

PETRA KARNI Physio, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron. Open Saturdays.......0403 226858

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

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BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel ........................ 6680 3444

Lifeâ€™s Good with Solar

PICTURE HANGING

Juno Energy is your local authorised LG energy specialist offering solar and battery solutions for yourÂ business & home

PROFESSIONAL PICTURE HANGING, also display of art and objects Phone Lenny .....0407 031294

PLASTERING

www.shiftremovals.com.au LOCAL + INTERSTATE REMOVALS ROAD + RAIL FREIGHT CONTAINER REMOVALS + TRANSPORT

0434 391 855

Patrick - 0425 256 802

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

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LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

0434 391 855

SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001 MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICE New homes, extensions, renos, 40yrs exp. Dave......0457 117654 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

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TREE SERVICES

VALUERS

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals

BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ€™d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

â€˘ Stump Grinding â€˘ Bobcat â€˘ Cherrypicker â€˘ Crane Truck â€˘ 18â€? Chipper

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

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

SWIMMING POOLS

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

for home, commercial and rural properties

â€˘ All pool requirements â€˘ Professional advice â€˘ Water testing â€˘ Friendly service â€˘ Pool servicing

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003 MULLUM POOL SHOP Water testing, eco products, mobile service, repairs................0418 666839

Specialising in all aspects of tree work including milling services

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

Eddy 0477 Karl 0423

TILING Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...forget pointless scrubbing 9 TILE, GROUT & STONE CLEANING & SEALING 9 SILICONE 9 GROUT COLOURING 9 RE-GROUTING 9 EPOXY GROUT 9 GLASS RESTORATION 9 SLIPPERY TILES 9 LEAKY SHOWERS MEMBER

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDryâ€™s patented cleaning systems.

0408 232 066

720 200 396 508

Every 5th m FREE

Water puriďŹ cation systems Rainwater Filters Fridge water ďŹ lters

$399

FULLY INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance .....................................0401 208797

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

WEB DESIGN SERVICES

MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 WEB DESIGN, SEO, Online marketing, Graphic Design ......................................................66846128

WELDING

OUT ON A LIMB www.outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com Call Lucas ............0402 191316 HART TREE SERVICES 18â€? chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding, cherry . 66849137 or 0427347380 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES

Andrew ...................0412 558890

Happy to help.

UPHOLSTERY

WINTER SPECIAL: 2

IN IN H

LdS Silviculture

WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, general & repairs. Trade qualified. Rod ............0408 410545 MOBILE WELDING + FABRICATION SERVICES Site, Home, Marine. Derek.................0410 093383

WINDOW TINTING

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices ..........................0412 158478

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY. Soft furnishings & outdoor. ...............................................0403 713303 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

Classifieds INDEX Childcare................................ 52 Death Notices ........................ 54

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6684 1777

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

Garage Sales......................... 53

PHONE ADS

Halls For Hire......................... 53

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

For Sale ................................. 53 Funeral Notices ..................... 54

Health Notices ....................... 52

6684 1777

In Memoriam.......................... 54

AT THE ECHO HEAD

Motor Vehicles ....................... 53

OFFICE

Musical Notes ........................ 54 Only Adults ............................ 54 Pets ........................................ 54 Positions Vacant .................... 54 Professional Services ............ 52 Public Notices ........................ 52 Share Accommodation .......... 53 Social Escorts........................ 54 To Lease ................................ 54 To Let ..................................... 53 Tradework .............................. 53 Tree Services ......................... 53 Tuition .................................... 54 Wanted .................................. 53 Work Wanted ......................... 54

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS Display classies (box ads):

adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies:

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

DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre These prices include GST.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Learn Woodwork

In Jan. www.woodworkforwomen.com.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKETS Saturday 5th January

MEMORIAL PARK, BRUNSWICK HEADS Phone 6628 4495 No dogs please

MUSIC, FOOD, SHOPPING & KIDS FUN

BYRON MARKET Sunday 6 Jan 8am â€“ 3pm Butler St Reserve

HEADS UP - THERE ARE ONLY 355 SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

Reiki Level 1 Workshop

Broken Head Hall 12th & 13th January 10- 4pm %OTRSG %GRÄ›KÄ‚ ECÄ›G & Manual $290

/KEJGÄšÄšG 0487 097 056

FILM SCREENING KANGAROO A Love Hate Story Wednesday 9th January 7.30 PM Sth Golden Beach Community Hall Q+A with ďŹ lmmakers

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

ALL JUST $10 EACH Available from TheÂ Echo officeÂ reception

BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Every Saturday 4 â€“ 9 pm RAILWAY PARK, BYRON BAY www.byroncentre.com.au

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS &Â ACCESSORIES Open Thurs 4â€“6.30pm, Sat 10.30amâ€“1pm or by appointment

TAYLORS PROPS 1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

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

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH COUPLES COUNSELLING For couples by a couple Ph 1800 826 872 oztantra.com

Study Kinesiology

With Parijat Wismer FMAKA. Free intro Byron, Wed 30 Jan, 6pm Tweed Heads Wed 23 Jan, 6pm Accred Diploma in Byron HLT 52415. Byron Kinesiology Centre / KSA www.wellness.net.au â€“ 66857991

North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au

Classifieds COLONICS

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

HYPNOSIS & EFT

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

DRU YOGA

Recommences 10 Jan, Temple Byron. All welcome. Ph Annabel 0403135390

Yin Yoga with Kim

By the ocean 5:30pm Fridays Byron Surf Club ALL WELCOME

LIVE THE LIFE

that you want to be living! Resolve blockages with a practitioner who balances physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements in conjunction with each other, ﬁnding the root causes of any problems and clearing them. Kinesiology North Coast Ph 0403125506 Registered practitioner. www.kinesiologynorthcoast.com.au HEALING BODYWORK 25 YEARS EXP Restorative, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Lymphatic, Scenar Therapy, Trigger Pts, Spinal Massage; specialising in necks, Facial Harmony & Anti-aging Facials, Counselling & Essences. Tiana 0401875725 – byroncloud9.com

HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP & COACHING www.wendypurdey.com.au

BREAK THE CHAIN OF ADDICTIONS NOW! Feeling trapped? Learn how to overcome addictive and limiting behaviours. Stop smoking, weight loss and so much more.

Just turn up or call 0405 452 496

TWO WINGS PSYCHOLOGY

Call today 6680 2630 27 years experience.

…feel the difference

SUZANNE BOURCHIER psychologist 02 6685 5670

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net HALL 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay from $20ph. Kitchen, conference/workshop space. Ph 0412665985 or 0468453344

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX! Laura-Doe is back, offering empowering sexual counselling in person or via Skype. Email consult@lauradoe.com to book a free initial chat

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

0488 609 774

bookings@mullumcivic.com

Tallow

TRADEWORK

TREE SERVICES

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

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PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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TREE SERVICES

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

FOR SALE

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

MIELE WASHERS

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 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.

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

6684 4421

COMPOST TOILETS

0402 364 852

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0431721073

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

GUITARS, RECORDS, HI FI valiantmusic.com.au 66851005

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

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

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

GARAGE SALES

BANGALOW BUSH ROCK for sale. Good quality $400 a load. 0402061110

0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

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

AUTOMATIC 2005 KIA RIO 5 DOOR HATCH 51,698km, very low km, fantastic condition. SN1038 ................................................$6,490 AUTOMATIC 2005 NISSAN PULSAR SEDAN 148,726km, low km ideal for learners. SN1206 ................................................$5,495 2006 SUZUKI APV VAN 5 speed manual, 93,659km, rego till 7/19 4 seater. SN4195 ................................................$8,490 AUTOMATIC 2003 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD 154,129km, great value, low km, 6 months rego. SN8318 ................................................$5,850 TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC 4WD DUALCAB 2007 HOLDEN RODEO 179,012km. SN4936 ..............................................$14,490

5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

Ocean Shores $690pw incl. elect, water, garden Spacious, light filled 4 bed, 2 bath home with ocean views • Open plan kitchen/dining & separate lounge room • Covered outdoor entertaining area • Off street parking (not garage) • Furn or Unfurn • Avail. January 19. OPEN HOUSE: Tues 15 Jan 1pm-2pm Contact: FNC Property Management april@byronshirerealestate.com.au

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

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.

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

Matt 0427 172 684

RESIDENTIAL Billinudgel 1br 1bth $240 North Ocean Shores 4 bed 2 bath $580 COMMERCIAL Brunswick Heads 54sqm in Fingal St. Brand new with grease trap Byron Industrial Estate 160sqm upstairs/ downstairs

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

Mobile 0417 698 227

TO LET

WANTED

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

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

NICK HART

BAMBOO PLY

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

SHARE ACCOM. SUNRISE furn. room, $185pw incl bills & WiFi. No pets. Avail 20 Jan. 66856760 BRUNS mature age, f/furn, n/s, working, s/term considered $200pw. 0418619633

1300 716 707 BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 SUMMERLAND STORAGE BANGALOW From $105/mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

HEALTH & HEALING WEEKLY CLASS TIMETABLE MONDAY ENQUIRIES BOOKINGS

ph: 0400 558 181 info@shirshamarie.com www.shirshamarie.com

Yoga Pilates Yogalates Barre

AWARENESS IN MOVEMENT

MULLUMBIMBY 8.30-10am: QIGONG

WEDNESDAY BANGALOW 8.30-10am: QIGONG 6-8pm: TAI CHI

THURSDAY BRUNSWICK HEADS 8.30-10am: QIGONG 8.30-10.30am: TAI CHI

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

TAI CHI

QIGONG

SOFT-STYLE MARTIAL ART

GENTLE EXERCISE ART

Alignment, Relaxation, Meditation

Breathing, Awareness, Self-healing

SUNDAY / EVENTS CLASSES SESSIONS WORKSHOPS RETREATS

6.30-7.30am: BARRE FUSION 9.30-11am: YIN YANG

6.30-7.30am: YOGALATES

9.30-11am: 9.15-10.15am: YOGALATES WITH 9.30-11am: YOGALATES BARRE FUSION WEIGHTS 4.30-5.30pm: GENTLE 6-7.15pm: YIN YOGA 5.30-6.45pm: 6-7.30pm: YOGALATES GENTLE VINYASA

6.30-7.30am: BARRE FUSION

8-9.30am: SIGNATURE YOGALATES 10-11am: PILATES ALIGN

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6.30am: VINYASA 8am: HATHA 10am: GENTLE YOGA

8am: HATHA 10am: GENTLE YOGA

6.30am: VINYASA 8am: HATHA 10am: HATHA VINYASA 5.30pm: YIN

8am: HATHA VINYASA 10am: GENTLE YOGA

2b, 144 Jonson St, Byron

6:30am/pm: VINYASA

6:30am, 4pm: VINYASA

8am: PILATES 12pm: PILATES 5:15pm: BARRE 6:30pm: YIN

6:30am: VINYASA 8am: BARRE 9:30am: VINYASA 5:30pm: CORE & INVERSIONS

8am: PILATES 9:30am: VINYASA

9:30am: VINYASA 5:15pm: RESTORATIVE

9.30am-11am: YIN YOGA CLASS ABOVE SANTOS MULLUM ALL WELCOME

PERSONALISED HEALING PACKAGES & GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

10am-11am: HEAT ASSISTED YIN. BYRON BIKRAM STUDIO

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8am: RESTORATIVE 12pm: BARRE 4pm: PILATES 5:15pm: BARRE AFTERNOON: HEALING MASSAGE

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TUESDAY

CORE SLIDERS

8am: PILATES 12pm: RESTORATIVE 4pm: VINYASA 5:15pm: BARRE 5.30pm: YIN YOGA BOOKINGS REQUIRED

8am: PILATES 9:30am: VINYASA 5:15pm: PILATES 6:30pm: YIN AFTERNOON: MASSAGE/ REFLEXOLOGY AVAILABLE

9.30-11am: RISE DANCE 12.30-1.30pm: YIN YOGA

MONDAY 31ST: CLOSED

TUESDAY 1ST: CLOSED

7-8m: YOGA TRANCE DANCE 5.30-7pm: 4-5pm: RAINBOW E-MOTION YOGA 6-7pm: RAINBOW YOGA VINYASA 7.30-9pm: QI GONG 4-5pm: RAINBOW DYNAMIC MEDITATION KIDS YOGA 7.30-9.30pm: 5.30-7pm: YIN YOGA TANTRA DANCE

The only studio in Byron overlooking the ocean! Massage service from 12pm Monday to Saturday

7-8am: VINYASA YOGA 8-9.15am: YIN YOGA 9.30-11am: 9.30-10.30am: MEDITATION RAINBOW FAMILY 9.30-11am: RAINBOW KIDS YOGA YOGA 12.30-1.30pm: PILATES

4-5pm: BE STILL + CHILL

6-8pm: YOGA DATE NIGHT

11-12.30pm: ACRO YOGA

4-10pm: TASTE OF AFRICA

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Classifieds

Community at work

TO LET continued

TUITION

LOCAL REMOVAL

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

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 FEDERAL 4br brick farm house, close to Federal Store $530pw. Ph 0420947734 SUFFOLK 1br renovated ﬂat, beautiful bush view, quiet, for sgle working person, $300pw incl elec & WiFi. Ph 0411360185

TO LEASE

On The Horizon

Tanya Louise McIntyre (Mumma Bear)

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY

SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES For beginners, advanced & children. Native speaker, HSC. Pia 0434485584

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

FUNERAL NOTICES

MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com

Sigley, Wanda Marion Passed away peacefully at Coolamon Villa, Mullumbimby. Much Loved wife of Leslie (dec), Loved mother and mother-in-law of Keryn & Ross, Peter, David and Mark & Sharyn. Loved by her seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Wanda 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 (January 5, 2019) commencing at 10.00am followed by burial at the Mullumbimby Cemetery.

WORK WANTED ALL HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Lic No. 60801C. For a free quote call: Paul 0423852559 WORDPRESS SETUP/TRAIN/MAINT Reas rates info@wordpressit.com.au GARDENER / lawn maintenance / cleaner Byron Area. No job to small. 0473191783

POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofﬁce box

Michael Currie Funerals 6684 6232

IN MEMORIAM

is seeking a

General Practitioner

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

13.07.1971 - 05.01.2018 Eternally missed and forever cherished in our hearts and minds. Missed by all who knew her. KEITH BROWN Dad, your passion for life and enthusiasm in friendships will always remain our most cherished memories. Forever close to our hearts. Love Shane & Liz

DEATH NOTICES

Matty

Matty is an 18 month old desexed male mastiff x. He is a lively, affectionate boy who is our longest term foster dog. He has a lot of potential and just needs someone to give him a chance to settle into a home environment and he will reward his new owner with buckets of love and loyalty. If you can give Matty a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

BOYD Shirley Isabel

←

GoByron Drivers Wanted Choose your own hours Earn great money Be your own boss Full training provided

Email: info@gobyron.com.au Phone: 6620 9200

KEITH (BOMBER) BROWN 8/1/1935 – 29/12/2006 A special man who touched many lives & lived to the fullest in all walks of life. Missed, loved & remembered every day, Shirley, Mark, Karen, Matt, Leanne, Tony, Luke, Cody, Stephen, Sherrynne (dec.) & Ashlee

RTO NO: 90013

Late of Mullumbimby, passed away peacefully on 4th December after a short illness. Loving wife of Bill Boyd (dec.) Mother/mother-in-law of Jim, Tony, Wendy and David and their partners. Grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 6 children. Fondly remembered by family and friends. Funeral was held on Friday 7th December 2018.

PETS MULLUM BOUTIQUE DOG CARE on acres. $36/day. Call Fiona 0419390498 Moby was a little disappointed that Santa didn’t ﬁnd him a home in time for Christmas. However, he now has a New Year’s wish & that is that a family will come for MOBY him & make him part of their family. Moby is young, fun & deﬁnitely a loving chap. Why not start your 2019 off with Moby? We know that you’ll have the best year & many more years to come. To meet Moby & his friends, 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 Like us on Facebook!

BYRON DOG RESCUE ADOPTION

Looking for a new career? Enrol now to study in 2019 Individual Support(Ageing and Disability) Starts 30th Jan

Early Childhood Education & Care Starts 4th Feb

Massage Therapy Starts 5th Feb

Permaculture Starts 5th Feb

Future Youth Program Starts 6th Feb

Community Dance, Theatre and Events Starts 26th Feb

Community Services Starts 28th Feb

Horticulture Starts 28th March

NSW Government subsidised places available call to see if you’re eligible

02 6684 3374

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Fireworks in Brunswick Heads Saturdays January 12 and 19 at 9pm as part of the Festival of the Fish & Chips.

Woodchop Carnival Free Woodchop Carnival starts on Wednesday 16 January with both afternoon and evening sessions running until Saturday 19 at Banner Park Brunswick Heads.

One Roof Byron No fixed address? Lost your housing in the last 12 months? One Roof Byron is looking for people interested in joining a long-term accommodation program in this Shire. Enquiries: call/text Jenny 0422 455 735 9am–4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday.

Free kids events

Meet “New Year Nick”. Nick is all ready to leap into the new year, ready to share his wonderful cat charms. Still a youngster, happy, friendly, playful and loyal. Everything you could wish for to bring good things, and add that extra special something to your life. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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

ONLY ADULTS

to join their team.

See full ad on page 7

Fireworks

MILLY

MILLY – Our latest rescue pup: 4 – 6 month old Milly, a Kelpie / Cattle / Border Collie x, was rescued from a bullet. She’s used to farm life, good with other dogs, sweet as pie & a bundle of joyful energy. Yesterday, she travelled all the way down steep windy St Helena Rd to her CAWI foster carer, with her chin resting on my shoulder Like to meet her? Give Shell from Byron Dog Rescue a call on 0458 461 935

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Byron Bay Library has two amazing free family events in January 2019. Lionhearted craft is on Wednesday 16 January at 10.30am. Create a unique and stunning lion-head fabric wall hanging. This is suitable for children aged six and over. Numbers are limited so book early on 6685 8540. Travel Back in time to the Roman

empire on Wednesday 23 January at 10am via a live, guided tour of the National Museum of Australia’s blockbuster summer exhibition Rome: City + Empire. This features more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects that tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire. Bookings essential: 6685 8540.

Food Box Food Box is closed till 24 January 2019. Veges will still be available on Thursdays from 8.30am on the verandah – bring your own bags.

Free youth DJ class Free Friday night beats and DJ workshops for young people 10–24 from 5 till 7pm at One Vision Studios, 4/10 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay.

Closing dates The Byron Community Centre is closed for the holidays till 7 January 2019. The Seniors Choir and Ukulele will start again on 9 January 2019 and the Seniors Drumming and Chair Yoga will start on 15 January 2019. We wish everyone a Happy New Year.

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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.

Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Wednesday 10–12noon 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.

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com. au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

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-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au

Social sporting groups Mullumbimby: Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058. Tuesdays: 10.30am. Byron: Drumming with Gareth Jones at Byron Theatre; Chair Yoga with Pippy Wardell 12 till 1pm. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukulele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings needed, information seniors@byroncommuntycentre.com

or call 6685 6807. South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.

ACA Adult Children Of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in East Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am corner 215 Dibbs St and Wyrallah Rd in small Quakers hut next to Community Hall.

Volunteer hub Choose from 50 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people. Ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au.

Language exchange Byron language exchange club runs every 2nd Friday from 6pm. Practise other languages or help someone with your English! Find us on Facebook. Contact byronbaylanguages@gmail.com.

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 is closed for renovations until further notice.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au.

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Big year for young and old local surfers Crystal Cylinders The year gone has been a watershed for Australian surfing with Steph Gilmore winning her seventh world title, the retirements of Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, and for locals the news that 23-year-old Sufflolk Park lad Soli Bailey qualified for the World Championship Tour. Bailey has joined a distinguished list of born-and-bred local surfers who have championed the area in the world of competitive surfing that includes: Gary Timperley, Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart, Noel Graham, Jeremy Byles, Brendan Margieson, Jenny Boggis, Danny Wills, Julie Morris, Crystal Vail, and WSL Commissioner Kieren Perrow. The Byron area has also attracted amazing surfers who now call the region their home such as Rusty Miller and Bob McTavish, while more recently Pauline

Soli Bailey surfing into the future.Photo WSL/Heff Menczer, Jim Banks, Jodie Cooper, Dave Rastovich, and Matt Wilkinson have become ‘locals’. They have all contributed significantly towards the high level of surfing talent, enthusiasm, and the diverse surfing lifestyle that gives the area a special place in the surf universe. Other local highlights this year included: Pauline

Menczer being inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame; five-year-old Leihani Kaloha Zoric (Byron Bay) winning against much older competitors; Rusty Miller wining the O/70s division at The Noosa Festival of Surfing; Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head) winning her third National Gromsearch title in a row; Mikey McDonagh (Lennox Head) surfing his

first WCT event at Bells Beach up against Mick Fanning after winning the trials. Jack Entwistle (Byron Bay) also won the two premier divisions at the 2018 Byron Bay Malibu Classic held at Wategos Beach while longboarder Ben Dickens (Lennox Head) repeated his double victory in 2017 at the 2018 Australian Surf Festival. And don’t forget Neil ‘Freddo’ Cameron won yet another amateur title when he became the 2018 O/60s NSW champion at Boomerang Beach. and Byron Shire surfers Pauline Menczer, Jodie Cooper and Gary Elkerton finished in equal third, equal fifth and equal fifth respectively at the invitational Azores Airlines World Masters Championship. On the disappointing side Byron Bay’s Matt Wilkinson didn’t qualify for the WCT and announced he will contest the QS next year in a bid to return to the CT in 2020.

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Eight Mullum Tennis Club juniors have left for a tennis adventure to compete in three fixtures on the Victorian Grasscourt Circuit. First stop is the tournament at Shepparton followed by Albury then Wodonga. The Mullumbimby flag will be waved proudly by Amadeus O’Connor, Kai Forsyth, Hugh Campbell, Onyx Cheong, Elzie Bambach, Marielou Baudouin, and the Schweitzer sisters Payten & Neve. Coach Steve Gort is giving tennis guidance and Marg Gort will keep them all fed. Photo supplied

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Byron Beez U/16 girls NJL champions.Photo supplied Jenny Ogle The Byron Bay Beez representative teams had a great 2018 as three out of the six competing in the Waratah Northern Junior League won their championships An example was the U/16 girls who fought a fierce grandfinal against archrivals the Bellinger Valley Braves. The Braves were able to establish a big lead early in the game and things looked bad for the Beez, as they trailed 19–4 early in the second quarter; however, strong teamwork and determination saw the Beez snatch the lead late in the fourth quarter. With only seconds to go, and a two-point lead, the Beez fouled and gave the Braves a chance to tie the game from the free-throw line; however, the shots were unsuccessful and the Beez

held on for an amazing win. Big congratulations also go to Beez players Isy Crawford, Laila Campbell, Jackson Ware, and Harley Kent, who have been selected to represent NSW Country at the Australian Junior Country Basketball Cup held in Albury later this month. They could well be selected in the Australian U/16 Country Team. The Beez also nominated six junior teams to play in the North Coast Shield competition against Grafton, Lismore, Yamba and Ballina, with five teams bringing home a championship trophy. Our local social competition has also been strong during 2018 with six A-grade men’s teams, eight B-men’s teams, six women’s teams, 12 primary school teams, and 11 high school teams. Games start in the last week of January 2019.

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The TVSC sets sail on the Tweed River under the watch of Mt Warning. Photo Michelle Burnett The Tweed Valley Sailing Club at Fingal Head on the Tweed River is now nearly eight years old and 2018 was another packed year with both winter and summer seasons of regular Sunday Learn to Sail sessions, afternoon racing, as well as social sails upriver to Chinderah for lunch and back. Our big event was the Annual Tumbulgum Passage race in September allowing visitors to see Tweed Valley at its best. High achievers include: Kate Yeomans and her Laser Bluey taking prizes at several regattas and a medal from this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games; the Corsair Swell Lady skipper Monique Smith, who took first in the November Corsair Eastern State Titles on the Clarence River with crew Matthew Andrews and Deborah

Flannery; and Bill Fenelon with crew Taj Krasna, who won the hard-fought NS14 Class Championship on classic NS Tornado. The TVSC foundation members’ primary goal was to make sailing available to all. We are certainly well on our way with a fleet of 15 Corsairs needing three crew each making it easy for newcomers to have a go. A surprising 83 juniors have sailed with the club in 2018 and many adult beginners as well as ‘old salts’ have joined us too. Thanks to our members, who all pitch in to make it fun, especially those who run the juniors squad, in particular Bill Fenelon and safety boat driver Bryan Townsend. If you think 2019 could be your year to sail contact us on tvscmail@gmail.com.

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Here’s to a more peaceful and harmonious 2019. More than anything, empathy and compassion are needed above the current hardline aggressive ugliness displayed by our ‘leaders’. And here’s hoping it’s the year when sociopaths, no matter where they operate, are identified and purged. You know it makes sense… right? Q Q Q Q

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Council’s latest public art on the new Bayshore Drive roundabout is complete! Now we can all pause, reflect and consider its true meaning while stuck in traffic. Photo Jeff Dawson

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the same-sex marriage vote last year. One less hypocrite in parliament… horray!

Allegations reported by the ABC that QLD Nationals MP George Christensen spends his spare time ‘in parts of Asia known for prostitution and drugs, and suggestions he sent money to bank accounts in the region,’ were not denied. The outspoken rotund coal-loving, Greeniehating MP has no shame and, like the US president, reacts to accusations with weird victimisation and aggressive counterattacks. Also, Christensen hardly seems the type who needs to pay for sex.

The 2019 federal election is shaping up to be a bloodbath for the National-Liberal coalition. Can Nationals MP George Christensen survive with his 3.4 per cent margin in the QLD Dawson electorate? Other notable Liberal frontbenchers in dire trouble are the odious Peter Dutton, who holds just 1.7 per cent in Dickson, QLD. David Coleman holds 1.4 per cent in Banks, NSW, and Christian Porter holds 3.6 per cent in Pearce, WA.

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What is with sanctimonious holier-than-thou politicians who preach one thing and do another? At least federal Nationals MP Andrew Broad had the dignity to quit after being busted for behaviour at odds with being a prominent advocate of traditional marriage values. He campaigned heavily on that basis in the leadup to

Council GM Mark Arnold has defended criticism over staff conduct in recent months – see page 4. Jim Beatson’s reply will be published next week. The GM’s explanation is fairly underwhelming concerning why the community had no representation on a major decision by the JRPP to plonk a massive private hospital on the

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