The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 36.26 – December 8, 2021 by Echo Publications

eat

drink Indulge your self with the Northern Rivers’ tastiest offering s!

EXCLUSIVE TO PREMIUM AND CONCIERGE MEMBERS SINCE 1986 The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 36 #26 • December 8, 2021 • www.echo.net.au

Magazine actually in this issue!

Independents clear election winners

Targetted acts of kindness

the vote counted on Monday (2,688 votes). Greens candidate Duncan Dey is at 14.88 per cent, followed by Independent councillor, Cate Coorey at 14.47 per cent. Labor’s Asren Pugh gained 11.79 per cent of the vote (1,721 votes). Conservative Independent Councillor, Alan Hunter, secured seven per cent, while independent candidate, Bruce Clarke, secured 5.54 per cent as of Tuesday. At the tail end, John Anderson received 3.40 per cent of the vote (496 votes) and Chris McIlrath 1.38 per cent of the vote (202 votes). It is likely that the new Council (eight seats plus the mayor), will include Cr Lyon and perhaps two from his ticket; former councillor Duncan Dey, and current Cr Sarah Ndjaye (both Greens); Mark Swivel; Cr Cate Coorey, and Labor's Asren Pugh. It’s unclear whether Cr Alan Hunter and Bruce Clarke will be elected to Council.

Qld-NSW border to open sooner

Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough votes to be elected Mayor, with 3,372 votes, or 23.11 per cent of the total votes counted on Tuesday. The Greens vote has diminished over 30 per cent from the previous election, while the Labor vote has also seen a decline. While ivotes and pre-polling votes are still to be tallied, and preferences distributed in the coming days, Cr Lyon's lead should be enough to secure the top spot. Cr Lyon served the previous Council term, and was originally elected on the Greens ticket before quitting the party to become Independent in the last term. He was voted interim mayor after the resignation of the previous Greens mayor, Simon Richardson earlier this year. So far, Independent candidate, Mark Swivel, is second in the mayoral race, with 18.42 per cent of

Local businesses can look forward to an ‘epic summer’ following the easing of Qld border restrictions, the Byron Business Chamber says. The Chamber’s incoming President, Jason Bentley, welcomed the move by the Qld Government, saying it would boost both visitation and the supply of desperately needed hospitality staff. ‘Eighty per cent of visitation [to the Shire] comes from Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland, so this announcement is great from that perspective,’ Mr Bentley said. ‘But it’s also big in terms of access to skilled and migrant workers. ‘Many of our local businesses

Independent candidate Michael Lyon (left) is likely to be Byron Shire's next Mayor. He is pictured left with supporters on election night. Photo Jeff ‘Resurrections’ Dawson

Local philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), have announced the recipients of the latest round of their Community Grants Program. Organisers say $327,177 in total was distributed among 49 recipients, which is a record number for both funding and applicants. One donation, of $10,000, was awarded to the End Street Sleeping Collaboration, which will coordinate and train volunteers to assist with Connections Week 2022. Pictured is musician Shai Shriki with NRCF staff and supporters. Photo Jeff Dawson

End of an era as Mullum Scouts fold ▶ p3

have only been operating at 50 per cent capacity because of the difficulty of finding vaccinated workers. ‘For example, you’ve got restaurants that would normally be open seven days a week, just opening from Wednesday to Sunday. We’re hoping that will now be able to change’.

Need to be vaccinated Under the changes, announced by Qld Labor Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, the state will open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from interstate hotspots from 1am on Monday, December 13, without a quarantine requirement.

Results for the Ballina, Tweed, and Lismore LGA elections ▶ p10

Of particular benefit to those living in the Byron Shire and surrounds is the reopening of the border bubble. From 1am next Monday, any border zone resident can travel to Queensland for any reason, assuming they are fully vaccinated. Border passes will still be required; however, COVID-19 tests will not be required for vaccinated border zone residents. Those living outside the border zone will need a negative COVID-19 test within the 72 hours of arrival. Anyone who is not fully vaccinated will need to arrive by air and undergo 14 days of hotel quarantine.

Minister causes serious harm to State forest ▶ p15

Bring back public university! ▶ p19

The festive season is upon us! ▶ p31

Loving Lismore ▶ p36

!O( n ÊÊ 1^4n

GORILLAZ

YEAH YEAH YEAHS • KACEY MUSGRAVES • DMA’S • DILLON FRANCIS • YUNGBLUD RUEL • JUNGLE • ORVILLE PECK • CUB SPORT • SOFI TUKKER • BAKER BOY • STILL WOOZY HOOLIGAN HEFS • JOY CROOKES • CONFIDENCE MAN • MAXO KREAM • ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER

WET LEG • MIIESHA • SLY WITHERS • STARCRAWLER • MAKO ROAD • RENFORSHORT • MAY-A • FLOWERKID FAZERDAZE • GEORGE ALICE • THE BUOYS • 1300 • TRIPLE J UNEARTHED PLUS MIX UP DJS DENA AMY • LUEN • AYWY

S Y^O n ÊË 1^4n

THE STROKES

GLASS ANIMALS • VIOLENT SOHO • TIM MINCHIN • JACK HARLOW • THE JUNGLE GIANTS OLIVER TREE • TOM MISCH • RUBY FIELDS • JPEGMAFIA • METHYL ETHEL • STELLA DONNELLY THE CHATS

•

BIIG PIIG

•

CHILLINIT

•

TRIPLE ONE

•

PUP

•

TAI VERDES

•

MYD

•

HINDS

•

ALICE IVY

BUDJERAH • MILDLIFE • JARREAU VANDAL • BRAME & HAMO • ADRIAN EAGLE • THE LAZY EYES • BANOFFEE MOKTAR • STEVAN • DRO CAREY & DJ SCORPION • PRICIE • PINK MATTER • MEMPHIS LK (DJ) PLUS MIX UP DJS JORDAN BRANDO • HONEY POINT • CAROLINA GASOLINA

S^; n ÊÌ 1^4n

TYLER, THE CREATOR

LIAM GALLAGHER • DUKE DUMONT LIVE • MURA MASA • AMYL & THE SNIFFERS • AITCH G FLIP • GRINSPOON • PARQUET COURTS • TIERRA WHACK • JULIA STONE • GENESIS OWUSU

SURFACES •HOLLY HUMBERSTONE•ALEX THE ASTRONAUT•BAD//DREEMS•NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE•MO’JU

SHANNON & THE CLAMS • BABE RAINBOW • THE SNUTS • SYCCO • DAYGLOW • JK-47 • JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD THE SOUL MOVERS • KING STINGRAY • TOM CARDY • MYLEE GRACE • MICKEY KOJAK • ANDY GOLLEDGE CHARLIE COLLINS • TRIPLE J UNEARTHED PLUS MIX UP DJS SHANTAN WANTAN ICHIBAN • AK SPORTS • MUNASIB

SL4 ; A^O(;Y& "O SSÔ A9 Y(m !OA9 9AS&Y(mÔ A9Ô ^ Þ ÊÎ Yh g 44 n h nÕ hAAn^;" Þ 44 " S ĕ 4( ;S Þ àS(Y"ÊÈÊÊ

2 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Local News

End of an era as Mullum Scouts fold Paul Bibby For a hundred years, local kids have met at the Mullumbimby Scout Group to learn bush skills, care for the environment, and just generally horse around. But these simple gatherings are now no more, with the group forced to fold owing to a lack of new leaders. Stephen Oliver, a 30-year veteran of the Mullumbimby Scout movement, said COVID19 had ‘put the crunch on local groups’ and the Scouts had been unable to recover.’ ‘We virtually had to close down with COVID-19, and I think that’s been a big factor’, Mr Oliver said. ‘The kids are still keen, but without leaders we can’t run it.’ Mr Oliver has been involved in the Mullum Scouts since the late 1980s, when the movement was thriving. ‘We had a strong youth movement for some years – Guides and the Air League. Then just Scouts from the mid ’90s’, he said. ‘A lot of Mullum people have come through over the years. It’s amazing walking around town and recognising

www.echo.net.au

Scout Leader Stephen Oliver with photos spanning 100 years. Photo Jeff Dawson people who’ve come through the movement, and hearing about what they’re doing in the community’. The Mullum Scout movement was initiated in 1921 by a local vicar, with the first group reportedly meeting in the church hall. However, since mid 1957, Scout and Guide Groups have met in the Scout Hall in Mullumbimby. The building originally belonged to the Mullumbimby Bowling Club, and was relocated to its current location on the corner of River Terrace and Brunswick Terrace, to provide a permanent home for the Scout and Guides movements.

Since then, considerable effort and energy has been poured into renovating and maintaining the building, including projects to rebuild the ground floor and the kitchen. Many long-term locals have volunteered their time and energy on these projects, as well as working as Scout Leaders. ‘We are so grateful to Stephen Oliver for the hours each week that he volunteered to support and teach our kids all manner of survival and bush skills’, said Rita Price, who has also been involved in the local Scout movement in a number of capacities. ‘And there is a long history

of many families still living and working in Mullum that were also Scout Leaders and volunteers over the years. ‘There have also been generations of local families that have repaired and painted the hall, and participated in projects such as Clean Up Australia Day events, graffiti removal work and collaborated with loads of other community services. ‘It was a breed of locals that just got on with things’. The building is now up for lease, with an Expression of Interest (EOI) process underway. Among the community groups that have thrown their hats in the ring is Mullum Cares – the group which runs the Mullum Library of Stuff, among other projects. The Library of Stuff, which provides a wide range of useful household and other items to locals for a minimal yearly subscription fee, has been using the space since October 2019. Creative Mullumbimby has also applied to use the space. A decision regarding the future tenant for the building will be made by the new members of Byron Council.

ANNE LIGTHART HOLISTIC CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY Based in Anthroposophy and utilising EMDR and Brainspotting therapies for excellent results, with minimal re-exposure. My focus is the resolving of trauma, and the conditions that stem from it. ZOOM SESSIONS ONLY. Call Anne on 0466 599 837. E anneligthartsupport@iinet.net.au RATES: $190/1.5 hrs.

Concessions are by individual arrangement and conditions apply. Medicare Rebates are not accepted.

Adrian Howe Licensed Real Estate Agent Known For: •Qualiﬁed purchasers up to $20,000,000 •Established connections within state capital cities •Professional and strong negotiations skills •Defending your asset’s value like it is my own

0477 222 457

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 3

MULLUMBIMBY

SAVE $3.50 Nutty Bruce Alternative Milk 1L

$399 each

SAVE UP TO $7.97

SAVE UP TO $4 .17

3 FOR

Lo Bros Kombucha 750mL

$1500

Dari’s Kitchen Dips

MASSIVE TROLLEY GIVEAWAY!

DRAW DATE: DEC 17TH 2021

$600

TROLLEY FILLED FULL OF GROCERIES!

SAVE UP TO $10 .00 2 FOR

Ristorante Pizzas

$10 00

SAVE $3.00 Barambah Yoghurt 1kg

$10 00

$799 each

SAVE $3.60 Cocobella Coconut Water 1L

$399 each

WE STAND BEHIND OUR FRESH FOOD We guarantee our fresh food will always be fresh, or we’ll replace it and refund your money.*

DINO’S IGA MULLUMBIMBY 62 BURRINGBAR STREET • PH 6684 2207

*Conditions apply. Specials available Wednesday 8/12/21 – Tuesday 14/12/21. Limits may apply. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

4 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Local News Power restored after storms down electricity grid Power has been restored to the majority of homes and businesses affected by the ferocious storm that swept through the region on Saturday night, says Essential Energy. The electricity provider says just over 21,000 homes and businesses were affected.

A spokesperson said, ‘The electricity network spanning across Lismore, Alstonville, Kyogle, Ewingsdale, Ballina, Suffolk Park, Hastings Point, Lennox Head, Dunoon, Terranora, Mullumbimby, Cudgen and surrounding areas was damaged by lightning and trees being

brought down by strong winds’. 'Customers can check the estimated time for restoration on Essential Energy’s outages page: essentialenergy.com.au/outages-andfaults or call 13 20 80. ‘People should not attempt to clear any fallen

trees at this early stage and are reminded to stay at least eight metres away from any damaged powerlines, poles or electricity equipment. 'If anyone sees any fallen powerlines or other safety concerns we urge them to report to Essential Energy on 13 20 80’.

Get ’em while they’re green 8\HSP[` MHIYPJH[LK WSHU[Z Ä IYL JLTLU[ WV[Z www.evergreendecor.com.au 5a Lismore Road Alstonville, 2477

Di chalks up over 44 years of education Aslan Shand For almost 45 years, Dianne Davison has looked after, and out for, children in Mullumbimby. Finally, she has decided it is time to say goodbye. Di is retiring, along with two of her other long-term staff at Dinosaur Preschool; Elaine Stenner who has worked there for 29 years, and Liz Smart who has been there for ten years. Di started working at the preschool, then known as the Mullumbimby Childcare Centre, in 1977, and it was a year later that she and her husband Colin took over ownership in 1978. The preschool was located in the old RSL band hall that was donated them, but eventually they needed more space. In 1993, the building was relocated from Stuart Street to its current location on Station Street. ‘We were running out of space and we had no disability access’, said Elaine. ‘The building was moved over to the Station Street site, and extended so we'd have disability access and toilets etc.’ Di has always been known for her caring, gentle nature and the encouragement she gave to everyone around her to increase in confidence and ability. Di and Colin took in students, including special needs students, and ‘encouraged people to extend themselves,’ says Elaine. ‘My son was at the preschool, and then my daughter, and Di encouraged me to get trained up. I did my training at Durrumbul Preschool’. Elaine then worked in pre-schools around the area, and then eventually went full time at Dinosaur Preschool.

ANTIQUES VINTAGE MCM HOUSE CADRYS RUGS GUBI IN BED LINEN MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF IN STORE 1/18 CENTENNIAL CCT, BYRON BAY 02 6685 5449 @bodhi.living

Dianne Davison. Photo supplied In 1981, Di and Colin turned the preschool over to the community and it became the Mullumbimby Community Preschool, and continues to be managed and run by committee. ‘I feel sad, but I also feel it’s time to move on and let some younger people come in and take over. I love working with the children, and we’ve got children of the children that we looked after. It’s good to see how well they’ve done. Kids think it’s hilarious when I tell them that their mum or dad used to do this or that.’ If you would like to send Dianne, Elaine or Liz a message, or you would like to share a memory you can email: mullumpreschool@ gmail.com and they will pass them on. There will be a farewell event early next year.

Will Phillips William is an award-winning agent and consistently a top seller in his marketplace, ranking #1 Selling Agent under 30 in Australia as well as Top 20 performer in all age groups 3 times. Will never compromises on service and integrity and is only dealing with qualified and committed buyers. Contact Will today to discuss your 2022 strategy. Will Phillips 0488 508 111 williamphillips@ mcgrath.com.au

SHELL HAVE BOUGHT POWERSHOP!

Are you a Powershop customer wondering what to do? TALK TO YOUr local energy provider

Now recruiting 2 groups of people (Aged 25-65): 1. Those who DO smoke cannabis 2. Those who DO NOT smoke cannabis 9 Contribute to an Australian-first study and receive up to $170 in compensation 9 Receive a cannabinoid profile of the cannabis you’re smoking

founded in the northern rivers Community-owned Renewables focused Switch today andtoday we will donate $50 toward Switch and we will donate $50 toward local community renewables on your behalf local community renewables on your behalf www.echo.net.au

What’s involved? 3 online assessments over 4-months Want to learn more? Go to: tinyurl.com/monash-substance-study Email: cannabis.study@monash.edu Call: 0414202371 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 5

Local News

North Coast news online

Hospital remediation blows out $1.5m

Vale passionate sailor Malcolm Peters

The discovery of further asbestos will mean remediation work on the Mullumbimby Hospital site will continue well into next year, say Council staff. A press release says that an additional $1.5 million will be needed to complete the work. Staff say, ‘Ongoing problems with asbestos contamination on the site have considerably slowed plans for the redevelopment of the 4.4 hectare parcel of land that Council bought from NSW Health for $1 in 2018’.

Brendan Healey

It was expected this would take 12 months to finish but further deposits of asbestos were found, say staff. ‘Specialised consultants have been working on plans to contain and cap contaminated parts of the site along with an environmental management plan, which will guide any future development of the site’.

Asbestos problem Phil Holloway, Director Infrastructure Services, said, ‘No one was aware of the extent of the problem

beyond the footprint of that building’, Mr Holloway said. ‘A Remediation Action Plan for the remainder of the works has been accepted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) accredited site auditor, and Council will now prepare a tender to complete this work. ‘In keeping with the recommendations of the Mullumbimby Hospital Site Project Reference Group, it remains Council’s aim that the property is developed to include a range of housing and some community uses.’

THE NORTHERN RIVERS’ FRESHEST HAIR AND BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE! WE STOCK ONLY SUSTAINABLE, ETHICAL, CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS. Trade only, retail walk-ins welcome. Waxing, tinting, massage oils, professional colour, activators, lighteners. Your one stop shop for everything hair and beauty. Unit 5/17 Tasman Way, Byron Bay Arts & Industry Estate.

02 7204 8900 ]ŰƋöśÎêĕƞŝŰöǂêļĲǂÎŰ

Malcolm Peters was one of the first commodores and chairperson of The Byron Bay Yacht Club. His main calling was to teach kids to sail, which he originally did from Clarkes Beach. From the age of eight, from his New Zealand home, Mal was sailing solo in the open seas. At 19, he first visited Australia, sailing for the New Zealand racing yacht team. He fell in love with our coastline. His love of the sea was his passion for life, and also brought the strangest twist of fate. While rebuilding and fitting out his latest self-built catamaran, he fell four metres onto a concrete pillar. He was transferred

Malcolm Peters. Photo supplied from Lismore Base Hospital to Brisbane Hospital in an attempt to reset his smashed vertebrae. He was comforted by his wife Jane, her daughter, and his daughter, but eventually died peacefully. By all those who loved

Mal, his ex-wife and their three children, Jane, his present wife, and her two children, Chelsea and Seb, whom Malcolm had truly supported through their young teens to adulthood, Mal will be truly missed.

The enchanting memoir of Carl Cleves Jeni Caffin Dancing with the Bones is the new release from Byron Bay’s Carl Cleves, musician, epic traveller, deep thinker and magical writer. We have long been familiar with Carl’s work as a troubadour and co-founder of The Hottentots.

In 2008, I fell in love with his non-fiction writing through Tarab: Travels with my Guitar. Now we are taken on another intriguing journey in Dancing with the Bones. This is a memoir of the very best sort, a record of a life well lived, consciously, with wry intelligence and insight. It is also a love

story, bridging family, the camaraderie of musicians, an unquenchable thirst for adventure and his inevitable meeting with the beautiful Parissa Bouas, musical collaborator and wife. Carl will launch his book at Marvell Hall, Byron Bay, on Friday December 10 at 6pm. It's free!

29TH

6 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

DISCOVER FIVE INCREDIBLE DRIVES

VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

www.echo.net.au 13196 - HinterlandGems FP ECHO.indd 1

@THETWEED

@THETWEED_NSW

Scan here to start your adventure

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 7 3/12/21 10:09 am

Local News 0ƶżōşſĶŕī ƐĲĕ şſĶīĶŕƆ şĪ ĈşŕƆĈĶşƖƆŕĕƆƆǽ Ķŕ ǕōŔ Plant communication and cognition is the topic of a new documentary, Aware – Glimpses of Consciousness, which is screening at the Byron Bay International Film Festival, December 19 and 21. Pictured is Monica Gagliano, who is featured in the film. She is Research Associate Professor in Evolutionary Ecology at the Biological Intelligence (BI) Lab at Southern Cross University. For more info visit www.bbff.com.au.

North Coast news online

Obstruction claims over holiday letting rejected by Planning Dept Paul Bibby

Professor Monica Gagliano. Photo Jeff Dawson

Living Christmas trees available now

OPEN 7 DAYS

140 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481 | 02 6685 6874 | www.edenatbyron.com.au

The NSW Planning Department has hit back at suggestions that it has obstructed Byron Council’s attempt to limit short-term holiday letting in the Shire. Council staff have been engaged in protracted negotiations with Department officers over the introduction of a 90-day cap on nonhosted holiday letting, since the NSW planning minister promised this to the Shire in July 2019. The government has now refused to extend the amount of time given to the Council and the Planning Department to finalise the Byron-specific policy. This means that, as of January 31 next year, the Shire will come under the same rules as the rest of the State, under which unhosted holiday letting can take place for up to 180 days of the year. This blanket policy will continue to apply in the Shire unless, and until,

Byron Council can find a way through the bureaucratic mire. At Byron Council’s November meeting, Byron Council’s Director of Sustainable Environment and Economy, Shannon Burt, said the Council had called on the Department to ‘respect proper process, the ministerial direction, and the resolutions of Council, and permit a finalisation of our planning proposal’. ‘There’s nothing neat and expeditious about the incursion of un-hosted, investor-led holiday letting… or the opportunistic seasonal holiday letting of second homes now prevalent in the Byron Shire,’ Ms Burt said. When The Echo put it to the Department that its officers had obstructed rather than facilitated the process of developing a holiday letting policy for the Byron Shire, a spokesperson strongly denied that this was the case. ‘That assertion is wrong,’ the spokesperson said.

‘We have provided Council with support, advice, time extensions, and funding to help it prepare a planning proposal that would limit non-hosted short-term rental accommodation in parts of their area. ‘If the proposal is not finalised by January 31, 2022, short-term rental accommodation in Byron Shire will be limited to 180 days where the owner does not live on the property.’

No guarantee It is the Department’s position that the Ministerial Direction did not guarantee a 90-day limit would be imposed. Back in 2019, then Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, made the following comment: ‘I am satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances in Byron Shire, and have decided to issue a Ministerial Direction which invites Byron Shire to lead the way by proposing 90-day thresholds in [its] most impacted towns’.

Have you registered your Byron holiday rental property?

The NSW Government has implemented a new statewide regulatory policy for short-term rental accommodation (STRA). From 31 January 2022, the policy will apply in the Byron Shire LGA.

BLZ_LP3104

If you own or are a letting agent for a short-term rental property in the Byron Shire LGA, register your property on the STRA register.

For more information visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au/stra or scan the QR code.

8 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Local News

Venues of the north-east unite! The Byron Bay Theatre, The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Star Court Theatre in Lismore, have joined forces to create the Regional Venue Collective (RVC). Nick Hanlon, from Rainbow Region Gigs, says the three venues, of similar size and heritage, in the adjoining LGAs, will host nominated shows and tours and ‘will incubate the creation of original works to tour the region and beyond’. Hanlon says that ‘by working together, rather than competing, the venues create a feedback loop that benefits the industry as a whole’. He says, ‘The RVC will tour and promote shows throughout the region and provide employment opportunities for artists, musicians, writers, technical wizards and visionaries.’ Allira Cornell, owner of The Regent, says, ‘As a founding member, The Regent is excited to collaborate with the RVC, bringing outstanding performers to the Northern Rivers’. Owners of Lismore Star Court Theatre, SJ Loxton and Sharon Rigby, said, ‘Star

www.echo.net.au

THERE’S NO HIDING FROM POOR DENTAL HEALTH MyVet Byron Bay 6685 6899

FREE dental checks available

myvetbyronbay.com.au

Allira Cornell, owner of The Regent, Tanja Greulich, venue manager of the Byron Theatre, and co-owner of Lismore Star Court Theatre, SJ Loxton. Photo Jeff Dawson Court Theatre is honoured to be working with both The Regent and Byron Theatre in bringing great shows to our region. It’s a very exciting venture, and we’re looking forward to what the future holds’. Tanja Greulich, Venue Manager of the Byron Theatre added, ‘We’re thrilled to be part of this new initiative that aims to bring exciting

new and emerging talent to the region’.

Inaugural tour The inaugural collective tour for 2022 will commence in January, with three piece band, Wild Thyme. It comprises Arlene Fletcher on double bass and vocals, Katie Crane on guitar and vocals, and Laura Targett on fiddle and vocals. It will be followed with

Lior and Domini’s Animal in Hiding album launch in May, and then in July, For Sentimental Reasons: Pat Powell Sings Nat King Cole. The Grigoryan Brothers are pegged for November. For more info, visit www. byroncentre.com.au/whatson, www.the-regent.com. au/live-events and www. starcourttheatre.com.au/ events.

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 9

North Coast News

North Coast news online

Contenders for the Ballina, Tweed, and Lismore LGA elections News from across the North Coast online

Mia Armitage, Aslan Shand & Eve Jeffery

www.echo.net.au

Ballina conservative independent candidate, Sharon Cadwallader, was leading the mayoral vote tally at lunchtime Tuesday. The incumbent councillor, and only woman running for the top job, had won more than a third of first preference votes. But fewer than half the 32,669 Ballina Shire voters enrolled as of October 25 had been accounted for, meaning the race was anything but certain. Whoever wins will either be definitively conservative or progressive, ending outgoing Mayor David Wright’s legacy of non-partisanship. Residents had up to, and including, election day to enrol to vote and the final number of voters per local government area in NSW

Public school teachers across the region strike Hundreds of public school teachers and principals across the Northern Rivers went on strike over what they say is the Government’s failure to address unsustainable workloads and uncompetitive salaries which are contributing to growing shortages of teachers.

Dunghutti artist wins Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award Dunghutti artist and elder Gus Kelly has won the first Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award with his powerful drawing Nobody Told Me There’d Be Days Like These…

Northern Rivers rental crisis worsens

wasn’t yet known. Fellow incumbent independent, former Greens member Jeff Johnson, was running a close second for Ballina Mayor, at nearly 29 per cent of first preferences. Labor candidate Keith Williams looked unlikely to catch up, with less than 16 per cent of first preferences. In the event Cr Cadwallader fails to achieve more than 50 per cent of first preferences for mayor, she would likely be hoping for preferences from the other two conservative candidates to flow her way, despite only preferencing one on her how-to-vote cards.

Tweed Council Initial results for the Tweed Shire Council elections, after 27,271 votes from a potential 66,406 voter pool were counted, indicate former Liberal councillor, James Owen, will be back on Council.

Koori Mail celebrates Indigenous Art

Those advocating for people suffering from housing stress, homelessness, and poverty housing across the Northern Rivers region, say there is a crisis as two new reports point to the urgent need for the federal government to invest in social housing.

Storylines – An escape from reality I lay on my bed and watch the light in the room change from the weak yellow bright of morning to the hard bright light chime of midday, to the pinky softness of early evening. For a few days, the ‘light watching’ in my room was a good distraction for the noise in my silence.

Power goes out on the Far North Coast Essential Energy says that just over 21,000 homes and businesses on the Far North Coast were affected by unplanned outages on Saturday night, following the severe storms that swept through the region.

Lismore Residents Action Group say ‘no’ to Increased flight training The Lismore Residents Action Group say they do not object to the future development of the airport, they say the reality is that they are specifically concerned about the considerable increase in aircraft noise caused by flight training.

www.echo.net.au

Gus Kelly, Kylie Caldwell and Luke Close. Photo Eve Jeffery Australia’s only national Indigenous newspaper awarded prizes in their Inaugural Indigenous Art Award last Saturday. The locally published Koori Mail promises it will be the first of many awards. The winners were Gus Kelly – The Koori Mail Art Award $10,000; Kylie Caldwell – Bundjalung Art Award

$2,500, open to Bundjalung artists and/or artists working on Bundjalung country, and; Luke Close – Innovation Art Award $2,500 open to Indigenous artists living in Bundjalung, Yaegl and Githabul country. All of the works are on display at the Lismore Regional Gallery, located at 11 Rural St, Lismore.

FURNITURE DONATIONS PLEASE

also homewares and electrical, manchester, and clothing.

GLOBAL RIPPLE OP SHOP 17 Grevillea Street, Byron Arts and Industrial. Phone 0457 192 225 For furniture pick-up please TEXT your name, address and photos of your donations. Your donations make our charity projects possible. Thank you!

10 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Mr Owen has taken out the highest number of votes so far, with 22.99 per cent of the vote (1.84 quotas). Most likely, this will also see the second on the ticket, Rhiannon Brinsmead, elected to Council. ‘I am both humbled and overwhelmed by the early election results. I never expected numbers like this,’ Mr Owen told The Echo. ‘Consistent feedback given to me by residents at the pre-poll booths over the last few weeks was that through the entire COVID-19 pandemic I showed up, continued to show up, and didn’t play politics.’ Independent and current Mayor, Chris Cherry, is currently polling in second position, with 12.56 per cent of the vote (1 quota) followed by Labor’s Reece Byrnes on 11.4 per cent (0.91 quota) and Dr Nola Firth, who took the reins

from Katie Milne to head the Greens, is at 10.38 per cent (0.87 quota) and Independent Meredith Dennis is at 8.95 per cent (0.72 quota) of the vote so far. This election has seen a first preference drop for long time conservative Councillor, Warren Polglase, who currently has 7.59 per cent of the vote (0.61 quota) while his fellow conservative Councillor, Pryce Allsop, is at 7.10 per cent of the vote (0.57 quota).

Lismore City Council With some councillors vacating Lismore City Council, it is no surprise that there will be new faces in that LGA. How many remains to be seen once the votes are all tallied. The clear winner for the position of mayor is, not unexpectedly, Steve Krieg. Independent Krieg has already received a staggering 51.86 per cent of the vote,

Legal aid funding inadequate, say Law Council of Australia The nation’s top law advocacy group is calling on the government for adequately resourced Legal Aid Offices, owing to unmet demand for the service. With offices across the nation, the NSW Legal Aid office ‘provides legal services to disadvantaged clients across NSW in most areas of criminal, family and civil law’. The Australian Legal Aid Office was established in 1973 under Labor Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam.

Funding reduced Law Council of Australia President, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC said, ‘Since 1997, Commonwealth Governments of all shades have dramatically reduced the share of legal aid funding when compared with

the contributions of state and territory governments’. ‘At that time, the Commonwealth provided around 55 per cent of total legal aid funding across jurisdictions, but today its stands at just 33 per cent. Clearly, the Commonwealth needs to match state and territory contributions. This would increase annual legal aid funding by hundreds of millions of dollars’. ‘While we acknowledge and welcome the significant financial and human resources that have been committed to family law, there is still great demand being placed on the entirety of the justice systems around the country, and the bigger concern is unmet need,’ For legal help, call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.

with 9,099 ticks in his box. There is no chance that his results can be surpassed, but the next-in-line are current Mayor Vanessa Ekins for the Greens, with 2,876 votes (16.39 per cent), and current Councillor Elly Bird for Our Sustainable Future with 2,384 votes (13.59 per cent). Steve Krieg also has four quota places, which would include Peter Colby, Jeri Hall and Andrew Gordon, and if preferences flow through, possibly Electra Jensen. With 2.04 on the quota ratios, Group D Greens candidates Vanessa Ekins and Adam Guise will return, as will Group A (Labor’s Darlene Cook) and Group E’s Elly Bird for Our Sustainable Future. The rest is too hard to call, but it looks possible that the majority of Lismore Council will be councillors who have not been on Council before.

Minyon Falls facilities upgraded Minyon Falls, located in the Nightcap National Park at Repentance Creek, has reopened to the public with a new lookout and upgraded visitor precinct. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff celebrated the launch on December 1 with Widjabul Wia-bal people, contractors and special guests. NPWS say it is the first major milestone for the $7.35 million Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails project, and is ‘part of the biggest infrastructure investment in NSW national parks history’. The waterfall descends more than 100 metres over rhyolite cliffs which were once part of the Tweed Volcano.

The Byron Shire Echo Volume 36 #26 December 8, 2021 Established 1986 • 24,500 copies every week The Echo acknowledges the people of the Bundjalung nation as the traditional custodians of this land and extends respect to elders past, present and future. Disclaimer: The Echo is committed to providing a voice for our whole community. The views of advertisers, letter writers, and opinion writers are not necessarily those of the owners or staff of this publication.

www.echo.net.au Phone: 02 6684 1777 Editorial/news: editor@echo.net.au Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au Office: Village Way, Stuart Street, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 General Manager Simon Haslam Editor Hans Lovejoy Deputy Editor Aslan Shand Photographer Jeff Dawson Advertising Manager Angela Harris Production Manager Ziggi Browning

Nicholas Shand 1948–1996 Founding Editor

‘The job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ – Finley Peter Dunne 1867–1936

www.echo.net.au

Local News

Writers mentorship program wraps up Neither COVID-19, nor a deluge, could stop the Byron Writers Festival’s annual residential mentorship program last week. Vivienne Pearson from Ocean Shores, Paul Thomas from Byron Bay, John Stevens from Mullumbimby, and Lee Adendorff from Ballina, spent a week in Possum Creek developing novels for publication. They were mentored by acclaimed author Marele Day, who has clocked up her twentieth year in the program. ‘Writing can be a very solitary profession, so it has given me immense joy’, she said. Emily Brugman from the Byron Writers Festival says this year’s mentees are all working on novels, ‘ranging from speculative fiction to an unlikely friendship, and two thrillers set locally and abroad’. John Stevens from Mullumbimby said it had been a great experience, allowing writers to work together in a unique location. ‘The exchanges around the dinner table were as valuable as the

Byron’s beauty captured in print

Sean O’Shea with with his partner, Tracey Anderssen. Photo & story Jeff Dawson

From left, Lee Adendorff, Vivienne Pearson, Paul Thomas, mentor Marele Day, and John Stevens. Photo supplied structured sessions’. Vivienne Pearson agreed, saying, ‘It was fantastic to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in our stories’. Paul Thomas said it was a great privilege to be mentored by an author like Marele. ‘She’s mentored more than 80 people through this program and gave us some invaluable

insight into what works and what doesn’t’. Lee Adendorff said it had been a life-changing experience. ‘It was amazing to get the quality and level of feedback and mentoring that we did. It really prepares you for what comes next in terms of publishing, which is what all authors are ultimately working towards’. The writers felt doubly

honoured to be chosen for the program as it was Marele’s last year as a mentor. Marele, whose novel Lambs of God was recently developed into a mini-series for Foxtel, said it was time to pass the baton on. ‘Being able to make a difference to the careers of emerging writers has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life’, she said.

Youth survey launched with prizes Are you aged 12 to 24 and want your voice to be heard on important decisions being made about Byron Shire’s future? Council’s inviting all young people to take the 2021 Youth Survey, to share your views, ideas and challenges and go into the draw to win an Apple iPad or UE Boom Speakers.

Council’s Project Officer, Isabelle Wood, says, ‘Earlier this year, young people participating in our YouthSay Program told us we needed to do more to include young people’s opinions in decisionmaking for the Shire’. ‘Now, we want to know how young people want to be involved – how they want to connect with Council and

have a voice’, Ms Wood said. ‘Do they want to be part of youth workshops, a youth forum, specific community projects, focus on targeted issues, or something more casual like youth conversations or surveys?’ ‘In what ways can councillors and Council staff do more to make sure young people’s views and opinions

are reflected in important decision-making?’ she said. ‘Council’s Youth Survey 2021 is online at www. yoursaybyronshire.nsw.gov. au/youth-survey-2021. Get your survey in by December 24 and go in the draw to win one of two great prizes. ‘Prizes will be drawn on January 11, 2022 and winners notified’.

Sean O’Shea has launched a photographic book, Byron Tales, which features places, faces and creatures of Byron and the region. The launch was at Airship Studios in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate. He says it was inspired by some of the fascinating personalities he has met while taking photos around the region. There are photos and stories of Delta Kay, Lilith Rocha,

George Greenough, Rusty Miller and Big John (King of Wategoes) Keevers, just to name a few. From the smallest detail of a native bee, to sweeping rainbow vistas, under the water with turtles, or a bird’s eye view of a school of dolphins, Byron Tales is a stunning collection of some of Sean’s most beautiful photographs, and it captures many incredible moments in the region. The book is available from www.seanoshea.com.au.

'RHV \RXU GRJ KDYH ȵHDV" FREE FLEA TREATMENT

Participate in an exciting study to receive: ȏ )UHH WUHDWPHQW IRU \RXU GRJ DJDLQVW ȵHDV • PLUS Coles/Myer vouchers up to $300 for \RXU SDUWLFLSDWLRQ

Call or SMS TODAY b Terms and conditions apply

%80 0%24 4 ,%'!,,¬ ADVICE

DURING A RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN

Family Law Solutionsprovides provides TQFDJBMJTU expert legal Family Law Solutions legal advice assistancefor to people resolve during parenting advice andand assistance times arrangements and property settlements of marital or relationship crisis. following marital or relationship breakdowns.

Christopher McDevitt

Brett Wilkin Specialist Accredited Family Lawyer in Family Law

bwilkin@familylawsolutions.com.au

6686 6899 www.familylawsolutions.com.au

www.echo.net.au

6881084ap

Suite 2, Level 1 ‘Seamark’ 26-54 River Street, Ballina

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 11

Comment

North Coast news online

The peace and joy of Christmas

The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 36 #26 • December 8, 2021

A fresh restart for Council? With votes for the local elections still being tallied, there’s some reasonable guessing as to who will be in power for the next two-and -a-half years. There are many hot topics facing the new councillors – apart from the uncertainty around virus restrictions. First, there is the nebulous concept of affordable housing, which is potentially a Trojan horse for large-scale development that will offer no affordable housing. Will liberating endless open spaces achieve affordable housing? It’s actually social housing that is affordable. Planning instruments (legislation) may say ‘affordable’, but the affordability metrics bear no relationship to what is affordable in Byron Shire.

Another pressure is holiday letting. As observed on page 8, the requested 90-day a year cap for the Shire looks off the table because unaccountable Sydneybased planning bureaucrats say so. And that comes to the pointy end of politics – horse trading and negotiations. Take Byron Bay’s diminishing coastline as an example. Council staff have said, via reports, that they are basically being ignored by the NSW planning department over how to move forward on that important issue. Good luck to the new elected councillors, and returning ones. Dealing with recalcitrant bureaucrats and politicians, and large inappropriate DAs, requires fortitude and resilience.

The most unsafe house in the nation Parliament’s final sitting week of 2021 was marked by the political retirement of Christian Porter (Liberal) and the ‘standing aside’ of fellow Liberal MP Alan Tudge. Accusations of sexual abuse and rape surround the two. A report was also coincidently released by sex discrimination commissioner, Kate Jenkins, into the workplace culture of Parliament House. The findings? The place is really quite rapey and unsafe for women. The report found that 51 per cent of workers in Parliament have experienced ‘at least one incident of bullying, sexual harassment or actual or attempted sexual assault’, and 77 per cent have witnessed, or are aware of at least one incident. If this were to happen under any other government, at any other time in history, there would be immediate action. And resignations. Or at least there would be the illusion of action. But this is the Morrison government! Instead, the PM is trying to woo the former – and disgraced – NSW Premier Gladys to run for Federal Parliament. Presumably it’s because there’s no ICAC there that she could get entangled in. A lack of a federal ICAC is how Christian Porter gets away without any investigation into his $1m ‘blind trust’

that was established anonymously to defend his rape allegations. Instead, he keeps his huge parliamentary pension for life. Scott free! While the PM is criticised for being lazy (he is), and his lack of any achievement (there are none) his focus, of course, is re-election. The vote that he needs is the working class male who might vote Labor. That’s why the PM was at the Bathurst 1000 race the other day, with dutiful media in tow. Quietly in the background, education and health service standards are falling, and wages have stagnated for the middle and impoverished classes. There is no credible plan to address climate change. And for ten years, The Liberal and National Parties have systematically dismantled institutions that provide oversight, education and trust. The ABC and CSIRO are just two notable institutions affected. Meanwhile, the mainstream media glibly ‘reports’ on the PM’s latest curry or chook house build. He even had TV camera crews attend his last haircut. This is what the decline of democracy looks like – whatever will take its place? Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

hristmas has always been a special time, and it holds some wonderful memories of early years, when youthful exuberance shaped my world, and it’s a time remembered for the happiness of family gatherings and the sound of kids waking early to see what Santa had delivered. We rarely had Christmas trees in the early days, but the joy was contagious, especially when family and friends arrived to share in the act of giving and the world as we knew it was safe and happy because we were surrounded by family and loved ones. Like all kids, I enjoyed receiving toys and other gifts, what kid doesn’t? As a widow, mother lived on a pension which she augmented by taking in washing and ironing for various white families in our community. Mother often struggled to provide Christmas presents for the family, but she was always able to manage, somehow, because I can’t ever recall a Christmas when we didn’t get something. It was years after the trauma of losing my father in the boating accident of 1950 before mother took another partner. A new man came into our lives, a wonderful man who took on the role of spouse and stepfather; this was the time when toys such as bikes and other gifts found their way under the tree. I remember one Christmas, in our shanty town, when it was discovered that toys and other presents were being delivered and distributed to Namoi Village, the Aboriginal reserve on the other side of the river. The kids in our little group would have missed out in sharing in this act of Christmas joy if it wasn’t for our Aunty Lucy. Aunty Lucy Lyons was from Narrandera and arrived in Walgett many years earlier with a droving outfit. After arriving, she met and fell in love with my mother’s brother,

We can support people with disability to lead full, independent and meaningful lives with the NDIS. We can support older Australians with government funded home care packages in order to continue living independently. We offer innovative housing options for people without a place to call home, including respite support, and private housing - medium and long term options.

Contact nsw@carelegion.com.au or call 0466 512 885 to see how we can help. www.carelegion.com.au

12 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

‘I always felt a connection to religion, and in my early teens I attended church sessions with a ƱĲĶƐĕ ĪëŔĶōƷ ƱĲş ĲëĎ ćĕĪſĶĕŕĎĕĎȝŔĕǼ but actions by local white people shook my faith in religion’. Professor Bob Morgan uncle Tom Hickey and settled down to raise a family. Discovering that Christmas toys and other gifts were being distributed at Namoi Village, Aunty Lucy collected a washing tub and swam across the river to fill the tub with presents for all the kids in our shanty town. Aunty Lucy was Santa for us that year. One of the best Christmas toys I ever received was a homemade billycart, and the fact that most of my mates also woke to billycarts meant that there must have been serious talk between the families. The carts kept us busy for weeks. The local chemist and his wife were missionaries and ran Sunday School for Aboriginal kids from the community, and I joined other kids as we learnt about the scriptures. I always felt a connection to religion, and in my early teens I attended church sessions with a white family who had befriended me, but actions by local white people shook my faith in religion. Or more accurately, my faith was shaken by some of those who proclaim to be good Christians, but instead act contrary to their faith and its teachings. Around this time, one of our local priests became very active in supporting the struggle for Aboriginal rights and freedoms in our town, and he attended various community meetings and was vocal about the need for change. But his actions drew the attention of some of the ‘leaders’ in the white community, and after they complained to the church’s hierarchy about his

actions he was transferred to another community. This incident didn’t completely turn me away from my faith, and my sense of spirituality, but it did lay bare the hypocrisy of some people who make claims to being good and decent Christians, but who seem to be filled with so much hate and bigotry. I’ve never viewed Christianity, or any other faith, as being flawed, just some of those who claim to be Christians. But this is a time of Christmas; a joyous time when we pray for peace on Earth and goodwill between all humanity, irrespective of which church we belong to, or in fact whether we belong to any church at all. But amidst this joy I also struggle with the way in which Christmas has become overly commercialised and viewed by some as yet another opportunity to embrace materialism and just another holiday. There’s something missing in this scenario and perhaps this is the way of the new world and old dinosaurs like me can rest and reflect on our journey whilst leaving the future to current and future generations. However, before my days are done, I plan to do whatever I can to ensure that the world is a better place than the world I inherited. ‘Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!’ – Hamilton Wright Mabie Q Professor Morgan is a Gumi-

laroi man from Walgett in western NSW. He is a highly respected and acknowledged Aboriginal educator and researcher.

Pioneering Holistic Dentistry in the Byron Shire for over 20 years • General and Family Dentistry • Emergencies • 3D Imaging, Scanning and Treatment Planning • Hygienist and Dental Therapist • Implants • Periodontics • Extensive Bleaching Options • Comprehensive Cosmetic Treatments • Bulk billing for Child Dental Beneﬁts Scheme

Call

02 6685 1264

Shop 6/18 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads | www.brunswickdental.net www.echo.net.au

Letters Not cats

politicians need to decorate their CVs. The very people who should be assisting frontline workers are actually hindering them. The absurd amount of paperwork expected from teachers today isn’t helping our students, schools, or staff, but only a select few of middle managers. Politicians and bureaucrats need to back off and let teachers do best what they’re meant to do – teach. Strike for pay if need be, but above all, strike to improve working conditions and save the entire education system from impending disaster. Simon Alderton Murwillumbah

It’s climate change, stupid. Not cats that is impacting birds and wildlife. One in six Australian birds are now threatened, according to a major scientific study led by Stephen Garnett of Charles Darwin University, with input from more than 300 bird experts that finds the climate emergency is pushing species closer to extinction. What really stands out from the action plan is how quickly climate change is impacting our birds. Let us not forget that billions of creatures perished in bushfires. We, and our Government are responsible. We need to change that. VA Thompson Byron Bay

Public health neglected

Teachers’ strike I welcome the vote by NSW teachers to strike for the first time in a decade. Teachers are leaving the profession in droves, not because of pay or unruly children (and parents), which frankly is nothing new, but because the workload has become untenable and demeaning. After 20 years of teaching I walked out three years ago and have never looked back.

As I entered, one person strode through the door without checking in. I’m done shopping there – absolutely blatant disregard for public health despite COVID-19 now in the local community and a highly infectious new variant already in the country. I was potentially exposed to the virus by 18 unmasked people within 30 minutes.

Cartoon by Gary Cavanagh. Instagram: @gary_cavanagh Most of my time was taken up by bureaucratic nonsense. Yes, teachers plan lessons, mark work and write reports etc etc in their own time. But wasting time ticking boxes in the form of constant appraisal and accountability activities designed to make some useless git in head

office look good isn’t my idea of efficiency. And, as if the bureaucracy isn’t bloated enough, the government props up a whole cottage industry under the guise of ‘professional learning’ to support the constant merry-go-round of ‘policies’ that career

On Monday 29 November 2021, I was in Mullumbimby Woolworths around 1–1.30pm. I counted 14 people without a mask, including two staff members and a Byron Shire mayoral candidate. A further four people wore their masks below their nose or chin.

Letters to the Editor

One of whom I observed hoping to boost his immune system by loading up his trolley with certified organic soups. There have been times when the supermarket has had security on site and enforcement of masks and check-ins. Apparently they no longer care. Eve Sinton Upper Main Arm

Career Guidance Vocational Psychologist with over 25 years experience offering expert assessment and counselling. Suitable for: • students • school-leavers • adults returning to work or study • career/work transition

Contact Peter Curry at Pathwise Careers pathwisecareers.com.au

6680 1474

0407 811 484

BYRON SHIRE’S GO-TO MAC SUPPORT SERVICE • Mr Mac is an Apple device support & installation specialist. • Whatever your tech issue, whether email, iCloud, data recovery etc. – I’ve got you covered! • It could be as simple as an update or upgrade to your system. • Email and remote support available. *Sanitising & social distancing practices in place*

0418 408 869 www.mrmacintosh.com.au

Send to Letters Editor Aslan Shand, email: editor@echo.net.au, fax: 6684 1719. Deadline: Noon, Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not be considered. Please include your full name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

86 JONSON ST, BYRON BAY 6685 7662 therailsbyronbay.com

AND THE FAMOUS

RAILS kitchen

Thursday 9 December

Sarah Grant Trio Friday 10 December

Andy Janz Band Saturday 11 December

Cloud Catcher Seek and Enjoy Sunday 12 December

Tim Stokes Solo Monday 13 December

Stephen Lovelight TUESDAY 14 December

Guy Kachel WEDNESDAY 15 December

Jon J Bradley www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 13

Letters

North Coast news online

For the love of dogs – is it the humans to blame? Q In response to Alison

Drover’s opinion piece (November 17, 2021). She said Byron is not a ‘doggie destination’ and ‘Byron Shire is founded on biodiversity in nature’. Well, I remember Byron when it was an industrial town with sand mining, slopes covered in banana crops with toxic run-off, and two abattoirs. You could hear the cows bellowing as they awaited slaughter. In all my 50 years of owning dogs, I have never had one of my dogs kill any wildlife. We feed them, so they don’t need to kill to eat. Oh sure, they may chase a flock of gulls or terns, but not to catch them. It’s just animal fun, and the birds handle it well and land a little further up the beach. Our habitat destruction has way more impact on wildlife than our dogs, and we don’t ban people. We humans kill ten thousand times more native animals by driving our cars, but we wouldn’t consider banning cars. Dog prohibition laws are aimed at the worst possible dogs. Fighting dogs need

to be kept on a short leash around other dogs. But the vast majority of dogs are good-natured and fit in well with the natural world. Dogs and humans are ancient companions, living together for at least 30,000 years. Dogs hunted with us, guarded us from big cats and bears, and kept us warm on those cold Ice-Age nights. Human clans with dogs outevolved those without dogs. Arguably, we humans would not have survived if we had not teamed up with dogs. When a Council committee gathers to create new guidelines for dogs, it inevitably means more restrictions. This Shire works fine the way things are. There are already a lot of restrictions on where dogs can go. We don’t need any more. It’s a real privilege sharing a life with another species. Dogs are loyal, loving and FUN and they bring enormous joy into many people’s lives. Dog love is very special. We just need to live and let live and be grateful for the love of dogs. Michael Balson Upper Wilsons Creek

Q Dear Paws, Kelpie Cross

Thank you for taking nose and paws to paper and writing a response. You were snapped by someone a while ago, or maybe it was another dog, as the person saw a dog looking like you having fun a long way from a dog beach and posted the photo on the Byron Community Noticeboard on 19 January ‘Anyone recognise this dog currently terrorising the seabirds between Suffolk Park and Broken Head?’. Sincere apologies if you were minding your paws and keeping your nose out of trouble. There is still a dog out there looking just like you that’s been up to no good. So be on guard. Perhaps you can be our doggie ambassador and sniff out any other dogs wandering off their leads or chasing birds? There are, sadly, so many instances of dogs that are on beaches where they shouldn’t be, or injuring wildlife, and whose owners are not as careful as yours. I can fill a book of spot the dog with photos of paw prints in places they shouldn’t be. If there is a Facebook page

in doggie land please get to work and be our local canine representative and start some bark out there with all those bulldogs, poodles, boxers. We need dogs like you on Council that care about biodiversity, our wildlife and doing the right thing by our community. Other dogs will start to follow your lead. I for one will vote for you. I am joining the Byron Shire Consultation group on dogs and will be looking at ideas to provide solutions for you and your four legged friends. Did you know, in England, there are dog-walking areas and playgrounds that are privately owned that dog owners can take their dogs to for a reasonable fee. There are a range of solutions to ensure you have room to run and play. I am looking forward to listening to what you think about your environmental paw print? I‘ll be in touch. Strokes, and pats and treats Alison Drover Broken Head

Main Arm Road A 1km section of Main Arm Rd either side of Sherry’s Bridge needs attention. A fleet of large machines were hauled out and spent a week fixing a 30metre section on one side of the road only. This seems like an inefficient and expensive way to fix our roads. WTF! Alex Langton Main Arm

Byron in crisis The housing crisis in Byron Bay, and Australia in general, is urgent. There is no easy fix. Too many people are benefiting from high property prices. Too many politicians won’t make unpopular laws. However, a long-term approach might be less painful to existing property owners and politicians alike. What if all future residential property purchases, say after 2023, were subject to new rules and laws, then the housing crisis might gradually abate. Possible changes might include; 1) Airbnb properties must have the owner living full time on the premises. 2) Capital gains tax discount of 50 per cent to be abolished for residential property. 3) One year occupancy rule to be extended to five years.

4) The value of the family home to be included in the assets test for pension calculation. Existing properties would be exempt. These (and other) changes would gradually undermine residential property as the premier investment class in Australia. Residential property would revert to its proper role; a place to live, not a place to become rich. Tom Newton Skennars Head

Environmental degradation Yes, it’s another one! There is a proposal adjacent to Billinudgel Nature Reserve, on the canal at 25 Hardy Ave, which threatens to set the future for buildings to be higher than the limit of 9.25m. Is this to be the new look for our canal? And the reality of living in this neighbourhood? Not to mention the accompanying environmental destruction that comes with the additional three granny flats and two extra houses to add to the existing one, with the loss of 14 trees. Works and their environmental impacts had already begun before its approval and Council have been ▶ Continued on page 16

Welcome to your region’s oldest and largest bulk landscape supplies centres

EST.1922 ࠮ ;OL YLNPVU»Z SHYNLZ[ YHUNL VM HSS SHUKZJHWL TH[LYPHSZ ࠮ )LZ[ WYPJLZ ¸ZH]L TVUL` VU I\SR KPZJV\U[LK SHUKZJHWL Z\WWSPLZ¹ ࠮ :HTL KH` VY MHZ[LZ[ KLSP]LY` ZLY]PJL ࠮ :H]L VU MHJ[VY` KPYLJ[ PTWVY[Z VM WV[Z HUK UH[\YHS Z[VUL [PSLZ ࠮ 7\ISPJ ^LSJVTLK [V V\Y HPY JVUKP[PVULK ZOV^ YVVTZ HUK JLU[YLZ Delivering to Lismore, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron, Bangalow, Alstonville and all surrounding hinterlands!

117 Elliott Road South Lismore NSW 2480 (02) 6621 7089 saleslismore@rsgl.com.au 14 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

4 Ronan Place Ballina NSW 2478 (02) 6686 4828 salesballina@rsgl.com.au

Loca suppo ls rt locals ing 100 y for ea Our y rs. ard is you’re yard.

www.rsgl.com.au www.echo.net.au

Articles Minister causing ‘serious and irreversible harm’ in State forests

ALL ABOUT FUN Desperado - The Eagles Show Saturday 11 December Doors: 7.45pm Show: 8.30pm Tickets $36 18+ Visit our website to book your pre show dinner reservation

Eve Jeffery

orth East Forest Alliance (NEFA) have accused the Ministers for Environment Matt Kean and Paul Toole Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, of dereliction of duty for failing to implement the minimal changes recommended by the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to reduce the ongoing impacts of the 2019/20 Black Summer wildfires on public State forests for the past five months. The Natural Resources Commission was tasked with resolving a dispute between the EPA and Forestry Corporation on how logging should be modified to minimise the consequences of the unprecedented fires. The NRC’s Final Report Coastal IFOA operations post 2019/20 wildfires was submitted to the responsible Ministers in June 2021, though was suppressed until it was recently leaked, and obtained by NEFA, said NEFA spokesperson, Dailan Pugh. ‘The NRC recommendations were prepared with the Forestry Corporation to minimise impact on the industry. ‘Despite helping to develop them, the Forestry Corporation are refusing to implement them, and the Government is refusing to make them’, said Mr Pugh.

Extreme risk The NRC identified three forestry Management Areas, including Taree, as being at ‘extreme risk of serious and irreversible harm to environmental values from the cumulative impacts of fire and harvesting’, recommending that logging ‘must be temporarily suspended for three years from the time of fire’. ‘Despite the extreme risk, and contrary to the recommendation, the Forestry Corporation started logging Yarratt State Forest in the Taree Management Area in July, with more operations scheduled to start in February. ‘The current logging rules require the retention of up to eight hollow-bearing trees per hectare, where they remain,’ said Mr Pugh. ‘In recognition of the massive loss of hollowbearing trees in the fires and following logging, the only change to the logging rules www.echo.net.au

Mega Christmas Raffle Tickets $2 each available from Members Services Drawn Sunday 19 December 50 Prizes to be won. $4000 in prizes from gift card santas to toys, gift packs & cards.

$2 Christmas Ham Raffles Available from Members Services – Winner must collect and sign for the ½ ham within 24 hours of each draw. PLUS all Club Raffles will include 1/2 Hams.

Top: Myrtle State Forest after the Black Summer Fires. Bottom: A koala that was a victim of the wildfires at Busby Flats. Photos supplied proposed by the NRC was to require the retention of the next largest trees, where enough hollow-bearing trees no longer exist (as in most coastal forests), to achieve eight trees, and for each hollow-bearing tree two of the next largest trees as ‘recruitment’ trees to develop into the hollow-bearing trees of the future. This is a needed improvement.

Refusing to implement change ‘Forestry Corporation are refusing to implement NRC’s single change to the logging rules. For example, the logging plan for Cherry Tree State Forest was approved in September and only requires, for hollow-bearing trees that “eight per ha must be retained where available”.’ ‘The changes proposed by NRC are minimal, three years is not long enough for the forests to recover and has almost expired before it is implemented. Many of the worst affected forests, species and streams get no increased protection whatsoever. Though permanently increased retention of hollow-bearing trees and their replacements will have lasting benefits for the 174 of NSW’s vertebrate species dependent upon them. ‘Once again the Forestry Corporation have proven their reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions, even when they know they are likely to result in serious and irreversible harm,’ said Mr Pugh. ‘Around two years after

the fires, and five months after the NRC provided their recommendations to the Ministers for Environment and [Minister for Regional NSW], in a clear dereliction of duty, Matt Kean and Paul Toole have wantonly allowed the Forestry Corporation to continue to cause serious and irreversible harm.’

Sparkling New Year’s Eve Dinner Friday 31 December On the Boardwalk Share Menu $100pp Live Music by Bruno Bah Early Reservation 5:30-7:30pm Late Reservation 7:30-9:30pm

Fire conditions ëŔżōĶǕĕĎ NEFA says the 2019/20 NSW wildfires occurred in extreme fire conditions amplified by climate heating; burning around five million hectares of NSW, including 64 per cent of native State forests. The ecological impacts were severe, killing billions of animals, billions of plants, millions of trees and thousands of fish, leaving many species teetering on the brink of extinction, and ecosystems close to collapse. ‘With wildfires becoming more frequent and widespread owing to climate heating, they represent an escalating threat to the integrity and functioning of native forests. Logging increases fire intensity, compounds environmental impacts, increases CO2 emissions, and reduces CO2 sequestration. ‘Forestry Corporation have proven time and time again their reckless disregard of their impacts. It is past time that logging of public native forests was stopped.’

New Year’s Eve Entertainment Doors 8pm Show 9pm “Bling in 2022” Gold & Glitter Late for Woodstock and The Feramones Tickets Presale: $30 Doorsale: $40 18+ Prizes for Best Dressed

Free Live Boardwalk Entertainment Friday & Saturday from 7pm Fri 10 Dan Clark Sat 11 Luke Yeaman Fri 17 Sebastiaan Sat 18 Jasper & Nelson

Christmas Special from 7.30pm Wed 22 DJ Thu 23 Soren Carlbergg Quartet Fri 24 Leigh James & Elizabeth Lord Fri 31 New Years Eve – Bruno Bah

P. 02 6681 9500 ballinarsl.com.au

ballinarsl

Q For a more detailed appraisal of the NRC report see: www.nefa.org.au/fire.

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 15

Letters

North Coast news online

Op Shop Cnr Tweed St & Booyun St Brunswick Heads Next to IGA Supermarket

Mon to Fri 10am–4pm Sat 9am–1pm

ALL CLOTHES $2 byrondogrescue.org • Ph 0447 927 600

I don’t do magic, Morty, I do science. One takes brains, the other takes ĎëſŊȝĕƷĕ ōĶŕĕſȁ – Pickle Rick

Suicide PƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶ tŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ dŚŝĐŬĞƌ???

* >KK Žƌ WĂƚĞƌΎ

*A DRIPFEED* OF EMOTIONALPAIN!

&ƌŝĞŶĚƐ tĞůĐŽŵĞ ĂŶǇƟŵĞ͘

&ĂŵŝůǇ Ǉ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ŽŶůǇ! ^ŝŐŶ ŽŶ ŵǇ ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƵƌ͛Ɛ ŐĂƚĞ͘ &ƌŽŵ *Rules of Engagement*͕ ϮϬϬϳ͘

tŚĞŶ &ĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚ dŚĞ ŵĂƚŚƐ ũƵƐƚ ŶĞǀĞƌ ĂĚĚ ƵƉ͕ ϭ ĂŶĚ ϭ 2gether, hƐƵĂůůǇ ĐŽŵĞƐ ƵƉ ǁŝƚŚ 3! &ĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ŐŝǀĞ ƵƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌƐƚ͕ ^ƉĞĂŬŝŶŐ * ŵŽƟŽŶĂůůǇ! h ŵĂǇ ŚĂǀĞ ĚŽƚĞĚ ŽŶ hZ DŽƚŚĞƌ Kƌ ϰ Ă ůŝĨĞƟŵĞ h ŚĂǀĞ ĨŽƵŐŚƚ ŚĞƌ͘͘͘ Ƶƚ ǁŚĞŶ ƚŚĞ Ěŝƌƚ ŚĂƐ ƐĞƩůĞĚ ŽŶ ŚĞƌ ŐƌĂǀĞ͕ ůŽŽĚ ŝƐ *Almost ůǁĂǇƐ͘͘͘ TŚŝĐŬĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ WĂƚĞƌ!

*tŚĞŶ NŝŐŚƚ ŝƐ FƌŝŐŚƚ!

ĂŶĚ TZh^d ŝƐ UST!*

ͻ KĨ ƚŚĞ ϯ ŽůĚĞƌ DĂůĞƐ ŝŶ ůŽŶŐͲƚĞƌŵ͕ ǁĞůů ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉƐ /͛ǀĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůůǇ ŬŶŽǁŶ ǁŚŽ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ^ƵŝĐŝĚĞ͕ Ăůů ŚĂƉƉĞŶĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ƌĞƐƵůƚ ŽĨ MĂƌƌŝĂŐĞ ƌĞĂŬĚŽǁŶ͘ /Ŷ ĨĂĐƚ Ϯ ĞŶĚĞĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŝǀĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ Ϯϰ ŚŽƵƌƐ ŽĨ ďĞŝŶŐ *ƚŽůĚ ͚ŝƚ ǁĂƐ Ăll ŽǀĞƌ͛͘ ͻ tŝƚŚ ŚƵŐĞ Life *CŚĂŶŐĞƐ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ ďǇ ďŽƚŚ WĂƌƚŶĞƌƐ͗ &ĂŵŝůǇ >Ăǁ͕ ƵƐƚŽĚǇ͕ ,ŽŵĞƐ͕ &ĂŵŝůǇ WĞƚƐ͕ ΨΨΨ ĞƚĐ ƚŽ ďĞ ĞƋƵŝƚĂďůǇ ĚŝǀŝĚĞĚ͙ ͻ dŚŝƐ ĐĂŶ ƐŽŵĞƟŵĞƐ ƚĂŬĞ ǇĞĂƌƐ͕ ŶŽƚ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ ƚŽ ƌĞƐŽůǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ Ă Drip Feed ŽĨ EŵŽƟŽŶĂů *PĂŝŶ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĐĂƵƐĞƐ ƐŽ DĂŶǇ ^ƵŝĐŝĚĞƐ͙

^Ž ŝĨ hZ ďĞĚ ŝƐ ĞŵƉƚǇ͕ hZ ŶŝŐŚƚƐ Z LONG/LKE >z͙ dŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ W> Edz ŽĨ *HĞůƉ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŽŵĞϭ ƚŽ ƚĂůŬ ƚŽ Ϯϰ/ϳ͙

*PICKUPURPHONE!*

*Emergency 000. * ŶǇ ŽĐƚŽƌ͘ *Lifeline 13 11 14. tƌŝƩĞŶ ďǇ ƐŚĞĞƉ ĨĂƌŵĞƌ dŝŵ ĂƌƌŝƩ͘ ĂƌŽƐƐĂ sĂůůĞǇ͕ ^͘ ͘

CHESS by Ian Rogers The Australian rating list, the latest edition of which was published on December 1, is becoming more and more irrelevant. To be rated a player must have maintained a certain level of activity over the past year, but many top players in the two infected States (plus the ACT) have had minimal opportunity to compete. Our leading male and female players, for example, Anton Smirnov and Julia Ryjanova, are nowhere to be found, whereas the top 25 most active players on the list come only from Queensland and WA! Fortunately, tournament chess is returning, cautiously, to the infected States, with travel now also possible to some interstate tournaments. Last weekend was the busiest on the tournament calendar since Easter, with Queensland hosting both the Bundaberg Open and the Arianne Caoili Memorial on the Gold Coast, while the Vikings Weekender was Canberra’s first major open tournament since the Doeberl Cup seven months ago. The Caoili Memorial, a trib-

Rail or trail or both – how best to cycle through the region Q The Northern Rivers Rail Trail will soon be a reality with three sections, 54km of the planned 130km, now fully funded by the State and federal government. The first section will be open by the end of next year, ready to ride or walk along this amazing corridor, free of cars in beautiful nature. We anticipate the trail will draw tourist dollars inland creating supplemental business every day of the week. The success of these three sections will further strengthen the support for the completion of the rest of the trail. We are very excited that the physical trail can soon be experienced by all, connecting villages, towns and shires across a spectacular world class heritage region! Marie Lawton Byron Bay Q David Lisle says ‘cyclists are squeezed to the margins of the road and of politics too’. Half right on roads, however, looking at the recent Bike Plan funding and projects, cyclists are not marginalised in politics. Perhaps what Dave feels is what happens when you isolate your interest (cycling) and divorce it from a broader community vision for transport? That is what the rail trail does. Those constantly pushed to the margins in politics are those who need to, and would like to, make a contribution to ‘ecological frugality’

▶ Continued from page 14

notified and confirmed the owner to be in breach of council’s regulations and are taking action. Penny Cooke Friends of Cornucopica Canal

The future Council

ute to the multi-talented former Olympian (pictured) who died in March 2020 aged just 33, attracted the largest and strongest field of the three tournaments. GMs David Smerdon and Moulthun Ly were hot favourites, but they were overshadowed by local hero Dusan Stojic, who upset Ly in the final round to win outright. In Bundaberg, English GM Daniel Fernandez – who escaped the European pandemic by studying in Sydney, and then escaped Sydney’s lockdown by moving north in late June – won comfortably ahead of Queensland’s top two IMs Stephen Solomon and Brodie McClymont. The Vikings Weekender was the least predictable of the three, with local Harry Press tieing for first place with Sydney’s Paul Russell.

16 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

One of the nicest things to come out of the competitive lead-up to the Council elections has been conversations amongst candidates and their various representatives outside the Shire’s two prepoll booths. Between voter visits, we discussed all sorts of Council issues. I talked with a couple, who live in downtown Byron, about creating a permanent Shire-wide Flood Committee, in lieu of the singlecatchment committees that disappear once their Floodplain Plan is complete. We can review flooding in the CBD and formulate actions to minimise damage in future floods. These actions

by using public transport. David dismisses as ‘vague references’ candidates who have informed him of community priorities such as ‘reducing reliance on cars’ and ‘increasing public transport’. Pro-cycle-only candidates mentioned who have given up on public transport as it has ‘no prospect’ seem to misunderstand that their role as a councillor is to back community needs and vision, not ‘thwart’ it. Should they be elected they could begin by reading the Multi-Use Rail Corridor Study (MURC) to understand what is possible. The Moving Byron transport strategy gives voice to a whole-ofcommunity vision where everyone in the community has a fair go at accessing transport. Multi-use of the rail corridor can deliver many benefits to cyclists, but it can deliver so much more to those who currently miss out on transport, as well as many other benefits to the community. Get informed, read the documents and join the coalition for a sustainable transport future. Cr Basil Cameron Goonengerry Q The tender for the first section of the Rail Trail, starting from Murwillumbah, indicates that it is NOT more expensive to construct the Rail Trail alongside the railway than on top of the rail tracks. Therefore, why

would include connecting residents and shop owners, and connecting them to the lead agency State Emergency Services. And Council now has its emergency website running, to support communications. I spoke with Bruce Clarke about how we can better treat Council’s suppliers and tenderers. Staff deal with them (not Councillors) but we could have a policy on how Council deals with people outside its corridors. It could have a chapter on suppliers and tenderers. And another on DA applicants and DA objectors. I spoke with a tourism expert about how we can flavour tourism towards wellness, health, music, arts, culture and our food industries, as well as the beach. We can promote visitation that we want and make tourism work for us. Three mayoral candidates heard from a voter whose

not keep the option available to reopen the railway by having the rail trail next to the railway, rather than on top of it? We all need to lobby Tweed Council if we wish to have the option to restore the railway in the future. Based on cost estimates to construct the Melbourne to Brisbane High Speed Railway, and deducting the cost of completed work, namely property acquisition, earthworks, ballast, rail track, tunnels and most of the bridges, the total cost of reinstating the Casino to Murwillumbah railway is approximately $295 million and not the cost estimate of $953 million being used by the State government. Maybe the government would have been prepared to reinstate the railway if it had used this much-reduced cost estimate. Northern Rivers Rail is hoping to reopen the railway in stages with the first section being from Byron to Tyagarah with an extension to Mullumbimby. The condition of the track over this length is good and the cost will be relatively small. This section would be operated by a community owned not-for-profit company using solar trains and, if the patronage justified it, the line would be extended to Bangalow, Lismore and Yelgun, and hopefully eventually to Murwillumbah. The viability of the latter extension would be greatly

improved if Murwillumbah was connected to the Queensland rail system. When the railway was operating it was an asset to be used by the residents of the Northern Rivers. Without any input from the local community in terms of public meetings, State government decided to suspend the rail service. Then recently the government decided to rezone sections of the rail corridor so that a rail trail could be placed on top of the railway. Once again, this action was taken without reference to the local community through public meetings. This is surely a case of government not listening to the local community before it makes such a major decision to permanently close down an asset that is valued by the local community. This is hardly the action of a healthy democracy. In order to give private enterprise a chance, to at least, reinstate part, or all of, the railway, I urge you to make representations to Council, State government and federal government to insist that the rail trail is located alongside the track and not on top of it as proposed by Tweed Shire Council. With the ongoing need to reduce greenhouse gases immediately, a solar train would be a positive action to take, as well as offering much improved public transport. Chris Abraham Mullum Creek

daughters each had DAs with Council for most of 2021. I already plan to reintroduce the Fast Lane system that Council once had for DAs. Asren talked about triaging – working out which lane each DA would go to. Let’s make these things happen, and many more. These are just examples. The principle, however, is to hear community, to create channels for their voices, and to retain existing channels like Council’s Advisory Committees and the Roundtables that connect with the Shire’s Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations. Duncan Dey Main Arm

the ‘United Australia Party’, run by MP Craig Kelly, seem to agree with ‘Fox Nation’ host Lara Logan, who said recently: ‘There’s no justification for putting people out of their jobs or forcing vaccine mandates, for a disease that ultimately, is very treatable’. Peter Olson Gonengerry

Freedom

An Australian political party that promotes freedom of choice and a return to normal, now claims to have more members than the Liberals, Nationals and Greens combined. Supporters of that party,

COVID smorgasbord The recently discovered virus variant (Omicron) inevitably will provide Australian state premiers, and their immunology-knowledge-deficient ranks of ‘health experts’ with opportunities yet again for self-aggrandisement. What a gift to this power-hungry, inept, opportunist mob – to inflict more pain and suffering onto their hapless and trusting citizens! Even George Orwell would marvel at this scenario. Having originally been satisfied with jabs for the elderly, our controllers www.echo.net.au

Opinion/Letters ‘Business as usual’ and we’ll drown in cars and people Cr Basil Cameron In this term, Council has adopted a revised Bike Plan and first ever Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP). Masterplans are prioritising people over cars in town and village centres. These changes will help improve amenity, reduce demand for parking and encourage sustainable transport choices, but will they be enough to ensure that our communities are not overwhelmed by an inevitable growth in traffic volumes? Under business-as-usual conditions, traffic growth is inevitable. Our biggest challenge is most traffic originates from outside the Shire, particularly in the coastal corridor north to the border. Two features of our local and regional transport networks highlight the difficulty in meeting the challenge. Firstly, within the corridor there is no alternative infrastructure to the Pacific Motorway and poor public transport. Car dependence will continue to be the result. Secondly, there is an over reliance on the motorway as the sole connector for all regional and local movement between north and south, hinterland and coast. This concentrates traffic at limited intersections. At the Ewingsdale interchange, the problem is compounded as it also intersects with our eastwest corridor to Lismore, and is an important jobs and services connector in the daily lives of residents.

Expensive ‘fixes’ of motorway infrastructure, such as the $78million proposal to shift cars off the M1 onto elevated ramps and local roads, entrench rather than reduce car dependence and provide no alternatives to car travel. This approach is temporary at best with ever-larger sums of money required for solutions that perpetuate dependence. Business as usual also draws scarce funds away from local roads and other community priorities. Council’s current infrastructure backlog stands at $78million for roads and community facilities, in large part owing to the levels of visitation. A sustainable long-term strategy is to diversify transport links in the coastal corridor. We need Council and community leadership to articulate a local and regional need to be planning for a rail connection to Queensland, noting that over the border, the M1 and local road networks are already supported by a rail link. More immediately we need strong advocacy and action

then extended the process to include ALL adults (for their safety) with 70 per cent mandated for jabs, lifted to 80 per cent, lifted again to 90 per cent and now 95 per cent – presenting marvellous opportunities for endless self-promotion and control by our state premiers (keeping everyone safe! Hooray!). But wait, there’s more! The children of course! Why didn’t they think of this earlier?! First the teens, then right down and into the cradle. Brilliant!! And, of course, those devastatingly destructive ‘lockdowns’, particularly in Victoria (ultimately abandoned as bad practice) – the face masks – the erratic limits to persons attending gatherings – stay at home impositions on school children – closures of businesses on a whim – economic disasters – police invading homes, attacking

citizens in lawful protests! What a shambles! Not to forget the infamous border closures, particularly to Queensland, where it became illegal for children to cross the NSW/ Qld Border to farewell dying relatives, but okay for VIPs and sports people to come through unrestricted. Amazing! FDA approval for any new drug usually takes years and years, and yet, Pfizer and AstraZeneca both were approved as suitable for human application in a matter of months? Data? PS My wife and I (85, 79), are double-vaxxed, (because we could see restrictions coming if we did not take the jab and because of our belief that we should ‘do our bit’). We both feel worried that our immune systems may have been compromised in the process. Jeremy Gilder Myocum

www.echo.net.au

for a substantial improvement in public transport connectivity. Activating the rail corridor locally for multi-use is an opportunity to expand public transport and active movement that bypasses the M1 and diversifies movement choices in the coastal corridor. With collective action from Council and the business community this ‘Way to the Bay’ can be developed into an experience that visitors choose. Importantly this means a broader range of transport needs can be met, as well as making a real difference to ensuring our town centres remain safe, accessible and pleasant places to visit. ‘Moving Byron’ is a vision for a sustainable transport vision from our community’s perspective that anticipates long-term challenges to guide transport investment choices that we make today. By comparison to business as usual, the Multi-use Rail Corridor Study undertaken by Council estimated that the Mullumbimby to Byron Bay section could be

Thanks Lismore ĪşſȞƆşĈĶëō ōĶĈĕŕĈĕ The Lismore Airport Business and Aviators Association would like to thank Lismore City Council for the Lismore Airport Forum held at Lismore City Hall on Tuesday, 30 November. From the results of the LCC Airport Noise Survey, LCC confirmed that airport users have a social licence to conduct business at the airport. The survey showed that 89.5 per cent of respondents supported flying training at the airport, and that only 0.125 per cent of residents were concerned about airport noise. LCC also agreed to have bimonthly meetings with our association, agreed to provide a breakdown of airport operating costs, including GA versus RPT costs, and to consult our association in regards to the development ▶ Continued on page 19

reinstated for lightweight shuttles, walking and cycling for $12.3million (page 28, Final Report). This would be a first step circuit breaker investment that brings many near-term benefits for the community, as well as tackling induced car dependence. The Moving Byron strategy contains actions on public transport development, adapting planning controls that support sustainable movement choices in future development and safe access for all road users among a range of issues important to the community. Together these actions support Council’s ability to undertake its most important function; financially sustainable maintenance of the road network. The draft Strategy (Report 13.22) has been adopted by Council and will shortly go on exhibition. It can be viewed at https://byron.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/11/ OC_25112021_AGN_1273_ WEB.htm. Q Cr Basil Cameron, is Chair of Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee (TIAC).

1/53 Tam

ar St, Ba

llina

0431 122

057

Personal tech support for bamboozled bipeds

Ballina

• NOURISHING MEALS • DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR • NO WAITING LIST OR LOCK-IN CONTRACT • CONTACT FREE

MORE THAN JUST A MEAL

EPING WE’RE KE E BY YOU SAF G THE REDUCIN R YOU NEED FO OPPING TO GO SH

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED

We deliver nutritious, delicious meals to the elderly, people with a disability or high risk consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals can be delivered weekly as frozen packs for you to heat or daily if you require a hot meal. Our social support volunteers will phone you for a social chat and check on your wellbeing.

6686 2636 W. Ballinamealsonwheels.com.au E. bsmow@bigpond.com.au

PRESENTS

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 17

Articles/Opinion

North Coast news online

Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age Cosmos Magazine Even children as young as six can develop ideas that girls don’t like computer science and engineering as much as boys – stereotypes that carry over into teenagerhood and contribute to gender gaps at university, according to a study published in PNAS. ‘Gender-interest stereotypes that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is for boys begins in grade school, and by the time they reach high school, many girls have made their decision not to pursue degrees in computer science and engineering because they feel they don’t belong,’ says lead author Allison Master, of the University of Houston. The study involved four different experiments to assess the beliefs of a racially diverse sample of children and teens right throughout schooling. Instead of exploring who children perceived as ‘good’ at STEM subjects, they investigated who children thought liked them, which can affect childrens’ sense of belonging and willingness to participate in STEM-related activities. The researchers found that over half of the children (51 per cent) believed that girls were less interested in computer science than boys, and two-thirds believed girls enjoyed engineering less than boys – even in children as young as six. In comparison, only 14 per cent thought girls liked computer science better than boys did, and

Kate Quigley was a finalist in the Queensland Women In Stem Prize 2020 for her work on helping corals withstand increasing ocean temperatures. Photo www. worldsciencefestival.com.au nine per cent felt the same about engineering. Children were then provided with different activities to see whether their beliefs influenced what they chose to participate in.

Conforming to cultural stereotypes They found that when girls were told boys liked it better, only 35 per cent of girls participated. On the other hand, when the children were told that boys and girls like computer science just as much as each other, 65 per cent of girls chose to join in. ‘The large surveys told us that the kids had absorbed the cultural stereotype that girls are less interested in computer science and engineering. In the experiments we zeroed in on causal mechanisms and consequences of stereotypes,’ says co-author Andrew Meltzoff, of the University of Washington. ‘We discovered that

18 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

labelling an activity in a stereotyped way influenced children’s interest in it and their willingness to take it home – the mere presence of the stereotype influenced kids in dramatic ways. This brought home to us the pernicious effect of stereotypes on children and teens.’ Ultimately, this means that many girls chose not to participate in computer science or engineering activities because they felt like they didn’t belong. ‘Current gender disparities in computer science and engineering careers are troubling because these careers are lucrative, high status, and influence so many aspects of our daily lives,’ says co-author Sapna Cheryan of the University of Washington. ‘The dearth of gender and racial diversity in these fields may be one of the reasons why many products and services have had negative consequences for women and people of colour.’ Researchers say the study can be used to understand why a child is motivated to participate in or avoid a class. They also note that parents and teachers can help counteract these stereotypes by supporting and encouraging girls’ interests in STEM subjects from an early age. The study was funded by the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education, and the Bezos Family Foundation.

A left populism is possible Iris Kojeve The idea of populism as a form of politics has been widely discredited. The prevalence of populism on the right – oftentimes conflated with authoritarianism, nationalism, or nativism – has given populism a bad name. The media should take a lot of responsibility for narrowing the possibility of envisioning a left populism. Most pervasive across South America and southern Europe, a left populism is not a particular ideology. Rather, it is a means of linking together different demands to construct a collective will. There is a logic to populism that explains why populism on the right has been so successful. While politics of the left tends to hang on to ‘pure’ ideology, politics of the far and centre right has taken over the position that was once occupied by the left. After all, populism, as a term, first emerged to explain the collective action of the agrarian movement in the US some 120 years ago. A left populism would string together different unsatisfied popular demands – we can think of many – without the nativist and exclusionary character of right populism. The concern

The US Farmers Alliance and the People’s Party. Photo supplied

people have about a left populism is attributed to its centrality of antagonism; in being defined by opposition. In populism, each separate demand is connected to each other by its shared opposition to an ‘other’. Populism has been contaminated because the ‘other’ has become cognitively – metaphorically – associated with a subject: the figure of the Jew, the Muslim, the refugee, and so on. As we know from the history of (left) populism, it’s a force against the elite; the bearers of power. Now, you can think the protests in Melbourne or our local 5G demonstrations are an example of populist politics. But they weren’t; they are singular demands in action. A populist movement has to bring different demands, and thus different peoples, together, and to do

so successfully requires a deep understanding of the underlying problems of society. Therefore, populism is not necessarily an ideological movement as it constitutes very different people with often contradictory interests. A final note on why I think a left populist politics can be useful today: some years ago I would have argued for a more conventional approach to politics. However, with our rapidly changing social, political, technological, and environmental context, I am no longer convinced our mainstream form of politics will be able to give the necessary – healthy – pushback to the developments we are witnessing. A left populism is an inclusive alternative to a politics of fear created by the dominant political discourse, notwithstanding the colour of its party.

Pedalling towards better health Cosmos Magazine A new study estimates that millions of lives could be extended if people rode bicycles rather than driving cars. Bicycle riders have long known that riding maintains fitness, and biking has been used as a tool to promote public health – for instance, through the creation of urban cycling maps designed to assist riders in finding optimum routes. Now, a new study led by Colorado State University (CSU), US, has for the first time estimated the health benefits of urban cycling in 17 countries. According to the research team, up to 205,424 premature deaths could be prevented each year if countries support high levels of urban cycling, with 15,000 of those deaths in the US alone. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, modelled the benefits of promoting urban cycling up to 2050, assuming

that car travel is 100 per cent replaced by bike trips. Study senior author and avid urban cyclist Dr David Rojas-Rueda, of CSU, says the research found global biking policies may provide important mortality benefits in the years ahead. ‘This study should be seen as a call to implement policies that support sustainable mobility and a healthy urban design,’ he says. ‘Current policies will impact our future and the health of future generations.’ The study compared current cycling trends with high levels of urban cycling in 17 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The high cycling 2050 scenarios were based on

policies that have been shown to bring a rapid increase in cycling participation. This includes such things as retroﬁtting cycling infrastructure onto existing roads to create route networks; implementing bike-share systems in large cities; reforming laws and enforcement practices to better protect cyclists; investing in walking facilities and public transport to offer trips that can be combined with bike trips; eliminating policies that support additional motorised vehicle use (such as free parking and fuel subsidies); and establishing a regime of fees to charge a price for driving. The research team used a quantitative health impact assessment methodology, which considered the physical activity benefits and the risks associated with traffic fatalities and pollution inhalation during bike trips. They also focused on the adult population in the 17 countries, and included the impact of electric bicycles. www.echo.net.au

Articles/Letters

Is it time to bring back the public university? Richard Hil

n the early 1970s I enrolled at the University of Essex, UK, for what proved to be three years of euphoric learning – or ‘intellectual promiscuity’ as Stuart Rees might call it – and a liberal amount of joyous hedonism. Back then, if you got the right entry grades, you could obtain a grant from your local council and set off for a worry-free stint of free higher education. Once there, I was fortunate enough to spend two years in halls of residence (an ugly tower block) which was generally considered a den of iniquity. At least it was affordable and close to the gloriously enriching campus where I met students from around the world, sat around and discussed world affairs, and joined various political associations and the wellfunded student union. Each night, after a long shift in the library (yes, I was that kind of student), I’d head to the union bar to consume several pints of what Clive James once referred to as ‘brown water’ (beer), the net effect of which was to loosen the tongue and enliven the mind – until it didn’t. I’d enrolled in what was, in effect, a sociology course, even though it was quaintly referred to as ‘social studies’. The staff-student ratio was in the order of 1:10 and I had the privilege of being taught by some of the England’s leading sociologists – all

▶ Continued from page 17 of the airport masterplan. The Lismore Airport Business and Aviators Association, which represents the vast majority of business and aircraft owners at Lismore airport, are looking forward to working with the new incoming councillors. Nicholas Reese Secretary, LAB&AA

Licensed to kill, slowly and painfully The licence renewal of Emmanuel Exports, the largest exporter of sheep in Australia, is a slap in the face for the large majority of Australians, who want this vile industry banned for good, and a huge betrayal of animals. The licence was cancelled after an investigation into the death from heat stress of 2,400 sheep on a voyage to www.echo.net.au

well published, fascinating and brilliant scholars. Unlike many of today’s academics, they were able to concentrate on teaching and research, and regularly attended conferences and other intellectual gatherings – unencumbered by bureaucratic intervention.

Engage and critique These were the post hippie years when wafts of ganja could be detected in academic corridors and everyone was quoting Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg. Most of the academics I knew were active politically; immersed in an array of social causes – women’s rights, civil rights, antiapartheid, gay and lesbian rights, anti-war, peace activism etc. Often, we’d be invited to academics’ houses for gallons of cheap red wine, bowls of salted peanuts and searing critiques of the military-industrial complex – with not a risk assessment form in sight! Now, as Clint Eastwood once ventured: ‘I know what you’re thinking.’ You might consider me excessively nostalgic, someone prone to rehashing the glory days. The truth is that I am indeed nostalgic for some aspects of a bygone era. Not for the elitism; most students who attended university back then were from middle class households and the vast majority were blokes. Nor would I necessarily support the somewhat elevated status accorded to academic staff, especially the Middle East aboard the Awassi Express in 2017. Footage showed suffering sheep panting for air and water as temperatures soared. The industry has not improved, with PETA’s Asia investigations this year showing horrific scenes of Australian cattle in Indonesia being inexpertly stunned and staying alive for up to twelve minutes before they choked to death on their own blood. The live export industry has proven unable to reform, and when animals are crammed onto ships as though they were inanimate commodities to be sold for slaughter, it’s not surprising that they are treated as if their agony does not matter. The corporations behind this cruelty are the meat and leather industries. If you buy meat at an Australian

Are students getting what they need from a university degree? Photo Pixabay god-professors. That said, the profs I encountered were worthy of the utmost respect for their scholarship. Many were leading public intellectuals. Few, if any, gained seniority by simply sitting on committees, doing administration or hauling in large grants. Collegial norms dictated otherwise. It was teaching and high-quality scholarship that counted.

just before the pandemic, when around 1.4 million students, over a third from overseas, made up the intake. This has scooped in a lot of cash, especially from international students who pay three times more in upfront fees than their domestic counterparts – often for a less than memorable educational experience.

Universities – a mass incomegenerating market

Becoming a commodity

I’ve hung around universities both here and in England for well over four decades. Have they changed? You bet. And how. The reforms undertaken by the Hawke-Keating government in the late 1980s ensured that higher education was turned into a mass income-generating market, with institutions competing against each other like never before. Student enrolments ballooned. Fast forward to supermarket or purchase leather shoes, you’re putting money in the pockets of the people who send these animals to suffer e overseas. To stop this cruelty just stop buying animal products. Mimi Bekhechi PETA

Bernard Collaery I commend you on your latest update on the unjust treatment of Bernard Collaery ‘Government pursues whistleblower in courts the 17 March. As a former Canberran, I know how highly he has been regarded by the local community there as a person of honesty, decency and integrity. A good man has continued to suffer for so many years because of this relentless pursuit. Patricia Morgan Mullumbimby

The other thing that has changed is that university governance has shifted from academics and students to a new class of highly paid professional managers, often recruited from the private sector. These days, university councils and senates – among the most powerful of all university committees – are largely made up of business people, often with little or no knowledge or experience of universities. Add to this a top-down, performance-obsessed

“But I don’t want to go among mad people” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: ‘we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” ~ Lewis Carroll

culture and ‘Hey presto!’, you have the great divide between the ‘manageriat’ and a neutered academic workforce. The net effect is that now universities are run more like private firms than public institutions. And, as befits the new commercialised habitus, academics have been transformed into ‘service providers’ and students into ‘consumers’. Most students, prior to the pandemic, worked their way through university, more often than not in crappy, low paid jobs. Less and less time was being spent on campuses, with ‘self-directed’ online learning becoming the norm. Relatively few students live in residential halls, which are now the preserve of those who can afford them. When in tutorials, students find themselves shoulder-to-shoulder with as many as 40 or more peers. Generally, the staff-student ratio is at around 1:25, or more.

User pays Again, prior to the pandemic, courses were taught mostly by casual staff, 40,000 of whom have since lost their jobs. Yet no vice chancellor on a million dollars or more salary has, at least to my knowledge, lost his or her job. Meanwhile, students are paying more for less and are frequently hit with a bevy of fees and charges. Long-term debt, owing to a pricey loan scheme, is a legacy of the abandonment of free

education in favour of a ‘user-pays’ system. That said, many countries around the world still have free higher education. I’ve only scraped the surface of the deep structural problems that now beset our universities. Some observers consider them dead zones; zombie-like job factories bereft of soul, and with all the appeal of a 1970s shopping mall. After gazing at these places over the past few decades, I’d say the system is on its last legs. Nnotwithstanding all the deluded rhetoric about ‘excellence’ and ‘world class education’, great teaching and vitally important research still occur in these places, but it’s usually in spite of, and not because of, the current system. Equally worrying is the fact that the few courses that promote critical thinking in the arts, humanities and social sciences have been increasingly vocationalised, and student fees doubled – the latter should have led to riots in the street, but it didn’t. It’s time we opened up our universities to public scrutiny so that they can be repurposed for the common good rather than for private interest. We need universities that are free, decommodified, run equitably, and made relevant to the problems of the twenty-first century – environmental crisis, social injustice, militarism and the trashing of democracy. Is that too much to ask?

AGM

Sat 11 December Mullum Community Gardens 11am–4pm (11–12 AGM) Entry FREE for members, suggested donation for non-members of $10

Come and celebrate the ﬁnishing of our Tiny House and Residential Housing Projects! And watch our 2022 executive committee get elected between 11am and 12pm.

Like / Share / Donate on gofundme.com/tiny-home-shelters-for-the-homeless

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 19

The

Good Life

Christmas lunch made easy

Fig Tree can bring the feast to your family table this Christmas Day, supplying everything you need for the perfect lunch, all prepped and ready to go. Your box will include everything precooked and labelled. All you need to do is make yourself a margarita and follow a very simple set of instructions. No shopping, no queues at the fish market, no prep, no hassle! Pure ease as you spend your day enjoying the company of the ones you love.

Barrio in Good Food Guide

See figtreerestaurant.com.au to book a Christmas Celebration box. Offer expires 15 December.

g n i r i H e r ’ We We are looking for people across our floor, bar & kitchen departments to join our dynamic, enthusiastic & focused team in the heart of Byron Bay. - Competitive salary packages - Full time & part time positions available - Sponsorship opportunities available - Passionate management team - Great environment for training & upskilling - Great team culture - Fully air-conditioned, cool venue for summer To apply: email cover letter & CV to admin@loftbyronbay.com.au

loftbyronbay.com.au/careers

@loftbyronbay

20 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Congratulations to our local favourite restaurant Barrio Eatery & Bar, who has just been named as ‘one of Byron’s most popular all-day eateries for Middle Easterninspired cooking’ by the Sydney Morning Herald’s renowned ‘Good Food Guide’ 2021. Check out the new summer menu by Head Chef, Jude Hughes, which is a celebration of what is delicious right now. All produce is smoked, cured, and pickled in-house and the menu is constantly evolving. A complex arrangement of hooks, chains and flames allow for simultaneous fast and slow cooking; tuna is cured into bacon for breakfast bagels; slow ferment sourdough flatbread is grilled with chicken fat and za’atar; Kinkawooka mussels are steamed and smoked before being submerged in preserved lemon and olive oil; large pieces of Provenir hanger steak rest on top of the grill; while ‘to-order’ beef hearts sizzle on skewers below, then, they are thinly sliced and served with housemade taramasalata (a twist on vitello tonnato). Make sure you order the Fremantle

Barrio’s Fremantle octopus, confit potato, green olive and almond. Photo: Jess Kearney octopus with confit potato and olives; and save room for the Baklava with housemade strawberry sorbet. 1 Porter Street, North Byron www.barriobyronbay.com.au @barriobyronbay Keep an eye on their socials for daily specials.

It’s been hotting up in town at the moment, in case you hadn’t been into Byron, it’s like people are making up for lost time. One of the most popular places to have a drink in town is Loft in Jonson Street, where you can have a drink or some food on the balcony above the street. Pictured is a great warm weather cocktail from Loft. The SPRING GIMLET ~ Brookies gin, ĕōĎĕſǖ şƱĕſǽ ŔĶŕƐǽ ćëƆĶōǽ cucumber, lime, and thyme. www.echo.net.au

The Take a drive to unlock the Tweed’s Hinterland Gems From river flow to valley vibes, the Tweed’s hinterland will inspire and enrich with galleries and distilleries, freshly made foods, deep valleys and mountain peaks, pastoral plains and rainforest retreats and a history as old as time itself. Take a day trip or a driving holiday close to home, to discover the Tweed’s inland villages where you’ll find an abundance of things to see and do, or simply a peaceful surrender to the fresh air, friendly ambience and unhurried pace of life. Read on for some Tweed Hinterland Gems of holiday inspiration, with a series of themed drives to help you immerse in the region’s food, art, culture and nature offerings.

'ſĶưĕ ǨǼ ëưşƖſ şƖſ !şƖŕƐſƷ DōëưşƖſƆ Take a food-lover’s journey from town to town to get a real taste of the Tweed’s hinterland essence, from high teas and kitchen gardens to farm-fresh cheeses and locally distilled drinks. Visit cafes and restaurants set on farms, get the low-down on bean-to-cup at a coffee

from heritage towns to evolving trades, there are tales aplenty to be told and heard in the Tweed. Follow a trail to Tweed cultural enlightenment that takes you deep into bygone days and a lush and ancient landscape.

panoramic views from the Pinnacles Lookout.

ƐëƷ ƐĲĕ ŕĶīĲƐ Retreat to a forest villa, check-in at an art deco hotel, step inside a cosy glamping tent, or get amongst local

life with a farm-stay experience. Whatever your choice, you’re sure to rest easy in the Tweed. For information on what to see and do, and where to stay in the Tweed, head to visitthetweed.com.au

dĕëſŕ ëōō ëćşƖƐ ĶƐ

plantation and tour a gin and rum distillery set right on the Tweed River. There are also pop-up roadside stalls packed with produce, bush tucker picks and cakes for days.

'ĶĎ ƷşƖ ŊŕşƱ The Tweed Hinterland was recently awarded Outstanding Region (jointly with the Gold Coast Hinterland) at the Delicious Produce Awards 2021.

'ſĶưĕ ǩǼ PŔŔĕſƆĶưĕ ëſƐƆ ëŕĎ ĶŕƆżĶſĶŕī ŔëŊĕſƆ Inspired by the Tweed’s dramatic landscapes and abundance of good life, creative people have been drawn here for years to live and work. With so many makers, musicians and artists on hand, it’s easy to get your fix of the arts here. Visit

a working artists studio hub in Murwillumbah, spend time in one of Australia’s leading regional galleries, take home local art from country markets, and browse galleries in small villages that are big on talent.

'şŕȜƐ ŔĶƆƆ A visit to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre – also put the month of May in your trip plans when the Murwillumbah Arts Trail is on.

'ſĶưĕ ǪǼ Ɛĕż ćëĈŊ Ķŕ ƐĶŔĕ Learn more about the people, places, events and stories of the Tweed and discover how past moments have shaped the present. From a proud Indigenous culture to the drama of ancient landscapes, and

Visit the Tweed Regional Museum to learn about the region’s past and present at the Land|Life|Culture exhibition.

'ſĶưĕ ǫǼ ëĈŊ Ɛş mëƐƖſĕ Home to the majestic Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and comprising part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’s World Heritage area, the Tweed hinterland is naturally a place for immersing in green forests and fresh air. Chart your nature journey around gardens, nature reserves and mustvisit National Parks for hikes, biking, a picnic, birdwatching or simply breathing in the Tweed’s innate restorative energy.

LĶŊĕ Ĳĕſĕ The Border Ranges NP is a stunning day trip or overnight hike-and-camp option, with a network of trails and

Byron Farmers Market: parking Byron Farmers Market returned to Butler Street Reserve last Thursday for their first market on home turf in two-and-a-half years. And while it was a rather soggy return – after the wettest November in 100 years – it was a welcome one for both stallholders and customers. ‘It was great to be back on our home soil, literally,’ said market manager, Tom Carey. ‘We’ve been on asphalt out at the Cavanbah Centre so it was a good feeling. Yes, the ground was wet, but we live in the subtropics, so it’s to be expected, and we’ve just come out of one of the highest rainfall periods on record. ‘As an outdoor market, we just have to run with the weather. As farmers, we’ll take the rain over drought any day. And the upside is we are now so easily accessible to town via the walkway across the railway corridor. There were lots of people walking and cycling from town to the market too, which is great.’ Mr Carey said there were some teething problems, primarily with parking, as customers can no longer park on the reserve itself owing to an Environment Protection Authority ruling to limit vehicle movement on the site. However, there are a number of solutions. ‘As well as free off-street customer parking at the back of the reserve, off Somerset St, near the toilet block, there are new parking regulations in place www.echo.net.au

Good Life

indian

billi

Billi Indian Authentic

Indian Restaurant

Join our team! WE HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

• Chef experienced in Indian cuisine preferred, or training provided for the right person • Full-time restaurant manager • Kitchen hands F/T and P/T • FOH Staff

Please email cover letter and CV to zaarasharma17@gmail.com

Byron Farmers Market back at Butler St Reserve.

along the northern side of Somerset Street with free one-hour parking for market days, between 6am and 1am on Thursdays,’ he said. ‘These did fill up quickly, but there are two other nearby car parks that were not being used – Lawson St South car park is less than 100m across the road from the market grounds. It’s less than a minute’s walk, straight across the railway corridor, and it was virtually empty on Thursday so we need to get the word out to people about it.

‘There’s also a heap of parking available behind the Rails – again, it’s now just an easy walk across the railway corridor. Once people realise that these areas are now easily accessible to Butler St Reserve via the rail corridor, I think the issue with parking we experienced last week will be resolved.’ So if you’re heading to the farmers’ market next Thursday, make use of the easy-access parking areas available. Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday 7–11am at Butler St Reserve.

It’s Back!

Mango Weise Beer In venue only from 26th November, 2021

TASTING ROOM OPEN FRI-SUN 11AM-8PM | 592 CUDGEN RD, CUDGEN NSW

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 21

The

Good Life

Margarita, anyone? Simon Haslam

Sure, Christmas is coming, but before that is a generous round of pre-Christmas drinks and the chilled-out vibe of time spent on the deck at home with friends just enjoying life. The summer season isn’t endless, though, and I’ve found that one of the keys to making the most of spontaneous opportunities

NIMBIN BOWLO

is to be prepared – stock up now with some essentials that will make it easy when you just feel like having fun. Cocktails create vacation vibes whenever ordered, and margaritas are arguably the go-to cocktail regardless of the occasion. There are a lot of different recipes for the margarita, mostly comprising of tequila, triple sec and lime, or tequila, Cointreau and lemon combos. Many people add agave syrup if they can get it, or sugar syrup if they can’t. And, of course, there’s more than one type of tequila to use. Normally a blanco or silver tequila is recommended for margarita – its young, strong flavour mixes well, according to

Bistro lease opportunity. Lease fees N/A. Enquiries call Pat 0447 890 016

some, although personally I think it’s good to pick a quality brand to avoid a harsh taste. A reposado, normally more golden in colour, can be a bit heavier with flavour, whilst a mezcal can appeal to a bolder palate. Once you’ve chosen your tequila, syrups, triple sec and/or Cointreau you need to ensure you get your quantities right. One thing that’s not easy to keep a good supply up for is fresh limes, and one thing that is easy to make is a limy juice mess, making you wish that you had a supply of cocktail mixer handy. Beck and Steve started LISTO to fill a hole in the market for authentic, preservative free, cocktail mixers. Their Tommy’s Margarita Mix is the first in a series of ‘easy as’ cocktail mixes for venues, picnic dates, events and Sunday afternoon revellers. Crafted by long time margarita shakers and drinkers, LISTO provides a consistent bar-quality Tommy’s Margarita at home… just add tequila in an easy-as ratio of 1:1. This authentic mix uses nothing but Australian lime juice, organic Mexican agave nectar and purified water, shaken on ice for maximum enjoyment. Dan, based in Mullumbimby, is managing and supplying all venues throughout the Northern Rivers. Get lucky and catch him on the weekends, looking good, LISTO in hand, or get in contact during the week for wholesale supply. dan@drinklisto.com or IG: drinklisto

MULLUM INDIAN RESTAURANT Come and dine on the balcony while enjoying the exquisite views Open from 5pm Mullumbimy Golf Club, 1600 Coolamon Scenic Drive T: 02 6684 2273 (Option 3) M: 0448 300 684 www.mullumindian.com.au Open Wed–Sun 4.30–8.30pm

Pineapples from Bangalow Bangalow Farm is located just outside the Bangalow township and has the typical red volcanic soil that makes farming such a pleasure in the Northern Rivers. When Michael and Cornelia Burless bought Bangalow Farm, pineapple and potatoes were part of the crop rotation, and these crops continue to be planted as well as other root vegetables, such as

sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and yacon. An extensive market garden has since been planted and an orchard added. Not everyone is aware that growing pineapples is a big commitment and requires dedication, as they take two years to mature. Cornelia now runs the farm, in loving memory of her husband, and she believes that the

Caribbean Pineapple Salad with Mango Dressing from Veet’s Vegan Cuisine

Barrio Eatery & Bar One of Byron’s most popular all day eateries for Middle Eastern inspired cooking. The wood-fired oven and open-flame grill is the heart of the restaurant, and all dishes are centred around the distinctive flavours imparted through this style of cooking. Keep an eye on our socials for daily specials 1 Porter Street, North Byron | www.barriobyronbay.com.au | @barriobyronbay 22 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

1 block of tempeh or tofu cut into cubes 2 tsp smoked paprika 1⁄4 tsp cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp salt Ground pepper 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup rice crumbs 1 tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 mango Juice of 1 lime 1 clove cooked or raw garlic 1⁄2 red capsicum sliced 2 potatoes diced and boiled in salted water 1 cob corn 4 thick slices pineapple 1 small cos lettuce

1. Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika with the cinnamon, ginger, 1⁄2 tsp salt, ground pepper, 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder and 1 tbsp oil. Mix together in a bowl then add the tofu or tempeh and coat with the mixture. 2. Place the rice crumbs in a bowl and add the tofu or tempeh and coat with rice crumbs. Fry the tofu or tempeh in the remaining sunflower oil until crisp. 3. In another frying pan, add the cob of corn and pineapple slices and cook until nice and brown, turning the pineapple slices over once and the corn until all sides are done. Next cut the corn into wheels and cut up the pineapple removing the core.

Northern Rivers has the perfect climate for this fabulous fruit. ‘They are a wonderful crop, the further north you grow them, the sweeter they become. I think they taste perfect grown here as their sweetness retains a hint of moreish tartness,’ she says. ‘Plus, we grow according to organic principles, so that has to be better for you.’ Bangalow Farm is at Mullumbimby Farmers Market every Friday 7–11am. 4. To make the mango sauce, place the mango, lime juice, garlic clove, 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder in a blender and blend until smooth. 5. Place the cos lettuce leaves in a big bowl then add the potato, capsicum, corn and pineapple. Serve with the mango sauce.

Caribbean Pineapple Salad with Mango Dressing from Veet’s Vegan Cuisine.

www.echo.net.au

Good Taste

Eateries Guide

BALLINA

BYRON BAY

Mezza at the Point 4 Martin St, Ballina 6618 1188 Book Online www.mezza.com.au

continued

Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 wharfbarballina

4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

with 10% off for locals for the rest of October, chat to our friendly staff today. Takeaway cocktails available 10am–5pm, Tues–Sat. Free tours of the distillery with any drink, cocktail or flight ordered in our tasting room. LordByronDistillery

www.lordbyrondistillery.com.au

The Rocks

New summer menu & cocktail paddle Happy hour with free tapas

The Rocks is back in business! Brand new summer menu! We have a range of freshly sourced dishes, Byron Bay coffee, and hand-made juices and smoothies at locals prices. Fully licensed, and offering $7 mimosa’s all day, and $6 schooners during happy hour! Check out our new dishes on Instagram!

Brunch 7am–12 noon, Mon–Sun 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au @therocksbyronbay

Every day 4–6 pm

Dine in and takeaway available at our beautiful Riverside Restaurant & Bar. Serving delicious, Italian wood-fired pizzas, local seafood & our region’s best beers and liquors

www.wharfbarballina.com.au

We are registered as COVID Safe, and complying with all NSW health legislation.

Food with history, story & connection

KARKALLA Byron Bay

BYRON BAY

Swaay Open 7 days Mon–Wed 7am–2.30pm Thurs–Sun 7am–10pm 11 Marvell Street, Byron Bay swaay.com.au

No Bones Vegan Bar and Kitchen. 11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418 Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

The Italian Byron Bay

Cnr of Bay Lane & Fletcher St, Byron Bay

5614 8656

Fishheads Byron Bay

1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Happy Hour from 5–6pm $12 cocktails / $5 beers / $7 wines.

Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $25 Classic Espresso Martini. Open every day from 4pm till late.

91 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Ph 5628 7021

Open for takeaway daily, 12 midday until dinner. Menu, Phone and more details @mainstreet_burgerbar 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

Success Thai

Mon–Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay

Yaman Mullumbimby

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

62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

Open 7 days from 9am–8pm Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum

Order online and join our loyalty program. Catering for up to 100 people lunch and dinner. BYO Locally owned and operated. Scan code for menu.

6684 2306 Tues–Sun 9am–3pm FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au Orders: mryum.com/theempire

salads and hot vegetables to go. Catering available.

Coffee, malawach rolls, pita pockets, falafel, traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites, always freshly made. Currently open for takeaway, feel free to call ahead with your order. Something for all tastes, from epic burgers to vegan delights. Enjoy delectable treats and good vibes at this Mullum icon. Order and pay online! Scan the QR code to view menu and order online through Mr Yum. Phone orders welcome. Takeaway is available on the whole menu.

NEWRYBAR

Harvest

Menu and more details @mainstreet_burgerbar

18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644

‘Make a meal of it’ Add chips and a drink, just $5. All your favourites, every lunch and dinner. Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh, delicious Thai food for you. BYO only. Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

Serving succulent local free range chicken,

MULLUMBIMBY

Byron’s Freshest Pizza

Open for takeaway daily, 12 midday until dinner.

Keep an eye on our socials for daily specials.

Open Sunday to Friday 11am to 7pm

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere. This is food made with love, all produce sourced locally. Eat in or take out. Margaritas and tacos all night long! Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly totally GF menu. Suffolk Park Dinner 5–9pm 6685 3059 Wed–Sat www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron

Main Street

Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fish, woodfired meats and cocktails.

The Coop Rotisserie and Larder

Chupacabra

Serving Byron Bay for 30 years Open 7 days and nights Delivery from Suffolk to Ewingsdale 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

Barrio takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce and Middle Eastern cuisine.

1 Porter St, North Byron Opening Hours Mon–Sat: Breakfast 7am– 11pm; Lunch 11am–3pm Thu–Sat: Aperitif Hour 3pm–5pm; Dinner 5pm–late @barriobyronbay

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

Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita

www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

Barrio

#BRUSSELSNOTBEEF

4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

Every day 4–6 pm

Enjoy our fresh, local Seafood and our region’s best beers and liquors at a beachfront table on Byron’s famous Main Beach.

FISHHEADSBYRON

Our whole menu is available for takeaway.

Loft Byron Bay

Legend Pizza

New summer menu & cocktail paddle Happy hour with free tapas

Restaurant & Takeaway

OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY FROM 5PM Please book online via our website.

Incredible cocktails, locals beers & all-day snacks and food to share, with ocean views.

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

Thurs & Fri Dinner 5.30–9.30pm Sat & Sun Breakfast 8.00–11.30am Lunch 12.00–2.00pm Dinner 5.30–9.30pm Bookings recommended via our website www.karkalla.com.au @karkallabyronbay

Native Indigenous Restaurant

SWAAY is a new cafe / bar restaurant offering an experience of great food & drinks, quality service & good music. Come dine inside on one of our leather banquettes, hang amongst the plants at the bar, or chill outside and enjoy afternoon happy hours with one of our signature cocktails. Our ever evolving menu is focused on modern cuisine using only the best seasonal local produce.

21, 108 Jonson St, Byron Bay Open Wednesday to Saturday - please check website or call us before dining with us OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY – PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE OR CALL US BEFORE DINING WITH US. 5633 1216 www.theitalianbyronbay.com

www.harvest.com.au @harvestnewrybar

HARVEST RESTAURANT, DELI + BAKERY Culinary creativity that harnesses the connection between food and nature. Restaurant Lunch: 7 days 12–3pm Dinner: Wed–Sat from 5.30pm Baked goods at Sourdough Weekends: Sat + Sun 8am until sold out Deli 8am–3pm daily

CATERING

Menus available on Facebook.

CELEBRATIONS BY LIZ JACKSON www.echo.net.au

**Discounted Gin Classes**

Lord Byron Distillery

Serving fresh seafood, tapas, cocktails and a delicious menu available all day, with beautiful views over the Richmond River. Happy Hour Daily 3–6pm including $1 Oysters, $10 Daiquiris and Cocktails from $16. Live Music Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons Open every day from 8am until late.

Celebrations Cakes by Liz Jackson

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441 GLUTEN FREE AND SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS AVAILABLE

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 23

ART GALLERIES Please check with gallery for any changes owing to COVID restrictions.

ARTIST’S HOME GALLERY BYRON BAY

MACKAY HARRISON GALLERIES

Landscape inspired works imparting a ‘spirit of place’. Open by appointment 6685 5317 jaypearse.com

79 Bayview Drive, East Ballina Open Wed–Sat: 11am–5pm Artist/Sculptor David Harrison 0412 664 284

ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY Belongil Beach Open by appointment. 0409 604 405 www.janrae.com.au BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & PICCOLO ART GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel 6680 3444 billinudgelpictureframing. com.au BS’A PROJECT SPACE 112 Dalley St, Mullumbimby 0487 362 141 byronschoolofart.com/ exhibitions

MIST GALLERY CONTEMPORARY ART Shop 3, 2–6 Pandanus Pde, Cabarita Beach, NSW Thursday to Monday: 9am–2pm (or by appointment) 0419 870 305 www.mist-gallery.com.au MULLUMBIMBY CLAYWORKERS GALLERY Drill Hall Complex 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby Open Thursday–Saturday: 10am–2pm www. mullumclayworkers.com

FOXY LUU’S ART & BAO Featuring Will Fellows Yates. Art exhibition all of December 2021. Every day 11.30am–8.30pm 90-96 Jonson St, Byron Bay Old woolies car park next to the bottlo HEALING ART DESIGN & NEW AGE GALLERY Azura Kingscliff Shop 2B, 60 Marine Parade 0408 868 793 www.healingartdesign.com KARENA WYNNMOYLAN, FINE ART Bangalow Studio By appt: 0414 822 196 www.karenawynnmoylanart.com LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY Wed–Sun: 10am–4pm Thurs: 10am–6pm Mon & Tues: Closed. 11 Rural St, Lismore 6627 4600 lismoregallery.org

NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane Sts, Ballina Open Wed–Fri: 10am–4pm Sat/Sun: 9.30am–1pm 02 6681 0530 nrcgballina.com.au PEEK GALLERY *Check website for opening hours* 7/8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 0488 646 464 hello@peekgallery.com @peekgallery www,peekgallery.com

Lucian Freud: A Self-Portrait Exhibition On Screen at Byron Theatre For the first time in history the Royal Academy of Arts in London, in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, is bringing together Lucian Freud’s self-portraits. The exhibition will display more than 50 artworks in which this modern master of British art turned his unflinching eye firmly on himself. Spanning nearly seven decades, his self-portraits give a fascinating insight into both his psyche and his development as a painter, from his earliest portrait, painted in 1939, to the final one executed 64 years later. When seen together, his portraits represent an engrossing study into the dynamic of ageing and the process of self-representation. Wednesday 22 December, 3pm Tickets: byrontheatre.com

Lismore Regional Gallery Summer Holiday Events Lismore Regional Gallery has loads of summer holiday fun for the whole family! Join the wonderful Peggy Popart on Sunday 12 December at 11.30am–12.30pm for a tour of the Lismore Regional Gallery’s Exhibitions and stay for some fun art activities after the tour. This art-filled event for kids and their families will be an Auslan Interpreted event. Cost is free and bookings are essential. Booking link: www.trybooking.com/BVZJU Wonderful Wednesdays are full of summer holiday arty fun for kids and their families. Come along for a gallery tour and wonderful artmaking activities from 11am–1pm on 22 December 2021 (this event will be Auslan interpreted), and 5, 12 and 19 January 2022. Booking Details: www.trybooking.com/BVWZX Cost: $5 per child 66 274 600 11 Rural St, Lismore.

Experimenta Life Forms at Tweed Regional Gallery Returning with their 8th national touring show, Experimenta Life Forms: International Triennial of Media Art is launching at Tweed Regional Gallery this summer. Featuring 26 contemporary Australian and international artists working across diverse artforms – including robotics, bio-art, screen-based works, installations, participatory and generative art – the exhibition explores the changing notions of life in response to new scientific research and technological change. While the focus is on biological life, there are also artworks that look to a future with sentient machines and the possibilities afforded by biotechnology research. In unexpected, playful and challenging ways, the exhibition connects us to the complexity and messiness of the life that envelops us. The exhibition will be on display from Friday 10 December 2021 until Sunday 30 January 2022. 2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah South artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au 66 702 790

STUDIO SUVIRA CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY Home Gallery and Sculpture Garden 28 Left Bank Rd Mullumbimby 0402 125 922 (call/sms first) suviramcdonald.com

LONE GOAT GALLERY

TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE

28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay Gallery closed Nov/Dec for construction works and changeover. Reopening January 2022 Lonegoatgallery.com

Gallery hours: 10am–5pm Cafe open: 9.30am–4.00pm 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah 6670 2790 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Summer Holiday Fun! Peggy Popart Kids’ Tours & Art Activity 11.30am - 12.30pm Sun 12 Dec 2021 Wonderful Wednesdays 11.00am - 1.00pm Wed 22 Dec 2021

Image: Justine Emard Soul Shift video still, Courtesy of the artist

*Auslan Interpreted on 22 Dec

11.00am - 1.00pm Wed 5, 12, 19 Jan 2022 Bookings essential look on Gallery website for more info 11 Rural Street, Lismore 2480 NSW

T 612 6627 4600

E art.gallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au

Lismore Regional Gallery

24 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

10 December 2021 – 30 January 2022

W lismoregallery.org

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is a Tweed Shire Council Community Facility and is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Open Wed – Sun | 2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah South NSW | artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

www.echo.net.au

ARTIST IN FOCUS DAVID LANE

Annual painting exhibition and studio sale

Justine Reilly Solo Exhibition The conflicted, unheard, unseen woman is the subject of local artist Justine Reilly’s StitchedUp series. The artist’s fused images explore the deconstruction of traditional female archetypes by portraying the societal discord, private pressure and emotional conflict modern western life demands. As arresting as it is beautiful, her work challenges stereotypical female roles and defies the “norm” of beauty by casting light upon the inner woman in all her damaged, defiant and radiant glory. Working with acrylics, graphite, charcoal, ink, pens, water pastels, poster markers – alongside embellishments such as metallic leaf and tape – gives her work a strong physical presence. Her ability to look beyond the physical into the metaphysical, and manipulate softness and scale, creates a sense of lyrical unease. www.justinereilly.com.au @justinereillyart facebook/justine.reilly.art

For those fortunate enough to have made it to the opening weekend, David Lane’s annual painting exhibition didn’t disappoint. From soft pastels to shimmering reds his style is both sumptuous and uninhibited. His signature piece “Vista” is an impressionistic view, looking through a window across the Bay. The painting draws the eye to a special place and the horizon beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit David’s 2021 painting exhibition and studio sale at his Studio Gallery at 31 Fernleigh Road, Tintenbar. The exhibition is open from Thursday 9 until Sunday 12 December 11am–5pm. Visitors will also be able to enjoy his stunning garden. The exhibition will be Covid–Safe.

Visit David’s website www.davidlane.com.au for more information and directions to the gallery.

Australian Graffiti Exhibition Scott Marsh is one of Australia’s most iconic street artists. From tagging Sydney trains at 12 to becoming a finalist in both the Moran Portrait Prize and The Archibald Prize. Recognised internationally for his signature, politically inspired, mural pieces, his work has made news headlines globally with his iconic pieces including Kanye Loves Kanye, Saint George and Merry Crisis.

Confronting the common perceptions around street art and graffiti, Scott uses traditional art techniques to prove that fine art can exist and succeed beyond oil and canvas. Poco Blanco comprises nine stunning floral artworks that are spray paint, acrylic, enamel, and oil pastel florals on canvas. Australian Graffiti shows at Local Kollective, 2/11 Jonson Street Byron Bay. 10–12 December. Free Admission.

JUSTINE R EILLY || SOLO E X HIBITIO N

@justinereillyart www.justinereilly.com.au www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 25

SUMMER EXHIBITION

Pottery vessels, ritual objects, sculpture. Saturdays 9am–3pm. Other times by arrangement.

Studio Suvira

0402 125 922 | 28 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby

Visit Studio Suvira’s home gallery and sculpture garden for a newly installed summer exhibition of outstanding ceramic pieces from 2021 firings and collection of sculptural works. As an artist, Suvira is a potter and a sculptor driven by a passion that holds materials-of-making at the heart of the process. His ceramic works are produced using lesser-known processes uncommonly found in today’s ceramics. The sculptural works construe found objects assembled with other elements produced in wood, metal or stone. Open Saturdays from 9am til 3pm and any other times by arrangement call 0402 125 922

Karena Wynn-Moylan

David Lane’s

2021 Exhibition & Studio Sale David Lane’s Studio Gallery, 31 Fernleigh Road, Tintenbar. Open daily from Thursday 9 until Sunday 12 December 11am-5pm For more information and directions to the Gallery visit

www.davidlane.com.au

Karena Wynn-Moylan has been recording the Byron Shire for nearly three decades in oils, acrylics and watercolours. Her work is in local, national and international collections. With two major exhibitions slated in the near future, and limited space in her studio, she has decided reduce prices. Limited amount of work at nearly half gallery price. Don’t miss this opportunity! Karena Wynn-Moylan Studio 3, 3 Market Street, Bangalow. 0414 822 196 wynnmoylan@gmail.com www.karenawynn-moylanart.com

Cristina Art Silver Cristina Art Silver is available at the Hammer & Hand Metalsmith collective located in Station Street, Bangalow, open seven days. She is fortunate to have access to some of the best metalsmith artists in this community within the Hammer & Hand collective, with access to ten mentors from jewellery, sculpture, and blacksmith backgrounds. Inspired by the natural beauty of this area and influenced by the conscious and ethical awareness in this area, she tries her best to source local stones and use recycled metal to create unique bespoke jewellery. Available at Hammer & Hand Jewellery Collective, Shop 8/10 Station Street, Bangalow. Open seven days, 10am–3.30pm. Insta@cristina_art_silver Facebook @cristina www.cristina.com.au

Ten Thirds: Byron School of Art Graduate Exhibition The work of ten BSA third year graduates will be exhibited until Friday 17 December at the BSA Project Space, Mullumbimby, from 10am to 2pm each day. Ten Thirds features a dynamic array of artworks across painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation and video, with many of the works for sale. There will be a closing event from 6–8pm on Friday 17 December. www.byronschoolofart.com

TEN THIRDS Handmade jewellery by CRISTINA cristina_art_silver |

cristina

Available at HAMMER & HAND Jewellery & Metal Collective (Bangalow) 10 Station St, Bangalow | HammerAndHandBangalow

26 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

BYRON SCHOOL OF ART GRADUATE EXHIBITION 4 - 17 DECEMBER byronschoolofart.com www.echo.net.au

Australian Law Group Australian Law Group is excited to introduce their leading team in Byron Bay, headed by Justin and Alison Peters with Brad Heydon. Australian Law Group merged with Heydons Lawyers in 2019 and Brad remains (and will do so for many years) a leading solicitor within the firm. ALG was lucky enough to employ Lynda, a barrister of 15 years from Sydney, who decided to relocate to the beautiful Byron Bay, with Mike and Tammara; experienced solicitors who are more than willing to assist the clients with their

knowledge. ALG practise in Property Law, Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estate and have offices in Murwillumbah NSW and at Toowong, Morningside, Wynnum and Birkdale QLD. 02 6685 6188 1/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay australianlawgroup.com.au

Study Massage Therapy with Byron Community College Ready to start something new in 2022? If a flexible work/life balance is what you’ve been craving, and you’re passionate about helping others, the nationally accredited HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy delivers everything you need to start a career in a private practice, day spa, aged care or sports facility. Student feedback: ‘The course has been great and very comprehensive. I encourage anyone interested about learning in that field to enrol, even if you have busy lives! I could still

attend classes, run my other business and parenting two teenagers.’ – Laia Sall Mola. Fee free and subsidised places are available if eligible. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Visit byroncollege.org.au or call 6684 3374. RTO: 90013

My Geek Mate

Northern Rivers Rail Ltd

Findex

My Geek Mate has been providing tech support and tuition to the northern rivers for three years and counting. This year, Mark Law, the founder of My Geek Mate, has taken on his first employee, Jason Howarth. With the holiday season coming up, the two will be very busy helping people set up their techy Christmas presents. Mark and Jason host free 1.5 hour Be Connected lessons (one per person) for those over 50 years old, three times a week. The Digital Nation 2021 Report states ‘The Be Connected program has shown that community-based essential digital skills programs create significant social return on an investment of $4 for every $1 spent.’ mygeekmate.com.au 0431 122 057

Members of Northern Rivers Rail Ltd (NRRL) are grateful to those who voted for Council candidates who support having a rail-with-bike-trail combination throughout our region. NRRL and other not-for-profit railway companies are working towards bringing rail services back to the Casino – Murwillumbah railway line in the face of opposition from those who simply want a bike/walking track instead. Bringing rail back, in a region that boasts massive tourism and a population only currently serviced by a few large private bus companies, will better serve many of our elderly, disabled and youth commuters and those who would like to cruise around other parts of our region, enjoying cafes and shops, in comfort and in our own Northern Rivers creative style. Join us at: northernriversrail.com.au

Every story is unique. Findex is here to ensure yours is one of the classics. With over 30 years history in Ballina/Byron Bay, Findex has been helping the local community navigate life’s plot twists and cliff hangers to help them achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. As one of the largest privately-owned providers of integrated financial services and advice in Australia and New Zealand, Findex enriches the lives of the people, businesses and communities they work with through smart solutions, a one-best-way approach and an integrated delivery method via their Family Office, model. They provide their clients with a holistic offering covering all their personal and business requirements across Wealth Management, Accounting and Business Advisory, Lending and Finance, Self-Managed Superannuation and Insurance. Suite 3 174 River St, Ballina 6618 3550

7Xƈ 1XƔ HU] Tuff Nutterz will be back at the Cavanbah Centre (29 December – 9 January) with Tuffy’s Nest, Australia’s biggest inflatable playground. Immerse yourself in this inflatable wonder filled playground with a whopping 1200sqm of pure bouncing adventure! four sessions per day of 90 minutes. Starting at 8.30am for the early risers, a break for the midday heat and ending with a 5pm twilight session to take advantage of those beautiful warm Byron evenings. All ages welcome!

Wallace and Co If you need some retail therapy, you can’t go past locally owned Wallace & Co, in the heart of River Street, Ballina! Offering expert advice and good old-fashioned customer services, they specialise in men’s and ladies’ clothing and footwear. Shop the biggest and most sought-after range of linen and bamboo clothing from Industrie, Kingston Grange, Gazman and Blazer, as well as Birkenstock and Doc Martin shoes and famous Australian brands like Akubra and RM Williams.

www.echo.net.au

Family friendly atmosphere, large shaded areas for those warm afternoons, cool tunes and delicious Argentinian cuisine to complete the magical holiday activity. Tickets can be purchased at the door, although best to book online to avoid disappointment. Don’t forget to take advantage of your NSW Dine and Discover vouchers. www.tuffnutterz.com Check out the website byroncollege.org.au or call 6684 3374 for details.

Shop their great range now – don’t wait to shop for those special Christmas gifts. With stock challenges in the region, seize the day, or you may not be able to get these great brands in time for Christmas! Open seven days for your shopping convenience, or shop online. 109 River St, Ballina 6686 2081 wallaces.com.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 27

IT’S ON AGAIN!

l ca o L p o Sh Mullum this Christmas!

SHOP LOCAL AND WIN! GET YOUR ENTRIES IN TO WIN! Spend $20 or more at a participating store during the

Mullum Shop Local campaign for your chance to win one of 20 $100 shopping vouchers*

Mullum Ch amber in action!

Week 2 winners! and where they shopped Mal Riddle Spice it up Thai Rose Baudin Mitre 10 Mary Williams Barbarella Hair and Beauty Kung Mullum Asian Grocery Laninie Devine Meats

ide oucher outs v is h h it w rk Ma ai. Spice it up Th AN INITIATIVE OF:

*Vouchers must be redeemed before MARCH 31, 2022.

Auto/Tyre/ Mechanical 1

B-Line Auto

Chincogan Mechanical

Liberty Mullumbimby

Main Arm Mechanical

Mullumbimby Tyres

Hair Beauty 6

Barbarella

28 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Chamber he lps to keep w ildlife safe with beautifu l bird boxes.

20x$100

vouchers to be WON!

DONATE NO W TO FUND MORE DEFIB S FOR MULLU M www.c huffed.org/pro ject/defibsfor-mullumbim by

Even $20 will he

lp purchase m

ore!

PARTICIPATING STORES: Bicycles 7

True Wheel Cycles

Books 8

The Bookshop Mullumbimby

Camping 9

Mullumbimby Disposals

Experiences 10

Crystal Castle

Farm Equipment/ Supplies 11

Farmcare

Mullumbimby Rural Co-op

Professional Services

Mullum Mac

Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce

Food/Beverage 18

Byron Bay Pork and Meats

The Court House Bottle Shop

Devine Quality Meats

Dinos IGA

Colleen Reilly Optometrist

WD Nicholls & Associates

Hooked & Cooked

Main Arm Store & Bottlo

Mullum Vet

Mullum Asian Grocer www.echo.net.au

Mullum Shop Local this Christmas!

C o ol a m o

ace

To Billinudgel

To Main Arm Warin Store a Pl

uan r ub

nj Di

Laurel Ave

Main Arm Road

e riv

Camping

Ri ve r ic k sw un

d o Cour

Pine Av enue

Train St re

llum

Avenue

Tennis Courts

bah

Sports fields

Tyagara h

Avenue

42 11 24

28 9

25 15

Avenue

treet Prince S reet

Morrison

eet

City

Roa

Bowling Club

ace

Street

reet

Myokum

High School

ile

ue en Av

Byron St

Ce d a

Museum Market

r Str e e t

b Ju

Sa Tennis Courts

Sports Fields Tennis Courts

Rural Co-op

Netball Courts

er C

r e ek

Sports Fields C Community Gardens

Skate Park

Mullumbimby Industrial Estate

Sc e

ola m

Drill Hall Swimming Pool

ol Co bimby C m lu l u

ve Dri nic

Stre

To Mullum Industrial Estate

Orchid Pl

Poplar Av enue

Station S

Road Left Bank

e Av

treet

oad

ns Lane

Hospital (closed)

To the golf course 27 To Myocum, To Montecollum Crystal Castle Crystal Castle 10

14 5

Fern Stre

Presbyterian Church

Byron Sh Counc

ith Street Sm

oad

Post Office

Stre

Pre-school

ns R

Ri ve rT e rrace

Scout Hall

8 6 30

Stewart Park

Mullumbimby Industrial Estate

Man

37 49

The Echo

44 47 21

ar Stree

ale

McGouga

Stuar t S

34 50 39 51

evo ir R

treet

Dalley S

Burringb

46 40 38

22 20

New

Apexx Park

Ann

Willow Pl

Courthouse

Res

treet

Street Gordon

Police

treet

yle

Byron Shire Council

Library

k ree

Fire Station

Arg Presbyterian Church

Stre

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Whian S

Cemetary

urt rdeni a Co

Cro wn

Que en S tr

Ri ve rT e rrace

Street

Primary School

Post Office

Byron College

Lane

ar Street

Scout Hall

Ex-Services Club

The Echo

Burringb

Anglican Church

War Memorial

McGouga ns

Ex-Services Club

Uniting Church

Civic Hall

reet

War Memorial

Fire Station

Station St

treet

treet Gordon S

Civic Hall

Police Palm Park

Courthouse

Eugenia

Anglican Church

n Stree

Stuart St

ve Dri

Tincoga

Dalley S

e Byron College

Brunswick River

la Kama

Child Care

Riv ers ide

ur t

Court

Child Care

Brunswick Terrac

Cassia

ghtcap Ct

Cudgerie Co

an Stre

Street

Ct s e wood

Salig n a C ou

Tincog

Poinciana

Street

Garden

Ross Industrial Estate

Mill Stre

rwi

Street

St Johns Primary

Kurrajong

Greville a

rin

re St

Avenue

u s Pl

Ava c a

Chinbible Creek

Chinbible

sia

Hibisc

PARTICIPATING STORE LOCATIONS

Palm Av enue

Heritage Park

Bank

Library Uniting Church

rs we To

ive

Whian S

treet

The Mullum Chocolate Shop

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club

27 28 29

Mullum Indian The Nook Paseyo

Furniture/ Homewares 34 35 36 37

The Patch

Santos Organics

Spice It Up Thai

Wandana Brewery

The Source Bulk Foods

www.echo.net.au

Mullum Instyle Bridglands Electrical Bridglands Furniture Linen House

Gifts/Clothing 38

Amore Mullumbimby Hemp Culture Made In Mullum

41 42 43 44

Mimi & Flo Mockingbird Vintage Mullum Mandala Crystal Sanctuary Stewarts Menswear

Hardware 45

James Hardware (Mitre 10)

Health 46 47

Chemsave Pharmacy Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist

Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Music 49

Son of Drum

Stationers 50 ʷˢ˟ˣ˛˜ˡ ˂˙Ё ˖˘ ʶ˛ˢ˜˖˘ 51

Mullum/Byron Mullumbimby Newsagency

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 29

30 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

e v i t s e F n o s S Dispensing musical medicine Son of Drum is a candy store for adults – alive with the sounds of musical instruments you can try out and taste with your ears! They have musical instruments and accessories for all ages and skill levels to suit any budget. Their range is constantly evolving and improving, so it’s always worth swinging by regularly to keep up to date with what’s new. They also carry out instrument repairs and arrange tuition. They pride themselves on their

helpful and intimate local knowledge. Oh yeah, and their prices are pretty competitive too! Drop in and see what they can do for you before you buy anywhere else, including online. You may be pleasantly surprised! They’re fully stocked for Xmas. Shop 1 / 31 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby 6684 1742 www.sonofdrum.com.au

Merry Christmas!

Gift vouchers and wrapping available PROFESSIONAL FITTING SERVICE 151 River Street, Ballina | 6686 2353 www.lingerieno5.com.au | Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–3 www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 31

F tive Gifts galore at Mullumbimby Newsagency Devine Quality Meats Vince Devine and his friendly team in Mullumbimby are here to help with all your festive feasting needs. They have delicious hams that are smoked in house, as well as a range of turkeys, ducks, chickens and turduckins. All meats are locally sourced, antibiotic and hormone free and their awardwinning sausages are a must try. Also stocking quality deli and small goods – they have a great range! Order now for Christmas by dropping in to the store 64 Stuart St, Mullumbimby or calling 6684 2015.

Mullumbimby Newsagency is your locally owned shop specialising in Australian-made art supplies, magazines, stationary, gifts and much more. A fantastic place to shop for Christmas gifts, they have a huge range of 2022 diaries and calendars on offer, along with toys, board games, puzzles, outdoor games, premium art supplies, stationary, gift boxes, Darrel Lea chocolate and sweet treats. The team of local, friendly employees are always happy to help. Come down to find a gift for all ages! Open 6am to 6pm Mon–Fri / 6am to 2pm Sat and 6am to 12noon Sun. 44 Burringbar St 6684 2127

BYRON BUS Co • Old Style Wood Smoked Hams • Turkeys • Ducks • Roast Meats • Grass Fed Local Beef

Door to Door Charter Services Getting you from A to B Reliably

Call 0490 183 424 arrive@ byronbuscompany.com.au

• BBQ Meats including our award winning sausages • All of our Pigs and Pork products are supplied locally • All Hams and Bacon are cooked on the premises • All meat is antibiotic and hormone free

64 Stuart St, Mullumbimby p. 02 6684 2015 m. 0429 842 015 f. 02 6684 3496 e. vincedevine55@gmail.com www.greatmeatrecipes.com.au www.echo.net.au

MULLUMBIMBY NEWSAGENCY

S son

Byron Dance Dynamics

Dance Dynamics is Byron’s premier and longest running dance school with a great team of teachers to provide the highest quality and personalised care in dance education. Director Kate Histon says, ‘Our school is built on strong values, promoting self-esteem, inclusiveness, dedication, commitment, and friendship while developing a strong dance technique.’ Dance Dynamics has a beautiful home base studio, a professional bespoke centre in the Byron Arts and Industry Estate, comprised of two dance studios, both with intricate sprung flooring system and fully airconditioned. Dance Dynamics offers all genres, for the recreational dancer to aspiring professional, three years to adults. Enrol online today www.byrondancedynamics.com.au (Click ‘Enrol Here’) or phone 6680 7250. Instagram @byrondancedynamics

Come and see the friendly staff at Mullumbimby News agency and shop locally for your Christmas gifts!

Alstonville Furniture Co Quality furniture to suit your lifestyle and individual taste. Alstonville Furniture Company specialises in quality furniture. Everything you need to furnish your home or office with well built furniture. Whether you are redecorating, moving into a new home, or replacing your old favourites, they can help. They supply lifestyle furniture that will suit all tastes. You are sure to find what you are looking for in their great range of functional, stylish, quality furniture for every room of the house. Drop in and see them, call, or email, their expert staff have great ideas and expert advice. Whatever you want, the team at Alstonville Furniture Co. is at your service. The Old Buttery Alstonville Open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–2pm www.alstonvillefurnitureco.com.au 6628 6212

Currently stocking... • A large range of 2022 Diaries & Calendars • Toys • Puzzles • Board games • - Art supplies • Stationary • Gift boxes • Darrell Lea Chocolates • and much more!

Email: stationery.mullumnews@gmail.com 44 Burringbar St, Mullum Ph: 6684 2127

BALLET * JAZZ * HIPHOP * ACRO * CONTEMPORARY * CHOREOGRAPHIC

6XPPHU 'DQFH &DPS

11TH, 12TH & 13TH JAN ONLY $170 OR EARLY BIRD $129

WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/BVLAX

! " #

www.echo.net.au

$% & ' &$ ( ' ' ( )

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 33

Festi ve n o s S Crystals for Christmas Give someone you love the unique gift of a healing, nurturing experience this Christmas. What better way to start the New Year than with a clear, balanced, charged up you! Nothing says Byron Christmas like Crystal Healing! Kate Messenger offers Crystal Resonance TherapyTM sessions, Crystal Card Readings and Crystal Connection Meditation evenings in Mullumbimby. Whichever session you choose, you will call in specific crystal frequencies to support your evolution, assisting you to release blockages and stuck energy, and helping you navigate life's experiences with new tools, new energy and a whole new level of understanding. Energy is not positive or negative. It is simply energy. Crystal energies help you recognise and accept what is necessary for your growth and release what is not. Gift vouchers available. 0413 003 301 www.crystalsanddreaming.com.au Insta: @curlykatemessenger

The original Byron Bay chopping board Eco Food Boards was born in the natural beauty of Byron Bay and being sustainable is paramount to this family-run business. All of their boards are handcrafted from ethically sourced camphor laurel timber harvested here in the Northern Rivers region. This plays a huge role in helping the growth of local, native vegetation. By purchasing an Eco Food Board, you’re helping the planet and supporting local farmers. Camphor laurel timber contains naturally anti-bacterial properties, making it the most hygienic food board. The unique variety of grain ensures that no two boards are ever the same! The timber look varies depending on exactly where the tree was growing, how much rain the tree soaked up and how much beautiful Byron sunshine it absorbed as it grew. 128 Woodford Lane, Ewingsdale, Byron Bay 02 6684 7804 www.ecofoodboards.com.au

Balloon Aloft As the summer season is upon us what better way to celebrate with your friends and family than atop the rainbow region in a hot air balloon! Balloon Aloft Byron Bay offer daily sunrise flights across the Shire, which is a great outdoor adventure to share with your loved ones. Spectacular views span from native treetops through to the Mt Warning caldera, green valleys and ocean beyond. Their professional team of pilots and crew will accompany you throughout the morning, making for an unforgettable fun experience. Exclusive and group bookings available upon request and all flights include a delicious breakfast after the flight at Three Blue Ducks, The Farm. Enjoy the Christmas cheer this festive season and visit www.balloonaloftbyronbay.com

Crystal healing helps you recognise and accept what is necessary for your growth, and release what is not.

‘

Crystal Resonance Therapy Crystal Card Readings • Chakra Balancing Crystal Connection Meditations I can’t put into words the gratitude that is oozing out of every pore. I feel changed in the most beautiful way. Kate, you truly challenged us in the most incredible ways with your crystal healing. Enlightened, emotional, inspired and alive. Changed! – Natalie Bassingthwaite

Gift Vouchers available

34 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Festi ve S s on

“A FIRST AID KIT IN A BOT TLE”

Give the gift of Health PEEK Gallery

Red Dot Rescue

Established by artist Gabrielle Pool, PEEK Gallery represents a select group of established artists and emerging talent, as well as delivering a dynamic contemporary program. Located in the heart of downtown Byron Bay, PEEK is focused on exhibiting the finest art being created. While primarily showcasing artists in the region, PEEK also carries an eclectic inventory of artists from all over the world, inviting art collectors and the culturally curious to 'engage and experience something new’. Please contact the Peek Gallery for a digital catalogue, request a local measure and quote, or to arrange an after-hours appointment at the gallery. 7/8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay peekgallery.com 0488 64 64 64

Red Dot Rescue has been a TGA Listed Medicine for more than 20 years. With over 18 approved uses, it's truly ‘a First Aid Kit in a Bottle!’ For immunity, colds, flu, and wounds, Red Dot provides natural protection when your body battles the bad guys… and treats your pets, too! The synergy of these three traditionally-used herbs creates balance and restores your system. Tune into this effective ancient healing wisdom, proven to reduce severity, and the longevity, of many symptoms. Locally produced in Alstonville, scan the QR code in their ad to see their story, testimonials and more information. Red Dot is the perfect remedy for these times, so keep it with you always! Health is wealth – and the greatest gift. Red Dot to the rescue!! rdrescue.com.au

Antiviral + Immune Boosting Antiseptic Antimicrobial Antibacterial

Anti-inflammatory Anti-fungal Anti-parasitic

Healing Support Heal Wounds Fast Rashes + Insect Bites

The perfect remedy for these times. TGA listed Medicine for 20 years. Get an Army of Natural protection behind you.

Can be used both internally and topically.

rdrescue.com.au

7/8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 0488 646 464 | hello@peekgallery.com | @peekgallery Check website for opening hours

peekgallery.com ‘ROUNDABOUT’ BY LAURA TATE

www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 35

loving 2

Tiles, mosaics and more!

lismore

World-class theatre in 2022!

Experience world-class theatre at NORPA and Lismore City Hall. The 2022 NORPA Season will immerse you in a myriad of stories that unfold in unexpected settings. There’s something for everyone, from sure-fire entertainment to brave new Australian voices. Tickets on sale 10am Thursday 9 December 2021. Eat, drink and be merry! At NORPA the good times start long before the curtain is raised! Meet up with friends at the NORPA bar, share a meal together at the Secret Chef Diner before the show, then step into a different world. Give experiences as gifts this Christmas! A gift voucher from NORPA is the perfect gift for loved ones. Gift vouchers can be used for any NORPA show or performance at Lismore City Hall including theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, circus and more.

Locally-owned and family-operated, Northern Rivers Tiles & Mosaics is a treasure trove of beautiful and unusual tiles sourced from around the world. Exclusively stocking a stunning selection of Spanish and Italian tiles, the store also carries a contemporary collection of quality and affordable floor and wall tiles, natural stone tiles and pavers, stone basins, pool tiles, pavers and mosaics, with many items available to purchase directly from the showroom floor. It’s a one stop shop for quality adhesives, a huge selection of Laticrete and Ardex grout colours, tiling trims and the tools to help you get the job done. Their mosaic range is like a lolly shop full of colourful glass, ceramic and mirror mosaics perfect for your next creative project! Check out their Instagram accounts to see more of what’s in store: @nrtiles @nrmosaics 177 Keen Street Lismore Phone 6621 5232

To see what’s coming up go to norpa.org.au or lismorecityhall.com.au

Fundies Organic Wholefood Market

Founded in 1979, Fundies Lismore strives to keep the community well with nutritious food and naturopath recommended supplements – no matter where you are on your wellness journey. Inside you’ll find fresh seasonal certified organic fruit and vegetables, gluten free pasta and bread alternatives, plus organic skincare and a huge vegan food range. Free naturopathic support is available in store, offering a mainly plant-based vitamin and supplement range. The team can help guide you in this area based on your individual needs or what has been prescribed by your own practitioner. From alternative products, dietary and intolerance advice, or how to look after your skin – they’ve got you covered. Sourcing food as locally as possible, grown in the earth and touched by the Sun. (02) 6622 2199 140 Keen St, Lismore Fundies.com.au

lism

Lismore Regional Gallery and the Quad

Lismore Regional Gallery is one of the longest-running cultural organisations in the Northern Rivers. They have an innovative and inclusive artistic program, and present bold exhibitions and unique public programs for everyone. Their vision is to be a place for everybody, and they are committed to bringing the community on a shared journey of making and engaging in contemporary art. Adjacent to the gallery is the Lismore Quadrangle, a dynamic community space with a curated program of cultural events. The Quad is an outdoor green space for new work to be developed, presented, and enjoyed by all, right in the heart of Lismore. lismoregallery.org lismorequad.org.au

Image: Opening of Lismore Regional Gallery, 2017. Photo: Kate Holmes 10

Vistara Primary School

Vistara Primary School’s grounding in ecological education is evident everywhere in the beautiful, colourful classrooms and surrounds. This school engages students to further develop and broaden their ability to extend their intellectual and emotional connections between their personal worlds (of home, school, community and locality) with the Earth as a living whole. The school’s compassionate culture is also expressed in their daily yoga, meditation, and relaxation practices, and in their adherence to a vegetarian/vegan diet within the school. The ‘enquiry based learning’ approach could be seen everywhere; from students learning through nature-based play, to their beautiful and stimulating learning environments. vistara.nsw.edu.au 41 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill via Lismore 02 6624 4127

36 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

3 4

www.echo.net.au

loving

lismore

Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens

Unwind this summer in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, on Bundjalung Country. Their cool shaded forest walks and a cubby for the little ones will keep the whole family entertained. Native ground covers, understorey plants and vines are all encouraged in this regenerated rainforest. Book a one-hour Guided Walk with a group of friends or family. Simply email publicity@friendslrbg.com.au to request a time or ring 0450 596 705. Gold coin donation appreciated. Self-guided walk brochures are also available at the Visitor’s Centre. Join the nursery and work groups at the Gardens every Wednesday 8am to 11am, (no workdays from 16 Dec to 4 January). The Gardens will be closed on public holidays, but otherwise open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm and on weekends 9am to 4pm. 313 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, 3km from Lismore CBD. Look out for the hoop pine forest on your right. friendslrbg.com.au

Northern Rivers Stained Glass

Shop local and support small business this holiday season by shopping at Northern Rivers Stained Glass Gift Shop. Their gift shop supports 40 amazing artists and producers from around the region. The region is so lucky to have so much creative talent on hand. They are constantly finding new artists to contribute to the shop, so the gift shop stays fresh and interesting. They’re also running monthly Stained Glass classes and offer gift certificates. Giving the gift of an experience is super special for many, as it’s the gift of a memory and a new skill all in one. Plus you get to take home your specially designed and created piece as a forever keepsake. Their website gets updated frequently with new class dates and information. nrstainedglass.com Instagram: northern_rivers_stained_glass Facebook: @northernriversstainedglass

Richmond Hill

Lismore Heights

East Lismore

www.echo.net.au

Could mould mycotoxins be making you sick? High humidity and persistent damp are a perfect recipe for mould. The weather bureau has predicted a wet, damp, humid summer in the Northern Rivers. Mould can hide in places you least expect it and be a silent aggressor sitting in the background making you sick. Common symptoms of mould illness include: • A stuffy nose • Wheeze or dry cough • Asthma and/or phlegm in the throat or chest • Night sweats • Low energy or fatigue • Brain fog • Skin rashes • Itchy or red eyes • Joint and/or muscle pain • Headaches Check for evidence of mould on leather goods or a white dust under shelves. If you feel you may be experiencing symptoms of mould illness, give Verona Chadwick a call on 02 66252925. Simple investigations get to the root of your symptoms. 02 6625 2925 getahealthylife.com.au

Book Warehouse

Book Warehouse is an independently owned bookstore in Lismore and part of a larger north coast locally owned group, with shops in Coffs Harbour, Ballina and Grafton. Their staff are passionate readers – and it shows! Their stores stock the latest in new release books and they have an incredible range of specials, bestsellers, literary prize winners and classics. From the littlest tiny tot to the most well read senior, there is something for everyone. They also stock a large selection of awesome art supplies, jigsaw puzzles, specialty games, beautiful greeting cards (many by local artists) gift wrap and a wide selection of bookish gifts. Quite simply, they are more than you imagine – drop by and see them next time you are in Lismore, and bring your visitors – they have repeat customers from all over Australia who come back again and again on their travels. They’re definitely worth a visit. 6621 4204 | Keen St, Lismore thebwh.com

« 7

Beware of insidious mould with damp this summer

The Rainbow Health Centre

The Rainbow Health Centre was established in Lismore in 1983 by renowned naturopath Chris Russell. After her well earned retirement at the end of 2018, naturopaths Lee Vassella and Anna Lusty have now taken on the practice, having worked with and been mentored by Chris for almost twenty years. They are joined by naturopath Claire Patterson, and together the three are continuing to help clients achieve and maintain the best of health. Treatments are tailored to the individual and encompass several modalities including homeopathy, herbal medicine and nutrition. The centre continues to offer electrodermal screening, with an upgraded Bioscan system. This tool helps to collect information from the body which may help to identify areas of weakness or overactivity, as well as food or environmental sensitivities. For an appointment, call the Rainbow Health Centre on 6621 5121 2/76 Woodlark St Lismore info@rainbowhealthcentre.com 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 37

F tive S son Toy Kingdom

Local handmade jewellery by CRISTINA cristina_art_silver |

cristina

Available at HAMMER & HAND Jewellery & Metal Collective (Bangalow) 10 Station St, Bangalow | HammerAndHandBangalow

For children, toy stores are magic places. At Toy Kingdom you’ll find everything you need to make your child’s Christmas truly delightful, with a huge range of high-quality toys that are made to endure. From beautiful rattan dolls furniture to organic soft dolls and Jellycat Rabbits in all the colours of the rainbow, Toy Kingdom has all of your favourite brands. It’s hard to go past the range of beautiful wooden infant’s toys or the extensive range of walkers, ride-on’s, and scooters to keep kids active. For the games buff you will find all of your childhood favourites along with hardto-find games and quality puzzles for the whole family. For the creative child there is arts and crafts and science kits that fuel the imagination and teach while they play. Shop 2, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay 6680 8811 | Mytoykingdom.com.au

We believe in the magic of Christmas! Yes there’s real Christmas magic in all our stores! Our range of fun, quality and educational toys provide meaningful play that lasts! Let our expert and friendly Christmas elves help you choose the perfect gift to make this Christmas the best one yet!

157 River Street Ballina 6686 4880

www.mytoykingdom.com.au instagram @mytoykingdom facebook.com/mytoykingdom

38 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Byron Bay 2/103 Jonson St 6680 8811 Lismore 64 Woodlark St 6621 3473

www.echo.net.au

F tive S son Mullum Ex-Services Club Christmas Raffles are underway and tonight you can win yourself a Chrissy ham with 20 x hams & 5 x $30 gift cards to won. Again, Friday 10 December, the club will be the best place to win your Christmas ham, 20 x hams plus 5 x $40 meat trays will be won. Christmas Raffle tickets will be on sale from 5.30pm and drawn at 7pm, with the Members Draw straight after the raffles. Wednesday 15 & Friday 17 December will be their hammiest ham raffle with 50 hams on the Wednesday and 55 hams on the Friday to be won. COVID regulations apply until 14 Dec, so please make yourself familiar with their entry conditions, which can be found on their social media pages or website. 58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2533 www.mullumexservices.com.au

Evergreen Décor Nestled in amongst local traders at Alstonville’s historic Buttery, Evergreen Décor is now open. The brainchild of Alstonville local Louise Marshall, Evergreen Décor was inspired by her own experience in fitting out retail outlets and office space. ‘It is always great in theory to have arrangements of natural plants around the home and workplace, however the maintenance can be too much. The alternatives were not good enough for me so I decided to do something about it,’ says Louise. Being local to Alstonville, Evergreen is primarily focusing on the Northern Rivers with a more personalised offering. ‘It’s not just the products, it is what you do with them. Meeting with my customers in person and understanding what they need always makes me feel good.’ 5a Lismore Road, Alstonville www.evergreendecor.com.au | Louise – 0414224156

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Continuing with all your favourites in bulk landscape supplies plus so much more. NOW STOCKING A WIDE RANGE OF: •

Natural stone steppers and pavers

•

Masonry pavers

•

FORMBOSS and garden edging

•

Bush rock and large basalt boulders

•

New season pots

•

Native and exotic plants

•

And much, much more.....

Delivering 6 days to the Byron, Ballina, Lismore and Tweed Shires.

www.wardslandscape.com.au!

OPENING HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-5PM SATURDAY 7AM-2PM

02 6684 2323 Find us at 1176 Myocum Road, Myocum

Christmas Raffles Wed 8th December

Fri 10th December

20 x Christmas hams 10 x $30 gift cards

25 x Christmas hams 5 x $40 Meat trays

Tickets selling from 5.30pm drawn at 7pm

Quality fabricated plants & Fibre cement pots

Members Draw Jackpot

$4,300 T&C’s apply

www.evergreendecor.com.au 5a Lismore Road Alstonville, 2477 (The old butter factory) www.echo.net.au

MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 39

F tive S son Wildforest Folk Emporium and Curios Created by storytelling naturalist, ecotherapist, and permaculturalist, Claudia Grati, Wildforest Folk Emporium and Curios is the most magical little shop in Byron Bay. Claudia's mission is to deeply connect beings of all ages with the ‘more than human’ world; fostering infinite inspiration and a desire for true environmental stewardship. This beautiful and whimsical space in the heart of Byron Bay showcases gorgeous global artisan handmade fair trade items, Steiner / Montessori toys, jewellery, books, a stunning array of deep time treasures (crystals and fossils), organic seeds, fresh organic flowers, and so much more. The shop will also serve as an information hub for Claudia's ecotherapy events and offerings, and permaculture consulting. The shop is usually open Thursday to Monday, but check socials as times may vary slightly. 52 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Website: wildforestfolk.earth | Insta: @wildforest.folk

Miss Tree Nursery Treat yourself by visiting Miss Tree Nursery in the scenic hills of Rosebank. Plants make the perfect present and are the gift that keeps on giving, not only for our pleasure but for the environment as well. Miss Tree offers a vast array of quality plants, from ground covers to trees, and specialises in native flowering shrubs such as Grevillea, Callistemon, and Leptospermum (just to name a few). You will be pleasantly surprised by the great value for such quality, made possible due to being propagated on site. To celebrate the start of Summer the FESTIVE SEASON SALE is on now until 23 December. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am to 3pm. 420 Rosebank Rd, Rosebank. Call Stephanie 0448 974 421 or visit www. misstree.com.au.

HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY PLANTS

Festive Season Sale Until Dec 23rd or while stock lasts

100’s of plants discounted Grevillea and Bottle Brush only $6.80 Open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am–3pm and by appointment

0448 974 421

420 Rosebank Rd, Rosebank NSW 2480

Stephanie Medew | Horticulturalist | stephanie@misstree.com.au

The Rogues Gallery of Aussie Tweeters Wall art prints by TamsinSmythDesign on Etsy 40 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

misstree.com.au

NATIVE PLANT SPECIALISTS www.echo.net.au

F tive S son No Bones – Newly Renovated!

The newly opened Ocean Shores Happy Herb Shop is busy creating a community hub contributing to education, transformation, and fulfilment, providing natural integrated healthcare and holistic wellbeing, while promoting appreciation for and education about the benefits of culture around, and freedom for all plants and herbs. The shop offers a wide range of products with expert knowledge, advice, and ever friendly service. Their extensive range of natural and effective plant medicines is available as loose herbs, tinctures, spagyrics, and oils, and support optimal health, vitality and wellbeing, energy, relaxation, balance and stress relief, romance, libido and fertility, dreaming, magic, ritual and ceremonial use, and of course Happy Herb's famous range of smoking alternatives. They also have wonderful collections of gifts, incense, books, tarot and oracle cards, circus gear, and more. Shop 10 Ocean Village Centre, Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores. 0468 853 774

ŴŴ

Happy Herb Shop

źųų ŻŷŴ ŴŻŷų

No Bones has recently expanded and just finished an incredible renovation, timed perfectly with a new summer menu. The mission is to bring everyone together over good food, meat eaters and vegans alike. Imagine dining at a restaurant where you can relax knowing that your choices will be ethical no matter what you order, and where you can be proud knowing that you’ve contributed to a better earth in this moment, without compromising on flavour. The new summer menu is served alongside an incredible drink selection perfect for summertime sipping. Like all good things in life, the delicious morsels of goodness at No Bones are designed to be shared... try a little of everything. Be sure to book online. nobonesbyronbay.com.au @nobonesbyronbay 0481 148 007 | 11 Fletcher St. Byron Bay

! " # $ % & '() * + +, --*)

52 JONSON STREET BYRON BAY

WWW.WILDFORESTFOLK.EARTH @WILDFOREST.FOLK

www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 41

e v i t s e F n o s S Summer has arrived at Bell & Ford! The Byron Bay and Bangalow stores are fully stocked for the new season with their favourite labels, from Australia and around the world, thoughtfully selected to suit our relaxed, beachside lifestyle. Bell & Ford specialises in a carefully curated collection of soft, natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, and linen in wearable shapes, styles, colours, and prints. The clothing is complemented by a beautiful selection of accessories, from jewellery and scarves to leather goods, and they have a strong focus on ethically and sustainably sourced and produced products. Visit them at 3/111 Jonson Street, Byron Bay and 44 Byron Street, Bangalow. They’re open seven days a week. 6685 7095 | www.bellandford.com.au | @bellandford

The ORACLE ‘Ever since I can remember, I have been able to see, sense and know energy. I would predict things, or talk about the dead relative appearing behind the person my mother was talking to (which was quite unnerving to them to say the least!). At 15 I was reading Tarot professionally and even now my passion for it has not dimmed. I absolutely love it. I love the interaction with the client, the way the patterns inform and impart wisdom. I love seeing the confusion or cloud they come in with dissipate and diffuse during the session. I love to see a sense of purpose and direction renewed and inspiration ignited from within.’ – Vicki Veranese Gift vouchers available. www.i-of-ra.com/readings 0412 400 085

SPRING / SUMMER C O L L E C T I O N S H AV E A R R I V E D

L I N E N • S I L K • C OT TO N BEAUTIFUL SYLES, PRINTS, AND COLOURS F RO M O U R F AV O U R I T E L A B E L S

M U S E • F RO C K K • R U N AWAY B I C Y C L E • D V E • A L E S S A N D R A • K L OT H 3 / 1 1 1 J O N S O N S T R E E T, B Y RO N B AY 4 4 B Y RO N S T R E E T, B A N G A L O W 02 6685 7095 w w w. b e l l a n d f o r d . c o m . a u @ b e l l a n d f o r d

42 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Festi ve S s on Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa This Christmas Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa is offering 20 per cent value added gift vouchers for all online voucher sales. Simply scan the QR code in the ad to purchase the gift voucher of your choice. It's secure and easy and the perfect gift to really spoil someone you love this Christmas. The business is turning seven and Kirsty wants to give back to the community, who have supported her business to grow and thrive through these challenging times. Her gratitude is heartfelt and she is offering 20 per cent added value to every gift voucher sale online for the next 30 days as her way of giving thanks. Gift vouchers and bookings available online or call your professional, local, celebrity endorsed Beauty & Medi Spa. 3/32 Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads www.ozonebeautyspa.com.au 6685 1145

VAMPT ~ Serious lovers of quality vintage Vampt Vintage Design has a keen eye for original Mid-Century furniture and is now located in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Vampt owners Dave and Maxine Beeman have been sourcing authentic vintage for 20 years and still have a large shop in Sydney, which means access to a great range of furniture, lighting and collectables. They are excited to announce that their next container is on its way, filled with an incredible array of Italian lighting, stunning Brazilian furniture and, of course, very stylish Scandinavian pieces arriving early next year. From styling to hire, to worldwide sourcing, they are your go to. Vampt prides themselves on quality pieces from the Mid-Century era. vamptvintagedesign.com Insta: @vamptvintagedesign 3/18 Centennial Cct, Byron Industrial Est Bohdi Living Complex

FREE 20% EXTRA

GIFT VOUCHER 20% Value Added Gift Vouchers Spend $100 receive $120 value Spend $200 receive $240 value Spend $500 receive $600 value

Authentic Mid-Centur y Specialists

*conditions apply. T & C available instore.*

Choice of six beautifully presented Intraceuticals Christmas Gift packs in stock now.

These sell out fast as they are loaded with free products! Add a Treatment Voucher for the ultimate WOW factor.

Hifu now for Christmas on sale $550 full facial rejuvenation. Gift vouchers & bookings available online at ozonebeautyspa.com.au 3/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads

02 6685 1145 Mon to Fri 9am–5pm Sat 11am–3pm Book online ozonebeautyspa.com.au @ozonebeautyandmedispa www.echo.net.au

NEW LOCATION 3/18 Centennial Cct, Byron Industrial Est Bohdi Living Complex Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Dave 0414 806 549

vamptvintagedesign.com 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 43

Festi ve S s on Byron Bay Pork Byron Community College If you are looking for someone and somewhere special to give your unique gifts to in 2022, consider the emotional and career rewards from a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support. With this National Accreditation under your belt, you will be fully qualified to work anywhere in Australia as an Aged Care Assistant or Disability Support Worker (or both!) in facilities, private homes or supported accommodation. Certificate courses are also available in Massage Therapy, Community Services, Horticulture and Permaculture. There are many ways to change a life. 2022 Enrolments are now open. Fee free and subsidised places are available if eligible. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. For more information visit www.byroncollege.org.au or call 6684 3374. RTO No:90013.

It’s that very merry time of year again and the butchers at Byron Bay Pork are preparing the finest cuts of Christmas meats and selections for customers. Your local family-owned business in Mullumbimby, they source premium quality pork, beef, lamb and goat from their family farms. All meats are antibiotic and hormone free. They have locally sourced and smoked leg hams along with free range chickens, ducks and turkeys. Their specialty sausage range includes a gluten-free variety, salami and they stock a range of locally produced smallgoods, sauces, spices and products. Come in and see the friendly staff or place an order on the phone, for all your festive season needs. Open Monday to Saturday. 70 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2137

Australian Pork Limited

2015 Best Australian Pork Spring Awards Punjab Piggery

FEE FREE PLACES AVAILABLE* STUDY CHC33015 - CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT ENROL NOW *This training is subsidised by the NSW Government

RTO: 90013 02 6684 3374 byroncollege.org.au 44 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

15 September 2015

Come in and see our friendly staff for a choice of local, grass-fed, organic and free-range meats – all antibiotic and hormone free. Our smallgoods range includes locally produced smoked leg ham, salami and a variety of gluten-free sausages. 6am–5pm Mon–Fri, 6am–12pm Sat

70 Dalley St, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2137 www.echo.net.au

Festi ve S s on Mark Tuckey Furniture

Byron Photo Magic

Mark Tuckey is an Australian timber furniture company dedicated to creating product that is loved and lasts. Each piece is custom made at their workshop in Melbourne – designed with integrity, simplicity and strength using recycled and sustainably managed timbers. The makers take pride in quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail, committed to making lifetime pieces with a negligible footprint. Mark and his attentive team are passionate about architecture and design and will work with you across both your residential and commercial projects. Tuckey pieces encourage gathering and memory making. Their aim is to make bespoke timber pieces to span generations. A curated selection of complementary seating, homewares, lighting and artwork can be found at both Byron and Melbourne showrooms. www.marktuckey.com.au IG: @mark_tuckey Byron Bay Showroom 14 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay byronbay@marktuckey.com.au

For all your photography needs Byron Photo Magic, your Fujifilm Digital Store has everything covered. Printing instore or online through the very latest Fujifilm Kiosks as well as Large-format, canvas printing, photobooks and calendars are all available. They also have full 35mm film Colour – BW processing & printing services, batteries, memory cards, camera bags and a wide range of Instax Polaroid Cameras and the full range of GoPro and accessories. Old video tapes, Super 8mm film to USB servicesare also now handled in store. They offer frames, photo albums and an extensive range of Promaster photographic accessories, including tripods, filters, binoculars and the largest range of 35mm film on the north coast. Passport photos of all sizes are covered professionally with the store studio. Call in and see Stephen, Karen, Julieth and Curtis. Shop 20, Mercato on Byron 108-114 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 5877 Photo magic.com.au

www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 45

Festi ve S s on

Linen House Mullumbimby Festive gifting has never looked so stylish. At Linen House’s Mullumbimby store, discover fabulous bed linen and homewares at up to 70 per cent off. Help your loved ones elevate their alfresco dining this season with pure linen napery, available in varied hues that look marvellous mixed, or matched. Their sought-after Nimes collection enjoys that perfectly rustic and effortless drape that looks divine in any setting. It’s even more superb when styled with their woven and braided Plait placemats, adding charm to any table. Whatever you desire this season, Mullumbimby's linen lovers and homeware enthusiasts are always thrilled to help you find just the right piece. Visit them at 33 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. They can't wait to help inspire you to make your house a home. linenhouse.com

High end healthy haircare Designed and crafted by a local mumpreneur and long-standing hair industry professional, Rox Lox Haircare Lennox Head is changing the haircare industry forever with their release of completely natural, sustainable, vegan, high performing eco luxe products. These creations appear to be the first of their kind with the range focusing on specific hair concerns from a hairdresser's perspective, whilst not compromising on ethics, health and sustainability. ‘I made a commitment to myself that these products had to be different; they had to be natural, sustainable and more ethical, but as a working hairdresser they had to be of professional standard too. I would not compromise on quality results to achieve my mission, and I didn’t have to have to.’ – Karen Jeffery, owner/ director. www.roxloxhaircare.com.au

Mullumbimby | Shop Local Up to

70% Off RRP

Bed • Bath • Living • Lounge • Kids 33 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby PH: 6684 6452 @linenhouse_outlets | linenhouse.com 46 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

High performing healthy products bridging the gap between the natural and professional haircare markets. Formulated and handcrafted by a longstanding hairdresser right here in the Northern Rivers! Natural, professional, cruelty free, vegan and palm oil free!

www.roxloxhaircare.com.au www.echo.net.au

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Issue# 36.26 December 8–14, 2021 Editor: Eve Jeffrey Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment

THE EAGLES DESPERADO IN BALLINA The Eagles are without doubt, one of the most popular bands worldwide. Their unique, melodic country-rock sound has spawned numerous hits, which are constantly played on major radio stations all over the world, with the most popular being the Hotel California album. Many believe this album was created well before its time.

AUDITIONING FOR SPRUNG!! Sprung!! is calling for expressions of interest from adults over the age of 16 to join its Dance Ensemble. This group of talented people work together twice a week to build their dance, theatre and movement skills, and to explore their choreographic talents under the guidance of Sprung!!’s experienced team of professional tutors. If you are a person who identifies as having a disability, you live in the Northern Rivers or in Tweed Shire, you are passionate about dance, movement and theatre and have some experience in this creative art form, then we are looking for you! Sprung!! invites you to audition for this outstanding opportunity to join this emerging player in the national disability arts scene. Auditions will be held in a supported workshop environment during our Summer workshop in Ballina during the week of 17–21 January 2022. Email info@sprung.org.au to audition and visit www.sprung.org.au/ or phone 0478 879 706 for more information.

GET READY, GET SET… NORPA is about to reveal some of the adventurous, world-class shows that will transport audiences to different worlds in 2022. The theatre at NORPA will sometimes transform entirely during the season giving audiences the feeling of being in the story. NORPA 2022 also welcomes Bell Shakespeare, comedy, drama and circus. NORPA Artistic Director and CEO, Julian Louis, says audiences will be taken to unexpected and wonderful places with NORPA in 2022 as they celebrate the power of live performance together. ‘The announcement of this first round of shows on 9 December is Act One of what is happening at NORPA in 2022. Act Two comes early next year when we announce NORPA’s theatre-making program, including First Nations works with Rhoda Roberts, our NORPA Youth program and new, ambitious NORPA works in creation.’ Says Julian. The Echo Online will have the announcement of all the shows at 10am on Thursday. NORPA’s 2022 Season shows are now on sale at www.norpa.org.au

MORE ENTERTAINMENT ON P48 www.echo.net.au

The Eagles broke up in 1980, and Desperado – The Eagles Show was formed some years later to fill the void left by one of the most prolific bands ever. The multi-award winning show skilfully, and meticulously, recreates the sound that flooded the world music stage. Desperado – The Eagles Show has authentically recreated their great musicianship coupled with precision vocals and harmonies, all of which are

performed live. The band comprises of six talented musicians from Sydney Australia – Mark Anthony: guitar/ lead vocals, Brendan Tinker: lead guitar/ vocals, Ross Russo: guitar/ vocals, Trevor Walsh: bass/ vocals, Vern Aliberti: keyboards, Jason Rodziewicz: drums/ vocals. Together, they celebrate and faithfully reproduce and deliver to you the music of one of the greatest bands of all time. Audiences will be overwhelmed as they hear The Eagles hits from all the albums of this iconic band… hits like, ‘Hotel California’, ‘Tequila Sunrise’, ‘New Kid in Town’, ‘Take it Easy’, ‘Best of My Love’, ‘The Last Resort’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Heartache Tonight’, and ‘The Long Run’, plus hits from their solo careers… and so much more. Ballina RSL. Sat, 11 Dec. Tix $36, 18+ Doors: 7.45pm, Show: 8.30pm.

NORPA AND SPAGHETTI CIRCUS PRESENT

A S PAG H E T T I C I RC U S P RO D U C T I O N

The sea is rising, and so are we — Bails of Hey! is not to be missed!

Fri 10 Dec, 7pm & Sat 11 Dec, 2pm Fri: Bar & Diner open from 5:30pm | Sat: Bar open from 1pm

Lismore City Hall

TICKETS:

norpa.org.au | 1300 066 772 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 47

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

I’LL JUST LEAVE THIS SPLENDOUR AWESOMENESS HERE… It’s finally here! The news we’ve all been waiting for, the complete line-up for Splendour in the Grass 2022 is now signed, sealed and set to be delivered to the festival faithful from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July 2022. It’s been quite a ride and we’re all heading back to North Byron Parklands! Splendour in the Grass will make its glorious return with heavyweight headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator leading the charge. Now, it’s time to strap yourself in for the full spectrum of international and Aussie artists ready to join you on your longawaited adventure back to the country’s biggest celebration of music. From British indie-pop legends and a controversial rock’n’roll star to seminal indie rock royalty, dance ready DJs,

48 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Grammy award-winning vocalists and acclaimed hip-hop stars, Splendour in the Grass returns with a mammoth team of international talent in tow. Combine this with Aussie rock icons and a ‘smathering’ of homegrown heroes, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate crew, ready to take over The Amphitheatre, GW McLennan and Mix Up stages. Plus, Splendour’s new PARK(lands) Stage which will feature carefully curated line-ups bought to you by the legends at Secret Sounds, Astral People and Love Police. What a ride! Splendour in the Grass 22 to 24 July North Byron Parklands For more information, visit: splendourinthegrass.com.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD THIS NYE Tickets are on sale for the first annual Glitter Love Ball, a New Year’s Eve charity bash raising funds to support locals in need at the Byron Community Centre. Bring in 2022 at Byron Bay’s night of nights – the place to be if you want to make your New Year’s Eve one to remember. Get your glitter on and celebrate as a stellar line-up of DJs pump out the bangers. On the decks will be a collection of Byron’s best DJs including sparkly duo Lunar Disco – who have been turning heads at all the best parties over the last few years. Man about town, Reiflex, will be giving it a 24 carat spin, with more acts to be announced soon. A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival will get the party started, the

Theatre and Verandah Bars will be open till late, and the dance floor will be pumping as we bring in the New Year in style. The Byron Community Centre is the beating heart of the Northern Rivers. As well as running one of the best theatres in the local area, they provide essential services to those doing it tough in our community, so come and shake off 2021 knowing that your party dollars are going to a good place. The Glitter Love Ball – Byron Bay NYE 2021, 31 December, 8pm–2am. Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481. Early bird tickets $134.50 from www.byrontheatre.com

www.echo.net.au

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

MANDY NOLAN’S

THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE This Christmas I have decided to buy my friends and family experiences. Experiences also don’t require the purchasing of ‘stuff ’. And you don’t have to wrap the stuff in more useless stuff. I’m really trying to reduce the Christmas stuffing. I’m on what I call a ‘de-stuff ’ diet. It’s hard, because I am one of those people who has been addicted to stuff. Experiences, if well chosen, can have a low carbon footprint. They can be stuffless. So I’ve thought about some of the wonderful experiences I can get my loved ones. I want experiences that make you a more expansive human. Experiences that challenge, that redefine, that leave you changed. So, what are the experiences that have transformed me? Disappointment. This is easy. It’s an empty box. People who don’t deal with disappointment well are dickheads. They throw tantrums. They blame. They say ‘why me?’ Life is going to be disappointing. Face it, your social media induced fantasy life is never going to happen. You need disappointment practise. Imagine being the 56th woman who was supposed to be in the lotto syndicate at the WA Curves gym where the other 55 won $1.5 million each? 55 Women won enough money to change their lives forever. But I reckon the woman who missed out will never be the same again either. All because she couldn’t be fucked parting with $5. Disappointment is a gift that always delivers. You don’t have to worry if it’s the right size, or if the person has it already. It’s for everyone. The trick with disappointment is to develop grace. You don’t embark on a revenge quest, you don’t set out to ruin someone, you don’t buy a gun. You accept. To realise that missing out can make you either a bitter person or a better person. To borrow

A ticket to the future since 1986

www.echo.net.au/soap-box

a Lambie, dealing with disappointment is what makes you ‘An adult’. So that’s a wonderful gift. Who doesn’t want to be a well rounded grown up! I remember the many times I was given disappointment. It was a popular gift in my household. One year mum gave me the giant full colour children’s bible. Another time I came second in a public speaking competition. I hate coming second. Then there was the time, when I was 13, that my 16-year-old apprentice hairdresser cousin chose someone else to be her model for an upcoming hair show. I cried. I so wanted to wear shoulder pads and have a two-tone ’80s crop cut. I remember that burning feeling. The way it consumed me. The fact I couldn’t change anything because I was powerless. I had a fork in the path before me; resentment or acceptance. Revenge wasn’t a choice, I just don’t have the revenge mindset. I learnt early on that acceptance seems hard, but it’s actually simple. Now, I am used to missing out. It’s hard to give our kids disappointment, because we remember the pain of when it was given to us. But it’s good to remember that people who don’t experience disappointment become arseholes. And we already have enough arseholes in the world. I am all for a 100 per cent zero emissions target by 2030, but I’d like to achieve zero arseholes as well. As a parent it’s easy to give your kids disappointment. Tell them you are going to take them to the movies and then forget. Promise a new iphone and then wrap up a plastic Hello Kitty phone in an iphone box. We did that to one of our kids. Fuck we laughed. And that girl, she’s a bloody champ. She can handle shit. We also got her a gift that has stayed with her; we made a great memory. She reckons she will never forget that moment. Neither will the rest of us. Best Xmas ever.

Cloud Catcher and The Swamps at the Rails.

BYRON’S EARNED A BIT OF A KNEES UP In a celebration of what the best this town can do, the folks at Stone & Wood are coming together with the Rails to put on a night of great local music, good food and chilled beers with a Cloud Catcher tinnie bar in operation. Kicking off the event mid afternoon is acoustic reggae and roots artist Ooz, who’s hoping to send the Rails dance floor into a smooth shimmy. Following on are retro-rockers The Soul Movers who have a new ’60s tinged single out – Not Putting It Down. Headed by the fabulous Lizzie Mack and former Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, The Soul Movers are have a deft touch for sunny good times. Rounding out the night is the bourbon-soaked blues and rock duo The Swamps. Playing the dankest of tunes deep into the night, if you can’t have a socially distanced get-down to these guys, you need to check yourself. Get your head in the Clouds from 2.30pm this Saturday, December 10. For more info visit: therailsbyronbay.com.

MORE ENTERTAINMENT ON P50

>H 8 7' 8'!%U

Sprung!! is calling for expressions of interest from adults over the age of 18 to join its Dance Ensemble.

IF YOU: - identify as a person living with a disability - live in the Northern Rivers or Tweed Shire - are passionate about dance, movement and theatre - have some experience in this creative art form

Auditions will be held in a supported workshop environment during our Summer workshop in Ballina during the week of 17 to 21 January 2022.

Please contact us on info@sprung.org.au to register your expression of interest.

www.echo.net.au

THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

www.sprung.org.au | 0478 879 706

Image: Kate Holmes

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 49

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

WEDNESDAY 8 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JASON DELPHIN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 8PM BENSON, NYXEN, JADE ZOE Q BYRON THEATRE 3PM CÉZANNE: PORTRAITS OF A LIFE – EXHIBITION ON SCREEN Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q THE FARM, BYRON BAY, 6.30PM KIM CHURCHILL & FRIENDS Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 6PM MULLUM UKE CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM QUIZEME TRIVIA

A NEW WEEKLY OPEN MIC NIGHT IN MULLUM La Familia Cantina Bar is launching a weekly open mic night to be held every Wednesday in the heart of Mullumbimby from 15 December. Reminiscent of the old Byron Bay Brewery days, the buzzing beer garden will give a platform for local and touring musicians to showcase their talents.

There will be $5 Stone & Wood tap beers all night and a weekly raffle giveaway from the legends at Byron Music. Hosted by Byron local musician Harry Nichols. Sign up from 6.30pm. Support local live music! For more info, visit: lafamilia.com.au.

Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 2PM SPLIT ROCK

THURSDAY 9 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SARAH GRANT TRIO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM BEN WHITING & THE PACIFIC NATIONALS, 8PM DJ LORDY WARDY, 10PM DJ SLIM RUSTY Q BYRON THEATRE 7PM SHE SURFS FILM TOUR 2021 Q YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (YAC), BYRON BAY, 7.30PM OUR HOME HOLIDAY TOWN BY BYRON YOUTH THEATRE Q SERENE EARTH SANCTUARY, MYOCUM, 7PM DOCTORS OF DEVOTION FOR BHAKTIATSU KIRTAN

FRIDAY 10 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM THE TERRYS Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 2.30PM OOZ, THE SOUL MOVERS & THE SWAMPS Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM JIMMY HEATHWOOD, 8.45PM LOOSE CONTENT, 9.45PM RUM JUNGLE, 10.30PM DJ KIRA SUNDAY

CÉZANNE: PORTRAITS OF A LIFE Exhibition on Screen is thrilled to bring back one of its most successful films ever, offering a unique and fascinating exploration of the life and times of Paul Cézanne. One cannot appreciate 20th-century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. Filmed on location at the National Portrait Gallery London, National

50 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d’Orsay Paris, this film features interviews with curators and experts, and correspondence from the artist himself; taking us beyond Cézanne’s portraits to the places he lived and worked, and sheding light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the Impressionists – until now. December 8 at 3pm. Byron Theatre. byroncentre.com.au

Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM OLE FALCO Q MARVELL HALL,, BYRON BAY, 6PM CARL CLEVES ‘DANCING WITH THE BONES’ BOOK LAUNCH Q YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (YAC), BYRON BAY, 7.30PM OUR HOME HOLIDAY TOWN BY BYRON YOUTH THEATRE Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ MONSIEUR DIOP Q DRILL HALL THEATRE, MULLUMBIMBY, 7.30PM SWITZERLAND BY JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH

GIG GUIDE

Q TINTENBAR HALL 7.30PM TINTENBAR UP FRONT – BRONNY AND THE BISHOPS, JOSIE DEMPSEY, DAVID HALLETT, SOMETIMES 7, MIZBEHAVIN’ & BLUE METTLE Q HENRY ROUSE HOTEL, BALLINA, 4.30PM JON J BRADLEY Q BALLINA RSL LEVEL ONE 7PM DAN CLARK Q LISMORE CITY HALL 7PM SPAGHETTI CIRCUS – BAILS OF HEY! Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6.30PM DJ CHRIS Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM HARRY NICHOLS Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 5PM THE GIN BUGGS, 7.30PM BRAD WILD BAND

SATURDAY 11 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CLOUD CATCHER SEEK AND ENJOY Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON, 7.15PM THE BLUES BOTTLES, 8.45PM BIG DINNER, 9PM SHAG ROCK Q BYRON THEATRE 10AM OUR WORLD PRESENTED BY DANCE DYNAMICS Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7PM THE LYRICAL Q BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET 4PM MICKA SCENE Q YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (YAC), BYRON BAY, 7.30PM OUR HOME HOLIDAY TOWN BY BYRON YOUTH THEATRE Q BANGALOW BOWLO 3PM HEADS WILL ROLL FESTIVAL Q A&I HALL, BANGALOW, 5PM AMATORI CHOIR & ORCHESTRA, DIRECTED BY IAN KNOWLES – CHARPENTIER’S MIDNIGHT MASS Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4PM DJ ROBIN SYDNEY Q MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB 7PM JOJO SMITH & FRIENDS Q DRILL HALL THEATRE, MULLUMBIMBY, 7.30PM SWITZERLAND BY JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH Q BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 7PM LUKE YEAMAN Q LISMORE CITY HALL 2PM SPAGHETTI CIRCUS – BAILS OF HEY! Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM CHARLIE BRAVO DUO, 10PM DJ DANNY B Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS, 6.30PM CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND FIREWORKS Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 7.30PM ROCK OF NATIONS, THE SHOWROOM 8PM THE TRAVELLING WILLBURYS SESSIONS

SUNDAY 12

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, TIM STOKES Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 12PM CHRIS DEL MAR, 5PM MARSHALL & THE FRO, 8PM DJ TIA DANIELS, 10PM DJ LABONTE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 4PM VAUDEVILLE SMASH Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM ANIMAL VENTURA Q DRILL HALL THEATRE, MULLUMBIMBY, 5PM SWITZERLAND BY JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH Q ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, BALLINA, 3PM AMATORI CHOIR & ORCHESTRA, DIRECTED BY IAN KNOWLES – CHARPENTIER’S MIDNIGHT MASS Q LISMORE WORKERS CLUB MAIN LOUNGE 3PM NORTH COAST DANCE ACADEMY – WELCOME TO BROADWAY Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE SHOWROOM 3.30PM B.O.K. PRESENTS ‘STAMINA’ Q CHINDERAH TAVERN 1PM JON J BRADLEY

MONDAY 13 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, STEPHEN LOVELIGHT

TUESDAY 14 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, GUY KACHEL Q OCEAN SHORES TAVERN 6.30PM TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT THE TAV Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM TRIVIA Q SEAGULLS, TWEED HEADS, 7PM TRIVIA

WEDNESDAY 15 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JON J BRADLEY Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 4PM OLE FALCO, 7PM JASON DELPHIN Q BYRON THEATRE 7PM THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q LA FAMILIA, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM OPEN MIC Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM QUIZEME TRIVIA Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 2PM TOMMY MEMPHIS

www.echo.net.au

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

CINEMA NO TIME TO DIE Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. No Time to Die is on this week at the Ballina Fair Cinemas. For screenings and tickets visit: ballinafaircinemas.com.au.

CALLING LOCAL MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, VOLUNTEERS FOR BYRON BAY NYE Organisers of this year’s New Year’s Eve event at Byron Bay are putting a call out for musicians and artists to be a part of the entertainment on 31 December 2021. Two entertainment precincts are planned for the town, with markets to start in Jonson Street at 4pm on New Year’s Eve. There will be an interactive lighting installation at Dening Park from sunset, with entertainment to start at 6pm. Musicians, artists and people interested in volunteering to help with the New Year’s Eve event should go to the Soul Street website for more information. Organisers say this year they are activating Dening Park as well as Jonson Street to give the event a refresh, but the aim is still to ensure we have a family-friendly, community focus for celebrations in the town. ‘Council, with the support of NSW police, is activating Dening Park on NYE as part of a safety strategy where people are more spread out across the town. ‘The hope is that families and residents come out in force on NYE because there is something for everyone. As always, this NYE Byron Bay will be family-friendly and there will be no tolerance for anti-social behaviour. ‘Many parts of the town centre and beach front will be alcohol-free zones and there will be a heavy police presence.’ For more information visit: soulstreetbyronbay.com.au. PRINT BRANDING WEBSITES GRAPHIC DESIGN TUTOR

DUNE

RENÉE IS HEADING IN THE RIGHT BLUESFEST DIRECTION From 1970 when Renée Geyer started her career, to 1975 when she asked if she was ‘Heading In The Right Direction’, through to 1994’s Difficult Woman – when ‘…she can be cruel or so kind’ (her words, not mine – actually, Paul Kelly’s words) – to some new material in the making: ‘Hopefully – I’m working on it as we speak’, this Australian music diva is heading in the direction of the next edition of Bluesfest. This is not Renée’s first time at Blues, which she feels is one of the greatest gigs, and after over 50 years in this industry, she’d know. Geyer says she has missed performing for audiences: ‘that’s what I love’. Flanking Renée will be Charlie Owen on guitar, Tony Floyd on drums, Jex Saarelaht on keys and Yuri Pavlinov on bass. If you’re looking for the hits, she’s bringing those too and she’s excited! ‘People should come along to Bluesfest, it’s the best gig in the country, if not the world!’ she says. Bluesfest – April 14 to 18, 2022. Visit: www.bluesfest.com.au. DRILL HALL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

SWITZERLAND By Joanna Murray-Smith

3-19 December

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence – a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential – only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Dune is screening at The Palace in Byron this week. Visit: palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/palace-byronbay/ for screenings and tickets.

MORE CINEMA ON P52

A clean, green Xmas gift handcrafted from sound There’s enough packaging in the world Give a 12 month subscription to BayFM instead. It’s a clean, green present for all seasons.

A gift to keep them smiling all year With over 60 shows to enjoy, a BayFM ˦˨˕˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˟˜˞˘ ˔ˡ ˔˦˦ˢ˥˧ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˢ˙ Ёˡ˘ chocolates - handcrafted from sound.

Subscribe in their name, but with your email address Our website doesn’t yet have a Gift Giving option, so do it this way to avoid blowing the surprise.

Your 100% independent, volunteer-run, ˡˢ˧ʠ˙ˢ˥ʠˣ˥ˢЁ˧ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˥˔˗˜ˢ ˦˧˔˧˜ˢˡʡ Subscribe at

bayfm.org thinkblinkdesign.com www.echo.net.au

www.drillhalltheatre.org.au

ʿ˜˦˧˘ˡ ˟˜˞˘ ˔ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ʡ 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 51

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

CINEMA

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Vandana Shiva just one of the special picks at the Byron Bay International Film Festival

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BANGALOW FILM FESTIVAL As we approach the end of another weird and tumultuous year, there’s some good news – the Bangalow Film Festival is back for its second year, with more films, more locations and more of what you loved! Get out the 2022 planners and lock in 13–29 January and start the year with guaranteed good times. In addition to a full week of screenings at the Bangalow Showgrounds, a carefully curated program of talks, showcases and workshops will take over the A&I Hall, aligning with the festival’s core theme: Sustainable Futures. This year organisers are bringing the festival to more of the Northern Rivers with the addition of the beautiful Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Lismore’s Star Court Theatre, who will also play host to some unique film screenings in late January. The 2022 full program will be announced in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peak of the opening night – the festival will kick off with the regional premiere of The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson. Written and Directed by, and starring Leah Purcell, the film is a post colonial reworking of Henry Lawson’s 1892 short story. Molly Johnson’s husband is away droving sheep, leaving her alone to care for their four children in the remote Snowy Mountains. Despite being heavily pregnant, Molly keeps various threats at bay. But when Yadaka, an Aboriginal man on the run from white law enforcement, intrudes on the sanctuary she has carved out, the brutal hardships and secrets that have followed them both throughout their lives must be confronted. For more information about screenings and tickets, bangalowfilmfestival.com.au. Admission Prices: Adults: Stud/Conc: Senior: Child:

$14 $12 $11 $10

Wednesday All tickets

$10

BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS Thursday Dec 9th to Wednesday Dec 15th

DECEMBER

THU 9TH

DUNE

1:10 PM 4:05 PM 6:50 PM

M 155 MIN

ENCANTO PG 109 MIN

NO TIME TO DIE M 164 MIN

THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUS. PG 107 MIN

3:50 PM 5:50 PM 10:10 AM 2:20 PM 7:10 PM 1:50 PM

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE 5:20 PM M 97 MIN

BBFF 2021 opens with Meet the Wallers at Lennox Head The Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) Cultural Centre on Friday, 17 December, and continues returns this month with a condensed program of eight for another four days at Palace Cinemas in Byron Bay. feature-length films and a range of shorts designed to inspire hope and strength in a wider Northern Rivers For more information and tickets, visit bbff.com.au community wearied by nearly two years of COVID-19. and Palace Cinemas. BBFF director J’aimee Skippon-Volke says the festival will screen several films that carry a strongly positive message – of courage, resilience and optimism. ‘These films will inspire faith in the power of people to get Session Times: Thu 9 Dec - Wed 15 Dec NFT = No Free Tickets through challenging times. Conversely, some also shine RON'S GONE WRONG (PG) DEAR EVAN HANSEN (M) NFT SPECIAL SCREENINGS Daily: 10:40AM Daily: 10:15AM, 1:00, 6:00PM GHOSTBUSTERS: a light on the shadow side and fragility of humanity, AFTERLIFE (PG) THE BOSS BABY (G) DON'T LOOK UP (M) NFT prompting us to reflect and re-examine our attitudes and Grand Preview Event Daily except Tue: 10:00AM Daily: 10:30AM, 6:00PM Thu: 6:30PM NO TIME TO DIE (M) behaviours around concepts such as injustice.’ DUNE (M) NFT DELICIOUS (M) Daily except Thu: Daily except Thu, Tue: Sneak Previews Providing a welcome diversion from the stress of 10:45AM, 12:20, 10:00AM, 1:15, 2:20, 3:20, Fri-Sun: 4:00PM 3:00, 5:20, 6:15, 8:15PM 4:20, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30PM Christmas busyness, they’re a satisfying alternative to Thu: 10:45AM, 12:20, FAMILY FILMS Thu: 10:00AM, 1:15, 2:20, 3:00, 6:15, 8:15PM the Christmas blockbusters. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG 3:20, 4:20, 7:30, 8:30PM RESIDENT EVIL: (PG) Sneak Previews Tue: 1:15, 2:20, 3:20, Themed Shining Light in Darkness, BBFF’s 2021 offering WELCOME TO RACCOON Sat, Sun: 10:00AM, 12:15PM 4:20, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30PM CITY (MA15+) NFT A BOY CALLED THE FRENCH DISPATCH (M) NFT includes: a mind-expanding documentary about the Daily: 1:15, 8:45PM CHRISTMAS (PG) Thu, Mon: 10:15AM, 1:00, 2:30, nature of consciousness; a study of young American men THE LOST LEONARDO (PG) Daily except Sat, Sun: 3:40, 5:00, 6:00, 7:15, 8:20PM Daily except Sat, Sun: 10:00AM, 1:00PM Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:15AM, 1:00, who resisted conscription to Vietnam; the story of one 12:15, 3:45PM Sat, Sun: 1:00PM 2:30, 5:00, 6:20, 7:15, 8:40PM Sat, Sun: 3:45PM woman’s courageous battle against genetically modified ENCANTO (PG) NFT Tue: 10:15AM, 2:30, 3:40, VENOM: LET THERE Daily except Tue, Wed: 5:00, 6:00, 7:15, 8:20PM crops in India; a candid portrait of Lennox Head artist BE CARNAGE (M) 10:20AM, 12:40, 3:30, 6:00PM Wed: 1:00, 2:30, 3:40, 5:00, Daily: 3:50, 8:50PM Tue, Wed: 12:40, 3:30, 6:00PM 6:00, 7:15, 8:20PM Mark Waller; and a chronicle of how a top Australian metalcore band, Kali Yuga, took up the climate change 108 Jonson St, Byron Bay Book online now at PalaceCinemas.com.au Session times are subject to change. Please check online for all live session times challenge. Mercato Complex 3hrs FREE parking validation available for all Palace Cinemas customers Originally scheduled for October, the 2021 festival has been tailored to restrictions imposed owing to the pandemic. The revised format allows filmmakers to connect with cinema audiences 13 – 29 January 2022 while giving film lovers the pleasure of watching their works on a full-sized The Bangalow Film Festival is returning for its second year cinema screen once more. with a bigger, bolder program across the Hinterland! ‘COVID-19 devastated the local arts industry The festival will bring a stellar line up of and our aim is to keep local, national and international critically acclaimed films, creativity alive in a safe plus talks, art exhibitions, food, music and more and enjoyable way – the to time is right for such films BANGALOW | LISMORE | MURWILLUMBAH that provide uplifting and pop up locations across the Byron Shire feelings of hope and possibility following over 20 months of disturbance, division and despair.’ Says Skippon-Volke.

7:50 PM

FRI 10TH SAT 11TH 10:10 AM 1:10 PM 1:10 PM 4:05 PM 4:05 PM 6:50 PM 6:50 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:20 PM 12:20 PM 3:50 PM 3:50 PM 5:50 PM 5:50 PM 10:10 AM 2:20 PM 2:20 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 1:50 PM 1:50 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM 7:50 PM 7:50 PM

52 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

SUN 12TH 10:10 AM 1:10 PM 4:05 PM 6:50 PM 10:00 AM 12:20 PM 3:50 PM 5:50 PM 2:20 PM 7:10 PM 10:20 AM 1:50 PM 12:00 PM 5:20 PM 7:50 PM

Tel: (02) 6686 9600 ballinafaircinemas.com.au We accept the Dine and Discover $25 vouchers

MON 13TH TUE 14TH WED 15TH 1:10 PM 4:05 PM 6:50 PM

1:10 PM 4:05 PM 6:50 PM

10:00 AM 12:20 PM 3:50 PM 5:50 PM 10:10 AM 2:20 PM 7:10 PM 10:20 AM 1:50 PM 12:00 PM 5:20 PM 7:50 PM

THE DROVER’S WIFE – THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON

PARALLEL MOTHERS

Bangalow 13–19 January 2022 Bangalow Showgrounds

Lismore

Murwillumbah

20–22 January 2022 Star Court Theatre

27–29 January 2022 Regent Theatre

FULL PROGRAM AND TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Via QR Code and www.bangalowfilmfestival.com.au @bangalowfilmfestival www.echo.net.au

Property Maclean 6645 2222 Open Sat

Home with Flexibility and Great Shed near Yamba 7 Dalley Street Palmers Island • Located in riverside village 4km from Yamba • Large family home currently set up for dual occupancy • Excellent 4 bay shed in ¼ acre yard • A peaceful existence on the fringe of Yamba awaits.

Price Online Auction 14/12/2021 – Via Open Negotiation View Saturday 11am – 11.30am

Open Sat

Agent Grant Neilson 0429 664 312

10 Acre Edge of Town Hideaway 60 Koala Drive Townsend • Opportunity knocks to polish a diamond in the rough • Appealing individual home with views into the National Park • Walking distance to school and general store • 3.5km to Maclean, 16km to Yamba, 21km to Brooms Head Price Online Auction 15/12/2021 – Via Open Negotiation View Saturday 10am – 10.30am Agent Grant Neilson 0429 664 312

LJ Hooker Maclean 6645 2222

A unique family home to last the ages 3 Sanctuary Lane Lawrence • Impressive home with views of the Clarence River and natural Wildlife Sanctuary. • Positioned almost exactly halfway in between Yamba & Grafton, being 32kms to each ϥ ʵ˘˔˨˧˜˙˨˟ ʵ˟˔˖˞ ʵ˨˧˧ ˧˜ˠ˕˘˥ Ђ ˢˢ˥˦ throughout the whole upper level of the home • The main bedroom, lounge and separate dining rooms all have direct access to the verandahs through the bi-fold plantation shutters. • Your own 9.5m In-ground pool plus 6 seater Sauna to alleviate the stress after a hard day’s work.

Sale By Negotiation View Saturday 10am – 11am Agent Travis McConnell 0407 450 007

LJ Hooker Maclean 6645 2222 229 River Street

5/37 Lawson Street, Byron Bay

Beachside Terrace Apartment

Price: Contact Agent

• 100 metres to Main Beach with no street to cross

Open: By Appointment

• Open plan living space opens to covered balcony • Large master bedroom with balcony • Secure undercover parking with secure storage • Large kitchen with dishwasher • Short stroll to shops and restaurants

rwbyronbay.com

www.echo.net.au

Nick Russo 0405 977 049

Brett Connable 0408 155 931

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 53

521 Broken Head Road, Broken Head

St Oswalds Church Welcome to St Oswald’s. Proudly positioned in the heart of Broken Head the church has been a wonderful part of our community for nearly 100 years. As you may expect from a timeless old classic, it’s bursting with character and charm. Broken Head Beach and Suffolk Park shops DUH OHVV WKDQ ĆYH PLQXWHV DZD\

• Formal EOI Campaign closing 14th December, DOObRIIHUV PXVW EH LQ ZULWLQJ IRU WKLV H[WUHPHO\ UDUHbRSSRUWXQLW\ • Delightful north and easterly aspects

Expressions of Interest: Closes 14th December 2021 Open: Saturday 11th December 10–10.30am

• Surrounded by eco bushlands • A wonderful semi-rural lifestyle awaits David Gordon 0418 856 222

rwbyronbay.com

Beach Access

Tallow Beach Motel, 108 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park

Tallow Beach Motel Perfectly positioned to take full advantage of our wonderful lifestyle, this freehold motel is just metres from the beach and is set in one of Byron Bay’s premium holiday areas. The motel is set on 1543m² of residentially zoned land RIIHULQJ D YDULHW\ RI GHYHORSPHQW RSWLRQV 7KHbSRVLWLRQ on a beachfront street compliments this unique opportunity and might never be repeated.

rwbyronbay.com

54 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

• Less than 50 metres to Tallow Beach ï 1LQH JURXQG ćRRU URRPV ZLWK RQH VXLWH ï 0DQDJHUV UHVLGHQFH RIĆFH UHFHSWLRQ DQG FRXUW\DUG • Beautiful in-ground pool and onsite car parking • Sunny corner position with easterly aspect • Minutes to shops, cafes and restaurants • Long standing and very loyal clientele

Land: 1543m² Price: Contact Agent Open: By Appointment

David Gordon 0418 856 222

www.echo.net.au

N O TI

C Y AU ODA

510 Wilsons Creek Road, Wilsons Creek

Moving Overseas - Must Sell

Open: Open today 8th December 5.30-6.00pm

• Ridgetop farmlet – only 7 minutes from town

Auction: 8th December 6pm on site

• Light and airy home with great aspect ï $SSURYHG JUDQQ\ ćDW DQG ODUJH VWXGLR

898 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby

Charming Home in Peaceful Main Arm Village

Auction : Pending Open: By Appointment

• Private & peaceful location on 939 sqm level block ï +DUGZRRG ćRRUV KLJK FHLOLQJV

• Opportunity to create an off-the-grid lifestyle

• Newly renovated kitchen & bathroom

• 6 acres with mountain and ocean views

ï )LUHSODFH FHLOLQJ IDQV SOHQW\ RI VKDGH WUHHV

• Solar power and water licence included

ï :DWHU ĆOWUDWLRQ VWUXFWXULQJ V\VWHP • Solar power (approx 2kw)

rwbyronbay.com

Brett Connable 0408 155 931

1/4 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay

Nick Russo 0405 977 049

Make Your Byron Dream a Reality

Price: Contact Agent

• Plenty of natural light with high cathedral ceilings

Open: Saturday 11th Dec 11.00 – 11.30am

• Outdoor entertainers deck surrounded by established tropical gardens

Brett Connable 0408 155 931

rwbyronbay.com

1/17 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay

Modern beach house with fresh interiors close to town

Price: Contact Agent Open: By Appointment

• Large covered entertaining deck at rear (Two separate decks)

• Low maintenance grounds

• Double glazing partial/air-conditioned

• Man cave/lock-up garage

• Minutes from a great coffee and food at the General Store or the Bay Grocer

• Upstairs large mezzanine master bedroom

Nick Russo 0405 977 049

ï 7LPEHU ćRRUV VWRQH EHQFKWRSV KLJK FHLOLQJV • Room for a pool / Private gardens / low maintenance • 1.5 kW Solar system • Easy walk to town and beaches

rwbyronbay.com

www.echo.net.au

Damien Smith 0418 123 393

April Nicolson 0457 451 094

rwbyronbay.com

Michael Gudgeon 0419 495 494

Matthew McCormack 0400 468 587

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 55

Gorgeous 100-acre Estate Offering the Dream Hinterland Lifestyle • Nestled in amongst 100 acres of pristine land and manicured pecan tree orchard

100 AC

• The home has been renovated to the highest standard and is a gorgeous example of country chic style with traditional features including French doors and windows,

204 Tooheys Mill Road, Nashua

timber floorboards and wall lining - creating a welcoming farmhouse atmosphere • In addition, there are the converted dairy bales and separate dwelling with fireplace

Price: Contact Agent

• With substantial outbuildings/sheds and farm machinery, this property is a complete

Character Home in the Hills with Lighthouse Views 4

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

Opens: By Appointment

package for both lifestyle and rural production/income

Luxe Apartment with Rooftop Balcony in Town Centre! 2

3.2 AC

Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

• This unique hinterland oasis is within walking distance to warm and welcoming Federal village and community plus 25-mins to the famous beaches of Byron Bay • Immaculately renovated and lovingly maintained, this beautiful Queenslander circa 1900’s oozes the feeling of luxury in the hills with elevation and breezes • Wonderful corner block with the main residence, 2 pavilions for guest accommodation or teenage retreats, 3-bay shed, horse paddocks and chicken pens • Owners have purchased elsewhere and are keen to sell before Christmas!

• Located right in the centre of eclectic Mullumbimby village this chic apartment features a rooftop deck and exquisite sunsets looking over to Mt. Chincogan • Simple, yet elegant, the mixture of warm timbers, polished concrete floors and crisp white interiors creates a relaxing atmosphere • Bi-folding, timber framed glass doors peal back to connect indoor and outdoor living • The zoning allows for commercial use - perhaps the perfect space for art gallery or record store with cafe on the deck - the sky is the limit!

63 Lizray Road, Federal

2/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby

Price Guide: $2.95m

Price Guide: $900,000 to $975,000

Open: Saturday 11th December 9–9.30am 35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

56 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Open: Saturday 11th December 9–9.30am

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 SALES@BYRONBAYFN.COM WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

www.echo.net.au

Charming Home Plus Brand-new Second Dwelling 4

Set to Impress – One of Mullumbimby’s Finest Homes

584M 2

4046M 2

• Wonderful 3-bedroom family home with separate, brand-new, fully-approved second dwelling plus additional garage/storage space and huge backyard • Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to schools, public swimming pool and community gardens, walk to the weekly farmers markets and enjoy the atmosphere • The light-filled interiors encompass a fresh open-plan kitchen/living space • The fully approved, self-contained second dwelling offers the perfect one-bedroom home and sees excellent rental returns on your investment

• Delicately restored, this circa 1930s homestead is the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship with bespoke and quality finishes used throughout • Spread over 1-acre of meticulously landscaped tropical gardens and features an inground pool, newly built 2-bedroom cottage with private access plus a studio • The stunning main residence is set over 2 levels, both completely self-contained • Bordering prestigious acreage in Myocum and Coorabell, minutes’ drive to the beaches of Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay – the location couldn’t be better

14 Rush Court, Mullumbimby

26 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby

Prcie Guide: $1.375m to $1.5m

Price: $3.25m to $3.5m Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Open: Saturday 11th December 10–10.30am

Coastal Family Home on Large Block with Ocean Views 4

1040M 2

North Facing Home with Spectacular Views and Two Homes 6

• Elevated 2-storey family home offers the perfect coastal lifestyle - situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Lennox Heads most desirable premiere locations • Fully equipped kitchen opens to a large undercover entertaining area, deck and

beach and sporting fields, moments to Ballina CBD and Xavier college

green rolling hills, small manageable acreage with an original solid brick home • The second dwelling is a new and modern 2-bedroom space with kitchen, lounge • Perfect combination of coastal hinterland living - 5 mins into Mullumbimby town, 10 mins to Brunswick Heads and 20 mins to Byron Bay 118 Lagoon Drive, Myocum

Price Guide: $1.5m to $1.6m

Price Guide: $2.5m – $2.75m

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

www.echo.net.au

2.5 AC

• Amazing family property in a picturesque rural setting, with useable level land,

4 Henderson Drive, Lennox Head

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

and bathroom plus huge wraparound undercover veranda

sparking pool surrounded by established trees and lush gardens • Conveniently located between Lennox Head and Ballina, walk or ride to Boulders

Open: Saturday 11th December 12–12.30pm

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Opens: By Appointment

Jasmin McClymont 0434 029 668

Open: Saturday 11th December 10.30–11am

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Sally Green 0488 030 116

SALES@BYRONBAYFN.COM WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 57

Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads / Murwillumbah

9 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores

22 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores

49 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

Sale

Auction Via Openn Negotiation

Sale

Expressions Of Interest

Sale

Expressions Of Interest

Opportunity Knocks, Elevated Ocean View Home, Large Block Perched up high on desirable Yalla Kool Drive, this inviting family home oﬀers picturesque north-east facing ocean views and cool sea breezes.

Elevated Ocean Views in this showstopping Architect Designed Family Home

•

2864 square metre block

This incredible home is situated on a large, elevated 755 sqm block with expansive decks to showcase the stunning natural vistas.

•

Large, covered alfresco entertaining area, ideal for parties or

•

Coastal inspired kitchen with large island bench

Contemporary Coastal Living with Waterfront Access Capturing the very essence of contemporary coastal living, this stylish, near-new family home with private water access is ideal for those who want to move in, unpack and simply enjoy everything the beautiful Far North Coast has to oﬀer. •

Private waterfront access for your kayak or paddleboard

Jason Di mar 0477 222 452

Tania Sheppard 0436 033 636

Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

jason.di mar@oceanshores.rh.com.au

tania.sheppard@oceanshores.rh.com.au

adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au

61 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores

New Brighton

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

Sale

Just Listed

Sale

Expressions Of Interest

Middle Pocket 20 acres, 2 dwellings Register your interest with Julie-Ann Manahan on 0411 081 118 or Craig Griﬃn 0476 911 127

Elevated, Spacious Coastal Family Home on Large Block

Fabulous, Private Property Opposite Unspoilt Beach

•

Set in a private, elevated position, this large, solid, two-storey family home oﬀers the perfect space for you and your growing family to chill out and enjoy the laidback lifestyle on oﬀer in the idyllic coastal village of Ocean Shores.

What a superb and unique location… The Esplanade is a premium, very private and coveted location where just a few lucky residents enjoy this fantastic, peaceful coastal lifestyle.

Ocean Shores Cul-de-sac location, views idlyic se ing Register your interest with Craig Griﬃn 0476 911 127

•

South Golden Beach Beachside house with studio Register your interest with Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

•

Ballina 5 acre development potential, water views Register your interest with Bre McDonald 0400 351 311

•

Huge 1104 square metre block of land

Set on a 968 square metre block

Craig Griﬃn 0476 911 127

Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

craig.griﬃn@oceanshores.rh.com.au

adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au

Freecall 1800 LIST IT We’ll Love Your Listing Your health is our priority, so we are complying with the NSW Government’s Covid Safety Plan which is adjusted accordingly as updates arise

58 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads / Murwillumbah

108 Laurel Avenue, Lismore

426 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

3 North Head Road, New Brighton

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

Sale

Auction Via Openn Negotiation

Sale

Auction Price Guide $780,000 - $850,000

Sale

Auction Via Openn Negotiation

High-Set 1930’s Family Home in the Heart of Town

Renovated 1940’s Charmer, Huge Storage, Big Block

North Head Beachside Lifestyle at its Best

Located in the heart of Lismore, this retro-style property would ideally suit a busy tradie or car enthusiast looking for plenty of garage and workshop space.

Set in a great, central location within walking distance of the Murwillumbah CBD, this charming and character-ﬁlled 1940’s home has been renovated and updated for modern family living.

Just imagine this idyllic lifestyle …. From the home’s coveted North Head location, it’s just a short stroll down to the beach for your early morning swim

•

Renovated family bathroom

•

Master with large ensuite and adjoining timber deck

•

Air-conditioned lounge, family room and dining area

•

Multi-purpose room/studio, ideal for home-based business

Open plan living area and refurbished kitchen with polished timber ﬂoorboards

Sam Owen 0408 871 400

Jason Di mar 0477 222 452

Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

sam.owen@oceanshores.rh.com.au

jason.di mar@murwillumbah.rh.com.au

adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au

112 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah

55 Walker Street, East Lismore

9 Gaggin Street, New Brighton

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

View

Scan QR Code

Sale

For Sale

Sale

Expressions Of Interest

Sale

Expressions Of Interest

Low Maintenance Family Home

Huge Charming Home

Prestigious, Elevated Beachside Family Home in Gaggin Street

Set in the popular Hundred Hills Estate, this a ractive contemporary family home on an elevated block oﬀers everything you need for relaxed, low maintenance living.

There’s that enviable north facing aspect in a non-ﬂood location opposite parkland and soccer grounds, so it’s the perfect se ing to feel a sense of light open spaces. • 6 bedrooms, huge shed, solar power, aircon, potential dual living

Properties in this tightly held, premier enclave rarely come onto the market and this showpiece is being oﬀered for the ﬁrst time in almost 20 years.

•

Spacious open plan family living and kitchen area

•

Sleek kitchen with dishwasher & island bench

•

Set on a large 1012 square metre block

Elizabeth Hickey 0409 812 229

Bre McDonald 0400 351 311

Adrian Howe 0477 222 457

elizabeth.hickey@murwillumbah.rh.com.au

bre .mcdonald@oceanshores.rh.com.au

adrian.howe@oceanshores.rh.com.au

Freecall 1800 LIST IT We’ll Love Your Listing Your health is our priority, so we are complying with the NSW Government’s Covid Safety Plan which is adjusted accordingly as updates arise

www.echo.net.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 59

Ocean Shores 4 Coonawarra Court Large Family Home backing Golf Course A very special setting with direct access onto world class Ocean Shores Golf Course. This home, built with the growing family in mind, is located on a level, North facing 847 sqm parcel of land. An incredibly flexible floorplan, currently comprising Main home of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms PLUS a separate one bedroom unit upstairs. Off the formal entrance is a private wing with a rumpus room for the kids or 2nd loungeroom, 3 bedrooms all with access to the courtyard and the main with an ensuite and its own deck. Upstairs has private access with a kitchenette, air conditioning, ensuite and great views. The home also features 36 solar panels. Being only minutes away from beach & within close proximity to shops and the Golf

847smq

Country Club, this property ticks all the boxes. (Current rent $1170pw - Expiring 16/04/2022). View: By Appointment 7 days Price: $1,350,000 – $1,450,000

Ste ve

Call Steve Leslie M 0413 833 077 E steve.leslie@harcourts.com.au

Ballina 4/61–63 Crane Street Neatly Presented in Central Location Newly refurbished and located a short stroll to popular local cafes, schools, Ballina CBD and the beautiful Richmond River. This convenient, single level villa would suit investors, first home owners or perfect for downsizers. New flooring and freshly painted using a modern colour palette, this home offers two bedrooms with built-in robes, separate lounge room and dining room plus laundry and lockup garage with internal access. Main bathroom includes a shower and bathtub along with a separate enclosed w/c. Features an easy care, private courtyard which also has the added bonus of rear lane access.

If you are wanting location and easy care living than you do not want to miss out on this one! - Short stroll to local cafes, Ballina CBD, Schools and the Richmond River - Virtual furniture used View:

Thursday 9th December, 2021 at 2.00pm; Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 9.30am Price Guide: $600,000

Justi n e

Call Justine Smith M 0401 433 776 E justine.smith@harcourts.com.au 60 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au

Mr Property Services

5 JARVIS ST, CLUNES A classic Clunes cottage in a great location

Palm Lake Resort - Banora

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $489,000

Banksia Waters – Tweed Heads West

The Palms Village - Tweed Heads South

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $369,000

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER 12 - 12.30PM SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 10 - 10.30AM AUCTION SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2.30PM ON SITE

‘Lenadur’

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $399,000

809m2

Noble Lakeside Park - Kingscliff

2+1

Call Kelvin 0423 028 468 $289,000

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

Hidden Tropical Seaside Gem

526 Huonbrook Road, Huonbrook 5 Beach Ave, South Golden Beach Price: $2.9 million Land size: 297 acres Price: Contact Agent 3 2 1

Set on 297 acres of rainforest and nestled between two National Parks in the hinterland, Lenadur is one of the largest privately owned rainforests in the Byron Shire. With waterfalls, creeks, cliffs and caves, exploring Lenadur is like stepping into a mystical fictional novel. The property offers two fully serviced, off grid cabins and with subdivision a realistic option (STCA) there are numerous sites to build a dream home or retreat centre. From the highest points of the property there are ocean views all the way to Byron Bay. With natural springs and more than four kilometres of permanent creeks and rivers flowing through, water security and purity are second-to-none. Just five mins from Lilium Café and under 25 mins from Mullumbimby the property feels like it’s a million miles from anything or anybody. Inspect: By appointment only Contact: Gary Brazenor – 0423 777 237 Todd Buckland – 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

www.echo.net.au

You’ll love the location of this family-friendly timber home, within walking distance to the patrolled surfing beach, the playground with skatepark and Mrs Birdy cafe and corner store. ■ Upstairs is open plan with renovated kitchen, living and dining opening onto the deck ■ Downstairs are three good-sized bedrooms all with built-ins, two bathrooms and the laundry ■ The lower deck flows onto the backyard which has lane access and potential for a pool or granny flat (STCA) ■ Enjoy the village lifestyle and ride your bike to the New Brighton farmers markets every Tuesday. The local primary school is only 3 minutes away. Brunswick Heads is 10 minutes, Byron Bay is only 25 minutes, and the Gold Coast International Airport is 30 minutes ■ A rare chance to enter the coastal market in a great familyfriendly town with a home so close to the beach View: Contact:

Contact Agent Katrina Beohm – 0467 001 122

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 61

Property

North Coast news online

coastal & hinterland sales

BALLINA

C A R E F R E E C O A S TA L L I F E S T Y L E

37 Catherine Crescent Price: $1.5 million Inspect: Saturday 2:30pm

+ Spacious single level home with generous room sizes and loads of storage throughout. Great family home + Ceiling fans to all bedrooms and external access from three bedrooms creating a clean air atmosphere + Ensuite to the main bedroom; master bathroom has three-way access. 4th bedroom could be a 3rd living space + Easy access to the cycleways, backs onto North Creek Canal and only a short walk to Ballina Fair and cinemas

670.3 m2

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122

“

2H[YPUH )LVOT ^HZU»[ [OL ÄYZ[ HNLU[ [V THYRL[ V\Y WYVWLY[` I\[ ZOL ^HZ KLÄUP[LS` [OL VUL [OH[ NV[ [OL

“

QVI KVUL PU [OL LUK HUK ^L»YL L_[YLTLS` NSHK [OH[ ^L JOHUNLK HNLU[Z ^OLU ^L KPK 5V[ VUS` KPK ZOL HWWYVHJO V\Y ZP[\H[PVU NYHJLM\SS` ZOL KLTVUZ[YH[LK L_[YLTL WYVMLZZPVUHSPZT HUK RUV^SLKNL HYV\UK

V\Y OPNO LUK WYVWLY[` PU [OL )`YVU )H` /PU[LYSHUK ^OPJO PTWYLZZLK \Z MYVT [OL ]LY` Z[HY[ 2H[YPUH HUK OLY HTHaPUN [LHT ^VYRLK HYV\UK [OL JSVJR [V THRL Z\YL V\Y THYRL[PUN HK]LY[PZPUN ^HZ ZWV[ VU

Gail Beohm

Shivaun Bradley

Rachael Jenkins

Katrina Beohm

0459 066 087

Christopher Plim

Hayley Beohm

Emily Hughes

B A L L I N A | B Y R O N B AY | L I S M O R E

4PJOHLS 4HRP ]LUKVYZ

kbrealestate.com.au

Time is of the essence...

The time to speak up, act up and protest is now. We are in a climate crisis! 62 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Business Directory

MORE OVER… AGENTS NU Firs MBER Sale t Natio 2 nal spe Aus rson i n tral 202 ia 1

Gary Brazenor Negotiating strong results for my sellers for over 20 years

0423 777 237 gary@byronshirerealestate.com.au

Taara ssold our house more quickly, and for a Tara higher price than we could have imagined. She was enthusiastic about our place yet practical and professional in her advice as we prepared the house for or sa sale. le. VENDOR - CLUNES

TARA TORKKOLA SALES MANAGER / SALES

0423 519 698 | TARA@BYRONBAYFN.COM Contact Tara to discuss your property or career at First National Byron

REAL SERVICE REAL SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE

EXPERIENCE | CARE | RESULTS SU REYNOLDS DIRECTOR/SALES - CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER

0428 888 660 | sreynolds@byronbayfn.com

WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

PAUL PRIOR SALES

0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond. Call Paul for an appointment today. WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

CALL REZ TODAY

0405 350 682 rez@byronproperty.com.au

0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au @timmiller_realestate

Open For Inspection Byron & Beyond Real Estate

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

Ray White Byron Bay

• 38 Waranga Cres, Burringbar. Sat 10– 10.30am

• 40 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 16 Mia Court, South Golden Beach. Sat 11–11.30am • 35 Yamble Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 15 Byron Street, Brunswick Heads 12–12.30pm • 5 Gira Place, South Golden Beach. Sat 12–12.30pm • 2/3 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm • 8/2 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. Private Inspections only

• 171 Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores. Weds 3.30–4pm • 510 Wilsons Creek Road, Wilsons Creek. Weds 5.30–6pm • 521 Broken Head Road, Broken Head. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/4 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am • 898 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm • 568 Tregeagle Road, Tregeagle. Sat 2–2.30pm

Elders Brunswick Valley

• 33 Morrison Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.30–11am • 13 Garden Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am First National Real Estate Byron Bay

• 15 Pepperbush Street, Suffolk Park. Wed 11–11.30am • 4 Tyagarah Street, Mullumbimby. Wed 4–4.30pm • 10 Standing Street, The Channon. Fri 11–11.30am • 2/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am • 63 Lizray Road, Federal. Sat 9–9.30am • 4 Tyagarah Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–10am • 19 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am • 14 Rush Court, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.30am • 39 Clover Hill Circuit, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • 20 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 118 Lagoon Drive, Myocum. Sat 10.30–11am • 198 Tyagarah Road, Myocum. Sat 11–11.30am • 14 Bangalay Court, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am • 83 McGettigans Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am • 113 Mill Road, Huonbrook. Sat 11–11.30am • 4 Henderson Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 12–12.30pm • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm Harcourts Northern Rivers

• 4/61–63 Crane Street, Ballina. Sat 9.30–10am • 7 Oak Court, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 9 Gorton Avenue, East Lismore. Sat 11–11.30am • 16 Dolphin Drive, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am • 10 Lindsay Avenue, Cumbalum. Sat 12.30–1pm www.echo.net.au

North Coast Lifestyle Properties

• 15 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. Thu 4–5pm • 15 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–10.45am • 18 Nurubuan Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am • 9 Larelar Court Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.45am • 25 Greenvale Court, Burringbar. Sat 12.30–1.30pm Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah

• 52 O’Connor Drive, Bray Park. Thu 10–10.30am • 9 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Thu 12–12.30pm • 61 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Thu 5–5.30pm • 9 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 9.30–10am • 16 Clifford Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 9.30–10am • 7 Yalla Kool Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am • 1/11 Covent Gardens Way, Banora Point. Sat 9.30–10am • 22 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–11am • 52 O’Connor Drive, Bray Park. Sat 10–10.30am • 2 Condong Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 11–11.30am • 61 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11am–12pm • 55 Walker Street, Lismore. Sat 11–11.30am • 49 Elizabeth Street, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am–12pm • 4 Condong Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 11.45am–12.15pm • 33 Robin Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 12.30–1.30pm • 112 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah. Sat 1–1.30pm • 3 North Head Road, New Brighton. Sat 2.30–3pm

Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay

• 12 O’Donnells Lane, Billinudgel. Sat 10.30–11am • 203 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah. Sat 12.30–1pm

Tim Miller Real Estate

• 5 Jarvis Street, Clunes. Wed 12–12.30pm • 5 Jarvis Street, Clunes. Sat 10–10.30am

New Listings Elders Brunswick Valley

• 13 Garden Avenue, Mullumbimby

First National Real Estate Byron Bay

• 204 Tooheys Mill Road, Nashua • 23 Clover Hill Circuit, Bangalow • 14 Rush Court, Mullumbimby • 29 Natan Court, Ocean Shores • 198 Tyagarah Road, Myocum • 19 Oakland Court, Byron Bay

North Coast Lifestyle Properties

• 34 Peter Street, South Golden Beach • 9 Larelar Court, Ocean Shores • 15 Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby • 8 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby • 22 Cudgerie Court, Mullumbimby • 25 Greenvale Court, Burringbar

Auction First National Real Estate Byron Bay

• 4 Tyagarah Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11 Dec, 10am onsite • 27 Pinegroves Road, Myocum. Fri 17 Dec, 10am onsite 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 63

Business Directory AGENTS

CONVEYANCING

continued

Alyce Field

Your experienced local agent

P: 0417 439 230 E: alyce@byronpropertyhub.com.au

Property transactions with us are easy. We offer you a competitive price for both New South Wales and Queensland conveyancing, making us a great first choice when you are looking to buy or sell in either state. We use an innovative approach to communicating with our clients, often without the need to visit our office.

6Ɉ LYPUN PUKP]PK\HS WLYZVUHSPZLK WYVMLZZPVUHS :HSLZ 7YVWLY[` 4HUHNLTLU[ :LY]PJLZ ^P[O H MYLZO TVKLYU HWWYVHJO

Call us on 6687 1167 for more info or enquiry@castrikumlegal.com.au

Brunswick Valley

Integrity, Knowledge, Results Call today to discuss your Real Estate needs.

B RYC E C A M E RO N • Director • 0412 057 672

CONVEYANCING

FINANCE

BUYING and SELLING REAL ESTATE You need an alternative legal specialist Dave Bosselmann 0431 100 097

Nadia Bandini 0422 233 176

Nathan Donnelly 0421 942 630

Shop 1/12 Park Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483. 02 6685 1206

brunswickheads.eldersrealestate.com.au

NP CONVEYANCING We are here to help AND we’ll save you money

NPC

PHONE 6685 7436 FOR A QUOTE 2/75 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 Fax: (02) 6685 7221 Lic No 1041865

MY RESULTS

2020 / 2021 Top 5% of all agents in Australia based on authenticated seller and buyer reviews.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property Management

VICKI COOPER

Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com

VICKI COOPER I 0418 231 955

Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.

vickicooper@atrealty.com.au I vickicooper.com

Investment Management Team LJ Hooker Brunswick Headsª byronbaypropertylawyer.com 02 6680 7370

Over 35 years real estate experience, 12 years specialising in the Byron Hinterland.

For a premium result contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 duncan@lorimerestateagents.com.au

Byron Bay Property Lawyer (Vickers Lawyers) has relocated to 42 Bilin Road, Myocum. Same phone number and same friendly professional service but we only handle property related matters. • We are experienced, approachable and friendly lawyers. • Advice on buying and selling real estate. • Residential/Strata conveyancing. • Contract review/advice and strata reports. • Registered for PEXA (electronic lodgement). • Business sales and commercial leases. PHILIP VICKERS

ljhooker.com.au

PROPERTY STYLING

North Coast news online 64 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

www.echo.net.au

Service Directory SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

BUILDING TRADES

CALL OR TEXT FOR ALL YOUR

DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday. AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS. • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonLINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid. ࠮ Call today to beat the summer rush. able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST). For line Service Directory ads email classifieds@echo.net.au. ࠮ Family owned and operated. • RELIABLE TRADESMAN DISPLAY ADS: $68 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. ࠮ Servicing all of the northern rivers. • DECKS & PERGOLAS Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. 0420 212 864 ࠮ Licence No. 372133C.– ART No. L130599. • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS For display Service Directory ads email adcopy@echo.net.au. • GARAGE CONVERSIONS The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

INDEX

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CLIMATE CONTROL AUSTRALIA Lic 362019C AU 27106... JARREAU.............................0421 485217

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........65 Health ..........................................66

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

Acupuncture .................................65 Hire ..............................................66 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration....65 Insurance ......................................66

Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .65 Painting........................................67 Bricklaying....................................65 Pest Control ..................................67 Building Trades .............................65 Photography .................................67 Physiotherapy ...............................67 Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........65 Picture Framing ............................67 Carpet Cleaning ............................65 Plastering .....................................67 Chimney Sweeping........................65 Plumbers ......................................67 Chiropractic ..................................65 Removalists ..................................67 Cleaning .......................................65 Roofing.........................................67 Computer Services ........................66 Rubbish Removal ..........................67 Concreting & Paving ......................66 Self Storage ..................................67 Decks, Patios & Extensions.............66 Septic Systems ..............................68 Dentists ........................................66 Snake Catchers ..............................68 Design & Drafting..........................66 Solar Installation ..........................68 Driveway Maintenance ..................66 Television Services ........................68 Earthmoving & Excavation.............66 Tiling ............................................68

Guttering ......................................66 Window Cleaning ..........................68 Handypersons ...............................66 Window Tinting ............................68

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com

ARCHITECTS

Complete Home Maintenance Solutions

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

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com

AUTOMOTIVE

ALL CARPENTRY WORK FULLY INSURED

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

6684 5296

Free metal drop off Locally owned

• Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas 0488 950 638 matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Alterations

Creative Carpentry Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry & building needs. Servicing The Bay for over 25 years.

Kieran 0427 196 962

orangestar02@gmail.com

A B S O L U T E LY F R E E

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

CASH ON THE SPOT GUARANTEE

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

$50 - $1000

HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060

WE BUY UNWANTED CARS, UTES & VANS

PHONE 0466 113 333 24/7

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

EMAIL: enquires@adrians.com.au

CARPENTRY, DECKS, INSULATED PATIOS Lic No 253288C ..........................................0432 228980

CAR BODY REMOVAL

*conditions apply*

CASH FOR CARS $150 – $5000. FREE TOWS

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507

UTES, VANS, 4WDS, TRUCKS, SMASHED, BLOWN MOTORS, INSURANCE WRITE-OFFS

ACUPUNCTURE at EASTERN MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE. Ph Dr Derek Doran ............0414 478787

OPEN 24/7 | 0417 562 567 | bargainspares@bigpond.com

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS LOCAL

BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

STEVE’S PICK UPS

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.

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

ACCOUNTING * BAS * TAXATION saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746

ACUPUNCTURE

Lic: 317362C

0417 654 888

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

Floor Sanding & Polishing..............66 Upholstery ....................................68 Flooring ........................................66 Valuers .........................................68

Gas Suppliers ................................66 Water Supplies ..............................68 Graphic Design ..............................66 Welding ........................................68

02 66 804 173

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

Electricians ...................................66 Transport ......................................68 Fencing .........................................66 Tree Services .................................68

Funeral Services ............................66 Veterinary Surgeons......................68 Garden & Property Maintenance....66 Water Filters .................................68

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

Lic. 266174C

Architects .....................................65 Locksmith .....................................67 Automotive...................................65 Osteopathy ...................................67

0439 624 945

Lic. 266174C

Antennas & Installation.................65 Landscape Supplies .......................67 Antiques/Restoration ....................65 Landscaping .................................67

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

SUNSCREENS

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714

CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Green & Clean

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

0408 232 066

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

CHIROPRACTIC AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

PLEASE CALL 6680 9394 artisanair.com.au AU 37088 Lic 246545C

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 0 8862

FREE E MEASURE E QUOTE E

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services 45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

www.echo.net.au

6684 2783

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

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

˘˗ ˘˞˛ ˌ˘˖˙˕ˎ˝ˎ ˛ˊ˗ːˎ ˘ˏ ˒˗˝ˎ˛˒˘˛ ϻ ˎˡ˝ˎ˛˒˘˛ ˠ˒˗ˍ˘ˠ ˝˛ˎˊ˝˖ˎ˗˝˜ SPECIALISTS IN HOM E AUTOM ATION

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

CURTAINS

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

AWNINGS

ZZZ EOLQGGHVLJQE\URQED\ FRP DX

ROLL BLINDS

NORTH BYRON BLINDS For all your window furnishings................................................ 0404 421518

BRICKLAYING

CLEANING

actionjoewindow@gmail.com

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495 750 DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601

BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 65

Service Directory

North Coast news online GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 WEB-WIZZ Wordpress, Templates, Carts, SEO, Custom Codes & more. SMS Laurent ......0405 811271

CONCRETING & PAVING

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Residential • Civil • Industrial

Lic.136717c

CONCRETING

Lic No. 337066C

CONCRETING

POLLEN GARDENS Lawn & garden maint’. Professional & reliable. Dip. Hort. Dave ......0438 783645

GAS SUPPLIERS

www.360earth.com.au

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

Free Delivery

ELECTRICIANS

No Rental Reliable

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

ALL AROUND

GW MAINTENANCE Acreage & residential mowing, garden maintenance ...................0408 244820

DRAINAGE DESIGN • DRIVEWAYS • PADS • WATERWAYS ALL ASPECTS OF EARTHMOVING Phone: 0468 344 939

SALISBURY

Free Quotes

CONSCIOUS EARTHWORKS

Concreting & Bricklaying For all your concreting needs

Licence No. 117289c

Trevor 0410 591 251 trevduncan2783@gmail.com

Weighbridge Specialists – Domestic – Commercial House Slabs – Shed Slabs – Driveways

Domestic Commercial

All Jobs Small or Large

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

• Deck restoration, sanding and oiling • Special sanding machine removes old coatings, not timber • Fantastic over raised nails and screw heads • Timber oils & coatings that dry in minutes and last years Call Oliver for a free quote and assessment.

www.fullcirclerefinishing.com

•

0455 573 554

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

0408 760 609 GRAPHIC DESIGN Graphic Design / Print Branding / Websites Tutoring

www.thinkblinkdesign.com

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

GUTTERING

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

PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 EXCAVATION & TIPPER HIRE Concreting & landscaping. Ph Steve ..............................0431 678130 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

02 66 804 173

Call Daniel

0424 876 155

Locally Owned Est 18 years

Lic: 154293c

COMPUTER SERVICES

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408

FENCING BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0439 078549 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

! " # "# $ " #%

$ &'( )'* +* ,,,% -%! .

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

HANDYPERSONS

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

DENTISTS

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

FLOORING

DESIGN & DRAFTING

BUILDING SERVICES R E S I D E N T I A L | C O M M E R C I A L | I N D U S T R I A L | S T R AT A | M A I N T E N A N C E S E R V I C E S

HANDY MAN SERVICES

0414 210 222

WE DESIGN & BUILD HEALTHY MOULD FREE HOMES! ASK US HOW. 0413 252 115 | mick@livinghouses.com.au

THE TIMBER FLOORING SPECIALISTS NEW DISPLAY 10 Dudgeons lane, Bangalow T 6687 2483 | M 0410 406 334

24 hr response time guaranteed

Fully Insured

paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

ASAP Decks, fences, bathrooms, plaster, paint, handy, jobs over $500 ..........................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

WWW.LIVINGHOUSES.COM.AU

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993

FUNERAL SERVICES

ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638 HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 DIRECT CREMATION Sacred Earth Funerals. Personal service, female-led exceptional care, 24 hours. KEEN HANDYMAN SERVICES Repairs, maintenance, gardening, odd jobs ..................0428 679704 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 All-inclusive and local. $2200 ........................................................................................1300 585778 MOWING, LANDSCAPING, gardening, odd jobs, painting etc. Ph Jordan ....................0434 129966 FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au.......0431 678608 HANDYMAN 40 years experience in the building game. The reno master. Call Paul......0422 017072 borrelldesign.com.au Design & drafting. Residential & commercial..........................0412 043463 LICENSED STONEMASON + handyman with mechanical background. Ph Doug .........0412 208133 NORTHFACE DESIGNS www.northfacedesigns.com.au..............................Cody Greer 0434 272353

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

HEALTH

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

oast Asph alt st C a E

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

&C NG ONC RETE EDGI

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS Burringbar

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

various implements available for limited access projects

66 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ..............................0422 387370 ACES LANDSCAPED GARDENS Gardening - all aspects & permaculture. Ph Sam ........0477 851493 EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, and tree services ......................0402 487213 COSTAL GARDENS Landscaping, garden restoration & maintenance...........................0403 717215 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003

INSURANCE

RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, hedging.........0424 805660 AUSURE BYRON BAY General insurance. Phone Mick Urquhart .................................. 0428 200310

www.echo.net.au

Service Directory LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

!"#$%# &$' ()* +$$,-$&, .

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

LANDSCAPING

PHOTOGRAPHY

/2&$/ 6<'1(< *2/' &2$67 %5,6%$1( 0(/%2851(

02 6684 2198

Tree Faerie Fotos

TXHULHV#PXOOXPELPE\UHPRYDOV FRP DX

Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

0488 063 646

/RFDO &RXQWU\ ,QWHUVWDWH

Byron Coast Removals

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

BEAUTY IN EVERYTHING Professional photography. Personal and commercial ..........0415 505457

Competitive rates and packing supplies available. 0432 552 067 | 6684 5481 | byroncoastremovals@gmail.com

PHYSIOTHERAPY NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

LOCKSMITH

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,

Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148

• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

BYRON BAY

PLASTERING

MONTYS METAL

SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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

ZZZ JMJSDLQWLQJ FRP DX JDU\#JMJSDLQWLQJ FRP DX

4XDOL¿HG ± ,QVXUHG ± /RFDO 4XDOLILHG ± ,QVXUHG /RFDO Free Quotes – 33 years experience )UHH 4XRWHV \HDUV ([SHULHQFH

PAINT & DECORATE

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

• Restoration • Free Quotes • Commercial/Domestic • Fully Licenced • Clean & Reliable • Fully Insured

LLOYD SHERLOCK

0411 784 926

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS

0 4 1 1 6 8 3 0 0 3 | Z A C . M A C TA G G A R T @ G M A I L . C O M | L I C 2 2 3 4 8 9 C

$OO 0HWDO 5RR¿QJ 5RRI 3OXPELQJ 6N\OLJKWV DQG 5RRI $FFHVVRULHV 5RRI 0DLQWHQDQFH *XWWHU &OHDQLQJ M: 0400 497 820 www.simplymetalroofing.com.au Lic. No: 335399C

Lic# 109783C

• Drain clearing, inspections and repairs. • Fully insured. • Wastewater servicing and septic tank pump outs. Call James on 0429 888 683 unblockall.com.au

BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035

RUBBISH REMOVAL OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438 TIP TOP TIPPING RUBBISH REMOVAL Domestic, garden, strip-outs .........................0422 017072

SELF STORAGE

REMOVALISTS

Andy’s Move & More

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

BBSS

Mon to Fri 9am–5pm

8-10 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industrial Estate www.byronbayselfstorage.com.au | 6685 8349 | bbss@westnet.com.au

0429149 533 Est 2006

SEPTIC SYSTEMS Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring • Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.echo.net.au

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

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

0409 917 646

BYRON BAY SELF STORAGE

Self storage with security. Largest choice of sizes.

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

Email: montysmetalrooﬁng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooﬁng.com.au

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

Lic. 213034C

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

C A WARWICK PLASTERING Free quotes, COVIDSafe. Ph Craig ....................................0413 451186

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 Lic 167371C

ROOFING

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

J. RAY PLASTERING 30 years experience. Quality workmanship. Ph John ....................0467 598038

20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St. Call for appointment ......66803444

Chay 0429 805 081

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

ROOFING

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

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

PICTURE FRAMING

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

YVES DE WILDE

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

Licence No. 207479C

PAINTING

cedarridgepropertyservices.com.au

shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499

Wednesday and Thursday. Home visits also available. ...................................................0422 993141

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Tues/Thurs/Fri .............................................66857517

We take the stress out of moving. 0413 892 277

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY 88 Byron St, Bangalow with Lisa Fitzpatrick on

OSTEOPATHY

Pr o fe ssio n al Packin g se r v ice

Lic 312643C

Garden Makeovers – Excavation – Drainage – Rock Walls Paving – Design – Project Management – Retaining Walls

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

• plumbing.td@bigpond.com

0418 754 149 • 07 5523 9930 • 1300 Taylex • www.taylex.com.au

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 67

Service Directory

North Coast news online

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

SNAKE CATCHERS

Find

The Echo

JACK HOGAN

Service Directory online anytime at

0411 039 373 PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING

SOLAR INSTALLATION

• 20 years local knowledge and experience • Fully insured / free quotes • 19 inch chipper • Bobcat • Cherry picker • Crane truck

Pioneers of the solar industry

www.harttreeservices.com.au

0427 347 380

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

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

Electric Lic 124600c

&ŝŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŚŽǁ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĞƌŽ ǇŽƵƌ ƉŽǁĞƌ ŝůů ǁŝƚŚ &ƌĞĞ ƐŽůĂƌ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ

ǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ 'ŽŽĚ ŝŶ ^ŽůĂƌ͕ ĂƚƚĞƌŝĞƐ Θ ^ŽůĂƌ ,Žƚ tĂƚĞƌ Ăůů sŝŶĐĞŶƚ ^ĞůůĞĐŬ ĨŽƌ Ă &ƌĞĞ ŽŶƐƵůƚĂƚŝŽŶ

WŚ ϬϮ ϲϲϴϴ ϰϰϴϬ

ǁǁǁ͘ϴϴϴƐŽůĂƌƚĞŬ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

! "#$ % &#$' ( ) * +#!", "#"- ,(%. / !"0!") 1 0 2 ", $ 3 ! , . ,!") 2 " ($,#"-* 1 24 * !-5 ! +($-4!") / " 1# , ( % ) "-* 2#$$6 (, ! "#$' $!#3$ &!-

Tree & Palm Removal

Pruning, wood chipping, stump grinding

0400337758 @trunkmonkarb

accredited on/off grid installer. Earn 20¢ extra F.I.T.

1800 434 697

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227

echo.net.au/ service-directory Mungo’s Crossword 1

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

UPHOLSTERY

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

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

WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists.............................66805255 UPHOLSTERY & CURTAIN MAKING Free quotes. Phone Rebecca .....................................66840427

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

info@theshowersealer.com.au

0412 026 441

Leaky showers sealed at a fraction of the cost of re tiling.

SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

VETERINARY SURGEONS

TILER / STONEMASON / WATERPROOFER. Lic 24418C. Ph Karl................................0439 232434 MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian – After hours avail ...66843818 TILER. Small jobs only. Byron/Bangalow. Lic R75915 ....................................................0468 465344 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

TRANSPORT

BYRON BUS Co

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties

Door to Door Charter Services

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals

• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18" Chipper Mark Linder Qualiﬁed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

68 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

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

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213

TILING

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

TELEVISION SERVICES

N416

WELDING WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, General, Repairs: Steel, Aluminium & Stainless ..0408 410545

WINDOW CLEANING CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460

WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offices, etc. High quality ..0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

20 21

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Vicious return to Turnbull – how sad! (6) 4. Irish politician left, and a circle of the French bursts in (8) 9. Insight: Queen replaces Italian for a particular account (7) 11. Active participation for Pauline around 500! (5,2) 12. Hood for a bird (5) 13. Lo-carb meeting, word for word (9) 14. Square root of two? That’s crazy! (10) 16. Coloured passed away, they say (4) 19. This bird is easily conned (4) 20. Morning, low road damaged by Her Excellency (10) 22. Unpopular bloke, Kelly – beaten by superior numbers (9) 23. Heartbroken world (5) 25. Is the ring delayed, or just put apart? (7) 26. As an example, bury around three or four (7) 27. Girl, a tease, they say, inspiring wonder (8) 28. Fly from a race over the south east with a small Englishman (6)

1. Gloomy (6) 4. Collapses inwards (8) 9. Rendition; account (7) 11. Directly involved (5,2) 12. Red-breasted bird (5) 13. Verbatim (9) 14. Illogical (10) 16. Stained or tinted (4) 19. Prolific sea bird (4) 20. Accredited diplomat (10) 22. Exceeded; overwhelmed (9) 23. Soil (5) 25. Quarantine (7) 26. Whole number (7) 27. Spiritual (8) 28. Large biting African fly (6)

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 5.

Redirecting (9) Woody plant (5) Estrange (8) Indian leader known for philosophy of non-violence (7,6) 6. Hermits (6) 7. Exhibited (9) DOWN 8. Blonde hair colour (5) 1. Ted and virgin commingle – 10. South African leader inspired by amusing! (9) 5 down (6,7) 2. Quiet massage in the bush (5) 15. Relatives (9) 3. A fib swallowed about a number – 17. Long shot; underdog (4,5) ostracise! (8) 18. Fire-resistant insulating material (8) 5. Mama had a night disturbed by a 21. Wildlife tour (6) great leader (7,6) 6. Individual settled in both directions 22. Drug derived from a poppy (5) with small, determined individuals (6) 24. Legal entitlement (5) 7. Showed off and expired over small drama (9) Last week’s solution N415 8. Gritty, young Alexander (5) J E S U S W A S A B O Y 10. Great leader – and all one’s men C O T O L B V are assembled! (6,7) L I B E R A L O B S C E N E 15. Supplies around the Spanish aunts E L E F N T R N and uncles (9) A V E R A G E E L A P S E D S M G I E O 17. It’s not expected to won – could be R A S S E S G R E E N L E A F a nightmare! (4,5) S I N T 18. Like finest fat – deadly (8) A L B A T R O S S O P R A H B E O C R O E 21. Indian dress around a noisy E N C O R E S O V E R A L L expedition (6) L K N I N G S I 22. Ring with hesitation about L E O P A R D C H A S T E N transcendental drug (5) N D E E N E E A S G O O D A S G O L D 24. Conservative, but correct (5)

www.echo.net.au

Classifieds INDEX Anniversary ......................... 70 Annual General Meetings .. 69 Birthdays ............................. 70 Caravans ............................. 69 Death Notices ..................... 70 For Sale ............................... 69 Funeral Notices................... 70 Garage Sales ...................... 69 Halls For Hire ...................... 69 Health Notices .................... 69 Legal .................................... 69 Motor Vehicles .................... 69 Musical Notes ..................... 70 Only Adults ......................... 70 Pets...................................... 70 Positions Vacant ................. 70 Professional Services ......... 69 Public Notices ..................... 69 Share Accommodation ...... 69 Social Escorts ..................... 70 To Lease .............................. 69 To Let ................................... 69 Tradework ........................... 69 Tree Services ...................... 69 Tuition.................................. 70 Wanted ................................ 69 Wanted To Lease ................ 69 Wanted To Rent .................. 69 Work Wanted ...................... 70

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

These prices include GST.

BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Any Sunday until 23 Jan 2022 from 6.30pm rd

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

BUY 1 RIDE

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre

ECHO XMAS DEADLINES The Echo is coming out as usual every Wednesday over December and January. However, the deadline for classiﬁed ads in the paper of Wednesday 29 December is Friday 24 December, because 27 and 28 December are public holidays and The Echo ofﬁce will be closed.

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Baristas – – Gardeners – – Food Sorters – – Cleaners – The team at MDNC are searching for some dedicated volunteers to help us continue to support our community.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kaz Wednesday – Friday 6684 1286

BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Every Saturday Railway Park 4-9pm

NIMBIN BOWLO

0402 364 852 20 years local experience • 19 inch chipper • Stump grinding • Cherry picker • Crane truck • Bob Cat

Fully insured • Free quotes

MULLUMBIMBY BRUNSWICK VALLEY FOOTBALL CLUB AGM will be held on Monday 20 December at 6.30pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. All members and interested persons are welcome to attend. For more info please contact info@mbvfc.com.au

www.wendypurdey.com Make profound changes in your life. Achieve personal goals and reach your true potential within every aspect of your life.

Call Wendy 0497 090 233

• Arborist • 15” Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Fully Insured

Contact Sam at Spinifex Recruiting on Excellent remuneration package including a vehicle Working in beautiful Mullumbimby, a sought-after location Work/life balance that you won't find elsewhere Retail industry selling Agricultural, Rural and Hardware products

6681 3140 Mobile 0417 698 227 TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

FOR SALE

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 BAMBOO PLANTS: clumping, screening, hedging, ﬂowering gingers, bromeliads. Close to Mullum. 0458535760

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 WINDOWS AND DOORS used aluminium sliding glass doors and windows. Some with door jambs. Best offer. 0423353877

HEALTH

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 0403125506 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

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

PURA VIDA WELLNESS CENTRE Brunswick Heads COLON HYDROTHERAPY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN FAR INFRARED SAUNA REMEDIAL MASSAGE + more 66850498

Psychotherapy Julie Wells Anne Goslett (nee Mannix)

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5185 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

Beginners Courses Yoga Yogalates Pilates BANGALOW Mon 6–7pm Hatha slow ﬂow Sat 8.15–9.30am Yogalates Wed 6–7.15pm Yin Rejuv Yoga

SUFFOLK PARK Mon & Fri 10–11.30am Yogalates Wed 6–7pm Yin Yang Yoga Sun 6.30–7.30pm Hatha Fuse Yin Rejuv

HUGE GARAGE BARGAIN SALE

From 8.30am–4.30pm. Sat and Sun, 11 & 12 Dec. 73 Lagoon Dr, Myocum. Clothing, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture and many other items. Come and see.

49 AZALEA ST, MULLUM Sat 8am. Furn, h/wares, too much to list, be there. 11 WOLLUMBIN ST, BYRON Saturday 8am– 1pm. Post & rails, furniture, surfboards, kids stuff. All must go.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

NOW HIRING

GENERAL MANAGER

GARAGE SALES

0427 347 380

HYPNOSIS & NLP AGMs

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

16 CHINBIBLE AVE, MULLUM Sat, not before 8am. Xmas trees, gifts, furn, plants, DVD’s, toys, bar fridge, pet stuff

Prepayment is required for all ads.

Somatic Practice

www.echo.net.au

INSURED

• PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

Body Based

Bistro lease opportunity. Lease fees N/A. Enquiries call Pat 0447 890 016

• FULLY

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

Connecting the Byron Shire Community

If you believe you can assist with any information, please contact Sarah Hayman at Shine Lawyers on 02 5127 5806.

LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.85 per column centimetre

PUBLIC NOTICES

We are calling on former students, teachers or parents of students who attended the Uki Public School in Uki, NSW between 1993 and 2002, to assist with enquiries.

RATES & PAYMENT

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

GET 1 FREE

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

WANTED

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

LEGAL

MOTOR VEHICLES 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS AUTO 330k kms. Rego to Dec 22. Mech A1, bat A1, receipts, white, no further use. $5k ono. 0478045006 1999 HOLDEN ASTRA AUTO 260k kms, mech A1, silver, 2nd lady owner, no further use. $3.8k ono. 0478045006

CARAVANS CARAVANS We buy, sell & consign. All makes & models. 0408 758 688

SHARE ACCOM. BYRON room, close to Clarkes Beach, free WiFi, drug-free, $165pw, no bills. Bond req. 7 weeks only. 0423353877.

TO LET EWINGSDALE 4bdr, 2 bath, furnished, new house on half acre. Pets OK. $2400 pw. Min 3 months let. 0419493615.

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 per month Call GNF Bangalow 6687283

WANTED TO RENT MATURE AGED, quiet woman is looking for a peaceful long-term rental. Please contact 0402325508.

TO LEASE MULLUMBIMBY large office, upstairs Stuart St Arcade. 97sqm, all amenities. $600pw inc GST. Ph 66801643

WANTED TO LEASE ACCESS TO ACREAGE, dwelling or not. Prefer 2x2 or 3x3 or similar. Substantial security deposit OK. Pls call 0423218417

SPECIAL: Book in for a month @ $95, try as many classes as you like. See website for additional classes. 0432 047 221 yogalates.com.au

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

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

TREE SERVICES LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper, crane truck, stump grinding. Local, qualiﬁed, insured, free quotes. 0402487213

SETTING ASIDE PAST UNFAIR AND EXPLOITATIVE CHILD ABUSE SETTLEMENTS Porters Porters Lawyers Lawyers act act for survivors who, years ago, unfairly settled child abuse abuse claims claims with with various various churches churches and institutions for compensation that was vastly inferior inferior toto present present damages damages awards. awards. The The NSW NSW Government Government has recently enacted legislation to right these wrongs wrongs ofof the the past, past, allowing allowing courts courts toto break unfair settlements forced upon child sexual abuse abuse survivors survivors by by churches churches and and other other institutions. IfIf you you settled settled aa claim claim with a church or other institution prior to the Statue ofof Limitations Limitations being being removed removed for for historical historical child abuse matters in 2016 or were misled in any any way way by by church church representatives representatives atat settlement meetings to enter into a Deed of Release for for an an insufﬁcient insufﬁcient settlement settlement sum, sum, Porters Porters Lawyers may be able to assist. PORTERS LAWYERS (02) 6247 3477 lawyers@porterslawyers.com.au www.porterslawyers.com.au TOLL FREE: 1800 44 55 44

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 69

Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT LONG-TERM JOB Experienced mowing operator 5 days p/w for local gardening & mowing business. Must have industry experience with zero-turn mowers and detailed brushcutting and manual licence. TEXT ONLY 7am–6pm 0402487213 or kascha@leaﬁttous.com.au SWIM TEACHER Fully qualiﬁed. Regular, ongoing, commencing Term One. Established business in Ocean Shores. Ph 0448649150.

North Coast news online CARER/SUPPORT WORKER required for 45 y/o quadriplegic family man in Bangalow. Experience not essential as training provided. Morning, evening and weekend shifts involved. Personal care, assistance and domestic duties. First Aid cert, police and WWC checks required before commencement. Pay rates well above award. Pleasant disposition essential. Contact Richard 0403334850.

LANDSCAPER Experienced and qualiﬁed landscaper required. Minimum 7 years experience. Masonry, stone, timber and plant knowledge a must. Unique and bespoke artisan upcoming projects. Top money for the right applicant. 5 days per week guaranteed, rain or shine. Contact Richard 0403334850.

EROTIC MASSAGE STAFF reliable and friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre 18+. Tweed. Grace 0418185791

NOW HIRING CLEANERS

LADIES WANTED, MUST BE 18+ Casual or permanent work available in busy adult parlour. 66816038 for details.

-1.+ -.6X

BAY MOTEL * Great rates * Excellent working conditions

* Full training * Immediate start 02 6685 6121

‫ גובב גזהה א׎‬ƫɵȸȒȇƬȒǼǼƺǕƺِȒȸǕِƏɖ

1$ 3$ .41 4341$

-1.+ .6X 0DVVDJH 3HUPDFXOWXUH &RPPXQLW\ 6HUYLFHV +RUWLFXOWXUH ,QGLYLGXDO 6XSSRUW

CLEANER Seeking an experienced cleaner for immediate start. Casual 20+ hours per week. To apply please go to www.crystalcastle.com.au/ workwithus

WORK WANTED CLEANER AVAILABLE Bruns, Mullum, Byron, O/S. Reliable. $20ph. 0415499690

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

Adobe Tutoring

PETS

has multiple positions available. See advert on p20 for details. THE ECHO is seeking someone to pick up papers from Mullumbimby around 8.30am on Wednesday morning and deliver flat papers to businesses in the Pottsville, Casuarina and Kingscliff areas. Flat fee, contract position, same thing each week, you just need to have an ABN, a vehicle and be a friendly organised person.

Email simon@echo.net.au or text 0409 324 724

Handyman/Labourer Required for 3 weeks January 10th – 28th 2022 Must be double vaccinated and have an ABN. Please phone Site Manager

Crystalbrook Byron is looking for amazing individuals to join our team in Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Kitchen and 6SD b7KHUDSLVWV. For more information and to apply go to: www.crystalbrookcollection.com/ careers

SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH OR WORKING TOWARD A DIPLOMA OR CERT III IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES & SOULFUL QUALIFIED COOKS Our family owned early learning centre in Bangalow opens 17th January 2022 and we’re looking to complete our team. Our educators will serve as the backbone of our establishment and we’ve put together generous staﬀ entitlements accordingly! Please email admin@mirabellelearning.com.au or call 0491 707 930 to express interest.

70 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club is looking for an energetic and experienced professional to join the team in the full time role of Operations Manager. Directly supporting the GM in managing all aspects of the Clubs operations. An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on skills and experience. For more information please contact the GM gm@mullumexservices.com.au or 02 6684 2533.

Like us on Facebook!

AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222

WEAVE GUITAR CO, Acacia Street, A&I. All guitar repairs & services. Fast turnaround. Strings & parts. 0413470775 or weaveguitars.com.au GUITAR STRINGS, REPAIRS Brunswick Heads 66851005 SEEKING FEMALE BACKING VOCALIST for established reggae band 0434438706

ANNIVERSARY

IKE

Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. ABN 83 126 970 338

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI)

MUSICAL NOTES The world seems to be facing delivery and supply delays… but good news… KITTENS are arriving at the centre by priority express delivery. So why not join the rush to Cutenessland and enhance your Christmas with a cute furry friend. Wide variety of colours, all guaranteed to be primed with fun, joy and cuteness. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

8-month-old desexed male Kelpie x Catahoula ‘PANDA’ is looking for a new home. Panda is a sweet, affectionate, clever boy with an abundance of energy. He is crate-trained and is great with children, although very bouncy & boisterous. He loves to play with dogs, but does have some resource guarding issues at home & needs further training & socialisation. Please contact Shell on 0458 461 935.

PANDA

MC: 991003000919936

FUNERAL NOTICE Peter McKay WILLIAMSON

50 Years

They said it would never last! Golden Anniversary

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Andy

Late of Julatten. Formerly of Byron Bay. Passed away peacefully on Monday 29th November 2021 at Mossman Hospital aged 78 years. Peter’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Mossman Hospital and Queensland Ambulance Service for their care. A private cremation has been held with a memorial service to be held at a future date.

The Echo’s very own friendliest bus driver in town!

ONLY ADULTS EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677

0427 847 400

Operations Manager

expression-of-interest M/C #991003000885022

contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com

Needed for The Other Joint Mullumbimby

Join Australia’s leading Sustainable Luxury Resort Brand

OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm, Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 0436 845 542.

GEORGE & BB

• Photoshop • Indesign • Illustrator

Kitchen Hand/All Rounder

Email resume to mullum@otherjoint.com

IKE is a friendly 13 month old desexed Great Dane X male who is social with some dogs but not all dogs. Ike would be best in an adult only home or family with teenage children. Ike has not been socialised with cats so would be best without cats. For more information please call Yvette on 0421 831 128 Fill out an Expression of Interest at: friendsofthepound.com/adoption-

Experienced Professional Trainer

George & BB are keen to help decorate the shelter for us! For BB it’s an extra special time as she will have Christmas with her new family, but for George & his brother Serge, Christmas will be at the shelter unless they get their most wished for gift, the gift of adoption. All animals are for life, not just for Christmas but if you are looking for a lifelong friend, then look no further. To meet the kittens & our other festive felines, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

DEATH NOTICES

BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook and Twitter! COVID SAFE FULL BODY RESTORATION Healing Through Pleasure massagebyronbay.com or 0425347477

SOCIAL ESCORTS LOTS OF GORGEOUS LADIES available for your pleasure nearby. Spoil yourself. In & out. 7 days. Ladies always wanted. 0266816038. COVID SAFE

SUN, MOON & TIDES TIMES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

DAY, SUN MOON HIGH LOW DATE MOON RISE / RISE / TIDES, TIDES, (Dec) SET height (m) height (m) PHASE SET 5:40 19:34

9:24 23:39

12:33 1.81

05:22 0.25 19:17 0.28

5:40 19:35

10:32

00:52 1.06 13:27 1.70

06:19 0.36 20:14 0.33

10 F

5:41 19:36

11:35 0:21

02:00 1.05 14:21 1.58

07:23 0.46 21:09 0.36

11 SA

5:41 19:36

12:35 0:57

03:11 1.08 15:17 1.46

08:35 0.54 22:02 0.37

12 SU

5:41 19:37

13:32 1:30

04:21 1.15 16:14 1.37

09:51 0.60 22:51 0.37

13 M

5:41 19:38

14:26 1:59

05:24 1.25 17:09 1.29

11:05 0.61 23:35 0.34

14 TU

5:42 19:38

15:20 2:28

06:15 1.35 18:00 1.23

12:11 0.60

15 W

5:42 19:39

16:14 2:58

07:00 1.45 18:48 1.20

00:15 0.31 13:08 0.56

16 TH

5:42 19:40

17:08 3:29

07:40 1.53 19:31 1.17

00:50 0.28 13:58 0.51

17 F

5:43 19:40

18:03 4:03

08:17 1.60 20:11 1.15

01:24 0.26 14:42 0.46

18 SA

5:43 19:41

18:59 4:40

08:53 1.65 20:49 1.14

01:56 0.25 15:22 0.42

19 SU

5:43 19:41

19:53 5:22

09:29 1.69 21:27 1.12

02:29 0.25 16:00 0.39

20 M

5:44 19:42

20:45 6:09

10:05 1.70 03:01 0.26 22:03 1.11 16:37 0.39

21 TU

5:44 19:42

21:33 7:00

10:42 1.69 22:41 1.09

03:36 0.28 17:14 0.39

22 W

5:45 19:43

22:17 7:55

11:19 1.67 23:20 1.07

04:13 0.30 17:51 0.40

9 TH

Data sourced from Bureau of Meteorology. Times adjusted for Daylight Savings when applicable.

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Brunswick Heads 1st SAT Alstonville

0406 724 323 0429 019 407

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea Market, Bangalow 0490 335 498 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631

MALCOLM MARK PETERS 21/11/1956–30/11/2021 Malcolm passed away after a tragic accident. He fought hard to survive but his injuries were too severe. Loved husband of Jane. Loved father of Joelle, Akira and Coen. Loved stepfather of Sebastian and Chelsea. Malcolm will always be missed and forever loved.

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Tabulam Hall 2nd SUN Coolangatta

6688 6433 0490 329 159

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0413 804 024

3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

SUN Federal SUN Uki SUN Lismore Car Boot SUN Ballina

0433 002 757 0487 329 150 6628 7333 0422 094 338

4th 4th 4th 4th

SAT SAT SAT SAT

Flea, Byron YAC Evans Head 0439 489 631 Wilsons Creek 6684 0299 Kyogle Bazaar kyogletogether.org.au

4th 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th

SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 SUN Nimbin 0475 135 764 SUN Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta SAT Flea Market, Bangalow 0490 335 498 SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000

FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton 6677 1345 Each TUE Organic Lismore 6628 1084 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin 0475 135 764 Each WED 4-7pm Newrybar Hall Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 Each THU 2.30-6.30pm Lismore 0450 688 900 Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 Each SAT 8.30-12am Blue Knob Each SUN 7-11am Ballina 0493 102 137

www.echo.net.au

Sport / Community at Work DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY

at 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm) with complimentary bubbles and Christmas goodies. If you wish to attend please book at drillhallfilms@gmail.com or ring Sonia on 02 6684 2112.

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

Food Box

Book Fair Byron

Mullumbimby Food Box will close after 16 December and re-open on Thursday 27 January at 9.30 am.

Strong start to cricket season for Byron Bay On The Horizon Ross Kendall Byron Bay remain undefeated after four games, and sit on top of the Coastal League competition after beating Bangalow last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre. Bangalow batted first after Byron won the toss and scored 5/196 off their allotted 40 overs. C Bensley top scored with 39, with M Irwin (33) and R Jacob (32) were also among the runs. S Daniels finished with 2/28 off seven overs. Byron chased down the total, with six overs to spare, on the back of an opening stand of 117. Opener T McGeorge top scored with 91 runs, supported by S Daniels (30) and L Trisley (27).

Offering an abundance of secondhand books, fiction, non-fiction, rare and limited editions – a heaven for collectors, indigenous, historical, geographical, art to children of all ages, and more, there are so many to choose from. All are in good condition. Enjoy exploring for book delights at the Byron Bay Surf Club Book Fair on Friday 14 January to Monday 17 January 2022, 9am to 4pm.

Scott scored a century for Byron fourth grade last month. Photo supplied S Singh was Bangalow’s best bowler with 2/24 off eight overs. The win puts Byron at the top of the competition table with three wins and 28 points, ahead of Terranora (18), Bangalow (16),

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre

To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.

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. MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills. Listening Space: free counselling. Staying Home, Leaving Violence program. Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program. Financial Counselling: outreach available Thursdays & Fridays Financial Counselling: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts. Information, referral and advocacy.

Byron Community Centre

STARS BY LILITH

‘Tis the terrestrial time to be thinking about gifts: to others, to yourself, and to the world around you…

SAGITTARIUS THE CENTAUR/ ARCHER www.echo.net.au

The Byron Community Centre provides community services including meals, advocacy and counselling to connect and uplift our local community. Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday Fletcher Street kitchen, Byron Community Centre. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts), Byron Community Cabin, Carlyle Street. Women’s Support and Counselling: Feel Good Fridays 1–3pm, Community Cabin, Carlyle Street. Free Community Counselling for Byron Shire residents. Face-to-face, by phone or via Zoom. Book a session at 0415 322 064. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community Cabin Carlyle St (school term only), Carlyle Street. Laptop Library: will loan a laptop to seniors and provide tuition on how best to be connected. Call (02)

Tintenbar East Ballina (15) and Lennox Head (13). In the LJ Hooker League, Cudgen sits on the top of the table with 27 points leading Lennox Head (25), Goonellebah Workers Sports (22) and Tintenbar East Ballina (21). 6685 6807 on Monday and Tuesday. Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details. Community Support Worker: Emergency relief and assertive outreach casework for those experiencing homelessness.

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

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

ARIES: The season of unreason’s best present from the heavens is healing planet Chiron, hunkered down in your sign since July, on the point of launching forward to ignite Aries’ inspiration engines for the next wild, exuberant adventure. As leader of the zodiac pack, your gift to others is, as always, your innovative, trailblazing example.

Lismore Xmas boxes Get your order in for the Lismore Country Women’s Association (CWA) gift boxes for Christmas. All orders are local (no postal orders) and must be placed by 10 December. Gift boxes will be ready for collection from the CWA Rooms in Spinks Park on Monday 13 December 4–6pm or Wednesday 22 December, 1–3pm. Email your details and questions to cwachristmashampers@gmail.com.

Byron Shire Library activities Christmas Craft at Byron Library Tuesday, 21 December 10.30-11.30am. Christmas craft activities for kids age 4–12. Bookings essential. Phone the Byron Bay Library team on 6685 8540. Storytime with Santa at Byron Library Wednesday, 22 December 10.3011.30am. Visit Santa in the Byron Bay Library for special Christmas Stories and songs. Bookings are essential on 6685 8540. Summer Reading Club program for kids this December/ January at Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby Libraries. This program encourages a love of reading over the summer holidays. 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 call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm by Zoom. Contact for details’ – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.

Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for

CANCER: As you move forward with confident choices that include your own needs, as well as everyone else’s, be a hearty bearer of holiday cheer, which this week needs plenty of. Your gift to the annual yuletide cycle is caring for those you love – and whoever you meet – because who can do that better than you?

TAURUS: As the zodiac’s fixed earth sign, Taurus embodies the principle of rooting down firmly in order to rise up and flourish, so in what ways can you best enrich this year’s festivities? By engaging yourself and those around you in simple joys, sensual pleasures and earthly delights.

LEO: How to contribute to celebrating this year from the heart, the body part most significant to Leos? Check out HeartMath Institute’s Global Coherence Initiative, whose research outlines how heart-centred states of love and care generate a more coherent field environment found to calm not only you and yours, but even wider planetary discord.

GEMINI: Best gift to yourself this month? Regularly pausing the retail orgy to reflect on that larger life beyond the to-do list. And your personal present to 2021’s month of merry mayhem would have to be playing your signature role as the zodiac’s frisky, flirty, light-hearted entertainer to the hilt.

VIRGO: Virgos spend so much energy searching for the right watch, pen, loo paper or present, why not try something different this time? Wrong things can often be more fun. And definitely don’t be shy to spread around your gifts of practical elegance and reassuring common sense, because who doesn’t need them right now?

There are prizes to be won and books to inspire your child’s reading journey! Visit our website for more information www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au or phone the helpful Byron Bay staff 6685 8540. Tech Savvy technology workshops at Byron Bay Library. A series of free technology sessions designed to introduce you to technology and it’s many functions. No experience with technology required! Practical small group sessions. Light morning tea will be provided. For bookings or further information phone the Byron Bay Library staff 6685 8540. Introduction to email: Thursday, 20 January 9.30-11:30am.

BV Probus Club The Brunswick Valley Probus Club meeting is on Thursday 9 December 10am at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Guest speaker is Greg from the Ocean Shores Pharmacy, visitors welcome. Enquires ring Margaret on 6680 3316.

Op shop bargins The Uniting Church Op Shop on the corner of Dalley and Whain Streets Mullumbimby are opening on Saturday 18 December. We have some really good bargains and as it’s been a long time since our doors shut with COVID restrictions. We will do all within our power to give our valued customers a great shopping experience. Doors open 9am till 12.30pm.

Christmas screening

AIR The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR), Far North Coast Branch’s next meeting is at Ballina RSL Club, Friday 10 December, at 9.30am. The meeting will be followed by the Christmas Luncheon, costing $25 (prepaid). Phone Anne 0447 309 250.

Ballina free hot brunch The Ballina Community Hot Brunch Centre is opening up again on Saturday 18 December, 10am to 12pm, for free brunch, with sausage sizzle, hot dogs, sandwiches, fruit salad and tea and coffee. Ballina Presbyterian Hall, corner of Cherry and Crane Streets.

BV VIEW Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will have its Christmas luncheon meeting on Thursday, 9 December 9 at 10.30am at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Wear something Christmassy. Apologies and acceptances to Wenda on 0449 563 580 or email wjhunt@yahoo.com.

Mullumbimby CWA The Mullumbimby Country Women’s Association (CWA) will meet at 10am on Wednesday 8 December at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. We will conduct the AGM first, followed by the December meeting. Christmas lunch will be after the meetings at the

It gives the Drill Hall Film Society Committee great joy to announce that we’re back in action. The DHFS screens a special Christmas screening of Ladies in Black on Saturday, 18 December

Free Xmas roast

up to one year. Find out more at: www. standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14. If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.

3pm at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street (behind the tennis courts in the recreational grounds). Drop-in, no bookings or commitment necessary. Information and questions just let me know by calling the Byron Community Centre on 6685 6807.

ACA

Free Xmas roast and dinner Friday 24 at the Hub Baptist Church, 2 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores.

Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am, Red Dove Centre, 80 Keen Street. Byron meetings are on Tuesdays at 7pm via Zoom - meeting ID 554 974 582 password byronbay.

Library fun

Feel Good Friday

Voluntary euthanasia options discussed online. Attendees must be Exit members. Infor www. exitinternational.net or phone Catherine 0435 228 443.

A free weekly group for women to access support and relax. Feel Good Fridays happen every Friday from 1 till

LIBRA: This week offers circumstances, situations and scenarios for practicing the art of living gracefully: your astrological calling. As harmoniser and peacemaker of the zodiac family, this means skillful and diplomatic contributions to social ease by finding whatever common ground is available to reconcile the ongoing paradox of these times.

Baby Bounce and Storytime for toddlers and pre-school children have moved online for now. See Richmond Tweed Regional Libraries on YouTube.

End-of-life choices

CAPRICORN: If the ongoing clash between authoritarian Saturn and rebellious Uranus disrupts holiday arrangements, be prepared to do things differently. As master planners of the zodiac family, your gift to others right now is that Goaty ability to digest whatever’s served up, and make it not only palatable, but pleasurable.

SCORPIO: Sure, not having definitive solutions to current quandaries frustrates all of our answer-hungry minds, but if any sign can navigate living in the mystery, it’s you. Your gift to this week and the approaching holidaze? Wit, grit, and the spunky courage of the hero. Thank you, Scorpio.

AQUARIUS: While Saturn backs Jupiter’s vision in Aquarius by turning a more critical eye on human hopes and collective behaviour, your gift to the rest of the month could be something like organising group donations with friends and colleagues to benefit your favourite social welfare, local industries, community support or climate action program.

SAGITTARIUS: Look who’s love machine, party organiser and star performer rolled into one… That said, throughout the silly season’s busyness and social tribulations, stop and give yourself the gift of stillness, which then blesses others in the form of listening; deep listening that hears even what someone may not be able to say.

PISCES: With a fiery Sun/ Mercury alliance shooting from the lip this week, there’s potential for hurt feelings and confusion, especially during sensitive weekend Pisces moon. If in doubt, ride it out: why swim upstream when you can float? Just be lavish with your particular gift of making others feel seen, appreciated and loved.

'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ The Byron Shire Echo 71

Backlash

62/$5

)5(('20

iPhone 8

9 9 2 $ m Fro ne

tore & Onli

S Available In

DEVICE TRADER

1/ 130 Jonson Street Byron Bay 02 6685 5585 devicetrader.com.au

In case you missed it (ICYMI) – The Farmers Markets in Byron are back on their old turf at the Butler Street Reserve, every Thursday, from 7 till 11am. Photo supplied Yay – the platitudes, promises and pats on the back are now behind us! Byron Shire voters have decided to stick to what they sort of know, and it appears Cr Michael Lyon will become Mayor. He has been in the job since the previous mayor quit. Anyway, there’s thankfully some fresh new faces for Council, and they have a steep learning curve ahead. Hmmmm… what do we have we here? – another large inappropriate DA from an uber wealthy speculating developer threatening Council with court if they don’t get their way? Wave ’em through! The NSW Council of Civil Liberties perhaps sums up best another turbulent week in federal politics with their newsletter comment: ‘We find ourselves in a fast-moving dystopia, where the Federal Government’s drive to push through its Religious Discrimination legislation is matched only by its chaindragging on the matter of a Federal ICAC’. See editorial page 12. Former long-time resident, Danielle de Valera, has a new book. Danielle says her novel, Those Brisbane Romantics, will resonate with older readers, ‘as it follows the hopes and struggles of a group of under-25-year-old friends searching for life beyond the conservatism and expectations of early 1960s Australia’. The book is available online, in print, and e-format at www.books2read.com/u/mVapMp. RIP Peter Cundall, Australia’s most subversive gardener.

^ŽŵĞƚŝŵĞƐ ǇŽƵ ũƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ďĂĐŬ ǇŽƵƌ ƉŽǁĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƐĂǇ EK͊ zŽƵ ĐĂŶ ŚĂǀĞ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ǇŽƵ ĞǀĞƌ ŶĞĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ƉƵƌĞ ƐƵŶůŝŐŚƚ͘ EĞǀĞƌ ƉĂǇ ĨŽƌ ƉŽǁĞƌ Žƌ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ďůĂĐŬŽƵƚ ĂŐĂŝŶ͘ zŽƵ ĂƌĞ ĨƌĞĞ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ Ă ĚŝĨĨĞƌĞŶƚ ƉĂƚŚ͕ ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ďǇ ǇŽƵƌ ŚĞĂƌƚ ĂŶĚ ƐŽƵů͕ ďĞĐĂƵƐĞ ǇŽƵƌ ĚƌĞĂŵƐ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ŵĂũĞƐƚǇ ƚŚĂƚ ŽǀĞƌĐŽŵĞƐ ĨĞĂƌ͘ :ƵƐƚ ĚŽ ŝƚ͊ Ͳ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌƐĞůĨ͕ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůŽǀĞ ŽĨ ŶĂƚƵƌĞ͕ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ŐŽŽĚ͘

dŚĞ ĞƐƚ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ŝŶ ^ŽůĂƌ WŽǁĞƌ͕ KĨĨ 'ƌŝĚ͕ ĂƚƚĞƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ s͛Ɛ ϴϴϴ Ăůů sŝŶĐĞŶƚ ^ĞůůĞĐŬ ĨŽƌ Ă &ƌĞĞ ŽŶƐƵůƚĂƚŝŽŶ

ǁǁǁ͘ϴϴϴƐŽůĂƌƚĞŬ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

/LF 1R &

WŚ ϬϮ ϲϲϴϴ ϰϰϴϬ

Guests are Incoming! Queen mattress from $349

Our Very Merry Sale On Now!

The NSW government, while ignoring Council (so far) on capping unhosted holiday letting at 90 days per year, wants owners of holiday let homes to register their properties for $65. That money, presumably, goes to the NSW government, not Council. The Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) said in a press release, ‘Byron Shire has been exempt from the register, which started for the rest of NSW on November 1, but it will be included after January 31, 2022’. See www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/STRA for more info. Solidarity to NSW teachers who went on strike Tuesday. As educators for our children, they deserve working conditions and pay that enables them to do their job effectively. Does the NSW government want that, or not?

All pillows reduced

AUTHORISED DEALER

BYRON BAY

Cnr Brigantine & Wollongbar St Byron Arts & Industry Estate 6685 5212 • hotelandhome.com.au

MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016 CALL DEEANNA AND PAUL

BUY 3 GET 1

Fuel Coffee Groceries Local produce Fresh fruit & veggies Family owned and operated by long-term locals 16 Granuaille Road Bangalow 72 The Byron Shire Echo 'ĕĈĕŔćĕſ ǯǽ ǩǧǩǨ

FREE

*Terms and Conditions Apply

ON PROXES C100 PLUS OR PROXES C100 PLUS SUV TYRES

OFFER ENDS 31ST DECEMBER