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This week's recommendation ALBUM TITLE: Hurry Up and Wait ARTIST: Dune Rats RELEASED: January 2020 GENRE: Punk-pop BIO: The Dunies hail from Brisbane, began as a duo and became a trio. This is their 3rd album. WHAT TO EXPECT: A nippy, 28min 47 sec of fun pop-punk. If you dig it, you'll dig it on the first listen. Instant gratification box ticked. WHAT WE LIKE: It is energising to sing-along to lyrics that are not heavy with the strains of climate change, geopolitics, and relationship blues. Instead you sing-along with a smile about bad habits, having no plans for the day, screwing things up, being late and then being later, big nights, ignoring your voicemails and partying. At times we should all think less and live more, and that is as spiritual as the album gets. However on The Skids the life scenarios of fate, karma and “it couldn't happen to me" are sung with smirks and a wink. Oh, the album artwork is just as much WTF with letters made of holey cheese and a rat on a hamster wheel looking at more cheese, yum. The good times, let’s get loose vibe is captured in the minimalist engineering and production style. The lads are totally comfortable being themselves smashing out the vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. Musically they are tight and polished. The final track's title says it's all: Mountains Rocks Come and Go But Aussie Pub Rock Lives On (Forever). Yeah the boys. STANDOUT TRACKS: No Plans, Crazy, Bad Habits PERFECT FOR: Another big night. Festival mosh pits. Reminding us to “party, and bullshit”. LISTEN IN IF YOU LIKE: Skeggs, Offspring, Blink-182, Hockey Dad.

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Farmers Markets

We are blessed to live in some of the greenest most lush landscapes in Australia and with that comes fantastic growing conditions. With a number of fresh food markets across the shire, local, organic and all round delicious food is only a short distance away. Here are some of the amazing weekly locations where you can fi ll the pantries and your belly.

TUESDAYS New Brighton Farmers Market 8am - 11am

WEDNESDAYS Murwillumbah Farmers Market 7am - 11am

THURSDAYS Byron Bay Farmers Market 7am - 11am Note: location now Cavanbah Centre

FRIDAYS Mullumbimby Farmers Market 7am - 11am

SATURDAYS Bangalow Farmers Market 7am - 11am Lismore Farmers Market 8am - 11:30am

SUNDAYS Ballina Missingham Farmers 6-11am

Fresh and vibrant new summer menu, with locally sourced dishes at aff ordable prices. We have a range of bar snacks, health bowls and burgers to choose from, as well as a poolside bar and beer garden to relax in our tropical sett ing.

BEST HAPPY HOUR IN THE BAY - EVERYDAY FROM 6 - 8PM $4.5 SCHOONERS - $4.5 WINE - $5 BASICS SLIDERS Americano - beef, cheese, AQ sauce Teriyaki Tofu - pickled kimchi (vn) Sticky Pork - crunchy slaw, plum relish $4.50ea

CANADIAN STYLE POUTINE w melted cheese and gravy

WILD MUSHROOM ARANCINI (V) w goats cheese and red pepper romescu

$12.50

$9.50

BAHN-MI ROLL w crispy pork, pickled carrot, chilli jam, Vietnamese dressing and crackling

GREEN BOWL (VN) w kale, sautéed greens, avocado cream, quinoa, zucchini noodles and sweet balsamic.

$15.50

$15.50

A16 Lawson Street (next to Library) P 02 6685 7663 W aquariusbyronbay.com.au

OPEN7 Days, noon-late

High above the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay, Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. is the best place to pair people watching with freshly shucked oysters, cocktails and live music. Under the direction of Executive Chef Sean Connolly, the food ethos here is all about fresh, simple, honest fl avours.

DAILY Sunset happy hour. $6 selected beers, wine and spirits. $13 selected cocktails $12 Espresso Martinis. WEDNESDAY Oyster Hour – freshly shucked oysters $1.50 THURSDAY Live Local Music SATURDAY Bott omless Bellini's for 2 hours $29 SUNDAY Bott omless Bellini's for 2 hours $29 Live Local Music Drag 'n' Dine

4pm-6pm

9:30pm-close 5pm-6pm from 7pm from 9am

from 10am from 4pm from 7pm

A Cnr of Lawson & Jonson St P 02 6680 9666 W balcony.com.au

OPEN Mon - Fri 12pm until late Sat and Sun 9am until late

Enjoy a fresh take on fi sh and chips that lets you tick the healthy eating box alongside your traditional favourites. Fresh daily fi sh and salads. Relaxed vibe with friendly staff , cool tunes and aff ordable menu with something for everyone. A hit with the locals, we know you’ll love it! THE OLD SCHOOL Fillet of fl ake, chips, lemon & tartare THE BAY Fillet of fl ake, 2 calamari rings, potato scallop, chips, lemon & tartare GRILLED FISH PACK Grilled fi sh of the day with rice or chips & standard salad GRILLED SEAFOOD AND SALAD Grilled fi sh of the day, salad, calamari & prawns marinated with Mediterranean fl avours SALT & PEPPER OR CHARGRILLED CALAMARI KALE, SPINACH & BROCCOLI SUPER SALAD THE NEW SCHOOL 2 Plant based Fishless Fish Fillets, sweet potato wedges, lemon and aioli PLANT BASED HUNKY BOWL Fishless Fish, broccoli, red cabbage, cucumber, edamame, corn, red pepper and rice $13.00 $15.00 $15.50 $18.50 $10.50 / $15.90 $9.50 / $11.50 $18.50 $24.90

A 109 Jonson St (opposite Woolies) P 02 6680 7985 W hunkydory.com.au

OPEN Open 7 days 11am - 9pm Dine in / takeaway

Grab a seat on our balcony in Mercato on Byron and get ready to sing along to some jukebox tunes. Unashamedly Tex-Mex, our value-packed, crowd-pleasing menu caters to everyone, including vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree diners. Kick-back with one of our fabulous giant margaritas, don a colourful sombrero and enjoy unlimited FREE corn chips and salsas. HAPPY HOUR $7.50 margaritas, 500ml beer or cider, house wines & tequilas. WEEKLY SPECIALS TUESDAY $2 tacos all day. Selected tacos include: barbeque chicken, cheeseburger and vegetarian Vegan and GF options available. WEDNESDAY 10 cent chicken wings with the purchase of a 24oz margarita or 500ml of tap beer. THURSDAY 1/2 price fajitas. Choose between spiced adobo chicken, lime & pepper steak or confi t portobello Vegan and GF options available LUNCH SPECIAL Burrito & 300ml Beer $15. Choose between chicken, beef or vegetarian burritos Vegan and GF options available Mon-Fri 4-6pm 12pm 'till late 12pm 'till late 12pm 'till late Mon-Fri 12-3pm

WEEKEND SPECIAL Tex Mex Fiesta We are off ering you and your friends a three course share style Tex-Mex Fiesta menu that includes two hours of signature margaritas, beer and wine for $79pp! Fri - Sun OPEN Mon-Sat 12pm-late Sun 12pm-10pm A 108-114 Jonson St, LVL 1 @ Mercato P 02 9259 5600 W elcaminocantina.com.au

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BOARD Notice Community

What’s Happening In Our Community WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS? Rotary has some amazing projects for you to get involved in. Find out more at Rotary Club of Byron Bay. We meet every Tuesday at 6:30pm for 7pm at the Byron Services Cub. All welcome. www.byronbayrotary.org.au/

OUT THERE WOMEN FOR NEW GROUP Are you fun? love adventure? live in the Nth Rivers? Group to meet for lunches, live music, theatre, art & travel. 45 - 60 yrs approx 0428 446 550 FREE SALSA/LATIN SOCIAL DANCE NIGHT monthly all weather event, every first Wednesday of the month, 8-10.30pm, at Guzman Y Gomez, 52 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Donations go to charity. Check FB Byron Barrio Latino / call Esther 0431 130 456

BE CONNECTED WITH FREE TRAINING We're providing free training now in Byron Bay to give you the skills to be a digital mentor for seniors, helping them to get online and be connected. Takes 1 day, free lunch included. Call 6621 7397

BYRON LANGUAGE EXCHANGE CLUB Every 2nd Friday. Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Japanese & more. To join our free club, send a short introduction about yourself to byronbaylanguages@gmail. com. Find us on fb!

BYRON AREA BOOK CLUB Love reading? Want to meet like minded people? Our book club is looking for new members. Visit the Facebook Page or text 0451 638 844 for information.

GROUP MEDITATION Group Meditations on every Tuesday 11.30am at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell st, Byron Bay. Everybody Welcome. Donations appreciated. Gnostic Society 0412 020 234 BYRON YOGA PHILOSOPHY CLUB Always free meditation classes every Monday evening @ 7pm 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park, Byron bay www. wisdom.yoga if you need a ride from Byron Ph Kris 0435 300 743

CHIN WAGS @ MAIN BEACH Casual discussion group! This is a judgement free, compassionate evening open to everyone. Fridays 6.30pm, Main Beach - Right side of Surf Club when looking at the beach: FB GROUP- Chin Wags

LEARN TO MEDITATE For those who think they can't meditate or who would like to expand their consciousness naturally. An effortless technique that will enhance all levels of your life. By donation 02 6684 7630

OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Do you want to sharpen your speaking skills, or speak with greater confidence, clarity and impact? Come join us at Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters. Go to byronbaytoastmasters.org or call us on 0416 423 175

DOING GOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY? Submit your info on events, fundraisers or meetings via our website: byronbazaar.com/community Deadline Monday prior to publication date. Reserved for community groups, free / charitable events & not-for-profit only. Not for business or profit based organisations.

Tricky Trivia Answers PG 3

1. Which of these is an iconic Ikea bookcase? A. Billy B. Tilly C. Sally 2. Which vegetable has the least vitamin C? A. Broccoli B. Brussels Sprouts C. Kale 3. Broccolini are young immature Broccoli stalks? True or false? 4. Which word is closest in meaning to 'irascible'? A. Unshaven B. Not applicable C. Cantankerous 5. The 'Square Mile' is located in Dubbo? True or false? 6.Which number, in a game of bingo, is known as 'two fat ladies'? A. 44 B. 66 C. 88 7. Which musical ran continuously in London's West End for 21 years, finally closing in 2002? A. Phantom of the Opera B. Cats C. Hairspray 8. In the TV show M*A*S*H, What do the letters mean? A. Mobile Army Special Housing B. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital C. Mobile Army Secret Hospital 9.Which of these is a type of wading bird? A. Azure B. Avoke C. Avocet 10. What sort of drink is Calvados? A. Lemon Tea B. Mulled Rum C. Apple Brandy

Community Markets

1ST SATURDAY

Brunswick Heads / Lismore Makers / Murwillumbah

1ST SUNDAY

Byron Bay Community / Lismore Car Boot

2ND SATURDAY Byron Flea / Kingscliff 2ND SUNDAY The Channon Craft / Alstonville Plateau / Lennox

3RD SATURDAY Mullumbimby / Murwillumbah 3RD SUNDAY Uki Bazaar / Lismore Car Boot / Ballina

4TH SATURDAY Tyalgum / Kingscliff 4TH SUNDAY Bangalow / Nimbin 5TH SUNDAY Nimbin / Lennox Head