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Meanwhile NSW lags in renewables Hans Lovejoy
Prime agricultural and forested land in the region is again up for grabs by the fossil fuel industry after the sixyear renewal of petroleum exploration licence (PEL) 445. The approval for UK-based corporation Dart Energy is the strongest signal yet that the NSW Liberal/ National government plans to expand the fossil fuel industry across the state, despite overwhelming public opposition. The move has been condemned by both Labor and The Greens. And in contrast, the NSW renewables sector, ‘has moved from leader to laggard in Australia’s renewable energy race,’ according to
a new report published last week by the Climate Council. Entitled, The Australian Renewable Energy Race: Which States Are Winning Or Losing? – it claims that ‘neither [Victoria or NSW] have targets to reduce emissions or increase renewable energy.’ Regardless, with NSW only producing five per cent of its own gas, the Baird government appears to be rolling out overseas gas export expansion while also providing a vague framework for domestic supply. Its recently announced Gas Plan includes a pledge that ‘projects which demonstrate that they will provide substantive amounts of gas into the NSW market will be designated as continued on page 2
Takara Stewart gets air on the Beach Break – the wettest and wildest ride at St Finbarr’s fair on Saturday. Friends and families enjoyed fun, fine food and great music at the now landmark Christmas Fair. Photo Jeff Dawson
Public EV charging station opens
The blue area demonstrates the newly mapped area for Dart Energy’s petroleum exploration licence 445 in the northern rivers region. Dart has relinquished the green area. Image from NSW Trade & Investment
Australia’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station, powered by solar panels over a car park structure, opened at Macadamia Castle in Knockrow last Friday. The launch was led by Greens energy spokesman Dr John Kaye MLC and Ballina Greens candidate, Tamara Smith. In a tongue-in-cheeck reference to comments recently made by the prime minister about coal being ‘good for humanity,’ a large banner was unfurled to read: ‘Solar is good for humanity.’
Tony Gilding, owner of The Macadamia Castle, said, ‘This Tony happens to think that solar is good for humanity. It is such a thrill for me to be setting an example of what is possible for small business despite the best attempts of fossil fuel companies to slow this inevitable swing to renewables.’
45kW system The 45kW system features 180 panels arrayed on a durable, purpose-built car canopy structure. Also known as a solar carshade,
Mr Gilding says it will generate half of Macadamia Castle’s energy needs in addition to charging visitors’ electric vehicles. According to Mr Gilding, Macadamia Castle’s move to solar was prompted by ‘shockingly bad service and incompetence’ from his electricity supplier and retailer and the exorbitant cost of conventionally generated energy, as well as the the obvious benefits of non-polluting solar. He added that he hopes to make Macadamia Castle entirely energy independent in the future.
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Lions Club courage Licence renewed for UK-based gas giant award correction Further to last week’s story on the kids awarded the Lions Club children of courage award, The Echo has been advised that not all those awarded had disabilities. The Lions Club awarded four categories at the Mullumbimby Primary School on Friday November 28, and they were for special needs, courageous act or deed, sibling recognition and inspiring sporting achievement.
A mother of one of the recipients told The Echo, ‘The awards recognise those who have overcome day-to-day life challenges with amazing courage, strength and leadership.’ The Echo apologises for the error. Additionally, both Ruby Dicostanzo and Emily Perrin were incorrectly named in last week’s page seven story on the spruce-up of the Mullumbimby CBD electricity poles.
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continued from page 1 Strategic Energy Projects.’ Dart Energy’s previous PEL covered around 7,100 sq km; however, energy minister Anthony Roberts now says that area has been been reduced by ‘more than a quarter.’
MP Page spared As a result of the reduction, the safely held Nationals seat of Ballina – which covers Byron Shire – has been spared. Mr Roberts said, ‘This means areas around Lismore, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby are now released from Dart Energy’s title area.’ The exclusion of our immediate surrounds from mining is something local Nationals MP Don Page took credit for, but at the same time, he downplayed his government’s plans. He told The Echo that Dart Energy’s licence, ‘allows for only “desktop” investigations such as mapping and surveys.’ ‘For any mining company to be granted permission to drill within its licence area, they would need to seek permission from the minister who would apply our government’s world’s best practice restric-
tions to such an application. As for why the licence was renewed, Mr Page said, ‘There must be reasonable grounds for a licence renewal to be refused and the office of CSG found no such
our government so far. ‘On the contrary to your statement – the Liberal-Nationals government is doing all it can to wind back the appalling mess of randomly issued licences left to us by the
Who is Dart Energy? UK oil and gas giant IGas bought Dart Energy in October 2014 – according to IGas’s website – and apart from UK interests, Dart Energy holds ‘exploration licences across Australia, Indonesia, India and Germany’. ‘We currently hold seven petroleum exploration licences (PELs), all located in the state of NSW,’ says the corporation. They are PELs 445, 456 (50 per cent with Santos), 458, 459, 460, 463 and 464. The acquisition of Dart Energy makes IGas UK’s ‘largest fracking company by acres owned,’ www.ibtimes.co.uk reported. According to frack-off.org.uk, ‘Dart’s main shareholders are a bunch of mining companies, banks, investment funds and wealthy individuals who invest in oil and gas.’
grounds and therefore recommended the renewal.’ But Mr Page took exception when asked if the licence renewal confirms that the National Party want CSG mining in the northern rivers. ‘Your “question” seeking confirmation that the Nationals want CSG mining in the northern rivers, shows a distinct lack of understanding of the measures taken by
former Labor government. ‘The NSW gas plan provides a mechanism for further PELs to be bought back by the government at a cost to the NSW tax payer thanks to the previous Labor government. ‘Surely even you can acknowledge that we are trying to protect this area from CSG.’ The Echo also asked the NSW energy minister’s office several questions which were
all referred to the NSW Office of Coal Seam Gas. Despite a promise that answers would be provided, none were recieved by the time of going to press.
Aquifer mapping? The questions were: ‘What price did Dart Energy pay for the licence renewal? ‘What is the estimated size of the new PEL 445 area? ‘Has there been any aquifer mapping completed for the PEL 445 area? ‘The government’s Gas Plan says National Parks will be excluded. Will this exclude Crown lands other than National Parks? ‘How will the minister ensure that the ‘looming domestic gas shortage’, will be met despite it being earmarked for overseas markets?’ The Echo also asked if the minister was willing to release the PEL 445 contract between the government and Dart Energy, including all terms and conditions, and any free-trade agreements that apply. Comment was also sought from Nationals 2015 candidate for Ballina, Kris Beavis. No reply was received by deadline.
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Nippers benefit from Falls Fest As part of its yearly grants to community organisations, the Falls Music & Arts Festival have donated $2,500 to the Brunswick Heads ‘Nippers’ Junior Surf Life Saving Club for brand new surfboards.
One dollar from every ticket Co-organisers say $1 from each ticket sold goes into a community fund which is then distributed throughout the community. Other beneficiaries this year include the Crabbes Creek Community Hall, Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre, the Ocean Shores Community Centre and the NYE Soul Street event.
One of the Falls Fest organisers Brandon Saul with the Bruns nippers, who will be receiving new surfboards. Photo Jeff Dawson
Byron’s NYE street event update Hans Lovejoy
While preparations for this year’s Soul Street NYE event are underway, there is still more engagement needed from the business community, says Byron chamber of commerce (Byron United) president Michael O’Grady. ‘A small contribution would ensure a positive family event, something which we are all aiming for,’ he told The Echo. A carnival-styled street festival was put in place after recent NYE celebrations in the town looked in danger of returning to the boozy mess
of the 1990s. And again this year, Jonson Street will be closed to traffic all the way to Lawson St and renamed ‘Soul Street’. Mr O’Grady says he’s been walking the streets and talking to business owners but it’s been tough to secure the funding needed, which is estimated to be around $8,000. The callout is supported by Soul Street’s co-organiser Mouche Phillips. ‘We are going to need all the help we can to meet budget,’ she says. ‘Falls Festival and Council are the biggest contributors,’ she says, ‘And there has been
Sun Bistro opens Dec 16 Sunrise Beach will soon have its own bar/bistro/drive through bottlo, with a grand opening to the public planned on Tuesday December 16. Comprising a bistro, bar, sports lounge and TAB, undercover children’s play lounge, back deck, landscaped gardens, car park and drive-through bottle shop, the Sun Bistro will open seven days a week from 10am till 10pm and 10am to midnight Friday and Saturdays. A free shuttle bus will also
operate seven nights a week from 6pm servicing Sunrise, the Arts and Industry Estate and Ewingsdale. Development director Jeremy Holmes says, ‘Bennett Constructions have done an amazing job in bringing our vision to life and we are thrilled that they will continue to work with us now on the construction at North Byron Beach Resort.’ ‘We’re hoping for a great response from the community.’
a generous donation from the Byron Bay Liquor Accord.’ She says so far, Fish Heads, The Beach Hotel, the Holiday Letting Organisation, The Byron Beach Cafe, The Balcony and The Byron Bay English School have all contributed. The Echo will also be contributing funds.
Woolies contribution? But what about one of the biggest businesses in the town – Woolworths? The Echo asked its media spokesperson if Woolies would be prepared to stump up cash for the event to ensure the town has a safe and family-friendly NYE. While the spokesperson for Woolworths declined to answer that question, they did reply on what contributions they make to the community. ‘Woolworths is a proud and active member of local communities around Australia. Last year we contribut-
ed $47 million to great causes around the country. We don’t always shout about it but we are happy to play our part. ‘In the Byron Bay area we donated $30,000 to local schools through our Earn and Learn program, something we look forward to continuing next year. ‘We host community barbecues at least once a week at our store, with community groups like the CWA and Byron scouts among the most enthusiastic users.’ In reference to the mayor’s recent comments regarding the lack of Woolies support for Schoolies Week, they replied: ‘We are always happy to work with local councils. If the council is interested on seeking our help with Schoolies Week or indeed any community event, they of course are welcome to approach us.’ To get involved with this year’s Soul Street NYE event, call Mouche on 6685 6807 or email info@byrontheatre. com.au.
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Local lifeguard on Chile surf mission ‘There is a large shortage of wetsuits for children, proper protective eyewear and other appropriate protective equipment,’ she said.
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Byron Bay lifeguard Grace Hamilton, the only Australian chosen for an international surf life saving exchange program – is travelling to Chile next month. She told The Echo she is looking forward to teaching Chileans about surf safety, as well as giving them muchneeded equipment. ‘I’ve been offered an incredible opportunity on the non-profit 2015 Chile Lifeguard Exchange program with the International Surf Life Saving Association, and have the privilege of being the only Australian selected for this program, travelling with three other lifeguards from the United Kingdom and the USA,’ Grace says. Grace has a fairly busy life juggling her professional lifeguard work, studying nutrition and complementary medicine at Southern Cross University, as well as teaching first aid to employees of a national company.
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ing and educating locals to improve their first aid and rescue techniques. ‘Our aim is to teach and learn new rescue techniques, educate locals on first aid and offer our services as lifeguards and trainers for the duration of the trip,’ she said. ‘My passion is first aid and water rescues. ‘All my life I have grown up around the ocean and have volunteered with surf life saving for over six years, taught first aid through the surf life saving club, and been
a professional ocean lifeguard for five years. ‘I want to educate everyone to eliminate fear when around water environments and have a better knowledge towards how to handle first aid situations,’ she said.
Surf equipment shortage for kids Grace said the four lifeguards in the group were arranging suitable equipment to take over to Chile to donate to the local communities.
‘We will be visiting a lifeguard program that works with children in Valparaiso and is always in need of children’s wetsuits. ‘Any old or donated appropriate equipment would be more than appreciated.’ Grace said the Chilean community and International Surf Life Saving Association were helping the lifeguard tour with some costs, such as accommodation, but ‘there are still out-of-pocket expenses that we need to address. These include flights, travel, food and any protective equipment for donations to the local communities’. She said cash donations for the non-profit lifeguard volunteer program could be made to the Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club, by visiting https:// chuffed.org/project/humanitarianlifeguard or email ghamilton@live.com.au.
Jan Barham MLC launched the Greens’ Public Library funding initiative on the steps of the Byron Library last Friday. Photo Jeff Dawson
A day of action for local libraries was recently held on Friday December 5. It was co-organised by Byron-based Greens MLC and spokesperson for the arts, Jan Barham. She says, ‘Based on the state library’s statistics, in 1980 the NSW government’s
funding accounted for 23.6 per cent of total library expenditure. But by 2013, their share dropped to 7.1 per cent. ‘This means councils have been left to cover a greater share, resulting in a shifting of the cost burden on to local government.’
Kulchajam scores $10K grant Not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation Kulchajam has received $10,000 in funding from the ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant program. It will enable a youth arts program to continue next year, says Kulchajam’s Techa Beaumont. ANZ regional executive for NSW north coast Wayne Edwards said, ‘We are very pleased to be able to support a great community project, which includes three eightweek Youth Street Art Mentoring sessions to engage 36 disadvantaged young people
in arts education, skills development, and positive community engagement.’ Ms Beaumont added, ‘We welcome any youth interested in participating in the program in 2015 to get in touch with us.’ ‘We would also love to hear from businesses in the area who would be interested in partnering with the program to develop beautiful street art on the walls of their buildings or in adjacent public spaces.’ For more info visit www. kulchajam.org.
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We are really excited by this year’s lineup, which includes many new presenters, including some of our favourites. Our new programming idea for this year is to create a general theme for each day, which will guide many of the presentations. For example, Saturday is titled Love In Action and will include a moving presentation by Scarlett Lewis, the mother who lost her son in the Sandy Hook school massacre. How are you incorporating youth projects into this year’s event?
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The past years of Uplift have inspired a group of local youth to create their own year-round programs and events. This year we have enlisted their support for our expanded Youth in Action tent, which will include presentations, workshops and panels from dynamic local and international youth leaders. Some of the highlights will include a workshop series called artisvism, exploring how the arts can be used to inspire social change.
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What are the programs that you are most excited about?
I am pretty excited by the whole program, but some of the presentations I am really looking forward to include Charles Eisenstein, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Scarlett Lewis, Lissa Rankin and the indigenous elders from many nations. Of course I always love our regular presenters Bruce Lipton and Patch Adams. I am also excited by this year’s music program, which includes sacred musician Mark Eliyahu and conscious artist Trevor Hall and the new outdoor stage which will feature kirtan and singer/ songwriters. What is the long-term vision for Uplift?
Uplift is expanding from an annual festival into a yearround platform of events and inspiring initiatives to support positive planetary change and personal wellbeing. Our vision is to take the amazing energy and collaborations of Uplift and ground them into real-world action. Some of the projects we are working on include clean-water initiatives, rehabilitation of land, youth projects and more. We are also launching our new Uplift web portal which will be a year-round global platform for positive news, discussion forums, workshops and more. Q Uplift is on Thursday to Sunday at the Byron Sports and Recreation Centre. For program see centre pages of visit www.upliftfestival.com.
Mullum Carols by Candlelight Dec 14
Ruby McIntire munches on lettuce grown in Coorabell Public School’s new veggie garden. It’s all thanks to the Mullumbimby Farmers Markets and Santos Wholefoods. New playground equipment will be officially launched December 15. Photo Jeff ‘Veggie Wedgie’ Dawson
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What’s the agenda? A mountain of reports and notices of motions will be tackled by councillors and staff this Thursday. Just a few items gleaned from the agenda include whether a 41 residential lot community title subdivision at the Broken Head Quarry should be approved. Staff have recommended against; among other things, the ‘applicant has failed to demonstrate the subdivision is not antipathetic to the aims, objectives and provisions of the recently commenced Byron LEP 2014, which now stipulate a mini-
mum lot size of 40ha for subdivision for the site.’ Moving on, a proposal for a 30-metre telecommunications monopole on Council-owned land on Flinders Way in Ocean Shores is also on the table. Telstra say it’s needed because the current base station at Billinudgel that services Ocean Shores and surrounding suburbs is no longer able to meet customer demand. Public access is from 9am at the Mullum chambers and the pdf agenda is available at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ meetings.
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Byron College turns 21 Byron Community College recently turned 21, and director Richard Vinycomb recently celebrated with staff and students. The following is an excerpt of the speech he made: ‘We are proud to be part of the fabric of this community, offering and delivering a wide range of educational opportunities that enrich lives and provide new opportunities. ‘As many of you know and have experienced, this ranges from a short course in art, languages, cooking to a full qualification in small busi-
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QLD police corrupted by corporation
An outback road safety campaign by QLD police has been given assistance, presumably financial, by fossil fuel giant Santos. Imagine the irony of defending your property from Santos fracking, then discover you are being dragged away by cops who are sponsored by the same company? Published on October 30, 2014, www.mypolice.qld.gov.au proudly announced the deal, as did Santos on their website. Private sector police payola is not new; The Australian (News Corp, Murdoch) reported in 2008 that ‘QLD police cars will carry corporate advertising, in an Australian first for a law-enforcement agency.’ Does this erode public confidence in what is – and should always be – an essential publicly funded service to protect and serve? In QLD, maintaining law and order while being a corporate shill is the new black.
Does this matter? Residents from the NSW mid north coast town of Gloucester are locked in a battle to save themselves and their homes from the effects of AGL’s gas exploration drilling in their area. It’s divided the community; those opposed are concerned their properties have already diminished in value and their water and soil will be compromised. Like here, there are many farms and tourism-based industries. But on the other hand, we are told it will provide (some) jobs, along with a vague promise of moving NSW towards gas independence. AGL claims on its website that the Gloucester area has potential to supply more than 15 per cent of NSW’s gas needs – or around one million homes – by 2017–18. Echo journalist/photographer Eve Jeffery has just been down to Gloucester, and has interviewed locals who are affected. Resident Ed Robinson says he never would have thought he would be a ‘protester’ and claims AGL has ‘concept approval for 330 gas wells in his neighbourhood.’ Remarkably, he says, gas wells could be within a couple of hundred metres of homes. ‘The rest of NSW has a two-kilometre exclusion zone, but Gloucester hasn’t,’ he says. With the state’s only functioning gas project being AGL’s Camden wells near Sydney, the pressure is on to expand. The government says it only provides ‘approximately five per cent of the gas consumed in NSW.’ But a transparent and methodical bridging transition from fossil fuel dependency to renewables has so far not eventuated or even been enunciated. In fact the state is going backwards, says the Climate Council. Hans Lovejoy, editor
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hen, battered, bewildered and haggard, the coalition troops staggered back to their electorates after Tony Abbott’s year of achievement, there was just one shred of comfort: the beloved leader had finally backflipped on his Paid Parental Leave scheme. Well, not quite back-flipped: let’s say downsized, recalibrated, or, as he himself might say, tweaked. At that’s what we think has happened: as always, there was no real explanation or detail, and certainly no mea culpa. But it appears that one barnacle has been scraped off, and that’s a start. Of course, it was a nobrainer: the scheme was clearly unaffordable, widely derided and had no chance of a passing though the parliament: if the crossbenchers did not scuttle it, some of Abbott’s own government senators were willing and eager to do the job for them. But this has been the case for months, years even; so why the procrastination? Well, just the prime minister’s stubbornness: it was his baby and he was determined to protect it no matter what – or at least until it was dragged from his grasp. And when it was, it wasn’t going to be when parliament was sitting. There had been quite enough gloating already. The dying days had finally produced what the commentators called a win: Scott Morrison, through a mixture of bribery and extortion, got through his Temporary Protection Visas and, incidentally, was allowed to tear up the United Nations Convention on Refugees and the rule of international law in process. But for the long-suffering backbenchers, it was too little and too late. What they were on about
was the economy, stupid: more specifically the budget. And on that front, there was still no discernible movement. The polls were dire and getting direr, and it appeared that for everyone but Abbott, Joe Hockey and the irrepressible Christopher Pyne, the government was in a much worse shape than it had been a year ago. Hence the rumblings: leadership tensions, suggestions of a rift between Abbott and his deputy Julie Bishop, and the suggestion that Hockey should be dumped, perhaps in favour of Malcolm Turnbull. It should be said at once that
Abbott’s trusted enforcer Andrew Robb for her trip to the climate change conference in Lima, she was reportedly furious. For starters, the conference was her initiative: Abbott did not want any ministerial representation at all, and Bishop had had to insist on her prerogative. Then there was the way it was done: Abbott did not tell her in person – according to some reports she had to find out through the media. But more importantly it was a deliberate slap in the face – a declaration that she was not to be trusted by herself. Robb
No changes to Abbott’s office, no reshuffle, and no serious changes of either direction or style. by Mungo MacCallum the latter is just not going to happen. Hockey is frequently accident prone and regularly ridiculed by the public and even by some of his colleagues but he is invulnerable: to bring him down would be an admission of total defeat for the whole government strategy, and while that might increasingly being called into question, if it is to collapse it will do so with a prolonged and gradual whimper, not with a catastrophic bang. And the idea that Abbott would give the popular and charismatic Turnbull the job is absurd: having relegated his predecessor to the thankless tasks of cobbling up a parody of the NBN and whittling away at the even more popular ABC he intends to keep him down where he belongs, a comfortable place to sit on. But Bishop is another story. When she was informed that she was to be accompanied by
may be a very successful trade minister, but he has absolutely nothing to do with climate change – in fact he has the reputation of a climate sceptic. If another minister was really needed to hold Bishop’s hand it should surely have been the environment minister, the hapless and ineffectual Greg Hunt. Since Robb could not contribute to the policy deliberations in Lima, it could only be that he was there to play bad cop to Bishop’s good cop: to make clear that whatever aspirations might be floated, Australia’s (meaning Abbott’s) economic imperatives were respected and that coal was to remain good for exports and therefore good for humanity. The message would be offensive for just everyone in Lima, but mainly for Bishop, who was mightily miffed and will not easily forgive or forget. Which brings us back, as it
should, to Abbott himself: the buck stops with him. In spite of the forced concession on the PPL, he is still not for turning. No changes to his office, no reshuffle, and no serious changes of either direction or style. He seems to really believe his pre-election prediction that the mere fact that Labor has been defeated and that he is in government is all that is needed: a sort of universal application of the born-to-rule mentality that characterised the Liberals for much of the Menzies years. Hockey is rather more forward thinking, but no less delusional: after ranting away in the parliament about Labor’s debt and deficit disaster and the urgent need for budget repair, he told the punters to spend, spend, spend: the situation would improve next year and even more so the near after. Every day in every way things are getting better and better. Well, that’s not what we will hear from MYEFO, in spite of the improbable assumption that the whole of the 2014 budget measures will be passed. As a result the voters are confused, a bewilderment shared by their elected representatives. What Abbott’s backbenchers want is not constant reassurances of delivery, but deliverance. And as for Abbott and his cabinet, it seems they are getting ready to fall back on the Brechtian solution: if the people continue to refuse to wake up to themselves and see that the government is in good hands, there will be no alternative except to abolish the people. Of course, the great German playwright was being ironical. But there are moments when Abbott and his tame media supporters seem to be getting serious.
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Better spraying solutions sought Q I spent seven years on a Council water advisory committee because I felt strongly about herbicide spraying in the shire. It was a great exercise and I learned much. Achieve? Not so much, a ‘register for chemical sensitive people’ (which is great) and a ‘ safety policy’ for council workers applying the spray which didn’t really do anything, because shortly after Council started using contractors for the job. I remember talking to Leichardt and Shepparton Council staff about their overall good experience with the Wipuna steam sprayer and passing this on to council staff. Fast forward not quite ten years later: just imagine how dumbstruck I was recently on a morning walk when I came closer to this contractorspraying ute with a big sign on the back, ‘Chemical Free Weed Control’.
I thought I was hallucinating until Paul Sommers introduced himself to me and explained that this is his steam-spraying truck and he was treating the playground here at Tallowood. Now imagine my joy about this obvious advancement. In the recent news Council’s Mr Holloway brings up two very boring points. Regrowth: great, it shows the soil isn’t totally infertile. Secondly, ever noticed that the roadsides (playgrounds, sporting fields and pavements) are being sprayed and/or slashed several times a year? To me this indicates regrowth and tells me that herbicides, like cortisone, only work while they are used. Seems to be on par with the steam sprayer. By the way, the steam sprayer in Shepparton comes in handy to clean public toilets, pavements and more.
The costs: why not actually come up with a complete cost analysis? The savings will be obvious. As a parent, rate- and taxpayer I ask Council to stop supporting multinationals telling us how to poison our environment and continue supporting local businesses like Paul Sommers to keep our natural heritage healthy. Iris Detenhoff Mullumbimby
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stages. First, they support a cycleway and have the rails and any salvageable steel ripped up so that there will be absolutely no chance of a future railway. Next, a cycleway is built and after a little time elapses councils find the cost of maintaining the cycleway has become prohibitive. In order to recoup the costs of maintenance to the ratepayers the councils then decide to sell the publicly owned railway land to the developers. Mission accomplished.
By the way, until about a month ago the list of NSW registered lobbyists was available on the NSW parliament’s website. It’s not there any more. The federal list of all 268 registered federal lobbyists is still on the APH website. Why has the list of state-registered lobbyists disappeared? Peggy Balfour Mullumbimby
In reply to Garth Kindred (Letters, December 2): Garth, you painted a very idyllic scenario of how the CasinoMurwillumbah rail line could be. However I have a more realistic scenario for the railway. A company already formed with shareholders sees the potential profits to be made from all that vacant land, the entire rail corridor, that could be developed for real estate/housing. They take a politician or two out to lunch and plan the
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may be some question as to the efficiency of killing weeds with steam but glysophates don’t seem to be all that effective either. Some months ago on the track from Tallow to the Oasis Resort the bitou and lantana was sprayed (presumably with glysophate as there were health warning notices erected at the time), for a couple of metres on both sides of the track between the beach and
Q I am impressed with Garth Kindred’s splendid vision for trains back on the northern
the fire trail. The lantana has not (yet) grown back but the bitou has. What this tactic intended to achieve I’m not sure. If the bitou hadn’t resprouted, there are huge swathes of bitou immediately surrounding what was sprayed that could easily recolonise from seed. I’ve read that pine oil is an effective weed killer on the north coast. We have a problem with camphor laurel. I have often wondered why oil couldn’t be extracted from the leaves as is tea tree oil. I think pure camphor oil could be used as a weed killer, diluted as an insecticide and further diluted as an insect repellent. This could create a new local industry or provide a second string to the bow of those that are already making tea tree oil. David Gilet Byron Bay rivers tracks. It carries huge merit and is backed up by this man’s longstanding commitment to support of his local community. It only requires a few philanthropic locals to achieve fruition. It is also a positive sign that longstanding local cyclist Robin Harrison supports the idea of keeping the rail option an open possibility into the future. Locals and holiday-makers would use this service. Sarah Smith Mullumbimby
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hospitals would be closed when the new one is built at Ewingsdale. Is this really front page material? Obviously the Byron hospital couldn’t remain open, and obviously one halfdecent hospital located centrally is better than two small ones with limited facilities, no matter how convenient. People don’t seem to realise that hospitals and police stations in tiny towns go back to the day when the Country Party had the major parties by the balls and extracted all kinds of disproportionate benefits for rural folks. Such largesse cannot continue in a situation where for two decades we’ve exported large slabs of our wealth to China and the oil-producing countries, thereby unwittingly financing a belligerent new superpower as well as the jihadist movement, ie terrorism. Given the resulting increasing pressure for local competiveness, efficiency and productivity we have less and less time to get sick anyway, right? I hope the hospital article doesn’t indicate a return to the situation under Michael McDonald where week in week out for months on end
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A haul of trash from the uncaring… Q Yesterday my mum and I were walking along New Brighton Beach towards the North Wall. What we discovered on our way was really disappointing and shocking. Two mountains of rubbish probably of a weekend party on the beach 40m from the beach entrance. Glass bottles, cans, plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic toy pistols, left-over food, shoes, pieces of clothes. Why are people still so irresponsible? If just one of this group of people had the consciousness to bring some rubbish bags along and ask everyone to collect their stuff on the way home, what a difference it would have made. Instead it gets dumped and washed into the ocean. We started to pile up everything onto one big stack and added what we could find scattered in the sand and among the dunes. In a very lucky coincidence a wildlife ranger appeared at the beach
entrance. I ran towards him to ask if he was a caretaker of the bushes and dunes. He returned with big black 80-litre rubbish bags and we filled up five of them. We were all happy the mess was taken care of so quickly. Amazingly, we also found a still-functional iPhone 4 in a white and transparent cover in the sand. Anyone want to have it back and take responsibility for being a polluter? By the way, why does NSW not have a bottle refund system? Surely the majority would make more effort to
the lead article was about Mullum hospital. The Echo culturally favours such stories, including the CSG issue, because the villains in the
piece are located in distant cities, not locally. On this view there is no corruption in this shire, nor is there crystal meth, nor
take bottles back in order to save money. People who are in need of some more pocket money would happily collect the thrown-out bottles, cans, etc in return for some cash. The system works successfully and for many, many years in other countries. It helps keeping our beaches, waters, forests and cities cleaner. Daniela Boerner Ocean Shores Q Rich kids from a Melbourne
private school bought a car in Byron Bay last Tuesday morning, then spent the day anything else unpleasant. It’s probably just a coincidence, eh, that this approach neatly concurs with the idyllic view which the local tourism and real estate industries would want promoted. Fast Buck$ Coorabell
Climate sign? The poincianas are in bloom around Mullumbimby. Their vivid splashes of colour are a most welcome addition to the local scenery, but it has me wondering if they might be a signpost to a changing climate. My wife has worked here in Mullumbimby for nearly 20 years and has enjoyed seeing the poinciana tree out her window burst into colour each summer. In her recollection usually they flower in January. This year they came out at the end of November. Over a month early is a pretty big variation in behaviour. I trust her memory on all things flora much more than I do my own. Does anyone else recall them flowering this early in the season? The unusually hot weather we had this spring may be a just a blip on the climate radar, with atypical results, but it really feels to me like there has been a shift. I guess time will tell if Delonix regia has decided Mullumbimby is now in the right climate zone to bloom in late spring, rather than midsummer. I imagine other effects of cli12 December 9, 2014 The Byron Shire Echo
hooning around the town, including car-surfing down the back lanes before finally trashing the vehicle, removing the plates and dumping it in the late afternoon outside our fence. Fortunately local residents were instrumental in assisting the police in apprehending the trio at the end of our laneway. No charges have been laid as the police said they couldn’t prove who was driving the car. Say what? This is Byron Bay 2014. P J Prideaux Byron Bay mate change won’t be quite as pleasant. Ziggi Browning Mullumbimby
Corrupt country This has been said, will be said, must be said. With Geoffrey Watson, SC, now referring to federal corruption. With the smirk offered by Baird last week (31.11.14) when Quentin Dempster called him on his reneging on the promise to return planning power to councils. With the big ‘#%^k You’ given by Pru Goward to communities, our council to the law re illegal letting, and the international recognition last week that this country is becoming more corrupt. All such problems arise from the same origin: the separation of the people from power and responsibility. There is an answer. It is Direct Democracy. It is not a key to Utopia. It is the key to normal, transparent, decent life. I can no longer stand the stench of bullshit. How about you? Matt Hartley State candidate Byron Bay
Labor and CSG Paul Brecht responds to my letter of November 25 with a history lesson. Instead of telling me of what happened in the past he should recognise one thing. Should the Nationals win this election you will see CSG
Q It’s hard to know what to say to the people who destroyed a section of the dunes at South Golden Beach with axe, saw and spraycan (painting the initials ‘SGB’ plus some four-letter words on what trees they left standing). Knowing that rebellion feeds on adversity, I won’t get angry. Instead I feel sorry, for the many people who will miss what was one of the only cool, grassy spots along that stretch of beach, but most of all for you. If you think there’s pride in this, there’s not. If you think it makes you cool or tough, think again. It’s the opposite of the warrior spirit, which is to defend and to protect, not to destroy. My advice? Get out of Ocean Shores. If life here has made you sink this low there’s no point in staying. Be a man. Take courage. Move on. Ben Winch Ocean Shores
mining again. We should all be working to elect members who ban CSG entirely. Don’t go around blaming Labor for things that happened in the past. I think Labor lost an election and a few members because of this. Support parties that ban CSG at the next election. Not fight them. Ross W Cornwill Lennox Head Q If the National Party is seriously onside with the community about CSG in the region why doesn’t it come out and ban it? Partial relinquishment of a licence from Dart Energy (PEL 445) covering most of the Ballina electorate is not protecting our region’s water supply and farming lands. It has much more to do with protecting National Party votes until after the state election. Labor has ensured CSG will be banned in the region. The Nationals have not. Paul Spooner Labor candidate for Ballina
Holiday let next door As our council is in the process of regulating holidayletting establishments and I live next door to a holiday-let house I would like to share my experience. The place next door is a large house, sleeps officially up to eight but at schoolies time this could grow to more. It is a place where one would expect a few problems.We continued on page 14
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…and praise for willing workers A big thankyou to all the people who generously gave gifts for the 193 refugee and asylum-seeker children currently detained on Nauru. Families, schools, community and church groups across Byron Shire gave so generously. There are over 50 boxes of good gifts ready to transport to Save the Children Australia in Melbourne, and then on to Nauru. This was a real community effort. All I had to do was put out the idea and people volunteered to help in so many ways. Thank you all! To learn more, see our Facebook page Mullumbimby Loves Refugees. Bobbi Allan On behalf of Mullumbimby Loves Refugees Q
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Valley Historical Society Inc would like to acknowledge the great work that Rotary Mullumbimby does for our community. They have been assisting the community for over 60 years. Our museum at Mullumbimby was looking rather sad with its old signage but with Rotary’s very generous assistance we have been able to
brighten up our facade. Our humble appreciation for their generosity. Stephen Hall President, BVHS Inc Q On behalf of the co-owners of the Wirrianwah MO on Coopers South Lane, I would like to thank the members of the many RFS stations who attended to the fire on our property this week and helped to contain it so efficiently. I’m probably not alone in thinking that the response was above and beyond all reasonable expectations, and that all the crew were brilliant. My only disappointment is that we did not get a chance to personally thank all of the units, including the chopper pilots, for turning what could have been a catastrophic fire into something more closely resembling a well-managed burnoff. I’m pretty sure that the Main Arm RFS boys always dread the thought of having to attend to our hill, and the scope of this particular response presented its own challenges, with 11 emergency vehicles attending. Hopefully they can appreciate our
efforts to maintain these fire trails, buffer zones, and water storage points for the task of preventing bushfires from jumping into neighbouring valleys or claiming homes. We are hopeful that Council will one day acknowledge our presence on the foothill of the Koonyum Range as the mixed blessing that it is, being mindful of the fact that there are many properties further and deeper into the surrounding valleys than our own, and as a self-evident truth, at the frontline of a fire many hands make light work Albert Moses Main Arm Q The cloud over the Mullum Showground this week was because the caretakers, Keith and Margaret, left suddenly and unexpectedly. They had built a reputation as ideal caretakers by many of the visitors staying there, and will be sorely missed. The spinoff for the town, as a result of increased numbers of visitors spending money, inestimable. Remember the state of the showground prior to their arrival? Dirty, untidy, uncared for, and with stinking garbage
spilling over the top of the bins. Local residents casually dumping their household garbage were partly to blame. In the short time Keith and Margaret were here, the grass was mown regularly, the grounds well maintained and campers’ privacy respected. Tidying and cleaning in the grounds was continuous. Toilets and showers cleaned two and three times daily, as necessary, especially after a shower cubicle had been used as a toilet, with the disgusting ‘surprise’ left for the next user. Our caretakers were completely undervalued by the Showground Trust, who took them for granted. As remuneration for their seven days per week, on duty round the clock, I understand that Keith and Margaret were ‘paid’ the equivalent of twenty dollars daily, in the form of ‘free’ space to park their caravan. Is this the best our Showground Trust – with two Byron Shire councillors on board – can do? There is something radically wrong here. Who can blame them for moving on? Ruth Grayson Mullumbimby
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their plans are and invite us to just let them know if we do have a problem with them. It seems to me the problem of unruly holiday lets can be handled by responsible owners and capable agencies. I would not like to see a blanket ban on all holiday letting either by district or through the entire council area. If there are problems then the agencies and the owners
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CHESS by Ian Rogers Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm Chess films tend to stick to a simple formula; struggling outsider/underdog kids taught by a devoted coach become worldbeaters and find themselves. From Ben Kingsley in 1993’s Searching for Bobby Fischer to Elizabeth Vicary in the 2012 documentary Brooklyn Castle, the coach is always a Yoda figure, imparting wisdom for its own sake. Life of a King, released early this year, fits this formula perfectly with Cuba Gooding as the ex-convict rehabilitated by teaching unruly kids to succeed at chess. Worthy, but little more. The recent New Zealand movie The Dark Horse is a far more complex beast and is arguably the best-ever chess-themed film. It is based around the life of Genesis Potini, the abrasive New Zealand player who died in 2011. Potini struggled with mental illness and mentoring at a junior chess club helped to stabilise his life, using chess’ parallels to Maori culture to engender interest among the youngsters. However, the core of the movie
should be held to account. It works with our neighbours. What is the alternative? The owners of these properties have somewhere else to live. If holiday lets are prohibited we must assume the places will be rented to long-term tenants. Good for these tenants but I may end up with a dysfunctional noisy and unacceptable family for neighbours who are there for an indefinite time. If my neighbours end up being noisy I prefer to know that by the end of the week they are gone, not have a multi-year lease. I feel sorry for residents who come here with the understanding that as soon as they arrive everyone else in the suburb will move away so that they can live an undisturbed squireship in the best place in Australia. Harald Ehrlich Suffolk Park
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Pin This Up DEADLINE FRIDAY NOON is the battle Potini has with his brother over the fate of Potini’s nephew, who is due to be initiated into a Maori gang. It soon becomes clear that The Dark Horse has more in common with NZ classics Once Were Warriors and Broken English than Hollywood redemption tales such as Dangerous Minds. Cliff Curtis – aided by chess advisor Ewen Green, Bobby Cheng’s early coach – is a convincing Potini and most of the coaching and tournament scenes are true to life, a rare achievement in a film. Overall, The Dark Horse packs a punch and sets a high bar for any new ‘coach meets underdogs’ chess movie to reach.
Email copy marked ‘Pin This Up’ to editor@echo.net.au. Op shop sale Bangalow Anglican Op Shop will be having a pre-Xmas $5 bag sale to 22 December. The shop will then close for the Xmas break and reopen on 3 January 2015.
CWA Christmas party Mullumbimby CWA will hold its Xmas party and Dec monthly meeting at 17 Fern Street, Mullumbimby, on Wednesday 10 December at 10.30am. Enquiries Sue 6684 1675.
Friendship Morning Tea Ladies Friendship Morning Tea will be held in the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads, on Wednesday 10 December from 10am. All ladies most welcome. Contact 6685 1487.
ex-premier saying: ‘Whitlam himself said he didn’t think it [the dismissal] was anything to do with the US.’ This is not true. Whitlam was reluctant to believe it but events and revelations in the press in 1975–77 made it quite clear that the White House and the State Department (Nixon and Kissinger) as well as the CIA’s East Asia Division led by Ted Shackley had intervened, and Whitlam said in Parliament in May 1977: ‘The manipulation of unions, the financing of political parties, the deception over the CIA and the activities of foreign installations on our soil all affect Australia’s independence and sovereignty. There is a need for parliamentary scrutiny of foreign intelligence activities in this country. The need is urgent.’ In his column in the Sydney Sun on May 6, 1977, he said, ‘The CIA tried to get Australia’s own intelligence service, ASIO, to withhold information from [my] government.’ Yes, Gough never wanted to say outright that
US agencies were part of the gang-tackle that brought him down. Soon after Whitlam was dumped, newly elected US president Jimmy Carter sent his deputy secretary of state Warren Christopher on a secret mission to apologise personally to Whitlam for US interference during Gough’s prime ministership, and just last month Gough’s former principal private secretary Richard Butler, who accompanied Whitlam to the meeting, revealed that he had no doubt the interference for which Carter was apologszing included helping tip Kerr’s hand to dismiss Whitlam. I wrote an extensive account of the US intelligence agencies’ role in the dismissal in 1984, which was published in the American investigative magazine Mother Jones, but has never before been published in Australia. I have now posted that article with a new introduction and a postscript update, which Echo readers can read
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ate Friends Candlelight Remembrance Evening at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bexhill, on Sunday 14 December, 6pm. Enquiries Glennys 6621 4086 or Dianne 6621 5558.
The Byron Visitors Centre has a great range of local and national activities, plus a retail section, at 80 Jonson Street behind the main bus stop, open every day 9am–5pm.
Lone Goat gallery ‘M’ – paintings, prints and assemblages by Turiya Bruce runs until 23 Dec at the Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay.
Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip.
Liberation Larder Liberation Larder is in need of volunteers to nurture our vege gardens on Fletcher St. A couple of hours from 7am Mon or Thurs. Info Helen 0439 409 655.
Gem Club street stall The Byron Gem Club is having the last street stall of the year on Fri 12 Dec, cnr Burringbar and Stuart Sts in Mullumbimby at the taxi rank.
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The St Finbarr’s School Community, Staff and Organisers of the 2014 Christmas Fair, would like to recognise the contribution and support of our valued sponsors. We greatly thank each and every one of you for your generosity which ensures the success of this annual community event.
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Spell & the Gypsy Collective Stay at Home Gypsy Stone & Wood Brewing Co. The Byron Shire Echo The Cellar Bangalow The Cyprus Tree The Daisy Chains The Falls Festival The Green Garage The Lazy Italian The Suffolk Bakery Thomas Noble & Russell Chartered Accountants Toy Kingdom Trevor Meade Quality Meats Trueline Patios & Extensions Weave Décor Design
Christmas story, fun and craft session Friday 12 December, 10.30am. Suitable for ages 2–8. Phone the library on 6684 2992 for more information. School holiday activity at Mullum Library on Tuesday 23 December, 2pm. Places limited, book 6684 2992. Contribute to our book of free-flowing verse.
End-of-Life Choices To learn what your options are when making end-of-life choices, come to the meetings held quarterly. Phone Elaine for more details 0421 796 713.
Food For Farmers Food For Farmers Christmas Appeal – non-perishable food items needed for Christmas hampers for farmers out west. New toys and gifts also appreciated. Drop off at Byron Bay Anglican Church Op Shop Mon–Fri 9am–1pm; Mullumbimby Uniting Church, Dalley St; Bangalow CWA Shop, Main St. Anne Thompson 6629 1041, 0412 910 523.
Free study groups The Northern Rivers Anthroposophical Society offers four ongoing free study groups on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Enquiries 6684 5180.
Buddhist meditation Meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au.
Byron Community Centre Free basic computer lessons for seniors. BYO tablet, smartphone or laptop. Wednesdays 10am–12pm. Bookings essential. Call Carolyn 0413 223 462.
Op shop Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby, open each Saturday 8–noon.
Is alcohol a problem? Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire. www.aa.org.au
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December Madness at the Salvos – all clothes only $2 each item. Volunteers needed for 2015.
Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933.
Breast Cancer Support The Byron Breast Cancer Support Group’s final meeting for 2014 on Wed 10 Dec at the Byron Senior Citizens Hall, 37 Marvell St, 12.30–2.30pm. Bookings for Aqua-Feldenkrais Wellbeing Program starting 24 Feb 2015 now open. Margie 6685 4873.
Candlelight Remembrance Lismore chapter of The Compassion-
Bangalow CWA The Bangalow CWA is happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to knit, crochet or embroider to join us on Wednesdays from 9am till 2pm or the second Monday evening of every month from 5pm till 7pm. 6687 0617
netdaily.net.au at http://bit.ly/frazwhit. I will be talking about this and today’s US-Australian relationship – now that Malcolm Fraser takes a harder line in favour of Australian independence from Uncle Sam than Whitlam did – at a public event in Mullumbimby in January with Richard Hil, a widely-published academic and commentator who now lives in Mullum. Phillip Frazer Coorabell
Praise for Falls I know there is controversy around Falls Festival in Byron for NYE. I’ve monitored the site team’s efforts since they first invited locals to tour the land and attend onsite briefings, years ago. Noise, environment, traffic and risk management – the land tours the site management offered to us all where they pointed out the issues they faced in preparing the site for events, and then detailed how these issues would be addressed. And why not? While Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment 1st and 3rd Mondays 6.15pm, St Finbarr’s school. www.byrontoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Call Robyn for more info: 6685 1836.
Narcotics Anonymous 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: 6680 7280.
Lions meeting Lions Club of Brunswick–Mullumbimby meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 7pm. Phone 0417 019 343 for more information or write to PO Box 12, Mullumbimby 2482.
Co-dependents Anonymous Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information, and meetings in your area, visit www.codependentsanonymous. org.au or phone 9281 3330.
Op shop schedule Mullum Uniting Church Op Shop closes Saturday 13 December and reopens Saturday 17 January. Half-price ladies’, men’s, children’s clothing. Christmas decorations, toys and puzzles.
Human rights day On 10 December Amnesty Byron Bay will have a stall from 2pm outside Santos in Mullum where there will be copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Signatures will be collected for the Write for Rights Campaign to free prisoners of conscience.
Twilight Markets Brunswick Heads Twilight Markets, Wednesday 17 Deecember, 14 Banner Park. Santa 6–7pm, lighting of Xmas tree 8pm and fireworks at 9pm. Further info 6680 1170. Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups, not for invitations to free events to be followed up by paid workshops.
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Alexandra’s global art odyssey Trotting the globe and working the international art scene has been this Byron Bay artist’s main occupation for many years. But the past five years have seen Alexandra Spyratos make a shift to Kenya, her birth country. It is from Kenya that Alexandra circumnavigates the art world, painting in studios in Malindi, Kenya, and also in Byron Bay, to which she returns every year. ‘I am lucky enough as an artist to have a versatile career that can be accomplished anywhere I set down my paint and brushes,’ says Alexandra. ‘I tend to organically shift around the world and exhibit in pockets of the world where art lovers invest and the recession has either moved on or is outside their bubble.’ With 33 solo shows under respectful of the issues, the beautiful natural amphitheatres on this site are a gift for performers and audiences; they are stunning natural venues. I’ve worked at, and attended, hundreds of festivals across the country, and I know scores of festival promoters. The Byron Falls management team are conscientious, intelligent, corporate citizens, with a green heart and respect for their physical and social environment. It won’t be perfect for some residents – I appreciate this. I’m sorry if you are affected. But as a member of the wider community, I’d like to thank the Yelgun residents for putting up with any hassles that flow from the event, and thank the Byron Falls management team for providing a safe and fun place for thousands of would-be Byron-bound party-tourists. If not for Falls, the week of NYE would be another week of chaos in town, at the mercy of visitors who also have every right to want to party and relax. Sally McPherson Byron Bay
Transform politics Rising volatility of governments and leadership is symptomatic. It is to be welcomed since it illustrates that the system is broken and needs to change. There’s a lack of love! Many politicians profess religious faith but do not heed the central tenet, ‘love thy enemies’, never mind the voters. Also lost is ‘no man can serve two masters, God and Mammon’. It’s blindingly
her belt and clients such as Mick Doohan, Paul Hogan, Mark Bouris, Bollywood actress Nadia Moidu and Domitilla Peugeot, among others, Alexandra expands her career with current solo exhibitions in Switzerland and South Africa, and mixed shows in Miami for Art Basel, Hong Kong, Kenya and Rome.
The Rome show is a collection of artists chosen by Luciano Benetton and is being held in the prestigious Museo Carlo Bilotti at the Aranciera di Villa Borhhese, aiming to finalise in the Venice Biennale 2015. Alexandra’s work has evolved and progressed over the years from oils and fluorescent paint to acrylics – big
obvious every governing party is subverted to serve capitalism before the 99 per cent. Imagine all our representatives united by responding to electorates in preference to parties. Politicians may well learn to love opponents who elevate human welfare above manipulable parties. The hunger for an ethical society presents a grand opportunity for reform to a workable system: by secret ballot of all representatives to strengthen the will of the electorate, and protect all parties against secret manipulation. Transform politics to a daily Canberra love-in, an example to the world. Hayo van der Woude Mullumbimby
having any more big electricity bills! There was also planning for the end of the solar rebate in two years when our 60 cent rebate ends. We need to prepare for this now, to avoid the shock of getting six cents and being charged 36 cents plus per kilowatt hour. We heard about the proposed new community-owned Northern Rivers Green Energy retailer which plans to supply more affordable and cleaner energy as an alternative to the polluting energy retailers we now have. Byron New Energy in the Eco Park wants to help make the whole of Byron Shire more energy efficient and independent and has plans to do this by using the green waste bins to make compost and biochar and using the solid sewage for making biofuel, fertiliser, and compost. Come and see the new Eco Park on a Thursday afternoon and discover the many revolutionary possibilities we have for moving awayfrom the present polluting systems to the new green, clean and dollar-saving systems which are becoming available now. Noah Yamore Mullumbimby
Solar revolution The solar revolution for energy independence can be seen at the new Byron Eco Park at Grays Lane, Tyagarah. The solar renewable energy building and honey processing plant are open on Thursday from 3.30pm each week. On the recent open day hundreds were shown the latest solar translucent panels, salt-water batteries free of toxic materials to supply 3-phase power that runs a Manuka honey factory and art gallery. All this and more in Byron’s Green Building Award Eco Park. Experts were on hand to give info about the best solar setup for individuals and for clusters of four to five homes going in together to fund a collective for energy independence in just a few years. Imagine getting off the grid with your neighbours and not
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Bad news on CSG Dart Energy, which lays claim to the expired Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL 445), has apparently ‘negotiated’ its renewal so that it can begin preparations to establish a gasfield in the northern rivers. Our local National Party MPs are talking up the ‘strict new conditions and regula-
use of metallics, gold leaf, copper leaf, variegated metallics and most recently adding the new medium of pure dyed silver. ‘Finding a new medium to work with can really be exciting and shift your art to new levels,’ says Alexandra. ‘The excitement always shows in the art.’ Upcoming shows include a mixed show at Soho gallery in Sydney this week and a solo show in Marbella, Spain, opening July 1 in 2015 Also coming up is an overview of Alexandra and her work to be screened on Graeme Stevenson’s TV show Colour In Your Life in the new year. See more at colourinyourlife.com.au and at www.alexandraart.com and facebook.com/alexandraartart. tions’ that will form part of the new agreement. To me that’s code for giving the go-ahead for the gas wells, pipelines, compressor stations and millions of litres of ‘produced’ water that would be pumped out of the underground coal seam. The average productive life of a CSG well is about five years. As has shown to be the case, the contaminated land, leaking gas wells and rusting infrastructure will be leftover as a constant reminder of how our state government ignored the people’s concerns. The contaminated and depressurised aquifers will never be the same again. That scenario will happen if the government allows the mining companies to get a foothold in our region. Our local National Party MPs should be standing with the community and declaring our region Gasfield Free, not promoting these foreignowned mining companies’ ‘financial and technical capacity and good environmental management’. It’s little comfort that the area (most of the Ballina Shire) where Dart hasn’t found profitable gas reserves will be excluded from its new licence. Our aquifers, creeks, communities, roads, etc don’t stop at electoral boundaries. There is growing evidence that CSG mining results in irreversible groundwater contamination, falling rural property prices and adverse human health impacts in areas where this industry has been allowed to prosper. Cr Jeff Johnson Lennox Head
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the local economy, fostering employment opportunities, garnering transportation options, promoting the arts and entertainment, and managing the visitor economy, all with a mind to a sustainable future.
Thanks to The Echo, we have $3,000 to give away in vouchers to local shoppers to spend at local stores. This campaign is in keeping with the values of Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce, which include stimulating
From The Echo: The Echo grew up around here and we’re proud to support the Buy Local campaign, because those of us who’ve chosen to live here love it. You can walk down the street with your kids and
The Court House Hotel The Court House Hotel is an independent pub, and locally owned. It offers a great environment for people to meet and enjoy a vast range of refreshments and freshly prepared food. Laurie has had the business for five years and reckons his customers enjoy the friendly service.
Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016
good vibe smooth coffee sumptuous food
28 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby Open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Medical Centre | Allied Health Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Kahuna Bodywork, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Medical Centre 6684 1511 | Allied Health 6684 6336
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Darling Buds Florist is a very special florist with more than 46 years in the trade. Specialising in Australian native flowers, fresh local roses and high-quality flowers, from Sydney markets and local growers, they are also wedding and event specialists. Flowers are the perfect Christmas gift for the person who ‘has everything’, and at Darling Buds they have it all wrapped up – come in and view! Burringbar Street, phone 6684 2557
Tyrepower Mullumbimby Tyrepower Mullumbimby is an independent store, locally owned, but part of Australia’s largest independent tyre retail chain. What does that mean? Great deals for you on your next tyres! ‘Let’s face it’, says Paul, ‘the roads around here are punishing on tyres so it’s important that our customers know they can come to us for the right advice and a good deal.’
Japunumop noshery
Dalley Street, phone 6684 2016
Devine Meats
items including over-the-counter and private prescriptions. Craig has been in business 15 years and says people come to his pharmacy to receive quality medical advice and be served by locals.
Kym Masterson opened Japunumop on May 8, 2013 and as she says, Janpunumop has become, ‘the busy person’s answer for great coffee, ready-to-go gourmet filled breads, pies, soups, salads, cakes and sweets – mostly made on site.’ Customers often tell her that the space has a great vibe, a relaxed feel, and that the coffee and food are sensational.
Burringbar Street, phone 6684 4888
Burringbar Street, phone 0411 606 882
Stuart Street, phone 6684 2015
Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist
Tyres … is a community pharmacy that is part of a powerful buying group. They Batteries Wheel Alignment can pass on savings on pharmacy MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE
It’s probably been like this for a hundred years: ‘oyster bars’ have been replaced by cool cafes, organic stores and computer shops; and it’s a bit harder to get a park, but you can still see your friends from the hills shopping in Mullumbimby’s main street or at the music festival. There’s a great sense of community here that we should support by shopping locally.
We wish you all a prosperous lead-up to the festive season and a wonderful start to the new year.
Darling Buds Florist
Cnr Burringbar and Dalley Streets, phone 6684 1550 LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES
they’ll know people in the shops. When you buy something, you know your money’s staying local – you can see the local owners supporting the schools and other local businesses.
Vince Devine has been a butcher in Mullumbimby for 39 years. He works in his shop and employs five staff. Devine Meats offer a wide range of products, mostly sourced from local farmers. Whenever you head into Devine’s you’re greeted with a smile and (if you need it) very helpful advice.
All partcipating stores – shop here to win! Allure Mullumbimby Amore Mullumbimby Bridglands Furniture & Electrical Brunswick Valley Door Centre Building Partnerships Buon Appetito Byron Bay Pork & Meats Chemsave Pharmacy Mullumbimby Chincogan Mechanical Chincogan Store Commercial Hotel (The Middle Hotel) Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist Crystal Castle Darling Buds Florist
Devine Quality Meats Dolphin Office Choice Global Web Pack Hooked & Cooked IGA Mullumbimby Izakaya Yu Jacqueline Smith Designs James Hardware Mitre 10 Japunumop Milk & Honey Mudita Institute Mullum Heads Mullum Instyle Mullum Mac Mullum Power Tools Mullumbimby Bakery Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce
Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Mullumbimby Hire & Sales Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre Mullumbimby Newsagency Mullumbimby Rural Co-op Mullumbimby Tyres Mullumbimby Vet Clinic Phoenix Mens Clothing Punch & Daisy Reclaimed in Mullum Mullum Music Festival Rock & Roll Cafe Sanctuary of Illumination Santos Trading
Shanti Town Simply Sheer Hair & Beauty Son of Drum Spice it Up Thai Restaurant Stewart’s Menswear Sue M’s Boutique Sunshine Alley The Bookshop Mullumbimby The Court House Hotel The Source Bulk Foods Tinker Tailor Dancer Trader Tony Carsburg Motors Tursa Employment & Training Wards Landscape Supplies
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Shop local for your chance to WIN a share of $3000 in shopping vouchers!
Mullum Shop Local this Christmas is an initiative of the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and proudly sponsored by The Echo.
INDEPENDENT & LOCALLY OWNED
Shop local this Christmas AT THE COUR T HOUSE HOTEL MULLUMBIMBY Access via drive-thru or via arcade off the main street
THE BYRON SHIRE
Izakaya Yu
Shanti Town
Punch and Daisy
Izakaya Yu is a Japanese (tapas) restaurant that opened in September 2012. Izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of tapas, and the Yu in Izakaya Yu is Japanese for pleasure. Takafumi and Kane, founding chefs from O-Sushi restaurant, take pleasure in the fact that they now own a wellpatronised and loved local eatery in a town where they say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everyone is friendly and peacefulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.
Shanti Town is an alternative shopping experience, located right in the heart of town, where you will certainly find something different. There is something for everyone: clothing, soft furnishing, gifts, and local art. Shanti Town is a unique and creative hub that has been in Mullumbimby for about nine years. Head to Shanti Town to find a unique Christmas gift!
Punch and Daisy is a local cafe offering simple, fresh, local food and excellent, complex local coffee. Currently open Monday to Friday, they are in the process of upgrading their current business trading licence to also open in the evenings and on weekends, and offer simple, fresh tapas and wine by the glass.
42 Burringbar Street, phone 6684 4135
Stuart Street, phone 6684 6564
The Sanctuary of Mullumbimby 53 Stuart Street, phone 6684 4545 Illumination Comprehensive The Sanctuary of Illumination is a The Source Bulk Food Health Centre sanctuary offering opportunities to renew your body, mind, heart, spirit and Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Store life connecting with your soul through The Source has a range of more than 300 foods including dried fruit, nuts and seeds, local raw honey, super foods, flours and grains and lots of tempting treats. So treat yourself to healthy delicious food this Christmas and the convenience of being able to purchase just the right amount from a teaspoon of spice to kilos of lentils.
Centre offers an integrated health service with both general practice and a variety of allied health services including osteopathy, acupuncture and Kahuna bodywork. People come to the health centre for therapeutic bodywork, as well as to see their local GP for a consultation or health check. All of their GPs have special interest areas ranging from acupuncture to skin health.
Stuart Street, phone 6684 1007
Stuart Street, phone 6684 1511
private healing sessions, workshops, retreats and trainings. We offer Hawaiian temple bodywork sessions and training, life-shift healing, lifepurpose coaching, breathwork and water rebirthing, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreats, trance dance, couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intimacy coaching, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity workshops and more. Gift certificates available. Phone 0447 440 298 www.sanctuaryofillumination.com
Win one of 30 $100 vouchers!
Wishing all our beautiful customers a wonderful end of year festive season and a happy prosperous new year.
www.shanti-town.com.au ph: 02 6684 4135 Craig Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Your local compounding pharmacy Supporting community 6684 4888
60 Burringbar St pharmacy@mullum.com.au
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Darling Buds Florist Specialising in Australian Native Flowers Flowers, Plants, Pots & Gifts â&#x20AC;˘ Wedding Packages 55 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby ZZZ GDUOLQJEXGVĂ&#x20AC; RULVW FRP
TO ENTER
simply shop at any of the participating stores. Each Tuesday of the campaign at 12pm, five winners will be drawn out the front of the Newsagency
The Mullum Shop Local campaign is open to all members of the community. Simply shop at any of the participating stores and you will receive an entry form. Fill out your entry form, attach your receipt or have the store stamp your entry form, and drop the entry form into one of the boxes located at the newsagency, Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menswear or Santos. The campaign will see 30 x $100 vouchers given away to local shoppers. Each Tuesday of the campaign at 12pm out the front of the Newsagency, five winners will be drawn except for the final week when 10 winners will be drawn. Each winner will receive a $100 voucher to spend at a participating store. The winners will be announced on the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce website, in The Echo newspaper, and will receive a notification by phone or email. Terms & Conditions: The Mullum Shop Local campaign runs for five weeks from 18 November and finishes on 23 December. Vouchers must be spent by 31 March 2015 and cannot be spent at more than one store. Winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; draws are final.
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Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners and where they bought their tickets from were: Charmaine Atkinson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Source; Rosie Jones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Devine Meats; Elaine Robinson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mullumbimby Newsagency; Karen Escombe-Wolhuter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mitre 10; Peter McDonald â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Soul Pattinson Chemist. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more information on all 60 of the participating businesses and each weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners of the Mullum Shop Local campaign on Echonetdaily.
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WHAT’S NEW BOOKWORMS & PAPERMITES
Beautiful, natural Japanese textiles – Now in Byron Bay
Bangalow Newsagency | 6687 1396 bangalownews@optusnet.com.au
PEGASUS PARK GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS Nervous adults and small children our speciality.
Book now 02 6687 1446 Check out pegasuspark.com.au
Now Open Sasara Designs *Bags, Shoes, AcceVsories,
The team at All Pest Solutions wish you all a joyous and safe holiday season and a happy new year.
Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre
Enrolments are open now.
HORSE RIDING Daily Beach and Hinterland tours
Contact our office on 6681 6555 for more information or visit us on our website www.allpestsolutions.com.au.
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) (CHC 52008) and become a real asset to your community. Case managers work with youth, disabled people, unemployed, the elderly, families and children. The training for this diploma will commence in Byron Bay on 27 April, 2015 and will be conducted over four stages.
An awesome little bookshop in the heart of Bangalow.
Equestrian Centre
from severe damage to your home or business and the expenses that go along with it.
confidence and counselling skills. The training for this diploma is to commence in Byron Bay on 18 May, 2015 and will be conducted over five stages.
Our original clothes, shoes and accessories are created from old kimonos and each piece is unique. Our Japanese textiles are made of natural materials and dyes and are hand stitched. We also have summer and children’s clothing, gifts and more. Sasara Designs. 30 Middleton Street, Byron Bay. Open daily 10am–4pm
The diplomas offer mixed mode study including face to face training. VET FEE-HELP (study now, pay later) is available to all Australian residents for this course. Phone 6624 3804.
Keep away unwanted visitors during the festive season Great idea for a Christmas present: purchase a gift voucher from Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre where horseriding is our speciality. We cater for all standards and even offer pony rides for children as young as two and up. Also, beach rides, must-try horse surfing.
Community Training Australia –CTA Northern Rivers
*Kimono, Obi, Clothes
We offer daily rides, lessons. Come and stay in our 1-bedroom selfcontained cabin. 6687 1446.
*Japanese Old Textiles Open Daily 10am-4pm 30 Middleton 6treet, Byron Bay
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All Pest Solutions have your pest and termite problems covered this festive season. All Pest Solutions want to ensure that your parties, barbecues, and events around your home are not invaded by unwanted guests (not just the two-legged type).
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Do you want to fast track your career in the community services sector? Take advantage of this opportunity to complete your Diploma within eight months, studying locally in Byron Bay gaining a diploma in one of the following:Diploma of Youth Work (CHC51408), which includes modules on youth culture, working with groups, crisis management and safety and networking and referral support. The training for this diploma will commence in Byron Bay on 2 February, 2015 and will be conducted over five stages. Diploma of Counselling (CHC5172), which builds great communication,
ANY pest, ANY time, ANY where in the northern rivers, All Pest Solutions can arrange for a licensed technician to treat your home inside and out for any pests. Using environmentally friendly and the lowest-toxicity chemicals on the market, it is safe, convenient and cost effective! All Pest Solutions, winner of the 2014 Ballina Coast and Hinterland Business Awards, are locally owned and specialise in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. All Pest Solutions also offer a range of termite treatment options suitable for all clients, and they will come out and give you a FREE quote on termites (white ants) and protection ANY time over the festive season. Early detection of termite infestation can protect you
Belinda Jefferywill be at the Bangalow Farmers Market this Saturday 13th from 8am to 11am. Belinda will be signing copies of Utterly Delicious Simple Food and will be bringing some tasty treats for you to sample – mmmmm... Robert Drewe will be discussing his latest books Swimming To The Moon and The Local Wildlife at The Bangalow Bowlo on Sunday afternoon (14 December) from 2pm. BOOKWORMS AND PAPERMITES ‘an awesome little bookshop in the heart of Bangalow’.
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When Thai food Many years ago in a rounded the corner I hit the top floor land far, far away… andWhen rounded the corner, I saw Many years ago… I know that every time a person kicks off a story with this familiar intro, whole generations start rolling their eyes like Mr Squiggle impatiently waiting for Miss Jane (google it!); however, I feel the need to qualify that some of the details following may have blurred over time. Anyhoo… many years back (24 years to be precise), I was told that I should eat in a pub in Enmore in Sydney. Being the good foodie I was, I followed the lead to an indescribable looking street on the border of St Peters and Enmore. Darley Street was (at the time) a badly lit street at the industrial end of Enmore. My destination was a pub called the Botany View Hotel, an art deco pub that was a little worse for wear, rounded edges and tiled for that late-night chuck-up. I ventured meekly upstairs to this new bistro restaurant wishing I were somewhere else.
the very well-known face of a Thai restaurant owner with his family on a table in the corner. I had only recently reviewed his Thai restaurant in Kings Cross (one of the better-known and larger Thai eateries of the day). I was miffed to say the least – what business does a Thai-born, Thai-restaurant-owning person have in a joint like this? I asked myself. I sidled up to him, shook his hand and said, ‘What are you doing in someone else’s Thai restaurant?’ He quickly retorted, ‘I can’t make food like this; this is the stuff my grandmother used to make, and it’s really hard to get these ingredients in Australia.’ How fas cinating, I thought. I sat and ordered, with a lack of belief that anything could be that interesting (at the time). What came forth, I can honestly say to this day, was the most different and exciting food I’d tried;
Cultural Thai-ins Story & photos Matthew Michaelis
You don’t have to travel far these days to have the world on your tastebuds; it’s one of the benefits of living in a multicultural country and living in the hub of Asia. Thai cuisine includes some of my favourite foods and in the northern rivers we’re spoilt for choices in Thai restaurants. Here are a few to get the juices flowing.
The incarnation of Thai cuisine it almost blew my mind! Not many at this time had been treated to such strong and interesting uses of flavours. Kaffir lime and galangal, with copious fresh lime juice, Thai basil, ground nuts, fresh coconut cream and freshly pasted sauces yellow, green, red. I remember quizzing the waiter as to the peas in my dish – ‘These are unusual peas,’ I said. He looked over to me and put me straight: ‘they are Thai eggplants, not peas; though they do look like them,’ he said in an understanding tone.
A Thai-d up Aussie At the end of the meal, I just had to meet the chef and owner of the restaurant that had alone changed my view
Fresh, contemporary with Traditional Thai-d in In many cultures you’ll find that the indigenous populations will cook regional and national foods generally very well. You can see Australia’s multicultural legacy in action when people like David Thompson – who is not a Thai – can become an authority on Thai cuisine in that country. In much the same vein, John Verano, head chef and owner of Traditional Thai in Byron Bay, is preparing and cooking amazing Thai dishes. John came from Columbia to Australia when he was four and was eight years old when he turned his hand to cook-
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Australian chef David Thompson is known as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Thai cooking.
on multiculture cuisines in one sitting. I was expecting a Thai national to come out. More shocks were about to happen – a pasty (white) and slight Australian guy walked out and introduced himself – ‘Hi, I’m David Thompson the chef ’. ‘Wow!’ I expounded, ‘you’ve tipped me on my head.’ I remarked. And he had absolutely with this fresh and entirely different taste. David explained that he’d just returned from working in Bangkok for some time. He could speak and write the language fluently and had procured, on his travels into
ing. He rapidly replaced his mother in the kitchen and by thirteen was cooking full meals. ‘I was good at it, so good that I knew it was my calling,’ he told me. In 1988 he started an apprenticeship at the Opera House with Rowland Commercial Catering and then as an apprentice under Neil Perry at the Rockpool in Sydney. It was David Thompson who influenced John with his exceptional treatment of Thai cuisine. As an apprentice he took several cooking classes with Thompson himself at his Darley Street Thai restaurant in Enmore and found that, after meeting and working with Thompson, his own perception of Thai cuisine was changed forever.
For those who still don’t know of him, David Thompson is now known as the world’s foremost authority and expert on Thai food – yes, the same guy and an Australian. He went on to open another Darley Street restaurant in Kings Cross (since closed) and then another in The Rocks in Sydney – Sailors Thai, which is still pumping. He gained the attention of Christina Ong, a well-heeled hotel owner, and through this business relationship an international reputation was spawned with Thompson’s Nahm restaurants. The first was established in The Halkin, a boutique hotel in London’s Belgravia district. Through Thompson’s direction and care this eatery attracted Europe’s first and only
Michelin Star for an Asian restaurant. His second venture is now one of Asia’s most respected eateries – Nahm opened in the Metropolitan Hotel in Bangkok. This restaurant was very recently named No 1 in the S Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 Awards (fellow Australian, Tetsuya Wakuda, placed at No 7). Thompson closed Nahm in London as the fresh ingredient supplies (that we’re spoilt with in southeast Asia) were not reliable in Europe – so rather than bring down his quality and reputation, the restaurant was shut to concentrate his energies on the Bangkok venture. The moral of this fairytale is not a moral at all; it’s a thankyou to a shy and retiring chef who enlivened the traditional energy of an Asian cuisine and showcased the possibilities in Australia. Thompson effectively gave Thai cuisine a profile and delivered it successfully to a reasonably unadventurous Aussie palate at the time. Today there are few Australians who’d turn their noses up at a well-made Thai dish – I cook it and eat it with gusto. Here’s cheers to all good Thai eateries and to David Thompson for a modern incarnation of Thai food.
Left: Hot and sour green mango salad with caramelised pork and grilled prawns from Traditional Thai.
Both John and his partner Mariana Pavlova are consummate professionals and this shines through their creative and standout menus. ‘We source and make everything ourselves here fresh from scratch – we pound our own curry pastes, make our chili jam, sweet chili sauce, dressings, sorbets, ice-creams, etc,’ Mariana told me. ‘We source a lot
of our produce locally or travel up and down the coast to hunt for particular traditional ingredients such as pea and apple eggplant, green peppercorns, betel leaf, etc. We only use sustainable Australian seafood, all of which comes from the Ballina Fishermen’s Co-op as soon as the boats come in (we don’t have fish on the menu, as we only use fresh fish when it’s available). Also we cook every single individual dish to order to ensure maximum quality and freshness of flavour,’ Mariana added. I can attest to the quality and flavours being served here as I’ve
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Traditional Thai. Dine in or take away. From 5.30pm to 9.30pm, seven days. Shop 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5, 2 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay; www.traditionalthai.com.au (closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day, and 8 January (their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nawww!).
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This little kitchen was opened seven years ago as an Asian noodle bar in Bangalow. In its present incarnation, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an authentic and busy Thai takeaway with bench seating and few tables for eat in. Its owner, Panalee, or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known to many of her customers, started working here seven years ago as a second job. It was five years ago that she was offered the business to buy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she did, I ate, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re definitely all the better for it. An expat from Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, Panalee came over with her husband and three children for a fresh start in Australia. With hospitality and the business of food in her bloodline, she came straight from Thailand to the northern rivers, and took a job in the Traditional Thai restaurant in Byron Bay. After one-and-a-half years, she started her second job in the Bamboo Noodle Bar. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a family business; all of my family were brought up with my father cooking. He was a great Thai chef and he himself ran a restaurant in Chiang Mai,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she told me. Though her father has since died, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his culinary skills that have stayed and inspired the whole family to carry on in business. Panaleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunty and sister own a busy Thai restaurant in California, and both Panalee and her sibling are using their fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned Pad Thai recipe (I tried valiantly, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it out of her). A mother of three, she finds time to tend a substantial garden to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;help unwindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and to provide essential Thai produce along with other staples. She grows as much organic produce as she can with home-grown ingredients that include galangal, turmeric, Thai basil, lemongrass, kaffir lime, lettuce and pumpkin. An extensive vegetarian menu exists here, not just an afterthought. Vegans are also treated to a personalised service with the care of dishes prepared to order. Q Bamboo Thai. Dinner: 4.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.30pm, seven days, 12a Byron Street, Bangalow; phone: 6687 1982.
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Family Thai-s Bay Lane in Byron Bay is a short road thick with quirky eateries and a bit of magic. Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find some colourful and eclectic interiors and tables set to serve their own individual menu styles. You get the feeling that in this back street itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tight community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tight in a business sense. When people do business so close to each other, then I guess thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing for it but harmony. Thai Lucy sits cosily between its competitors, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here for years. Its owner, Joseph Jurd, waxes sentimentally about eating here when he was a small boy and although he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite know how long the restaurant has been here, he puts it at around 16 years or thereabouts. If you have had the pleasure of meeting this fellow, then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll agree; his personality embodies the attributes of accord and respect, particularly if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re speaking to him on the topic of the cooks in Thai Lucy. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very much a family environment. We all work together like a family,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Joseph told me. Joe is passionate about letting the kitchen do their own thing. From what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen of this authentic Thai menu, this is exactly what they do. These Thai cooks make all the pastes from scratch and work in authentic foods from their home towns. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yupa is our curry chef and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from southern Thailand close to the coast where seafood is a speciality. Lek, our head chef, comes from the north of Bangkok and brings traditional home-style and flavoursome dishes to the menu. Madame Ing is a Thai grandmother who supplies the eatery with its Thai essentials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chilies, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small community.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The food here is delectable, and some dishes unique, imbibed with unusual ingredients the likes of the krachai root
salad or the wild chili basil. The quality of dishes reflects the sort of wellbeing that exists in a stable, happy kitchen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fresh, strong flavours filled with energetic thought and care. Definitely worth a visit, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back in.
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Thai Lucy. Eat in or take away. BYO. Dinner from 5.30pm to late, seven days, 2/4 Bay Lane, Byron Bay, phone 6680 8083.
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Authentic Thai food right in the heart of Bangalow. Noodles, Rice, Curries and vegetarian selection. 12A Byron St, Bangalow 6687 1982
giving you the strength to curry on! Everything Made In-House from Curry Pastes to Ice Cream Every Dish Cooked Fresh To Order to suit Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten or Spice Preferences Open 7 Days a Week from 5:30 to 9:30pm Dine-In or Take Away
6685 5151 Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and January 8th traditionalthai.com.au /traditionalthai
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Thai Restaurant
OPEN WED - SUN from 5.30pm $10 SPECIALS Ph 6680 7798 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay
OPEN CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY Lunch & dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eat in or takeaway Lunch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 nights from 5pm
Fully Licensed & BYO Check out our menus on facebook
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Byron Bay dishes up the Best Tourism Restaurant in NSW recently in Sydney, with local business the Byron Beach Cafe receiving the top accolade for Best Tourism Restaurant and Catering Service. Managed by the Tourism Industry division of the NSW
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Business Chamber, the Tourism Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tourism industry and acknowledge businesses that demonstrate outstanding achievement throughout the year. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We are extremely honoured to be named NSWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Restaurant, not only for ourselves, but also for our local community,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Ben Kirkwood, owner of the Byron Beach Cafe. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our business is all about bringing together passionate locals and the best local produce to create an unforgettable food experience for our customers. We could not have won this award alone and are grateful to be part of the Byron Bay culinary story.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Byron Beach Cafe was one of six local operators to receive an award, including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Silver: Major Festivals and Events), Flash Camp (Silver: New Tourism Development and Bronze: Unique Accommodation), CanGoEverywhere (Bronze: New Tourism Development), Cape Byron State Conservation Area (Silver: Tourist Attractions) and Arakwal Dolphin Dreaming Cape Byron State Conservation Area (Silver: Indigenous Tourism). This award comes only months after the Byron Beach Cafe were awarded Best Cafe in Australia at the Australian Small Business Champion
CULTURAL THAI-INS continued from previous page sauces in green, red and massaman, noodles of pad Thai, pad see ew, stir fries and soups. Everything is made to order, no MSG, and fresh ingredients with a must-try lunch menu for value Monday to Friday. Success Thai. Eat in, take away, BYO / licensed. Lunch 12 to 3pm Monday to Friday; Dinner 5pm, seven days, 3/109 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, Phone: 6680 7798; web: Facebook.
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Cafe Oska 1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm From December Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat 6.30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm 0416 887 884 www.cafeoska.com
Happy Chilli Garden Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com
24 December 9, 2014 The Byron Shire Echo
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve eaten in this Thai restaurant quite a few times and each time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been under a different circumstance. The Golf Club was my first experience of the eatery and, at the time, the place was filled to the brim and jumping with hungry punters. They have since upped and moved out of the golfing world and into the bowling greens at the Mullumbimby Bowling Club.
Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com Exotic World Cuisine African and Caribbean Specialities Join us for a flavoursome journey in Byron Bay. Dishes you should try: Fish Kreol, African and Jamaican Goat Curries, Vegetarian curries.
Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Special $10 Menu - Changes Daily -Includes soft drink or water Creamy Garlic Prawns with Rice Green / Red Curry Chicken Wings with Rice BYO Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
Awards. Having won a gold medal at the NSW Tourism Awards, the Byron Beach Cafe will go on to represent the region at the QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards on 11 April 2015 in Adelaide. There is no direct entry into the Australian Tourism Awards and only state winners can become finalists.
Sunset dinners seven days If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in sampling the food at the Byron Beach Cafe and seeing what all the accolades and fuss are about then timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be a problem over the summer months. The eatery
When I hear of folk wanting to start up a cafe or restaurant (apart from cringe), I offer advice like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;watch your rent isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unreasonableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and I tell of the benefits of leasing an eatery in a club or pub. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it, and the benefits far outweigh the obvious cons. For a start, a club has members ready to eat along with your goodwill walk-ins etc. To me, it appears the Spice It Up owners are smart to move into another club firstly and secondly to move up the road and not too far from their loyal following. So, good business is at home here. Call it a coincidence, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sitting in a cafe, typing away at this story and I overhear the waitress talking about the cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas party held at (you guessed) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spice It Up Thai. I called the owner over and asked how it went. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fantastic, they picked us up in the club bus and we had a fabulous night, great service and food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; highly recommendedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; well that saved me half an hour looking for local comment. Here, head chef Matt and his team specialise in authentic Thai food. With eighteen yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience that includes
Traditional Thai
from tonight will be open seven nights a week for sunset dinners. A new dinner menu will be launched, inspired by the head chef, Kaine Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, love of Asia, and also richly textured dishes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fun pawing through the selections including squid-ink linguine, vongole, cuttlefish, chili, garlic, lime zest and mollet egg; braised duck Maryland, spinach, dried fruit pithivier, rhubarb and berry jam and baby herbs; slow-cooked Bangalow pork belly, cauliflower parsnip puree, spiced plum mandarin glaze, king prawn, crispy pancetta to name a few with a price range $21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;38. Bookings: 6685 8445.
Thai salad with barramundi from Spice It Up Thai.
working in Thailand, Spice It Up have an impressive menu of traditional Thai dishes utilising local fresh produce and seafood. The owners, Matt and his Thai partner, ensure that you get all the flavour, colour and excitement of Thailand. Along with this expect â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;an abundance of fresh vegetables and generous servingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the cafe owner added, referring to his end-of-year hoedown. Q Spice It Up Thai. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm, Mullumbimby Bowling Club, Jubilee Avenue, Mullumbimby, phone: 6684 2209; web: spiceitupthai.com.au.
Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm
Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.
5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151
Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.
Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafe
Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to please the whole family.
Open 7 Days, 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner from 5.30pm 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 5320 www.hogsbreath.com.au
O-Sushi Coolangatta The Strand, Marine Pde Dr 07 5536 5455 Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au
Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably already read the good news, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not one to fall silent when our region struts its stuff, so here it is again: The winners of the 25th Annual NSW Tourism Awards were announced
Holiday opening hours: Open every day except Christmas Day Outdoor dining area. Easy parking. Eat in or T/A, licensed, open 7 days a week. An award winning Japanese fusion cuisine bringing you the best sushi. FRESH PIZZA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BYRON STYLE Check us out on
facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days
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Rae’s Fish Cafe Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au
The Treehouse on Belongil
Enjoy our new Summer Menu for your
SPECIAL DAY Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au
1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 66807632
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee Now open Friday night!
Aquarius Dining and Café
Success Thai Lunch Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
Cocktails and tapas hour - All cocktails $12 4.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday to Saturday
SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU
Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443
Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998
Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998
Superb Japanese and Italian food.
Bombora Bar & Grill Cafe
END OF YEAR PARTIES & FUNCTIONS Bare Foot Bowls & Dine @ Bolo Ma - functions up to 180 with stage & dance floor in the club.
Open 7 days for Breakfast and Lunch, with Dinner Thursday to Sunday. 50 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head, East Ballina
@ the Bowlo Wed-Sun 18-20 Marvell Street,
Byron Bay 6685 6202 0487 427 611
Dinner Wednesday to Sunday
6687 4333
Italian
La Table
Cafe/Restaurant
72 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby
Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: from 5.30 pm Tuesday - Saturday
11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay
Cafe 6684 2220 Resto 6684 2227
6680 9960 targabyronbay.com
The Balcony Happy Hours 4-6pm week days Cnr Jonson St & Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 9666 www.balcony.com.au
Ginger Pig Breakfast , lunch and dinner 7 days Cnr Marvell and Jonson Sts, Byron Bay 6685 7320 facebook – instagram gingerpigrestaurant.com.au
www.latable.com.au www.facebook.com/ la.table.byron Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with the best views from our first floor balconies in the heart of Byron Bay. Authentic tapas menu from midday till late every day. Why not stop in for one of Byron’s best cocktails or a glass of wine from our award winning wine list. Relax on a comfy daybed with a cool ocean breeze and the coolest vibe in the Bay. Please view our menus and make a reservation online www.balcony.com.au
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Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.
Established in 1981, Fig Tree is Byron Bay’s most iconic restaurant. Perched under an ancient fig tree, which boasts sweeping views across Byron Bay, it is truly an idyllic setting. Restaurant produce sourced from Fig Tree Gardens Ask us about our ‘Fig Tree Garden Parties’
We have just launched an entire NEW MENU. From Nori dusted sashimi with caviar to Portuguese style seafood risotto, preserved lemon lamb or crispy skin duck breast Full menu on our website.
Izakaya
The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.
Bolo Ma
NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY Dine-in or takeaway Call us for our Special Lunch Menu Good choices for vegetarians and vegans www. redbambooatbyron.com.au
Fins
Group bookings & Larger Parties
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Lemongrass
4 Sunrise Ln, Ewingsdale 6684 7273
Classic & Modern Cocktails Quality Wines
6685 5009
VIETNAMESE AND ASIAN CUISINE
LUNCH: Sun DINNER: Thu, Fri & Sat THURSDAYS: Farmers Market Dinner SUNDAYS: 100 Mile Lunch
Thin Crust Pizzas, Delicious Pastas & Salads Juices & Good Coffee
95 Jonson Street, In the Heart of Byron Bay
ALL NEW MENU FOR SUMMER & LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC
Red Bamboo @ Byron
Fig Tree Cafe
All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
Open 7 Days 12pm till Late
CHEF'S HAT
Come and try the all new summer tapas and mains menu with a few old favourites. Fresh cocktails in the bar. And always presenting incredible live music in Byron’s most intimate performance atmosphere. Check our website or facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
Great value fresh tasty food with cold beer on tap, and a selection of cocktails and wines available.
Santé
Overlooking the beautiful Wategos Beach, Rae’s Fish Cafe is the mustvisit restaurant while you’re visiting Byron Bay. WINNER OF
Italian at the Pacific
Come and enjoy our freshly renovated beach vibe dining with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Wed to Sat - 7.30am till late Breakfast/Lunch Sun to Tues - 7.30am till 4pm 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663
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Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
7 nights from 5.30pm Lunch Wed - Sat Fully Licensed BYO Wine Shop 10, Feros Arcade, Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 6737
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Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday-Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway 5:30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club
Every Sunday night in our POP UP Japanese restaurant Izakaya we offer SAYONARA SUNDAY. A set banquet menu (5 dishes) for $29 p. person. From 5pm New cafe lounge bar and grill in Lennox Head near the beautiful Lake Ainsworth and across the road from the beach. Tables are set amongst the tropical gardens on the front porch with glimpses of the ocean. Fantastic food and refreshments with a convenient takeaway coffee window for your early morning fix. Great food, drinks and friendly service in a peaceful island style setting. Ease on down to Bombora. Private function hire also available. Organic Botero coffee served with organic milk • Artisan coffee merchants, take home whole beans or freshly ground • Extended selection of daily baked savoury & sweet treats • Private licensed area for business meetings & group functions
French Bistro/Bar every Friday and Saturday Reservations recommended Come and spice up your night. Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.
Harvest Café, Bakery and Deli sprawls across three lovingly restored buildings in breakfast. lunch. dinner. the historic town of Newrybar, 15 minutes 18-22 Old Pacific Highway from Byron Bay in the Byron Hinterland. Newrybar NSW 2479 Showcasing the wonderful diversity of our region Harvest create fabulous fresh, 6687 2644 local, and organic food sourced from local artisan producers and the restaurants harvestcafe.com.au own gardens & farm.
Harvest
Open 8am to midnight Serving food all day from 8am New retro lounge bar Relax and use your FREE Wi-Fi Sit on our deck in the sun all day Live music and DJs: see Echo Gig Guide
CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson
BY LIZ JACKSON North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
EWINGSDALE
Open seven days 7:30 am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.
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Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management
LENNOX HEAD
Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557
Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Friday night 6–9pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
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Muoi’s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite. Enjoy for dinner.
Muoi’s Feast
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WELCOME TO UPLIFT 2014 UPLIFT is a global celebration of conscious co-creativity and inspired real world action, guided by our vision of Sarvodaya – Sanskrit meaning: “Upliftment for all.” UPLIFT is a live, local event, an intimate dynamic gathering of global indigenous elders, visionary leaders in science, spirituality, health, sustainability and creativity, all coming together to share solutions to our world’s greatest challenges. Join us for dynamic lectures, workshops, interactive forums, yoga, dance, kirtan, meditation, and evening performances with an extraordinary cast of world-class musicians.
FRI 12TH DEC REALISING TRUE WELLNESS
THUR 11TH DEC LIVE YOUR PURPOSE FULLY UPLIFT STAGE
VISIONARY DOME
EMBODIMENT TENT
UPLIFT STAGE
VISIONARY DOME
Sangeeta Lavin Morning Chants
Amihay Ben Hur The Teachings of Gold
Dr Joan Borysenko The Art and Science of Resilience from Surviving to Thriving
Uplift Birth & Parenting Mira Stannard, Dr Oscar Serrallach, Annalee Atia
ONENESS VILLAGE
Welcome to Country
8.30am - 9.30am
9:00am - 9:45am
JOIN THE GYUTO MONKS AT THE GYUTO GOMPA TENT 9:00am to11:00am
Dr. Bruce Lipton 10:00am - 11:30am
Oneness in Action: Leveraging Collective Genius Bharat Mitra & Bhavani Lev with Chip Richards
Amir Paiss Songha - The Yoga of Song & Sangha (Community)
Jamie Catto : Embodiment Session
LUNCH BREAK
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jeffrey Slayter : Live your Purpose
Dr Roland Shutzbach & Christina Fleur De Lys The Joy of an Uplifting Life Design
3:30pm - 4:30pm
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Aesha Kennedy Yin Yoga
Tim “Mac” Macartney Authentic Leadership
4:45pm - 6:15pm
5:00pm - 6:15pm
Closing Circle 6:15pm - 6:30pm
DINNER BREAK
DINNER BREAK
LIVE MUSIC
CONSCIOUS CINEMA SESSIONS
JOIN THE GYUTO MONKS AT THE GYUTO GOMPA TENT 9:00am to 8:00pm daily
Kishan Shah Hatha Yoga 10:15am - 11.45am
Kishan Shah : Movement Session 3:00pm - 3.30pm
Wellness in Action Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Lissa Rankin, Dr Oscar Serrallach, Dr Penny Caldcott, Dr Aruna Viswanathan, Prof. Marc Cohen, Bharat Mitra & Bhavani Lev
Louisa Miller Pilates
Delamay Devi Yoga Trance Dance 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dr Aruna Viswanathan Healing Yourself: Incredible Herbs and Beyond 12:30pm - 2.00pm
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nirupa Hoffman Somatic Movement 12:00pm - 1.30pm
LUNCH BREAK
Gato Navarro & Josh Arent Music - Village Stage
Cate Peterson Off the Mat into the World Hatha Yoga
1.30pm - 3:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
Trauma Healing Luka Lesson, Laura Targett & More
2:30pm - 4.00pm
3:00pm - 4.30pm
3.30 pm - 5.45pm
The Verbing of Life - Becoming Dr Patch Adams
Delamay Devi : Movement Session
4:45pm - 6.15pm
5:45pm - 6.15pm
Rachel Zinman Hatha Yoga 4:30pm - 6.00pm
Closing Circle 6:15pm - 6:30pm Mel Dobra: Music - Village Stage 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Holley Somerville-Knott 7:30pm - 7:50pm
8:00pm - 10:00pm
12:00pm - 1.30pm
Bentley Singer Songwriters Music - Village Stage
3:45pm - 5:15pm
Purpose in Action Barbara Marx Hubbard, Charles Eisenstein & More
Deva Premal & Miten
Dr Lissa Rankin Mind over Medicine
11:30am - 1:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
3:00pm - 3.30pm
10:00am - 11.30am
ONENESS VILLAGE
5HEHFFD 3ŶDXP Kundalini Yoga
11:45am - 1:15pm
Zenith Virago Living Well Dying Well
Clive Sheridan Pranayama 8.30am - 10:00am
10:00am - 11.30am
12:00pm - 1:30pm
LUNCH BREAK
8.30am - 9.30am
EMBODIMENT TENT
DINNER BREAK
DINNER BREAK
DINNER BREAK
LIVE MUSIC
CONSCIOUS CINEMA SESSIONS
HEARTSONG SESSIONS
“Aluna” & ”Ontologica”
Murray Kyle, Chad Wilkins, Ziggy Alberts, Alice Night
Nathan Kaye Music - Village Stage 6:30pm - 8.00pm
Kirk Nugent 7:30pm - 8:00pm “Living Kanyini” & ”Spirits for Sale”
Mark Eliyahu 2nd set will include special guest musicians 8:00pm - 10.30pm
7:30pm - 11:00pm
7:30pm - 11:00pm 8:00pm - 11:30pm
FESTIVAL TICKET INFORMATION $OO 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH RQOLQH DQG DW IHVWLYDO ER[ RIŵFH Box Office opens 8am daily
FULL / CONC.
Full Festival Pass (4 days) includes evening concerts
$260.00 / $220.00
Weekend Pass (Sat/Sun) includes evening concerts
$150.00 / $135.00
Thursday, 11th Dec includes evening concerts
$120.00 / $108.00
Friday 12th Dec includes evening concerts
$120.00 / $108.00
Saturday 13th Dec includes evening concerts
$120.00 / $108.00
Sunday 14th Dec includes evening concerts
$70.00 / $63.00
Evening Concerts per Night
$40.00 / $36.00
YOUTH TICKETS
Youth Ticket (13 - 21 yrs) Full Festival Pass Youth Single Day Tickets Children 12 & under
$50.00 $20.00 FREE
UPLIFT LOCAL TICKET OUTLETS
You can pick up your FULL FESTIVAL and WEEKEND ONLY passes in person (cash only) at the following local businesses in the Byron Shire: Byron Bay Naked Treaties Cafe, 2/3 Marvell Street Ph: 02 6685 7856 Mullumbimby Santos Organics, 51 Burringbar St Ph: 02 6684 3773 Bangalow Barebones Artspace, 44 Byron St Ph: 02 6687 1393
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JOIN GYUTO MONKS AT THE GYUTO GOMPA TENT
GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET RETURN FOR UPLIFT 2014 The Gyoto Monks are the Dalai Lama’s tantric masters visiting Australia from their monastery in Dharamsala, India. They are the living embodiment of pure human affection & compassion in action, and offer to all who come in contact with them a positive experience of love, happiness and hope. The monks will work daily to create the Sand Mandala of Chakrasamvara – known as the Mother Mandala of female energy; and will offer their deep harmonic chanting sessions, unique meditation and uplifting public talks. Masters of ritual and ceremony, the monks will also be available throughout the festival to perform Personal Pujas on request.
THUR 11TH DEC 9am: 11am:
Blessing the Space and Drawing of the Blueprint of the Mandala 3RXULQJ RI WKH ŵUVW VDQGV
FRI 12TH, SAT 13TH & SUN 14TH DEC 9am - 9.30am: Morning Chant: Sit with the monks as they conduct morning prayers Daily 10am - 8pm: Daily
Mandala Creation
12pm-1pm: Daily
’Depression to Delight’ Meditation Series: Dogged by Depression - Friday Facing Fear - Saturday Delight in Living - Sunday
2pm - 3pm: Daily
Public Talk Series ‘Buddhism: Original Neuroscience ‘ Surviving Life - Friday Beyond Physics - Saturday Mastery of Death - Sunday
4pm - 5pm: Daily
Ritual Ceremonies: Karma Burning - Friday Jab Khru Healing - Saturday Jab Khru (By appt. & offering) - Sunday
6pm - 6.30pm: Evening Chants Daily 7pm - 8pm: Daily
Mo Readings: Using ancient texts, dice and chants, Lama Thupten Phuntsok answers individual questions about life
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11-14 DEC BYRON BAY SPORTS & CULTURAL COMPLEX
249 EWINGSDALE RD, BY RON BAY NSW
Buy your tickets at
SAT 13TH DEC
SUN 14TH DEC CONSCIOUS EVOLUTION
LOVE IN ACTION
UPLIFT STAGE
VISIONARY DOME
Deva Premal & Miten Satsang - Morning Meditation 8.30am - 9.30am
Gil Ron Shama Abrahams Tent
Rachel Zinman Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
8.30am - 10:00am
8.30am - 10:00am
Scarlett Lewis Nurturing Healing Love
Honoring the Traditions Indigenous Elders meet Indigenous Youth
10:00am - 11.30am
10:00am - 11:30am
Amir Paiss: We are made of Love 11:30am - 12.00pm
Choose Love Scarlett Lewis, Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Bruce Lipton, Bhavani Lev
EMBODIMENT TENT
The link between Psychology, Spirituality and Immunology Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati 11:30am - 1.00pm
12:00pm - 1.30pm
ONENESS VILLAGE JOIN THE GYUTO MONKS AT THE GYUTO GOMPA TENT
Avishai Barnatan Sound Shower
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
Dr Patch Adams Spontaneous Immersion 11:00am - 1.00pm
3:00pm - 3.30pm
Satish Kumar : Soil, Soul & Society
What About You? Release Your Passions to the World Jamie Catto
3.30pm - 4.30pm
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Respectful Co-Existence with Bharat Mitra, Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook, Amir Paiss, Scarlett Lewis & More 4.45pm - 6.15pm
Graham Sait Growing Your Own Nutrition 4:45pm - 6.00pm
UPLIFT Global Presented by Bharat Mitra & More 12:00pm - 1.15pm
Chip Richards Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life Story
Bhavani Lev Living Yoga 8.30am - 10:00am
ONENESS VILLAGE JOIN THE GYUTO MONKS AT THE GYUTO GOMPA TENT 9:00am to 8:00pm daily
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Consta Georgoussis Hatha Yoga 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gary Gorrow The Conscious Club
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Clive Sheridan Asana
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Charles Eisenstein : Sacred Economics
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Lisa Fitzpatrick Rebuilding the Nervous System
Dr Oscar Serrallach Four Pillars of Health
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Gabriel Cecilia 7.30pm - 8.30pm Luka Lesson 8:30pm - 8:45pm
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HAMSA 10.15pm - 11.30pm
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Live Skype with Water Defence
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Trevor Hall 8.45pm - 9.45pm
VISIONARY DOME
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Dr Arne Rubinstein : Honouring Life
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The People of the Earth of the Sierra Nevadas
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Dream Drone with special guest Mark Eliyahu
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Simon Borg-Olivier Yoga Synergy 10:15am - 11:45am
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Shakshuka: Music - Village Stage 6:30 - 7:30pm
COMPLETION CEREMONY : COMMUNITY IN ACTION Join our honoured presenters, Indigenous Elders and Artists as we close our UPLIFT Festival of inspired participation and co-creation.
CLOSING CONCERT This joyous celebration of gratitude and reflection will end with a special concert facilitated by Amir Paiss and will include many guest artists from the weekend.
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UPLIFT 2014 is excited to host an expanded YOUTH IN ACTION tent featuring local and global youth leaders from across the world with inspiring panels and dynamic workshops including evening music and conscious Hip Hop poetry slams.
UPLIFT Kids and Youth Space will be a magical space for the whole family. The theme “Caring for Mother Earth” sets the foundation for a new way to connect our spirit, self expression and planetary awareness as community. “Kids and Youth” will be guided on an transformational journey with gifted facilitators, Indigenous elders and guest presenters, including ceremony, spoken word performance, recycled art, circus arts, community art projects, sacred space creating and so much more.
Special offer Youth tickets (13-21yrs) $50 Full Festival Pass / $20 Single Day Ticket.
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Rich Latimer Awareness Shows Music Changes People, People Change the World
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Al Jeffrey Catalyse your Community 5.00pm - 6.00pm
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Clay and Mural Creations 10:00 - 11:30am
Creatrix Body Art Face Painting 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Telling ‘Rainforest Kindergarten’ 11:30am - 12:30pm
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‘The Squeaking Tribe’ Puppet Making Workshop
Greg Sheehan Music Story
Rhythmic Dance with Greg Sheehan on Percussion
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Yoga Journey with Joanne 2:30 - 3:30pm
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Yoga Journey
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Surprise Guest Appearance Youth Poetry Slam
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Rainbow Eagle Puppet Show 2:00 - 3:30pm
Surprise Guest Appearance 3:30 - 4:00pm
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LUNCH Curly Cousins Circus Arts 1:00 - 2:00pm
‘The Squeaking Tribe’ Puppet Making Workshop
Rainbow Eagle Puppet Show
Surprise Guest Appearance
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THE BUSY WORLD OF THE LAZYS
THE LAZYS ARE CERTAINLY CREATING A GROUNDSWELL ON THE LIVE FRONT WITH THEIR RAW AND ENERGETIC ROCK PERFORMANCES. Touring Canada three times already this year, their blistering sets at Canadian Music Week in May saw the central coast rockers create a buzz that saw them record a couple of tracks with legendary producer GGGarth Richardson (Red Hot Chili Peppers). How has the response been in Canada and the US? The response was overwhelming really. Since our performances at Canadian Music Week in May we have signed some great deals, toured the entire country and also worked with some of the biggest names in the business. Radio is getting right behind the single across Canada, so much so we even charted for a few weeks, which was unreal. How does an Aussie band manage to crack the US – do you have a strategy? How are you going about making inroads? There’s definitely an element of strategy from a manager’s point of view but, as for the band, our live show is our selling point. That and having a great album supporting what you do live is key but what we had to make sure of was when the bigwigs saw us, we were undeniably the best rock band they were ever gunna lay eyes on. It’s a big statement but truly what defines a rock band is the impact they leave on the crowd and that all comes from what you as a band put into each and every performance.
Tell me about the new album? What was the original vision? The new album was recorded in NYC with producers Gus Vango and Werner F (The Trews, Monster Truck, The Grates). There were two additional songs added to the album after Canadian Music Week. These songs were our brand-new single Shake It Like You Mean It, co-written with Ian D’Sa of Billy Talent, and Hard Luck, which was co-written with Colin and JA from The Trews. Both songs were produced and recorded by GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro) in Vancouver. The album is a body of work that screams rock ’n’ roll. Mighty riffs, singalong choruses and songs that belt outta the speakers! What is the band’s process for getting a song from page to stage? Generally Matt and I will write the majority of the song and then build from there. Lately we have been doing a lot of co-writing also, which is unreal as it offers so much more to the final product. Working with Ian D’Sa of Billy Talent is a dream because the guy has so much knowledge and so much to offer. What are you looking forward to most coming back for an Oz tour? Really looking forward to Byron Bay as it’s just such an epic town. We also can’t wait for Festival of the Sun because so many other rad bands are playing and it’s gunna be a great chance to drink a few beers on the beach and hear some amazing music. Getting back to Tasmania is also gunna be great as we haven’t toured there in a while and we have lot of supporters down there. Friday at the Hotel Great Northern. Free Entry.
GAY PARIS IN BYRON
The sleepy village of Alstonville has always had a touch of Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane about it. Perfectly neat houses lined up on perfectly neat streets, all with perfectly neat lawns. One often wonders what goes on behind those perfectly neat doors. According to Lachlan Marks, guitarist/ vocalist for rock band Gay Paris, a bit of heavy guitar. Years back this is where Marks cut his teeth – as a schoolboy playing metal in the garage! ‘When we were kids I had a neighbour who would crank up Madonna or Cyndi Lauper to counteract the punk rock from next door… eventually my parents were happy to shell out the $15 an hour for us to rehearse up at the sports centre!’ Now years on Marks has made his mark in a band that promises ‘to bring Satan back’ on their epic Last Good Party Tour Cycle. All tongue in cheek of course. Marks is modest about the band’s achievements. ‘I feel like the one thing we do have is that there aren’t a lot of bands that sound like we do and I think it comes from being a little bit uneducated musically – and because of that we have all attacked songwriting sometimes having no idea what we are doing. We are musical dyslexics in some ways!’
Often we write something I can’t play and hope I can play it onstage! We still do write things we can’t necessarily play right away, but the difference between the first show and the fifth or sixth show in a tour is enormous. We pick up a lot of our songs and rework them as we go. It’s a bit of roadwork!’ Every band has their own process for how they write songs or choose songs or sift through ideas. Gay Paris has a unique approach all of their own. ‘We have a ridiculous process, I am pretty sure no other band does this. I write every day so there are hundreds, almost thousands, of ideas, so it’s mathematically impossible to try to make a record out of that many. So when we have a 15-hour drive from somewhere like Sydney to Brisbane, we get the spreadsheet out and get everyone to vote on the songs as we drive. It’s pretty awkward in a car with four people right there and you hear them vote on your art, 4–0. But in the end I don’t want to play music they don’t want to play. It’s like the Gay Paris riff convention…’ Gay Paris have just welcomed a new drummer to the fold. Adam Simpson has taken up sticks and the band is forging ahead faster than ever.
Gay Paris have just wrapped up their third album and are looking forward to hitting the road for their summer tour. ‘I constantly write music and then we use a filter process. It’s a four-way process. We rented a room, which was always a goal in the day, a tiny freezing cold room in the bottom of Sutherland in Sydney, and spent 15–20 hours a week hashing out songs over six months. We’d write and rewrite songs all the time. One time I got home at 2am from a gig in Manly and wrote the end of a song and brought it into rehearsal the next day. During that process we rewrote constantly. It wasn’t about making it more accessible; it was about distilling a song down to its essence. We wanted to make things that are great to play live. ‘For us the process was also about hitting the point where we are agreeing: these are my limitations – this is my set of skills and this is my toolset.
‘The most important part of the band is the drummer,’ says Marks. ‘The drummer is the engine room of any band. From a musician’s point of view you know if they are speeding up or slowing down. Things can go a bit weird… We had a transitional period when our last drummer had to bow out and we needed a fill-in and we thought Adam wouldn’t be interested because he had other bands, but he was keen. We’ve been four men married to each other ever since.’ So what should people expect from a Gay Paris live show? ‘We are a live band. It’s not going to rock everyone’s world, but our music is divisive and conclusive; they either say this is my favourite band or else they will walk away and say that was shit! ‘When you were a kid you are sold this idea you can be a rock star if you write just one song, but it’s not that. I like the idea of maintaining the cult status of a band. I would rather be a band that can put 500 people in a room for 20 years, than 20,000 for just two.’ Saturday at the Hotel Great Northern. Free Entry.
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Their mum and dad mortgaged the family home in Darwin in 2012 and bought a tour rig and set sail with their songs to help magnify their talent. Their aim was to tour all country towns for the first two years. This year when the boys were in Tamworth they were seen by Justine Hemmes’s PR person Sandy Grice, who invited Vanderaa to performa at Upstairs Beresford Surry Hills earlier this year. At the gig Sandy said, ‘you guys are the next INXS!’ The Keep Smiling nine-track EP was released in January 2014 in Tamworth and since then the boys have written another album titled Serendipity.
WHEN BROTHERS PLAY There’s nothing more confusing than a phone interview with two people whom you don’t know – so I am afraid in this interview I am going to have to refer to the interviewee as Vanderaa – which is kind of appropriate because, in a way, this musical duo comprises brothers who are very much in tune with each other, both on and off stage. So this is how the Vanderaa story started:
To keep their online presence fresh and relevant, they have decided to release a single/film clip every six weeks, tour each one and drop the album in August 2015. This Thursday they pull into the Rails. Vanderaa are Aaron and Levi – brothers who both attest, ‘we are having the time of our lives!’ So why release one song at a time? ‘A lot of bands are doing it independently these days – and you have to build from within your own camp. It’s powerful what you can do, and basically everyone is so click-and-go now and instead of having a whole work coming out on one day we
Join ballad-singing song-slinger Jimmy Dowling and his wonderful combo: Warren Earl – electric guitar, Matt Bone – standup bass and Grant Gerathy on drums, along with special guests, for a great afternoon of music at the Billinudgel Hotel this Sunday. Dowling is emerging as an heir to Don Walker’s role as a true Australian poet of the people. 3pm. Free entry.
‘Normally it starts with me – Aaron – and it can stem from anything and usually comes from lyrics and chord progression. I will nut it out; it mainly comes from different experiences we’ve had being on the road there is so much inspiration to write about. Then Levi will come in and add his magic sauce… we’re a good team. ‘When it comes to songwriting, often you are capturing a moment in time – it helps too because we are brothers and we are on the same page.’ The lads are super-excited about returning to Byron. ‘We spent a good eight months in Mooball – our friends live at Moo Moo Cafe. We have never stayed at a place that tranquil and peaceful; it was the perfect place to write songs! ‘The Rails will be exciting. We have a band who are touring with us. We love a dance, and that’s what it’s all about – lots of getting the groove going…’ Catch Vanderaa at the Rails on Thursday.
NEW YEARS PARTY AT THE BREWERY
Byron Bay-based roots/folk artist and multi-instrumentalist Tristan O’Meara has performed in several world-renowned festivals across Europe (Montreux Jazz, Isle of Wight, Sierre Blues, Fete d’theatre Avignon to name a few). Essentially, Tristan sees himself as a ‘professional busker’, which is what he has been doing for his living for the past seven years. He states: ‘I feel like the atmosphere of a street show gives you the most honest audience possible; it creates an unexpected connection between artist and audience which is spontaneous and powerful, and it’s as raw and real as it gets for me’. Saturday at the Byron Brewery from 8.30pm. Free entry.
The crew behind Byron’s best underground dance parties – Essential Intentions – join forces with the Byron Bay Brewery to bring you a special night with an amazing lineup over two stages to welcome in 2015. From live organic electronica heavyweights Tijuana Cartel to Berlin’s deep house/disco producer Sean Patrick. Expect a colourful showcase of uplifting vibes, music and visual spectacle. Tickets are running hot –earlybirds have already sold out! Second release are on offer for $65 (+bf). Grab them at https:// events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/3867489. Full lineup: Tijuana Cartel (live) + Sean Patrick (Slow Motion – Berlin) + Illya (Sydney) + Wild Marmalade (live) RifRaf (Sydney) + Webber + Ryan Crowe + Orion + Captain Kaine + Fernanda. For more info go to byronbaybrewery.com.au.
After obsessively thrashing her mother’s vinyl collection as a child, at the age of seven her mum caved in and put the record player in her bedroom where she could blast and sing along to jazz, funk and Motown day in, day out. Miss Renee Simone started her own vinyl collection with Pass the Dutchie in 1982 and the rest is history. From a beautifully designed feminine setting The MRS will spin a warm blend of sunset cocktail and garden party tunes from 70s soul and funk thru 80s pop and hip-hop to 90s acid jazz and UK trip-hop. Friday at the Brewery from 7.30pm. Free entry.
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Songwriting is a shared process as well with the brothers.
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GETTING HAMMERED AT THE TAV Comprising four mates from the northern rivers, Hammers is more than a rock band, it’s an experience infused with all that is good in modern music. Taking influences from a diverse range of styles – stoner rock, metal, blues, and blended with the anecdotal lyrical style of country then spat in your face with the attitude of punk – Hammers aren’t reinventing the wheel, they’re just keeping it rollin’. They play the Ocean Shores Tavern on Friday.
THE GREENS’ XMAS AGENDER! There’s nothing more insulting than having people tell you how to parent your children. That being said, when the Greens came out last week and suggested that parents boycott gender-based toy purchases for their children’s Xmas presents – because gender stereotypes are linked to domestic violence and pay inequality – mums and dads all over Australia were gravely insulted. It’s bad enough having some do-gooder at the shops pick you up on your behaviourmanagement techniques; now we have a political party offering to step in to do a moral audit on our Xmas shopping. Maybe I’m being naive, but I don’t equate the joy of a brandnew Barbie to prepping my girls for a lifetime of violence. ‘Here you go, Darling, this will help prepare you for being bashed.’ This is the ‘I would leave but I love him and I believe he’s going to change’ Barbie. It’s ludicrous. Women don’t suffer from domestic violence because they had a pink doona and liked pretending to be a princess. And girls who only played with Lego and blocks aren’t somehow protected against poor pay and spousal abuse. Some girls – and some boys – actually enjoy the fantasy of fairies and pink and magic. Just like some girls enjoy getting down and dirty and joining the boys playing cars. I don’t blame a little boy’s love of Monster Trucks for seeding men’s violence towards women. I’d say that was direct environmental role-modelling rather than complex gender messaging about engines and wheels. I know lots of men who love engines and who abhor violence to women, and besides I think sitting in the dirt and going ‘broom broom’ is pretty benign. This year, the Greens have become the Grinch that ruined Xmas. I’ve had to replace 5-yearold Ivy’s baby doll – which I thought encouraged nurture behaviour, empathy and compassion – with a copy of The Female Eunuch. My son now has knitting needles and a few balls of yarn. Maybe he can knit himself a monster truck.
Parents are quite capable of making choices without patronising ideological guidance and inference that they are causing harm to their children. Talk about blame the victim; the Greens have taken it one step further – now it’s blame the victim’s parents. I can imagine the defence barrister for a young man accused of raping a young girl years from now approaching the bench. ‘Your honour, my client can not be held accountable for his behaviour. It is his parents who should be standing trial – they bought him the Monster Truck.’ ‘Lock them up! Gender Crime! Gender Crime!’ I am a feminist and I’ve read countless feminist texts on gender, identity and sexual and workplace equality. It’s pretty clear that the cause of oppression, low self-esteem, low pay and physical and sexual violence is more clearly linked to the patriarchal capitalist economy than it is to Barbie and Ken. Barbie and Ken are reflections of societal rolemodelling, not the cause of it. Anyone who’s had a Barbie knows that it’s hardly the female ideal we role-model ourselves on. For a start she doesn’t have nipples, and after three weeks in the playroom, Barbie has gone from Fetching to Feral, hair dreaded up and standing bolt upright, clothes removed, black eyebrows drawn on in texta and at least one body part mangled or missing. It’s a little simplistic to think that by not giving a girl a Barbie that she’s going to miss out on the messaging about body image and develop self-esteem. ‘If only Mum hadn’t given me that Barbie! Today I would Love Myself.’ If the Greens want to do something about women’s low self-esteem from the proliferation of pop culture and messages of thinness, youth and perfection, then maybe they should front some legislation about introducing weight regulations into the modelling industry. Maybe plastic surgery should only be performed for prosthetic reasons. Botox should be banned. I get the feeling that messages about gender and identity trickle down and not up. So let boys be boys and girls be girls and girls be boys and boys be girls and butt out of our toybox and concentrate on the issues we voted you in for: the bloody environment.
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For Franti, yoga has been instrumental in managing a hectic touring routine.
This year Franti is back, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something pretty special: he brings his Soulshine Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a collection of his musical comrades such as Trevor Hall, Soja, Spearhead and, wait for it, yoga!
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE YOGA POSE AT A TIME
MICHAEL FRANTI IS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF BLUESFESTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERENNIAL FAVOURITES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIS BOUNDLESS ENERGY AND HIS ETHOS EMBODYING THE VIBE OF THE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have been touring for 25 years and my shows are very physical. I dance, I jump up and down, I run around, and like anyone who is my age you start to wear out a little bit. Yoga keeps my mind focused and helps me relax offstage to take it all down to a relaxed level so that when I hit the stage I can give it 100 per cent.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The tour is something we started in the US this past summer,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Franti. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Four bands playing an hour set and before all that happens there is an optional one-hour yoga class with acoustic music played by me, and some of the other people who come and jamâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Yoga practice also helps manage that afterperformance high, which can often cause a bit of adrenal overload for artists who are performing large shows on a regular basis.
So how did yoga make its way to centre stage? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It started because I have been practising yoga for 13 years and every city I visit I go to a yoga school and people in those cities started coming to the gig and practising yoga with me. When we were at Red Rock it grew to 1,000 and I thought letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do it on every stop on our tour so people who practise yoga can come and have some super fun.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really high-performing music. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an emotional opening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yoga is a way to take a part of my day and release all of that, whatever I have taken on in the show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever personal things that are within.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We have been getting hundreds of people at every show. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun yoga experience, even for people who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever practised â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we always have great teachers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for all levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; want to practise they can come and listen to the acoustic music, and the yoga is part of it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of like a vinyassa flow class. Because there are so many people we do a bit of partner yoga and group participation.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pioneer of contemporary yoga and founder of Power Living Australia Yoga, Duncan Peak will be the instructor for Bluesfestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soulshine.
Frantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach is something that has evolved and softened over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When I first started I was really into overt political messages in my music and I looked at the world and saw it as a case of Us versus Them, the people versus the government versus the corporate world. As I have grown and evolved and become more in tune with the way life is â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to borrow a phrase, there are way more than 50 shades of grey out there, there are millions of shades! In every situation, and in every troubled situation, we need everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement.
For climate change, we need the wisdom of indigenous people, the best science has to offer, the innovation of the corporate world. We need people to work together on things. The way we reach that is through peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;As a musician who has done socially conscious music for a long time, I have moments where I wonder what has my music really done; 25 years doing this and the world still seems like we are dealing with the same problem. We look to other people who have done amazing things and find strength in their courage. Mine is the gift of music. It reconnects us to the sense of purpose, it reminds us why we get up every day and why we struggle to give.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Franti continues to believe that people are capable of change, and perhaps that change is something that needs to happen at a personal level first. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I feel like the great battle that is taking place is between cynicism and optimism and when we fall into the trap of cynicism itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to do anything. When we imagine and when we dream we find solutions to things that we would never have imagined; that is the way that the great inventions of the world have come about!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Join Michael Franti for his one-hour yoga jam before his Soulshine Show at Bluesfest this Easter, and be part of the shifting consciousness.
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UPLIFTING BLOCKADE MUSIC
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Part of the Music for Upliftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday program will feature NR artists who contributed songs to the recently released Songs Of the Bentley Blockade CD put out by Lock the Gate.
This Friday Ginger Pig Bar & Restaurant celebrate their first birthday. To help celebrate Ginger Pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first birthday there will be live music from Hot Sex Chocolate from 7pm and DJ Chris Bradley and friends from 9.30pm till midnight. And free tapas 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm or while it lasts!
A compilation of songs that grew from the many dawn vigils at the Bentley Blockade, this album celebrates and promotes the chorus for change emanating from the creative songsters of our region and beyond, echoing and articulating our communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective consciousness. The 1.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm Thursday concert will include Steve Manoa Andrews, Chris Fisher, Jodi Jo, Terri Nicholson, Luke Vassella, Peter Lehner, Elen Evolove and more.
BLISSTAS AT THE RAILS The thunderous iconic fat beats of The SambaBlisstas, guided by the perccusso of Percussion Paul Barrett will be kicking off their Sunday sessions at The Rails on Sunday. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen this unique collective representing the community of this great region and guided by Paul Barrett for the past 12 years get on down to the Rails for a lesson on rhythm and fun! If you miss the Rails, the Samba-Blisstas will be headlining the famous Bangalow Street Carnival Xmas Eve, the Byron Bay Soul Street 2-Street Party New Years Eve and Friday 2 January 2015 from 11am for the first time at The Falls Arts and Music Festival.
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ARIES: You’re happy as fellow Aries Pharrell Williams with E this week’s liberating release from the past. As progressive energies overcome memories impeding your move to a new stream of experiences, creative expression’s your key. Share what you know. Keep stretching towards change; the transitional discomfort passes, but the rewards stick around.
TAURUS: Plenty of temptations with your name on this F week, which could also bring financial feedback in the form of a wakeup call to check spending. With your boss planet Venus executing a late-week move into practical Capricorn, you’re likely to find networking profitable, schmoozing useful and introductions productive.
This reasonably light-hearted week offers some refreshing respite before next week’s spin cycle on the festive treadmill…
LEO: This week expands your recent internal focus to a more SAGITTARIUS: As lines of communication open and your I M extensive panorama. Benefits? New avenues of opportunity – social life goes into orbit you’re wired, fired, inspired and, in and as you translate ideas into action you’ll inspire others to come along for the ride. Possible pitfalls? Just keep checking that expansive doesn’t get too expensive during late-week Leo moon.
VIRGO: Although this week’s smiley face seems festive, J worries, doubts and anxieties may be percolating under the
some circumstances, highly desired. Besides overextension, your perennial nemesis, this week’s biggest challenge is refraining from offering unsolicited opinions. Next biggest is not getting cranky with people who do offer them.
CAPRICORN: This week of seasonal mayhem rocks habit Npatterns to their core. Is this comfortable? No. Necessary?
sensitive Virgo surface. Defuse tensions early on, don’t wait till you’re a human pressure-cooker. If the past rears its head, this week helps you deal with it and move on.
Yes. Venus in traditional, structured Capricorn versus Mars in radical, revolutionary Aquarius calls for a compromise between honouring old traditions and inventing new ones, blending the best of the past with present necessities.
LIBRA: Fun, trouble, love and money: this week juggles them Right now you’re eloquent and expressive, no doubt K G GEMINI: all. Everyone’s talking, but who’s listening. Are you? With more AQUARIUS: With Mars firing up your finances and boosting O about it. But when revealing your feelings, be aware that spin than substance in the communication mix your present your personal initiative for most of December, vision’s this week’s interactions require tact. And sensitivity. Censor throwaway comments that could lead to bite-your-tongue moments. Mutable signs are the zodiac’s chameleons, but mind-changing this week may provoke outrage.
call’s discernment: as in choosing worthwhile over wasteful, establishing fact from fabrication and separating wishful thinking from what’s practically possible.
CANCER: This week’s exciting in spite of, often because H of, its twists and surprises. You touchy types are advised to
SCORPIO: Welcome to the final stretch of Saturn’s two L years in your sign, shepherding you through the depths to a
aim for calm and charming rather than snappy and reactive during midweek Cancer moon. After which your notorious lateral thinking will easily provide nifty responses to any manipulative mind games.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
LAUGHING AT THE TAV The last comedy night for the year at Ocean Shores Tavern is on Thursday and promises to be a cracker. This week will be a gala night featuring the best of the best comics we have had over the past 12 months from Brisbane, Gold Coast and the northern rivers. MC for the evening is local comedian Paul McMahon. Show starts at 8pm and entry is FREE!
THE VILLAGE PEOPLE NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, BYRON FALLS FESTIVAL CONTINUES ITS QUEST TO MAKE THE NSW-BASED EVENT AUTHENTICALLY ‘BYRON BAY’. VALLEY LIPCER IS THE CREATIVE PRODUCER OF THE VILLAGE, WHAT MANY HAVE CALLED ‘THE FESTIVAL WITHIN THE FESTIVAL’. SEVEN SPOKE WITH VALLEY ABOUT WHAT’S IN STORE FOR BYRON FALLS.
The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’s timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire was captured live during its recent London season for the National Theatre’s NT Live program. Blanche DuBois is a fragile and neurotic woman on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. As her fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. A Streetcar Named Desire screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema on Saturday 13 December at 1pm and Wednesday 17 December at 12.30pm. Tickets $23–$25 available at the cinema box office or at www.palacecinemas.com.au. 20+ volunteers and three professional large-scale theatre-makers about to float a creation in a week-long art camp, and a dedicated workshop space during the festival for punters to create parade costumes. Other highlights include Trent Morris bangin’ out tunes in the 10-minute disco, The Button Collective, Shakshuka, The Underscore Orkestra and fantastic circus and sideshow acts by Suzy Leigh, Shep Huntley, Leif Lyall. I’ll also be looking forward to Sketch the Rhyme, live drawing and hip-hop, and ‘So you think you can interpretive dance’, an hilarious interactive event on each day hosted by Ilona Harker and various celebrity judges.
I’m also really looking forward to the local Indigenous weaving workshop – what a How does the Village fit into Falls Festival? wonderful way to learn about our local The Village is a creative and fun oasis at culture, community and history. the centre of the festival. It sits in a lush Any small and unusual things we should little valley between the two main music be looking out for? Check out the daily stages. There are four Village stages: an schedules on The Village blackboards. outdoor stage; the intimate Lola’s bar There are 100s of shows lasting from stage; and two mini-circus-tent stages five minutes to an hour. I recommend programmed with acts that are unique, Ciel, a mesmerising adult puppet show non-mainstream and incredibly fun. The by Gabrielle Griffin; The Houndstooth’s Village also provides interactive creative interactive drawing parlour by Claudie spaces and diverse workshops for when Frock and Rene Bolton; Daniel Oldaker’s the heaving masses at the main stages gets Acts of Absurdity, ragtime singalongs in too much. You’ll find things such as: yoga, Lola’s Bar with Stafford Smith, as well dance, body percussion, upcycled costume as Kellie O and Mick Dick’s live digital making, puppet making, love-letter writing, drawing and Marion Conrow’s holographic drawing, weaving with local Indigenous projections. weavers, and more. What are you looking for when it comes What are some of the highlights of The to booking The Village? Village you have planned for this year? I look locally first when I start to book The fiesta parade, which takes place on acts. I’m looking for unique, engaging acts 2 Jan, will definitely be a highlight – with
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replenished and strengthened, brand-new power-you. The heights-to-pits rollercoasting’s nearing its finish line and this week Mars arrives with unexpected realisations and a less emotional, more objective perspective.
EVOLVE FOR LESS MONEY You have just one week to snap up your earlybird tickets for the Evolve Yoga Festival, Saturday 17 January, at Byron Public School. This is the fourth time Evolve has utilised this multi-space venue for the array of yoga, meditation, philosophy, wellness, dance and music sessions plus market and food-stall areas. The program is out soon, but rumour has it Delamay Devi, Simon Borg-Olivier, Alexa Nehter and Doug Whittaker are presenting along with John Ogilvie, Swami Pujan and Kirsty Nugent from Byron Yoga Centre. The earlybird tickets are only $40, then $50 from 17 December and $60 on the door or go to www.evolveyogafestival.com.au
that are eclectic, theatrical, experimental, interactive and fun for a festival crowd. Glenn Wright has booked an awesome music stage in the Village with a lot of high-energy dance bands. It’s been fairly easy to fill most of the program from the northern rivers, but both Glenn and I have brought in a few extra acts from around the country that will complement local artists and perhaps even inspire some crosspollination. What should we be expecting at Falls this year? A fantastic party to bring in the new year. Lots of great music and art, colour, dressing-up and spontaneous friendly encounters. Thanks to an increase in capacity and the release of more tickets – Falls Festival tix are now available for all four days – 30 Dec to 2 Jan.
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important. But so is seeing things as they are – which makes realistic appraisal, unbiased judgment, strategic planning and relentless self-awareness your best friends this week. Plus that keen eye for the unusual buy.
PISCES: With Mars inhabiting your house of inner awareness, P eureka moments are on the cards but they’ll need a quiet mind to alight in. Keep this week’s communications clear and direct. If you’re not getting through, take a deep breath and try again: in a different way, from another angle.
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1. Callas loses right to function, becomes criminal (5) 2. A vegetable, with a busted arse – been in too many scrums? (11,4) 3. Go off to appointment about school (8) 4. Flower says what avaricious young person might hope to do (8) 5. Years of commercials, or 17? (6) 6. 10 loses a quarter (well, 2/7ths) for British part of speech (6) 7. We hear Karl’s fruity brother has skin Last week’s solution N048 A N I M A L F A R M blemishes (10,5) O A A L O 8. Softly … Mr Livermore and Ms Walton F A R T H I N G U T are in a state of expectancy (9) H N E S 13. Try the containers – they break new P S Y C H E B O T A A R R A ground (4,5) B R E A S T C A N C E 15. Getting rid of betting, very big; ring K S O H around (8) H Y P E R T E N 16. Cut off disdain over particle – it could P L I O be deadly! (8) C A R A P A C E O S N N R D L 19. Shape unknown, condition rotten (6) G A N D H I E M I G 20. Interference still? (6) M E S A V B A N D T E N D E R 23. Needleworker down the drain (5)
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LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the final weeks of Lismore 2074: Imagining Lismore 60 years Hence: Duka Albada, Raimond de Weerdtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silent Speech and Rahima Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my house, but you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come in. Resistant Obsolesence, opening 20 December, works with local artists to create a show that engages with the local community. The exhibition encourages viewers to experience the work through audio and visual interactions. Artists use repurposed and redundant technologies such as piano keys, light fittings, found metal, resin and tape recorders to examine the compulsion to consume the new. Resistant Obsolescence is a partnership between Lismore Regional Gallery, RealArtWorks and Tralala Blip â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the latter two being creative collectives for differently abled artists.
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Approaching the age where one looks at buying a house, Vitor dos Santosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s I wish my house had legs, speaks to the current financial system and problems that young Australians are facing. As a former student studying and sharing with other students, he muses how nice it would be if houses had legs and could move around with you. His work comments on the debt that students are already burdened with and how buying a house can be intimidating.
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Everyone is welcome to join us at the Tweed Regional Gallery for a very festive and fun holiday period. In December the Gallery gets into the Christmas spirit. On December 13, from 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm, the Artisan Market will be offering an amazing selection of local handmade gifts for Christmas, and on 14 December from 11.45 till 12.30 join the Philharmonic Choir as they sing Christmas carols. In January the fun really begins for kids in the Gallery with a huge range of activities and workshops from making bookplates, zines and paper dolls to collage, painting and weaving. The Gallery will also have a designated kids space for reading, creating and enjoying. For more information contact the Gallery on 6670 2790.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; PAINTINGS, PRINTS AND ASSEMBLAGES Opening 6pm December 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;23 ,2014 at the Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay. This mixed-media exhibition by Turiya Bruce explores the power of the feminine through symbolic icons translated into a series portraits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Gaia Madonnas. Also included are varying assemblages, and prints, all themed to highlight, remind, and celebrate our responsibility of stewardship towards all planetary life. P 0417 641 046.
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS 1 NOV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 DEC 2014 Lismore 2074 Imagining Lismore 60 years Hence Raimond de Weerdt Silent Speech 5 December 2014 - 8 February 2015
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The Miracles: Deborah Kelly 19 December 2014 - 15 February 2015
Highlights from the Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings Waves & Water - Australian beach photographs Australian National Maritime Museum Travelling Exhibition. This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
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PUBLIC PROGRAM Friday 19 December 5pm Preview talk: Join Dr Jeffrey and Marlene Plummer for a preview talk on The Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings; 6.30pm OfďŹ cial Opening: Join Gallery staff and guests for OfďŹ cial Opening celebrations - FREE Image: Jan Senbergs Downtown (Detail) 1991 Pastel and acrylic wash on paper 710 x 1070cm Acquired through the Kedumba Drawing Award, 1991. Judge, Kevin Connor. Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings
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ZAKAY GLASS CREATIONS CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEW GALLERY IN BANGALOW ON 14 NOVEMBER 2014. This beautiful light-filled studio with a wrap-around veranda is perfect for showcasing their stunning geometric sculptures. The night was a huge success with visitors arriving from all over Australia to join the celebration of sculpture, art and local foods and wine.Â
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Featured on the night was Michelle Macnamara, a local Byron Bay artist with a whole collection of stunning paintings which will be on display in the new Gallery until Christmas. Lady Writer singer Caroline Agostini wowed the crowd with her breathtaking voice while guests enjoyed Rosnay Organic Wine, Batlow Cider and fantastic local produce from The Farm Byron Bay, Salumi Australia and Byron Bay Cookie Company. Unique and timeless, Zakay Glass Creationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stunning three-dimensional art works are resplendent with sparkling gemstones: facets and symmetries shimmer as colours of the rainbow bounce off their bevelled edges when they are touched by natural and artificial light. Adding majesty to any space in which they are displayed, a Zakay keepsake regularly decorates homes, balconies, corporate foyers and hotels around the world. Founding artist Asaf Zakayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pursuit of creative and aesthetic excellence has resulted in three-dimensional glass designs that capture the essence of nature. Using the stained glass technique (a process Asaf studied while in his native Israel) each magnificent creation is a sacred symbol, evolving from natural geometric patterns. Asafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creations continue to inspire and with his new gallery in Bangalow heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming to continue his growth in the contemporary lighting space. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the finest materials and the end result is something you can keep for generations. If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift or that signature statement piece that resonates on all levels with beauty, light, space and form, we welcome you to discover Zakay Glass Creations. www.zakayglasscreations.com
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feels alienated, put upon and depressed because his upcoming birthday party has been overshadowed by that of a hipper kid.
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Gaia Madonna 76 x 91.5 cm. Oil on Canvas. http://turiyabruce.com
LONEY M ‘M’ Paintings, Prints and Assemblages by Turiya Bruce is currently on show at the Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay until 23 December. This mixed-media exhibition by Turiya Bruce explores the power of the feminine through symbolic icons translated into a series portraits – the Gaia Madonnas. Also included are varying assemblages, and prints, all themed to highlight, remind, and celebrate our responsibility of stewardship towards all planetary life.
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There are some stunning visual effects in Ridley Scott’s latest blockbuster/ bumbreaker, but perhaps the most impressive of all is how, as Moses, Christian Bale manages to morph into Charlton Heston, albeit with a whispered and barely intelligible enunciation. The casting in general is shonky in the extreme – John Turturro as King Seti flounces around like a haberdasher in after-hours drag; Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad, in the part of Joshua, is in a state of constant bewilderment and looking like he needs a hit of meth (I half expected him at any minute to address Moses as Mister White); Joel Edgerton’s surly sulking Ramses the Great is a kind of nasty Maximus in eye makeup and Ben Mendelsohn plays Hegep, one of Ramses’s officials, with high-camp silliness. Unlike in Scott’s mighty Gladiator, where we were led down a storyline unknown to us, with an ending never blatantly flagged, this movie has absolutely nothing happening of which we’ve not already been informed. There’s the burning bush, the plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea – enough already, I groaned inwardly. To perhaps lift that dead weight of over-familiarity, Scott has come up with the quirky if not terribly kosher idea of having God personified by a repulsive little boy who is forever demanding more of Moses and who ultimately exercises his spiteful wrath by inflicting upon the people of Egypt the mass slaughter of innocent children that is commemorated in the observance of the Passover. Despite the title, there is no interest shown in the fascinating deities and highly ritualised religious practices of ancient Egypt, but the scene where rampaging crocodiles go on a bloody feeding frenzy in the Nile, leaping bodily out of the river to clutch
only hours before he is due to be crowned Duke at the junior prom. Watching it all unfold is baby Trevor, who eats green ink.
All of the threads of the story are To make matters worse, he neatly and logically entwined, fishermen in their ferocious jaws, is is also suffering from a crush the edit bounces along at a rate a ripper – in fact I was at the point of on the unobtainable Becky that avoids flat periods and the nodding off before it happened. The (Sidney Fullmer). His wish to be morality – of getting back up art direction is seductive, with plenty understood comes true when when you are knocked down – of thrilling aerial shots, but you could everybody else in the household is inoffensively hopeful. It’s no probably think of more beneficial ways is plunged into utter chaos. stretch for Carell, but Garner is to spend $140 million. Unemployed Dad (Steve Carell) wonderful, while the youthful has a job opportunity put at support cast, including Bella stake, Mom (Jennifer Garner) Thorne as Celia, Anthony’s dropsees her publishing project in a dead gorgeous prom date, are shambles, Emily (Kerris Dorsey), immensely personable. I liked about to make her stage debut If you think that Team Oz is doing it it heaps, and the closing scene, in the school play, is stricken tough under the stewardship of the involving an INXS number and a with the flu and Anthony (Dylan fork-tongued knuckle-dragger and trio of raunchy Aussie drovers, is Minette) blows his driving test his mob of reptilian droogs, spare a hoot. a thought for the Coopers and the calamities that befall them on an otherwise clear and sunny California TUESDAY 9 DEC day. This is one of those Disney family to WE DNESDAY movies that are so easy to mock but so 17 DEC MOVIE CLUB PRICES Adult $12.00 / Golden Club $8.50 difficult to not enjoy. It is neither more nor less than what it presents itself as – HE’S ONE HELL OF harmless but pithy in its observations, A ROLE MODEL... funny without being uproarious (though I did have a couple of laughout-loud moments), and smart enough to credit its audience, young and old, with at least a modicum of intelligence. TWO SHOWS Twelve-year-old Alexander (the ONLY! endearing Australian, Ed Oxenbould)
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Accountants ......................................35 Acupuncture .....................................35 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 35 Antennas & Installation ..............35 Appliance Repair ............................35 Architects............................................35 Audio Production ...........................35 Bathroom Renovations ...............35 Building Trades ................................35 Carpet Cleaning...............................35 Chimney Sweep ...............................35 Chiropractic .......................................35 Cleaning ..............................................35 Computer Services.........................36 Concreting & Paving .....................36 Counselling........................................36 Curtains, Blinds & Awnings .......36 Debt Collection ................................36 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........36 Dentists................................................36 Design & Drafting...........................36 Driveway Maintenance................36 Earthmoving & Excavation ........36 Electricians.........................................36 Fencing ................................................37 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........37 Garage Doors .............................................37 Garden & Property Maintenance .37 Garden Design .................................37 Gas Suppliers.......................................37 Glaziers ................................................37 Guttering ............................................37 Handypersons ..................................37 Health ...................................................37 Hire ........................................................37 Interior Design .................................37 Ironing..................................................37 Kitchens ...............................................37 Landscape Design ..........................37 Landscaping .....................................37 Lawnmower Repairs .....................38 Lighting ...............................................38
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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753
ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING • House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750
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DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677 BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. Lic 170208C ......66884215 or 0415 793242 CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273 BUILDER – ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023
Professional Window Cleaning • Byron Bay Residential • Retail • Commercial OHS, insured, police clearance cert. Daz Grant
0400 479 811
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Quarry products Truck, trailer & excavator hire 1-30 tonne Road construction
ph 0418 781 574
TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208 various implements available for limited access projects A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BRUNSWICK BOBCAT HIRE Good rates, very experienced operator. Ilan .....................0414 300012 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 14T EXCAVATOR & TRACKED 10T DUMP TRUCK Best hourly rates .............................0423 889336
ELECTRICIANS
THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690
24 HOUR SERVICE
DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Robbie. Lic 34423c ...................0409 244424
DENTISTS BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766
0439 624 945
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Domestic Commercial
02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large
Lic: 154293c
Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Byron Bay
SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816
JAMIE 0408 809 817
IMAX COMPUTERS All computer repairs .......................................................................0418 767774 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644 BROKEN HEAD COMPUTER REPAIRS Servicing PCs in the Byron area & more............0401 096247
DESIGN & DRAFTING
CONCRETING & PAVING
BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993
CONCRETING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 SALISBURY CONCRETE CONTRACTORS over 20yrs local exp, all concrete, Works Lic 136717C ..0418 234302 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Lic 225874C ........................ Justin Myers 0458 773788
COUNSELLING JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 DR J MILLER Supportive service for individuals & couples. Lennox. judithcmiller.com.au .. 0404 386399
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DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans........................................0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448
0458 267 777
SPACIAL ART Houses and small space design................................................................0429 989839
Lic. 211410C
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING
0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini
ELECTRICAL PHONE TV
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Please call Blair Rankin on
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SERVICES PTY LTD
1300 639 843
Lic No. 262667C
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GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Electrical and appliance repairs 0427 402 399 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL OUTS NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM
BYRON SHIRE BRUSHCUTTING All aspects of professional brushcutting ....................0431 700195 EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771 BEANOS Tree & lawn care service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint ..........0421 508044 GARDENING ANGEL / HORTICULTURIST $30 per hour. Rebecca De Gail .....................0413 166314
GARDEN DESIGN GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com ..........0414 842602
ALL ELECTRICAL WORK • LED DOWNLIGHTS • TV. PHONE & DATA
GAS SUPPLIERS
GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALISTS
24/7 SERVICE
0459 260 008 GOODSPARK
Free Delivery
Locally Owned Est 18 years
No Rental
E L E C T R I C A L
COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183
TOTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – CALL BEN 0411 631 655 extremeperfection.com.au eptotalpropertymaintenance@gmail.com
ACREAGE MOWING SPECIALIST
SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414
• Irrigation • Landscaping • Over 20 yrs experience
WEST BYRON ELECTRICAL Lic 145002C Repairs & installations, affordable rates . Jim 0403 747615
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BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582
JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron. Lic 176417C ...............................0415 126028 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 24 hour local sparkie. Lic No 141097C ...........1800 763911 or 0422 033757
FENCING
www.brunswickvalleygas.com
6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200
344 939
GUTTERING
JP ELECTRICAL All electrical antennas & data. Hot water & stove repairs. Lic 133082C .....0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444
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Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured
0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au
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
POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136
Lawn and Handyman Services Brent 0431 550 401 byronbayranga@gmail.com
• Garden and Property Maintenance • Soft Landscaping • Decking • Paving • General Repairs • Tip Runs • Fully Insured and Reliable
BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256 E.D.L. FENCING Installations & repairs, prompt service .........................66771852 or 0432 107262
CALL BEN
0402 823 928
HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886 NOT JUST FENCING Contact Greg..................................................................................0490 062016 BORDERLINE FENCING SOLUTIONS All fencing types .....................0422 589568 or 0402 696158
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
micaelangelo245@gmail.com
THE GUTTER GURU Cleaning, repairs & all your gutter needs. Call Sam for a free quote...0459 821411 BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once..................................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ................................................0418 662285
HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROP MAINTENANCE Tom Scott byronmaintenance@gmail.com ......0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN SERVICES Fast, efficient, best solutions for all jobs big or small 0405 625697 DARRIN THE HANDYMAN Long time local, prompt friendly service, 30 yrs exp...........0427 641804 A VERY HANDY MAN for just about anything. Happy to help ...Andrew 66844634 or 0412 558890
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RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595 LITTLE ANT Complete property maintenance, handyman, lawnmowing .....................0437 799811
BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING
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HANDYMAN All jobs OK. $35/hour ..................................................................... Goran 0403 793834 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417
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HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC & PERSONAL TRAINING......................66841028
0408 536 565
MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, massage. 79 Stuart St .....................................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090
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DYNAMIC HOMEOPATHY Satyaa S Lohmann www.dynamichomeopathy.net.............0412 661073 DR JOANNA MADERSKA Brunswick Heads drjoannamaderska.weebly.com ................0416 275999
TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST
Lic: 210143C
Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 E: it2gets2me@gmail.com Servicing all areas
HIRE
SERVICING ALL AREAS
0420 528 373 www.oceanfloors.net.au
MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394
INTERIOR DESIGN
GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, pressure cleans .0405 625697 d’ART INTERIORS www.dartinteriors.com.au. Call Patricia ...................0417 336816 or 66884768 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 DESIGN UNIT Residential & Commercial Interiors .................................................Bree 0403 488127 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage/residential mowing/gardening, tree lopping, landscaping ......0402 487213
IRONING
THE IRONING LADY Free pickup & delivery. Fast & friendly service $25/hr. Angela......0414 719680 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING SERVICES Lantana specialists ...................0412 705962 FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 15yrs+ qual. exp. www.shaunlemurakitchens.com.au ....0499 771769 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200
KITCHENS
GARAGE DOORS
Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699
HINTERLAND Property Maintenance acreage mowing, servicing Byron Hinterland. Sam ...0429 809363 C & C KITCHEN SOLUTIONS Kitchens & bathrooms, quality at affordable prices ...............66872275 LUSH GARDENS Affordable & Reliable – All aspects of garden maintenance. Joe.......0401 275232 D HINGED Kitchens, bathrooms from modest to high end www.hinged.com.au Dave ...0409 843689 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190 MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms & full renovations.............0404 893404 YARD MAINTENANCE Lawns, rubbish removal, gardening. ........Mark 66843426 or 0437 343348
PH: 02 6628 1376 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au 3 Hugh Street, Russelton Estate, Alstonville NSW 2477 Garage Doors & Openers | Gates | Sales | Service | Installation | Repairs
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COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Including lawns, tip runs. Experienced & references.....0405 529275
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
BYRON BAY LAWN MOWING Fully insured garden maintenance & rubbish removal ..0412 263069 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES www.varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ...................0414 842602 BYRON BAY BRUSHCUTTING From grass to lantana clearing, town & rural ................0411 898294 BEAU JARDIN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Call Peter .............................................................0417 054443
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Service Directory B Timbs Painting Bruce Timbs
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LANDSCAPING
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6684 2323 / 0418 663 983
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COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129
PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?
Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025
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BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403
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BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500 Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 MULLUMBIMBY AUTOMOTIVE repairs, tyres & brakes. 40 Dalley Street .................. Sam 66843034 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511
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CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222
BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410
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EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound .................66847838 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist/rehab consultant. Discuss best approach. Mullum.........66843385
PICTURE FRAMING BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS & MEXICAN ART 75 Stuart Street.............................0403 734791 FINE ART INSTALLATION SERVICES Art & picture hanging systems.........................0403 554288
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ROOFING R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF RESTORATION & PRESSURE CLEANING Lic 272171C ...............................0421 502642
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TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358
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SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ......................Jan 66849398 STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores, Mullum, Burringbar. Ph Lindi ..........0432 340113
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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 TREE CONTROL Safe lopping, removal, 12” chipper, stump grinder. Free quotes ..........0422 767677 OUT ON A LIMB Professional tree services. Free quotes. Low rates. Ph Lucas................0402 191316 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help ............Andrew 66844634 or 0412 558890 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Irvin ..................................................0402 323910 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Tree Surgery & removal, stump grinding, cherry picker ........0401 208797 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE Bobcat, crane truck, 18” chipper.................................0408 202184 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper, bobcat, crane truck, stump grinder, EWP.. 66849137 or 0427 347380
UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303
VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ........................0431 245460 or 66857010
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675
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Phone Chris 0414 229 114
WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS All areas ...............................66888055 or 0407 002833 SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285
WEB DESIGN SERVICES WEB BROWSER Quality websites at affordable prices ..........................66803707 or 0423 770799 wordpressit.com.au modern websites logos SEO value rates ..............info@wordpressit.com.au
WELDING MICK’S MOBILE WELDING All welding & machine maint, metal stair repairs etc ......0407 987290 McLEAN AUSTQUIP EARTHMOVING & AGRICULTURAL REPAIRS Welding, machining, hydraulics, engineering workshop ................................................0412 065003
WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478
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DECEMBER 2014 Astronomical data and tides
New moon December 22 14:36 First quarter December 29 05:32 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 M 0540 1929 1412 0142 0434,1.48; 1645,1.48 2 T 0540 1930 1513 0223 0532,1.57; 1750,1.45 3 W 0540 1939 1614 0304 0627,1.66; 1810,1.59 4 T 0540 1931 1715 0347 0717,1.75; 1945,1.42 5 F 0540 1932 1814 0432 0803,1.81; 2034,1.41 6 S 0540 1933 1911 0520 0848,1.84; 2121,1.39 7 S 0540 1933 2005 0610 0930,1.84; 2205,1.36 8 M 0540 1934 2055 0702 1011,1.81; 2248,1.34 9 T 0540 1935 2141 0755 1049,1.76; 2330,1.31 1127,1.70 10 W 0540 1936 2223 0848 11 T 0541 1936 2302 0941 0011,1.29; 1205,1.62 12 F 0541 1937 2338 1033 0054,1.27; 1245,1.54 13 S 0541 1938 1124 0141,1.26; 1329,1.46 14 S 0541 1938 0012 1215 0232,1.27; 1420,1.38 15 M 0542 1939 0046 1307 0329,1.31; 1519,1.32 16 T 0542 1939 0120 1359 0426,1.36; 1623,1.29 17 W 0543 1940 0155 1452 0518,1.43; 1726,1.28 18 T 0543 1941 0233 1548 0606,1.52; 1822,1.30 19 F 0543 1941 0314 1645 0651,1.63; 1913,1.33 20 S 0544 1942 0359 1744 0734,1.73; 2001,1.37 21 S 0544 1942 0450 1844 0818,1.83; 2049,1.41 22 M 0545 1943 0546 1942 0904,1.90; 2138,1.44 23 T 0545 1943 0647 2037 0950,1.95; 2228,1.46 24 W 0546 1944 0750 2129 1038,1.96; 2319,1.47 1128,1.92 25 T 0546 1944 0855 2217 26 F 0547 1945 1000 2301 0012,1.47; 1219,1.84 27 S 0547 1945 1104 2344 0107,1.47; 1313,1.72 28 S 0548 1945 1207 0205,1.47; 1410,1.58 29 M 0549 1946 1308 0024 0306,1.49; 1515,1.46 30 T 0549 1946 1408 0105 0408,1.53; 1624,1.36 31 W 0550 1946 1508 0147 0510,1.58; 1733,1.31
Low tide, height (m) 1037,0.55; 2307,0.36 1147,0.49 0000,0.36; 1252,0.42 0048,0.36; 1348,0.35 0134,0.38; 1439,0.30 0218,0.40; 1525,0.28 0300,0.42; 1607,0.28 0342,0.46; 1648,0.31 0421,0.51; 1728,0.35 0501,0.55; 1806,0.39 0543,0.60; 1845,0.44 0627,0.65; 1927,0.48 0717.0.69; 2011,0.51 0815,0.73; 2100,0.53 0922,0.74; 2152,0.54 1031,0.72; 2243,0.53 1137,0.66; 2331,0.51 1234,0.57 0017,0.48; 1325,0.47 0101,0.44; 1411,0.37 0145,0.40; 1457,0.28 0231,0.37; 1542,0.20 0318.0.35; 1629,0.16 0409,0.35; 1716,0.15 0501,0.37; 1806,0.17 0557,0.41; 1857,0.22 0655,0.46; 1949,0.28 0759,0.52; 2044,0.34 0908,0.56; 2141,0.40 1023,0.57; 2237,0.44 1138,0.54; 2332,0.46
Times are Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.
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Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 40 Birthdays ................................. 43 Businesses For Sale ............... 42 Car Service ............................. 42 Caravans ................................. 42 Death Notices.......................... 43 For Sale .................................. 41 Garage Sales .......................... 42 Halls For Hire .......................... 41 Health Notices ......................... 40 Holiday Accommodation ........ 42 Houses For Sale ..................... 42 House Swap ........................... 42 Livestock.................................. 43 Lost & Found ........................... 43 Motor Bikes ............................. 42 Motor Vehicles ........................ 42 Musical Notes......................... 43 Only Adults .............................. 43 Pets......................................... 43 Positions Vacant ...................... 42 Professional Services ............. 40 Property For Sale .................... 42 Public Notices.......................... 40 Readings ................................. 40 Removalists ............................. 42 Share Accommodation ........... 42 Short Term Accommodation .. 42 Social Escorts ......................... 43 Thank You ................................ 40 To Lease ................................. 42 To Let ...................................... 42 Tractor Repairs ........................ 42 Tradework ............................... 41 Tree Services .......................... 41 Tuition ..................................... 43 Wanted .................................... 42 Wanted To Lease .................... 42 Wanted To Rent...................... 42 Work Wanted.......................... 43
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PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •
REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED
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Do you own a Fashion Store Or Market Stall? Are you looking for Summer Stock? 100% Silk women’s wear for sale at cost price. Opportunity to make great $$ & more than double your investment. Call Carla on 0406088741 LIZ JACKSON’S FAMOUS FRUITY PUDDINGS Order now for December delivery. Ph 0414895441
VACUUM BAGS
To suit most makes & models
BRIDGLANDS Mullumbimby. 66842511
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from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au
SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured
Mulch Supplies Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas
6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227
HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net
QUARRY PRODUCTS
Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617
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Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511
TEMPUR
Bedding now available at BETTA HOME LIVING Mullumbimby 66842511
Miele appliances
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Buy the best Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullumbimby 66842511
COMPOST TOILETS
BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223
Garry Scott • 66843468
DINING TABLE & 6 chairs, solid mango wood (Vast Interior). Paid $3500, sell $1500. Ph 0423349991
EVERYTHING MUST GO Kids soft surfboards near cost, perfect for Xmas + lots more. Pay cash for better deal. Whole Surf factory on sale 66858778 mcsurf.com.au MC Surf, Banksia Dr Byron Ind Est
CARPET MATS FROM 50c EACH Ray Towers Carpets - Mullumbimby
NARNIA NURSERY
Flax, Cordyline, Lilly Pilly, Clivea, Lomandra, Liriope and much more www.narnianursery.com.au 0419771514
MOSQUITO NETS
100% cotton, all sizes, locals discounts. Ph 66843191 www.1001nets.net BICYCLES pre-loved from $50, repairs. Sth Golden Bch 0431540579, 66804165 DOUBLE BASS Chinese made, ebony finger board & solid spruce, very good condition $2800 ono. 0412732465
Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal
WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge f/free $250, delivery. 0413589388
0408 210 772
FURNITURE & h’hold goods, excel qual, wardrobe, bookshelves, CD stacker, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet. 0434482212
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• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284
NATIVE PLANTS The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower
Brazilians $40 Eyebrow Shape $20 G-string $30 Eyelash Tint $20 (FREE Polish/Head Massage) Bikini $25 Eyebrow Tint $10 Full Leg $45 Eye Trio $35 3/4 Leg $35 (FREE Polish/Head Massage) Lip FREE 1/2 Leg $30 Chest $50 Full Leg Brazilian $80 Back $50 1/2 Leg Brazilian $65 Shoulders $25 Arm $30 Spray Tans $30 Under Arm $15 (Sunescape)
ICECREAM MACHINE bench model, Musso Robot Coupe L2 ideal for cafe restaurant with summer here. RRP $1600 good cond can send photo, sell $750 ono. Ph Clive in Mullum 0438338162
TILES: 36 sqm of 305x305 travertine wall /floor tiles $40 per sqm ono. 0412583612 KING SINGLE BED timber, with mattress, very good condition $180. 0413959336
NURSERY CLEARANCE SALE
Jo Morrish
• TT 90 minutes class with teacher trainees $10 • Hour of Power 90 minutes $15 10.30am & 6pm • Dynamic yoga $18 (membership valid) 6am TT TT TT TT TT TT TT
TREE SERVICES
0423 293 995
Purna Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory)
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
6680 7700
MULLUMBIMBY
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MOVING SALE
Professional Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting.
6:00 - 7:30pm
Tallow
FRIDGE Samsung dbl dr s-s SRS 536 NP 850x724x1722 $500 ono. 0439732006
Maria Kodzoman
10 - 11:30am
6684 9137 • 0427 347 380
CANON 650D with case, memory card & protective lens $650 ono. 0459957083
Welcomes yoga teacher
8 - 9:30am
TREE LOPPING
Cranio Sacral
MOBILE MASSAGE Relaxing Swedish 30 yrs exp. 66845359
17 Centennial Circuit, above Circus Arts Byron Arts and Industry Estate ph 0451 018 144 www.yogainbyron.com
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with Martina Rigby, Physiotherapist Health Fund Rebates. 0432322998
HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores Michaela. 0416332886
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tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au
Health fund rebates available
THAI MASSAGE 1.5hrs $50, home visit $60. Ekka, 7 days 66804478. Traditional
Tree pruning & removal Call Michael 0412 788 687
MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY 110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open every Wed–Fri 10am to 4pm or by appointment www.mcnativenursery.com.au
FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Supplying commercial, wood fired bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open fires, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.
Matt 0427 172 684
Advanced Lomandra $2.50, Croton $2, pest free Lilly-pilly for screening & hedging, palms, indoor plants & l-scape lines, wholesale prices. 0487883601 FRIDGE Westinghouse 524L good condition $350. Phone 66845538 SHIPPING CONTAINERS/DWELLINGS 3 x 40ft aluminium. Hardwood floors, each divided into 3 rooms with 2 separate entry/exit. Steel & tarp roof, teak & glass doors, power, whirly gigs & small front porches. 20ft x2 containers with kitchen & bathroom. Plus undercover patio. Yelgun area. $50000-$65000 neg. Ph 66874838 or 0405192935 RIDE ON MOWER Lawn Boss 3 years old, recently serviced & new blades. Rides & cuts like a dream. Moving overseas so must sell, (cost $4000) only $1850 ono. Call Paulina 0408282008 YAMAHA DIGITAL GRAND PIANO Portable, DGX-620, perfect cond, no longer used, $300. Ph 66841533 EPIC SURF SKIS & KAYAKS Available now from Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay. To book a demo paddle call: 1800732529 or check out the range on: www.goseakayakbyronbay.com.au GOLF CLUBS Callaway men’s left hand, graphite shaft with bag, $300. 66804373
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WANTED OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052
ALL GOLD
Scrap gold, damaged/unwanted, modern & antique jewellery, also gold pocket watches. $$ Good prices paid $$ Phone 0428668426 30 years trading in Mullumbimby. Honest & reliable service WANTED: FRIDGE, chest of drawers, clothes rack. Phone 0457760086
GARAGE SALES FESTIVAL BOOTS 25 Tongarra Dr, O.Shores. Sat 7am. Ladies & girls sizes BANGALOW ARTSYARD Workshop closing up sale. Original art, handmade wooden boxes, 2 antique dressing tables, tables, free Italian women’s shoes, doilies, mirrors, objets. Sat & Sun next 2 weeks! MULLUM 25 Riverside Dr. Sat. All natural soaps, handcreams, shampoos etc; ceramic ware, blinds; 2 bike car carrier; lots of stuff suitable for Xmas presents. NOT YOUR AVERAGE GARAGE SALE Designer ladies clothes, Versace, Blahnik, handbags, furniture, jewellery, massage supplies, artwork. Broken Head Hall, cnr Broken Head & Midgen Flat Rds. Sat 13 Dec, 8am - 4pm
HOLDEN RODEO Dual cab ute, 2003, RWD, 190,000kms, petrol, canopy, exc cond, reg 07/15, $7990. Ph 0478177769
ESTABLISHED LOCAL TAKEAWAY Long lease, reasonable rent, $150,000. Enquiries 0404477691
2000 VW SILVER BEETLE $6000, just serviced 200,000kms, rego 01/15. Must sell. Maia 0401088211 or 66802717
HOUSES FOR SALE
UTE: MAZDA B2600 2004 goes well, long rego Mullum $4990. Ph 0419200396
BB FAMILY HOME ON 2 LARGE BLOCKS in best part of BB, ocean views, $2.5 million www.byron4sale.com Phone 0415953803
TOYOTA Camry 1997 V6 auto a/c, 250,000km, 12 mth rego, good car, white $1800 ono. 0422591792
PROPERTY FOR SALE
2007 HINO AUTO 300C07 Freezer Pantec 3 doors. Excellent condition, new gearbox & freezer compressor. Quick sale, car licence, $16,500ono. Contact Stuart 0437624020
MOTOR BIKES HONDA 1982 250R, looks new, 3000km $2600. Phone 0488288838
CAR SERVICE
BSW MOTORS
Pre-purchase inspection from $40! Pink slips, service + repair. 10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999
CARAVANS VISCOUNT EXPLORER off-road pop-top 4m long - 6m extended, full annex, needs some canvas work, $1800. 0435752701
SUFFOLK 17 Glasgow St, Sat 8am, lots of new & used treasures. Shop for Christmas. Come on down! MASSIVE G SALE Sat/Sun, 8am-12pm. 11 Philip St, Sth Golden Bch. Ride on Mower, furn etc. Something for everyone BYRON 53 Julian Rocks Drive, Sat 8am. Lots of books, tools, camping gear, kitchenware, fine art, cards & surprises. O.SHORES 6 Hardy Ave, Sat 8am, qual fashion clothes. Books, blinds, h’hold stuff SUNRISE 52 Julian Rocks Dv, Sun, 9am12noon. Kids stuff, bits & pieces
Lentilicious
MARKET STALL EQUIPMENT Office furniture, tables & chairs + more. Sat 8am-11am, 4 Kamala Ct Mullum MOVING SALE All must go, lots of free stuff. Byron Ind Est, 4 Fern Pl, Sat 9am BYRON A&I EST Fern Place, Sat 8-12. Candles, soups, camping, fishing & more
MOTOR VEHICLES 2007 FORD TERRITORY Rego 7/15, 7 seats, AWD, 6 speed auto, Ford serviced, roof racks, tow bar, $10,900. 0467677721
CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS
Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970
CAR RENTALS
Weekly Rates 0401606707 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER troop carrier 95 Diesel, reliable 11 months rego, $5750 ono. Ph 0413289443
JAYCO HERITAGE 02 pop top 17’6” van dbl bed, a/c, storage tubes, outboard motor stand, alum storage box, garaged, many extras v g cond $18,100. 66804373
TRACTOR REPAIRS
Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal
6688 4143 0448 881 942 TRACTORS FOR SALE Massey Ferguson 35 with 5ft slasher $4,900 Grey Fergie $1,500
BUSINESS FOR SALE ECSTASY Pure high vibration & so loving creating healthy healing adventures to the other side. Nathan 0402196485, price on application. www.rawecstasy.com.au, enquiries@rawecstasy.com.au
HILLTOP STUDIO COOPERS SHOOT Beautiful views, pool $116pn convenient Bangalow & Byron. Cecelia 0400330467 POTTSVILLE BEACH 5min, private 2br cottage on acreage, family & pet friendly, wheelchair access, avail Jan 2015 from $220 per night sleeps 6. Ph 0422517366 MULLUM HOUSE large lush garden, nth facing deck. Walk to town. 2 dbl bdrms. Avail 3 to 17 Jan. $900pw. 0412503404 MYOCUM MANOR 4br, Christmas/New Year. Call Michael 0428555501
Believe it or not!
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD SWB low kms, Ford Falcon Saphire 1 owner, totally immaculate, 2005 Hyundai Getz 5spd, a/c, p/s, 127680kms, 2004 Falcon BA Wagon Auto, a/c, p/s, 7/15 rego,
DLN 19950
6686 5586 / 0418 676 274
BANGALOW 3 separate rooms in large 4br house, ranging from $150-$250pw n/s. Phone 0473071825 BRUNS beautiful reno garage/studio french doors, quiet, clean, 2mins to beach share btrm $200pw inc bills. 0411892938 EWINGSDALE 2 adjoining rooms + ensuite, own entry, n/s, d/f. Avail Dec 28, $250pw incl bills. Ph 0435904173 BYRON CBD cosy room, friendly house, f-furn, $185pw. 0410515093 after 6pm
TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333
BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK Light-filled freshly painted villa in quiet block of 4. Short walk to beach, shops & tavern. Long term only $520pw. Ph 0423647483 STORAGE SHEDS available for rent Byron Bay Industrial Estate priced from $118.00 per month Contact LJ Hooker Byron Bay 66857300 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66871500 EWINGSDALE self-cont studio + bdrm, private country lane $350pw. 0419130013 SKINNERS SHOOT 4br home, swimming pool, part-furn, 3kms to CDB, from Feb. Ref req. Phone Chris 0419809809
BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $122.85 p/m Bangalow Real Estate • 66872479 CARAVANS & CABINS from $195pw. Apply in person to Byron Bay Tourist Village, Ewingsdale Road
BELONGIL CABIN creek front, $350pw neg. Email mattharcla@gmail.com
STORAGE AVAILABLE BYRON Clean & secure. Ph 1300057200
Flo Fenton’s
intouchyoga teacher trainings
Intouch Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training 200/350 hours part time – one day a week March – December 2015 Suffolk Park, Byron Bay Now offered as both a 200 hour AND a 350 hour course over 29/35 Wednesdays, across 8/9 months. Learn thoroughly about you, yoga, and the teaching of yoga to suit the individual.
OCEAN SHORES $420pw, 3 bed, 2 bath timber home Brand New affordable Housing From $220 to $270pw Fully furnished modern units Single people only *Conditions apply RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 elders new brighton.com.au
in Brunswick Heads is FOR SALE! Contact: oh.my.goddess westnet.com.au
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Contact FNC Property Management 1300716707 BANGALOW 3km, BYRON 10 min drive 2br + loft, fully-furn, rural views, private verandah, north facing, spacious open plan, full kitchen, lounge, dining, vgc. 3 months minimum, 3 adults $510pw, n/s, no pets. 0418616328 BANGALOW 3km, BYRON 10 min drive 2br + loft, fully-furn, rural views, private verandah, north facing, spacious open plan, full kitchen, lounge, dining, vgc. 3 months minimum, 2 adults $475pw, n/s, no pets. 0418616328 COORABELL large studio, own kitchen & toilet, avail up to 5 mths $250pw incl, also small s-c cabin $195pw. Ph 66847420 BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2 bthrm t/house, SLUG, pool, security, no pets, refs req, $540pw. accom@byron 66853805
WANTED TO RENT SPACE FOR CARAVAN on property, 4x4 access OK, within 15km of Byron $100pw. Live in! Phone Jock 0412469109
LARGE WORKSHED AT BINNA BURRA 1026 Friday Hut Road, via Bangalow 300sqm large shed set on 1/4 acre of land, roadside location with easy access & parking. High roof shed with sliding doors at the front & rear of secure building. Office, toilet & wash sink. Open shelving storage. Concrete floor inside shed. 1km from main road Bangalow to Lismore. Peaceful rural setting. $230pw. Bond & references req. Ph 0416247453 BYRON creative work/office space, $325pcm incl elect & net. 0431674377 BYRON A&I Est unit 160sqm incl mezz, kitchen & bthrm $360pw. 0423571168
WANTED TO LEASE Bruns 2br $410 Ocean Shores 2br 2bth $390 Mullumbimby 3br $450 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
BANGALOW, $510PW House 3 bed, 2 bathrooms Available Now
BYRON BAY, $1100PW House 4 bed, 2 bathrooms Available Now
info & bookings: www.intouchyogabyronbay.com Ph: 02 6685 9910 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com
NORTH OCEAN SHORES Lge 4br home, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas & a large yard. Double lock up garage. $580pw. Avail 05/01/15
TO LEASE New Brighton
Byron Bay
Now registered with Yoga Australia
Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com
10 TO 20 ACRES for 2 to 4 horses, water, shade + s-c studio / shed(s) 0432563377
POSITIONS VACANT ECHO PAPER DELIVERY beachside Suffolk Park. Must have ABN, reliable car, covered area. Phone Simon 66841777 CHEF wanted for busy Byron Bay restaurant: Energetic, hardworking, reliable. Ph Dan 0466885358 CUSTOMER SERVICE specialist wanted for call centre in Bangalow. Must be able to work graveyard shifts. IT skills and CRM experience preferred. Data entry speed and accuracy essential. English first language. Friendly, outgoing and flexible. Ph Sonia on 0497817224 MOJOSURF requires a head surf coach for our Byron school. Level 1 surf coach quals. LR drivers licence & drivers authority. Email: vanessat@mojosurf.com. ENERGETIC HIP HOP TEACHER for approx 10 hours p/w at large Byron shire dance school, proficiency in another style required (jazz/ballet/ contemp/tap) please email resume to: info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
MECHANIC Full Time / Casual
RENOVATED CARAVAN in bush location at The Pocket. Rent in exchange for gardening work. Ph 0435646365
Gorgeous 2 b/r home with pool in Ubud on offer in return for house in Byron for about 1 week from late Dec.
SHARE ACCOM.
super economical. 3/15 rego. AJ 49 EA ..... $4,650
Ballina Car Centre
SUNRISE big f/f room working cpl, n/s, $250pw. No bills. Ph 0401302343
SUFFOLK unit on beach for reliable veg. Pref fem, $260pw incl bills. 0403239202
10/15 rego, cold air, lovely. UQE 689 .......... $2,450
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WILSONS CK cabin avail. 1br + office + loft. 10 min Mullum. $350pw incl water, elec, lawns. Lg term only. 0422343597
BILLINUDGEL s-c studio avail 21 Dec 31 Jan $350pw d/f, n/s sgl. 0421952035
Email trinaolive@iinet.net.au
log books, immaculate. BZ 97 UE ............ $12,500
16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA
SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE furn rm short or long term, n/s hse. $180pw 0414535225
SKINNERS SHOOT 2br, fully-furn, refs req. From Jan. Ph 0438809809
BALI-BYRON HOUSE SWAP.
canopy. Perfect 4 camping or work. ZJP 246$7,795
50 CARS UNDER $10,000
& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646
Bangalow
BARGAINS
service history,173000kms. BC 62 YW ......... $5,950
LOCAL REMOVAL
BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK room in friendly shared house, bills & WiFi included, BIR, $200pw. Phone 0457088131
OCEAN SHORES 1br/1bth furn unit, views $270pw BRUNSWICK HEADS RETAIL SHOP OR OFFICE BOOYUN ST 53sqm shop front $1100/month includes out goings NO PETS UNLESS SPECIFIED www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206
HOUSE SWAP
2005 Holden Rodeo Turbo Diesel Lock-up
alloys, 9/15 rego, immaculate. SN 671 ....... $3,950
HOLIDAY ACCOM.
MAIN ARM furn 1br cottage in stunning location. Suit single, 10 mins to Mullum, long lease pref $270pw. Ph 0435955920
TRACTOR REPAIRS
2001 MITSUBISHI VERADA KJ Xi Sedan 4dr auto 4sp 3.5L, leather seats, sunroof. Good condition. $2590. Ph 0499008555
Commodore Ute Auto, a/c, p/s, hardcover,
BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0412363930
BROKEN HEAD gorgeous f-furn Moroccan-style home, with views on acreage. 2br, 2 bthrm, a/c, 3 mins beach & shops, avail 8/01-12/3/15. $595pw. To view google Amritas Casa. 0427917960
BANGALOW 3 Palm Tree Cres Sat 8-4pm collectables, fine china, glass ware, beds, furn, sofas, books.
SUNRISE 24 Cypress Court. Sat 8am. Girls bike, dovetail jig, plants, tools & furn
REMOVALISTS
SHORT TERM ACCOM.
MOVING SALE furn, designer clothes, bed linen, white board, plants, books etc 5 Hart Ct Nth O Shores Sat, Sun 8.30am
OCEAN SHORES 6/2 Durroon Crt. Sat 9am - 1pm. Pop-up fashion shop + clearance sale. Up to 75% off RRP
BYRON A&I EST spacious & central comm unit 160sqm inc mezz, kitchen & bthrm $295,000 or lease. 0423571168
BYRON share house, palm gardens, timber decks, bdrm 1 loft $230pw, bdrm 2 $170pw, bdrm 3 $150pw. Wrking persons only. Call after hours only 0438856651
BELONGIL Lge room, share house, suit early riser, furn or unfurn, $230pw inc bills. Email mattharcla@gmail.com RURAL MULLUM 1 bdrm inside house, outside amenities, $130pw. 0402199999
Walker St, Clunes – $350 pw 3 bed, 1 bath family home, SLUG. Avail Now Palm Tree Cres, Bangalow – $460 pw 3 bed, 1 bath, village location. No pets. Avail Now Brooklet Rd, Brooklet – $480 pw 2-3 bed, 1 bath, great location. Owner on-site. Avail Now Pine Mtn Rd, Possum Creek – $700 pw Large 3-4 bed, 2 bath home w pool avail furn or unfurn. Avail Jan 15 Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow - $750 pw Brand new!! 4 bed w study nook, 2 bath, 2 living, DLUG. Avail 18th Dec
We have qualified tenants ready and waiting for properties in Bangalow. Please call us if you are considering renting your property. For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au
19a Byron Street, Bangalow
02 6687 1500
NEW LISTING Brooklet $600pw Rural setting, 4 bed home plus home office, 3 bath, in-ground pool, ground maintenance inc. Avail early Dec for 6 month lease, on the market for sale. NEW LISTING Clunes $450pw Mod family home with 4 bed. Lovely rural views, with private courtyard. Garden maintenance inc. Wood fire, gas cooking SLUG. Avail late Jan. NEW LISTING Eureka $350pw Rustic & charming 1 b/r plus seperate office or guest roomSon a dual occ D E property. Gas Lappliances, single EA carport & pets neg. Avail early Jan. NEW LISTING Bangalow $420pw 2 bed brick and tile home with new carpet & kitchen. SLUG with internal S E DNo access. CloseLto pets. E Atown. Available early Jan 6 month lease. NEW LISTING Clunes $550pw Rural 4 bed + office, 2 bath, large kitchen, gas cooking, spacious living. 3 car garage, fenced yard, pets ok. Avail late Dec, 12 mth lease.
6687 2479 bangalow realestate.com.au
Hard working mechanic, for busy workshop in Mullum. Small motor experience desirable. Specific training available for person with aptitude to learn. Please ring for appointment. (02) 6684 2022
FULL TIME BOOKKEEPER Hospitality industry in Byron Bay Duties Include: • Accounts Payable and Receivable • Bank reconciliations • Production of monthly financial reports • Payroll, superannuation and payroll tax • Stock Management • Other general accounts and Admin tasks Email applications to: m@byronbayentertainment.com
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FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au
SOFT HANDS WARM OIL sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343
BIRTHDAYS
SACRED STRIP TEASE Cheeky, Electric, Erotic Art form. For private lessons, personal shows and Xmas parties. Come explore. Phone Alexandra 0498654367
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• Visual arts (full, second class added) • Childhood education & care • Small business management • Permaculture • Aged care • Training & assessment • Media Limited places, don’t miss out! For more information call 02 6684 3374 MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY GARDEN requires volunteer daily supervisors to manage gardening tasks and supervise volunteers. Must be able to commit to at least one day per week. Would suit over 55s with Centrelink obligations or retirees.
Ph Hannah 0403 685 869
HEAD CHEF, CHEF & EXPERIENCED BAR TENDER POSITIONS for busy cafe in Byron. Must be hard working, reliable & able to manage busy breakfast, lunch & dinner service. Email yatzekb1@yahoo.com.au
YOUTUBE MENTOR WANTED Are you making $s from Youtube? Would you be willing to mentor me please? Reply to: davidinbyron@gmail. com please put in subject line youtube mentor
QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C LOCAL GUYS: Odd jobs. Carpenter & tiler 50yrs exp Repair & new. 0432401334 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 CLEANER Local lady for all your cleaning needs, $20ph. Ph 0424545617
MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au
SANTOS BYRON
FRUIT & VEG – PERM P/T Grounded, proactive team player with passion for health / organics to assist fruit & veg manager in all aspects of shop operations. Experience preferred. Applications close 12th December. Immediate start. Send resume to: andrew@santostrading.com.au NEED A RESUME? From $25. Jacleen 0403130165 MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846 EXPERIENCED FARMHAND WANTED 30-40hrs per week for certified organic vegetable farm at Newrybar. Must be reliable, hardworking with manual drivers licence & own transport. Immediate start preferred. Email application & CV to bangaloworganics@gmail.com or SMS 0449965822 LABOURER YOUNG & STRONG for digging, few days work. 0423353877
LOST & FOUND FOUND: RING on Tallow Beach in Suffolk Park. 0448779623
LIVESTOCK HORSE TRAINER/STARTER 20 plus yrs exp 100% nonconfrontational method. No issues too small or too big. Excellent refs. Simon 0419563312
FOR MEN RELAXING, TANTRA MASSAGE Deeply honouring and sensual. For body and heart. Sophia 0448250698 ABSOLUTE PLEASURE Sensual relaxation, dream body, exquisite touch. In/out calls 0407852069 HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Caribbean full body massage with a hot ending. www.bit.ly/hotlikehoney This week Wed to Sat. 0407013347 FOR WOMEN Sensual fantasy tantra massage. Outcalls. Call Jim. No male callers please. Ph 0422277896
SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775
Free pick-up & delivery to select areas $25 per hour. Angela 0414719680
YARDS TO ACRES I’ll mow it! 0423331950
Applicants are welcome to call into the Visitors Centre to speak to to the General Manager Jodie or please forward resumes to: jodie.bvc@gmail.com.
Michael Currie Funerals
EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208
HATE IRONING? Window Cleaner
We are looking for fun, energetic sales staff to work in a fast paced sales environment. Must have outstanding customer service. Sales experience is highly regarded.
30.06.1922 ~ 05.12.2014 Passed away peacefully at Byron Aged Care. Doris will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
WORK WANTED
10yrs exp, quality. John 0411842117
Position: Sales Staff
Buckley, Doris Madge
JAMES FOR THE LADIES Full body sensual service, head to toe for the deserving lady, discreet. 0412191438
PIANO TUNING
The only specialised massage clinic with HICAPS in Byron • Remedial Massage • Neck, back and joint pain • Work and Sports injuries • Pregnancy Massage • Dry Needling and Cupping
PIANO $1500, Alex Steinbach, bought new Lismore Music Centre 95. Ideal beginners piano, good condition overall but needs tuning & practice muffler replaced. Piano stool in fair cond included. Located in Mullum. 0418958467
TUITION ‘THAT’S AMORE’ ITALIAN LESSONS with Erica (from BayFM) 0435635822 FRENCH CONVERSATION OR LANGUAGE LESSONS with native French tutor. $50/hour or $100/hour groups up to 4. Ph 0411401887 HORSE COURSE Learn the basics, Cert Equine coach Lisa Podosin. Sat 13 Dec 9 - 12. 66845053 www. byronbaynaturalhorsecentre.com
6 week part-time TAFE TESOL course run at Byron Sports Complex Course starts: 09 February 2015 Cost: $1200.00
Contact: 1300 628 233
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Tonic Massage Centre, 6 Lawson St, Byron Bay (next to Medical Centre) 6685 5993 tonicmassage-byronbay.com
OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070
It’s not just the weather where records are being broken. The centre is overflowing with kittens (and adults) and sadly there is a waiting list for more to come in as soon as there is room. This is the delightful Fran (right side) with one of her sisters. Fran is a dark charcoal tabby. Cute as they come... all soft, cuddly fun. We can’t show them all, so why not pop into the centre and meet them for a purrtastic time. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Taylor is a good looking 6 year old desexed female kelpie x. She is an active girl who gets on very well with other dogs and is gentle with children. If you can give Taylor a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on (07)5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.
Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net
‘Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.’ George Eliot (1819 – 1880)
NEXT YEAR, THE ECHO WILL BE PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAYS starting Wednesday January 7, 2015. Display ad deadlines next year will remain the same, but the classified ad deadlines will change to Tuesdays.
THE BYRON SHIRE ONLY ADULTS TOUCH OF JUSTINE Extended hrs Wed -Sun Luscious massage & sensual touch. Hot, fit, bi, 33yo. 9am-8pm. 0407013347
BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345
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$GRSW 0H Fred is a 6 yr old staffie private surrender. He is very laid back loves walks, other dogs and being inside every chance he gets, very much a big smoocher.
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Handsome Kirby, has been at the shelter for a while now. The only thing holding him back (that we can think of), is that he isn’t overly polite to other cats. He’s got the good looks, the vibrant personality, but just a little lacking in the social department. However, Kirby loves humans & we think he’d make a wonderful ratter due to his great athleticism. To give Kirby, a home in time for Christmas, please visit him at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby.
The Byron Shire Echo will be published EVERY TUESDAY IN DECEMBER including the week after Christmas, December 30, 2014.
Don’t let your private health insurance run out, come and utilise our HICAPS facilities before the new year
TUITION
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PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER
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Tuner for Planet Music, Studio 301 & SAE College. R. Barkley. 0422221116 www.reubenbarkleypianotuning.com.au BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, recording & PA hire. Ph 66808938
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He is desexed, vac, microchipped.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE .............................................................. 000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay .................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ...................................6685 0148 MULLUMBIMBY HOSPITAL ......................................................6684 2266 BYRON BAY HOSPITAL ............................................................6685 6200 POLICE Brunswick Heads .......................................................6685 1277 Mullumbimby ..............................................................6684 2144 Byron Bay ...................................................................6685 9499 Bangalow ....................................................................6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding.6684 3444 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics ...................... 1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours...............................1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) .........................................6622 1881 LIFELINE .........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men)..6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily ....................................6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ..................................................6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ...............................1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ...........................6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS...............................6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................6622 1233 GEORGE THE SNAKE MAN.................................................0407 965 092 NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES)..........6628 1898
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Byron Shire Council Notices COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS Council administration centre Opening hours: Front counter 9.00am to 4.00pm Switchboard: 8.30am to 4.30pm
FREE MASTER LOCKSMITH ACCESS KEYS (MLAK) FOR BYRON SHIRE RESIDENTS
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED
Master locksmith access key (MLAK) is the standard key system in use for accessible toilets throughout Australia. The Master key fits into specially designed locks allowing 24 hour a day access to public toilets. The key opens all accessible toilets displaying the MLAK symbol and will allow access to over 350 facilities throughout NSW.
Section 101 EP&A Act 1979 and Clause 124 and 137 EP&A Regulations 2000
6626 7000
Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au Web www.byron.nsw.gov.au Emergency after hours 6622 7022 Works Depot 6685 9300 Resident parking stickers Fax: 6684 3018 Sportsfield information line 6626 7111 SES Controller 6684 3444 Rural Fire Service 6684 3662 Myocum Waste & Recycling Centre 6684 1870 BRSCC (Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex) 6685 5911 Community Access Points: Documents on exhibition are available for review at the Council Administration Centre (Mullumbimby), Bangalow Post Office, Chincogan Real Estate Ocean Shores, Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park and Brunswick Heads Library.
LODGING A SUBMISSION Written submissions may be made to Byron Shire Council by post addressed to: General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Submissions emailed to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 Part 3 Clause 1(a)(vi) within Schedule 5 Part 2 of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For assistance with this please call Council’s Records Coordinator on 02 6626 7113.
Where are the MLAK facilities in Byron Shire? • • • • • • • • •
Surf Club and Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay Beech Drive, Suffolk Park (sports field) Opposite Brunswick Heads Surf Club (demountable) Deacon Street, Bangalow (swimming pool) Tyagarah Air Strip Waterlily Park, Ocean Shores Binna Burra Road, Federal (new) Bangalow Sporting grounds Petria Thomas Swimming Pool, Mullumbimby
How can I obtain an MLAK Key? Availability is restricted to people who are permanent residents of Byron Shire and have written authority from a doctor, a community health centre or hold a disability parking permit. Proof of identity and residency will be required if you are requesting a key on behalf of a friend or family member. Application forms and the MLAK keys are available from Byron Shire Council’s Administration Centre in Mullumbimby. There is a limit of one key per resident. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.byron.nsw.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, keys can be purchased from any member of the Master Locksmiths Association www.masterlocksmiths.com.au or phone 1800 810 698. Enquiries: Karen Ingleman 02 6626 7224
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
PUBLIC HEARINGS – REVISED DATE
Are you managing an event during the peak summer season?
Planning Proposals to amend Byron Local Environmental Plan 1988 and Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014
An opportunity for cross promotion with ‘Safe Summer in the Bay’ Byron Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from event organisers with events that meet the key objectives of Safe Summer in the Bay and occur during the December 2014 – January 2015 peak summer season. If you are already planning an event that meets the following objectives, we would like to hear from you. This is an opportunity to be included in cross-promotional activity that is being undertaken by Byron Shire Council around Park and Ride, New Year activities and promoting a safe summer. Objectives of your event: 1. Scheduled between 13 December 2014 and 26 January 2015 2. Provides community inclusive cultural activities/events in the Byron Shire 3. Showcases local talent (from the Northern Rivers area) 4. Your event has strategies to assist with keeping crowd levels manageable and contributes to the positive image of Byron Shire as a holiday destination
For properties at Lot 1 DP 952598 (No. 125) Vallances Road Mullumbimby, Lot 15 DP 1178892 (No. 1) Dingo Lane Myocum and Lot 16 DP 1178892 Dingo Lane Myocum Council at its meeting of 10 April 2014 resolved that an area of land at Lot 1 DP 952598 (No. 125) Vallances Road Mullumbimby, Lot 15 DP 1178892 (No. 1) Dingo Lane Myocum and Lot 16 DP 1178892 Dingo Lane Myocum, be reclassified from ‘community’ land to ‘operational’ land. The reclassification is intended to reflect the potential use/sale of Lot 1 and Lot 16, and the potential use of Lot 15 being part of the buffer surrounding the Myocum Tip. The public exhibition for the Planning Proposal is complete and Council is now required under section 29 of the Local Government Act 1993 to hold a public hearing for each proposed reclassification. The public hearings are to be held commencing 4.00pm on Thursday 18 December 2014 in the Council Chambers, Station Street Mullumbimby. Enquiries: Greg Smith 02 6626 7105
5. Is ultimately, an expression of local community core values which encourage visitors to share and respect our local places.
WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Further details and an expression of interest form is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions-of-interest.
Council is currently rolling out a water meter exchange/replacement program. The water meters that need replacement have come to the end of their service life. Some are hard to read and others do not comply with Council’s backflow prevention policy.
Submissions close: 4.00pm Friday 12 December 2014 Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry 02 6626 7316 For information on lodging a submission, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising. Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this expression of interest will automatically result in disqualification of offending submitters.
TRAFFIC DELAYS SHIRLEY STREET, BYRON BAY Removal of dead Norfolk Pines 16 and 17 December 2014
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The exchange/replacements will be done on any day of the week and only select meters will be replaced. In respect of shift workers and sleeping babies, the water operator will not knock on the door, but will only exchange the meter at a time when there is noticeably no usage. The meter exchange is usually fairly quick and the water supply is generally isolated for only a few minutes.
The following development consents and complying development certificates issued, together with any conditions imposed may be inspected free of charge at Council’s administration centre during ordinary office hours. The validity of these consents cannot be questioned in any legal proceeding except those commenced in the Land & Environment Court by any person within 3 months of this notice.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2014.597.1 – TALOFA 622 Bangalow Road (Lot 2 DP 259991) Change of use from workshop top dwelling to create a dual occupancy 10.2014.269.1 – COOPERS SHOOT Broken Head Road/Picadilly Hill Road/70 Waterhouse Drive (Lots 2 and 3 DP 879695 and Lot 4 DP 111819, Lots 200 and 201 DP 1065730) Subdivision of land (redivision of five lots into four lots) 10.2014.569.1 – BYRON BAY 27/33-35 Childe Street (Lot 27 SP 76830) Construction of additions to commercial conference room, deli and cafe area 10.2013.587.1 – BYRON BAY 98-114 Jonson Street (Lots 7 and 6 DP 619224 and Lots 8 and 9 DP 617509) Redevelopment of existing shopping centre to create a ground floor supermarket, first floor retail shops, two levels of basement car parking, terrace over road reserve and associated access and boundary reconfiguration works 10.2014.651.1 – BYRON BAY 17/24-26 Bay Street (Lot 17 SP 58691) Internal renovations to two apartments including new lift 10.2013.559.2 – MYOCUM 31 Pinegroves Road (Lot 15 DP 1030574) S96 – alter conditions (change of use for a farm building to road transport terminal)
COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED 16.2014.95.1 – BRUNSWICK HEADS 1 Bayside Way (Lot 2 DP 635614) Secondary dwelling
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 The following development applications have been received by Byron Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/development-applications-on-exhibition, or at the Council administrative centre during ordinary office hours. For further information on making a submission please refer to the factsheet ‘Making a submission on a development application’ available at Council or online at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ submissions-on-development-applications. There are also requirements in relation to the disclosure of political gifts and donations. Refer to Council’s website to satisfy yourself that you are complying with your disclosure obligations prior to lodging a submission at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/political-donations. Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.
EXHIBITION CLOSES 15 DECEMBER 2014 10.2014.682.1 – BYRON BAY 95 Old Bangalow Road (Lot 1 DP 857013) Mr T Kruger: Additional ancillary buildings and an extension to an extension to an existing ancillary building for an existing tourist and visitor accommodation establishment 5.1987.208.4 – BYRON BAY 144 Bayshore Drive (Lots 7 to 11 DP 243218 & Lot 1 DP 780243) North Byron Beach Resort Pty Ltd: S96 – to relocate and modernise the design of 22 of 193 previously approved cabins (tourist facility)
Byron Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience and would like to assure you that our distribution network maintenance and upgrades provide you with a safe and reliable water supply.
10.2008.241.5 – SUFFOLK PARK 113-115 Broken Head Road (Lot D DP 406325) Mr P C Younan: S96 – to modify floor plans (medium density development comprising six x two storey dwellings and strata subdivision)
Enquiries: Diana Bennett 02 6685 9304
EXHIBITION CLOSES 22 DECEMBER 2014
Traffic delays may be experienced while a number of dead Norfolk Pines are removed from the roadside. We ask for the assistance of members of the public by not parking at the southern end of Shirley Street, between Milton Street and Dryden Street during this period (signage will be placed). Replacement trees will be planted as soon as soil moisture conditions are favourable.
Council advises that its offices will be closed from 12noon and Myocum Landfill will be closed from 11.30am Friday 12 December 2014 to allow staff to attend their Christmas party.
Enquiries: Andy Erskine 02 6685 9300
Council apologises for any inconvenience.
COUNCIL’S EARLY CLOSURE
For emergencies please contact 02 6626 7022.
10.2014.714.12 – BANGALOW 9 Station Street (Lot 1 DP 123326, Lot 33 4DP 755695, Lot B DP 327228) Gordon Highlands Pty Ltd: Demolish existing dwelling and garage and all other structures on the site 10.2014.711.1 – EWINGSDALE Citriadora Drive (Lot 1 DP 1197382) Ardill Payne and Partners: Subdivision of land to create seven lots
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Byron Shire Council Notices
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD NAMES
NOTICE OF PROPOSED FOOT BRIDGE NAME
Council has supported the following proposals. Submissions are welcome by 23 December 2014.
Council has supported the following proposal.
McKenzies Lane, Mullumbimby
Coolalie Place, Lilli Pilli
Reason: RMS has forward to Council a request proposing to name the bridge ‘Lloyd Poynting’.
Reason: A resident request has been made to name the unsealed lane (depicted by the yellow line) as ‘McKenzies Lane’ after a long established local family.
Reason: A resident request has been made to name the road reserve (depicted below by the green line) connected to Orara Court, Lilli Pilli as ‘Coolalie Place’, after the original homestead and acreage.
Background: As the map shows, the three adjacent properties do have a street address allocated, thus no name is required for addressing or postal purpose. However, the request outlines problems with being located, including by emergency services.
Background: As shown, the change of name would affect four properties (yellow land parcels) all addressed as #1 Orara Court and accessed via a road upon land classified as Community / Neighbourhood Titles (red parcel).
Location: Lane off Gulgan Road, Mullumbimby
As such, a change of road name would result in new addressing of each property as Coolalie Place (presumably #1 to #4) and the sign be erected at Orara Court, which would benefit locating properties. Council however would not become responsible for the road or its maintenance that is upon the community title.
Background: Mr Lloyd Poynting has a long standing association with the village of Billinudgel, including from 1934 when joining and then taking responsibility for the family business of operating the general store which continued, as did his long service with the local RSL, following his active WWII service. In addition Mr Lloyd Poynting also served as local post master (1947-1980) which ceased on his retirement, during which he served as an active volunteer for the local RFS and dune care protection. Mr Lloyd Poynting passed away aged 82 in 2004 as a resident of South Golden Beach. Location: The foot bridge provides a link between Billinudgel and Ocean Shores over the Pacific Highway.
Location: Road reserve entry to Orara Court, Lilli Pilli
Written submissions on the proposed names may be made to Byron Shire Council within 14 days of the date of this notice. For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising. Enquiries: Simon Bennett 02 6626 7080
Stacey’s Way, Tyagarah Reason: A resident request has been made to name the unnamed road (depicted below by the red line) as ‘Stacey’s Way’, in memory of his daughter who passed away aged 30. Resident claims support is forthcoming for the name from adjacent land holders/tenants. Background: Council land is shown in yellow, while private properties are shown in pink. These private properties and the Tyagarah airfield are accessed via the unnamed road maintained by Council. The road is on Council land but not in a dedicated road reserve, with access to this unnamed road available from Yarun Road, which runs parallel to the Pacific Highway. Noting all properties highlighted are currently addressed as the Pacific Highway. Location: Tyagarah Airfield access road
PUBLIC EXHIBITION Draft Byron Shire Low Carbon Strategy Shady Lane, Brunswick Heads Reason: A resident requests that the unnamed road (depicted below by the pink line) adjacent to swamp and woodland as ‘Shady Lane’. Background: The road leads to 1 of the 5 yellow land parcels under single ownership. These, along with the two pink parcels, are allocated either an Old Pacific Highway or Pacific Highway address. The only occupied land is the two pink parcels with property access from Kingsford Drive within Bayside suburb of Brunswick Heads. Resolution 14-93 resolved that Council take the appropriate steps needed to rename the un-named road with the suggested name being “Shady Lane”. An earlier Council resolution had supported ‘Eucalyptus Lane’. Location: Unnamed road adjacent to woodland swamp with Bayside suburb of Brunswick Heads
The Draft Byron Shire Low Carbon Strategy is on exhibition from 9 December 2014 to 23 January 2015 for a period of 46 days, and is available at Council’s administration centre, community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition. The Draft Byron Shire Low Carbon Strategy updates and builds on the Byron Shire Greenhouse Action Strategy to showcase actions completed and incorporate peak oil preparedness to Council’s Climate Change mitigation efforts. Submissions close: 4.00pm Friday 23 January 2015 Enquiries: Kim Mallee 02 6626 7305 For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising.
BYRON RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE (MYOCUM LANDFILL) OPENING HOURS OVER THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD Please note the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (Myocum Landfill) will be closed to the public on: • • • •
Friday 12 December 2014 from 11.30am Thursday 25 December 2014 Friday 26 December 2014 Thursday 1 January 2015
There will be no change to the waste and recycling kerbside collection service over the Christmas/New Year period and bins will be emptied as normal. If residents experience any issue regarding missed services or damaged bins, please contact Solo Resource Recovery on 6687 0455.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO 22 DECEMBER 2014 Draft Short Term Holiday Accommodation Strategy The Draft Short Term Holiday Accommodation Strategy exhibition period has been extended for a further 14 days until Monday 22 December 2014 and is available for viewing at Council’s administration centre, community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.
COUNCIL MEETINGS Thursday 11 December 2014 Council meetings are scheduled to be held at Station Street, Mullumbimby.
9.00am – Ordinary Meeting To see the full list of items that will be discussed at the meeting, please refer to Council’s block advertising in last week’s Echo, Echonetdaily or go to Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meetings.
Written submissions on the proposed names may be made to Byron Shire Council within 14 days of the date of this notice. For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising. Enquiries: Simon Bennett 02 6626 7080
Submissions close: 4.00pm Monday 22 December 2014 Enquiries: Chris Larkin or Sharyn French on 02 6626 7036 or 02 6626 7126 For information on lodging a submission, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising.
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Beautiful hinterland views from this freestanding home 2/19 Rainforest Way, Lennox Head. This unique freestanding duplex is in immaculate condition and enjoys an elevated position with expansive hinterland views. An Eggins built home, it is designed for comfort with two decks and all living areas on one level. Potential for second bathroom and larger garage to fit two cars.
Secure rear yard, 3 1 1 pet friendly, and an oversized garage with room for a gym/ workshop, generous storage. Quiet locale close to Lennox Village and beaches. Price guide over $489,000. Elise Benson 6618 3334/0407 896 100. elisebenson@mcgrath.com.au.
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Burringbar farm – 105 acres 3 houses (two leased), extensive shedding, tractors & farm machinery with the sale Agricultural, small crops, grazing, horses Water from creek and bore feeding tanks
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Price $1,300,000. Contact Stuart Cahill 02 6677 1699 or 0478 651 490.
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Elevated 20.24ha – Mooball Rolling hills, pasture, elevated bush, Price $1,100,000. Contact Stuart Cahill 0266771699 or spring, fish ponds, 0478651490 Large shed, dble carport, fenced Spacious open plan brick veneer home Views across farming valley & cane fields to the coast & ridges.
Rolling hills, creek flats, dams, yards Pasture to carry 15 breeders, suit horses Machinery & equipment shed/s Renovated large farmhouse Bitumen road frontage
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Price $510,000. Contact Stuart Cahill 0266771699 or 0478651490
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Price $185,000. Contact Stuart Cahill 02 6677 1699 or 0478 651 490.
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Backlash Years of NSW planning decisions are now ‘under a cloud’, reports the SMH (Fairfax) last week. The Independent Planning Commission, which was set up to provide more transparency and accountability for planning decisions, has been slammed by the ombudsman’s office for ‘serious flaws on how the commission disclosed information to the public’. It’s easy to be cynical about NSW planning given their arrogance in ignoring the public opposition to West Byron, but what it perhaps really says is that nothing has changed since the corrupt Rum Corps days of the early 1800s. Q Q Q Q
Fracking hell: The NSW government’s announcement last week that it has awarded Dart Energy a six-year renewal of its Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 445, which covers a vast swathe of the state’s north coast, will bring no solace to the landowners and environmentalists opposed to CSG mining. It also shows the LibNats are hellbent on supporting their mining mates at the expense of social amenity. Q Q Q Q
The latest crime stats for NSW are out (see www. bocsar.nsw.gov.au) and they show a downward trend in violent crime, despite the pollywaffle on law and order. Domestic violence related assaults remain ‘stable’, which is a worrying fact because there are far too many of them. In the Byron local government area for the year to September 2013 there were 107 recorded DV assaults, 26 sexual assaults, 81 indecent assaults, and 321 assaults not related to domestic violence.
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Other notable offences were break-and-enter (134), steal from motor vehicle (242) and fraud (153). So much for the Rainbow Region.
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On a positive note, congratulations to the North Coast Medicare Local (NCML), Northern NSW Local Health District and the Department of Family and Community Services (Northern NSW District) for forming an alliance to assist ‘the homeless, people with a disability and children and young people at risk of significant harm’. The first step was surveying what services are needed, and we hope we’ll learn more at www.ncml.org.au.
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