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Conflicting NSW planning directives exposed by FOI

Traffic plans for Byron

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Plans by Council to create a permanent second lane along Shirley and Lawson Streets heading into town have been cautiously welcomed by Byron Bay’s chamber of commerce, Byron United (BU). Cr Rose Wanchap’s proposal, which gained support in Council late last year, would also link the road with Bay Street via the Jonson Street north car park. BU vice-president Adrian Nelson told members, ‘It is anticipated $15,000 will be sourced from either the bypass reserve funds or other sources identified for funding the consultants to be engaged to assist staff with completion of a feasibility report.’ ‘While a second access to the carpark may be beneficial, it will be interesting to see the findings of the report, and if allowing traffic to divert through to the pool and Main Beach will actually assist traffic flow. ‘We look forward to consultation with Council on the proposal.’

Arbitrary planning at the minister’s discretion appears to be guiding major developments throughout the state, a freedom of information (FOI) request has revealed. Lodged by the Byron Residents Group, the FOI exposes advice from the Grafton office of the Department of Planning to then-planning minister Brad Hazzard. Staff recommended in October 2013 against approving the rezoning of land for the Ewingsdale Seniors proposal, which surrounds the Byron Central Hospital site. The large-scale mixed residential/commercial proposal on continued on page 3

Sean O’Shea caught high flyer Joe Woodrow cooling off at The Wreck in Byron Bay on Sunday.

Telco towers resisted by community Darren Coyne

Determined northern rivers residents have mobilised against the erection of telecommunications towers across the region, citing health concerns. A group of Ocean Shores residents have vowed to block Telstra’s plan to build a 30-metre tower near residences, and within 500 metres of local schools. Their opposition follows the formation of other groups opposed to wireless towers for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in the Kyogle, Lismore and Tweed areas. The recently formed Ocean Shores Tower Action Group (OSTAG) said it had identified four major risks that residents and school

children would be exposed to if the tower goes ahead at the site chosen by Telstra in Ocean Shores. They are health risks from electromagnetic radiation, increased fire risk, increased exposure for school and preschool children and negative impact on land values Byron Shire Council has yet to consider Telstra’s request to build the telecommunications tower on council land between Player Parade and Flinders Way, Ocean Shores. The Echo understands the tower is not part of the NBN network currently being rolled out across the nation. Prior to that decision, however, OSTAG is planning a public meeting at 6pm on January 29 to rally support against the proposal. OSTAG spokesperson Ray

Musgrave said residents were not opposed to improved telecommunications, but ‘want Telstra to do its homework and come up with a safer, alternative site that doesn’t pose a risk to residents’.

‘We worry about the long-term effects on children attending the primary school and preschool,’ Mr Musgrave said. ‘We don’t want our kids to be the guinea pigs that finally prove these towers are dangerous.

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According to OSTAG, the evidence around health risk is a major concern and there is a lack of research on the long-term effects of telephone towers. They claim a number of scientific studies point to a range of dangerous medical conditions, including cancer, for anyone living or working near a tower. The greatest concern raised by residents, they say, is that there is a primary school within 270 metres, and a preschool within 390 metres.

‘Towers also attract lightning strikes and are prone to electrical faults – both of which pose a high fire risk,’ Mr Musgrave said. ‘We are concerned that the review of alternative sites has been conducted by Telstra, rather than by an independent body,’ he said. ‘They’ve chosen the site that is easiest for them to access and costs them the least to develop – without proper regard to the risks and costs incurred for residents.’

The Echo, gasp… takes a holiday The Echo will be closed on Australia/Invasion Day because we now come out on Wednesdays. You can still ring and book ads on Tuesday January 27. Australia Day celebrations will be held throughout the shire and will include breakfasts, barbecues and a celebration of the survival of Indigenous cultures. The full program of Australia Day events is available at www.byron.nsw.gov.au.

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Brent Rees took out the speed chop event: he sliced through an eleven-inch log in just 13.36 seconds. Photo Jeff Dawson

The annual Brunswick Heads woodchop carnival – a tradition in the town for more than 85 years – again drew hundreds of people from all over the country last weekend.

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Buses take up the slack for lack of public transport: MP Page Additional bus services are now in place in Byron Shire, according to retiring NSW MP Don Page (Nationals). The announcement came after The Echo asked Mr Page what his government was doing about the lack of public transport in the region. Quoting the Northern Rivers Regional Transport Plan 2013, Mr Page said the ‘better way of meeting the public transport needs of the region is increased bus services.’ ‘Since that report, I can advise in the Byron area, for example, that 24 additional bus services have been put on. Through improved connections passengers also have access to 125 more trips than in 2013, between Byron Bay, Ballina, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby. I acknowledge there is a need for more public transport, but the study released in 2013 found buses were a better and more cost-effective option.’

TAFE subsidy cut Yet additional buses won’t help north coast high school students who travel to TAFE courses in Lismore or Kingscliff.

A subsidy which assists in their transport costs will be scrapped next year by Mr Page’s Liberal/Nationals government. And Mr Page has taken the odd position of both defending the cuts but also calling for the subsidy to return. He told The Echo he is actively lobbying for the travel subsidy to be retained, ‘even though the cost of the scheme has increased by 78 per cent over the past five years.’ ‘While I welcome these measures to reduce the need for the travel subsidy, I strongly believe it should still be available for those school students who need it. ‘TAFE advise that they have taken a number of measures to reduce the need for the subsidy, ie TAFE courses being delivered in schools, concentration of TAFE courses to reduce travel requirements, carpooling through schools and more online TAFE courses for school students. I have made representations to the [education] minister expressing my views and strong support for the retention of the travel subsidy for school students doing TAFE courses.’

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Breathe, bend, balance and Evolve Hundreds of locals, tourists and yogis from across Australia celebrated all things yoga last Saturday at the Evolve Yoga festival, held at at Byron Public School. Director Jessica Humphries from Byron Yoga Centre said, ‘We’ve run Evolve Festivals in Melbourne and Sydney but there’s something extra special about the Byron event. ‘I get so much feedback about the beautiful vibe and the coming together of community. It’s like Byron really embraces the concept of Evolve.’ The program offered more than sixty sessions across eight spaces.

Save $100! Two-year-old Thalia Knight at the Evolve festival. Photo Jeff Dawson

NSW Labor announces plans for Australia’s first koala national park Luis Feliu

Newly elected opposition leader Luke Foley toured the north coast on Monday to announce Labor’s plan to establish Australia’s first koala national park, modelled on China’s internationally famous panda reserves. If elected in March, Labor say it will also prioritise conservation reserves for the endangered marsupial on the Tweed Coast where fears are held for their survival. As Labor’s longtime en-

vironmental spokesman, Mr Foley said the Wardell section of the highway south of Ballina which the coalition government was planning to build was ‘mired in controversy’ because of the impact on koala habitat. ‘I’ve lodged a freedom of information request to the roads minister seeking what alternative-route costings had been done,’ he said. Mr Foley added koala numbers in NSW, Queensland and ACT have plummeted by a third in 20 years.

‘It is not consistent with the SEPP (rural lands provisions and north coast regional environment plan). ‘The proposal is inconsistent with section 117 Direction 5.1 Implementation of regional strategies and 5.3 Farmland of state and regional significance on the NSW far north coast cannot be justified.’

Residents respond The staff advice has been seized upon by Ewingsdale Progress Association, with its vice-president Lorissa Barrett saying, ‘It supports our view that the placement of the new Byron Regional Hospital on Ewingsdale Road is no basis for justifying a change in land

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Conflicting NSW planning directives exposed continued from page 1 Ewingsdale Road has been under much scrutiny by concerned residents, yet at the time Mr Hazzard ignored the staff advice and recommended it to Council. And the question of how well informed councillors are with such major decisions has been highlighted, after Cr Sol Ibrahim confirmed with The Echo that councillors did not receive that advice from the department of planning staff. The rezoning request is expected to be decided by Council this year, after residents pressured Council to put the proposal back on exhibition just before Christmas. But what of the planning advice from the Grafton office? Staff say, among other things, that strategic assessment, ‘of the future housing and employment land needs for Byron has not been completed.’ They also wrote that, ‘Approval could potentially set a precedent or expectation for the rezoning of other land outside the strategic planning process.’ They also claim it’s contrary to the far north coast regional strategy.

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use to allow urban development around it. ‘At recent community consultation meetings very few of our concerns were answered satisfactorily and it was established that there is no way to ensure that residents of the development will actually be over 55,’ Ms Barrett said. ‘We believe the “seniors” concept is just a means to push through higher density,’ she added. ‘The owners could still develop the land profitably within the current zoning, which is large-lot residential and rural landscape, creating more homes for over-55s within the hospital precinct. ‘We have a minister who was either not advised by his

staff or who has wilfully chosen to ignore their advice and approve a development proposal to proceed to the gateway process.’ The group is also calling on the current planning minister Pru Goward follow the advice prepared by her own department and to withdraw the proposal from the gateway process. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment was asked for comment but nothing was forthcoming.

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Local News Mowerman cuts into the Passion pursued for horror of child sex abuse Bangalow event Feb 28 The shocking stats on domestic violence are well documented; on average, one woman dies a week at the hand of their partner or husband. But it doesn’t take much to extrapolate that to violence against children, whether sexual or not. Advocacy group Bravehearts says that since the announcement of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse last November, the organisation alone has experienced a 350 per cent spike – or almost 400 calls per week – to their crisis line. To highlight the profoundly disturbing statistics and help protect and educate kids from violence and sexual assault, a ‘mowerthon’ is currently underway across the country. Known as the mower-man, Claude Harvey is on a 10week journey from the Gold Coast to Sydney to raise funds on behalf of Bravehearts. With a donation box and iPod dock adorning his trusty Victa, the 70-year-old grandfather will be in Byron Shire this week. Claude says, ‘Late last

year, I saw the direct benefit of my fundraising efforts when Bravehearts’ Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure school education show visited my grandson’s school. But I’d like to see every Australian child in every school in every town given the opportunity to see this program. ‘Survivors of child sexual assault and their families also need important support services and it’s these people who give me the motivation and strength to continue my mowerthons around Australia. ‘I look forward to meeting different communities on my trip, promoting Bravehearts services and ensuring children in these regional areas know that Bravehearts is there to support them and their families.’ His schedule consists of Mullumbimby – January 22, 23, Brunswick Heads – January 24, 25, Byron Bay – January 26, Bangalow – January 27 and Lennox Head – January 28, 29. You can follow Claude’s journey at www.bravehearts. org.au, www.facebook.com/ ClaudeTheMowerMan or www.1in5.org.au.

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Farewell Eric Marshall Well-known Brunswick Heads resident Eric Marshall died peacefully at his Short Street home on December 9, 2014, aged 95. Eric, together with his wife Gloria and children Royce and Judith, settled in Brunswick Heads in 1957, purchasing their family home in 1959. Eric owned a tip truck and gained employment with the Department of Public Works, carting rocks from the local quarry for the construction of the Brunswick River rock walls which were designed to improve the bar safety. He later worked with Jack Bashforth on the housing land development at Golden Beach. Eric then started work with the Department of Main Roads working on several local roadwork projects including the upgrading of Oaks Avenue, the Byron Bay turnoff, the Mullumbimby to Brunswick Heads road, the upgrade of the

ing Club, where they enjoyed playing social bowls as well as competing in several carnivals and pennants competitions at their home club and away. Eric served as vice-president and was later made a life member and patron. Eric also assisted in the early years of the Brunswick Woodchop Carnival, by providing his truck to take away the used woodchips and blocks. He continued this service until he retired and sold his truck. Burringbar Range and Quarry Hill near Murwillumbah. At the time of his retirement in 1979 he had worked his way up to become the priority number one truck.

RSL service Eric was always very involved with the Brunswick Heads RSL sub-branch, and for many years conducted the changing of the guard at

the dawn services. He held the position of vice-president and later president for three years. His active service to his country was acknowledged in a moving RSL service, which was incorporated into his funeral service at St Thomas’s Anglican Church in Brunswick Heads. In the early 1960s, Eric and Gloria joined the Bowl-

Meals on Wheels After his retirement, Eric joined Gloria as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and served for approximately 20 years. Eric and Gloria celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in March last year. He will be fondly remembered by Gloria, Royce and Judith and 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Learning new skills 2014: third-hottest year Melbourne – AAP

Some of permaculture students that studied at Byron Community College last year. Photo Vicki Walker

Enrolments are now open for funded skill-set courses at the Byron Community College. For those eligible, subsidised courses are available in media, childhood education and care, permaculture and aged care, work and study skills. Director Richard

Vinycomb says it’s part of the NSW government’s ‘smart and skilled’ program. Classes start in February, and there are many other courses available too. For more visit www.byroncollege.org.au or check out the recently published brochure.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement, released last week, claims 2014 was the third-warmest year since reliable climate records began in Australia in 1910. BOM Climate Information Services assistant director Neil Plummer said 2014 was a year that included six significant warm spells or heatwaves with a notable reduction in colder weather. The warmest year on record occurred in 2013, when the mean temperature was

1.2°C above the long-term average. ‘Particularly warm conditions occurred in spring 2014, which was Australia’s warmest spring on record,’ Mr Plummer said.

Warmest spring ‘El Nino-like effects were felt in drier and warmer conditions in much of eastern Australia during 2014. ‘The World Meteorological Organization is collating data but believes the world experienced its hottest or among its hottest years in 2014,’ Mr Plummer added.

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A proposal to run rail-bikes along the abandoned tracks from Bangalow to Byron Bay is now being prepared for the Casino to Murwillumbah rail trail. It comes after the recent announcement from NSW Trade & Investment, which is calling for expressions of interest (EOI). Mary-Joy Lu and Alex Catchpoole from Rail Explorers say they have been working on their pedal-powered rail-bike proposal for the past two years and last weekend put their rail bike on display in Byron Bay. They said close to 400 signatures of support were collected; they aim to preserve the tracks between Bangalow and Byron and build a rail trail beside the tracks.

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particularly between Bangalow and Byron, but the truth is that no detailed feasibility work has been done to make that call.’ He says they are investigating how difficult it would be and how expensive it would be to build the trail next to the tracks in this area. ‘For Rail Explorers the infrastructure is there. Yes, it needs clearing and some ma-

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jor repairs, but it doesn’t have to be replaced. Rail Explorers are planning to fund the track repair for our operations from Bangalow to Byron, and this would free up a significant amount from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for the trail. We believe there will be a costeffective way for the rail trail to work alongside the tracks.’ For more visit www. RailExplorers.com.au.

Rail trail trumps light rail projects Will the NSW government’s planned rail trail for the north coast have priority over light rail projects on the abandoned public infrastructure? It appears so, if the planned North Byron Resort light rail from the resort into Byron Bay is any example. Retiring NSW MP Don Page (Nationals) told The Echo, ‘Any licence [the operators] get will be on the basis that it doesn’t compromise the rail trail.’ But Mr Page claims public ownership of the asset will not be compromised, telling The Echo, ‘The rail corridor will still be available for public transport (eg trains) because it will remain in public ownership should trains become viable at some stage in the future. In the meantime, a rail trail is a sensible use for a corridor that hasn’t been used

for over 10 years.’ When asked what would hypothetically happen if a light rail proposal ‘got in the way’ of a rail trail project, he said, ‘It has set in motion a process based on the fact that the corridor will remain in public ownership should other rail options become viable in the future.

Rail trail is priority: MP ‘I think what I’ve said is pretty clear. ‘Rail trail is the priority at this time. Trains on that line are not viable and do not meet the public transport needs of the region.’ And when asked why a rail trail was being rolled out in an area with an increasing population when rail trails are generally aimed at reinvigorating declining popula-

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death of a man at a popular nudist bathing spot at Tyagarah on Monday afternoon. Ambulance officers attended the Tyagarah tea tree lakes in Black Rock Road at about 5pm after visitors to the lake reported a deceased man in the locality. A witness told The Echo a man in his 60s appeared to be lying ‘face down with strange looking pink and yellow blotches on his legs’. Two ambulances arrived

police also subsequently arrived, cordoning off the area. Two young men who were in the same area of the lakes as the deceased were later seen speaking with police. However Inspector Bobby Cullen from Tweed Byron Local Area Command told The Echo there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the man, who is believed to have been in his 60s.

tion areas, he replied, ‘Rail trails are successful in many parts of the world regardless of whether population is increasing or declining.’

Legislation changes needed According to the Rail Trail Program Guidelines, available at www.trade.nsw.gov.au/rtif, ‘The amendments to legislation… and administrative changes need to be in place for development of rail trails and other recreational projects on disused rail lines in NSW.’ Mr Page also said that regarding his 2004 parliamentary speech which condemned the closure of the railways at the time, he was ‘arguing for a continuation of rail services while the line was operational’. ‘However, after the deterioration of the line, including trees growing through the line and white ants destroying numerous bridges and sleepers, not to mention landslips etc over the subsequent seven years before we achieved government, the responsible course of action in the lead up to the 2011 election was to do an independent feasibility study, which was done and we took on board its recommendations. ‘As per the study’s recommendations, extra bus services have been put on.’

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Working his way through the ranks, it’s onwards and upwards for a young Wilsons Creek musician who has just had his first opening night as a musical director of a theatrical production. Nineteen-year-old Max Foggon was five years ago a performer with the Ballina Players, and nominated for a Gold Coast Theatre Alliance award.

First gig at 14 Now he’s at the helm as he guides a 44-member cast ranging from eight to 17 years through songs of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. As well as his acting and

Musician Max Foggon has taken the role of musical director for the Ballina Players’ production of Alice in Wonderland.

singing career, Max has been playing in his father’s band Ragga Jump for the past five years. ‘I was 14 when I played my first gig at the Byron Brewery’, says Max. ‘I play bass but I grew up

singing – there has always been music in the house. ‘I am also studying a Bachelor of Contemporary Music at SCU in Lismore – that experience is helping me teach the kids.’

Max sees this as the beginning of a grand plan and he’s definite about wanting a future in the performance industry. ‘I am trying to approach my performing from a foundation of music. Then I can go out and do other things.’ Max says it’s been a challenge as he hasn’t done any form of musical directing before. ‘The kids made it easy’, he says. ‘I’ve really enjoyed being a part of Alice and I love the experience of being side stage instead of on it.’ Alice in Wonderland finishes its run this weekend with both matinee and evening shows. To book, go to Just Funkin Music in Ballina or book online at Ballinaplayers. com.au.

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Greens attack coalition’s ‘dumb’ renewables stance The Greens say jobs and energy independence in the region are under attack by the Liberal/National parties despite a substantial take-up of solar on the north coast. Greens candidate for the state seat of Ballina, Tamara Smith, says that investment in the renewable energy sector could be providing new jobs across northern NSW, but instead the government had caused ‘a collapse in business confidence’.

The comments come in response to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance report which claims investment in Australia’s renewable energy sector had plunged 88 per cent in 2014, largely in response to the hostility of the Abbott government to renewable energy and their policy to reduce the Renewable Energy Target. ‘Clean energy is a strong part of the northern rivers’ economic future and we

need to realise its economic potential to create local jobs and reduce emissions,’ she said. ‘With affordable storage solutions, like lithium batteries coming into reality, consumers will have less reliance on the energy grid. The Liberal-National government’s attempts to undermine the Renewable Energy Target, which helps subsidise rooftop solar and reduce the wholesale cost of electricity, is harming investment in regional economies,’ Ms Smith said.

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Those pesky humans The Anthropocene Review (http://anr.sagepub.com) is hardly the sexiest publication on the interweb but it addresses the geological force that humans have now become. In a paper just produced by researchers from the Australian National University and Stockholm University, our ability to shape the planet is recognised as a force destabilising the Earth’s support systems – and our own chances of survival. It’s not really new news, but it seems necessary to repeat the bleeding obvious to get the impacts of climate change and environmental destruction into our skulls. So far it’s not entered the headspace of our current government ministers who seem hellbent on propping up the incomes of their business friends at the expense of the biodiversity to which we owe our livelihoods. Coincidentally the think tank Germanwatch has just released Climate Change Performance Index 2014 (https://germanwatch.org/en/7677) which compares the efforts of developed nations. Australia scores either ‘very poor’ or ‘poor’ in the different categories. And last week Bloomberg New Energy Finance (bnef.com) reported that commercial investment in renewable energy had fallen 88 per cent in Australia in 2014, largely in response to the Abbott government’s ambition to reduce the Renewable Energy Target. With Australia well back in the pack and investment faltering, it’s good to see Australians themselves are taking up renewables for domestic use and considering ways to reduce their impact on the planet. Whether or not that positive force for self-preservation can be translated into action across the globe in time remains to be seen. Michael McDonald

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o this is where the story really starts. True, we have not quite finished the silly season: Australia Day and the tennis are yet to be negotiated. But Tony Abbott is now officially back at work. He emerged in western Sydney, looking less refreshed than sullen and somewhat sallow, to talk about roads; naturally, the press gallery wanted to talk to him about almost everything else. It was not a joyous reunion. Of course, he has never really been away; his holidays were interrupted by fires in South Australia, a funeral in Cairns, and his first flip-flop of the year over Medicare. But at least the vacation gave him an excuse to avoid Queensland premier Campbell Newman’s campaign launch, although his loyal deputy Warren Truss has promised (threatened?) that he will take part in the campaign, somewhere, sometime. But in the real world, Abbott will have to complete his political makeover, not into a popular leader (it is too late, and probably too impractical, for that) but at least into a re-electable one. The first move, according to the spin doctors, is to continue to ditch the policy barnacles, certainly the ones that are both resented by the electorate, unloved by his colleagues and rejected by the senate. Well, perhaps; but some of Abbott’s remaining credibility has been his supposed adherence to principle. He might be wrong, but at least he has been consistent. Actually, of course, he hasn’t; on examining the record it can be seen that his credo is not so much that of Martin Luther – ‘here is stand, I can do no other’ – but of Groucho Marx: ‘These are

my principles. If you don’t like them, I have some others.’ But the point is that if Abbott does not stand for the program he has fervently espoused for nearly a year, what does he stand for? If the whole of 2014 is to be regarded as a mere learning experience, to be dismissed as a failed experiment, what are the voters to make of 2015? At the very least their credulity will be severely tested.

ed and prevailed. The decision was, he told them, unanimous. So, reluctantly, his troops fell into line to defend a policy they regarded as indefensible. As the pressure mounted from the medicos and their own back bench they hung on loyally until, when Bill Shorten confirmed that Labor would join the Greens and at least three crossbenchers to scuttle the plan in the senate, the prime minister unilaterally

If Abbott does not stand for the program he has fervently espoused for nearly a year, what does he stand for? by Mungo MacCallum For much of his time as prime minster Abbott has been seen as wilful, obstinate, pigheaded. Now we are told he is to become more consultative, more flexible. All very well, but he does not want to take it too far or he will risk being seen as a mere political weathercock, wimpy and wishy-washy, as weak as piss. And it must be said that last week’s unexpected switch on the six-minute GPs’ consultations is perhaps not the ideal start. According to persistent and, it now seems habitual, leaks from both party room and ministry, the GP tax mark II was even more of a fiasco than we realised. When it was revealed last December the headline was the universal $5 Medicare rebate, but the ambush was the much larger cut in fees for consultations of less than ten minutes. Apparently treasurer Joe Hockey and then health minister Peter Dutton objected strenuously, but Abbott insist-

declared unconditional surrender, leaving his followers to flounder in the muck as they tried to pick up the pieces. The same old Tony, erratic, autocratic and ungovernable. He can and no doubt will claim that it was really all Shorten’s fault, his relentless negativity and so on. But anyone with half a brain would have known that Labor was always going to oppose the idea, as the party already opposed the original tax. True, Shorten took his time about it, but he had his reasons; he wanted to maximise the opposition from the medicos, who had already tasted government blood and wanted more of it, and he expected, correctly, that the resulting pressure would foment both panic and trouble within Abbott’s ranks. In fact it was said that at least one disgruntled backbencher, Mal Brough, actually threatened to vote against Abbott’s stance. But while Abbott has un-

questionably suffered another setback, it can hardly be called a triumph for Shorten. Once again the opposition leader has won only by default; his opponents have simply fallen over. And in the process Shorten has been seen as reactive and opportunist rather than actually taking the lead. Certainly, he is ahead in all the polls and he has dragged Labor back from the abyss to become a genuine competitor, and most importantly, the party is united – or at least appears to be, which for practical purposes is much the same thing. But the leader remains, to put it mildly, less than inspiring. Bill Shorten has not made many mistakes, but he hasn’t made much of anything else either. He is simply too wooden, too calculating. Even his now legendary zingers are clunkier than ever. Shorten keeps telling us he has a vision for his party, but he has not quite told us what it is yet; well, as with Abbott, the time is running out. He can’t afford to wait around for Abbott to become terminal; it may not happen, and if it does, it will only mean that he will fight another, and perhaps more effective, opponent. In 2013 many people dismissed Abbott as unelectable; of course they were wrong. Now many are calling Shorten unelectable; this time they may be right. And thus we bring in the new political year: an alternative prime minster who may still be unelectable, and a prime minster who is, in the opinion of many of his supporters, becoming increasingly unre-electable. And they still call Australia the lucky country. The way things are going it will bloody well need to be.

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Letters Stupid idea Am I to conclude that the conclusion reached by the mayor and M Mizzi (Letters, January 14) is that is okay to cover South Golden Beach with biodegradable bags full of dog shit? Me: That’s really stupid. Matt Andrews South Golden Beach

Feral cats We don’t hear much about feral cats these days. Roaming packs of wild dogs grab attention due to the obvious havoc they wreak, but the damage done by cats is insidious. Just before Christmas a mother and two kittens took up residence in one of my trees, cleverly concealed in a deep, inaccessible hollow. Attempts to coax them out were met with aggressive hisses. I contacted the vet, Council, WIRES and the RSPCA, all were unable to help. Council has a limited supply of cat traps but had none available at the time. The cat moved with her kittens to another tree, their trampled resting-place marked by a half-eaten rat. My dog spotted them and her incessant barking along with our hullabaloo evidently made life unbearable for the cat and her offspring, who then disappeared. While the immediate threat to my wildlife was

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The unbearable lightness of rail (and trail) Q High hopes for a dedicated cycle and walking corridor for the thousands of older users who do not wish to dice with traffic but want to maintain fitness. How we would welcome the chance to use bikes to access beaches, music, markets and friends along the way. Please remember we are looking at a wider picture than Byron and its incomprehensible traffic mayhem. Communities in Casino, Lismore, Eltham Valley, Binna Burra, Bangalow would jump at the chance to revive this priceless corridor and generate tourism opportunities along the way. Onwards from Mullumbimby to Murwillumbah the stunning scenery would be a world-class attraction that would rival other similar trails in WA and NZ. Let’s get behind the NRRT and move

this excellent and timely initiative along! Chris Dayman Newrybar is an angle not explored in the rail trail craze. Young people in Byron find it hard to find affordable accommodation, apart from sharing houses, and still paying enormous amounts of money, while often working in the hospitality industry in Byron Bay. The options are to live in the more affordable Mullum or Ocean Shores, Brunswick Heads and beyond and then drive into Byron Bay, if they are lucky enough to have four wheels, to find themselves often stuck in traffic. Imagine if you could live at those locations for their greater affordabillity and catch a lightrail service hassle free, maybe having your car parked in Bil-

Q Saw Cameron Arnold with Nationals MP John Barilaro (Echo 7.1.15) announcing a $50m funding for a cycleway. Must’ve been some hard lobbying there? If both Labor and the coalition agree to dismantle the rail line, $50m will probably be the cost to do that. Then where is the next lot of taxpayers’ funding coming from to build a cycleway?

solved (I hope), I fear for wildlife on other properties – our bird population is particularly rich. The feral cat issue seems to fall between the cracks with no organisation able to provide assistance for a growing problem. More traps available from Byron Council would be a start. Does anyone have experience of dealing with this problem and if so could you share some ideas for Echo readers? Vicki Brooke Eureka

article in your newspaper of January 14 in regard to landslips in the Shire. Firstly it still seems confusing as to why Wilsons Creek, Huonbrook and Wanganui were ever placed in the state seat of Lismore in the first place. It makes sense geographically for us to be in the electorate that the rest of the Byron Shire is in, especially given that MP Thomas George informed us back when the Wilsons Creek school landslip was at its most unpredictable peak that there was no way the fire trails would be reopened so that there was another exit from the valley towards Lismore.

As far as I am aware, residents have had no communication from the electoral office as to this new redistribution, or from either MP. Some of us just happened to stumble upon it in some random publication. Secondly, re your article, I personally was not venting anger, just asking questions, specifically: what have either of the MPs done to assist in reviewing the speed in which state disaster funds are allocated to assist isolated rural communities after devastation to their access roads? Thirdly, I am well aware that Council has responsibility for these roads, but there is continued on next page

Unhelpful slips Interesting to note MP Don Page’s comments in response to my online letter of the January 8, and in the resultant

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The violence written into religious texts Q David Lisle’s letter (Echo, January 14) did include the words: ‘I am sorry, Matt.’ I choose to accept that apology, David. Now you owe me another one, for pretty much calling me an ignorant racist demagogue. I suggest you might read my policies on Facebook, such as #50timesasmany. People are rightly concerned about injustices suf-

fered by those they term a ‘much maligned “other”’, but declaring jihadis to be endangered ‘other’ groups makes about as much sense as putting a duck in a raincoat. They don’t need or want your protection. They are a bloody Other, and you probably did six things this week for which they would gladly shoot you in the face, while enslaving your female relatives and beheading your

neighbour’s poodle. It’s not a game. Islamic terrorism is not an Abbott government plot. It is an endlessly repeating pattern based on texts considered 100 per cent relevant today that specifically encourage terrorism. Do not believe me. Read the texts, I urge you. I submit that one of the keys to world peace – which I see as an achievable goal, but that’s a looong story – is the disowning of dangerous texts. Yes, this applies to all groups whose unhinged adherents run amok because of their reading lists: Marxists trying to wage an armed struggle, Old Testament wife/ gay/adulterer bashers, and of course Islamists. The method I propose is historical and literary analysis. When ancient material is contradictory – and Islamic material is very often contradictory – scholars can, and must, choose which sayings and stories should be taught, and which deemed as child pornography, historical error, and the like. There is no single Mu-

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hammad. Books we can do something about. The way forward is not to pretend nothing is happening, or that it is all a plot by the Liberals/Masons/Giant Lizards to distract attention from Smokin’ Joe Hockey’s Budget Extravaganza. That is the most dangerous, dishonest, and inevitably futile course, because the texts exist, they are taught, they find followers, and they kill. We must insist, politely, humanely, but firmly, that certain texts be edited. The task of editing and updating those traditions is long, long overdue. It is not a matter of religion; it must be a matter of law. Matt Hartley State candidate Byron Bay Q The cultural and religious relativism underpinning David Lisle’s letter last week is representative of the soft, inclusive, Trojan-horse left. Through it we could achieve a dewy-eyed appeasement in our time with rising Islamofascism. Civilisation is advanced by, among other things, pushing back against the claims of religion, not by bowing to them. Islamic fundamentalism is pushing the other way, against secular humanism, diversity and tolerance, not just in the Middle East but wherever it commands sufficient adherents. Wherever religion is strong, human rights are weakened. Among religions Islam lends itself readily, from its ‘sacred’ texts, to extreme interpretations and justifies exceptional intolerance and brutality. Christianity at least has largely put aside the ‘old testament’. There has been no such evolution or refor-

continued from page 11 a serious imbalance between state-funded roads and rural roads. One only has to take a drive from Wanganui to Ballina to see this incongruity. And given that all the tasks the state government did manage, that Mr Page has outlined in his response, such as ferrying children across the slip, and assisting with the Upper Coopers Creek Recovery Committee are ‘reacting to the crisis’ tasks, not preventive tasks. Do we not elect politicians to come up with new creative solutions, or to change unhelpful legislation? As to who we actually vote

mation in Islam, as Salman Rushdie noted. The ‘slaughter the infidels for Allah’ stuff remains an unchanging injunction of god for fundamentalists. Thus Cat Stevens, writer of Peace Train, converted to Islam and called for Salman Rushdie to be murdered. We underestimate the power of mad and bad ideas at civilisation’s peril. It takes just a handful of intelligent, motivated young males, fuelled with righteousness, guns and testosterone, to wreak havoc. Islam carries a potent formula to mix and ‘weaponise’ these ingredients. Adrian Gattenhof Mullumbimby Q I’ve been unimpressed with

the quality of the free speech debate since the French terrorist attacks. What’s the point of free speech if you don’t use it? I note that while the ABC showed both the Danish cartoons of last week’s Charlie Hebdo which featured a cartoon of Mohammed, the BBC by contrast copped out and ran the cartoon only online – lest they offend someone. My understanding is that any depiction of Mohammed the prophet is unacceptable, not just the in-your-face stuff, not just ridicule. This principle the Muslim world has inherited from the Old Testament, according to which any ‘graven image’ might lead to idolatry, ie the worship of the image rather than God himself. Why do Muslims feel this way? According to my understanding there is nothing in the Koran about it. The ban seems to apply only to God, whereas Mohammed, though a holy prophet, was nevertheless a man, not even a son of God as Jesus is supposed for in March, I’m still awaiting further instruction. Ms Andy Maclean Huonbrook

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by most Christians (but not all) to have been. What I’m getting at is that by putting Mohammed in the same category as God, Muslims themselves seem to me to be indulging in blasphemy. We’ve seen a lot of commentary about Muslims being deeply offended by what the cartoonists did, which basically constituted an attack on their spiritual identity, they say. I’ve seen nothing whatsoever about the deeply offensive beliefs and behaviour that seem to spring out of Islam without any great effort, beliefs and behaviour that are irreconcilably at odds with western principles. The fifth pillar of Islam is that once you become a Muslim you can’t change religion – on pain of death. This is in direct contradiction of everything the West stands for. Muslims don’t have a monopoly on offensiveness, of course. The Jewish belief that they are the ‘chosen people’ is profoundly racist, as is the idea that Jews can come back after 2,000 years and forcefully re-take the land God allegedly promised them. This notion also contradicts the Old Testament, which clearly states that the return to Zion will be facilitated by an act of God, not by force of arms. Then of course we have the Hindu notions of honour killing and child marriage. We’ve allowed the noble (and naive) ideal of multiculturalism to be used to sucker us to such an extent that some Muslims openly propose to force the host culture to become like them. Surely they see the notion of multiculturalism as a Trojan horse designed by Allah to ensure his final triumph. Fast Buck$ Coorabell the privilege of nominating and selecting our candidates. However we’re often struggling to find people willing to take up the poorly remunerated and thankless task of representing The Greens on Council. We’ve had far more success with great candidates standing in the upcoming state election. As a relatively new political party, we haven’t established the nepotism and cronyism of the major parties and don’t have the corporate backers who can parachute their puppets into positions of influence. Perhaps Rose was a patsy for other less ethical players!

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Letters We’ve had plenty of ‘independent’ duds before on Council – blokes who presented themselves as guardians of the environment but quickly turned into friends of the development lobby. Clearly it’s up to the punters to scrutinise the candidates and make sure their vote goes to the right person – it’s so easy to be an armchair critic in hindsight. If people really want to save this planet from the rapacious greed and wanton destruction inflicted by the supporters of the major parties, then you need to put a lot more time and energy into transforming our politics so we get effective, powerful green advocates into our parliaments. With so many critics out there, why don’t you nominate and take on the job yourselves. Let’s face it, you couldn’t do any worse than Rose. Michele Grant Member, Byron Greens

Housing distress

Reading the letter ‘Housing Saga’ (Echo, January 7) about Council’s Affordable Housing Strategy was very distressing, even for a home owner. As the writer reported, after 16 years this AHS has gone nowhere.

It is a disgrace that we (Council, voters, residents) cannot/will not move on this issue. What can be done to help house people who have missed the boat in the now sickeningly overpriced market? There are many people in our shire who are living in cars, bunking with friends, in the sorts of accommodation many of us would just not consider (including on the streets). These days it won’t do to just say, ‘Oh well, they’ll have to go elsewhere’ because everywhere else is the same – high rents, if you can find somewhere decent. People want to live where they feel connected. What are we going to do about this issue? M Lacroix Mullumbimby

Birthday shock

I only ever tell my close friends and family when my birthday is and what my age is. I was therefore shocked, feeling that my privacy was being invaded, when I received a birthday message, including my age, from the local National Party candidate Kris Beavis. When I asked the Nationals where they got this information about me, I was told, ‘from the electoral roll’.

Bloody Boat People by Reuben Brand www.reubenbrand.com. According to Reuben this cartoon has been published in over 50,000 textbooks about Australian history and will be studied by high school students. It is also now a part of an Indigenous education curriculum in Tasmania, according to proud uncle and Echo food writer Matthew Michaelis.

I phoned the electoral office and asked them who has the right to use private information from the electoral roll. They said, ‘only sitting members, and only to be used for campaigns’. The birthday

message to me from Beavis was not from a sitting member and since we are not in an electoral campaign period it was definitely not a campaign message. Who does Kris Beavis

think he is to unlawfully access and use my private information, which he has no right to do? More than that I know he is doing this to hundreds of other local people. I know of one 80-year-old per-

son with dementia who was quite distressed at receiving a ‘birthday wish’ from Beavis as it confused him. It seems the Nationals, not content with betraying the continued on page 14

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Western culture has a number of elephants standing in its room, one of which is a cultural arrogance towards other cultures. This arrogance stems from a long history of conquest and colonisation. The West has learned you don’t have to actually occupy a country to have control over their affairs. Along with our economic and military domi-

Mullum Potters

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Mullum Potters are welcoming new members. Call into the Drill Hall studio on Jubilee Avenue from 10 till 3 on Thursday 22 or 29 Jan to get membership details or contact Ellen 6680 4810. More info at www.mcag.com.au.

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.

Mental health support

Lone Goat gallery

Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group -For family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting Thursday 22 Jan (and the 4th Thursday of each month), 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Please call Leanne for further info: 0409 818 643.

‘Place of Dreams’ by Robert Ryan runs until 4 February. Gallery volunteer attendants required – please contact 0408 337 277.

Bumper harvest

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I was pleased to see in the television media news of another bumper season for Byron businesses owing to the influx of tourists, now that there is rarely an off-season in Byron Bay, as well as the increased opportunity for employment for local unemployed residents that it will hopefully create. I’m looking forward to reading in The Echo about new contributions from north coast businesses to the rising costs of infrastructure in the Shire (that the town and Council are clearly strug-

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that would nurture us. The formula ‘(6 billion) divided by (bottom line profit)’ does not work. Collectively we must evolve a new capitalism. Human beliefs, including capitalism, atheism and scientism, are fundamental to a meaningful life. Belittling a belief may be perceived as a death threat. We need to respect and nurture the gems within all beliefs, and admit to our youth that we need their help in finding solutions. Motivated and informed, they cannot be radicalised. Hayo van der Woude Mullumbimby

nation, however, has come a cultural attitude that views other people as somehow less worthy, less important. Initially, this view centred on skin colour and our (perceived) technical superiority, but these days it often manifests as indifference. Our media convulses over the recent shootings in Paris, yet largely ignores drone attacks in locations around the globe. Attacks that often miss their intended target, killing innocent men, women and children. A recent report by the human-rights group Reprieve says these killings are fuelling extreme groups and violent reprisals. So the elephant in the room with terrorism appears to be our own terror. When we kill it’s for justifiable reasons, to defend the weak, to defend freedom. But when others kill it’s an act of unspeakable horror. Perhaps the big picture we’re not seeing is that murder begets murder and it’s all equally bad news regardless. R J Poole Lismore

continued from page 13 northern rivers by renewing CSG licences, are now also betraying us as individuals by invading our privacy for political purposes I would say to them, look after our farmlands, care for our water and air and get rid of CSG. Why not do something useful, instead of poking your noses into people’s private business? Robyn Sparks Ballina

The Ballina Camera Club will be holding its first meeting for the year this Thursday 22 January at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. Enquiries Mark 6686 6915.

gling with) required to satisfy and accommodate their patrons. New projects such as alternative power generation, realistic low-cost housing projects, parks for the north of the Shire and contribution to a new light-rail network and other ideas would be worthy recipients of this extra long-term funding. Rod Murray Ocean Shores

Nurture the gems

Extension of a popular view would justify the ridicule of all cloistered religious sages. Their dogmas get God back to front: the heart is gone. Worship of Mammon dominates global religions. ‘ We’re mesmerised by a soulless mathematical monster, incapable of compassion. ‘Survival of the fittest’ implies the less aggressive masses succumb to mathsperception. It’s a misreading of nature. Successful species care for their own kind! We must return to the ‘God-ma’ within all religions, including corporate capitalism, those feminine qualities

Celebrate An open celebration of Australia, the land, its people, with BYO barbecue at swimming pool park in Bangalow Sunday 25 Jan 5pm, organised by Anglican and Uniting churches.

Uniting op shop Lots of good donations came in over the summer break. Uniting Church Op Shop Dalley Street Mullumbimby

Western arrogance

A new general cancer-support group has started in Byron, for anyone living in the northern rivers. For more information please contact Ken on 0411 233 755 or David on 0428 187 025 or email david@davidyoung.com.au or kengabe@linknet.com.au.

Make Change Happen Make Change Happen is totally nonprofit, apolitical, and not affiliated with any other group or ideology other than a passion for the sustainability of where we live. Uniting Church Hall, Dalley Street, Wednesday 21 January, 6–9pm. For information: jacki.dirckx@ gmail.com or 0423 753 757.

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

Tintenbar Community Aid Network runs a series of social activities at the Tintenbar Hall. Contact Marg on 6687 8033 for more information.

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.

Looking for photos

Visioning your life

Looking for photos (or memorabilia to photograph) of war-bride-related material for a new exhibition at the Ex-Services Club Mullumbimby in April 2015. Also material related to war horses that were part of WWI. Please email Debby at mullumww1@gmail. com.

Take time now to explore your creative side and to refocus on finding meaning in your life. Tuesday 3 February, 10.30am till 3.30pm at Ballina Community Health Centre Solarium, Cherry Street entrance. Free! For bookings phone 6620 2999.

Repair Cafe

Oneness blessing, meditation and healing every Thursday 7pm at Red Tent Yoga studio, Byron industrial estate. All welcome. By donation. Ring Nura 0427 847 210 for info.

TINCAN

Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe is closed for a break, reopening on 31 January, 9am–12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

Breast Cancer Support Bookings for our Aqua-Feldenkrais Wellbeing Program starting 24 February are now open. Margie 6685 4873 for all enquiries.

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

Family Drug Support 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.

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Rally for the Reef Rally for the Reef will be held onSunday 25 January at 11am at Main Beach Byron Bay. Family friendly event - face painting, speakers, live music, photos, petitions, etc. Feel free to dress up as your favourite reef character. Volunteer performers please phone 0405 463 663.

AIR meet The next AIR (Assoc of Independent Retirees) meeting is to be at the Ballina RSL on Fri Feb 6 at 930am. All welcome. More info Ken 6687 7291. 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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Sport

Byron SLSC country champs It may have been tight after the second day of competition, but defending champions Byron Bay have powered home to victory on Sunday, the final morning of the 2015 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships. The Far North Coast Club finished the carnival with 963 points, well clear of secondplaced Warilla Barrack Point SLSC and third-placed Cudgen Headland. Hosts Mollymook flew the flag for the south coast branch, finishing a highly credible

fourth place. Shellharbour SLSC rounded out the top five. Sunscreen was essential as once again a blazing sun greeted the competitors for the third and final morning of competition at Mollymook Beach. Traditionally Byron Bay have always been strong in the ski events, and they once again proved it on Sunday, dominating the senior divisions. Shaun Sewell and Ryan Beckett teamed up to win the U19 double ski, and after a few minutes’ rest they backed up

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1. Early rock singer responsible for Tutti Frutti (6,7) 9. Scottish girl’s name meaning Great One (5) 10. Obsessive devotion to a single aim (9) 11. Physical theory developed by Albert Einstein (10) 12. Indian queen (4) 14. Telegraphic languages (7) 16. Grade of Chinese cotton; also night heron (7) 17. Myths, ancient fairy tales (7) 19. Quick view, glance over (7) 20. Female singing voice (4) 21. Mark left by perspiration (5,5) 24. Miser, Scrooge (9) 25. Direction up on a map (5) 26. Amulet, artefact supposed to bring fortune (4,4,5)

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to also take out the Open Double ski event as well. Not to be outdone by the boys’ efforts, club mates Joanna Charles and Jayden Morgan teamed up to record victories in the U19 and Open Double ski as well. Surf Life Saving NSW sports manager Shane Knight was delighted with the success of the carnival and praised hosts Mollymook for once again delivering an outstanding championship. ‘Congratulations to Byron Bay for retaining the Country Championships title,’ said Mr Knight. ‘We’ve seen a lot of exceptional performances from U8s through to Masters over the three days of competition. ‘I would like to thank Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club for all their efforts in delivering the championships over the past two years. ‘It’s not easy hosting in excess of 1,200 athletes, officials and spectators from around the state, but the club has been very accommodating.’ The final point scores: 1 Byron Bay SLSC 893 2 Warilla Barrack Point SLSC 740 3 Cudgen Headland SLSC 546.5 4 Mollymook SLSC 372 5 Shellharbour SLSC 322 6 Coffs Harbour SLSC 268 7 Port Macquarie SLSC 255 8 Sawtell SLSC 248 9 Tacking Point SLSC 232 10 Lennox Head – Alstonville SLSC 195.5

Bison blitz it in Bangalow

Angela Grice

Last weekend, a herd of visiting American bison spent three days roaming Bangalow Showground. It was an impressive sight for those unsuspecting residents who found themselves inside a scene from Dances with Wolves while on their routine stroll to get a coffee. But what were these big fellas doing here?

These shaggy visitors had a job to do – help train local horse-riders in the art of campdrafting. Campdrafting is a popular rural Aussie sport in which a rider selects a beast from a herd of cattle, drives it out of the cattle yard, and directs it (often at warp speed) around a set course. With their horses ready, 15 riders embraced the opportunity to work up close and personal with these most un-

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2014, has dual Australian and by Ian Rogers New Zealand citizenship. Since Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm there are no residency obligations to be eligible for their national While Ni Hua was rolling title, Jule at 25 years old became through the Australian Open, the first female New Zealand eventually winning with a record Champion in the event’s 135 year score and winning margin, an history. equally amazing result was taking As a teenager Jule became a place across the Tasman. Women’s International Master in At the New Zealand Open 2007 – the same year she became Championship in Auckland, another Chinese Grandmaster, famous for playing a round of the Zhao Xue, also dominated, but Sydney International – and travher performance was overshad- elling across Sydney to get to the owed by the million-to-one game – in her pyjamas. When Jule began working as occurrence of a ten-way tie for a teacher in isolated Cairns she the New Zealand Championship struggled to raise her world ranktitle. Going into the final round half ing to a level where she could a dozen players had the chance displace the Olympiad team to take the NZ title outright yet incumbents. Now back in the big smoke, none of them could win their crucial final games and a mas- Jule has become one of Australia’s sive pile-up occurred three points most active women players, with behind the overall winner Zhao. her NZ title win indicating a In a country where titles are giant leap forward for her 2016 shared, not decided by a play- Olympic ambitions. Australia had one other standoff or other tiebreaker, the result made a lot of people very happy, out result in Auckland. 15-yearmost especially Queensland’s old Karl Zelesco secured his first Alex Jule who did not imagine International Master result and that she was eligible for the title. could have won the tournament Jule, who narrowly missed outright but for a loss to Zhao in the Women’s Olympiad team in the final round.

usual of animals, and receive expert instruction from Kendall Neilson and his team. ‘I knew it would be such a brilliant chance for riders of all levels to practise the fundamental skills of campdrafting’, said local horseriding instructor and competitive campdrafter Zoe Olive. ‘The horses too have gained enormously from the experience, by working with these steady bison.’

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Back to School Encore Performance Studio

Throughout 2014 EPS had a very outstanding year at eisteddfods and performances but, more importantly, we received so many compliments on how fabulous the students are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just because of their fantastic performance quality and dance technique, but their positive attitudes, energetic personalities and how they all love and support one another.

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What could be more Australian than soaking up the sun in bare feet, bowling a few ends, listening to Triple J’s Hottest 100 with a lamb chop in one hand and beer in the other? This Australia Day grab the kids and meet some friends at Club Byron for a great family day to celebrate this nation’s birthday. The kids will enjoy wide open space, learning to bowl and a Superhero Jumping Castle, and you’ll enjoy the fact that they’re having such a great time, good music, club prices beverages, free lamb barbecue and the best tunes of last year! Marvell Street, Byron Bay. 6685 6202.

The Sun Bistro, Byron Bay’s newest family-friendly hot spot, brings you an Australia Day Hottest 100 Party for the whole family. With kiddies’ playground and kids’ activities on the grassy knoll to keep the grommets entertained, mum and dad can kick back to the Triple J Hottest 100 tunes, and a Cooper’s Surfboard will be given away to a lucky customer present on the day. As well as our family-friendly food specials we will also have an Australian-inspired culinary creation. Our courtesy bus runs locally through Sunrise all day, so there is really no excuse to not come out to The Sun and enjoy the day. 61 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay. 6685 6500.

Railway Hotel The Railway Hotel has always been a favourite for Australia Day, combining its sun-soaked beer garden, great food and live music. This year has that same great formula at play; the newly repaved beer garden is looking better than ever, free sausage sizzle or something more substantial from the kitchen and music by local favourite, the surf roots / Australian mojo rockers that are Marshall. Jonson Street, Byron Bay. 6685 7662.

Australia Day at the Eltham Hotel. If you are looking for a country destination this Australia you won’t do better than the Eltham Pub. 30 mins drive from Byron through some of Australia’s most picturesque countryside you’ll ﬁnd this little gem. Great food, great music, great fun (don’t miss the annual thong throwing competition). Eltham Road, Eltham. Ph 6629 1217.

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ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN CERTIFICATE II IN NAIL TECHNOLOGY Next course starts 2nd February The Northern Rivers Nail Academy

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The Northern Rivers Nail Academy in Byron Bay is now offering Certificate II in Nail Technology.

Mudhoney Beauty has re-opened above the well-known Mudhoney Hair Salon in Byron Bay on Browning St. Kamon, the manager of the beauty and day spa, has been working in Byron Bay for some years and brings know-how and passion to the business.

Classes begin on 2 February 2015 in the Joan Lawman Beauty Centre in Lawson Street. Nicki Jackowski, an award-winning nail technician and international educator, brings her artistic skill in acrylic and gel enhancements, rockstar manicures and pedicures to the classroom.

Mudhoney Beauty uses the 100 per cent organic and Australian-made product La Clinica for all beauty treatments, and offers facials, massages, nail treatments, waxing and spraytan. Mudhoney Beauty also off ers Bio Sculpture Gel nails as well as Shellac for a complete nail off ering. ‘Everybody loves the feel and look of the salon as well as the convenience of being able to have their hair done downstairs and then just step upstairs to get the beauty treatment,’ says Kamon.

For quality education or an eyecatching unique nail design call Nicki to book your training or make an appointment. Northern R ivers Nail Academy, Byron Arcade, Lawson St, Byron Bay | 0410 514 234 | ellagracebeauty.com.au

Organic anti-ageing skin care new in 2015 at Judy’s Look gorgeous all year with Judy’s anti-ageing treatments. New products being introduced this year include the Eminence range from Hungary and Organicspa – all Australian. Both are organic and offer superb anti-ageing skin care to keep skin healthy. They provide intensive moisture and skin hydration for all types of skin including teenage skin problems. New too is the Oxyoasis Hyperbaric Oxygen machine for fresh, beautiful dewy skin. So if you want to indulge in first-class facial treatment in a secluded, peaceful, air-conditioned atmosphere in the heart of Byron Bay call Judy for a range of facials and waxing. For more information call 6685 5870.

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Hanging at Sphinx Rock Story & photos by Matthew Michaelis

‘I don’t care whom I hit.’ I get a little excited when I arrive at a road stop. People milling around, legs lifting, people adopting pseudo yoga moves stretching it out. Yes, years of family road trips have left indelible memories and some unwanted feelings firmly on my delicate psyche. Unfolding your legs, shaking off the car-sickness and the vicious big-brother stealth attacks. The hairy muscular arm reaching back like a crazed gorilla, sweeping the back seat with an angry ‘I don’t care whomI hit!’ shouted from the swerving driver dad. My father didn’t cope well in closed spaces; he’d always end up flustered and regretful for ever thinking of such a stupid plan with a family in tow. Back to present day, and fortunately my youngest children are still at that age when they sleep the whole way to and from a day trip. It’s when you arrive at the destination that you need something special to give the next generation a memorable buzz.

Yay! We’ve arrived and you’ll know if you’ve done the right thing from the get-go. Living in the country gives the ardent Sunday driver a zealous edge. Not bound by any city or stemmed by traffic, the country drive when your starting point is the country is not overrated when you’re going to find something of interest to relax with.

More than a roadhouse Sphinx Rock Cafe was our destination and this place is more than a roadhouse cafe or a food stop; it’s a hang. It’s situated at the Mt Burrell Convenience Centre on Kyogle Road, between Murwillumbah and Kyogle. The three world-heritage national parks nearby create a spectacular drive through the Mt Warning Caldera. Sphinx Rock Cafe is 15 minutes north of Nimbin and less than 45 minutes south of Coolangatta Airport through the historical village of Uki. This eatery is situated on a sizeable plot of real estate. It’s a big enough place to house the childless, the dog lover, the children haters and the large family all together in one place without ever get-

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ting irritated – whichever camp you’re in. The cafe itself is flanked by a flowing creek out back, a sandpit for kids, a sizeable grassed area for galloping, picnic blankets, a game of boulles or bocce (depending where you’re from) and a comfy seating arrangement for the diners in four different areas around the cafe. A fully licensed cafe in the sticks is gold, and Sphinx Rock has a good list of bottled specialty beers and organic red and white wines to complement a menu that’s tilted toward the hungry patron. It’s certainly a good place to relax and enjoy the culinary offerings of a licensed restaurant.

1 Pictured from top: 1. Gently undulating creek – you can almost hear the pan pipes. 2. Friendly and efficient service in a casual setting. 3. Tender well-executed roo burger. 4. Spacious grounds and a wellpositioned sandpit as a backdrop to house-made cakes and food. 5. A big vegetarian brekkie. 6. Well-prepared and -executed food from the kitchen here. 7. A daily specials board lists some interesting choices.

Fry me kangaroo brown, sport It’s been a while since I’ve eaten roo meat. The issue of eating kangaroo meat is, no doubt for some, still an emotive one. You can’t think of those endearing episodes of Skippy the bush kangaroo without feeling pangs of guilt or hearing a distant call for help… ‘Don’t worry, Skip’; alas, reality can be harsh. Apart from appearing on the coat of arms, the roo, like most original Aussie things, has been copied from the Indigenous barbecues that have been frying the kangas brown for thousands of years. For my taste, as a meat, it’s an incredibly lean and healthy choice. So, anyhoo, all that aside, I grabbed the roo burger hoping for a tender kangaroo loin or rump inside (there’s an art to cooking this meat). The full vegetarian breakfast was ordered for balance and a slice of a gluten-free orangeand-poppy-seed cake to further prove to myself that I haven’t wasted my life. I have to say, I really en-

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joy kangaroo meat when it’s cooked to perfection, and this was. The meat was so good that I almost ignored the burger setting it came in and just ate the tender pieces without the bready bits or the chippies (the toddler had laid claim to these middle-aged no-nos). The specials board also had a kangaroo and sweet potato curry, rice and spinach for a reasonable $20. The vegetarian big brekkie comes with haloumi, avocado, spinach, poached egg, mushroom, eggplant, tomato and toast. Served plump with a piece of haloumi sitting like a promontory of griddled goodness, generous and well done, the usual suspects were sitting here served at their best. The menu includes all-day breakfast, big burgers, wraps, sangas, well-thought-out mains, daily specials, and what seems to be good vegetarian and vegan selections, not to mention organic coffee and cakes. The service is friendly and efficient, while the menu

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presents choices from $6 to $18 with some $22 selections on the specials board. Jon Squire is the chef here and has been at the helm for the past ten years. The food came forth quickly, well plated and all without a yell or a scream from the open servery.

Stones, and a clear-water revival After lunch and sand play, we ventured down to the little creek and had a splash and a stone-skip. This is quite something for a young family and a really revitalising aside from the food and entertainment. I was having flashbacks to the iconic Picnic at Hanging Rock movie, my mind drifting in and out of the pervasive heat – I could almost hear pan-pipes floating on the wisps of hot air. Being Sunday, I realised it wasn’t the pan-pipes but the

melodious sounds of a local talent going on the wind (as happens each Sunday here). Local bands and songwriters are featured here from 1pm. This is a fabulous landscape for live entertainment, with a rotation of musicians from around the region and beyond, performing here to diners and visitors alike. If you like a drive, good food, a glass of wine or a beer, all with family diversions included in the free entry, then you won’t be in ‘de-Nile’ that such a place exists after a day out at Sphinx Rock Cafe. Sphinx Rock Cafe. Licensed, open seven days from 8am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Dinner: Friday nights and weekends from 9am until 4.30pm. 3220 Kyogle Road, Mount Burrell. Phone: 6679 7118; email: info@ sphinxrockcafe.com; Web: www.sphinxrockcafe.com.

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Dig those truffles Story & photos by Matthew Michaelis

ortia Tresselt was originally from California, grew up in Asia and Europe, graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Business and Linguistics and now lives in Lennox Head with her family. Like most peeps with diverse backgrounds, the notion of doing what it is that you really want to do is accentuated in the northern rivers. I first came to the area far away from newspaper deadlines, cool cafes and the latest eats, and started a manufacturing idea, then ran a school canteen, then another, then back to newspapers. ‘I never used my degrees’ is an adage you’ll sometimes hear ‘oldies’ expounding to their younger counterparts and although

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the smart ones have integrated their life experiences and learning, it’s usually very personal. Whatever the case, it may be a while before you find that career that makes you feel complete. Portia is now best known for her wholefood recipes, products, and her Byron Bay Truffle business, sold at a farmers market near you. She too represents the diversity in the Bay. After working in the corporate world for several years, she found herself fatigued and slowly gaining weight. ‘As I made positive changes in my lifestyle, I started to share what I was learning with friends and colleagues,’ she said.

‘Over the last twenty years I’ve been involved in preventive healthcare working at the Diet Centre of America as a counsellor and giving family nutrition lectures at playgroups, churches, schools and corporations. I created a corporate wellness program, numerous seminars and workshops and have completed a BS in Holistic Nutrition. My hope is to encourage people to take an active role in their own health. My focus has been working with families using a wholefoods approach to help them grow and stay well together,’ she added. Portia’s recipe book Healthy Snacks and Meals for the WHOLE Family is now in

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its third edition and her new e-recipe book, a three-book series, has more than 100 recipes ready to download. The Byron Bay Organic Truffles business was inspired out of a desire to create a decadent dessert that also appealed to many on a gluten- and dairy-free diet, using only raw, organic ingredients – nothing added or taken away from its natural form. Ingredients include cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, desiccated coconut, zest of lime, lemon and orange, cranberries, ca-

cao, carob, raw honey, dates, vanilla beans and organic herbs and spices. Portia tells me each truffle is handmade with love (of course) and bagged in a bio-degradable casing, then boxed in a re-usable, compostable box. The nine flavours are: Zesty Lime, Mandarin, Honey Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Tangy Lemon, Cranberry, Date Pecan and Chocolate Hazelnut. All truf-

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Combine all in a food processor until well blended together. Add 1/2 Cup of desiccated coconut for a flakier crust and press into your favorite pie tin. This crust is so good it can be eaten on its own and makes a great cookie base.

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Rae’s Fish Cafe

MAD RACKS RIB SHACK Delivers succulent Byron Bay pork and Casino beef ribs direct to your front door. Our ribs are local and organic cooked slow and low. Also serving wicked chickens and the Lord Burger delivered! Free delivery with orders over $60 Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee Now open Friday night!

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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

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Mon–Sat 5pm until late 3/31 Lawson St (opposite Aquarius Backpackers) Delivery and pick up ribsbyronbay.com.au 6680 8881

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water for at least 15 minutes and strain off any remaining water.

fles are raw, gluten, dairy and refined-sugar free using 100 per cet organic ingredients. Portia Tresselt is out of the corporate argy-bargy now and I think we’re all healthier for it too. Find her at a market near you including: Tuesdays at New Brighton and Fridays at Mullumbimby farmers markets.

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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

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Portia Tresselt creates goodies that taste like baddies (of the good sort). Below: Truffles – decadent and healthy at the same time.

Recipe: Hazelnut Beetroot Brownies 1 Cup total grated beetroot and/or apple – I use 1 medium beetroot or 1 red apple (skin and all).

Happy Hours 4-6pm week days Cnr Jonson St & Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 9666 www.balcony.com.au

Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

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

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

Overlooking the beautiful Wategos Beach, Rae’s Fish Cafe is the mustvisit restaurant while you’re visiting Byron Bay. WINNER OF

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ALL NEW MENU FOR SUMMER & LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC 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

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Cafe Oska 1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay Mon–Sat 8am–4pm From December Wed–Sat 6.30pm–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

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

Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Santé Italian at the Paciﬁc provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.

95 Jonson Street, In the Heart of Byron Bay 6685 5009

santerestaurant.com.au Exotic World Cuisine African and Caribbean Specialities Join us for a flavoursome journey in Byron Bay.

Lemongrass Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443

Dishes you should try: Fish Kreol, African and Jamaican Goat Curries, Vegetarian curries.

Byron Bay

Open every day over Christmas and New Year from 12pm until late

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

Bombora Bar & Grill Cafe

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

La Table

Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 Coolangatta The Strand Marine Pde 07 5536 5455 Broadbeach The Oracle, 12 Charles Ave 07 5570 2166 www.osushi.com.au

An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials

72 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby

Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Aquarius Dining and Café

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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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.

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

Hog’s Breath Cafe’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, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

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Group bookings & Larger Parties

Fins

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.

Hog’s Breath Cafe

Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

Classic & Modern Cocktails Quality Wines

6680 9960 targabyronbay.com

BYO Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

Here the ambrosial meals are cooked to order and the scrumptious cocktails and mocktails thrust you into a land of wonderful tales.

Muoi’s Feast

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

Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: 7 days from 5.30pm

11 Marvell Street

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

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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Here the curry pastes are freshly pounded to leave your palate dumbfounded.

Open 7 Days, 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner from 5.30pm 9/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6685 5320 www.hogsbreath.com.au

Thin Crust Pizzas, Delicious Pastas & Salads Juices & Good Coffee

Open 7 Days 12pm till Late

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Italian at the Pacific Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepaciﬁc.com.au

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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

Open 7 days for Breakfast and Lunch, with Dinner Thursday to Sunday. 50 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head, East Ballina

6687 4333

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Open Wednesday-Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway 5:30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au Come and enjoy our freshly renovated beach vibe dining with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. Great value fresh tasty food with cold beer on tap, and a selection of cocktails and wines available. Cocktails and tapas hour - All cocktails $12 4.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday to Saturday

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.

French Bistro/Bar - Fridays from 4pm & Saturdays from 2pm 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.

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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.

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

A set banquet menu (5 dishes) for $29 p. person.

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

Cafe 6684 2220 Resto 6684 2227

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late.

Every Sunday night in our POP UP Japanese restaurant Izakaya we offer SAYONARA SUNDAY.

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

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Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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THE LONG & SHORT OF IT THIS WEEKEND SEES AUSTRALIA’S ONLY ACADEMY-ACCREDITED AND BAFTA-RECOGNISED SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL COME TO BANGALOW A&I HALL AS THE FIRST STOP ON ITS NATIONAL TOUR. FESTIVAL DIRECTOR BRONWYN KIDD TALKS ABOUT THE EVENT 24 YEARS ON. What was the original inspiration for putting Flickerfest together? Flickerfest is very much a celebration of amazing short films from Australia and around the world. Way back 24 years ago, when Flickerfest was born, there were very few places in Australian to view great short films or for filmmakers to show their work, so Flickerfest was born out of a passion for independent short film and sharing this culture in the Australian cinema landscape. How has it changed or evolved since its inception? Way back in the beginning Flickerfest screened eight short films in the grounds of Balmain High School then moved a few years later to its home at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney. Since the beginning in 1991 when Flickerfest received around 150 entries and had two touring venues – one being Byron Bay! Flickerfest has grown astronomically to now receive more than 2,300 entries for our Academy-accredited and BAFTArecognised competition and tour highlights of our 10-day Bondi fest to more than 50 venues nationwide and overseas to Bali each year. How has being Academy accredited changed the films or the perception of FF? Certainly it’s meant a lot more entries received each year and a lot more profile on the world stage from filmmakers and film industry organisations. Filmmakers look to festivals to enter their films in that have a certain global reputation and standard of programming so being Academy accredited across four awards at Flickerfest has certainly given us a huge stamp of approval and great international profile a lot more entries to view each year.

As a director what are the major challenges you face each year? Like all arts organisations in an era where there is a multitude of film festival and events on each week, I guess remaining unique and committed to our vision of presenting truly spectacular shorts is one of my biggest challenges. When it comes to the arts versus commerce debate, it’s always difficult to not be swayed to be more commercial and only show shorts that won’t challenge or be controversial, but Flickerfest has survived so far through our commitment to passionate creative shorts and to believing that audiences want to see work that both entertains, inspires and gets them to see the world in a different way. With a massive national tour schedule, when do you start sourcing new films for upcoming events? Our tour finishes up north in Cairns in May, but even though we are touring for five months of the year we are pretty much looking for shorts all year round and sourcing the films from festivals all across the world. With so many thousands of entries to get through to put the final program together which takes many, many months to view, selecting the films is pretty much a year-round task! What are the highlights of this year’s festival? What are your favourite foreign films? Your fave Aussie film? Ahh, there’re so many as once again we received an exceptional standard of entries again and there’s so many great films across the programm screening in Byron. If I were to choose just a few across the many I would have to say Boogaloo & Graham – from Northern

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KU PROMOTIONS PRESENT AN EVENING OF CATALONIAN AND GYPSY MUSIC WITH WOODFORD FAVOURITES BAIX EMPORDÀ. THE DUO SPOKE WITH THE ECHO ABOUT THEIR UNIQUE ACT.

Can you tell me what it is about Catalonian and Gypsy music that you find so compelling? We have put these two styles of music together in the one gig because we think that they bring two different aspects of folk music that are connected in the scene of Spanish tradition. The Gypsies arrived through the migration routes and settled in the south of Spain; they came with their music, which, merging with the musical influences from the moors that had settled in Spain at the time, developed into what we nowadays call flamenco. There is a rich history of musical influences all through Europe, and we believe that in bringing both styles together we pay homage to the confluence of these styles through the history of humanity.

The compelling part of the Catalan music we are bringing to the mix is the romantic and sentimental way in which it tells a story of customs, tradition, and aspects of human life that never get outdated. Gypsy music brings along exotic rhythms and melodies, with clever musical arrangements, that have an infectious energy and seem to be innately created to celebrate in festive ways the coming together of people around the camp fire. What are the major themes that you deal with in the music? The songs that we bring from the northeast coast of Spain are mostly love songs, which tell a story of unrequited love, of exile, of nostalgic memories of lands and people left behind, memories of exotic sceneries, and longing for re-encounter with the land and their people. There are also some songs that tell the story of how life was lived back in the early 1900s, with touches of humour expressed through the lyrics, but captured by the music itself in lovely musical narratives. The songs speak of customs and traditions that are currently almost lost, taking us back to other

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Workshop Series with heavyweights of Australian Jazz

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Ken Stubbs, John Hoffman, Paul Grabowsky. Starts Monday 2nd February culminating in performance with Paul Grabowsky at his Byron Theatre concert 27 March.

See our website for all the details:

www.nrcac.edu.au 6621 2266

KINGS OF KAVA Tom, Daniel, Chris and James all went to the same high school (albeit in different years) and formation seemed inevitable. It wasn’t until schoolies, however, in 2010 while bonding over kava – Fiji’s tongue-tingling ‘national drink’ – that the final pieces fell into place and a mutual love of kava and mutual love of gypsy, ska and reggae was to lay the foundation of the band and indeed their friendship. They play the Byron Brewery on Friday from 8.30pm. Free entry.

JAFFER FOR OZ JaFFer is the brainchild of charismatic frontman and funky bass player Luke ‘JaFFer’ Ferguson. Blessed with an amazing 5-octave vocal range and a love of all things soulful, JaFFer takes you from warm low Barry White tones to soaring Jeff Buckley highs. JaFFer’s music is fresh, funky and exciting! Combining a fusion of rock / funk / pop around well-crafted, heartfelt and soulful songs. Australia Day at the Brewery.

You can lead a horse to water but you can’t always find it a park. It seems that while we have reached peak oil in our consumption of fossil fuels, when it comes to the using of vehicles powered by aforementioned petroleum we have also reached peak parking. The availability and subsequent non-availability of parking represents perfect capitalism – in the provision of a product only made more valuable when there is less resource than actually required. This ‘nothingness’ can then be meted out at premium prices. At the end of the day what makes us truly happy is not enlightenment, love or success; it’s actually a rectangle on the road or under cover somewhere to hitch our horse. There is no greater start to the day than nabbing a carpark outside where you want to go. It’s like the world has decided to affirm that you are a winner. As opposed to the loser you were the day before driving around and around the block hoping someone vacates a space exactly before your moment of passing. The other day my daughter had an appointment at Centrelink. Brunswick Heads is 10 minutes from home. I left 15 minutes early, forgetting the extra time needed to drive aimlessly around the streets like some sort of deranged sex predator. By the end I’m screaming, ‘fuck off you stupid tourists’, ‘go home Queenslander’, wishing I’d photoshopped myself a disabled-parking sticker. Or stolen a wheelchair. Clearly if you have an appointment in one of our busy holiday towns you need to allocate an hour at least to harass and bully holidaymakers. Not that they give a shit. They just mosey on out in front of you with that glazed look you get when you’re paying $5k a week for a shitty little beach house without a pool. And that’s just Brunswick Heads. Byron Bay takes the whole parking thing to a brand-new level.

HANGING AROUND Infectious and cathartic female punk group The Coathangers bring their completely unaffected, unpretentious, deliciously sloppy and electrifying live shows to the Hotel Great Northern this Friday. With album number four under their belt and being their most well-recorded and well-written album to date, Suck My Shirt has just been released in Australia via Brisbane’s Smack Face Records. The Coathangers’ live show has become a force to be reckoned with. Coathangers at the Hotel Great Northern on Friday.

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The other day when we visited friends of ours who own an apartment on the beach in Byron I was filled with pessimistic dread. ‘We’ll never get a park,’ I moaned. My husband was optimistic. ‘Of course we will.’ And of course we did. Right outside their apartment block on that stretch between Main Beach and Clarkes. It was like a sign from the universe that we were somehow more worthy than all the other dickheads driving around giving us the death stare. That was of course until we went back to our car exactly two hours and 21 minutes later to discover we had a parking fine for $249 for exceeding the 2-hour limit by 21 minutes. That was the part of the day when the universe grabbed its belly, fell on the floor and shrieked ‘gotcha … LOSER!’ And then wet itself laughing. What a joke. Why so much? Surely $100 would be deterrent enough? It’s clear though that with a trillion cars in Byron Bay and only 34 spaces that fines for parking infringements are possibly some of the biggest profit churners we have. In fact I am starting to think the whole come-to-Byron bullshit is just a scam to make money on parking fines. The only investment needed by Council is two rangers in a sedan pointing their new parking computer gun at our rego plates. They don’t even have to walk the chalk any more. Of course all that fine money then goes into infrastructure. Oh, let me grab my belly and fall on the floor laughing.

OKA FOR SUNDAY With a signature sound and unforgettable live reputation, OKA is still serving their progressive roots music. Electrified didgeridoo, heavy slide guitar, soaring flutes and juju rhythms are some of the many ingredients in this Australian sound that’s matured over a decade. Their past is unique and reflects a sundrenched coastal lifestyle they call home. Here we find them with their sixth studio album Milk & Honey that hints to be the most exciting yet. Incorporating flavours of dub, electronica, hip-hop, jazz and many forms of world music, for years people have tried to define the OKA sound. OKA gigs create a real-time soundtrack, and an empowering vibe leaving listeners hungry for more. At the Hotel Brunswick on Sunday.

MAÑANA POWER Mañana’s music is a unique blend of pop, reggae and folk, creating a natural sound that is ear pleasing to literally anyone. Mañana have just recorded a self-titled album, which the boys will be releasing in May and to coincide with the release, Mañana will be touring up to Surfers Paradise and back. They play this week at the Byron Brewery on Saturday from 8pm.

I wrote something two years ago about our infrastructure deficit. We’ve now upped our visitation from 1.8 million per annum to 3.2 million and whoops, nothing’s been changed. Clearly that dollar is not spent on more parking. Or on public toilets. For $249 I expect a 5-star shitter. Instead I go to Main Beach and am presented with a crude change-room, which is just a fancy name for the skeleton of our old public toilet with the guts ripped out and a bizarre sanitation-type space ship that has landed in the park featuring one toilet per gender with only 10 minutes to manage your business. Then the door opens. It’s Showtime! This whole experience does not engender love for our council or love for the shire. It engenders rage. A person starts to feel shat on. From a great height. Particularly when a person drives home and blows a tyre on one of the 4,000 potholes we must avoid on a daily basis and in the process almost ends up in a head-on collision with oncoming traffic. You want to lower people’s stress levels, increase community harmony and reduce road rage? Then provide more parking than required, make it free, fix the bloody roads, give us some public toilets and a children’s park that’s not full of goon sacks and ciggie butts, provide emergency accommodation for the homeless and itinerant, and while you’re at it have a crack at public transport. Otherwise stop letting so many people in – close the gates and tell the rest of the world – fuck off, we’re full.

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times, when romance and broken-heartedness was the main theme for popular songs. As a father / daughter act you are unique! How did you come to be playing together? How does it bring you closer? I started singing these songs when I was in my mother’s womb, as she was already part of those original cantadas too. The musical backdrop of my childhood is basically these habaneras and tavern songs, and they coloured every scenery, every encounter with friends and family, as we would always end at up dinner parties with the guitar and singing two–three-part harmonies till late at night. I grew up and moved on from that scene, going on to learn how to play the piano professionally in the conservatory, moving more towards the classical world, and forgetting a bit about the tradition of the habaneras. This journey eventually brought me to Australia, to train as a music therapist, and it was here that I found a great violin player, Moshlo, who fell in love with the songs and suggested we play them in an unprecedented arrangement of vocal, guitar and violin. We produced a CD, which I was very proud to present to my father in one of my family visits to Spain, and that got the ball rolling again, so that the following two years after that we sang at different cantadas in the Costa Brava, and we managed to get an invitation to perform those at Woodford last year and this year again, with a very warm response both from audience and organisers. Music was the beginning of our life together, and after a long break, it has brought us back together in more ways than one. How do audiences respond to the music and the stories? The feedback we get from the audience is extremely warm and appreciative. It is the combination of the uniqueness of the tunes, the harmonies, the way our voices merge with each other, the chemistry of father/daughter on stage, the stories that go along with the songs, the context of the past that transpires through the music and stories into the present moment, and the sense that the show is a little bit of history in the making; all these factors put together add up and make of the performance a very compelling and evocative event that bring lovely emotions of encounter and connection. Why do you think we still have such resonance with the music? Hearing my father sing these songs is a bit like going back to the source… the sound is very authentic. Simple. Pure. It is derived from sophistication and pretension. Simple melodies and harmonies but at the same time very evocative and exotic… the fact of not understanding the lyrics has never seemed to be an issue with any of the audiences as the music seems to speak for itself, capturing emotion and evoking so many of those basic human experiences such as longing, nostalgia, love, broken-heartedness, joy of the encounter, saying goodbye… What should we expect for your local show? We like to think you’d come out feeling inspired, touched, with a sense of having travelled across the globe through music, captivated by the sweet melodies to begin with, during the first bracket of songs (with Baix Empordà), followed by a bracket of Spanish tunes backed by the lively and skilful music of the Romaniacs, and followed by an energising and festive bracket of gypsy tunes that one cannot listen to without getting up and dancing. The combination of these two styles of music promises a night out with a lot of variety and appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a not-to-be-missed night if you are around Byron Shire on the night. They are joined by The Romaniacs at Coorabell Hall on Saturday. Tix are $25 presale or $30 at the door and are available at kupromtions.com.au/?p=1518.

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DEVOTIONAL SONG, FOOD & PEACE This Saturday from 3pm till 6pm sees devotional songs and talks for world peace and happiness at the Byron Community Centre with a very special feast to follow. All FREE to the community.

GROWLING OUT AND ABOUT The Growlers play and surf their way across the country. Lead singer Brooks Neilsen is the ideal frontman – a mixture of swagger, performance, and dancing on stage. Expect just as much sweat, dancing, psychedelia and stage dives this time around as The Growlers bring The Babe Rainbow, Moses Gunn Collective, The Walking Who, Scotdrakula, and Sea Legs along for the ride. At the Hotel Great Northern on Wednesday.

INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG MUSOS Young musicians aged 12–20 who play a big band instrument are in for a treat! Every Monday night in February, Youth Jazz Orchestra (YJO), premier ensemble of The Northern Rivers Conservatorium, will host preparatory rehearsals for a specialist workshop with Australian jazz scene heavyweights Ken Stubbs and John Hoffman. The workshop series costs $95 for Conservatorium students and $110 for external students. For more information contact Julius at the Conservatorium on 6621 2266. Enrolment can be made at www.enrol.nrcac.edu.au.

BACKHOUSE IS BACK Tony Backhouse, founder of Cafe of the Gate of Salvation, Heavenly Light Quartet, composer, gospel expert, and choral arranger supreme returns to Mullumbimby for a raise-the-roof singing experience for all levels. Arranged in four parts of more, with opportunities for improvisation and soloing, Tony’s workshops are beloved worldwide for creating an electrifying sense of joy, harmony and soulshine. Tix $30 at the door. Sunday at Mullum Civic Hall, 1–4pm.

SOME COMFORT FOR YOU Melbourne-based The Wild Comforts have put together a new album called Silver City Sorrow. The core of the album lies in the songwriting pen of frontman Joshua Deeble, with songs that capture the spirit of country music and borrow freely from folk, punk, and blues. The bedrock of the album was put down with Bill Chambers and Jeff McCormack at The Music Cellar – the hallowed walls bearing awards for artists such as Paul Kelly and Kasey Chambers. They play The Rails on Thursday.

A FEW RUMS

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THE RUMJACKS ARE FIVE MUSICAL MISFITS FROM THE COBBLED STREETS OF OLD SYDNEY TOWN, AND THESE CELTIC PUNKROCKERS ARE COMING TO BLUESFEST FOR THE FIRST TIME! Frankie McLaughlin, lead vocalist and songwriter, believes that the Rumjacks are that accidental perfect combination of players. ‘We have all been in other bands before over the years and the last thing on my mind was forming or joining a band at the time, but it was a chance meeting with Johnny, my bass player, while we were out one night; we locked onto each other with the same music taste and quickly decided to form a band, with a few guys I know and a few guys he knew. You don’t expect much out of a band when you start; just having a good time is enough, but very quickly we thought we are on to something, we love it – people love it – and we started to pump out tonnes of music! With the entire lineup it’s a chemistry of personalities and I can’t think of five more different personalities to come together!

It’s always entertaining too, it works, there is no formula; it happened to us rather than our trying to make it happen.’ The Rumjacks have a clear objective. ‘Our focus,’ says Frankie, ‘is making really good music with really good words; it’s simply about customer and player satisfaction.’ ‘You feel the pressure to be different, but you can’t be that different any more; everything has been done! What we are providing is a soundtrack to a type of escapism. People want to hear it, imagine they are somewhere else, anywhere but here! You get your weekend warriors that live their alter ego; they can’t get it the week in the office, they get on the bike and we are the soundtrack to that. We are also into keeping it very current and today and very now.’ Frankie reflects on his love of folk and how that has informed his rich lyrical vein. ‘One of the things that I inherited from folk is the rich poetic tendency – to be able to use words to conjure emotions and senses. I like being able to craft lyrics like that, music that will alter your heart!’ When it comes to writing, McLaughlin believes, ‘It’s a different dialogue, the more that you lay bare yourself, the more you have people that come up and say they know what you are talking about. Our music is a conversation; it’s not a monologue.’ Rumjacks play Bluesfest this Easter. The playing schedule and all festival and camping tickets are on sale through the website at www.bluesfest. com.au or phone the office on 6685 8310.

IMAGINE A CAREER WITHOUT LIMITS

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE – UKE UKE UKE Miss Amber and Stukulele have put together a true-blue dinki-di ripper of a songbook for this month’s UKE NIGHT at the Court House Hotel. A swag of Chisel, Oils, Divinyls, Aussie Crawl, Hunnas and more of your faves. Beloved guests, local singer types Sara Tindley and Ash Bell, are back to help transcend the cultural cringe with the UKE NIGHT band from 6.30pm, Thursday 29 January. Entry $10, kids under 15 $2.50. Don’t miss your chance to publicly diss the f***tards who are running our once fair country. Join the mailing list at ukemullum.com for the songbook.

JODI MARTIN’S SALTWATER TOUR Jodi Martin and her honest folk/roots style, evocative of Jack Johnson and The Waifs, has taken her to far-flung corners of the globe and seen her heralded as ‘one of Australia’s most talented singer/songwriters’ by The Weekend Australian. Jodi’s stunning new album Saltwater was co-written with folk legend Arlo Guthrie, during a songwriting road trip travelling from one end of the United States to the other. See Jodi at her soulful, quirky best. Join us at the Byron Theatre on Friday 30 January from 7.30pm. Tickets available from www.kupromotions.com. au/?p=1528.

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Stars

ARIES: Among your many outstanding skills, patience E doesn’t always shine the most brightly. But with this week’s Mars in Pisces diluting initiatives and retro Mercury confusing communications, it’s your kindest accomplice. Double check info and do your best to avoid misunderstandings. When they happen anyway, just keep simplifying, clarifying – and smiling.

Combine this week’s sun, Venus, Mercury and midweek new moon in quirky, variable Aquarius with the year’s ﬁrst Mercury retrograde and child, the joker’s wild…

TAURUS: Teamwork’s important again this week as bills F arrive, unresolved issues arise and emotional temperatures escalate. Hesitation and reassessment are perfectly appropriate responses; aggressive strategising only tends to generate resistance. If retro’s stressy retrograde dynamics start getting to you, rest, coast, cruise, keep a low profile and above all practise active listening. This week would definitely benefit from G GEMINI: considering Gemini artist Austin Kleon’s observation that in this age of information overload the most successful people are those who know what to leave out so they can concentrate on what’s most important, nothing being more paralysing than an array of infinite possibilities.

CANCER: Best strategy for not letting this contradictory H week’s changeable nature drive you bonkers? Take advantage of its inventive flashes and illuminating insights. Enjoy its whimsical interactions, curious eccentricities and unusual antics. Accept opportunities to experience its dynamic teamwork and inspiring camaraderie. Have fun with its complex stop/go, yes/no choreography.

LEO: While Leos like life big, bright and technicolour, this I week advises against overindulgence, extravagance and

SAGITTARIUS: After an initial rush of stimulating M exchanges, late week’s plans mightn’t mesh as smoothly as expected. If this happens, just settle. That’s going to be the pace of the next three weeks, but rather than deflating the wind beneath your soaring plans, Mercury retro’s providing time to smarten them up.

excess – not to limit you, rather to save face by preventing embarrassing mistakes. Retro Mercury in your relationship sector’s suggesting a rethink, review and reality check: a longer, deeper look at what’s going on.

After a month of playing charismatic leader NCAPRICORN: and support person, think about taking a wee break. This

VIRGO: Your ruling planet’s first annual retrograde is less J stressful and more fun for you than most signs if you focus on having a good time instead of getting ahead. Even getting ahead by having a good time: letting your wild, uninhibited side out to play and have its say

whole week’s astral energy is excellent for resting, recouping and regrouping – taking a long cool look at the possibilities on offer, and the likeliest contenders for collaboration in this year’s arena.

LIBRA: While you’ve no intent to confuse, delude or mislead, K AQUARIUS: Midweek sun and new moon joining Venus you may be accused of it this week, so communicate clearly, O and Mercury in Aquarius reboot your heart, soul, friendships, even try to correct past misperceptions. Weigh exciting offers against viability, exotic promises against core integrity, wishful thinking against reality – especially where trust and funds are involved.

SCORPIO: Feeling like pulling back on something? Then L spend the next three weeks researching and reviewing.

social calendar and group endeavours. Visionary plans could be so grand and expansive it’s fortunate Mercury retro in your sign presses the pause button for the next three weeks while you refine them.

PISCES: With Mars in your sign, communications hastily P expressed may appear hostile, possibly the opposite of what

Surprising insights are available that may totally change your course. This week suggests addressing unresolved issues from the past so you’re able to move forward, and Mercury retrograde’s precisely designed for this specific exercise.

you or someone else intended. All retrogrades are prime time for revision, and the next three weeks suggest working through a past misconception towards transforming a Neptunian dream into a Saturnian reality.

THE MAIN EVENT

PEOPLE, CULTURE, COUNTRY. Be part of something extraordinary this Australia Day and share in the spirit of Saltwater Freshwater country with an event that celebrates our first-nation peoples this Australia Day at Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens. With headline act Archie Roach, acclaimed hip-hop artist Briggs, rising star Radical Son, soul songstress Emma Donovan with the PutBacks, and fusion dance band DidJital. As well as presenting the best in national Aboriginal music, the heart of the interactive festival is the collaboration of the four nations of the saltwater freshwater region: Gumbaynggir; Dunghutti; Biripi; and Worimi. Festival-goers will be able to hear Gumbaynggirr stories, learn the local language, and discover bush foods and medicines on guided discovery walks. They will also be able to get hands-on weaving with Worimi artists from Forster and Karuah, make bark canoes with Dunghutti craftsmen from Kempsey, and paint with Taree artists in the Biripi art space. This is a chance for visitors to connect with and learn more about the cultural richness and diversity of this region. Monday 26 January, 9am–5pm. Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens. Entry by donation.

MICE AND MEN Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony award nominee Chris O’Dowd (The Sapphires, Bridesmaids) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live and screening at Palace Cinema this week. This landmark revival of Nobel prizewinner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Of Mice and Men screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema at 1pm on Saturday and 12.30pm on Wednesday 28 January. Tickets $23–25 available at the cinema box office or online at www.palacecinemas.com.au.

The Main Event is an extraordinary dance event happening in historic Federal village just 30 minutes inland from Byron Bay at 7pm this Saturday. It will feature dancers with and without disabilities from the northern rivers region, across the country and as far away as New Zealand, Norway and Germany. It is the culmination of a week-long dance workshop program based around the philosophy of utilising communication as a creative tool. This creative activity is led by two of Australia’s leading dance practitioners, Philip Channells (creative director, Dance Integrated Australia) and Gavin Webber (co-founder of The Farm). Together they have developed a program that focuses on skills development (disability-inclusive) and choreographic practice and development in dance. The performance showcases some of the work of 35 dancers in collaboration with ARIA award winner Ben Ely (formerly from the Regurgitator band), local musician Dominic Rado, and multimedia artist and projectionist Kellie O’Dempsey. The Main Event is being held at Jasper Corner, Federal. Pizza Volante will be popping up at the venue from 5pm and tickets are available at the door – $10 adult / $5 child.

is invited to come along to Open Day and see what’s on offer for 2015. Open Day offers include $5 taster classes in kinder, kids’, teens’ and adults’ circus, acrobatics, aerials, parkour, flying trapeze, indoor climbing, trampolining and yoga! Everyone can enjoy the FREE Juggle Zone and Playspace and watch Circus Arts’ top students and trainers perform their signature acts. Term starts Tuesday 27 January so come along and join the Circus Arts family and realise your dreams for 2015! Circus Arts Open Day is on Saturday from 10am–2pm at 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Arts and Industry Park.

DANCE ARC ARC Dreaming Aboriginal Dance Theatre is back by popular demand this Friday for an epic performance at The Space at the Byron Bay Community Centre. ARC Dreaming is a collaboration between music fusion group Visions of a Nomad and the Nunukul Yuggera dancers, both internationally acclaimed. Nunukul Yuggera recently opened the G20 summit in Brisbane, performing in front of the world’s delegates, televised worldwide. Don’t miss this true celebration of Australian culture!

CIRCUS OPENS ITS DOORS If your new-year resolution is to get fit, be more adventurous, learn something new, find spiritual balance, engage more with your community or perhaps finally perform on stage then Circus Arts is the place for you. Byron’s indoor multi-activity centre is the ultimate venue for getting active and having fun and on Saturday 24 January everyone

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Ireland, set in 1970s Belfast, where two young boys discover the facts of life aided by the help of their pet chickens. Which has just been nominated for the 2015 Oscar for Live Action Short Film. The quirky and intimate Oh Lucy from Japan starring Setsuko, a 55-year-old single ‘office lady’ in Tokyo, who is given a blond wig and a new identity, ‘Lucy’, by her young unconventional English instructor. ‘Lucy’ awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. The film was officially selected for Cannes. In The Australian program I love The witty Bush Mechanics, which tells the story of four young Warlpiri men on a journey to visit a powerful elder living at a remote outstation. As they drive across the red dirt roads of the central Australian desert they must overcome mechanical mishaps and the trickery of a mischievous Munga Munga spirit. And the Hilarious Florence Has Left The Building. It’s the Christmas eve concert at the Marigold House Assisted Living Facility. All her friends are dying and Florence wants out. When the facility double-books two rival Elvis impersonators, Florence take the opportunity for one last hurrah. Starring a very unrecognisable Jacki Weaver. And the Virgin Australian Award winner for Best Australian Short Film: Grey Bull is also a standout. It’s about Martin, a South Sudanese refugee who happens upon a bull whom he believes is his spiritual totem. He decides to rescue it from the abattoir he works in. What about the quality of local submissions? I’m really super impressed. Shane Rennie, IQ general manager and Flickerfest tour manager extraordinaire, has been organising Byron All Shorts for the past 10 years alongside our Flickerfest screenings and the quality of the shorts just gets better and better each year. I’ve seen all the shorts in this year’s program and I’m suitably impressed and really looking forward to screening them in front of local audiences! As a local resident and filmmaker myself I’m always really excited to see local stories on screen and to see our local industry growing and thriving. There’s certainly some really amazing storytellers here! What should locals expect for the screenings this coming weekend? A wonderful smorgasbord of amazing shorts and an incredible trip around the world, Australian and locally on the big screen with films that will make people both laugh and be moved and inspired by some of the most talented filmmakers the world has to offer. I’m really excited about the program and can’t wait to share Flickerfest again this year in my hometown. It’s always a great atmosphere at the A&I Hall, Bangalow, and the IQ kitchen over the weekend makes it a great place to hang out among like-minded lovers of independent art and film! We are also kicking off with a stellar fully catered opening night with sponsored drinks including Rosnay Organic wine, Little Creatures Brewing, VodkaO and some yummy Greek-inspired food from Fat Belly Kaf, Brunswick! Bangalow A&I Hall this Friday–Sunday. See feature on page 30 for more info.

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PAPER PLANES You get flicks like this from time to time. They are pure and simple, but more often than not they are made for kids. Which is a great pity, for at a time when the world might soon be devoured by anger, greed and hateful piety, the value of a few timeless verities can never be overstressed. Robert Connolly’s heartwarming movie opens with young Dylan (Ed Oxenbould) feeding a scrap of meat to a hawk in the WA outback. His passion is flight and the bird is his guiding totem. When he and his classmates get the opportunity to compete in a nationwide paper-plane competition, with the prospect of representing Australia in Tokyo, Dylan’s destiny is made manifest. First, however, he must win his way through trials and cope with the spiritual collapse of his grieving widowed father (Sam Worthington). It sounds corny and, to be honest, it is – but its effervescence, its homespun honesty and its joie de vivre is completely irresistible. Oxenbould (seen recently in Disney’s similarly sweet-natured Alexander and the Terrible Day) is an extremely engaging young actor and, as Jason, his narky nemesis, Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke is a fine, if broad-brushed, bad guy. When Kimi (Ena Emi), the little Japanese girl, comes on the scene to steal Dylan’s heart (I fell for her, too), the triangle is perfectly set. So good are the youngsters, so classically constructed their personal interactions, that the heavyweight performers in the cast – Worthington, David Wenham and Deborah Mailman – are happily consigned to support status. There is so much to cherish in this movie, including a fabulous black-and-white interlude in which Dylan and his Grandpa (Terry Norris) join the Battle of Britain, and a ripper of a throwaway line about Dylan’s fear of needles that pays out gold as the story approaches its climax. The plot points are textbook, the morality writ large and the characters familiar to us all – in fact, there is absolutely nothing unpredictable that occurs. But I thought it was wonderful.

BIRDMAN The long wait for possibly the most previewed movie ever is at last over, and if Alejandro González Iñárritu’s masterpiece is sometimes weighed down by wordy gravitas, that should not in any way detract from its worth. Riggan (Michael Keaton) is a legendary Hollywood actor, universally known as Birdman the super-hero. He has moved from LA to Broadway to direct and star in his own play about Raymond Carver, the introspective poet and shortstory writer. But can he adapt to the ‘real life’ of the stage after the fantasy of the screen? Can he re-invent himself as an artist? Can he make himself relevant in a culture mired in tweets and celebrity worship? His estranged daughter Sam (Emma Stone), unable to buy the particular flowers that he has requested for his dressing room, messages ‘whatever you wanted they didn’t have’ – and it is the line that encapsulates Riggan’s very being (and ours?).

Driven by doubt and jealous of others’ success, Riggan is tormented by Birdman’s ghost and wont to occasionally exercise the supernatural powers that he possesses – this latter trait, though essential in creating Riggan’s personal mythology, seemed to me to be at odds with the nuts and bolts of the film’s humanism. The somnambulant cinematography by Iñárritu’s fellow Mexican, Emmanuel Lubezki, contributes enormously to the complexity and connectedness of all that happens. Incredibly long, labyrinthine tracking shots – they’re like an MC Escher drawing – seamlessly follow the players as they move from one location to the next, and from day to night, while Antonio Sanchez’s agitated drum score constantly augurs calamity. Despite the dark humour and raw observation, moments of tender forgiveness arrive as Riggan and his cast are all shown to be victims of life’s great pretending. It is not unusual for intellectual profundity to be accompanied by self congratulation and Iñárritu, after his mighty achievement of laying bare the modern psyche, shows that he is not above this by allowing his movie to imperceptibly slide into hubris with an ending that, quite frankly, I didn’t buy.

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A&I Hall Bangalow 23–25 January 2015

Celebrating 24 years of short film excellence Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy-accredited and BAFTA-recognised shortfilm festival, ensuring that we continue to present A-list short film programs recognised among the best in the world. More than 2,400 entries were received for Flickerfest 2015, and only the top 110 shorts are selected in official competition, all handpicked to represent the most innovative,

creative and cuttingedge short films being produced in the world today. The calibre of this year’s program is undeniable with several films screening at some of the world’s most prominent and revered film festivals, including Sundance and Cannes. At Flickerfest Bangalow we will be screening an entertaining, inspiring and award-winning range of 30 Flickerfest shorts, many of which are world or Australian premieres, giving local Flickerfest audiences the first look at the hottest short films in the world today. We will also be presenting the best of northern rivers shorts at the Byron All Shorts finalists screening, which last year played to a capacity audience of 400 people. Flickerfest is Australia’s largest touring film festival, visiting 50 locations around the country.

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Flickerfest brings its ‘Short Films – Licensed To Thrill’ into the northern rivers from 23 to 25 January, for its 17th year, screening a smorgasbord of short films; along with Byron All Shorts finalists, audiences will experience the best of short films from the Byron region, Australia and around the world over three days at the A&I Hall, Bangalow.

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Join us as we celebrate our 17th year in the northern rivers to launch our festival of thrilling short ﬁlms in style with a fully catered opening night party. Includes: free drinks at pre-party from VodkaO, Little Creatures beer and Pipsqueak cider, Rosnay organic wine, Phoenix drinks; plus nibbles from Fat Belly Kaf; and Bond themed tunes from DJ Beat Dusta.

Followed by:

8.30pm – Best Of International 1 After the opening party Flickerfest is thrilled to present its ﬁrst international program of highlights from our Academy-accredited Sydney competition. Stunning ﬁlms in the collection include: BOOGALOO & GRAHAM from Northern Ireland set in 1970s Belfast where two young boys discover the facts of life aided by the help of their pet chickens. Nominated for 2015 Oscar for Live Action Short Film

The quirky and intimate OH LUCY from Japan Setsuko, a 55-year-old single ‘ofﬁce lady’ in Tokyo, is given a blonde wig and a new identity, ‘Lucy’, by her young unconventional English instructor. ‘Lucy’ awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. When the instructor suddenly disappears, Setsuko must come to terms with what remains - herself. Ofﬁcial Selection Cannes 2014, winner Flickerfest 2015 Best International Short Film

And the insightful and timely DISCIPLINE from Switzerland where a man disciplines his child in a grocery store and things quickly escalate as other customers intervene and things get out of hand.

Saturday 24 Jan 2.30pm – FlickerLab Come along and be inspired by our free ‘Concept to Market’ workshop with Bronwyn Kidd (Flickerfest director) in conversation with a writer/director Heath Davis. Heath Davis is an awardwinning filmmaker whose films have screened and won awards at various international film festivals including Telluride, Tribeca and Flickerfest. Since graduating from the University of Western Sydney, Davis has written and directed the short films Spoon Man, Bella, Bee Sting and Rabbit as well as numerous music videos and TVCs with Sydneybased production house Scope Red. Most recently Davis directed the concert movie for ARIA winners The Jezabels, The Jezabels Live at the Hordern as well as the upcoming feature film Broke starring Steve Le Marquand, Max Cullen, Claire Van Der Boom, Steve Bastoni, Justin Rosniak, William Zappa and Brendan Cowell.

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4.30pm – Byron All Shorts Also returning is Byron All Shorts, in our 10th year of presenting the best of local shorts from the northern rivers, celebrating the filmmaking talent of the northern rivers region and encouraging audiences to experience the many amazing films and local stories that are produced in the region each year. Nineteen local short films will screen across this 115-minute program.

Highlights include: the revealing documentary BEHIND THE MASK – BENNY ZABLE an in-depth insight to this artistactivist.

Delightfully quirky animation CONDOM about 6-year-old Spike who ﬁnds a used condom and Dadda, who attempts to explain the meaning of life.

Admira and Bosko who, during the war, tried to escape across the only bridge out of the city.

DINGO LOVE about a farmer and his pack of dingos and how his love for them has changed his thinking. Byron All Shorts will be judged by an esteemed jury of ﬁlm practitioners including: legendary Australian actor and activist Tony Barry, writer/ director Heath Davis (of upcoming feature Broke) and Screenworks GM Ken Crouch. The awards will be presented on Sunday night prior to the Best Of Australian Shorts program.

unaware of the high stakes such action will raise. While trying to bring back the missing chicken, Selma’s mum becomes the target of a sniper shoot. It’s Sarajevo, 1993. Semain De La Critic Cannes 2014

The moving and quirky family portrait THE KARMEN LINE from the UK When a mother is hit by a rare condition that sees her lift off the ground at a slow but ever-increasing rate, her husband and daughter are forced to come to terms with losing her. Ofﬁcial Selection SXSW 2014

Highlights include:

The witty BUSH MECHANICS which tells the story of four young Warlpiri men on a journey to visit a powerful elder living at a remote outstation. As they drive across the red dirt roads of the central Australian desert they must overcome mechanical mishaps and the trickery of a mischievous Munga Munga spirit. It will take all of their bush ingenuity to keep their car running and themselves alive. Winner Flickerfest 2015 Best Australian Animation

And the moving and insightful GREY BULL about Martin, a South Sudanese refugee, who happens upon a bull that he believes is his spiritual totem. He decides to rescue it from the abattoir he works in. Once home, the bull begins to jeopardise Martin’s family’s chance at ﬁtting in. Martin is torn between his ancient cultural identity and his family’s new life in Australia.

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8.30pm – Best Of International 2 Join us for another unique and inspirational journey across the globe with another range of international highlights from our Academyaccredited international competition, including: The multi-award-winning THE CHICKEN from Germany

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And the very sweet ICRECREAM from Turkey that follows Rohjat, who lives in a small village, on a hot summer day when an ice-cream pedlar comes to the village. The children try to trade everything they can for a sweet treat.

Sunday 25 Jan

Hilarious FLORENCE HAS LEFT THE BUILDING It’s the annual Christmas Eve concert at the Marigold House Assisted Living Facility. All her friends

As a present for her sixth birthday, Selma gets a live chicken. When she realises the animal is going to be killed to feed the family, she decides to save it and set it free,

Flickerfest Bangalow is presented by iQ Arts & Eco centre as a fundraiser for this local community facility. Info/prog/tickets: iQ.org.au Flickerfest ‘Licensed To Thrill’ Cafe Open daily: from 7.30pm Friday & Sunday | from 2pm Saturday, serving delicious organic treats & drinks. Tickets: www.iQ.org.au (& at the door). All sessions approx 110 mins (Classiﬁcation: under 15 years to be with an adult)

Join us as we screen a diverse range of stories from across Australia that celebrate our unique identity and culture with our Best Of Australian Shorts program.

Program Times & Prices: Fri 23 Jan: 7.30pm Opening night party | 8.30pm Best Of International 1, $20/17 Sat 24 Jan: Door 2pm | 2.30pm – FlickerLab Concept to Market w/shop, Free Door 4pm | 4.30pm - Byron All Shorts +ABC Open, $12/10 Door 7.30pm | 8.30pm - Best Of International 2, $15/12 Sun 25 Jan: Door 7.30pm | 8.30pm – Best Of Australian Shorts, $15/12 Season Pass: $50/$40

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are dying and Florence wants out. When the facility double-books two rival Elvis impersonators Florence take the opportunity for one last hurrah. Starring a very unrecognisable Jacki Weaver.

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THURSDAY 22 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON JESSE PUMPHREY & DJ WADEEP RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE WILD COMFORTS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM KINGSWOOD BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ QC GINGER PIG, BYRON 7PM MATTHEW ARMITAGE WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE ALTAIS PIZZA PARADISO, BYRON 7PM KIM BANFFY BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM NATHAN KAYE MIDDLE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY JAM NIGHT SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8PM WAYNE DONNELLY COMEDY HYPNOSIS TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 6.30PM LUCAS ZORZO TRIO

FRIDAY 23 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE COATHANGERS, DEAD BEAT BAND, BABAAGANOUJ, DJ DAN HARDER RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON VANESSA BAKER & THE ELECTRIC ECCLECTRIC BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LUKE & SEBASTIAN 9PM PILOTS + CHASE CITY + PRO VITA BYRON BREWERY 8.30PM KAVA KINGS COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ QC & DJ JIMMY D FRANKIE BROWN, BYRON 7PM THE SUNDOWNERS GINGER PIG, BYRON GINGER PIG DJS WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SUPAMAORIFULLA

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM THE DOUBLE SHADOWS PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM THE DETECTIVES BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM NICOLE BROPHY BANGALOW A&I HALL 7.30PM FLICKERFEST OPENING 8.30PM BEST OF INTERNATIONAL 1 BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 8PM FAT ALBERT OCEAN SHORES TAVERN BEN WHITECROSS LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM PARKSIDE ORCHESTRA BALLINA RSL 8.30PM EPIC ELTHAM HOTEL 7PM BILL JACOBI RICHMOND HOTEL, LISMORE 9.30PM BENDRIX & THE HUSTLERS TATTS HOTEL, LISMORE 5PM CHRIS FISHER ILLAWONG HOTEL, EVANS HEAD 8PM JESSE MORRIS BAND KINGSCLIFF BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM JON J BRADLEY SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF SIMON MEOLA CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM NITESTAR CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM DAVE CAVANAGH RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM SOLE OUTPUT SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 8PM LONG GONE DADDIES SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN GEOFF TURNBULL

SATURDAY 24 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BOOTLEG RASCAL, MAR HAZE, DJ CHRIS BRADLEY RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE DOUBLE SHADOWS

p: 6684 1777 f: 6684 1719 e: gigs@echo.net.au w: echo.net.au/gig-guide BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE BYRON BREWERY 8.30PM MANANA BYRON THEATRE 3PM DEVOTIONAL SONGS & TALKS FOR WORLD PEACE & HAPPINESS 7.30PM ARC DREAMING ABORIGINAL DANCE THEATRE COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ QC & DJ JIMMY D GINGER PIG, BYRON 4PM DJ ANTON LEAF 8PM DJ BANGO WOODY’S SURF SHACK 8PM DJ SANCHEZ CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON 10AM OPEN DAY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM SHINY SHINY PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM LOA COORABELL HALL 7.30PM BAIX EMPORDA + THE ROMANIACS BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM CHRIS ARONSTEN BANGALOW A&I HALL 2.30PM FLICKERFEST: FLICKERLAB 4.30PM BYRON ALL SHORTS 8.30PM BEST OF INTERNATIONAL 2 BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM HOTDOG DOMA CAFE, FEDERAL 12PM SCOTT DAY-VEE JASPER CORNER, FEDERAL MAIN EVENT DANCE PERFORMANCE LULU'S, MULLUMBIMBY 11AM ANDY HOLM MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 7.30PM WEATHERLESS + TAHLIA MATHESON YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM LUKE BENNETT LENNOX HOTEL 9.30PM OCCA ROCK

BALLINA RSL 6.30PM DANIEL CHAMPAGNE BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE 2PM ALICE IN WONDERLAND JUNIOR HENRY ROUS HOTEL, BALLINA 10PM SHYBABY SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 7PM KIARA JACK KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB JASON DELPHIN POTTSVILLE SPORTS CLUB BILL JACOBI CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM MATT ROGERS MARY G’S, LISMORE THE INSOMNIACS RICHMOND HOTEL, LISMORE 9.30PM SKYDADDY DUO SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM JAZZ 8PM MASON RACK COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM DIRTY CHANNEL

SUNDAY 25 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SWAMPS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 6.30PM PHIL BARLOW & THE WOLF BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM MADISON KAT 8PM TOUCH SENSITIVE BYRON BREWERY 12PM BREWERY DJS COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ QC & DJ JIMMY D GINGER PIG, BYRON 4PM DJ CHRIS BRADLEY TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2.30PM SANGRIA DJS PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM PASANDO BANGALOW HOTEL 12.30PM JON J BRADLEY BANGALOW A&I HALL 8.30PM BEST OF AUSTRALIAN SHORTS

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GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MARSHALL O’KELL RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JON J BRADLEY BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 7.30PM OPEN MIC BYRON BREWERY 12PM BREWERY DJS COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ TAYA & DJ JIMMY D GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM DJ YOLANDA & DJ XFAKTA WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SANCHEZ BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM JESSE MORRIS BAND

WEDNESDAY 28 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON XXXXX RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JAZZ FLAMENCO BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM CHEYNNE MURPHY BAND BYRON BREWERY 7PM OPEN MIC COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ SANCHEZ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM

WHAT’S ON + Jodie Martin Presented by Ku Promotions Friday 30 January, 7.30pm Tickets: Full $20 | Conc $17 | Child U16 $17

Sounds of Simon - Paul Simon Tribute Show Thursday 5 February, Doors 7pm / Show 7.30pm Ticket: Full $25 | Conc $20

Paul Spooner’s Labor Launch with Tanya Plibersek Friday 6 February, 5pm Tickets: $10

Presented by www.alist.com.au Sunday 8 February, 2pm & 7pm Tickets: Full $44 /Conc $39 / Child U15 $39 / Family(2+2) $139

An Evening with CW Stoneking Presented by Gaynor Crawford Sunday 15 February, Doors 7pm/Show 7.30pm Tickets: Presale $38 | Doorsale $45

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GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON FIRETREE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 2PM MARSHALL O’KELL 7PM CLAIRE TAYLOR BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 12PM TRIPLE J HOTTEST 100 BYRON BREWERY 7PM JAFFER BYRON GOLF CLUB 4PM DAN HANNAFORD COCOMANGAS, BYRON DJ JIMMY D

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BRUNSWICK HOTEL 4PM OKA DOMA CAFE, FEDERAL 12PM JOHAN HAVENAAR CIVIC HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 1PM TONY BACKHOUSE YUM YUM TREE, NEW BRIGHTON 10AM KATIA DEMEESTER BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 3PM ROGUE GENE, BELLE HENDRIK, BARRY MILAN CLUB LENNOX 4PM BEN PURNELL LENNOX HOTEL 6PM JON J BRADLEY BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE 2PM ALICE IN WONDERLAND JUNIOR THE POINT HOTEL, BALLINA ELI HUGH ELTHAM HOTEL 2PM LEIGH JAMES KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 2PM KYLE BRYANT 4.30PM WANDERING EYES 8PM DJ FOWL PLAY THE LAKE RESTAURANT, CABARITA 1PM THE BELLA REUNION CABARITA BEACH BAR & GRILL 4PM JESSE MORRIS BAND SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 1PM TWO LIONS RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 3PM BILL JACOBI COOLANGATTA-TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 1PM SMOKEHOUSE COUNTRY MUSIC

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INDEX Accountants ......................................33 Acupuncture .....................................33 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 33 Antennas & Installation ..............33 Appliance Repair ............................33 Architects............................................33 Audio Production ...........................33 Bathroom Renovations ...............33 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.33 Building Trades ................................33 Business Brokers .............................33 Carpet Cleaning...............................33 Chimney Sweep ...............................33 Chiropractic .......................................33 Cleaning ..............................................33 Computer Services.........................34 Concreting & Paving .....................34 Counselling........................................34 Debt Collection ................................34 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........34 Dentists................................................34 Design & Drafting...........................34 Driveway Maintenance................34 Earthmoving & Excavation ........34 Electricians.........................................34 Fencing ................................................35 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........35 Garage Doors .............................................35 Garden & Property Maintenance .35 Garden Design .................................35 Gas Suppliers.......................................35 Glaziers ................................................35 Guttering ............................................35 Hair & Beauty....................................35 Handypersons ..................................35 Health ...................................................35 Hire ........................................................35 Interior Design .................................35 Ironing..................................................35 Kitchens ...............................................35 Landscape Design ..........................35 Landscaping .....................................35

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ARCHITECTS

BUILDER / CARPENTER Quality work with 40 years experience. HIA Lic 501442 .........0410 442188

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984 JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture. Reg. 7647. www.josedoarchitect.com....................0424 062096 GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Registered tax agent, affordable, BAS & tax returns. ...............................................Gail 0401 884231 ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING GST. BAS Accounts set up & advice.

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MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 WKH EHVW EOLQG FRPSDQ\

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MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

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MARVELL ST CHIROPRACTIC Lindon Garske www.marvellstchiropractic.com.au ...........66857771

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DR GREG KENDALL 60 Stuart St Mullum. Satisfaction guarantee mullumchiro.com.au....66846336

DESIGN IT SOFT FURNISHINGS Curtains, blinds & bedheads............................Jane 0432 549953

BUILDING TRADES

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ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie .....................66841160

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Green & Clean

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

AMORE CARPET CLEANING & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING .................66807721 or 0429 726999

JAMIE BELLAMY Wellness in the heart of Mullumbimby..............................................0432 034202

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

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis .................................................66842559

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Kevin & Margaret Bower

HEALTH PROTECT INTERNATIONAL ............................................................................0408 540467

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COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753

CARPET CLEANING

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com................0425 707687

BOOKKEEPING Tradies/small business specialist. GST/BAS, super, workcover, MYOB ...0427 038185

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137

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TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

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ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

BUSINESS BROKERS

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero etc. ATO Registered. Phone Edward .........................................0423 763053

ACUPUNCTURE Mullumbimby & Bangalow. Mary-Ellen Young ....................................0403 477972

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

BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536

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BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C.................0423 378573

CARPET CLEANING

AUDIO PRODUCTION

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

ACUPUNCTURE

STONEYS BUILDING CREATIONS Lic 268404C..........................................Phone Dave 0417 654888

RUNNING DOG DESIGN Byron Street, Byron Bay (opp Aldi). Reg 5574 .............................66858619 BBL BUSINESS SALES www.bblbusinesssales.com.au .........................................Paul 0403 584646

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BOOKKEEPING MYOB, Reckon, online, ATO Reg. Annette .............................................0419 627506

BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102

BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio........................................................................66857610 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Lic 173697C. Top quality work. Any size job. Phone Bob .......0431 792260

Bookkeeping & BAS Services

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BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786 BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445

makeovers, grout cleaning. Lic 1875C..................................................................................66808646

ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BANGALOW Hudson Accounting Services .............................................66872960

BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos/maintenance. Lic 147887C .....0432 060110 or 0432 788394

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ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677

CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377

ALLCOAST SHOWER REPAIRS High temp steam cleaning, leaks fixed, bathroom

www.easybooks.net.au BAS Reg# 88352003

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

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162 JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705 STAINLESS WIRE BALUSTRADING Supplies and installation................66809409 or 0419 758821

COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C......................0417 499023

ACCOUNTANTS

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EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE IMAX COMPUTERS All computer repairs .......................................................................0418 767774 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 DR J MILLER Supportive service for individuals & couples. Lennox. judithcmiller.com.au .. 0404 386399

DEBT COLLECTION CHURCHILL BYRON MEEK FINANCIAL RECOVERIES ...................................................66884618

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DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond, office, builders clean, window cleaning................0405 437431

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 A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 14T EXCAVATOR & TRACKED 10T DUMP TRUCK Best hourly rates .............................0423 889336 EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130

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Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING Professional work. Free quotes. Ph Steve .............0421 797210

Phone Quentin

JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

6685 4795 - 0403 879 146

• TIP TRUCKS • FLOAT • TRUCK & DOGS • DRIVEWAYS • ROADS • HOUSE PADS • CLEARING • DRAINAGE • CARPARKS • BUSH ROCKS • ROCK WALLS • MACHINE TICKETS ALL MATERIAL DELIVERIES

COUNSELLING

Call Sam Witham 6680 9123, 0434 539 979

• We are fully insured, industry trained, professional, and local • All NEW clients receive 20% OFF their initial house clean! • Check our website for our list of satisﬁed customers! • Contact us today for a FREE quote www.coastalwindowcleaners.com.au | info@coastalwindowcleaners.com.au

EXCAVATOR BOBCAT & WATER TRUCK

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424

TARA WEBB Holistic Counselling – presenceforlife.com ...............................................0404 109291

Window Cleaning Professionals

ALL JOBS BIG AND SMALL 30 years in local area • Free quotes Phone Dick 6687 8418 / 0412 831 944

CONCRETING – Steve Baker. Lic 143161C.....................................................................0412 272564

window cleaning • Soft wash house washing • High pressure cleaning of paths, driveways, roofs, walls, patios, gutters, awnings, solar panels, etc • Gutter and downpipes clearing and solar panel cleaning. Environmentally conscious, we minimise water usage.

A Byron local for over 30 years • Happy to work weekends.

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

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

Byron Eco Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

All Mac Repairs, Upgrades, Service, Data Recovery, Internet Set-up, Hardware Sales, Insurance Claims

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DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

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ZĞƉĂŝƌƐ͕ ZĞƐƚŽƌĂƟ ŽŶ ĂŶĚ WĂŝŶƟ ŶŐ ŽĨ Ăůů /ŶƚĞƌŝŽƌͬ ǆƚĞƌŝŽƌ dŝŵďĞƌƐ Θ :ŽŝŶĞƌǇ Chris Sahar Lawton 0410 062 493 • WƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů Į ŶŝƐŚĞƐ • Quality products • ī ŽƌĚĂďůĞ ƉƌŝĐĞƐ

JAMIE 0408 809 817

ůŽĐĂůƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬDƵůůƵŵďŝŵďǇ͕E^tͬ ĞĐŬͲdŝŵďĞƌͲ^ŽůƵƟ ŽŶƐ

licence no. 201775c

DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723 BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 QUALITY HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning & de-cluttering ............................................Julie 0410 799686

DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localdirectories.com.au for profile .......0410 062493 THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424

DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond & builders cleans. Window & pressure cleaning .........0438 015037 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure washing. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600

COMPUTER SERVICES

0458 267 777

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Exterior, timber & deck maintenance (new business) ......0419 789600

Lic. 211410C

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

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 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

02 6684 6235

DESIGN & DRAFTING

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

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

info@mullummac.com www.mullummac.com

DAVID ROBINSON DRAFTING Renovation, design & plans........................................0419 880048

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ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

212742C Friendly & helpful Clean & tidy On time Over 30 years experience Rapid response 24/7 service

Please call Blair Rankin on

electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

0432 331 633 for details

1300 639 843 Electrical and appliance repairs 0427 402 399 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL OUTS NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Lic No. 262667C

SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 SPACIAL ART Houses and small space design................................................................0429 989839 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355

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Service Directory HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Landscaping | Property Maintenance Brush Cutting | Tip Runs | Fully Insured

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

HAIR & BEAUTY

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

BEACH HOUSE HAIR SALON Professional cut & colour, home salon, wedding stylist. Jay.... 0438 870923

info@byronbaymowing.com.au www.byronbaymowing.com.au

ALLURE BODY WAXING Suffolk Park ............................................................................0403 417508

SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 WEST BYRON ELECTRICAL Lic 145002C Repairs & installations, affordable rates . Jim 0403 747615 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical antennas & data. Hot water & stove repairs. Lic 133082C .....0432 289705

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

fully insured

CAPE BYRON PROP MAINTENANCE Tom Scott byronmaintenance@gmail.com ......0418 600576

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

acreage mowing acreage mowing

ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 24 hour local sparkie. Lic No 141097C ...........1800 763911 or 0422 033757

• acreage mowing • brush cutting / edging • light chainsaw work • weed control • green waste removal • tip runs

RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195

NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ................................................0418 662285

MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388

&& maintanence maintenance

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

0427 176 771

FENCING

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 HANDYMAN All jobs OK. $35/hour ..................................................................... Goran 0403 793834

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417

HEALTH

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 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 HOMESTEAD FENCING Since 1995. Glass & aluminium pool fencing specialists. Lic 227674C .66222886 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic,

NOT JUST FENCING Contact Greg..................................................................................0490 062016 BORDERLINE FENCING SOLUTIONS All fencing types .....................0422 589568 or 0402 696158 byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155

Lawn and Handyman Services

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

Brent 0431 550 401 byronbayranga@gmail.com

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, pressure cleans .0405 625697

• Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage/residential mowing/gardening, tree lopping, landscaping ......0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING SERVICES Lantana specialists ...................0412 705962

0408 536 565

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714

proud member of

HINTERLAND Property Maintenance acreage mowing, servicing Byron Hinterland. Sam ...0429 809363

Lic: 210143C

Nathan Hourigan 0420 215 716 Servicing all areas

E: it2gets2me@gmail.com

• Garden and Property Maintenance • Soft Landscaping • Decking • Paving • General Repairs • Tip Runs • Fully Insured and Reliable

MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC & PERSONAL TRAINING......................66841028 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, massage. 79 Stuart St .....................................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 HOMEOPATHY Satyaa S Lohmann & Paul Cullen www.dynamichomeopathy.net ........0412 661073 DR JOANNA MADERSKA Brunswick Heads drjoannamaderska.weebly.com ................0416 275999 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449 MATTRESS SANITISING Certified, mobile, great for allergy or asthma sufferers ..........0400 241231

HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

INTERIOR DESIGN

LUSH GARDENS Affordable & Reliable – All aspects of garden maintenance. Joe.......0401 275232 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190 d’ART INTERIORS www.dartinteriors.com.au. Call Patricia ...................0417 336816 or 66884768 COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Including lawns, tip runs. Experienced & references.....0405 529275 DESIGN UNIT Residential & Commercial Interiors .................................................Bree 0403 488127 BYRON BAY LAWN MOWING Fully insured garden maintenance & rubbish removal ..0412 263069 EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771

IRONING

BEANOS Tree & lawn care service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint ..........0421 508044 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park $25/hr. Pickup & delivery service available. Angela..0414 719680 GARDENING ANGEL / HORTICULTURIST $30 per hour. Rebecca De Gail .....................0413 166314 ROCKY BURNETT Lawn & garden maintenance & rubbish removal..............................0431 950522

TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

Counselling, Dentists, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry

SERVICING ALL AREAS

KITCHENS

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 15yrs+ qual. exp. www.shaunlemurakitchens.com.au ....0499 771769

GARDEN DESIGN

ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 C & C KITCHEN SOLUTIONS Kitchens & bathrooms, quality at affordable prices ...............66872275

0420 528 373

DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 D HINGED Kitchens, bathrooms from modest to high end www.hinged.com.au Dave ...0409 843689

GAS SUPPLIERS

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms & full renovations.............0404 893404

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671

GARAGE DOORS Licence No: 175956C ABN 93 113 342 699

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200

GUTTERING 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 BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once..................................................................0418 662285

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BEAU JARDIN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Call Peter .............................................................0417 054443

LANDSCAPING

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

PH: 02 6628 1376 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au 3 Hugh Street, Russelton Estate, Alstonville NSW 2477

VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

TEA TREE MULCH Hunky Dory Farm

Medium and coarse chop also available all the same price PRICES START AT $27.50 + GST + DELIVERY – minimum load 6m

From the farm to you • 0424 163 784 • Eftpos available

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Service Directory LANDSCAPING (continued)

YVES DE WILDE

Call Neil Deacon Australian

02 6688 4462 0404 864 741

COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

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

Licence No. 230091C

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171 2481 LANDSCAPES Paving, retainer walls, tree removal, fencing, concreting ..............0490 062016

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Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403

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LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

PLUMBERS

I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140

ALAN MALONE

BYRON Mower, Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cutter, Châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;saw, all small engine repairs, pickup & delivery .................0429 707286

Painter and Decorator Over 30 years experience for a friendly hassle free job

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025

LIGHTING

Licence No 97474

Architectural & Landscape Lighting Specialists Free onsite consultancy service

0412 794 364

HRH PLUMBING (new business) Prompt, reliable, efficient. Lic 220755C ........Harley 0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON PLUMBING All aspects & emergency work. Lic 57803C ..................0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL) Lic 234528C. ...........Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480 BRAD EVELEIGH PLUMBING Blocked drains & maintenance. Bruns. Lic 257153C.......0438 140075

DEREK BULLION PAINTING Free quotes. Lic R98818 ..........................0414 225604 or 66805049 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. ...0408 665672

PODIATRY

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731

Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay Arts & Ind. Est. (02) 6680 7007 www.creativelightingsolutions.com.au

KNIGHTSBRIDGE Painters & Decorators. Lic 130781C. ........... Ph Lloyd 66872351 or 0410 871662 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

COASTAL PODIATRY GROUP All aspects of Podiatry. Lennox Head. Matt Frogley ...........66877717

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

PEST CONTROL

LOCKSMITH

RELAX...

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

MARKETING MARKETING EXPERT Branding, advertising, web & social media, 15 yrs exp........ Jon 0407 794464

MOTORING

Safe, effective pest control is our business â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive management plans & property inspections â&#x20AC;˘ Spray-free cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Non-toxic termite control

If you have found termites do not disturb them! Contact us for advice. 6685 4490 or after hours on 0414 769 018 â&#x20AC;˘ www.sanctuarypest.com.au

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where else would you take a leak?â&#x20AC;?

Serving Byron Shire Lot 4 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel â&#x20AC;˘ 6680 2444

REMOVALISTS

Lic: AU29498

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...............................................................................66842018

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

MECHANICAL REPAIRS, WARREN SIMMONS Byron Bay .................................................66858500

Tree Faerie Fotos Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

MULLUMBIMBY AUTOMOTIVE repairs, tyres & brakes. 40 Dalley Street .................. Sam 66843034

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518

OSTEOPATHY

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills & Andre Kleinbaum Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818

BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, remedial massage. Nigel Pitman, Ilse v.Oostenbrugge, Lachlan Dewar ..............................66803499 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS. Byron Bay ......0416 369698

BYRON BAY

â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Servicing all areas â&#x20AC;˘ Workmanship guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

B Timbs Painting 6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Domestic & Commercial

Friendly & Clean

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Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More Small and Medium Moves, Tip Runs and Deliveries, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices Byron Bay and Mullumbimby based

Call cost save

0429 149 533

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SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

â&#x20AC;˘ Freight services to Brisbane weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Carriers of ďŹ ne art â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture removal â&#x20AC;˘ E-bay pick up & delivery

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound .................66847838

Friendly Staff

PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist/rehab consultant. Discuss best approach. Mullum.........66843385

No weekend surcharge

PICTURE FRAMING

DifďŹ cult Driveway ??? No Problem !!!

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Plus Check our website for how to get free boxes and a 10% discount

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

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Lic 184464C

Bruce Timbs

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222

PAINTING

Ready for work within & beyond Byron Brisbane Sydney backloading For careful service & great rates

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042050 5395

www.lighthouseremovals.com.au

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MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ...........................................0414 282813 LOCAL AFFORDABLE Brisbane to Sydney, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com ....0402 199999

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Service Directory ROOFING R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TILING

VIDEO PRODUCTION

SHE TILES

CAMERA CREW, LIGHTING, screens, projectors & editing, crystalgrid.com.au.............0421 661910

WATER FILTERS

Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m2, 4m2, 6m2 bins ......................................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, tile repairs & waterproofing Leaking showers repaired & sealed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Free quotes & consultations

The Water Filter Experts

Call Louise 0478 698 186

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

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

for home, commercial and rural properties

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL.................................................................................0408 210772

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

...forget pointless scrubbing

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP EEr all FroR p off fo g

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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Our unique restoration process will make your dirty tile & grout look

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9 Tile, Grout & Stone Cleaning & Sealing 9 Silicone 9 Grout Colouring 9 Re-Grouting 9 Epoxy Grout 9 Glass Restoration 9 Slippery Tiles & More

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Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

BRUNSWICK VALLEY LOCKSMITHS Shirewide. Master security lic. 047862307 ..........0412 144679

Call Ben on 0456 606 911

STREETWISE SECURITY Static guards & crowd control. Lic 409807379........................0439 793925

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TILER OF THE BAY

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

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

For all ceramic and stone internal / external wall and ﬂoor tiling Waterprooﬁng Q Quality Materials Q 14 years local experience

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

CALL ROBERT 0414 818 169

Lic 219684C

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

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

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248

SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ......................Jan 66849398

MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, floor & wall.....0404 893404 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478

TRAVEL

MONTHLY MARKETS

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores, Mullum, Burringbar. Ph Lindi ..........0432 340113

1st SAT Bruns Heads 6628 4495 1st SAT Murwillumbah 0417 759 777 1st SAT Lismore Markets 0407 124 991

SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE A1 SEWING MACHINES – PARTS & REPAIRS Since 1963. Leaders in service...................66847447 ATAS A10923

SOLAR INSTALLATION TREE SERVICES

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL • Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response SOLAR PANEL CLEANING All areas, free quotes, fully insured .............66841778 or 0405 922839

SWIMMING POOLS

131 546

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003 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

6 Free Computerised Water Analysis Have Your Pool Water Tested and Receive a FREE GIFT

6 Energy Efficient Pool Pumps ONGA ECO800 Now in stock Save up to 70% on your pump running cost

Pumps and Filters y Chlorinators and Cells y Pool Cleaners and Spares y Filter Media and Cartridges y Robotic Pool Cleaners y Pool Covers and Rollers y DIY Fibreglass Pool Kits

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

6 Unbeatable Prices On All Pool Equipment:

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FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

SECURITY SERVICES

Water puriﬁcation systems Home • Rural • Commercial Servicing your needs

BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

THIS WEEK’S

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1/15 Grevillea St, Byron Bay 1800 100 417

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VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ........................0431 245460 or 66857010 SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP – VALUERS .................................................66872009 or 0427 220976

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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1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville

6688 6433 6686 2139 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

3rd SUN Uki 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 3rd SUN Ballina

6679 5921 6628 7333 6687 4328

Full moon January 5 Third quarter January 13

15:54 20:47

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

6687 8618 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

FARMERS MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton Each TUE Organic Lismore Each WED 7-11am M’bah Each THU 8-11am Byron Each FRI 7-11am Mullum Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki

6677 1345 6628 1084 6684 7834 6687 1137 6677 1345 6687 1137 6679 5530

JANUARY 2015 Astronomical data and tides

New moon January 21 00:14 First quarter January 27 15:49 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 T 0551 1947 1606 0230 0607,1.65; 1837,1.30 2 F 0551 1947 1703 0316 0700,1.71; 1933,1.31 3 S 0552 1947 1757 0404 0748,1.75; 2022,1.33 4 S 0553 1947 1848 0454 0832,1.78; 2105,1.34 5 M 0554 1947 1936 0546 0912,1.79; 2145,1.35 6 T 0554 1948 2019 0639 0950,1.78; 2224,1.36 7 W 0555 1948 2100 0732 1026,1.75; 2300,1.35 8 T 0556 1948 2137 0825 1100,1.71; 2337,1.35 9 F 0557 1948 2212 0916 1136,1.65 10 S 0557 1948 2246 1008 0015,1.35; 1212,1.58 11 S 0558 1948 2320 1058 0057,1.34; 1251,1.49 12 M 0559 1948 2354 1150 0143,1.34; 1335,1.40 13 T 0600 1948 1241 0233,1.35; 1428,1.32 14 W 0601 1948 0029 1335 0329,1.38; 1530,1.25 15 T 0601 1948 0108 1430 0427,1.43; 1639,1.22 16 F 0602 1948 0150 1527 0523,1.51; 1746,1.24 17 S 0603 1947 0236 1625 0617,1.62; 1846,1.29 18 S 0604 1947 0329 1723 0708,1.73; 1941,1.36 19 M 0605 1947 0427 1821 0758,1.85; 2031,1.43 20 T 0606 1947 0529 1916 0846,1.94; 2121,1.49 21 W 0606 1946 0635 2007 0935,2.00; 2211,1.55 22 T 0607 1946 0742 2055 1025,2.00; 2300,1.58 23 F 0608 1946 0849 2140 1114,1.95; 2352,1.59 1204,1.84 24 S 0609 1946 0955 2223 25 S 0610 1945 1059 2305 0045,1.59; 1257,1.69 26 M 0611 1945 1201 2347 0139,1.57; 1352,1.53 27 T 0612 1944 1302 0237,1.56; 1454,1.37 28 W 0612 1944 1401 0030 0339,1.55; 1604,1.26 29 T 0613 1943 1458 0115 0445,1.56; 1719,1.22 30 F 0614 1943 1553 0202 0547,1.59; 1827,1.22 31 S 0615 1942 1644 0251 0643,1.63; 1922,1.26

Low tide, height (m) 1245,0.49 0025,0.47; 1342,0.43 0115,0.47; 1430,0.38 0200,0.47; 1512,0.35 0242,0.47; 1549,0.33 0321,0.48; 1625,0.34 0400,0.49; 1700,0.35 0437,0.52; 1733,0.38 0515,0.55; 1807,0.41 0557,0.59; 1843,0.45 0642,0.63; 1921,0.48 0733,0.68; 2003,0.52 0831.0.71; 2052,0.55 0940,0.72; 2145,0.57 1053,0.68; 2243,0.56 1200,0.60; 2339,0.53 1258,0.49 0032,0.47; 1349,0.37 0124,0.41; 1437,0.25 0215,0.35; 1524,0.16 0305,0.30; 1611,0.11 0358,0.27; 1658,0.10 0451.0.28; 1745,0.13 0545,0.32; 1832,0.20 0644,0.39; 1921,0.29 0745,0.46; 2012,0.39 0853,0.54; 2107,0.48 1008,0.58; 2207,0.54 1125,0.57; 2309,0.56 1234,0.53 0007,0.56; 1330,0.48

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 Agistment ................................ 40 Annual General Meetings ....... 38 Birthdays ................................ 40 Businesses For Sale .............. 39 Business Opportunities ........... 39 Car Service ............................. 39 Caravans ................................ 39 Childcare ................................ 38 For Sale .................................. 39 Funeral Notices ....................... 40 Garage Sales ......................... 39 Halls For Hire ......................... 39 Health Notices ........................ 38 In Memoriam .......................... 40 Land For Sale.......................... 39 Livestock.................................. 40 Lost & Found .......................... 40 Motor Bikes ............................ 39 Motor Vehicles ......................... 39 Musical Notes......................... 40 Only Adults ............................. 40 Pets......................................... 40 Positions Vacant ..................... 40 Professional Services ............. 38 Public Notices......................... 38 Removalists ............................. 39 Return Thank You.................... 40 Share Accommodation .......... 39 Short Term Accommodation .. 39 Social Escorts ......................... 40 To Lease ................................. 40 To Let ...................................... 39 Tractor Repairs ........................ 39 Tradework ............................... 39 Tree Services .......................... 39 Tuition ..................................... 40 Wanted ................................... 39 Wanted To Rent...................... 40 Work Wanted.......................... 40

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Tallow TREE SERVICES

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Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511

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Bedding now available at BETTA HOME LIVING Mullumbimby 66842511

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Buy the best Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullumbimby 66842511 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223 CARPET MATS FROM 50c EACH Ray Towers Carpets - Mullumbimby

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BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. 0431540579, 66804165 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, delivery. Phone 0413589388

6684 4421 NATIVE PLANTS 0402 323 910

NICK HART TREE LOPPING

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 15” chipper (crane truck)

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire. Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

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

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6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

FOR SALE

COMPOST TOILETS

CAMPER ‘HOWLING MOON’ ROOFTOP $200, crocodile proof. Ph 0402006893 DOUBLE BRASS BED with brass ﬁttings $350; recliner armchair fawn colour $250; armchair fawn colour $150; 2 bookcases 1 sml $25; 1 med $50. All in excellent cond. Please call June 66846050

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

GARAGE SALES

HUGE SALE

Everything must go. Sat & Sun not before 8am. 12A Coolamon Ave Mullum

• 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

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

SUFFOLK PARK 7 Bryce St, Sat 8am, double bunk beds, clothes, text books, massage chair, snowboard, kitchenware, etc. Ph 0407678821 MULLUM Sat 8-12, 1 Orchid Pl. Lots of quality baby stuff inc Phil & Ted’s travel cot, wood cot + Happy Hangup, Baby Bjorn carrier, toys, clothes, shoes & more BYRON 22 Marvell Ln, Sat 8am-1pm. New & pre-loved ladies clothing & h’wares SUFFOLK PARK 19 Marattia Pl, Sat 8am. Clothing, furn, nic-nacs, clearing out SUFFOLK PARK Forrest Glades whole complex garage sale, Hazelwood Cl, 8am Sat. Please park on street outside BANGALOW 6 Ballina Rd, Sat from 8am. General household overﬂow BRUNSWICK HEADS 28 Fingal Street. Saturday 8am, clothes & lots more WAREHOUSE SALE 19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Furn, bric-a-brac etc. Sat 9-2 OCEAN SHORES 14 Gilba Ave, Sat 8am. Moving sale, building and sewing materials, garden tools, books, furn etc MOVING HOUSE SALE Rain or shine. Quality items. Car, furn, TV, clothing, etc. Sat 7am, 2a Byron St, Bruns Heads BILLINUDGEL Mogo Pl Billi storage shed Sat & Sun 8am Entire household; furn, fridge, leather lounges, tools, bedding, washing mach, dryer, everything must go OCEAN SHORES 26 Mundarra Ave, Sat 8am-1pm. Kit, furn, clothes & baby gear LENNOX HEAD 6 Blue Horizon Dr, Sat 7.30am-noon. Chests of drawers, quality ﬁshing gear, Malibu surfboard, vinyl CDs, DVDs, power & air tools, fabric, car bike rack & lots more quality gear SUFFOLK 42 Bottlebrush Cres, Sat 8am women’s clothes, bike, kitchen, linen, etc

MOTOR BIKES SUZUKI GS 500F 2010 reg June, excel cond, learner legal. $3500. Ph 66884094 HYOSUNG 2005 250CC New tyres, rego to Feb 15. $1200 ono. 0403733446

MOTOR VEHICLES HYUNDAI ACCENT 2006 New tyres. 6mth rego. Good reliable car. 110,000kms $6900. Redbook valuation available. Enq 0499008555

2007 HINO AUTO 300C07 Freezer Pantec 3 doors. Excellent condition, new gearbox & freezer compressor. Quick sale, car licence, $15,000 neg. Ph Stuart 0437624020

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

CAR RENTALS

Weekly Rates 0401606707

BARGAINS 2002 Peugeot 307 Hatch Auto, AC, PS, 190659kms. Little auto. FD49PB .............$3.950

2004 Toyota Echo Man, AC, PS. Ideal ﬁrst car. AK93KL .............................$2,950 Great car. Great value. YPM563 ..............$2,995

2003 Peugeot 307 Wagon Turbo Diesel Man, AC, PS. WL19XC .............................$5,750

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.

2004 Hyundai Terracan 4x4 Auto, AC, PS.

Matt 0427 172 684

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

BSW MOTORS

Pre-purchase inspection from $40! Pink slips, service + repair. 10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999

CARAVANS

BYRON 47/49 Paterson St, 8am Sat linen h’hold items, bric-a-brac, clothes, books

2000 Daywoo Nubira Wagon Man, AC, PS.

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

CAR SERVICE

CLEARING FARM & HOUSE SALE 70 Kennedys Ln Tyagarah, Sat 8am-5pm Furn, ofﬁce, kids, horse & ﬁshing gear. Silvan tractor mounted air blast sprayer, mulch mower, irrigation equip, compost tea brewer & assorted garden tools

SUBARU OUTBACK 98 must sell make an offer 266,000km good cond. 66802908

Garry Scott • 66843468

BEAUTIFUL CELLO 4/4 size for beg/ int, case, bow, top grade new strings $460. Ph 0400439658

SAAB 900S 1995, no rego, electric windows, central locking power steer, $1200. 0403733446

WANTED

Dual fuel, 7 seater. BA93WA ...................$7,995

1999 Holden Vectra Auto, AC, PS, 128857kms. Very tidy. TCB708 ...............$4,995

SLIDE ON CAMPER with legs, solar panel & battery, $3250. Ph 0488288838

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 RAW ECSTASY This unique niche business is operating at 11 local markets per month. Operational with two people. There is scope to expand into more festivals & wholesaling. Value to you: $25k stock/equipment + $ permanent market stalls + 10 yrs goodwill + training + amazing recipes + making living food with love. $80k enquiries@rawecstasy.com.au

CAFE BUSINESS FOR SALE! Dont miss out! Cheapest business opportunity in Byron! Make an offer! Byron Bay’s most affordable cafe opportunity. Recently established and raring to go, here is your chance to establish that food buisness in Byron Bay. With a new 2 x 2 year lease, fair market rent and all approvals in place, this opportunity won’t last long. Seating for over 30 pax, grease trap, exhaust fan, ﬂexible trading hours. Offered on a full Walk In Walk Out basis. For more information contact Georgie on 0417 866 983 or Shaun on 0499 771 769.

BUSINESS OPP. MOBILE FOOD TRAILER Fully functional and compliant. Come & have a look and make an offer. Phone 0407505524

LAND FOR SALE VACANT LAND Coopers Lane W 100 ac, epic spot, views, 12 min to Mullum $690k 0438805806 jorg@rainbowdream.com

REMOVALISTS BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0412363930

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

BANGALOW rural s-c furn studio. Avail 28 Jan for 6 wks. $235pw. 0423214844

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

MULLUMBIMBY Fully-furn 2br house in quiet leafy area. Avail 22 Feb for 1 year. $410pw + bond. Sorry no pets. Leanne 0431330371

COOPERS SHOOT peaceful, private 1br cottage, ocean views, fully-furn, 5 min Byron avail 4 March - 1 April $400pw inc WiFi & elec. Ph 0407871503

MULLUM lge 3br home, light, breezy, new carpets, freshly painted, huge kitchen, LUG, big yard. Refs, no pets, n/s. Suit working cple. $500pw 0405144251

BYRON f-furn renov, 4br, 2 bthrm close to town/beaches avail March to June. Email: ruthjlawrence@gmail.com for details

ECHO CLOSED AUSTRALIA DAY

BEAUTIFUL private mountain top cottage with wonderful walks, newly furnished, 10 minutes to Mullum $400pw. 0411233755

We will be open normal hours on Tuesday 27 January to take ads for our next edition on Wednesday 28 January.

SHARE ACCOM.

SUNRISE furn, studio/granny ﬂat, 8 mth lease $375-$400pw incl. 0409844402

BYRON IND UNIT / studio share with interesting ppl, sgl $200pw, cpl $300pw incl WiFi, bills. Bond req 0481241384

O.SHORES self-cont 1br ﬂat, brand new, f-f, close to everything. Quiet working, n/s $250pw includes bills. 0438859921

BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK f-furn room with bthrm & BIR. $200pw incl WiFi + elec. Ph 0416924043 or 0457088131

BYRON BAY lge studio apart 10 min walk beach/town. F-f, priv ent, views & breeze, d/f, n/s, no pets $310pw sgl, $330pw cpl. Elec incl. Avail 27/1. 66856564

SUNRISE lge furn room, 3br t/h $165pw inc bills + bond, no pets. Ph 66856760 OCEAN SHORES lge furn room in quiet riverside apartmt near shops, pref working fem long-term $200pw. Ph 0402178887 BANGALOW 2 rooms avail, 1 with ensuite, $250/$200pw. Ph 0401977662 BYRON working person/student/couple, modern, clean house, pool, close to town & beaches, $200pw bills included. Text only with name 0435935750 BYRON HINTERLAND lovely home, share with 2. N/s, no pets, need car $180pw incl bills & bond. Ph 0402668526

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 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 BANGALOW 3km, BYRON 10 min drive 2br + loft, fully-furn, rural views, leafy, private verandah, north facing, spacious open plan, full kitchen, lounge, dining, vgc. 3 months minimum, 2 to 3 adults, n/s, no pets, $500pw. 0418616328 STORAGE AVAILABLE suit caravans, motor homes, boats, trailers, shipping containers. Ph 0410630801

BRUNSWICK HEADS 3br 1st ﬂoor unit, central $390pw CRABBES CREEK 2br house plus sleep out $350pw SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 3br house, large back yard $430pw NO PETS UNLESS SPECIFIED www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206 SUNRISE 1br bright & airy self-contained furnished cabin set on 400sqm block. $340pw services included, 3 month lease available February 2nd. Ph 0412614719 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011

Byron Bay large 4-5 bed house, 2 bathrooms, carport close to town, no pets, lease available from February. 6 or 12 month+ available. $1000 per week Contact 0439 655 458

STUDIO Fowlers Lane, Bangalow $250pw. Phone 0418859865

New Brighton

South Golden Beach

Brunswick Heads 2br $300 2br $420 3br 3bth $640 Ocean Shores 3br 2bth $500 South Golden 3br $420 New Brighton 3br 2.5bth $550 Burringbar 3br $400 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

4/5 Byron Street, Byron Bay

50 CARS UNDER $10,000

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MULLUM HINTERLAND hideaway luxury 3br hilltop home on 35 ac, stunning views, 20m lap pool/hot tub/sauna $950pw. Avail mid-Feb for 6 weeks. Ph 6845336

Bangalow

Brooklet Rd, Brooklet - $450 pw Price reduced! 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 30th Jan Parrot Tree Pl, Bangalow - $750 pw Brand new 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, timber ﬂoors. Avail Now

Are you getting the best possible rent in today’s market? We have strong rental demand and are achieving increased rents 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

$310pw, 2 bed, 1 bath, shared carport

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

New Listing BYRON BAY $875pw Funky/modern New York style 4 lvl loft located in the Butter Factory. 3 bed + study, 2.5 bath, balconies off bedrooms. Avail early Feb. BROOKLET $600pw Rural setting 4 bed home plus home office, 3 bath, in-ground pool, ground maintenance inc. Avail now for 6 month lease. On the market for sale. New Listing KNOCKROW $450pw Stunning ocean views, neat & tidy 3 bed + rumpus room. A/C, close to Bangalow, Byron & Ballina. Dbl carport, garden maint & water inc. Avail now. ROSEBANK $450PW Stylish shabby chic Queenslander. F/furn, 3 bed, claw foot bath, gas cooking & d/washer. Ground maint inc. Avail mid March 6 mth lease. DORROUGHBY $450pw Elegant farm house with 4 bed, 1 bath, D DLUG. Stunning views, S Epool, fireplace, E AAvail solar pwr. Pets LOK. now for 6 month lease. On market for sale. DORROUGHBY $420pw 3 bed house + study, 2 living areas, 2 bath. Mod kitchen, d/washer, fireplace, covered ent area. Avail now for 6 mth lease. On market for sale. New Listing CLUNES $360pw 3 bed + office, 2 large living areas, formal dining, easy care gardens. DLUG with internal access. Pets neg. Avail mid March for 12 mth lease.

6687 2479

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STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66871500

WANTED TO RENT MYOCUM / MULLUM AREA Seeking unfurn cabin up to $200pw. Don’t need a kitchen. For local employed f horticulturist, who loves gardens & my 6yo dog Jack (not home alone). Ph Deb Byron Bay Herb Nsy. 66855109 T-Fr or 0401204279 WORKING PERSON in aged care seeks cabin, caravan, garage, 1br accom. Ph Tom 0404508902 LARGE SHED OR BAILS at least 300sqm, must have power & water, toilet & either phone line or be in a good phone/WiFi area. Kitchen a plus. Between Mullum & Lismore. Prefer rural or quiet location for ﬁlming/recording. Text/email 0417427518, TF@treefaeriefotos.com.

TO LEASE BYRON ARTS / IND. ESTATE shared warehouse space and ofﬁce. 0413827009 ARTISTS WANTED to share studio/ gallery space in Byron Arts & Industry Estate. Tracey 0431092618 or 66845045 SHARE BYRON IND UNIT/ ofﬁce/ studio $100pw. WiFi & bills. Bond 0405463663 FACTORY SPACES AVAILABLE from 72sqm to 440sqm. Bangalow Industrial Estate. Ph 0418878978

POSITIONS VACANT

SUCCULENT CAFE URGENTLY requires a full-time exp breakfast chef/cook & barista part-time. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Email resume to: maree_patrick@yahoo.com O’SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT is looking to recruit experienced, professional local wait staff & cleaners for long term. Please send all enquiries to: info@osushi.com.au WAITSTAFF for busy Chinese restaurant at Bangalow. Must be able to work weekends, Friday, Saturday dinner, experienced & fast. Phone 66872382 RELIABLE CLEANER for Lulu’s cafe, 3 evenings. Phone 66842415 CHEF REQUIRED for busy Lennox Head restaurant 20-25 hours pw. Professional, energetic team player for fast-paced kitchen. Perm residents only. Email cv contact@lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com. au TABLE VIEW CAFE is looking for a Chef/Cook to join our dynamic team. Please check out our website at www.tableview.com.au Send CV to: job.brunscafe@gmail.com Or enquire in person

SOCIAL MEDIA POSITION We are looking for someone to join our team who lives & breathes Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest & Blogs and of course MUST love swimwear. If this is you & you’re looking for part-time work contact us info@lisablue.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT required for busy digital agency in Bangalow. Are you a good writer, detail focused & motivated? Know basic Photoshop & Excel? Social media savvy? 2-3 days per week. Start now. Apply work@sodaﬁzz.com.au

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY

TELESALES We are looking for a highly persuasive, enthusiastic person to join our Telesales Team at our Byron Call Centre. MonFri 8.45am-3.45pm. Previous sales experience is preferred. Please call Angela to arrange an interview 66395020 between 9am-1pm

Are you conﬁdent & well-spoken with a good telephone manner? Join our dynamic telemarketing team at our Byron call ctre 8.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri. To arrange an interview call Angela 66395020 between 9am-1pm

The Echo has 3 contract positions to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following 3 areas: 1. SUFFOLK PARK BEACHSIDE - 700 papers 2. BAYWOOD CHASE, LILLI PILLI - 1100 papers 3. MULLUMBIMBY (AREA B) - 600 papers The successful applicants will have an ABN, a covered area in which to receive papers early in the morning and then to work, a reliable vehicle and ideally they will live in the distribution area. They will receive the papers very early (from 3am) on a Wednesday morning and have delivered all the papers by noon Wednesday. Suit mature or stable persons/couples with a strong throwing arm. Commencing 28 January 2015. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724

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

Please see our POSITIONS VACANT AD on page 10

JUNIORS NEEDED for Gringos Rest. Bruns evenings & w/ends. Ph 66801415

QUALIFIED CHEF Full time

SCRATCH PATISSERIE is offering an apprenticeship opportunity as a baker/ pastry cook for a young local person. Only genuine applicants need apply.

Cicchetti Byron Bay is looking for enthusiastic qualified chefs to join the kitchen team. Minimum 3 years experience required in a qualified chef’s position. Please email your resume to our Head Chef Enrico: enrico@cicchetti.com.au

Experienced

Floor staff required. well presented, must have NSW RSA

Please phone 0406 647 236

Send resumes to info@scratchpatisserie.com.au

Join the NORPA team as either a Venue Coordinator or Caretaker/Facility Coordinator of Lismore City Hall, the premier cultural & performing arts venue in Northern NSW. Visit www.norpa.org.au for more information or call 02 6622 0300. Closing date for applications: Wednesday January 28. RTO NO: 90013

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR Role involves: Invoicing, LiaLsing with customers and suppliers, Internal coordination, and logistics. Full-time, immediate start. employment@talulah.com.au

JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED Permanent Casual 9am-4.30pm.

Applicants must have excellent computer and communication skills, be professional, well presented and work well in a team.

Get Qualified This Year

• Media • Childhood education & care • Permaculture • Aged care • Work and study skills (This training is subsidised by the NSW Government)

Limited places available call 02 6684 3374 to see if you are eligible

NEED A RESUME? From $25. Jacleen 0403130165

Teacher needed

for 14yo homeschooling girl, 4-5 days a week 10:30–3:30 in Bangalow area. Some Steiner school experience preferred but not absolutely necessary. Suit exceptional teacher with strong leadership skills, who is a creative, adventurous, inspiring, ﬂexible, organised individual willing to work closely with parent and child to follow NSW curriculum please apply homeschoolingbangalow@gmail.com

SENIOR HAIRDRESSER REQUIRED For busy salon in Brunswick Heads, must have 12 months experience and be willing to build a permanent client base. Email: michaelashairbeauty@ bigpond.com Phone: 02 6685 1330

CASUAL/PERMANENT PART TIME HOURS WAVES RESORTS BYRON BAY Waves Resorts is seeking a motivated self starter for a new challenge at one of their properties. Applicants must possess: • Exceptional customer service, organisation, phone manner and communication skills. • Exceptional English speaking skills • A keen eye and attention to detail. • Impeccable grooming and personable approach. • Experience in working independently or as part of a team. • A passion for and commitment to delivering exceptional pro-active guest service. The following would be advantageous: • Proven experience in a Front Office/Reservations role within the hospitality industry. • Experience in Management Rights Trust Accounting • Computerised accommodation reservations system, Ezyrez, and Microsoft Office packages. • Versatility to work a variety of hours and shifts including week-ends. APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: jf@wavesresorts.com.au

HATE IRONING?

$25/hr. Suffolk Park. Angela 0414719680 Pick-up & delivery service available BABY SITTING SERVICES Excellent refs Avail week nights & w/ends. 0405925193 CARPENTER / HANDYMAN for all jobs under $1100. All property maintenance. 22 years exp in local area. 0401038576 HOUSE CLEANER Caring & experienced. Phone 66872091

We are looking for an admin assistant/PA/graphics person to join our team part time with a view to expanding the role as our business grows. We need you to have excellent computer skills, a thorough knowledge and love of computer graphics and an ability to work unassisted when necessary.

A love of yoga is welcome. Please send resume to susiq@divinegoddess.com.au

RESTAURANT MANAGER Full time Cicchetti Byron Bay is looking for a dedicated and passionate Restaurant Manager. With a minimum 5 years experience working in a fine dining restaurant you will offer the highest level of customer service, have experience managing a team of at least 10 staff, be familiar with placing food and beverage supplier orders as well as having extensive food and wine knowledge. If you feel this is you then please send your resume to kate@cicchetti.com.au

Position

Term

Salary

Enquiries

Closing date

Sustainability Ofﬁcer

28 hpw Temporary P/T

$63K - $73K per annum

Please refer to 4pm Friday Council’s website 30 January 2015

(Maternity Leave)

(pro rata rates apply) (address below)

Additional beneﬁts include 9.5% superannuation, access to education and training support, ﬂexible work hours and salary packaging. The job information package is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6626 7145. Byron Shire Council is an EEO employer and committed to the principles of workplace diversity

40 January 21, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

IN MEMORIAM TOMMY HANNON 10.5.1947 - 26.1.2009

CLEANER local, fast, thorough. Toxic-free products used $30 per hour. Call Chelsie 0434202112 EXPERIENCED NURSE / carer / cleaner. Available now. fosca02@hotmail.com

Window Cleaner

10yrs exp, quality. John 0411842117 QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

You always had a smile to share, time to give & time to care. A loving nature, kind and true, is the way we’ll remember you. Always in our hearts. Jane, Kim, Glenn, Emily, Matt & David (dec)

LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999

LOST & FOUND

HATE IRONING?

LOST: BLACK STAFFIE friendly loved family pet. Mullum. Reward 0409584227

Free pick-up & delivery to select areas $25 per hour. Angela 0414719680

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au MATHEMATICS TUTOR Qualiﬁed teacher with 30 yrs experience grades 3 to 10. Ph John 0452260595 WANTED: Spanish/Japanese/Brazillian conversation lessons. Ph 0419600044 JJJ TUTORING NEWRYBAR Kindy-year 6/HSC drama coach. One-on-one or small group lessons. Fully accredited teacher. Limited vacancies. Book now for term 1. 0400082107 SINGING LESSONS by professional opera singer. Sydney Conservatorium trained. B. Mus Dip. Op. Teach all styles, all ages. Studio in Mullumbimby. Ph 0410300005 WU CHI KUNG-FU Kids-Teens/Adult classes 0421555062 like us on Facebook PIANO LESSONS on grand piano at Ocean Shores or can travel. All ages welcome, Beg to Adv. Ph Fiona 0478603595 BA(Hons) Cert of Education

MUSICAL NOTES Guitar Lessons & Songwriting W’shop + audio & production tuition. Phone 0412679692 to get started PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au BYRON SOUND LOUNGE rehearsals, recording & PA hire. Ph 66808938 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

BIRTHDAYS Looking for a rewarding career and great lifestyle on NSW’s beautiful North Coast?

Return Thanks Dr. Genevieve Carruthers B.Sc (Hons) PH.D loved daughter of Moira and Ahwyn (Jim), sister of Sharonne and Joel, wife of Philip Wilk and mother of Aaron & Georgia. We thank all for the beautiful cards, ﬂowers, cookery etc extended. A student of Bangalow Primary and Mullumbimby High, where she introduced canoeing into the sports agenda, a champion canoeist herself with FNCCC. Her knowledge of environmental studies, as an Entomologist, took her to many overseas countries where she achieved international acclaim. She became a coach to Dragons Abreast who held a memorial to her last Sunday at Lake Ainsworth in her honour. She will be sorely missed by all. R.I.P. Gen

A1 LABOURING $25 per hour. Builders, property maintenance etc. 0412469109

TUITION

Please email CV to

FRONT OFFICE GUEST SERVICE AGENT

WORK WANTED

CERAMIC TILING repair & new. Paving. Odd jobs. Handyman. Ph 0432401334

cathy@sanctuarybb.com Applications close: Wed 28/1

Government subsidised skill sets starting soon in:

Experienced Surf Instructors needed for Surf School in Byron Bay. Casual position with regular hours. Must hold a minimum Level 1 Qualification with Surfing Australia or ASI/ First Aid Certificate/ Minimum LR Drivers license/ experience as a head coach/ avail weekends. Please send your resume to: morgandittman81@hotmail.com

Lead Generation

RETURN THANK YOU

HAPPY 21st BRENDAN Love from Mum, Dad, your sisters, nieces & nephews xx

FUNERAL NOTICES ROBYN GORMLEY 07/12/59 - 13/1/15 Loved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother & friend. A memorial service will be held at the Moller Pavilion Bangalow, 1pm Fri 23 Jan. All welcome to attend. Dress summer casual.

AGISTMENT MILL RD, HUONBROOK 1km on right, 1 or 2 horses from $10pw. Shade, shelter & water on fenced 5ac. Ph 66840176

LIVESTOCK MULLUM PONY CLUB sign on 9am Sat 31 Jan & Sat 7 Feb (open day) at Showground. 0423942766, 0447407964

PETS NAT’S DOG GROOMING 10 years exp. Byron Bay. 0451032983

DOG CLASSES

Starting Feb with Deb McBride harmony4dogs.com 0412455512 CAT Billi is a 4 year old de sexed gentle boy who needs to ﬁnd a home with a loving family - it's too quiet for him with me. 0414719680

ONLY ADULTS TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious massage & sensual touch Hot, bi, 33yo. www.bit.ly/mojomassage Wed & Thurs only. 0407013347 HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Caribbean full body massage with a hot ending. 27yo size 8 beauty. 0407013347 www.bit.ly/hotlikehoney BYRON BAY BEACH BABES Every night after 6pm Outcalls Only. Ph 0497641199 www.byronbaybeachbabes.com SOFT HANDS WARM OIL sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208 ABSOLUTE PLEASURE Sensual relaxation, dream body, exquisite touch. In/out calls 0407852069 FOR MEN RELAXING, TANTRA MASSAGE Deeply honouring and sensual. For body and heart. Sophia 0448250698

SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 AURORA 19, Ellie 30 (new), Champagne 40 & fabulous, Latina 20 natural F, Dakota size 6 (new), Jess & Stella 18. Open 10am till late. Phone 66816038 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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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

www.byron.nsw.gov.au

BYRON SHIRE CELEBRATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY Program of Events – Monday 26 January 2015

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.

WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 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. 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. 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. Enquiries: Diana Bennett 02 6685 9304

POSITIONS VACANT Sustainability Ofﬁcer 28 hpw Temporary P/T, $63K–$73K per annum (pro rata rates apply) See the ad in the Echo Classiﬁeds – page 40

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WITH KEEP BYRON IN WATERIN UTES A SHOWER LIMIT OF 3 M An initiative by Byron Shire Council

Brunswick Heads Brunswick Heads Breakfast in the Park (Rotary Club of Mullumbimby) Time: 7.30am – 10.00am Where: Housie Tent, Banner Park, Brunswick Heads Free bus travel from Mullumbimby Newsagent at 7.30am and returning to Mullumbimby at 10.00am, breakfast $4.00, free Australian ﬂags, live music, singalong Ofﬁcial Ceremony (Rotary Club of Mullumbimby) Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Where: Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Australia Day Ambassador, Australia Day Address, Community Awards, Citizenship Ceremony

Byron Bay Byron Bay Breakfast in the Park (Rotary Club of Byron Bay) and the Australia Day Paddle Time: 7.30am – 2.00pm Where: Next to the Byron Bay Surf Club, Main Beach (The Paddle starts at Wategos at 10am and ends at the Byron Bay Surf Club where the celebrations are being held) Watch the paddlers, Light refreshments, free Australian ﬂags, live entertainment Celebration of the Survival of Indigenous Culture (The Sisters for Reconciliation) Time: 11.00am – 2.30pm Where: Byron Bay Main Beach Park, Cavanbah/Byron Bay Alcohol free event, music and dancing, kids activities

Suffolk Park Fun Afternoon (Byron Rural Fire Brigade) Time: 12 noon – 5.00pm Where: Gaggin Park, Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park Free sausage sizzle, celebration cake, drinks, free Australian ﬂags, children’s entertainment, music

Ocean Shores

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED (Section 101 EP&A Act 1979 and Clause 124 and 137 EP&A Regulations 2000) 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 10.2014.694.1 – BANGALOW, 22 Sansom Street (Lot 83 DP 1198066) Two storey dwelling

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED 16.2015.3.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 40 Dehnga Place (Lot 4 DP 1158538) Deck under existing patio roof 16.2014.101.1 – MAIN ARM, 7 Moran Close (Lot 5 DP 1195917) Single storey dwelling 16.2015.2.1 – TYAGARAH, 2/149 Grays Lane (Lot 2 DP 286336) Alterations and additions to lower ﬂoor bedrooms

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 on line at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ submissions-on-development-applications.

Aussie BBQ (Ocean Shores Community Association) Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm Where: Ocean Shores Public School Free sausage sizzle, lamington, drinks, free Australian ﬂags, music, mullet throwing championship, tennis, marbles www.oceanshorescommunity.org

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.

The program of events is available on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/australia-day

EXHIBITION CLOSES 27 JANUARY 2015

Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.

No Development Applications on exhibition

WEED CONTROL Weed control spraying will be conducted on Council’s road and footpath network commencing Sunday 8 February 2015 to Tuesday 31 March 2015, on the following roads:

Rural Roads: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Bangalow Road Picadilly Hill Road Binna Burra Road Possum Creek Road Booyong Road Possum Shoot Road Coopers Shoot Road Repentance Creek Road Coorabell Road Springvale Road Eureka Road St Helena Road Federal Drive Stewarts Road Friday Hut Road Stock Route Road Goonengerry Road Tandys Lane Goremans Road The Manse Road

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Grays Lane The Pocket Road Kennedys Lane The Saddle Road Kings Road Tooheys Mill Road Left Bank Road Tristran Parade Main Arm Road Tyagarah Road McAuleys Lane Whian Road Middle Pocket Road Wilsons Creek Road Midgen Flat Road WoodfoRoad Lane Myocum Road Yarun Road Old Bangalow Road Yelgun Road

Details of speciﬁc dates and locations can be obtained by telephoning the Council’s Works Depot Ofﬁce on 6685 9300 between 8.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, or accessing the weekly Works Report on Council’s Webpage www.byron.nsw.gov.au/planned-works In the event of inclement weather all variations to these dates will be advertised on Council’s webpage. Enquiries: Karen Mackay 02 6685 9319

EXHIBITION CLOSES 2 FEBRUARY 2015 No Development Applications on exhibition

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Amendments to Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 (Amendment 3) At the 11 December 2014 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to publicly exhibit an amendment to Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulation, for a period of 28 days. The amendments consist of: 1. Changes to the open space works schedule for Mullumbimby to include the construction of “Shade structures at Lot 33 DP 1169053 Tallowood Estate”; and 2. Changes to the community facilities works schedule for Ocean Shores to add a new item for “Tom Kendall Oval Change Facilities. PN: 207250” and to redirect existing funds from the proposed toilet facilities at Waterlily Park to the change room facilities at Tom Kendall Oval. 3. There are consequential amendments to the summary tables on pages A2 and A3 of the plan. The remainder of the plan is unchanged. The amendment to the Byron Developer Contributions Plan 2012 is on exhibition from 21 January 2015 until 18 February 2015 and is available for viewing at Council’s administrative ofﬁces Mullumbimby, community access points and on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition/ Submissions close: 4.00pm 18 February 2015 Enquiries: Christopher Soulsby 02 6626 7058 For information on lodging a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Lodging a submission” section within Council’s advertising.

Subscribe to Council’s electronic newsletters at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/newsletters North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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ELDERS BANGALOW 361 Goremans Road, Eureka. Sat 10.30-11.30am 35 James Gibson Road, Clunes. Sat 10-10.30am 28 Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 15a Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 708 Dunoon Road, Tullera. Sat 11am-12pm 541 Federal Drive, Federal. Sat 12-1pm 11 Lizray Road, Federal. Sat 12-12.30pm 82 Tooheys Mill Road, Fernleigh. Sat 1.30-2.30pm

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2/18 Oodgeroo Gardens, Byron Bay. Wed 4-4.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm 2C Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 10-10.30am 25 Marvell Street, Byron Bay. Thu & Sat 10-10.30am 16a Pacific Vista Drive, Byron Bay. Thu & Sat 11-11.30am 24 Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay. Thu 2-2.30pm & Sat 12-12.30pm 16 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Thu 5-5.30pm & Sat 1-1.30pm 15 Cape Vista Drive, Ewingsdale. Fri 10-10.30am 29 Myocum Ridge Road, Myocum. Fri 11-11.30am Lot 4 Pacific Highway, McLeods Shoot. Fri 12-12.30pm 14 Citriadora Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11-11.30am 8/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am 25 Corkwood Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 2-2.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS 240 Crabbes Creek Road, Crabbes Creek. Sat 11-11.30am

LJ HOOKER BYRON BAY Figtree Fields, Ewingsdale. Daily 10am-12pm 2/8 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11am-11.30am 2/18 Oodgeroo Gardens, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am 201 Lismore Road, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am

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5/20-21 Paciﬁc Parade, Lennox Head. Fri 12-12.30pm 2/20 Gibbon Street, Lennox Head. Sat 10-10.30am 15 Blue Horizon Drive, Lennox Head. Sat 11-11.30am 3 Loedna Place, Lennox Head. Sat 11-11.30am 10 Cooloola Avenue, Lennox Head. Sat 12-12.30pm

MCGRATH BYRON BAY 2 Citriadora Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 9-9.30am 204 Balraith Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 10-10.30am 978A Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell. Sat 10-10.30am 305 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell. Sat 11-11.30am 21 Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am 5 James Street, Girards Hill, Lismore. Sat 2-2.30pm 8 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Wed 3-3.30pm 21 Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow. Wed 4-4.30pm

BYRON BAY PROFESSIONALS 1 The Esplanade New Brighton. Sat 10-11am 1 The Esplanade New Brighton. Tue 10-11am

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBNY 20 Newells Road, Main Arm. Sat 11.15am-12pm 169 Cedar Road, Wilsons Creek. Sat 12.30-1pm

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY 18 Heritage Court, Suffolk Park. Thu 12-12.30pm 18 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am

SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE 48 Wardell Road, Alstonville. Sat 10-11am 191 Ballina Road, Alstonville. Sat 12-1pm

AUCTIONS ELDERS BANGALOW Auctions March 5 11 Lizray Road, Federal 15A Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY Auction 2pm January 31 25 Marvell Street, Byron Bay

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LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE LENNOX HEAD Auctions 5.30pm Wednesday February 18 at Lennox Hotel Function Room 29 Deegan Drive, Goonellabah 11B/77-81 Ballina Street, Lennox Head 5/20-21 Paciﬁc Parade, Lennox Head 3 Loedna Place, Lennox Head

MCGRATH BYRON BAY Auction 1pm Saturday January 31 978A Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell Auction 11am Saturday January 31 5 James Street, Girards Hill Auction 11am Saturday February 7 2/21 Marvell Street, Byron Bay Auction 1.30pm Saturday February 14

McGrath Byron Bay continued 18 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby Auction 2pm Saturday February 21 204 Balraith Lane, Ewingsdale Auction 1pm Saturday February 21 305 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell Auction 10.30am Saturday February 21 21 Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow Auction 12pm Saturday February 21 8 Riverside Crescent, Brunswick Heads Auction 11am Saturday February 8 4 Cooinda Place, Federal Auction 10am Saturday February 28 978A Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell

PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY Auction 10am Saturday February 21 at our ofﬁce 1 The Esplanade New Brighton

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBY Auctions 6pm Thursday February 19 in our ofﬁce 20 Newells Rd, Main Arm 169 Cedar Rd, Wilsons Creek Auction 11am onsite Saturday February 21 3 Robinsons Rd, Wilsons Creek

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY Auction 10am onsite Saturday Jan 24 18 Heritage Court, Suffolk Park Auction onsite Saturday March 21 10 Coopers Lane South, Mullumbimby

NEW LISTING BANGALOW REAL ESTATE & BYRON HINTERLAND PROPERTIES • 8 Coachwood Court, Federal – offers over $490,000

ELDERS BANGALOW • 35 James Gibson Road, Clunes. $550,000. • 15A Riﬂe Range Road, Bangalow, Auction March 5

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY • 8/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Auction Pending • Unit 9 to 12 & 14 to 16 / 7 Wollongbar Street, Byron Bay. $100,000 to $82,500

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE LENNOX HEAD • 3 Loedna Place, Lennox Head • 10 Cooloola Avenue, Lennox Head • 1 Kalbarri Pl, Lennox Head • 11B/77-81 Ballina Street, Lennox Head • 5/20-21 Paciﬁc Parade, Lennox Head • 302 Sneaths Road, Alstonvale • 29 Deegan Drive, Lennox Head • 43 Unara Parkway, Cumbalum • 15 Blue Horizon Drive, Lennox Head

PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY • 1 The Esplanade New Brighton - Auction • May Street, Dunoon - $790,000 • Lawson Street, Byron Bay - $1.5million • Yackatoon Court, Ocean Shores – Offers over $500,000 • William Flick Lane, Ewingsdale - $685,000

PROFESSIONALS MULLUMBIMBNY • 20 Newells Rd, Main Arm - Auction • 169 Cedar Rd, Wilsons Creek - Auction • 3 Robinsons Rd, Wilsons Creek - Auction

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY • 10 Byron Creek Road, Coopers Shoot. Forthcoming Auction. 6 acres, architect designed home, pool. • 10 Coopers Lane South, Mullumbimby. Auction. 4 bed character home on 1.29ha. • 18 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. Guide $750,000. 4 bedroom timber classic.

ATTENTION AGENTS & PRIVATE SELLERS Have your Open Houses, Auctions & New Listings here. Email to adcopy@echo.net.au Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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15 Blue Horizon Drive, Lennox Head. Manicured lawns & terraced gardens – Land size 1188m2 Blue chip Lennox property Web ID: 1P0592 Stunning family home, location, size and great outlook Price $2,000,000+. 180 degree views from Village up Contacft Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001. 7 Mile to Broken Head Open plan living/dining/kitchen leads to large deck D/stairs is rented out with 2 bed, 1 bath & wet bar

5/20-21 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head. Could owner-occupy or use as a holiday investment property or BOTH Direct view to surf break from your own large covered deck Auction 5.30pm Feb 18 in our rooms. 14 units with onsite management, lap Web ID: 1PO851 pool, maintained grounds & parking Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001. Corner ground floor position with larger bedroom makes this apartment more private Open plan living, bathroom with a bath + laundry

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3 Loedna Place Lennox Head. Elevated and modern two level, spacious family home Views to Boulders Beach over grazing & reserve land. Land size 1263m² Located in quiet cul de sac amongst other quality homes Large spiral staircase with sun drenched atrium Open plan design living & kitchen with 5m ceilings

Pool, renovated kitchen & bathrooms, expansive decks Auction 18 Feb In our rooms. Web ID: 1P0845. Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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1 The Esplanade, New Brighton Vendors want sold – all reasonable offers considered. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 living, 2 dining areas, DLUG, retro original Auction 10am Saturday 21 February in our office. Private, 310m² home, 993m² block plus 15m salt water pool Contact Michele Jackson 0407 906 301 Check the surf or fishing conditions from your bed/ home. Enjoy a private, peaceful, tranquil and Byron Bay enviable lifestyle.

Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby Lot 81 has gone since last week. The 600m² lot 77 offers creek and mountain views from its elevated position on a quiet street. $269,000 Chincogan Real Estate 66843300 tallowoodridge.com

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Enjoy the views over the National Park Lake with access via small dingy or kayak to the north arm of the Brunswick River and all the way to Brunswick Heads. • Upstairs – two bedrooms, one bathroom plus a powder room, renovated kitchen, polished timber ﬂoors, open plan living and dining opening onto deck overlooking the lake. • Downstairs – two more rooms, plus wet bar and bathroom and rumpus. • Large level block 923m2 with spear pump to water the beautiful landscaped grounds.

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‘Ahimsa’ is a fabulous townhouse in a small resort complex of nine, perfectly located just 100m from Belongil beach and oﬀering a casual atmosphere. Ideal to live in or rent out. • Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite & balcony. • Downstairs, spacious lounge, living area opening onto a private terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining & overlooking saltwater pool, spa & lush sub-tropical gardens. • Belongil beach is just 800m north of Byron town centre. • Come fall in love with the ocean and enjoy this sanctuary by the sea.

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Beautiful queenslander with stunning views.

This architect designed home has all the convenience of town with the relaxed feel of the Hinterland. Breathtaking northerly views from the Coorabell Ridge past Mount Warning to Mount Chincogan catching all the breezes and stunning sunsets. Set high in one of the best and quietest streets in Mullumbimby and surrounded by established tropical gardens with assorted fruit trees and a veggie garden on a useable 2059m2 of well planned privacy. This is a sensational home for entertaining with contemporary open plan design ďŹ&#x201A;ooded with natural light. The covered decks lead out to the freshwater ionised pool with spa and the distant escarpment views. Quality and attention to detail are evident throughout, maximising the comfortable resort style living. Passive solar design with solar hot water and electricity and a central ďŹ replace for winter cosy comfort. There is a concrete triple car garage engineered to uphold the addition of an ofďŹ ce/granny ďŹ&#x201A;at above (STCA). Imagine waking up to THAT view and then marvel at your good fortune â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every day can feel like a holiday! Address: 25 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Offers above $1,250,000 Contact: Sally Packshaw 0474 153 535 to arrange an inspection. Agent: Professionals Mullumbimby inc. Mark Cochrane Real Estate.

Your search for the perfect romantic rural retreat has been fulďŹ lled, look no further. This charming and renovated home offers so much as it stands today but also has so much potential for future gain. The views can never be built out and they are some of the best rural vistas on the North Coast. The renovations to the Queenslander are simple yet stylish. Featuring original hardwood timber ďŹ&#x201A;oors and extra high ceilings along with some clever alterations and touches to the ďŹ&#x201A;oor-plan and decor this home really does deliver on many levels. Being a Queenslander there is a huge and secure area underneath the home which is currently used for car parking, artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio and storage. This is where the laundry is situated and 2nd toilet. Situated only 20 mins to Bangalow, Federal and Lismore, the property enjoys a very central position within the western fringe of the Byron Bay Hinterland. The lovely local villages of Dunoon and Bexhill are 5 and 8 mins away respectively and Byron Bay is only a 30 minute scenic drive. Address: 220 Hunters Hill Road, Corndale Price: Interest Over $599,000 Contact: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 or Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay

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The Fun With Fungi back page. Top right is a tiny star from Mullum Creek shot on an iPhone with a macro lens by Ash Stennett. Right, edible ‘beech oranges’ on a Tasmanian myrtle by Elaine McDonald. And top, an image sent to us by the Somara crew, who are staging a shamanic medicine conference in Byron Bay on February 7–8. We’ll report further on it next week and in the meantime you can find out more on their Facebook page or at somara.org.

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Backyard chemists are now creating synthetic cannabis and last week ABC’s 7.30 canvassed the dangers involved, reporting on the two men who died in Queensland allegedly from smoking a product called Full Moon. There can be a cocktail of chemical compounds involved, some of them never designed for human consumption, so steer well clear. The continued ‘war on drugs’ is instrumental in creating drugs more dangerous than the original plant products, which could be legalised and regulated. And ‘If we can somehow return this to the realms of a public health problem, as opposed to a morality-based problem, we might have much greater luck in persuading young people not to consume them,’ says Australian National University’s Dr David Caldicott, specialist in emergency medicine.

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Byron Bay Breakfast in the Park (Rotary Club of Byron Bay) and the Australia Day Paddle. 7.30am – 2.00pm, next to the Byron Bay Surf Club, Main Beach. The Paddle starts at Wategos at 10am and ends at the Byron Bay Surf Club. Celebration of the Survival of Indigenous Culture (The Sisters for Reconciliation). 11.00am – 2.30pm, Byron Bay Main Beach Alcohol free event, music, dancing and children’s activities.

Suffolk Park Fun Afternoon (Byron Rural Fire Brigade). 12 noon – 5.00pm, Gaggin Park, Alcorn Street. Free sausage sizzle, celebration cake, drinks, children’s entertainment and music.

Ocean Shores Aussie BBQ (Ocean Shores Community Association). 3.00pm – 5.00pm, Ocean Shores Public School. Fun for children and adults with the Open Category all ages Marbles competition, Hot Shot Junior Tennis and the World Championship Mullet Throwing.

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