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Council knocks back Bruns caravan parks approvals Eve Jeffery

Byron Shire councillors voted 8–1 last Thursday to knock back Crown Reserve Holiday Parks’ application for renewal of its approvals to operate the Massey Greene and The Terrace Reserve caravan parks at Brunswick Heads. Cr Diane Woods voted against the motion. She said in debate, ‘Nothing has been done to remedy the non-compliance issues. In fact there is actually more noncompliance.’ She said that she failed to see why Council couldn’t be stronger in its language in regards to the renewal of the caravans parks agreements. ‘Ferry Reserve is currently operating without a licence. We are meant to issue a licence and we haven’t done that yet. Is there some exposure for this council and for councillors in general?’

Ongoing headache The management of the caravan parks and foreshore areas has been an ongoing headache for Council and the community, with little hope of resolving this issue to everyone’s satisfaction. During public access John Dunn, representing the Brunswick Heads Progress Association, addressed Council in favour of the staff recommendation to deny the approvals. Mr Dunn said he was happy that Council are not automatically letting parks and foreshores become slowly included into caravan park areas. ‘Council should be applauded for

the stance they have taken over recent years to support our community in protecting our foreshores and opposing Crown Lands’ and North Coast Holiday Parks’ attempts to validate encroachments on public open space,’ he said. Mr Dunn said that Council had in recent times negotiated with North Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP) in good faith. ‘They have twice granted interim licence agreements, yet the only contribution NCHP has made has been plans of management that firstly ignore the restrictions placed on them in relation to the boundaries of the caravan parks, and secondly show utter contempt for the wishes of the community.’

‘Contempt’ ‘North Coast Holiday Parks have had years to bring the parks up to standard but have failed to do so. Their contempt for the community was made clear by their plans of management. Enough is enough.’ Mayor Simon Richardson said that even though Council felt quite rightfully aggrieved at losing the caravan parks, they have at least attempted to go into negotiations with NCHP and the community with a sense of goodwill. ‘None of that has been replicated or matched by the operators.’ He also said that he and Council will take every opportunity to hold NCHP to account and to resist this type of land grab as they have a responsibility to the community. Cr Woods also said, ‘If you go to Sydney now, all the foreshores continued on page 3

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What a Rukkus! SK8ers made a Rukkus in Mullumbimby on Sunday for the annual Byron Youth Service competition where skateboard riders of all ages vied for prizes, glory and time in the bowl. Ten-year-old Karlin from Ocean Shores was one of the competitors to put plank to curve at the Mullum skate park. Photo Eve Jeffery

Council wants Bruns dredging deferred Luis Feliu

Byron Shire Council has called on the state government to defer any dredging of the Brunswick Heads boat harbour and navigation channels, and will refuse to allow Council’s boat ramp to launch the dredge vessel till questions on the works have been answered. Council last week moved an urgency motion calling on lands and water minister Niall Blair to answer questions about the controversial dredging works, scheduled to start later this month. Concerns have been raised by councillors that the process in approving the dredging works is very flawed and locals, in-

cluding boaties, say it’s a massive waste of taxpayer money which will not help improve navigation safety.

Sludge dump Under the $600,000 plan, dredged sand and sludge from two sections of river channel is to be dumped on the southern end of New Brighton beach via an interim pipeline, while slurry from the harbour will be bagged and trucked out for disposal at a landfill site. Mr Blair is due to announce the Brunswick Heads project details and successful dredging contractor soon. Councillors (except for Diane Woods and Chris Cubis) voted to

write to Mr Blair seeking deferment of any dredging works until a series of questions on the impacts of the works were answered. The questions put to the minister included, ‘As works haven’t occurred for over 20 years, is work proposed “maintenance” or new?’, ‘What are estimated ongoing costs to maintain the assumed benefits?’ and, ‘Has the stated purpose to “enable safe boat passage” and “address public safety and environmental risks associated with shallow depths causing vessels to run aground” been assessed and supported by evidence?’ Councillors also wanted to know if Marine Parks supports the work or continued on page 2

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AGL fracks with Tina’s and Ed’s farm life Tina and Ed Robinson moved to Gloucester on the mid north coast about 20 years ago in the hope of living a lovely riparian life as beef farmers. The didn’t ever imagine they would become activists travelling the country pleading with all they meet to help them stand up to a company called AGL who want to frack the region. Tina and Ed were featured speakers at a packed house for last Friday’s What The Frack Happened At Gloucester? event in Mullumbimby. They were joined by campaigners from Lock the Gate and GetUp! Last week mining giant AGL announced it would sell back three of its CSG licences to the NSW government, and that it would write-down $193 milllion in the value of its Gloucester gas project. The further delay to the company’s final investment decision for CSG at Gloucester was welcomed by communities no longer under active licences. But campaigners say that for the people of Gloucester, it’s not over yet as they are still living with the daily reality of pilot production wells on

Defer dredging: Council continued from page 1 have concerns and ‘have these concerns been investigated?’. Brunswick Heads resident Martin Jones told Echonetdaily this week that the community should have been consulted before scheduling the works and there was no evidence of boat users’ safety being affected by shallow waters in low tides. ‘Crown Lands claim it’s for the safety of boat users at low tide. But they have not offered any reports or evidence of there being any injuries or accidents because of shallow waters,’ Mr Jones said.

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their doorstep and ongoing uncertainty about the future of the project that could ruin their valley. Mr Robinson said northern rivers locals had been ‘a great support to us’. ‘Our community is very small and we are up against a large company,’ Mr Robinson said. ‘We’re in a difficult situation; the rules the government has put in place for everywhere else in NSW don’t apply to us because the Waukivory gas project was already underway when they made them,’ he said.

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‘If this project goes ahead in our valley, people in our community may have to live with wells only 200 metres from their homes,’ he said. Elly Bird, regional coordinator for Gasfield Free Northern Rivers, said another speaker, Dan Robbins, has been working with communities in Camden, where AGL operate the largest producing gasfield in NSW. ‘Dan has been documenting a worrying pattern of health symptoms; some people there are living only 45 metres from gas wells,’

‘In fact boat owners have navigated the river around the tides for 20 years. If they were concerned about safety they would put some speed signs up and markers for channel navigation. And it would cost a lot less [than the millions of dollars being spent].’ Q Read more on this

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Ms Bird said. ‘Our fight isn’t over yet and there’s plenty people can do to help,’ she said. ‘There are some really simple things people can do that can make a difference, including switching their power away from power companies, like AGL, that invest in CSG.’ Q See Tree Faerie’s video

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to Taree be zoned for intensive clear-felling. While the current rules theoretically limit clear-felling to 0.25ha patches which can’t be logged again for 28 years, the new rules allow clear felling of 60ha patches with more logging ten years later.

‘Outrageous’ ‘Rather than establishing plantations on already cleared lands they intend to covert our native forests to short-rotation crops. ‘It is apparent from these outrageous proposals that the NSW EPA has caved into the Forestry Corporation and ignored their statutory obligation to protect the environ-

ment and ensure logging is ecologically sustainable. ‘Most exclusion areas established around known locations of threatened animals will no longer need to be identified, and areas already identified will be opened for logging. We have had to battle both the EPA and the Forestry Corporation to get them to meet their legal obligations to identify and protect koala high-use areas; now the EPA intend to remove any requirement to look for koalas or protect their homes from logging. ‘This means that the extensive koala high-use areas we identified for the endangered koala population at

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ple all over New South Wales can actually have access to the foreshores, because all of these caravan parks, the best of them, are on the foreshore.’ Council resolved to advise the applicant for the Crown Reserve Holiday Parks of Massey Greene and The Terrace, Brunswick Heads, that the application for renewal or extension of the approval to operate cannot be approved, as the requested approval to operate has significant variances found during the in-

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dependent assessments that would require changing the terms of the original approval to operate. The resolution included that the applicant be invited to submit new applications for approval to operate which reflect the site layout consistent with the respective adopted plans of management for the Massey Greene and The Terrace Crown Reserve caravan parks and the boundaries as defined in Council’s previous resolutions.

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Crime hits Byron on the weekend Police have their work cut out for them this week, investigating arson and robbery in Byron Bay. According to a local resident, five cars and a couch were set on fire in Belongil Crescent on Sunday at 4am. Neighbours woke to the sound of exploding tyres and within minutes three NSW Fire and Rescue trucks were at the scene. The cars included a Silver Mercedes-Benz sedan, a white Subaru WRX sedan, a Volkswagen hatch, a maroon Holden Astra and a small station wagon. In addition police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a robbery at the Suffolk Park service station on Saturday night.

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About 9.30pm, a man entered the Broken Head Road service station at Suffolk Park, and demanded money from the 52-year-old employee at the front counter, indicating he had a weapon.

The man jumped the counter and struggled with the male employee, before taking cash from the register and running from the scene. Police were called and a crime scene was established.

Police believe several people were in the immediate area at the time and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery to call Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Surfers in trouble in rough local waters A surfer aged in his 50s is in a critical condition after being pulled unconscious from the water near Byron Bay last Wednesday. It’s believed the man suffered a heart attack. The incident was reported to the SLSNSW State Operations Centre at around 11.45am in the stretch of water between Suffolk Beach and Broken Head. The man was rescued by a group of surfers who pulled him ashore where they performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked by police to attend the scene.

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lifting him to Gold Coast University Hospital. The incident is the third involving a body boarder or surfer in the vicinity within 48 hours, which included a teenager having to be winched from the rocks at Cape Byron on Tuesday afternoon. Surf Life Saving NSW Operations Manager Adam Weir urged all locals to be mindful of the conditions before heading out on the water.

‘People need to be aware of rip currents and gutters which may have formed during large swells,’ Mr Weir said.‘If you do get into difficulty it is important not to panic. ‘We urge people to be conscious of their own ability and assess the conditions as they can change quite suddenly.’ Swimmers and inexperienced surfers are being urged to avoid the northern end of Tallow Beach after three people got into trouble in the rough swell Byron Bay’s Main Beach, which is staffed by lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service, is the currently the only patrolled beach on the far north coast.

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A notice of motion from Byron Shire councillor Duncan Dey to investigate a conflict between a foreshore carpark and Council’s Byron Bay masterplan was voted down 6–3 last week, with Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Cameron, Wanchap and Hunter opposed. Cr Dey called for a report on the conflict ‘between expansion as currently proposed for this foreshore carpark and the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan’. Cr Dey is concerned that the proposed work conflicts with Council’s Masterplan strategies. ‘The June 11 meeting of the Byron Shire Reserve Trust Committee considered this matter and adopted the staff recommen-

dation to confirm its support to reconstruct Middleton Street and Middleton Street Carpark and to allocate $165,000 from the Crown Park Parking Reserve for the works in the 2015/16 budget,’ Cr Dey noted. ‘Presentations on town catalyst sites at a Masterplan workshop on 20 June listed short-, medium- and longterm plans for the town, including this area. This carpark proposal was not mentioned. ‘I asked the Masterplan consultant about the matter and received a reply that the proposal conflicts with the Masterplan’s strategies.’ Cr Dey believes Council should resolve or at least articulate this conflict before the carpark proposal proceeds.

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Self-publishing gets a gig at Writers Festival After 18 years bringing some of the world’s finest traditionally published writers to the region, the Byron Bay Writers Festival (August 7–9) is breaking new ground this year and hosting its first marquee featuring independently self-published writers. Rubbing shoulders alongside big names like Kate Grenville, Helen Garner and Julia Gillard are a wide range of regional ‘indie’ authors including screenwriter Ian Bradley (Big Fish to Rubber Ducky), foodies Anthea Amore (Passion) and Nelly le Comte (Byron Bay Cook Book), Kumari Ellis (Tracing the Moon), Glenda Korporaal (Making Magic), Louise Sommer (The Hidden Camino), Bette Guy (Day and Knight) and R Addams (Chaloaw Stew). Joining them in the selfpublished marquee is Amazon best-selling author and

longtime journalist (Cleo, Sunday Telegraph, SMH), local resident Christina (C A) Larmer. Author of the popular Ghostwriter Mystery series and the bestselling The Agatha Christie Book Club, Ms Larmer is a pioneer in online self-publishing. With eight novels available as ebooks and paperbacks and sales in excess of 30,000 copies, Ms Larmer says she’s thrilled to be showcasing her work locally this year. ‘I’ve attended almost every Byron festival since its inception and have watched it grow and evolve. ‘I’m thrilled that this festival is leading the charge in recognising the value in selfpublishing and the quality of writers who now choose to go it alone. It’s proof that if you’ve got a great story to share, nothing need hold you back.’

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Bluesfest first artist list Bluesfest has released its first artist announcement for next year. Headlining are Rock band The National, blues rock/new folk band City and Colour, Reggae legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, blues rock maestro Joe Bonamassa and Grammy-award-winning blues and roots rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band plus so many more. ‘There are 15 hugely talented artists and musicians gracing this first Bluesfest announcement, covering a multitude of genres but with a huge focus on the blues and contemporary!’ say organisers. Bluesfest director Peter Noble says, ‘Lovers of contemporary music will be falling over themselves to see The National play exclusively at Bluesfest on their only Aussie show this tour. ‘They are so big in the world right now and their performances are real, raw

as well as uniting. People say it’s the best concert they have ever been to. ‘City and Colour remain one of Australia’s favourite bands – performing for the first time at Bluesfest. Frontman Dallas Green with his band will blow you away. ‘Joe Bonamassa is the goto guitar slinger in the blues world right now. ‘He is playing two exclusive shows at Bluesfest, the only ones in Australia on this tour. He will show you how a guitar can and should be played. ‘UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue are the world’s biggest reggae band and this will be their first and only performance in Australia since their sell-out tour of 2014. ‘We also welcome back one of our favourite bands, The Cat Empire.’ For a full rundown of the artists playing Bluesfest, visit www.bluesfest.com.au.

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Local News Drug test leaves local with unpleasant taste Darren Coyne

An Ocean Shores man was left with an unpleasant taste in his mouth following a roadside drug test. He claims to have had an adverse reaction to the chemicals on the testing device, and is unhappy that he is still to hear what those chemicals are. Robert Podhajsky, a 62-year-old who does not use illegal drugs, was subjected to the test during police operation in Feburary this year, and told to ‘lick the stick’ used by the police officer.

Bad reaction ‘I asked what was on it and was told nothing was on it,’ Mr Podhajsky said. ‘After licking the stick straight away I had a very unpleasant tastebud reaction, that is hard to describe, which lasted at least four hours. Mr Podhajsky asked the testing officer whether there was any information available regarding the chemicals used on the testing stick, and was told no. Not content with the response, he contacted the NSW Ombudsman to make an official complaint, but received an email later saying that ‘it was not serious enough for them to follow the complaint, and that a senior police officer would contact him’.

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‘When the officer from Sydney rang she gave me the impression that they thought I was a prank,’ he said. Mr Podhajsky said his complaint was far from a joke. He said he is extremely sensitive to chemicals after years working in the manufacturing and building industries. ‘This means I have to avoid the fumes or skin contact of many chemicals. I feel the effect straight away; if I get the fumes from say a can of spray paint almost an instant headache, tingling chemical lips and unwellness.’ He asked the senior police officer for a list of the chemicals contained in the testing kits but was told that although it was available in the manufacturers guidelines, ‘she would have to ask for permission to send me the information’.

Mr Podhajsky has heard nothing since and is now concerned that if he refuses a test in the future that he may be charged and end up in court.

False positives He contacted Echonetdaily after reading recent reports questioning the effectiveness of the roadside drug-testing regime. Those reports have centred around results from last month’s statewide Operation Saturation, which indicate that a third of motorists in the northern rivers area, who tested positive during the roadside test, then tested negative in the testing bus. Critics have said those results indicate that the testing regime is far from accurate. They have also argued that while the testing may be picking up traces of an illicit substance such as cannabis,

there is no evidence to show that their driving has been impaired. Meanwhile, the NSW Greens have also been asking questions, and have been unsatisfied with the responses from NSW Police. Greens MP David Shoebridge this week said that while drivers impaired by drugs should not be allowed behind the wheel of a car, the Greens supported evidencebased policies. ‘The Greens support evidenced-based policing that detects and punishes drugimpaired drivers on the roads. However that doesn’t seem to be what we have in NSW,’ he said. ‘What is not right is an arbitrary policy that seems to be punishing drivers without any credible evidence that their driving is impaired. Critics of the testing regime have long argued that the tests are picking up minute traces of THC, while ignoring prescription drugs known to impair a driver’s ability. They also argue that the consumption of hemp seed, oil, or medical marijuana products could result in positive results, despite a changing of the political landscape, which is increasingly recognising the benefits of medical marijuana.

Opponents say fluoride fight is far from over Darren Coyne

The fight against the fluoridation of much of the region’s water supply is far from over, according to opponents.A new association has been formed called Fluoride Free Northern Rivers, and a public meeting will held at the Lismore Bowling Club on July 31 to discuss tactics and provide information about fluoride. Association member Al Oshlack, who launched a previous unsuccessful legal challenge against the decision to fluoridate, said other legal avenues were being explored. Mr Oshlack said opponents of fluoridation believed the Australian constitution prohibited forced medical treatments on the general population. ‘We’ve had a couple of legal opinions and we’re trying to get another from a senior counsel,’ he said. ‘The basis of a challenge would be that the directive from the NSW Director General of Health to local coun-

cils was an invalid order.’ Mr Oshlack said any challenge would take the form of a ‘prohibitive writ’, and would be lodged in the High Court of Australia because it was a constitutional matter. Meanwhile, opponents are launching a petition calling for Rous Water to hold a plebiscite on the issue. ‘People in this area don’t want it and have never been given an opportunity to have a say,’ Mr Oshlack said. Rous Water has constructed four fluoride plants that will enable fluoridated water to be provided to a majority of residents in region. Fluoridated water will be supplied to most town water customers in the Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley Council areas. The Richmond Valley Council township of Casino is already supplied with fluoridated water. Fluoridated water will not be supplied to Byron Shire’s town water customers or town water customers in Nimbin. Mr Oshlack said it was

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‘crunch time’ to stop the region’s water supplies being fluoridated. ‘NSW is the most heavily fluoridated place in the world,’ he said. ‘In places like China and much of Europe it’s banned. China has done a vast amount of scientific studies in relation to fluoride and its effect on intelligence, and they’ve

found direct links. They are selling fluoride to us to dumb us down.’ Mr Oshlack said the issue wasn’t going to go away, comparing fluoride to other products such as tobacco, asbestos and DDT, which were initially considered safe, but were now recognised as dangerous to health.

Enchant Your Health workshop, Byron Bay – A FREE event Mason Taylor has worked with thousands of people as a health educator, coach, speaker, writer, and wellness evolutionary sharing lifestyle distinctions to inspire those ready to consciously create the true body, vitality and personal culture that lie within us all. Through connection to Mother Nature, personalised and upgraded nutrition, tonic herbalism, sovereign healing, and passion-based living, Mason is on a mission to share with the world the true potential of our bodies and how it is our individual, unique approach that allows access to these super-human levels of health. If you have lost your enchantment with food, movement, water, herbs, and maybe even life, then this talk could be the one you've been waiting for!! Hosted by Peace Love and Vegetables Sunday July 26 in Byron’s Arts IndustrialEstate, 6 Ti Tree Place.10am – 2am.

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QGC responds In response to last week’s story ‘John fends off a gas goliath’ on page 6, a QGC spokesman told The Echo, ‘QGC seeks at all times to work closely with our neighbours and to tailor our operations to ensure they have minimal impact on neighbouring properties and communities. ‘We have listened to Mr Jenkyn’s concerns and have sought at all times to work constructively with him. ‘There is no natural gas infrastructure on his property and our nearest operations are a laydown yard 1.2km away. In response to his con-

cerns – the main focus of which has been noise – we made a number of changes to our operations at the laydown yard, including ceasing any work at the yard at night, installing a camera to monitor activity at the yard and replacing a generator with a quieter model. ‘We are confident that operations at the yard meet the noise conditions set out by the Queensland government in our environmental authority. ‘Government investigations in the area show the natural gas industry is safe.’

Homestay families needed In July and August we will welcome young UAE high school students needing friendly host families! The students are aged 14–16 years and study at BBELS for 5 weeks. Like our regular homestay program, hosting students is a great cultural experience for you and your family. PLUS you also receive $250 per week.

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Pocket school celebrates NAIDOC OS Art Expo’s call of the wild

The Pocket School last Thursday celebrated NAIDOC Week with a visit from the Deadly Dancers who engaged the entire school with learning experiences delivered through music and dance. The day concluded with learning activities such as weapon and instrument painting, language learning and games. A number of Deadly Dancers even stuck around to get involved in the group activities, and have a game of cricket with The Pocket kids, which was greatly appreciated. Photo Mitchell O’Connell

Freedom Summit set for Byron Bay in October The 2015 Freedom Summit is to be held at the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay over October 23–25. Speakers include Daniel Pinchbeck, Kip Andersen, Ken O’Keefe, Max Igan, Gary Gorrow, Lyn White, Gunham Badi

Jakamarra, Geoff Lawton, Dane Wigington and Damon Ganeau. The summit will cover topics such as civil rights, sovereignty, money and debt, the ‘Government Corporation’, food safety, the environment, climate, consciousness,

animal rights, health and wellbeing and sustainability. Organisers say, ‘For six years Freedom Summits has been empowering the public through education.’ See more at www.freedomsummits.org.

The Ocean Shores Art Expo is coming up next month, with just a few weeks left to get your Wild Things art work registered. All artists of all ages are encouraged to unleash the wild within. Categories range from watercolour and gouache, sculpture, drawing, oil and acrylic through to photography and digital art, mixed media, pastel and printmaking, with $700 on offer in each category. Last year’s winner of the mixed media section, Melanie Delaney, said the expo acted as a springboard for her artistic career. ‘Winning and selling a piece validated my work and gave me the confidence to plan my future as an artist.’ Expo secretary Mary Bernard said the event was ‘get-

‘Feral Frankie’ sets the mood for the Art Expo.

ting bigger and better each year. This year’s theme is particularly exciting. It’s a chance for everyone and anyone to unleash the wild thing within and let their imagination run wild.’ The Ocean Shores Art Expo runs from Friday Au-

gust 28 to Sunday August 30 at the Ocean Shores Public School. Register your entry by August 2 by visiting the Art Expo website www.osartexpo.com. To sponsor the event, contact Clency Bernard on 0432 374 662.

‘Poor mapping’ allows projects to slip through The NSW government cannot make informed decisions on projects that impact on the environment, including the Shenhua mine, because the state’s vegetation mapping is totally inadequate, according to the Australian Koala Foundation. AKF CEO Deborah

Tabart has written to premier Mike Baird, calling on him to play ‘catch-up’ with his neighbouring states and ‘rectify this gaping void’.

Little data Ms Tabart said it was almost impossible to believe that the NSW government

could think it was in a position to advise federal environment minister Greg Hunt on a project as large as the Shenhua mine without accurate and detailed vegetation data. ‘At the moment, it’s like trying to find your way around Sydney using a map of Australia,’ Ms Tabart said.

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Dear Residents, We wish to inform you of the SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS music festival being held at North Byron Parklands, Wooyung on THURSDAY 23, FRIDAY 24, SATURDAY 25 and SUNDAY 26 of July 2015. The approved hours of operation are 9am to midnight, Thursday 23 July and 9am to 2am Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2015 (Please note, music will commence from 11am. Main stages to cease operation at midnight). Audio testing will take place on Thursday 23 July between 3pm and 6pm.

TRAFFIC A traffic management plan, prepared by an RMS accredited traffic engineer, has been developed in consultation with state and local regulatory authorities to help minimise the impact of this event on the local road network and the immediate areas surrounding North Byron Parklands. Changed traffic conditions include: Ä&#x2018; !),+. .5Ĺ?01.*%*#Ĺ?( *!/Ĺ? (+*#Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ?%*0+Ĺ? +.0$Ĺ? 5.+*Ĺ? .'( * /Ĺ? !Ăź*! Ĺ? 5Ĺ? +(( . /Ä&#x2039;Ĺ? $%/Ĺ?%/Ĺ?0+Ĺ? //%/0Ĺ?3%0$Ĺ?0$!Ĺ?/0! 5Ĺ?Ă˝+3Ĺ?+"Ĺ?0$.+1#$Ĺ?0. Ăž Ä&#x2039; Please follow the directional signage. Please note traffic infrastructure will be in place from 5pm Tuesday 21 July and will be removed by 5pm Tuesday 28 July. Ä&#x2018; ! 1 ! Ĺ?/,!! Ĺ?(%)%0/Ĺ?+"Ĺ?Ä&#x2026;Ä&#x20AC;')ÄĽ$Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?%*Ĺ?,( !Ĺ? (+*#Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ?ÄĽĹ? .1*/3% 'Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ? +))!* %*#Ĺ? ,,.+4Ä&#x2039;Ĺ?Ä Ä&#x20AC;Ä&#x20AC;)Ĺ?/+10$Ĺ?+"Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? !(#1*Ĺ?%*0!. $ *#! +*0%*1%*#Ĺ? (+*#Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ?0+Ĺ?Ä&#x192;Ä&#x20AC;Ä&#x20AC;)Ĺ?*+.0$Ĺ?+"Ĺ? +*!/Ĺ? + Ä&#x152;Ĺ? /Ĺ?3!((Ĺ? /Ĺ?+*Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? +.0$ +1* Ĺ? * Ĺ? +10$ +1* Ĺ?+ĂťĹ?. ),/Ĺ?".+)Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? %Ăź Ĺ? +0+.3 5Ĺ? 0Ĺ?0$! !(#1*Ĺ?%*0!. $ *#!Ä&#x2039; of $350 Ä&#x2018; +Ĺ?) * #!Ĺ?,+0!*0% (Ĺ?%((!# (Ĺ? ),%*#Ĺ?+.Ĺ?, .'%*#Ĺ?%*Ĺ?0$!Ĺ?%))! % 0!Ĺ?/1..+1* /Ĺ?+"Ĺ? +.0$Ĺ? 5.+*Ĺ? .'( * /Ä&#x152;Ĺ? + (Ĺ? !/% !*0Ĺ? *(5Ĺ? !//Ĺ? $! ',+%*0/Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?%* +,!. 0%+*Ĺ?"+.Ĺ? !(#1*Ĺ? + Ä&#x152;Ĺ? %((%*1 #!(Ĺ? + Ĺ? * Ĺ? +*!/Ĺ? + Ĺ? 0Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ?%*0!./! 0%+*/Ä&#x2039; Ä&#x2018; . Ăž Ĺ? +*0.+(Ĺ?,!./+**!(Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?%*Ĺ?,( !Ĺ? (+*#Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ? !03!!*Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? !(#1*Ĺ? *0!. $ *#!Ĺ? * Ĺ? +*!/Ĺ? + Ä&#x2039; Ä&#x2018; ((Ĺ? . Ăž Ĺ? +*0.+(Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?) * #! Ĺ? 5Ĺ? Ĺ? .! %0! Ĺ?0. Ăž Ĺ? +*0.+((!./Ä&#x2039;Ĺ? +3!2!.Ä&#x152;Ĺ?,(! /!Ĺ? !Ĺ?,.!, .! Ĺ?"+.Ĺ?POSSIBLE SHORT DELAYS. Ä&#x2018; ),%*#Ĺ?, 0.+*/Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !#%*Ĺ?0+Ĺ? ..%2!Ĺ? 0Ĺ? +.0$Ĺ? 5.+*Ĺ? .'( * /Ĺ?".+)Ĺ?Ä Ä&#x20AC; )Ĺ?+*Ĺ? ! *!/ 5Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ? 1(5Ĺ? * Ĺ? !, .0Ĺ? 5Ĺ?Ä&#x2020;,)Ĺ? +* 5Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x2C6;Ĺ? 1(5Ä&#x2039;

PARKING Ä&#x2018; $!.!Ĺ?%/Ĺ?NO PARKINGĹ? (+*#Ĺ? 3!! Ĺ? ((!5Ĺ? 5Ĺ?+.Ĺ?%*Ĺ?0$!Ĺ?/0.!!0/Ĺ?/1..+1* %*#Ĺ? +.0$Ĺ? 5.+*Ĺ? .'( * /Ä&#x2039;Ĺ?Special Event Parking restrictions will be in place and Council Parking Rangers will again be on patrol throughout the event. Council issued Parking Fines will apply. Please note that camping or sleeping in vehicles within the Byron and Tweed shires is not permitted. Maximum Penalty exceeds $1,000 in the Byron Shire. Council Rangers will be on patrol throughout the event period enforcing this regulation. Festival patrons and guests should only use official campgrounds and caravan parks. Please respect the local surrounding community and residents.

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS Ä&#x2018; $!.!Ĺ?%/Ĺ?NO PEDESTRIAN access into North Byron Parklands.

FENCE JUMPING & TRESPASSING Any persons attempting to gain entry to the festival without a valid event ticket either on foot, by private vehicle, bus or other means is considered to be trespassing and therefore breaking the law. Under the Inclosed Lands Protections Act 1901 NSW Police will be issuing on the spot ďŹ nes of $350 for trespassing, and trespassers will be evicted from the North Byron Parklands site. ((Ĺ?,!./+*/Ĺ?0. 2!((%*#Ĺ?0+Ĺ?0$!Ĺ?!2!*0Ĺ?2% Ĺ? 1/Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ? $! '! Ĺ?"+.Ĺ? Ĺ?2 (% Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x20AC;Ä Ä&#x2020;Ĺ?"!/0%2 (Ĺ?0% '!0Ĺ?+.Ĺ?3.%/0 * Ĺ?,.%+.Ĺ?0+Ĺ? + . %*#Ä&#x152;Ĺ? * Ĺ?3%((Ĺ?*+0Ĺ? !Ĺ? ((+3! Ĺ?+*Ĺ?0$!Ĺ? 1/Ĺ?3%0$+10Ĺ?0$%/Ä&#x2039;

HOTLINE A Splendour In The Grass HotlineĹ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?%*Ĺ?+,!. 0%+*Ĺ?".+)Ĺ?Ä Ä&#x20AC; )Ĺ? ! *!/ 5Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ? 1(5Ĺ?0+Ĺ?Ä&#x2020;,)Ĺ? +* 5Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x2C6;Ĺ? 1(5Ä&#x152;Ĺ? * Ĺ?3%((Ĺ? !Ĺ?/0 Ăť! Ĺ? 1.%*#Ĺ?0$!Ĺ?!2!*0Ĺ?$+1./Ĺ?+"Ĺ? operation as listed above. A recorded message service will operate outside event hours

THE EVENT HOTLINE NUMBER IS 02 6680 4049 Local residents with parking, noise or litter concerns during the festival period should contact the hotline and we will send our Community Response Team to assist you. The Event Hotline is not to be used for general event enquiries. Residents can also email community@splendourinthegrass.com Venue related enquiries can be directed to North Byron Parklands on 02 6680 4049. We thank you for your patience and understanding. The Splendour In The Grass Team

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Perilous path to Paris The Climate Council of Australia (www.climatecouncil.org.au) recently released a 30-page report entitled Halfway To Paris: How The World Is Tracking On Climate Change. Unlike current federal government ministers, its authors are honest in their assessment of how our nation is going as a responsible planetary citizen. Perhaps most telling in the current political climate is the statement: ‘The emissions from Australia’s coal resources alone, if developed, would consume two-thirds of the world’s remaining carbon budget.’ The authors also note that the UN’s upcoming Paris Conference, ‘halfway through the Critical Decade, is a crucial point in turning the momentum towards rapid and deep decarbonisation of the global economy over the coming decades’. The Paris conference (www.cop21.gouv.fr/en) runs from November 30 to December 11. And while climate scientists who understand how truly perilous the situation is for life on Earth might be hoping for action on a scale as extraordinary as the French Revolution (1789–99), chances are the conference could bog down into another talkfest while the carbon dioxide levels keep climbing. And climb they do. Also last week the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2014 State of the Climate report which examines temperature, precipitation and weather events around the world. A handy snapshot of illustrated trends is here: http:// bit.ly/climate2014rp. NOAA oceanographer Greg Johnson points out that ‘If we were to freeze greenhouse gases at their current levels, the seas would actually continue to warm for centuries to millennia.’ Perhaps the most dramatic remarks last week were made by Professor Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, an adviser to the German government and Pope Francis, who reckons there needs to be an ‘induced implosion’ of the fossil fuel industry to avoid dangerous global warming. He told a science conference in Paris, ‘In the end it is a moral decision. Do you want to be part of the generation that screwed up the planet for the next 1,000 years?’ Unfortunately a benign morality does not seem to interest parts of the fossil fuel industry which are approaching the credibility status of the tobacco merchants of death. Disinformation campaigns are flooding the internet, particularly on conspiracy websites, prior to the Paris summit. Such campaigns originate from the the deep pockets of the likes of the Koch Brothers and their faux-green Heartland Institute. Equally obscene is the hoarding of millions of dollars in tax revenue by companies such as Chevron Australia Holdings, which had operating income of $3.2 billion last year, paid no tax and instead claimed a $5.7 million refund from the ATO, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. There’s a good breakdown on the loss of revenue to Australia at http:// bit.ly/fueltaxhavens. The evidence is in on climate change, and climate scientists have spoken clearly on the issue on the perilous path to Paris. The sites I have noted above and public campaigns such as http://tcktcktck.org are far more reliable in providing information than the nonsense expelled from the arse end of the fossil fuel dinosaurs in their death throes. Michael McDonald

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he so-called economic summit convened by the combined forces of NewsCorp and Fairfax is to take place next month, with much ballyhoo and very little prospect of actually getting anything done. Sure, there will be lots of good ideas, many of them eminently suited to the much-needed process of genuine reform of a clearly moribund system. But the problem is that the politicians who would need to implement them will be not present. And this is entirely intentional; they will be snubbed. The whole rationale of the summit is that the participants have despaired of Tony Abbott, Bill Shorten, Joe Hockey and Chris Bowen (just to mention the most prominent and noisy) of ever coming to the point of even discussing proposals, let alone agreeing to them. So the forum is to be thrown over to the people – well, some of them. In fact a select group of the most powerful institutions and organisations are to get together for a talkfest, after which they will go back to their real concerns while the politicians chorus, singly or in unison: nope, nope, nope. Abbott’s last chance of providing leadership is his assembly of recalcitrant premiers this week: on the evidence to date, his aptly named retreat is more likely to end up in an undignified rout. He is happy to listen, but he remains committed to consensus, which can only happen with a lot of time and effort, neither of which he has ever been prepared to give. It is not as if some of the politicians do not have ideas of their own. Hockey’s first budget, for instance, was a mass – or mess – of drastic measures which were scuttled by the opposition, the crossbenches and largely the general public on the grounds not that they were ineffective, but that they were unfair.

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Shorten and his colleagues have suggested superannuation and negative gearing as ideas worth considering, to be derided by Abbott as robbing piggy banks and fiddling. Even when Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank, attempted to reprise the possibility of revisiting negative gearing and capital gains tax, Abbott was unmoved: he was against taxes, the Labor Party was in favour of them, and that was all that needed to be said on that subject – or on just about any other for that matter. So we are stuck with a mixture

tracted the idea, and once again resurrected it after becoming prime minister. But this time he tweaked it a bit: all the proceeds were to go to the states, whose premiers Keating had notoriously declared were so desperate for revenue that the most dangerous place in the world was to stand between them and a bucket of money. Even so, many were reluctant to take the loot, but in the end they agreed, with a raft of conditions. However Keating and the federal Labor Party was still opposed, which made it a contest

We are stuck with a mixture of pig-headedness and apathy pretty much across the board. by Mungo MacCallum of pig-headedness and apathy pretty much across the board. But no example is more depressing that the sheer gormlessness and gutlessness of the rejection of any thought of dealing with the GST. This is not an easy impost: because it is inherently regressive (all flat taxes necessarily hurt the poor more than the rich) the left instinctively recoils from it. Nonetheless Paul Keating was prepared to prosecute it vigorously for months before Bob Hawke and the unions eventually torpedoed it in 1985. John Hewson revived it as part of his epic Fightback! manifesto, a document so elaborate that not even he could master all the details. Keating campaigned ferociously against his own former policy and when he won the 1993 election that was thought to have settled the issue, at least for the foreseeable future. Indeed, when he became Liberal leader John Howard called the GST ‘never ever’, but it turned out that he really meant hardly ever, or perhaps not yet. Howard had always been at-

girlfriend, Olympian Emma Guo by Ian Rogers with the pair appearing reguPlay at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm larly at tournaments around the country. When not competing The winter sojourn of world class Melkumyan acts as a second for Grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan Guo, while earlier this month in Australia is coming to an he was a popular guest at the end, with the former second of national junior development Levon Aronian finishing his visit squad camp on the Gold Coast. in style by winning the Evelyn Despite his Australian successKoshnitsky Memorial Open in es, Melkumyan has yet to break Adelaide. into the strong Armenian team, In a star-studded field – a thrice Olympic gold medallists in worthy tribute to Koshnitsky the past decade. who died aged 99 last year – However, with play such as the Melkumyan needed a last round following game – a crushing win win over fellow Grandmaster over veteran International Master Darryl Johansen with the disad- Mark Chapman – he must be a vantage of the black pieces in the chance of making his Olympic final round, but the top seed beat debut soon. Johansen convincingly to take Adelaide 2015 the title. White: M Chapman Melkumyan will have been Black: H Melkumyan grateful that he avoided his Opening: Two Knight’s Defence personal angstgegner – 14-year- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 old Anton Smirnov, who beat 5.exd5 Na5 6.Bb5+ c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 8.Qf3 Melkumyan twice in Grand Prix Be7!? A surprising second pawn sacrifice which tournaments in June. (Smirnov White should perhaps decline with 9.Bd3!?. disappointed at the Adelaide 9.Bxc6+ Nxc6 10.Qxc6+ Bd7 11.Qc4 0-0 tournament, which began less 12.Nc3 Nh5 13.h4 g6 14.d3 Rc8 15.Qe4 Bc6 16.Qg4 Rb8! 17.a3 Qd4 18.Qxd4 exd4 than 24 hours after the exhaust- 19.Nce4? After 19.Ne2! White is still in the ing Oceania Zonal tournament game. 19...f5! 20.Ng3 Bxg2 21.Rh2 Rfe8! in Sydney.) 22.Rxg2? Missing Black’s mating threat. With When in Australia Melkumyan, 22.Kd2 White could retain hope of survival. 26, lives in Canberra with his 22...Bb4++! 0-1

as vigorous and ruthless battle of ideas as any since Gough Whitlam devised Medibank back in 1969. Howard ran on the slogan ‘Not a new tax – a new tax system’; he foreshadowed compensation measures to protect low-income earners and a series of state taxes which were to be abolished if the GST got up. He also broke all the rules and conventions by unveiling a massive advertising campaign funded by the taxpayers. In the past the practice had always been that such advertising was only allowed once legislation had been enacted and it could be justified on the basis of familiarising the voters with what was, inevitably, coming. In 1998, the legislation had not even been drafted, let alone debated and passed, and indeed there was considerable doubt that the senate, then as now composed of a majority of non-coalition members, would let it through. In fact, when Howard squeaked through the election with a minority of the popular vote, the senate seemed des-

tined to block the GST forever. But the Democrats under Meg Lees, with considerable resistance from their members, secured a raft of exemptions and qualifications, which effectively destroyed the real purpose of the exercise, which was its universality and simplicity, and so the bastardised GST was born. It had been a long and bruising struggle but in the end Howard’s determination and persistence prevailed. Compare and contrast the pusillanimity of Abbott and Hockey; at the first sign of dissent, they ran out of the white flag and threw in the towel. It was all too hard, what was the point of spending all that effort – all that political capital? It is presumably to be hoarded for slogans and abuse. Hockey capitulated without a whimper the moment the current Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, said no. No matter that most of the other premiers were at least prepared to discuss broadening the scope of the GST, and Mike Baird in New South Wales even wants to raise the rate; if Smokin’ Joe could not have unanimity, total submission at the first hurdle, he preferred abject surrender. And Abbott, in spite of all his talk about serious discussion, have consistently avoided any as soon as it emerged that there was any real opposition from opponents; he has simply dismissed them and moved on. So much for being the love child of John Howard and Bronwyn Bishop; Abbott might be a flailing fighter in the boxing ring, but he has no stomach for any serious contest of ideas, or even debate about them. And that being the case, the non-political economic summit will be an ineffective series of thought bubbles; a feelgood party for the participants with no hope of actually reforming the country. Why do they bother, and for that matter, why do we?

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Letters Gets me smiling Big thanks to the wool artist who decorated the roundabout near Byron Bay Library so creatively and colourfully. I smile every time I see it – and the koala is an inspired touch! Love your work. Rose Fox Byron Bay

Coastal concerns With the greatest respect to coastal engineer Angus Gordon (quoted in Echo article, July 15) whose comments and understanding of local coastal processes are based on his 1970s work, the understanding of the coastal dynamics and processes are now more complete – Patterson 2010, Goodwin 2006. Mr Gordon posed concern about displaced rock impacting on surfers. I guess this is remotely possible but given the proposed interim wall is landward of existing rock walls outside the active surf zone, and the current walls inclusive of the Jonson Street structure have been in place for 40 years without incident, this was factored into Council’s decision-making process. I agree with Mr Gordon when he said, ‘It is inappropriate for me, as chair of the NSW Panel, to have a view on the type of coastal management the people of Byron wish to have at Belongil; however, it is important that whatever decision is made, the full ramifications of that decision need to be understood.’ It appears Council has taken all concerns into consideration and an interim

Green bins: win or loss? I’m just wanting to thank the council for the great initiative of the green bins and the kitchen organics bin, the contents of which will go straight to my worm farm. Now, if we can only get the Byron News to use the compostable bags like The Echo does. Don’t get me started about potholes... or rock walls. Rod Murray Ocean Shores Q

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rock wall leaves ‘the type of coastal management the people of Byron wish to have at Belongil’ open and avoids the potential disaster left open by an inadequate geo-bag wall that ‘real experts’ as far back as 2000 said would fail. John Vaughan Belongil

Mungo right for once Re Mungo’s column ‘Got a political weapon?’ Well, Mungo, for once, you are probably right. The Royal Commissions into Rudd and Gillard probably proved nothing new. Everyone on the planet knew that they were a pair of dimwits. Everyone knew that Rudd was, at the very least, morally responsible for those unfortunate deaths in the pink batts fiasco. Everyone knew that they were responsible for waste in the order of hundreds

to think of itself as green. We have the proud distinction of electing Australia’s first ‘green’ mayor and were recently part of a transition from Nationals to Greens in the state seat of Richmond that bypassed Labor. But the introduction of the new green-bin initiative should give us pause for thought. The green bins have been introduced because, to quote Council’s flier, ‘Fifty per cent of what goes into our red landfill bins each week

is food and garden organics’. That is nowhere near green. While Simon Richardson bangs on about the aspiration to be ‘net zero negative’ or whatever it is, our green waste is to be picked up by a big noisy diesel truck and sent to Lismore. From there we can collect the certified organic compost that they propose to create. Surely a green shire would be capable of composting in situ? Dave Lisle Mullumbimby

of billions of dollars. Even their own parliamentary colleagues took the opportunity to shaft both of them when the opportunity arose. So, Mungo, thanks for the confirmation. Tim Harrington Lennox Head

breach the noise limits that were imposed on them by the government. You can let them know that our community does not accept that the organisers appear to be unwilling to use the volume controls at the festivals. Our silence amounts to a green light for them and their plans for more festivals with larger patron numbers. These five years of trials are our best chance to have a say. Also spare a thought for the many species of wildlife that cannot speak out against the disturbance. It is no surprise that those attending the festival will barely see a bird near the site. Yet this locality is one of NSW’s most biologically diverse with more than 50 threatened species. Find out more on the CONOS Inc Facebook page. Bob Oehlman Conservation Of North Ocean Shores Inc

Return to Splendour With Splendour about to begin, we want to remind residents to contact the Festival Hotline (6680 4049) to let the organisers know if you find the festival noise disturbing. Without your input the organisers can easily say that the festivals do not cause problems in our community. Last Splendour could be heard over 10km away, and even caused windows to rattle at local residences. The festivals are on trial for five years and we are halfway through. Already we know that the festivals consistently

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Addiction to bad habits Renewable energy can be seen as a last-ditch attempt to retain materialism. As with all technologies, a technocratic society is unwilling to delve deeply into renewables’ potential harm. The jury on the embodied energy costs of renewable energies is still out. Many renewable-energy devices exceptionally concentrate toxins, for example, and the cost of diluting these toxins back into the earth from whence they came at the end of a device’s life tends to not be calculated. The issue of an environ-

ment crisis goes deeper than materialism to the tendency of humans to be easily habituated. At a world level, some Chinese engaged in foot-binding, some Africans in clitorectomy, some Burmese in neck elongation, some Ethiopians in lip disk insertions, and all of the West in materialism. At a local level, without the blindness of habituation, wastes from van parking could be buried with a spade by van users and the community could allocate this as a spot in future for a preferred plant. Just takes organisation. Probably most people reading

this will laugh at the idea. The laugh is the response of habit. The habit humans currently have as a society, despite the amazing technologies, is to not be able to return shit to soil to maximise the resource! The plaintive cry of the hippie, ‘I gotta get my shit together, man!’, needs to be taken more literally and prophetically by the wider society. The TARDIS toilets in Byron stand as memorials to the easy addiction of humans to irrational and nonsensical habits. Geoff Dawe Uki

continued from page 11 last Saturday night I went out to the local match, and what a game! The local team was made up of some seven or eight under-18 players who had already played their own group and then backed up for Agrade. This was the most exciting football I’ve seen this year. The senior players, led by Wade Kelly and Simon the Pom, and others I don’t know the names of, were supported by these kids and after being down 22–6 at half-time they

fought back in the second half to draw 22–22. Time after time Mullum crossed the line and were held up or stopped right in the corner and deserved at least the draw. It’s on again next week and if you want a good night come and support these promising kids. W B Crompton Mullumbimby

groovily embossed on a sign as you approach Byron Bay on the infamous Ewingsdale Road? First, no-one likes to be told to cheer up. What’s more, if you already happen to be in a happy state of mind, being told to ‘cheer up’ is likely to have the opposite effect. There again, it’s unlikely that you’ll find yourself in a cheerful frame of mind when you drive past this sign. As, more often than not, you will be stuck in very slow-moving traffic. Pray, how is it possible

Moronic imperatives Cheer up. Slow down. Chill out. Who on Earth came up with this bossy stricture

to ‘slow down’ any more on Ewingsdale Road? Onto the third commandment, chill out. Again who likes to be told to chill out? Try it. Ask someone randomly to chill out and see how she reacts. I wonder if the author/s of these moronic imperatives know that, in order to achieve a chilled-out or cheerful state of mind, the right environment must be created first. To this end I suggest the council, who no doubt sanctioned this daft sign, should concentrate on constructing a bypass and fixing up the potholes. If they can’t manage that and they insist on displaying a ‘town logo’ then why not try something helpful: Sit up (to avoid crushing your coccyx as you pulsate over a pothole). Look down (to navigate around a pothole). And of course, watch out. Samantha Smythson Suffolk Park

Mining the shire A couple of days ago I was driving down Coomburra Crescent in Ocean Shores, getting a free massage from my car, courtesy of the number of holes in the road, when I noticed a semitrailer emerge from a pothole further down the hill. The truck turned right and disappeared

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from view and it was fairly quickly followed by another of a similar size. As I am an inquisitive person by nature, I parked my car and approached the pothole on foot. Standing on the edge of the hole and looking down into it I could see quite a bit of movement at the bottom. It took me a few moments to realise that I was looking at trucks working their way up the edges of the pothole and it was not an ordinary Byron Shire pothole that I was looking at, but an open-cut mine. A big mining company has snuck into the Byron Shire right under our noses and is obviously extracting the mineral riches from our potholes with very little infrastructure cost. They haven’t had to dig

anywhere; they are just taking advantage of the depth of our world-class potholes. The Lock The Gate Alliance has done a marvellous job but it is obvious that we now need a Protect the Pothole Party or our once famous potholes will be nothing but disused mine sites. Let’s get in and get this organised before it’s too late and we lose the right to maintain and enjoy our own potholes. Ray Linabury Middle Pocket

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Bradbury takes on the war machine Tiger attack helicopter. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bryan Law and Graeme Dunstan are real heroes for peace in my books and Bryan should be awarded a posthumous medal for his action in drawing our attention to our moral responsibility and complicity as apathetic citizens in the murder of tens of thousands of innocent civilians overseas,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bradbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Even as we celebrate the military disaster that was Gallipoli, out of which the Anzac legend was born, to say weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been sold a pup by siding with America unquestioningly is seen as waving a white flag to â&#x20AC;&#x153;terrorismâ&#x20AC;?.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Award-winning Byron-based documentary filmmaker David Bradbury says mainstream media are ignoring protests against the US/Australia â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;war gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Shoalwater Bay in Queensland, which has already seen several grandmothers arrested. Bradbury, who premiered his latest documentary War on Trial in Rockhampton, near the war-games site, offered footage of the arrest yesterday of the grannies to the ABC but was rejected. Bradbury filmed the arrests of the grandmothers, who were charged for trespassing on the war-games site and refused bail in Rockhampton court yesterday (see AAP report â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grannies fined for trespassing at war-games siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Echonetdaily www. echo.net.au/2015/07/grannies-fined-for-trespassingat-war-games-site).

Peaceful protest Bradbury said the three grandmothers were conducting a peaceful protest when the incident happened, and he alerted local and national media, but they were not interested. He said he was determined now to make a documentary on the granniesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrest as they were a great example of peaceful activism against war. Bradbury said he decided to screen his latest documentary â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in defianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the current â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;war gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Talisman Sabre 15. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Talisman Sabre sees our country shelled and â&#x20AC;&#x153;invadedâ&#x20AC;? by 22,000 American soldiers from nuclear warships â&#x20AC;&#x153;softenedâ&#x20AC;? up before invasion with laser guided â&#x20AC;&#x153;smart bombsâ&#x20AC;? and ship to shore massive firepower unleashed on the Australian continent,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All in the name of making our country more â&#x20AC;&#x153;peacefulâ&#x20AC;? in a place that is one of the

Part of the Balloons 4 Peace event at the Rockhampton showground, held as a counter to the Talisman Sabre war games. Photo Treena Lenthall

most biodiverse, and rich with flora and faunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Bradbury, who has won many Australian and international film festival awards, including five Australian Film Industry (AFI/ACTAA) prizes and two Oscar nominations, says War on Trial will not be shown on Australian television because â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too radicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Bryan Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It tells the story of the late Bryan Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial with codefendant Graeme Dunstan, who disabled an Australian military helicopter during the 2011 Talisman Sabre Exercise with a garden mattock,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It questions the basic nature of the Australian American military alliance and why we go to war.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Because of their controversial nature and the increasingly conservative nature of mainstream Australian publicly and privately owned media, many of Bradburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s documentaries have been made on a shoestring budget and not shown on TV, but he still manages to keep

making films and putting them out anyway.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Unpatrioticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservative political climate, where the media are often self-censoring and the ABC under attack, to challenge our armed forces being embedded with the American military is regarded as unpatriotic,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To question the notion that Australian forces should not invade Middle Eastern countries because there is no direct threat to Australia is tantamount to treason. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;After 40 years of covering wars and civil strife in Vietnam and Cambodia, East Timor, West Papua, Iraq and South America, I think America goes about solving conflicts the wrong way. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;And as Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faithful ally, Australia is constantly being drawn into unnecessary and very brutal, bloody wars. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what War on Trial is about and the symbolic action of Bryan Law in using a garden mattock to smite the War Machine. In this case, an Australian Army

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Time to grow up â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When will we grow up as a nation and have a truly independent foreign policy that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bully Buddyâ&#x20AC;? to defend us?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; War on Trial is Bradburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third film set in Rockhampton and surrounds. He made Shoalwater: Up for Grabs (1994) with his longtime university friend, then Midnight Oil lead singer-turned-senator Peter Garrett, about shifty white-shoe brigade businessmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal to sandmine in Shoalwater Bay to produce white paint from the mineral sands of the ancient coastal dunes. At the Rockhampton premiere of War on Trial, Japanese academic and renowned peace activist, Professor Kozue Akibayashi, spoke about the hidden social and environmental costs the people of Okinawa have paid for hosting US military bases on their small island where depleted uranium was secretly used by the Americans. Depleted uranium causes birth defects. The US military denied its use in Okinawa and Puerto Rico training grounds but later evidence concluded they lied.

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Swept up in the virtual vortex Byron. Friday, 4.15pm S Sorrensen

‘Oh my God! A polar vortex! And it’s coming here!’ ‘Polar vortex? Sounds like something a bear would wear.’ ‘Yeah, no, it’s a polar vortex, man. Look here on my phone. It’s like cold weather and shit coming from the Antarctic.’ ‘Is that like winter?’ ‘No. Winter is so last century. This is a polar vortex, man. That’s like winter plus a million.’ ‘Oh. Is it like the one they had in America a few months ago?’ ‘Yeah! The same! Black dudes and shit freezing dead all over the place...’ ‘Are we just copying America again? Like junk food, tax cuts and bombing Iraqi children?’ ‘No, of course not. I’m not stupid. Our polar vortex comes from the South Pole. And bombing children is sometimes necessary. Preemptive. Every terrorist starts as a child, you know. Kids are like sleeper cells. In pyjamas.’ ‘Oh.’ ‘Though it would have been kinder if those kids had been in boats...’ ‘Why?’ ‘We could have just turned them back.’ ‘No – why would they be in boats?’ ‘Trying to infiltrate our country.’

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for more than 40 years, I can say categorically that I never worked for a worse council than Byron Shire. ‘Worse’ because BSC is not sustainable, in many ways. I have worked for a couple of other dysfunctional councils. Not surprisingly, they are all small with consequential huge budget problems. Most thinking ratepayers realise that councils like Byron Shire need financial help from state and/or federal government. Byron, because of the proportionally large influx of tourists, is the most in need. Two of the three councils are ‘dysfunctional’ in my opinion owing to the makeup of the voters: three groups – ‘old’ agriculture, tourism and ‘the arts’. Unfortunately, often the three groups of councillors won’t work together. Having been a ‘green engi-

‘They weren’t trying to go anywhere.’ ‘When they grew up they would have.’ ‘Oh.’ ‘Look, it says there will be snow and shit in Coffs Harbour.’ ‘Really? Who says that?’ ‘Reliable sources.’ ‘Facebook?’ ‘Yeah. This bloke Gary in Coffs Harbour reckons it’s already cold as. Uggies and socks, he says. Imagine that: uggies and socks.’ ‘Well, it is winter.’ ‘Yes, sure, it’s winter, smart-arse, but this is bigger than winter and shit. 500 likes, he got. That’s huge. They say it’s the coldest snap ever.’ ‘Ever?’ ‘Yes, ever.’ ‘Colder than August 1983?’ ‘Sure. That wasn’t a polar vortex. Didn’t even have social media then.’ ‘Colder than the Little Ice Age of the Middle Ages?’ ‘Um, yeah, guess so.’ ‘Colder than the third

ice age of the Pleistocene period?’ ‘Ha ha. Plasticine period. Very funny. I’m not stupid, man. You’re the one with your eyes shut. Your rock band name is probably Stevie Wonder. You probably think that chemtrails are just water vapour and shit.’ ‘No, I don’t think there’s shit involved.’ ‘Huh?’ ‘Forget it.’ ‘All that historical cold stuff was just regular winter. Or an act of God or whatever. They say this is different. It’s a polar vortex. Scary as.’ ‘Who says?’ ‘They do. People. Scientists and shit.’ ‘Like Gary?’ ‘Wow. You are desperate, man, having a go at Gary. No, Gary isn’t a scientist. He’s a plumber. But you’ve got to know your science when you’re a plumber. Like gravity and shit. You think water just goes down a plughole by itself?’

neer’ since before coming to BSC, I was very disappointed to encounter the attitude of the green council that was elected in 1995. So I left after only two years; I have lived here (and watched, bemused) ever since. Even in our beautiful environment, it is well known that BSC has trouble attracting and keeping excellent staff; the job satisfaction is simply not there. Since 1995, in my opinion, BSC has attracted only one excellent GM and they were silly enough not to realise how valuable she was; hence she didn’t stay long and was not able to achieve as much. Why was she at least much better than the others? Because she was better able to walk the fine line of protecting the staff from unwarranted attack from the councillors and carrying out the will of the council – a very difficult balancing act!

So, when staff are, as in this case, working somewhat undefended for a ‘redneck’ council, we can’t really expect them to ‘stand up and be counted’! Harry Seccombe Bangalow

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Re Peter Olson’s letter of July 15 edition: The very fact that he refers to HAARP as a ‘radar station’ proves just how out of touch with reality he must be. I ain’t never heard of no radar station that has the capabilities to cause earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, or direct the weather... until HAARP hit the radar of informed people not readily willing to bow down before the altar of mainstream bullshit. Suggesting Agenda 21 is thought by some to be ‘a sinister plan to enslave humanity’ shows his ignorance of the current state of the world we

‘Actually...’ ‘So there goes your precious solar system, I guess.’ ‘What do you mean?’ ‘It’ll be too cold for solar. You’re going to have to get an electric heater like everyone else.’ ‘I don’t understand...’ ‘Try putting wind in your petrol tank, man, and see how far you get.’ ‘What?’ ‘I’m just saying for someone who doesn’t believe in chemtrails and children and shit, you’re pretty gullible, man. It’s people like you who will die when the polar vortex comes. You’ll have to change your profile pic to, like, an ice cube, man. You’ll freeze to death because your ugly wind farm won’t work in the dark. Your Death Date is probably this weekend.’ ‘I really have to go now...’ ‘Snow and shit in Coffs Harbour, man!’ ‘Oh, before I leave – I heard there’s a epic ebb event coming to Byron.’ ‘What? Where did you hear that?’ ‘Twitter. 150,000 retweets.’ ‘Wow. Sounds awesome, man. What is it?’ ‘It’s like a huge tsunami and shit.’ ‘Really? To Byron? When?’ ‘Soon.’ ‘Seriously? Wow... Luckily, they’re building a wall.’ Q Read more of S’s work on

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live in. We’re already slaves! Agenda 21 is just about tightening the bonds. A Brave New World Order where those with the capacity to work are grateful just to be alive. Drugged out of their minds and automated like robots... thanks, but no thanks. The weather-warfare issue cannot be denied any longer. None is more victim to the state of being a slave, or a victim of warfare, than those who live in ignorance and adore their masters. Geo-engineering is very real, and very much happening, and every chemtrail you see is another nail in the coffin of the natural world, another bullet in the barrel of the psychopathically insane military-industrial complex which has no right whatsoever to be in charge of such dangerous weapons of massive destruction. Ross Thatcher Clunes

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Local school children review their favourite books Clementine Rose And The Movie Magic By Jacqueline Harvey Review by Billie AitkenMcGregor Year 4 ‘Lights… Camera…. Action!!’ Clementine Rose and the Movie Magic, in the series written by Jacqueline Harvey, is an exciting combination of movie-magic and mystery. Clementine is the main character in the series. She lives in a stately home with many rooms which is used as a hotel – called Penberthy House. Basil Hobbs, Clementine’s neighbour, is a documentary filmmaker and wants to make a documentary on Penberthy House with Clementine in a starring role. One day in the middle of filming, two important guests arrive. A health and safety inspector called Alfie Doncaster and a wealthy-looking woman called Finley Spencer. Penberthy House usually runs like clockwork, but strange things begin to happen; rooms are found messy, there is lipstick on the wine glasses, hair in the drains and cakes are found dropped on the ground. All of these events make

Alfie consider giving Penberthy House a poor health and safety report, which could force its closure. That is until Clementine captures some interesting footage on her camera when she accidentally leaves it running overnight! This book will appeal to young readers because it is full of mysteries that need to be solved. Jacqueline Harvey gives her readers just enough clues to keep them guessing. You can only discover what happens next by turning the page. As the story unfolds, you can often feel that you are actually in the story! Will you figure out the mystery of who is meddling with Penberthy House before Clementine does? Read it and see.

of Paris, the Prince’s cousin, finds true love in the Montague family, enemies of the Capulets. Juliet turns against her parents so she can be with her husband (whom she has secretly already married). He is then banished from Verona, the town they live in. The story traces Juliet’s journey as she follows her heart and betrays her mother and father. Watch her transform from a young girl who submits to family expectations to a daring young woman who will do anything for true love. I loved reading I am Juliet as it gave me a familiar story through fresh eyes. I couldn’t put it down!

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By Andy Griffiths Review by Isis Crawford Year 6 Do you ever pretend that you are dead to get out of going to school or do you wish that every day was April Fools Day? In the book, Just Tricking, Andy Griffiths captured my interest from the moment I read the blurb! This hilarious book is full of practical-joke-filled tales that will surely leave you feeling inspired to plot lots and lots of practical jokes.

By Jackie French Review by Hera StantonGillan Year 6 This novel by Jackie French is about a girl whose life is owned and dominated by her parents. Can you imagine being just 13 years old and having your mum and dad tell you that you’re getting married? Worse still, that they are going to choose whom you marry! This is the story of Juliet

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Capulet. You may think you know the story of the two famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet; well this story shows us what Juliet really thought. The book is written as Rob, one of Shakespeare’s actors, takes the stage as Juliet. She lives behind her gar-

den wall yet rarely sees her mother and father. She is dressed and bathed by her servants and her nurse. The only things that belong to her are her dreams. One day everything changes. Juliet, who is being forced to marry the Earl

In this crazy book, Andy Griffiths writes ten practicaljoke-filled stories. Although I did find some of the stories to be slightly predictable, I believe Andy has truly written a book that practically anyone twelve or under would get a good laugh out of. One of the things that I loved about this book was that I could really see myself there in those challenging and awkward situations trying to explain what had happened and that made the book much more interesting. For me it was fun and exciting to read and I definitely would recommend it to younger children who are up for a laugh. Overall, I thought that Just Tricking was an exceptional book that was filled with insane and hilarious stories that I became a part of with every new character. I have to say, every story was different yet still fantastically funny. I rate this book 2/5. No, just tricking, 4/5. Q All writers will feature at Kids Big Day Out on Sunday August 9. Tickets available from the Byron Bay Writers Festival website www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.

Feature events promise to challenge and entertain Book lovers bound for Byron Bay Writers Festival are promised more than three action-packed days of debate and conversation. The program also boasts several feature events to be held prior and during the festival at various venues throughout the northern rivers. Festival director Edwina Johnson says these performances ‘will challenge, entertain and excite audiences, and hopefully be recalled in conversations long after the curtains fall.’ This year’s program is as diverse as it is rich and boasts literary dinners and lunches, conversations between some of Australia’s sharpest minds, music and maybe even a little mayhem. Byron Theatre plays host to four BBWF feature events. First up is The Guardian’s much-loved cartoonist, First Dog on the Moon, as he scampers about in an adorable show on Wednesday August 5. Be thrilled as the nation is held to account by Australia’s handsomest, humblest, Walk-

Australia’s marsupial-based cartoonist, First Dog on the Moon.

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swap notes with a critically acclaimed cabaret and jazz performer? Whatever the magic, the fusion of these two sassy, funny, engaging and explosive entertainers is a match made on a stage in heaven. For one performance only, the stars of The Chaser pre-

sent an unsparing send-up of every earnest ‘In Conversation’ celebrity Q&A you’ve ever had to sit through. Don’t miss Chris Taylor & Andrew Hansen In Conversation with Lionel Corn for a night of riotous laughter on Saturday August 8 at Byron Theatre. Festival favourite, literary

cabaret Liner Notes returns on Saturday August 8 at Byron Theatre. A spoken-word tribute to a classic album, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, as song-by-song a stellar line-up of writers, poets, and musicians explore their personal connection to a musical legend. Featuring special guests George Megalogenis, Hannie Rayson, Andy Griffiths, Krissy Kneen, Erik Jensen, Clare Wright, Marc Fennell and Zohab Zee Khan with Emilie Zoey Baker and Sean M Whelan and MC Michael Nolan. Food and art take centre stage when BBWF partners with Tweed Regional Gallery to present Lines: The Enigma of Adam Cullen Literary Dinner on Friday 7 August. Join author Erik Jensen and curator Alison Kubler as they take you on the journey of a tortured creative life, focusing on one of Australia’s most controversial and celebrated artists, Adam Cullen. Fans of The Movie Show and At The Movies should not miss the Literary Lunch

on Sunday August 9 at acclaimed Byron at Byron resort. Join one of Australia’s most loved television personalities Margaret Pomeranz and her daughter-in-law Philippa Whitfield-Pomeranz for an afternoon celebrating film, food and family. Byron Beach Café features an evening of economics, education and good eating in a Literary Dinner featuring one of Australia’s pre-eminent economic journalists, Ross Gittins, and the inimitable Maxine McKew, who defeated sitting prime minister John Howard. Join them on Saturday August 8 as Gabrielle Chan leads a discussion of the 3 Es over one of the best meals you will enjoy in Byron Bay. Q The 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival will unfold over August 7–9 at the newly named Elements of Byron. It will be preceded by a series of hands-on skills-development workshops commencing on August 3 at the Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre.

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MULLUM CIRCUS FESTIVAL

0XŹ XP Circus Festival 25, 26 & 27 September at Mullumbimby Showground The Mullum Circus Festival 2015, presented by Spaghetti Circus, celebrates the vibrant community and inspiring edge of circus in Australia. Set at the foot of Mt Chincogan by the Brunswick River, > `ÃÌ }À> ` w } ÌÀiiÃ] Ì½Ã > «« ÀÌÕ ÌÞ Ì iÀÃi in wonder. Australian circus resides in a unique, highly respected place within the global circus and physical theatre scene. At the Mullum Circus Festival, audiences will witness Australia’s most renowned circus, sideshow, cabaret and physical theatre artists together with exciting emerging artists and cutting-edge acts in a program of joy and skills not to be seen anywhere else in the world. The National Circus Festival was held as a one-off event in Mullumbimby in 2001, and in 2013 returned to Mullumbimby as a celebration of Spaghetti Circus’s 21st birthday. It continues a tradition of 25 years of national circus festivals originally established in Tasmania. Now, owing to overwhelming demand from the Australian circus community, it has found a new home in Mullumbimby as a biennial festival. At its essence, Mullum Circus Fest is about connection – with our community, our world and our art: A real festival for genuine people.

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household wheelie bin to new heights, and delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!

Headline acts and so much more...... Die Roten Punkte

A lipstick-smeared, tantrum-loving sonic collision between B52s, Kraftwerk and early Ramones, Die Roten Punkte is truly unique.

Jamie Bretman, Jack Coleman and Simon Wright (aka Zap from ABC Kid’s Hoopla Doopla) are highly skilled circus performers who can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of the highest jaw-dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. These dexterous dummies take the audience on a journey into their playful imagination, where they invite them to take a fresh look at the humble household wheelie bin. WINNER: BEST 2015 ADELAID CHILDREN’S PRESENTATI ON, E FRINGE FE STIVAL

The songs of these squabbling siblings are ridiculously infectious and their live show is one of the most irreverent and hilarious gigs you’ll ever see. You won’t know whether to dance or laugh as Otto and Astrid Rot rock out!

7UDVK 7HVW 'Xź LHV The Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. Nominees of the 2015 Perth Fringe World Circus Award, and winners of the Gasworks Circus Showdown 2014, the Trash Test Dummies is a familyfriendly circus comedy show like no other. With rave reviews and sell-out shows, this award-winning, sidesplitting slapstick comedy routine takes the

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10.00am to 10.45am Mini Noodles 2 – 4 years old & their parents 10.45am to 11.45am Mini Macaronis 4 – 5 year olds & their parents 3.30pm to 4.30pm 5 – 7 year olds Girls and Boys 3.30pm to 4.30pm 8 – 11 year olds Boys - Beginners 4.30pm to 5.30pm 8 – 11 year olds Boys - Intermediate 4.30pm to 6.00pm 8 – 11 year olds Girls 4.00pm to 6.00pm 12 years old and up – Girls 5.00pm to 6.30pm 12 years old and up – Boys

10.00am to 11.00am Mums and Bubs Exercise Class 11.00am to 1.00pm Circus Fit Adults 3.45pm to 5.15pm Mighty Mini 1 Girls & Boys By invitation 3.45pm to 5.45pm Mighty Mini 2 Girls – By invitation 3.45pm to 6.15pm Super Mighty Girls – By invitation 3.45pm to 6.45pm Performance Troupe By invitation

3.30pm to 4.30pm 5 – 7 year olds Girls and Boys 3.45pm to 5.45pm Mighty Mini 2 – Boys By invitation 4.30pm to 6.00pm 8 – 11 year olds Girls 5.45 - 7.15pm TBC - ring for info 12+ Advanced Boys and Girls 6.00pm to 8.00pm Pilates w/Circus Twist Adults

9.30am to 10.15am Mini Noodles 2 – 4 years old & their parents 10.15am to 11.15am Mini Macaronis 4 -– 5 year olds & their parents 11.30am to 1.30pm Various Skills Adults – ring for info 3.30pm to 4.30pm 5 – 7 year olds Girls and Boys 3.45pm to 5.15pm Mighty Mini 1 Girls & Boys 3.45pm to 5.45pm Mighty Mini 2 – Boys 3.45pm to 5.45pm Mighty Mini 2 – Girls 3.45pm to 6.15pm Super Mighty – Girls 5pm to 7.30pm Performance Troupe

9.00am to 10.00am Aerials 7 yrs to adults 10.00am to 11.00am 5 – 12 year olds Girls and Boys Times TBC Performance Troupe Training on alternate Saturdays for 5 hours

NOODLES under 5s COMMUNITY 5 – 18 yrs ADULTS ADVANCED STREAM by invitation

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25, 26 & 27 September Gravity & Other Myths

For this family of entertainers, the journey has no destination; the journey is a celebration. Welcome one and all. Sit down and enjoy the show…

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‘Brilliantly Diverse, Mischievous and Expertly Coherent’ (The Scotsman, Edinburgh Festival Fringe).

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The Pitts Family Circus Come and see a real family circus perform a spectacular, funny and heart-warming show under the canvas of their very own handmade big top! You’ll be entranced by the beautiful high trapeze, muscular acrobatics, the curious art of human foot juggling, lightingfast upside-down banjo playing and maybe even a bit of baby juggling! With humble beginnings 15 years ago as a street theatre show The Pitts have toured the world seven times and grown into a charming family circus – they now have two young children – that is popular with crowds wherever they appear.

Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) is a multi-awardwinning and well respected Australian acrobatics ensemble. The company creates engaging works of acrobatic art for touring, festivals and corporate clients. Formed in 2009 in Adelaide, South Australia, the ensemble creates and directs their own work with emphasis on an honest approach to performance, moving away from traditional circus and theatre models, towards a fusion of acrobatic physical theatre. Featuring Spaghetti graduate and Mullum loca, Rhiannon Cave-Walker. Daredevil feats with the confetti and sequins stripped away leaving nothing in their place but sheer talent and truly astonishing skill.’ – TV Bomb

The Chipolatas

EARLY BIRD TICKETS (Early bird rates available until 31 July or once sold out) Friday only (Opening night) $45 adult / $20 youth/ $10 child/ $100 family Saturday only $65 adult / $35 youth / $20 child/ $165 family

The Chipolatas, custodians of an ever-evolving tradition, blending the old and the new, continue to cross cultures and create new genres with their unique and universally acclaimed show Gentlemen of the Road. Transcending trends, capturing hearts and crossing boundaries, these three actors / musicians / clowns at the pinnacle v Ì i À « ÜiÀÃ y Ü Ãi> iÃÃ Þ Ì }iÌ iÀ q ÃÌi>`Þ] ÞvÕ ] resonant – in a celebratory performance. A story without words unfolds… moments of inspired stillness… physicality and dynamism… rhythmic squeezebox… breakbeats and ballads… witty and charming… performed with impeccable timing. This is where circus meets theatre and live music is played. A common ground where magic is made.

Sunday only $55 adult / $25 youth / $15 child / $130 family Weekend pass (Sat & Sun only) $115 adult / $60 youth / $35 child / $270 family Premium pass (3 day festival) $135 adult / $70 youth / $35 child / $270 family Full experience pass (3 day festival & camping) $170 adult / $95 youth / $50 child / $410 family

Tickets available from www.mullumcircusfest.com 02 6684 6235

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Mullumbimby Mowers and Wallpaper specialist Repairs home decorator Mullumbimby Mowers & Repairs caters to all servicing and repairs for all aspects of brushcutters, chainsaws, push mowers, rideons, and zero-turns. Chris is a born and bred local with 15 years’ experience within our Shire. He buys and sells tractors and farm machinery and earthmoving equipment. Located in a handy location in the Mullumbimby Industrial Estate at 45 Manns Road. Phone Chris on 0423 204 218.

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Lloyd’s apprenticeship started in Knightsbridge, London, 28 years ago, where he learnt from the best painters and decorators in the business. Knightsbridge has been operating over 15 years, working in London, Sydney and Byron Bay. Lloyd enjoys the traditional side of decorating, such as wallpaper hanging, where people can really express their personalities in their homes. Knightsbridge is a family business built on trust and friendly, clean reliable work. Call Lloyd Sherlock of Knightsbridge ph 6687 2351 or 0410 871 662.

The Classic Family pressed ceiling and wall panels The iconic Fabulous Mrs Fox in Brunswick Heads would like to introduce you to its sister company, The Classic Family. This business was created to give people the elegant look of pressed metal at half the cost. Pressed PVC panels: • 120cm x 90cm • paint ready • lightweight • multiple uses • internal and external use • extremely cost effective. The panels can be seen in use at Fabulous Mrs Fox in Brunswick Heads. They can be purchased either instore or online. The Classic Family – ph 0448 888 479 10 Park Street, Brunswick Heads email info@theclassicfamily.com.au www.theclassicfamily.com.au

Loo with a view Have you ever wanted one? Or maybe an outdoor shower or the extravagance of a deep soak in a bath on the deck? True resort-inspired luxury that you will use and love. Installed by a licensed plumber using materials complementary to the surrounding environment and your desired style. Call Dan at Smart Rainwater Solutions to view working models at Clunes. We also install new rainwater tanks that can provide crystal-clear chemical-free drinking water that can be plumbed to laundry or toilet, attracting Rous Water rebates. Call Dan for an appointment on 6629 1212 or 0418 662 285 for an onsite inspection or for a quote.

Eden at Byron Garden Centre Winter is a great time for gardening. Plant some flowers (think pansies, violas, snapdragons, marigolds) for instant colour. Cram them into pots or bare patches in the garden. Add some of your favourite herbs and leafy greens. You also need to plant bare-rooted roses, asparagus, and potatoes in the next month or so. Trees and shrubs planted now will be well established before the summer heat arrives. Most gardeners find that it’s easier to do the serious physical work in this nice cool weather, so get stuck into those big projects now. 140 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay Ph 6685 6874

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Did you know that the quality of all laminated floating flooring is not the same? Choices Flooring stocks premium quality laminate which is now available for only $25m2 – supply only. They have bulk quantities in stock and you can pick up a Do-It-Yourself kit while instore. Don’t forget to check out the quality and innovation of the full Plantino range. There is a stylish new wide-board finish on offer and a number of exciting new natural-look finishes as well. Sharon and Chris look forward to showing you the Plantino range or providing solutions for any of your other flooring needs. See you at Choices.

Buy direct from the grower with expert advice on local growing conditions. Our bromeliads include many types of large alcantareas (giant bromeliads) and also those suitable for green walls. It’s a great time of the year to buy plants so they can acclimatise for next summer. Contact us to make a time to come out and visit our nursery where we have a large range of bromeliads for the collector, gardener, retail nursery and landscaper.

Richmond Sand Gravel and Landscaping is the oldest and largest landscape supplies business in the area, suppling the entire northern rivers from two handy locations in Ballina and South Lismore. This local family-run business prides itself on its service, its massive range, and offers bulk deals, bargain prices, and package deals on everything from sands, soils, mulch bark and compost to gravels, and they have a massive range of pavers, blocks and timbers! Richmond Sand and Gravel have got the lot to get the job done.

Choices Flooring by Wallaces 12/70 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay ph 6685 5503 www.choicesflooring.com.au

Scrub Up Cleaning Scrub Up are happy to announce we are now doing residential cleans alongside holiday accommodation. We know it’s hard to find great cleaners, so we’ve done the hard work for you. All members of our Scrub Up team have been trained personally by our principal, Marlo Dadd. With seven years of experience on superyachts, Marlo knows what it takes to get the job done to the highest standard by our fully insured professional team. All members have a great understanding of the importance of time management, eye for detail, and customer satisfaction, which has gained us a great reputation for professional, top-line cleaning. We offer affordable eco-cleaning. Don’t hesitate to give us a call for you free quote. www.scrubupcleaning.com Ph 0499 206 036 marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

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Physio Mattress – Any size for single price Nobody wants to wake up with a sore back, so here’s a brilliant idea! Use your tax return for your back with a Sleepyhead Physio Endorsed Mattress from Beds R Us Byron Bay. Get a double, queen or king-size mattress for the low, low price of a single. The Australian-made Physio Mattress range has seven postural zones, high-quality fabric, and specialised comfort layers to reduce pressure points, all to give you a better night’s sleep. The Physio range. All sizes for the price of a single. Exclusive to Beds R Us. Right Bed, Right Price, Right Now at 16 Brigantine Street, Byron Arts and Industry Estate. Call us on 6685 5212.

BROMELIADS FOR SALE Trade and general public Visits to the nursery welcome by appointment. Contact us by phone, email or through our website. 14 Sherringtons Lane, The Pocket, NSW 2483 plants@ausbroms.com.au Phone 6684 5374

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We are the area’s oldest and largest bulk landscaping supplies yard and we service the entire northern rivers from two handy locations – Lismore and Ballina. • Bulk supply ﬁrewood – dry, seasoned, split hardwood • Turf – Sir Walter and Couch • Mulch, bark and compost • Specialty soils and potting mixes and sand

• Gravel and roadbases • Decorative stone and pebbles • Timber – bridge timber, railway, treated pine and hardwood • Pavers, bricks and blocks

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TripAdvisor – melting pot of misuse Christian Poulsen

Twenty years ago and during the 150-odd years preceding it we learnt about our cafes and restaurants from visual inspection on the street, word of mouth, possible newspaper advertising and an occasional review in the dining column of a reputable rag. Then the internet was born and eateries were able to create websites for themselves, attracting the attention of customers with graphic design, the convenience of viewing a menu, and contact numbers. Pretty soon entrepreneurial corporate types had a bright idea to create online listings for hospitality, travel and tourism establishments in an attempt to attract attention to their site, and gather advertising revenue from third parties wanting to be exposed to a new audience. The public caught on and in an age of live revenue raising via voting during junk television, the instant public opinion became a reality. Praise and humiliation had been reborn, not in the medieval market square but in our homes. With an initial purpose as a travel-review site, TripAdvisor quickly became one of the frontrunners used by travellers to book accommodation based on scores within the listings. Then the hungry Wall Street dog added eating establishments to the customer base. Despite claiming to enforce policies preventing compromise, the popularity and expansion of the site has become far from legitimate,

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Test the quality of your Trip Advice: Byron Bay’s best restaurants 1. Harvest is the closest restaurant to Byron Bay with a SMH Good Food Guide hat, but which of the following are better restaurants? a. Mac’s Milkbar b. Bayger burgers c. Beloporto burger bar d. Byron Burger e. All of the above 2. Traditional Thai chef John Verano trained under Australian Thai guru David Thompson. Is his food any good, or is Yoflo Byron Bay a better restaurant?

Yoflo photo and Traditional Thai photo from Trip Advisor website.

and risks permanently damaging fundamental traditions of good customer service. It is common knowledge that the competitive Asian resorts employ people to create independent reviews to maintain a high score and hence bookings, contrary to claims from TripAdvisor. Local cafes and restaurants have been offering free coffee in exchange for good TripAdvisor reviews, accelerating their listings tenfold in a matter of days. Last Easter an intoxicated man holding a half-drunk beer demanded his money back from a startled local resort receptionist because ‘there was too much sunlight in his lounge’, threatening a bad TripAdvisor review if he wasn’t reimbursed. If you take a look at the TripAdvisor wiki section on ‘controversy and fraudulent reviews’ the problem is far more widespread than people think; the misuse is global and endemic. So how much attention should we pay to unsubstantiated anonymous reviews?

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Well, not much given that the system is totally compromised by vendors and abused by consumers posting anonymous reviews, influenced by incentive, mood and alcohol. Reviews of establishments should be left the way they always were, in the hands of professional journalists. People able to spell, trained in language and chosen specifically for their experience in the subject they are writing about. They don’t shoot from the hip, making assumptions about an establishment after one trip. Only after several visits at different times will a general assessment be compiled about that place. It’s a clever business, TripAdvisor. Every year they send out ‘winner’ certificates to most of the listed businesses that scored above average, many of which have manipulated their results with incentives for customers and reviews from friends. Busi-

nesses display their certificate or window sticker with pride because they think they’ve achieved something, but they haven’t. All they’ve done is given TripAdvisor legitimacy within the industry and encouraged further use by the consumer, to grow its profits. Meanwhile the Massachusetts-based company, which earned US$1.2 billion last year, really doesn’t care that it lacks integrity and has introduced an unwanted dimension of hostility into the service industry. Its founding CEO, Stephen Kaufer, earned a million dollars last year and has a current net worth in excess of US$40 million, but it doesn’t pay contributors a cent for the content on its website. The priority is simply shareholders, at the expense of the worldwide hospitality industry. So where do we head now? Customers of my generation and above would have wit-

3. You’ve judged the bistro at the Byron Bay Bowling Club as the second-best restaurant in Byron, but would you still give its predecessor a top-20 ranking even though it stopped serving food about six months ago? See page 29 for the answers

nessed a shift in customer service: the ‘servant’ of the nineties, and ‘companion’ of the 2000s, is now turning into the ‘opponent’ as uneducated anonymous cowards post spiteful reviews about service they may or may not have received. Previously, dissatisfaction was brought to the attention of service providers privately in person. Now staff are frequently bewildered by negative postings and descriptions of events by people who seemed satisfied, then covertly complained about events the staff have no knowledge of. The danger is that contempt for the public will rise as this complaint culture permeates the industry. Customers, please write or

speak to the person privately and allow them the dignity of rectifying your issue before humiliating them on permanent public notice boards. With record low margins in the hospitality industry and the highest insolvency rates in history, spare a thought for the people waiting on you before you help line the pockets of one of the Nasdaq’s top 500 companies with advertising dollars. They are oblivious of you, and of the hospitality provider. Hospitality businesses can do just as much by simply ignoring the websites, encouraging direct contact and throwing the ‘winner’ certificates in the bin where they belong.

Pick your own veges at One Organic If you’d like to visit a real farm, pick your own veges and find out a bit about organic farming, there’s a local farmer who’s opening the farm gates to his community. Kieran and Lyndel from One Organic sell certified organic seedlings at the markets, but also have veges and medicinal herbs at their farm in Possum Creek. For $20–40 individuals and families can have an outing where they fill a broccoli box with veges, have a cuppa with experienced farmers and get a few good ideas. ‘Produce can be green and look healthy, but be devoid of the necessary vitamins and

minerals,’ says Kieran, ‘and I’d like people to see how it’s done.’ To come along, phone Kieran on 0403 805 111.

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Deck and balcony safety guide Outdoor living and entertaining around the home is a popular part of life in the northern rivers. Our weather and lifestyle are ideal for enjoying the outdoors at home while relaxing and entertaining with friends and family. Many homes in this area have decks, balconies, verandahs or other outdoor areas included in the original design and construction or as part of renovations and additions. Unfortunately, nationally there have been a number of recent incidents involving balconies and decks that resulted in injury and death. New balconies, decks, balustrades and railings must be built to meet the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards. The Building Code requires the structure and materials used to build a balcony or deck to withstand the loads and stresses that would be reasonably expected to be placed on it. Older buildings should have been built to the relevant codes and standards in force at the time they were built. Decks and balconies, like all parts of our homes and other buildings, require routine and regular maintenance to keep them in good repair and to identify any emerging issues. Being extra safety conscious with decks and balconies is important as they are often above ground level, which increases the risks of serious injuries from accidents.

What can affect the safety of a deck or balcony? Most decks and balconies will be built from timber, steel or concrete – or a combination of these materials. Here is a list of things that over time can have an effect on the safety of the structure. Insects: Timber can be affected by termites or borers. Attacks by these insects can weaken and destroy the timber and can go undetected for extended periods, especially without regular inspection and treatment. Water and rot: Timber is affected by water and exposure to the elements. Wet rot can occur when timber is in constant contact with the ground or other timbers where there is moisture. All timber needs treatment and protection to withstand exposure to the effects of weather and other sources of water. Coastal and corrosive effects: Corrosive environments, particularly on the coast, can affect steel structures and components, steel reinforcements and fixings such as bolts and fixing plates. Heavy loads: Large pots, spas, water features, furniture, barbecues, air conditioners other equipment, and even people, can place added loads on a deck or balcony. Allowance for these loads may not have been included in the deck’s original design.

How do I keep my deck safe? 1. Make sure that any building, renovation or addition has the required planning and building approvals. Check with your local council if you don’t have copies of these documents. PRI C $ 47 E GU 5,0 IDE 00+

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2. Only engage licensed tradespeople to do building work and make sure you check their licence with NSW Fair Trading before signing a contract or paying money. 3. Check your deck regularly for wear and tear or more serious deterioration. Have an inspection done by a professional if you are unsure what to look for or if you think there are any problems. Before you entertain on a deck or balcony think about the reasonable number of people that the structure can support. The deck may not have been designed to accommodate larger groups of people and dynamic activities, such as dancing, which can impose a significant additional load.

Deck and balcony safety At least once a year you should do a thorough visual inspection of your deck or balcony. You should look out for: – pooling of water on the deck or balcony surface, which may indicate poor drainage, and can lead to water leaking into lower levels of the deck

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Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby

Picture perfect in Bangalow

6 Tristania Street, Bangalow In a quiet location in the heart of the quaint village of Bangalow, discover this delightful, as new, 4 bedroom 2 bathrooms family home, neat as a pin, with designer swimming pool. You will love the fabulous use of space throughout with a functional living/ dining area off the well-positioned

kitchen with stone bench tops that enjoys the constant filtered light through the stylish timber shutters. Auction to be advised. Price range $745,000 – $785,000. Contact Scott Harvey 0412 296 872.

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Prestigious 268 acre hinterland property with spectacular views 100 acre subdivision opportunity (STCA) Useable and productive land with ample water Currently a family-run farm (sale includes farm machinery) WIWO Home + managers quarters + studio Excellent income with potential to improve

15/7 Cavvanbah St, Byron Bay (Enter via Milton St) 2

Interest Over $1,700,000

• Stunning architect-designed 2-level villa • High-end and award-winning Kiah complex • 50m from beach, 7 min walk into Byron town centre • Open plan, northerly aspect, fabulous entertaining • Move in, holiday let or permanently rent Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: Thursday, 23 July 10.00 – 10.30am Saturday, 25 July 10.00 – 10.30am Enquiries: Paul Prior 0418 324 297, Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

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• Asian-inspired oasis minutes from the heart of Mullumbimby • Set on 3.5 acres of rainforest and tropical gardens • Architect designed, built to the highest environmental standards • Studio which can be used as 4th bed or separate accomm • In-ground solar heated pool heated from private creek Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Paul Banister 0438 856 552

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Located at the end of popular Amber Drive, this spacious family home will have you feeling like you are on a permanent vacation in your own private retreat - it is so peaceful. On an impressive 1220m2 (approx.) block & designed with a flexible layout incorporating a variety of living areas, this home is perfect for a large family. The backyard has easy care, established gardens with a private in ground pool. The expansive timber deck area (70m2) is the perfect spot for you to hang your hammock and watch the sunrise over Boulders Beach. Located only a short drive to Lennox village and 7 Mile Beach, this property is well worth an inspection. Address: 55 Amber Drive Lennox Head Details: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage spaces. Price $980,000 Enquiries: Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Lois Buckett Real Estate Lennox Head

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‘Heartbreak Hill’. Situated in the Byron Bay Hinterland at Coorabell, this maturing forestry project offers long term income and immediate cash flow potential. Properties that boast a combination of rich grazing country and timber plantation business are hard to find so close to the magnificent Byron coast. With big swimming holes on Wilsons River, picturesque forest rock pools and elevated rural vistas the 132 acres could take days to explore on horseback. Accommodation via the big timber homestead features loads of character with original timber floors and linings, high ceilings and wide open verandahs. Improvements include 2 machine sheds, cattle yards, pumps, studio and a tropical in ground pool. Address: 315 Coorabell Road, Coorabell Details: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage spaces. Interest Over $1,400,000 Enquiries: Greg Price 0412 715 500. Elders Bangalow

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Set on 2030m2 in an exclusive cul-de-sac with unparalleled views of the Lighthouse and a stunning bush outlook over treetops, this elevated property has a perfect north east aspect creating the ultimate scenic escape. Only a short bike ride to Byron Bay’s CBD or walk to Tallow Beach, schools and the Roadhouse Café. Evident through its unique and clever layout and seamless blend with the native environment, this well-built home was architect designed using high quality materials and is complemented by tropical landscaping. This private and peaceful location is extremely desirable offering the convenience of town living whilst being surrounded by nature and space. Features include: split level indoor/outdoor layout, expansive open plan kitchen, dining and living with built in fireplace opening onto a magnificent outdoor entertaining room, soaring high ceilings and polished solid black butt wood flooring. There is also the possibility for further extension or conversions or potentially subdivide (STCA). Address: House 4,1 Orara Court, Byron Bay Open: Saturday, 25 July 1.00 – 1.30pm Details: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage spaces. Interest Over $1,295,000 Enquiries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660. First National Byron Bay

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• 4 huge bedroom master ensuite, 2 huge living spaces • Fire place, cool room, tiled throughout • 3 garages, verandahs, quiet Cul de sac • Canal front, huge outdoor area • Flat above the garage • Fantastic tenants & great rental return I could write all day on the feature but honestly if you are in the market for a standout blue chip this is the one. Price: $739,000 Enquiries: Peter Browning 0411 801 795. LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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Deck and balcony safety guide continued from page 21

– loose handrails and balustrades that should be solid and fixed – be aware of balustrades that are fixed to the balcony’s or deck’s top surface and not fixed directly to the main supporting structure – tops of solid balustrades and fixings at wall junctions which may be loose or not adequately fixed – cladding that finishes hard against the balcony or deck. It may contribute to wet rot – cladding or lining board that is fixed to the balcony or deck, which can prevent visual inspection of the supporting members and the connections of the structure – beams that span long distances without any supporting posts and columns – beams that are sagging, cracking or warping. Timber structures There are specific safety issues related to elevated timber decks. Treated timbers can resist deterioration for an extended period of time; however, they require maintenance and inspection. Timber is also susceptible to insect attack and requires inspection and treatment over time. Dry rot and wet rot are particular dangers for timber decks. A properly applied stain or paint finish can restrict water entry through the timber faces. However, gaps, joints and exposed endgrains of timber provide an entry point for moisture, especially when exposed to coastal weather and atmosphere. A well-maintained deck or balcony should last for years with routine maintenance. Observing and inspecting different elements of your deck are a key part of maintenance. Make sure you look out for: – changes in the structural members. Is the timber bending or warping? – damp patches or discoloration. If so, test the timber by probing it with a sharp object like a screwdriver. Decayed timber may feel soft and spongy. – unstable handrails and balustrades. Use a pushing and pulling action to make sure they are not rotted, corroded, or coming loose. – movement in the main supporting beams and framework. The structure should be properly fixed to the building. Even if there are no signs of decay, check for movement by pushing or pulling the main supporting beams or joist. – rot at the base of timber posts and the connection points of beams. Check that brackets and bolts are not loose or rusting. Water should not pool at the base of posts or wall supports. – loose, weak or broken decking boards – deterioration underneath your deck. Check the connection points at the beams with a screwdriver or other sharp object to look for signs of deterioration. Timber is most susceptible to rotting where two pieces of timber join. Make sure brackets and bolts are not loose or rusting. – bearers, joists and decking boards that are not adequately supported – the type of timber used. Different timbers need different treatment and maintenance and may be more or less durable when used in exposed external environments. Be certain about what type of timber was used in the construction of your deck or balcony. Make sure your maintenance routine is the right one for the timber used. – unstable timber posts. These should be embedded in concrete footings using proprietary metal brackets or stirrups and have adequate protection from insect attack or rot. Look for signs of bending or stressing of the footing brackets. – insecure steel posts, which should be securely anchored to the foundation by being embedded into concrete footings. Concrete and masonry structures All exterior concrete balconies are susceptible to deterioration. Unlike timber structures, it may not be obvious. Cracking and flaking concrete and corrosion of the reinforcement are signs of decay. Small cracks in a concrete surface may look harmless but gaps and joints are a point of entry for moisture, especially in coastal areas. A well-maintained concrete balcony should last for many years. Make sure you: – look for signs of deflection. If the balcony leans, there is a problem. – examine the underside and edge of the balcony. Rust stains or exposed steel reinforcing are signs of a serious problem. – check handrails and balustrades by using a pushing and pulling action to make sure they are not rotted, corroded, loose or unstable. – look for the presence of spalling, often called ‘concrete cancer’, where chunks of concrete are flaking off or cracking. It may be a serious problem and needs to be professionally inspected. – check for loose or broken floor tiles. – inspect the drainage system regularly to make sure it isn’t blocked. All types of decks should be checked regularly. You should check the handrails, balustrades, supporting beams and joists of your deck by using a pushing and pulling action. Use light pressure before increasing the force applied. Source: NSW Dept of Fair Trading.

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Byron Farmers Market a food revolution By Julie Ray

In 2002 Byron Bay was hit with a food revolution. The revolution was the birth of the Byron Bay Farmers Market. Fifteen local farmers joined forces once a week to transform a desolate field on the north end of Byron Bay to a village food market. Thirteen years on the same site becomes a village hub every Thursday morning. The 60 stallholders offer an alternative to the large supermarket chains that otherwise dictate what produce is available to consumers. No need to read food labels here. Farmers markets are not just markets. They’re educational systems that teach us how food is produced and Answers to ‘TripAdvisor’s best restaurant’ questionnaire see pg 20. 1. extensive wine lists and table service just distract you from eating burgers; 2. YoFlo’s the go. 3. Forget your elitist bias; Bolo Ma deserves its 19th spot. Score less than 3/3? Get a job as a food critic, loser.

why that matters. Frank Boyle is a fourthgeneration farmer from Nimbin and the president of the Byron Bay and Bangalow farmers markets. He says that 4,000 people visit the Byron markets every week and 3,000 of them are locals. ‘It is more than just a food market; it is a place to meet, a place to talk directly to producers, a place to share recipes; it’s a community hub,’ he said. ‘We are a not-for-profit organisation that gives back to the community.’ Stallholder Rachel Pearson from Heart Breads believes that a key part of the success of these markets is the tough but fair auditing system. ‘This is a really hard mar-

ket to get into for stallholders, which is a good thing to be part of,’ she said. ‘It’s a hardcore farmers market that is known around Australia for its authenticity and for being absolutely genuine, which is really important.’ To be a stallholder at Byron Farmers Market you must be a local farmer who owns or leases a property in Byron or surrounding shires, and plays a direct role in the management and output of the farming enterprise. There are, however, guest stallholders who aren’t from the region, such as apples from Stanthorpe. Frank Boyle says it’s important to have the guest stallholders as they are purely

seasonal and it gives variety for the consumers. Hugh and Heather Armstrong from Coopers Shoot Tomatoes were part of the food revolution in 2002. ‘If we didn’t have the farmers market we wouldn’t have a business,’ Hugh said. ‘We used to sell our tomatoes to the markets in Sydney and Brisbane; we hardly made any money.’ Frank Boyle says that Byron Farmers Market is a vital part of the week for stallholders and the community. ‘Every single stall is what pays the farmers’ mortgages, it’s what pays their bills; it’s not just something for a bit of extra cash. This is how we make our living and if this were tak-

en away from us you would find all these farmers would have to find another job.’ Hugh Armstrong believes it is more than just a way of making money; it’s a way to keep connected with the local community. ‘I see hundreds of the same faces every week, rain, hail or shine, and we know all their names.’ Rachel Pearson says her customers come no matter what the weather throws at them. ‘If it’s a foul day I thank them for coming and they reply, “How else are we going to eat? This is where we get our food. If we don’t come we don’t eat.”’ There is no doubt that the food revolution lives on.

Special offers treble Bangalow business Cold weeknights in winter can be a quieter time in any restaurant, but Bangalow Dining Rooms have trebled their Monday-night business with a popular special offer to locals ($10 burger and a beer deal). Clare Kirkman says the specials have a flowon effect with partners ordering from the standard menu because it’s turned into a bit of a ‘date night’. Tuesday (dozen natural oysters for $12 when you order any main meal all day), Wednesday (complimentary glass of wine when ordering à la carte) and Thursday (homemade pie with a middy of Coopers $20) specials have proved very popular too. Clare plans to continue this round of specials until September.

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at Ballina RSL Club Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – 7 days 244 River St, Ballina. 6686 2544 www.ballinarsl.com.au

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Executive chef Blake Seymour has a shared dining experience on offer! Taste local produce in a relaxed environment. Book a seat at Blake’s Table on Friday July 31.

Blake’s Table

Basiloco Contemporary Sardinian Restaurant Open Wed to Sunday 5pm, Closed Mon and Tues.

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 We do takeaway Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, done with the best local products. We are fully licensed, and count 30 cocktails and 100 different spirits.

Kids meals $9

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

We do wedding and special event functions.

Aquarius Café and Dining

Come and enjoy a truly Byron dining experience with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. With beautiful breakfasts, lazy lunches and delicious dinners, Aquarius Cafe & Dining is the perfect venue for groups, couples or solo diners. Unique hand-crafted cocktails, a killer wine list and a selection of cold beer on tap are available from midday everyday. Cocktail and Tapas hour – All cocktails $12 5pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday Please visit www.aqcafe.com.au for menus and details.

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7.30am Dinner Friday & Saturday 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663

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

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

Targa Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU 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

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.

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European Cuisine Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: 7 nights from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food “Menu Del Dia” Soup+Main+Wine $25 Monday to Friday Lunch

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee

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The Sun 61 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay 6685 6500 Full Menu at www.thesunbistro.com

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

Open fires, food to heat the belly and music to warm the soul!

Muoi’s Feast

Our all new winter menu includes hearty soups, daily specials and the full cocktail bar also features our famous mulled wine. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or facebook for the gig guide.

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

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Pizza Paradiso

7 Days Lunch 12pm - Dinner 5pm

Open 7 days from 5pm Suffolk Park Village Centre 6685 3101 Facebook, Instagram pizzaparadisobyron.com

$10 menu every day Kids’ playground TAB/Keno/Skyy Parking a-plenty Bottle Shop & Drive Through

The Lazy Italian

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

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

6685 6884 Feros Arcade, 23-24 Jonson Street

BYO Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Mon-Sat: 4pm til late. Sun: 4pm til 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner 11am–late

Special $10 Menu - Changes Daily Includes soft drink or water

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Ziggle Grill Bar

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30-9.30pm - Open 7 days 2/9 Bay Lane behind the Beach Hotel 6680 8085 thelazyitalian.com.au

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

Fins Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

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The Greek Kitchen

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.

Traditional Thai

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Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

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

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

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

Hog’s Breath Cafe

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.

Harvest

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

Francisco’s 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

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

Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au

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

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

facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days 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

Live music Fridays & Saturdays Lunchtime Only Italian Chicken Burger Meal Chicken Burger, Chips & Drink $15

Special Family Meal Deal Spaghetti Bolognese/Napolitana 2 x Kids + 2 x Adults + Garlic Bread, Large Salad 4 x Drinks $50 - Mon, Tues, Weds nights only

South American Style BBQ Grill Fresh tortilla, pressed right in front of you! Succulent Selections of Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Kebab & Vegetarian Deliciously Prepared in Wraps, Steaks, Skewers of Char Grilled Meat, Salads and Chips. Great Value Meal Deals Fully Licensed but kids friendly Proudly awarded ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ 2015. This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood. Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

Fins has just re-opened after a major renovation

Casual share style food from $8-$26. Also serving snacks, cocktails, wines and craft beer. Located beside Fins. Dinner daily 5pm, lunch Fri- Sun 12-3pm

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. Francisco’s Table is a roaming restaurant popping at different locations around the Byron Shire. The Roaming Restaurant up philosophy behind Francisco’s cooking is honesty TOP 10 0416 057 705 and simplicity. His food is inspired, amongst many POP-UPS francisco.food@gmail.com things, by the amazing local produce that is sourced NSW SMH from a wide community of growers and farmers. At www.facebook.com/ Good Food Francisco’s Table you will share a table loaded with Guide 2015 FranciscosTable delectable dishes with friends and fellow food lovers. Also available for functions, parties and weddings.

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late. FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

Try our artisan pizzas, the biggest range of vegetarian pizzas in Byron. Huge selection of craft beers, exciting cocktails and wines.

The GREEK KITCHEN is the new POP UP restaurant by the Fins team.

Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au

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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. CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY JULY 13 TO AUGUST 20

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

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Amazing Experience

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KINGSCLIFF

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

Iconic Location

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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MULLUMBIMBY

The Treehouse on Belongil

Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed.

New Ownership

NEWRYBAR

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

Fishheads

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FOURTH BIRTHDAY FOR UKE

F O R T H E PPA AST FOUR YEARS STU AND AMBER H AV E B E E N R E- I N V E N T I N G T H E M S E LV E S F O R

T H E M O N T H LY L U K E N I G H T AT M U L L U M B I M BY ’ S CO U R T H O U S E H OT E L . T H U R S DAY 3 0 J U LY S E E S T H E H U M B L E G AT H E R I N G O F U K E W O R S H I P P E R S C E L E B R AT E F O U R Y E A R S O F 4 - S T R I N G M AG I C .

You’re about to turn 4 – To what do you owe the success of your uke night? Our uke night in Mullum is unique and something special! We have a solid core of regular ukesters and fans who show up on the last Thursday of every month knowing they will have a fun time. We mix it up with local performers – singers and instrumentalist backed by a seriously good rhythm section that love to get their teeth into a completely differently themed repertoire each month. We work hard at making each night better than the last. How do you keep re-inventing yourself? What are some of the ideas you are running with at the moment? We have little flashes of inspiration that gestate and are worked on sporadically. There’s a mix of uke-playing ability and experience in the

audience so it’s our challenge to find a bunch of popular tunes that are easy to play that work in with the theme. One day I want to do tunes from the famous musicals, then there’re movie themes… still haven’t done punk rock and we will definitely be doing a Rolling Stones night one month…

Beatles night was incredible – so popular we did it twice to an almost completely different audience of the same size. A measure of a good night is when there is spontaneous dancing… um… soul, Motown and disco went off… Raku O’Gaia always brings down the house.

What have been the highlights of the last four years?

Ukuleles are affordable, relatively easy to play, portable; they sound happy and are great for large groups of players as they are quiet… what’s not to love?

Our first Christmas Uke-Tacular with Mae Wilde and Santa (Stan Ceglinski) packed out the place. All the birthday celebrations have been huge and hilarious. Joel Salom’s attempt at the uke-juggling world record, Elvis and the local Mana Aloha Hula Dancers headlining our second birthday was very memorable. We have had some of our best nights yet in the last six months such as the gospel night in March with the 50+ Raise The Roof Choir. Our

Why are we all so in love with the uke?

Can you be a serious musician and a uke player or is it just for fun? There are some amazing ukulele players who are seriously good: Jake Shimabukuro, James Hill, Taimane Gardner. AJ Leonard is one of Australia’s finest… though there is something about the uke that evokes fun – they tend to make you smile.

What have you got in mind for the fourth birthday party? Well, the theme is TV Themes. Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, The Brady Bunch, Gilligan’s Island plus heaps of surprises – The NRUO (Northern Rivers Uke Orchestra) have an amazing TV mash-up instrumental to unleash. We welcome back special guests Three Little Sisters the amazing Cecelia, Bridget and Monica Brandolini, and for the first time ever our own local AZO BELL, who is considered one of the world’s best ukulelists… loads of fun and even LOVE. Miss Amber and Stukulele’s Uke Night celebrates the fourth birthday with TV Themes – Thursday 30 July from 6.30pm. Join the mailing list at ukemullum.com for the link to the songbook. $10 adults; kids under 16 $2.50.

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Is there anything you can’t use coconut oil for? Apparently not. As it turns out the humble coconut is the solution to all our first-world problems. Supermodel Miranda Kerr swears it’s the secret to being such a hottie. She reckons she can’t go a day without ingesting at least four tablespoons. She even drinks it in her green tea.

hair shampoos or medications. Coconut oil is the solution. It’s a chapstick for cracked lips, a deodorant, a sunscreen, a laundry detergent – and a toothpaste. And good news for mums: It’s also good for cracked nipples, torn perineums and nappy rash. It can even be used as a lice treatment; it can lower Gwenyth Paltrow likes to use it as cholesterol; and according to what the internet loosely refers a post-soak moisturiser; Angelina to as ‘research’ it can not only Jolie has it for breakfast; Jennifer prevent Alzheimer’s but can Aniston uses it to lose weight reverse it. Wow, all that medical because as we all know she is so research, all those clinical trials disgustingly fat. and all we had to do was change You can throw away everything grandma’s salad dressing? I you own and simply replace tried it on my nanna and she it with coconut oil. No need wasn’t impressed: ‘I’m not eating that shit’. That’s probably why for expensive lotions, soaps,

I’VE GOT A LOVELY BUNCH OF COCONUTS

she never looked anything like Miranda Kerr or Angelina Jolie. For menopausal women suffering from the unfortunate condition known as ‘dry vagina’, may I suggest coconut oil? It’s also a wonderful sexual lubricant. (While I can see the merits, I don’t know if I’d want to use the same product for sex and toothbrushing as Nanna was eating on her breakfast.) And before you think I’m being too simplistic, don’t forget we can also use coconut water. It’s not just good for your internal organs; if you use it to wash the car it eliminates rust. I used it on my car and you won’t believe it, after just three washes my Toyota Yaris became a Honda Civic. Now two years on I’ve got a Porsche.

With coconut oil you don’t need to fluoridate the water. Just a couple of drops and everyone has white teeth and well-lubricated genitals. It even doubles as vaccination. Coconut oil is also apparently good for depression. It works by giving someone so much coconut oil they eventually say ‘No more coconut oil’ and you take it away and they suddenly feel a bit better.

even mop the floors in it. Sure, it’s slippery, but every time the kids fall over they get a full-body moisturising treatment. I even use it instead of petrol. The car won’t start, in fact the engine has seized, but the use of coconut oil has cut the emissions down to zero.

We’ve come along way since the euphemistic song I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts was composed as a novelty song Coconut oil is also a wonder drug in 1944. Coconuts and their for the gut. Feeling constipated? amazing byproducts could save the planet. Of course there is the Try the coconut water enema; little problem of coconut miles it’s a little disturbing and does and the subsequent negative put you off ever eating another impacts of transportation to chocolate-covered coconut Bounty bar but it sure is effective. import our trendy miracle oil. As it turns out our obsession I’ve substituted every product with coconut-based health in my house with coconut oil. I

products is impacting on the global supply used by millions of people in Asia and the Pacific. In fact we have been shaking so hard on their coconut trees that production growth is at least eight per cent behind demand growth. In Indonesia alone that would mean that an estimated 1.1 million acres would need to be planted out with coconut trees. I wonder what kind of impact that might have on existing forest or agriculture? We greedy first-world health nuts are consuming coconut water faster than ageing trees can produce. Once again the Third World becomes the quarry for our mass consumption – this time in the form of a coconut grove.

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bossy beats and the hella-high shoes of Adelaide emcee Tkay Maidza as she continues to stomp her way to the top of the rap game.

FLIGHT FACILITIES HEADING UP THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN PRE-SPLENDOUR PARTY THIS THURSDAY

PRE-PARTY PARTY!

The Hotel Great Northern is having an official pre-Splendour party on the Thursday. Heading up the gig will be Flight Facilities. After their surprise release of their debut album Down To Earth, Flight Facilities show no sign of slowing down. The album catapulted to number one on the iTunes Australia chart, numbers one and two on the US and UK iTunes electronic charts

respectively and number three on the ARIA chart. Soon after, they set off on a soldout headline Australian theatre tour followed by a quick US and EU tour and a bus tour around America. With only a quick break at home to rework their live set, they’ll play Splendour and the Byron Bay Official Pre-Party before hitting the European summer festival circuit for a couple of months. Also on the bill is Tkay Maidza, who are armed with fast flow,

Selling out club shows faster than she slays her rhymes, it’s little wonder fans across the country have snapped up the chance to hear the creator of the self-confessed ‘brat-rap’ that has been the soundtrack to summer following the release of her latest single M.O.B. and her internet-crashing mixtape Switch Tape. As Tone Deaf declared: ‘2015 is Tkay’s year – we’re just living in it.’ Witness the fitness. The event will also include sets from Elliphant, the Swedish reggae-pop maverick; Vallis Alps, a Canberra/Seattle-based electronic duo whose music blends down-tempo, pianodriven melodies and acoustic

guitar with 80s pop synths and gritty trap beats to complement their half-nostalgic, halfforetelling lyrics; LK Mckay is a name might not have heard, but you’ve definitely heard the bouncy, technicolor beats…

from his new release Arrow To The Sun. This album is both more personal and universal than his previous works, and is completed just in time for him to carry it under his wing on a west coast USA tour in August.

All this and more on Thursday night at the Northern – doors 7.30pm.

The captivating spoken-word poetry of Thomas Keily will be opening up the evening, and food, chai and treats will be provided by The Rebel Alliance Cafe. Doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start, with a $15 entry. Splendid!

HEADING TOWARD THE SUN

The renowned Uki artist Murray Kyle is launching his new album this Friday night at the Civic Hall in Mullumbimby, so if you’re not swept up in Splendour, get on down for some heart-medicine music! He will be joined on the night by some fabulous Byron-based musicians including Rebekah Ray, Alice Night, and Walter Piccolruaz, performing songs

Fuchs, Safari DJs, Taya, 2 Towels and Secret Guests. Over two stages from 6pm till late. And it’s free entry to the public. Be at the The Brewery Thursday – 6pm start, free entry.

SAFARI SUITS US ALL ROUNDER

Clothing brand Afends and Sunday Safari productions are coming together to put on a wicked Splendour In The Grass Pre-Party. The big line-up of live bands and DJs features: The Babe Rainbow, Skegss, Pilots, Feeling Dave, Tim

MURRAY KYLE ALBUM LAUNCH THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT MULLUM CIVIC HALL

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LIL’ GYPSY

Riding high on the success of her debut single, that shot to #4 on the National Country Tracks Chart, Kathryn Jones is launching her latest album Lil’ Gypsy to her local crowd. 2014 saw Jones partner with Golden Guitar winner/producer Steve Passfield to craft an eclectic, alt-country album that has injected a much needed jolt into the Australian country music scene. Released at the Tamworth Country Music Festival this year, Jones & Passfield have been receiving extraordinary reviews. Following 12 Tamworth CMF shows, a 10-show tour of New Zealand, launches in Sydney and their hometown Kempsey, the pair are bringing together an all-star line-up with four-times Australian fiddle champion Mike Kerin (Flying Emus, Travelling Country Band) Doug Gallagher (Crossfire, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey) on drums and renowned Melbourne bassist Alan Brooker.

HANS LOVEJOY TRIO MAKING THEIR DEBUT AT THE BREWERY ON FRIDAY JULY 24

Special guests will be Arianominated Lou Bradley, International country sweetheart Clelia Adams and troubadour Kim Cheshire. Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Saturday 7.30pm – Free show

JAZZING UP THE BREWERY

The Hans Lovejoy Trio is ready to rumble! When consumerism implodes and greed has drawn its final breath, rest assured that the last thing standing is art. As long as humans can paint, sing and create beauty with their hands and minds, there’s hope that our destructive nature against the planet is not in vain. The Hans Lovejoy Trio will be making their debut at the Brewery on Friday July 24 from 7.30pm till 10.30pm. As a musician for just over 20 years, Hans is well known for his bass work with Sara Tindley, James Cruickshank, Geoff Wright and Tommee, to name a few. He is also the former bassist from

KATHRYN JONES LAUNCHING HER LATEST ALBUM LIL’ GYPSY AT THE MULLUMBIMBY EX-SERVICES CLUB SATURDAY 7.30PM

the Big Band At The End Of The Universe, an 18-piece ensemble that previously held a residency at the Brewery for many months. ‘With this next project, I wanted to scale it back and focus just on the trio sound,’ says Hans. ‘This ensemble has a great love for jazz trio piano music but also modern pop and latin tunes.’ The trio also includes the very talented Dr Fred Cole on piano and the young Ben Cox on drums. Friday 7.30pm start, free entry.

THE BEST OF BUBLÉ

Rhydian Lewis & The Swinging Residuals, a 9-piece big band performing Michael Bublé hits, featuring guest singer Marissa Burgess and support act Elena B Williams. Frontman vocalist Rhydian Lewis lives in Coorabell; the Big Band is formed from Gold Coast and Brisbane musicians. This show launches the Australian and Asian tour of The Best Of Bublé, which will see the show play in Shanghai and Hong Kong,

and in select theatres through Australia including Brisbane Jazz Club, The Basement Sydney, The Links Club Gold Coast. With musical director Nicholas Laganin pulling together a talented selection of musicians, the hits from all of Bublés tours are featured in this two-hour performance. With a whirlwind of platinum hits, the up-tempo songs will have you tapping and wriggling your behind in your seats. Friday, A&I Hall, Bangalow. Doors open at 7.15pm. Tickets are $45 each, available from www.thebestofbuble.com.au, The Cellar Door, The Bangalow post office, Utopia, The Italian Diner and The Bangalow Hotel.

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THE CABARET AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE! Tickets for the popular annual Cabaret 360 are on sale this week. Still in the style of a traditional cabaret, this year’s variety showcase encompasses a larger narrative which takes the audience on a journey through space and time to The Cabaret at the End of the Universe. Overseeing this galactic flight is the Lady Captain (aka the Gracious One). Assisted by the Trolley Dollies and the Space Geisha Absinthe Faeries she will guide you to your destination – a remote space cantina, a lawless zone of shifting dimensions and incredible perceptions. Presented by Rainbow Region Gigs and Circustrain, the flight includes refreshments, refuelling, emergency procedures plus inflight entertainment from around the galaxy. With three screens and three projectors creating a virtual universe, this mind-bending show includes multidimensional dancing, alien opera, rapping, poetry, circus, comedy, music and video art. Starring the YouTube sensations the No Frills Twins, burlesque legend Wendy Dys, Suzy Leigh, Michele Thomas, Davis Hallett, Connor Cleary, Sue Hird, Madam Plavalaguna, Geoff and Karen Breiger, The Masala Bros, Kym Myer, Ernest and Linda, Shae Indi, JJ Satori, Uzume Welling, Melissa Mcdermott, Carmen Sterland, Split Second, Suellen Baker, Sydney or the Bush and Malena Basser and many more!

NO FRILLS TWINS AND THE SPACE GEISHA ABSINTHE FAERIES APPEARING IN THE CABARET AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE AT UKI HALL FRIDAY JULY 24

There is an after-party on both nights at the newly rebooted Uki Cafe featuring the chilled grooves of electro duo Hypnolia. Tickets are on sale now from Organic Revolution, Main St, Murwillumbah, and The Uki Supermarket, at $35/ $30 (concession card). Phone reservations 6679 5074. Uki Hall Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm show.

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ARIES: With work concerns and medical matters on

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A love story in Bangladesh! Funny, moving, inspiring. In 2010 Mark Swivel – lawyer, writer, shameless idealist – visited Grameen Bank, which won the Nobel prize for its work on microfinance. He wanted to make a difference and what can you do, rejoin the Labor Party? So, Mark falls in love with a bank, meets its founder Mo Yunus and discovers shampoo

this week’s agenda, sharp words could cause a world of painful complications, so aim for sweet speech. And take a quick squiz at any personal behaviour patterns that may need deleting before late-week’s full-on fiery influx propels our world into forward drive. TAURUS: Venus moving to sensible, practical Virgo presses the start button on a retrospective of assessing core needs and developing different, more user-friendly ways of relating to your world. Why bother? Because the instantly noticeable payoff for your efforts will be happier interactions, stronger bonds and more harmonious relationships. GEMINI: With Venus sorting family and financial affairs, plans may need to be rethought or put on hold. In differences of opinion, avoid a right-versus-wrong negotiating style. Find compromises everyone can live with – certainly not difficult with your ruling planet in the sign of the eloquent, entertaining Lion. CANCER: As this week’s stellar symmetry places relationships under scrutiny, friendships and partnerships undergo deconstruction, reconstruction or recycling. And as life emerges from a period of uncertainty, slowly but surely your perspective expands towards lighter, more inviting horizons as this week’s cosmic fire boosts and brightens your mood.

is black. In our fearful time, this rambling yarn asks: ‘How Deep Is Your Love?’ Bookings: www. byroncentre.com.au or at door. Byron Theatre Friday 24 July 8pm.

MULLUM’S CHARADES It’s Australia 1963. Music promoter, Holly Pop and her overworked assistant, Jenny, have put together an all-girl singing group with the hope

SAGITTARIUS: As fun-loving, fellow fire-sign enthusiasm

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of attracting a young audience of teen fans to buy records, merchandise and fashion. Add a hopeless songwriter, two bumbling Russian spies, a paranoid financier, a beatnik sound engineer and a bunch of other quirky characters – mix it with a live band playing bouncy 60s pop tunes and go-go dancing ‘backup singers’ – and you have a night of enthralling, hilarious family fun suitable for all ages.

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revives winter spirits with some exuberant entertaining, the energy injection you’ve been waiting for finally arrives to brighten your mindset, reboot your bravura and seduce your creative muse. But as ideas fertilise and amplify, don’t ignore lessons learned over the past year. CAPRICORN: This week chucks chili into the relationship batter, and could see you receiving a few inconvenient truths about the way you relate to others. Let issues drop. Give up having the last say. The luuurve word’s always your best ally anyway – as in the more you use it, the more you get. AQUARIUS: This week puts partnerships under the microscope as mood-lifting Jupiter, planet of benevolence and good will, throws open windows of opportunities, issues invitations to celebrate, gives you a big assist in making this imperfect world a better place and presses the restart button on a stalled project. PISCES: With Venus moving into earthy Virgo this week’s social activities are productive, and the benefits of collaboration satisfyingly apparent. While expansive influences may be painting a large, alluring picture, this definitely needs approaching with small, cautious steps. Not to mention a healthy dose of commonsense enquiry and some rigorous research.

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Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July at 7pm in the Mullumbimby School Auditorium.

documentaries Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, and Amy will be screening at Palace Byron Bay this week.

Tickets are $10 per adult, $8 per child and $35 for a family and are available for pre purchase from the school office or at the door.

GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF AND AMY Fresh from sold-out sessions at the Sydney Film Festival, the

Directed by Alex Gibney, Going Clear is the film the church of Scientology tried desperately to ban, denouncing the filmmakers and their interviewees, many of whom are former church members. However, the film received widespread praise from critics after its premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and has been nominated for seven Emmy awards.

MARK SWIVEL Amy is an insightful and moving portrait of iconic singer/ songwriter Amy Winehouse, with footage and interviews with her ex-husband Blake FielderCivil, her parents, and musicians including Pete Doherty, Mark Ronson and Tony Bennett. A pop star with soul – Amy’s rare musical ability made her a star, while her chaotic personal life stole headlines. With rare interviews and never-beforeseen archival footage, Amy goes behind the headlines to reveal a prodigious talent.

PARIS OPERA BALLET PRESENTS L’HISTOIRE DE MANON

Kenneth MacMillan’s acclaimed tragic ballet L’histoire De Manon is a modern masterpiece The Paris Opera Ballet’s production of this beautiful work was captured live at the Palais Garnier Opera House in May this year for screenings in cinemas round the world. First performed in 1974 and celebrating its 40th anniversary, this production is the second in this year’s season, following The Royal Ballet’s. In Regency Paris, bourgeois society gorges itself on luxury and easy pleasures. Carried off in this whirlwind, the sensual yet naïve Manon is unable to resist temptation and she drags down the faithful Des Grieux with her in her fall. This production marks the farewell performance of Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Aurélie Dupont. Martin Yates conducts the Paris Opera Orchestra, with a cast featuring the Étoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet. L’histoire De Manon screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema at 1pm on Sunday 26 July and 11am on Wednesday 29 July. Tickets $15–24.

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ANT-MAN

‘The best film I ever saw!’ So wrote Ace, a contributor to London’s venerable Time Out magazine. That Ace is only twelve years old probably accounts for why I don’t entirely agree with his assessment, but it’s also a sharp indicator of Marvel’s target audience. Compared, however, to the usual tripe that is churned out in the super-hero genre, I thought it not entirely dreadful; probably because I was still on a stratospheric high after attending the first day’s play of the Lord’s test match and seeing CJL Rogers and SPD Smith give the Pommie bowlers

a caning. The opening sequences contain much levity, which is only what you’d expect, given that the eponymous good guy (Paul Rudd) gets shrunk to the size of an insect in order to save the world from the villainous megalomaniac (Corey Stoll). There are laugh-out-loud moments and, moving on from gormless rom-com lover to unshaven, ex-con bloke, Rudd is perfectly at ease in what will be his silliest but most lucrative role. But what really brought the movie to life happened in the aisles of the Swiss Cottage Odeon. A handful of young coloured boys, on the last day of the English school year, snuck into the cinema about ten minutes after the lights dropped. They were having a whale

of a time until the security guards arrived. It happened at an opportune time, for this sort of flick always gets unutterably boring when the story set-up and introduction to the characters has been done with and the action begins – ie fistfights, explosions and chasings. Some of the kids were frogmarched out while a couple of others scarpered. Rudd was zapping about in 3D doing the ridiculous stuff that passes as entertainment these days, while the fugitive film-crashers were on the toe, being hunted down by their overweight uniformed pursuers. ‘Go boys!’ I wanted to yell out. The movie itself is yet another nail in the coffin of what we might hope for as adults.

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Casting can make or break any movie; think Connery/Bond, O’Toole/Lawrence, the shark/Jaws. So it comes as a surprise when mainstream Hollywood gets it so wrong – as it has done in this otherwise sympathetic and honest if not overly probing look at an ageing rock star and his struggle to re-connect with the people that matter in his life. As Danny Collins, Al Pacino, an actor inclined to devour any scene in which he gets close to the camera, is totally unsuitable. With inappropriate

hair, ridiculous two-metre scarves and a car salesman’s shtick, he is nothing like the sort of singer-composer to whom John Lennon might have written a letter of encouragement. Now performing to grannies who only want to hear his old hits, Collins is stunned when he belatedly learns of the Lennon correspondence. In an attempt to rekindle the creative fire that consumed him as a young man, he turns away from the sex and drugs etc, takes a room in a hotel in darkest New Jersey to write new songs and, for good measure, seeks out the abandoned son (Bobby Cannavale) he had with a groupie. Cannavale, not unexpectedly, is fantastic as the blue-collar battler with a heart of gold – but here we return to the question of casting. The screenplay’s intriguing, fresh

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approach to the theme of redemption achieves its goals in cruise mode thanks to Cannavale fitting so seamlessly into his part, along with Jennifer Garner as his weepy, expectant wife, Annette Benning reprising her American Beauty persona as the hotel manager, and Christopher Plummer posting his performance by messenger as Danny’s longtime friend and manager. There are a few twists and turns in the plot to keep the outcome uncertain, and the Lennon tracks – all from his solo albums – are astutely sourced and beautifully placed to enhance the moment, but Pacino is not the right man to sell an otherwise irresistible product. Despite that caveat, it’s the sort of film you wish you could see more of, with a heart-swelling climax.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;˘ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;˘ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

0422 668 582

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service..................................Richard 0401 190960

APPLIANCE REPAIR

â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Decking â&#x20AC;˘ Structural Pine & Hardwood â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping Timber â&#x20AC;˘ Logs & Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Lattice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Privacy Screens â&#x20AC;˘ Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Gardens & Playgrounds

Dukewood Homes

Pty Ltd

Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas

0438 139 938

Lic. No. 270262C

DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday

Mat Wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mattnnikki@bigpond.com

ORANGE STAR

Creative Carpentry

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786 BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610

Decks, pergolas, verandahs, balconies, big & small renos and all other carpentry needs

0427 196 962

orangestar02@gmail.com

ARCHITECTS

Lic. 266174C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984

Lighthouse Carpentry

JOSE DO Sustainable Architecture. Reg. 7647. www.josedoarchitect.com....................0424 062096

Professional Quality Service

GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973

â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Pergolas â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ All aspects of carpentry

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001 AARDVARC ARCHITECTS www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & SE Queensland......0410 444187

CALL KRIS

0449 036 760

Lic no. 174815c

TZANNES www.tzannes.com.au, george@tzannes.com.au ................................0424 186293 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

AUDIO PRODUCTION

CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677 AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242

AUDIO VISUAL & IT

CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273

MOBILE IT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIFI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A/V â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au ......0419 996606

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

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

ACCOUNTANTS

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

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162 BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos & maintenance. Lic 147887C....................0432 060110

AFFORDABLE TAX RETURNS FROM $110

modern bathroom renovations

DESIGN + CONSTRUCT 20 years experience PH: 0410 788 420

BAS ~ BOOKKEEPING ~ REGISTERED TAX AGENT

Lic No. 239514C

Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 â&#x20AC;˘ Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377 BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 STONEYS BUILDING CREATIONS Lic 268404C..........................................Phone Dave 0417 654888 BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C.................0423 378573

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

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, extensions, renos. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C..Stu 66802224 ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BANGALOW Hudson Accounting Services .............................................66872960

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

TAX RETURNS from $110 Individuals & $180 Small Business. Accounting/Bookkeeping, GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero. Rentals, Capital Gains. LBB Tax Services ..................0423 763053 ACCOUNTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MARTIN McCARTHY ...............................................................................66874026 BOOKKEEPER 20 yrs experience, city professional, BAS & all areas accounting. Nea ....0417 660793 BOOKKEEPING Get your business in Harmony with Rose. Hospitality specialist ...........0416 036519

ACUPUNCTURE

CARPENTER Extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Commerford Lic 266052C........0405 479528 WIPEOUT DEMOLITION & ASBESTOS REMOVAL Fully licensed & insured ..........Tim 0421 181363

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BUSINESS BROKERS BBL BUSINESS SALES www.bblbusinesssales.com.au .........................................Paul 0403 584646

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

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

Free Free QuotQuote e

ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400 JAMIE BELLAMY Wellness in the heart of Mullumbimby..............................................0432 034202 ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie ................0412 242919

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ACUPUNCTURE & Cupping Therapy. Byron Bay, mobile service available .....................0409 366996

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AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chill Outâ&#x20AC;? Lic AU37088 Lic 246545C

Fully Licensed Technicians Best Local Installers Best Quality Products

6680 9394

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

Carpentry & Joinery Fine detailed craftsmanship www.creativetiger.com.au | redrosstiger@gmail.com

Call Ross â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0437 737 181

best blinds BLINDS

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AWNINGS

SHUTTERS

Ballina 6681 3313 â&#x20AC;˘ Byron Bay 6680 3313 www.bestblinds.com.au â&#x20AC;˘ info@bestblinds.com.au DESIGN IT SOFT FURNISHINGS Curtains, blinds & bedheads............................Jane 0432 549953

BRICKLAYING

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137 BRICK / BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 21474C...........................................................0409 444268

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

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

Kevin & Margaret Bower

(02) 6684 1001

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Service Directory CARPET CLEANING (continued)

DESIGN & DRAFTING

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

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

Green & Clean

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

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

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com................0425 707687 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ........................ Nathan 0412 926441 DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723

CHIMNEY SWEEP

DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601

THE ORIGINAL CHIMNEY SWEEP

FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600

YOUR CHIMNEY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR! • Avoid dangerous chimney ﬁres • Improve ﬁreplace performance

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & REPAIRS BE WISE • BE SAFE

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6688 4375 • 0405 350 682

CHIROPRACTIC

BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 ALL CLEAN NORTHERN RIVERS Holiday let, bond & cleaning .....................................0427 600047 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaner, rubbish removal, downsizing.......................................0421 701140 SANDRA’S HOME CLEANING SERVICE Fast, reliable & thorough. Eco-friendly ............0411 969042 CONSCIOUS CLEANING Non-toxic, eco-friendly. Beautiful results. 6yrs exp. Tessa........0449 173056

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028

CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

02 6684 6235

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

CLEANING

61 Stuart St Mullumbimby

info@mullummac.com www.mullummac.com

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

RAZZLE DAZZLE Professional Window Cleaning • Byron Bay Residential • Retail • Commercial OHS, insured, police clearance cert. Daz Grant

0400 479 811

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6684 4018 or 0412 495 750

Call Steven Butturini

TINY EARTHWOR

MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

0418 156 909

DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond & builders cleans. General cleans & windows ............0438 015037

various implements available for limited access projects A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130 BRUNSWICK BOBCAT HIRE Good rates, very experienced operator Ilan......................0414 300012 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222

ELECTRICIANS

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

24 HOUR SERVICE

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272

CONCRETING & PAVING

Lic: 154293c

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

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

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506

JAMIE 0408 809 817

PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

licence no. 201775c

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

DARYL SALISBURY over 20 years local exp. All concrete works. Lic 136717C................0418 234302

COUNSELLING JUSTINE BUCKLEY Relationships, mindfulness, compassion. www.muditaclinic.com ......66846090 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ DECKS & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile... 0410 062493

Environmentally Friendly, WIndows, Screens, Housewashing, Gutters, Paths and Driveways. FREE QUOTES. happy to work weekends!

Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979. Byron Local for over 30 years.

Window Cleaning Professionals Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Environmentally friendly home cleaning throughout the Northern Rivers. Rates start at $55/2hrs.

0416886202 friendlygreenperfectlyclean@gmail.com www.northernriversgreencleans.com/

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, Cable balustrading. Free quotes....Richard 0407 821690 DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224

DENTISTS Dr. Nigel Cluer BDSc (Hons) OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 02 6626 7999 Located within Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

‘We will not compromise on your safety’

1300 639 843

ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES

Lic No. 262667C

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444

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Service Directory JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195

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

FENCING

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

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALISTS • Complete garden tidy ups • Acreage/residential mowing • Weed control • Landscaping

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 byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155

FLOORING

BEACH HOUSE HAIR SALON Professional cut & colour, home salon, wedding stylist. Jay.... 0438 870923 ALLURE BODY WAXING Suffolk Park ............................................................................0403 417508 KASEY’S HAIR STUDIO Home salon in Tyagarah. Professional services. Affordable ......0401 915341

HANDYPERSONS

PROPER JOB BOB For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo * Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935

TOTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – CALL BEN 0411 631 655

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

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd

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

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

CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417 A VERY HANDY MAN For just about anything. Happy to help. Andrew.........................0412 558890

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 A WOMAN’S TOUCH for your painting needs. Affordable quality..................................0458 855769

Flooring by Wallaces • COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS • TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL • PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES • CARPET • FLOORSANDING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

0408 536 565

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, tip runs ..........0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754

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

ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. Small/large jobs. Sen/pen rate ......0428 544190 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 ACREAGE MOWING 60 inch zero turn mower. Prompt & reliable....................... Julian 0401 350156 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 MATTRESS SANITISING Certified, mobile, great for allergy or asthma sufferers ..........0400 241231 RED BELLY HANDYMAN & GARDEN SERVICE .............................................................0400 582277 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

HIRE

GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

GARDEN DESIGN

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602

GAS SUPPLIERS

proud member of

INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 STYLE AGENDA www.styleagenda.com.au ...................................................................0408 107510

TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721

GLAZIERS

IRONING THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680

KITCHENS SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200

C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671 OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 D HINGED Kitchens, bathrooms from modest to high end www.hinged.com.au Dave ...0409 843689 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GUTTERING

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

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

BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

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

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST • Sales • Service • Repairs bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529

REPAIRED OR REPLACED LIC NO. 60414C

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

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

0414 889 453

SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171

RUSTY – DAMAGED – LEAKING DARRYL PATTERSON

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

‘Licence Holder Does The Job’

GUTTERS & DOWNPIPES

pattersonfasciagutter@hotmail.com

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & Construction Lic 277154C..................0423 700853

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BYRON BAY LANDSCAPES Retaining walls, paving, fencing, concreting, earthworks..0490 062016 PINEAPPLE LANDSCAPING Construction & professional garden care..........................0412 947054 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 BYRON BAY BAMBOO Landscaping & maintenance service .........................................0400 696264 STYLE LANDSCAPES Retaining, paving, landscaping. Lic no 41307..............................0427 570076 EXTREME PERFECTION TURF LAYING SERVICE Prompt & reliable. Ben .....................0411 631655 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602

Mobile Hair & Beauty 0439 493 111

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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0410 469 765 24/7

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403

LOCKSMITH

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

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

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017

MOTORING

DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035

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ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL) Lic 234528C. ...........Call Adam 0466 992483

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ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Efficient, honest & reliable. Lic L6966 ..................................0417 343480 BRAD EVELEIGH PLUMBING Maintenance specialist. Bruns. Lic 257153C...................0438 140075

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500 LINUS PLUMBING Prompt service plumbing & drainage. Lic 121906C ........................0410 469765 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672

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

OSTEOPATHY

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

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

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills & Andre Kleinbaum

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Luke Foster 0408 446 145

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Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

MELINDA ANDREAS Studio or on location. www.byronbayphotos.com.......................0421 582286

Construction ~ Landscaping ~ Cleaning

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Licensed and Insured www.integratedpropertyservicing.com.au

REMOVALISTS

BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Mon, Tues, Thur ............66853660 BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Jamie Bennett. Mon-Fri .............................66857517 Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Troy Eady .....................................................................................66872330 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399 Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255

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OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Flexi-Bar Training. Real Time Ultrasound .................66847838

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

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DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733

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AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

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

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BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel .......................66803444

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PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207

PICTURE FRAMING Lic 184464C

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

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

PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385

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CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222

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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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ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

RUBBISH REMOVAL

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

MAGIC RENOVATIONS Specialising in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, floor & wall.....0404 893404

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 TILING / CONCRETE POLISHING Alex Webb.................................................................0427 950073 WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS All areas ...............................66888055 or 0407 002833 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248 SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

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WEB DESIGN SERVICES

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

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

ATAS A10923

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TREE SERVICES

WINDOW TINTING

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478

• Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

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M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358

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

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. AWAY 20 MAY-17 AUGUST. Burringbar. Ph Lindi .....0432 340113

SEWING MACHINE SALES & SERVICE • Diploma Arboriculture • Fully Insured • Prompt, Professional Service • Right Advice, Right Price

Ring Ringo 0468 957 564 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 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Irvin ..................................................0402 323910

SWIMMING POOLS

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper, bobcat, crane truck, stump grinder, EWP.. 66849137 or 0427 347380 CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICE Bobcat, crane truck, 18” chipper.................................0408 202184 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890

UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

TELEVISION SERVICES INSALL SERVICE: TV, HiFi, AV, Special Concession rate. Damian....................................0414 741233

TILING

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Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

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Call Louise 0478 698 186

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3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0431 524 044

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

A1 SEWING MACHINES – PARTS & REPAIRS Since 1963. Leaders in service...................66847447

6628 4495 0417 759 777

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

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

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

Full moon Third quarter

July 2 July 9

New moon July 16 First quarter July 24 Full moon July 31 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 W 0639 1700 1621 2 T 0639 1700 1719 3 F 0639 1700 1821 4 S 0639 1701 1924 5 S 0639 1701 2028 6 M 0639 1702 2132 7 T 0639 1702 2235 8 W 0639 1702 2337 9 T 0639 1703 10 F 0638 1703 0039 11 S 0638 1704 0141 12 S 0638 1704 0241 13 M 0638 1705 0340 14 T 0638 1705 0436 15 W 0637 1706 0528 16 T 0637 1706 0617 17 F 0637 1707 0702 18 S 0636 1707 0742 19 S 0636 1708 0820 20 M 0636 1708 0856 21 T 0635 1709 0930 22 W 0635 1709 1004 23 T 0634 1710 1038 24 F 0634 1710 1113 25 S 0633 1711 1151 26 S 0633 1712 1232 27 M 0632 1712 1317 28 T 0632 1713 1408 29 W 0631 1713 1503 30 T 0630 1714 1603 31 F 0630 1714 1707

14:20 06:24

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

6687 8618 0458 506 000

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

JULY 2015

Astronomical data and tides

11:25 14:05 20:43 Moon High tide, set height (m) 0519 0729,1.41; 1945,1.89 0615 0815,1.44; 2029,1.94 0709 0903,1.46; 2115,1.97 0759 0953,1.48; 2201,1.95 0847 1045,1.50; 2251,1.89 0932 1138,1.51; 2343,1.79 1015 1233,1.52 1056 0038,1.67; 1331,1.54 1138 0139,1.55; 1432,1.57 1220 0245,1.44; 1534,1.62 1305 0356,1.38; 1634,1.68 1352 0503,1.35; 1731,1.74 1442 0603,1.35; 1911,1.83 1534 0657,1.36; 1911,1.83 1628 0745,1.38; 1955,1.84 1723 0829,1.39; 2035,1.83 1817 0910,1.39; 2113,1.80 1911 0949,1.38; 2149,1.74 2003 1027,1.38; 2225,1.68 2055 1105,1.37; 2300,1.60 2146 1146,1.37; 2339,1.51 2237 1230,1.37 2328 0023,1.42; 1318,1.38 0114,1.33; 1412,1.40 0020 0214,1.26; 1509,1.43 0114 0320,1.23; 1605,1.50 0209 0427,1.23; 1659,1.58 0304 0526,1.27; 1748,1.69 0400 0618,1.33; 1836,1.79 0455 0707,1.39; 1922,1.89 0548 0756,1.46; 2010,1.95

Low tide, height (m) 0139,0.40; 1310,0.47 0222,0.33; 1356,0.44 0306,0.27; 1444,0.43 0352,0.24; 1534,0.43 0440,0.24; 1627,0.45 0529,0.26; 1723,0.49 0619,0.31; 1824,0.54 0713,0.36; 1930,0.58 0807,0.41; 2044,0.60 0903,0.45; 2200,0.58 1000,0.48; 2311,0.53 1055,0.48 0013.0.46; 1147,0.48 0105,0.40; 1237,0.48 0151,0.36; 1323,0.48 0232,0.34; 1406,0.48 0311,0.35; 1446,0.50 0347,0.37; 1526,0.53 0422,0.40; 1605,0.56 0457,0.43; 1646,0.60 0531,0.47; 1730,0.65 0609,0.50; 1820,0.69 0650.0.54; 1917,0.73 0737,0.57; 2025,0.74 0829,0.59; 2136,0.71 0924,0.59; 2244,0.64 1018,0.57; 2340,0.55 1111,0.52 0030,0.43; 1200,0.46 0115,0.32; 1249,0.40 0200,0.23; 1339,0.34

Times are Eastern Standard 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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Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352

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Sat 25 July

See timetable & more info: yellowchurchyoga.com dianaewing@bigpond.com

BRENT VERCO

Massage at

6684 1028

Deep emotional & spiritual growth at Temple Byron

with Diana Starts Mon 20 July 6–7.30pm Bookings essential

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

HEARTSPACE

Body Based

Bali

Somatic Practice

2 hours $100

Psychotherapy Julie Wells Anne Mannix

Bliss

Aromatic Body Scrub Deep Relaxing Massage Reﬂexology HEALTH REBATES

0423 293 995

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Jo Morrish

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5138

FEATURING

Osho Meditation Day

6WHYH 3DVVÀ HOG & Mike Kerin

Saturday 25th July

Clelia Adams, Lou Bradley & Kim Cheshire

CHILD CARER/NANNY – 15+ yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

PROF. SERVICES

with our magical botanical extraction machines. Herbs to get you happy, healthy and horny.

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Therapy 4 years clinical training Japan, 18 years practice 10 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

www.kathrynjones.com.au

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

Classes are Casual class $17 90 mins Unlimited 7-day intro $30* *conditions apply

Dr Eeka King

Powerful Flow w Geoff Brooks & Co. Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

7am

Flow+ Geoff

Flow Marianna

Flow+ Nikki

Flow+ Geoff

10am

Flow+ Geoff

Flow Tara

Flow Nikki

Flow Geoff

Yin Flow Leigh

Flow Katie

Foundation Vale

4pm 6pm

Surf-Flow Geoff

Flow+ Nikki

Sat Flow+ 8am Nikki

Flow Geoff

Open: Mon 11am–4.30pm Wed, Thur & Fri 11am–5pm Sat 10.30am–5.30pm

Esther Rockett 0403 358 092

Saturday July 25th, 7.30pm (entry free)

Mon

The Happy Herb Shop Shop 1/5–7 Byron St, Byron Bay

Classics based traditional healthcare

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club

AGMs

CHILDCARE

Become an instant herbalist

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

8am Dynamic (silent) 10am Osho Discourse 11.30am Dance Meditation 2.30pm Nadabrahma meditation 4.15pm Kundalini Meditation 6pm Evening Meditation

COORABELL HALL ASSOC. INC. AGM Trustee of the Coorabell School of Arts will be held on Monday 10th August 7.30pm at the hall. All welcome

MULLUMBIMBY

Golden Guitar Winners

6688 2494

Phone/fax 6684 2978 By appointment only

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

DENTURES

Call Shahido

COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES

Rolﬁng® Byron Bay

Sun Yin Flow 8am Geoff

Yin Stretch Geoff

Dr David King

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

(Chinese Medicine)

Pain conditions Women’s Health, Mental/emotional fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® for Children disturbances & general 14 Park Street, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1088 | baysideacupuncture.com ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Yin Stretch Surf-Flow Leigh Geoff

NEW WINTER SPECIALS

Upstairs, 144 Jonson St, Byron Bay (next to Mitre 10) 0414 969 187 ananta.com.au

See Website For Details beachsideyogaandmassage.com.au

PLANT PATHOLOGIST Diagnosis and Advice. Sergio Galper PhD. 0412298750

SEXUAL FUNCTION & RELATED ISSUES Assessment & treatment of adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Fridays | 6684 6336

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

42 July 22, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM S U F F O L K PA R K CO M M U N I T Y H A L L Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

One month intensive Yoga Teaching Training Jan 4-29th Lennox Head BOOK NOW 0418 441 437 | flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher 02 6685 9910 | intouchyogabyronbay.com

8 - 9:30am

Laura

Monday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Daniel

Tuesday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Daniel Grace

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80

Grace

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

Slow Gentle Yoga

Thursday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Friday

Slow Gentle Yoga

Laura

Slow Gentle Yoga

Professional Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage in a beautiful beachside setting. ½ Hour 1 Hour 1½ Hour Home Visits

Christina

Wednesday

Saturday

10 - 11:30am

Slow Gentle Yoga

$40 $75 $110 $120 (1hr)

Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

To suit most makes & models

MASSIVE MOVING SALE & electrical items. Appliances, tools & building materials, downlights, spotlights (brand new), ceiling fans (brand new), exhaust fans (brand new), kitchenware, large aboveground pool, large Springfree trampoline, bearded dragons, kid’s toys, Mitsubishi Express, Kia Pregio & other general items. 3 Nixon Place, Lennox Head. Sat & Sun from 8am. Phone 0433581533

Mullumbimby. 66842511

WANTED

COMPOST TOILETS

OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

FOR SALE

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

KWILA DECKING secondhand $2.50 per lineal metre ono. Ph 0418433769

BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. 0431540579, 66804165

Successful solutions for any problem PH 66802630 Wendy Purdey Health Fund rebates available

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

BAMBOO PLY

WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS Aware Counselling Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal Masti Adler, MGEST

Individual & couple counselling Somatic psychotherapy T 6684 6982 / 0403 730 304 www.awarecounselling.net KUNDALINI YOGA in the heart of Mullum www.kundalinistudio.org. Ph 0406582418

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

TREE SERVICES

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

TEMPUR

CHOPPY CHOP FIREWOOD

Seasoned Hardwood $150 per load, delivered most local areas. Going fast! Ph 0497301831

Miele appliances

TEA TREE MULCH CHICKEN MANURE & COMPOST

Buy the best Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullumbimby 66842511

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND Supplying commercial, wood ﬁred bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ﬁres, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4’x 6’ to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

110 Yankee Ck Rd, via Wilsons Ck Rd Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Open every Wed–Fri 10am to 4pm www.mcnativenursery.com.au

Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Rounds, posts, sleepers, splits. Residential and commercial. Prompt and reliable service.

FINAL WEARHOUSE WAREHOUSE SALE FINAL SALE 9AM-2PM FRI 24-26/07 UNIT 10/7 GREVILLEA ST BYRON BAY NSW 2481

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

BARGAINS

Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us

Holden Jackaroo auto 7 seater. Great value family 4x4. SN0005 .......................................$4,495 2007 Subaru Forester XS Columbia 5spd manual 98339km. Immaculate 1 owner complete full service history. AR66RI ..............................$12,490 2003 Holden Crewman Cross8 Ute 4x4 auto a/c p/s. Great value great condition. CA70FH ... $7,490 1998 Toyota Camry auto a/c p/s. 12/15 Rego. 4 Cylinder cheap to run. ZAG843 ...................$1,990 2004 Ford Falcon Wagon auto a/c p/s. 164,208km. Great condition low km’s BC62YW ..............$5,750 2006 Mazda 3 5spd manual a/c p/s. Good service history. BH27MV ...........................................$6,990

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

Retirement Living for the Not-So-Retiring! Join us at the Byron Bay Golf Club for a catch up with friends and the opportunity to ﬁnd out more about RSL LifeCare’s exciting brand new over-55s Retirement Village – Bayside @ Byron. Morning tea will be served. All very welcome to attend. Date:

Tuesday 28 July, 2015

Time: 10am to 11.30am Venue: Byron Bay Golf Club 62 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay Info:

Monika 6681 9009 or Leesa 6624 5010 or email charmaine.priestley@rsllifecare.org.au

MULLUM 38 Main Arm Rd, Fri & Sat 8am, bits & pieces, lawnmower, lanterns EWINGSDALE 17 Cape Vista Drive, Sat not before 7am. Antiques, books, kids stuff, bric a brac

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

Ute & Driver from $30

• DELIVERIES • SMALL MOVES • TIP RUNS 0415 194 654

Shop 1/5 Byron St Byron Bay

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE ESTABLISHED HEALING CENTRE One of Byron's longest established healing centres for sale. Extensive database of clients, excellent reputation. Exp & prof practitioners offering massage, healing, readings. Two dynamic and effective websites incl an online shop of unique new age products. Skype & phone sessions with clients all over Australia. Easy to run business with lots of potential for growth. Great opportunity. Reasonable rent for Byron and ﬂexibility to relocate at anytime. Reasonable price. Please call 0403500827

PROPERTY FOR SALE

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com

NO STALL AT SPLENDOUR • OPEN ALL WEEKEND • PARTY HERBS ON SALE STOCK UP NOW @

workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal

RAW ECSTASY $50k all offers considered Cafe & market/festival position. All stock valued at $30k, walk in walk out. Training given. rawecstasy1@gmail.com 0403674188

GARAGE SALES

80%OFF

Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available

CAR RENTALS

Weekly Rates 0401606707

Michael – 0401 739 656

UP TO

TRACTOR REPAIRS

6688 4143 0448 881 942

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

Mulch Supplies

Brand New $199. Stainless Steel 16l/min Big I Deals, Byron Ind Est. 66807413

MOTOR VEHICLES

Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

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

INSTANT GAS HOT WATER HEATERS

2ND HAND TIMBER: Anyone with a leftover pile? An old shed/carport. Can buy/ clean up. Thx. Ph 0415045867

NATIVE PLANTS

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood

TREE SERVICES

DRUMKIT Pearl export series, white. Sabian ride and Zildjan 12" splash. New stool, splash and kick drum. K hats. Pearl snare. Some rust (but is treated), otherwise gc. Bought for $500 without new gear, selling $380. Ph 0412732465

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

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD

NICK HART

Big range Best Prices Bridglands Mullum 66842511

Bedding now available at BETTA HOME LIVING Mullumbimby 66842511

Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 6680 4284 / 0427 490 038 Karen 0427 804 284

0402 323 910

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

RINNAI GAS HEATERS

• Fence posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Paling fence timber • Offcuts • Banana props • Drummed molasses • Firewood

6684 4421

BRIDGLANDS

SPEED QUEEN

Commercial grade washing machines Bridglands Betta Home Living Mullum 66842511

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

VACUUM BAGS

TRACTOR REPAIRS

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

NEED HELP BUYING A CAR? Phone 0404026859

BALLINA UNIT central, vacant, freshly painted, 1st ﬂoor, 1br, balcony, c’port. $185,000 neg. Ph 66841842 DORRIGO PLATEAU 100 acre bush retreat. 3 well timbered ridges, tallow wood, blackbutt, brushbox, coachwood + koalas, Dorrigo waratahs. Rainforested gullies sheltering lyrebirds. Dual access from Armidale – Grafton Rd or through Dundurrabin village. $240,000. Please txt 0413268186 LIGHT & AIRY MODERN APARTMENT 3 bedroom comfortable home in the heart of Mullum. Spacious, convenient, private courtyard, low maint. Private sale $415,000. Peter 0428765894

SUFFOLK BEACH Private f/f or s/furn converted shed. Share internal facilities with one other. Sgle worker only. Bond + $220pw incl. 66854913, txt 0431370977 SUFFOLK PARK room in beautiful health conscious home $220pw 0429809130 STH GOLDEN BEACH on canal, walk on beach, share 4 bdrm + storage w 2 others & cat, WiFi $200pw + bills. 0417760599 SUFFOLK furn room, fem pref, $185pw incl bills, quiet family home. 0414692673 LENNOX large room, $100pw + bills + bond. Phone 0400643054 BYRON close to town, room in beautiful spacious apt, pool, tennis court, furn $220pw, veg pref, d/f, n/s. 0488081089 BYRON CBD value room in great house, f/f, no bills $175pw. Phone 0414515093 BYRON CBD STUDIO cosy, fully furn, self cont, suit sgl $260pw. 0410515093 SUFFOLK semi self-contained $230. Also room $150 incl bills & WiFi. 0447199900 BURRINGBAR 1br $160pw incl bills, bond extra, in veg house. 0467848819 BANGALOW room $170pw incl bills & WiFi. 5 min to town. Ph 0401977662 SUNRISE furn room in 3br townhouse, $140pw incl bills. No pets. Ph 66856760

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 EWINGSDALE lovely quiet 1br self-cont cottage in beautiful garden setting, nonsmoker, $300pw. Avail 9th Aug. Gerry 0406788050 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

BRUNSWICK HEADS

SPLENDOUR/WRITERS FEST ACCOM lovely furnished apartment. 0403022356

BILLINUDGEL

SPLENDOUR ACCOM 1 dbl rm avail 10 mins from Splendour site. $80/night. Veg organic meals avail. Ph 0467848819

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

WANTED: LANDROVER SERIES 1 parts or car wanted. Ph 0439089613

BYRON CBD value room in great house, f/f, no bills $175pw. Phone 0414515093

CAR SERVICE

SPLENDOUR/WRITERS FEST ACCOM lovely furnished apartment. 0403022356

Find Echo Classiﬁeds on Echonetdaily every day

MULLUM share with 3 males, $180pw includes bills. Ph 0427272853

SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH

CENTRAL MULLUM 2br, 2 bath, avail 2wks from 5-20 Aug, WiFi. 0423293995

BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

BYRON CBD f-furn room, in quiet house, suit conscious, sgl fem, d&a free. No WiFi $220pw inc bills + bond. 0411114344

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

REMOVALISTS

MULLUM 3 rooms avail, mod spacious home. $160, $180, $200 ensuite pw + bills, n/s, d/f, semi-veg pref. 0407213267

NTH OCEAN SHORES

SUFFOLK Splendour room avail $150 per night, 2 single beds. Ph 0414692673

BSW MOTORS

SUFFOLK PARK 2 rooms in large beach house, own deck, close to beach $185pw each + bond & bills. Phone 0411155018

MULLUM Approved MO share, off grid, 5 acres, house + massive studio with rental, amazing views & aspect, gardens & orchards $520,000. Ph 0428132297

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

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

BYRON room in leafy townhse, share with 2 mid-aged fems. Healthy lifestyle. Fem pref $185pw inc bills. Ph 0488157338

SHARE ACCOM. NEW BRIGHTON right on river, 5 mins walk to beach/shops 2 rooms avail $190 or $150 work. pers. pref. Ph 0413869920 SUFFOLK 1br, $200pw + bills, working, n/s, female pref. Yvonne 0410900379 WANGANUI room+loft $200pw incl WiFi in beautiful rainforest. Text 0402720374 FEDERAL Lge bdrm in my house. Ensuite, avail Aug. Sgl $265/wk 0419390498 BYRON CBD Close to beach & shops. Share 2br duplex. Lge bedroom, suit cpl or 2 adults twin share. $290pw incl WiFi & bills. 0474137244 BANGALOW rm in lge house, pref wkg person $165pw + elec. Ph 0423349991

3br $430w

1br $280w 4br 2bth $550w

4br 2bth $780w 1br $220w 3br $400w

MULLUMBIMBY

Rural 2br 2bth $550w Office Space $800pcm L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

Bangalow

Cedar Court, Bangalow – $350pw 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 Air con, 1 Carport. Self Contained Granny Flat. Avail NOW. NO Pets Paciﬁc Highway, Ewingsdale – $425 1 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, Self Contained Granny Flat, with beautiful views.| Avail NOW. NO Pets Whian Road, Eureka – $450pw 2 bed, 1 bath, Carport. Rural cottage in Eureka. Avail NOW. Raftons Road, Bangalow – $450pw 3 bed, 2 bath, Carport. Unique property in Bangalow. Avail 27 July. Goninan Place, Possum Creek – $590pw 2 bed, 1 bath, DLUG. Lovely cottage on 2.5acres. Avail NOW. Pets neg Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow – $680pw 3 bed,2 bath, Carport. Neat and tidy cottage in Bangalow. Avail 3 August. For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

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BYRON s/cont studio avail. Check 'Scott St Studio' on Gumtree for details & photos MYOCUM cottage, 2br, open plan, timber ﬂoors, decks, gardens, 12 month lease, $475pw. Ph 0419419402 O.SHORES light, cosy, f-f, s-cont studio in garden sanctuary. Mature d/f, n/s. $300pw inc WiFi, reverse cycle A/C & heating, water, power, gas & mowing. 0402917131 BYRON 2br, 1 bathroom apartment, SLUG, ocean views, no pets, refs req, $430pw. accom@byron 66853805 SUFFOLK PARK Studio, 1br, 1 bthrm kitchenette & deck, separate access, suit quiet working cpl/sgl, no pets, $320pw inc utilities, 12 month lease. Ph 0419156646

MYOCUM storage shed 360sqm, + mezz + ofﬁce $480pw + outgoings. Avail Aug. Ph 0416043043 SUFFOLK open-plan 1br studio, priv gdn, forest views, no pets, n/s, suit quiet wkg sgl incl power/water $320pw. 0408078391 NORTH OF SHIRE fully furnished 3br cabin, quiet location, $625pw + bond, incl water, power, garbage, 6 mnths lease, apply to beejay80@y7mail.com BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2 bath furnished townhouse, garage, sunny, avail now, $650pw. Ph Ivan 0418586100 CLUNES 3 brdm cottage, furn or p-furn, veg garden, walk to shops, $400pw. Joe 0404198220

BRUNSWICK HEADS 3br, 1 bathroom, 1 car, no pets, Avail now $520pw NO PETS UNLESS SPECIFIED www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206

BILLINUDGEL IND EST brand new 2br ﬂat, $350pw. 0412902082

O.SHORES 1br ﬂat, sgle worker only, no pets, n/s, $250pw incl. 0411583376

WANTED TO RENT

SUFFOLK lge 2br apartment, f/furn, for very quiet, clean & tidy 1-2 people. House on the market, with inspections/ open house, $280pw sgl, $330pw cple + elec. Avail now. Ph 66853554

GRANNY FLAT, UNIT or ROOM furn. For middle-aged male, n/s, n/d, clean. Byron, Lennox or Ballina area. Reliable handyman. 0457760086

Ocean Shores Three bedroom, two bathroom modern home. Fenced yard, golf course access. Double lock up garage. No pets. $500 per week. Large two bedroom, two bathroom home. Balcony & fenced yard. Pets negotiable. Single carport. $460 per week.

FNC Property Management

1300 716 707

New Brighton The Pocket $300pw, 1 bed, Flat, rent includes electricity

Ocean Shores $300pw, 2 bed, 1 bath, Unit $320pw, 3 bed, 1 bath, Unit

South Golden Beach $300pw, 1 bed, 1 bath studio

* RENTAL PROPERTIES * * WANTED * 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 elders new brighton.com.au

Byron Bay BANGALOW, $270PW Studio, 1 bath Undercover parking Available Now

BYRON BAY, $310PW Studio, 1 bath Carspace Available Now

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

DR ADAM OSBORNE needs a PRACTICE NURSE 3 days per week, hours negotiable. Our practice delivers exceptional Nursing experience in a General patient-centred care and we support Practice (preferably using Medical this with above-award wages and Director and Pracsoft) an advantage. generous incentives. Experience with care plans, health You must be a Registered Nurse and assessments, wound care, and assisting have current registration with AHPRA. with minor surgical procedures. MOST IMPORTANTLY, you MUST have a sense of humour! Email jodi@adamosborne.com.au.

BYRON CBD STUDIO cosy, fully furn, self cont, suit sgl $260pw. 0410515093 EWINGSDALE lovely 1br furn apt, WiFi avail, $330pw. Ph 0403022356

Term 3 courses starting soon... Monday 27th July

TENANTS FROM HEAVEN recently retired couple from Sydney. Wish to rent furnished A/C house or apart in Byron, Bangalow or surrounds. Very reliable with stable income. Good refs. Phone Glenn 0422220257 or: hugh2202@hotmail.com

• French for beginners

Wednesday 29th July • Parlez-vous Francais? • Green cleaning

FULLY FURN 2 br apt, Lennox, Suffolk, Byron, up to $400pw. Ph 0411518278

WWOOFA OVERSEAS VISITORS FREE STAY on hobby farm, 2-7 nights, exchange for light duties. Own room with ensuite, suit 1-2 males/couple, 35 min Byron, 15 min beach. Ph Lawrence 02 66777427

TO LEASE

• A perpetual harvest from your backyard

TEMPUR SALE Are you feeling tired? Do you wake up exhausted or have trouble falling asleep?

Give yourself the gift of deep sleep!

WARNING: The Department of Fair Trading warns people to be careful of responding to ads offering work at home. Never pay money upfront and never send money to a post ofﬁce box BARISTA/CAFE PERSON required. 3-5 shifts p/w, must be available on w/ends, need own transport. Email resume capecafebyronbay@hotmail.com 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

ABA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR You need to be passionate about working with Autistic children, know sign language & have a thirst to learn ABA & implement it. 1-2hrs/day, 2-3 days/wk outside school hrs. aba4hugo@gmail.com CLEANER P/T with attention to detail & accommodation cleaning experience for 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Ph 66872527 and leave msg REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Looking for female therapist with health fund rebates, for 1-2 days in busy well respected Bangalow clinic. Must be exp, professional, reliable & passionate. Ph 0499490088 or email: info@ bangalowremedialmassage.com.au EXPERIENCED RESORT CLEANER The successful applicant will have experience in resort & household cleaning. A good eye for detail, cleanliness & quality finish is essential. Good terms & conditions, & flexible hours. Car essential. Please call 0422036770 for an interview or email resume to: fourvillas22@gmail.com SALES / RESERVATIONS 4-5 days casual at Mojo Surf head office in Byron Bay. Previous sales & reservations exp & excellent computer skills required. Some weekend work. Email CV to: vanessat@mojosurf.com

7 Grevillea Street, Arts & Industry Estate, Byron Bay Tel 6680 7700 • purecomfort.com.au

Applications close Friday 7 August 2015. Position description and application process available www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au.

GAIA RETREAT & SPA Gaia Retreat & Spa is currently recruiting for an exciting career opportunity in their award-winning Spa Retreat located in the Byron Bay hinterland.

HEAD WAITER /CONCIERGE

Full-Time Position Applicants must have: • Excellent customer service; • Minimum 2yrs experience; • Passionate about health and wellbeing; • Current RSA; • Comfortable working alone with keen eye for detail; • Flexibility with covering breakfast, lunch & dinner shifts and weekends as required.

All resumes to leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au

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BOOKKEEPER BYRON Quickbooks & BAS exp. Ongoing casual work. Send CV to: byrontaxwork@gmail.com LIVE-IN AU PAIR for delightful 3yo. Own transport & clean driving record a plus. 0412435510

We are currently seeking a new team member to join us in a Customer Service/Call Centre Role. Providing service to our customers via phone, email and live chat, you will be a vital member of our busy team.

If you have excellent communication, Int-Adv PC Skills & prior exp in a similar role we would love to hear from you.

QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST Part-time for multi-disciplined clinic in Byron Bay. Contact 0414692673

Please email CV to careers@vitality4life.com

Your local Recruitment Agency!

We can assist with all of your Temporary & Permanent recruitment needs. Call Justine on 0414 584 758. www.beaumontconsulting.com.au

Requirements - demonstrate being a team player, a passion for food, a careful dexterous, clean eye for detail person with experience in the handling of food and ingredients in either a manufacturing environment or smaller setup such as deli or bakery. The person will be required to read menus, weigh, batch, operate mixers and take ownership of the batching area and other manufacturing duties as required. Please send your application to applicationsbbsf@gmail.com RTO NO: 90013

FASHION ASSISTANT REQUIRED This is an ideal opportunity for a position as a fashion assistant for an existing online boutique swimwear brand. You must live near or in Byron Bay. Your role will involve: • assisting the creative director. • present and pitch new ideas. • strong ability to organise and develop social media calendars and campaigns. • Managing all aspects of production and distribution. The ideal candidate must be passionate, enthusiastic and creative with an ability to identify new ideas and products that will complement our existing range. Please email eve@miskini.com

PART-TIME MARKETING/ SALES POSITION Nationally branded FMCG food company in Bangalow seeks person with marketing/ PR experience in FMCG. Social media experience highly regarded. Management of distribution sales network forms part of the brief. Motivated and self-starter with excellent references. Please send applications to

FMCG Company, PO Box 560, Bangalow NSW 2479.

Commencing 2016

CBRSS is a K–12 school dedicated to the educational principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. Applications are sought for a suitably qualified and experienced Primary School Teacher. The position commences 15 January 2016.

NEED A RESUME? From $25. Jacleen 0403130165

AU PAIR required Suffolk Park, 20 hrs work pw afternoons in exchange for food & accomm, ﬂexible term. 0425873055

Full-Time Primary School Teacher

Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com

FRONT HOUSE BISTRO WAITPERSON 5+ years experience essential, good time management, personality. Great coffee making skills. Cash handling exp. 20+ hours inc alternate weekends. Email redapronscatering@bigpond.com

The role is based in the Byron A&I estate, Mon-Fri 9-5.

Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School

Are you a dynamic, creative and experienced Steiner teacher? We are looking for a skilled teacher to take our beautiful 2016 Class 2 students all the way through to Class 6.

SITE SUPERVISOR BYRON BUSINESS PARK F/T duties include: general maintenance, building repairs, inspection & liaisons with potential new tenants, overseeing deliveries and day-to-day operation of premises. Pref no travellers. Immed start Call Beth 0402517625

MYOB BOOKKEEPER small casual job. 2-3 hrs O.Shores. Ph 0414726795

National Snack Food Manufacturer in Byron Shire seeks part time operator

POSITIONS VACANT

COOPERS SHOOT, $800PW

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BYRON A&I ESTATE 170 sqm ofﬁce space with cafe in complex, RC A/C, avail mid-Aug, $460pw + GST, outgoings inc. No live-ins. Call Baz 0418327731

4 bedroom house, 3 bathrooms DLUG Available 24/08/15 for a 5-month lease only.

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MULLUM: NEXT TO LULU’S 2 rms in 1 shop: consult, massage, shared business. Avail 1 Aug: 3 months trial option $215pw both rooms. 66845346 or 0437080748

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NEW LISTING – Bangalow $520p/w Classic Bangalow Cottage- 2 bed, 1 bath. Freshly painted inside and out, pol floors, gas outlet for heating, gas HW & cooking. Dishwasher, pets neg, Avail end of July. NEW LISTING Bangalow $62,400 p/a Huge retail shed & inc 3 bed cottage ideal for living or Retail. Previously leased by HEATHS OLD WARES. Avail Nov 15. Rent excl of outgoings & GST. NEW LISTING- Federal $800 p/w Att Organic Farmers! 3 greenhouse, 3 shade houses + work shed + road side hut & water easement._ Plus 4 Bed House, 2 Bath, and Office. Avail Now!

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BYRON A&I EST HUGE ofﬁce space. 6 Tasman Way. $180pw, price red, A/C. Avail now. Be quick. Ph 0404899335

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CALL OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM IF THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUR PROPERTY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU!

VEGAN CHEF for family of 4 in Byron. Evening meals only, 3-4 days/wk. Pay $100/night for approx 2-3hrs. Must be passionate about food. Start immediately. Email dekemiskin@gmail.com

Looking for a new career? Study locally & get qualified

WORK WANTED HOUSE CLEANER & HORSE SITTER Caring & experienced. Phone 66872091

Full Qualifications • Cert III in Visual Arts (CUV30111) - starts 30th July • Cert III in Aged Care (CHC30212) - starts 29th July • Cert IV in Small Business Management (BSB40407) - starts 3rd August

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 CERAMIC TILING repair & new. Paving. Odd jobs. Handyman. Ph 0432401334 QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C

(TAE40110) - starts 4th August

Skill Sets • IT for Small Business* - starts 28th July • Introduction to Aged Care* - starts 29th July • Permablitz* - starts 6th August *Training funded by the NSW Government - call to see if you are eligable

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$25/hr. Suffolk Park. Angela 0414719680 POOL FENCE COMPLIANCE ISSUES? Call Scott 0428479775 A1 LABOURING from $25/hr. Property, farm maintenance, builders, painting, etc. Get your jobs done call A1. 0412469109

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TUITION

Yanni Spyrou 26/8/1997 - 25/7/2011

FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

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Healthy ageing at risk without plan

LEARN SPANISH individual or group with qual native speaker. Ph Yenny 66291144 MATHS TUTORING Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years’ experience. All ages to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 PIANO LESSONS Experienced teacher, near completing a Bachelor of MUSIC, UNE. $25/hr or $15/30min. Studio in Mullum. All levels & ages. Angus 66844538 or 0434033141

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au

LOST & FOUND

We miss you, love you and ﬁnd it hard to endure being without you. Always in our hearts. Ba-ba, Mum, Eleyna, Papou, Yiayia, Nicholas, Manoli and Leo.

AGISTMENT MULLUMBIMBY 4 acres close to town. Feed storage available. 0412843177

Aretha, sings beautifully when she’s happy. She adores being cuddled & fussed over. Dark grey & slender, she’s a heartbreaker & she’s sure to win you over. She’s 12 months old & has already been a fantastic mum to some of our beautiful kittens. They deﬁnitely got their looks from their mother! To meet Aretha, her kittens & our other cuties, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30-4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

LIVESTOCK HORSE TRAINER/STARTER 20 plus yrs exp 100% nonconfrontational method. No issues too small or too big. Excellent refs. Simon 0419563312

PETS LOST WEDDING RING Tues 14th July between My Own Gym, 100 Mile Table, Laundromat & Woolworths. Rose gold band with tiny diamonds set 3/4 way around. Is precious & has huge sentimental value. Reward. 0421990151

PET MEMORIAL SERVICES Experienced celebrant. Together we create a loving farewell. Phone Rosie 0438401716

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Mel We luv u! from The Echo Humans

FUNERAL NOTICES ASHLEY WILMOTT 13.07.1957 –16.07.2015

GEORGE George is an 18-month-old desexed male Fox Terrier. He is full of fun and loves life and would make an ideal family dog. If you can give George a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

This gorgeous boy has a really beautiful nature and is very well-behaved. Oscar’s short coat and personality make him an easy-care kind of dog. He loves people, playing with children and other dogs, so he’d make a great family dog! Oscar is a very gentle soul in need of a loving home. So give us a call now! If you can give Oscar a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare – Ailsa 0458 461 935 or Lissie 0488 415 444. Visit www.cawi.org.au or our Facebook page to see our other dogs who would love to ﬁnd a home.

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Ash left us last Thursday doing something he loved. For those who knew him, we welcome you to join us in sharing fond memories & to bid farewell in person at 368 Broken Head Rd, Broken Head (look for white surfboard on tree). Friday 24 July 11am. Feel free to bring a plate of food & wear something comfortable. He’d love for you to be there. Koa 0427608848 for any queries.

IN MEMORIAM MR RICHARD HARDWICK BRIDGLAND 21-9-1933 – 21-7-2010 Very much missed and cherished by your family Carolyn, Leanne, Adele & wife, Val. Andre, Ella, Bevan, Matthew, Peter, Clarissa (grandchildren). Faran, Chanelle, Leilani & Amanda. Isrealu, Joshua, Matilda (great grandchildren). We know you are praising our Saviour Jesus. Will see you there again. Praise God.

SENSUAL HEALING ARTIST Soothe your heart, lighten your mind 0477876443 lunalovingtouch.com

Here’s young JOOLS taking it easy after her desex op. Now that is over she is in top gear to get on with life, Jools is short hair ginger and white. At just six months she is still a kitten. Jools is all you could want for, being playful, very friendly and always ready for a smooch. Very adaptable and easy going. Her bags are all packed and she’s ready to go. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Delicious Caribbean full body experience www.bit.ly/hotlikehoney Wed/Thurs only. Ph 0407013347

SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 LEYLA 19 absolute stunner, model looks, Size 6 luscious brunette. Lolita 19 sexy Italian, size 8, tall & busty, vivacious. Julia 21, fair skinned Melbournite, pretty burgundy hair, lots of extras. 66816038

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

It’s raining cats & dogs! DAVID HANNON 11/12/1972 – 25/7/2013 Two years have passed, missing your cheeky smile & wicked sense of humour each & every day. Mum, Kim, Glenn, Emily & Matt

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Planning ahead is essential but not common for many older Australians living with a mental illness, according to research by the national mental health charity SANE Australia. ‘Many people manage their mental illness over a number of years and they’re often pretty resilient; but as they get older, additional challenges impact on their lives,’ says Jack Heath, CEO of SANE Australia. ‘We’ve spoken with older people living with mental illness and while their experiences vary widely, declining physical health, an uncertain housing future and isolation are common concerns. All these factors can complicate mental health issues and prevent a person from ageing well,’ Heath explains. ‘Two in every three people we talked to haven’t discussed a plan for the future.’ Suitable housing is a real issue for some people, especially those financially disadvantaged. People living with a mental illness find it harder than the rest of the community to find and keep their own home. As they age, they often find themselves in less than ideal circumstances.

Housing needs For many of the 40 years Graeme has lived with schizophrenia, he rented a house with the support of mental health services. But when the Melbourne artist’s circumstances changed, the 68-year-old found himself in a residential aged-care facility.

‘I didn’t realise I had options,’ he explains. ‘I was unwell at the time, and I needed the extra supports, but I’m well now and it would be nice to have my own place again where I can paint and do my work,’ says Graeme. ‘I still need help around the house but I didn’t know there are services that can give me that support.’ Research shows home-based community supports together with mental health treatment for older people can reduce the likelihood of early admission to residential care, as well as improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs. ‘People need to know these services exist,’ Heath says. ‘We need to get the message out especially because we know our population is ageing. By 2040, one in five people will be over 65,’ Heath adds. ‘As the population continues to age, the number of older Australians living with mental illness will increase.’ According to Dr Rod McKay, director of psychiatry and mental health programs at the NSW Institute of Psychiatry, it is important to ensure older people feel they are in control of their lives. ‘Too often older people, particularly those with a mental illness, feel decisions are taken out of their hands, contributing to a sense of hopelessness and despair,’ explains the lead author of a recent report on psychiatry services for older people prepared by the Royal Australian and New Zealand

College of Psychiatrists.

Confronting ‘The process of planning ahead can be confronting,’ says Heath. ‘We’re talking about issues relating to legal and financial affairs and medical or mental health care. These are difficult conversations to have, but without them, we reduce the likelihood that we will be in control of these decisions later on. Planning ahead is crucial to ensure choice, comfort and quality of care.’ ‘As a result of our research, SANE Australia has developed Ageing Well: A guide to planning ahead for older people who live with mental illness, their family and friends. We hope it will make this process easier,’ explains Heath. The plain-language guide looks at home and social supports, health, legal, and financial issues and includes a checklist to help work through the planning process. ‘Planning ahead can involve difficult conversations and choices. This guide is a helpful tool to start those conversations and prepare for the future,’ says Ian Yates, the chief executive of COTA for older Australians. ‘Good mental health is intrinsic to healthy ageing. Planning ahead and being prepared is a really important part of maintaining good mental health as we age,’ Heath adds. Download SANE’s Ageing Well: A Planning Guide at www.sane.org/sane-guide-toageing-well.

Gondwanan rainforests a great survival story A new scientific study has determined for the first time that Australia’s Gondwanan rainforest plants survived only because they were lucky to dodge extinction – rather than an ability to adapt to climate change. Lead Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, researcher and north coast identity Dr Robert Kooyman said the study revealed one of the planet’s greatest journeys of survival – that the plants withstood travelling halfway around the world and over 70 million years. ‘We used a compendium of fossils and rainforest fossil sites representing 70 million years to determine the influence of “conservatism” versus “adaption” in Gondwanan rainforest lineages,’ Dr Kooyman said.

Time travel ‘Owing to the slow-motion northward movement of the Australian continent, the Gondwanan time travellers just managed to avoid the full effects of several ice ages, just avoided extinction in an increasingly “hot-dry” Australia, and at the very last moment some even moved onto

emerging Papuan and Asian mountains . ‘The overwhelming evidence is of movement in response to changes in environmental conditions rather than in situ persistence and adaption to change. ‘Current rates of disturbance and change (anthropogenic) are much more rapid than these historic shifts in climate. In the context of flora that predominantly moved to track environmental conditions versus adapted to change, this presents the scenario of a severely constrained future,’ he said. The Gondwanan rainforests of Australia include extensive areas of tropical, subtropical, and temperate rainforest. The research team led by Dr Kooyman traced the movements of these plants across the long paleo-botanical history of Australia, New Zealand, Patagonia (southern South America), and Antarctica. From deep in the past when Antarctica was warm and covered in forest, to the high mountains of the modern Asian tropics, the team identified the key players, survivors, shakers, movers, and losers. Dr Kooyman said the study

will guide informed decisions about conservation because it provides a better understanding of the underlying ecology, biology and biogeography of the ‘survivors’. This information will then help inform future studies on the genetic structure of species, populations, and species assemblages (communities).

More research ‘Protecting these ancient forest flora into the future will require ongoing and targeted scientific research to quantify the evolutionary, ecological, and functional contributions they make to current global vegetation,’ he said. ‘The critical factor we can influence is the size of species populations and the available opportunities (space) to move and recolonise as conditions change. ‘With this study, we now have the framework to use our resources wisely and direct them relative to lineage and species specific strategies which reflect historic evolutionary information and the current day ecological competence of species,’ Dr Kooyman said.

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Sport Arctic ice maidens flay Shand turf

Scruff faces a delivery from Dustin while keeper Brian yearns for a snick. Photo Tree Faerie Brian Mollet

The arctic ice maidens flayed the hallowed turf of Lomath Oval without mercy for the toss of the coin in the Nick Shand Memorial cricket series on Sunday. Scruff of the Left Bankers coaxing his compatriots from their armoured compounds to take on the dome-dwelling post-neo hippies of Main Arm. Scruff called correctly and was happy to send the Armers into the chilly expanses of the outfield. Russ and Leon opened for the Bankers and played well to keep out the very curly Greg-O and Khan who charged in like a Mongol horseman downbreeze. The Main Arm effort early was hard to fault, Dan (1–11)

and Dustin creating chances but it seemed lady luck was to show them nothing but the royal butt-cheeks. After a few practice swings Leon (30) found the sweet spot, Eli (34), Scruff and Bruce (42) then began to trample the bowling and only a late flurry from Rick (2–20) and ‘the central scrutiniser’ Brian (2–15) prevented a rout. When the casualties had been counted the Left Bankers were standing out hard and proud on 192. The Bankers got into gear from the first over, Blake enjoying the feel of the new cherry and the wind over his shoulder, and Russell, Guy and Leon (2–9) heaped on the early pressure. The Armers tried everything including prayer but the last time they saw some

decent runs was the stockmarket crash. At 5–37 the hill-dwelling Lefties were in cruise mode and living up to the Bankers’ credo: borrow at one, loan at two, home by three. Rod, Sean, Eli (2–4) and Gaz (2–14) all gorged on the lower order and if not for Brian’s hanging around long enough to be mildly annoying and Eden (23 n/o) hitting defiantly the Armers would have been truly ‘pantsed’. The Bankers are still undefeated in the series, which pauses for next week, so many of the players apparently having splinters in their arses. The following Sunday sees the battle of the beach boys as the Byron Bay Full-Tossers meet the Suffolk Park Swingers.

Byron union massive win over Casino The Engerneer

Byron Bay Rugby Union has posted a massive win over Casino on Saturday with a 78–10 hiding of the Bulls. The Bay made the trip west with only 16 players owing to a number of its squad unavailable because of injury. The lack of numbers had no bearing on the quality of the Byron play as from the kick-off they were quick to take control of the match, scoring three tries within the first 10 minutes. Casino replied with a 5-pointer of their own to stay in contention; however, Byron had different ideas as they notched it up a gear to put the game beyond the reach of the Bulls. The Bay continued their scoring spree with tries to Nathan Nichols, Aaron Shakeshaft, James Oakley, Harvey Bell, Jack Elborn and

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Just to be clear: (A) Surfers know there are sharks in the water. (B) Jeffrey’s Bay in South Africa is a notorious shark haunt – always has been – surfers step into the water knowing that, hence: (C) Mick Fanning is not a stupid man. He knows he surfs in shark territory and obviously knows how to handle himself if things go pear shaped. (D) Veronica ‘Pooh’ Nash Poleate has it right when she says: ‘Stay out of the ocean. The ocean is the shark’s house and he has the right to eat you when you’re in his house’; and (E) The shark says: ‘My house, my rules’ – Fanning knows that – he played by the rules (and won). Shark culling is evil. ’Nuff said.

Football! Another hat-trick to Tyson Kaye sees him chasing the ‘Golden Boot’. Story & photo Dogwhistle

It was a successful weekend for Byron Bay FC with wins in all senior men’s and women’s grades.

Ballina A ‘catch-up’ round in a very chilly Ballina on Tuesday night saw the Reserve Grade Northern Hotel Rams deliver a sound 6–1 flogging to the Mikey Karl before halftime. The scores had Byron sitting comfortably in control at 40–5 at the midpoint. The second half didn’t slow the Bay as they continued to press forward and rack up points. Mikey Karl continued on his point-scoring mission accompanied by Nathan Nicholls, Harvey Bell and Jack Elborn, who all bagged a double. Not to be outdone by the backline’s attacking prowess, the forwards ensured they

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made their statement on the scoreboard, when late in the game Josh Smith crossed for a try. This marked a try for all three of the Byron’s front row. Not even a late 11-minute cameo from Byron’s coach Paul ‘Master Yoda’ Jeffery could detract from the scoreline as he inserted himself in an unsuccessful bid to get among the points. Casino managed a late consolation try to set the final scores at 78–10. Best on field for the

Bay and Players Player was Josh Smith, with mentions given to Tom Homer, Jack Elborn and Harvey Bell. There is a bye this weekend for Splendour but the Bay will be back the following week as we take on Lismore City at Home. Kick-off is at 3.15pm at the Byron Rec Fields so please come on down and enjoy a great afternoon of rugby. Drinking is optional; community support is essential! As always, Go The Bay! Photo Peter Moore

Seahorses with six different goal scorers a testament to Byron’s free-flowing and attacking style of play. Conor Cannon, Tane Meek, Steve Kirkpatrick, Brad Jones and Cory Goldstone all found the net and a shot from Emanuele Altarvi bounced in off the keeper. The Premier League Rams were less forceful in the cold, taking a fairly relaxed 3–1 win over their coastal neighbours with goals to James Tomlinson, Michael Kelly and Jordy Campbell.

Casino

On Saturday, the Premier squad braved the challenging Casino pitch and once again emerged triumphant. The Reserves, rattled by an early Casino goal, remained one down for most of the match and an upset was on the cards. In the final quarter, a cross from Jono Pierce to the head of Tai Flanagan put

the Rams back in the game and as the Byron boys pressed the Casino goal in the dying minutes, Pierce fired of a shot that sealed a 2–1 win and preserved the Reserves championship hopes. The Premiers overcame the bumpy Casino pitch to demolish the Cobras’ top squad eight goals to two. Hat tricks to Tyson Kaye and Conor Cannon and individual goals from Sam Owens and Jordy Campbell driving home the Rams’ superiority. Byron’s second and third division teams also won their rounds convincingly and the Byron Wildcats enjoyed similar success with strong wins in second, fourth and Grade 15 matches. This weekend – Splendour weekend – sees a pause in the Senior competition with all teams retuning to the fray the following weekend. Junior matches will be played this weekend as usual.

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Community at work On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Nitschke visit To learn what your options are when making end-of-life choices, come to the meetings held quarterly. There will be a workshop held in September with Dr Philip Nitschke. Phone Elaine for more details 0421 796 713.

High school craft show Mullumbimby High School Craft Show includes a display of vintage wares as well as local crafts on Saturday 25 July at the school auditorium 9am– 2.30pm. All proceeds to the Special Needs Unit. Details 6684 3331.

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Connect Up Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is hosting Koori Murri Goori Connect Up, a time to reflect on sharing experiences of doing creative work, energising oneself. For info call Robin 0459 962 428.

#StartupByron #StartupByron Un-Networking meets the first Thursday of every month, focused on connecting anyone interested in startups or small biz. See http:// www.startinno.com/events/2015/5/7/ startupbyron-un-networking.

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

Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Mondays and Saturdays 12.30 for 12.45pm start. Visitors welcome. If you need a partner please ring Phyllis Keyte on 6684 1103.

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum at corner of Myocum & Stuart Sts Mullumbimby open every Friday 10am–12 noon and market Saturdays 9am–1pm. Discover your local history. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open from Wednesday–Friday, 10am–3pm, cnr of Ashton & Deacon Streets, Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.

Seniors Groove

Lions street stall Brunswick Mullumbimby Lions club street stall Thursday 23 July, 8am– 11.30am, out front of Mullumbimby newsagent. Please support Lions Club as all proceeds go back to the community.

Free writing workshop Do you like to write? Would you like to share your stories online? ABC Open North Coast and the Byron Bay Library invite you to a FREE writing workshop, 10am–2pm, Tuesday 28 July. Bookings essential on 6685 8540.

Free Training for youth YWCA offers free training for young people 17–24yrs in Certificate II in Hospitality. Starts on 5 August for 15 weeks. Support with transport. Contact Brooke 6625 5800.

Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.

Nesting Birds by Anne Leon, 14 July to 10 August at the Art Cube, Byron Shire Council foyer, Mullumbimby. An exhibition of plant-dyed paper, watercolour, gold leaf in timber cheese boxes. See more of Anne’s work at www.anneleon.com.au.

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 28 July, 10am–noon at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Jo Chaffey, local carer/contact of WIRES, will speak on that organisation. Visiestate. By donation. Ring Nura 0427 847 210 for info.

Bushdancing Live music from Hide The Potato with dance caller, last Sunday of every month 2.30–4.30pm at Brunswick Heads RSL Hall.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Esoteric Christianity – The true meaning according to mystics in the gospels, presented by Mark Munro, Thursday 23 July, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

Bruns Heads Dunecare Will be meeting Sunday 26 July, 8–11 at the breakwall car park. Enquiries Greg McDonald 0414 457 346 or brunswickheadsdunecare@gmail.com.

Byron Visitor Centre The Byron Visitor Centre is looking to add to its dedicated team of volunMondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Shanti 6684 8024 for more info.

A general cancer-support group in Byron for anyone living in the northern rivers. Info: Ken on 0411 233 755 or David on 0428 187 025, or email david@ davidyoung.com.au or kengabe@ linknet.com.au.

Bangalow Land and Rivercare working bee every Saturday 8.30–10.30am. See www.bangalowlandcare.org.au or call Liz 6687 1309.

End-of-life choices

Free Yoga Nidra

CoDA

To learn what your options are when making end-of-life choices, come to the meetings held quarterly. Phone Elaine for more details: 0421 796 713.

Every Tuesday in Ocean Shores, 2–2.45pm. Contact Heidi 0426 977 575.

Men’s Groups

Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay.com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.

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.

Landcare

Complete Men has regular fortnightly men’s groups on different nights in both Byron and Mullum. Call Tim Fisk 0422 508 533.

Tennis Ocean Shores Tennis Club Mon and Wed mornings 8.30–11.30 at Water Lily Park. New players welcome. Phone 6680 5791.

Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.

Rainbow Dragons Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.

Meditation

Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm.

Oneness blessing, meditation and healing every Thursday 7pm at Red Tent Yoga studio, Byron industrial

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Free study groups Northern Rivers Anthroposophical society wishes to inform interested people of four ongoing study groups that focus on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Enquiries 6684 5180.

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www. byrontoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th

teers. Please call 6680 8558 or drop in to the Visitor Centre to pick up an application form.

Wild Things That’s the theme for this year’s Ocean Shores Art Expo. All primary-schoolaged children from the Brunswick Valley may enter free. All entries must be received at any of the drop-off points by 3pm on 14 August. All details www.osartexpo.com. Contact Cheryl for other info on 0417 019 343.

Friends of Palestine

are holding their 25th Antiques & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Saturday 1 August 8.30am–3pm. Admission for adults $5, school children $1; proceeds are being donated to Tweed Palliative Support Inc.

Parenting Teens Program Would you like to improve your relationship with your teenager? Byron Youth Service is planning to run a Parenting Teens Program soon. For more details please phone Rosalie on 0431 524 044.

Camera Club

Byron Friends of Palestine will host Emeritus Professor Lawrence Davidson, who will speak on ‘Palestine and the West: A Political Discussion’ at Byron Bay Public School hall, 25 July, 6–9pm (food available 6–7pm).

Antiques fair

Ballina Camera Club digital meeting Thursday 23 July, 6:30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. New members welcome - for enquiries phone, Mark at Ballina Art and Framing on 6686-6915.

Northern Rivers Collectors Club in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM (Murwillumbah)

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Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights.

Oneness blessing

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Bangalow Historical Society AGM on Monday 10 August at 2pm at the Museum on the cnr of Ashton & Deacon Streets, Bangalow. All members welcome. Enquiries 6687 2183.

Song and dance fun for 2–4-yearolds, Mondays 9.30–11am, Mullum Neighbourhood Centre. Donation. Enq: 6684 1286.

Quota Club

U3A over-50 discussion group Thursdays 10am in Mullumbimby ExServices Club.

Musical appreciation session on Edvard Grieg with Gertie Krebs at 10am on 28/7/15 in the meeting room of the Mullumbimby RSL. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

Historical Society AGM

Op shops

The Bay Singers (BB Community Choir) meets Mondays 10.30–11.30am at the Community Centre each week. More info: easwain@bigpond.com.

U3A discussion group

U3A Ballina/Byron

tors welcome. Phone 6685 1732.

Toddler Time

Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15–9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org. au. Dzogchen Study Group – The 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre, introduction to Dzogchen meditation, practice and teaching. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia.org for more info.

A weekly activity day for seniors each Tuesday at the Byron Community Centre with drumming circle at 10.30am, followed by chair yoga at noon. Entry by donation.

room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA invites anyone who is interested in learning how to knit, crochet or embroider to join us on Wednesdays 9am–2pm or the second Monday of every month 5–7pm. Rooms 6687 0617 or Di Campbell 6685 4694.

Liberation Larder The charity that collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to more than 450 people a week in the Byron Shire needs more volunteers in a variety of roles. Please contact Helen 0439 409 655 or visit liberationlarder.org.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you 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. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. 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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1. Divisive gene vote quashed – the English rejoice! (3,4,3,5) 9. See 28 across 10. A ceremony back in North East India (5) 11. Legree takes a year selling preferments (6) 12. Skuas cough and spit in the oceans (3-5) 13. Dictator puts a blemish around the left (6) 15. Old hats give mega back rub, surrounded by swine! (8) 18. See 16 down 19. Amazing sites, a time for a short break (6) 21. Pen records of elegant writers (8) 23. Bird or ape? Even rubbish (6) 26. Push papers (5) 27. Teats about the East are no good at the core – they’re three sided (9) 28, 9 across. Handel wants regal teeny ball playing this song. To go with 1. (5’2, 6, 2, 2, 7)

1. A national anthem (3,4,3,5) 9. See 28 across 10. State in North East India (5) 11. The sin of selling ecclesiastical favours (6) 12. Skuas, large ocean birds (3-5) 13. Former Russian dictator (6) 15. Formal felt hats (8) 18. See 16 down 19. Afternoon nap (6) 21. Fashion designers, elegant writers (8) 23. Colourful and varied type of bird (6) 26. Push, put pressure on (5) 27. Three-sided plane figures (9) 28, 9 across. Another British patriotic song, made famous by Vera Lynn (5’2, 6,2,2,7)

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The dredging of the Brunswick River has always been a thorny issue; there was a public protest in the 1990s when it was planned for Mullum, with Cr Ross Tucker being brave enough to speak in its favour to the enraged gathering. There’s probably a fortune to be made in collecting all the council gravel washed down from the Really Upper Main Arm Upper thousands of creek crossings. The latest plan to dredge at the Brunswick boatharbour was announced in December last year but the reality has now hit home with locals, with Council asking the state government to defer the work. Research on the potential effects of dredging on fish habitat in the Bruns river was undertaken in 1992 and a 2013 Penn State study concludes that dredging reduces fish population and variety of aquatic life: http:// bit.ly/penndredge. Q Q Q Q

Licking a police officer’s stick is not as a Bohemian erotic activity as you might imagine, but it is the method by which drug-testing results – other than for alcohol – are obtained by the roadside. Ocean Shores resident Robert Podhajsky complained to the Ombudsman that chemicals on the stick gave him an unpleasant reaction – see Darren Coyne’s story on page 7. So who is liable for an extreme adverse reaction? The police? The state government? We expect this will be tested in a court case at some stage when someone refuses to lick the stick. While we believe the drug test offers little certainty in determining the level of driver impairment, surely a better method of administering the test could be achieved,

Tribal Jenny Edwards with the repurposed Barbie and Ken dolls she will be bringing to the Mullumbimby Craft Expo on Saturday July 25, 9am–2.30pm, at the Mullumbimby High School auditorium. The event is a fundraiser for the high school’s Special Needs Unit. For more details call 6684 3331. Photo Jeff ‘Rumble In The Jungle’ Dawson

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One police operation of which Backlash approves was the recent NSW statewide blitz on driving behaviour which led to the issuing of 1,256 infringements for illegal mobile phone use. While metropolitan areas picked up the most tickets, the northern region picked up 158 infringements to score third worst in the state. Backlash is regularly amazed by the drivers merrily engaged in a D&M on their phone while paying scant attention to the road. Remember, you are going to regret it when you kill someone because of your negligence and then that phone call won’t matter quite so much.

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