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THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 30 #21 Wednesday, November 4, 2015

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Hospital staff call Bruns becomes infected for job certainty Hans Lovejoy

While the construction of the new Byron Central Hospital continues ahead of schedule, unions representing local health professionals say they are facing job insecurity owing to bureaucrats not providing staffing plans. Both the NSW Nurses And Midwives Association (NSWNMA) and Health Services Union (HSU) say they have concerns over the ‘ongoing delay in providing information to staff about staffing and service provision arrangements at the new Byron Central Hospital (BCH).’ ‘Staff employed at both the hospitals and community health centres are experiencing stress and anxiety as the BCH workforce plan has not yet been released, despite repeated assurances that it would be forthcoming on a number of occasions over the last six to eight weeks.’ The Echo sought a reply from NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner, who replied, ‘The people of the Byron Shire will soon have a brand new hospital to deliver the health services they need now and into the future. It will be staffed appropriately.’ ‘The Northern NSW Local Health District has advised every effort is being made to ensure staff who work at neighbouring health services, including the Mullumbimby and Byron District Hospitals, will be placed into positions at the new Byron Central Hospital when it opens in mid-2016. In addition to the community meeting on construction of the $88 million Byron Central Hospital this Wednes-

day – where surgery services will also be discussed – the Local Health District will brief staff on the workforce plan in the coming weeks.’ Additionally, NNSW LHD CEO Chris Crawford replied that he is planning to brief staff on the Workforce Position Plan at Byron Central Hospital in the next two weeks. ‘Hospital staff are either permanent full-time or part-time employees, and none of these staff will be forced to take a redundancy. Some staff will also have the option to work in neighbouring hospitals and community health services.’

Questions remain Yet many questions put to Ms Skinner and Mr Crawford from the two unions remain unanswered. They include: ‘How many beds will be opened initially in the Inpatient Unit? ‘Will service and staffing decisions be made according to the Clinical Service Plan 2012 that informed the design of the hospital? ‘When will a decision be made regarding the privatisation of some segments of the medical imaging department? When will the sub-acute Mental Health unit be opened? ‘Will the sub-acute Mental Health Unit be managed separately to the hospital and community health services?’ Q A community update on the new hospital is scheduled from 5pm on Wednesday November 4 at the Byron at Byron resort.

Traditionally the second scariest time of year after tax time, Halloween on October 31 brought out the decaying worst in ex-people. This motley crew comprises Maya, Caroline, Oscar, Shoallea, Nini, Chilali and Maximo, who were seen at Brunswick’s Halloween Fairtastic last Saturday. Photo Jeff ‘Zombied’ Dawson

Community group loses Roundhouse case Chris Dobney

A Ocean Shores community group has lost a Land and Environment Court challenge to prevent Byron Shire Council selling the 11 blocks of the old Roundhouse site. Justice Pain dismissed the case presented by the Ocean Shores Community Association (OSCA) last Friday and found in favour of Byron

Council with costs to be determined. The settlements of the sales of the 11 lots have been finalised. The OSCA committee (Toni Spruce, Jan Mangleson and John Youdan) released a statement on the sale of the land. ‘In the messages that are coming through about this loss, it was recognised that Ocean Shores had fought for many years to keep this land,

and there was no option but to try to keep the land as community, even if it meant going to court against the council,’ they said. The council went down the NSW government gateway determination process to change the classification of the land so that it could be sold. This included compulsory public consultation. There were hopes that continued on page 2

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There’s new federal electoral boundaries on the table for the area. The Australian Electoral Commission has proposed including Ballina in the federal electorate of Richmond, following redistribution of NSW’s electoral boundaries last week. The alternative-lifestyle town of Nimbin could also be moved from the seat of Richmond to Page. The federal Richmond seat currently covers Tweed and Byron shires, while the NSW Ballina seat covers Byron and Ballina shires.

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Local koala count launched Residents are being invited to play a role in helping to protect their local endangered koalas by taking part in a national survey from 7–22 November. The annual Koala Count, run by the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), employs a free, GPS-enabled smartphone app, NatureMapr, to record sightings. To register, visit koalacount. org.au or via the NatureMapr app, which is available for both Apple and Android users.

The Pink Ladies at Byron Bay First National have announced that during October, $1,935 was raised for the Cancer Council Pink Ribbon. The ladies say, ‘We are dedicated in doing our part to raise awareness and funds to assist the Cancer Council in minimising the threat of breast cancer through successful prevention, best treatment, support and worldclass cancer research.’

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One of the organisers of last weekend’s highly successful Latin Dance Fiesta, Juan Ruiz, with the theatre Chicas from Melbourne. Photo Jeff Dawson

Council wins Roundhouse case against community group continued from page 1 the council would listen to the overwhelming voice of the people who wanted the land for the community, with more than 200 submissions against Gateway and only six in favour.

Pre-election promise broken ‘The councillors who made their pre-election promises to keep the Roundhouse for the community voted unanimously to go ahead with the sales because the shire would

be in “dire circumstances” if ceived a legal letter saying they didn’t get the Round- they were “disqualified” from house money. They did not buying because no higher ofcampaign strongly to sell fers were allowed. other properties owned by ‘From the 17 or so signed the council. contracts for sale, eleven ‘As well they allowed a lucky buyers were chosen in sales process where a highest secret by someone in council. “market price” valuation was ‘There are many questions determined for each block, to be asked here. and prospective buyers could ‘This matter has united the not make higher offers and people of our community and compete on an open mar- perhaps this is the greatest ket. The council could have benefit of the years of strugearned twice as much on its gle. In a town that is not yet Roundhouse sales. fifty years old there are many ‘One buyer who made a things still to be achieved,’ the higher offer on a block re- OSCA statement said. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

Local News Public meeting called for DCP A community information event about the Development Control Plan (DCP) for West Byron will be held from 6pm on Tuesday November 17 in the Cavanbah Room of the Byron Community Centre. Hosted by the Byron Residents’ Group, both the mayor and councillor Spooner have been invited to participate. The group’s Cate Coorey says, ‘While the DCP is only a guideline as to what happens on the site, community input into mitigating the impacts of this mega-suburb via the DCP is essential.’ She says many plans of management have not been included, which could damage the environment and amenity of the town.

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The Groovyland Family Dance Party returns to Mullumbimby on Saturday November 7, featuring 70s funk, soul and disco music for all ages. Along with Tommy Franklin, there’ll be Mama+Me ‘mini’ Market, retro crafting and the Healing Foods Cafe. The all ages party runs from 2 to 8pm at Mullum Civic Hall. Pictured is interactive dancer Suebee Soultrain, Zeke and DJ Groovyland. Contact groovyland@gmail.com for more info. Photo Jeff Dawson

Govt offers to buy out New business for Metgasco licences Byron chamber Darren Coyne

The NSW government has struck a $25 million deal with junior mining company Metgasco that could see the northern rivers region finally free of of the threat of gasfields. The Metgasco board has agreed to accept the money in exchange for its Petroleum Exploration Licences 16, 13 and 426. The deal is subject to the approval of Metgasco shareholders, who will soon meet to vote on the offer. Lismore MP Thomas George (Nationals) made the announcement Monday morning, describing it as a ‘great win for the community.

Shareholder vote ‘The agreement is between the board and the government however I make it clear that this has to be accepted by the Metgasco shareholders and that meeting will take

place and be finalised one way or the other by the end of this year,’ Mr George said. Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell has described this morning’s announcement as ‘great news’ while Gasfield Free Northern Rivers coordinator Ellie Bird said it was ‘a win’ for the people and ‘an early Christmas present’. ‘The NSW Nationals parliamentary team is committed to rectifying the CSG mess left behind by Labor and to protecting our precious resources,’ Mr George said. The Echo understands that Mr George’s son still works for Metgasco.

New laws needed While describing the buy back as a win, NSW Labor says legislation is needed to permanently protect the north coast, and has drafted The Coal Seam and Other Unconventional Gas Moratorium Bill 2015.

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Realtor Gail Fuller has become the new president of Byron Bay’s chamber of commerce after its annual general meeting was held last Thursday. Another decision made was reverting to the original name of the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce. Outgoing president Michael O’Grady and board

member Adrian Nelson and others were thanked for their contributions. Ms Fuller, who is director of Byron Coastal Real Estate, told The Echo that she aims to ‘bring the town’s community together, as well as work with other chambers in the region.’ To get involved with the chamber, visit www.byronunited.org.au.

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Aquarius Fest founder Paul Joseph dies Story by Cloudcatcher Media

The soul of a local icon slipped into the ether last week as Paul Joseph was interred at the Nimbin cemetery last Saturday, to the sounds of songs and stories of his life. Around 300 people gathered to say a fond farewell to a much-loved man known for his larger-than-life personality and the music that he shared for so many years. Paul Joseph came to the northern rivers before the life-changing 1973 Aquarius Festival, which he helped to promote. He was one of the founders of the Bush Co-Op and Tuntable Falls Community, staying in the area he re-named the

Paul Joseph pictured right at one of the many Nimbin Hemp Festivals. Photo Jeff Dawson

Rainbow Region and changing it in many positive ways.

Possum-stirrer Songman, filmmaker, diplomat, organiser, possumstirrer – he was a strong pres-

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The annual Jasper Corner fundraiser for the village of Federal is this Saturday. Along with raffles, there will be three great bands – Dan Hannaford, Big Hill Shakedown and John Bushelle and friends. There’ll be a licensed bar and dinner from 6.30pm. For enquiries and tickets call Alan 6684 9313, Machatarn 6684 9222.

A skills gap for many start up and existing struggling businesses in the northern rivers has been recognised by the NSW Department of Industry, and as a result, a heavily subsidised accredited short training program is on offer. Byron Community College director Richard Vinycomb says ‘the course will assist people to make their

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fought the gasfield invasion in his own creative way from Casino to the Pilliga. In the midst of his final battle against cancer, the community came together to thank and honour him in music at the Nimbin Bush Theatre earlier this year. After a moving service at the cemetery, dozens walked and danced from the town hall to the Bush Theatre in a kaleidoscope of music and colour in honour of a deeply missed comrade. Paul is survived by his three children and partner Paula. May the longtime sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you guide your way home.

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Progressive reforms in a sharp suit: Kerry’s epic new tome places Paul Keating further under the microscope He knew the chances of winning another was unlikely, and was conscious of time ticking. He frustrated staff and colleagues with policy that wasn’t likely to win over popular opinion. For example, in 1993, he devoted eight months to shaping the Mabo legislation.

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There’s really no figure like Paul John Keating. He reigned as Labor treasurer in the 80s and then PM until the mid 90s. For 13 years, he either set the course for a more prosperous and inclusive nation or presided over the worst recession in 60 years. Regardless, there’s no denying PK punched way above the rest of the dull unimaginative corporatised meat sacks that largely inhabit politics. In his own words: ‘All tip and no iceberg.’ On a good day PK could take apart the opposition with comedic brilliance, and he literally has an answer for everything. For example, debating John Howard at one point was ‘Like being flogged with a warm lettuce’. Yet challenge him on his economic policies and the answer is considered, argued with conviction and brimming with endless self-confidence. Kerry O’Brien’s new – and first – book Keating is an extension of the ABC TV series of interviews in 2013, and puts him and his governance further under the microscope. And while it’s full of detail, the book is an easy read and a must for any aspiring political enthusiast or anyone passionate about big socio-economic reforms in a sharp suit. Most astute observers would know about PK’s love for antiques, classical music and the arts. And his attention to selfimage is almost unparallelled; the book reveals for example his strategy to arm himself – two suits generally – light navy for casual and dark for formal. The tie is the modifier. Then there’s his weekly acupuncture sessions that helped invigorate him to push through policy obstacles and opposition. Yet more than that, the book gives a sense that he was his own man, and led a blistering regime of reform that went against the grain of focus groups and even his colleagues and staff. Mabo, pressing for a republic and industrial reform are just some achievements. He won the unwinnable 1993 election in his own right at a time where nearly a million were out of work and we had been weathering a recession. Additionally his tax promises didn’t really add up. But it didn’t matter, because Keating told us at the

Veteran ABC journalist Kerry O’Brien will launch his first book, Keating, at the Byron Community Centre on Wednesday November 11 from 6pm. Photo Jeff Dawson

PK on Kerry Packer and media ownership: ‘Packer said it’s war, and I replied “I’m in the conflict business”. I’m the only person in public life who ever took Packer on. Ever. I not only crossed swords with him, I gave him a number of beltings.’ time it was the ‘recession we had to have’, implying that he could fix it. Yet by the time John Howard swept into power in 1996, it seemed he had lost interest in lecturing and educating the media, and presumably the rest of the population, on his great reforms.

PK on governance: ‘I always believed in burning up the government’s political capital, not being Mr Safe Guy.’ As for writing the book, O’Brien says using existing material was an easier format to compile than writing anything from the ground up. ‘It was a good way to come at your first book because the structure was all there,’ he says. ‘Having him as my wellspring, as it were, was also very valuable.’ And while it’s being touted as an authorised biography owing to Keating’s involvement, it’s not a uncritical puff piece. O’Brien claims in the book’s introduction that Keating only added suggestions for better readability and didn’t interfere with what was said or written.

Q&A with KO I was interested how hard it was to escape the influence of Keating’s charisma, charm, hypnosis and Jedi mind skills? Kerry O’Brien: [Laughs] I had been interviewing him for decades – and over time that professional relationship deepened… No one would ac-

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cuse me of going soft on him. There are plenty of times in both the TV series and book where he answers with gritted teeth, but there’s also a comfort zone… of course, he has a great poker face. What do you consider Australia’s lesson was in the Keating legacy – i.e. not Keating’s lesson from Australia? KO: There were many, massive programs of economic reform while he was treasurer, including industrial relations reform. It was very much an unLabor-like program, and it changed the nature of the Labor movement – it was actually a neo-liberal agenda. As a result, we became an open economy to the world with more efficient industries. I’m by no means a Keating advocate, but I remember in the 70s – after decades of union protection – unions and factory owners were running inefficient outdated factories and had no need to invest in the future because of government assistance. He also embarked on a national identity program – the republic. As he said, it was about ‘repointing the raft to Asia and away from Europe’. Then there was native title and Mabo…

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And a pattern emerges in the second half while in office, where he acknowledged he got bored with politics and the press and concentrated on policy. He even accused the press of taking John Howard at face value. At one point he asked the gallery: ‘If John Howard said he was a wombat, would you report he was a wombat?’ Q Kerry O’Brien will be in conversation with Barrie Cassidy to launch Keating at the Byron Community Centre on Wednesday November 11 from 6pm

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He went against the grain on most issues. Do you think he would have lasted longer if he was more accommodating and negotiated more? KO: To him, it wasn’t considered important how long you were there, it was what you did. Labor had won five elections in a row; four under Hawke and one on his own. The Byron Shire Echo November 4, 2015 7

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Local News Mullum fig tree gets in the way Liquor Accord conditions ‘not breached’ of council’s ongoing asset sale Chris Dobney

It could be weeks before the Byron Bay Liquor Accord know whether the venues found to be in breach of trading conditions by the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing (OLGR) earlier this month are members of the Accord. The OLGR blitzed Byron

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A group of residents are urging councillors to reconsider the decision made in late August to remove a fig tree, or Ficus Benjamina, in Station Street, Mullumbimby. They made their views clear on Thursday morning during Council’s public access. The land has been identified by council staff to sell off, and is located between the council chambers and the Mullum Community Preschool. The main reason behind the decision for removal appears to be that it would inhibit a more profitable outcome. And as it is not native to the area, council staff say there are no significant ecological issues with the loss of the fig. The motion that passed in August reads in part, ‘generous compensatory planting is required and will provide future urban shade in areas frequented by the public not far from this site.’ But Councillor Duncan Dey (Greens), who penned the motion, says he’s willing to consider ways to save the tree, despite believing that re-

Bay venues over the October long weekend, announcing it had identified ten breaches in a total of five venues. But Byron Bay Liquor Accord chair Hannah Spalding told The Echo that OLGR have told her they are ‘not for breaches of our voluntary conditions.’ Mrs Spalding said she was

advised by OLGR they don’t usually release the names of the venues until they have finalised whether it will be a formal breach.

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Natural Death Care Centre happenings Residents say there has been lack of community consultation on plans to axe the fig on Station Street. Photo Jeff Dawson

taining it will cause issues in the future. ‘With further growth of the tree, it will cause problems to which the easy answer would be to severely prune or get rid of it,’ Cr Dey said. However the residents say there are ways to keep the tree and still develop the land for housing. Jenny White, a local mum involved in the protest, argues that compromises can be made and that there are other options that can be looked at to save the tree.

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Ms White said, ‘We’re not opposed to the land’s development, but the council have just taken one option and run with it. How about (council) subdivide it into smaller lots and build eco-friendly units so that lower income people in the community, single parents or the elderly can actually afford the housing there?’ Council staff say there is no date currently set for the fig tree removal. Q Jack Davison is a current Echo intern.

The Natural Death Care Centre will again hold a Day of the Dead ceremony, to be held at the Crystal Castle on Sunday November 8 from 4pm. It’s a free local event and all are welcome. This will be followed by the one-night-only showing of the documentary film Zen & the Art of Dying at the Pighouse Flicks on November 10 from 6pm. Additionally, a funeral master class will be held November 5 and 6, and deathwalker training classes will be on November 10–12, both to be held in Mullum. Visit www.naturaldeathcarecentre. org for more details or contact zenithvirago@gmail.com.

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One big flawed process It’s a little belated, but it’s worth thanking Byron Shire Council staff and – cough – councillors for the recent stunning result in being ‘fit for the future’. Surrounding Tweed, Kyogle and Clarence Shires were deemed unfit, and it’s anyone’s guess what those and many other local government areas that failed can expect. But maybe not much, because last week a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry found that the fit for the future assessment process was flawed. Fit for the future was a benchmark set by the state government, which is bureaucratic code for ‘let’s put councils under pressure and push them towards amalgamations’. The Inquiry’s findings were of course pounced upon by Local Government NSW, the peak body representing the state’s 152 councils. They say given the ‘unreliable’ criteria found within the inquiry, it ‘necessitates the withdrawal of government claims councils are unfit.’ President Keith Rhoades AFSM added, ‘The NSW government has failed to make a case for forced council amalgamations.’ So will the focus of credibility and sustainability shift back to the state government? Probably not. Having the biggest megaphone with a massive budget provides a never-ending advantage over lesser entities. And this is despite the independent local government review panel claiming in 2013 that satisfaction levels with local councils are much higher than with the state government. Research conducted by independent consultants Elton Consulting found that, ’In terms of caring for the community, providing a voice for residents and involving them in decisionmaking, local government scored much higher in community opinion polls than its state or federal counterparts.’ It continues: ‘All levels of government scored poorly for having a clear idea of where they were going and being honest and trustworthy, but those surveyed felt that state and federal governments were more likely to waste money than their local council.’ Regardless, it appears Byron Council got fit for the future by selling off low hanging fruit such as prime Ocean Shores land, promising to implement Byron paid parking and other measures. Yet remarkably, only a one per cent saving was found within the procurement budget, despite creating a ‘strategic procurement roadmap’ earlier this year. In July, The Echo asked general manager Ken Gainger whether he considered a one per cent procurement saving a good outcome. He declined to say but replied, ‘The one per cent procurement saving from 2016/17 onwards will save about $255,000 per year. This will be achieved through improved procurement processes and opportunities for joint purchasing with nearby Councils.’ Hans Lovejoy, editor

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t has taken nearly six years of bluster and bombast, but Tony Abbott has finally come clean – or, if you prefer it, has come down and dirty. Delivering the Margaret Thatcher lecture in honour of his hero, our former prime minister admitted that his policy on asylum seekers – on stopping the boats – was never really about saving lives at sea; this was useful politically, but it was a side issue. The constant sanctimonious homilies on the subject were a cover – sheer humbug. The real imperative, he warned Europe, was the need to secure the borders. Not to do so would be catastrophic. The imputation was that if the free flow of refugees was allowed to continue, it would imperil the ethnic and cultural integrity of the entire continent. To some, his message was seen as disturbing, even sinister; it was reminiscent of another leader some 70 years ago who launched a similar agenda. It was hardly surprising when at least one Tory leader described it as ‘fascistic’. But most of the rusted-on Thatcherites in his audience were cautiously approving, and Nigel Farage, the leader of the anti-immigration United Kingdom Independence party, called it heroic. Certainly it struck a chord with the nationalists – the exclusivists, even – among the British who basically disapprove not only of the European Union, but of Europe itself; after all, they say, wogs stop at Calais, so how much more alien can be the barbarian hordes from the Middle East, from Africa and Asia? But surely Australia is different – it is all too easy to dismiss Abbott as the exception; after all, he is a Pom himself, so what else can you expect. But

the man who supplanted him, Malcolm Turnbull, has already demonstrated that although the words may be more measured, the substance remains the same. Turnbull does not talk in three-word slogans; his tones are mellifluous and hushed, and he speaks more in sorrow than in anger. But offshore mandatory detention, or whatever he wants to call it, will prevail. There is, he laments, just no alternative. This is of course untrue; there are plenty of alternatives, but none of them is acceptable to the government, and probable not to a well-conditioned

It was hardly surprising when at least one Tory leader described Abbott’s speech as ‘fascistic’ by Mungo MacCallum electorate. But this does not mean that there is not a political problem. While the formula that no boat people can be settled in Australia remains sacrosanct, their incarceration in Manus Island and Nauru is finally producing headlines the government would prefer to avoid. Tony Abbott would simply have ranted his way through, in the manner of the reconstructed Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton. When Amnesty International released a report on the allegations that Australian officials paid people smugglers to return boats to Indonesia, and supported the claims with some 68 witnesses and photographic evidence, Dutton called it bullying, and ideological attack, beyond the pale – his suggestion was that criticism of his paramilitary force was tantamount to treason. But Turnbull and foreign

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minister Julie Bishop were a little more circumspect: they too dodged the substance of the report, but replied simply that Australian domestic laws had been obeyed (which was hardly the point) and that international obligations had been followed (which was, at least, contestable). The accusations may have been shelved, but they have not been settled. And Nauru remains a particular sore spot, not only because of the ongoing saga of the unfortunate asylum seeker known as Abyan, but because it has become increasingly clear that for all the talk of sover-

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eignty and independence, the island is very much a client state of Australia, and a somewhat embarrassing one. It remains essentially a closed society. The Australian columnist Chris Kenny was eventually granted a visa, and good for him, but he admits that the fact that he is a sympathiser of the Pacific Solution and former Liberal apparatchik just may have given him privileges denied to more sceptical colleagues. And the overall secrecy continues; the Save the Children Fund has twice had its officers raided by Nauruan authorities, and has not had its contract renewed by the Transfield Corporation that runs the place; the fact that the welfare organisation refused to submit to a bond demanding obedience to Transfield’s charter of gagging whistleblowers may have had something to do with its effective sacking. And whistleblowers have

been outlawed by the Australian – not the Nauruan – government with the threat of jail sentences for offenders. The repressive nature of the regime has been too much for many of the medical professionals, who have staged demonstrations in protest of what they see as the abuse of children in the detention centres, and want to keep them out of the places to protect their health and sanity. The voters may still support stopping the boats, but the plight of the individuals who have been incarcerated and the manner of their treatment is becoming a problem. Thus the government is redoubling to its efforts to get them out of the way. Cambodia, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan – anywhere, as long as they are out of the immediate neighbourhood. And the more venal and impoverished the destination the better. As far as we know the basket cases of central Africa have not yet been approached with offers, but surely it is only a matter of time. This solution is obviously no more than buck-passing, but the fact that it is being entertained with some urgency is a sign that, at last, there is a recognition that the policy has to change. Mandatory detention has run through the governments of Paul Keating, John Howard, Kevin Rudd (twice), Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, and has become more brutal with each successive incarnation. Turnbull may be the one to bring about rationality and reform, if not compassion. Abbott, and his revered mentor Margaret Thatcher, were never for turning. Just perhaps our new prime minister will be innovative, nimble and agile enough to divert from the habits of what has been, for far too many, a lifetime.

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I’ve identified a new conspiracy. It’s been created by Byron Council and the RTA, who obviously sat down months ago to plot how to maximise traffic disruption as we approach school holidays, schoolies, festivals and Christmas holidays. And they have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Getting into Byron Bay is a nightmare. Kilometres of cones on both sides of the highway, more delays at the hospital site, more delays in town. The roadworks are never-ending. If this chaos isn’t enough, try Brunswick Heads, where Fingal Street is now a no-go zone. Detours and road blocks have similarly infested the township, making for impossible parking and let’s not forget the noise and vibrations. Seriously, is there any planning at all between the RTA and Byron Council? Does anyone in either bureaucracy have any idea how to plan traffic movements so residents and visitors can actually access Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads? Sue Arnold Ocean Shores

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– any reading of News Ltd tactics shows it sticks. The mainstream media constantly propagandises against The Greens as having no economic credentials – it is a ploy to smear without having to enter any real debate, shock jock stuff. I re-read the policy – no tax cuts for the rich while taxGreens economics ing trusts and companies, enI am proud to be a member of The Greens – including when Q I’m disappointed at the couragement of high-skilled I read the Australian Greens outdated commentary on the green jobs, support for zeroeconomic policy (www. Greens economic policies carbon industries while progreens.org.au/policies/eco- (Echo editorial 28/1o/15). Iron- jecting a target of greenhouse nomics) that The Echo’s edi- ically The Greens are the only gas emissions to 350ppm or Business generosity tor dumped on in his leader party with a realistic vision for less, linking the health of the After noticing that the Bun- last week. an economy exiting the coal economy with a healthy envinings store in Byron Bay was With the Paris talks loom- age. The editorial disparaged ronment, removing fossil fuel periodically discarding un- ing what could be more ap- our hard work to counter the subsidies, to mention a few. sold seedlings and plants, I propriate than having as a economic-rationalist major Senator Peter Wish-Wilasked if they would consider key principle ‘Human in- parties with a throwaway line son is our federal economics instead donating them to lo- duced climate change poses from a position of great influ- spokesperson. He formerly cal public schools for use in the greatest threat to our ence. Thanks for the reference worked for Merryl Lynch in students’ gardens. After a se- world, requiring Australia to our URL address; however, New York. Pete was an ecories of exchanges the manag- and all nations, to transform the majority of readers will nomics lecturer at Univerer has agreed, on a trial basis, to a low carbon economy. The simply swallow the one-liner sity of Tasmania for ten years before his current job. He is on an infrastructure inquiry Letters to the Editor that he got up in parliament Send to Letters Editor Michael McDonald, fax: 6684 1719 email: editor@echo.net.au Deadline: Noon, as a select committee. He ran Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. Letters already published in other papers will not cost of addressing climate change now is far less than the cost of failing to do so’? The policy goes on to a set of aims the first of which is ‘An economy that will reduce greenhouse gas pollution to an atmospheric concentration of 350ppm or less.’ Pam Ditton Byron Bay

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Articles/Letters “Reality Itself is birthless and deathless and perfectly Free. The egoless human being fully participates in Reality Itself.” – Adi Da Samraj

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I received a handout about the new Byron Bay paid parking scheme but it doesn’t answer the obvious question: Will people be able to feed the meter? At present, when I drive into town, I usually find a park because someone else is pulling out. They have to pull out because there is no way to extend the one hour (or two hours) they are permitted to park. Unless they are willing to chance a fine.

With the new scheme, when a person’s hour is up, will he or she be able to put another payment in the meter and stay in the same place? Or if the computer doesn’t allow this, what will happen if he or she moves his or her car to an adjacent street? At present this is allowed, of course. Will the computer block paying a new fee there? If meter feeding is possible, I predict that the number of available spaces will drop dramatically. Although it may be expensive, people will clog up the spaces for long periods. It seems to me if Council is going to the expense of a handout, they should at least answer the obvious questions. Charles MacFarland Ewingsdale

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Back in 1955, Byron Bay planners heard another bigger beat. They longed to make an even better port of the Bay, with more than just a repaired jetty. The great storm of 1954 had broken the last hundred metres of the jetty near Belongil. Two cranes washed into the sea. Twentyseven of thirty small fishing boats were lost.

A letter to the editor applauded the scheme. This was similar to works at the ‘now busy Port Kembla’. These were built ‘in the mouth of a similar creek’ and ‘now accommodating overseas freighters’. Such ideas had echoed in British imagination since the fifteenth century, when artificial harbours were first built there. The geographer W G Hoskins cites the north Devon village of Clovelly. The Elizabethan squire George Carey transformed his farming vil-

Historians listen to the rustle of old documents. By 2000, depending on which figures are used, the fish catch was two to ten per cent of that earlier one. Pipi beds shrank to nearly nothing. Whales were protected and at least the population of humpbacks recovering. After destroying nine-metre-high dunes and kilometres of coastal vegetation, the sandmining company left. Erosion sped up. Two hundred birds were scattered across the region, but with the changing conditions, the numbers halved over the next five years. Poets, like Mary Oliver, listen to subtexts. ‘I tell you this to break your heart, by which I mean only that it break open and never close again to the rest of the world.’

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Sometimes, science people have ears. Biologists point out how the birds use their sensitive beaks to probe the sand for small food, including pipi. They will agree with Aboriginal Australians that the numbers of birds are closely tied to the amount of food and level of human activity on beaches. In the Shire, I see a few birds. Some nest on the plain open sand near the Belongil. In spite of the continued dredging at the mouth of the waterway. Regardless of the mad medley of rocks taking over the beach. Though threatened by the reconstruction of the waterway

The first part of the plan was for a breakwater harbour, a stone wall from The Pass, built in an arc across a section of the bay. The next part was a set of rock walls at the Belongil, ‘training it’ to stay open. Excavation would create a dredge basin of 20 acres and a tidal basin of 300. A sand pump would work 24/7 to keep the entrance open. Annual dredging would keep the basin clear.

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itself, a few still persist. Ecologists say that the little hearts of these birds race when dogs and people burst into their space. As you walk on the beach, look far ahead and you’ll see when they begin to react to your presence. If you walk straight towards them, they shriek and fly away. If you veer to one side and go wide around them, you’ll spare them the anxieties and the physical side-effects that accrue and debilitate them. You’ll hear their silence, a thanks for your small kindness.

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The black and white birds with the long red beaks and legs are telling, but so very quietly. Taxonomists call them Haematopus longirostris. Bundjalung, the pipi-birds, leading people to beds of shellfish. Anglos, pied oystercatchers or, from the 19th century, ‘sea pies’. An old cook book says that baked in pastry, they keep ‘well about a week or nine days at sea’. Since the 1990s, throughout northern rivers, they have declined by 56 per cent. Not because they feature on the pub menu. Rather, they signal changing conditions in the coastal zones where they live. How to hear what they mean?

lage on a rough coast into a harbour town by building a stone breakwater and pier. The NSW government of 1957 listened to money. They calculated works in Byron Bay were too expensive and uncertain. They invested in rocks at Brunswick Heads and Evans Head. These would develop the ‘potentialities’ of the far north coast, which lay in fishing. After all, in 1953, the Byron Bay fishing co-op reported a catch of 316 tonnes. Other industries underway were whaling and sandmining of the beaches and dunes.

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‘Trade deal’ the new rules for global corporatism Phillip Frazer

The US, Australia, and ten other Pacific Rim nations recently signed a deal called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, which calls itself a ‘trade and investment pact’ designed to govern about 40 per cent of the global economy. The TPP has been written in secret over the past five years, almost exclusively by lawyers and lobbyists for mega-corps like US giants Wal-Mart, Chevron, Cargill, Halliburton, Chevron, PHRMA, Comcast, and the Motion Picture Association of America.

Corporate law That secrecy tells us that this is not about ‘free’ trade, but about large global corporations setting up their own laws to govern commerce – and thus vast areas of day-today life – to their advantage rather than for the benefit of people at large. The TPP allows corporates to end-run around national laws, regulations, and customs – in fact to subvert governance itself. The New Rules will be enforced by new courts set up by corporates, presided over by corporate-appointed judges, with trials as secret as the process of writing the Rules was. This secretive new legal process is called investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), and it’s probably the most outrageous plan of all the secret plans. We know about the TPP and its ISDS because whistleblowers have risked their freedom to access and distribute drafts whenever they

LETTERS continued from page 13 for ‘further research into how to keep our beaches safe from sharks’, and the installation of six shark-barrier-net trials. Ballina MP Tamara Smith is quoted as saying: ‘No technology can completely eliminate the risk of a shark bite, but this response will make a significant difference.’ Her statement is a reiteration of some other politician’s, and is incorrect. It’s like saying that a fence at a zoo will not eliminate the risk of being attacked by a lion. How many people would take their families to the zoo if that were the case? Shark barriers are 100 per cent effective. Hong Kong installed 22 of them after a series of fatal attacks in the 1990s, and there hasn’t been a single attack or encounter

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could get their hands on them, led by WikiLeaks. And yet, without a blush, leaders of governments and corporations – including Barack Obama, Malcolm Turnbull, and Hillary Clinton – keep telling us critics of the TPP to sit down and shut up. How can you criticise, they say, when you haven’t even read it? Well yes, exactly. Various national organisations opposing TPP have their own reasons to fear the trade dealers. In the US, the Citizens Trade Campaign (CTC), a coalition of labour, environmental, family farm, and consumers, has raised a raft of objections, including that American laws that make food producers tell consumers where their food was grown could be outlawed. So, chalking ‘buy local’ on your farm stand could land you in a secret trade court! The three worst provisions of the TPP’s intellectual property provisions, according to Jeremy Malcolm of the since. The shark barriers cost around $250,000 each, so $16 million would fund 64 barriers which would protect almost every surf spot along the whole east coast. Shark tagging is inhumane, expensive, and useless. We already know that the dangerous shark species are dangerous; what other information of any real value is monitoring going to provide? Inserting electronic equipment with a battery life of ten years into living creatures is a travesty. Let the scientists experiment on themselves. Aerial surveillance is harmless, but also expensive and without much merit. Sharks swim great distances at high speed, and the water is not always clear. Even after an attack, the shark can not usually be located from the air or

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Less protection As for environmental and consumer protections, the TPP offers new ways for corporations to beat ’em back. Earlier ‘trade pacts’ have already ruled against American environmental protections in the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as well as clean air rules in Peru, mining laws in El Salvador, a provincial fracking moratorium in Canada, and an Ecuadorian court ruling against Chevron. The TPP would go a step further than those earlier pacts by giving individual corporations, rather than governments, the power to land. The $16 million should all be spent on the only real answer to the shark threat, exactly in the same way that zoos protect visitors from lions, tigers and bears – placement of permanent barriers. Mark Abriel Byron Bay

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I am a regular visitor to Byron Bay and have been for many years. Following a visit last week I feel obliged to have a whinge about the new toilet blocks at the main beach and near the tourist information centre. Both are totally inadequate for the number of people they are meant to cater for. It was not uncommon to see at least a dozen people waiting to use the two toilets at each location, and on more than one occasion during the

take member nations to ISDS court for national or local rules that they claim cost them money. They can even demand payment for the loss of ‘expected future profits’. And if corporations lose, they won’t have to pay the government’s costs. Governments, on the other hand, will face costs of a million or millions of dollars per case if they sue corporations. When the TPP got a hearing in our parliament earlier this year, the ALP’s meek opposition to the coalition’s embrace of the pact focused on putting more conditions on foreign owners bringing in foreign labour to work on their Australian businesses. Ever eager to take us back to the 50s, Tony Abbott accused Bill Shorten of embracing the White Australia Policy like his predecessor Arthur Calwell famously did. Meanwhile, China just signed up more than 50 countries to their very own new time I was there. A number of people, including myself, gave up waiting near the tourist information centre toilets and walked over to the Rails to use their facilities – hardly fair I know, but when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go! Could something be done to get Council to increase the number of toilets? Also I feel the soon-tobe-introduced paid parking in the CBD will have the effect of reducing the number of day visitors and tourists passing through Byron Bay. A money-making exercise I realise, but in my opinion a backward step for a town and its shopkeepers who rely on tourists for their living to a large degree. Ian King Warners Bay

trade initiative, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The US excluded China from the TPP, though it is the world’s leading trading nation and on the Pacific. Australia, Israel, South Korea and the UK defied Wall Street by signing on to the Chinese bank, and New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia joined Australia in signing both the American and Chinese projects. Obama claims the TPP and the rest of the trade New Order will democratise its member countries, many of which could use some of that, but his corporatist mates care more about pacifying us masses by telling us what to make, what to buy, and how we should abandon our

quaint and dangerous local habits and preferences. China’s foreign policy, according to Australian Catholic University Associate Professor Mark Chou, is ‘regime neutral’, which means they’ll help finance big infrastructure anywhere in Asia regardless of national politics. Beijing’s willingness to build railways and ignore the dirty stuff is serving them well globally in the political battle over whose century this will be. Most of the men and the very few women involved in wrangling these deals don’t think about whether we’ll survive the century at all. Q See Phillip Frazer’s blog The View From Coorabell Ridge at coorabellridge.com.

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by Ian Rogers Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm The European Club Cup may sound like a minor event but an influx of big sponsors has turned in to the strongest and richest team competition in the world. The 2015 ECC concluded in Skopje last weekend with a dozen super clubs and almost 40 amateur teams that mostly played among themselves. With superstars such as Topalov, Giri, Caruana and Adams, the 2014 ECC winner, Azeri club SOCAR, was again favourite to win, but they were forced to lower their colours to the Russian Champions Siberia who, with a budget in excess of $A0.5m, had enhanced their team with four top 15 players: Kramnik, Aronian, Grischuk and Li Chao. Altogether 24 of the top 30 players in the world were competing in Skopje., and in the end Siberia triumphed thanks to four consecutive wins by Vladimir Kramnik and contributions by Siberia’s two Chinese recruits. Kramnik’s most satisfying and important win came against

SOCAR’s Veselin Topalov. These two players have feuded since 2006 when Topalov, without evidence, accused Kramnik of cheating during their world title match. Q One of the tournament’s prettiest finishes came from the women’s section of the ECC, won convincingly by the Georgian team Nona. In the diagrammed position the young Russian Aleksandra Goryachina, who shares a coach with Australia’s Anton Smirnov, seems to have pushed her pawn too fast against Evgenija Ovod. However, rather than concede a draw, Goryachina found 62.h8Q+!! Kxh8 63.Kh6! Bb1 64.Bb4! when Black was forced to resign since the threat of 65.Bf8 and 66.Bg7 checkmate cannot be met. a

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If you have pelvic floor weakness, bladder or bowel control problems, prolapse, pelvic floor pain or are regaining fitness, especially after childbirth or surgery, or you just want to improve your pelvic health generally, these classes are for you. Janelle has been a practising physiotherapist for 32 years and an accredited yoga teacher for 17 years. She has completed postgraduate studies in continence and women’s health physiotherapy.

Cost $100/$80 conc (health fund rebates apply)

Janelle consults from rooms in two locations – Bangalow 6687 2337 and Murwillumbah 6672 3818.

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GOOD SKIN CLINIC As a practitioner, I find, being able to help large numbers of people overcome their serious skin concerns, is a privilege and a joy. I see the changes taking place and listen to their stories, as s they y recover. Sometimes their comments d demonstrate s a level of embarrassment and just how much their disease has affected their lives eg ‘After 23 years of these red spots all over me, now they’re gone, I can go swimming with my kids’, or ‘Black isn’t my favourite colour but I enjoy wearing it now just because I can!’ If your skin disease is stopping you from enjoying life’s simple pleasures, we can make a difference. Call 1300 956 566 or check out our website www.goodskinclinic.com.au.

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HEALING TRENDS WITH BENEFITS People worldwide are loving AntiGravity Yoga Fitness because it works for each and every body, regardless of shape, size, age or fitness ability. Incorporating yoga principles such as breathing, stretching and meditation with gymnastics and aerial arts, this practice strengthens the body and the mind, leaving one feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and balanced. Come fly with me! Private and group bookings available. At Starseed Gardens, 60 Yagers Lane, Byron Bay. For bookings and info 0432 260 927.

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excellent results for many conditions d as well as more energy, mental and emotional balance. Private health rebates are available and Medicare rebates may apply. Be healthy, be natural, be yourself. For more info or a free DVD on NCR please contact David Ackerman on 0437 034 197. October is all about skin rejuvenation.

Most people don’t realise that a major cause of brain fog, headaches, anxiety, chronic pain and even migraine is tension in the bones of the skull and that through simple cranial rebalancing many of these problems can be eased. It is amazing how great you can feel after cranial balancing.

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This November we celebrate men and encourage men to feel good about themselves. With ‘manscaping’ all the rage, it is time to embrace those areas of hair and skin that concern you!

Using the award-winning medical grade Candela laser you can get your sunspots, pigment and overall skin rejuvenation treated. S Smooth that stubborn frown line with Anti-wrinkle injections from $499 for three areas only available for the month of Movember.

Dr David Ackerman, chiropractor, specialises in cranial healing, using two powerful cranial modalities: Craniosacral Balancing and NeuroCranial Restructuring (NCR).

No need to travel to the Gold Coast or Brisbane again to obtain medical grade skin and laser treatments. We inspire to provide our own community with our knowledge, experience and passion.

Craniosacral Balancing is a gentle, deeply healing modality that releases tension at the core of the body. NCR is shared as a 4-day treatment series and is a stronger cranial therapy and brings

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NEUROCRANIAL RESTRUCTURING ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TRANSFORMATION IN YOUR HEALTH? NCR is a powerful endonasal cranial therapy, which unwinds the skull and spine in an ongoing way leading to more energy, mental/emotional wellbeing and relief of pain. It comprises a 4-day treatment series of approximately one hour each day. It is excellent for: • Migraines/headaches • Anxiety/depression • Chronic pain • Improved facial appearance • Sinusitis See www.drdeanhowell.com for more info on NCR. Health rebates available. Treatments delivered by registered chiropractor, David Ackerman B.Sc M.Chiro.

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TUESDAY 10AM - 1PM

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Sunlight Healing is a sanctuary for transformation, regeneration and healing. We offer powerful, blissful Energy Healing, Life Purpose Readings, Reiki, as well as Indian Head Massage and Ear Candling.

Our goal is to help people live with authenticity, freedom, happiness, and peaceful prosperity.

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RED TENT YOGA Bliss out on Mondays from 12–4pm at Community Acupuncture for just $25. Community Massage is open every Wednesday and Friday from 1–5pm for $35/45mins. Prenatal Yoga classes Monday 5.30pm, Thursday 9.30am and Saturday 8am. The Byron Pregnancy Support Group is on every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. New Mama Workshops starts 23rd November, Monday 10am. Queens Code Film Screening Tuesday 17 November at 7.15pm Call 0413 294 866. www.redtentyoga.com.au.

TREAT THE PERSON Belle McPhee is practising in the Byron A&I Estate doing Herbal Medicine, GAPS™ consultations, and Remedial Massage. Belle trained with Dorothy Hall and works primarily with herbs and food to treat the person, rather than the symptoms. Belle is also a certified GAPS™ (Gut and Psychology

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MULLUM DENTAL YOUR FRIENDLY FAMILY DENTIST At Mullumbimby Dental Centre, each of our patients experiences unparalleled care in our tranquil and relaxing environment. Each of our four surgeries overlooks peaceful tropical gardens, and our practice has been built to provide the ultimate comfort and care for our patients. We have invested in the finest dental technology and equipment to support the delivery of our state-of-the-art dental treatments. At Mullumbimby Dental Centre our dentists have a keen focus on patient education and strive to help each of your family members achieve optimal oral health. 6684 2644.

ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN AND NATUROPATH Gareth Vanderhope (BNat, MNutDiet) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and/or Naturopath with a decade of clinical experience. Through his academic and clinical work Gareth has honed his skills as an evidence-based practitioner who is on the cutting-edge of scientific knowledge within the context of holistic medical practice. Gareth’s interest is natural approaches to anxiety and emotional health, chronic digestive diseases, chronic pain, low energy, preconception and perinatal, nutritional optimisation plus vegetarian and vegan advice for young families. In addition Body Composition analysis allows Gareth to tailor approaches for optimal fat burning and increased muscle mass. For appointments call: 02 6685 8666. North Coast Medical Centre – 24 Shirley Street, Byron Bay.

For appointments call 6685 8666. Medicare rebates available for dietetic consults with GP chronic disease management plan • HICAPS facilities available for instant Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebate • Joint consults are available with Gareth and a GP for Naturopathic and Dietetic services.

Syndrome™) practitioner, working with digestive disorders, allergies, gut health and many psychological conditions associated with the gutbrain connection.

Gareth Vanderhope is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Naturopath with a decade of clinical experience.

North Coast Medical Psychology Services Registered psychologists trained in a range of treatments & mental health areas. • anxiety and stress • trauma (including PTSD) • depression • grief and loss • personal development • relationship issues • eating disorders • postnatal depression • drug and alcohol problems • HSC Psychology

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HEALING NORTH COAST MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES North Coast Medical Psychology Practice offers comprehensive psychology services with registered clinical psychologists trained in a range of treatments and mental health areas. These include – anxiety and stress, trauma (including PTSD), depression, family of origin issues, parenting, grief and loss, personal development, relationship issues, eating disorders, health related concerns, postnatal depression and drug and alcohol problems and HSC Psychology. Find the psychologist you need at www.northcoastmedicalcentre.com.au. North Coast Medical – 02 6685 8666. 24 Shirley Street, Byron Bay.

YOGI NECTAR Summer is on its way! Yogi Nectar is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Yogi Nectar is bioactive, a probiotic that produces abundance of live bacteria for the gut, helping to aid digestion, preventing allergies and boosting the immune system. Yogi Nectar is raw, organic, vegan, dairy free, gluten free and contains no GMO. www.facebook.com/yoginectar 6684 6567.

LETS GO SURFING BYRON WOW! Lets Go Surfing’s WOW (Women on Waves) program is for women who want to learn or improve their surfing skills. With 20 years of experience in the surf-school industry, the WOW program is designed by women for women! In small groups our 3-week courses run on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays. Book now for the November program which starts 2nd week November. Ph: 6685 4878 for more info. Lets Go Surfing… changing lives one wave at a time.

POLE CATZ DANCE FITNESS STUDIO Get fit and stay in shape while having fun and meeting new people. Pole Catz Byron Bay offers classes in beginner to advanced pole dancing, group fitness classes and also the fun of hens and birthday packages. Whatever your fitness level we have classes to suit everyone. www.polecatz.com.au 0413 326 901. byronbay@polecatz.com.au.

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OZONE – REVOLUTION IN DENTISTRY Dental health is an important part of your overall health. Unnecessary drilling and filling your teeth with toxic materials can have far-reaching, longterm health ramifications. Raw • Organic • Vegan • Dairy & Gluten Free R

Fortunately, there are options, but it can be tricky finding a dentist that is fully familiar with alternative types of dentistry, such as minimally invasive dentistry, biomimetic dentistry and the use of non-toxic dental materials. Modern dentistry is still fairly primitive in many ways. More than 80% of Australian dentists still use amalgam, half of which is neurotoxic mercury – not silver as the name ‘silver fillings’ would imply. But that’s not the only problem. The act of drilling into a tooth is very destructive to the tooth, especially when using a high-speed drill. It can create tiny little cracks that lead to further deterioration of the tooth over time. Low-speed drilling is not as destructive to the tooth but is still far from optimal. The conventional strategy to ‘drill and fill’, regardless of the restorative material used, is an impermanent solution. An estimated 70-80% of the work done by dentists is rerepairing previous dental work. Heralding a new era in dentistry, ozone therapy has been established as a safe and effective method for preventing and treating dental caries. Unlike conventional methods, which are highly invasive, this novel treatment approach promotes caries reversal and the remineralisation of teeth without damaging their structure. Ozone’s long history as a subject of research and an effective medical tool is well documented. We, at Bytes of Byron Dental, are excited to be using this type of non-invasive therapy to treat caries, periodontal disease and endodontics. Bytes of Byron, 140 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. 6680 5066. Emergency 0412 120 002. www.bytesofbyron.com.au

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HEALTH &

RESET YOUR SYSTEM with Restorative Yoga and Somatics

classes - workshops - private sessions for details visit earthtouchzenthai.com or call Gigi Kate on 0449 196 949

FIND THE OFF-SWITCH FOR YOUR TENSION

These days so many people are going all the time and find it hard to wind down. Many know they are overdoing it but just can’t find their ‘off-switch’. The brain and the body stop communicating well and tension patterns get ‘locked on’ in the body. Working with the body and the nervous system together we can unwind and release stress reflexes, relieve pain and create calm and ease. More information call Gigi Kate on 0449 196 949 or visit www.earthtouchzenthai.com.

KOMBI COUNSELLING Mobile * counselling service Graeme Patterson

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KOMBI COUNSELLING MOBILE SERVICE Graeme Patterson travels the Byron Shire in his 1973 kombi to bring you a mobile, professional counselling service (or, if you’d prefer, counselling rooms are available in Mullumbimby). Graeme supports clients to use their own strengths when dealing with issues such as grief and loss, relationships, trauma, anxiety and depression. Graeme also specialises in Buddhist psychotherapy and compassion focussed therapy. Contact Graeme on 0468 928 383.

0409 583 977

MOVEMENT ZONE

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Unique to Byron, Movement Zone offers therapies that will greatly enhance your wellbeing. Flotation in a spacious Dreampod. Bodywork with Biomat Sauna Mat and Crystal Bowls PLUS a Crystal wonderland upstairs. Flotation tank sessions available as a single or couple. Pancha group classes every Sat 1pm $15 per class. Gyrokinesis group classes $15 intro special Thu 2pm Tues 2pm. 2/27 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay. 0409 583 977. movementzone.com.au.

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THE PATH TO WELLNESS STARTS HERE If you are unhappy with your health and lifestyle, and what you have tried in the past hasn’t worked, then don’t despair! Founder of Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre in Sydney, Vaidya Raman Das Mahatyagi has been designing and administering effective Ayurvedic treatment plans for over two decades. His years of experience have culminated in his practice of Yatan Ayurveda – a synthesis of Yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra and other Vedic sciences like astrology, palmistry and face reading. Looking beyond the symptoms, root cause imbalances are addressed through a customised treatment plan that will return you to a healthy, energised state and provide lasting benefits. Contact us now and begin your life-transforming journey toward optimal wellness! Appointments November 6–7. Phone: 1300 552 260.

INTOUCH YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS 2016 Learn to teach your passion, or simply deepen your own practice and understanding of the ancient science that is yoga. Now in their sixth consecutive year, these trainings are taught with integrity and heart, with small group numbers. BOOK NOW for the rarely offered One Month Intensive option, 4–29 Jan at Lennox Head. Part Time (one day a week) Level 1 begins next March in Suffolk Park, Level 2 Intensives begin April, Brisbane, run over three 2-week modules during school holidays. All info can be found at www.intouchyogabyronbay.com. flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com Tel: 6685 9910.

NAIL AND TENDON CLINICS Have you tried anti-fungal creams, ointments, lotions and potions and still have infected nails? Do your toenails look thick, yellow, brittle and ugly? Do you hide your nails? Avoid any further embarrassment; try the quick, safe, painless Clear Nail Laser treatment and be proud to show your nails. For an appointment, call Val at Nail and Tendon Clinics on 0409 897 808.

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO TAKE YOUR LIFE TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Learn how to train, what to eat and how to get more out of your life from 2013 & 2014 CrossFit Games Masters Champion, and former National level Triathlete, Cyclist & Canoeist, Amanda Allen.

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HEALING Amanda is a passionate and inspiring coach, speaker and writer on all things health and performance related – her battles with depression, food and alcohol abuse are the foundation of her strength – bringing a gritty honesty, awareness and understanding to her style of coaching. Amanda is also a Level 1 CrossFit Coach, Level 2 Chek Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Level 1 Holistic Psychologist, Level 1 Yoga Teacher, with a Diploma of Massage and a Bachelor of Management from the University of South Australia. Amanda is in town for a one time Seminar and group training session at Byron Bay’s new premier fitness training facility, Strength Evolution. Free attendance for Strength Evolution members. $30 for non-members. Cafe on-site. Saturday November 14, 7.30am. Limited numbers. Please call to book your spot 0413 880 539.

KUNDALINI YOGA Teacher Training – Weekly Classes – Gong Evenings. Mahanraj Yoga Studio in Ocean Shores offers Kundalini yoga classes. Day classes include posture, breath, chanting, meditation, and relaxation. Each class finishes with the healing vibrations of a GONG BATH. Let Mahanraj take you on a journey. Become a Kundalini yoga teacher – trainings held locally. Further details at www.kundaliniyogaustralia. com.au. Health fund rebate available. Contact Mahanraj on 0414 355 715. mahanraj@me.com. 7 Goolara Court, Ocean Shores (bookings essential).

DISCOVER THE WILD WORLD OF FERMENTATION WITH JEAN MARTINEZ

MORE ABOUT CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY… Craniosacral Therapy is well-known for its ability to treat headaches, neck and back pain and to unwind physical and emotional tension out of the body. Did you know that craniosacral is also used inside the mouth to release tension from the soft tissue and balance the upper palate and jaw, reducing TMJ dysfunction, grinding and clenching, and more? For more information call Martina Duel 0432 322 998 or visit www.bodyalchemyhealth.com.

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Toby Mills: background in dance and Pilates; is currently a senior teacher of Ziran QiGong; also practises many and varied osteopathic skills. Andre Kleinbaum: has a love of osteopathy in the cranial field. He has developed particular interest in treating of babies, including networking with lactation consultants for treatment of neonatal and infant tongue-tie. Emily Pepper: a wide range of structural osteopathic skills including dry needling; as a Pilates instructor is also skilled in developing exercise programs for rehabilitation. Their four highly skilled Remedial Massage therapists, Ash, Natalie, Sarit and Melanie, offer a wide range of effective soft-tissue treatments. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday. 6685 1126.

Are you open to experimenting with foods that have been proven to improve digestive health? Join us for a weekend of fermentation workshops – just in time for summer! All participants will be able to taste ferments made on the day throughout the workshop and will receive a copy of detailed recipes and instructions plus a delicious organic and locally sourced lunch in a rainforest nature-based setting.

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IN MULLUMBIMBY www.bodyalchemyhealth.com • 0432 322 998

Sue Broadbent and Associates, excellence in osteopathic care.

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Come Learn & Train with 2 x World Champion Athlete, Amanda Allen. Saturday Nov 14, 7.30am

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Limited Numbers. Call to book your spot 0413 880 539. North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

Emily Pepper

• Osteopathy • Dry needling • Remedial massage • Visceral osteopathy • Cranial osteopathy • Pain Management • Exercise Rehab

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Is your pet cuteâ&#x20AC;Ś or does it have a face only a mother could love? Send a pic in of your fave pet and our readers will vote to decide. Owners of the winning pets receive a $50 voucher to spend in one of the businesses advertising in this feature. Photos to be emailed to e.comps@echo.net.au by Monday 10 November. The photo gallery will appear on EchoNetDaily from Wednesday 11 November where readers can vote to pick the winner at www.echo.net.au/peace-love-and-pets The winners will be notiďŹ ed by email and announced in November 18 Echo. Good Luck!

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24/7 VET ON DUTY MyVet Byron Bay 6685 6899 MyVet Billinudgel 6680 3480 myvetoz.com.au facebook.com.myvetoz

The Grateful Dog

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We are a boutique dog hotel, offering in-home care for a select number of dogs on our 40-acre rural retreat in Billinudgel. Without a kennel in sight, your dog will be welcomed as part of our family, and hang out with us all day, running and playing in the paddocks, or swimming in the dam. At night, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll settle down in the house with us, just like they would at home, and share some cuddles and scratches in front of the TV. It truly is a home away from home!

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Cassie works one-on-one with each dog, making sure they feel safe and look their best. For cute doggie pics Facebook/ Instagram @thesaltydoggrooming. 0413 041 634

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The Grateful Dog Find heaps more pet-care bargains in our catalogue out November 9th!

Billinudgel 02 6680 3030 0428 238 058 www.thegratefuldog.com.au

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Why leave your dog in kennels? We offer a home away from home for your best friend, on our 40-acre rural retreat. Let them join our family, and be loved like one of our own!

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National Recycling Week for NE Waste/Byron Shire Council It’s National Recycling Week and we’re talking ‘all things organic’ recycling! We’d like to thank all of the diligent recyclers in Byron Shire for helping us reach a 63 per cent kerbside recycling rate using our new 3-bin system! That’s up from around 38 per cent under our previous 2-bin system! Instead of going to landfill, our garden clippings and food scraps are processed into beautiful certified organic compost used by many local farmers and growers to improve agricultural soils. For information contact the Resource Recovery Hotline on 1300 652 625 or visit our website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/recycling-and-waste

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Waste Warrior Tiggi planting in the stage One garden using compost from St John’s Mullumbimby School’s compost making system. Students from St John’s School Mullumbimby exempliﬁed the school’s ‘Love in Action’ value when they cleaned up the yard, ensuring that all the rubbish was placed in the correct recycling bins.

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Recycling Week National Recycling Week is an initiative of Planet Ark which was developed as a focus point to draw attention to the benefits of recycling. There are many businesses in our shire that cleverly source existing products and reuse, recycle, upcycle or repurpose to bring to market a creative, quirky and eclectic range of goods. You only need to look at these pages or take a trip to your local market to see that creativity and innovation are alive and well. As a consumer you can

respect the planet and support a small local business by choosing to buy products that have already had a previous life: for example clothing, accessories, furniture or homewares. Our councils have initiatives too which encourage us to recycle our domestic waste; the 3 bin initiative to decrease the amount of land-fill launched recently is a good example. There are also recycling centres where you can drop off batteries,

polystyrene, bottles or plastic pallet wrap. And you can always pick up a bargain at the various tip shops. Be mindful of your waste. This year Planet Ark is encouraging offices to look at how they can recycle. You can start with the very basics like using reused ink cartridges and putting a save paper basket next to each person’s waste paper basket which let’s face it, should not contain paper, despite its name.

Spinifex Designer Cool Planet Waste Boutique Mullumbimby – Assessments Planet is delivering 500 waste assessments Reduce REUSE Recycle Cool to small businesses throughout regional NSW as Specialising in pre-loved designer clothing and apparel, Spinifex is Mullum’s newest recycled store – Reduce your carbon footprint, and find unique high-quality designer pieces every week! Also the spunkiest new venue in Mullum, the first Spinifex events are happening instore for the Music Festival... Mullum Fringe Hide Out Thursday 19 November – Spoken Word & Poetry Friday 20 November – FROM THE INSIDE OUT Spinifex Designs first Catwalk Fashion Show Saturday 21 November – Live Acoustic Music Window Display 24 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. spinifexdesignsmullumbimby@gmail.com www.spinifexdesignsmullumbimby.com.au

Silver Lining… is a secondhand clothes shop specialising in quality and affordability with a great selection of secondhand clothes, bric-a-brac and accessories. Silver Lining is a certified sustainable business focussing on natural fibres – silks, cottons, wool and linen. Stylish and unusual, but also practical and beautiful. Hills & Mojo in the back of the shop has an exciting collection of furniture, original artwork, jewellery, glass, ceramics, tins and artefacts. 61 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. 0477 434 854. Instagram: thesilverlininginmullum Facebook: thesilverlininginmullum North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

part of the statewide Bin Trim program. These assessments provide independent and professional advice on how to save resources, money and time in any business. What’s more, they’re free! For more information please call Cool Planet on 1300 687 888.

Clem’s Cargo secondhand wares – collectibles

FREE WASTE ASSESSMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

THIS PROJECT IS A NSW EPA WASTE LESS, RECYCLE MORE INITIATIVE FUNDED FROM THE WASTE LEVY.

Phone coolplanet on 1300 687 888

As a well-established collectors’ destination, Clem’s remains a highly reliable industry source for unique secondhand wares. Our core business is recycling with a strong focus on innovative ways to sustain wares from the past. Talk with us to see how you can become eligible for Sustainable Products credit if you intend achieving a Green Star-rating for all types of projects. 38 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads For more information: 6685 1213, Facebook and Instagram. Trading: 9-4pm ThursdayMonday, and by appointment.

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Property

Property in Focus

Kiah – Stunning Architect Designed Resort Complex

www.echo.net.au/echo-property Property in Focus

Charming country home • 10 mins to Bangalow and Alstonville, 20 mins to Byron and Ballina. • Charming doublebrick country home, thoughtfully updated on (approx) 10 picturesque acres. • Tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom • Expansive return decking, affording magical valley vistas. • Abundant wildlife (incl) wallabies, owls and other birdlife. • Approx 1200 lemon myrtle trees and 100 Davidson plum trees with residual income • School bus at front gate. Address: 569 Booyong Road, Booyong Inspect: By appointment Details: 3 bedrms, 1 bathrm, 2 cars. Price: $745,000 – $785,000 Contact: James Leary 0490 189 175, james@byronbaypro.com.au

15/7 Cavvanbah Street, Byron Bay Interest over $1,500,000 Paul Prior 0418 324 297, Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, First National Byron Bay

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Perfectly located just 50m from Belongil Beach and a short 7-minute stroll along the shore into Byron Bay’s town centre; this unique residence enjoys total luxury whilst blending in to the local bush and coastal environment. Situated in the high end Kiah complex, this villa allows the new owner to live in, holiday let or permanently rent. There is a 20m resort style pool, beautifully maintained gardens and direct beach access via a short track. Features include: executive style 2-level villa, all rooms have a sunny, northerly aspect. Spacious designer kitchen overlooking dining and living area, double doors open to reveal a large entertainers deck and garden. Main bedroom upstairs with built-in Address: robes and ensuite, 2nd bedroom also upstairs plus For Sale: main bathroom. Powder room downstairs. Air Enquiries: conditioning, wide timber floorboards and quality fittings and finishes throughout.

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58 Overall Drive Po sville Beachside Location with Creek Front Views!

View Saturday & Sunday 10–11am Agent Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

This modern, light-filled sanctuary has an open plan flow, with 5 spacious bedrooms plus rumpus room. • Beautiful floating polished timber floors • Lounge/dining with water views & ocean breezes • Master bedroom with stunning water views, WIR & ensuite • Large renovated bathroom with separate bath and shower • Sparkling In-ground salt water pool • North facing Sunroom & Rumpus room This property combines the best of beachside living, with easy accessibility to local amenities, in one!

rh.com.au/oceanshores @rhoceanshores

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Oﬀers Over $669,000

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12 /1 ‘Seagrass’ Langi Place, Ocean Shores Don’t Just Dream... Live the Dream at ‘Seagrass’

View Saturday 11-12pm Agent Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

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• Light-filled living areas offer seamless indoor/outdoor living which flows through to an enormous terrace • ‘Entertainer’s Kitchen’ with large caeserstone, 40mm island bench, with ‘waterfall’ edges • Luxurious master bedrm with ocean views & sea breezes • Quality double block-out blinds throughout • Audio/Video Intercom. Secure parking • Just 30 minutes to Coolanga a & Ballina airports, 15 minutes to Byron Beach • Minutes to Brunswick Heads and surrounding Byron Bay Hinterland

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Ocean Shores 1 Kulgun Court GREAT FAMILY HOME OR INVESMENT • 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Eat in kitchen • Land 626m2 with room to kick ball • Split system in lounge

Price

$470,000

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View Saturday 10.00 – 10.30am

Quiet Beachside Living

Contact David Holden on 0435 789 677

Suffolk Park 1/19 Oceanside Place

Auction Unless Sold Prior Sat Nov 7th, Onsite 10am

This lovingly renovated townhouse is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought after community of Beachside Suffolk Park. This presents a perfect opportunity to enter the property market in an ideal location or a great investment with solid rental returns.

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Own front entrance & garden, split over two levels Gourmet kitchen with caesar stone bench tops Large North facing courtyard with raised organic veggie bed Separate laundry, downstairs WC and remote single garage A short stroll to the Suffolk Park bakery, shops & Tallow beach Small complex of only 5 townhouses

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(Open from 9:30am) Guide $595,000 to $650,000 Inspect Thur 4:30pm - 5pm Michael Gudgeon 0419 495 494 rwbyronbay.com property ID 1372995 02 6685 6222

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction 21st November, 2015, if not sold before Graham Dunn: 0418 663 620 / graham@byronbaysales.com.au www.byronbaypropertysales.com.au

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Sit t d in Situated i the th sought ht aft fter Pacifi P ific Vista Vi t area, thi this home is an ideal project for the keen renovator or a fantastic property for someone looking to purchase their first home. Positioned on a 610m2 corner block, the home has three bedrooms, a recently updated bathroom, open plan kitchen with living area, separate laundry, a great size timber deck for entertaining & a single lock-up garage. There is plenty of room to extend the existing house to create something special or simply leave it how it is and reap the rental benefits.Â Being a well-priced freestanding home within 2 km to the beach & the flourishing Byron Bay town centre, this home really is worth the inspection. Brett Connable 0408 155 931 brett.connable@raywhite.com Address: 23 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay For Sale: $749,000 Open Home: Weds & Sat 12:30pm - 1pm

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short drive to town Auction 5.30pm Nov 11 in our rooms. Web ID: 1P0816. Inspect Saturday 7 November, 1-1.30pm Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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Rare opportunity for rural vacant land Lot 10 Tamarind Drive (north end), Tintenbar. Amazing elevated rural views to the north, approx. 5.33ha Frontage to Emigrant Creek with access to beautiful waterholes Building opportunities this close to the beach are rare Private & quiet easy-maintenance land, room for a horse Less than 10 mins to Lennox Head and less than 20 mins to Byron Bay

Mixture of pastureland and bushland with a large outdoor amphitheatre Only an inspection will do this property true justice. Contact us today Auction 5.30pm Nov 11 in our rooms. Web ID: 1P0979. View by appointment. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

Lennox Townhouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ticks all the boxes! 3/1 Megan Crescent, Lennox Head Spacious 2 level townhouse in heart of village 2 bedrooms PLUS an extra living space on upper level Main bedroom has private balcony, shutters & WIR Good sized kitchen with d/w, open plan dining/living Main bathroom plus separate WC lower level Large, secure, private east facing courtyard

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perfect investment Auction 5.30pm Nov 11 in our rooms. Web ID: 1P0922. Inspect Saturday 7 November, 11-11.30am Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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Years of experience and a network that delivers more for your property Providing the personal touch in property sales for the Byron Shire community. Ever considered selling? Call Tara to connect in person today.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION ELDERS BANGALOW

PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY

• 2 Wattle Place, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am • Lot 5 Paciﬁc Highway, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am

• 54/19 Cooper Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10am–11am

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443 Coorabell Road, Coorabell. Wed 11–11.30am 155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Wed 12–12.30pm 404/3 Grandview Street, Ballina. Wed 1–1.30pm 1468 Eltham Road, Teven. Wed 1–1.30pm 33 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Thu 11–11.30am 5/64-70 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay. Thu 11–11.30am 169 Cedar Road, Wilsons Creek. Thu 12–12.30pm Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Thu 1–1.30pm 2/6 Electra Close, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 14 Short Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am 38 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 6 Acacia Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am 7/41 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 10–10.30am 9 Sansom Street, Bangalow. Sat 11–11.30am 1/29 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am 13 Oakland Court, Byron Bay. Sat 11–11.30am 443 Coorabell Road, Coorabell. Sat 11–11.30am 17 Brookview Court, Ewingsdale. Sat 12–12.30pm 8/45 Belongil Crescent, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm 2 General Stubbs Drive, Rosebank. Sat 1–1.30pm 155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Sat 2–2.30pm 271 Goremans Road, Eureka. Sat 2–2.30pm 1468 Eltham Road, Teven. Sat 3–3.30pm 14 Short Street, Brunswick Heads. Tue 10–10.30am

• 12/1 Langi Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 11am–12pm • 1130 Terranora Road North, North Tumbulgum. Sat 12–1pm • 58 Overall Drive, Pottsville. Sat 10–11am & Sun 10–11am

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2 Glendale Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 1 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 26 Pandanus Court, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am 123 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 5 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Thur & Sat 11–11.30am 9 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Thur & Sat 12–12.30pm 54 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Thur & Sat 1–1.30pm 13 Clifford Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–1.30pm

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3/22 Norton Street, Ballina. 10–10.30am 3 Greenview Place, Skennars Head. 10–10.30am 1/9 Seaview Street, Ballina. 11–11.30am 3/1 Megan Crescent, Lennox Head. 11–11.30am 56 Unara Parkway, Cumbalum. 12–12.30pm 47 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. 1–1.30pm 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head. 1–1.30pm

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

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LOIS BUCKETT LENNOX HEAD

PARKINSON REAL ESTATE

• 233 Repentance Creek Road, Federal. Sat 10.30–11am

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• 7 Armstrong St, Suffolk Park. Sat 11:30am–12pm • 17/33-35 Childe St, Byron Bay. Wed 11:30am–12pm • 4B Little Burns Street, Byron Bay. Fri 11–11.30am & Sat 10.30–11am • 2 Mott Street, Byron Bay. Wed & Sat 12–12.30pm • 23 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay. Wed & Sat 12.30–1pm • 1/19 Oceanside Place, Suffolk Park. Thur 4.30–5pm & Sat 9.30–10am

SCOTT HARVEY

• Unit 7, 4-10 Grandview Street, East Ballina. Wed 10–10.30am, Sat 2–2.30pm • 805 Bangalow Road, Bangalow. Wed 11–11.45am • 4/56 Commercial Road, Alstonville. Sat 9–9.30am • Rancher Court, Wollongbar. Sat 10–10.30am • 15 Sunset Drive, Goonellabah. Sat 11–11.30am • 595 Dalwood Road, Rous Mill. Sat 12–12.30pm

AUCTIONS

ELDERS BANGALOW Auction November 26, 2015

• Lot 5 Paciﬁc Highway, Bangalow

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

Auction Onsite November 21

• 38 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay. • 1/29 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay.

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY Auction 10am Onsite Sat November 7 • 1/19 Oceanside Place, Suffolk Park

Auction 11am Onsite Sat November 7 • 4B Little Burns Street, Byron Bay

NEW LISTINGS

ELDERS BANGALOW

• 2 Wattle Place, Bangalow $750,000

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 9 Sansom Street, Bangalow. Interest Over $995,000 • 6 Acacia Street, Byron Bay. Interest Over $650,000

LOIS BUCKETT LENNOX HEAD

• • • • •

3 Greenview Place, Skennars Head 1/3 Megan Crescent, Lennox Head 47 Amber Drive, Lennox Head Lot 10 Tamarind Drive, Tintenbar 56 Unara Parkway, Cumbalum

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES/ BRUNSWICK HEADS

• 58 Overall Drive, Pottsville

RAY WHITE BYRON BAY

• 10 Wood Crescent, Coopers Shoot. $4M.

Auction Onsite November 28 • 14 Short Street, Brunswick Heads.

LOIS BUCKETT LENNOX HEAD

Auction 5.50pm Wed November 11 In Our Rooms • • • •

47 Amber Drive, Lennox Head 1/3 Megan Crescent, Lennox Head 1/9 Seaview Street, Ballina Lot 10 Tamarind Drive, Tintenbar

Auction 5.50pm Wed December 9 In Our Rooms • 6 Satinwood Place, Lennox Head

ATTENTION AGENTS & PRIVATE SELLERS Have your Open Houses, Auctions & New Listings here. Email to adcopy@echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo November 4, 2015 35

The Good Life Food Wine Travel www.echo.net.au/good-life Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au Editorial: goodlife@echo.net.au Phone: 6684 1777

A great buzz about Republik Story and photos: Lesley Hannaford and Cristina Sharratt

Last Thursday night, the doors were thrown open for the official launch of Republik, and a lucky few had the chance to see what the new owners had done with the space, seemingly overnight. The music was great, drinks flowed and the laid back but professional wait staff made sure that everyone was looked after. Set in the heart of Byron Bay on Jonson Street, the venue has had a few incarnations in the past four years; as a cafe, pizza bar and Italian restaurant. Two couples (Philippa and Jeremy Bennett, and Steven and Violet Innes) took over Sante this year and, using the experience gained during years of running well-known establishments in Byron Bay and overseas, they have transformed the place. The eclectic art on the walls has been replaced with fantastic local photography, the booths have received a much-needed makeover and the takeaway pizza window has become the ultimate people-watching spot on Jonson Street. What didn’t change was an emphasis on good food, an affordable menu and friendly, efficient service. A lot of love and hard work has clearly gone

into the renovations. The tropical feature wall would give anyone serious wallpaper envy and the whole space has a sleeker, more contemporary look. The outside area now feels more defined as an alfresco terrace lit up by candles and fairy lights. Thoughtful touches like rugs to wrap up with on cooler nights ensure this space can be enjoyed all year round. The new menu will be changing weekly, using the finest fresh produce sourced locally from the Northern Rivers and will

include a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences. The diverse wine list will represent a range of different wine styles, from both boutique and major producers, from around the globe, and if you are looking for something different their well-travelled bartenders will be able to create a cocktail to suit your mood. Happy hour is weekdays 5-6pm and weekends 4-6pm. Republik offers a stylish comfortable environment with a warm, hospitable welcome to the whole community. Perfect for cosy cou-

Animal welfare

95 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com www.republikbyronbay.com

According to the RSPCA, 85% of Australians consider it important that the meat, eggs and dairy products sold in Australia are farmed in a ‘humane’ way. That may not surprise those locals who ensure their food provenance by asking pointed questions at the local farmers markets, however not every place that serves food as a business buys as carefully as we might for our home-cooked meals. I was surprised to find

someone who sells food at the local markets buying their ingredients from Aldi, but when food is sold cheaply, margins are tight and your dishes may contain cage eggs, meat from farm chickens or pigs that don’t have enough room to wallow. While many restaurants and cafes make a point of their food provenance, the RSPCA’s Choose Wisely initiative (choosewisely.org.au) lists businesses by locality and

ples in the courtyard or a group gathering if you’re lucky enough to nab one of those booths. And if you’re a family, Mondays could be the new Friday. Parents take note – kids eat free at Republik every Monday night; there’s a special kids’ menu. Q Republik: 95 Jonson St Byron Bay. Open 7 days: Mon-Thurs from 5pm, Fri-Sun from 4pm until late. Reservations: 02 6685 5009. Email: hello@republikbyronbay.com

cuisine that are serving food that provides higher animal welfare. There are millions of farm animals suffering in Australia; chef and author Simon Bryant says, ‘The biggest animal welfare issues are related to layer hens producing eggs, meat chickens and pigs’. Ben and Belinda Kirkwood from the Byron Beach Café have always had a commitment to serving sustainable, ethical local produce, and have supported the Choose Wisely

campaign since it began. ‘Our customers, either being local or being attracted to this area, are very sensitive to, and passionate about, issues of food provenance’, says Ben, ‘we think the campaign aligns with what we want, and what our customers want.’ Fitness guru Michelle Bridges says, ‘I hope others will join me in supporting this fantastic initiative from the RSPCA and choose wisely when next dining out’.

BANGALOW

BALLINA

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

Bangalow Dining Rooms

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6687 1144

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Visit us soon and try our executive chef Blake Seymour’s new menu… with uninterrupted views! 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

The Treehouse on Belongil

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

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

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.

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BYRON BAY

Good Taste Eating Out Guide 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

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

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Happy Chilli Garden

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Open 7 days 12pm till late Byron St (opp Aldi) Byron Bay P 6680 9191 F 6676 4869 M 0403 516793 happychilligarden@hotmail.com

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7.30am

Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663

Success Thai

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

Byron at Byron

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

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

Savour your experience!

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Lemongrass

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.

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

Traditional Thai

Aquarius Café and Dining

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.

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

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

Come and enjoy a truly Byron dining experience with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. With beautiful breakfasts and lazy lunches, Aquarius Cafe & Dining is the perfect venue for groups, couples or solo diners. Closed for Dinners and Reopening in October with an exciting Steak & Seafood Dinner Menu 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.

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

BYRON BAY CONTINUED

Good Taste Eating Out Guide

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.

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

www.lusciousfoods.com.au

O-Sushi – Since 2004

REPUBLIK

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

Fins

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

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

Fishheads

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The Greek Kitchen

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

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

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

Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

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.

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

Lunchtime Only

The Lazy Italian

Coolamon Tree Bistro

Italian Chicken Burger Meal Chicken Burger, Chips & Drink $15

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

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Lunch every day from 11.30am Dinner Tues–Sun from 5.30pm 58 Dalley Street Mullumbimby

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 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

0422 019 832

www.mullumexservices.com.au

The Green Bistro at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30am–2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 18–20 Marvell Street 6685 6202

Basiloco

95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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

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

restaurant & bar

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

Legend Pizza

Muoi’s Feast

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

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Mon, Wed–Fri from 6pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm for lunch Closed Tuesday

Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byron’s best wood fired pizza. Kids meals $9 from.

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

We do weddings, Christmas and special event functions. Visit and book at www.basilo.co

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Set in the heart of Byron Bay on Jonson Street, Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences. Large bookings, events and functions welcome!

Kids eat free every Monday 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 The GREEK KITCHEN is the new POP UP restaurant by the Fins team. 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

NOW taking Christmas bookings 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.

New spring menu Lunch specials starting from $8 Cuisine that everyone can enjoy – mum, dad, the kids and grandparents. Perfect for corporate and private events.

Francisco’s Table is a roaming restaurant popping up at different locations around the Byron Shire. The 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.

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FROM BYRON TO SOMEWHERE ELSE WITH LUKE MORRIS

OVER THE LAST DECADE OUR REGION HAS BECOME A BIT OF A MECCA FOR YOUNG MUSICAL TYPES WANTING TO K I C K B A C K A N D F O C U S O N T H E I R A RT.

Back B Ba ack c in 2012 Luke Morris q qu it his job, bought boug a car quit and an d started playing gigs up and down the co coast. Even Ev e tually he ende en Eventually ended up in Byron, Byro By ron, the place he really ro credits allowing cred cr edits with allowi him to develop his authentic authenti musician’s vvoice. ‘There are a lot l of where restaurants w yyou ou can play or you develop ccan an n busk and dev of my yyour yo ur style. A lot o friends fr rie iends that play here would w ould agree it is a pretty good lleg up in the indust industry to perform be able to pe your stuff on a regular basis basis. You can for a few can practise fo years, yeears, and by the th time you yo ou get on stage you are arre ready ready to go. The Th street iss a great perform greeat a place to pe as there many therre are are always so m people holidays, peop ple coming com ming by on ho they they will stop sttop and listen, and then take home then tak ke h ome a CD.’ Most recently Mosst re eceently Luke has worked with fellow Garrett w ith h fe ello ow musician G Kato mesmerising K ato o to create creeate a mesme new single Somewhere n ew sing glee I Was Somew Reflecting EElse. lse. Refl fleccting the organic orga vvibe ibe of tthe hee region, Kato and

Morris recorded the single in living rooms and farm houses. ‘I wrote the song a long time ago,’ says Luke. ‘It was meant to be on my first release album but it wasn’t ready to record. It was a song I wrote about two people being pulled in two separate directions and not understanding why. That was the idea behind the song. I left it for a while, and when I got together with Garrett we spent about two months on that song. I have spent more time on that song than I have on the whole recording! It was a big process. We tried lots of guitar, amps and pedals. In the end it was confusing to know which way to go. There was the opportunity for it to be a low-fi acoustic song. We did it like that but it just sounded too pretty and too bright. We were trying to go for good quality and give it a vintage sound. Tried to keep the vocals and guitars as vintage as possible.’ In the end the pair nailed it, I Was Somewhere Else is really something else! The writing process is something that Luke admits to not really having much control over. ‘I have a friend who basically writes every day. I tried to write like that but I can never get

anything that lasts. If I force it I end up with these lines that when you look at it later just don’t sit right. I have to write when it comes, and then I won’t know what I am writing about at the time. I will let it breathe and look at it later and then realise on the spot what the meaning was. For me it’s a lot more potent to work like this!’ Although, like the great songwriters, Morris is in the Jeff Buckley camp of preferring to write songs about hard times, rather than good! ‘I am pretty unfortunate, I can’t really write happy songs, I can’t get inspired by the good things going on!’ When Luke plays his upcoming gigs he will be joined by his recording band. ‘I have two guys with me, Luke and Nick, they are in their own band called Sunrose, they are like a psychedelic experimental band, my drummer Joe plays in Vernas Keep, they are my main band I play with, it’s kind of the first time I have done a tour with the band. The band give a bigger sound – it’s going to be a big sound, probably the biggest sounding stuff that I have done. The gig will be rocking!’ Saturday at the Hotel Great Northern.

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TAKE BACK YOUR POWER

We all know the world needs to change. The old models just aren’t working anymore. Human beings are becoming tired of being referred to as consumers. Consumers are tired of being forced to be complicit to the ethics of corporations they find morally bankrupt in exchange for the basic provision of goods or services.

We know about climate change. We know about peak oil. We know about the impacts of fracking. We know about the challenges of safe storage of the byproducts of nuclear energy. We know our planet is heating. We know that government and corporations have to make structural, philosophical and real changes to the way they do business.

renewable-energy company. ENOVA is Australia’s first licensed community-owned retailer. By investing in our company either as shareholders or by switching providers, we could be creating our own energy and feeding back into our own community-owned company! That’s a company with the interests of our community at heart - guaranteeing up to 50 per cent of net profit back into community projects.

Our community-owned energy company won’t be investing in fracking or coal or oil. It’s about moving towards renewables. When ENOVA is fully operational it will become a model for other communities. Imagine if, all over the country, community-owned We know that we have to companies committed to make changes. On the one renewables and community hand we are told that we re-investment started as individuals can make a difference. We can recycle, popping up in place of the we can eat organic and large top heavy corporations locally grown, we can cut out with no commitment plastic, we can walk rather to anyone but their than drive, we can build our shareholders! Millions of houses so we don’t need dollars that leave regional heating or cooling. areas like ours would be kept Others tell us that unless in circulation here. the change comes from Community-owned suppliers the top, it’s pointless. And like ENOVA are part of a while the models may be systematic change towards unsustainable, they are still decentralisation, destabilising profitable, so why would any self-respecting capitalist corporations used to market invest in a long-term domination. In the same way strategy? The messaging farmers markets have taught is confusing because there us about the importance of is just so much of it and, in localising our food supply, the end, everyone is right. the same has to happen with Change has to come from the our energy. It’s part of the top, but it also has to come Big Change that can only be from the bottom. So what enacted by Little People. We can we do that’s different? just need lots of them! Right now in the northern ENOVA are on target to meet rivers we have a unique the capitalisation process and opportunity to take back our power. Literally. have $1.75 million already Just a few weeks back on the way to the $3 million COREM (Community required by November 27. To Owned Renewable Energy find out how to invest in your Mullumbimby) launched own community company their initiative to create go to enovaenergy.com.au community-owned and check out the investor’s renewable energy – with a vision to making the biggest page. Personally I can’t wait to tell my supplier that I’m little town completely selfchanging companies to sufficient. something ‘that prioritises This is an exciting project, renewables and belongs to made even more exciting my community’. Maybe this by the emergence of social enterprise ENOVA Energy – a ‘People Power’ thing is more new community-owned literal than we thought?!

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DAN HANNAFORD & HIS BAND AT FEDROCKS FUNDRAISER AT JASPER’S CORNER IN FEDERAL THIS SATURDAY

FEDROCKS WITH DAN ROCKIN TUNES FOR LITTLE CLUNES HANNAFORD Jasper Corner Federal are holding their annual fundraiser to raise funds for the continuing upkeep of its facilities this Saturday. Featuring Dan Hannaford and Band plus Big Hill Shakedown and John Bushelle and friends to ensure everyone is kept entertained and on the dance floor. Cam from Forage and Graze is cooking up some smokin’ flavours from the deep south. Pre-sold tickets for a quick entry are on sale now. Email fedrocks15@gmail.com or ring Alan 6684 9313 or Machatarn 6694 9222 to book, or just turn up on the night. From 6pm.

Mick Buckley & The Hepcats with the awesome Hepcat Horn Section will be entertaining patrons at Clunes Coronation Hall on Saturday bringing an energetic show of jump swing, rock’n’roll, rockabilly and jazz. Fronted by Mick Buckley on lead vocals and stand up drums, accompanied by Memphis Belle on vocals and guitar, on keys John Hill, playing a thumpin’ double bass Mark Bromley, The Hepcat horn section are Trombone Kellie, Andy Hills on sax, and Ben Van Cleef on trumpet. The Swing Obsession Dancers will be making an appearance along with some special guests to be announced closer to the date! A pop up Vintage Photo Booth will be there, so make sure you come dressed for the occasion, Vintage/ Retro is the theme.

DAN PARSONS & CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR AT CLUB MULLUM ON FRIDAY NIGHT Prizes for the best dressed guys and dolls. There will be the Yummy Food Kitchen serving up some scrumptious Pulled Beef & Slaw Rolls and for the vegetarians a Veggie Curry with Rice. We would love to see you, so spread the word. $15 door deal includes you into the raffle. This is a fundraiser for Clunes School. Doors at 7pm.

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while simultaneously doing solo shows on the way, Dan Parsons is an artist whose star is on the rise. His emotionally intimate songs delivered in a voice that can sound like the young James Taylor, go straight to the heart. This is soulful music, heightened by Dan’s remarkable guitar playing. Supported by Claire Anne Taylor at Club Mullum (Ex-Services Club) on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets $23.00 + bf www. trybooking.com/160612 or $25.00 at the door

Polka Dot Productions welcomes the exceptionally talented Dan Parsons and his band – Steve Grady, Tony Garrett and Rohin Power – to Mullumbimby for the launch his third album Valleywood. Recently returned from a US tour supporting Kate Miller-Heidke,

MR EAGLE ROCK IS BACK From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock, as a solo artist to songwriter, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most respected and well-known artists! From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock smashed all previous sales records in Australia to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering hits such as Cool World, State of The Heart, Chemistry, No Time, and Come Said The Boy before Ross left to pursue a solo career, with the 1989 release of Dark Side of the Man spawning the hit Bed of Nails recently used as the theme to Bed of Roses and continued song-writing and producing credits with his songs being recorded by artists as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, Def FX, Custard, Jennifer Rush, Troy Cassar-Daley, You Am I, Renee Geyer, Christine Anu , The Wiggles (this version of Eagle Rock again topped the charts in July 2008!) and, of course, John Farnham, his brilliant song-writing delivering John’s unforgettable hit A Touch Of Paradise. Friday 13 November at Ballina RSL Doors open at 7.45pm, show starts 8.30pm.

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LOREN KATE’S ROAD TO DISCOVERY

When I finally speak to Loren Kate she’s on the road. The first interview got rescheduled as the kids were asleep and it gave Loren and her partner a chance to get some miles on the clock with sleeping babies as opposed to screaming ones. Loren Kate has just embarked on a tour that doesn’t really set down until Woodford. When I speak to her she’s heading to Maldon Folk Festival – with her 5-year-old daughter and her 6-month-old son coming along for the ride. So how does she manage a busy musical career with a family? Truth is it’s tough. ‘It’s a bit of a blur,’ she laughs. ‘I definitely think I am pushing a lot with the kids, a lot of people in this industry see you have children and skim past you, it can eat you alive this industry! I want to work with people who do understand me and I want to build a team around me who see what I do and respect it. I want them to see I have a family and realise that maybe one day they’ll want that too! When you have kids you just don’t have that extra time to be marketing yourself or even to be doing as much writing. ‘My little boy doesn’t like to be put down, so I wrap him around me, at home I have a stand up desk… my eyes are falling off my face, luckily my partner is a performer too, he is in a children’s show: The Amazing Drumming Monkeys.’

Loren and her partner are currently on the road promoting her new EP, ’Til Night Meets the Sun. A heavily pregnant Loren Kate picked up a Telstra Road to Discovery Win last year and with that she scored $15,000 to use towards her career. ‘I thought I should record something as I won’t be able to for a while. I hand-picked what songs I had and took five for an EP that all have a similar vibe and story that weaves through them.’ When it comes to songwriting, it’s an intense process for Loren, who admits ‘They seem to just vomit out! I don’t have little bits of things hanging around, it all sort of comes out in one piece! ‘I will start strumming something on the guitar – I can all of a sudden be half way through a song and I’ll go wow, I need to deal with this, it’s like therapy!’ Her new single off the EP is When You Leave, telling the story of losing an expartner to a rare disease two years ago. ‘I have lost quite a few people in my life, I feel like I tend to write about it and it helps me deal with it, and to see it for what it is – all the songs on the EP have this dark touch on my upbringing – I grew up on the central coast of NSW, I look back now and think I had such a good

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time but there was all this shit going on that I was unaware of until I was older.’ Loren lives just outside Adelaide now, but Byron played an instrumental part in her musical development. ‘I went to schoolies week in Byron and didn’t come home. I stayed at the Arts Factory for four months, I knew a couple of chords and I busked on the streets. Byron was a different place back then.’ Well, ironically when Loren Kate returns to Byron it will be schoolies week – but this time she won’t be making beds or selling hemp necklaces on the streets. She will be in Mullumbimby at the Mullum Music Festival playing to a festival audience. Her husband (who she met years back busking at the Darwin markets) will also be there with his Amazing Drumming Monkeys! And if that’s not enough, this busy young mum will also be mentoring Squeak Lemaire, one of the Youth Mentorship winners! ‘For me playing live is the best. I’m not a mum anymore. I’m just lost in the moment.’ Lose yourself with Loren Kate. Mullum Music Festival – 19–22 November Program and ticketing information on mullummusicfestival.com.

GROOVYLAND FAMILY DANCE PARTY! 70S SPECIAL Tommy Franklin and Suebee Soul Train headline a special 70s themed Groovyland Family Dance Party on Saturday. The event is an all ages mini-festival where both kids and adults get to have a great time and a great dance. Featuring a Mama + Me mini-market, retro crafting, the Healing Foods Cafe and more, the party runs from 2-8pm at the Mullum Civic Hall. Tickets are $20 for a family pass or $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Contact groovyland@gmail.com for info.

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IT’S ABOUT A GARDEN

nibbles, this will be a night not to be missed.

More than 20 homegrown talents come together to create The Garden Show, opening at Art Piece Gallery on Thursday. Attendees to the opening are asked to bring a flower to add to the interactive floral installation. You can even pick up a pencil and colour in the super-sized group effort.

Julie will present her solo exhibition Suyulu, displaying vivid oil paintings that beckon mysticism in abstract art. Corbet describes her paintings as playful and meditative, “It explores intuition, instinct, and embraces uncertainty. My paintings aspire to encourage the viewer to discover something more universal. As we become aware of the infinite, we embrace the unknown and are freed from the constraints of everyday life - we become part of something larger.”

Delightful pieces by seasoned artists Robyn Sweaney, Belinda Black, Ian Pearson and Rose McKinley will sit aside the budding talents of Byron School of Art student Sharon Whittle (second prize for drawing in last week’s Coraki Art Prize) and new paper cut artist Sabine Brosch. Gatya Kelly’s traffic-stopping magnolias will again light up the space and Robyn Sweaney, recently highly commended in the prestigious Paddington Art Prize, will show her sumptuous floral collages, alongside one of the house paintings for which she has rightly become well known, its garden beautifully manicured. Melissa Hirsch whose recent fishing line jellyfish won the people’s heart (and choice) at the Brunswick Heads Sculpture Walk, shows more of her impressively complex pieces. Melissa Wright returns to the stage with beautiful dry point etchings and her female figures in a gilded bed of roses. Celia Morgan, a finalist in this year’s Wynne Prize shows a series of beautifully detailed graphite on paper drawings. Zom Osborne’s paintings are populated by strong, defiant characters, custodians of our precious earth and Jade Burstall’s lighthearted video is inspired by the sentiment that more truths are revealed through moments of play than hours of conversation. 6pm on Thursday.

ZAKAY GLASS CREATIONS EXHIBITION EVENT FEATURING JULIE CORBET Zakay Glass Creations, a Bangalow gallery specialising in handmade contemporary glass sculpture and luminary lighting, is celebrating their second artist exhibition of the year featuring oil painter Julie Corbet. With second story views and a beautiful balcony overlooking the main street, the gallery witnesses the vibrancy of Bangalow while exhibiting their stunning geometric sculptures and world renown artists Avital Sheffer and Noel Hart. Join them in celebrating their second exhibition event on Saturday 14 November starting from 6pm. With live music by Mandy Hawkes, a solo exhibition by local artist Julie Corbet plus organic wine by Rosnay and

JULIE CORBET’S 3 JARDIN DES FLEURS ON SHOW AS PART OF HER SOLO EXHIBITION SUYULU, OPENING ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT ZAKAY GLASS CREATIONS IN BANGALOW

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HAVING A YARN Share your stories, memorabilia and memories about Lismore’s historic Regional Conservatorium and library buildings on The Big Yarn Day at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium Open Day! Record your story in video story-telling booths and be part of a major multi-media digital art work, groove to live music, wander the handmade and vintage markets, get creative in a workshop, join an historical tour, munch on delicious lunches, and get the low down on enrolment and course information to study in 2016 at the Con! Saturday 10am–5pm in the buildings and grounds of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium and Tweed Regional Library, corner of Magellan and Keen streets, Lismore. Entry is free.

INSIDE THE WRITERS ROOM Local writers are encouraged to apply to Screenworks for the opportunity to be placed inside the writing room of one of Australia’s major screen production companies. Now in its second year, Inside the Writers Room is designed to give up to four participants the unique opportunity to participate in a dynamic professional writers room environment and experience the development of a television script. The writers room is best described as the ‘collective brain’ of a TV show. Ideas for episodes and scenes are developed, written and rewritten. To apply for the program, applicants need to be a resident of the northern rivers and have an up-to-date Screenworks membership. The opportunity is most relevant to writers of television content and more specifically TV drama or comedy series. Details of Inside the Writers Room, the online application form and other relevant information can be found on Screenworks website www. screenworks.com.au/itwr. Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 26 November.

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SHARE YOUR STORIES AT THE BIG YARN DAY AT THE NORTHERN RIVERS CONSERVATORIUM OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY FROM 10AM–5PM IN LISMORE

TURNING THE TABLES ON FABLES WITH GILLIAN MEARS Since the age of 20, Gillian Mears has been writing stories, novels and essays. Ride A Cock Horse, her first collection of short stories, won the Regional Commonwealth Writers award for the Asia Pacific region in 1989 and her second novel The Grass Sister was also awarded this prize in 1996. In 1990 her first novel The Mint Lawn won the Vogel prize. She has been

the recipient of a number of fellowships, including the Keesing studio fellowship in 1992 and the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship of 1989. For a time, Fineflour, another collection of short stories, was on the NSW HSC syllabus (before being removed following an Alan Jones and Fred Nile led campaign). University of Queensland Press published a Collected Stories in 1997, which was also the year Random House published Paradise is a Place, Gillian’s photo-essay collaboration with Sydney photographer Sandy Edwards. Picador went on to publish a 4th collection of stories, A Map of the Gardens. In 2003 it was awarded the Steele Rudd prize for the best collection of short stories in 2003. There was a wait then due to two medical catastrophes in 2002 (open heart surgery followed by a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis). She wrote her next novel very fast and it won many prizes, culminating in the 2012 PM’s Prize for Literature. Her fable about a magical cat and magical icecream found a publisher in Walker Books. Mears will be launching her new book, The Cat with the Coloured Tail at the Deck at the Byron Beach Cafe on Sunday 15 November from 3-5pm.

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EVEN PEOPLE WITH NUT ALLERGIES CAN ENJOY THE NUTCRACKER! Byron Ballet Company once again brings the world’s most popular ballet to Byron Theatre. Tchaikovsky’s musical score is sublime and a perfect introduction to classical music for children. Young audiences will be mesmerised by this coming-of-age story where the Xmas party transforms into a battleground between mice and toy soldiers, and the Nutcracker Prince repels the wicked Rat King. In hundreds of towns and cities across the globe, The Nutcracker is performed annually to packed houses as it is simply the ‘best’ and most accessible ballet in the world. Come and celebrate with us this masterpiece of dance and music. Special guest principal dancer – Micheal Braun (ex-NZ, WA and QLD Ballets). Byron Community Centre, Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm and Sunday 6pm. Tickets at the centre.

ALAN CLEMENTS SPEAKING AT COURAGE TO CARE: PUTTING HOPE INTO ACTION – A CONVERSATION ABOUT COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AS THE BASIS OF TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES (AND THE WORLD). RAISING MONEY FOR MULLUM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE’S MORE THAN A MEAL – AT THE MULLUM EX-SERVICES ON SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER AT 8PM. TIX ARE $10 AT THE CLUB

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ARIES: November’s emphasis is on maximising your

s r a t S with Lilith As it reconnects with your past personal history, this week’s most fruitfully spent with nearest, dearest and closest…

assets, which this week includes unused resources. Ask for informed advice. If that’s not to your liking, consult your own inner wisdom. Don’t be impatient or hasty. Keep listening till you get the correct answer, even if it isn’t what you expect. Request further guidance as needed.

TAURUS: A stimulating, creative week for all forms of artistic expression – though Sun and Mercury in a fellow fixed-sign stress the need to be flexible, which present energy in your house of compromise and friendly alliances will assist. But since it’s impossible to please everyone, just keep things simple. GEMINI: With your boss planet Mercury the communicator heading into the sign of secrets, this week could bring surprising disclosures. Fortunately, astral stimulus in the zone of forensic analysis makes you numero uno problem-solver for work-related difficulties and complications. Logic’s strong, but you’ll find intuition an equally reliable guide.

CANCER: This week’s emotional surges could affect decision-making, which will be most assured and accurate during mid-to-late week’s confident lunar influence. Support and reassurance from family and friends can help widen your perspective to view an unexpected turn of events as the fortuitous opportunity it is.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ve already been in a letting-go process during Saturn’s last two years in your house of endings and surrender. Now it’s time to finally strip away whatever isn’t serving you on the new route to becoming leader in your field. Modernise your signature style to an updated version of Sagittarian flair.

CAPRICORN: With this week’s astral energetics in your zone of social networking and business income, making new friends and strengthening old connections could lead to influential introductions with beneficial outcomes. So get out and about, mix and mingle, schmooze and work the room. Seize the new opportunities in changing circumstances.

LEO: Leos are dramatic in fiery ways, while the current Scorpionic climate makes life dramatic in watery ways – issuing a warning to dial down drama meters to low-key this week. With midweek Leo moon charging up your sparkle, forget hard-line – let your famous charm work its magic balm.

VIRGO: Use this last week of Mars and Venus in your sign to broker agreements and take the starring role in your personal world – especially when mid-to-late-week Mercury and Virgo moon magnetise attention your way. Speak up; others are listening and breakthroughs are waiting to be made. LIBRA: The featured special on November’s menu is money, honey: dream funding, home economics, personal spending. Figuring out how to finance your plans, and spotlighting anything stopping this process. Which may include a reality check on something you might not have wanted to acknowledge, or letting go of a fixed conviction.

SCORPIO: Saying goodbye to a life cycle or former situation – you’ve done it. Now Sun/Mercury in Scorpio, a genius duo for self-promotion, announces your time to shine. During differences of opinion, keep lines of communication, cooperation and compromise open. Rejig personal habits that aren’t helping get what you want.

AQUARIUS: A dynamic week for Aquarian popularity, career cred, new contacts and business interests – though don’t surrender to disappointment if things aren’t immediately working out as you expected. If that’s the case, consult with someone you trust who knows the score about what you could be doing more effectively.

PISCES: This busy week needs the balance of Neptunian time tuning out consensus reality and tuning into your inner dreamscape, so you can return to your world with a refreshed perspective, especially concerning those you’re intimately involved with. Check the effect you’re having on them – it mightn’t be what you thought.

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CULTURE

TOUCHING ON HUMAN NATURE Vianney Pinon’s body of work in his new exhibition Human Nature was inspired by textures. ‘Often textures of materials abandoned on the land, pieces of metal, concrete, wood… always tracks of human passing, of human doing, of human being. I began seeing them as mirrors of our flesh, of humanity…’ ‘When walking on the farm we were living on, I collected many photographs of these textures. They became my memories of visited places, like postcards of artefacts from our past and present societies. These timemarks were witnesses of what we so often do to what or whom we pretend to love. The effects of our presence on our planet, even all the processes of climate change denial are there to demonstrate our relationship and implication in the destruction of our Dear Nature. The frailty of our humanity, the unbalanced relationship with our planet and then too, with ourselves, is the invisible thread of this exhibition.’ Originally from France but now adopted Australian, Vianney lives in Byron Bay with his wife Sabine and their two sons Theotime and Uriel.

of rapid fire, sharp, honest, sometimes self-deprecating, somewhat irreverent stand up comedy at the Ocean Shores Country Club on Saturday 5 December. Tickets $25, on sale at the club now!

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GETTING THE DRILL IN YOUR HOT SHORTS Now that the wonderfully moving Ballad of Edgar and Mary is over the Drill Hall moves on to their bi-annual favourite: Hot Shorts. Presenting nine plays written by local writers, performed by local actors and judged by a panel from the Northern Rivers Writers Centre. Including plays by Alex Broun about an awkward moment at an airport in India, to Michael Lill’s Godly delusions of grandeur in The Big One to Mark Swivel’s observations on intimacy in In the Vacuum. Performed over two weekends, starting this Friday and Saturday at 8pm with a Sunday show at 2pm. Tickets ($20 & $15) are on sale at The Bookshop Mullumbimby or online at drillhalltheatre.org.au

GETTING BOOKS ON SCREEN

At a Books to Screen workshop With Sabine, he runs Still @ the in Byron Bay on November Centre, Byron Bay’s centre for the 12, two of Australia’s most Arts and the Ateliers Fourwinds, successful screen producers an artists’ residency in Provence. along with a writer/screenwriter Human Nature, opens at the Lone will present ways to develop Goat Gallery in Byron on Friday. a book into a screenplay and inform local authors, screenwriters and producers

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screens. Executive producer and screenwriter, Tony Ayres, founding producer of Matchbox Pictures (The Slap, Barracuda), Benjamin Law, author (The Family Law, Gaysia: Adventures in the Queer East) and Julie Eckersley, producer (The Family Law, Nowhere Boys) are being brought to the region by Screenworks to talk about their experiences in taking a book to the screen. All three have just completed the highly anticipated television production of The Family Law which is due for broadcast on SBS in 2016. Books To Screen workshop will be held at SAE Theatre on Thursday 12 November, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For more information and tickets visitscreenworks.com.au/ event/books-2-screen/ or call 02 6687 1599.

THE DARK SIDE OF FASHION Fashion designer and retailer Helen O’Carroll is presenting The True Cost, a documentary about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the fashion industry is having on our world. Helen has partnered with Startinno to host this first event. Startinno helps business owners and entrepreneurs to ‘#juststart’ right here in Byron Bay. The first of these screenings will be at Startinno, 4/8 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay, on November 12 at 5:45pm including Q&A panel session, networking and drinks.

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THE OUTRAGEOUS ANNE HOWE IS THE MC AT COURT HOUSE COMEDY IN MULLUMBIMBY ON THURSDAY Green Faces Comedy award for up-and-coming new talent in the comedy industry, taking out other comedians from all around Australia. 2012 saw Anne perform at the Melbourne International Comedy festival alongside Bev Killick in the Wild Women of Comedy. Anne has been the tour manager for Tommy Rodonikus and Arthur Beetson in their Birth of Origin show. She also currently hosts her own chat show on Digital 44 The Very Anne Show. Anne Howe is the MC at Court House Comedy at the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby on Thursday at 8pm. Free and freaking funny!

THE BEST PLACE TO DIE

Anne Howe is bloody outrageous. Like a character out of a Carry On movie, Anne’s ability to relay a story has been said to be done with ‘charisma and finesse’, while some audiences will either adore or abhor Anne’s bawdy humour she has travelled the length and breadth of Australia recounting her tales of life as a beauty therapist and how she lost her virginity.

We all know Byron is a great place to live, but according to the Natural Death Care Centre ‘it is also a great place to die’ as we have one of the most informed and empowered communities in the country when it comes to death awareness. This is the time of the year the NDCC holds several events as part of their annual Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead Ceremony will again be held at the Crystal Castle on Sunday at 4pm, it’s a free local event and all are welcome. This will be followed by the one night only showing of the documentary film Zen and the Art of Dying at Pighouse Flicks on Tuesday at 6pm.

In 2009 Anne went down to Canberra and was/is the only woman to win the prestigious

As part of their educational services, they are offering the following workshops, the

HOWE FUNNY!

ELLEN BRIGGS AND MANDY NOLAN ARE WOMEN LIKE US – EXERCISING THEIR TWO HOURS OF COMEDY POWERS AT OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB ON SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER informative and enlightening Funeral Master Class is on this Thursday and Friday and the Deathwalker Training runs Tuesday to Thursday, both held in Mullum. See naturaldeathcarecentre.org for more details or contact zenithvirago@gmail.com.

WOMEN LIKE US AT OCEAN SHORES! After a sellout show at the Star Court Theatre a few months back stand up comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs join forces in Women Like Us to deliver two hours

Yes, it’s definitely shorts weather! Byron All Shorts celebrates the filmmaking talent of the Northern Rivers region and encourages audiences to experience the many amazing films & local stories that are produced here each year. Filmmakers from across the region are invited to submit their short films of up to 30min in length and from all genres. Prizes and cash to the value of around $3k will include awards for Best Film, Best Emerging Talent, Audience Choice and more; recognising the incredible talent in this region. Byron All Shorts finalists will screen on the January 23 at Mullumbimby Civic Hall; alongside the best in the world at Flickerfest – Australia’s leading Academy® accredited International short film festival. Entry deadling is Monday 14 December. Info and entry forms www.iQ.org.au, 0414 779881.

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GIVEAWAYS! Online Echo subscribers – win 2 tickets to The Nutcracker at the BBCA, courtesy of The Byron Ballet To enter the draw to win, simply email your name and postcode to e.comps@echo.net.au with subject line ‘Twinkle Toes’. Online Echo subscribers – win 2 tickets to Fedrocks at Jasper Corner Federal, courtesy of Fedrocks To enter the draw to win, simply email your name and postcode to e.comps@echo.net.au with subject line ‘Fedrocks’. Not a current subscriber to echonetdaily? Don’t worry, we’ll simply add you to our subscriber list. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

ENTERTAINMENT BRIT FILM Returning for its third year, the BBC First British Film Festival is thrilled to announce its full line-up of films, showcasing the best and brightest in films from the British Isles. Featuring 28 titles, the program captures the magic, unique humour, romance, traditions and new age vitality of British culture. This year’s retrospective,

Love Actually: A Century of British Romance, captures the romanticism of British cinema with eight gems reflecting specific decades of the 20th Century. Titles from the retrospective include: A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Two for the Road (1967), Ryan’s Daughter (1970), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), My Beautiful Laundrette (1985),

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), and A Town Like Alice (1956). The Festival is also proud to present the newly remastered Women in Love (1969), direct from its premiere screenings at the London Film Festival. Featuring Glenda Jackson’s Academy Awardwinning portrayal of a freespirited artist, the film remains an explicitly powerful 1920s period piece unlike any other.

The British Film Festival screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema until November 18. Tickets and programs available at box office or online at www. britishfilmfestival.com.au

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My companion leaned across and, with despair in her voice, whispered, ‘Do you think this will ever end?’ She was suffering big time and all I could do was sigh in sympathy – for I was, too. Nobody takes pleasure in putting the boot into an Australian movie. It is hardly a level playing field when competing with the money, glamour and PR of Hollywood, but sometimes it’s better to forgo the option of damning with faint praise in favour of brutal honesty; this is an excruciating film. ‘Tilly’ Dunnage (Kate Winslet) has returned to the dusty town from where she was ostracised as a child. It is the early 1950s and why she would bother, having made a name for herself in the fashion hubs of Paris and London, is anybody’s guess, but there is a dark secret concerning the death of a boy in her class at school that needs to be exorcised.

Director Jocelyn Moorhouse, in collaboration with her partner P J Hogan, has adapted Rosalie Ham’s popular novel (I’m unfamiliar with it) and produced a dog’s breakfast in the process. For a start, it can find no consistent tone, lurching blindly from comedy (not that it is remotely funny), to drama (of an attempted Gothic nature), to what at times seems to be a TV-type spoof. Winslet does her best to keep Tilly in the realms of plausibility, but she is surrounded by performances that are immediately catapulted into the ridiculous without ever bothering with the sublime. In the case of Hugo Weaving as the cross-dressing police sergeant, it might be harsh to call for the stage hook because the character he portrays is too silly for words. Admittedly, Liam Hemsworth as Teddy, the beefcake with whom Tilly will get up close and personal, survives the mess with some dignity, for he is a handsome young man not given to the face-pulling of his fellow players, though surely Kate is old enough to be his mother rather than his passionate squeeze. They should have an ‘I survived’ T-shirt for it.

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Oh no, I thought at first, Ben Kingsley’s being an Indian again (to be fair, his father is of Gujarati descent). It is a shame that a genuine Sikh could not have been found to play Darwan, but I had no trouble casting that PC criticism from my mind as events seamlessly and quietly unfolded. Darwan is a New York cabbie who, to make ends meet, also works as a driving instructor. Fate has him witness the marriage break-up of Wendy (Patricia Clarkson) and Ted (Jake Weber) in the back seat of his cab one night and serendipity sends him to Wendy’s door the next day to return some documents that she’d left behind. There is a jumpiness about these establishment scenes that doesn’t quite fit with Clarkson’s unhurried, placid style – overwrought doesn’t suit her – but Spanish director Isabel Coixet’s elegant and at times caustic movie soon finds its groove. As part of her new, independent life, Wendy belatedly decides that she will employ Darwan to teach her to drive – the metaphor is an obvious one – and the pair’s displaced hearts grow closer during the lessons. It could so easily descend into a deep vat of cheese, but Coixet keeps it real with diversions into sexual politics, cultural chasms and American xenophobia – Darwan is racially profiled by police and mocked as an Osama bin Laden look-alike by a couple of young goons. She steadfastly refuses to let her characters become stereotypes and does not countenance the idea that Wendy will wallow in victimhood. Kingsley and Clarkson are fantastic together – he as the calming influence and she as the bird mending its broken wing. Sarita Choudhury’s Jasleen, the bride whom Darwan has never met, and Avi Nash as the nephew whose adherence to the old ways has waned in the New World, offer challenging insights as Coixet resists going where the mainstream anticipates. The closing sequence of optimism and liberation left me feeling that I had just enjoyed one of the year’s best films.

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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 5 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON DAN HANNAFORD RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON CHRIS & JAZELLA BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM COSTA RAE FRESH, BYRON 7PM MARK RIDOUT WOODY’S SURFSHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ PEBBLES TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ALLENSWORTH SHEARWATER, MULLUMBIMBY WEARABLE ARTS ART PIECE GALLERY, MULLUMBIMBY 6PM THE GARDEN SHOW OPENING COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY 8PM OPEN MIC COMEDY WITH ANNE HOWE LISMORE RAILWAY STATION 8PM RAILWAY WONDERLAND

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Kerry O’Brien in Conversation with Barrie Cassidy (on Paul Keating) presented by Northern Rivers Writers Centre Wednesday 11 November, 6pm

The Magic Fah-So-La-Ti-Away Tree

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Australian Album release Tour Sunday 15 November, 7.30pm. Tickets: Adult $35 | Concession $28 | Student $28

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INDEX Accountants ......................................45 Acupuncture .....................................45 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 45 Antennas & Installation ..............45 Appliance Repair ............................45 Architects............................................45 Audio Production ...........................45 Audio Visual & IT .............................45 Bathroom Renovations ...............45 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.45 Bricklaying .........................................45 Building Trades ................................45 Bush Regeneration ........................45 Business Brokers .............................45 Carpet Cleaning...............................45 Chiropractic .......................................45 Cleaning ..............................................46 Clotheslines .......................................46 Computer Services.........................46 Concreting & Paving .....................46 Counselling........................................46 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........46 Dentists................................................46 Design & Drafting...........................46 Driveway Maintenance................46 Earthmoving & Excavation ........46 Electricians.........................................46 Fencing ................................................47 Flooring ...............................................47 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........47 Garage Doors .............................................47 Garden & Property Maintenance .47 Garden Design .................................47 Gas Suppliers.......................................47 Glaziers ................................................47 Guttering ............................................47 Hair & Beauty....................................47 Handypersons ..................................47 Health ...................................................47 Hire ........................................................47 Hot Water Systems .........................47 Interior Design .................................47

Ironing..................................................47 Kitchens ...............................................47 Landscape Design ..........................47 Landscaping .....................................47 Lawnmower Repairs .....................48 Lighting ...............................................48 Locksmith ...........................................48 Mobile Mechanic ............................48 Motoring .............................................48 Osteopathy ........................................48 Painting ...............................................48 Pest Control .......................................48 Photography .....................................48 Physiotherapy ..................................48 Picture Framing ...............................48 Plastering ...........................................48 Plumbers .............................................48 Printer Toners & Cartridges .......48 Printing & Copying Services .....48 Removalists .......................................48 Rental Property Inspections .....49 Roofing ................................................49 Rubbish Removal............................49 Scrap Metal Merchants ................49 Security Services.............................49 Septic Systems .................................49 Sewing & Alterations ..........................49 Solar Installation ............................49 Steel Fabrication .............................49 Swimming Pools .............................49 Tiling .....................................................49 Travel ....................................................49 Tree Services .....................................49 Upholstery .........................................49 Valuers .................................................49 Veterinary Surgeons .....................49 Video Production ...........................49 Visa Advice .........................................49 Water Filters ......................................49 Water Tanks & Tank Cleaning ...49 Window Tinting ...............................49

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ORANGE STAR

Creative Carpentry

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

0427 196 962

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NAZARETH CARPENTRY RELIABLE TRADESMAN â&#x20AC;˘ JOBS UP TO $5000

DECKS â&#x20AC;˘ PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS â&#x20AC;˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service..................................Richard 0401 190960 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Peter Alexander. Lic 177579C ....................0417 499023 BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0437 135483 or 66849102 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162

ARCHITECTS FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984 GRAEME BARR ARCHITECTS Reg 4244. www.graemebarr.com .......................................66877973

BUILDER/CARPENTER Peter Bergin. Renos & maintenance. Lic 147887C....................0432 060110 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001 BUILDER CARPENTER DP Construction Building Solutions. All jobs. Lic 236035C ........0427 849445 AARDVARC ARCHITECTS www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & SE Queensland......0410 444187 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326 MICHAEL FRANCK ARCHITECT Reg 2454 www.keyturn.com.au .................................0414 660810 BRICKLAYING, RENDERING, SWIMMING POOLS 30 years exp. Lic 170432C .............0423 378573

AUDIO PRODUCTION

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

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910 CARPENTER Extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Commerford Lic 266052C........0405 479528 IPS PTY LTD All facets of residential construction: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .0437 819087

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

BUSH REGENERATION

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

ACCOUNTANTS

AFFORDABLE TAX RETURNS FROM $110

BAS ~ BOOKKEEPING ~ REGISTERED TAX AGENT Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 â&#x20AC;˘ Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

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

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

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

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

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero, etc. Rentals, Capital Gains. Partnership, Trust and Company tax returns. LBB Tax Services ....................................................................0423 763053 BOOKKEEPING Get your business in Harmony with Rose. Hospitality specialist ...........0416 036519 BOOKKEEPING MYOB Reckon online, ATO Reg. Annette ...............................................0419 627506 ACCOUNTANT BANGALOW + BYRON BAY The office accountants & business advisers ...66872960

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

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

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CARPET CLEANING

Kevin & Margaret Bower

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

BRICKLAYING ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul ................0423 852559

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

BUILDING TRADES

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS JACK MANTLE

0408 232 066

Green & Clean Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

Ph 6686 7911 Fax 6686 9047 admin@bbtimbers.com.au www.bbtimbers.com.au 110 Teven Road, Ballina

(02) 6684 1001

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

BRICK / BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 21474C...........................................................0409 444268

JAMIE BELLAMY Wellness in the heart of Mullumbimby..............................................0432 034202 ACUPUNCTURE Mullumbimby. Mary-Ellen Young ........................................................0403 477972

Truck Mounted Machine

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

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ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400 ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie ................0412 242919

12 years local experience. Fully insured TAFE qualified bush regenerators For a free property assessment call Ross Faithfull 0409157695 and a/h 02-66872943

â&#x20AC;˘ Local tree planting and weed control specialist â&#x20AC;˘ Restoring degraded bushland and creek banks â&#x20AC;˘ Converting camphor laurel dominated forest to rainforest â&#x20AC;˘ Turning paddocks and bare areas into rainforest â&#x20AC;˘ We can help increase biodiversity, improve water quality and offset your carbon footprint

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TAX RETURNS from $110 Individuals & $180 Small Business, Accounting/Bookkeeping,

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

Lic. 266174C

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Lic. No. 270262C

Service Directory

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

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com.....................66808097 AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ..............................................................0429 726999

CHIROPRACTIC 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 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962 MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

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Service Directory CLEANING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Education

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Apple Certified Support

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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

TINY EARTHWOR various implements available for limited access projects

Lic.136717c

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. • Residential Civil Industrial. • Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. • Steel ﬁxing & formwork.

STEVE BAKER Concreting. Excavator hire. Lic 143161C ................................................0412 272564 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

Jai – 0467 482 948

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

SALISBURY CONCRETING

0400 479 811

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

• Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Float • Truck & dogs • Driveways • Roads • Clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock Walls • Machine tickets

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

HOWAT BROTHERS CONCRETING Patios, driveways, paths. Lic 285736C ....................0466 155157 EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130

JUSTINE Enneagram, Buddhist Psychology, Coaching. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 vz

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

PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469

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

JULIA KALA BODKIN Psychotherapist www.globalspiritevents.com............................0403 652067

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

The Deck Doctor

Sanding and Reﬁnishing, Repairs and Maintenance, Internal Floors Richard Neylan richardneylan1@bigpond.com 0407 821 690 • www.facebook.com/DeckDoctor65

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

DECKS & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile... 0410 062493

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447

All Jobs Small or Large

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

COUNSELLING

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.

0411 562 111 s

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

WORKRIGHT Computer Support Mobile support for small business Byron Shire Daniel ..... 0422 804449

RAZZLE DAZZLE

Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE

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

FREE QUOTES FREECALL 1800 683 838 MOBILE 0419 677 991 cmhwindows@gmail.com COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, SHOPS & REAL ESTATE FULLY INSURED

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

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

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DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424

JAMIE 0408 809 817

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

licence no. 201775c

BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224

DENTISTS

DI’S CLEANING SERVICE Quality & efficient. O.Sh, SGB, NB, Mullum & surrounds .......0414 408723 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaner, rubbish removal, downsizing.......................................0421 701140 CONSCIOUS CLEANING Non-toxic, eco-friendly. Beautiful results. 6yrs exp. Tessa........0449 173056

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 02 6626 7999 Located within Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond, office, builders clean, window cleaning..................0405 437431 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 HOUSEKEEPING/Cleaner reliable, exp in home beautification/organisation inc laundry ..0490 030433 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

• SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

COMPUTER SERVICES

30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448

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

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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

AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414

0418 156 909

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444

Call Steven Butturini

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Lic. 211410C

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

IPS PTY LTD All types of cleaning – integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....................0408 446145 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 CLEANING I’m experienced with an eye for detail .........................................................0434 515016 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766

CLOTHESLINES

0458 267 777

Dr. Nigel Cluer BDSc (Hons)

Lic No. 262667C

DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond / exit cleaning specialists ...........................................0438 015037

CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 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

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SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C .0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C ................................................................ Call Mitch 0421 843477 JASON POOLE ELECTRICAL Byron. Prompt Professional Competitive rates Lic 187326C...0414 396961

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd 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

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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

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byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882

FLOORING

Flooring by Wallaces

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â&#x20AC;˘ Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Ga Garden clean-ups â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching/weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage issues â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape makeover â&#x20AC;˘ Rubbish re removal â&#x20AC;Ś and anything in between!

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136

FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2

6684 7380

â&#x20AC;˘ COMPLETE FLOORING SOLUTIONS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER BAMBOO LAMINATE VINYL â&#x20AC;˘ PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES â&#x20AC;˘ CARPET â&#x20AC;˘ FLOORSANDING â&#x20AC;˘ DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

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GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson ...0414 889453

HAIR & BEAUTY ALLURE BODY WAXING Suffolk Park ............................................................................0403 417508

HANDYPERSONS

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

CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING

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

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

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

0408 536 565

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

Call Bob on 0424 982 935

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Workmanship â&#x20AC;˘ Supply & Install Boral Solid Timber Floors â&#x20AC;˘ Locally Owned And Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Specialty Timber Finishes â&#x20AC;˘ All Eco-Friendly Coatings

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tidy-ups

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com

GUTTERING

â&#x20AC;˘ Garden & property maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage & residential mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Tip runs â&#x20AC;˘ Stump grinding info@byronbayranga.com ~ www.byronbayranga.com

0431 550 401

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 GREGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small, free quotes........................................0414 109595 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic...............................Wayne 0423 218417 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834 YOUR HANDYMAN No job too small. Lic 203206C ........................................................0424 158585 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956

HEALTH â&#x20AC;˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic,

Acreage Mowing & Property Care

Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366

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MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449 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 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72â&#x20AC;? mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 FLOOR SANDING & PAINTING Decks, verandahs etc. Lic 190593C.....................Kevin 0417 644671 NICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279

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

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552

GARAGE DOORS

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124

INTERIOR DESIGN KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606

IRONING

EVERGREEN ACREAGE MOWING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................Liron 0427 176771 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 TOTAL LAWN CARE Mowing, weeding, yard clean ups etc. Baden................................0490 023964 IRONING Mullum, Brunswick, Ocean Shores. Phone Kate .............................................0421 360961 SLASHING 100hp 7ft slasher. Shirewide ........................................................................0408 778159

KITCHENS

BEANOS Tree & lawn care service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maintenance ...... 0421 508044

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST â&#x20AC;˘ Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Service â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs bvdc.com.au bvdc@bigpond.com 0418 171 285 02 6684 5529

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING Thick grasses, saplings, lantana, woody weeds ... 0412 705962 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689 CHEAP CLIPPINGS Lawns & edges..................................................................... Adam 0419 260654

GARDEN DESIGN

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

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329

LANDSCAPING

DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475

GAS SUPPLIERS Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Soils â&#x20AC;˘ Gravels â&#x20AC;˘ Pots & statues â&#x20AC;˘ Lots, lots more

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

Free Delivery

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

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

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

GLAZIERS

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 SHANE TURNER LANDSCAPES Solid, creative, affordable............................................0418 688171 BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 STYLE LANDSCAPES Retaining, paving, landscaping. Lic no 41307..............................0427 570076 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .. 0437 819087

OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy ...................................................................0421 866600 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ...................0423 700853

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TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025 BYRON MOWER Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cutter, châ&#x20AC;&#x2122;saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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PICTURE FRAMING Lic 167371C

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

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

PLASTERING

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LIGHTING

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Lighting Showroom Open 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri Unit 5, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron A+I Estate e Free on-site consultancy 6680 7007 creativelightingsolutions.com.au Licence No 97474

CREATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS ONS

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

0412 794 364

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C Â&#x2021; )UHH TXRWHV Â&#x2021; *\SURFN Ă&#x20AC; [LQJ VHWWLQJ

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

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731

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

MOBILE MECHANIC

STRAIGHT LINE PAINTING Free quotes. Lic 11843C .....................................................0421 865737

PEST CONTROL

MADEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOBILE SERVICE Byron Shire + Beyond, well equipped mobile workshop ....0439 806598

MOTORING Windscreens & Air Conditioning

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

Serving Byron Shire

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

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

Lic: AU29498

Bayside Radiators

PLUMBERS

BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806

â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

LOCKSMITH

Plumbing & Gas Services REPAIRS & NEW INSTALLATIONS

All jobs welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friendly service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free quotes JIM 0477 480 359 RICK 0431 425 955 Lic. 220544C

Lic. 1131942

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

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

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

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515

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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035

OSTEOPATHY

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL) Lic 234528C. ...........Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. 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 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708

Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, Andre Kleinbaum, Emily Pepper

MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672

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

ROB BOOTH All plumbing, blocked drains, repairs & maintenance. Lic 121906C ..........0410 469765

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 BYRON OSTEOPATHIC CARE FOR WOMEN Eve Schoenheimer Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday .....66853660

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES â&#x20AC;˘ Safe â&#x20AC;˘ Natural â&#x20AC;˘ Effective â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed 6684 2006

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NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ...............................66857517 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399 JAMIE BENNETT OSTEOPATHY Byron CBD Monday-Friday ...............................................66855515

PAINTING

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Domestic & Commercial

YVES DE WILDE

Friendly & Clean

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

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518 MELINDA ANDREAS Studio or on location. www.byronbayphotos.com.......................0421 582286

PHYSIOTHERAPY NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING www.duluxaccredited.com.au

Tree Faerie Fotos

Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara ......................................................................................................66872330

Lic 184464C

6685 1018 or 0413 666 267

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

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

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

B Timbs Painting Bruce Timbs

PHOTOGRAPHY

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 PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385 MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum...........0432 322998 LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay....0416 369698

REMOVALISTS

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

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

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

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STEEL FABRICATION

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

MAXWELL STEEL FABRICATION...................................................................................0403 455301 MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818

BYRON BAY’S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

For tips & testimonials

Friendly Staff No weekend surcharge

SWIMMING POOLS

VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

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

search “Lighthouse Removals”

6684 3003

free boxes and a 10% discount

LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS

(02) 6684 5395

042050 5395

www.lighthouseremovals.com.au

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

YouTube

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VETERINARY SURGEONS

REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT Rebecca@byronbaymigrationagency.com.au .........0487 458047

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846

WATER FILTERS

TILING

The Water Filter Experts

SHE TILES Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

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

02 6684 2198

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

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

...forget pointless scrubbing

RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

ROOFING

• Interior/Exterior • Repoint & rebed tiles • Paint tile roofs • Repaint tin roofs • High-pressure cleaning • 10 yr warranty on paint & workmanship • Credit cards accepted

0401 821 204 mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C QBCC Lic. 656 850 R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936

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

Free Quote

Call Ben on 0456 606 911

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285

WINDOW TINTING

www.groutpro.com.au TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919 SUNRISE W. T. NO BUBBLES, NO TROUBLES Cars, homes & offices .........................0412 158478

ZAC MacTAGGART Metal roofing, reroofing, fascia & gutters. Lic No 223489C .............0411 683003 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600 ROB BOOTH Roofing, repair & maintenance, pressure cleaning, gutters, Lic 121906C..0410 469765

TRAVEL

METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Daryl Patterson......0414 889453

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

RUBBISH REMOVAL

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

TREE SERVICES

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

FREE T avail fo OW

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

131 546

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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.

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930

• Diploma Arboriculture • Fully Insured • Prompt, Professional Service • Right Advice, Right Price

Ringo 0468 957 564

NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 TRINE SOLUTIONS Plumbing, draining & gasfitting. Lic 138031C .....................................66802358 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852

SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ............................66849398 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ............... Lucas 0402 191316

SOLAR INSTALLATION

UPHOLSTERY BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303 CURTAIN MAKING & UPHOLSTERY Phone Rebecca ....................................................0466 251722

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’d. Chartered Valuers ..................0431 245460 or 66857010 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041

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6628 4495 0417 759 777 6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 ATAS A10923

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS All areas ...............................66888055 or 0407 002833

Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE – FREE WHIRLY BIRDS

Wat puriﬁcation systems Water Home Hom • Rural • Commercial Servicing S your needs

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

NR VALUATIONS Independent. Reg. Valuer. www.nrvaluations.com.au .....................0428 694041

Micks Roof Restorations

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Dirty Tiles & Grout?

LOCAL AFFORDABLE Brisbane to Sydney, 20yrs exp. travellingbenny@gmail.com ....0402 199999

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6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

Call Louise 0478 698 186

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FREEr all

for home, commercial and rural properties

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

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

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

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

23:24

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

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

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

NOVEMBER 2015

New moon November 12 04:48 First quarter November 19 17:28 Full moon November 26 09:44 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 S 0553 1905 2349 0957 0036,1.34; 1242,1.71 2 M 0552 1906 1053 0133,1.26; 1334,1.59 3 T 0552 1906 0036 1148 0235,1.22; 1431,1.49 4 W 0551 1907 0118 1242 0340,1.22; 1533,1.42 5 T 0550 1908 0157 1334 0441,1.25; 1636,1.38 6 F 0549 1909 0234 1426 0534,1.32; 1733,1.38 7 S 0549 1909 0308 1517 0619,1.40; 1823,1.39 8 S 0548 1910 0342 1608 0700,1.47; 1907,1.41 9 M 0547 1911 0416 1659 0736,1.55; 1947,1.43 10 T 0547 1912 0450 1750 0811,1.61; 2026,1.43 11 W 0546 1913 0527 1843 0845,1.67; 2103,1.42 12 T 0546 1913 0606 1936 0918,1.71; 2142,1.41 13 F 0545 1914 0648 2029 0954,1.73; 2222,1.38 14 S 0545 1915 0733 2122 1030,1.74; 2304,1.35 15 S 0544 1916 0823 2214 1111,1.72; 2349,1.32 16 M 0544 1917 0916 2304 1154,1.69 17 T 0543 1917 1012 2351 0040,1.29; 1242,1.64 18 W 0543 1918 1110 0136,1.28; 1336,1.59 19 T 0542 1919 1211 0037 0238,1.29; 1439,1.55 20 F 0542 1920 1312 0120 0344,1.35; 1547,1.53 21 S 0542 1921 1414 0202 0446,1.44; 1656,1.54 22 S 0541 1921 1518 0244 0544,1.57; 1800,1.55 23 M 0541 1922 1623 0327 0637,1.69; 1858,1.57 24 T 0541 1923 1729 0412 0728,1.81; 1954,1.56 25 W 0541 1924 1835 0500 0817,1.90; 2048,1.54 26 T 0540 1925 1939 0550 0906,1.95; 2141,1.50 27 F 0540 1925 2040 0644 0954,1.95; 2232,1.45 28 S 0540 1926 2136 0740 1042,1.91; 2324,1.39 1128,1.84 29 S 0540 1927 2227 0837 30 M 0540 1928 2313 0935 0014,1.34; 1214,1.73

Astronomical data and tides

Low tide, height (m) 0617,0.52; 1928,0.37 0711,0.61; 2027,0.45 0811,0.68; 2126,0.50 0917,0.71; 2222,0.53 1025,0.71; 2313,0.52 1129,0.67; 2358,0.50 1224,0.61 0037,0.47; 1311,0.54 0114,0.44; 1353,0.47 0147,0.43; 1431,0.42 0220,0.42; 1509,0.38 0253,0.42; 1545,0.35 0327.0.44; 1624,0.34 0403,0.46; 1705,0.34 0443,0.50; 1748,0.36 0527,0.54; 1836,0.38 0615,0.58; 1929,0.41 0712,0.62; 2027,0.41 0817,0.63; 2127,0.40 0930,0.61; 2226,0.37 1043,0.55; 2322,0.32 1152,0.46 0015.0.29; 1255,0.35 0104,0.26; 1353,0.26 0152,0.26; 1447,0.19 0240,0.29; 1540,0.16 0327,0.33; 1630,0.17 0415,0.39; 1720,0.22 0501,0.47; 1809,0.29 0549,0.55; 1758,0.37

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving. 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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ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

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Rural Machinery Repair Service old-school repairs, parts & restorations to all makes and models onsite service available workshop 72 Charltons Road Federal

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SHARE ACCOM. REPENTANCE CK Caravan with covered kitchen, share shower, $130pw. 7km to Federal, 3km to Rosebank. Pref female. Ph 66882110 or text 0407629770

THE SHED, BILLINUDGEL, 3/9 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel, Sat & Sun 8-12.30pm. Qual items, bric-a-brac, books, clothes, bags, hats, decorator items, furn, vintage, collectables, kitchenalia, art/pictures

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ901 1990 345,000km, $1990. Ph 66840120

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Sat 7th & Sun 8th Nov from 9.30am

NATIVE PLANTS

CERTIFIED ORGANIC suppliers of fruit & vegetables interested in exciting supply chain opportunity. Isaac 0468522313

2006 VW GOLF man, 1.9TDI, 115,000km, grey, single owner, rego 04/16, tinted wind, well maint, $10,900. 0404259980

TRACTOR REPAIRS

Byron Yoga Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory)

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Ballina Car Centre

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FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

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EXCHANGE/SWAP

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BROKEN HEAD HALL Broken Head Rd, Sat 8am-3pm. Full house of furniture

CANE MULCH

GORGEOUS pre-loved & vintage clothing sale. Sat 8am. Cnr Byron & Short St, Brunswick Heads

BARGAINS

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MULLUM in town. 2 rooms in lge house. Share with 1 fem. $220pw incl WiFi + bills. Pref working d/f, n/s. Ph 0403301253 EXTREMELY REGRETFUL SALE Caravan & Hard Annexe with many extras for removal from Ferry Reserve Holiday Park, Brunswick Heads. Air Con, shower, toilet etc. Very comfortable. Must be removed from site by 16 Nov. $8,000 very negotiable. Ph 0411273992

BUSINESS FOR SALE FUNKY FISH & CHIP SHOP 14/15 turnover $366,000 ex-GST Only 20 min from Byron & 1 street away from the beautiful Richmond River, this popular takeaway attracts both locals & a growing number of tourists. Currently operating 5 days pw, this is a great opp offering a solid income & relaxed coastal lifestyle. $69,000. Call Wilson Cregan at Wal Murray, Alstonville 66285700

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BYRON close to town, room in beautiful apt, pool, tennis court, furn, $300pw twin share or cpl, $195pw single. 0402923144 BANGALOW room with private balcony. $210pw. 5 min to town. Ph 0401977662

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 EUREKA lovely mudbrick 2br house, views, gardens. $500pw. Ph 0401656266 COORABELL Spacious, newly renov warehouse style accom with mezzanine loft bedroom. Full kitchen, bathroom with free-standing claw-foot bath, deck with hinterland views. Suit sgl or cpl. Avail late Nov $500pw + outgoings. 0424672724 SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE newly renovated spacious 3br, 2.5 bathroom duplex with double garage. Bush outlook. Alcorn St. $950pw. Avail 14/11. Ph 0424609980

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POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofﬁce box BEAUTY THERAPIST to rent room at HairLife Cabarita. Existing customers makes this an opportunity not to be missed. Call Vivian 0438328814 DIESEL MECHANIC qualiﬁed technician. CV to service@truemechanical.com.au or PO Box 305, Brunswick Heads 2483 SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION Plumbing and construction experience required, casual. 0415257476 CASUAL CLEANERS for cabins in busy holiday park. Must be able to work weekends. Involves use of chemicals. Approx 10-15hrs/wk. Experience required. Phone 0412876140

EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER We are looking for a permanent P/T person (4 days a week) to join our talented and fast-growing creative team. Strong skills in Premier essential. Please send cover letter and resume to Nathan. Email: hr@psychwire.org CLEANER P/T with attention to detail & accommodation cleaning experience for 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Ph 0411881717 and leave msg WANTED: 18yrs+ Dancers, yoga practitioners, surfers. Healthy males and females any age, to make tantric video clips for an app. Relaxed nudity, yoga & meditation experience preferred, must be ok with touch. Shooting 18 + 19 Nov in Byron. Prof work, good pay. Helena 0425289872 Hrk9555@gmail.com MASSAGE and/or Beauty Therapists mobile work, must have own equip, car & ABN. Min. 5 yrs exp. Prefer no travellers please. 0411881717 & leave message GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618

Receptionist Position We are currently seeking a full-time receptionist in our Real Estate Agency in Byron Bay. 36.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Please forward resumes to admin@byronbaysales.com.au

ADMIN ASSISTANT ROLE Local business looking for an Admin Assistant with some light PA duties. Must have experience, be computer proﬁcient and have experience with invoicing. Please email your CV to angela@thecandlelibrary.com

Experienced Cleaner for a busy commercial venue, eye for detail a must, available AM hours, 15–25 hrs weekly approx. Please forward cover letter/resume Attn: John, enquiries@hotelbrunswick. com.au

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

ATT LANDLORDS & INVESTORS Call us immediately for “the best results in the business” according to our valued clients... NEW LISTING – WHIAN WHIAN $450pw Beautifully renovated 1900 cottage with 3 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, ¼ acre fenced yard – tenants maintain, with beautiful rural outlook. Pets Ok. Avail Early November. NEW LISTING – FEDERAL $650pw Large 4 bedroom home with 2 bath, large open living space with woodfire, bar & doors which open onto the large covered verandah. Gas cooking, lawn inc. Avail now, 12mth lease. NEW LISTING – BANGALOW $950pw Looking for a high-end tenant for high-end D 4 bed, 2 bath. 2 car &Sstorage. Brand new E funky queenslander. L E A Lawn & garden incl. Avail now, call to inspect.

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Landlords - We have qualiﬁed tenants looking for properties in Bangalow & surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal. Greenfrog Lane, Bangalow - $330 Furnished/unfurnished studio, all bills incl. Avail now Parrot Tree Place, Bangalow - $750 4 bed, 2 bath, multiple living areas, no pets. Avail now Dunoon Road, Rosebank - $500 4 bed, 2 bath, studio, decks, valley views, 14 acres. Avail now Jarrets Road, Goonengerry - $850 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 living area, oasis pool, peaceful, private. Avail mid-Jan James Gibson Drive, Clunes - $480 4 bed, 2 bath, large private garden, DLUG plus shed. No pets. Avail now Ryces Drive, Clunes - $420 Spacious 3 bed, rumpus, lounge, garage, large. No pets. Avail now

CABIN Burringbar, mod f/f stand-alone, suit working sgl, $250pw. 0435024219

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BYRON/SUFFOLK Quiet family with 1 child, long time locals with greats refs. 2/3br home. $450-$600pw. 0411214936 MASSAGE STUDIO space. Quiet, private with toilet access. Will consider all options incl share existing studio/clinic, rooms/ garages at private residences. Ph/ WhatsAp 0409391815 or Ph 0280067321

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BYRON BAY, $1100pw 4 bedroom house, 3 bathroom LUG Available Now Ray White Rental Centre 3/47 Byron Street, Byron Bay 02 6685 8911 rwbyronbay.com

New café seeks experienced chef for launch and ongoing success of Byron beachfront venue. Attributes should include the following: • Experience to create an enticing dine-in and takeaway menu • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, staff, stock and preparation. • A passion for customer sevice and not be afraid to engage in a semi open kitchen • Enthusiasm to lead in a café where excellent service is a priority along with outstanding food. • Be a great team player and supportive of culture of a small team environment • Experience setting up a new kitchen will be advantageous. Contact us with a full resume and references to jobsatnovin@gmail.com Role will commence early December.

LONG-TERM rental in or around Mullum. Great refs, work local. Ph 0497313643 30yo FEMALE seeks detached living space or shed. Shared kitchen/bathrm ok. Employed 4 days pw in Byron. Up to $220pw. Ph Carla 0422750060

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Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Student Services Worker Part-time (1 day per week) As a Student Services Worker, you will work closely with senior staff, teachers and children to holistically support the social and emotional development and wellbeing of students. CBRSS is a K-12 school dedicated to the educational principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. Applicants will be suitably qualiﬁed and/or experienced. The position is 1 day per week, term time only, commencing term 1, 2016. Applications close 13 November 2015. Position Description and application process available www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au

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Business Administration /PA (Part-time) - Accounts Payable function - Management reporting - Other accounting tasks as required - Support MD in personal and business capacity Possess the following qualities: - highly experienced in Excel - conversant with MYOB - social media/online expertise well regarded - excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - highly organised and able to multi-task Please send CV to accounts@ wickedtravel.com.au

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Property Manager who is an absolute professional. We are seeking someone who is highly organised, completely switched on and looking for a long term career with an agency that is continuously kicking goals. Apply in conﬁdence of conﬁdentiality to Lois Buckett at lois@loisbuckett.com.au or call 02 6687 4399.

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Do something New and Exciting Make Big Money, with no experience. All builds/looks. Surfwear / Nude work. Txt details/pic to 0466596100 HOME HELP BYRON Female pref, need own car & refs. Text only 0412067574 MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have HF incl. MediBank, min 5yr exp. Long-term & team player. Long est. busy Byron centre. Ph 0429194912 or 0449772166 TAROT READER/PSYCHIC busy centre Byron, exp. 0429194912 or 0449772166 LIVE-IN NANNY/AU-PAIR pref English as ﬁrst language. Suffolk Park, 20hrs work pw afternoons in exchange for food & accomm, ﬂexible term. 0425873055 QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST for multi-discipline clinic in Byron Bay. Contact 0414692673

A high proﬁle, dynamic real estate agency located in Lennox Head/Bangalow is looking for an experienced Property Manager to join our young, innovative, growing team.

The Requirements • A current Certiﬁcate of Registration • Property Management experience required (minimum 2 years) • Current drivers licence • Punctuality and honesty • Ability to work within a team environment or autonomously if required • Articulate communication and rapport building skills • Corporate professional presentation • Being highly organised • Time management skills • Experience with REST and Filesmart computer systems a must • Intermediate computer skills (especially Microsoft Ofﬁce) • Sense of urgency • Excellent telephone manner and technique • Self-motivated

CHEF/COOK Table View is looking for a skilled chef/cook to join our team. Great rates and hours. Please contact us at: tableviewcafe@gmail.com

OSTEOPATH for multi-discipline health centre in Byron. Please call 0414692673

Term 4 courses starting soon... Monday 9th Nov • Bookkeeping basics • Websites & blogs

Tuesday 10th Nov • Playing with flowers

Thursday 12th Nov • iPad for beginners • Computer basics • Computer basics level 2

Saturday 14th Nov • Seasonal vegie gardening • Establish & maintaining a vegie garden • Grief seminar • Setting up your home recording studio • Gesture drawing • Reiki level 1

Friday 13th Nov

WORK WANTED COBBLE STONE CREATIONS $65/sqm Landscaping, garden maint, ceramic tiling, paving, pressure cleaning, rubbish removal etc. Whatacountry. 0432401334

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QUALIFIED PAINTER Small jobs OK. Phone Rob 0408900134. Green Painters Lic No: 242107C

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A1 LABOURING from $25/hr. Property maintenance, tree planting, brushcutting, rock walls, metal work, painting, landscaping, paving. Phone 0412469109. Get your jobs done, call A1

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au VOICE TRAINING with Tahir Qawwal renowned performer & teacher. Study within the sacred Indian system of music exploring vocal strength & flexibility. Harmonium lessons/tuning. Next 3 mths only! Ph 0403723701 tahirqawwal.com MATHS TUTORING Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years’ experience. All ages to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 WU-CHI KUNG FU Ultimate yang class @ YAC Wed 6pm Byron Primary 6pm Mon & Thurs. Byron Primary 6pm Tues – Kids class Pottsville Primary 6.30pm Mon – Kids Chris 0421555062

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George is a handsome 17 month old desexed male fox terrier. He is very lively and needs plenty of exercise and would love a home with children or another dog to play with. 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.

FREYA Freya is currently being fostered on property with lots of other dogs, cattle, children and chickens. She’s a super affectionate young dog who’s comfortable living on acreage. Freya becomes very anxious when on a lead or in a suburban situation so you need to be happy just exercising her on your property. She’s comfortable being left on her own and will just curl up and go to sleep. She loves to chase a ball, but only if you want to throw it, otherwise she’s happy being your companion. If you can give Freya a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare – Lissie 0488 415 444.

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

LIVESTOCK HORSE TRAINER/STARTER 20+ yrs exp 100% non-confrontational method. No issues too small or too big. Exc refs. Simon 0419563312

PETS BORDER COLLIE PUPS 6 wks old, black & white $500 each de-sexed or $800 not de-sexed. Silver & white $1,200 each or $800 de-sexed. Ph 0407629770

I AM A loving & gentle German Shepherd & need a home for 3 months from 1 Dec1 March. Please Eliza 0408070995 FEDERAL DOG MINDING on fenced acreage with my dogs. $32, $34, $36 per day. Play all day! Phone 0419390498

Dear Delta has been with us since she was a small kitten. Sadly she is still with us, having been waiting for many months. Her crime is that she is shy and scared of the big world, and needs a safe home with a special gentle, and patient human friend. She is really lovely, but so out of place in the crowded centre, ginger and white. Will you save her? All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

ONLY ADULTS FOR THAT BUSY WOMAN Fit, attractive male, sensual touch and discreet. Ph 0499504912 SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious Bodywork & Sensual Touch Hot, ﬁt, bi, 34yo. Couples welcome. www.bit.ly/besteroticmassage Wed & Thurs. 0407013347 BYRON BAY BEACH BABES Male and female party strippers, lingerie waitresses, exotic dancers. 7 days fr 4pm. Ph 0497641199 www.byronbaybeachbabes.com EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208

Orly is just one of four gorgeous black kittens that have arrived at the shelter. It’s nice to be able to promote black cats as wonderful, mystical creatures. Sadly, black cats often get overlooked, but ask any witch or wizard and they’ll tell you they are essential companions whatever time of the year! To meet Orly & our other lovely cats, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. If you are interested in becoming a foster carer, please contact us. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

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INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY FOR PLEASURE & CONNECTION Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 www.tantrabyronbay.com DELICIOUS CARIBBEAN EXOTIC EXPERIENCE Mind-blowing massage & play. Hot 27yo www.bit.ly/hotlikehoney Wed/Thurs only. Ph 0407013347

SOCIAL ESCORTS BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 KENDRA new, tall, slim, stunner, 20s. Layla, 19 model-looks. Rose, sexy, exotic Asian, 20s. Charlotte, Isla Fisher look-alike. Ladies always wanted. Phone 66816038 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE .............................................................. 000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay .................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ...................................6685 0148 MULLUMBIMBY HOSPITAL ......................................................6684 2266 BYRON BAY HOSPITAL ............................................................6685 6200 POLICE Brunswick Heads .......................................................6685 1277 Mullumbimby ..............................................................6684 2144 Byron Bay ...................................................................6685 9499 Bangalow ....................................................................6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding.6684 3444 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics ...................... 1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours...............................1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) .........................................6622 1881 LIFELINE .........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men)..6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily ....................................6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ..................................................6684 1286 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ...............................1800 656 463 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ...........................6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS...............................6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................6622 1233 GEORGE THE SNAKE MAN.................................................0407 965 092 NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES)..........6628 1898

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The combination of government climate action plans, if implemented, would bring global warming down to 2.7°C, according to an analysis released by the Climate Action Tracker (CAT). On the day of the October 1 UN deadline for governments to submit their emission reduction targets, or Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for 2025 and 2030, the CAT’s estimate of their impact on warming shows that, if fully implemented, they would bring warming down to 2.7°C – an improvement of 0.4°C since the last assessment of pledges at the Lima talks in December.

Small dip This is the ﬁrst time since 2009, when the CAT began calculating temperature estimates from climate action pledges, that projected warming has dipped below 3°C. ‘Our December update included pledges and informal announcements by China, the US and the EU, and we estimated an average global warming level of 3.1°C. The biggest contributing factors to the change in our temperature estimate since Lima have been China and India,’ said Dr Louise Jeffery of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. China’s INDC and related

policies would result in a peaking of China’s carbon dioxide emissions in the late 2020s, and which will have substantial consequences for post2030 emissions, resulting in lower overall global warming. The CAT’s current policy projection (which estimates warming from the policies governments have in place now) would still see a warming of 3.6°C (3.3 to 3.8°C) by 2100. The INDCs would reduce warming by about 0.6 to 1.1°C from that pathway.

Major risk The emissions gap is still set to grow rapidly towards 2030, and there is a major risk that if the INDCs are locked in to 2030, without review, the achievement of the 1.5°C goal called for by the most vulnerable countries may be locked out, and achievement of the 2°C goal fundamentally threatened. ‘The INDC process has clearly led to progress, but it is clear that in Paris governments must consider formally acknowledging that their ﬁrst round of climate plans for 2025 and 2030 will not hold warming below 2°C,’ said Bill Hare of Climate Analytics. ‘They need to rapidly review these plans by no later than 2020, and revise commitments for the post 2025 period.

Based on the INDCs submitted to date, locking in targets for 2030 could be catastrophic for efforts to limit warming below 2°C, so the agreement had better focus on 2025.’ The CAT has now analysed 19 INDCs with a combined total of around 71 per cent of global emissions, but have found many of them to be inadequate. With India, the total will be 77 per cent of global emissions. ‘All big emitters should seriously reconsider improving their INDCs between now and Paris, or soon after. That only two governments have climate commitments rated sufﬁcient is not ideal, only two months before Paris,’ said Professor Kornelis Blok of Ecofys.

Costly ‘The need to fill the gap between the projected INDC emissions levels in 2025 and the levels necessary to hold warming to below 2°C means signiﬁcantly more rapid, and costly, action compared to a situation where more ambitious targets for 2025 were adopted and where governments took immediate action now to achieve them,’ said Niklas Höhne of NewClimate Institute. Q See more at www.climateactiontracker.org.

Family payments: new bill still hits poorest hardest, says ACOSS Responding last week to the introduction of a new family payments bill into the Parliament, ACOSS has urged against looking for budget savings in family payments for single parents and low income couple households, and advanced an alternative reform proposal. ‘On our numbers a lowincome single-parent family with two children will take a hit of more than $60 per week or $3000 per year over time once their youngest child turns 13, due to the reduction in Part B and the withdrawal of end of year supplements. We cannot support this,’ said Dr Cassandra Goldie, ACOSS CEO.

‘Hit hard’ ‘Single parents and their children have already been hit hard with cuts over the last few years which have reduced their safety net significantly. ‘On the latest analysis, there are over 600,000 children living below the poverty line and children in single parent households are in poverty at over twice the rate of children

living with two parents. ‘The proposed changes will also hurt low income couple households, including those without paid work. The $5 per week increase to Part A will not offset the losses for these families. ‘We are also disappointed that the proposed package does nothing to address the gradual erosion of family payments as a result of indexation to prices. ‘The lack of indexation to wages since 2009 has already resulted in a cut of approximately $20 per week per child in family payments for families on the lowest incomes. ‘The restoration of indexation to wages would ensure they keep pace with rises in community living standards and partly compensate couples with older children for any losses due to changes to Part B. ‘ACOSS is advocating an alternative package of reform which would ensure that family payments are fit for purpose, well-targeted and simplified. The ACOSS package is designed to reduce child poverty, target payments more appro-

priately and reduce workforce disincentives.

Balance ‘ACOSS supports reform to Part B to address work disincentives for couple households with older children, but we will only support a reform package that gets the balance right. ‘Our proposal would target Part B to couple households with children under 13 while substantially offsetting losses for low income couple families through increases to Part A. ‘It would also boost the incomes of single parent families by $23 per week and secure the adequacy of payments into the future for all eligible families through indexation to wages. ‘We are keen to see modelling of our proposal, and all reform proposals currently on the table, to ensure that the impacts of each option on different families are well understood. ‘We look forward to continuing a dialogue with the government, the major parties and the cross-bench to secure a fair and sustainable family payments system for the future.’

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Two exciting games provided plenty of action for fans of football on the far north coast when Byron met Lismore with both the Wild Cats and the Rams giving their all…

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Round three of this year’s Football Far North Coast Summer Youth League provided two exciting games of football and a few tough lessons for participants on both sides. Despite copping a 9-0 hiding from the talented Lismore workers girls, the Byron Bay FC’s Wildcats produced some good football and were unlucky not to finish with at least a point or two. This inaugural female youth competition has given the Wildcats an opportunity to mix it with some of the region’s best and has been a steep learning curve for the girls. The Young SAE-Qantm Rams had a very different

kind of battle against the Workers Youth Squad. Workers opened proceedings with an unorthodox approach. The Redboys kicked off with all but the keeper lined up along the half way and stormed, en-masse, into the Byron half when the whistle blew. This risky gambit was immediately punished when the Rams took possession and sent striker Sam Shepherd on an unopposed fiftymetre dash to the Workers’ goal. Shepherd tapped past the hapless keeper to put the Rams in front inside the opening minute. A gruelling battle for dominance continued for the remainder of the match with the Rams pushing hard to extend their lead and Workers

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Left: The Byron Bay Wildcats (in black) mix it up with the Lismore Workers girls; while below: Sam Shepherd outran the Workers defence in the opening minute to take Byron’s only goal.

equally determined to restore their pride. The relentlessly fast and physical match was locked at 1-0 right down to the wire, with Byron looking like taking the three points when, with just a minute on the clock, Workers were awarded a very controversial free-kick from 25 metres out. The kick was superbly taken, clearing the wall and the

keeper and finding the top left corner of the Byron net. It was a bitter pill for the young Rams but probably a fair outcome for a very even game. Byron has their first home game of the competition this Friday night at the Cavanbah centre in Ewingsdale against thier closest neighbours Mullumbimby/Brunswick Heads.

The Wildcats girls kick-off at 6.30pm and the SAE-Qantm

Rams at 8pm. This is sure to be a great specator sport.

World’s best off to China for longboard championships

Movember cricket on again…

Wanning, Hainan Island/ CHINA (Wednesday, October 28, 2015) The world’s best longboard surfers are preparing for the Jeep World Longboard Championships presented by Wanning in China, the event that will decide the 2015 WSL Longboard Champions for both men and women. Early December will see 36 men and 24 women assemble in Wanning, Hainan Island in the South China Sea to compete at the now famous Riyue Bay for the Jeep World Longboard Championships. China has successfully hosted the Longboard World Championships for the past four years and the consistent reef/point break at Riyue Bay has proved to be an ideal location. Trade winds in the South China Sea ensure clean and good surf across the almost mechanically left peeling break which generally runs for around 200 metres and offers endless sections perfectly suited for great longboard surfing. Defending event winner and two-time World Champion Harley Ingleby is looking forward to returning to China where he will be No. 1 seed. ‘It still feels crazy to think I have two World Longboard Titles,’ Ingleby said. ‘I don’t know where the last 12 months have gone. I haven’t had much time to think about it at all. I’m definitely super keen to aim for a third one later this year. I’m going in with no expectations, the

On November the third year of Friday night 20/20 cricket at the Stan Lofts oval in Brunswick to raise money for Movember begins. This year there are three teams of locals competing and as a slight difference this year we will be donating about $1050 raised to Movember and about $1300 to a local charity. It is a great competition started and overseen by Dan

Raccine involving local guys keen to enjoy some day-night cricket and contribute to the community. There are some great sponsors and food will be available on the nights. The comp starts at 6pm and runs for four Friday nights in November. If you have any questions or would like any more information please feel free to contact 0417 614 466.

Harley Ingleby claiming his second World Longboard Title in China last year. Photo WSL/ Will H-S

field is full of great surfers and with only one event it’s wide open. I really hope great waves like we had last year or better! It’s going to be great to have a webcast this time around for everyone to see what we can do.’ The event dates are identical to last year with a waiting period from December 5–12. Contest Director Steve Robertson believes the event will be an outstanding success. ‘Every year here has amazed me with the consistency of quality waves, it’s rarely been flat and generally the wave quality has been very good. We all love seeing the world’s best in longboarders perform in waves which allow them to open up and score big. ‘A live webcast is planned for this year for the first time in the event’s history and I’m sure surfing enthusiasts will get a good feel for the loca-

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tion and enjoy the China experience.’ The Jeep Asia Cup specialty event will run during the first weekend of the event with Asia’s fast developing surfing region invited to send elite teams to decide the inaugural Asia Cup teams champion and the champion team will walk away with not only bragging rights but also the major share of the $15,000 prize pool.

World Surf League mission The mission of the WSL is simple: to inspire positive change for surfing, our fans and the environment. Formerly the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), the WSL has been championing the world’s best surfing since 1976, running global products across the Samsung Galaxy men’s and women’s Champi-

onship Tours, Big Wave Tour, Qualifying Series, Junior and Longboard Championships, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport’s rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation and performance at the highest levels; it strives to put the world’s best surfers on the world’s best waves. Showcasing the world’s best surfing on its digital platform at WorldSurfLeague. com, the WSL has energised an already-passionate global fan base with millions tuning-in to see the likes of Kelly Slater, Filipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Makua Rothman, Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker, Greg Long, Stephanie Gilmore, John John Florence, Carissa Moore and others do battle in the most dynamic field of play in all of sports. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.

…Caring for men The Movember Foundation is a global charity raising funds and awareness for men’s health. The Foundation raises funds that deliver innovative, breakthrough programs that allow men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising $680 million, funding over 1,000 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity. In addition to tackling male specific cancers, we are also committed to encouraging men to stay healthy in all areas of their lives, with

a specific focus on men being active, socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and ‘the big stuff ’ in their lives. The seed of an idea first sprouted over a few beers in Melbourne 2003, when two mates challenged each other to grow a moustache for the duration of November. Recruiting the support of 30 loyal friends, together they experienced a month of inquisitive conversation as a result of their newly acquired facial hair, and the power of the Mo as a conversation starter and awareness raiser was realised. For more visit: au.movember.com.

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Hospital meeting Members of the Byron Shire and surrounding areas are invited to an update on the new Byron Central Hospital to be held on Wednesday 4 November, 5.30-6.30pm in the Tallow Creek conference room of the Byron@ Byron resort. Info: Robin Osborne 0409 984 488.

Chem-free landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee Saturday 7 November, 8am–12pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. More information 0478272300 or go to www.

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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.

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.

Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.

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.

Meditation 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 – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia.org for more info.

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

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA invites women of all ages to join us for craft and friendship on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 2pm or the 2nd Monday of every month 5-7pm. Phone Di 0412 376 034 for further info.

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U3A Ballina/Byron

#StartupByron

Our next meeting 10/11/15 at 10am in the meeting room of the Mullumbimby RSL. Sue Craig will speak on ‘Burma (Myanmar). Its tragic history from British annexation to the present day.’ All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.

#StartupByron ‘Un-networking’ meetup Thursday November 5, 5.30pm at The Sun Bistro (Industrial Estate). Event details at www.startinno.com/ events/startupbyron-un-networking.

U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tues 10 November 10am-noon at the Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Tuesday Forum Debate - ‘Compulsory voting: Yes or No?’. Phone 6685 1732.

Mullum CWA Ladies are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Mullumbimby Branch of CWA on Wednesday 11 November at 10am in the CWA Rooms Mullumbimby at Tincogan Street. Membership enquiries - Sue 6684 1675. Handicraft classes are held each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Enquiries Margaret 6684 2956.

Lone Goat Gallery Human Nature by Vianney Pinon, opening 6pm Nov 6, runs until Nov 18, an exhibition of photographic paintings.

Table Tennis Social table tennis at Suffolk Park Community Centre, Thursday November 5, 10am. All welcome. Joan 0408 337 277.

VIEW Club Brunswick Valley VIEW Club next luncheon meeting is Thursday 12th November at Mullumbimby Bowling Club 10-30am. Two filmmakers will show three short film clips on local

folk. Members’ apologies please to Rae 0427 103 072.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Compassion – one of the Keys on the Path to Enlightenment, presented by Anthony Petcopoulous, Theosophical lecturer, Thursday 5 November, 1-3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

BPA meeting Bangalow Progress Association will hold its next meeting on 5 Nov. at 5.30pm in Heritage House.

End-of-life choices

Vinnie’s Byron Bay will hold their ‘Linen, Lace & Collectables’ sale in their Marvel St shop during the month of Nov while stock lasts.

Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Elaine 5580 8215.

Day of the Dead The Natural Death Care Centre annual

Spanish conversation

Bangalow CWA

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

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.

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

Library fun

Repair Cafe

Baby Bounce session Mullumbimby – Tuesday 11.30am, Brunswick Heads – Friday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Friday 10am. Storytime for toddlers and preschool children Mullumbimby – Friday 10.30am, Brunswick Heads – Monday 10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

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.

Bush School

Rainbow Dragons

Each Thursday during term time the Brunswick Bush School takes kids 6–13 years out into the bush to learn, grow and connect with each other. Facebook: Brunswick Bush School and email: brunsbushschool@gmail.com.

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.

Museums

Op shops

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 Wednesday–Friday, 10am–3pm, cnr of Ashton & Deacon Sts, Bangalow. Volunteers sought – please contact the museum 6687 2183.

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.

Drug support groups

Free Yoga Nidra

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. AlAnon Family Groups meet weekly at Bangalow Fridays 2pm. 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia 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.

Seniors Groove 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.

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

Learn ukulele

Quota Club

Tuesdays at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre come join Neighbourhood Ukes and learn ukulele 9.45am. Then join our local

Quota Club of Brunswick Valley meets every 1st Thursday of the month at the Ocean Shores Country Club at 6pm. Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

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

Low-cost food 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.

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.byronbaytoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Satisha 0402 134 390 for more info.

Byron District Hospital Auxiliary will hold a cake & plant stall on Saturday 21 November at 105 Beech Dr, Suffolk Park, in lieu of the Hospital Craft Market.

A Dangerously Poetic Press reading will be held at the Mullumbimby library on Wednesday November 4, 5.30-7pm on the theme of Change. Open section for the public.

Craft group

Toddler Time

Street stall

Poetry and Music

Cuppa Tea Choir from 10.30am.

The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Come and chat, enjoy a cuppa, the company and your craft. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along on Monday evening same place at 6pm. Enquiries Tilly 6685 5985.

community event at the Crystal Castle, Sunday Nov 8. Free entry from 3.30, memento making at 4, Ceremony of Remembrance at 5. See more naturaldeathcarecentre.org

CoDA 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 visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

Shores Country Club back deck on Friday 13 November, 18.30 onwards. Scary Merry Christmas dress, Fat Albert playing. RSVP 6684 2266 by 30.10.15.

Art gallery subs Artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to present exhibitions at the Mullumbimby Community Art Gallery (Gallery @ The Drill Hall) for available dates in 2016. Applications close 1 December. For more information and to request an application form please email mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

SDA 75th

Vinnies sale

Mullum hospital party Mullumbimby Hospital Christmas Party For Past & Present Staff Ocean

The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mullumbimby is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the church at 18 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby on Saturday 21 November. A special morning and afternoon Sabbath program will welcome one and all. RSVP 6684 4141 will assist with seating, transport and catering.

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Bushdancing Live music from Hide The Potato with dance caller, last Sunday of every month 2.30–4.30pm at Brunswick Heads RSL Hall. Visit Hide The Potato on Facebook or call Court 6685 0072. Next bushdance October 25.

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.

People’s group Women and men gathering weekly to share, listen and grow at Heartspace, Wednesdays 7–9pm. By donation. Contact James 0427 878 565.

Byron Flea Fun community market held at the YAC (Gilmore Crescent) on the second Saturday of the month 8am–1pm. Secondhand, antiques, vintage clothes, free children’s activities.

Nature Walk A two hour walk with Eugene around the Brunswick river talking about the flora and fauna of the area, identifying edible plants of our region, 9.30 sharp every Thursday morning leaving from the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood centre. Must wear closed shoes, hat, sun/insect screen

ManTime Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime.mullum@gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.

Gnosis Introductory classes into the Gnostic Mysteries on every Monday night in Byron. Phone 0412 020 234.

Carers Community Group Presented by Womens Health Forum 2nd Thursday of each month 1-2.30pm Ewingsdale Hall. Info: Yasmin 0437 886 424, whfcareresgroup@gmail.com. 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.

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

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1. Impudence and a nature god – pot’s like that! (8) 6. The king is the vehicle holding back the ocean (6) 9. Unhappy boundary twins are daydreaming (2,1,5,5) 10. Steal the Spanish-American coin (6) 11. Religious music, or savage riot in a ring? (8) 13. Worried? Ask Ken Dart – there’s nothing on (5,5) 15. It’s bound to be a silly diet (4) 16. It’s the TV Doctor – a command to halt! (4) 18. Camp parasite found in limestone caves (10) 21. Slow draw (8) 22. Mars turns German shepherd green! (3,3) 23. Court, big assembly – well 9, actually (4-9) 25. Male, young, old, transcendental individual? A visual problem (6) 26. About the pope’s emissary – banish! (8)

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Domestic cooking vessel (8) Roman emperor (6) Abstracted, day-dreaming (2,1,5,5) Metal; an American coin (6) Musical composition, usually based on a religious theme (8) Completely bare; without a stitch on (5,5) Bound, restrained by ropes (4) Command to stop, usually to a horse (4) Limestone formation rising from cave floor. (10) Slow, retarded (8) Deity concerned with strife, like Mars or Thor (3,3) Abstracted, day-dreaming (4-9) Short sightedness (6) Put aside, banish (8)

DOWN 2. One who believes that everything has a soul (7) 3. Very good, super-dooper (11) 4. Risk, danger (5) 5. America’s biggest city (3,4) 6. Trojan prophetess, daughter of Priam (9) 7. Large Australian bird (3) 8. Whenever, on an unspecified occasion (7) 12. Tricking, proving too clever (11) 14. Home sickness, regret for the past (9) 17. Progress, forward movement (7) 19. One who checks account books for accuracy (7) 20. An idea, something that comes to mind (7) 22. Round piece of machinery, often used in transport (5) 24. University publisher (initials) (1,1,1)

2. She believes in a universal soul – a mathematical game at first (7) 3. A very fine biscuit, Mr Thompson (11) 4. Raising impertinence around the Queen causes danger (5) 5. John Newcombe embraces the rising Emerson – in which city? (3,4) 6. Mama and god produce a prophet! (9) 7. Hovell’s mate lost his head and turned up as a bird (3) Last week’s solution N096 8. Now or then … whenever (7) U N C O U P L E S C 12. Left home in pain, but proving too N L N E S R clever (11) I L I A D O S T R I 14. Lost again, immersed in V F E P O M homesickness (9) E N T E R T A I N I R T R E N 17. Progress W! (7) S E E T H E D D E A 19. He hears, but is usually involved with E R E L the books (7) E G G C U P B R O O O E R F 20. It’s an idea, even if starting tentatively P H I N D U R E I N F (7) R O N I D E 22. Turn to an important person (5) A R M S T R O N G N 24. Traditional first course, but no starters S I E D E C for the publisher (1,1,1) E N C O R E A S T E

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Backlash Recent shark attacks have apparently ravaged the local tourism industry and the state governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $16 million strategy hopes to ward off further attacks. Taronga Zoo is the home of the Australian Shark Attack File. In the last 100 years NSW has had 212 reported unprovoked attacks, 49 of them fatal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an average of one death every two years. By comparison in the same time period, the Northern Territory has had only one reported fatality, at the Cobourg Peninsula in 1934. So it might be a safer place to live â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you watch out for the saltwater crocs. See the attack file at http://bit.ly/sharkfile. Q Q Q Q

Another matter of great local excitement is the raid on Byron Bay licensed premises by the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR). See the details of ten breaches in Echonetdaily at www.echo. net.au/2015/10/olgr-revealsbyron-venue-breaches. Alcohol doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise the same level of freakout as sharks but it is worth noting a study, jointly commissioned by Victoria Health, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, found that up to 15 people die and more than 430 are admitted to hospital every day in Australia due to alcohol-related illnesses. Drinking has declined significantly since the infamous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;six oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock swillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which was in force from 1916 in most states, ending in NSW in 1955, while Queensland continued pouring drunks onto the streets at 6pm up to 1966. Q Q Q Q

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agency that processed meats, and even straightforward red meat, could give you cancer. Hashtags from furious bacon supporters are flying â&#x20AC;&#x201C; #Jesuisbacon and #Istandwithbacon, for example. The redfaced Barnaby Joyce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; high blood pressure, too much crackling? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has offered the rather lame defence that almost anything enjoyable can kill you. A few pigs might breathe a little easier, and a few hardline vegans can practise their knowing smirks. You can read the ABC report at http://bit.ly/waronbacon and find out about bowel screening at www.bowelcanceraustralia.org.

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Somara on its Facebook timeline explores the resurgence of interest in psychoactive drugs as a therapeutic tool.

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