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Breaking bread in Byron Local ISP to close Govt-owned NBN Co forces Linknet out Hans Lovejoy

Celeste Harris along with the Byron Community Centre crew will host a free community feast, called Breaking Bread, to be held Saturday December 19 at Byron’s Railway Park, from 11am to 1.30pm. Photo Jeff ‘Broke With Bread Since 1986’ Dawson

The Byron Community Centre will be hosting a free community feast called Breaking Bread, to be held Saturday December 19 at Byron’s Railway Park, from 11am to 1.30pm. Community Centre general manager Paul Spooner says, ‘This is a feast picnic for the whole community, providing free food to all who attend. The feast will be a celebration of the generosity and unity of our Byron Bay community. ‘At a time when the world has been rocked by terrorism and many are focused on the numerous challenges we face in our daily lives, the Byron Community Centre is facilitating people coming together in a peaceful, community cultural celebration.’ He says Breaking Bread is a way for all members of our community – rich, poor, young, old, resident or

traveller – to share a meal together in the heart of Byron Bay. ‘The feast will be entirely based upon donations of food, entertainment and the hard work of many wonderful volunteers.

Entirely based upon donations ‘There is no cost for the food or entertainment provided. Everything for the feast is being provided by community donations. ‘Organisers only ask that people BYO knife, fork, plate and blanket to sit on.’ Support is needed from the community to make this event a true success, says Cr Spooner. Support may include donations of food and non-alcoholic bever-

ages, financial support, entertainers and/or cultural activities, food collectors with own cars, food preparation and serving volunteers, park beautification, table decoration, setup volunteers and food carriers for the community procession who will bring food from the Fletcher Street kitchen to the park in a big colourful parade.

Get involved Individuals and organisations are invited to get involved – email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au or call Cr Spooner on 0434 771 510 for more. Any proceeds collected from the day will go towards the Byron Safety Net Appeal to ensure the continuation of our vital local food services, including Liberation Larder and the Byron Homeless Breakfast.

Internet service provider (ISP) Linknet will close shop on January 31, 2016, owing to what its director says is NBN Co offering a better product from last June. The company claims that around 400 customers may be affected. The National Broadband Network (NBN Co) is a governmentowned corporation (Govcorp) tasked with rolling out fast broadband across Australia. Director Richard Hughes told The Echo that as a result, ‘Our small but loyal staff will be without jobs and approximately $500,000 per annum that Linknet generated will not be cycled through our community any more.’ ‘Essentially NBN Co has overbuilt Linknet’s wireless footprint, and by doing so has made available to our customers cheaper and faster offerings by other competitors.’ As for Linknet becoming an NBN provider, he says that it wasn’t an option. ‘Linknet would have to compete against the monster telcos on price and bundle selling. The financial outcome of that business model is not one I would choose to invest in.’ ‘And that still does not provide an answer for the problem that, as customers leave Linknet’s network, it becomes uneconomic to operate. ‘And how do we survive during the transition period, when NBN Co services are not available to all customers in our region?’ Mr Hughes says Linknet founders Peter and Helen Bundy first

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Built own network ‘In a way, the government and Linknet partnered to help provide coverage to the NSW northern rivers region.’ This arrangement, according to Mr Hughes, meant that Linknet had to build its own network infrastructure to provide the internet services to its customers. ‘Linknet built its own train track and put its own train on the track to its customers’ premises,’ he says. ‘The larger telcos did not think it was economically viable to compete in our region, so we had our own little monopoly. ‘Then along comes NBN, which builds its infrastructure directly over the top of our network so that our customers can be offered services by the big guys without the big guys having to pay to build the infrastructure themselves. Linknet is left competing against the $43,000 million infrastructure cost, as well as against the marketing budget of the likes of Telstra, Optus, iiNet and TPG to retain our customers. ‘This is called an “open access continued on page 2

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Fresh new look for Bruns theatre The old ‘Brunswick Pictures’ on Fingal Street in Brunswick Heads has a new lease on life. Re-named the Brunswick Picture House, it opened its doors over the weekend to let the community have a sneak peek at the work that has been done. The creative team behind the new incarnation is spearheaded by Brett Haylock, an award-winning circus and variety producer who has two internationally acclaimed shows, La Soiree and Club Swizzle, touring the world. Plans for the new space include presenting films, music and circus variety nights with an in-house cafe/food.

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Govt-owned NBN Co forces local ISP out continued from page 1 market policy” yet is funded by the public purse.’ As for why another ISP can’t take on Linknet’s existing customers when it closes, he replies, ‘The simple answer is that in some parts of our service areas, no other provider has coverage because they have not built the train or the track.’ He adds that there is no capacity on the ADSL line copper lines in some areas of regional Australia.

400 affected customers Mr Hughes fears that around 400 of his existing customers will be affected by Linknet’s closing owing to the NBN Co’s rollout. ‘At least 200 customers may be without internet until 2018, as they are designated as being in a Fibre to the Node location (FTN). Even though wireless is available for them in some cases, the rollout is designed so that customers will have to wait for FTN. The other 200 will find it difficult and/or costly to provide alternative services.’ Despite the issues, Mr Hughes says his company always thought that the NBN was a great thing for Australia, if it delivered faster, cheaper services, especially for regional Australia. ‘But only if it remains 100 per cent government owned, ie never sold.’ He says the government previously intervened in a private marketplace and privatised Telstra. ‘With NBN Co’s budget of $43,000 million, it should be able to achieve delivering faster internet services, but if it is sold off then the promise of cheaper services may not be what the Australian community experiences. ‘For example, one of our customers who swapped over to the NBN Co fixed wireless service has now been without internet for seven days after the recent storms and has been told by his retail supplier that the delay in rectifying his service is because NBN Co does not have the manpower available to fix his service in this area. Is this the future you can expect from the government business enterprise with $43,000 million of taxpayers’ funds to play with?’ Mr Hughes says, ‘As the plan became

clearer, the government and NBN Co made it known that there will be no compensation paid to smaller players that may suffer through the delivery of the largest infrastructure project in Australia’s history. ‘This seemed to be a rather different approach from past government interventions in the private marketplace, such as the dairy industry restructure, where there was a path available to small players that wished to leave the industry. ‘Also the insulation program, when stopped by the federal government, offered some compensation to some players. Why would the government not offer to settle any negative outcomes from the intervention in the market place? ‘I asked this question of the chief of staff for federal minister Stephen Conroy (Labor), and his reply was: “There is no compensation”. I again asked this same question two years later of the secretary for the minister of communications, and his reply was: “If they supported Linknet, they may have to do the same for others negatively affected by their policy”. ‘From that answer, I can only assume that the government had a legal and ethical responsibility to address the negative affect for small telcos, but thought it might save a few dollars by sidestepping its responsibility.’ He says despite no help from either the government or NBN Co – because

he couldn’t afford a lobbyist – Linknet battled on. ‘Linknet’s sole mission then became one of trying to survive until the NBN Co-backed services became available to our customers, and they could have a smooth transition without service interruption. I am sorry that we have just failed to do this, only by a whisker. ‘We have tried to seek a solution but the government has failed to hear us, failing to support small business serving regional Australia.’ Letters from the current communications minister Mitch Fifield provided to The Echo are dismissive of Mr Hughes’s claims and instead say, ‘the government has no authority to endorse, support or intercede in the business practice of a provider.’ The Echo sought comment from NBN Co and Mr Fifield’s office.

Lost all faith ‘I have lost all faith in government,’ says Mr Hughes. He fears his staff may have to register for Newstart and undergo retraining to find jobs. ‘What is the true economic cost of their becoming long-term unemployed, as what telco will employ them here in the northern rivers?’ Q Correspondence with the minister for communications regarding Mr Hughes’s attempts to seek a smooth transition for his customers are available at www.echo.net.au.

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Boomerang fest returns to Bluesfest! It was a case the returning Boomerang for those who attended a packed Harvest Cafe in Newrybar last Friday. Boomerang Festival organiser Rhoda Roberts joined Bluesfest’s Peter Noble in announcing the festival will be added to next year’s Bluesfest festival on March 24–28. A crowdfunding campaign was also launched; the Indigenous festival ran successfully in 2013 on the Bluesfest site, but was put on hold in 2014 after government arts and Indigenous funding was withdrawn. For more info visit www. boomerangfestival.com.au or to contribute to the campaign, visit http://bit.ly/1PSBj4H.

Dhinawan, Belle Arnold, Delta Kaye, Rhoda Roberts, Rusty Thorpe and Peter Noble celebrate the return of the Boomerang Festival, which will be part of next year’s Blues Festival. At Friday’s launch at Harvest Cafe, Rhoda Roberts also outlined details of a crowdfunding campaign to help with Boomerang’s finances. Photo Jeff Dawson

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Christmas set to light up the bay Pine trees along Main Beach will glow with Christmas lights from next Thursday 17 December, as part of an initative by the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce. Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce’s new board has invited all members and nonmembers to come to Italian at

the Pacific from 6.30pm on that evening for the Chamber Christmas party.

Communityfocused President Gail Fuller told The Echo, ‘As a board we intend to be working on com-

munity-focused events, supporting the local businesses. ‘Your businesses drive and support our community, and the health and stability of our business community relies on our all coming together, interacting and engaging with each other.’ Ms Fuller says the lights were designed to ‘bring a more

family festive atmosphere’ to the Bay, complementing upcoming events hosted by the Community Centre such as the Breaking Bread event on 19 December, 11am–2pm in Railway Park, the alcohol-free Soul Street NYE and First Sun New Years Day 5.30am meditation session.

NSW Health accused of broken promises over Byron Central Hospital staffing the Byron Central Hospital would deliver the same level of health services or better are now known to be false.’ ‘Hospital staff being told they would not have to reapply for existing positions is, also, now known to be false.’ The motion seeks to raise

these concerns with health minister Jillian Skinner (Liberal) and shadow minister for health Walt Secord (Labor). The Echo sought comment from the local health district officals on the claims, but no comment was provided before going to press.

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Final year hurrah for BYS Deb Pearse from BYS

Despite 2015 being a very challenging year, young people have still participated in programs and gained new skills at Byron Youth Service (BYS). At the Mullumbimby Cottage, 16 young people have completed programs. In that time they have fronted up every week during school terms and participated in creative projects, educational and information sessions. It also includes outings

such as the yearly Dolphin Dreaming program, life skills, teamwork and, in the process, they built a strong and resilient peer-support mechanism with each other. Personally I am so proud of these young people who have actively engaged in seeking a healthier and happier lifestyle. Many thanks also to all the individuals and businesses who have donated to the BYS Mullumbimby Cottage financially or with time, goods and resources. We are most grateful.

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The way in which Council will manage its world-class beaches is likely to again be thrashed out behind closed doors. According to Thursday’s upcoming Council meeting agenda, three councillors who make up the controlling faction have submitted a notice of motion (NOM) to overturn previous plans aimed at addressing major concerns of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). At the last Council meeting, the five councillors who control the chamber were down by two members, which gave the left-leaning councillors the balance of power. A motion passed at the time would have explored sand transfer/

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table and also deletes a previous plan to ‘commission an independent report from a qualified practitioner with experience in coastal morphology.’

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The five councillors are also pushing a policy of rock structures instead of planned retreat, despite OEH saying that if Council’s Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) were redone, planned retreat would result in the best outcome. This week’s rescission motion, lodged by Crs Diane Woods, Sol Ibrahim and Alan Hunter, has taken sand transfer/ nourishment and planned retreat off the

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Community rallies behind Boon family after fire Belinda Kelly

It was now just over a month ago that a local family in Middle Pocket woke at 4am to an odd sound of cracking in the wall behind their bedroom. They soon discovered the sound was one of wood exploding, reacting to the intense heat of the family home burning. ‘I don’t remember how I grabbed the baby,’ said Mata Boon, the family’s mother of two. ‘I just remember looking down and seeing that he was under my arm as I searched in the pitch black for a phone.’ Within moments, the family rushed outside with both of their sons as their father Atma tried in vain to fight against the fire which was devouring the building. ‘First I tried the hose,’ he said, ‘But with the electrical mains cut by the fire, the water pumps were not working. ‘I started running down to the creek to fetch buckets of water and remember trying to throw the bucket through the window but it was burning so high and so fast that there was nothing I could do.’ By 5am, even with the newly arrived fire brigade on

The Boon family were to lucky escape from fire, but have also lost virtually everything

the scene, the entire house and all of the family possessions had been lost. In those next surreal moments the family, enveloped in feelings of gratitude, stood for photos covered in soot, smiling for the joy of their lives. But soon the uncomfortable reality would unfold. The Boons, who had run their IT-based business from home, realised they had not only lost everything, their possessions, their way of making an income and their home, but now their insurance company was also doing everything it could to avoid payment. With the mortgage still needing to be paid, the fam-

ily set up a tent on their land, where they are still living now, and took some temporary refuge with a neighbour. When news of the tragedy spread through the community, an overwhelming flood of support came to the family. ‘People were turning up with bags of clothing and food, complete strangers on Facebook were asking what we needed and we just felt so so grateful!’ Mata said.

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Several local businesses donated prizes to the raffle, and a gamut of musicians have also donated their time to play at a major fundraising event this Saturday December 12 at St Martin’s Hall, located at 42 Stuart Street Mullumbimby from 11am to 6pm. They are Paul George (Tijuana Cartel), Shai Shriki, Rich Latimer, Manoa, The Grail Singers choir featuring Chris Mallaroy (Two Lions) and Bethanie Jolly, Joe O’Keefe and the Highlife Orchestra, and gypsy swing fivepiece Out of Range. Food, drinks and kids’ activities in the church grounds will complement the music throughout the day. The aim is to raise funds for the family to build some shelter. We really need the community to come along to make this a success… and hopefully the insurance company will come to the party too! Specially priced pre-sale tickets are available by following the event links on www. facebook.com/Boonrecovery.

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Hippy doco draws sellout crowds Local filmmaker Sharon Shostak’s latest venture, Mullumbimby’s Madness – The Legacy of the Hippies, drew sellout crowds last week at the Civic Centre and the Drill Hall. Further screenings are scheduled for the new year and in the meantime a DVD of the doco is available from the Brunswick Valley Historical Society museum.

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The artist who has given Mullum’s streetscapes its own unique murals has a new body of work on show at Byron’s Lone Goat Gallery, located within the library building. His exhibition Wormholes opened last Friday and runs until December 23. Photo Jeff ‘Stuck In A 1986 Wormhole’ Dawson

Bruns business encouraged to go plastic straw free this summer A group of locals are taking action to reduce plastics pollution of our rivers and oceans by encouraging Brunswick Heads hospitality businesses to become plastic straw free this summer. The group is called The Last Straw, and its spokesperson Iris Ray Nunn says Brunswick Heads is in the perfect position to be a leader in educating locals and visitors on the dangers of plastics to marine life. She says a sister team who run a new cafe on Tweed Street called Jones and Co,

‘wholeheartedly agree with the campaign to cease using plastic straws in Bruns’. ‘They were the first business we approached with the goal for Bruns to become plastic straw free’, says Iris. ‘We have already begun forming coalitions with other groups taking similar action in other coastal towns in Australia, like Bondi Beach. ‘These groups are working at council level to legally ban the use of straws. ‘This action was taken in Miami, Florida in the US in 2012.’

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Boys’ lunch helps Uncle Project The inaugural Byron Boys’ Lunch held last week in Byron raised over $1,500 for the Uncle Project, according to Lachlan Bunn from Antipodeans Abroad. He said, ‘The idea was to start a boys’ lunch that will happen three to four times a year to get a group of likeminded entrepreneurs and businessmen together for some man time, as well as to raise some money for a local charity. We had a great day. ‘The attendees comprised Brad Lloyd (managing director of The Locale Group), Matt Cheers (ex-owner of Sky Dive Australia), Ian

Lennie (Sky Dive Australia), Dave After (business consultant), Linton Fafie (Next Level Surfing), Choppy (personal trainer), Luke Porter (business consultant), Simon Menlove (Yellow Brick Road Finance), Chris Taylor (Apricus Solar Hot Water), Barrett Cunningham (Trip A Deal), Michael Murray (Byron Property Search), Jason McMillan (entrepreneur) and Kym Gilham (Next Wave) and Scotty Wharton (Green Vision).’ Lachlan added that the event was hosted superbly at Succulent Cafe by the owner Patrick.

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Byron Flea stallholders Annie and Soda with market coordinator Lotte Boer (centre).

This Saturday the Flea market will be held at the Youth Activities Centre on Gilmore Street, Byron Bay, from 8am to 1pm. Market co-ordinator Lotte Boer says, ‘Along with vintage and locally hand-made gifts, the Flea has a family-friendly community vibe, with live

music, free kids arts and crafts activities and facepainting, a sausage sizzle, great coffee and tasty nourishing food prepared in the YAC kitchen.’ The markets are held on the second Saturday of the month. To book a stall, call Lotte on 0490 026 840.

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The bridge that spans the Pacific Highway at Billinudgel was been renamed after local identity Lloyd Poynting. One of Lloyd’s sons Robert, 62, is also a Billinudgel native and told The Echo his renaming quest took five years of navigating through red tape. ‘Having Lloyd remembered in this way is fitting, as a pedestrian bridge is designed to take people safely over the road, and my father certainly assisted a lot of people “along the road”, during his 46 years of service at the Billinudgel

General Store.’ Robert says that his father served with the army in New Guinea from 1942 to 1946 and was a founding member of the Billinudgel RSL SubBranch Club.

WWII veteran Lloyd died in 2004, aged 82. Robert added, ‘Our children should hear a lot more about our local born-andbred heroes, and at the same time hear about the huge challenge of climate change and over-development.’

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Guy Knox from the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club told The Echo that on Sunday December 5, young surf life saver Brianna Clarkson made the first rescue of the month at Brunswick Beach. He said, ‘In strong surf conditions, Brianna grabbed

a rescue board and paddled through several large breaks to rescue a young girl caught in a rip.’ ‘Her quick actions averted a potential drowning. With the onset of summer, this is a good reminder to swim between the flags.’

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NSW govt loves coal holes, not food bowls A traditionally conservative lobby group – NSW Farmers – has sent out a stinging rebuke of the government’s lacklustre approach to protecting agricultural land from mining interests. While it’s obvious to almost everyone that mining interests are helping to ruin the atmosphere while corrupting both state and federal parliaments with their largesse, it’s refreshing to see a poke from those who deal with it on the frontline. Recent comments by the Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) that sensitive agricultural areas should be identified and ‘ruled off-limits’ to mining have been wholeheartedly endorsed by NSW Farmers, a position that aligns them of course with The Greens. And that isolates The Nats and Liberals of course, who struggle to spin the line that they value food and healthy ecosystems over an outdated energy pollutant. Because the evidence, of course, is that they don’t.

Land use conflicts NSW Farmers Association president Derek Schoen says, ‘Another issue that farmers have which the PAC also highlighted was the weakness of the gateway process and the need for it to have the capacity to identify and prevent significant land use conflicts from progressing.’ ‘Despite recent policy reform work in this area there remains a persistence by government to put mining and the extractive industries and their interests ahead of people, communities and food and fibre producers. ‘Recent reforms in the mining and CSG policy space will not deliver what has been promised to us by government.’ He says the policy aimed at regulation, the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy (SRLUP) is ‘clearly failing.’ ‘This is clearly illustrated in the Shenhua Watermark project and we expect this to be repeated on the KEPCO’s Bylong Coal Project.’ Hans Lovejoy, editor News tips are welcome: editor@echo.net.au

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new club, the National Party. And he may not be the only one; there is a well-founded rumour that Scott Bucholz, who briefly served as Tony Abbott’s chief whip, is ready to join him. Now it is easy to dismiss that as just another Queensland aberration; although the Libs and Nats have theoretically united as a single party in the sunshine state, it has been less a merger than an armed truce. And there is no doubt that

walled, blustered and, to put it diplomatically, misspoken. Having admitted on 60 Minutes that he had procured Slipper’s diary from Ashby, he said the transcript had been edited (it wasn’t) and then that he had been confused and answered the wrong part of the question (there was no other part of the question), and he went on to justify, in detail and at length, that he had procured the diary because he thought Slipper

The recalcitrant Abbottistas were always going to play the Grinch: they could and would grumble about everything. by Mungo MacCallum the Nats still yearn for the halcyon days when Joh Bjelke-Petersen gave them the dominance they thought they deserved, and still deserve. Macfarlane and perhaps Bucholz are not part of a wider movement; they are driven more by personal ambition than genuine rebellion. The outlanders, like South Australian Cory Bernardi, will have to join a new party altogether if they really want to cause trouble. But that does not mean that Turnbull can ignore the problems, and he has not. When the dissenters are ready to defect, it has made it all the more imperative he preserve the loyalists, however unlovable they may be. And yes, that means hanging on to Mal Brough, even if doing so is both rationally indefensible and politically fraught. Brough has spent the last fortnight treating the opposition, the parliament and the public with arrogance and contempt. Rather than answer the substantive charges about his role in the James Ashby-Peter Slipper affair, he has stone-

had broken the law by misusing travel entitlements. He refused to explain why his zealous pursuit of that heinous offence was restricted to his political rival rather than to the many others, including Tony Abbott, who had been guilty of the same misdemeanour. And of course, in the end, he flatly denied in parliament that he had done it at all. He appeared to be hoping to escape with a plea of insanity. But Brough, although not the smartest man in the ministry, is not totally stupid either; he is, for example, brighter than Peter Dutton. Assuming he got it right this time, he must be relying on a claim that he had not actually procured the diary; Ashby had simply supplied it, and Brough had enthusiastically accepted it. In other words, he was not actually guilty of committing theft, only of receiving stolen goods. Well, that might be acceptable if he was the defendant in a court of law, but it is certainly not acceptable as special minister of state in the Australian parliament.

And it should not be acceptable to his prime minister, even to the prime minister he slavishly supported. Malcolm Turnbull has carefully left himself an out: if there are new developments, they will be considered. But there already have been new developments: for starters, Brough’s admission on 60 Minutes was after the appeal court hearing that he claimed cleared him of everything, then there was the AFP search warrant alleging a breach of the Crimes Act, and now the apparent misleading of parliament – a sacking offence in itself. Turnbull is hoping that the summer recess will make it all go away, but the police investigation is continuing, and will do so well into next year. He might do better to cut his losses now; there have been worrying memories of the way Tony Abbott hung on to Bronwyn Bishop beyond all reason. Brough is not Bishop; the public outrage has not got to that point. But there is another similarity; Brough, like Bishop, is deeply unpopular with his colleagues. Rather than defend him, they lined up to gag no less than three no-confidence motions from proceeding. Normally the main man on the government side would be the leader of the House, Christopher Pyne; but he, like his fellow frontbencher Wyatt Roy, has also been mentioned unfavourably in the affair. The honeymoon has become uncomfortably crowded. Of course, there is a very simple solution to all the problems; dump Brough from the ministry and rebalance it with a new National, Ian Macfarlane. But replacing an ally with the former friend whom he ignominiously sacked is a Christmas present that Turnbull does not need and does not want. There are limits, even in this season of goodwill.

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s the pollies flee from Canberra in the hope (or fear) of embracing their far-flung families for the festive season, there will be many ready to celebrate. The turkey has been despatched and Santa Claus has delivered the pudding and the polls. But some may pause to muse about the old yarn about the father who wanted to prove to his over-optimistic son that even at Christmas there can be letdowns. So instead of leaving the boy a present to wake up to in the morning, he left a load of horse manure. But the lad was, as they say, undeterred: ‘With all that shit,’ he enthused, ‘there must be a pony!’ Well, perhaps; but the reverse may still apply. Even with the very best show ponies, there will still be excrement. And so it has proved in what was supposed to be a euphoric couple of weeks. The recalcitrant Abbottistas, of course, were always going to play the Grinch: they could and would grumble about everything, but they could basically be ignored. The public protestations of no wrecking, no sniping, no undermining quickly reverted to a litany of insinuations about the wimpishness of the messiah in refusing to follow their own gung-ho exhortations to cleanse the temple of ISIS. This was distracting and irritating, but predictable. However, the last few days brought something a little more alarming down the chimney of the Turnbull’s waterfront mansion. One was the Ian Macfarlane dummy-spit; having been dumped from the industry ministry, the crusty banana bender made it clear that he was not ready to move on, but was determined to try again with a

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Letters prosecute offenders, which is of course the purpose of the policy. As such, this will cost ratepayers millions of dollars in forgone revenue. But Council knows that. It devalues the investment of every legitimate operator; you know, those idiots who actually bought in the correct zonings and paid proper fees to run B&Bs. Legalising crime and robbing the ratepayers. Why the fuck should anyone be surprised? Matthew Hartley Byron Bay

Section 94 funds are paid in part towards roads; we pay rates and a proportion of rents toward this and in our car registration fees. Dears – will it also happen in Bangalow, Brunswick Heads or Mullumbimby in due time? This is not the welcoming spirit of Byron Shire to all people – as we were welcomed. continued on next page

this – I will speak to a goodly 100. Interested? Our Constitution, chapter IV, section 92 clearly says, ‘On the imposition of uniform duties of customs, trade, commerce, and intercourse among the States, whether by means of internal carriage or ocean navigation, shall be absolutely free.’ Note ‘free’. Hey, this is a tax on a tax.

Ballina bike parking Hot air Blind Freddy and his dog can tell by now that our climate is getting warmer. And it does take our governments to generate gigawatts of hot air to talk about it. Will they ever work out how to fix it? Ron Bay Suffolk Park

Tax meat Chatham House, an international think tank that works to build a sustainably secure, prosperous, and just world, recently recommended a carbon tax on meat to help combat climate change. Is anyone else having feelings of déjà vu? People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made this same suggestion four years ago when it called on the government to levy a ‘fart tax’ on meat, and then again in August this year,

when it urged officials to extend the GST to include meat and other animal-based foods. Like PETA, Chatham House believes that taxing meat would be one of the most effective ways to reduce meat consumption, which would in turn help reduce animal suffering, healthcare costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. According to Chatham House researchers, animal agriculture is responsible for about 15 per cent of global greenhouse emissions – as much as the direct emissions from cars, planes, trains and ships combined. The researchers feel that the revenue from a meat tax should be used to subsidise healthy plant-based foods, which are less damaging to the environment and healthier for humans.

By taxing meat – and offering more plant-based meals in schools, hospitals, prisons, and military facilities – the government can give people yet another incentive to eat tasty vegan foods. Of course, there’s no need to wait for the government to take action – we can opt for healthy, humane vegan meals whether the government implements a meat tax or not. Des Bellamy Special projects coordinator PETA Australia

Ugly disaster Let’s be honest. The holidayletting situation is an ugly, illegal disaster that Council ignores. It wrecks neighbourhoods. The idea of legitimising it reeks of legalised crime. In reality, the effect of the policy changes will only be to weaken Council’s ability to

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With the changes to parking in Byron imminent, would the powers-that-be take note of the sensible Ballina Council and paint motorcycle stencils in the non used triangles created when reverse parking was implemented? I noticed Ballina Council even allows two bikes in the spaces in River Street. Using a large car space for one bike is pure revenue raising. Now is the time to do it and decrease ratepayer rage at the council. Jennie Lea Bangalow

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Drugs, death, and varying attitudes I wish there were another way. It often takes a tragedy to increase community awareness of the need to care for others. Such is the case following the death of Sylvia Choi, apparently from an ecstasy overdose at Stereosonic music festival. In part the community conversation about what can be done about alcohol and drug use at festivals and community events is essential. In part the community conversation brushes aside the knowledge Sylvia’s family and friends are experiencing devastating grief at the loss of someone they love. I suggest as a community we acknowledge a time and space for family and friends to grieve. And in the fullness of time we engage in community conversation honouring the spirit of those who have suffered. At that time I implore the community to engage with the people, pro-

jects and organisations who are working constantly to increase the resources and support associated with safe alcohol and drug use in the community. Philip Preston STEER Project Coordinator Byron Bay Q A

young woman dies at a music festival after apparently imbibing a mixture of drugs including alcohol and our assistant commissioner of police is off point-scoring. ‘We won’t know… the cause of death… until the autopsy is conducted’, he says before totally contradicting himself by deploring ‘the mentality of drug culture and music festivals… there is no such thing as safe drugs… you’re playing Russian roulette with your life…’ (SMH, November 30). Millions of people know or quickly find out that most drugs consumed in informed situations are quite safe and

they do in fact discontinue their use when their body gives them the appropriate negative feedback. They also know or quickly find out that every drug is different and that generalising about ‘drugs’ merely displays the wilful and profound ignorance of the proclaimer. Look, Mr Assistant Commissioner, these are the facts of life: i) Young people have a natural tendency to experiment and to challenge the older generation’s boringness. ii) Attempting to modify one’s thoughts and feelings and to thereby experience something from another perspective is a natural extension and expression of evolution (though God may beg to differ on this). iii) Prattling on about a subject you obviously have absolutely no knowledge of persuades no-one except those who have already made

saw three burly police with a screaming teenage girl’s head pinned to the pavement. Disturbing echoes of America where police overkill has become the new normal. The sound of sirens, flashing lights ahead and, in the Police blitz rearview mirror, parking I have seen many a shock- inspectors dishing out fines ing sight in my time in this willy-nilly, surveillance cambeautiful town but the draco- eras everywhere. nian police blitz of the other Standing on a rock to catch weekend truly takes the cake. a fish to take home for dinner I’m unsure what I find more is now a criminal act throughappalling – the fact that what out most of Byron Bay, despite seemed like dozens of ring- the twin facts that not a shred in patrol cars and riot po- of scientific evidence was prolice spent two days driving duced to show it was causing around stalking the general any harm to the marine envipopulation or that they saw ronment and that these spots fit to slap Joe Public with a had been part of a sustainable myriad of some of the most marine harvest by local famiridiculous misdemeanors I lies for millennia. have ever heard of. I can’t catch my own fish No water in windscreen for dinner but I can go buy wiper well? Fined. Car un- factory-trawled fish from locked outside own house? distant oceans in Aldi, which Fined. Tooting your horn and somehow constitutes prowaving to friends? Fined! gress in marine conservaPuh-lease, police! Sure, tion. Meanwhile thousands you have a job to do but how of cigarette butts enjoy a daily about being there when citi- tidal ride from the sand into zens truly need you and not the wild ocean. the other way around. Protect For a place still trading on and serve? More like offend its reputation as a bastion of and unnerve. free-thinking Bohemianism Mick Webb we sure have become a comByron Bay munity used to suckling on the teat of state-sanctioned Q Looks like we’ve passed force and pecuniary coercion. through the most recent Magic happens? Steve Shearer ‘reign of terror’, at least Lennox Head for now. No, I don’t mean Schoolies Week but the police response to it. Driving Frontiers of hope past Simmos service station Refugees often clamour at the opposite the police station I frontiers of the very nations continued from page 11

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up their minds and serves only to further reduce your street cred. iv) Whenever a drug enters a society that has no cultural experience of it, there will be those who claim it is the work of the devil, those who proclaim it as a cure for all evils, and of course those who come to medical grief. Saying that certain drugs should be banned because of the rare casualties is a bit like saying that the police force should be banned because sometimes cops shoot, taser or beat unarmed people to death. I just hope some of our younger cops are embarrassed by the assistant commissioner’s deluded rant. If so they’d probably better keep it to themselves or they’ll never get promoted. How do promotions work in the force any way? Mmmm. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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lands Day. All entries will be publicly displayed on the WetlandCare Australia Facebook page www.fb.com. wetlandcare where you and all your friends can vote for the People’s Choice Prize by liking your fave photo. World Wetland Day is a day of international significance that commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance some 40 years ago. More information is available at www.ramsar.org. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2016 is Wetlands for our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods. WetlandCare Australia merged recently with Conservation Volunteers, and will keep working to conserve, restore and protect wetlands, catchments and coasts.

Online comment of the week Look at BHP and what they left behind in Brazil. Corporations will take their money and run, hide behind their lawyers, leaving devastation in communities and the world behind. People treat the oceans and groundwater like their sewage dumps! The oceans have no boundaries! Q Comment by Dorothy Thompson in response to the

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that created the wars that caused them to flee. No physical frontier defines a safe zone, free of discrimination and persecution. Every country, the law, government and political party is manipulated by covert capitalist and criminal interests unconstrained by borders. The continual fomenting of conflicts creates wars, refugees and immense profits, the better to control outcomes. Divided we fall as a result of false perceptions of where our true interests lie, chasing

economic mirages, and beggar thy neighbour. The frontiers of true hope are non-physical ones. As people, we must firstly reclaim our hearts and minds to compassion for all. Secondly, we take back our sovereign rights from manipulated parties. Let us make ethics and transparency prime criteria in choosing all political candidates by the community at the local level. Thus we can reclaim our world country by country. Hayo van der Woude Mullumbimby

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Zoned out Within the area for nation states and major players, or the ‘blue zone’, the national governments all want different things. For the US, it is ensuring what is signed is a declaration rather than a treaty, as a treaty would mean it needs to be ratified by Congress – and Congress won’t pass it. For India, it is ensuring that targets are not binding and no independent monitoring occurs. For Australia, it is ensuring that ending fossil fuel subsidies stays as a nonbinding requirement. Some nations have new leaders who are just trying to

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Getting access Non-governmental politicians are looking to grab attention, scientists and NGO leaders are looking to share information and have their knowledge listened to and taken heed of and all want to get access to the leaders. Lastly, people like me are trying to do it all: get access to pollies, make connections, learn what can be applied back home, participate in presentations and hope the right people are watching to make all of these things possible. And everyone is trying to constantly share their activities with their constituents back home via every media platform known to man. The second area of the conference, the Climate Generations area, or green zone, is refreshingly noisier, more colourful and more diverse. It is also unfortunately,

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a touch less influential. Though indigenous shamans and elders in full regalia speak to citizen journos and share circles with the youth hopefully soon to become the next generation of leaders, the current ones would most probably never set foot in this area. It is a shame, because they may be reminded of the purpose of their negotiations. Here, activists, community groups, and representatives of cities and regions abound. Sitting for ten minutes will ensure a cavalcade of activist groups sporting their t-shirts, chanting in groups, strolling with cut-out letters to soon join and create a message – yep, to further feed the media endlessly yearning for something, anything visually exciting.

A lot at stake Both areas are like festival sites for political and environmental geeks – some inhabitants have that jaded look like a festival veteran or insider, others buzz about trying to do everything, like a festival novice. Throughout both areas, everywhere you look, there is a group strategising, a forum starting, an event in full swing and a panel sharing and discussing issues – and another long food queue. Though attendees share different objectives each day, one thing does bind everyone. Everyone has a lot at stake and has pressure to

deliver on the objective that brought them here. Government leaders have polls and pressure groups to consider; negotiators’ reputations will rise or fall, as could media reputations. NGO leaders who have worked for years to be around the table need to be able to produce outcomes for their donors and members and ensure more funding flows; young activists want to make a splash and make every second count, and people like me need to ensure those who have supported my journey here get the benefits from being represented. As the days go on, so too will pressure mount to deliver as everyone, as we travel on the metro, has one eye looking ahead to the conference, and one eye looking back on home.

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Sea-level rise is real – which is why we need to retreat from unrealistic advice In TheConversation.com Dr Mark Gibbs calls for proper coastal risk assessment by governments

oastal communities around the world are being increasingly exposed to the hazards of rising sea levels, with global sea levels found to be rising faster over the past two decades than for the bulk of the 20th century. But managing the impacts of rising seas for some communities is being made more difficult by the actions of governments, homeowners – and even some well-intentioned climate adaptation practitioners. Coastal adaptation policies usually carry political risk. One of the main risks is when communities end up divided between those wanting a response to the growing risks of coastal flooding, and those more concerned about how their own property values or insurance premiums might be hit in the short term by such action. For some, the biggest threat is seen to be from sea-level-rise adaptation policies rather than sealevel rise itself. Some organisations and governments have sidestepped the political risk by commissioning or preparing adaptation plans – but then not implementing them. A colleague of mine describes this as the ‘plan and forget’ approach to coastal adaptation. It’s all too common, not only here in Australia but internationally. And \

Arakwal spokesperson Delta Kay, Greens MP Jan Barham and environmentalist Dailan Pugh in a recent protest against Byron Shire Council’s building of rock walls. Photo Jeff Dawson

it can be worse than completely ignoring the risk, because local communities are given the impression that the risk is being managed, when in fact it is not.

Reconsidering Coastal adaptation researchers and practitioners (and I’m one of them) must reconsider some of the common recommendations typically contained in coastal adaptation studies. In my experience, wellintentioned but poorly considered recommendations – such as advocating for highly urbanised city centres to be relocated inland – prevent many adaptation studies

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8s to compete against and beat by Ian Rogers journeymen children in their Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm final years of school would cause a big drop-off in the participation The Australian Schools Teams rate of older kids. So the developChampionships (ASTC) take ment of talented young players is place this weekend in Melbourne stunted to protect the feelings of yet, as usual, the event bringing their less able elders. together the best schools from Of course plenty of schools each state has been gazumped by encourage achievement among a much larger but weaker private their students. In recent years competition held a week earlier. Melbourne High – featuring Chess Kids’ National Schools Olympic contenders such as Finals is a brilliantly named com- Bobby Cheng, Luke Li and Ari petition for which no qualifying Dale – has been the dominant performances are required and secondary school in Australia by which relies on the low profile of a considerable margin and has the official competition to con- found a way to benefit from both vince parents and the media that national competitions. their event is the real deal. Melbourne High uses the Chess Kids is not unusual in Chess Kids’ Finals, always held this; scholastic chess organisers in Melbourne, to give an opporin Australia, both private and tunity to their second string playpublic, are primarily concerned ers, bringing out the big guns the about participation rates, with following week to make sure they encouraging excellence a distant also win the ASTC (which moves second. around the country). For example, when a talent In 2013 and 2014 Melbourne such as Anton Smirnov entered High won both competitions and secondary school in NSW he last weekend a team featuring was forbidden from compet- only one star, Ari Dale, cruised to ing against older children in the victory in the Chess Kids’ Finals. interschool competition because It would be a shock of epic proit was believed (probably cor- portions if they did not again rectly) that allowing year 7 and complete the double.

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from being implemented. Relocating buildings and other built infrastructure further away from the coast to reduce or eliminate the risk of flooding might sound like a sensible, long-term option, and indeed it is in some cases.

States. In New York alone, 43 people were killed. In June 2013, then mayor Mike Bloomberg said rising temperatures and sea levels were only making it harder to defend New York, warning: We expect that by mid-

focused on retreat strategies. In fact, some involve intensifying urban areas that were under water during Hurricane Sandy. In the worst-hit areas, even when given the choice of a state buy-out scheme, relatively few New Yorkers chose to leave. Although not directly related to climate change, the Japanese response to the devastating 2011 tsunami is another telling example. There, some residents did choose to relocate to higher ground. However, the government did not relocate major facilities inland, including the Fukushima nuclear facility. Instead, Japan will spend US$6.8 billion to form a 400-kilometre-long chain of sea walls, towering up to four storeys high in some places.

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The Japanese response to the devastating 2011 tsunami is another telling example. The government did not relocate major facilities inland, including the Fukushima nuclear facility. Instead, Japan will spend US$6.8 billion to form a 400-kilometre-long chain of sea walls, towering up to four storeys high in some places. But too often, the advice given to ‘retreat’ or relocate established, highly built-up city blocks makes little economic or practical sense. Such advice can be inconsistent with well-established engineering disaster risk reduction frameworks such as Engineers Australia’s Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines in Coastal Management and Planning.

Protection Much to the chagrin of many in the coastal adaptation science community, cities and owners of major coastal facilities around the world are voting with their feet – largely rejecting coastal retreat recommendations in favour of coastal protection. New York is perhaps the best example of governments and individuals alike choosing protection rather than retreat. In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy left behind a trail of destruction of more than US$71 billion in the United

century up to one-quarter of all of New York City’s land area, where 800,000 residents live today, will be in the floodplain. If we do nothing, more than 40 miles of our waterfront could see flooding on a regular basis, just during normal high tides.

NY resilient Yet even after acknowledging that threat, New York’s response wasn’t to retreat. Instead, the mayor launched a US$20 billion plan to protect the city with more flood walls, stronger infrastructure and renovated buildings. As that ‘Stronger, More Resilient New York’ plan declared: We can fight for and rebuild what was lost, fortify the shoreline, and develop waterfront areas for the benefit of all New Yorkers. The city cannot, and will not, retreat. Similarly, none of the winners of Rebuild By Design – an international competition to make New York and surrounding regions more resilient to coastal inundation –

worked on the science-based Port Phillip Bay Coastal Adaptation Pathways Project to systematically identify the most effective adaptation responses. That project highlighted the effectiveness of accommodating and reducing flooding through established engineering approaches. For example, the project concluded that while the popular Southbank waterfront in the City of Melbourne is likely to see even more common and extreme flooding in the coming decades, ‘retreat is not necessary’. Coastal adaptation studies and plans need to be based on practical, defensible and implementable recommendations. That means climate adaptation practitioners need to refrain from recommending that major urbanised coastal centres be relocated further inland in coming decades, unless that really is the only viable option. Instead, I think we can achieve more by concentrat-

ing more on how lower- and medium-density coastal communities can adapt to higher sea levels. This is a more challenging problem, as economic analyses can produce very different recommendations depending on which so-called ‘externalities’ are included or left out in the analysis. On the same note, adaptation studies that make recommendations without considering the impacts to present-day home-owners, or how adaptation plans are financed, can also be unhelpful.

Political risks Good adaptation strategies need to acknowledge the real political risks involved with any change involving people and property. Along with making recommendations, they also need to lay out an implementation plan showing how individual and community concerns will be taken into account. So far the climate models have done a good job in estimating the likely future sea levels. The same cannot be said for our adaptation responses. But if you’re looking for examples of how we can be better prepared for growing sea level risks, initiatives such as the Port Phillip Bay Coastal Adaptation Pathways Project and the Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy (currently under development) seem to be heading in the right direction. Q Dr Mark Gibbs is Director:

Knowledge to Innovation, Queensland University of Technology. He is a specialist in coastal management, coastal climate adaptation, and risk management and has been providing specialist technical, advisory and expert-witness services to government and project proponents globally for 25 years. Disclosure: Dr Gibbs receives funding from multiple state and local government sources and private industry to provide advice and expert witness services. This article was not commissioned by any entity, and solely reflects the individual views of the author.

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Don’t let angels fear to tread the climb to harmony Daniel Sage

A disaster a day keeps the newsman in play. Can we reclaim our peace of mind by saying no to terror, by saying no to feeling terrorised? Will our world allow it? I was in Paris once, in a restaurant, when a bomb went off downstairs. It detonated in the ladies’ loo, from where my friend had just returned. Luckily no-one was seriously hurt. One woman went to hospital with an ear injury, and, according to the news report, two waiters too. This was in 1981. It wasn’t a big bomb, but still. Such things happened often enough in western Europe then and we were strangely, sadly, used to them. ‘The first blast occurred shortly after midnight,’ UPI News reported the next day, ‘in a lavatory in the basement of Fouquet’s restaurant on the Champs-Élysées. Two waiters were treated for minor cuts and bruises but damage was reported to be slight. Many customers at the restaurant were unaware of the incident.’ That last bit isn’t true. No-one was unaware. It was a bomb-like noise with injuries and broken glass. But

its impact was nevertheless small. We stayed seated at the table and finished our coffee. Maybe that was better than freaking out, or maybe it was because the attack seemed contained and past and we were tourists without homes to go to. The other tables left. As we sat there, another bomb went off up the street. It seemed much louder and drew all the sirens. This was a car bomb, the news later said, outside Le Drugstore Publicis, a shopping complex on the Champs-Élysées. No one was hurt. We left the restaurant and went back to our hotel to bed. We didn’t watch the event 400 times on replay. We didn’t phone or write to all our friends. We couldn’t, of course, like you can with modern phones. But the point is, we also didn’t feel terrified. And while these strikes were nothing in scale and horror compared to recent events, their aims were the same, to terrify and intimidate. Last month’s Paris attacks were especially disgusting, no question, but they were made worse by how easy it is to tune in and watch detail

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after detail presented with a sensationalism bordering on gratuitous. It’s not just that we’ve become used to ever more gore and a sense of specialeffects in what we see in real life. We are also drowning in 3D information that bursts in through our eyeballs and ears to a brain and heart illdesigned for such a volume of distress. Modern life encourages lurid spectacle. It is a pho-

toshopped wonder. Any impact must be tremendous for a chance of success. For terrorists, success is the engulfing reaction that ensues. With so much media space given to atrocity, and the endless super-analysis, it offers a stunning victory, if a filthy one. We are caught in a toxic inter-dependency. Media surrounds us like a giant comfort blanket we gladly take and wrap ourselves with.

And with 24-hour bad news on 84 channels, we are somehow complicit in shovelling the whole business along. Perma-news is big business that must expand everything to the limit of invention. And yet our empathy, one of our most primal responses, must always have a place. It can be exhausting to feel for so many so far away, but it pulls at us. Perhaps it’s a sign of our relative abundance that we can afford to feel emotion in the first place for those outside our immediate circles of connection and need. Because, in a respite from the terror-feed, there is a reality check we can take. Leaving the barbarisms of the twentieth century and today completely in the shade, numerous studies of human prehistoric remains have put the death rate from bludgeoning each other in millennia past at as many as one in five. It’s been a steep, jagged climb towards harmony ever since. Statistic after statistic shows we now live in the most peaceful time we ever have. Fewer wars, fewer murders, lower violence everywhere. We are more prosperous and

healthier and live happier, longer, easier lives. Perhaps nothing about this prepares us for the horror of genuine conflict. We watch blood and violence in films and television and in games, but most of us can’t even tolerate the idea of seeing animals slaughtered, requiring the meat we eat to arrive in our homes packaged in neat butchered parts on plastic trays. A report out this week shows one in six Londoners has changed behaviour since the Paris attacks for fear it could happen to them. We are at war, the politicians say, but we all abet the enemy. This column is written on Fleet Street in a building that employs two bomb-sniffing dogs and has done for a decade or more. It’s a sign of the times but no kind of job for any creature. Does it feel safer? Less of a target? Is it a good deterrent? It’s impossible to measure. But if I get another job, you’ll know I’ve given in. Q A former Byron resident, Daniel Sage is a journalist and author of the novel Fall Curve. See more of his work at www.danielsage.co.uk.

Lady killers spotted, heading for your garden, hunting aphids A beautiful and highly skilled hunter is flying into gardens. You’ll be sure to recognise their bright orange, yellow or red wings with black spots among the foliage. Over the next few months, these predators will be stalking and eating their prey on your roses and in your veggie garden. Say hello to the ladybird. ‘It’s time to ditch the harsh chemicals and pesticides if you’ve got aphids, scale or fungus in your garden,’ says

Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. ‘These sprays could unwittingly be getting rid of your best bug controller – the ladybird. ‘If given the chance ladybirds, also known as ladybugs and ladybeetles, will happily eat up many of the insects that attack garden plants. An adult ladybird will consume around 2,500 aphids during its lifetime! It’s no wonder so many cultures around the world believe it’s

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patient and waiting for the ladybirds to come to you. However you can actually

purchase them to help establish a population. ‘If you do buy ladybirds, make sure they’re native to your area. It’s best to release these ladybirds in the evenings or before dawn. Ladybirds navigate by the sun and in the evenings and early mornings, they tend to stay put. ‘If you want to release them now, when it’s warm, it helps to chill the ladybirds in the fridge the night before. Ladybirds tend to fly

less in colder temperatures and the overnight stay in the fridge won’t harm them at all. ‘If you have a severely infested plant like a rose bush with aphids, drape a floating row cover or thin sheet over the plant and release the ladybirds underneath. Within a day, the ladybirds will have found the aphids and will be happily munching away at them.’ Discover more at www. backyardbuddies.net.au.

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The Echo grew up around here and we’re proud to support the Shop Local campaign, because those of us who’ve chosen to live here love it. You can walk down the street with your kids and they’ll know people in the shops. When you buy something, you know your money’s staying local – you can see the local owners supporting the schools and other local businesses.

Thanks to The Echo, we have $3,000 to give away in vouchers to local shoppers to spend at local participating stores. Last year, we had more than 5,000 entries from local shoppers and this year we anticipate even more. In keeping with the strong values of the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce, this campaign is about stimulating the local economy, bringing the community together, and building a supportive and sustainable Mullumbimby. We wish you all a prosperous lead-up to the festive season and a wonderful start to the new year.

It’s probably been like this for a hundred years: ‘oyster bars’ have been replaced by cool cafes, organic stores and computer shops; and it’s a bit harder to get a park, but you can still see your friends from the hills shopping in Mullumbimby’s main street or at the music festival. There’s a great sense of community here that we should support by shopping locally.

Dolphin Ofﬁce Choice

WD Nicholls Accountant

Dolphin Office Choice stock all manner of stationery products. Head to Dolphin Office Choice for just the right advice on your next project. Mullumbimby customers comment on how much they appreciate having the broad range of stock and services in their town. The business holds a firm belief in supporting their community by shopping locally themselves.

We have been servicing the northern rivers community over 25 years for a diverse range of rural, commercial, manufacturing and retail clients. We offer expertise in accounting and tax, superannuation, business structuring, cashflow management, financial planning and estate planning. Our highly qualified friendly team can assist you with your financial needs.

Burringbar Street in downtown Mullumbimby

Burringbar Street, 6684 2026

Bud Ethical Baby Store

Mullum Mac

Bud is a new ethical baby store in Mullumbimby. We are careful to ensure that everything we sell comes from ethical and sustainable sources. At Bud we stock beautiful, quality products made with love. Our range includes organic cotton and bamboo clothing, Perfect Potion body products, Bambooty cloth nappies, wooden and organic cotton toys, unique local products, and heaps of gift ideas Burringbar Street, 6684 4000

Mullum Mac is your one-stop technology shop, specialising in Apple products and accessories. Come and see them for support, training, audiovisual integration, networking, POS and CRM solutions, and web development. They are a family-owned and -operated business. Mullum Mac was started by three brothers who all grew up in Mullumbimby and love this place. Stuart Street, 6684 6235 www.mullummac.com

PARTICIPATING STORES:

• Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist

• Allure Home & Lifestyle

• Devine Quality Meats

• Amore Mullumbimby

• Byron Bay Pork & Meats Butchery

• Art Piece Gallery

• Cactus Hill

Dalley Street, 66842 502 www.wdnicholls.com.au

Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist Craig Watson Soul Pattinson Chemist is a community pharmacy that is part of a powerful buying group. They can pass on savings on pharmacy items including over-the-counter and private prescriptions. Craig has been in business 16 years and says people come to his pharmacy to receive quality medical advice and be served by locals. Burringbar Street, 6684 4888

• James Hardware Mitre 10 Mullumbimby • Liberty Mullumbimby • Mudita Institute

• Dolphin Ofﬁce Choice

• Mullum Instyle Living

• Bridglands Betta Home Living • Chemsave Pharmacy • Brunswick Valley Door Centre • Chincogan Mechanical

• Eden’s Landing Mullumbimby • Hooked & Cooked

• Mullum Power Tools

• Bud Ethical Baby Store

• IGA Mullumbimby

• Mullum Vet

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• Coolamon Tree Bistro

• Mullum Mac

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Mon–Fri 7.30–5pm Sat 8–2pm Sun 9–2pm

Our second week’s winners and the local shops they shopped at are:

Lucky winner Robyn Goikoetxea (middle) and her father John collect nd their prize from Santos Organics member staff Andrew Haig.

James McCormick – James Hardware Mitre 10 Robyn Goikoetxea – Santos Organics Jan Lang – Sue M Barbara Tandy – Mullumbimby Newsagency Jo Green – IGA Mullumbimby

95/101 Stuart St, Mullumbimby NSW 2482

Proudly local

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How to enter 1. Simply spend $20 or more at a participating ng store and you will receive an entry form. 2. Fill out the entry form and have the back stamped by the participating store or attach your receipt. 3. Drop the entry form into the specially marked box located at participating stores. Each Monday of the campaign, five winners will be drawn, ten winners will be drawn in the final week. Winners will receive a $100 voucher to spend at a participating store. There are 30 x $100 vouchers to be won. Winners will be contacted by phone or email and will be announced on the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce website and in The Echo newspaper.

VOUCHERS TO BE WON!

Each Monday at 2pm out the front of the Mullum Newsagency, ﬁve winners will be drawn

Cactus Hill Project 6684 6110 82 Burringbar Street Mullumbimby

Locally owned and operated. Competitively priced fuel.

Terms & Conditions: The Mullum Shop Local campaign runs for five weeks from 24 November and finishes on 29 December. Vouchers must be spent by 31 March 2016 and cannot be spent at more than one store. Winners draws are final.

James Hardware Mitre 10

44 Dalley Street Mullumbimby Ph 6684 2315

Hooked & Cooked Who can resist the smell of fish and chips? There’s no better place to buy fresh takeaway fish and chips (and chicken) than Hooked & Cooked. Ian and the friendly folk at Hooked & Cooked supply fresh fish daily and cook the takeaways to order. You might have to wait 10 minutes… but boy is it worth it!

James Hardware Mitre 10 is a local family owned business and prides itself on its good old-fashioned service. Supplying all your hardware, paint, building, roofing, plumbing, plant and camping needs. People shop with us because they are served by helpful experienced staff whom they trust. James Hardware has been supporting the local community for 62 years. Now open until 2pm on weekends and public holidays!

Stuart Street, 6684 2146

Nestled happily in the hills of the northern rivers

Stuart Street, 6684 2083

Liberty Cactus Hill Project Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Our aim is to create an inspiring store environment through our collection of designer furniture, unique objects, hand-crafted accessories, eclectic gifts and treasured artworks; curated in collaboration with local and international design studios and artisans, all with the conscientious consumer and lovers of design and function in mind. We would love you to be part of our project and community.

Liberty Mullumbimby is an independent, locally owned and operated store open seven days, and stocking a large range of oils, discount batteries and accessories. Within the store we also stock delicious locally made food and a large range of drinks and grocery items. Competitively priced fuel and the knowledgeable staff will make your shopping experience an enjoyable one.

…offers an integrated health service for patients in the local area. Alongside our general practice and skin clinic we have a range of allied health services including therapeutic Kahuna bodywork, osteopathy, dietetics, psychology and musculo-skeletal medicine with Dr Norbert Weber. Many of our GPs also have specialinterest areas such as naturopathy, acupuncture and skin health. Holistic dental services also available.

Burringbar Street, 6684 6110

44 Dalley Street, 6684 2315

60 Stuart Street, 6684 6336

PARTICIPATING STORES: • Mullumbimby Bakery

Ph: 6684 2083

• Phoenix Mens Clothing

• Reclaimed in Mullum • Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre • Santos Trading • Mullumbimby Hire & Sales • Simply Sheer Hair & Beauty • Mullumbimby Newsagency

• Spice it Up Thai Restaurant

• Mullumbimby Rural Co-op

• Stewart’s Menswear

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HOOKED & COOKED FISH • CHIPS • CHICKEN OPEN DAILY 10.30AM–7.30PM 64 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY

• Sue M’s Boutique • Sunshine Alley • The Bookshop Mullumbimby • The Chincogan Store • The Court House Hotel • The Crystal Castle • The Middle Pub • The Other Joint

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10 TO 50 % OFF MATTRESSES 10 TO 50 % OFF RE ITU BEDROOM FURN PILLOWS 20 % OFF LATEX R ALL MANCHESTE D REDUCE 16 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481 (02) 6685 5212 • www.bedsrus.com.au

(v) to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself into your own work.

Original Mineral Salon

0499 097 985

19 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay Arts & Industrial Estate NSW 2481

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BUY LOCAL. Spend it here and keep it here. Usually referred to as the creative hub of Byron Bay, the Arts & Industry Estate has evolved into a major retail shopping area in recent years. There is so much on offer here and if you can’t find it, chances are you didn’t need it!

From furniture to fashion to food and beyond – interesting, useful, unique products and services are right on your doorstep and, in many cases, you’re buying directly from the source.

Each month we’re going to highlight some of the fantastic companies based there to encourage everyone to buy local.

Think you know the Arts & Industry Estate? Come and rediscover it and support local business at the same time.

EARLY BOXING DAY SALE AT BEDS R US

STEWY’S CAFE ON GREVILLEA ST

10 to 50% off mattresses. 10 to 50% off bedroom furniture. 20% off latex pillows. All manchester reduced.

Stewy’s Coffee wins another major award at Australia’s largest coffee roasting competition.

16 Brigantine St, Byron Arts & Industry Estate 6685 5212

MERAKI HAIR STUDIO BYRON BAY is about bridging the gap between natural and luxury hair care, colouring and styling to our clients that keeps chemical stress not only from our hair but the environment also, with exceptional service at affordable prices. Call or sms 0499 097 985. Find us on Instagram & Facebook. www.merakihairbyron.com

OPENING HOURS Open early from 7am Monday to Friday and 8am Saturday.

7 Grevillea Street, Byron Industrial Estate (opposite Leisurescapes)

0431 225 767

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Award-winning Australian coffee, value for money wholesome food, open early Monday to Friday and from 8 am Saturdays. Why go elsewhere? Stewy’s Cafe at Byron Bay, making multiaward-winning Australian coffee. 7 Grevillea Street, Byron Bay 0431 225 767

BYRON DESIGNWORKS

An ‘original & mineral’ salon.

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If you are looking for a lovely Christmas shopping experience with easy parking then visit Byron Designworks.

GREEN BUILDING CENTRE & PAINTED EARTH Painting, building, renovating? Sustainable paints, finishes and renders at Painted Earth. Bamboo flooring, ecodecking, compost toilets, INEX flooring and wallboards at the Green Building Centre. Modern products. Beautiful, durable, affordable. Many are the same price and quality as regular products – minus the smell! And safer for you and our environment. Also access solar installers, architects and tradespeople aligned with sustainable building and living. 1 Brigantine St, Arts & Industry Park 0431 721 073

As well as a great selection of Christmas gift ideas, table cloths and runners, a sparkly and colourful array of decorations is on offer. These are selling fast so don’t delay! While you are there check out the new pieces of furniture that have recently arrived. There are pieces suitable for inside your home, on outdoor entertaining areas and for in your garden. Many of the pieces are oneoffs and mostly made from recycled materials. If you just want to freshen up inside the new selection of Indian daris with complementing cushions could do the trick. Byron Designworks – 3 Ti-Tree Place www.byrondesignworks.com.au

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TECHIE 2481 is a new computer business here for you. With the combination of a retail store and a repair shop, Techie 2481 will be able to service all your IT needs from software to hardware, specialty items and technical support. Come in and check out what’s instore. We carry a range of the latest gadgets and all things computer related. Find that Christmas gift you were looking for. We are a local team, here to support the locals of Byron. 1/29 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay www.techie2481.com 6680 8324 (TECH)

THE BARE ROAD It was a natural progression to join the creative hub of the Byron Bay Arts & Industry Estate where we feel quite comfortably at home. The Bare Road is based on quality, texture and long-lasting staples that translate seasonally into the ultimate basics lifestyle brand. A relaxed yet refined line of resort wear, from the hearts of two humble creatives with an appreciation for classic, wellmade garments, influenced by the Australian ocean paradise we call home. Founded and operated from Byron Bay. 10/7 Grevillea St, Byron Bay, 2481 www.thebareroad.com @thebareroad.com

All your computer needs in one place #Computers #Accessories # Repairs #Support #Gadgets 1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 TECH techie2481.com.au 22 December 9, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Opening hours: Mon-Weds 10am-4pm Unit 10/7 Grevillea Street Byron Bay, NSW. 2481 @the_bareroad thebareroad.com Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

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Have you ever watched a fashion parade while muttering about how such an outlandish display has no connection to the real world of finding something to wear? You may have similar thoughts when watching baristas create outlandish signature drinks during a coffee competition. In the coffee world, competitions are big. Two weeks ago, you may have read in this humble section about a gold-medalwinning coffee roaster from our local area. Other competitions focus on baristas, with wired-for-sound competitors, on-the-spot judging and a live audience. Some comps have a very specific focus, such as latte art or the use of coffee in alcoholic drinks (seriously, it’s a thing). Others, such as the new Coffee Masters, demand multi-skilled competitors. Do coffee competitions have any connection to your daily cup of coffee? Like fashion shows, coffee competitions reward innovation and the pushing of boundaries within the industry. Though the specific outfits paraded on runways may never be worn by regular folk, the themes and trends that these outfits display do influence your local shop’s next-season collection. Similarly, though a specific signature drink made in a competition may never hit the menu of your local cafe, the ideas behind these creations do (pardon the pun) filter down to everyday coffee drinkers. The cornerstone of both fashion shows and coffee competitions is the pursuit of excellence. New fabrics, techniques and standards are on display in a fashion show. Similarly, amazing latte art, high-speed service and excellence in every cup are the aim in coffee competitions. Paul Bassett grew up in Byron Bay and became the World Barista Champion at the tender age of 25, and he remains one of only two Australians to win at this level. ‘It was great to win a world championship,’ he says. ‘I value the credibility that came with it.’ Paul feels that coffee competitions do directly transfer to the consumer experience, citing the sections of competition

Indian Restaurant Exciting New Menu OPEN Tuesday– Sunday 5pm to late Closed Monday INDOOR FIREPLACE & OUTDOOR HEATING

CHEF SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT CATERING 10% OFF FOR SENIORS EVERY DAY

Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!

AVAILABLE for parties

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel • 6680 3352 • BYO • Credit cards

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that focus on excellence within standard coffee orders. He sees those in the specialty coffee industry – growers, roasters, wholesalers and baristas – as the bridge between the rarified competitions and the everyday coffee drinkers. Alex Crowe, from the Australian Specialty Coffee Association (the organisation responsible for Australian competitions), agrees. Competition ‘raises awareness of the skill that’s involved in being a barista,’ she enthuses. ‘It raises the bar of what to expect.’

Like fashion, coffee changes over time. ‘The overall standards of the coffee industry – everything from the machinery to the quality of the baristas – has climbed higher,’ comments Paul Bassett. He notes that far less instant coffee is drunk now than thirty years ago. A bit like the demise of several fashion trends from the same era, I think we can all agree this is a very good thing indeed. Q For more info go to www.asca.com or www.worldbaristachampionship.org.

The d’Arenberg Cube If you’ve ever visited D’Arenberg’s cellar door in McLaren Vale South Australia, you’ll be in for a surprise on your next visit. A five-storey glass Cube is under construction in the vineyards overlooking the 19th century homestead. With the top two floors turned askew, a folding origami entrance, seven interior bars and what will appear to be a fallen block in the carpark, the Cube will cater to a perceived demand for the wine industry to have more tourist ‘drawcards’.

FREE WINE TASTING

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58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby | 6684 2533

Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch. – Orson Welles

Blakes Table

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

BALLINA BANGALOW

Let us take care of your Christmas party! Private, business or family... Friday 11 December from 6pm Spinnakers function room Shared style menu - Tickets $65 Live music by Dan Clark

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6687 1144

Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com

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

The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

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Good Taste Eating Out Guide Hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles! Good Vibes, Living foods awesome NEW menu. Grab and go and made to order breakfasts, lunches and raw desserts and ice-creams. Sublime superfood 2/3 Marvell St green smoothies, iced drinks and cold-pressed juices. Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The best chai ever, organic coffee and superfood hotties on house-made almond mylk. www.nakedtreaties.com.au Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic and Paleo. Insta #nakedtreaties Gluten, Dairy and Sugar free.

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

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• Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

www.lusciousfoods.com.au

The Restaurant @ Rae’s Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

REPUBLIK restaurant & bar

Muoi’s Feast

Open for Breakfast

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

Saturday and Sunday 7am till 10am

The Green Bistro

Book now for your business Xmas party, all small & large bookings are welcome.

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

Open for lunch Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, Thurs- Sat 12-3pm offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay contemporary dishes based on global influences. republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 Kids eat free every Monday hello@republikbyronbay.com

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

Basiloco

New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

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

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

Byron at Byron

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

77–97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

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

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

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Savour your experience!

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.

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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

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.

The Butcher’s BBQ Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au

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www.stelmodining.com

Traditional Thai

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

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

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant Open Wednesday-Sunday Dine-in or Takeaway 5:30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

Hog’s Breath Cafe’s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kid’s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon – Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so there’s something to please the whole family.

Coolamon Tree Bistro

O-Sushi

O-Sushi – Since 2004

Francisco’s Table

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

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

Roaming Restaurant

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

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

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

0422 019 832

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

Come and enjoy the quintessential Byron Bay dining experience, with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. From beautiful breakfasts to lazy lunches, The Rocks @ Aquarius is the perfect setting for groups, couples and solo diners. From deliciously fresh banana, raspberry, yogurt and granola cup, to our huge AQ signature breakfast, there is sure to be something that tantalises your taste buds. We also have a selection of freshly squeezed juices, homemade muffins and locally sourced coffee from the Byron Bay Coffee Company to awaken the senses! Our dining area has been just beautifully renovated, so come and check us out!

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

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.

Extended Summer Hours Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP UP Restaurant The BUTCHER’S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcher’s BBQ offers a share style menu with ‘smalls’ and ‘bigs’ cooked on the grill (from $8-$38), communal tables, a cracking cocktail bar, boutique wine list and Gin Bar. This concept is only here for a short time. Extended Summer hours. Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

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.

www.mullumexservices.com.au

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.

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

thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au info@thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au Functions and catering available

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

Success Thai Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

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.

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7.30am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

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.

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

The Rocks @ Aquarius

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

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

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Ristorante Pizzeria

Italian at the Pacific

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

BYRON BAY CONTINUED

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

KINGSCLIFF

1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

Fishheads

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

MULLUMBIMBY

Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

E: lizzijjackson@gmail.com P: 0414 895 441

POP-UP

Luscious Foods

CATERING

BYRON BAY CONTINUED

Good Taste Eating Out Guide

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The liveable and adaptable house teenage retreat, a family study or a bedroom for an with age, rising to more than 50% of people aged elderly relative. over 60. Longer life spans and higher proportions of An adaptable house accommodates lifestyle changes older people in our society make it more likely that without the need to demolish or substantially mod- every home will be required to respond to the needs ify the existing structure and services.An adaptable of a person with a physical limitation whether they house can be designed to easily enable a large family are the primary resident or a visitor. home to be eventually divided into two smaller hous- For those with limited mobility, reduced vision or ing units, so residents continue living in a familiar other impairment, the ability to perform common environment. tasks such as carrying shopping into the home, cookHousehold needs vary over time in relation to physi- ing a meal, using the bathroom or accessing items cal capabilities. Most people can expect temporary or from high shelves may be unnecessarily limited by permanent variations in their physical capabilities in the physical design of a home. As the needs of inditheir life due to injury, illness or age. The Australian viduals are specific to their personal circumstances Bureau of Statistics reports that the percentage of there is no single solution to designing a home to individuals with a disability increases significantly meet changing needs; however, several approaches

Many people, when buying or building a new home, anticipate spending a number of years, if not decades, living in it. Others may conceive of a shorter stay. Whatever the intention, any new home is likely to have to accommodate changing needs over its lifetime. A liveable and adaptable house is one that is able to respond effectively to these needs without requiring costly and energy intensive alterations.Australian demographics are changing rapidly, with average households becoming both smaller and older as an increasing number of people live independently in their later years. The balance between home and work life also places altering demands on our houses as many people choose to work from home. A single space may act at different times as a home office, a

Accessible house — designed to meet the needs of people requiring higher level access from the outset, and usually designed and built with a specific person’s needs in mind. An accessible house meets Australian Standard AS 1428.1-2001, Design for access and mobility, and is able to accommodate wheelchair users in all areas of the dwelling.Adaptable house – adopts the idea of a liveable house but in addition is able to be easily adapted to become an accessible house if the need should arise. Find out more at http://www.yourhome.gov.au/ housing/livable-and-adaptable-house

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5 Orchid Place, Suffolk Park. Sparkling i/g pool, multiple outdoor Beautifully renovated home on a paved areas – great for entertaining commanding, level 1064m2 block Located in popular area & just a stroll Quiet cul-de-sac, only 6 residences to Suffolk village & beaches make for private & peaceful living Price Guide: Contact Agent Split level, open plan living/dining/ Web Id: 1P0316 lounge/kitchen areas – filled with Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 natural light Lois Buckett 0428 877 399. Entertainer kitchen-stone benches, modern appliances, looks out to pool Studio has private entry + bathroom – perfect for home business (STCA)

Rare opportunity for rural vacant land Lot 10 Tamarind Drive (north end), Tintenbar. Amazing elevated rural views to the north, approx. 4.4ha 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 Price $670,000. Web ID: 1P0979. View by appointment. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett 0428 877 399.

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All aboard to this vibrant community Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby 9 magnificent home sites remain now, priced from $290,000. The Byron Shire’s lifestyle community with heart. Chincogan Real Estate 6684 3300 tallowoodridge.com

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454 Crabbes Creek Rd, Crabbes Creek. 35 acres approx. (10 acres cleared) Tropical gardens with handcrafted rock walls Secluded self-contained railway carriage for guests Abundant water with spring and bore

School bus service, General Store Less than 10 mins to Brunswick Heads, under 20 mins to Byron Price $845,000. Contact mullumbimby Sally Packshaw Inc 0474 153 535.

Chic and stylish are barely adequate to describe this quality, superbly located home and separate guest/holiday cottage, only 1 km from the quaint village of Bangalow and 10 minutes to Byron Bay and its glorious beaches. This boutique home has so much to offer! Set on 2 acres of secluded park like land, you will love the subtle charm and character of the main house with its timber floors, elevated ceilings, wooden verandahs and the simplistic use of the internal spaces to include 3 bedrooms, chef styled kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy summer and winter entertaining in the spacious north facing, paved courtyard with its own open fireplace and a delightful, expansive, partly fenced grass area, ideal for the family or favourite animals. Located separately from the main home but within easy access, is the tastefully presented, completely self-contained guest cottage, popular with visitors and offers to the property the bonus of additional cash flow from short-stay holiday letting. Address: 805 Bangalow Road Details: Price $1,375,000. Land 921m2. 3 bed / 1 bath / 2 car Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872. Scott Harvey Real Estate.

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147 The Channon Road, The Channon

33 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale 4

$1,150,000

Auction Pending

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bedroom family home on almost 2 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Large open-plan living area, modern kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Resort-style pool with tropical outlook â&#x20AC;˘ Separate studio with private access â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Steiner school, minutes to town and beaches Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: Wednesday, 9 December 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm Enquiries: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

â&#x20AC;˘ 10 acre hinterland property with stunning rural vistas â&#x20AC;˘ Charming 1918 heritage home with generous living areas â&#x20AC;˘ Clean, slightly elevated north facing land with town water â&#x20AC;˘ Gorgeous gardens, fruit trees, pool and wraparound veranda â&#x20AC;˘ A true sanctuary offering a private and peaceful country lifestyle Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

6a Short Street, Byron Bay

7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 Childe Street, Byron Bay

$1,900,000

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â&#x20AC;˘ Family beach house in exclusive waterfront location â&#x20AC;˘ 1260m2 with 2 titles & beautiful Belongil Creek frontage â&#x20AC;˘ Classic 3 bed timber home plus separate guest accommodation â&#x20AC;˘ Warm & inviting living areas, large balconies & tropical gardens â&#x20AC;˘ So private & tranquil only metres to the beach, walk to restaurants Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: Thursday, 10 December 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm Saturday, 12 December 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm Enquiries: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

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6/84 Lawson Street, Byron Bay 3

Interest Over $1,050,000

7/33-35 Fletcher Lane, Byron Bay 2

Interest Over $539,000

â&#x20AC;˘ )DEXORXV EHGURRP SHQWKRXVH DSDUWPHQW â&#x20AC;˘ Directly opposite Clarkes beach, 5 min walk to CBD â&#x20AC;˘ /LJKW Ă&#x20AC; OOHG RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ ZLWK YDXOWHG FHLOLQJV â&#x20AC;˘ Large entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balcony to enjoy the sounds of the surf â&#x20AC;˘ Occupy, invest and rent, or use as a holiday apartment Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: Thursday, 17 December 11.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30am Enquiries: Luke Elwin 0421 375 635, James Young 0419 856 840

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â&#x20AC;˘ A rare opportunity to purchase in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Byron Botanicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘ Eco friendly design in exclusive eco estate â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful, architectural home with north facing living areas â&#x20AC;˘ Large north facing decks overlooking Melaleuca forest â&#x20AC;˘ Complete serenity in Byron Bayâ&#x20AC;Śwalk to town and beaches Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 Open: Saturday, 12 December 11.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30am Enquiries: James Young 0419 856 840, Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

Interest Over $499,000

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fairwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;Ś Drive your golf buggy straight onto the golf course! â&#x20AC;˘ /LJKW Ă&#x20AC; OOHG HDVW IDFLQJ WRZQKRXVH RIIHULQJ VSDFH DQG SULYDF\ â&#x20AC;˘ Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge â&#x20AC;˘ Gorgeous deck looking north over golf course plus rear patio â&#x20AC;˘ Close to parks, shops, golf club, schools and the beach Open: By Appointment Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 2SHQ 6DWXUGD\ 'HFHPEHU Â˛ DP (QTXLULHV 6X 5H\QROGV

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Just Listed

R H Ocean Shores 6680 5000

12 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores

View Saturday 11.00am – 12.00pm Agent Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

Superbly elevated, north facing home, set on 1,119 sqm. Solid brick and tile construction with lovely gardens. • 3 generous bedrooms, all with built -ins • Spacious living room with raked ceilings

Franco Braico 0438 565 525

Kylie Charlton 0428 440 740

A much loved family home. • Large and bright modern kitchen • Original bathroom (with bath) plus en-suite • Sparkling inground pool, established gardens • Sun room, bbq area, Air conditioning • 2 individual remote lock up garages

Just Listed

R H Ocean Shores 6680 5000

36 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry Expansive, Uplifting Spectacular...

View Saturday 2.30pm – 3.30pm Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee / Principal 0411 081 118

Breathtaking hinterland views, all the way to the National Parks of Nightcap Ranges & Minyon Falls! Half acre property with 3 separate dwellings. Each with privacy & outdoor entertaining area.

+ views

• New carpet throughout • Separately metered electricity for the main house and 2nd dwelling • Close Schools, Shops and Transport • 25 mins to Byron Bay & Lismore

SUPE R SATURDAY O P E N H O M E S F O R YO U R I N S P E C T I O N

Julie-Ann Manahan 0411 081 118

Charlie Markham 0411 081 118

4 2 4 + views 1094 Terranora Road, Tumbulgum

4 3 2 + views 8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores

Peace, Space Endless Natural Landscape!

It’s a Birdie, It’s an Eagle… No it’s a Hole in One!

Ready to invest in peace, space & an endless natural landscape? You can, with this picturesque, tranquil property, set up to support your family to grow! • 9.33ha (23 acre) of natural paradise • Stunning views, Kingscliﬀ ’s sparkling lights & lush country side • Country-style home features a light, open-plan family room • Elevated entertaining deck, enjoy alfresco dining at sunset • Just 12 mins to Tweed Heads, 15 mins to airport, & 15 mins to local beaches

Feel like you’re living on acres, but with a low-maintenance 715m2 block of land, with the protective beauty of surrounding mountains & established trees • Quiet cul-de-sac location • 4 bedrooms with ceiling fans & main with ensuite • Spacious downstairs rumpus room which would be ideal for accommodation or potential income converting it to a unit (STCA) • Direct access to golf course

Oﬀers Over $799,000

Just Listed

View Saturday 1.00 – 1.30pm

View Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am

Agent Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee / Principal 0411 081 118

4 2 2 1 4 Benaud Place, Po sville

5 2 2 1 58 Overall Drive, Po sville Beachside Location with Creekfront Views!

Chic, Stylish Huge... That’s the Metricon Magic! Why Build... when there’s nothing to do but move in! This enormous 35 square solid brick home has more extras than meets the eye… Modern & chic it boasts style & class, due to its clever ﬂoor plan and quality features, while giving ample space throughout. This is perfect for the family…. and just a stroll to Beach and Creek!

This modern, light-ﬁlled sanctuary has an open plan ﬂow,with 5 spacious bedrooms plus rumpus room. • Lounge/dining with water views & ocean breezes • 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!

Just Listed

Oﬀers Welcome

View Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am

View Saturday 11.15am – 11.45am Agent Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

Agent Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

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Property Property in Focus

Property in Focus

Easy-care, north-facing lifestyle block

The best abode in town…

A hidden gem

The best of Brunswick Heads has arrived and now is available… and it is waiting for your inspection and purchase. You can have the best of both worlds with this large two-storey executive residence with the twodoor-entry house concept, allowing you to enter the self-contained studio apartment or, via another doorway, the executive fourbedroom residence. The house design is so flexible that you can also use the entire home for the family. Located in a prime position on 930m2 in Brunswick Heads, you will be able to put your vehicles away in one of the three garages and simply enjoy the township. Everything is either a flat level walk or bike ride to CBD, restaurants, cafes, shopping and the Brunswick Heads pub. The property is situated across the road from the Brunswick River, boat harbour and fishermen’s co-op. The property is fully fenced with auto remote sliding entry gate and home security. Well established gardens with two beautiful Poinciana trees and plenty of off-street parking. This property has its own entertaining area with inground pool that can be accessed from both the studio and the executive home. Boasting a newly created timber deck area perfectly positioned for relaxing and entertaining around the pool. Inspections are via appointment only

Less than two kilometres from downtown Mullumbimby is this hidden gem. Lush tropical gardens, top quality hardwood timber home, covered verandahs all around and a perfect north aspect. Extremely private with a contemporary kitchen and open plan dining. Large living room, french doors, spacious bedrooms (the master with ensuite), timber floors and high ceilings. Separate SC studio with own access. Solar hot water and power, bore, reverse cycle air conditioner are just some extras of this beautiful property. Land 0.42ha (1.04 acres) (approx) • workshop • built-in wardrobes • air conditioning • outdoor features • shed • eco friendly features • solar hot water.

Address: 20 Old Pacific Highway, Brunswick Heads Details: Price $1,295,000. 5 bed / 3 bath / 3 car Contact: Suzanne Eatwell 0412 384 232. Professionals Brunswick Heads

Address: 180 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby Details: Price $ 750,000. 4 bed / 3 bath / 2 car Contact: Ruth Russell 0402 855 929. Professionals Mullumbimby

Four acres with house and pool, plus gardens, orchard, chicken coop and paddocks that make the most of what our hinterland has to offer. Set well back from the road, this northeast facing house has multiple quiet places to admire the gardens and rolling hills. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, open plan lounge/living/dining area and a renovated kitchen opening onto a deck. Downstairs is another bathroom, laundry and a large garage that lends itself to a rumpus or living area. Carport, large garden shed and town water. 8 mins to Federal, 15 mins to Bangalow and 30 mins to Byron Bay. Address: Open: Details: Contact:

271 Goremans Road, Eureka Saturday, 12 December 12.00 – 12.30pm Interest Over $679,000. 3 bed / 2 bath / 2 car Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 First National Byron Bay

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BRING THE FAMILY TO THE COAST

43 Brunswick Valley Way, Billinudgel Under instructions from the Roads and Maritime Services this rural property is now available to purchase. Opportunities in life come and go; however, this coastal acreage property is one to secure and enjoy, located only 15 minutes’ drive north of Byron Bay. This spacious coastal home is on 50 acres (approx) of land, only five minutes from beautiful uncrowded beaches. A chef style galley kitchen equipped with a gas oven and cook-top, large pantry and Caesarstone benchtops. Other key features include: solar hot water, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, plantation style window shutters and filtered tank water.

This rural property boasts views across the west to the hinterland and to the north and south to the ocean; a great vantage point is the timber viewing deck area that hugs the majestic and commanding fig tree that has seen many a decade.

Auction: 12 December onsite at Midday Inspect: Thursday 6.00pm–6.45pm Saturday 11.00am–12.00pm Web ID: 830510

Mal McPherson

Open This Saturday 12 noon – 12.45pm

Seclusion In Myocum

Approached along a tree-lined driveway at the end of a quiet rural cul-de-sac, these north facing 12 acres approx (4.754H) with three dams are fully fenced and ready for your horses. The solid brick family home sits nestled among the established trees and has a separate double garage and a farm machinery shed. Located less than five minutes drive from Mullumbimby, fifteen minutes from the beach and Byron Bay. A rare find in Myocum and a wonderful opportunity.

Address: 124 Myocum Downs Drive Auction: On site Saturday 19th December 2015 at 1pm

Sally Packshaw 0474 153 535 sallypackshaw@promullum.com.au

Email: mal@probruns.com Mobile: 0404 360 586

28-20 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads 6685 1839 www.professionalsbrunswickheads.com.au

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Property Property in Focus

Property in Focus

10 acres of prime agricultural Waterfront. Privacy. land Opportunity

First time offered in well over 100 years! What an opportunity to invest in this beautiful farming lifestyle property. Such ‘great bones’, prime location and natural attributes that will allow the re-establishment into one of the district’s showpieces. From panoramic outlook over the Possum Creek and Wilsons Creek valleys, to clean fertile paddocks, to pristine rainforest pockets along Stony Creek frontage and a solid original timber farmhouse this farm, held in one family since late 1800s, is a pleasure to inspect and discover. Only a short scenic drive to Bangalow and Byron Bay’s beaches. Call today for more details and inspect at your convenience.

Address: Open: Details: Contact:

Binna Burra Road, Federal By appointment Auction. 3 bed / 1 bath / 2 car Greg Price 0412 871 500. Elders Real Estate Bangalow.

Much loved family home!

This superbly elevated northfacing home set on 1,119 sqm boasts all the comforts of the private family home. With high raked ceilings, the lounge room opens onto a private sunny porch. The separate open-plan dining and kitchen extends out onto a lovely sunroom, overlooking the sparkling pool and landscaped yard. All 3 bedrooms feature built-ins, the main with ensuite and direct access to a side courtyard. The original main bathroom is in excellent condition, including bath and separate WC. Well established gardens surround the entire home, offering a large variety of beautiful plants and trees attracting an abundance of birdlife. Property features: • Solid brick & tile construction • 3 generous bedrooms, all with built-ins • High raked ceilings, light and bright • Air conditioning & ceiling fans • Large modern kitchen with breakfast bar • Internal laundry and storage • 2 side entrances, excellent security. Just minutes to renowned beaches, country club, and the onestop Ocean Shores Shopping Centre. An easy drive to beautiful Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay and Tweed Coast. This property will not last long.

Family needed for enjoyment of all water activities – whether in the canal or at the beach, it’s all minutes away. • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Big covered entertainment area • Private tropical gardens • Shed with power • Flat level 1,322m2 block dual occ stca But wait – there’s more. Just a short walk to the schools both pre & primary, farmers markets, proposed sportsfields, beach, and the cute little Yum Yum Tree.

Address: 12 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores Open: Saturday, 11.00am – 12.00pm Contact: Franco Braico 0438 565 525. Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads

Address: 13 Eloura Court, North Ocean Shores Contact: Peter Browning on 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads.

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Bangalow

OWNER MOVING ON TO NEXT PROJECT....

• Realistic vendor seeking genuine offers • Very rare, 23 rural acres on the edge of Bangalow • Large home, separate games room & sparkling pool/spa • Dressage arena, paddocks, stables, tack shed • Two creek frontages, bore, 5kW solar panels BANGALOW

Inspection by appointment

$1,890,000

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Janice Maple 0401 026 359

100 ACRES PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND

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SCENIC FRONTAGE TO STONY CREEK

NEW FAMILY HOME

• First time offered in well over 100 years • Rich frost free paddocks • Dotted with pockets of remnant rainforest • Panoramic 180 degree easterly vistas • Solid original timber farmhouse • Pump from crystal clear Stony Creek • Short scenic drive to Bangalow & Byron Bay beaches

MOVE IN AND ENJOY

• Sense of added space with raked ceilings • Open plan living out onto covered patio • Separate kids TV/Lounge room • Walk-in robes, ensuite in main bedroom

• Near new home in Village Edge Estate • Gorgeous gardens surround the home • North facing rear garden • 10,000L water tank • Solar HWS, 1.5kw solar panels

FEDERAL Inspections by appointment Greg Price 0412 871 500

BANGALOW Open House Sat 12-12.30pm Greg Price 0412 871 500

BANGALOW Open House Sat 12-12.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359

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Forthcoming Auction

The Hinterland Specialists

$745,000

$695,000

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Property Property in Focus

Property in Focus

Fairways and Sanctuary

Beautiful Lennox/Skennars Family Home

Pioneer diversity.

This near-new Skennars/Lennox Head family home is ready for you to move straight in! With a substantial floorplan to accommodate all aspects of modern living and entertaining, it has been finished to exacting standards with no expense spared. Three bedrooms have built-in robes; the main has a walk-in robe and large modern ensuite with a frameless glass shower. The spacious retreat can be reverted to a 4th bedroom or kept as a study/craft room – the choice is yours! The modern kitchen encapsulates the heart of the home and boasts stone benchtops, integrated appliances and walk-in pantry. This home has two living areas, a covered timber deck area, and the rear yard is a quiet and private oasis full of gardens, both fruit and ornamental. Features include: white plantation shutters and blinds, retractable insect screens on bifolds, ducted rev-cycle A/C, alarm system and solar hot water (gas boosted). Conveniently located just a short drive from Lennox village and Sharpes Beach. Call Lois 0428 877 399 or Mark 0429 868 001 to arrange an inspection.

• Approx 32 hectares (80 acres) of privacy & pleasing diversity • Professionally renovated home with separate guest or craft room • Vast enclosed verandah catching the northeasterly sun • 3 large farm sheds, ample rainwater tanks plus generous bore for stock and crops • Quality drapes, wool carpets, polished floorboards, walk-in pantry • Buses at end of driveway for schools or travel to Stanthorpe, Warwick and Brisbane • 15 mins to Stanthorpe, 25 mins to Warwick, 2.5 hours to Brisbane

This family-sized homestead on approx 6 acres offers an enviable resort lifestyle. Wake up to french doors opening to deep wraparound verandahs perfect for year-round outdoor living. Featuring four bedrooms, large open floor plan, stunning gardens, pool, paddocks, shedding and more. Ideal for a country lifestyle and sustainable living. Set only minutes from Ballina, Lennox Head, beaches and airport. Address: 806 Teven Road, Teven Details: Price – contact agent. 4 bed / 2 bath / 3 car Contact: Elders Ballina 6686 1100. eldersballina.com.au

Address: Open: Details: Contact:

3 Greenview Place, Lennox Head Saturday 11-11.30am Price $700,000+. 4 bed / 2 bath / 2 car Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett Real Estate.

Address: Open: Details: Contact:

57 Siviter Road, Stanthorpe Qld Sunday 11am – 12pm Price $489,000. 80 acres. 3 bed / 1 bath / 8 car Julia Jones 0408 997 456. Southern Downs Realty.

Southern Downs Realty STANTHORPE QLD

TRIP ADVISOR TREASURE • Massive opportunity to own your foodie dream • Highly regarded established business • Commercial kitchen & equipment included • Excellent quarter-acre block with productive gardens

Contact Julia Jones 0408 997 456

2 McGregor Terrace

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (SCA) • Excellent 1.61 hectares (3.97 acres) • Vacant freehold land with great aspect • Prime location close to Aged Care Facilities & Hospital

Contact Julia Jones 0408 997 456

NATURE & SMALL FARM WONDERLAND

• Comfortable and quirky studio home included • 3YXHSSV HMRMRK JIEXYVMRK [SSH ½ VIH TM^^E SZIR • Work your own hours, unlimited potential • Inventory available upon private inspection

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$350,000 WIWO

STANTHORPE QLD

697 Donnellys Castle Rd, Pozieres QLD

• 46.27 ha (approx 114 acres) of privacy & adventure • Superb craftsmanship in 3-level granite stone house • Separate 3 bedroom cottage for guests or workers • Wonderful views, excellent shedding, bore & dams

$390,000 Offers Invited

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Contact Julia Jones 0408 997 456

Rick Kinlyside 0427 455 551

Brent Bowles 0408 670 055

Tiffany Cruice 0447 301 913

STANTHORPE DISTRICT • 8LVMZMRK ZIKIXEFPI JVYMX ¾ S[IV REXMZI KEVHIRW • 12m x 7.5m shed with 2 roller doors, open bay • Fencing to 8 paddocks, perfect for stock or crops • Steel cattle yards, shelter shed, cherry orchard, dam

STUNNING VIEWS & STONE CONSTRUCTION

• Potential for subdivision (SCA) • Possible focus on retirement villas (SCA) • 3 street access • Short distance to CBD

45 Bridge Street, Stanthorpe

• Private & diverse 15 hectare property • Charming 7-year-old 2 bedroom home with deck • Gas & elec cooking, Nectre bakers oven, split system • Gas HWS, 1.7kw solar system & NBN dish

Office 112 Palmerin St,Warwick QLD 4370 Email admin@sdrealty.com.au Ph 4661 8403 Fax 4661 5475 Web www.sdrealty.com.au

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$359,000

STANTHORPE DISTRICT • Hydronic & wood heating, solar & mains power • 10 minutes to Stanthorpe township, 3.5 hrs to coast • Plethora of wineries, orchards, bushwalking, art & craft • Experience pure fresh country life

298 Marinis Road, Stanthorpe QLD

Karen Collins 0408 010 271

Ben Lubben 0438 305 590

Mark Mauch 0419 519 979

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$519,000

Julia Jones 0408 997 456

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4 Bedrooms, ensuite Formal lounge, huge living area Flat level 700m2 block Big shed with power Vege gardens, huge patio

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Thursday & Saturday 12.00pm to 12.30pm Auction 5.30pm onsite 17 December 2015 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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Live Like You’re On Holidays

Spacious family home overlooking lake

It’s a birdie, it’s an eagle… NO it’s a hole in ONE!

This spacious lakefront residence has been beautifully built and is in a quiet, familyfriendly location in Baywood Chase. Capturing lovely northeast breezes, the home is generously proportioned to suit growing families and offers great entertaining spaces and light-filled living. Private master bedroom with ensuite and WIR. Beautifully appointed, the kitchen separates the family room from the dining/ living areas. All of these areas enjoy lake views and open out onto the covered outside entertaining area. Cathedral ceilings also feature. Set on a 783m2 block with well-established gardens and fenced rear yard. This is a prime location close to shops, schools and Tallow Beach.

Feel like you’re living on acres, but with a low-maintenance, 715m2 block of land, with the protective beauty of surrounding mountains and established trees. This quiet cul-de-sac location offers level, large, pristine manicured lawns, that are both easy to maintain and a visual delight, flowing seamlessly onto the tree-lined golf course. This 2-storey, solid brick home enjoys picturesque views of the 7th fairway and green. The elevated design captures the beautiful scenery of the golf course’s northerly aspects, while the surrounding natural landscape provides tranquility and an abundant birdlife. The light-filled open plan kitchen, with ample cupboard space and spacious meal area, is perfect for entertaining; while the sliding doors open onto the veranda presenting spectacular views yet maintaining absolute privacy. The open lounge and separate dining rooms also offer crossbreezes and the beauty of nature-filled surrounds from every window, as far as the eye can see! The large downstairs area could easily be converted into a flat (STCA) accommodation, teenager retreat or work studio. Just a short, easy drive to local amenities; including Ocean Village Shopping Centre, cafes, schools, clubs and surrounding pristine beaches… This is the ideal home to soak up the fantastic lifestyle Ocean Shores offers!

This split-level, 3 bedroom townhouse is located in a quiet cul-de-sac and only a short walk to Shelly Beach, Belle General cafe and surf club. It epitomises easy beachside living with lowmaintenance timber and tiled flooring and expansive use of feature windows and timber. The unique timber-lined flowing ceiling also lends to the beachy feel. The 3 bedrooms have built-in robes with the main having a private balcony, ensuite and timber shutters which, when opened, look over the lower level. The bathroom is spacious with a double spa bath. Bifold timber doors open from the dining room onto the large private balcony. Enjoy fabulous views across Shaws Bay and East Ballina from the partially covered balcony – an outlook you will not tire of! There is covered parking for 2 cars – leave the car at home and make the most of the cycleways into and around Ballina. Call Lois or Mark to arrange your inspection. Address: Open: Details: Contact:

1/9 Seaview Street, Ballina Saturday 1-1.30pm Price $650,000. WebID: 1P0226. 3 bed / 2 bath / 2 car Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001 Lois Buckett Real Estate.

Address: Open: Details: Contact:

8 Lasiandra Close, Suffolk Park By appointment Price $899,000. 4 bed / 2 bath / 2 car Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649. First National Byron Bay

Address: 8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan LREA 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores.

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Ballina 92 Norton Street The Premier Waterfront

Rare and precious to Ballina, this magnificent home with origins dating to 1901 has been passionately maintained and restored retaining a wealth of original features combined with luxurious fixtures and fittings. With soaring ceilings, elaborate fretwork, stunning hoop-pine floors and many other traditional features, this truly is a statement in luxury and style. The heart of this home is an elegant country-style timber kitchen with expansive workspace, and it capitalises on the spectacular water views across North Creek to the Serpentine and Missingham Bridge. Spacious living zones provide options for multiple purposes and

ﬂow seamlessly to a grand alfresco through huge slide-back doors, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Providing spacious and ﬂexible accommodation and perfect for entertaining, this grand property is set behind delightful formal gardens on an enormous landholding of almost 1100sqm. Located in one of Ballina’s most sought-after addresses, with direct access to the water and close to schools and CBD.

$1,850,000

eldersbangalow.com.au Elders Ballina, 1/26-54 River Street, 02 6686 The 1100 Hinterland Specialists 34 December 9, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

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LIFE ON THE MIKE

A true-blue baby boomer, McClellan is not slowing down, he’s not picking up his pipe and slippers or playing lawn bowls. Mike’s career is forging ahead, with tours both here in Australia, and then appearances at invitation-only showcases and gigs in the US. Sure he’s sea-changed and fulfilled the demographer’s prophecy and moved to Noosa, but it’s more work than play these days for McClellan. I guess when your work is play, then that’s not such a bad thing.

Mike has been playing his highly personal brand of music for 40 years. In 1975 he made the cover of every music magazine in the country; he toured with Roger Miller, Melanie and Dr Hook; he compered National Star Quest on the telly, then took the host spot for ABC program Country Road, which became Mike McClellan’s Country Music within the year. At the peak of his career, McClellan bowed out, taking a job writing at Mojo, the most dynamic ad agency in the country, but still managing to release albums. He is now writing, and playing full time – and he couldn’t be happier! Mike believes music and the arts are a vital part of our greater emotional and psychological health. ‘I think what they (the government) have failed to recognise,’ says Mike, ‘is the cultural impact of music and that the impact music and the arts have on the psyche, how fundamental they are to who we are as people and as a community.’ Mike’s two siblings are both lawyers, and Mike himself was also headed for the bar, but grabbed a guitar instead. His brother is Justice Peter McClellan, charged with heading up the royal commission into child abuse. Mike says he says the same thing. ‘He loves music. He comes home and relaxes by playing the piano.

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Politicians look at everything in terms of dollars and the political advantage. They fail to understand how important cultural activities are – it’s how we get our sense of connectivity. Somewhere like Woodford Festival is where you see this in action. It’s remarkable to see it in a festival that is so big. I have just come back from the US and they don’t have a folk festival over there anywhere that size!’ For Mike, life right now is good. He’s happy and full of gratitude for his life as a musician. ‘It’s an extraordinary privilege to get up in front of audiences and share something that you wrote in a little room and then go “wow people do like it!” I never know, when I finish a song, how its going to go. I generally know if it’s a good song by my own standards, but I never really know what will connect with an audience. The last album was intensely private and there was a song I didn’t think would make the album, but it ended up being the one that people related to. I went through a bad marriage breakup four or five years ago; it was a difficult, stressful marriage. In the end we should probably have never married. For a long time I struggled mightily, never admitting that it had failed and that it was failing, desperately hoping that you could make it work, that you could fix it…’ Perhaps part of Mike’s re-enchantment with the music industry is linked with his new love. ‘I have never been happier. My kids are really happy to see me enjoying life again. And without a shadow of a doubt it’s impacted on my performance onstage and impacted on my writing. I have banned the word retiring!’

HAVING JUST TURNED 70, THERE IS NO STOPPING SONG-AND-DANCE MAN M I K E M CC L E L L A N . ‘I think I am probably writing better now than I have ever done,’ says Mike. ‘I find you have to find the focus of what the song is about – then you have to mine that idea for every good line and every melodic development. There is a favourite quote of mine that says: You don’t write songs, you rewrite songs! Over the years I learnt quickly you might want to say far too much but cut it down and learn what to leave out. ‘

‘It’s a discipline you learn slowly as a writer.’ Mike is finishing off a tour, but he’s back to the States at the end of February to do a showcase for the biggest festival directors’ conference in the country, and then off to Nashville to speak to a publisher, and then to Florida for a gig… Mike McClellan plays Ballina RSL Club Saturday at 8.30pm

BOOMERANG AT BLUES

THIS YEAR THE GOOD PEOPLE OF BLUESFEST ARE INTRODUCING SO M E T H I N G V E RY N E W A N D V E RY SPECIAL – A FESTIVAL WITHIN A FESTIVAL – WITH THE BOOMERANG F E ST I VA L A N D C E L E B R AT I O N O F F I R ST N AT I O N S S E T T I N G U P A PRECINCT ONSITE. Boomerang director Rhoda Roberts shared her vision for the precinct. ‘The idea is to move it into Bluesfest so we can get to that broader audience. The music will

be embedded across the stages, but it’s at the precinct where you will be able to get to know blackfellas with weaving workshops for adults and kids, lots of talks; you

can come along and catch some great talks and panel discussions from boat people to the next voices in comedy, and then we are focusing on the dance ground like a mini-corroborate, lots of workshops that are interactive – the precinct is about cultural traditions. It was such a wonderful event at the first Boomerang, but being within Bluesfest profiles it to a larger audience so we can build our brand and then we become our own brand later down the track.’ Located between Jambalya and

The Crossroads stages, this is not a separate ghetto stage. Boomerang is part and parcel of the whole environment offering patrons a new depth of programming with insights into living legends such as Archie Roach. ‘We have a wonderful In Conversation with Archie, 25 years of Charcoal Lane. As Archie gets older he gets much more open; he shares stories from his life, from when he learnt piano and the stories about why he has written certain things.’

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S E E M O R E O F M A N DY O N E C H O N E T DA I LY W W W. E C H O. N E T. A U /S OA P - B OX

YEAR OF THE YONI A few years ago I had a vagina. It was fairly common. All women I knew had one. I was pretty happy with it, I think. Like most, mine was standard issue. It did the job nicely, thank you very much. I never really thought I needed the upgrade, but sometimes you don’t get a say in it. Like a cosmic cootie coincidence, all at once we had our vaginas upgraded to the new, improved, more spiritual and endlessly more complex model: The Yoni. Who decided this should

happen? It’s like I fell asleep with a regulation-issue vag and then suddenly woke up with some sort of spiritual vagina cave womb that now requires massage and worshipping and lots and lots of workshops to keep it happy. It seems to be very labour intensive. From what I read in The Echo each week and spy on the web, I realise I could devote my entire work week to yoni worship and still not touch the sides. Yep, it’s all about the yoni. In fact, when one looks at word usage over time,

it’s clear we are at peak yoni. And in some cases, peaking yoni (that’s if you know the special 15-minute regulation yoni massage). Yes, 2015 was the definitely the Year of the Yoni. Personally I think the good oldfashioned vagina was a lot easier to manage. It didn’t require quite so much reverence, and it certainly didn’t get its own special pants-off yoga class. Our sexual partners were much more at ease dealing with a vagina. While at times confusing, perplexing and with some startup problems, most had worked their way into a basic level of proficiency. Not so with the yoni. Yoni work takes mastery. To operate a yoni you need to be certified. It’s like sitting on a temple. Shoes off at the front door of my yoni, thank you very much. And by the way,

yonis don’t do porn. Far too sacred for something as cheap and degrading as that. Yonis do sacred stuff such as birthing babies, multiple orgasms and universe creation. I’m hoping we’ll eventually find a yoni that can solve the climate-change riddle and reduce world hunger.

SEASIDE CAROLS There’s nothing like coming together for Christmas carols. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the songbook, but I love the nostalgia – that it somehow feels like that magic time as a child when we were getting ready for

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a force of universal creation. Talk about intimidating. It’s like doing a spontaneous one-man show at the Sydney Opera House hoping for a standing ovulation.

So if we girls have the yoni – what about the blokes? Interestingly I don’t see a lot of lingam worship workshops on offer. (Lingam is Sanskrit for the shaft of light For those of you who don’t know, aka the erect penis.) This lack of yoni is a Sanskrit word which lingam could be owed to the fact basically means to unite. I get that cock worship has been going on While that’s clearly worthy of a bit, being metaphoric and labial for so long we no longer need Nobel prize or at the very least all at the same time, but it gets a to give the poor old Ganges bit weird when you really go deep. an episode on Grand Designs or worm a spiritual name, as ‘cock’ the New Inventors, I have to say I According to one definition, ‘the is pretty well dominant culture. didn’t actually want a yoni. I was yoni is the crucible where things That being said, after much careful more than happy with my very are combined, where creation consideration I have decided to and re-creation take place. Where ordinary non-sacred easy-toplease vagina. You can do as many not take up the offer of a yoni and the unseen world takes material have sent it back. Instead I have workshops as you want, but you form.’ Wow, that is some multistayed with the vagina. While it’s will never please a woman with a functioning device we girls have not hands-free, it’s much more down there. No wonder it requires yoni. Not possible. We’re talking user friendly. one man (or woman) up against so much attention.

IT’S NO BURDEN AT THE BREWERY

Live Music Christmas. A childhood just ain’t the same without holding a candle in a paper cup in a high wind while trying to sing along to Little Drummer Boy. Apparently, new improved Santa will be coming twice! First in the afternoon on the sea kayak and then at the end of the carols on a big red metallic Harley Davidson.

And there I was thinking its purpose was purely biological with a penchant for pleasure. As an owner-operator of a vagina I will admit it’s some impressive engineering – in fact, may I be so bold as to suggest that it’s the original 3D printer? We girls have been printing small humans for years. On the yoni. Don’t even need ink cartridges. We are 100 per cent organic people printers.

SHARNY RUSSELL, ONE OF THE FEATURED SINGERS AT BYRON CAROLS BY THE SEA, AT APEX PARK ON FRIDAY (Although I’ve often fantasised about Aussie Santa being a bloke in a ute with a dog.) Bring the kids, a blanket, and rub shoulders with your beautiful community for Carols by the Sea at Apex Park in Byron on Friday, 6.30–8.30pm.

HEAR IT ON THE DEIDI VINE Having recently been nominated for four NCEIA Dolphin awards and taken away the blues trophy, Deidi Vine is back on the gig horse again for a regular Saturday night at the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby with special guests, belting out soul, blues, reggae and pop tunes. From 6.30pm.

OPIUO AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN ON SATURDAY

OPIUO FOR YOUR EARS, EYES AND THIGHS The Opiuo Band is a feast for the ears, the eyes, and your dancing thighs. The perfect blend of the raw and the beautiful, the organic essence of live instrumentation and the powerful rocketship-like adventure of electronic music. Having sold out shows right across North America and Australasia, Opiuo and his band of funkadelic friends are onto something extremely exciting and extremely fresh. With loads of brand-new music and a completely new show, this five-piece band is ready to lock in, let loose and funk the party. Opiuo play the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

Fergo & The Burden (formally known as JaFFer) are an exciting funky band hailing from Byron Bay. Fronted by local bass legend Fergo, who not only plays the bass like a demon but also possesses a soulful five-octave vocal range! Fergo has played bass for many of Australia’s top artists including Pete Murray, Nicky Bomba, Marshall O’Kell, Jasmine Rae, Lisa Hunt Andy Jans-Brown & Cosmic and many more. Backed up by the funky fingers of Dan Brown on keyboards and the Amasian Jamie P on drums. Fergo & the Burden play a mix of their own soulful tunes as well as their own take on popular tunes from 1960s to the present day. Byron Brewery on Friday at 8pm. Free

SIGNIFICANT OTHERS PRESENTS: GROOVE Significant Others, a well respected Sydney house and techno crew is hosting a brand-new weekly Sunday event at the Byron Bay Brewery showcasing local and intestate DJs from around Australia. Expect to hear quality house and techno music by the hand of resident DJs LeOCh and Magu + weekly guest DJs.

RESIDENT DJ LEOCH HOSTS THE SUNDAY GROOVE AT BYRON BREWERY Come experience it for yourself. Groove is free entry every Sunday from 3pm till 10pm at the Byron Bay Brewery.

PALM WINE, AFRICAN FOOD, SOULFUL MUSIC Palm Wine Ambassadors plays music from west Africa with a strong influence of the traditional 21-string kora and percussion. They have a full weekend booked in the Bay, starting on Friday at Cafe Oska in Byron and Saturday at Byron Eco Park located on Grays Lane in Tyagarah. Eat African food, try the real palm wine and enjoy soulful music.

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ENTERTAINMENT Live Music CYBER TRIBAL SUMMER SOLSTICE It feels like only last week we were welcoming the winter solstice, but Electric Forest presents the Maya Summer Solstice Festival 2015 Cyber Tribal Gathering at Kohinur Hall, Upper Main Arm, on Friday 18 December. The fourth local electronic music event on the 2015 calendar, the Maya Summer Solstice Festival has evolved over many years into one of Byron’s best-kept secrets. With a stellar lineup of local and interstate DJs this event is not to be missed.

MAKING FALLS SPECIAL FOR YOU What makes a festival? It’s not just the music, it’s the sense of community, the vibrancy, the temporary utopia created by the clever people who customise the experience with their creative and innovative thinking. A good festival is a portal into another place, almost another you. This is something Falls Festival’s Village artistic director Ian Pidd knows only too well. Creating a feel across the three Falls sites (Lorne, Marion Bay & Byron) requires some lateral thinking and some off-the-wall programming. ‘There isn’t really a theme.’ says Pidd. ‘What the Village is doing and what its about is creating a surprising, intimate experience within the festival proper. What we are trying to do is take that idea you have in your head when you arrive, the things you think you are going to do, and then give you an experience that was nothing like what you were expecting. The Village is more about having a bit of a carnie, sideshow participatory kind of feel.’ One of the shows that has been hugely successful is the So You Think You Can Interpretive Dance. ‘We play 10 big banging power ballads – Queen, Kate Bush, Seal – you know whom we are talking about, and we appoint judges; audience members perform for each other and it’s amazing. When the audience comes into the tent they don’t know they are about to become a major star and you see them getting high-fived all around the festival for the days after. It’s super cool!’ Pidd believes that festivals set up ‘a temporary community; it’s an antidote to consumption – a sense that it’s not something you just consume, it’s something you are genuinely part of, it’s something you help put on – that the event wouldn’t have been the same without you there.’

One of the highlights of Falls is the parade. ‘This year the theme is Days and Nights of the Circus – there will be a whole zone where you can make yourself something from the ground up with artists who can help you put it together.’

Pidd believes each Falls event has a separate and very different tone, and he styles the villages accordingly. ‘Tassie has a big, beautiful, more temperate and calmer feel; Lorne is extremely magnificent, tightly packed and intense; and Byron is more summery, like the Summer of Love. It’s the flavour of the beach. ‘Basically we work from the centre out. The first thing we do is think about the site – there are lots of venues and spaces to consider – and then we start to bring in local artists and make sure we have really good local artists engaged, then we bring in artists from outside.’ Pidd and his team spend a lot of time on the ground observing what happens, what works. ‘One year there was a spontaneous hairdressing salon set up in the camping ground,’ he says. ‘We loved it, and were so thrilled and inspired we adapted the concept, so now we have three beautiful hairdressing salons across the three sites!’ Within its intimate confines at the Falls Village experience theatre, circus, magic, sideshow, puppetry and burlesque. You can help create the giant puppets that will parade through the festival on the last day or create your own costume. Or you can enjoy the pleasures of the Ten Minute Disco or the Silent Disco. The Village is surprising, spontaneous, interactive and a whole lot of fun. The Village has its own music program too, with a bunch of amazing bands, including local acts, playing everything from Gypsy to Americana.

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Electric Forest events create a unique festival atmosphere where self-expression, freedom and personal journeys can meld into a positive life-affirming experience through dance within a worldclass immersive multimedia environment. Featuring DJ Pop, a fixture on the outdoor electronic music scene for decades; DJ Kamos aka Alex Brine started Djing in 2003–2004 mixing house music and hip-hop, playing at school parties and socials after listening to his first psytrance album. Also featured is PsyPhi, DJ/producer and founder of Electric Forest Chillambient grooves. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 presale at Main Arm Store. www.facebook. com/ElectricForestProductions

HAPPY XMAS TO UKE It’s always a surprise when Christmas comes around again… what to do… what to do? Why not have a Wilde Xmas?

DAN KELLY PERFORMING ON FRIDAY AT MULLUM EXSERVICES CLUB Joined by spiritual guru Ben Ely playing songs off his Hello Machine album just out on Valve Records and local mystic Ilona Harker with the golden voice and a face that could sink a thousand paddle boards. Kids under 10 get in free.

FOREVER SINCE BREAKFAST AT THE RAILS ON SATURDAY EAT AFRICAN FOOD, TRY THE REAL PALM WINE AND ENJOY SOULFUL MUSIC.

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BREAKFAST AT THE RAILS Forever Since Breakfast have members scattered from Sydney to Alstonville – created during a series of songwriting and recording paroxysms in a north coast house between 2011 and 2013. The result of all this was a four-album box set released before the band had ever played live. Since mid 2014 the band have been delivering classily crafted melodic pop. Catch out this chaotic, psychladen power pop at the Rails in Byron on Saturday.

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This year the Christmas Uketacular will be a CAROL-FREE ZONE. Miss Amber and Stukulele will be presenting an evening of bawdy, swingin’ and rockin’ Christmas tunes including songs by CW Stone King, Chuck Berry, Ertha Kitt and more. Stay tuned for the book. Thursday 17 at the Mullum Ex-Services.

THE KELLY GANG Polka Dot Productions present their final show of the year, featuring Dan Kelly with his fabulous cousins, Madeleine and Memphis Kelly (Paul Kelly’s daughters), Ben Ely (Regurgitator) in solo acoustic mode, our own Ilona Harker and Brisbane’s DJ Scorpio spinning great tracks between sets! Dan Kelly grew up in Queensland and formed his first band in 1990. He moved to Melbourne in 1996 and played solo shows as Dank Alley, not wanting to trade on his famous uncle’s name. This year’s Leisure Panic! was recorded in multiple locations, including a Nimbin porch and around the world, and incorporates solo and band songs, featuring Kelly’s trademark falsetto and sonically lush, dreamy psychedelic grooves. ‘I’m playing the album Leisure Panic, which is all about northern New South Wales, deep in the heart of the whole story at the Mullumbimby ExServices Club! Plus all the hits! With my cousins Maddy and Mem on backing vox it’s a total Kelly mind adventure with music, comedy, deep reasonings, underwater guitar solos, bells and whistles and the whole kitchen sink!’

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ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUED FROM p37 and protect this country. We live One of the key concepts for Roberts is that the talks and ideas at the Boomerang precinct offer ideas and views that aren’t heard in mainstream media. Boomerang at Blues also creates an opportunity for people to learn the dances and the stories of where they live.

THE VERY AMAZING JONATHAN J O N AT H A N AT H E R T O N I S A F O R C E O F N AT U R E . W I L D LY F U N N Y, I N S A N E LY C L E V E R A N D C O M P L E T E LY U N P R E D I C TA B L E .

Jonathan makes his welcome return to the Byron Shire after many years absent. Seven caught up with him briefly before he touches down on Aussie soil.

Audiences like the fact that a Westerner can speak the local languages and understand the cultural mores.

given the rooted forces of evil that pull the strings.

What is a typical day for you?

I was almost a lawyer but I had too strong a sense of justice for that racket…

Why did you choose to leave Australia and take up residence in Kuala Lumpur?

I wake up around 1pm, make coffee, roll a joint, answer 100 emails, wander down to the The comedy scene in Australia has food market, eat curry and rice imploded. Whereas in Melbourne on a banana leaf… head into there were 19 comedy venues Crackhouse Comedy Club around in the 90s when I started doing 4pm, do the paperwork and take standup, there are now only three. deliveries, prepare for the night’s show, do the gig and then party. So I decided to build a decent comedy scene in Asia. I started the What are the things that get first comedy venues in Cambodia, under your skin? Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and I do find the rampant Myanmar… I aim for a local crowd, development and resource not ex-twats… I mean expats. exploitation committed by How have you broken into the comedy scene over there?

western companies via corrupt political proxies very infuriating.

There was no scene. I built it.

What are you most passionate about?

How has working outside of Australia changed or broadened I’m passionate about people. what you offer on stage? It’s not that I am enamoured of the human species – there are One of the most refreshing dickwits everywhere – but I do things about working in Asia is believe in humanity’s potential. I that audiences don’t suffer from get angry when I see that trodden white guilt. So one can actually on by the one-percenters. talk about and make fun of race. One actually has greater freedom of speech than in Australia – as long as you don’t criticise the government. How are you received by audiences throughout Asia? I am very well received in Asia both as a performer and a teacher for young wannabe comics.

If not a comedian, Jonathan, then what?

What is the first thing you think of when you wake up each day? I don’t think anything at all when I first wake up. After my first coffee my brain clicks in… and then I think too much. Any regrets? Regrets? What’s the point? I’m sure I’d do things differently if I had hindsight, but that isn’t possible. I am still alive and kicking, so there really isn’t much to not be thankful for. What should we expect for your shows here in Byron and Mullumbimby? I am not sure. But whatever the content I really just want to bring people together to laugh and celebrate the absurdities of life.

Jonathan Atherton performs at the Byron Services Club on Monday 19 December with If you could change one thing Anne Howe as support and at about the world what would the Mullumbimby Ex-Services it be? Club on Saturday 16 January. The only thing we can really Both shows at 8pm. Both shows, change is ourselves. I gave up on with Mandy Nolan as MC, can be changing the world a thousand booked on 6619 0529 or tix at the dreams ago. It simply isn’t possible relevant club. All tix $25.

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here with a majority of people who care about the place. There has been a wonderful relationship of like-mindedness – many non-Indigenous people here have protected country – like the Tuntable story.’ Most importantly, Rhoda believes events such as this offer the broader community a role in preserving story.

We are all getting together to exchange our knowledge,’ says Roberts. Boomerang also launched a crowdfunding program last Friday at Harvest Cafe in Newrybar to assist with funding for the event. To contribute go to www.indiegogo. com/projects/boomerangindigenous-arts-culturefestival#/.

‘It’s important to pass on the knowledge and exchange stories. The more people know about the For more information and tix ‘It’s time for a regathering of place and the region, and the more the clan, be they white, black, to Bluesfest, go to bluesfest. you know the songline chant, the com.au. musicians or dancers. more you are going to appreciate READ THE FULL STORY ONLINE AT echo.net.au/boomerang-at-blues it, and be aware of those stories

CULTURE COMEDY CHRISTMAS VIRGINS They’re back. The next crop of Mandy Nolan’s standup comedy virgins. Bigger, bolder and brasher than ever. For the past six weeks standup comedian, artist, mother and mentor Mandy Nolan has been teaching the gentle art of standup to 11 brand-new comedy initiates. This bumper crop of comics range from a couple of civil engineers to the fruit and veg guy from Woolies to a barmaid, a disability worker, a roller derby mum of two, a student nurse, a writer and a French girl who moved here for love. These students have been wowing Mandy with their enthusiasm and their newfound ability. ‘This is a very funny group of people. I love teaching classes like this. Every now and then I’ll get these groups that have this incredible dynamic, where everyone is so different and strong. It’s a real pleasure teaching them. They’re naturally funny. Sometimes even I can’t believe what people say.’ Mandy has been teaching standup comedy through Byron Shire ACE for more than 15 years with more than 1,000 students having taken the plunge! She teaches them to get in touch with their struggles, their problems, what irritates them,

Emceed by Mandy Nolan, this is the hottest ticket in town… well for a Monday night! Byron Services Club Pandanus Lounge on Monday at 8pm. Tix are $10/15 and can be purchased at the door or booked on 6619 0529.

MAUDE THAN YOU KNOW

DEE DEE CHENILLE HOSTS AN ‘IN CONVERSATION’ WITH MAUDE BOATE AT THE LISMORE ART GALLERY THIS THURSDAY

Maude Boate currently has her spectacular costumes on show at the Lismore Regional Gallery. Maude came into being in the 1980s performing at the infamous Albury Hotel in Sydney. Her signature sculpted wigs became known outside the gay club scene when they were adapted for the stage play and the movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

The creation of Michael Gates, Ms Maude has been the ultimate model for Michael, whose incredible costumes range from the glamorous to the humorous. and rise above it. ‘Comedy is the Maude was larger than life – a ultimate tool for revenge. It’s the timely rebuke against conservative place where the oppressed can take purulence against homosexuality out the oppressor. Comedy heros and queerness. Never one to are all Davids. Nobody likes Goliath.’ whisper, she has continued to declare herself, refusing to Standup comedy is the ultimate be anything but wonderfully way to improve your public outrageous. Also showing in the speaking, to increase your screen gallery is Making Maude confidence and overcome your fear of failure! Graduates all take to by Megan Kinninment. Dee Dee the stage after their short training Chenille hosts a very frank and revealing ‘in conversation’ with to present their five-minute Maude Boate at the Lismore Art comedy routine in a real live comedy setting. With Mandy Nolan Gallery this Thursday. Pop in and as MC, the comedy graduates fly in catch Maude’s stunning creations. She’s a bloody whiz on the Pfaff. the face of fear.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ARIES: It’s hard to stay cool and calm with this week’s

s r a t S with Lilith

Season of unreason survival strategy? Balance Sun, Saturn and new moon in sizzling Sagittarius with plenty of refreshing respite during this week’s spin cycle on the festive treadmill…

A CIRCUSY ELIXIR Fresh from their sold-out and award-winning tour of the United Kingdom, Head First Acrobats are back in Australia and are touring their internationally acclaimed show Elixir. Having played to sellout crowds and rave reviews in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and the United Kingdom, Head First Acrobats are ready to bust out for one night only in Byron Bay. Elixir is circus like you have never seen before, uninhibited by cliche or expectation, subversive and hilarious at the same time. Acrobats fly five metres into the air on the teeterboard, spin upside down on the mesmerising roue cyr wheel, perform incredible one-arm handstands on wobbling canes, and balance on nothing but their heads on a swinging trapeze. Elixir is an incredible display of acrobatics and physical comedy, tied together with an eccentric narrative. An action-packed hour of circus, with a cohesive story from start to finish. The story follows three bumbling (albeit handsome) scientists who attempt to create the elixir of life. The mayhem that follows is a beautiful mix of incredible acrobatics and impeccable comic timing. They play the Byron Theatre on Friday at 8pm. Tix at the Centre.

celestial signature so fiery. If your personal atmosphere starts contracting in response to jangled nerves and short fuses, then breathe deeply till late-week’s goodmood moon shines on all the enjoyment and seasonal hanky panky you can handle – and that’s plenty. TAURUS: With your boss planet Venus in the sign of passionate intensity, it’s worth channelling this week’s full-on energy into sharing what you know, helping where you can and simplifying complicated arrangements. Mercury’s late-week move into practical fellow earth sign Capricorn makes networking profitable, schmoozing useful and introductions productive. GEMINI: While this week’s ideas inspire, they can also lead you a merry dance. The solution to problems won’t be achieved by talk and more talk, but by cutting to the chase, ditching inessentials and focusing on priorities – all made easier with your primo planet Mercury moving into capable Capricorn.

CANCER: If this week’s people express themselves with less sensitivity than you care for, don’t take it personally. Sure you’re a person, so are they: all subject to the same escalating expenses, ebbing energy, lengthy lists and shrinking time constraints. So do what you do best: empathise and nurture, kiss instead of criticise.

BEING WELL FOR WELLBEING The 34th Ananda Mela Music and Wellbeing Festival invites you to enjoy music, yoga, meditation, great vegetarian / vegan food, and a dazzling array of workshops and performances on arts, culture, health and social activism. Bring the whole family; there are creative and inspiring programs for kids and teens. Breathe fresh air in upland granite bush country and start the year regenerated and inspired. Artists include Tenzin, an extraordinary Tibetan musician with Shenn Findall on Tabla and Taro Terahara on Bansuri flute; Sam Okoth and family with exuberant Kenyan music and dance; Ethopia Bahil Dance Group – a group of Ethopian children and teens eager to share the rich culture of their homeland; Australia’s best-loved folk duo, Penny and Roger… and much more. The festival includes a health expo day where participants can learn about a variety of health modalities from local practitioners. Book by 15 December for up to $50 discount. For more information, www. anandamela.org.au or Facebook page at Ananda Mela Australia. The Ananda Mela Music and Wellbeing Festival 4–10 January in Stanthorp.

SAGITTARIUS: The supercharged planetary threesome of Sun, Saturn and once-a-year new moon in Sagittarius is your personal portal of opportunity. Making it essential to take some calm, quiet you-time (middle of the night? early morning?) and write your wish list to the universe for the coming year.

CAPRICORN: Venus schmoozing in your social zone makes this a peak week for new connections; and with Mercury moving into Capricorn they’ll be raring to share valuable ideas with you. Naturally some citizens will be touchy and temperamental, but you know the old saying: when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping.

LEO: As the cosmic cocktail fizzes with festive froth, accelerating your social life to exhausting levels and demonic pace, a balancing dose of whatever variety of soul nourishment works for you is essential so you can relax and enjoy to the max this week’s adventurous flair, original style and wild ideas. VIRGO: As December’s fast and furious wheel of fortune juggles fun, trouble, love, money and retail madness, people’s moods and attitudes are more about them than you, so interactions require tact. Literary Virgo Jeanette Winterson describes it best: You play, you win. You play, you lose. You play… And then you rest. LIBRA: Your boss planet Venus sashaying into sultry Scorpio of course makes this week your time to shine as truce-maker and conflict-breaker as well as cocktail shaker. Though the present obstacle course of complications, exaggerations and misjudgments will give even your diplomatic talents a substantial workout.

SCORPIO: After the recent cleanout of psychic debris, Venus steps into Scorpio offering an alluring array of sweet temptations with your name on to overindulge, overdo, go overboard. But your stars strongly suggest it’s better to pull back than push, so set your thermostat to sexy simmer and avoid slow burn.

AQUARIUS: As usual, this season of unreason inevitably brings close encounters of the inflexible, ungenerous and non-compliant kind. But why pay them any mind when the same astral heat also ignites a whole host of sudden inspirations, spontaneous invitations, congenial conversations and delightful libations to enjoy this week?

PISCES: This week could see parts of your past melting away like icebergs in the Arctic. Unlike the icebergs, this is a good thing because now the personal talents needed for stepping up to the next level can emerge more easily to the surface. Do your bit by letting go of tired old narratives.

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMEDY ZOO FOR NEW YEARS

process is highly intuitive, as she diverges away from conventional techniques. Katie has created timeless, geometric printed-paper works on board that are symbolic and spiritual, reflective of the zeitgeist. Little Abstracts by Katie Alleva is a poetic response to issues surrounding climate change and all things related to outer space and scientific discovery.

Last time Chris Radburn took to the stage at the Ballina RSL he nearly tore the house down, so it’s with excitement we welcome back one-time Casino boy. Former lawyer Chris Radburn has earned a reputation for clever and cheeky observations that are relatable, original and hilarious. Chris has appeared as a comedian on more than 15 TV shows including The NRL Footy Show, Last Comic Standing, CNN International, Stand Up Australia, Thursday Night Live, Getaway, Joker Poker and Sydney Comedy Festival Gala.

CHRIS RADBURN, ONE OF THE FEATURED COMEDIANS AT THE BIG GIG NYE SIT DOWN COMEDY GALA DINNER! on America’s hit comedy show Last Comic Standing. He is joined by Steady Eddie, Anne Howe and Mandy Nolan for the New Years Eve Comedy Gala Dinner at the Ballina RSL – tickets on sale now: $69.90 for a two-course meal and a show. Tickets at the club. (Get in early as they ALWAYS sell out!)

Over the last 10 years he has performed at every major festival including the Sydney Comedy, Melbourne International Comedy, Adelaide Fringe, Woodford Folk festivals, Just for Laughs Comedy Showcase and Sydney’s World’s Funniest Island. He has also toured internationally, performing in the US, NZ, Malaysia and on P&O cruises in the South Pacific. He was also part of the 3 Forces Entertainment tours to Solomon Islands, Egypt and Dubai, entertaining the Aussie troops, and was an international finalist

ALWAYS A LITTLE ABSTRACT Katie Alleva has been a northern rivers resident for the last fourteen years and completed her Bachelor of Secondary Education at Southern

The works created for this exhibition are timeless, geometric printedpaper works on board that are both symbolic and spiritual, reflective of the zeitgeist. Her work is on show at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina, opening on Thursday from 5.30pm.

ELLEN BRIGGS – ONSTAGE WITH MANDY NOLAN FOR AN EXTRA SHOW AT THE OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB ON SATURDAY 19 DEC Cross University in Lismore. Katie currently lives in Mullumbimby and teaches Visual Art and Media at a local Steiner School. Alleva’s practice investigates cycles, planets, stars, moon, and sky as well as delving into the astrophysical. She employs the traditional form of printmaking; however, her

Along with A Change in the Weather by Caroline McKay, inspired by the artist’s love of exploring, discovering and living close to nature, and Land, Sea and Sky by Bernadette Curtin, Merrilee Pettinato and Kelly Zarb, reflecting three artists’ varied expressions of their deep interconnectedness with nature.

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SUMMER TASTERS a little taste of creativity THE ART OF ETCHING with Christine Willcocks Friday 8 Jan (held in Mullumbimby)

THE HUNDREDS with Rene Bolten Monday 11 Jan (held in Bangalow)

DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE: REALIST DRAWING with ZOM OSBORNE Tuesday 12 Jan (held in Bangalow)

PORTRAITURE with James Guppy Wednesday 13 Jan (held in Bangalow)

LOOKING IN, LOOKING OUT with Michelle Dawson Thursday 14 Jan (held in Bangalow)

WORKING IN ABSTRACTION with Micheal Cusack Friday 15 Jan (held in Bangalow)

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sculpted wigs became known outside the gay club scene when they were adapted for the stage play and movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The creation of Michael Gates, Ms Maude extends drag beyond the formula of the iconic, sexy drag queen and into the territory of art, invention, and spoof.

The launch event is Thursday 10 December with special guest, writer Dianne Trussell, with local musicians Hans Lovejoy and Dan Brown playing smooth jazz grooves for this special event. The group of exhibitions opens Wednesday 9 December 2015 and continues until Sunday 17 January 2016. For further information phone 6681 6167 or visit www.nrcgballina.com.

Event: In Conversation: Dee Dee Chenille goes on a trip with Maude Boate. 10 December 5.30 for 6pm. Dee Dee Chenille (accidental fashionista) interviews Maude Boate about frocks, theatrics ±ĹÚ ƋĘå üųååÚŅĵ ±ĹÚ åýŅųƋ ƋĘ±Ƌ comes with being Maude. An event for learning and laughing. Also showing: David Burnett: The Presidents: from JFK to Obama 5 December 2015 – 30 January 2016.

Come and join us at the Byron School of Art over the summer break and enjoy a small art taster session (or two) with some of our nationally recognised artists and teachers. We have a diverse selection of drawing, painting and printmaking Ƌ±ŸƋåųŸ ŅĹ Ņýåųţ ĘĜŸ ĜŸ ƋĘå perfect chance to get a feel for Ņƚų ƚŞÏŅĵĜĹč ÏŅƚųŸåŸØƤƵŅųĩ with our artists, check out the premises, and simply take some time out for a creative morning or afternoon. Enrol now online at www.byronschoolofart.com.

Five day one-on-one intensive workshops are now available for January 2016. Perfect for budding or experienced jewellers.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents three deeply evocative exhibitions during December and January: A Change in the Weather, Little Abstracts and Land, Sea and Sky exploring human connection to all forms of life. Both established and emerging artists through their diverse artistic methods ranging from painting, print media, drawing and constructed assemblage present a stunning interpretation of the natural world.

MAUDE BOATE: MAUDEVILLE An exhibition of the costumes of Maude Boate, the Queen of Lismore’s drag queens and an entertainer of glamorous proportions. Maude came into being in the 1980s and 90s performing at venues such as the Albury in Sydney. Her signature

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LAND, SEA AND SKY Bernadette Curtin, Merrilee Pettinato and Kelly Zarb

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SHAKESPEARE AT THE PALACE The National Theatre Live presentation of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, returns to Palace Cinema this week for two encore screenings. Starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (BBC’s Sherlock) as Menenius, the production was staged at the Donmar Warehouse and directed by the Donmar’s

CULTURE artistic director Josie Rourke. Coriolanus screens at Palace Byron Bay at 1pm on Saturday and 12.30pm on Monday.

BALLET AT THE PALACE

Carlos Acosta’s Carmen makes its world premiere as part of a dramatic mixed program of four short works in The Royal Ballet’s Quadruple Bill, celebrating the 17-year career of its dynamic Cuban principal guest artist. Acosta brings his Latin flair both as choreographer and performer to an exciting new production

STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS AT THE PALACE BYRON BAY FOR A MIDNIGHT SCREENING ON WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER of the classic Spanish tale of jealousy and desire. Acosta himself dances the role of Don José with Royal Ballet principals Marianela Nuñez and Federico

cinema Reviews

Bonelli as Carmen and Escamillo. Quadruple Bill screens at Palace Byron Bay Cinema at 1pm on Sunday and 11am on Wednesday.

CARLOS ACOSTA’S CARMEN MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AS PART OF A DRAMATIC MIXED PROGRAM OF FOUR SHORT WORKS IN THE ROYAL BALLET’S QUADRUPLE BILL AT THE PALACE BYRON BAY CINEMA ON SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

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There have been some great boxing movies – Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull and Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby are immediate standouts. None of the Rocky series (1976–90) comes close, so it would have been easy to write off with alacrity the new generation of Balboa v the World – the quasi-religious title is worry enough. But things have changed, and if Ryan Coogler’s pugilistic parable is not a cinema classic, it is at least more nuanced than its predecessors. For a start, Rocky is older and wiser and, most engagingly, Sylvester Stallone reveals that he really can act (a longstanding joke has Sly playing Hamlet – ‘To be or not to be… d’er, what was the question?’). Adonis (Michael B Jordan), the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed, former world champ and Rocky’s fabled opponent, is following his father’s footsteps, but he wants to do it on his own terms by retaining his mother’s name of Johnston. Word gets out that he is Apollo’s boy and the train of celebrity exploitation leads to a title challenge, with Rocky as Adonis’s mentor. The narrative is as you’d expect, but in between there is the connection made between Adonis, Rocky and Bianca (Tessa Thompson), a nightclub singer. It is this middle part of the story that, as it should, lays the foundation for the emotion of the knockout punch at the end. Coogler enhances it by showing genuine respect for the real people involved in the fight game and a non-judgmental appreciation of the culture from which it springs. The gym scenes and support players – Wood Harris and Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran barely say a word – are authentic in a way that has no hint of pretend and if a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do – well, so be it. The climactic bout is as overdone as they always are, with more blood, more toe-to-toe slugging than you might see in a dozen bouts, but Coogler’s movie is a lot better than expected and Sly is terrific.

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IN THE HEART OF THE SEA

Ron Howard has made so many good and popular (ie mainstream) movies that it is hard to imagine cinephiles ever conferring on him the breathless accolade of ‘great filmmaker’. From outer space to the circuits of Formula One to now the fathomless briny, he has persistently eschewed nastiness in favour of positivity, albeit with insight’s melancholy never far below the surface. This salty dog’s tale covers the events that inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick. Told in flashbacks, it has the ambitious but uncertain Melville (Ben Whishaw) hearing the recollections of Thomas Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson), last surviving member of the crew of the ill-fated Essex. As a 14-year-old (Tom Holland), he sailed aboard the ship out of Nantucket, its commission to gather from the sea’s leviathans the oil that lit New England’s homes and streets. There is a difference between rejoicing in the kill and telling it like it is – 1820 was another world, an age of uncushioned realities, and the men who hunted the whales were no armchair pussycats. Howard captures the virility of their chase, in rowboats and with hand-held harpoons, but when it’s done the faces of his blood splattered sailors are etched in remorse at the realisation of their savagery. It’s an incredibly moving moment (some critics must have been looking the other way). Tension builds when the Essex is forced to enter the Pacific. Between the patrician captain (Benjamin Walker) and self-trained first mate (Chris Hemsworth) there stews a Bligh/ Christian mutual contempt, but more threatening to the venture is the legendary white sperm whale that stalks them – and there is more than just a hint of Jaws in many of cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle’s shots. CGI is exceptional – the ship ablaze at sea and the whale itself are wholly convincing – and, owing to the sympathetic performances, a dark secret of survival held on to for so long by old Nickerson is met with blunt acceptance. Subject matter will deter a lot of people, which is a pity, for this is a fantastic movie.

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THE BYRON SHIRE

Into The Woods & Meet the FREAKS!

Presented by Dream Dance & Performance Academy

Sun 13 Dec, 1pm & 6pm Tickets: Adult $23 | Conc $18 | Child U15 $13

GIVEAWAYS!

SatSong - Amir Paiss CD & Poetry Launch Presented by Amir Paiss

Thursday 17 December, 7pm Tickets: Full $25 | Conc $20 | Child U13 $20

Elixar Circus

Presented by Head First Acrobats

Friday 18 December, 7.30pm Tickets: Full $25 | Conc $21 (MA15+)

Breaking Bread: A Byron Community Feast Hosted by The Byron Community Centre

The Big Byron Christmas Bash

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Saturday 19 December, 2pm. By Donation: Suggested prices Full $10 | Conc $5 | Kids free

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December

Saturday 19 December 11am-2pm. BYO knife, fork, plate & blanket

Online Echo subscribers – win 2 tickets to see Elixir Circus by Head First Acrobats at the Byron Theatre, courtesy of the Byron Theatre. To enter the draw to win, simply email your name and postcode to e.comps@echo.net.au with subject line ‘Elixir’. Not a current subscriber to echonetdaily? Don’t worry, we’ll simply add you to our subscriber list.

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Pty Ltd

0422 668 582

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero, etc. Rentals, Capital Gains. Partnership, Trust

Dukewood Homes

Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas

Lic. 266174C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

Lic. No. 270262C

Service Directory

0408 232 066

STAIRS

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696 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

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

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

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

(02) 6684 1001

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

CLOTHESLINES

DESIGN & DRAFTING

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

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

• 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

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

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

• SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

COMPUTER SERVICES

"92/. "!9 7).$/7 #,%!.).' 02%3352% #,%!.).' %XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048

&2%% 15/4%3 %NVIRONMENTALLY AWARE NO CHEMICALS MINIMAL WATER USE 0HONE *ON ON

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

20 Year+s Exp.

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

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW Education

61 Stuart Street phone 02 6684 6235 Mullumbimby www.mullummac.com

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

Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE

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

0400 479 811

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

0411 562 111 s

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

Apple Certified Support

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

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

ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT (Mobile) for small business Byron Shire Daniel ...0422 804449

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

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 Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

various implements available for limited access projects

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE Lic.136717c

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

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EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

RAZZLE DAZZLE Daz Grant

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

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance • Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne • Excavator • Driveways • Roads • Clearing • House pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush rocks • Rock walls

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift – nationally recognised qualiﬁcations

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

STEVE BAKER Concreting. Excavator hire. Lic 143161C ................................................0412 272564 FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788 EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130 HOWAT BROTHERS CONCRETING Patios, driveways, paths. Lic 285736C ....................0466 155157 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

WET JET PRESSURE CLEANING Prepare for the festive season!

• Specials • House washing • Roofs • Driveways • Pool areas • Decks • Mould removal • And much more... FREE QUOTES call Chris Gort

02 6684 1526 / 0434 364 689 Environmentally friendly home cleaning throughout the Northern Rivers. Rates start at $55/2hrs.

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

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

COUNSELLING PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067

BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978

ELECTRICIANS

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

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

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

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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

JAMIE 0408 809 817

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424

licence no. 201775c

DENTISTS

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond / exit cleaning specialists ...........................................0438 015037

Dr. Nigel Cluer BDSc (Hons) OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

0458 267 777

FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239

Lic. 211410C

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

QUALITY & RELIABLE Cleaner, rubbish removal, downsizing.......................................0421 701140

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 IPS PTY LTD All types of cleaning – integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....................0408 446145 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond clean, Builders clean, Window cleaning...................0405 437431 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point HOUSEKEEPING/Cleaner reliable, exp in home beautification/organisation inc laundry ..0490 030433 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullumbimby town. Thorough & reliable. Call Dwari .................0435 836947 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

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ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

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

Please call Blair Rankin on

0432 331 633 for details

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electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

1300 639 843 ELECTRICAL INSTALLS AND UPGRADES APPLIANCE INSTALLS AND REPAIRS AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLS AND SERVICES

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Lic No. 262667C

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We will not compromise on your safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Free Delivery Reliable

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

SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705

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

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

CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 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 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 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

FENCING

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355

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

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173

BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824

GAS SUPPLIERS

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Prices are GST inclusive â&#x20AC;˘ Pick up Ex-Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; forklift loaded â&#x20AC;˘ Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

6684 7380

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

0405 922 839 or AH 6684 1778 ABN 180 623 364 42 BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson ...0414 889453

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

PROPER JOB BOB

BEDNARZ, H & W, FENCING Specialise in pool, Colorbond & timber fencing .............0417 491136 BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo

byronbaybrushfencing.com.au New & repairs ................................................Dave 0419 692155 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262

FLOORING

Acreage Mowing & Property Care $PNQMFUF (BSEFO 4FSWJDF t 'VMMZ *OTVSFE &TU

Flooring by Wallaces

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

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

fully insured

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 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 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569

acreage mowing acreage mowing

&& maintanence maintenance

â&#x20AC;˘ acreage mowing â&#x20AC;˘ brush cutting / edging â&#x20AC;˘ light chainsaw work â&#x20AC;˘ weed control â&#x20AC;˘ tip runs â&#x20AC;˘ green waste removal

0427 176 771

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956

HEALTH â&#x20AC;˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING 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

0408 536 565 proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

www.oceanďŹ&#x201A;oors.net.au

ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366

Have a wonderful Festive Season

MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400

to all our Service Directory advertisers

CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

MULLUM-MOWING@mullumonline.net. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage.........Peter 0423 756394

HIRE

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704

SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72â&#x20AC;? mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849

INTERIOR DESIGN

NICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190

IRONING

THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 IRONING Mullum, Brunswick, Ocean Shores. Phone Kate .............................................0421 360961 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 TOTAL LAWN CARE Mowing, weeding, yard clean ups etc. Baden................................0490 023964

KITCHENS

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769

ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 SLASHING 100hp 7ft slasher. Shirewide ........................................................................0408 778159 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275

GARAGE DOORS

BEANOS Tree & lawn care service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maintenance ...... 0421 508044 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING Thick grasses, saplings, lantana, woody weeds ... 0412 705962

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

7 Stinson Street, Ballina Ph: 02 6686 4238 W: www.cmgd.com.au E: info@cmgd.com.au

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

Garage Doors & Openers

CHEAP CLIPPINGS Lawns & edges..................................................................... Adam 0419 260654

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

LANDSCAPING

ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Julian ................................0401 350156 POLLEN GARDENS Gardens & lawns, plant-outs. Organic principles. Dip. Hort. Dave ..0438 783645

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

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ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges..............................0410 378375

GARDEN DESIGN

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)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475

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

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

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

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

IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .. 0437 819087

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy ...................................................................0421 866600

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

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

ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

YVES DE WILDE

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

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 www.duluxaccredited.com.au

LIGHTING

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207 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

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MARTINA DUEL Craniosacral, physio, dry needling, manual therapies. Mullum...........0432 322998

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ALAN MALONE

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

MOBILE MECHANIC

Licence No 97474

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

0412 794 364

Micks Roof Restorations

Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer 0416 164 638 earthandmarine@gmail.com

Protecting homes for over 15 years NO INTEREST FINANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FREE WHIRLY BIRDS

â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical repairs & maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulics / hydrostatics â&#x20AC;˘ Services â&#x20AC;˘ Ride-on mowers â&#x20AC;˘ Small engines â&#x20AC;˘ Earthmoving equipmentâ&#x20AC;˘ Auxilary equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Vessels and yachts

â&#x20AC;˘ Paint tile roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repaint tin roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Repoint & rebed tiles â&#x20AC;˘ High-pressure cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ 10 year warranty on paint & workmanship â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Credit cards accepted

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

0401 821 204 mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

MOTORING

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

Bayside Radiators

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

Serving Byron Shire

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

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

Lic: AU29498

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

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

PEST CONTROL

LIBBIE NELSON PHYSIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acupuncture, yoga & therapy, BFL, Herbs, CS Byron Bay....0416 369698

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

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Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Licence No. 207479C

Lic 167371C

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6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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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 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140

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

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

OSTEOPATHY

DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035 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 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500

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

OSTEOPATHY

02 6681 6555

EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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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 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ...............................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410

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DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 JAMIE BENNETT OSTEOPATHY Byron CBD Monday-Friday ...............................................66855515

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

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

REMOVALISTS

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

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Andy’s Move & More

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0429 149 533 Est 2006

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SWIMMING POOLS

VALUERS

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

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

MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818

6684 3003

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

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

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

• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ﬁne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

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

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

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Flooring by Wallaces

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES 12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

ROOFING

TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919 R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 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 METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ....0414 889453

TRAVEL

RUBBISH REMOVAL BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544 OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

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TREE SERVICES

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

Call Louise 0478 698 186

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

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

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

No weekend surcharge

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

Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041

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

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

131 546

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 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

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

SEWING & ALTERATIONS SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ............................66849398 STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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

Ringo 0468 957 564 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 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

UPHOLSTERY STEEL FABRICATION

BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

MAXWELL STEEL FABRICATION...................................................................................0403 455301 CURTAIN MAKING & UPHOLSTERY Phone Rebecca ....................................................0466 251722

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WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .66888055 or 0407 002833 SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285

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

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

6628 4495 0417 759 777 6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 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 December 3

18:41

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

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DECEMBER 2015

New moon December 11 21:30 First quarter December 19 02:15 Full moon December 25 22:12 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 T 0540 1929 2355 1031 0104,1.29; 1259,1.62 2 W 0540 1920 1125 0157,1.26; 1346,1.50 3 T 0540 1930 0033 1218 0251,1.26; 1439,1.41 4 F 0540 1931 0108 1310 0348,1.29; 1537,1.35 5 S 0540 1932 0142 1401 0443,1.34; 1639,1.31 6 S 0540 1932 0216 1451 0533,1.41; 1737,1.31 7 M 0540 1933 0250 1543 0619,1.49; 1830,1.32 8 T 0540 1934 0325 1635 0700,1.57; 1916,1.34 9 W 0540 1935 0403 1728 0740,1.64; 2000,1.35 10 T 0540 1935 0444 1822 0816,1.71; 2041,1.37 11 F 0541 1936 0529 1916 0854,1.76; 2122,1.38 12 S 0541 1937 0617 2009 0932,1.81; 2204,1.38 13 S 0541 1937 0710 2101 1013,1.83; 2248,1.38 14 M 0541 1938 0806 2150 1055,1.82; 2334,1.37 1139,1.79 15 T 0542 1939 0905 2237 16 W 0542 1939 1005 2321 0025,1.37; 1227,1.73 17 T 0542 1940 1106 0118,1.37; 1318,1.66 18 F 0543 1941 1207 0003 0216,1.39; 1416,1.58 19 S 0543 1941 1309 0044 0317,1.44; 1522,1.50 20 S 0544 1942 1411 0125 0420,1.51; 1631,1.45 21 M 0544 1942 1514 0208 0520,1.61; 1741,1.42 22 T 0545 1943 1618 0252 0617,1.71; 1845,1.42 23 W 0545 1943 1721 0340 0711,1.80; 1944,1.43 24 T 0546 1944 1823 0430 0802,1.88; 2037,1.43 25 F 0546 1944 1921 0524 0851,1.92; 2128,1.43 26 S 0547 1944 2015 0621 0938,1.92; 2215,1.41 27 S 0547 1945 2104 0718 1022,1.89; 2301,1.39 28 M 0548 1945 2149 0816 1104,1.82; 2345,1.36 1145,1.73 29 T 0549 1946 2229 0912 30 W 0549 1946 2306 1007 0029,1.34; 1224,1.62 31 T 0550 1946 2342 1100 0113,1.32; 1304,1.52

Astronomical data and tides

Low tide, height (m) 0639,0.62; 1945,0.45 0731,0.69; 2034,0.50 0830,0.73; 2124,0.54 0935,0.75; 2214,0.55 1044,0.73; 2302,0.54 1146,0.67; 2347,0.52 1242,0.60 0030,0.50; 1330,0.53 0108,0.48; 1411,0.45 0145,0.47; 1450,0.39 0223,0.45; 1530,0.34 0301,0.45; 1609,0.30 0342.0.45; 1650,0.28 0426,0.46; 1733,0.28 0512,0.49; 1819,0.30 0603,0.52; 1909,0.32 0700,0.56; 2001,0.34 0801,0.58; 2057,0.37 0912,0.59; 2154,0.38 1027,0.56; 2251,0.38 1140,0.50; 2347,0.37 1247,0.41 0040.0.36; 1347,0.32 0131,0.36; 1441,0.25 0220,0.37; 1530,0.22 0308,0.39; 1616,0.22 0354,0.42; 1700,0.25 0439,0.47; 1741,0.30 0523,0.53; 1821,0.37 0607,0.59; 1900,0.43 0653,0.65; 1941,0.49

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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Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 50 Birthdays ................................ 52

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Yoga & Pilates Shiatsu & Massage Experienced teachers Amazing venue

See timetable & more info:

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

OPEN 7 DAYS PH: 6685 6990

Carl Moore Psychology

• • • •

Julie Wells Anne Mannix

2 GREVILLEA ST, ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE, BYRON BAY

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6685 8532

Psychotherapy

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Body Based

% OFF

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Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST

MOBILE MASSAGE

BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

PLANT SALE

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BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY INC AGM will be held on Mon Dec 28th 5.30pm at the All Souls Anglican Church 1 Ashton St, Bangalow

TWILIGHT MARKETS

LOCALS SPECIAL!

Saturday 12th Dec

AGMs

PROF. SERVICES

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Osho Birthday Celebration

DR KAREL HROMEK would like to welcome Dr Cat Quinn to his Clinic in Ocean Shores. Dr Quinn will commence seeing patients Wednesdays from 6th January 2016. Please call Sandy on 66803208 for appointments

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Christina

Susanna

Daniel

Hatha Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Yoga for Healthy Minds

Hatha Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Grace

Daniel

Grace

Yoga from the Heart

Sharon

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Hatha Vinyasa

6:00 - 7:30pm

Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Sharon

Restorative Yoga & Meditation

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

$50 $80 $115 $120 (1hr)

Yoga classes $18 5 class pass $80 Unlimited Passes Available

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

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ASHTANGA YOGA BYRON Mysore style. Beginners welcome. 7 days at 10am. Jack 0422684239 ZEN KAHUNA BODYWORK Healing, rejuvenation & somatic relief. 0478202588 Email: zenjro@gmail.com LIFE FORCE ENERGY HEALING free demos every Tues. 10am-2pm @ the Fountain Centre Byron 0401660073

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PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

A VERY HANDY MAN

TREE SERVICES Covering all aspects of tree work and tree stump removal (stump grinding)

Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed

Bangalow Yoga

Traditional Hatha Yoga Classes For more info call Michael on 0406 559 696

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH Successful solutions for any problem PH 66802630 Wendy Purdey Health Fund rebates available

DR ANTHONY EDWARDS GP

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6684 1742 Remedial Massage Reﬂexology Energetic Facial Release Aged and Oncology Innermost Harmony Massage bitly.com/innermostH 0437 866 424

Yasmin Lang Health Funds - Mobile Service

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

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

FREE QUOTES HAPPY TO HELP

Call Andrew Wilson 0412 558 890

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

COMBINED MOVING SALE McAuleys Lane, Myocum end. Sat & Sun 7am-12

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

NARNIA NURSERY

BRUNSWICK 104 Bayside Way, Sat 7am. H/hold furn, golf clubs, paintings

TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED CHOP & COMPOST $30/m + delivery. 0424163784

Best Gaming Gear www.netbuzzgaming.com.au

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

MOSQUITO NETS

100% cotton, all sizes, locals discounts. Ph 66843191 www.1001nets.net

GOONENGERRY 349 Goonengerry Rd. Sat 8am. Moving sale: furn, h/hld goods

NEW BRIGHTON 9 North Head Rd, Sat 7.30am. Moving house. Lots of clothes, kids toys, furniture, electronics, kitchenware, oven (in its box), even a boat! Sausage sizzle. Everything must go! SGB 12 Phillip St, Sat 8-11am. Vintage & new, amazing clothes, homewares, plants. More garage sales on street

KING MATTRESS Zentai Living, pocket spring pillow top, $350ono. 0405337433

HOARDERS HEAVEN moving sale. 251 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot. Sat 8-2pm. Air hockey table, massage table, spa bath, music gear, health books, quality men’s & women’s clothing, ofﬁce chairs, appliances & free stuff

WANTED

STH GOLDEN BCH 25 Helen St, Sat 8am. Furniture, clothes and more

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

NEW CLOTHING CLEARANCE up to 70% off. T-shirts, jeans to formal dresses, sizes 6-18. Shoes too. Sat & Sun, 9am4pm, Suite 5, Nortec centre, 6 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby

METAL WATER TANK 22,500L, 3400 x 2470 mm, 2 years old. Was $3235 new, $2500 (pick up). Stefan 0419305422

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

Free Christmas activities for kids including craft, story telling and Santa!

0402 323 910 FOR SALE

BAMBOO PLY

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

n Bay nt, Byro

Cresce Gilmore

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223 9’1” MCTAVISH SURFBOARD Excellent cond, used twice, $1000. Ph 0428105111 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

Echo Classiﬁeds

NEW DEADLINE: NOON TUESDAY The Echo Classifieds: new deadline of noon Tuesday for classified line ads starts 1 January 2016. Boxed classifieds also close at noon on Tuesday.

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

Matt 0427 172 684

Decembe 2th 8am-1p r 1 m y d, home e l c a y c p ma u , d d d r ve r, live entertainmen e t -lo e ibles re orn llect , p s c & co offee id es lc u ea iq

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8am–1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on the 12 Dec. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 STH GOLD BEACH 15 Robin St. Sat 8am-3pm. Combined sale. Cat stand, furniture, records, DVDs, clothing & more

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

MULLUM 8 Ann St, Sat. Tools, books, toys, plants. Everything must go! BYRON 5/22 Mackay St (driveway on Scott St). Moving sale! 8am Sat

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

LIQUIDATION SALE Fri 9am & Sat. Seeta Lifestyle & Charlies Angels. Xmas gifts, jewellery, fashion. 1A Chain St, Mullum. 0409772223

NATIVE PLANTS

BYRON IND ESTATE Centennial Cct cnr Wollongbar St. Sat 8am. H’hold items, furn, clothes, tools, German books & more

Tubestock to Semi-advanced Buy direct from the grower

OCEAN SHORES 5 Woggoon Tce, Sat 8am. Mens/womens clothes, homewares, furniture, some vintage items

The Largest range of native plants in the Byron Shire.

Mobile 0417 698 227

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

Find Echo Classiﬁeds on Echonetdaily every day

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

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

OCEAN SHORES 6/2 Durroon Crt. Sat 9am-1pm. Pop-up fashion shop of new ladies clothing, priced from $5

ballinacarcentre.com.au

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

CAR SERVICE

BSW MOTORS

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

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

6688 4143 0448 881 942 Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us

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

SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE rm in nice hse, Pref wkg, n/s, 30+. $190pw. 0414535225 2 ROOMS with interconnecting bathroom, Baywood Chase, suit one person, non smoking, working person $295pw, lease & bond essential. 0478012672 BAYWOOD CHASE bedroom with own bathroom and nth facing deck, suit one person, non-smoking, working person $265pw, lease & bond essential. 0478012672

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 O. SHORES 1br self-cont downstairs unit on quiet leafy street. Seeking responsible mature working person. Drug, smoke & pet-free. $265pw incl elec and gas. 3 month lease. Ph 0431331810 STORAGE AVAILABLE suit caravans, motor homes, boats, trailers, shipping containers. Ph 0410630801 MYOCUM 2br house, set on 8 acres, great location, working persons only, $550pw bills incl. Avail now. 0403565788

MULLUMBIMBY

Brand new four bedroom home. Two bathrooms. Double lock up garage and fenced yard. No pets. $550 per week.

FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

1300 716 707

Brunswick Heads 1br $160 Studio $270 Ocean Shores 3br 1bth $380 3br 2bth $410 5br 3bth $650 Mullumbimby 3br 2bth $520 3br 1bth $580 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

facebook.com/ByronFlea

OCEAN SHORES 46 Rajah Sat 8am Moving sale: clothing, furn & h’wares

BARGAINS

ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533

Stalls available. Lotte 0490 026 840

GARAGE SALES

BARGAINS

MASSIVE MOVING SALE Good quality books, clothes, furniture, toys. 828 Federal Dr, Federal (look for sign). 8am-1pm Sat 12th December

EWINGSDALE Amazing clothing & brica-brac. Sat 8-12. All weather. 15 Citriadora

Lilly Pillys, Grevilleas, Cordylines, Gardenias, Flaxes & much more. www.narnianursery.com.au 0419771514

2007 PEUGEOT WAGON 6-speed manual, towbar, very economical, extras, bluetooth, 155,000km, recently serviced, 8 mth rego. $8400. 0428354946

2002 Toyota Corolla 5dr Hatch Auto, 164864km. Perfect 1st car. SN1457........ $6495 2002 Holden Rodeo Manual, 6 mths rego. Great work ute. SN2522.......................... $4995 2001 Peugeot 306 Convertible Manual, 169687km. Ready for summer. SN1801 . $4950 2001 Hyundai Accent Sedan Auto, 141653km. Low km’s, great value. SN9722............... $4500 2004 Daewoo Matiz 5dr Hatch Manual, 130065km. Very economical AN-67-CI ... $3495 2005 Mitsubishi Magna Auto, great value wagon. SN5006 ....................................... $4490

6684 4421

TREE SERVICES

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

NTH O. SHORES 32 Hardy Ave, Sat 8am Wow treasures + collections, crystals, clothes, furniture, bric-a-bac, much more

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

After hours & emergency service available

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

COMPOST TOILETS

STH GOLDEN BEACH 32 Gloria St Sat 7.30am. Combined huge sale, nothing over $5. Clothing, vintage, toys, kids etc.

sh food & fre r

Detox, feel light, clear & vital. Guaranteed! Colonic hydrotherapy, naturopathy, Chineitsang. Natalie 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

TREE SERVICES

Vinyl, r free fac etro, e-p v u s ed clo ain int new & a thi t ng ing ge ,a ,k nt

TOXIC & TIRED?

Tallow

Sa tu

BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience, sensuous, nurturing. 25yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960

FENCE POSTS

Australian concrete posts from $13.20. Pickup or delivery avail. Strainer Posts from $41.80. Ph Richard 66828614

Thi s

TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial. Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 GARAGE SALE SUFFOLK PARK Quality goods, 2 households Clothing, tables, desk, books & misc. 8am to 2pm 6 Tea Tree Crt (off Coogera Cct)

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

O.SHORES 1 lge br (Q & S) sep bthm, kit, large deck, enclosed yard, good for kids, weekly Fri-Mon late. $300 + $60 cleaning fee. Avail 11 Dec – Feb. 0411583376

SHORT TERM ACCOM. LOVELY PRIVATE 2br cottage, f/furn purenourishment.net/cottagebyronbay BYRON lovely house in great area, avail 27 Dec – 3 Jan. Ph 0403422476 RENOVATED CARAVAN in bush location at The Pocket. Rent $100pw or in exchange for cooking. Ph 0435646365

New Brighton *RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED* Is your investment in the right hands? We have reliable tenants waiting… Contact our ofﬁce today for an obligation-free appraisal.

Ocean Shores $200pw, Low income housing *conditions apply 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

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Echo Classiﬁeds

Bangalow

NEW DEADLINE: NOON TUESDAY The Echo Classifieds: new deadline of noon Tuesday for classified line ads starts 1 January 2016. Boxed classifieds also close at noon on Tuesday.

Landlords – We have qualiﬁed tenants looking for properties in Bangalow & surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal.

SUFFOLK unfurn large room, own toilet, incl bills/WiFi, $260pw, avail 10th Jan. Phone Kay 0499110523. No pets, n/s.

Goonengerry Rd, Goonengerry – $925 4/5 bed, 2 bath, large deck, pool, spa, ocean views. Available early Jan

BELONGIL Lge room, share house, suit early riser, non-smoker, pets considered, furn or unfurn, $250pw inc bills. Email mattharcla@gmail.com 0411085567

George St, Bangalow – $700 4 bed, 2 bath, excellent location, shed, 2 living areas, walk to everything. Available now

LENNOX 2 rooms plus own bathroom, loungeroom & garage, free WiFi, share bills $300pw. Bond required. 0411530670 LENNOX Bright furn/unfurn room. Clean, lge, d/f, quiet, health consc, for 1. Near town/beach, $220pw + bills. 04147159585 BRUNSWICK CBD furn room for sgl, quiet female, share 1m, 1f, $170pw plus bond. Avail now till end Feb. 0408694655

James Gibson Drive, Clunes – $480 4 bed, 2 bath, large private garden, DLUG plus shed, No pets. Avail now Greenfrog Lane, Bangalow – $330 Furnished/unfurnished studio, all bills incl. Available now For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

The Byron Shire Echo December 9, 2015 51

BYRON HILLS lge caravan with solid annex, own back entrance for quiet clean living working person only $200pw inc all bills & WiFi. Ph 66853521

BYRON creative work / ofﬁce space, $87pw incl elect & net. 0431674377

POSITIONS VACANT

LENNOX HEAD large 4br, 2 bathroom townhouse with timber deck and stairs & garden in immaculate condition, in the heart of Lennox Village, just 150m from beach, cafes & shops. Avail now. No dogs. $690pw includes lawns. 2/23 Byron St. Phone 0415499429

MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846

BYRON 4 br house, 3 car garage, 2km to CBD. $700pw + bills. Ph 0413668227

COOK/Food co-ordinator for person with Parkinsons in Mullumbimby. 0432826542

BAYWOOD CHASE studio with external entry, own bathroom, suit one person, non smoking, working person $265pw, lease & bond essential. 0478012672

OVERNIGHT CARER for disabled person Mullum. No exp necessary. 0432826542

WELCOMING NEW RENTAL PROPERTIES BANGALOW $320pw 1 bedroom plus office, 2nd floor open plan apartment with rural views. A/C, dishwasher and fans. Ideal for home office.

CLUNES $550pw 3 bed, 2 bath on ¾ acres of established gardens. Modern kitchen, dishwasher, Entertaining deck. Fire place, A/C, DLUG and plenty of storage.

BANGALOW $950pw 4 bed, 2 bath architecturally designed home in Bangalow village with spectacular views. Immaculately presented and fully furnished. Wide entertaining deck and DLUG. Available 20 Jan 2016 for a 6 mth lease.

6687 2833

Shop 4, 2 Byron St Bangalow

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com LILLY PILLY Community Preschool Brunswick Heads. 3-year trained Early Childhood teacher, perm p/t position Thurs and Fri 2016. Apply by Fri 11 Dec to kids@lillypillypreschool.nsw.edu.au 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 OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER Permanent P/T. Flexible hrs prefer 9.30am to 2.30pm, 5 days per week. Mid-January start. Meticulous and organised. Experience with Xero preferred. Varied duties and role. Come and join our very cool team. Please send Jonathon a cover letter and resume to: hr@psychwire.org BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

New Years Eve CLUNES $420PW Gorgeous 2 bed + loft.EWalking distance D S A street parking and to Clunes shops. L EOff large yard. Pets neg. Avail now. WHIAN WHIAN $430PW Beautifully renovated 1900 cottage with 3 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, ¼ acre fenced yard – tenants maintain, with beautiful rural outlook. Pets OK. Avail now. BANGALOW $520PW 3 bedroom, 2 bathroomDhome, walking E S distance to town, large covered L E Alawn main inc, entertaining deck, gas cooking, off street parking. Avail now. NEW LISTING CLUNES $550PW Charming 3 bedroom workman’s cottage + study, new kitchen with gas cooking, solar HW, lawn & gardens inc, large covered entertaining deck. Avail mid-late Dec. NEW LISTING BANGALOW $650PW In the heart of town is this 3 bedroom workman’s cottage, 2 bath, high ceilings, air/con, large DLUG, small fenced yard with patio. 12 month lease. Avail now.

6687 2479

Security Guard

Fresh Cafe is looking for a licensed security guard 8pm–12am New Years Eve. Please apply in person to 7 Jonson St or email byronbayfresh@gmail.com.

THE NEW RE/MAX COASTAL OFFICE requires experienced real estate staff for sales & holiday & permanent rental administration.

WANTED TO RENT

0433 588 106

Echo Classiﬁeds

TO LEASE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN to sublet 2-3 days/wk in Mullum. Brand new, coolroom, storage & ofﬁce space option. Suit raw food, food prep, health foodies. Avail now. Ph 0403095004

laine.towner@remax.com.au

Top Level Tele Sales Position

We require a passionate, experienced, telesales professional with a strong understanding of Facebook and email marketing. Huge commissions, proﬁtshare options and potential retainer for the right applicant. This is easily a six-ﬁgure role. Please send your CV to team@richtraining.com.au

STUDIO/OFFICE

space in Byron Industrial Estate.

115m2 on 2 levels in modern boutique complex. Kitchen & bathroom. 2 parking spaces. Lots of natural light. Suit business, professional, creative venture. $500 pw inc. neg. For inspection call

0413 470 205

The Echo has a contract position to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following areas: MULLUMBIMBY TOWNSHIP: 7-800 papers approx. The successful applicant will have an ABN, a covered area in which to receive papers early in the morning and then to work, a reliable vehicle and ideally they will live in the distribution area or nearby. They will receive the papers very early (approx 2am-4am) on a Wednesday morning and have delivered all the papers by noon Wednesday. Suit mature or stable persons/couples with a strong throwing arm. Commencing asap December 2015. Email simon@echo. net.au or phone 0409324724 THE NEW RE/MAX COASTAL OFFICE requires experienced real estate staff for sales & holiday & permanent rental admin – matt.towner@remax.com.au laine.towner@remax.com.au 66853297

ECO TOUR GUIDE Part-time for Vision Walks-Eco Tours. We need a new guide to help with our Night Vision Walks. Applicants will need to have a degree in Environmental Science or similar, First Aid Cert, 5 yrs exp as a guide, be a great driver (speed demons need not apply), must have an ABN. $30ph. More info at visionwalks.com. Applications close 15/12 CHEF required in Byron for casual position. Immediate start. Ph 0428778328 BLUE OLIVE DELI requires casual exp hospitality assistant. 20+ hrs per week, incl weekends. Apply with resume BREAKFAST COOK wanted, must have exp, Yaman in Mullum. Ph 0431428108 DANCE TEACHER The Brunswick Valley School of Dance is looking for experienced dance teachers for the 2016 year. Please send resume info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com

WILLIAMSBURG – LENNOX HEAD Looking for experienced FOH & Barista staff to join our team. FT & PT positions available, hello@williamsburg.com.au

Chef – Aged Care • Permanent Part Time (56 hours per fortnight) • Attractive Salary Packaging Options • Challenging and Rewarding Work! Coolamon Villa, located in Mullumbimby, is our 55-bed residential aged care community offering high and low care places in a home-like environment. As the Chef you will be responsible for providing a high quality dining experience for our residents. This will include ordering supplies, meal preparation, cooking as per CHL dietician approved menu, ensuring food safety requirements are met and coordinating catering staff including staff rosters. You will be on a rotating roster 7-day fortnight which does include weekends. To be successful you will possess: • A minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification • Commitment to caring for the elderly • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrated experience in food preparation • Awareness of all relevant WHS guidelines and HACCP requirements Prior experience working in food preparation in an aged care environment would be looked upon favourably For further information please visit our website at www.catholichealthcare.com.au or contact the Recruitment Team on 1800 024 540. Apply online now or email your application to hr@chcs.com.au

FUNERAL CELEBRANT CEREMONIES WITH HEART Local celebrant for funerals & weddings, cofﬁn decorating, homoeopathy & AromaTouch massage. Anna Parker 0409224286

WORK WANTED COBBLE STONE CREATIONS $65/sqm Landscaping, garden maint, ceramic tiling, paving, pressure cleaning, rubbish removal etc. Whatacountry. 0432401334 PRESSED NOT STRESSED Ironing Service – Suffolk Park – $25/hr. Angela 0414719680

PETS

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

Window Cleaner

10yrs exp, quality. John 0411842117 HOUSE CLEANING by honest reliable local lady, 20 years exp. Ph 0403527546

Re e fy

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

Reefy is a 12-week-old desexed male mastiff x pup. He is a good-natured boy and just the right age for training. If you can give Reefy a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461.

GUITAR & BASS LESSONS any age, beg – adv. $60 lesson. Ph 0431747776

Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home.

TUITION

MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au TALENTED MUSICIANS WANTED to travel and do festivals, playing inspiring original music. 0429840095 PIANO PLAYER WANTED for Jazz/Blues Duo. 0429840095

LOST & FOUND

Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment check, provide evidence of right to work in Australia, and be subject to a three-month probation period.

www.catholichealthcare.com.au RTO NO: 90013

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding on the courses marked *

* Certificate III in Individual Support (used to be Aged Care)(CHC33015)

LOST DOG Red Kelpie x Border Collie. Chestnut/white female named Taylor, 6yo. Went missing from Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry 1pm Sat 5/12. Dog is microchipped & wearing a name tag. Ph Melissa on 66849474 or 0411268039 LOST COCKATIEL O. Shores. Answers to Georgie. Phone Trish 0412251533 FOUND beaded talisman lizard/crocodile. Found in the Mullum shop area 66841522

BIRTHDAYS

- starts 3rd February

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110)

Happy

- starts 8th February

BELATED

- starts 9th February

Birthday Rachael

* Certificate III in Permaculture (30868QLD) • Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUV30111) - starts 8th February

* Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40415)

Food Production Unit, Brand New

Mullumbimby. 156 sqm ground floor, 68 sqm mezzanine, 55sqm – 80 sqm custom fit-out kitchen area with epoxy floors, 3-phase power, 2.5 Kw solar, grease trap, gas. $490pw plus outgoings plus GST. Phone Richard 0431339004

THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY

TREEHOUSE RESTAURANT Requires experienced pizza chef, and experienced chef. Phone Dan 0466885358

Coming soon to a sofa near you! This black beauty is BOBBY, a young, sleek jewel of a cat. He’s incredibly affectionate and is happy in the company of other felines. Bobby loves to play but is just as happy to be curled up with people. To meet Bobby and his friends, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby. OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

matt.towner@remax.com.au 0414 185 976

NEW DEADLINE: NOON TUESDAY The Echo Classifieds: new deadline of noon Tuesday for classified line ads starts 1 January 2016. Boxed classifieds also close at noon on Tuesday.

BYRON BAY Person to assist male quadriplegic, personal care and h’work, 2-3 morns pw 7-11am. Email mattharcla@ gmail.com 0411085567

RECEPTIONIST casual junior required for busy holiday park, 17-19 years, suit someone in Year 11-12 in 2016 or recent school leaver. Must have exceptional people skills and good typing and ofﬁce skills, competent in Word, Excel & Outlook. No experience in holiday parks required but preferred. Must have own transport. To apply please send your resume with cover letter to: helensgen@ gmail.com

Closing Date: Thursday, 17 December 2015.

bangalowrealestate.com.au

VERY PRIVATE WRITER – n/s, d/f, exc refs. Needs 1-2br, fully s-c, private cottage, by 10/1/16. L/T. 0466995485 pm

CHEF full/part time. Qualiﬁed, exp for professional team at Bangalow Dining. Email CV to: eat@bangalowdining.com

LOVE FROM THE ECHO CREW XX

Option 1 - starts 15th February

Floor staff

We are looking for a reliable happy person with a strong hospitality background and a great work ethic to join our team. • Minimum 3 years experience in a busy cafe environment • Current NSW RSA • Immediate start • 30+ hours pw 3pm–11pm • Award pay • No travellers as we are looking for at least a 6 months commitment • Barista skills a big bonus • Strong coffee/food/wine and cocktail knowledge essential • Must be available nights, weekends, all public holidays. Please email resume and references byronbayfresh@gmail.com

52 December 9, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Option 2 - starts 5th March

* Certificate IV in Permaculture (30869QLD) - starts 17th February

* Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30113) - starts 18th Feb

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC50113)

Eve,

wishing you many happy daze in your purple haze! Love from The Echo drudges

Molly is a beautiful Border Collie mix, who while at home loves cuddles and kisses, and being your shadow! But Molly also loves running at the beach and chasing shadows while the sun is shining. Molly’s beautiful nature and her love for being with you is wonderful! She’s got an easy care coat, knows her basic commands and is a really quick learner for any further training you may wish to do with her. Molly’s foster carers really love her and say she’s a fabulous dog with a really wonderful personality. If you can give Molly a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare – Lissie 0488 415 444. Visit www.cawi.org.au or our Facebook page to see our other dogs who would love to ﬁnd a home.

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DEATH NOTICES HERBERT (TONY) CHANDLER 5.4.1930 – 29.11.2015 Loved husband of Jean and loved father of Kerren, Brek, Rick and their families. Passed away quietly at Mullumbimby Hospital following a courageous battle with Motor Neurone disease.

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Frisky fairy-wrens begin their illicit love affairs in your backyard garden A sweet and dainty backyard buddy proves you just can’t judge a book by its cover. As breeding season kicks off for cute little fairy-wrens, so begins their long list of illicit affairs. There are nine species of fairy-wrens found across Australia that are currently partnering up for the breeding season. NSW is home to five of the nine fairy-wren species. The most common wrens to look out for are the Superb Fairy-wren, the Variegated Fairy-wren and the Splendid Fairy-wren. ‘Fairy-wrens are super cute with beautiful feathers and have delightful personalities, so it’s no wonder that the Superb Fairy-wren was voted Australia’s favourite bird,’ said Ms Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. ‘But behind their fluffy appearance, there lies a tangled web of torrid affairs and deceit. ‘From the outside these birds look like they have the pictureperfect family unit. Mum and dad appear busy rearing their young each year, with some of their offspring even sticking around to help out with feeding the next brood of chicks. ‘Dad will go to great lengths to protect the family territory from other males, while also

sharing child-rearing duties. However, just before dawn, the illusion of family duty and marital fidelity is shattered. ‘Both mum and dad will often disappear to neighbouring territories, before the sun rises, for romantic forays with other fairy-wrens. Mum may seek out a suitor who recently gave her a pretty flower as a gift, while dad fairy-wren may disappear to court other females. ‘This unashamed infidelity isn’t just a one-off, it is so common that up to three quarters of all the fairy-wren broods can be sired by other males,’ said Ms Bradshaw. ‘It’s not surprising that they have the title of being the most unfaithful birds in the animal kingdom! ‘You hear a lot about birds mating for life, but being unfaithful in the bird world is a lot more common than many people realise. It also has its benefits. Laying lots of eggs fertilised by different males can increase the genetic health of the fairy-wren population.’

Why the Fairy-wren should be your new best friend • Despite their tiny size, these little birds have a voracious appetite for insects and will eat up large quantities of garden bugs

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for you – you’re welcome! • Fairy-wrens are arguably some of the cutest birds in Australia but when the temperature drops, their cuteness factor increases exponentially as they huddle together on branches for warmth. • Male fairy-wrens may not look that tough but they’re actually very brave. When most bird species hear a predator birds calling they will go quiet and try to work out whether they need to take cover. However, the male fairy-wren decides that this is a great time to loudly sing his own song probably because he knows that more birds will be listening. • Fairy-wrens are incredibly smart. They can learn to recognise the alarm calls of many other species, and flee to safety. Scientists liken this to the birds being able to understanding multiple foreign languages. ‘If you want to see more of these cuties in your own garden and watch their Kardashian-style lives play out in front of you, there are some simple things you can do,’ said Ms Bradshaw.

The Splendid Fairy-Wren. Photo David Cook

can do to make your garden friendlier to fairy-wrens and other small birds is to keep pet cats inside or install an outdoor cat run. Cats sadly kill and eat many Australian fairy-wrens, even if they’re well fed and not hungry. • Plant dense bushes in a corner of your garden to offer fairy-wrens protection from predators and a safe place to nest. Some of their favourite protective plants include Lemon Bottlebrush, Lemon-scented Darwinia and Hakeas. • Small, insect-attracting flowers are great for the male fairy-wrens, who like to offer pretty petals to females they are trying to woo. These plants also attract insects for them to eat. Tips for encouraging Croweas, tea trees and dwarf fairy-wrens into your flowering gums are some great insect-attracting plants for garden fairy-wrens. • The very best thing you • A birdbath placed near

dense bushes will also entice these pretty birds into the garden. They like the bath to be close to bushes so they have somewhere safe to quickly fly to if they see a predator. • Avoid planting lots of tall trees, surrounded by open spaces as this favours predatory and aggressive birds such as butcherbirds and noisy miners. These birds will chase fairywrens away. • Backyard Buddies is a free program run by Australia’s Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. Each month, you get a Backyard Buddies email (B-mail) with tips to make your backyard inviting and safe for native animals. Superb Fairy-wrens feature in the October B-mail. Sign up for B-mail and download a free factsheet about fairy-wrens at www.backyardbuddies.net.au.

Sea Shepherd condemns Japan’s whaling plans for Southern Ocean CEO of Sea Shepherd Global, Captain Alex Cornelissen, has condemned Japan’s plans to return to the Southern Ocean to slaughter whales this austral summer. ‘The pristine waters of the Southern Ocean are once again under threat from poachers,’ said Cornelissen. ‘We would like to remind the Japanese government that the whales of the Southern Ocean are protected by international law, by Australian law and by Sea Shepherd. ‘As such, any violation of the sanctity of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary or the Australian Whale Sanctuary will be regarded as a criminal act.’ Despite ongoing legal and scientific condemnation, Japan has persisted with its plans to continue poaching whales in the Southern Ocean. On Saturday, the Japanese Fisheries Agency officially notified the International Whaling Commission (IWC) that it is readying the harpoons of its whaling fleet to return to the waters of Antarctica. Sea Shepherd has again called on Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene to ensure that the whale poachers do not depart from Japan. ‘Prime Minister Turnbull

A Sea Shepherd Australia photo of Japanese whaling fleet’s harpoon vessel Yushin Maru No 2 with a minke whale in the Southern Ocean. AFP Photo/Sea Shepherd Australia Ltd/ Glenn Lockitch Initially, the government of has a duty to ensure that the dire matter of Japan’s whale Japan said that it would abide poaching operations is at the by the ruling. However, within top of the agenda when he vis- months Japan had unveiled its Japan in December,’ said Sea its plans for new whaling Shepherd Australia managing program titled NEWREP-A, director, Jeff Hansen. under which a further 4,000 ‘It must be made clear to Ja- protected Minke whales would pan that whaling in the Aus- be slaughtered over a 12-year tralian Whale Sanctuary is a period. criminal act and that Australia On November 18, 2015, has the international responthe Australian Federal Court siblity to intervene and arrest found the Japanese governcriminals operating in our wament-funded whaling comters.’ On March 31, 2014, the In- pany, Kyodo Senpaku Kaisha ternational Court of Justice Ltd, guilty of breaching a 2008 (ICJ) declared Japan’s whaling order to stop killing whales in program to be commercial and the Australian Whale Sanctuillegal, and ordered that it im- ary, and fined it AU$1 million for the breach. mediately cease.

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Junior title judges give Kyuss a perfect score Six individual champions and seven school sport Australia teams champions were crowned on the final day of competition at the Surf Dive ’n’ Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles in amazing waves at Cylinder Beach last Saturday. Kai Warner started proceedings with a massive 9.75 single wave score after pulling into a classic cylinder tube and riding it for what seemed an eternity, the wave setting up victory in the blue ribbon under 18 boys final with a heat total of 15.50 to better Quinn Bruce (11.75), Harley Ross-Webster (8.60) and Zac Whightman (8.35). In the under 18 girls final, Sophie McCulloch’s rail game and wave selection was too strong for Mia McCarthy (10.90), Vittoria Farmer (9.00) and Marnie Durant (4.75). In a memorable moment for Australian junior surfing, Kyuss King scored a perfect 10.00 point ride after dropping into an incredibly perfect set wave and riding not one, but two deep tubes be-

Junior Surfing Title judges gave Kyuss King a perfect 10 point ride riding two deep tubes at Cylinder Beach last Saturday. Photo Surfing Australia / Nikon – www.mynikonlife.com.au

fore finishing off with a nice top turn. King (18.75) beat Mikey McDonagh (12.50), Joel Paxton (9.20) and Billy Harrison (9.65) on his way to being crowned under 16 boys Australian Champion.

Macy Callaghan(17.50) racked up more than half a dozen turns on one leg burning wave to set herself up for victory over Pacha Light(11.50), India Robinson(10.90) and Bodhi Leigh-

Jones(4.50) in the under 16 girls final, bagging herself a national title in the process. Fittingly the best surfer throughout the competition in the under 14 boys division scraped home to victory in

Youth and exuberance for summer Story & photo Dogwhistle

The final rounds of the Football Far North Coast Summer Youth League saw the SAE-Qantm Rams and the Byron Wildcats going down to strong teams from Lismore Thistles and Alstonville. The Wildcats girls gave their all through every match of the inaugural female Youth League season, mixing it with a diverse range of young talent and experienced Premier Division players. Despite having only one win, the girls had a rewarding season and enjoyed some great Friday night football. A new generation of young Rams also met stiff opposition throughout the boys competition. Made up largely of Byron’s 2015 grade 16s, the boys led most of their games

early on only to lose their lead in the final minutes of each match to their more

seasoned opponents. The 2015 Summer Youth League was a great social

event and a terrific development experience for Byron’s young footballers.

the final. Xavier Huxtable (14.75) took the title over George Pittar (13.55), Finn Cox (8.10) and Ry Dempsey (2.60) with a combination of powerful and stylish major manoeuvres beyond his years. The same could be said for Zahli Kelly (15.50) who won the under 14 girls title over Sophia Fulton (11.25), Cedar Leigh-Jones (7.25) and Bella Wilson (6.75). Full results can be viewed at www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com. Six states were represented at the titles across Under 14, 16 and 18 age groups in both boys and girls divisions at the event that is considered the benchmark of junior surfing in the country. The Australian School Surfing Association Titles will be part of the event again in 2015. The 2015 Surf Dive ’n’ Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles will determine the selection of all positions on the Australian Junior Surf Team for the 2016 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in the Azores islands of Portu-

gal. The competition will be held at Praia do Monte Verde, Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island over September 17–24. In addition to the prestigious title of Australian Champion, winners of the under 16 boys’ and girls’ individual age divisions receive a wildcard entry into the seven Subway Pro Junior events sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL). With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory. The 2015 Surf Dive ’n’ Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles was proudly supported by naming rights sponsor Surf Dive ’n’ Ski, Redlands City Council, Stradbroke Island Holidays, Stradbroke Ferries, School Sport Australia, Nikon, Subway, Surfing Australia, Surfing Queensland and the Australian Institute of Sport.

All Girls surf season abridged The All Girls Surfriders Club held their end-of-year presentation at Club Lennox last Sunday. This season was unusual inasmuch as only five of the 10 club rounds were run for various reasons. With member safety being a number one priority there were some tough decisions made about running the comp. A great job was done by all concerned throughout the year maximising member safety. It was still a fun and rewarding year with a bunch of likeminded surf-stoked girls and women. The presentation followed the club AGM, which saw current presidents Berenice Roberts and Georgia Laddin leaving office and Shona Macindoe in the 2016 hot seat. A big congrats to the winners for the year. Our presentation results for 2015 are:

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Senior Beginners: 1 Narelle Johnson; 2 Soni Acret; 3 Sylvie Hoarau; 4 Kelly Nagel. Under 13s – 1 Hannah Kelly; 2 Chloe Mason; 3 Asha Tancred; 4 Keeley Johnson. Over 35s – 1 Nat Grono; 2 Renee Adamson; 3 Cory Whitney; 4 Marika IIlic. Under 18s – 1 Megan Davenport; 2 Mahlia Carr ; 3 Skye Thomas; 4 Nyxie Ryan. Longboards – 1 Maz Pentegast; 2 Marg Byrant; 3 Sarah Baker; 4 Peta Grew. Opens – 1 Jane Collins; 2 Ebony Santamaria; 3 Mel Mott; 4 Leilani Morgan. Other awards were: Frothing Grom Award Megan Davenport; Club Person of the Year Melissa Wright; Encourgament Award Keeley Johnson; All Girls Highest Achievement of the Year – Nyxie Ryan; Club Spirit Kate Stevenson; and Most Improved Renee Adamson.

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

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

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

Cuppa Tea Choir Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre and Dynasty Music present Cuppa Tea Choir directed by Janet Swain on Tuesday mornings at the Neighbourhood Centre, 55 Dalley St, Mullum from 10.30am.

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.

Mamas’ Support Group The Byron Mamas’ Support Group meets at Red Tent Yoga, Byron industrial estate, during term time. More info on Facebook.

ESL classes Free English as a Second Language classes in Mullumbimby, suitable for beginners to advanced learners. More info call 0421 796 529 or 6674 7267.

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). Bud-

St Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday 13 December at 9am. All welcome.

A Meeting for Being Being and Inquiry into Freedom, Sunday 13 Dec, 11am–12.30pm, Cook Pioneer Hall, Mullumbimby.

Bambinelli Sunday Come prepare for Christmas with St John’s Parish. Bring your baby Jesus and/or nativity and have them blessed, Sat 12 Dec 6pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Bruns and Sun 13 Dec dhist 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. One-hour guided meditation 12–1pm, Wednesday and Thursday. All levels welcome – www. yogapeace.com.au.

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 D Di 0412 376 034 for furtherr info.

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Learn ukulele l le Tuesdays at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre come join Neighbourhood Ukes and learn ukulele 9.45am. Then join our local Cuppa Tea Choir from 10.30am.

Craft group 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.

Library fun 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.

Bush School 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.

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

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship

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8am, St John’s Church, Mullum.

Meditation Soul conscious meditation classes. Free community service. Russell 0405 519 693.

Remembrance The members of the Lismore Chapter of The Compassionate Friends would like to extend a warm welcome to all bereaved parents and supportive friends of their families to join us at our Candlelight Remembrance Evenof 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. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia

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.

ing at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bexhill, on Sunday 13 December at 6pm. Enquiries Glennys 6621 4086 or Dianne 6621 5558.

Year Of Mercy Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis – On the weekend of 12/13 December in the Catholic churches of St John’s Mullumbimby (8am Sun) and Our Lady of Lourdes Brunswick Heads (6pm Sat) a symbolic opening of the Door of the Year of Mercy. Enquiries Presbytery 6684 2106. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Phone Elaine 55808215

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

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

Op shops 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.

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

to Rae 0427 103 072.

QUOTA of Brunswick Valley Christmas lunch outside Stewart’s Menswear in Burringbar St, Mullum, on Thursday morning 10 Dec. Proceeds to new amplification system for Mullumbimby Primary School.

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St Paul’s Anglican Church is holding a fresh pie drive. For ordering ph Sue 6685 3680.

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club Christmas luncheon at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club Thursday 10 December 10.30am, members’ apologies please 2nd Thursday of each month 1-2.30pm Ewingsdale Hall. Info: Yasmin 0437 886 424, whfcareresgroup@gmail.com.

Sex & Love Addicts Anon Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.

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

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.

Liberation Larder Volunteers needed for new dinner service every Mon from 4.45 - 6.45pm. The charity collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to over 550 people per week in the Byron Shire. There is also a variety of other roles. Please contact Helen Hamilton on 0439 409 655 or visit www.liberationlarder.org. au or our Facebook page.

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

In the Yurt at Temple at Byron Wednesdays 7.20–9.20pm. Info 0423 241 916 or www.templebyron.com.

Pie drive

Lone Goat Gallery Daniel Hend until Dec 23 – Wormholes.

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

Town Choir Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

Mungo’s Crossword

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

U3A discussion group

Bay Singers

Christmas lunch

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1. Romania vastly changed by Christian charity (9,4) 8. Plain girl, new, … (4) 9. … to seethe feathers? Cool it! (6,4) 10. Ian knits clumsily, and gets a black mark (8) 11. Toss around a very soft pencil? That’s mean (6) 13. Amalgamations cover argon, nitrogen, sulphur – and ducks! (10) 16. See 1 down 17. English follow the pen – an irritation to the eye (4) 18. Violence? Fufts! (5,5) 20. Particular dock? (6) 22. Rousing calls for tribes around the Spanish river (8) 24. Aimed for a storm of publicity … (5,5) 26. … stop the advertisement! (4) 27. A cruel Asia problem? No, a locally based charity (4,9)

1. Charitable religious organisation famous for its bands (9,4) 8. Divisible by two (4) 9. Become calm, cool it (6,4) 10. Mark left by writing fluid (8) 11. Mean, down at heel (6) 13. Type of diving ducks, also called sheldrakes (10) 16. See 1 down 17. Ulcer in the eye (4) 18. Violence, assault (5,5) 20. Particular, decoration (6) 22. Rousing or shrill calls, usually from trumpets (8) 24. Publicity storm, covering press radio and television (5,5) 26. Bung, stopper (4) 27. Australian charity specialising in overseas aid (4,9)

DOWN 1. 16 across. Furtively, students plan vice for a religious charity (2,7,2,4) 2. Tells porkies about new wrinkles (5) 3. Sailor responsible for 10, perhaps and a member of 1 across (9) 4. 999 blokes with a quarter – huge! (7) 5. Requires several directions about the dose (5) 6. Blushing sedan dog, welcome! (3,6) 7. A tree for the second person, they say (3) 12. Sad, wretched fat nun – I consider her a rare and expensive dish! (4,3,4) 14. Guard Germaine around a Fijian city (9) 15. Shun craze, silly; it’s just a dog (9) 19. Peacekeeping bodies contain a ring, but it unwinds (7) 21. 51 support a sign (5) 23. It’s a devil, the Spanish drive (5) 25. Alien century, and all the rest (3)

DOWN 1. 16 across. Religious charity run by Roman Catholics (2,7,2,4) 2. One dimensional drawings (5) 3. Teetotaller (9) 4. Huge, colossal (7) 5. Requires, finds necessary (5) 6. Welcome mat for celebrities (3,6) 7. Coniferous tree (3) 12. Large pelagic fish much prized by gourmets (4,3,4) 14. British soldier, member of the Guards (9) 15. Breed of German terrier (9) 19. Unwinds, loosens (of a spring) (7) 21. Sign of the Zodiac (5) 23. Drive forward, urge (5) 25. And the other things (abbrev) (3) Last week’s solution N101 H O R A T I O B U R N I S H

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Prolific local author and wellknown social commentator Craig McGregor has turned his hand to a series of interlinked short stories in his latest work, Motel. Craig tells us many of them are set on the north coast, so you better buy it to see if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re included. Motel will be launched at Mary Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookshop at 6pm on Tuesday December 15. Find out more at www. scholarly.info/book/463. Q Q Q Q

While on the subject of books, we note that the State Library of Queensland has relaunched its popular nationwide Summer Reading Club for school kids. Acting state librarian Sonia Cooper says this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, Lost Worlds, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;provides an engaging platform to explore popular literary genresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Children, including teens, can register online at summerreadingclub.org.au. Parents also might find it a good way to keep the little nose miners occupied over the summer silly season. Q Q Q Q

If you missed the sold-out screenings of Mullumbimbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Madness, which had the largely superannuated hippies sighing and laughing in recall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those who could remember, anyway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then you can still acquire the DVD from the Brunswick Valley Historical Society museum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see opening times at mullumbimbymuseum.org.au. The society is also launching its exhibition about the new settlers, Back to the Garden, at the museum on Saturday December 19 at 10am. ÄŹÂąÄ&#x153;Äľ ĆźĹ&#x2026;Ć&#x161;Ĺł Ă&#x2020;ĂĽÄšĂĽÄ&#x20AC; Ć&#x2039; Ĺ&#x2026;Äš Ä?ÄŹÂąĹ¸Ĺ¸ĂĽĹ¸Ă&#x2DC; Ă?Ĺ&#x2026;ÄšĆ&#x2039;ÂąĂ?Ć&#x2039; ÄŹĂĽÄšĹ¸ĂĽĹ¸ Ĺ&#x2026;Ĺł Ĺ&#x17E;ĹłĂĽĹ¸Ă?ĹłÄ&#x153;Ĺ&#x17E;Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x153;Ĺ&#x2026;Äš Ĺ¸Ć&#x161;ÄšÄ?ÄŹÂąĹ¸Ĺ¸ĂĽĹ¸ Ă&#x2020;Ćź %ĂĽĂ? Ć?Ĺ&#x17D; Ć&#x2026; XÂąĆľĹ¸Ĺ&#x2026;Äš Â&#x201E;Ć&#x2039;ĹłĂĽĂĽĆ&#x2039; ĆźĹłĹ&#x2026;Äš ÂąĆź 02 6685 7025

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Popular gardening guru Costa Georgiadis, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always happy to give his time to the local community garden, has branched out into music with a song, Down And Dirty, which you can watch on YouTube at http://bit.ly/costadirt. The song is a collaboration with Dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV. Costa is now preparing for his role as the metaphysical garden gnome in Dirtgirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Grubby musical, to premiere at the Sydney Opera House in mid-January. Find out more at dirtgirlworldshop.com.au and at www.costasworld.org.

sell off some schmutter without committing the retailer to the horrendous cost of a Byron Bay year-long lease. Most of the pop-ups are to do with art or fashion but an unusual one, created by local dynamo Lucy Ashley, sees oysters on the menu. The aptly-named SHUCK is offering the fresh and tasty bivalves at Byron Holiday Park, 37 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park (opposite Byron Golf Club) from 11am to 6pm seven days a week. You can get more details on the Facebook page of the same name. Q Q Q Q

While the cops recently targeting Byron Bay managed to destroy most of their rapport with the community by booking folks for leaving their cars unlocked or having their windows down or driving in possession of a Donovan cassette tape (we made that last one up), the imaginatively named Operation Compliance last Wednesday uncovered the horrible truth of our shitty driving habits. The statewide

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