Byron Shire Echo – Issue 30.28 – 23/12/2015

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Olivia regains her freedom Nicholas Shand 1948–1996 Founding Editor Sine quo non

The Echo was created, produced and distributed by the following people over the last year. Thanks to all and apologies for any inadvertent omissions.

Alex Olup, Alison Harman, Anara Carroll, Angela Cornell, Angela McDermott, Anneke De Graaf, Brefney Ruhl, Brian Mollet, Cameron Warren, Carla Zipper, Chris Chandler, Chris Dobney, Clint Cassell, Cristina Sharratt, Daniel Sage, Darren Coyne, David Lovejoy, Errol Beaumont, Eve Jeffery, Even Dawn, Felicity Gaze, Gail Steinbrech, Geoff and Fay Collins, Gordon Haynes, Greg O’Brien, Hans Lovejoy, Helen Luna, Ian Rogers, Ingrid Ouwerkerk, Janice Dutton, Jayne Bradbury, Jeff Dawson, Jennifer Dallimore, Jenny and Blake Mazzer, Joel McGaw, John Campbell, Julie Jarvie, Julie Ray, Kain Wilson, Lachlan Cornell, Leonardo Vitale, Lesley Hannaford, Lilith Rocha, Lorie Evans, Luis Feliu, Lynne Adams, Mandy Nolan, Margaret and Alan Serone, Maria Valenzuela, Marj Davey, Mark Robinson, Mary Gardner, Melanie Tongmar, Melva Sparkes, Michael Asange, Michael McDonald, Michael Muller, Michael Valetich, Michelle Hall, Mungo MacCallum, Nathanael Kravotil, Nigel Dornan, Nighean O’Brien, Penny Bagshaw, Peter Mills, Phillip Frazer, Rachael Shea, Ray Draper, Ross Johnson, Russell Geggie, S Sorrensen, Schuyler Dallimore, Shane Esposito, Sharon Shostak, Simon Haslam, Sophia Marles, Stephen Berriman, Steve Marquette, Tasman Lindsay, Tom Young, Tomas do Prado Coelho, Tony Sinclair, Tuppy Lang, Vicki Burke, Vicki Ouwerkerk, Yoani Neave, Zeke Castelli and Ziggi Browning.

Our front cover this year is by local illustrator and cartoonist Ross Johnson.

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Last Friday Australian Seabird Rescue returned a turtle to the sea at Byron Bay. Olivia the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) has taken ten months to recover from a polluted environment.

She was rescued at Boundary Creek, South Ballina, early in 2015 and arrived at the Australian Seabird Rescue facility weighing only 6kg, exhausted and depressed.

Olivia was suffering from float syndrome, where a gas build-up in the gut prevents turtles from diving beneath the surface to feed. They often bake in their own shells on the surface in a protracted, distressing and painful death.

Olivia’s float syndrome was caused by a lung infection and when carers looked at a slide of her faeces under the microscope, she had lots of phytoplastic (small plastic particles) present as well.

Olivia was treated and cared for by a vast team of volunteers, until she regained her health and a few kilos

Photo Eve Jeffery

and was ready for release, but there was one more issue to consider for Olivia’s wellbeing: drumlines.

Trials of drumlines are currently underway around Ballina, and they are known to catch and kill turtles and other sea creatures including whales, dolphins, dugongs, seals, rays and sharks. Aus-

tralian Seabird Rescue in no way supports or endorses the use of drumlines and are not happy to hear they are being trialled in Ballina, where they had planned to release Olivia.

To give Olivia the best possible chance of survival, it was decided she would be released into the Cape Byron Marine Park where there

will be plenty of live food for her to eat and other turtles – and she’d be away from set drumlines.

A team from Australian Seabird Rescue with the help of Sundive Byron Bay saw Olivia slip into the ocean at Julian Rocks last week where she just swam away without as much as a wave of her flipper.

Gridlock greets $862m T2E highway opening Traffic gridlock and general motorist confusion came last Friday with the official opening of the $862 million Tintenbar to Ewingsdale section of the Pacific Highway.

In a feat of unusual engineering, northbound motorists seeking to visit Byron Bay found themselves directed even further north to the Mullumbimby turnoff and the Tyagarah overpass before they could come back south to the Bay. Nevertheless the politicians were joyful about the event. Acting prime minister Warren Truss said, ‘The staged opening of the 17 kilometre Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade is a remarkable achievement for north coast

residents and the thousands of motorists who travel along the Pacific Highway upgrade every year.’

NSW minister for roads Duncan Gay said on top of providing safety and travel time benefits, the upgrade will be one of the most iconic

stretches of road delivered by the Pacific Highway upgrade.

‘The Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade adds another iconic view to the Pacific Highway travel experience,’ Mr Gay said.

‘Motorists travelling northbound will experience a

unique and spectacular view of Cape Byron as they emerge from the St Helena Tunnels, a key part of the upgrade.

‘Major work has been underway on the upgrade since mid-2012, and at building peak more than 685 people were employed across the project to ensure it opened to locals and visitors in this great part of the state before Christmas.

‘About 60 per cent of the Pacific Highway is now complete, and next year more than 48 kilometres of the Pacific Highway upgrade is expected to open to traffic followed by a further 83 kilometres in 2017.’

Photo Jeff ‘Tunnel Vision’ Dawson

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Local News Knitting Nannas, MP celebrate people power Luis Feliu

The Ballina Knitting Nannas against Gas joined with Ballina MP Tamara Smith last Thursday for ‘a very merry knit-in to craft the end of CSG in the region’.

The celebration marking the exit from the northern rivers of coal-seam gas (CSG) miner Metgasco was held in the Greens MP’s office in Moon Street, Ballina, the day after the mining company’s shareholders voted to accept a $25 million licence buyout by the state government.

Ms Smith described the news as ‘recognition of the region’s people power’ and thanked all who contributed to the campaign for a CSG free northern rivers. ‘The deal has been sealed and our community is finally being delivered the protection against invasive gas fields it has so loudly called for,’ the MP said. ‘The Nannas have knitted their way into history as icons of the movement against coal seam gas, and now serve as an inspiration to other com-

f o d En munities around the world facing the challenge we’ve just overcome.

Wendy Duncan, from the Ballina Nannas, said the news provided ‘a huge sense of relief ’ and ‘we can now celebrate that the whole of the northern rivers is CSG free. ‘The Nannas will knit on, weaving support across other communities who still face

the threats posed by the unconventional gas industry,’ Ms Duncan said. ‘Not all communities are as “close knit� as ours and we Nannas will share our experience and what we’ve learnt to help them. ‘We are just so proud of everyone who stood up and said No to CSG here. We will continue our non-violent di-

rect knitting-needle action, and take great pleasure in unravelling the unconventional gas industry’s PR spin. ‘They won’t pull the wool over our eyes!’ Ms Duncan said.

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comply will be issued court attendance notices or on-thespot fines.

Council’s sustainable development manager, Wayne Bertram, said many people illegally camping came from outside the shire. ‘While it is peak holiday time and accommodation can be hard to find, camping in the streets or in the dunes is not permitted,’ Mr Bertram said.

He also warned that people who abused or threatened council staff would not be tolerated. ‘Just this weekend we had a staff member assaulted as he moved on a person illegally street camping,’ Mr Bertram said.

‘Our community enforcement officer was punched in the face and received a black eye and cut to his head. His thumb was also dislocated. ‘The offender was arrested and will be prosecuted for assault,’ Mr Bertram said.

New signs also have been installed at the shire entries and around the Falls Festival site at Yelgun advising that street camping is not permissible and that fines apply.

Mr Bertram urged anyone

observing illegal camping to call Council on 6622 7022 in order to have the campers moved on.

But he cautioned that ‘vans are a means of transport and can park as per the signed time limits within the streets and carparks’. ‘We have found that we are getting an increase in phone calls about vans that are legally parked. Not every van was about to set up for the night,’ he said.

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Council rangers to blitz illegal camping Illegal camping in Byron Shire during the upcoming peak holiday season will be targeted by a beefed-up squad of council rangers.

Byron Shire Council managers have warned of a ‘concentrated blitz’ this summer when the shire’s population swells with tens of thousands of extra visitors.

And they have warned that aggression by those told to move on won’t be tolerated in the wake of a recent assault of a council ranger by an illegal camper.

Extra enforcement officers have been employed and will patrol the area to ensure visitors camp in appropriate and legal areas. Those failing to

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People’s feast enlivens the Bay

Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve off limits to boozers

Saturday saw people turn up in numbers to Railway Park, Byron Bay, for the Byron Community Centre’s free feast called Breaking Bread.

The event kicked off with wandering minstrels and ended with the Elderbeats and Byron Community Choir performing their end-of-year concert at the Centre.

Community Centre general manager Paul Spooner said Breaking Bread was ‘a fantastic success. An estimated 500 people were fed at the event.

The popular beaches of the Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve have been declared alcohol-free zones for the upcoming public holidays in a bid to curb antisocial behaviour there.

The beach on the north bank of the Brunswick River mouth known locally as ‘Christmas Beach’ has become a busy picnic spot for locals and visitors alike during the peak holiday season.

But authorities have decided to clamp down on booze bingers spoiling the day for young families and tourists using the area.

National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) TweedKyogle acting area manager Jen Atkins said alcohol would be banned on Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day and Australia Day in order to promote a familyfriendly experience.

‘Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve provides the opportunity for visitors, including those with young children, to enjoy a natural coastal environment on these special days’, Ms Atkins said. ‘We are keen to ensure that visitors who come to experience the

Generosity ‘The response to this event was overwhelming. From donations of food from local businesses such as The Farm and Fishheads to a retired lady who baked two fruit cakes to share – the generosity of our community was overflowing.

A young Japanese English language student heard about the event and donated his time all day in the kitchen.

‘He joined a small army of volunteers from the Byron Community Centre, Liberation Larder and the Byron Homeless Breakfast to bring the feast to the town.

The Breaking Bread crew in Railway Park. Photo Jeff ‘Crusty Clicker’ Dawson

‘Two visiting Thai Buddhist monks dropped by and blessed the food before local Aboriginal dance troupe The Buyarra Dancers added a very local cultural flavour to the day.

‘The overall feeling of the day was one of celebration and thanks for the wonderful community we share together – whether long-term local or casual visitor.

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teers, businesses and people have already asked the Byron Community Centre to make happen again next year. At

this stage, I would say given the way the community embraced the event it’s a definite yes!’

Shark ‘listening stations’ for Bay The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is installing two ‘listening stations’ for tagged sharks in the ocean off Byron Bay’s Clarkes Beach and Ballina’s Sharpes Beach.

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because they have both been associated with shark attacks in recent times.

The satellite-based system will track tagged sharks via a smartphone app called SharkSmart.

reserve for its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere feel safe to do so,’ she said.

‘In the past, alcohol-related antisocial behaviour on these days has forced families with small children to leave the reserve.

‘The reserve is home to critically endangered beachnesting shorebirds as well as littoral rainforest, an endangered ecological community.

‘We need to avoid a repeat of previous incidents of fires being lit during high-firedanger periods, smashed bottles being left on the beach, and other rubbish such as plastic bags being left behind which can easily end up in the adjoining Brunswick River.’

The alcohol ban applies to all parts of Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve, including North Head and ‘Christmas Beach’, from 8am to 8pm on Boxing Day and from 8am on New Years Eve to 8pm on New Years Day. The reserve will also be alcohol free from 8am to 8pm on Australia Day. For further information on the ban, call the NPWS Tweed Area office on 02 6670 8600.

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Childs Vision delights local boy Story & photo Eve Jeffery ‘UCAN2!’

here over the rainbow Somew Giving us Hope, Dreams and Happiness.

*“Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high In the land that I heard of once, once in a lullaby, Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue And the dreams that U dare to dream, really do come true!

Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up Where the clouds are far – behind me, Where troubles melt like lemon drops, Away above the chimney tops, that’s where you’ll find me…”

Jeff Kennett once told me ‘There is no life without hope’.* *This song, written in 1938 for the Wizard of Oz, is ranked ‘Greatest Movie song of all time’. I recently found restored footage on YouTube of Eva Cassidy’s stunning 1996 rendition. Sadly she’d had a *Melanoma removed in 1994, but too late. On Nov 2, 1996, this beautiful, soul-filled, gifted woman died. Aged 33!

While Eva had one *‘tap on the shoulder’, I’ve had two. So far! My own *Malignant Melanoma removed in 2009, and a competition squashinduced Heart Attack* in 2013. Outcome all good, back on court quietly.

Just to show U can take a huge positive out of two huge negatives, these events made me realise how very attached I am to being alive, and just how beautiful life can be. But they also awakened a dream and a very great passion for keeping others alive and healthy too.

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Celebration is a confrontation, giving attention to the transcendent meaning of one’s actions.

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The Beach Hotel held their biggest charity fundraising event of the year last Sunday as families gathered to support Childs Vision, a charity that initiates projects to provide sustainable benefits to children in Australia.

Since 2006 Childs Vision has been running an Illness Health Support Program for kids with life-threatening illnesses.

Last Thursday the Childs Vision Christmas came early for one local boy who met with some elves and Childs Vision CEO Grant Hudson.

Ocean Shores lad Sean got the surprise of his year when Grant presented him with an array of his favourite stuff last week at the Beachy.

Sean, along with his family, has had a tough time recently as the nine-year-old has spent most of 2015 in and out of hospital and getting around in a wheelchair, needing a series of operations on his legs.

Sean found he had a great set of Star Wars toys to play with as well as tickets for the family to the FMX and Mon-

Sean’s mother, Olivia, Sean and Childs Vision CEO Grant Hudson.

ster Truck Spectacular held on the Gold Coast early next year.

He also received a gift voucher to the Childs Vision Boat Program where Sean will have a dream swim with the dolphins, a boat cruise to Ramada Couran Cove Island resort, and a five-star lunch for the whole family.

Sean was ecstatic with his surprise. ‘This is really exciting’, he said.

‘My head is going to blow

off with excitement!’

Grant Hudson, who was originally a Byron Bay boy, said that the project plans to move into the northern rivers area and help children and support the local community.

‘Christmas can be a stressful time for families,’ Grant said. ‘If we can make it fun and light, then we’ve achieved our goal.’

The Beach Hotel event on Sunday featured Lisa Hunt

who provided a musical backdrop at a party for locals while Childs Vision and Santa with elves gave out gifts for kids.

The day also had a Karma Keg to help raise funds for sick kids in Byron Bay. All proceeds from the Beachy event went to Childs Vision to help them continue their great work, and way too much fun was had by all.

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Some dads do it tough at Christmas

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Story & photo Eve Jeffery

Christmas can be a very emotional and lonely time for many people. Especially for fathers who the court has ruled unfit or in circumstances too impractical for them to spend even a few moments with the people they love the most – their kids.

It is estimated that up to 21 men every week take their own lives because the distress and loss of becoming alienated from their children becomes unbearable.

Last week The Echo met with a group of men who say that, even though they have been exonerated by the legal system, the false accusations from their ex-partners in relation to their children have done irreparable damage to their kids and their ability to have fair access. Though there are also women who are kept from their children, the vast majority of parents who are separated from their families are men who suffer terribly in a largely gender-biased system.

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tween the ages of three and 15 for a total of almost 20 years, say they have been falsely accused of everything from sexual violence toward their offspring to domestic abuse of their ex-spouses, their families and their ex’s new partners.

One of the dad’s ‘access’ is a solicitor’s post box, to which he can send a Christmas, Easter and birthday card – tokens that he says end up in the bin before his child sees them. This helps create, according to Richard A Gardner, who coined the term, Pa-

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We are a highly regulated country. If a company here tried to launch a product that was defective in its operation, based on dubious science and caused severe damage to the lives of the people it was supposed to serve there would be swift action, and probably severe penalties.

Unless of course it were a government product. Then the perpetrators would line up to take credit, and spin their misinformation and dodgy statistics to the credulous media.

Meet the Mobile Drug Test.

It has been around for a while but in September National Party politicians Troy Grant (police minister) and Duncan Gay (minister for roads) announced that they would greatly extend the use of this controversial testing technique.

However, the drug test has defects that would trigger watchdog alarms were it not a government scheme. Here are some of them.

It produces false positives.

During ‘Operation Saturation’, which targeted the northern rivers from June 9 to July 6 this year, tests were administered to 1,376 people. Of these, 246 returned positive results, but when they were immediately tested again in a mobile drug lab, 72 – more than a third – were found not to be positive at all (report by Darren Coyne, Echonetdaily, July 10, 2015).

Selective swabs It misses the worst drugs and it penalises drivers who may be completely unaffected.

The swabs test for cannabis, amphetamine and ecstasy, but do not identify opiates or pharmaceutical medications such as painkillers and antidepressants, which are known to impair driving skills. They test for minuscule amounts of cannabis, which means that a trace amount in a driver’s body, perhaps days after ingestion, records a positive reading – even though there is no suggestion that the drug is affecting the driver.

It does not test for driving impairment.

You can fail a roadside test not because you are under the influence of drugs, but because of the presence in your body of prohibited molecules, no matter how infinitesimally few they may be. The commander of random drug testing, Inspector Steve Blair, had

These are the men who brought you the drug-driving law: in suits from left, NSW premier Mike Baird, NSW National Party leader Troy Grant and roads minister Duncan Gay at a related press conference at Dubbo on March 15, 2015. AAP Image/Nikki Short

this to say in an interview with Josh Butler of the Huffington Post (September 12, 2015): ‘It is purely a presence offence.

In the roadside test, we’re not saying you’re impaired or off your face. The offence is simply a strict liability. If you have it in your system, that’s it.’

Lifestyle attack It is therefore not a road safety measure but an attack on lifestyles that people such as Grant and Gay disapprove of. It is hard otherwise to explain why some drivers are stopped more than once for ‘random’ tests, why the police were unwilling to comply with a Greens party freedom of information request for the scientific basis of the tests, and why cocaine users are left out of the net.

According to drug detection expert Tony Graham, incorporating a test for cocaine in the saliva swab would be a simple matter. ‘There is absolutely no reason – if they choose to – why they can’t do it,’ he said (quoted by Dana McCauley, Sydney Morning Herald, November 28, 2015).

There is also of course absolutely no reason why police shouldn’t run sniffer dogs through places where bankers, lawyers and brokers are using cocaine, as well as where young people are using cannabis.

This is an expensive campaign. The drug test kits cost about $40 each and at last count there were five mobile drug testing buses in NSW, each costing up to $500,000.

Add in the cost of training, laboratory work and all the television ads and it seems odd that the taxpayer should have to foot a bill of this size for activities that are not evidence based.

We know that Australian governments have lately

found it hard to frame policies consistent with systematic knowledge – you know, science – but in this case they would not have to look far, as at least one other country has done the research. Greens MLC David Shoebridge pointed out (in the Brisbane Times, October 19, 2015) that the UK’s Wolff Report on Driving under the Influence of Drugs is designed to establish the world’s best practice in tests for drug-impaired driving.

Safe bet Comparing evidence from Britain and many other countries, the report concludes that the level at which cannabis impairs driving is a blood concentration of five micrograms per litre. It would be a safe bet that most if not all of the convictions recorded against drivers in NSW from random tests concerned levels much lower. The Wolff Report also tabulates the driving impairment thresholds of other drugs, including combinations of drugs with alcohol, and finds the most dangerous to be the valiumtype medications. Such prescription drugs are the most often detected in drivers involved in accidents, and the second most likely (after alcohol) to be found where the motorist died in the accident.

Why has our legislation ignored scientific evidence?

Probably because mobile drug testing originated in Victoria in 2004 when there was less evidence available (the Wolff Report came out in March 2013). Other states have adopted the Victorian model (and the drug kits that are manufactured in Victoria) without, apparently, giving it any critical thought.

The other reason for avoiding evidence-based

legislation is less benign.

Right-wing ‘war on drugs’ ideologues are keen to use the police in their attacks on unruly minorities. It is hard to forget how in the eighties Sydney police were flown in to treat Main Arm settlers like terrorists. Citizens who stand up to polluting gas miners and refuse to accept the demonisation of useful herbs certainly create headaches for authorities, and following the Bay’s experience of overpolicing during Schoolies this year it might appear that our patch gets more attention than it strictly needs.

Cannabis benefits Ironically, some parts of government are beginning to see the benefits of medicinal cannabis. The cultural warriors bitterly resist this development, which blurs the simple black-and-white, them-andus dichotomy they operate under. Even if they are ultimately defeated, there is little doubt that searching for cannabis residue in the bodies of northern rivers drivers will bring them a rich haul of ruined lives. There have already been cases of false positives costing thousands of dollars to fight, of trace drug findings losing people their licences and hence their jobs.

World’s best practice would abandon the ideology of the war on drugs in favour of measures for genuine road safety. It would give us tests that can identify all the drugs of concern, tests that do not produce numerous false positives and tests that measure the actual driving impairment of those being tested.

Until random drug tests achieve that minimum level of practicality and justice, the public should be wary of the motives of the politicians pushing them.

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Reveg work continues at Parklands A thousand native trees are currently being planted at the site as part of North Byron Parklands’ ongoing bush revegetation program. The planting will be completed by local bush regenerators with the support of trainees interested in habitat restoration.

Organisers say revegetation on the North Byron Parklands site started in 2007 with the goal of restoring degraded farmland into local native forest. Since then cattle have been excluded across the 256 hectare site and over 14,000 trees have been planted. This tree planting, combined with the removal of cattle grazing pressure, has seen more than 22 hectares revegetated.

‘The trees selected for this planting are those that grow naturally in swamp sclerophyll forests such as paperbarks, swampbox and eucalypts like the swamp mahogany,’ said local restoration

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ecologist Dave Rawlins. ‘Although there have been no koalas recorded in the area of the planting to date, the swamp mahogany is one of their favourite food trees.’

Local Minjungbal elders and songmen last week conducted a Falls Festival blessing ceremony on the site, which was attended by festival staff. The elders will

also open the festival with a welcome to country from the stage at 1pm on December 31.

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Local author launches book on love and loss Local woman, Kate Ramsay of Goonengerry, launched her self-published memoir at the Mullumbimby Bookshop on Saturday, December 12, and more than 60 people crammed into the shop to show their support.

Kate’s book, Go With Love, is a love story and a death story about her life with her late partner Des. They came to the shire from Sydney in the mid-1990s and for a time all went well as they settled in rented accommodation in Suffolk Park and subsequently purchased a home in Goonengerry.

But in 2000, Des was diagnosed with a rare neurologi-

cal degenerative disease and the book focuses on how life changed for Des and Kate as the disease progressed.

Kate cared for Des at home with the help of many local support services, which ena-

bled her to also continue her career as a leadership and vision coach. As well as giving her a break from being Des’s primary carer, her work pro-

vided much-needed income to support the household and meet medical expenses.

Des died at the end of June 2005 in the middle of what insurers later described as a one-in-50-year storm.

Kate’s hope with this book is that, just as she gained solace and learning from reading others’ stories, her book will be helpful for those who have, or are caring for, a dying loved one.

For more information about Go With Love – a memoir about love, loss and learning, go to www. gowithlovebook.com.

Progress on mental health care Jan Barham, NSW Greens MP and spokesperson on mental health, has welcomed the auditor-general’s report on mental health post-discharge care, which found that follow-up care has generally improved across NSW. ‘Follow-up care for people admitted to hospital because

of a mental health episode such as attempted suicide is critical to ensuring patients’ health and wellbeing once they are discharged,’ said Ms Barham.

‘I’m pleased that NSW local health districts have improved their rates of postdischarge follow-up.’

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Local schools do well in HSC So far among the local high schools Mullumbimby and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner schools have reported in on their students’ Higher School Certificate results.

Mullum High principal Donna Pearson said, ‘We are very pleased with our results this year. Forty per cent of our students scored above 80 per cent in at least one subject.

‘Every student in the Extension 2 English class scored above 90 per cent. We were above state average in this subject.

‘Kirrilea Buckley had her artwork selected to be exhibited in Artexpress. Every student in the Visual Arts class scored above 80 per cent. We were above state average in this subject.

‘Joshua Hogan scored above 90 per cent in both Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2. He gained early entry to UNE as a result of his outstanding Mathematics results.

‘Sian Grant-Hayes and Aaron Wilson scored Band 6 (above 90 per cent) in two subjects and Band 5 (above 80 per cent) in their other three subjects. Sacha Mathe-

The 2015 Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School graduating class with some of their teachers.

son scored above 80 per cent in all subjects.

‘Forty per cent of Drama students scored above 90 per cent. We were above state average in this subject.

‘More than 80 per cent of the Hospitality students scored above 80 per cent. We were above state average in this subject.’

In top 100 Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School principal Nerrida Johnson said the school has been rated in the top 100 schools in the state for its HSC results. ‘This is an amazing result for a very small school with just a single class of 24 students sitting

the HSC. We worked hard to offer 16 different subjects for our HSC class and are so very proud of what our students have achieved.

‘Cape Byron Steiner School students and staff are thrilled with the outstanding results achieved in the 2015 HSC. In a cohort of 24 students, there were 19 Band 6 results (over 90) and 49 Band 5 (over 80) results. Students achieved extremely strong results in Music, Drama, Extension English 1 and 2 and French.

‘The Music results show the exceptional talent of CBRSS students with seven out of nine students receiving Band 6 results. English

Extension 1 and 2 students performed very well, with 50 per cent of them receiving the equivalent 90 per cent or above.

‘Eighty-five per cent of CBRSS Drama students received 88 or above while 85 per cent of Visual Arts students scored higher than 80.

All of the CBRSS French students achieved more than 83 per cent with two students in the 90s.

Overall depth Steiner schools usually shine in the creative arts areas but the Cape Byron Steiner School has also seen demonstrated excellence and depth in HSIE subjects, Mathematics and all languages, where there were many Band 6 results.

‘We are deeply proud of all our HSC students as the depth of their results show an overall commitment to study and inspired learning. We imagine some happy faces around the shire this week!

‘We thank our dedicated staff and committed parents for helping guide these beautiful souls through their education.’

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Byron Bay’s pay parking scheme rolled out The new Byron Bay town centre pay parking scheme will be rolled out in two stages from Wednesday December 23. The first stage will include pay parking at on-street onehour (1P) and two-hour (2P) locations at $3 per hour. The machines will only accept coins during stage one.

A Byron Shire Council spokesperson said that during this first stage, Council’s existing pay carparks will remain as they currently operate; that is with a four-hour (4P) time limit, charged at $4 per hour and meters accepting both coin and card.

The second stage will be in the new year with four hour (4P) and all-day parking sites incorporated into the new $3 per hour pay parking scheme.

The 4P areas and all day sites will be capped at $10 and $20 per day respectively.

The second stage will also see the Council-managed carparks become available for all-day parking.

‘Plus in the new year, all metered sites (1P, 2P, 4P and all day) will accept payment in coins and credit card,’ the spokesperson said.

‘During both stages, the pay parking exemptions will be in effect for Byron Shire residents and ratepayers ($50 per year), workers employed at a fixed address in the pay parking area ($100 per year) but live outside of Byron Shire, and businesses and volunteers organisation within the pay parking area ($100 per vehicle per year).

‘Byron Shire pensioners can also get an exemption for no cost.

‘Everyone who has purchased an exemption will be able to enter their number plate at the pay parking machines and pay no more.

Time limits will still apply for on-street car parking and within the carparks.’

Exemptions can be purchased online at www.byron. nsw.gov.au.

Council’s traffic and transport officer Simon Bennet said the exemptions were proving very popular with residents. ‘We’ve had over 3,000, or two-thirds, of the resident parking coupon holders who’ve chosen to upgrade to the new exemption,’ Mr Bennet said.

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Comment Jólabókaflóð, anyone?

Local author and journalist Susanna Freymark has suggested we adopt the Icelandic custom of Jólabókaflóð, a term which would take a while to get one’s mouth around, especially given the orgy of accented vowels accompanying it. It is translated as ‘Christmas book flood’, as new books are usually published in the Christmas season in Iceland.

According to the Litlovers Facebook page, Jólabókaflóð sees books exchanged on Christmas Eve and taken to bed with a slab of chocolate – and perhaps a warm companion. It seems to work for the Icelanders, who have a literacy rate of 99 per cent and breed individualists such as Björk Guðmundsdóttir.

Susanna’s suggestion has a twist: Let’s do Jólabókaflóð in July. That would better suit our climate; some days in July an open fire might be in order.

As many others have pointed out, the adopted custom of a northern Christmas, complete with a generously proportioned bearded man in a hot costume, is a little strange for a nation which generally gets around in thongs and T-shirts in summer. So Jólabókaflóð-in-July makes more sense.

It is also strange that Santa Claus (from the Dutch Sinterklaas The bókatíðindi lists all books available for for St Nicholas) has been grafted purchase in Iceland onto the Christian celebration of their Jesus’s birthday. Was not one during the Christmas figure with superpowers enough? season.

The actual date of Jesus’s birth is unknown, and one theory is that December 25 was chosen to replace the pagan festival of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti (‘the birthday of the Unconquered Sun’), inaugurated by the Roman emperor Aurelian (270-275). Emperor Constantine (272–337) legalised Christianity so maybe he is responsible for Christmas in December. In 321 he certainly insisted that Sunday should be observed as sacred among Christians and others, a hangover from Aurelian’s earlier sun worship.

All these customs, often regarded as holy, have little to do with the original teachings of the man who allegedly said ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ (Mark 12.31), which as a rabbi (Matthew 26.25) he might have picked up from Wayiqra in the Torah – Leviticus 19.18 to the Christians.

Yet we persist with them and that is unlikely to change much in Christian households, or among those who don’t want to disabuse their children of the myth of Santa.

So Jólabókaflóð seems an equally valid custom – a book, some chocolate and a little loving of your neighbour might add warmth to winter, and without the pressures of Christmastime.

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hristmas comes but once a year to fill the voters’ hearts with fear; so now that Tony Abbott is not here as prime minister to supply it, The Australian has obligingly stepped into the space with a splendidly seasonal beat-up.

It started with an interview not in the national daily but in its little sister the Daily Telegraph, which somehow made it worse. Duncan Lewis had the temerity to assert that Muslim baiting in Australia was overblown and dangerous and could make the various counter-terrorist agencies harder to do their work.

And, shock horror, he had reportedly said the same thing to some of the coalition’s more bellicose backbenchers, just in case they could not read the newspaper. But what would Duncan Lewis know about it?

He is only the director-general of ASIO, our chief domestic intelligence network, and the man responsible for the nation’s security.

Fortunately we had The Australian’s fearless foreign editor, Greg Sheridan, who set him right. Lewis, thundered the paper’s überpundit, was wrong in substance and in principle. His substantial sin, it appears, was implicitly criticising Sheridan’s dear friend Tony Abbott – utterly unacceptable, akin to blasphemy.

And his mistake in principle was to involve his job in political debate – it was an issue of free speech, which could be left untrammelled by the Abbottistas of this world, but must be ruthlessly suppressed in the case of Lewis.

And this, continued Sheridan, was not only his opinion; he had talked to lots of his friends, politicians of course, but also extensive contacts within the security services – supportive spooks. Which is really the point; while ASIO’s

boss, Lewis, is prepared to be upfront with the public about his carefully thought-out assessments, there are still many of his unreconstructed underlings who are willing and able to leak anonymously to supportive elements in the media to further their own agendas.

Sheridan is not the only one or the first to be the beneficiary of such subterfuge; since ASIO was inaugurated at the start of the cold war years there have been compliant politicians and journalists eager to feed on whatever scraps of information – and misinformation – their sources could provide.

And few, if any, complained,

denied that he asked Lewis to speak to anyone in particular, but that he did say that the ASIO chief and his colleagues in the counter-terrorism business should be prepared to talk to as many people as possible – politicians on both sides, community groups and journalists – including, presumably, Greg Sheridan. But I doubt if The Australian’s deep throat will take up the offer. After all, to tell his readers what his sources actually are would take all the fun out of it.

Just to confirm that conspiracies are the paper’s meat and drink, a follow-up piece – no, a screaming headline –

Sheridan would never be comfortable in the optimism surrounding Turnbull’s office.

by Mungo MacCallum even when they have turned out to be seriously misled.

Lewis, encouraged by Turnbull, has been more open, to the chagrin of conspirators like Sheridan who love to believe that they are real players in the secret world, lurkers in the shadows.

It has since turned out that Lewis spoke to just two members of parliament: Dan Tehan, who is the chair of the joint parliamentary committee on intelligence and security, and the newly elected Andrew Hastie, who, like Lewis himself, is a former SAS officer. Neither of the two has objected to Lewis’s counsel. The outrage, as Sheridan called it, came from the usual suspects in the Abbott camp: the terrible Tasmanians, Eric Abetz and Andrew Nikolic, and the Western Australian Dennis Jensen, perhaps urged on by the usual suspects in the media.

Turnbull himself has firmly

on Monday proclaimed: ‘PM warned on stifling Islam debate.’ There was, we were told, a ‘furious dispute’ within the coalition party room – which has, of course, been empty since parliament rose for the summer recess, but had anyone been inside it, no doubt they would have been disputing furiously.

As it was, the report did not name a single new source; the zealous defenders of their right to free speech were carefully anonymous – if, indeed, they existed. But they were enough for Sheridan to fulminate in yet another opinion piece that Turnbull must sort out the ‘incredibly messy business of misusing ASIO to enforce political uniformity’.

And the chief stirrer of the shemozzle went on to deplore inexperience of national security, a lack of a clear, consistent deeply thought-out political outlook on the matter, com-

bined to endlessly put Abbott to the sword. But fortunately Sheridan, as always, had a solution: ‘Where is the national security grey beard, the hard head, someone who can blend the policy and the politics, in his [Turnbull’s] inner circle?’

Who could he possibly have in mind? After all, the photograph that came with the diatribe shows that Sheridan’s beard is only slightly grizzled, not really grey.

But, having in the previous week penned the job application for Tony Abbott to take over as Turnbull’s partner, perhaps it is only fitting that he should spruik his own credentials. It would be nice to have the two close friends working together to re-educate their boss.

But alas, Malcolm Turnbull already has security advisers he trusts: Duncan Lewis, for instance, and also the commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, Andrew Colvin, who has also spoken on the need for a calm and measured approach when it comes to dealing with the Muslim community.

Sheridan will have to be content with his traditional role of ringing his bells and waving his placards, warning constantly that the end is nigh unless and until the leftie sinners like Turnbull are defeated in the final battle – when, of course, they will be cast down to burn in hell forever.

And let’s face it, Sheridan would never be comfortable in the rational optimism surrounding Turnbull’s office.

He will always happier in the metaphysical forebodings of the Murdoch empire. After all, it is entirely appropriate that Greg Sheridan translates anagrammatically as he rigs danger.

And with that thought, merry Christmas to all our readers. And bah humbug to the rest of you.

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Christmas tears Your front-page photo says it all. In malls and halls across the land babies and toddlers are screaming their trauma at being forced to sit on the lap of a strangely dressed old man. For many, it is the start of a lifelong aversion for Santas, clowns, etc.

Have we learnt nothing from the child-abuse incidents that have adorned our newspapers for months? If the kid is screaming it means he or she doesn’t want to get close to Santa. Don’t force them. It’s unpleasant for the adults who have to witness this commercialised trauma of frightened infants.

Older kids can make up their own minds, but let’s not make babies scream.

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Onwards It’s Christmas, or summer holiday time, or solstice season, or the long balmy evening zone. Earth is unlikely to implode, melt, explode, freeze, be invaded by alien

lizards, fall to Islamists or Marxists or Papists or Zionists, or least of all the West Indies Test Squad, before the new year. I hope we can all take a deep breath, Smile, ignore the traffic, pay attention to the living, remember the dead, and gird ourselves for the coming Age of Enlightenment or Zombie Apocalypse.

I, for one, can hardly wait.

See you on the other side, funlovers! We live in interesting times.

Matt Hartley Byron Bay

Cape sunshade One can only presume with all the publicity concerning West Byron, the Belongil wall, Elements and pay parking that the elephant in the room has been overlooked; that is, the new structure on the hill at Cape Byron, namely a giant sunshade for the visiting lovers of latte. It would appear the current development folly has now reached our muchloved lighthouse precinct without a ‘boo’ from anyone, not even a squeak from those normally bringing such matters into the local arena for community perusal and comment.

The Cape Byron Plan of Management 2008, page 65, chapter 8.4 in relation to Policies 26, 27 and 54 to 60, forbids such a structure on or around the site in consideration of its conservation and heritage values.

Cape Byron trustees and National Parks management

should read their own management plan, which explains that new structures are only acceptable if they are of low impact, ie ‘do not obscure or intrude in any way on views to and from the site’, this being just one of many other considerations in said plan.

Byron Shire residents would hope we can trust the Trust to at least read their own management plan if not attempt to implement the meaning within it.

As is the acceptable norm in the shire a little community consultation would have been appreciated to keep things open and transparent. It is hoped this courtesy was afforded the Arakwal custodians.

Rob de Guise Ocean Shores

Spirit of giving The spirit of giving is alive in the Byron Shire.

This year my family and I agreed we would like to give something practical to the many people living rough in Mullumbimby. I spoke with a friend who works at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre and decided to put together filled toiletry bags to offer a little comfort and dignity to a group of people who must find this time of year harder than many.

Byron Bay Camping and Disposals were kind enough to discount 16 sturdy travel toiletry bags. After approaching businesses in Mullumbimby I gratefully received donations of toiletries, first

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by Ian Rogers Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm Boris Gelfand’s Positional Decision Making in Chess has won the ECF Book of the Year award.

In 2012 at the age of 44 Gelfand earned the right to challenge Viswanathan Anand for the world title, but was beaten by the narrowest of margins.

The story of that match was recorded in the wonderful documentary Album 61 (available on Youtube), which includes a striking scene where Gelfand, having just lost the world title after rapid playoffs, describes the match as the greatest weeks of his life. Instead of regretting missed opportunities, Gelfand just regrets that he cannot do it all again; the game is the important thing, not the winner or loser.

Gelfand has survived at the top because he understands something about chess that others do not. PDMiC goes some way to revealing why this is so, in large part because co-author Jacob Aagaard asks ‘Why?’ when the Belorussian-born Israeli might assume that everyone

would find the right move.

When I approached Gelfand recently to congratulate him on the book, he seemed stunned when I said I had learned a lot from PDMiC. After I explained ‘We think about chess differently,’ he seemed to understand.

In fact everyone thinks about chess differently to Gelfand, which is why PDMiC is so remarkable; through this book you glimpse into a superior chess mind.

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This year, Byron Shire Council (councillors) have decided to give the citizens of Byron Shire a ‘gift’ – though the ‘gift’ will arrive a couple of days before Santa.

Unfortunately, councillors misinterpreted the meaning of ‘a gift that keeps on giving’.

While the new pay parking scheme will keep on giving to Council and the Office of State Revenue, the new pay parking scheme will keep taking from citizens who desire to park within Byron Bay – and the ‘gift’ will take more than money.

The new pay parking

scheme – that includes providing personal information to third parties and surveillance of citizens via drivers being obliged to input number plate to order to park within Byron Bay – will take the human right to privacy from every citizen who parks within Byron Bay – more than one million human beings, residents and visitors.

As readers of The Echo would be aware, on November 20, 2015, I filed legal proceedings against Byron Shire Council in relation to the new parking scheme being a breach of information protec-

tion principles and the Surveillance Act (among other laws).

Unfortunately, the legal system, being designed to spin an income for legal professionals, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has listed a planning meeting for February 16, 2016 (and NCAT failed to accurately list the matter), making necessary another visit to NCAT (Sydney) to arrange for an amendment of the listing and argue the urgency of the matter – to request an earlier listing date. I will be attending NCAT (Sydney)

again on December 22, 2015.

May as well stay in Sydney for the New Years Eve fireworks.

As I refuse to provide my personal details to third parties in order to ‘upgrade’ (rather downgrade) my resident parking permit and/or be subject to unlawful surveillance after December 23, 2015, I will not be able to park within Byron Bay. Ironic – I will be able to park anonymously and free of charge in the City of Sydney (Surry Hills).

Morgan Byron Bay

continued from page 17 is not Council land. It is NSW Crown land held in Trust. Council are the current managers of the Trust. The implications of this are: that unless the minister expressly approves, all monies raised on Butler Street have to be spent on Butler Street. Meaning, any increases in market fees do not go to general Council revenue, they must be spent on the Butler Street Reserve. Council has already made the decision to tender the licence to use the Reserve for the purpose of operating the market. The price/fees Council receives have already been set.

There is no genuine economic argument for messing with the markets. Even if the minister did approve revenue from the Butler Street Reserve going into Council’s general revenue the additional amount would mean less than a 0.00027 per cent towards Council’s $60 million budget.

It might fix one or two potholes (literally). By way of contrast, pay parking is expected to generate around $2 million in revenue for Council.

My guess is paid parking is the reason that Council staff recommended to councillors they hold off tendering out the Butler Street markets. The reality is there is a lot going on, and around, Butler Street Reserve at the moment (ie parking trial and the bypass) and no-one is really sure of what the future holds.

That being said, market management thought they had agreement to the principle of co-existence from Council. That seems to have been thrown out the window with the suggestion that Council wants to move the markets to Belongil Fields. Of course the irony of the Belongil Fields suggestion is that Council will derive no revenue if that move is forced by Council.

The bigger question for our community and councillors to think about is: what happens if the Community Centre loses the revenue from managing the market? Will Council step up and fund the revenue shortfall? Or would they want to come down to the Centre and work through with us which vital community services we should close down? For some councillors this might be their first visit to our wonderful community asset.

David Sweet Secretary Byron Bay Community Association

vice to the rest of us in Sunrise Beach and discover and publish the Sunrise Residents Group’s structure, membership, policies, and balloting system.

My immediate neighbours and friends from the area also share my positive enthusiasm for Elements and Sunrise Beach’s future, so, for the sake of balance, I invite like-minded people to notify their interest in a new group by emailing: thoseSunriseResidentswhothinkElementsmightnotbesoawfulforourareaGroup@gmail.com.

Jeff Harrison Sunrise Beach

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Sunrise residents have enjoyed their isolated beach for years but it was inevitable that 220 acres of privately owned, tourism-zoned, absolute beachfront Byron Bay property would be developed.

That development could easily have been less amenable than Elements of Byron (think Club Med).

As a long-term resident I’m optimistic about the Elements resort and the possibilities it might bring to Sunrise Beach. Their associated Sun Bistro has become a wellpatronised asset to the local community. And I’m looking forward to catching the train to town.

There are 1,000+ Sunrise residents, so I’m perplexed by the repeated reporting of objections to Elements by the Sunrise Residents Group which, as their name implies, claims to represent the residents of Sunrise Beach. But, apart from a couple of single-page letter-drops many months ago, the Sunrise Residents Group is not easily visible in Sunrise Beach – except in the pages of The Echo and a self-referencing Facebook account. Perhaps The Echo could provide an equal ser-

Taking a step back from the distractions of today and swinging a leg over our trusty horses, it is wonderful to enjoy the tranquillity of life in the slow lane. What is also just as beautiful is the smiles on faces of young and old as we ride around Byron.

Horses just seem to do that to people – instant happiness.

An important message we would like to pass on to motorists – horses are easily scared by noise and may panic around fast-moving vehicles. We feel that many motorists don’t understand how important it is to slow down when approaching and passing horses.

Please be aware that horse riders have the same rights as other road users. Horses can be unpredictable, even if they are used to traffic. So, slow down and give them plenty of room – pass wide. Watch the rider for instructions.

Thank you! Stop & say ‘Hi’ next time you see us.

Ingela Troha Byron Bay

they did not implement a carbon tax. A carbon tax is the biggest thing that mankind could do to prevent global warming, says Dr Hanson.

A carbon tax makes fossil power dearer so that makes people naturally switch to cheaper solar power. Without a carbon tax most people won’t make that switch to solar power.

From a hilltop in North Sydney I could see hundreds of roofs, but I could only see one single roof that had solar panels on it in 2014.

Once our planet becomes uncomfortably hot, it will then be far too late for any carbon tax. Global warming means global famine.

The people who sell fossil fuels don’t want a carbon tax.

Peter Olson Goonengerry

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Thanks Backlash for giving me a new description of myself. It seems that people who take responsibility for their health and longevity with their food choices are branded ‘pestitarian’. It’s a sick society that’s tolerant of gluttons but intolerant of people with gluten intolerance. In my experience, most of us who bear this new label do so owing to health problems. There are also healthy and morally conscious people who limit their diet – so what? They should be applauded for doing so, not denigrated.

I eat like I do because I have to. Some people find this a nuisance but don’t you think it’s a nuisance to me?

Imagine going into a cafe or restaurant and coming out hungry because there was nothing in there you could eat without becoming ill.

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Turnbull knowingly damages regional Australia Published below is the only reply Linknet Communications NSW Pty Ltd received from Mr Turnbull when he was Minister for Communications. I had asked him to help our company stay in business so that our customers could enjoy a smooth transition to NBN Co services.

He did read the letter and requested one of his minions to reply.

The minion sent some spin that the government is not interfering in the commercial operations of NBN Co and that he will pass our correspondence to them, and that I could contact them on their freecall number or through their general email address.

On 24 August 2015 Mr Turnbull stated the following in an interview with Leigh Sales on the ABC: ‘There is nothing more important to me, as the Minister for Communications, or to the government, than ensuring that people in rural and remote Australia have first-class communications and we are totally committed…’

Go to http://www.minister.communications.gov.au/malcolm_turnbull if you would like to see the interview he proudly posted on his website at the time.

So here we have it – a total lack of commitment in Linknet’s case from our Prime Minister, then as the Minister for Communications, to deliver firstclass communications in rural and regional Australia for some. You have got to love that sort of commitment.

Some of Linknet’s customers will have their business interrupted, some will not be able to undertake their education at home or communicate online with government departments, or even just do online banking easily.

Linknet’s staff will be without jobs, have not even been offered retraining opportunities, and our local rural community will lose as another business closes.

All of this could be avoided if Mr Turnbull was true to his words. He could instruct the current ministers for communications and finance to pick up the phone and call me to see what they could do to minimise the damage resulting from the introduction of the NBN.

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In fact if the shareholders of NBN Co could be bothered to act in the taxpayer interest more people could be connected sooner, the government business enterprise earns greater revenue sooner, and a smooth transition could be achieved for the consumer at very little cost.

As far as I can work out there is no blockage for a win-win outcome other than the government’s desire not to help, and I find this attitude to be against the best interest of Australia, and coming from our current Prime Minister. Just as an aside if Linknet was a foreign corporation doing business in Australia under the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement and that corporation found itself in Linknet’s position, it would have the right to sue the government, but as a mere Australian taxpayer already operating in Australia we do not have that same right. Come on, government, get real, act in the best interest of the people who vote for you and whom you are supposed to serve.

There is real damage being caused by our government in our backyard, and there is a solution; it will cost less than NBN Co spent changing their name from uppercase to lowercase this year and it is easily implemented.

Some of our customers have been asking us what they can do to help us avoid closing and provide them with a smooth transition to NBN Co services. Your government knows what it should do so the best thing you can do right now is contact your local member Justine Elliott, the two shareholders of NBN Co being Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield and Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann; let your local media know how you feel, especially ABC Radio North Coast, and use social media as best as you can to try to get the government to step up and be responsible. Better still, why not ask Mr Turnbull, our ‘innovative’ Prime Minister, to act in the best interest of Australia and stick to his word.

Richard Hughes Director, Linknet Communications NSW Pty Ltd

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For some there is still no room at the inn John Campbell

Nobody noticed him at first.

He was secretively brought on to the plane via the back door, after we had all found our seats and jammed our hand luggage into whatever overhead locker space was available.

We’d caught an early morning flight from Paris to Amsterdam – the sort of irksome short leg of a long trip that economy-class travellers find themselves booking online to save that extra twenty bucks. Now we were waiting for takeoff on the haul to Dubai.

I was flying home to Oz after attending the first day’s play of the Lord’s test match in June and then travelling around England for a few weeks with my wife. We’d stopped in Paris long enough for me to be pick-pocketed in an Arab market near the Barbès-Rochechouart metro and to meet up for reunion drinks with a darling old friend from Sydney.

Crammed uncomfortably into cargo class, I flicked through the in-flight entertainment guide, planning my movie marathon, checking out the vegetarian meals that we’d be force-fed at whatever ungodly hours and trying not to think too much about the arse-breaking journey that awaited us before we arrived continued from page 18 effect, although there are often repercussions down the track, but to be mocked for it is cruel.

Luckily I have wonderful friends who cater to my ‘weird’ dietary needs, which is basically fresh fruit, veges and meat without the gluten, sugar, chemicals and preservatives that are insidiously present in nearly all packaged food. Perhaps a new word is in order for those who ingurgitate all that shit – pigurgitators. And those who choose to ignore their dietary intolerances and continue to make themselves ever sicker could be termed idiotarians.

We also need a new cooking show. Make them cook tasty meals without gluten, sugar, dairy and chemicals and we’d see some real innovation. Uberchef.

Magenta Appel-Pye Mullumbimby

Jedi wanted The world has for decades been in the grip of The Empire Strikes Back stage of

Gazing at us from the very beginning of the Christian era – the portrait of a man, unknown, in the Fayum, ancient Egypt, 1st century AD.

in Brisbane. The red-eyed drive to Goonengerry was still a lost day away – or was it a gained day? … Then I became aware of a disturbance in the last row.

‘No, man! No, no!’

A 6.35am departure for an international flight can fray anybody’s nerves. Negotiating the star chamber of passport control, where for some reason I always feel like Richard

Kimble standing in front of Lieutenant Gerard, and being frisked by airport security before you’ve even had time for a croissant and café au lait is no way to start the day. But there was something in the tone of the plaintiff’s voice that suggested he was involved in more than just a petty dispute over who had the aisle and who the window.

‘Please man, why are you

Star Wars and is desperately needing the Return Of The Jedi to restore peace and sanity to the Empire.

Just looking at the lineup of wannabe Republican Supreme Leaders reveals the quality of candidates you get when you open the floodgate to untold billions in corporate funding. The worst Galactic Republic money can buy. With 43 per cent support, one apparently guileless candidate speaks all the unexpressed rage of the Gamorrean masses. If elected, any one of these Dark Lords will unleashed dreadful suffering on the Empire and millions will die. One in five citizens is an Imperial Stormtrooper of some sort, from the military down to legions of underpaid security guards, protecting 80 per cent of the Empire’s wealth held by the ruling one per cent.

The Galactic Empire has never been democratic, but don’t dare mention that. It is corporate feudalism rapidly becoming fear-driven fascism. The present Supreme

Leader wrote in his memoir that even to be short-listed as a candidate you have to have sold your soul to the Dark Lord Vader. Aspiring Supreme Leader Hilary means business as usual. Bernie is the nearest thing to Obi Wan Kenobi and the Return Of The Jedi, and while his rising popularity may rattle the Galactic Republic, history shows the Empire knows how to deal with such bleeding hearts. Nothing will raise the ire of the Dark Lord like restricting the flow of fossil fuels. Let’s hope The Force Awakens in time to restore sanity and turn back the tide.

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Byron’s soul at stake There is a syndrome called Nature Deprivation Syndrome. The label is self-evident but the effects never more active than when in the city surrounded by highrise and the sounds of concrete churning and parks disappearing to create housing development.

doing this to me?’

I turned to see two burly young white guys grappling with a tall skinny black man in a colourless frayed T-shirt.

He might have been 20, but he might as easily have been 40. Poverty hollows the face, alienation drains it of hope, despair nourishes only fear in its countenance – ageing is not just about the passage of years.

Except for their bulging biceps, the younger guys would on any suburban Sunday have passed for a pair of shiny Seventh-Day Adventists. Glass-eyed and tattless, with blond crewcuts, they wore short-sleeved, freshly ironed shirts and skinny dark ties. Their jaws were clenched tight and you could see that they were flexing every muscle to keep the wiry African under control.

It was also obvious that they felt no enmity towards the black man. They were simply doing their job, but doing it as though on a stage, self-conscious in the knowledge that they were being closely watched by an impatient audience that was getting increasingly pissed off with the delay’s disruption of their agendas. The boys’ focus was intense, their detachment as cold as ice – as cold as ‘it’s nothing personal’ always is.

To the black man, however, it was real personal.

The urgency to enfold oneself in nature and indulge in the language of the soul overtakes one; a space for quiet meditation, reflection and tranquillity nourishes the spirit.

Thus I am calm in Wendy Whiteley’s garden in Milsons Point. A magnificent garden created on a disused railway slope. One can sit for hours in this tiny slice of nature.

When there, my thoughts return to Byron and with it my fears that rampant development will strip the soul from Byron. In Byron, fears are becoming reality. And what is to potentially come is truly devastating if there is not some blessing from somewhere.

I recently attended an EDO workshop on E Zones and the changing nature of same for the Byron Shire. The implications of environmental conservation and environmental management are undergoing review. There is a watering down of legislation. At this workshop the young bright continued on page 23

We all have our own unimpeachable views on refugees.

A tide of homeless humanity has engulfed Europe but merely lapped at the shores of the wide brown land, notwithstanding the pathetic hysteria it has provoked from our Aussie Aussie Aussie champions of the fair go.

I’m neither more nor less sanctimonious than any of my friends – which is to say that I regard the ‘stop the boats’ faction as morally bankrupt at best, racist at worst. Although, if anything, my heart hardened towards the Other after that grub in Paris mugged me. I’m no saint.

Also, like most of my friends, I’ve never done anything that might remotely contribute to solving the problem – other than to ‘like’ a Facebook page that denounces the policies of those who are elected to deal with it. It’s so easy to feel good about yourself online.

‘Come on, man. Please don’t do this to me… Please, man.’

By now everybody in the rear section of the plane was rubbernecking the drama.

The crewcuts went about their task unanimated, deaf to the black man’s exhortations.

‘The banality of evil’ came to mind, but surely it was an ordeal for the boys, too. I felt no anger towards them, and I am

less inclined to now, after the horror of November 13.

‘He is being returned to the Sudan.’

The Dutch flight attendant noticed that my wife had been reduced to tears. I might have said that she presented the serene and soothing smile of Nurse Ratchett – but that’s part of the problem, isn’t it? Judging people, reducing them to stereotypes.

She was as powerless as the black man. As powerless as the white boys.

‘We deal with them regularly,’ she added, ‘but usually they go quietly. We’re not permitted to sedate them. I’m so sorry for the disturbance.

Can I offer you a complimentary drink?’

Before we took off, the black man’s ankles and wrists were manackled.

‘Don’t send me back, man.

It’s my life. Please man… I want my freedom.’

Shortly before our descent to Dubai, I made a trip to the loo. Returning to my seat, I couldn’t help but glance down to the black man in the back row. He’d not slept a wink, I was sure of it. He looked straight at me. His eyes were uncomprehending, fearful.

I have no idea where he’ll be spending his Christmas – or even if he is still alive.

I’d never heard a man cry for his freedom.

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Present freakout in aisle nine S Sorrensen

I have to buy Christmas presents. I know that. The thing is, I don’t want to.

My organised friends (I have two) have been picking up Christmas presents here and there all year. Imagine that. These people see something suited to one of their friends and they buy it.

For Christmas. Even when there’s, like, more than two shopping days left.

One such friend was wandering with me through the Bangalow markets one Sunday in May. A bloke with bushy eyebrows and a missing finger was selling old rakes, machetes, posthole shovels, saws – that sort of thing.

I was attracted to a rake.

I love old tools. But I have some unresolved issues about my yard. I say yard, but it’s more jungle than yard, more lantana than lawn. So, I’m in denial about it. I didn’t buy the rake, but my friend did.

‘A perfect Chrissie present for Gary,’ she said, laying a couple of notes across the bloke’s three fingers. ‘Gary loves gardening. Have you seen his yard? So neat.’

I hate Gary.

She bought the rake and stashed it away.

I’m not like that. I don’t continued from page 21 lawyer said that there is an attack on aesthetic values.

The EDO summary states, ‘Scenic values can no longer be used as an attribute for the application of an E2 or E3 zone or mapped planning controls. This means the current Far North Coast Scenic/ Escarpment zones are likely to lose their E zoning, unless the land meets the E2 or E3 zone criteria and its primary use reflects the E Zone.’

The magnificent escarpments surrounding the Lighthouse, in particular Suffolk Park, potentially could disappear and be replaced with concrete housing with wonderful views of the sea. Just like I see in Wendy’s garden.

I so lament that lapsed Green, Rose Wanchap, a real estate agent, is on Byron Council and is happy to support the pro-development faction.

This was not the vision of the green movement which supports the total rights of nature. Indeed, let us not forget that Petra Kelly was so inspired by the Sydney Green Movement of the BLF (Build-

plan for the future. I have no retirement savings, having lived off a credit card all my adult life, except for that decade when I was a hippie in the deep north where food was cheap and love was free.

I drink too much cabernet sauvingnon despite the threat of diabetes, heart attack, memory loss, bed-wetting and a lonely death.

No, I don’t plan for the future. In fact, I don’t even like the future. I’m in denial about it. Have you read a newspaper lately? Or looked in a mirror?

Oh dear...

When the supermarket started playing those awful Christmas tunes, I reckoned I had two months or so till the Big Unwrap. Then when Lismore Council erected the Christmas tree made from re-

cycled bicycles, not only did I think it was the best street decoration I had ever seen, I figured I had at least 30 shopping days left till the prophet’s birthday.

But now, time has nearly run out.

So, while my organised friend is probably putting a bow around Gary’s rake with six shopping days to go, I’m freaking out. I’m frozen at the end of aisle nine in Bunnings with Christmas obligations bearing down on me like a climate-changed future.

I’m staring at an electric pedestal fan from China. It’s $11.90. How can that be? It’s cheaper than a watermelon.

Taking a deep breath (I wonder if there’s a Valium aisle...) I look at my list: There’s the parents. Now

ers Labourers) in the seventies, a union that created a movement to bring ecology into development, that upon returning to Germany she created the German Green party.

Rose, I implore you to respect the rights of nature and its aesthetic values. The green movement has taken many decades and hard work to develop. You ascended to Council on the goodwill of the green movement. Indeed, the Paris Climate Convention is a manifestation of scientific work and green consciousness.

The world is aware of the rights of nature. Leave Byron alone and allow its intrinsic natural beauty to remain intact and flourish. That would be a real blessing.

Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney

naire is optional – as perhaps it should be – but it leaves me wondering who is answering the questions. We have no way of knowing where they live or whether they fully understand the development pressures and planning issues we face in Bangalow.

Community consultation is a good thing – but it must be truly representative and not manipulated by vested interests or those who do not understand the issues.

Apparently one of the groups gathering the information is a newly formed group consisting of developers and business interests.

Under these circumstances how can these questionnaires be considered genuine ‘community consultation’.

I hope Council recognises the flaws in this approach to gather ‘community feedback’ and has other strategies to prepare a masterplan for the future of the village.

Yvonne Huntley Bangalow

Bangalow plan I have concerns regarding the questionnaires being circulated around Bangalow to collect information for Council’s masterplan for the town. The identity of people responding to the question-

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Keys to violence Arch conservatives Donald Trump and Tony Abbott

Mum has told me that she doesn’t want a gift this year.

Hmm. I smell a rat. It’s a trap.

If I actually didn’t buy her a gift... Maybe she’d like a pedestal fan.

Then there’s the grandchildren. One year, rebelling against the overt consumerism of Christmas, I rejected regular presents. Well, I tell you, the look you get on Christmas morning when your granddaughter opens her card and realises she is supporting a child in India for a month – is not worth the $30.

‘Can I help you, Sir,’ says the assistant, a young woman trying hard to look like she really wants to help me. But it’s tricky showing sincere empathy when you’re wearing antlers, and have tinsel around your name tag.

‘No, not really, Leeanna.

Unless you can explain how the birth of a man who despised the rich is cause for the biggest spend of the year, with huge profits going to Chinese businessmen who don’t even believe in Santa’s divinity.

‘If you need anything, Sir, let me know,’ Leeanna says backing away, shaking her antlers.

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have packaged their aggression as compassion, according to Waleed Aly (SMH, December 12).

It’s clear that they are unable to see or admit that their careers have embodied the opposite of compassion, for they have been the champions and tools of capitalism.

According to Pope Francis’s encyclical, the modern system of financial capital violates the commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill’.

Thus the real terrorism is that of capitalism as finance is the key to violence. Hence the biggest reformation required is that of the capitalist monetary system.

To give Mr Abbott his due, not one but all religions can do with some reformation.

The rediscovery of historical truths has the potential to unify religions in the quest for compassion and peace.

Some may even be thankful to the leaders they didn’t want for showing them why, and in the process forgive them for the harm they have done.

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The end of the world is on the way! Eventually…

Mandy Nolan unleashes her inner doomsayer and finds it all like, so last century

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he whole ‘end of the world’ thing has turned out to be a bit of a non-event. Really, whoever was organising Doomsday might want to pull their finger out. Accurate prophecy is clearly much harder to predict than predicted.

The end of the world isn’t new. It’s been around ever since Adam and Eve rolled up some pretty powerful Garden of Eden greens and then started freaking out of their tiny nuts about being nude.

One of them even heard God talking to them about apples.

There have always been crazy religious predictions about our demise. I often wonder if we’re the only species that does this. Is there some killjoy in the herd of Black Rhino pitching extinction dates?

In the scope of the enormousness of existence we humans get anxious and ask: What happens if the sun snuffs? If an asteroid hit us?

If Donald Trump becomes president? These are things you shouldn’t think about when you are stoned. (Especially Donald Trump and his weird little gerbil head. I can’t stop thinking of Richard Gere trying to put him up his bum.

Trump’s solution to border control was to build a wall, I suggest that they do build one, just around Donald Trump. Then we’re all safe.)

When you really drill down, I guess life just doesn’t seem possible and the probability of our demise is possibly more probable than our

The end-of-the-world movie 2012 saw lots of stuff falling over.

existence. Crazy blokes have been predicting the end of time since the very beginning. Why, there was Hilary of Poitiers who bet his bishop’s hat that the end of the world was nigh back in 340 AD. Sadly the Hammer of the Arians (as he was known to his friends) died in 368 without ever seeing his prophecy come to fruition.

Antichrists It seems that the Catholic bishops were mad for Doomsday, with Martin of Tours predicting the world would end before 400 AD. He said in a rather Monty Pythonesque rant, ‘There is no doubt that the Antichrist has already been born. Firmly established already in his early years, he will, after reaching maturing, achieve supreme power.’ There is no doubt?

How very embarrassing.

You’d think if you were going to predict the end of the world or the appearance of the antichrist it would be for a date long after your death.

This saves the certain onset of

Doomsday Predictor Public Humiliation Disorder. Nostradamus had this one nailed.

There was a Spanish monk who got so excited during a public address he prophesied the second coming of Christ and the end of the world on that same day. I’d say he got a bit socially overwhelmed and told a big-fish story to a malleable mob. You can’t just predict the end of the world and go home like nothing happened.

No, Beatus of Liebana (yep, that was his name) had to put out a book, a lesser known title Commentry on the Apocalypse. One can only wonder how Beatus managed to commentate on an event that never happened. I guess it was the world’s first prequel.

From about 799 to 848 AD there was a pretty continuous run of end of-the-world predictions. It’s like the Catholic Church had their own end-of the-world bookies – everyone was taking dibs on a date.

Second-century Christian historian and traveller, Sextus

Julius Africanus (makes Saint West look downright plain), went for the long shot of 800; I guess the odds were good, but still it was a bookie’s race.

Disappointment Remember the Y2K fiasco? Well, we weren’t the first people to freak about the moving into a new millennium. Pope Slyvester (Stallone) had January 1, 1000, pegged for certain death. To his humiliation, January 2, 1000 followed quickly behind with no comets, antichrists or raging wrath of giant threeheaded dragons. Human survival must have been such a strange disappointment.

There he was, down on his knees praying for at the very least a tsunami. Or flesh-eating zombies.

Around this time astrologers got in on the game previously dominated by Catholics and had a crack, predicting that in February 1524 the world would end by a flood starting in London.

That must have been just before they debunked the belief

that the world is shaped like a bathtub, with London as the plug.

Of course 1666 was an auspicious date and with the Bubonic Plague in full tilt it certainly must have felt like the end of time. But we endured.

Where astrologers and Catholics failed, it was time for maths to the rescue. Mathematician John Napier predicted the end of the world based on calculations from the Book of Revelations. He came up with 1688. Another disappointment.

But mathematicians don’t give up. Jacob Bernouli predicted a comet would hit the earth on April 5, 1719. Somewhere a few doors down a bloke dropped some gunpowder on his burning wick and inadvertently invented the sparkler. I guess if you held it above your head and ran down a hill it could be mistaken for a comet. Although probably not a giant one.

Special effect One of my favourite prophecies is by evangelist Wilbur Glenn Voliva who predicted that the world would go puff and we’d disappear in September 1935. That was before CGI; I don’t think even God had nailed those kind of special effects back then. Sure he could do destruction, but it generally involved lava and earthquakes, fire and flood. He’d never done puff!

Then there’s Jones, and

Manson doomsday innovators who got devotees to fully commit by killing themselves… or others. It’s hard to say ‘Jim, you were wrong’ when you’re dead.

Ronald Weinland guessed September 29, 2011. When that didn’t happen he had a shot at May 27, 2012. I mean, stop being so exacting if you are going to predict the end of the world; don’t be so bloody specific.

There are future predictions for 2020 where Jesus makes an impressive comeback to take on the trinity of Antichrist, Satan and the False Prophet. I certainly hope Spielberg directs this one. Jesus is going to kick some antichrist butt.

We have another asteroid prediction in 2026. Chances are one in 300,000, so it will be like Planet Earth bought a lotto ticket. Let’s hope we don’t win that intergalactic gamble.

Ironically the real end of the world is possibly closer than we think, with climate change delivering a slow but definite demise – it’s rather anti-climactic, more like dying on simmer, rather than something impressively cataclysmic like being hit by a comet or being nuked into extinction.

Climate change is like getting cancer; the apocalypse however is like being mowed down by a car. Let’s hope the Paris agreement is the beginning of the end of the real end of the world. Not antichrists or comets – us.

North coasters join Pilliga CSG protest as women lock onto the gates Luis Feliu

Anti-CSG campaigners from the northern rivers have joined an escalated protest against coal seam gas mining in the Pilliga Forest at which two Coonabarabran women locked themselves by their necks to the gates of two sites near Narrabri owned by miner, Santos, at the weekend.

Scores of supporters at each site have interrupted construction at the Leewood wastewater treatment plant of Santos’s Narrabri CSG project and prevented movements in and out of the operations centre containing company equipment.

And, according to Ocean Shores anti-CSG campaigner Iris Ray Nunn, who is at the Pilliga, local Aborigines have

also locked onto mining vehicles owned by Santos.

Ms Ray Nunn told Echonetdaily the action by the Gamilaraay people ‘on their sacred land’ was ‘historical’.

‘Pilliga is a recharge zone for the GAT, and the Liverpool Plains is the major food bowl for NSW that the Pilliga supports,’ she said.

She said that after the Bentley ‘success’, she and other north coast locals ‘became active in protecting the forest from mining rape’.

Supporters of the women locked onto the Santos sites have unfurled banners near them declaring ‘This Christmas we want a CSG free Pilliga forest’ and ‘This Christmas we want Santos free’.

Michelle Webb, a 52-yearold agricultural teacher and

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sixth-generation farmer locked on to the gate of the Leewood wastewater treatment plant, said ‘We’ve already seen the impacts to our

groundwater from Santos’s exploration activities’.

‘You cannot have the coal seam gas industry and respect our precious water resources

– you just cannot have both.

The risks of the coal seam gas industry are simply unacceptable,’ Ms Webb said.

‘This is not how I’d choose

to spend my morning four days before Christmas, but it’s urgent that we stop the threat of coal seam gas before it takes over like it has in Queensland.’

Nicole Hunter, a 44-yearold Coonabarabran mother and small-business owner, said ‘I’m determined to do all I can to protect the future of this region and our planet for my three young daughters.

‘The Narrabri Gas Project is proposed for the recharge area of the Great Artesian Basin. If we depressurise or contaminate this resource there’s no turning back,’ Mrs Hunter said.

‘The most important gift I can ever give my children is a healthy and sustainable future,’ she said.

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Learning to wait and watch among wildlife Mary Gardner

Watching birds around us is a step into a time warp. Our own busy lives pause or stop.

Often we ‘read’ what we see as important signs. The chorus of kookaburras in the dark means the dawn is near. The flock of terns dipping into a patch of ocean is a clue that small fish are schooling below. The flight of the swallows back and forth under the eaves is the pattern of parents returning with food for chicks. When rosellas crowd selected bottlebrush blossoms, they find the ones flowing with the day’s fresh nectar. But brace yourself for a culture shock: birds are watching us. They ‘read’ us.

Whatever do they make of such signals?

Consider a group of parrots. We call this a ‘pandemonium’. This curious word, invented by the poet John Milton in 1667, describes ‘a place of all demons’. A shrieking group of birds can certainly be a frightful noise, but there is method to the madness. You know when you get too close as one bird raises a particular alarm. What you do next matters: if you relentlessly move in, the pandemonium rises and all fly away.

We know the wild birds that recognise us: the seagulls

looking for handouts at the park, the willy wagtails that flutter around as we stir up edible insects, the magpies that dive-bomb. Some recognition remains unfathomable. On the tall post, at eye level, a kookaburra or crow looks at you.

Stop. This moment could be the first, like that glance ‘across a crowded room’.

Look away. Look back. Tilt your head. Step back. Make a small noise. Wait. If the bird is calm and interested, watch and wait. Some birds are not only used to the presence of people but will engage. Back off. Wait. Sit down.

Just as a spider’s web anticipates the presence of a fly, every animal has some type of personal ‘space’ and ‘zone of attention’ which can be entered or avoided. Although there are generalisations for species, and capacities vary enormously, animals are individuals. Most of them we never get to know.

Pause before you enter the collective spaces of wild animals. What you see as a few trees or lawn, a patch of forest or beach is also constantly observed by others.

Look around. Listen as you pass. Pause. Watch with your skin or with those eyes in the back of your head. Stretch your sense of personal space.

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With practice, you may hear the signals birds pass along that announce your presence and alerts others.

You may notice that further off, a swamp wallaby freezes, waiting for your next step.

Another prefers to hop away now. You’ll scan the flight paths along the beach and at

the back of the surf, anticipating the presence of the sea eagle or the string of seabirds.

You walk wide around roosting birds or crouch down, watching.

Waiting long enough on the beach, you might see a bubbler crab scuttle out, making small balls of sand as she

chews on microbes. Floating with snorkel mask face down in the water near shore, you might notice that stingrays and flatheads in hiding notice you. Small fish shelter under you. You may hear the clicks of nearby dolphins, never seeing them. Your own clicks seem to be ignored.

I am often lost for words about animal presence, ours and others. The structure of writing pressures me for clear facts within a straightforward narrative. I think of how people watch for a moment at each cage they pass in a zoo.

Caught in our own enclosures of routines and duties, we the human zoo hurry along. Others are catching only fleeting glimpses of us as a passing presence, busy, noisy. The sperm whales unhooking sablefish from longlines set in waters deeper than 450 metres: what do they make of the fishermen that they watch at work?

Sometimes I notice a report or hear a person describing animal ‘culture’. Biologists Whitehead and Rendell define this as the information and behaviours shared within a community, learned from others of their own kind in a social setting. Not surprisingly, many reports are about mammals on land and in the sea, each with their own in-

tricate social networks, communications and coordinated behaviours.

Sharks also have friendships and learn from each other as well as humans. A Fijian diving group trained their local population of a hundred bull sharks to approach quietly and receive chunks of fish. Individual sharks have personalities, routines and a place in the pecking order. In the holistic sea, different species defer to one another and all seem to swim to one side of the great white.

My story is drifting. I look again at this painting of the rosellas (Platycercus species) in the bottlebrushes (Callistemon species) and come back into our human culture.

Our traditions with paint and gold leaf present a surface of delight, while our practices for building knowledge take us deeper still.

From ecologist Suzanne Simard, we hear that trees share nutrients with each other by means of the fungi growing at their roots. In this way, large ‘mother’ trees of a forest ‘help’ seedlings within and across species. Hundreds, even thousands, of years of plant management. Absorbing all these culture shocks.

Whatever shall we humans become?

Memories can be an elusive quarry for the filmmaker Sharon Shostak

A childhood grown in Upper Main Arm from 1973 has invariably fed my filmmaking, both with having access to archival footage as well as the natural link it makes to me telling stories from those days. So when Susan Tsicalas from the local historical society asked if I would be interested in making a feature doco about the early hippy settlement of Mullumbimby, given that these people were ageing and bowing out with the obvious threat that these stories would be lost, I embraced it as an amazing opportunity.

One of the things this project has really brought to light is the difference in attitudes people can have to their history. Ranging from the desire to leave it dead and buried, all the way through to the desire to reveal all, no holds barred, it’s been a challenge to know when to try to convince otherwise and when to leave people with their skeletons.

I do love a challenge, but those with the former attitude can be very difficult to shift.

Even so, there’s been a few interesting twists that occurred during the course of making Mullumbimby’s Madness.

The very first woman I contacted about being part of the doco agreed initially, then texted me back a few days later to say thanks for the offer but that she was an extremely private person who has ‘no desire whatsoever to be on screen’. Since her son had enthused to me earlier about what a key person she would be to interview, I called back to try to coax her with the idea that I could just record her story. I offered to film her hands going through photographs, and that it was really her story I was interested in to use as a voice-over on photos. She relented and reluctantly agreed to the interview, but when I turned up at her place she had once again changed her mind – this time she decided she would be utterly open.

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Sharon aged 11 in 1976 at the Finn Village in Upper Main Arm with her horse Gorgeous George. Photo Gavan Higginson

She hadn’t met me in the past at all but many of the people I subsequently filmed had known me as a youngster in the valley. Like another guy, who was happy enough to be filmed but then contacted me the next day to say he didn’t want me to use his interview at all. Once again I asked if I could mostly use his story as a voice-over and he was okay about that, with the proviso that he view the film before he would give his permission.

When it came time to view the edited doco, he seemed delighted with the way it was put together and even rang later to tell me about other photos in which he appeared where his name wasn’t listed.

I also contacted the police sergeant who was around in the 70s, hoping the doco would include a view in to his perspective. He declined, saying that he wanted to ‘leave sleeping dogs lie’, the past in the past. Unable to glean exactly what his issue was, and

despite my very best powers of persuasion it was clear I had to let it go.

Documentary thrives on drama. And drama is made from – well, drama. The juicier, the more poignant, the more difficult to tell, the more interesting for the audience – that’s obvious. But how it affects people who were around that story – that’s another interesting question.

I interviewed 17 people for the documentary, and one of the interviewees’ adult children is quite upset that I included her father. She holds an enormous pain from her childhood, of watching him freewheel his way through sexual partners. He is quite open about it now, as he was then. I would like her to see it as his story, but she wants me to accept some sort of responsibility to her and the pain it may reignite.

I’d like to think that she can watch the film and, like the fellow mentioned earlier, be able to digest the content without disturbance because

of the way I’ve presented it, and maybe even experience that transcendence which comes from objectifying your pain into a story.

My bigger hope is that she’ll then feel comfortable enough to tell her own story, warts, pain and all. Or she might read this and hate me forever!

I’m left with the edgy feeling that I have to work out if I’m preying on someone’s hardship or potentially facilitating therapeutic release. Ultimately I believe I’m availing myself as the vehicle through which these stories can enrich the world.

In any case, stay tuned for next year’s documentary project to be commissioned by Brunswick Valley’s wonderful historical society: Mullumbimby’s Madness – the Children of the Hippies. And if you are one of these progeny from that colourful time, please do get in touch.

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A thousand years of history on a devilish board David Lovejoy explains why he is a chess nerd and looks at its enduring global popularity ‘It’s like a game of chess out there,’ says the TV commentator, referring to a herd of young men grappling in the mud for a piece of leather.

‘We have reached the endgame now,’ says the reporter, when he means thousands of war refugees have nowhere left to go.

‘It’s literally a stalemate,’ says the pundit, writing about some disagreement in foreign affairs.

Use of worn metaphors aside, the game of chess is obviously popular. Its idioms have colonised our language, and according to a submission made to the Olympics committee by FIDE, the international chess federation, 605 million of the world’s population know how to play – that is, one in 12 of all people alive today.

Corruption If that seems like a fishy claim, remember that the federation is not known for its commitment to truth or accuracy. Its president is one of the gangsters who made it big in Russia after the collapse of communism. Only the world soccer federation has more member countries and officials to bribe than FIDE, but the chess president has added black-market oil trading to the routine corruption such bodies exhibit. Incidentally, FIDE may be corrupt, like FIFA (and the IOC itself for that matter), but its individual national members generally are not.

Mind you, the figure of 605 million chess players is not impossible. The internet provides the means for quick, informal games between people all over the world, and the

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servers of chess sites groan under the load. Most of the games being played today are impersonal: chess conducted by mouse clicks or tablet swipes, stripped of the tangibility of board and pieces and without the presence of an opponent. Face to face encounters, whether friendly or tournament, are fewer in number. But the combination of corrupt world federation and lack of public spectacle has deterred any real commercial sponsorship, so the internet boom has not led to chess being widely taken up outside the digital realm, despite its ubiquity in journalistic vocabularies.

Money and drugs have perverted many other pastimes, but abundant money has never afflicted chess players, and there are no drugs that can seriously improve

their performance. (Not that drug testing doesn’t happen in tournaments: in an effort to ingratiate itself with the Olympic committee, FIDE instituted random tests in 2001. A few minor players were sanctioned for excessive coffee intake, and one angry grandmaster told the tester what to do with his urine bottle; in fact the pointless testing is regarded with amused contempt by most players.)

Its own category Not being an object of exploitation, chess has therefore remained relatively innocent.

It is something you do for its own sake, and although some claim it as an art or a science, as well as a game, it is essentially in a category of its own.

Of all the differences that distinguish chess from other games, the most salient is his-

tory. There’s a line of official world champions stretching back to the nineteenth century, and an unofficial line of the world’s best that goes almost as far as the Middle Ages. The oldest game that we have a record of dates from the tenth century. The important term here is ‘record,’ because a chess game can be recorded like a piece of music and played back a thousand years later.

Games remain intelligible across the centuries because the rules change so little and so slowly. The oldest game that follows modern rules was recorded in 1475.

Unlike music, painting or literature, the content of a work of chess art has no referents. It does not remind us of the times of the artist, or his beliefs or emotional states. As Marcel Duchamp said, ‘The aesthetic expression of chess is

the purest of all the arts. There is no plastic form to consider, no incidental and distracting detail inherent in materiality, just the interplay of abstract forces.’

A chess score records the efforts of two minds to defeat one another in a highly stylised environment of pure thought, but just like musical notation the marks on paper can be used to recreate the original transaction. Unlike music, however, chess moves are not the portal to an infinite world of subjective experience.

Chess is objective, rational and in theory solvable, although in practice the number of possible moves from the starting position is so high (think of a number higher than the number of atoms in the universe) that the logical result of those moves will remain forever incomputable.

Silicon chips in The rise in popularity of chess parallels the rise in availability of computers. The two have a long history (Alan Turing devised the first chess software before computer hardware even existed), and the dark side of this entanglement is the spectre of cheating. Modern top-level tournament players are routinely scanned for illicit devices, because some mediocre players have attempted to enhance their brains not with drugs but with silicon chips. Indeed, unease over miniature computers means that even legitimate above-average performances sometimes lead to unfounded charges of outside assistance.

On the positive side, exposure to computer analysis has shown chess players that the

core of the game consists of tactics, that is, calculation of immediate moves, and that only a small part depends on strategic understanding.

The consequence has been an emphasis on sharp play, with masters more concerned with concrete moves than general considerations. Computer analysis of classic games has also shown that even the greatest players quite often make mistakes, and that luck plays a greater part in this game of pure information than anyone suspected.

To be fair, luck is generally earned, the result of effort and nerve, which makes chess an appropriate symbol for human endeavour, and not just the cerebral kind. At the highest level it requires physical fitness, strenuous training and unwavering ambition: in a word, it is one of the world’s sports. Hence FIDE’s attempt to join the Olympics.

Unfortunately, despite massive government assistance for chess in places like Russia, China and India, in anglophone countries the philistines prevail. No government support is available because chess is not defined as a sport, and the definition will not change because the government does not support chess.

So in Australia at least, an activity with a thousand-year history and a growing number of enthusiasts is locked out of the public consideration given without hesitation to other forms of sport.

Despite lending its imagery to popular culture, and despite being played by one in 12 people, it seems that chess remains a secret delight. It is not about to lose its innocence any time soon.

New South Wales says a metre matters when overtaking cyclists Bike riders in NSW will be safer thanks to the NSW government’s decision to implement a minimum distance when overtaking bicycles as part of a package of new road safety laws.

The Amy Gillett Foundation welcomed the government’s announcement that it will commence a two-year trial of the ‘metre matters’ rule that requires drivers to provide a minimum distance of one metre when overtaking a bike rider in speed zones up to 60km/h and 1.5 metres in speed zones above 60km/h.

The move builds on grow-

ing support for ‘a metre matters’ around Australia with permanent laws in place in South Australia, amended road laws in Tasmania, and trials underway in Queensland and the ACT. Amy Gillett Foundation chairman Mark Textor congratulated the NSW government on introducing the ‘a metre matters’ trial, which follows minister for roads Duncan Gay, indicating his support for minimum overtaking distance laws at the Road Safety Summit in August.

‘We are delighted with the minister’s decision to intro-

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duce the trial and it caps off a breakthrough year for the Amy Gillett Foundation as we continue our mission to reduce the incidence of serious injury and death of bike riders in Australia.

‘As the fifth jurisdiction

to adopt these changes, the NSW decision puts us one step closer to achieving the Foundation’s goal of having minimum overtaking distance laws in place Australiawide,’ Mr Textor said.

‘The leadership shown in

NSW today sends a strong message to those states yet to adopt the “a metre matters” rule that the time to make the change is now, and that the community supports and expects it.’

Amy Gillett Foundation chief executive officer Phoebe Dunn said amending the road rules in NSW to mandate a minimum overtaking distance would make bike riding safer by changing behaviour.

‘A metre matters because it provides a practical measurement for drivers when overtaking bike riders,’ Ms Dunn said.

‘The NSW community is already familiar with “a metre matters”, which features in the “It’s a two-way street” road safety campaign, and emphasises the responsibility that both drivers and bike riders have to share the road safely, together.

‘The “It’s a two-way street” campaign came about as a result of a longstanding partnership between the Amy Gillett Foundation and Transport NSW, so we are thrilled to see the continued commitment to a safer bikeriding environment with today’s announcement,’ Ms Dunn said.

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Sticking the knife in the Coalmonster: the CSG daemon and us Eve Jeffery

Okay.

I am getting fairly pissed off – I am just saying that at the outset so you don’t read to the end and get shirty when you find out that the person I am pissed off with is you.

The Coalmonster and the CSG Daemon are devouring the guts of our planet and it’s pretty much your fault (and mine). You either consume too much, and/or you voted for the morons who sold us out for 30 pieces of silver.

By day I am moody-mannered photojournalist for the best news publication on the planet – yes, The Echo – and by night I am an even moodier, meaner and crankier doco maker. Award-winning filmmaker David Lowe and I teamed up 18 months ago to create independent production company Cloudcatcher Media, to make some dollars in the most ethical way we can from the commercial sector to help us finance our mission of sticking the knife in the Coalmonster and finishing off the CSG Daemon.

In my other ‘job’ as an artivist, I spend a lot of time interviewing farmers and people who live off the land, people who grow food so we don’t have to get our lily-white paws muddy. Sure, a lot of those farmers grow animals for the dead-flesh-eaters market and there is a fair amount

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of scary chemicals used in Australian farming. Sometimes it does feel like we are fighting for the lesser of two evils, but these extraordinary men and women are trying their damnedest to make it work. They don’t always get it right but they are constantly educating themselves about sustainable practices and are working their butts off to put food in your bowl.

From Tara to Bowral and from Byron to Breeza (via Gloucester, the Pilliga, Doubtful Creek, Glenugie, Brisbane, the growing cesspit of frack wells in Queensland and the list goes on…), David and I and our team have filmed the wins and losses and the tragic and heroic battles of the people of this country against the

carnage our elected officials are visiting upon us. Between us we’ve seen a lot – terrible wars lost to black pits and humans standing up to the man and woman while ‘Confusing Them with Our Joy’.

We – when I say ‘we’ I mean humanity – had a win at Bentley. The vote came in, the shareholders cut their losses and Metgasco has been sent packing. I’m super happy about that. Yay! Then, we all went home and saluted the yellow triangle on our letterboxes as we passed through a gate onto manicured lawns, we sat down to our steak dinner while we flicked on the telly, cracked another ice-cold Moet or Perry and felt very

satisfied with our hard day at the office. The problem is, some other poor bastard in Hopeland or the Hunter is paying for the sizzle in your snag or the chill on your brew.

NIMBY or what?

I love a sunburnt country – that’s the first clue, right. The trick word here is ‘sunburnt’. That’s the part where the sun comes into it. That is, the actual big fireball in the sky that gives thousands of us ultraviolet cancer on a regular basis. Every day a gazillion rays go to waste on car, house, factory, bus and sunshade roofs. We have wide expanses of asphalt crisscrossing this wide brown land, roads that should go solar!

I love the sound of a wind farm in the morning.

We have so many non-violent sources of energy generation in this country that we have no excuse to dig a hole or tap that gas; we are just bloody-minded fools!

When I am prime mistress, it will be illegal to have aircon blasting and the door of your business, house, day-care centre, or prison open. The Byron vibers and Mullum cool cats for all their hippy-ippyness are the worst offenders. Can’t have shoppers buying their mung beans and nag champa without the lure of breezy shopping-ness-ess casting its icy tentacles through the beaded curtains.

When I rule the world there will be no question about it. All houses

will have solar panels that either feed back into the grid, keep at least one appliance in the house going or, even better, powering their entire life. Seriously, I have heard that you can make the idiot box work from an exercise bike – a great lesson for the kiddies: you want it? Earn it.

If humans did just one small thing and closed the door on aircon, that would be a huge slap in the face for the Coalmonster. You can conserve energy. If you can’t kick your addiction to destructive power you can at least moderate your fix and save a few corn fields and chickpea crops on the way.

It is possible to live off the grid – it just takes some management.

I know, I know – storage cells and what watts and stuff like that. If you are even vaguely a soccer mum, you can do this! A few panels on the roof, a nice genny for emergencies and awareness enough to turn off the lights when you don’t need them can make one helluva difference.

The real truth is: Gaia doesn’t give a shit.

We need Earth but you can be damn sure she doesn’t need us. She will be here long after humankind is next week’s coal deposit. We can rape and pillage, torture and tear her but at the end of the day, at the dawn of human extinction, Mother Earth will simply chew her gum, click her fingers and say, ‘Next.’

Byron man helps single mothers Story & photo Eve Jeffery

Under the watchful gaze of Mount Kilimanjaro, a Byron Bay man is paying it both backward and forward as he helps single mothers in Africa create better lives for themselves.

Walter’s decision to help change the lives of as many people as he could came from two events that happened in Africa. The first was when a lad he had been teaching for months dropped dead in front of him from dog-biteinduced rabies. The second was when he became very ill and was taken in by a family who had nothing yet still shared all they had with him to help his recovery.

The lad was a child of a single mother and the Kingazi family who nursed him back to health were grandparents to a single mother’s child.

‘For two weeks they gave me everything they had. When I got sick I had no money.

Nothing. They had nothing, yet they put me up.’

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located in the Manyara Region, Central-Eastern Tanzania, Africa. The goal of the project is to become an evidence-based NGO that is there to provide an opportunity for young single mothers to move from economic hardship to a better life with purpose and new skills.

Walter says the project wants to help the women help themselves. ‘Unlike various other organisations, Tasimode will not financially support individuals without their own effort.’

Single mothers who show an interest in acquiring a more sustainable life for themselves and their family get an hourly wage to work on various projects and get training in how to deal with

problems and issues; setting goals; organisational skills and financial sustainability as well as other life skills; ‘The cycle of where a child is born and raised is extremely important when trying to educate and minimise poverty. The mothers are generally not suitable to raise and care for their child owing to the lack of funds to provide food, clean water, education and in some instances, shelter for their child.

‘This moved us to form the organisation Tasimode, where we are making the change for the new generation of children, the change they deserve’.

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Articles We need to throw the crazed driver out the door and grab the wheel Phillip Frazer

The supposed good news is that almost all of the 196 nations on Earth agreed last week on how to save our planet from meltdown.

The bad news is that most countries won’t honour their individual agreements, and collectively they won’t save the planet.

We know the problems.

Since 1900, the number of parts of CO2 per million units of air has risen from 300 to 400. Average global temperature per year has risen one degree celsius. Another one degree will raise sea levels about two metres.

Heating up land and sea also changes weather in dramatic ways. Storms and droughts, hurricanes and floods are happening more often in more places on Earth, and they will get worse.

The basic Paris agreement is to cut carbon emissions to keep the global temperature rise ‘well below 2°C’ above pre-industrial levels, which will require immediate slashing of fossil fuel use – starting with top carbon emitters China, US, Europe, and India, which account for half

Saturday, December 12: thousands of Parisians and many others from around Europe marched from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower for climate action and climate justice.

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the world’s carbon output.

But most major nations don’t have the will or the way to force the required behaviour changes – essentially ending capitalism and consumerism as we know them.

The US government can’t do it because it’s owned and operated by corporates, and they don’t do self-sacrifice.

And in this election cycle, US oil and gas companies will spend more than $100 million to fund candidates who deny global warming and demand more fossil fuel mining.

India – and most other developing nations – ask why they would back off now, when the colonials already dumped a zillion tons of crap

in the air and made themselves rich doing it.

And even though renewable energy now costs about the same as coal, carbon expansion will grow from other sources such as cement, jet fuel, fertiliser, and cattle.

So – all the Paris pledges are more likely to add up to 4° or more, which would inundate coastal cities and swamp vast areas of agricultural lands, leading to the devastation of our species and most others within 100 years. A 2°C rise will submerge island nations and low-lying land, spurring ever-larger waves of migration, within 30 years.

However, there are four reasons to be hopeful: 1. People will fight and

adapt. The unity of the elites in Paris produced half-baked deals, but the fervor of mere mortals – the people united, you might say – told the corporate kings and their political fixers that they can’t keep fiddling while we all burn.

Kids born this century are aware, and the one-percenters need to beware.

2. Take-it-back. Oxford prof Myles Allen says (theecologist.org) the Paris agreement calls for greenhouse emissions to be ‘balanced’ by carbon sinks some time after mid-century – but to preempt disastrous temperature rise we’ll need to act faster, and Allen says we can begin now by requiring fossil fuel industries to take back the

carbon they’ve already released into the air.

Prof Allen reckons a ‘CO2 take-back’ scheme is the only feasible way of stabilising the climate, because the alternative – a global ban on fossil fuel extraction and use – ‘is neither ethical nor enforceable’. Fossil fools call Allen’s #takebackCO2 solution mandatory sequestration, and they hate it. People in general love it.

3. New rules for investors.

In the past few years, thousands of community organisations, city councils, pension funds, schools/universities, churches, investment funds, and NGOs around the world have committed to withdraw investments from fossil fuel corporations to a total value of $3.4 trillion.

Mark Schapiro reports (newsweek.com) that business tycoons led by former Bank of England boss Mark Carney and New York billionaire/ex-mayor Mike Bloomberg aim to force companies seeking investors in Europe to reveal their own carbon footprints, and to predict the future impact on their share values from the rapid global transition out of

fossil fuels into renewables.

4. China. China is already the world’s biggest polluter and hundreds of millions of its citizens are breathing air laden with 25 times safe levels of pollutants.

But, China is run by a government that can dictate vast changes, and it is committed to group survival more than to the pursuit of unlimited individual material wealth. Already, China leads the world in manufacturing solar, wind and other clean energy equipment.

In the current Monthly, Robert Manne argues that it is the sheer size of global climate change and its probable consequences that incites denialists such as Donald Trump and Tony Abbott to their rabid frenzy.

Okay – the precipice may be too vast, too wide, too steep and too deep to comprehend, but when you’re in a runaway bus heading for any precipice, first step is shove the driver out the door and grab the wheel. Together, maybe we can turn the sucker around.

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Post-apocalyptic loucheness made easy Horatio Bitemark

It was no real surprise that the end of what we laughingly call civilisation fell upon us like the proverbial wolfish Assyrians in that Byron chap’s poem, though in this case there was no angel of death to intervene on our behalf.

Only Sanders, the gentleman’s gentleman. Handier in a tight spot than that celestial being, I would wager.

The important chaps at the 2020 Arkansas Climate Summit still imagined, even after the disaster of Paris, that their charisma and words would overcome Nature’s stubborn desire to go her own way. Nature pushed on, however, as she is wont to do, and the consequences of our species’ hubris became bleedingly apparent.

The clubhouse had to be moved from Myocum, what with the seawater inundation and the unpredictable methane eruptions. Fortunately, as we had expected, the zombies were confined to the Byron Bay lighthouse, hunting down the last of the pay-parking inspectors, desperately hiding in the lantana but easy to spot in their red caps and embroidered epaulettes. We

The local hill tribes were inclined to engage in elaborate rituals to ward off climate disaster.

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shifted out past Main Arm Upper Upper Nether Wallop, and dug out a considerable portion of a hilltop with the bulldozers a chap we knew in what was left of the Middle East had liberated from the Egyptian NeoCoptics. By then there were no State Forests wallahs to object to our excavations, not that they had had any luck in preventing the loggers’ shenanigans in rosier days.

Tosser Digby, ever the enthusiastic, some might say belligerent, marksman, equipped the grass rooftop with a variety of rocket launchers, Gatling guns and

motion sensors discreetly placed among the solar panels. We had to dissuade Digby from knocking off the nearby native fauna, but conceded that any wandering poodles were fair game. He was somewhat disappointed that our diet from now on would be chiefly vegetarian but we all must make sacrifices in interesting times, what?

The basement beneath the four storeys was ample, catering for stockpiled armaments, Renaissance paintings and various precious stones which we thought one day might be tradeable as currency. The rest of the levels re-created our

favourite clubhouse rooms – billiards, sauna, indoor polo, reading room, wine cellars, dungeon of forbidden pleasures, and so on. Chef had half a floor to himself for his luxurious kitchen, and a hydroponic glasshouse in which to nurture our stock of vegetables and whatever new culinary delights we might scavenge from the landscape.

Sanders, bless his leather spats, still insisted on having modest digs more befitting an ascetic than his pivotal role in our establishment.

Sanders’s sangfroid, panache and considerable élan all came to the fore when

we were out scouting one day and unexpectedly came across a hill tribe evolved from the Shining Darkstar Dance Party held surreptitiously in Nullum State Forest in 2010. They had adapted well to their surroundings and we would not have spotted their dwellings, thrown together from wattles and ferns and mud, were it not for Digby’s trained sniper’s eye.

They were cautious of us – we were all over fifty, after all – but Sanders had an instant grasp of their lingo where most of us could only make out the word ‘like’ repeated several times. He persuaded their chief goddess, Sensory Tamari Moonbeam, that we came in peace and soon we were trading goods and the tribe was kind enough to point out the local plants containing DMT, essential to future clubhouse meetings.

Later that year we celebrated our collaboration with a sumptuous feast in the clubhouse, the tribe somewhat overwhelmed by its grandeur – apart from the small children who purloined several gold tableware items by Cellini and most of the brie. We toasted to survival and good health with the 2016 Right-

wing Dingbat Belongil Rockwall Folly Cabernet Merlot, redolent of forest berries and stewed presumption, accompanied by Roast Feral Boar and New Potatoes garnished with Hell’s Hole Spurge.

‘I say, chaps,’ proclaimed Abbotsleigh, before falling of his chair, ‘the end of the world is a pretty good show after all.’

Sensory Tamari Moonbeam made some elaborate motion with her hands before clasping them in front of her heart and pronouncing, ‘The Mother makes it all, like, you know…’

‘Quite so, madam,’ remarked Sanders, ‘but the apocalypse is not without its drawbacks, and I urge the gentlemen, and the members of your tribe, to be quite prepared for, shall we say, more turbulent times ahead.’

After all, we do expect any day now that the People’s Liberation Army will tire of the scenic delights of Townsville and begin heading south under the relentless leadership of Zhu De’s great-grandson, Bai. We are ready for them, as is the kilometre-wide perimeter of hallucinogenic stinging vines grafted onto groundsel from potent South American stock.

Navigating the bumpy road of life in a motorised eight ball Story & image Peter King

So there I was, navigating my Eight Ball down the bumpy Road of Life, doing my best to avoid the ‘Pot Holes’. Not only was my mind occupied with where I was going, but where I had come from. For most of my early life, I believed that several days after February 15, 1948 (the day that I was born), that the nursing sister in charge of the maternity ward of the Townsville General Hospital had made a terrible mistake and had given the wrong babies out.

As I grew older, I would spend a great deal of time sitting on top of Castle Hill just looking at the view and wondering about just who my real parents could have been.

I would imagine the house, the very impressive collection of original art, maybe a Max Ernst and a drawing by Picasso and even a photograph

by Man Ray. I have no doubt that there also would have been a very impressive image

by Salvador Dali, an image that showed his wonderful companion and muse, Gala (a good Muse is hard to find ).

And of course beautiful classi-

cal music wafting through the house from morning to night.

But how things can change.

As luck would have it, I met two amazing characters, Russell and Cecil. We retired to the Men’s Shed and had a very long in-depth conversation.

They confided to me that they were the offspring of aliens

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who had crash landed on this planet (that we call Earth) many years before. They also told me that their forefathers had discovered this planet many centuries ago and had christened it ‘Planet Bedlam’, because of the way they saw the majority of the inhabitants behaving.

Russell and Cecil explained that their parents had come from a very distant planet that was once called ‘Planet 27’ but after an early alien explorer had returned from ‘Planet Bedlam’ with a copy of a novel written by Sir Thomas More in 1516 called Utopia, things changed. When it was released

on their social media, it went viral. A referendum was held and each and every one of them voted to change the name of ‘Planet 27’, to ‘Planet Utopia’. What was even more incredible, both Russell and Cecil possessed an amazing device; it was a cross between a DNA tester and a GPS, and it

had the capability to pinpoint exactly where in the universe anyone came from.

I submitted to the test; it was painless and only took two minutes. I was flabbergasted with the result – it proved that I was half alien.

How could this be?

They were both chuckling to themselves and they asked me if I could remember the movements in the house in those early days. When I explained that even before I was born, my mother’s husband would leave the house very early in the morning, sometimes in the dark to go to the stables and train his horses. It was then that they told me that it had been reported back on Planet Utopia that it was not unusual for single alien travellers (feeling randy) to enter households and impregnate women from Planet Bedlam.

This knowledge brought the reality of why I feel so alienated from most people, with the way I think, the things I say and more importantly, the things I draw.

But the real joy of the test was to discover that my real father, the alien, actually came from the Planet Mirth.

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STEADY AS HE GOES

25 YEARS OF STEADY EDDY

– it went pretty well. I got laughs on my first go out; you don’t normally get too many laughs on your first five minutes and that kept me going. I had just turned 21.’

Steady was well and truly bitten.

‘I did five minutes whenever I could wherever I could. Sydney in those days had a lot of venues – Club Cack at Bondi Junction, Harold Park, the Store, all these comedy venues popping up in pubs so you could do five minutes most of the week from Monday to Thursday. I started out with people such as Alan Glover, who was a mentor, and Graham Pugh, and we used to hang out at the Comedy Store, if we were working or not, to see what everyone was doing. It was like a community; you don’t really get thay any more.’

About three years in Steady’s career took a sharp turn upwards and suddenly he was a household name, this gutsy young bloke boldly reframing social stereotypes and smashing some pretty impressive gigs at the same time.

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– and mine was: ha, I’ll just go to the beach!

Steady saw his sister performing comedy and decided on the spot to get up one week later and do his first open mic. Not overly extraordinary in itself, but Steady has cerebal palsy, and at that time views towards people with disabilities and attitudes towards their accessing normative life outcomes weren’t the same as they are today.

This makes Steady not just a very funny bloke, but something of a pioneer.

‘I went to the Spastic Centre of NSW. It wasn’t that bad. At one stage I think I was probably the bully! I look back on it on now and go Oh Shit, I wasn’t real happy in those days. I had a life outside school: I was in nippers, surf club – Boys’ Bridgade… I had a life – so I suppose at that age I knew more then they did and there were conflicts about it with my other schoolmates.

‘When I was about to leave school at 16 they had my name down to go into the sheltered workshop – without telling me. Mum’s reaction was “over my dead body”

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So how did that first gig go?

‘I was shaking so much that some bloke gave me his chair from the audience – so I had to sit down

‘It happened for me because of the Midday Show and Vizard, and probably the Big Gig and Bert Newton, all of those programs – and copious amounts of drugs and alcohol – yeah people were just throwing everything at me, here have this have this don’t worry – go out after a gig and there’s a $300 bar tab and you end up having no respect for anything because it’s handed to you and if you are 21 or 22 and you think you are six foot four and bulletproof. I was an arrogant prick!’ laughs Steady, who admits it was his success that stated to bring him undone.

‘You have your golden year and then things start to drop off. You are not the top of the pops but you are working and you have to work at it.

When you figure you have to work at it I think you become a little bit more grounded. Because you realise that the audience aren’t just tools. They are people and people make up your career and if you don’t look after them you are finished.’

The Steady Eddy I talk to today is very different from the bloke who crashed through two marriages, subsequent leaving him ‘bitter and broke’.

The Eddy of today is reflective.

‘It takes two to tango, and from my side of the street I was blind and I was drunk and that’s not really good to live with and not good for a marriage – and that’s basically what happened – twice!

‘I decided to get sober after the second wife walked out and I thought there could be a problem here! I was living on a farm with 30 acres and all sorts of animals, some days I was blind at 6am doing the morning feed, and that’s how I would stay all day.

So what was the defining moment that changed things for this comedian?

‘As Mum says, I scared the shit out of myself – it was what I had become. You have a moment of clarity – you go with not eating for a week – and not having a shower, and stuff like that… and no-one wanting to employ you and it hit me all at once, maybe they aren’t all arseholes, maybe it has to do with what I am doing – I think should get some help.’

So the bent man of comedy got straight – and he hasn’t looked back, branching out with humour that goes beyond disability into his passion for politics and people.

‘I got to the point where I went, fuck it, I might as well tell people what my views are – I think they can tell you are bullshitting – if it’s something passionate about your life or what you have been through, they love it even more. It mightn’t be a riotous laugh all the time, but it’s funny; they will still listen and enjoy it because it’s real.’

Steady Eddy – Keeping it Real – is the featured comic at this year’s New Years Eve Comedy Gala and sit-down dinner at the Ballina RSL with Chris Radburn, Anne Howe and Mandy Nolan as MC. Stukule and Miss Amber provide the dinner music with dinner and show at 7.30pm. $69.90 includes two-course dinner and show. Tickets at the club.

(Also at the club for NYE is Boardwalk Blues from 8.30pm and the Kevin Borich Express and a fireworks spectacular on the river at midnight!)

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‘Put me on a pedestal and I’ll only disappoint you’ – rages the lyric from Pedestrian At Best, the unforgettable lead single from Courtney Barnett’s seismic debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit. The thing about that lyric though: it’s wrong. Courtney, you could never disappoint us. Winner of Triple J Australian Album of the Year!

Needing no introduction but commanding maximum respect – Bloc Party come to us this year in the wake of a new record, a brand new line up and a new lease on life.

One of the defining bands of their generation, Bloc Party cannot be underestimated.

FOALS

Powerful, commanding, idiosyncratic, majestic: Foals.

Charting a course through small stages to huge with spiky shards such as Balloons, Cassius, My Number and My Mountain Gate taken from their records Antidotes, Holy Fire and newest barn stormer What Went Down – Foals are primed for a huge impact.

Paul Kelly adds yet another chapter to his burgeoning autobiography of collaborative magic. Brought to life on stage by some of Australia’s finest vocal talent and master musicians who interpret Kelly’s unmistakable lovelorn explorations, The Merri Soul Sessions are a musical massage for the soul. Featuring Clairey Browne, Dan Sultan, Kira Puru, Vika and Linda Bull.

HILLTOP HOODS

What is there to say about the ARIA award winning trio Hilltop Hoods that you don’t already know? You know they’re the pinnacle of Australian hip-hop. You know their music is steeped in massive hooks, epic samples, razorsharp lyrics and heavy beats. You know all the words to Nosebleed Section, The Hard Road and Cosby Sweater. You know you’ll love them at Falls.

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MEG MAC

‘Roll up your sleeves’ – good advice for the lazy. For our latest and greatest songstress though, Roll Up Your Sleeves is a mission statement. Born in Sydney, based in Melbourne and discovered in Perth, Meg Mac has become a big deal in a short space of time. A Falls fave and yours too.

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GARY CLARK JR

Arriving very young as a talent to watch on the Austin scene, Gary Clark Jr wasted no time in establishing a reputation. His early work set tongues wagging globally and it wasn’t long before he was sharing the stage with the likes of BB King, Mick Jagger and Buddy Guy.

BØRNS

Looking (and sounding) like the love child of Jack White and Jeff Buckley, BØRNS is a 23-year-old LA-based prodigy.

BØRNS brings a distinct melodic sensibility that is all his own with hits such as 10,000 Emerald Pools and Electric Love. Don’t miss him.

‘WEIRD AL’ YANKOVIC

He’s a master satirist best known for his parodies of the biggest stars in the musical universe. He’s Fat. He’s White and Nerdy. He’s Like A Surgeon. He’s been making us laugh for thirty-five years and he’s more popular than ever. The first person in history with a comedy album to debut at #1 and 4-time Grammy winner! The biggest-selling comedy recording artist ever is all set to take on the Falls main stage this summer.

DISCLOSURE

Still riding high on the phenomenal success of their debut album Settle with sneaky bangers like Latch and Holding On, the dream team of Guy and Howard Lawrence will be bringing a whole slew of brand new Caracal classics to Australian shores again this summer. Let’s dance.

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7.00–8.00

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8.00–9.00

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6.20–7.10

HALSEY

7.40–8.40

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9.10–10.10

FOALS

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Camping at the festival is free, simple and fun. You’ll need to bring all of your own supplies so take a look at our What To Bring list on the website. If you do forget something critical, chances are we have it for sale at the General Store located within the festival. RVs, trailers, campers and vans are all fine to bring along.

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BANFF

11.50–12.30

BOOTLEG RASCAL

12.50–1.30

GOONS OF DOOM

1.40–2.30

COMEDY: RANDY, TIEN TRAN AND NICK CODY

2.50–3.30

MEG MAC

4.00–4.50

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD

5.10–5.50

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TAKE A SAFARI FOR NEW YEARS! As 2015 comes to a close, people everywhere are scrambling for New Years Eve plans. You needn’t worry though, because Sunday Safari and Afends have made sure that this time around you bring in the New Year the right way. Following last year’s completely sold-out NYE event, the

Byron Bay Brewery will once again play host to what will no doubt be one of the biggest parties of 2015.

With a lineup so stacked you’ll be salivating, at the top of the list we will be graced with electronic power ballad kings, Panama. The three-piece live show keep good company on widely renowned label Future Classic, rubbing shoulders with artists such as Chet Faker, Cashmere Cat and Flume. Their tropical, feel-good music is taking the international stage by storm, with fans spanning from Berlin to Tokyo – and

new years eve now, just for you, Byron Bay. Joining them on the lineup is Juno Mars, aka Jono Ma of Jagwar Ma. A master of all things dance, Juno Mars recently supported Foals on their UK tour at the sold-out Wembley Stadium show. Helping us bring in the New Year will also be Byron local Mt Warning, whose new EP Petrified Heart is a cathartic, contagious sonic journey. As well as these guys, Nocturnal Tapes will be creating their wall of synthheavy sound at the Brewery, ensuring you’re dancing until the early morning.

Keeping the vibe balanced, WAXHEAD are also going to be there to fulfil all your surf rock needs, as well as Kit Bray on a vibing acoustic set. If this long list of stellar acts isn’t enough for you, keeping the party strong will be Taya, Rhys Bynon and, of course, the Safari DJs. Tickets are available at sundaysafari. com.au, the Afends store and the Byron Bay Brewery.

DRUNK MUMS FOR NY

Want to spend your NYE with Drunk Mums? The Hotel Great Northern have the band headlining along with Ocean Alley, Dumb Punts, Feeling Dave & Chris Bradley. Melbourne’s premier garage rock and roll delinquents are going Troppo, lining up beers to celebrate their punk-inspired anthem Pub on My Own. Tickets at the venue.

SOUL, SUN & LOTS OF PLUM

Byron Bay presents Soul Street again this New Years Eve, and will see closure of Jonson Street to traffic from The Rails all the way to Lawson St roundabout. The zone will be renamed Soul Street for the evening and will promote the Safe Summer in the Bay initiative created by the local council’s Summer Safety and Cultural Activities Committee. It’s an impressive lineup and features Thelma Plum, an Indigenous singer/songwriter from Delungra in NSW. Now based in Melbourne she’s a Triple J National Indigenous Music Awards comp winner, an Unearthed winner, and has also been nominated for a Deadly for most promising new talent. She is joined

by Kyle Lionhart, Hoo8Hoo, Som De Calcada, Samba Blisstas, Tommy Franklin, Ilona Harker, Miss Renee Simone DJ, Roundabout Theatre acts, Billy Tempest Fire Dancers, Mobstars!!! flashmob dancers, Shaunti Light Show, Red Helium Balloon Girls, Hunter + Smoke, Tutti Frutti Circus, Shep Huntly Circus, Indego Gebbett, Megan Donnelly, Isis + Azura, Silent Disco and Romi Music plus more!

Bring the kids out from 4pm till late and venture through the heart of town, which will be full of artisan stalls, great food stalls, craft activities, face painters, circus acts, buskers and numerous local and national bands including performers onstage.

The early bird catches the first sun.

Come and be part of our early-

morning, family-friendly event at the Cape Byron Lighthouse, sponsored by Crystal Castle. Come and be a part of our sunrise meditation with a 5.30am sharp start. Concluding with the wonderful sounds of gongs as the first glimpse of the sun breaks through the skies. Following daybreak, there will be yoga, Hawaiian flying Tai Chi, and Written Intentions.

This is a way to celebrate the true spirit of Byron Bay – peaceful, happy, healthy and inclusive. You can partake in free yoga or tai chi while taking in the view.

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Welcome to the Mullum Shop Local Campaign!

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From The Echo:

Welcome, everyone, to the Shop Local Campaign being run by the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Echo Publications. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to support local businesses and for our local businesses to give back to the community.

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.

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The Source Bulk Foods has a range of more than 400 healthy wholefoods including dried fruit, nuts, seeds, grains, local raw honey, super foods, flour, cereal and lots of tempting treats!

So treat yourself to delicious unpackaged food this Christmas and the convenience of being able to purchase just the right amount, from a teaspoon of spice to kilos of lentils!

Chincogan Store ... is the corner store with a difference, selling everything from buns and burgers to vegetarian, gluten free, espresso coffee and cakes. For the last 10 years, the quick and friendly staff have been swapping slightly crazy, inviting smiles with the happy fun people (their customers) whom they call the most caring community anywhere.

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

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Moana – Santos Organics Kirsten Redmond – Mullumbimby Newsagency Dylan Hutton – James Hardware Mitre 10 Ziv Arbiv – James 10 Mitre 10 Tony Vella – Santos Organics Rainer Hartlieb – Dennett’s IGA Kate – Mullumbimby Comprehensive Healthcare Centre Mick Herring – Stewarts Menswear Kelly Green – Crystal Castle Penny Gillespie – Mullumbimby Newsagency

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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.

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

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.

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GETTING WAXED WA X H E A D A R E A BA N D O F M AT E S B O R N A N D B R E D I N BY RO N , L A N D O F S U R F C U LT U R E .

Drawing from their life in the waves and on the margins of the mainstream, Waxhead are all about positive vibes, a bit of a modern attitude and grime to easy-going surf culture. Waxhead vocalist, Froggy, answered a few questions on the eve of the band’s Boxing Day gig at the Hotel Great Northern.

How has living in Byron shaped the way you play?

The Beatles grew up in some shitty post-WWII suburbs around Liverpool; The Rolling Stones in Dartford, which Keith Richards remarked as being bleak; Nirvana in a boring logging town called Aberdeen; and the music inspiring these acts largely came from African-Americans singing their heart-breaking blues as second-rate citizens in a radically racist post-slavery American ghetto landscape. In comparison Waxhead grew up in some Alice in Wonderland rabbit-hole bubbly oasis by the sea and we’re largely inspired by bands who grew up struggling in shitholes.

Not to say there is no struggle in the shire, but it’s a pretty damn nice place to grow up. I dunno how Byron has shaped the way we play but it sure doesn’t make it easy to sing the blues like you mean it.

What is the underlying ethos of Waxhead?

We formed a band because it sounded like a lot of fun and we love music. If we make sure we never forget this foundation, there will be many more years of fun to be had.

Tell me about recording the new single Brussels.

This was by far the most fun we’ve had in the studio.

We recorded at The Music Farm in the hills of the shire with our good mates The Delta Riggs. We set up a cocktail bar called The Barnacle and churned out cocktails and snacks to keep the bands humming. We also recorded live with the whole band jamming out in one room together; much more fun than any other time we’ve been in the studio How did it go touring Europe and Japan?

That was pretty much a dream-come-true scenario.

Before Waxhead formed we were all travelling around the world surfing and exploring new places and getting immersed in new cultures and ideas. To be travelling together with a common goal of playing good shows and having lots of fun is unreal. We’ve been really lucky. Some of the best shows we’ve played have been overseas. We got the pleasure of playing six festivals in 2015; not one of them was in Australia. That’s kinda weird and epic now I think about it…

How do you like to approach recording?

With maximum froth and minimum stress. It’s all about being relaxed and in the zone.

What are the plans for 2016?

Release the new EP Cruise Control, tour around Australia, record a new EP, go back to Europe, Japan and possibly Indonesia, tour Australia some more, record some more, party ’n’ bullshit.

What should we expect for your upcoming show?

A hangover and hazy sporadic memories of dancing.

BYO balloons, sparklers and party poppers.

Waxhead play the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday, (Boxing Day).

Live Music THE JAM FACTORY WITH BYRON VIBES Byron Vibes is about celebrating and showcasing the incredible musical and artistic talent in the Byron Shire. As a collective of musicians and artists combined with our love of music, art and philosophy, we point towards a much broader vision.

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Through the celebration of local music, arts and culture, the intention is to encourage others to shine. Byron Vibes has emerged over recent years through the collaboration of a large range of local artists. Having run numerous events during this time, they released their first compilation album under their own independent label Constellation Records, representing the music of 18 local artists.

The next event features multiple stages showcasing headline acts and artists such as Wandering Eyes, Tristan Omeara, Simon Wright, Katia Demeester, Luke Ferguson, Future Elders and Lady Writer. The infamous and renowned jam stage will be in full swing, offering punters the chance to get onstage and play. Featuring an acoustic stage, Funmaker Silent disco, VJ Luminaya (live projections), fire twirling, arts, and 600–700 guests.

Crafts market stalls, face painting / body art and much more.

Saturday, Boxing Day, at Byron Brewery from 2pm.

A SPOT OF BIZARRE GARDENING Australia’s newest boutique electronic music festival returns for its second year, bigger, greener and crazier than ever thanks to Byron’s hottest party collective, Essential Intentions. Held 1.5 hours out of our nation’s most-loved holiday destination there is no better place to spend one of the best summer weekends of the year with good weather, good friend and incredible music.

This year organisers have taken it to the next level and gone all out with

a lineup of the most exciting artists from around the world, who will be performing across two stages over three days, inside the deep forest where positive people and world-class music blossom into a magical place that is the Bizarre Garden. Headliners are an all-star cast from across Europe, Catz N Dogz (Poland), DJ W!ld (France), Be Svendsen (Germany), German Brigante (Spain) and an Australian lineup from all around the country.

Bizarre Garden takes root over 5–7 February 2016, with music, camping and more. Tix $70. For ticket and location info go to bizarregardenfestival.com.

GROOVE ON SUNDAY 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 interstate DJs from around Australia.

Expect to hear quality house and techno music by the hand of resident DJs LeOCh and Magu plus weekly guest DJs. Come experience it for yourself.

Groove is free entry every Sunday from 3pm till 10pm at the Byron Bay Brewery.

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CONFESSIONS OF A BACON EATER A few weeks ago the World Health Organization delivered some cheery news – apparently bacon (along with ham and sausages) is carcinogenic. Can’t the WHO deliver good news for a change? Must they always be the Grinch that stole Christmas?

Part of me suspects that this was perhaps the masterplan of some smug vegan scientist in the WHO who timed the release of information to coincide with the annual upsurge in ham consumption, ie Christmas. I don’t care if bacon gives me cancer. I am not giving it up. I love bacon. And frankly a life without bacon is not worth living, so bring on the cancer.

Stuff the cancer prophesiers – they can go stick organic carrots up their polyp-free butts. They can’t have bacon. They’ve taken everything else that gives us joy.

They’ve taken cigarettes. They’ve taken alcohol. They’ve even taken the bloody sun.

There was a time in my life where there was nothing I loved more than to sit on the beach smothered in baby oil, smoking a ciggie and drinking champagne.

Now I’m in a sun-shirt, under an umbrella, covered in sunscreen.

Hang on, the sunscreen may contain nano-particles that could be like the asbestos of the future. Okay, so I’m not wearing sunscreen; I am inside on a sunbed. Hang on, that emits ultraviolet radiation and causes skin cancer. Alright, I’m inside looking at a postcard of someone on the beach getting cancer while enjoying some lovely bottled water.

Hang on, is that plastic bottle BPA-free? If not I could be drinking harmful toxins that have leached into the water from the plastic. And the water, it’s telling me it’s from some groundspring… but does it contain arsenic? Is the ground-spring near a coal seam gas mine? Okay, so I’ll drink tap water. But that could contain fluoride.

I might have to drink Coke. Oh, that’s right, they took sugar as well. Maybe I should just lick the can. But that’s aluminium. And aluminium gives you bladder cancer. I’ll just slump down next to this wall… hang on, this wall… it’s made of… asbestos!!

Everything gives you cancer.

Chemicals give you cancer. We know that. Yet we continue to allow them to be sprayed on our food. We continue to use them to preserve our food. Lots of medications can give you cancer.

Even contraception. Definitely hormone therapy. That gives women breast cancer, but they don’t get angry and wrinkly and their vaginas don’t dry up so I guess there’s an upside?

Bex gave people cancer. They certainly got the ‘good liedown’ that the manufacturers promised.

Cadmium and similar compounds used in tattoos will give you cancer. Air pollution will give you cancer. In fact there’s not much out there that won’t give you cancer. The World Health Organization are certainly lining up and should put themselves as the number one on the list of things that will give you cancer.

Perhaps the WHO should think about giving their message a more positive spin and release information about everything that won’t give you cancer. That’s a list I’d like to pin to my fridge.

I guess that list is too small, or they just haven’t found out it gives you cancer yet. Maybe that list would be blank because in the end I suspect the simple act of being alive is a terminal illness.

So, bacon, my dear cancerproducing friend, I have decided to let you stay. I have decided to embrace you. I have accepted the dysfunctional nature of this toxic relationship, but that’s what bacon addiction is. It’s delicious.

You can tell food that doesn’t give you cancer, because it’s generally not delicious.

My intention to persist with bacon eating has redefined me.

After all these years of having pegged myself as a neurotic, it turns out that I am a risk-taker.

Sure I’m scared of heights, spiders, snakes, sharks, flying… but I eat bacon. I’ve still got my edge. My edge has bacon on it.

Crispy, caramelised bacon.

And while sticking with bacon, I’m defending ham and sausage.

They’re staying on the plate. You can’t just swoop in and take a person’s preserved meats.

I mean what would the old fellas serve outside Bunnings? Carrots?

No, I’m sticking with the cancer-sizzle.

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THE POWER OF GIDDENS America’s Rhiannon Giddens is known as the lead singer, violinist, banjo player and founding member of the Grammy-winning country, blues and old-time music band Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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What she wasn’t known for up until recently was her work as a solo artist, but that all changed at the Another Day Another Time concert inspired by the Coen Brothers’ film Inside Llewyn Davis. Giddens gave the best performance at what was called the concert of the year. This was perhaps the turning point, where the world sat up and took notice of this extraordinarily gifted musician.

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Giddens was surprised by the reaction.

‘I had no idea, I really didn’t. I have been in the Drops and this was my first time solo. Working with people I have never met, I was most focused on not screwing it up! I thought, let’s get this right! After the show I went back and started jamming backstage and then the reviews came out…

‘It was like holy moly! I didn’t know who was there reviewing. I wasn’t in the industry enough to even know who they were. I had been doing folk music and touring. I am really glad I didn’t know because I did what I was instinctually trained to do. I didn’t think about it, I just did what was in front of me and that’s pretty much my motto: do what is in front of me and whatever will happen will happen!’

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It’s her understated approach that perhaps packs the biggest punch.

‘Someone said to me – a drama teacher actually – to never play the punchline. If you have a humorous line you want to deliver the audience knows when you are delivering, so you have to underplay it. The audience knows what is coming next but you can’t – you can’t know you have to be in the next moment and in the next. It keeps it fresh for you as well. You have to play the songs over and over and you have to find a way to make every show, even your 20th in a row.’

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In 2015 Giddens released her debut solo album, Tomorrow is My Turn, produced by TBone Burnett, featuring songs made famous by Patsy Cline, Odetta, Dolly Parton and Nina Simone. The Wall Street Journal said of the album, ‘It confirms the arrival of a significant talent whose voice and distinctive approach communicate the simmering emotion at the core of the songs’. This sums up her approach. ‘When you do interpretations, it’s not covers – covers are a replication of an existing arrangement – we interpret a song, and take it somewhere new. It’s kind of an opportunity to say something about that song.’

It all happened very quickly for Giddens. ‘I had TBone saying we are going to do a record in the next three months; what is your dream record? I had a little list of songs, so I had to add to it – then I started research, looking for songs.’

Catch Rhiannon Giddens and her band at Bluesfest next year. For program and ticket information go to www.bluesfest.com.au.

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The local reggae collective have taken Byron by storm with their ever-growing and -glowing Byron event, now over two stages: the Brewery’s open-air beergarden and the Brewery’s Band Room simultaneously!

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CUMMING TO LISMORE Award-winning actor, best-selling author and Broadway star Alan Cumming will join Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell in opening the annual Tropical Fruits Festival on New Years Eve in Lismore.

Cumming is on his way to the rainbow region to perform his hit show Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs at NORPA at Lismore City Hall this Tuesday and Wednesday and will stay on to open the festival the following day.

Alan Cumming (OBE) is a Scottish actor, author and activist who has appeared in numerous films, television shows and plays. He has just finished filming the latest instalment of the TV series The Good Wife, in which he plays a

I found the way to Yoga when I was 20 years old. I was on the Canary Islands and the person whom I was living with at the time was a Yoga teacher. I did practice with him and got very inspired by his teachings and energy.

My stronger call to Yoga was seven years ago when I had a car accident and broke my left femur! Since then my practice became very strong and also teachings.

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Pilates has been always a good support, as a physical exercise and workwise. This practice is more physical than anything else but still a great path for physical body development, including some awareness of the breath.

How did it change you or your life that you found meaningful?

charismatic political campaign manager Eli Gold. His bestselling 2014 autobiography Not My Father’s Son tells the emotional story of the brutal relationship with his abusive father when he was growing up and the later discoveries he made when filming the TV show Who Do You Think You Are?

Definitely Yoga change my life! It’s a very powerful practice that embraces all aspects of life, creating a new realm of consciousness.

The path of Yoga is very exciting. There’s something magical about it. The way to experiencing is trusting and practising and everything will happen by itself.

A campaigner for LGBT rights, Cumming has also been awarded for his contribution toward eliminating homophobia. His first performance at NORPA at Lismore City Hall on Tuesday 29 December will be preceded by a free community party, the end point for the annual Tropical Fruits street parade through Lismore’s CBD.

Practising Yoga or Pilates, the practitioner develops a great awareness of the body, mind and spirit, which is the ultimate resource for a fulfilled life. As human beings we have some needs and desires that sometimes create discomfort and unhappiness. The physical exercise and any kind of spiritual path may help people to connect and feel happier just by practising them.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, NORPA at Lismore City Hall, 8pm. Tickets: $66. Bookings: 1300 066 772 www.norpa.org.au.

Tropical Fruits Festival and www. tropicalfruits.org.au Friday 1 January. Ticket price: $35.

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Why do you think it is so important for people as exercise and spiritual practice?

I think it is very important because in this days of modern living there’s not much connection with our own self and nature.

Tell me about the benefits of breathing techniques.

Breath = Life, basically breathing deeply brings more energy in to the body and improve the energy levels, slow deeps breaths actives parasympathetic nervous system which is when the body got the chance to recuperate, regenerate and heal.

Less stress and more awareness are two very good benefits from breathing properly, a deep, slow and rhythmic breath is essential for a conscious life.

How can a person improve their general health with your practice?

The practitioner would improve their overall health, practising different breathing techniques, which creates awareness of the present moment. With my practice there’s something very beneficial and that is to open the mind and heart. Meditation is a big part of my teachings too; by watching thoughts and focus on the breath the practitioner would remain present and aware of the surroundings avoiding any distractions. My practice includes stretching and strengthening the physical body, which improves fitness condition.

Yoga Beats is a therapy that I create myself and it’s very powerful and different; it focuses on Yoga asana, free dance, breathing, chanting, meditation.

What should we expect from your session at starlight Festival?

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A great time! Deep but also fun. The practitioner may open the heart and mind connecting with other people sharing the experience.The session builds up energy and brings all kind of feelings and emotions to surface. Most of the people can let go the first time but there’re some people who hold back first time but it’s my job to help them to open through techniques and love, moving energy and letting it flow.

Yoga beats is an beautiful way to practise Yoga and dance!

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Starlight Festival of Healing – at the Bangalow A&I Hall 7–10 January 2016. $20 admission. 2-day pass $30. Locals’ 2-for-1 days, Thursday 7 & Friday 8 January. Tickets online or at the door. www. starlightfestival.com.au

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TAURUS: If you need to let off steam during this week’s hard pre-Xmas yards, be positive and proactive: go scream at trees, they’re endlessly forgiving. Make midweek your cut-off point for winding down: switch settings to cruise control, chillax and put the hooves up with a glass of sparkly…

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GEMINI: Getting swept into the vortex of what Gemini cartoonist Leunig depicts as the Xmas funnel? It’s highly contagious, so this week mood swings need to be strictly monitored. Also advisable (though almost impossible) for Geminis is avoiding multitasking, which can lead to accidents, errors and miscalculations of the expensive kind.

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too much, boil over and burn out this week. Be kind and considerate to numero uno. If Uranus changing direction in your sign spices up Xmas proceedings with unexpected events and surprise guests, look for the gift in everyone and everything.

CANCER: Stay open to feedback and critiquing this week, while remembering that other people’s opinions are ultimately their own affair, not yours. Friday’s full moon in your sign is, no surprise, heavy on emotional complexity, so send grinchy Crab on holidays, bring witty, charming Crab out to play on Xmas day.

LEO: As the zodiac’s number-one fixers, your majesties’ problem-solving talents get a major workout this week, with rewards following promptly via happy holiday highs.

If Xmas day full moon triggers challenging blips on the festive radar, you born actors may have to accept the starring role of calm, take-charge peacekeepers.

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SAGITTARIUS: Overheating’s your biggest no-no this week, sassy firecrackers, so go easy on the stimulants. If seasonal frictions send you straying towards the frayedtemper zone, switch instantly to cruise control. Speak softly, even through gritted teeth. Jupiter aligned with Mercury assists in keeping it friendly and staying your joyful, generous self.

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CAPRICORN: The sun in your sign for Happy Birthday Capricorn month rockets you into the spotlight. If people getting in your face and wanting what you’ve got become irksome, consider Capricorn (born Xmas day) Quentin Crisp’s take on paparazzi: Don’t bother avoiding them. If they photograph you on the toilet, urinate with flair.

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VIRGO: With Jupiter and the north node in your sign of highly organised control freaks, relinquishing micromanaging and letting others do it their way simply means less work for you this week. So no over-exertion please; just kick back and celebrate everything you’ve achieved.

And what you’re not going to.

LIBRA: This isn’t called the season of unreason for nothing. You’re an air sign, so breathe deeply and get plenty of the fresh kind. If full moon on the Big Day has citizens fraught and overwrought, keep cool, slow down, do as little as possible. And enjoy as much as you can.

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SCORPIO: With irritations, aggravations, ineffective communication and inconsiderate behaviour all vivid strands in this week’s rich festive tapestry, it’s best to stay flexible, suspend judgments and let go of expectations.

Even the most annoying people have some redeeming feature, so find that and make it work for you. Surprise yourself – you’re worth it.

AQUARIUS: With an astrally turbulent week of festive merrymaking, social syncopation and alcoholic animation heightened by your ruler Uranus on the move in the middle of Xmas, allow extra time for the unexpected, be patient with last-minute arrangement changes. Surf waves of rogue behaviour with creative imagination and aplomb.

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PISCES: Nothing screams holidays like everybody talking at once. Keep it real this week by remembering that boundaries aren’t your strongest point; take care not to project your own feelings or beliefs onto others. Stay hydrated. Xmas full moon’s all about home, belonging and being a family to someone in need.

THE BLACK SORROWS – AT THE BALLINA RSL ON 1 JANUARY

NATTALI RIZE & NOTIZ – HOTEL BRUNSWICK ON SUNDAY JANUARY 3 LIVE MUSIC CONTINUED

RIZE UP! Powerful, conscious Blue King Brown frontwoman Nattali Rize has embarked on an epic new solo project, collaborating with cutting-edge producers Notis – heavyweight rockers out of Jamaica. The result – Nattali Rize & Notis – will blow your mind, from pumping tuff riddims to soft sweet melodies. Nattali moved to Jamaica in 2014 to develop the project, and for the first time the six-piece all-Jamaican band, fronted by Nattali, is hitting Australian shores. The epic live show brings two worlds together in a highly charged, progressive reggae crossover experience. Not to be missed!

‘This is the first incarnation of my solo works. It’s been a powerful journey, something unique, and I’m excited to bring the project to Australia for the very first time!’ says Nattali.

In 2014 Nattali, following her intuition, packed up her Australian life and made the move to Jamaica to develop this first-of-its-kind project. The prominent Australian artist, backed by her all-Jamaican band, then burst onto the US scene over the North American summer 2015. They completed a hugely successful run that included major festival performances and a national run of shows in June/July with Michael Franti & Spearhead (USA), followed by a support tour with Katchafire (NZ). The band’s

highly acclaimed debut EP, entitled NEW ERA FREQUENCY, dropped in August 2015.

Dubbed ‘One of the nation’s most refreshing voices’ by Rolling Stone, Nattali Rize imbues the global consciousness and energy of reggae with a distinct lyricism and vocal prowess. One very special show at the Hotel Brunswick Sunday 3 January. Tickets & info: nattalirize.com.

THE BLACK SORROW OF NEW YEARS DAY

MONKEY & THE FISH BAND PLAY THE BANGALOW MARKETS ON SUNDAY

In 2014 Joe Camilleri celebrated 50 years in the music business. The release of the highly successful album Certified Blue added to the 50th anniversary by giving him his first mainstream chart appearance in almost a decade.

Certified Blue peaked at No 2 in the ARIA Jazz and Blues Chart and finished at No 5 for the year after 40 weeks. In the Australian Blues and Roots Chart the album peaked at No 1: quite an achievement for an independent release.

Album number 45 for Camilleri and The Black Sorrows play the Ballina number 17 for The Black Sorrows, RSL on New Years Day.

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CUNNING STUNTS FOR CHARITY Cunning Stunts will bring together collective artistic skills, knowledge and community spirit to create awareness and generate funds for awesome local charities that tirelessly devote themselves to supporting and helping northern NSW residents achieve a better quality of life. Their assortment of highly experienced, internationally renowned and diverse local DJs will be playing deep and blissed-out balearic beats, delicious dubs, left-field excursions, oddball disco and killer obscurities. Dropping the quality records they personally love that they rarely get the chance to play out.

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink are FREE, family friendly events with face painting for the kids. Fundraising at the events will see 100 per cent of all profits to be donated to local welldeserving charities with their gig on Sunday at The Billinudgel raising money for The House with No Steps.

3–9pm.

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THE AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS AT THE BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY

THE AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS INTERACTIVE DRUMMING SHOW

audiences around Australia and overseas for the past 12 years! The Monkeys combine a unique blend of puppetry, live music, comedy, and heartwarming themes, to deliver a fun-filled interactive show for the whole family.

Wondering what to do with the kids these holidays? Australia’s favourite little kids’ show is coming to the Byron Theatre on 6 January 2016!

Cost: Full $15, concession $13, Family of 4 (2 adult + 2 children) $50, Infants under 18 months free.

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys have been wowing

Wednesday 6 January, at 11am.

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doesn’t need you to like him. In fact he’d probably prefer if you didn’t.

Austen Tayshus performs at the Byron Services Club on Monday 11 January 2016 with Mandy Nolan.

Tickets are $25 at the club or can be booked by calling 6619 0529.

GETTING META-PHYSICAL AUSTEN TAYSHUS – THE BIG MAN BACK IN BYRON FOR A SHOW AT THE BYRON SERVICES CLUB ON MONDAY 11 JANUARY

AUSTEN TAYSHUS: THE WHITE POINTER OF OZ COMEDY There are few comics with the tenacity and killer instinct of Austen Tayshus. The comedy superstar, who first came into being in 1981, has the ability to take a room hostage just with his tongue. He’s the closest thing the Australian comedy scene has to its very own Bill Hicks. Topical, dangerous, irreverent he’s the high priest of satire, unflappable and relentless. Every Austen show is unique. He has the ability to weave

current politics, what’s happening in the room, philosophy, anthropology, religion and of course sport – and let’s not forget the Pope – into one gag.

In the eating department, you might be surprised to find out that the fierce and funny Mr Tayshus is a committed vegetarian, although onstage he is certainly not averse to hacking up the odd sacred cow.

There is no subject he won’t dissect.

Uncomfortable, confronting, but always illuminating, an Austen Tayshus show is both comic and cleansing. Austen remarked once that he sees his role as being a social agitator, as the prickle in the paw that makes the public think. He

Strap yourself in for camp humour and sexual satire in a parody that’s strictly adults only. Think The Mighty Boosh mashed with Benny Hill on the set of Deep Throat with The Young Ones narrating in lotus position. Self-described sex clown Glitta Supernova and her fabulously demented one-woman show collide into Byron Bay for one night only as part of the Tropical Fruits Festival.

Nominated best cabaret 2015 Perth Fringe World, this deliciously (im)moral autobiographical tale begins in Lennox Head…

From the ‘sanctity’ of her coastal upbringing with nudist mother and hippy father, this small-town hippy girl heads for the big smoke and is immediately lured into the hedonist post-punk nirvana of late 80s underground Sydney; within weeks she transitions into the unlikely role of ‘Kings Cross stripper’. Let’s get METAphysical scratches the surface of society’s malfunctions and represents an alternative reality. Performance art with a conscience and art proving itself as entertainment through mind expansion in this 60-minute pussy punch of neo-burlesque, performance art, absurdist theatre,

LET’S GET METAPHYSICAL – GLITTA SUPERNOVA BRINGS HER ONEWOMAN SEX COMEDY HOME TO BYRON BAY THIS WEDNESDAY illusion/magic and drag. Twenty years on, after successfully touring her award-nominated show nationally (Adelaide Fringe, Perth World Fringe, Cairns Tropical Mardi Gras), former Ballina High School

girl returns home to perform her uncensored screwball sex comedy at the Byron Theatre on Wednesday. One Woman – multiple personalities, limitless possibilities. Tickets at the venue.

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For anybody familiar with the Sydney skyline, there is a moment early on in this newsroom/political exposé that can be a little jarring. At a meeting ostensibly being held in Boston, outside the window can be seen the fairytale turrets of the Mark Foy’s building. To suggest, however, that the anomaly in some way undermines the theme of James Vanderbilt’s otherwise tense and pertinent (if no longer revelatory) movie is admittedly piffling, for there is an important issue at stake in the story. It concerns CBS TV’s 2004 investigation into the sham military career of the young George W Bush (as an Army Reserve pilot), who was then president. With Bush’s reelection campaign looming, the scoop was dynamite for the pair of veteran journos who aired it – long-serving anchorman Dan Rather (Robert Redford) and his producer and regular collaborator Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett), who broke the Abu Ghraib story, as well as their hand-picked team.

Australian audiences might only vaguely recall the scandal and, with eleven years of water under the bridge, it definitely falls into the ‘cold case’ scenario, but the scourge of media bias, exploitation and outright bullshit continues unchecked (and too often unremarked upon).

Believing that their sources were rock solid, Rather and Mapes went gung-ho at exposing the bellicose Bush’s faint-hearted service record while in uniform. Rather and Mapes took for granted that their sources were reliable and that the facts were of national importance, but they underestimated the wrath of those invisible powers and vested interests that always collude to kill truth. The first act, establishing the ‘rightness’ of Rather’s and Mapes’s crusade, is longer than it needs to be, but it builds powerfully and, with quality input from a number of locals, including Martin Sacks, Noni Hazelhurst and Andrew McFarlane, it’s as relevant now as it’s ever likely to be. At the close of his broadcasts, Rather would traditionally sign off with only one word, but it’s one that might yet counter today’s moral malaise: ‘courage’.

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Had I not already submitted my top ten for the year, I would have no hesitation in including this unforgettable Indian movie among the best of 2015’s releases. It is a peculiar phenomenon but true – it’s easier to say why you disliked a movie than it is to say why you loved it. The reason, I am convinced, is that the ‘good’ movie’s qualities are not noticed while being watched because you are so emotionally, so personally involved in what is happening. Critical evaluation comes with hindsight, and how hard is it to grasp a sunbeam?

Chinna and Periya are little brothers growing up in the wretched slums of Chennai. Free-range, bare-footed kids, unlike ours in Oz, they can cross a busy street on their own. Dad’s in jail and an ailing Granny shares the floor of their ten square feet of existence with an over-worked Mum and uncomplaining pup. The grungy realism is staggering – so why are the boys so upbeat, so keen for every day? And before you start, this is not a whitewashing of the awfulness of extreme poverty and the inequality of wealth distribution. A hip entrepreneur opens a pizza joint on the lot where the kids played cricket and Chinna and Periya, because it’s beyond their wildest dreams, want to taste one of those pizzas – the exotic food is so modern, so emblematic of the ‘new India’ from which they are excluded. The boys, resourceful and determined, try everything and anything to raise the rupees to buy that pizza, creating a maelstrom around them of self-interested capitalists, smarmy local politicians and hand-to-mouth spivs. None of which can explain the depth of M Manikandan’s fantastic film – he wrote, directed and even did the cinematography.

I couldn’t bring myself to be consumed by the Star Wars vortex (I don’t get it – is nobody else sick of wars?) but I’ll take this any day of the week. I laughed, I cried, I was reacquainted with life’s more important verities.

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1. FAR FROM MEN

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Based on a short story by Albert Camus and set in the arid Atlas mountains of Algeria at the beginning of that nation’s war of independence, it is a movie that starkly examines the conflict between free will and fatalism. Viggo Mortensen, speaking French throughout, is Daru, a reclusive schoolteacher. Reda Karteb is Mohamed, the tribesman whom he must escort to a distant town where he will be tried and, in all likelihood, executed for murder. Its defiantly optimistic ending is as uplifting as any that you will have seen this year.

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5. MISS YOU ALREADY

When it boils down to it, life’s journey for all of us is a solo trek, and sometimes we know we’ve got to do things without understanding why beforehand. Collaborating with the insightful Canadian director JeanMarc Vallée and writer Nick Hornby to bring Cheryl Strayed’s memoir to the screen, Reese Witherspoon walks the Pacific Crest Trail and along the way discovers who she is and realises that ‘you can never prepare for the unexpected’. To grasp that lesson can be as rewarding as any other that experience might teach us.

Cancer – we’ve all been been touched in some way by the insidious disease. It’s not the cheeriest subject, but with two fine actresses at the top of their game, Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette, the universal pain of loss – and the anger that often accompanies it – is confronted with unblinking honesty. Among many critics it’s fashionable to deride sentiment, but when family or dear friends die the heart has no shield of cynicism to protect it. Fighting a losing battle is love’s sternest test and can ultimately results in its saddest triumph.

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6. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

I saw this in, of all places, York (UK), but the radiance of Brian Wilson’s drug-addled California genius remained undiminished. Whether or not you agree with Paul McCartney that God Only Knows is ‘the most beautiful song ever written’, it’s hard to deny that the Beach Boys were one of the seminal groups of the sixties. Movies such as this stand or fall according to how successfully the nexus between the artist and his work is established – with an outstanding performance from Paul Dano as the young Wilson, Bill Pohlad’s brains it.

Of nineteenth-century novelists, few were as ‘cinematic’ as Thomas Hardy. Yet rarely has the bucolic light and shade of his ‘merely realistic dream county’ of Wessex been so pungently transferred to the screen as in Thomas Vinterberg’s movie. Melodrama was never totally absent from Hardy’s writing, but in the tangled story of the fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdene (who gave the heroine Catniss her surname) it is kept at bay by astonishing performances from Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen stepping out of his comfort zone as one of her suitors.

8. PAPER PLANES A kid and a dream – when that basic element is fleshed out with a soulful back-story involving characters that you care for, it’s all that’s needed to make a meaningful movie. Australian cinema is best when it doesn’t take its stylistic or thematic cues from others. Following that principle, director Robert Connolly came up with a little gem in telling of young Dylan’s ambition to compete in the world paper-plane flying championship in Japan. It’s an unlikely scenario, but Ed Oxenbould, Sam Worthington and Ena Imai create a romance of irresistible charm.

9. UNFRIENDED If you’ve ever doodled away countless hours in front a computer screen, you’ll be aware of how easy it is to be sucked into the parallel universe of links and likes and comments and shares. This is basically a whodunnit with dollops of schlock-horror, shot through the mirror of those computer screens. The viewer is led, like Pavlov’s dog, to follow the prompts and, as the eye flits rom one to the next, an unnerving narrative of the social network’s demonic power ensues. The medium is the message – and it’s got us by the balls.

10. WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY Owning up to death, accepting it and properly acknowledging it is never easy – making a light-hearted movie about is even harder. Abi and Doug McLeod, as self-absorbed as any modern married couple, take the family to Scotland to celebrate grandad Gordy’s seventy-fifth birthday. It’s a last desperate fling before divorce proceedings begin, but Gordy – played with effortless warmth and nous by Billy Connolly – inspires their three wee children to perform a ceremony of heartbreaking beauty that will help mend the parents’ emotional wounds. I loved it to bits.

THE JOE COCKERS The Dressmaker, Into the Woods, Unbroken, 50 Shades of Grey, Fast and Furious 7, Avengers 2, San Andreas, Ted 2, Pan, The Last Witch Hunter.

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7. INSIDE OUT

The Zeitgeist – it can give us wings just as easily as it can cripple us.

An attempt by a faded Hollywood legend to re-invent himself on the Broadway stage results in a theatrical, wordy, at times claustrophobic movie that is ignited by a magic but brutal psychic realism and threaded with staggeringly complex and mesmeric tracking shots. A great comeback from Michael Keaton as Riggan, who is told bluntly by his daughter (Emma Stone) that “whatever you wanted they didn’t have”.

Who has never felt that to be the case?

Not for the first time among recent releases, a feature-length cartoon displayed more intelligence and heart than countless films aimed at older audiences. Disney/Pixar Studios has led the way in the evolution of the new, CGI-enhanced animation, with both depth of characterisation and nuanced storytelling as constant components. Co-written and directed by Pete Docter, who was also at the helm of Up (2009), this is about a little girl coping with the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of moving to a new school and neighbourhood. Beautiful to look at and surprisingly moving.

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FRIDAY 25

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON MATTHEW ARMITAGE RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM HUNTER & SMOKE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM FERGO & THE BURDEN WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM XMAS EVE PARTY BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM SIMON MEOLA BANGALOW CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 7.30PM SAMBA BLISSTAS

CAFE OSKA, BYRON 2PM SUNSET REGGAE DJS GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM GROOVE DJS

SATURDAY 26 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON WAXHEAD, THE SWAMPS

BALLINA RSL 7.30PM RICHIE WILLIAMS DUO MARY G’S, LISMORE CATH SIMES BAND

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ LONGTIME

KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD

BYRON BREWERY 2PM BYRON VIBES

KINGSCLIFF BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM SIMON MEOLA

BALLINA TWILIGHT MARKET 4PM DENNIS CUTHEL

MISS MARGARITA, BYRON 10.30PM DJ CHRIS BRADLEY

IVORY TAVERN, TWEED HEADS 6.30PM THE PIGEON BOYS

WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7PM JOCK BARNES

PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 1PM NEIL PIKE

BYRON FRESH 7PM LOS ROSANO

RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7PM FAT ALBERT

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RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MARSHALL & THE PRIDE

LENNOX HOTEL 6PM JUKEBOX

BALLINA RSL 7.30PM DAN HANNAFORD

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WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ ADRIAN BRANDELLO CLUB MULLUM 6.30PM LISA HUNT LENNOX HOTEL 9PM PINK ZINC

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WHAT’S ON +

CLUB LENNOX 4PM JOCK BARNES LENNOX HOTEL 5PM ADAM BROWN

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON WOD, SKEGSS, WASH RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM KELLIE KNIGHT & THE DAZE

WHARF BAR, BALLINA 3PM BEN PURNELL BALLINA RSL 7.30PM REECE MASTIN ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM BILL JACOBI

BYRON BREWERY 3PM GROOVE DJS

SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 1PM AIR STRUCTURE

BANGALOW MARKET 10AM MONKEY & THE FISH BANGALOW HOTEL 12.30PM DR BAZ MIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY 2PM JOHN FOG’S OPEN MIC JAM BILLINUDGEL HOTEL 3PM NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK WITH DJS ABEL EL'TORO, CRUCIAL D, DALE STEPHEN, AL ROYALE,

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

TUESDAY 29 LISMORE CITY HALL 8PM ALAN CUMMING

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE SWAMPS

PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 10AM SONIC BLISS 1PM FREOWIN HARPER

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 2.30P DJ EVA J & FRIENDS

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM DJ DONUTS

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM RAGGA JUMP 8PM ELEMENTALS

GINGER PIG, BYRON 3PM SUNDAY SESSIONS

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ OVAL

TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS 7.30PM CHRIS COOK BAND

SUNDAY 27

BYRON FRESH 7PM GARRETT KATO

Wishing all our awesome young people, volunteers, staff, friends of BYS, local businesses and management committee a safe & happy Christmas & New Year!

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BARNES

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM BOHEMIAN COWBOYS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM SIMON WRIGHT LOOP THE WORLD 9PM BYRON HOUSE MAFIA BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGO BYRON FRESH 7PM SARAH GRANT

KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 3PM MASON RACK

BYRON BREWERY 8PM 4’20’ SOUND BYRON FRESH 7PM JOCK

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM WILSON 9PM SAPOTE BYRON BREWERY 7.30PM OPEN MIC BYRON FRESH 7PM JOSH HAMILTON BYRON THEATRE 8PM THE GLITTA SUPERNOVA EXPERIENCE

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM DJ EVA J

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BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM AKOVA 9PM DJ FONZAIUS

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM A LITTLE PROVINCE

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ OVAL

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM MICK MCHUGH BAND

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON SEA LEGS, WHITE LODGE

GINGER PIG, BYRON 7PM OPEN MIC

COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 4PM NYSSA BERGER

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON OOZ

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BLUE LOTUS, BYRON 7.30PM DJ DAKINI & MADHU HONEY

MULLUMBIMBY FARMERS MARKET 8AM OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 8.30PM CATH SIMES

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ NERY

LISMORE CITY HALL 8PM ALAN CUMMING

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM DJ COOL BREEZEZ

PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 1PM SMILES & INK

BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM BRACKETS OPEN MIC

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

THE BYRON SHIRE

Have a safe & very merry Christmas From all the Byron Theatre Staff & volunteers

GIVEAWAYS!

The Glitta Supernova Experience ‘Let’s Get METAphysical’ presented by Pretty Peepers

Wednesday 30 December, 8pm Tickets: Full $29 | Conc $24 (Age:18+)

Soul Street New Years Eve presented by Byron Community Centre

Thurs 31 Dec, 4pm till late. Jonson Street + Railway Park. A family-friendly, alcohol-free NYE event

Byron Bay First Sun NYD 2016

Byron Bay V

V NYD 2016

Let there be Peace & Love amongst all beings...

V Join us in a sacred dawn ceremony at the Cape Byron Lighthouse to welcome the New Year on the first rays of sunlight to touch Australia.

Together we will connect with the light

First Sun Schedule of Events Presented by Crystal Castle Facilitators Seriya Cutbush, Matty Rainbow & Stephanie Medew 5:30am V First Light Crystal Bowl Soundscape 5:45am V Guided Meditation

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Interactive Show Wednesday 6 January, 11am Tickets: Full $15 | Conc $13 | Family (2+2) $50

Meeting rooms for hire +

Courtyard Bar open before all events +

Workshops, Training, Conferences & Functions

69 Jonson Street Byron Bay

2 – 100 people

Box office hours: 10 am – 1.30 pm

Facilities: Wi-fi, Projector, Whiteboard, Air-con Phone 6685 6807

Tickets & info: byroncentre.com.auu

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Dec / Jan

Friday 1 January, 5.30–8am Cape Byron Lighthouse Free Event

Online Echo subscribers – win 2 tickets to see The Big Gig Comedy Gala Dinner: MC MANDY NOLAN presents STEADY EDDY, CHRIS RADBURN & ANN HOWE WITH MUSIC BY STU & MISS AMBER UKE at the Ballina RSL, courtesy of the Ballina RSL. To enter the draw to win, simply email your name and postcode to e.comps@echo.net.au with subject line ‘Mandy Nolan NYE’.

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Don’t worry, we’ll simply add you to our subscriber list.

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An authentically Byron vision at Elements Story by Caz Parker

Sparkling bi-fold doors are set to swing open to locals and guests at Elements of Byron Resort and Spa in February 2016. Locals will be welcome to use the resort, including the bar and restaurants, except for the actual pool area. So what can we expect?

On arrival at Elements the vision of a contoured roof above pavilions is an indication of how nature has influenced the resort’s architecture and ethos. The roof mimics the rolling shapes of sand dunes allowing the single-storey pavilions to blend harmoniously with the landscape.

The main pavilion features a handsome stone wall with built-in fire place and an enormous copper pennant light snaking its way throughout the expanse. The design of the pavilion was meticulously planned to create a visual journey that captures the best possible views. The spectacle spans from the cosy fire-pit nook (perfect for lazy afternoon cocktails from the Drift Bar), across the shimmering infinity-edge pool and up to Belongil Beach dunes. Graze at Elements restaurant on the terrace offers all-day dining in an ideal spot from which to soak in this intoxicating scene.

‘I want people to feel like they are coming into our home and feel relaxed,’ says executive chef Justin Dingle-Garciyya.

Justin has drawn on twenty years of experience to create unique menus at Elements. His early career was spent in England under the guidance of Michelin-star-awarded chef Raymond Blanc OBE. Before long Best Restaurant awards were gracing the walls of Justin’s restaurants. He has developed his own style in prestigious restaurants and hotels across America, Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle-East, Bali and Asia. Justin describes Elements’ menus as ‘a collective of a nomadic chef ’.

He says, ‘I’m very into health and fitness and that reflects in the type of food I like to serve. The food itself has an ayurvedic quality… food that’s good for your soul’.

Justin has nurtured relationships with local farmers during visits to their properties across the region. ‘Knowing my meat comes from a farmer in Federal, and my veges are grown in Mullum, is very special to me. Relationships like this don’t exist in city restaurants,’ he says.

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facilitates a unique concept planned for the new Mixed Dozen restaurant (Elements’ second restaurant, which will open in June). Each month a different guest chef will present a new menu showcasing seasonal produce from exceptional local suppliers. Winemakers, artisanal ciders, beers, and spirits will be matched with the menu each month to complement this seasonal showcase of Byron’s backyard bounty.

Meanwhile Graze will host an interactive dining experience with an incredible selection of consummate share plates. Flavours will be rustic and bold.

‘Ingredients are cooked in an honest way by enhancing the natural qualities of the produce,’ Justin explains.

The outdoor wood-fired oven at Graze will unleash flavours of juicy legs of lamb baked in clay, fit for a family feast. The comforting aroma of Middle-Eastern flatbread baking in the oven will drift by on sea breezes.

The poolside Barefoot Kiosk will also make a splash, joining the Elements dining scene in February. Sandy-toed beachgoing locals can score takeaway beach picnics from the ‘hole-inthe-wall’ kiosk (in the style of the Beach Café, for example).

Resort guests ordering from the kiosk can dine alfresco by the lagoon pool. The kiosk will continue Justin’s passion for healthy ingredients, serving fresh juices, gourmet sandwiches, sublime salads, oysters and seafood creations that will offer tastebuds guiltfree satisfaction.

Guests at weddings, parties, conferences and special events will relish Elements’ range of elegant function rooms, which provide flexible spaces but can also be opened out to seat 450 theatre style, or 250 banquet style. An elevated grassed area, right above the beachfront and providing panoramic Cape Byron views, seems to provide a perfect place for a ceremony.

Within the resort, the vision was to let nature, not buildings, dominate. Peaceful grounds contain rainforest leading down to the creek, 1,200 mature trees and 40,000 newly planted natives surrounding the luxury villas. The colour scheme, drawn from surrounding nature’s palette of dunal, eucalypt, wetlands and rainforest ecologies, evokes a sense of tranquillity.

food that’s good for your soul

Elements have made an effort to hire local people, so that guests will be able to interact with staff who know the local area. The upmarket resort promises the ultimate in seaside shindigs for guests when it opens in February, and is also poised to offer Byron locals some interesting new culinary experiences.

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

Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!

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Bangalow Dining Rooms

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

Bangalow Hotel Open 7 days Lunch: 12 – 3pm Dinner 5.30 – 9pm All day bistro menu

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Good Taste

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

Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm.

3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798

Lemongrass

Eating out guide

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

Summer Menu’s Out Now! 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 summer setting.

From deliciously fresh banana, raspberry, yogurt and granola cup, to our huge AQ signature breakfast, there is sure to be something that tantalises your tastebuds.

We also have a selection of freshly squeezed juices and locally sourced coffee from the Byron Bay Coffee Company to awaken the senses!

Visit www.therocksbyronbay.com.au for details and new menus.

BYRON BAY

Good Taste Eating Out Guide SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you.

Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine.

Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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

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

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast and lunch â&#x20AC;˘ Wood-fired pizzas â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh juices â&#x20AC;˘ Great coffee

www.lusciousfoods.com.au

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

The Restaurant @ Raeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast

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

REPUBLIK restaurant & bar

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: 11.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most intimate atmosphere.

Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

Happy Chilli Garden

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

77â&#x20AC;&#x201C;97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 4pm til late.

Sun: 4pm til 10pm.

Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

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The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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 BUTCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ offers a share style menu with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Lunch specials starting from $8

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Lunch every day from 11.30am Dinner Tuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun from 5.30pm 58 Dalley Street Mullumbimby

Cuisine that everyone can enjoy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mum, dad, the kids and grandparents.

Perfect for corporate and private events.

0422 019 832 www.mullumexservices.com.au

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

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

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

Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafe

Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to please the whole family.

O-Sushi

O-Sushi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Since 2004

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 chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials

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Proudly awarded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2015.Â

Coolamon Tree Bistro

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.

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

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

Fins

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

www.stelmodining.com

Traditional Thai

We do weddings, Christmas and special event functions.

Visit and book at www.basilo.co

Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

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

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

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

Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

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TUESDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE WEDNESDAYS | 5.30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;close BYO VINYL THURSDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE FRIDAYS | 4-6pm HAPPY HOUR SATURDAYS | from 6pm THE MONTHLY MUSO SUNDAYS | SUNDAY ROAST lunch & dinner

Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, made with the best local products, plus Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best wood fired pizza.

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Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Ristorante Pizzeria

Italian at the Pacific

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

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Fishheads

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu!

BYO Home delivery 7 days

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

Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks.

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

Monday night $15 Burgers & Beer Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.

OCEAN SHORES

Mon-Fri 7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm

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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Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table

Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table is a roaming restaurant popping up at different locations around the Byron Shire. The philosophy behind Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Roaming Restaurant

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

Legend Pizza

KINGSCLIFF

Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles! Good Vibes, Abundant, Alive & Awesome NEW Menu.

Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Grab & Go Made to Order BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, Delectable RAW DESSERTS & ICE CREAMS. and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy Sublime Superfood GREEN SMOOTHIES, Iced Drinks & and Sugar free.

COLD PRESSED JUICES. 2/3 Marvell St Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The BEST CHAI EVER, Organic COFFEE & SUPERFOOD

www.nakedtreaties.com.au hotties all on our own fluffy ALMOND Mylk.

GOODNESS never tasted SO GOOD! Insta #nakedtreaties

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Pics by Echo photographers Jeff Dawson and Eve Jeffery. 1. Nigel Stewart performs Welcome to Country. 2. Rock wars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delta Kay, Jan Barham and Dylan Pugh. 3. Vicki Gaillard, Keerong Gas Squad.

4. The Last Hippy, David Lovelight. 5. Arakwal Elder Aunty Dulcie Nicholls. 6. Tamara Smith, first Greens MP for Ballina. 7. Archibald touring show at Lone Goat. 8. Bangalow Billycart Derby.

9. Benny Zable, activist. 10. Astrud & Betty do Splendour. 11. Lollipop ladies disrupt traffic at the Mullum market. 12. World Nude Bike Ride, Byron Bay. 13. Bentley Blockade victory celebration.

14. Vale Paul Joseph. 15. Ladies in blue, MardiGrass. 16. Shearwater Spring Fair. 17. Elouise from The Fabulous Mrs Fox at Old & Gold. 18. Protect Byron rally protesting West Byron development.

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Property insider for $19,000, which will be used to advance the work of the Binna Burra-based charity, which offers both residential addiction rehab and also operates outreach programs across the northern rivers region.

The good folk at Byron Property Sales have been doing their bit this Christmas. The principals of Byron Bay Property Sales, Graham Dunn, Jeremy Bennett and Vicky Innes, have been longtime supporters of The Buttery, a local charity that helps teenagers and adults who may have substance misuse, addiction or mental health issues.

Accepting the donation on behalf of the organisation, The Buttery’s CEO John Mundy said that although The Buttery does receive government funding, it relies on the generosity of the local community and supporters from farther afield to continue helping people who make the decision to address their addiction and mental health issues.

‘At Christmas it is good to think of those less fortunate than oneself and it is with much pleasure we are able to help The Buttery with a special donation this Christmas,’ Graham Dunn said as he presented The Buttery with a cheque

By any set of criteria you care to choose, Su Reynolds is indisputably one of the most successful

real estate agents in Byron Bay. Su is a sales agent and director at First National, Byron Bay. With 26 years of real estate under her belt she has been in real estate in this area for more than half her life.

People often enter real estate only to realise the career was not what they thought and they end up leaving the industry. Su attributes the longevity of her career to her love of people and the rewards that come with helping people at a time that can be very stressful for them. When asked why she thought a lot of people left the industry after only a short time she said, ‘When people enter the industry they often don’t realise just how long and hard you have to work to be successful. It’s certainly not a nine-to-five job and you are always on call.

There is not a lot of immediate gratification in the job. It takes time to build trust and relationships with

the people who ultimately give you their most valuable asset to sell. I know I cannot ever spend time on a bad day at work feeling sorry for myself. I think my ability to get on with things positively and staying calm in adverse situations has helped me tremendously. I also work alongside people in my team whom I hold in the highest regard and that is important.’

Indeed there were times when she was younger that Su thought this career might not be for her, but her experience has brought a resilience which helps her with the challenges that the job can sometimes bring. She also says the life skills learned from growing up with three brothers, who taught her to be competitive, and parents who taught her that ‘when things aren’t so great you do your best to pick yourself up quickly and just get on with it’, have stood her in good stead.

Su says Margaret Robertson, who gave Su her first job in real estate, and Chris Hanley, her current business partner, were major influences on her career.

‘They have provided me invaluable support and guidance,’ says Su. Su says that if you are thinking of a career in real estate you need to recognise it’s not just a job but a lifestyle. ‘The job is part of your life. If you work hard and never ever compromise on what is right it can be an incredibly rewarding career. You need to understand that it’s not a quick fix for a job. It takes a lot of hard work, and not giving up, before you see the rewards.’

Matt and Lainie Towner say they are excited to be opening the new RE/ MAX franchise in Byron Bay early next year. When asked about their decision, Matt said, ‘Lainie and I

have no fear of being in a saturated market... RE/ MAX sells more property worldwide than any other and on top of having a global network Lainie and I have 20 years’ experience in real estate and marketing.’ RE/MAX Coastal will offer a full suite of services, sales and permanent and holiday property management, finance and advertising and marketing.

Have anything to let us know about?

Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results?

Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.

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Property Walk to CBD and beach...

2/6 Electra Close, Byron Bay 3

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$599,000 – $640,000

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All aboard to this vibrant community Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby

This desirable townhouse is in a great location within easy walking distance from Byron Bay’s town centre, beaches, schools, sporting fields and metres from the popular Mac’s Cafe and Green Garage.

The ground floor features an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with access onto a covered north facing entertaining area and private, fenced courtyard.

There is a single lockup garage with storage space and direct access, separate laundry and a 3rd toilet also on the ground floor.

The upper level offers 3 bedrooms; the master has a walk-in robe and ensuite. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have built-in robes and are central to the main bathroom and separate WC. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the complex is secure and friendly with a lovely in-ground swimming pool. Holiday letting is not permitted.

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

Best play park in the region. NBN coverage now. Full sized tennis court and basketball/netball half court.

Football field with cricket pitch on the way in 2016.

Chincogan Real Estate 6684 3300 tallowoodridge.com

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School bus service, General Store

Less than 10 mins to Brunswick Heads,

under 20 mins to Byron Price $845,000.

Contact Sally Packshaw 0474 153 535.

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Elkhorn Ridge, Federal

Open: Saturday, 9 January 10.00–10.30am Contact: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 First National Byron Bay

3 Echidna Court, Federal Your own spring fed cascading creek an easy walk from home Beautifully presented and welldesigned 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm home 20 minutes to Byron Bay beaches, 1km from Federal village and 400m Perfectly private and wonderfully from iconic Federal swimming hole. wooded 4 acres (approx) Cedar homestead with cathedral ceilings Contact Sonia Jervis 0409 033 250.

Huge N-facing all-weather deck Large parent retreat with own N-facing balcony, walk-in robe and ensuite

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Property No Lawns!

Tweed Valley Way 3

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Tallowood Ridge

Tuckeroo Avenue, Mullumbimby 6 Mott Street, Byron Bay Priced from $290,000 $465,000 Contact agent for price 4 1 2

Tastefully renovated three bedroom home with a well presented bathroom.

It has an expansive undercover timber deck with a second bathroom off the deck, guest room, lovely gardens with paved walkway, front easterly facing deck/verandah entrance, large shed area with undercover parking, cement driveway, town water and sewerage. 1km to Burringbar village.

Beautiful well maintained and presented comfy home with character and charm.

A lovely place on approx 1000m2 block.

Contact: Stuart on 02 6677 1699 or 0478 651 490 Burringbar Real Estate

Charm and location

Community with heart...

Offering a state-of-theart play park, full-size tennis court, basketball/ netball half-court and in 2016 a regulation-size football field with cricket pitch in season, Tallowood Ridge is all about being outdoors.

Sit back and wonder at the incredible views of Mount Chincogan.

Enjoy the vibrancy of your neighbourhood while at the same time being replenished by nature, with nature reserves and parks all around you.

The vibrant eclectic town of Mullumbimby, just twenty minutes’ from Byron Bay and fifteen minutes from Brunswick Heads, offers a safe and nurturing lifestyle. The cafe scene is attracting national attention, the markets are among the country’s best and the locals are welcoming of every age.

It’s no wonder Tallowood Ridge boasts the fastest selling land in the region.

The location of this classic 4 bedroom home is brilliant.

High ceilings, wide timber floor boards, large rooms and a northerly aspect combine to make it the perfect property to invest, renovate and enjoy.

The kitchen is the centre of the home, having been recently replaced in stylish white. In addition there is a lounge, study and 4 bedrooms. The yard is neat as a pin with great views ideal for an outdoor living area at the rear of the block. Under the house has great clearance which could be fitted out for extra living if desired (STCA).

Peel back the cladding to reveal original weatherboards and it will be a stand-out Byron beach house with huge potential to add value.

Walk to town centre, Roadhouse cafe and Byron’s pristine beaches.

Open: All the time Contact: Adam Mangleson 0414 804 016 Chincogan Real Estate

Open: By appointment Contact: Brett McDonald 0421 606 422 Elders Ballina 6686 1100

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Cheers, The Echo Property Team 66 December 23, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

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Property Thank you To all our lovely readers and all our lovely advertisers.

Thank you for supporting the local, independent voice of the Byron Shire Echo Have a happy and safe holiday season.

Rustic cottage – Farmlet acres 212 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow 2

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Live the rural lifestyle dream while you build your new homestead in one of the best of Byron hinterland’s addresses.

Situated on a quiet country lane, the farmlet is just minutes’ easy drive to Byron’s beaches and Bangalow’s many village amenities.

The established grounds and huge shade trees provide a cool tranquil atmosphere. Nature is never far away from the wide open decks that flow seamlessly from the open plan living spaces to the entertainment areas and stunning tropical surrounds.

“After 30 years of natural bliss and quiet enjoyment, it’s time to move on!”

Open: Saturday 9th January 12noon – 1pm Auction: 13 February, 2016 Contact: Greg Price 0412 871 500 Elders Bangalow

An outstanding opportunity exists for the astute investor. The first time offered for sale in more than 20 years, this property offers many options with a zoning of B4 mixed use.

This favourable zoning permits dual occupancies, commercial and retail development, medical centres, multi-dwelling housing, residential flats and shop-top housing STCA. Located in the high-profile area of Brunswick Heads on a level 1011sqm block with 3 street frontages – the options are endless.

Currently there are an office, 2 garages, 2 carports, storeroom, 2 toilets and ample parking.

Perfectly positioned an easy walk to the thriving hub of Brunswick Heads, the river and beach – opportunities like these are few and far between for such a rare and unique property.

Open: By appointment Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay

Flourish and enjoy life in this beautiful location!

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BURRINGBAR FARMLET – $800,000

The Premier Waterfront

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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.

Price: Contact agent 92 Norton Street, Ballina

This 10 acre farmlet is currently a citrus farm, but could be transformed into horse farm, intensive horticulture, tourism (stca).

This property is smack in the middle of the go-ahead area of Burringbar. Four bedroom family home has expansive verandah, kitchen/living and family rooms.

Packing shed, processing shed and processing equipment, cool room – XWLOLVH LW DOO RU UHFRQ¿ JXUH 7KH VRLO DQG spring-fed water are excellent. This is an opportunity for a family venture.

Ask Stuart for more details.

BURRINGBAR FARM – $875,000

Fairways and Sanctuary

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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.

Price: Contact agent 806 Teven road, Teven

Elders Ballina, 1/26-54 River Street, 02 6686 1100 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

• 14+ ha not very far from anything 5ROOLQJ KLOOV DQG FUHHN À DWV • Pasture to carry 15 breeders • Creek, dams, elevated bush tracks • Large machinery/equipment shed • Stock yards, fencing • Highly maintained farmhouse • 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Living space and decks • Private and homely

Contact Stuart on 02 6677 1699 or 0478 651 490 Burringbar Real Estate. 3/29 Broadway, Burringbar.

The Byron Shire Echo December 23, 2015 67

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The Serenity! Private family haven with views 55 Amber Drive, Lennox Head.

Flexible layout – formal & casual living zones – perfect for large families Impressive 1220m2 block, fenced yard, views to Boulders Beach Expansive tiled dining/family & living room – access to deck Private & generous deck – 70m2 with tranquil outlook Master bed – spacious, ensuite, builtin robe + private balcony

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Rare opportunity for rural vacant land Lot 10 Tamarind Drive (north end), Tintenbar.

Amazing elevated rural views to the north, approx 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

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1/9 Seaview Street, Ballina.

Timber/tiled floors, feature windows Immaculate split level townhouse Walk to Shelly Beach, Belle General Café & surf club Fabulous elevated views to Shaws Bay & East Ballina Price $650,000.

Modern bathroom with double corner Web ID: 1P0226. spa bath Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

Bi-fold doors open to expansive & partially covered patio Main bedroom has balcony & shutters open over lower level Easy beachside living

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Beautiful Lennox Family Home 3 Greenview Place, Lennox Head.

Elevated position – coastal breezes, quiet cul-de-sac, many extras High ceilings, open plan living flows out to the alfresco area Double bdms-BIRs, large study can revert to bdm Alarm system, ducted reverse cycle a/c, solar hot water gas boosted Plantation shutters & blinds, bi-fold doors + retractable screens

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Stone bench island kitchen, walk in pantry, quality appliances Landscaped gardens, minutes to shops, schools & beaches Price: $720,000 Web ID: 1P0970.

Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

68 December 23, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Entertainers delight – Near new family home...

56 Unara Parkway, Cumbalum.

Spacious, modern family home on 867.8m2 block, built 2011 Fabulous kitchen – oversized island benchtop, modern appliances Media room – Bose sound system + leather home theatre lounge Rumpus room complete with pool table, modern bathrooms Large covered deck off living/dining area, tranquil outlook

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Large fenced yard-room for pool (STCA), easy care gardens Price $ 750,000 Web ID: 1P0963.

Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399 Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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DECKS â&#x20AC;˘ PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS â&#x20AC;˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS

BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242

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

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

Lic AU37088 Lic 246545C

NAZARETH CARPENTRY

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

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

BOOKKEEPING Get your business in Harmony with Rose. Hospitality specialist ...........0416 036519

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chill Outâ&#x20AC;?

orangestar02@gmail.com

BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610 DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998

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

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

0427 196 962

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786

3K )5(( 0 4 216,7(

GINKGO TREE Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clinic. Charity Carleton. Coorabell.................................................66847910

Creative Carpentry

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR

and Company tax returns. LBB Tax Services ....................................................................0423 763053

ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young.................0403 477972

ORANGE STAR

BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service..................................Richard 0401 190960

GST, BAS. Quickbooks, MYOB, Xero, etc. Rentals, Capital Gains. Partnership, Trust

ACUPUNCTURE Chinese herbs, 27 years experience. Mullumbimby. Debbie ................0412 242919

0438 139 938

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

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705

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ACUPUNCTURE

Pty Ltd

0422 668 582

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................66847415 TAX RETURNS from $110 Individuals & $180 Small Business, Accounting/Bookkeeping,

Dukewood Homes

Lic. 266174C

DISPLAY ADS: $63 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid.

Accountants ......................................69 Acupuncture .....................................69 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 69 Antennas & Installation ..............69 Appliance Repair ............................69 Architects............................................69 Audio Production ...........................69 Audio Visual & IT .............................69 Bathroom Renovations ...............69 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.69 Bricklaying .........................................69 Building Trades ................................69 Bush Regeneration ........................69 Business Brokers .............................69 Carpet Cleaning...............................69 Chiropractic .......................................69 Cleaning ..............................................70 Clotheslines .......................................70 Computer Services.........................70 Concreting & Paving .....................70 Counselling........................................70 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........70 Dentists................................................70 Design & Drafting...........................70 Driveway Maintenance................70 Earthmoving & Excavation ........70 Electricians.........................................70 Fencing ................................................71 Flooring ...............................................71 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........71 Garage Doors .............................................71 Garden & Property Maintenance .71 Garden Design .................................71 Gas Suppliers.......................................71 Glaziers ................................................71 Guttering ............................................71 Hair & Beauty....................................71 Handypersons ..................................71 Health ...................................................71 Hire ........................................................71 Hot Water Systems .........................71

Lic. No. 270262C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

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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Service Directory CLEANING

CLOTHESLINES

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

• 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

• SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS

0418 156 909

Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

Call Steven Butturini

COMPUTER SERVICES

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'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW Specialising in Asphalt Driveways, Subdivisions, Earthworks, Carparks and all Maintenance!

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Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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

Daz Grant

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!

Call Samuel on 6680 9123 or 0434 539 979.

Byron Local for over 30 years.

Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

dgrant@razzledazzlewindows.biz • www.razzledazzlewindows.biz

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

SALISBURY CONCRETING

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

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

A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 Lic.136717c

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

vz

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

• Residential Civil Industrial.

• Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete.

• Steel fixing & formwork.

various implements available for limited access projects

– nationally recognised qualifications

CONCRETING & PAVING

Window Cleaning Professionals

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

TINY EARTHWOR

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

0400 479 811

EARTHMOVING ROADWORKS • PLANT HIRE

EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Honest & reliable .............................................................0431 678130 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978

ELECTRICIANS

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

24 HOUR SERVICE

JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788 HOWAT BROTHERS CONCRETING Patios, driveways, paths. Lic 285736C ....................0466 155157 Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

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

HOUSEKEEPING/Cleaner reliable, exp in home beautification/organisation inc laundry ..0490 030433

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

The Deck Doctor

JAMIE 0408 809 817

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

licence no. 201775c

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\

0458 267 777

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

Lic. 211410C

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224

DENTISTS

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

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond clean, Builders clean, Window cleaning...................0405 437431

Domestic Commercial

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090

IPS PTY LTD All types of cleaning – integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....................0408 446145

AH

JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond / exit cleaning specialists ...........................................0438 015037 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239

0439 624 945

Lic: 154293c

Education

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

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

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

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

Please call Blair Rankin on

NG

electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

0432 331 633 for details

‘We will not compromise on your safety’

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

Lic No. 262667C

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

HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullumbimby town. Thorough & reliable. Call Dwari .................0435 836947 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173

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

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

HALLMARK ELECTRICAL Domestic, small job specialist. Lic EC41467 ..........................0407 416575 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

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

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

JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

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

FENCING

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

6684 7380

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

HAIR & BEAUTY

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

fully insured

acreage mowing acreage mowing

Call Bob on 0424 982 935

&& maintanence maintenance

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

0427 176 771

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

Flooring by Wallaces

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

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

PROPER JOB BOB

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes .....66804766 or 0416 424256

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

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

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo

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

FLOORING

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262

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

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

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

PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

GUTTERING

A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

Professional, Friendly & Reliable.

Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ..............................0423 218417

HEALTH

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic,

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

0408 536 565 proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

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

HIRE

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 SLASHING 100hp 7ft slasher. Shirewide ........................................................................0408 778159

0420 528 373

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

www.oceanfloors.net.au

ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING Thick grasses, saplings, lantana, woody weeds ... 0412 705962

HOT WATER SYSTEMS TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946

INTERIOR DESIGN

KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 BIO GARDENS Horticulturist for all your gardening needs. Reasonable rates ...............0459 175729 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 CHEAP CLIPPINGS Lawns & edges..................................................................... Adam 0419 260654

GARAGE DOORS

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

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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

Garage Doors & Openers

THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 IRONING Mullum, Brunswick, Ocean Shores. Phone Kate .............................................0421 360961

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

GARDEN DESIGN

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

IRONING

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

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GAS SUPPLIERS

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

LANDSCAPING

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983 SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YVES DE WILDE

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

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

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

LIGHTING

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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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 MULLUM BACK SHED (PICTURE) FRAMERS Stuart St Lane behind Mitre 10 ..........0403 734791

PLASTERING

ALAN MALONE

LOCKSMITH

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

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DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515

OSTEOPATHY

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REMOVALISTS

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EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708

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

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6684 3003

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

VIDEO PRODUCTION

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TILING

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

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R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919 ROB BOOTH Roofing, repair & maintenance, pressure cleaning, gutters, Lic 121906C..0410 469765 TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248 METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ....0414 889453

RUBBISH REMOVAL OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360

ATAS A10923

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

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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

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

Ringo 0468 957 564

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113

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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 AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com ... 0438 217665

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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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

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4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

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5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

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2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

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

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FARMERS MARKETS

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

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

Third quarter December 3

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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 Birthdays ................................ 76 Businesses For Sale .............. 75

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Funeral Notices ....................... 76

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Short Term Accommodation .. 75 Social Escorts ........................ 76 Thank You ................................ 74

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DR KAREL HROMEK & DR MARCUS HEWITSON would like to wish all our patients a happy festive season. We are closed from 20th Dec, reopen on 4th Jan as Ocean Shores Nutritional & Environmental Medical Centre (OSNEM) Welcoming Dr Cat Quinn in January.

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm.

Please call 66803208 for appts.

The 17th Summersong Music Camp Jan 15-22, Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, Adult holiday music camp for ages 17 and up, for all levels. With teachers Bob (’Calling You’) Telson, Tony Backhouse, Kristina Olsen, Kathryn Riding, Karl Farren, Shelly Brown, Jane Cornes, Elliot Orr. Daily classes in songwriting, guitar, acappella singing, movement, jamming, bandlab, vocal technique, celebrations, concerts et al. www.summersongmusiccamp.com

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM fashion & design workshop for children 7yrs+ enquiries/bookings Simone 0405451184

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ARTISAN MARKET Every Saturday 4–9pm Railway Park

A big community thank you to all those wonderful people and businesses who supported the Breaking Bread – a Byron Community Feast for peace & unity held in Railway Park on Saturday 19 December.

Breaking Bread was generously sponsored by many community organisations, individuals & businesses in Byron Bay. Donations of food & produce for the event were received from : Heart & Halo Fishheads Baz & Shaz Suncoast Fresh Three Blue Ducks The Bread Social Flowers at the Farm Trevor Mead Meats

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14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6684 1742

HAWAIIAN BODYWORK Working through the layers of your whole being. 15ys exp. Brigitte 0402503603

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Classes as usual at the Byron St Studio + Retreat Centre except Christmas Day and 1 Jan when the only class is 10am at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre with John Ogilvie.

Master Gyrokinesis workshop/classes JAN 14 - 17 10AM - 12PM $40 please contact Jan 0409 583 977

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10 DAY DETOX RETREAT For Transformational Healing

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Experience the profound health benefits of Graduated Fasting, Alkaline Diet, Glandular Balancing and activation of the Master Gland – The Pineal Gland.

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COSTUME HIRE, PROPS, SUITS & ACCESSORIES Open Thurs 4–6.30pm, Sat 10am–1pm, and by appointment

TAYLORS PROPS 1 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby Phone 6684 2978

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM

TRAUMA ISSUES

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

S U F F O L K PA R K CO M M U N I T Y H A L L Safe, beneficial, authentic yoga

Carl Moore Psychology

XMAS BREAK – LAST CLASS DECEMBER 22ND

Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

-- BACK JANUARY 16TH --

Fridays | 6684 6336 Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

LOCALS SPECIAL!

THANK YOU

BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Every Sunday until 17th January from 7pm

COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON & fond wishes, Martin Bondor. We’ll toast your health for your kind gift.

From the Echo Drudges

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

74 December 23, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

Herbs . Acupuncture . Qigong

THE BYRON SHIRE

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

RETREAT

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

Performers were: Chris Aronsten, Pairoj Brahma, Banyarra Dancers, Mana Aloha Hula, Holly Sommerville Knott, Luke Vasella The event would not have been possible without the wonderful support of volunteers from the Byron Community Centre, Liberation Larder, Byron Homeless Breakfast and the local Lions Club.

Breaking Bread was facilitated by Byron Community Centre.

DENTURES

YOGA

byronmarkets.com.au

thank you

Avail Tues - Fri

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

Prepayment is required for all ads.

To Let ...................................... 75

Tree Services .......................... 75

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

To Lease ................................. 76

Tradework ............................... 75

MAppSc-CHM, BHSc-Acu

has recently relocated her practice from Brisbane to Coorabell

These prices include GST.

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS

Tractor Repairs ........................ 75

Charity Carleton

HEALTH MASSAGE AWAKENING $50/60 mins, $70/90 mins. Text Joshua 0426534161 TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50 Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629 ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com Welcomes New Yoga Teachers

Susanna & Victor

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

M

Victor

Sharon

T

Lindy Lou

Lindy Lou

W

Julia

Christina

Susanna

Daniel

T

Hatha Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Yoga for Healthy Minds

Slow Gentle Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Grace

S

Daniel

Grace

Yoga from the Heart

Sharon

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

F

Hatha Vinyasa

6:00 - 7:30pm

Hatha Yoga

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

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

TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial.

Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368

EFT & HYPNOSIS Releasing mental, emotional & physical blocks/issues.

Inge Sarathulsingh 0413422997

HYPNOSIS & EFT Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

LOMI LOMI HALOA Hawaiian Temple Bodywork 2.5-3 hour transformational sessions Sapphire 0438928465

KINESIOLOGY

Clear subconscious sabotages.

Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Mullumbimby Ph 66846914 or Byron (at The Health Lodge) 66856445 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

HALLS FOR HIRE

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

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

TRADEWORK

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

BRENT VERCO CHIROPRACTOR

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

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

ECHO CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS

Echo Classifieds

The Echo will be closed on the public holidays (Christmas Day, Mon 28 Dec and Fri 1 Jan) but open all other days.

NEXT EDITION: Wed 30 December

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.

COMPOST TOILETS

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

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

NARNIA NURSERY

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

TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED CHOP & COMPOST

A VERY HANDY MAN

100% cotton, all sizes, locals discounts.

Ph 66843191 www.1001nets.net

Experienced climber • Insured • Licensed FREE QUOTES HAPPY TO HELP

Call Andrew Wilson 0412 558 890

After hours & emergency service available

20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

Julie Wells Anne Mannix

6684 4421

Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching

0402 323 910

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES

(02) 6685 5138

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

Study Kinesiology Begin a meaningful career in Natural Health FREE Intro eve Jan 20 FREE Workshop Jan 30 Diploma in Kinesiology HLT52415 begins Feb 20/21.

Self-care study options.

Study with Parijat Wismer and her team at Byron Kinesiology Centre, Kinesiology Schools Aust. campus.

Nationally & Internat. accred. training Call us now 6685 7991 www.wellness.net.au

Movement Zone 2/27 Brigantine St, Byron Bay Hosting master trainer Dana Rader

Gyrokinesis Pretraining.

The method is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

JAN. 13-18TH cost: $900 times: 10am - 4:30pm www.gyrotonicmelbourne.com.au

please contact Dana 0395 338 400 or Jan 0409 583 977

GARAGE SALES

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

The locals love it and we love them backs...

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

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

Byron Herbal Thai Massage

6685 8532

Body Based

SUFFOLK PK Basketball hoop, tramp, table, pavers Collect ASAP 0429854409

WANTED

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

TREE SERVICES

FREE STUFF

GOING OS selling up! Chipper shredder, Suzuki Grand Vitara, tools, angle grinder, fridge, wash mach. Ph 66840291

TREE SERVICES

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

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

FENCE POSTS

JUICER commercial, suit cafe. Canal CJ3000 1hp 240v. New price $2,000. Sell $700 ono. Clive 0438338162 Mullum.

Photo available

Australian concrete posts from $13.20.

Pickup or delivery avail. Strainer Posts from $41.80. Ph Richard 66828614

MOSQUITO NETS

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Martin Frank

ROUGH SAWN MIXED HARDWOOD posts, beams, rafters. All sizes, all lengths.

Ph 0484287650 or 0432275066

Fully insured • Free quotes

Healing Traditional Thai massage from $59hr Just one block from Byron’s main beach Come C ome and and d enjoy enj njoy our ou ur gorgeous gorge eou us air ai conditioned cond ndit dittioned d retreat rettreatt above the Cardamom Pod vegetarian in Byron’s CBD

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Phone for bookings or drop in anytime Shop 10, 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay Ph: 6680 8890

Tallow

byronherbalthaimassage.com.au

TREE SERVICES

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

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

BAMBOO PLY

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring.

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc.

Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677

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

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

MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

BARGAINS

Mobile 0417 698 227

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

SUFFOLK 16 Bryce St. Sat from 7.30am.

Windows, sliders, louvres, oven & d’wash

HONDA HRV 4WD 2000 rego July 16, new timing belt, lots of work done, fantastic cond, $4300 ono. 0422774066

Mulch Supplies

FOR SALE

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 9th Jan. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

PLASTIC KAYAKS brand new, singles $500, doubles $650, 3-man $670, fishing kayaks $580. Paddles incl. 0418400080 RECLINER/LIFT CHAIR Electric Pride C1 model. No longer needed. Petite size, as new, pre-loved by little granny.

New price $1550, will sell $775. Ph 0422684683 McTAVISH EGG mini-mal. VGC, $650.

Phone 0408770823 TWO481 prestige Byron number plate.

Offers. Ph 0408770823

2010 Suzuki Jimny Sierra 4WD auto A/C P/S Super also 5spd same In Stock. SN5809..$9990 1999 Mitsubishi Nimbus 7 seater 5spd manual cold A/C P/S rego 6/16. SN0263.................$4950 2008 Peugeot 308 factory 7 seater wagon auto 128km lovely car low km. SN9573.............$9750 2006 Ford Fiesta auto 4 door 145km very tidy little hatch perfect 1st car. SN4323..............$6495 2010 Toyota Corolla hatch.1.8 auto 44,000km white immacualte 4/16 Rego CEQ70E..... $12995 2002 Holden Rodeo Tray back ute 2WD drives great 4 new tyres 6/16 Rego AK57KM.......$4850

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

CAR SERVICE

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

BSW MOTORS

BYRON CBD Neat studio for couple, right in town, avail 23-29 Dec. F/f, WiFi, min 5 nights $95 per night. Ph 0410515093

Pre-purchase inspection from $40!

Pink slips, service + repair.

10 Bonanza Dr, Billinudgel. 66804999

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Lifestyle Business Est over 25 years 3 days per wk. Hire and laundering of commercial mats to a wide range of business in the Byron, Ballina and Tweed Shires with significant growth potential.

TO LET

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.

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833 BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 RURAL LISMORE beautiful new self-cont 2br unit for working fem, n/s, d/f. 15 min Lismore, 30 min Bangalow, 40 min Byron $250pw. Rural living. Ph 0468371381 ROSEBANK 5br part-furn, $520pw incl elect, WiFi. horton.dianne@gmail.com O.SHORES charming attached self-cont unfurn granny flat with loft, for 1 emp, n/s, private ent, garage, close to shops $230pw + utilities, no pets. 66801486

ECHO CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS

The Echo will be closed on the public holidays (Christmas Day, Mon 28 Dec and Fri 1 Jan) but open all other days.

NEXT EDITION: Wed 30 December BELONGIL upstairs self-contained 1br studio, kitchenette, private sun deck. Suit prof with refs. No pets. Avail long-term. $350pw all inclusive & bond. 0488044542

$169,000 asking price.

Includes mats, van, plant and equipment.

Call Peter 0406 474 024.

BUSINESS OPP. WARNING – The Department of Fair Trading warns 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

Billinudgel 1br $220 Mullumbimby 3br 2bth $520 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

ESTABLISHED ORGANIC FARM Local, seeking pro-active partner with some financial ability. 0414249017

CABINS FOR SALE RELOCATABLE CABINS FOR SALE 8x3m, kitchenette, toilet, data cabling + a/c $22,000 or $35,000 incl 8x3m covered deck & roof. Ph 0410406334 nthcoasttimber@gmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE BALLINA 2br home at Lakeside Tourist Park. Affordable living next to beach and Shaws Bay. $179,000 neg. 0487432981

LAND FOR SALE

New Brighton

*RENTAL PROPERTIES* *WANTED* 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

FIJI Savu Savu 2000sqm development block, amazing views, 2 min to town, will consider swap $125,000. 0410406334

REMOVALISTS ANDY’S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices.

Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533 BIG & SMALL REMOVAL JOBS Local, affordable, reliable & quick Ph 66845510 or 0402199999

HOLIDAY ACCOM. MULLUM 1.5km, fully-furn, self-cont studio, 8–22 Jan. $350pw. 0415932965 Magnificent Holidays in Byron Bay! We offer you to stay in our warm house near the beach in Byron Bay. It is an accommodation for 6 people: 2 bedrooms (4 beds), 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 shower, living room, office, covered terrace with sitting table, small garden with beautiful flowers that will inspire you every day. $2500pp per week. Sacha 0438632548 BYRON BAY 1 bedroom studio in tropical garden in Byron. $80/night or $500/pw.

0415953803

Bangalow

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

Goonengerry Rd, Goonengerry - $925 Resort style living, ocean views, glorious pool, multi level, sweeping decks, 2 bed up, 2/3 bed down, 2 bath, sauna. Avail early Jan

James Gibson Drive, Clunes - $480 Spacious family home on large landscaped private block, 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG plus large shed, long term rental. Available now

Booyong Road, Nashua -$420 Character farmhouse set on large block, 2 bed, 2 sunrooms, 2 bath, sep dining/lounge, enclosed front porch, carport. Pets neg, Avail NOW

Byron Street, Bangalow - $495 Workers cottage, 2 bed, high ceilings, walk to everything, nice backyard,pets neg, Avail 11 Jan. For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

The Byron Shire Echo December 23, 2015 75

O.SHORES beautiful new designer fully furn apt, 2br, 2 ensuite, car space, 2 balconies, veg garden, no pets, close to shops, suit cple $430pw. Ph 0404736038

ECHO CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS

The Echo will be closed on the public holidays (Christmas Day, Mon 28 Dec and Fri 1 Jan) but open all other days.

NEXT EDITION: Wed 30 December MULLUM Main Arm Rd, 4br, 1 bath, 2 x LUG. Just past Little Shearwater. $500pw + bond. Refs req. Avail Jan. 66844343

WANTED TO RENT 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 MATURE COUPLE & 2 well-behaved dogs looking for 3-4br house, prefer unfurn with fully-fenced yard from early Feb while looking to buy. Please call Penny 0406953002 EMPLOYED HOUSE-PROUD WOMAN Seeking a relaxed home space in Mullum area. Have gardening skills, and an affable 4yo. Pls ph or text 0447832241

TO LEASE BYRON creative work / office space, $87pw incl elect & net. 0431674377 BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT ROOM Avail Tues, Sat & Sun $80/day, $45/half day. Mullum. Ph 66849458, 0435078551

POSITIONS VACANT WARNING – The Department of Fair Trading warns 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

mudhoney Senior colourist /stylist required for busy salon Great team to work with and excellent pay + commissions.

If you are talented and want to work in a fun and happy environment please email mudhoneysalon@mac.com or call jess on 0411 291 215

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 DANCE TEACHER The Brunswick Valley School of Dance is looking for experienced dance teachers for the 2016 year. Please send resume info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com 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

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

PRESSED4TIME?

Ironing service. Suffolk Park $25/hr.

Angela 0414719680

MUSICAL NOTES

FLOOR SUPERVISOR REQUIRED Kinoko Japanese Restaurant is seeking a full-time experienced floor supervisor.

The right applicant must have a proven 2 years experience in a similar role in a restaurant setting, possess strong leadership & managerial skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. No travellers Email resume to asafleibo@gmail.com

MICHAEL’S GUITAR STUDIO For all your music needs. We are open through the holidays. Ph 66841800

Please email resume or apply in person byronbayfresh@gmail.com RTO NO: 90013

Petra

TUITION

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

We are looking for a reliable happy people with a strong hospitality background and a great work ethic to join our team • Minimum 3 years exp in a busy cafe environment • Current NSW RSA • Barista role requires a high skill level • Immediate start • 30+ Hours • Award Pay Strong Coffee/food/wine & cocktail knowledge essential Must be available nights, weekends, all public holidays.

Mullumbimby in November.

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

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

Baristas

Is this photo your treasured keepsake? It was found in the middle of

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars.

Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required.

Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST required to join our team. Casual, 2 days possibly more + holiday relief. Please only apply if you have experience & knowledge of Pracsoft & Medical Director, email resume to admin@carlylestreetmedical.com.au

PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981.

Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au

BIRTHDAY

Happy (belated)

Birthday

Nighean,

Love all at The Echo

Ph 66841 777 or email simon@echo.net.au

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

Exc refs. Simon 0419563312

PETS It’s raining cats & dogs!

Every year many thousand unwanted cats and dogs are born to pets that haven’t been desexed. And sadly, most end up being put down.

So please...

desex your pets!

* Certificate III in Individual Support (used to be Aged Care)(CHC33015) - starts 3rd February

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110) - starts 8th February

Megan Kearney Modern Veterinary Hospital

Chevy

Low-Stress Handling X-rays & Surgery

Chevy is an 8-year-old desexed female boxer x. She is a well-behaved girl who loves human company and children and is friendly toward other dogs.

If you can give Chevy a permanent, loving home please contact the Friends of the Pound Rehoming Centre on 07 5524 8590 or Pam on 0421 017 461.

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

Grooming Natural Medicine 02 6687 0675 4a Ballina Road Bangalow NSW 2479 Mon–Fri 8.30am–5.30pm Sat 8.30am–12noon & Emergencies

* Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40415) Option 1 - starts 15th February 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) - starts 2nd March

* Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710) - starts 28th April

Different levels of funding are available Call to see if you are eligible

NOWLAN, MARION (GEORGINA) Nee Laverty Loved wife of the late George Nowlan. Much loved mother of George and Glenva. Marion will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Aged 94 years.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Argyle Street, Mullumbimby on THURSDAY (December 24, 2015) commencing at 11.00 am.

02 6684 3374

www.byroncollege.org.au

76 December 23, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo

BYRON BAY BEACH BABES Male and female party strippers, lingerie waitresses, exotic dancers.

7 days fr 4pm. Ph 0497641199 www.byronbaybeachbabes.com EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777 •

TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious Bodywork & Sensual Touch Hot, fit, bi, 34yo. Couples welcome. www.bit.ly/besteroticmassage Wed/Thurs/Sun 0407013347 HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Delicious Caribbean full-body experience. The Ultimate Massage for Bi Curious Women. Phone 0407013347

SOCIAL ESCORTS BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff.

Open 7 days 10am till late.

Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345

Please stick this by your phone

Romeow

Romeow wa Romeow wass one one of our lo lovel lovely velyy kittens from earlier in the year. He is pleased to tell you that he found an amazing home and is spoilt rotten.

He is certainly one of the lucky ones and so he’d like to now advertise our new kittens that have just arrived.

Romeow hopes that, like him, they’ll be fortunate enough to find their purrfect homes.

To meet the new kittens & our older cats, 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 Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can

Our office will be closed from the 23rd Dec to 4th Jan

ONLY ADULTS SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron.

0407264343

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

FUNERAL NOTICE

- starts 9th February - starts 8th February

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

TANTRA MASSAGE FOR WOMEN 7 days, TantraByronBay.com.au

BVSc VetMFHom DipHerbMed MNHAA

* Certificate III in Permaculture (30868QLD) • Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUV30111)

Petra, also known as Puss Puss, is already in festive mood. The sad thing is that for the first time in seven years, she has no family to enjoy the festivities with. She came to us from the pound, having lost what must have been a loving home, because she is very friendly, confident and relaxed. A happy cat that has fallen on hard times. No festive season can be complete without a cat to join in the fun and chase the Christmas tree decorations!

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY FOR PLEASURE & CONNECTION Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 www.tantrabyronbay.com

Farm & Pets

on the courses marked *

Freya is currently being fostered on property with lots of other dogs, cattle, children and chickens and loves it. She’s a super affectionate young dog who’s comfortable living on acreage. Freya doesn’t like being on a lead or being in a suburban situation, so you need to be happy just exercising her on your property. She’s comfortable being left on her own and will just curl up and go to sleep. She loves to chase a ball, but only if you want to throw it, otherwise she’s happy simply being your companion.

If you can give Freya 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.

Equine Dentistry

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding

PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

LOST & FOUND

survive without it.

– Dalai Lama

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Much still to be done on tackling DPI runs operation to protect northern rivers apiary industry climate change: Greens

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Activists call for large polluting corporations to be kicked out of the partnership with the UNFCCC at the Paris climate summit. Corporate Accountability International released a new report, ‘Fueling the Fire: The corporate sponsors bankrolling COP21’, exposing the filthy track record of many of the corporations sponsoring the Paris climate talks. Photo by Takver flickr.com/photos/takver The Australian Greens wel‘To achieve the 1.5 degree Deputy Greens leader and comed the announcement by limit, Australia must now re- climate change spokesperson world leaders that a framework vise our emissions targets and Senator Larissa Waters said, agreement to tackle global transition away from coal.

‘Australia simply won’t be warming has been reached ‘The Turnbull government able to keep up with other adin Paris, but urged the work must take the Clean Energy vanced economies if we hitch has just begun towards avert- Finance Corporation (CEFC) our future to coal’. ing the catastrophic impacts and the Australian Renewable ‘Australia will be left beof global warming and trans- Energy Agency (ARENA) off hind if we don’t join with othforming the global economy. the chopping block. It needs er forward-thinking nations

‘For nearly every nation on Earth to come together to reach an agreement that urges countries to stabilise global temperatures to 1.5 degrees is a significant achievement, said Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale from Paris.

‘It’s a solid foundation but the work to tackle global warming really starts now,’ ‘This agreement will only be a success if countries, including Australia, seriously ratchet up their targets between now and when the new agreement takes effect from 2020.

to end subsidies to the fossil fuel sector and stop approving new coal mines, such as Adani’s Carmichael mine, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

‘This century now belongs to those nations that seize the momentum from Paris and transition to a low-carbon economy, along with the high-tech manufacturing, high-skills, jobs-rich opportunities that brings.

‘Other countries realise the faster they act, the better for their domestic economies, as well as for our health and environment.’

in switching rapidly from a dependence on fossil fuels to renewable energy.

‘Failing to make this transition will be catastrophic for jobs and our future economic prosperity.

‘What we witnessed in Paris was the business community, local governments and civil society forging ahead despite the actions of national governments.

‘They recognise the huge opportunities in job creation and investment that lie ahead in low-carbon-energy, hightech manufacturing and other sectors.’

Free guide to surviving Christmas Relationship experts Interrelate are giving away a guide to help you survive the trials and tribulations of the festive season.

The increased pressure to buy expensive gifts, expectations of social gatherings with family and friends you would rather not spend time with or juggling blended family arrangements can leave the best of us feeling stressed and anxious. For those suffering recent grief or loss, Christmas can also be an incredibly sad and lonely time.

‘A lot of people dread the preparations and expectations around Christmas,’ said Inter-

relate’s area manager, north coast, Julie Leete .

‘Part of the reason that the holidays can be stressful is the expectation of a harmonious family gathering that can sometimes be unrealistic,’ she said.

‘We want people to understand that while Christmas can be a difficult time of the year, there are some simple tips and strategies that can be used to take the stress out of the holidays and help you enjoy the festivities,’ said Ms Leete.

The free guide features tips and advice for the season across six topics: • dealing with grief and loss

• separated/blended families • managing family expectations • managing kids’ expectations • managing family conflict • looking after yourself.

This is the second release of Interrelate’s Guide to Surviving Christmas, which launched for the first time last year.

‘We had an overwhelmingly positive response to the guide last year, which prompted us to release an updated version again this year,’ said Ms Leete.

Pick up a copy at Interrelate’s Lismore centre or access a digital copy at www.interrelate.org. au.

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Biosecurity risks to the northern rivers beekeeping industry were the focus of the recent Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Biosecurity Compliance Regulatory Officers apiary operation.

DPI senior regulatory inspector Anne Webster said the operation involved random and targeted inspections of beehives in the Lismore area aimed at neglected and abandoned beehives. ‘Any neglected and abandoned hives are a major threat to the health of managed beehives,’ Ms Webster said.

‘They can be responsible for the spread of notifiable diseases and pests owing to the potential for them to become weakened by diseases such as American Foul Brood (AFB).

‘Neglected or abandoned hives can also become a source of infection for other hives when field bees rob stores from these hives.’

Ms Webster said that during the operation hives were inspected for AFB and action was taken for the failure to notify AFB and failure to correctly identify brood boxes. ‘A number of AFB-infected hives were destroyed as part of the operation to limit the spread of this bacterial disease to other managed apiaries,’ Ms Webster said.

‘Most beekeepers were found to be doing the right thing and complying, but it was disappointing to find that several beekeepers were unregistered.

‘An information and practical session was held at the start of the operation by the DPI Biosecurity compliance regulatory officers to heighten beekeepers’ voluntary compliance with the NSW Apiaries Act 1985. The sessions included information and training in bestpractice brood inspection for AFB and other pests and disease surveillance techniques.

‘Thirty-two local beekeepers attended, representing all sections of the industry both commercial and amateur.

Beekeepers also took the opportunity to speak with the regulatory specialist and apiary inspectors about their beekeeping operation.’

Detailed information on pests and diseases of honey bees is available on the DPI web site www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ agriculture/livestock/honeybees/pests-diseases.

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My record-breaking partnership with M. J. Clarke John Campbell

Bangalore is not high on the agenda of most people travelling to India. There are plenty of unremarkable Hindu temples and vestiges of the Raj in the bustling city’s grand public buildings, but it is primarily known as one of the country’s booming hi-tech centres.

I was there in October, 2004, for a cricket test match.

The image that is seared into my memory of the occasion is of G. D. McGrath clean-bowling Rahul Dravid for a duck. I had a perfect view of it from behind the bowler’s arm in the Terrace Stand of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The volatile crowd’s morbid silence was deafening – you could almost hear the off-bail hit the dusty pitch.

It happened on the second day’s play (I was there for all five), following an event of humungous portent in Australia’s first innings.

Nobody could see it coming as Irfan Pathan and Zaheer Khan opened the bowling on Day One – except maybe the pariah kites gliding in the steamy thermals above the players’ heads.

Included in the topdollar price I’d paid for my ticket was a lunch buffet of vegetable korma, biryani, paneer, dal tarka, nan and (how fabulously recherché) chocolate and cherry cake.

I was still licking my fingers

Michael Clarke drives to the boundary on his way to his triple-ton at the SCG, January 2012.

when the young M. J. ‘Pup’ Clarke, on debut, strode to the crease with the tourists at an unsteady 3/129.

He batted with supreme confidence. An old head on young shoulders, defying the probing, viperish spin of the veteran Anil Kumble (who would capture his 400th test victim that afternoon) and Harbhajan ‘the Turbanator’ Singh.

At the close, Australia had reached 5–316, with Clarke not out 75 and A. C. Gilchrist 35.

On the morning of Day Two (play starts at 9am in India), the golden-haired prodigy from Sydney’s west lost all of his fluency upon entering the nervous nineties.

Listening to the voice of your club For the first time in its history, ClubsNSW’s Clubs & Community Awards will feature entries of mateship, support and generosity from the entire community, with members of the public now able to nominate their local club or a local community champion across a range of categories.

The awards recognise the outstanding social contributions made by clubs and organisations in their local communities, and individuals can now submit entries on behalf of clubs that have dedicated their time and resources to community projects and initiatives.

ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said, ‘Clubs pride themselves on the contributions they make to their communities, so why not return the favour and nominate your

local club’s story today. ‘The awards are a celebration of the many ways clubs actively support their community.

Members of the public are invited to submit stories from their sporting clubs and other categories including, Arts and Culture, Clubs in Collaboration, Education, Disability, Welfare & Social Inclusion, Emergency Services, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Youth Leadership, Support of Amateur Sport and Heart of the Community will also be judged.

Winners will be announced at the annual Clubs & Community Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 6 May 2016.

Submissions will close Friday 15 January 2016. To nominate your local club and their story, visitwww.clubsandcommunity.com and click on Enter Your Story.

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Gilchrist surged towards a ton while Clarke was all pokes and prods.

Next to me, watching in a state of high anxiety, was a bloke called Vaasi. Originally from Sri Lanka, he now lived at Parramatta and was pleased to hear that I, like him, had registered my postal vote for Mark Latham in the previous week’s federal election.

‘John Howard is an evil man,’ he scowled.

A few rows down from us, M. E. ‘Junior’ Waugh, forgetting that he was once just a kid from Bankstown, churlishly refused to give a little boy his autograph, while at the front of the grandstand a couple of drop-dead

gorgeous girls in vibrant silk saris waved excitedly to Irfan at fine leg, like fans at a rock concert.

Pup reached triple figures just before Vaasi and I adjourned for another standup banquet, and Zaheer finally had him caught by Parthiv Patil off a thick edge for a splendid 151.

Australia won the test by 217 runs. Back at the hotel, I rang my Mum to wish her a happy birthday, then toddled off to the movies to see Tom Hanks and Catherine ZetaJones in ‘The Terminal’.

At the cinema, before the lights dimmed, they played Herman’s Hermits’ ‘No Milk Today.’ Tapping my foot to the

beat as I licked my kulfi, I was in seventh heaven.

It was not until January, 2012, that I saw Clarke bat again.

Once more it was against the Indians. The venue was the Sydney Cricket Ground, with its ornate Edwardian architecture and rich history of epic rugby league and cricket encounters. I love the place. It’s a part of who I am.

India were shot out for a meagre 191 in their first dig.

The three great batsmen – Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid and V. V. S. Laxman – were mere shadows of the giants who had dominated bowling attacks all around the cricketing world.

For Australia, R. S. ‘Punter’ Ponting, having relinquished the captaincy to Clarke, was also in decline. He couldn’t buy a run, whereas Pup, though now in his pomp, had still not been able to win the hearts of the Baggy Green’s faithful. He was never destined to be loved or looked up to in the way that S. R. ‘Tugger’ Waugh or M. A. ‘Tubby’ Taylor were, or even the tetchy Ponting - and you sensed that he knew it.

Among all of them, you also sensed that Pup needed to be loved the most.

Not since Bangalore had I booked into to a test match for the duration (five days is, admittedly, a long time to sit and watch a game – it’s strictly for tragics and trainspotters),

but the likelihood of it going the distance was remote with Australia already 3/116 when stumps were drawn. Punter and Pup were unbeaten, 44 and 47 respectively.

Twenty-four hours later, for all their toiling in the field, the Indians had claimed only one wicket – Ponting’s, for 134, after he had nearly run himself out going from 99 to 100. Clarke was 251 and slaughtering them.

The Australian skipper batted and batted, amassing 329 before closing the innings at 4/659. Clarke might easily have carried on to break any number of records – he was only 5 shy of Taylor and D. G. Bradman’s 334 – but his disinclination to continue only underlined the enigma of a brilliant player whom we never really got close to.

The demi-god Tendulkar managed a stubborn 80 when India batted again, but the inevitable innings victory was achieved when N. M. Lyon trapped Ishant Sharma lbw.

Hungry after finding nothing decent to eat at the ground – Bangalore was a distant, mouth-watering memory – I legged it along Cleveland Street for a Leb at Abdul’s.

Washing my hummus and tabouli down with a longneck VB, I marveled at how fate had thrown M. J. Clarke and me together. If only Pup knew.

Life savers dreamin’ of a safe summer With Christmas just days away and the school holidays entering their first official week, volunteer life savers from around the state are preparing for a busy summer on NSW beaches.

Unwinding at the beach is a fantastic way to relax but too often people get into difficulty because they do not take simple steps that could help keep them safe.

Volunteer life savers have been patrolling since midSeptember and during that time they have performed more than 1,200 rescues.

Tragically there have been 13 drownings this financial year with the most recent at Lake Conjola on the state’s south coast involving an international tourist on 12 December, which is a timely reminder about the importance of swimming at patrolled locations.

With holiday-makers flocking to the coast and to

Keeping safe at the beach: • always swim between the red and yellow patrol flags; for your nearest patrolled beach check the BeachSafe app or website n abou o t the beach and • read the safety signs for information about n ask a life saver or lifeguard for safetyy information • always swim with someone else so you ays can look out for each other, and always supervise children around the waterr lcohol or dr rugs ugs ug • never swim under the influence of alcohol drugs • if you need help in the water, stay calm and attract attention by raising one arm • in an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000) Police • don’t forget to be sun safe by remembering to: Slip on some protective clothing, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Slide on a pair of sunglasses, Seek some shade, and Sip on lots of water to stay hydrated.

beaches that they might visit rarely, NSW Life Saving manager Andy Kent is urging everyone to be beach safe.

‘There are a number of simple tips that we would urge everyone to make part of their planning so that they can enjoy the beach and

coastal environment safely,’ says Mr Kent. ‘Please take the time to assess the conditions before heading out, and if you think it’s beyond your capabilities it’s best not to go into the water. This is particularly important if you are going to a beach that you

visit only during the holidays or if you have children in tow.

Talk to lifeguards or life savers, as they are familiar with the conditions.

‘As always we urge everyone tto swim at patrolled locations and to look out for each oother ot her on the beach.’

M Mr Kent also thanked the vvolunteers vo olun who will be patrolling the beaches during the festiv festive season.

‘I would like to thank all our volunteers and especially those who are sacrificing family time to ensure the safety of everyone who is out enjoying all that our wonderful and diverse coastline has to offer.’

Volunteer life savers will be patrolling each weekend and public holiday until the 2015/16 season concludes on Monday 25 April 2016.

For information about patrol times, weather, and beach locations visit the BeachSafe website or download the app.

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Community at work 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.

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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.

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.

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#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.

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

Quota Club

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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.

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

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

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). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au.

Dzogchen Study Group – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia. org for more info. One-hour guided meditation 12–1pm, Wednesday and Thursday. All levels welcome – www. yogapeace.com.au.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au.

Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you?

Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933.

Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For

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

Learn ukulele 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.

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

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

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

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

Ph 0439 733 763 for more info.

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. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm.

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

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

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

Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course.

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.

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

Next bushdance October 25.

custard, ice-cream, juices and hot drinks will be provided, but the main meal will be for each person to bring food to share with each other, if able.

Contact Robin 6685 1487 for further information.

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Magpie – Minyunbal Yugambeh Man Dulgunu From the Heart sacred artwork exhibition, 1–13 January, opening Friday 1 January at 6pm.

Centre timetable The Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre will be closed over the Christmas season from close of business 23 December and reopen on Tuesday 4 January at 9am.

Food Box

Christmas day lunch

Soul conscious meditation classes.

Free community service. Russell 0405 519 693.

The Food Box will be closed on 31 December only.

Meditation

An invitation to anyone who may be having Christmas lunch on their own to join with other folk at the Uniting Church Hall in Fingal St, Brunswick Heads, from noon on 25 December.

Alcohol-free area, plum pudding,

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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1. Liquor, mark unknown (6) 4. Eastern European captures Nazi, leading bastard – well, it could happen! (8) 10. South American killer, natural at being unnatural … (9) 11. … deceptive and relaxed (6) 12. “Passing monitors,” exclaims Little Orphan Annie (7,7) 14. Strange thing, the dark (5) 16. A hot daddy, enveloped in sex appeal! That sounds brassy! (3-3-3) 18. Stupid in studies – concentrates (9) 20. Parson bird embraces the abstainer, all together (5) 21. Surreptitiously buys nine smokes – it must be trickery! (6,8) 25. Zero irrational hesitation – take a drug (5) 26. Opposing history, circle starters (9) 27. Even a place for mistletoe, perhaps (8) 28. Screen the silly girl the French follow (6)

1. Alcoholic spirit (6) 4. What can exist, happen or be true (8) 10. Large south American spider (9) 11. Telling porkies (6) 12. Gosh or golly; favourite exclamation of Little Orphan Annie (7,7) 14. Darkness separating days (5) 16. Sound made by tuba or sousaphone (3-3-3) 18. Shorten, makes thicker (9) 20. Musical direction meaning ‘all together’ (5) 21. Trickery, criminal behaviour (6,8) 25. Drug derived from poppies (5) 26. Italian starters, before the primo piatto (9) 27. Plant or animal which lives on another species (8) 28. Grating, barrier of metal mesh (6)

DOWN

DOWN 1. Narrow passage, often leading to a traffic jam (10) 2. Principal artery of the body (5) 3. Professional who cares for teeth (7) 5. African animal related to the giraffe (5) 6. Type of dried grape (7) 7. Area where motorist’s line of sight is obscured (5,4) 8. Ova or roe (4) 9. Underground prison cells (8) 13. One of a groups of shops owned by the same company (5,5) 15. Venetian boatman (9) 17. Small stinging insect (8) 19. People now known as Inuits (7) 20. Tourist, casual traveller (7) 22. Fermenting agent used in bread making (5) 23. Support used by artists (5) 24. Splendour, ostentatious display (4)

1. Has courage to snog, but gets in a jam (10) 2. Order traffic authority to provide an artery (5) 3. Make a hollow first, and he will drill (7) 5. Animal is all right, a soft one (5) 6. Last month in Yemen’s capital, found dried fruit (7) 7. Venetian view can be a driving hazard (5,4) 8. Incites, for example, Germans (4) 9. Crap – ages in prisons (8) 13. 30.48 metres street metal for Coles Last week’s solution N103 (5,5) A L B E R I C H H E 15. Venetian worker ruins old region (9) B A E A A R 17. Small Islamic church? What a pest! (8) B E N I T O M U S S O D S E S T 19. In a southeast Queensland town I am A C O W G I R L I D I very big. These short people come Y A N G C from much further north! (7) A G R A R I A N A 20. Clumsy tourist? (7) S O N E 22. Variable course for fungus (5) P U N C H T A D P O O I E B 23. Support and bring comfort to the R E G U L A R A S S left (5) T H L N R E 24. Englishman has a penny for display I V A N T H E T E R R of splendour (4) N N O T N V G R A S P S

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The Nationals are shamelessly crowing about how they delivered a CSG-free northern rivers to the people now that the shareholders in the lame-duck Metgasco have decided to take the people’s money – which also employs the Nats MPs, by the way. The fact is, these dinosaurs resisted the move until the last second. Not that state Labor was of any use, handing out unscrutinised mining leases to their buddies like they were lollies. And Libs energy minister Anthony Roberts described the people who resisted Metgasco’s plans for Bentley as ‘extremists’, so there was little comprehension of the public mood on the part of the old parties.

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In our quiet but relentless way we remind you yet again that our new deadline for line classifieds of noon on Tuesdays will take effect in January, so don’t be under the misapprehension you have until 1pm to stroll into our office or casually pick up the phone. We’re sure you’ll remember this in the

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In their little blue cabinets, Byron Shire Council’s new pay-parking machines in the Bay look like mini-TARDISes. Unfortunately you are unable to use them to go back to a time before pay parking existed.

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