Byron Shire Echo – Issue 30.31 – 13/01/2016

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Volume 30 #31 Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Byron property prices top region Chris Dobney

Byron Shire ratepayers will soon have to face bigger rates after the shire topped the region’s LGAs in the valuer-general’s 2015 statewide survey of land values, released last week.

Residential properties in Byron Shire increased in median value by 17.85 per cent last year to $383,000, up from $325,000 last year.

Meanwhile, median residential and commercial property prices increased even more, by 20 per cent and 20.16 per cent respectively.

While this pales in comparison to some Sydney suburbs, some of which had increases of more than 30 per

cent, it well and truly outshone all of its near neighbours.

Tweed shire came in second with a 10.22 per cent increase in median residential property prices, to $248,000 and a 12.96 per cent increase in commercial.

But the big surprise in Tweed was the value of industrial properties, which jumped 53.51 per cent in median terms to $350,000.

Yet just minutes down the new Pacific Highway in Ballina, median residential prices saw a much more modest 6.06 per cent increase to $245,000, with commercial and industrial properties showing no increase at all.

In Lismore, residential property values were even lower – just 4.42 per cent growth to $118,000. Commercial properties were also flat, with industrial premises showing just a 3.42 per cent increase.

Record Brunswick Heads house sale It’s getting a lot more expensive to enjoy the ‘simple pleasures’ of Byron’s traditionally sleepy Brunswick Heads, with a recent auction there setting a new record. A typical 1980s brick-and-tile house, which has been divided into two two-bedroom flats, just sold for $1.152 million.

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Two recent cases involving code of conduct complaints – one against a volunteer and one against a councillor – have revealed a lack of understanding of the code as well as a lack of clarity with the code itself.

A volunteer tasked with helping the recent South Golden Beach community hall renovations was ‘censured’ by Council’s general manager after she made contact with the building contractor without Council’s permission.

And while Council said Angela Dunlop’s efforts and contributions were ‘greatly appreciated and acknowledged,’ Ms Dunlop said the response was unfair and asked for a review by the NSW Ombudsman.

Claiming ‘delays and poor communication from Council staff,’ Ms Dunlop maintained that ‘we had been approached by numerous prospective clients who were interested in hiring the hall for one-off events, but owing to the uncertainty of the commencement date, we were unable to guarantee that the hall would be available.’ The Echo understands that after the building contract was signed, Ms Dunlop disregarded a written direction not to contact the builder.

And despite conduct ‘briefing’, she told general manager Ken Gainger, ‘I am not aware of any direction from Council to our committee to not make contact with the builders. I believe the claims of misconduct to be spurious.’ Ms Dunlop also questioned a possible conflict of interest occurring where the general manager ‘conducts any investigation involv-

ing a perceived failure of management process.’ The NSW Ombudsman’s office replied to Ms Dunlop and said that they were satisfied the general manager acted in accordance with the code. As for Ms Dunlop’s concerns that the code of conduct applied ‘in different ways to committee members and elected councillors and staff,’ inquiries and assessments officer Daniel Hill said, ‘it is open to you to lobby your elected representatives and relevant ministers if you think changes should be made.’

Uncertainty Similar uncertainty surrounds a complaint against Cr Sol Ibrahim after he contacted an associate of a tenderer to Council regarding ‘some engineering aspects’ of the Belongil rock wall project.

Reviewer Gary Faulks replied to Byron Resident’s Group’s Cate Coorey’s complaint, saying, ‘Cr Ibrahim acknowledges that he attended a code of conduct course in Lismore but, despite this, was unaware of many aspects of the code.’ Mr Faulks said there was ‘incomplete understanding and knowledge of the requirements of the Byron [Council’s] code of conduct [policy]’, but regarded Cr Ibrahim’s intention was ‘progressing the whole issue, as well as securing cost and time savings for the project.’ While Mr Faulks advised he would not take further action owing to there being ‘no adverse consequence for Council,’ he did acknowledge that ‘further training for Cr Ibrahim (and probably other councillors) regarding the Council codes and policies is something that should be considered.’

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Between Wednesday December 30 and Sunday December 4, fifteen volunteers worked around Brunswick Heads to ensure that the town was clean, tidy and friendly during the Falls festival.

The project was called Taking Care of Brunswick Heads, and was an initiative of the Visitor Information Centre and The Falls Arts and Music festival.

We were delighted by the number of locals who thanked our volunteers and commented on how clean the town was during this period.

The team checked for litter every day starting their first run at 7.30am, and finishing at 4pm.

The volunteers all reported that they enjoyed helping visitors with advice or information, and took great pride in getting every last cigarette butt and ring pull from the parks and dunes.

I found that the partnership between the Brunswick Heads Visitor Information Centre and The Falls Arts and Music festival worked very well.

Peter counting bus passengers alighting. Photo supplied

We noticed that in the evenings the bins in Banner Park were overflowing and although this rubbish was not generated by Falls patrons, a quick call to Shane Porter, manager of Waste Services at the festival, saw a team come down to Brunswick Heads early in the morning the next day to empty those bins.

Festival goers arriving in Brunswick Heads by Falls shuttle buses were counted as they alighted, and the number was far fewer than some correspondents to local papers claimed it would be.

The busiest day was the Saturday where an average of 33 people per bus came to Brunswick Heads from the festival

between 7.30am and 3pm.

Local businesses reported great figures for this period but were pleased that it was a steady manageable stream of visitors rather than huge crowds arriving all at once.

Most festival patrons headed for the river and the beach.

Volunteers received VIP passes to the festival for their efforts, and all have asked to be on the team should another project like this take place.

Many of them were parents who gave the VIP passes to

their children for Christmas.

We will be running a ‘Listening Post’ on Wednesday January 20 at The Memorial Hall from 4pm to 8pm, for any residents who want to come along and discuss how the Falls festival affected Brunswick Heads.

Anyone with a grievance or concern should come along so that plans can be made to mitigate those issues for future festivals.

Q Ollie Heathwood is from the Visitor Information Centre.

Big bang in Bruns

Brunswick Heads residents and visitors were treated to fireworks last weekend as part of the annual Festival of the Fish ‘n’ Chips. Photo Jeff Dawson

Family day planned for Leagues Club A local mum is bringing together market stallholders and entertainers for a ‘family focused festival-like space’ at the Mullumbimby Leagues Club on Saturday January 16.

It’s called Mama + Me, and organiser Baylee Wood says it will showcase ‘the very best in sustainable products and services created by families for families.’

She says, ‘The idea blossomed out of my frustrations of trying to raise two children and also thrive as a budding entrepreneur in Byron Bay.’ ‘I knew I was not alone in

Baylee with her family: Preston, Hudson and Jacob Wood.

my plight for having both a successful business and happy children, so I decided to

take it upon myself to make it easier for other mamas in my situation.’

The event will run from 9am till 2pm and will include 35 stallholders, pop-up photography studio, a kids dance workshop, an anti-gravity yoga demonstration, live music and cooking demos. Entry to the event is free but parking is $2.

‘There will be ATM facilities, clean toilets and change tables. We will have a chillout space for nursing mamas and sleeping babes, plus a play space to tire out the kids featuring a jumping castle and craft space.’

For more visit www. mamaandme.com.au.

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A South Australian farmer who raises awareness around suicide claims that government funded prevention strategies are ‘apparently going nowhere.’

Tim Barritt lives in the Barossa Valley and runs a media and information site www.suicidepreventionads.com, but also pays for newspaper advertisements with his own money and now has support from a handful of sponsors.

He says, ‘Unlike road accident fatalities, which have shown a stunning, seventy-seven per cent reduction since 1983, there has been no easily discernible

downward trend in suicides in this time.

‘Something is clearly not working with current strategies. If nothing new is done, we can therefore reasonably expect to lose a similar number to the last recorded decade, another 22,865, through to 2024.

‘While I’ve never in fact been suicidal, I know this “territory” very, very well.

Sixty-five years of life experience and mental challenges have taught me how to survive, view myself and the world in a positive light, and be at least halfway happy – from the very bottom up!’

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pers he currently advertises with.

‘Unlike road accidents where the causes are easy to see and address, “prevention advertising” is a highly complex task requiring gifted people with a very specialised skill set. While we spend around $5.5 billion annually on infrastructure, less than one per cent of this, $41 million, goes to Beyondblue. Our MPs are failing in their duty of care to their electors.’

Q Anyone needing help coping with suicide should seek professional help: call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Callback Line on 1300 659 467.

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Local News Warning over serial shoplifter Byron Bay and Bangalow shopkeepers beware – a shoplifter, with possible accomplices, is making the rounds.

The owner of a local clothing shop, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Echo a woman has been thieving from her shops, as well as others, and then selling the goods at a garage sale from the woman’s home in Byron Bay. ‘Unfortunately the police have been unable to act, as shoplifters need to be caught in the act,’ she said.

‘We made a police report and the police involved told us that there had been numerous similar complaints about this woman from other shop owners.’

All aboard the Starlight express

BYRON BAY from our family to yours QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS Starlight Festival director Rosie Richards, pictured right, says, ‘This has been the most successful Starlight yet! We have more than 50 exhibitors and more speakers, workshops and more venues. We added the RSL hall for the first time.’ Pictured with Rosie is Kari Barron, who ran interactive singing circles which referenced First Nations’ songs. Photo Jeff Dawson

Local businesses comment on paid parking With paid parking now a part of the Byron CBD experience, The Echo asks a few businesses how the scheme is working and whether there have been any issues.

Byron Photo Magic Byron Photo Magic is located in front of the cinema with one-hour parking available, and owner Stephen Perris told The Echo that initially he wasn’t aware that he could have multiple car rego under one exemption.

He said he was also concerned with the lack of space available for longer stays.

‘Visitors are used to paid parking,’ he said. ‘You can’t feed the meter any more

than the hour so you would have to move your car every hour… I’m waiting to see how it pans out in the quieter months ahead.’

Cobblers Cobblers shoe shop is located in the Feros Arcade, and co-owner Sue Cookson told The Echo that she has heard more negative comments from locals than from visitors, but was cautiously optimistic.

She said, ‘I think $3 per hour is too much and would prefer it to be $2. And also I would like it to be a two-hour park instead of one. I’ve heard of locals who paid the $50 but still got a ticket for overstaying.’

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ius backpackers, Brad Duncan, said, ‘People keep coming into the cafe wanting to swap notes for coins.’

‘Obviously we have got private parking for residents and guests.

‘I am not sure if people are using our private parking or not, but there hasn’t been a problem so far.’

Co-manager Belinda Grbac says that locals are telling her they are not happy with the way the system has been implemented and are refusing to come into town.

‘Takings in the cafe are reduced quite significantly’, she said.

‘All the locals are coming into town before 9am and then leaving once the parking inspectors arrive.’

First National Helen Huntly-Barratt from Byron Bay First National says the scheme is helping to circulate the parking. ‘We gave all of our staff parking permits as part of their Christmas bonus’, she said. ‘It’s user pays and it’s a fair price in the grand scheme of things.’

Ms Huntly-Barratt feels that if Byron Council is to keep up facilities and services, they have to generate money from somewhere.

‘In a modern world, it’s great to get free stuff, but infrastructure doesn’t pay for itself. Providing that the money does go back into our infrastructure and our community then I am happy to contribute.’

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Royal Commission ‘skewed’ A victim of child sex abuse calls for churches to increase comp payouts Commissioners would not be making any recommenIs a one-off payment of dations to close the legal $65,000 enough compensaloophole that would allow tion for having your life perour government to seize hunmanently damaged at the dreds of millions of dollars of hands of the Catholic Church Catholic Church assets. and other similar institutions?

‘If the US could do it, why Recommendations handed can’t our government? down last September by the ‘Under present AustralRoyal Commission into Instiian law, this horrific chronic tutional Responses to Child event has cost the Australian Sexual Abuse say it is, and The Commissioners: (left to right) Mr Bob Atkinson AO taxpayer billions of dollars in they are suggesting capping APM, Professor Helen Milroy, Justice Peter McClellan AM commerce. So the question (Chair), Justice Jennifer Coate, Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM payments at $200,000. arises: why is our government Under the proposal, 65,000 and Mr Andrew Murray. supporting these institutions? survivors would get an average Photo www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au ‘Institutional authorities of $65,000 – ranging between have for decades had a “duty $10,000 and $200,000. with the Survivors & Mates ‘Such a process would not of care” towards children to The estimated total cost of Support Network (SAMSN). be achievable in a redress report any acts of torture/ funding redress is $4.01 bil‘Craig Hughes-Cashmore scheme designed to assess child abuse to police. This lion, says the report. from SAMSN invited me to many claims. Further, calcu- was not carried out.

But the Commission also witness our submission be- lating monetary payments ‘And now adult survivors recommends that compensa- ing read out by him on March in the same way as common of child abuse – some of tion for victims, ‘should not 25 in the public gallery of the law damages would be likely whom were raped – are bebe calculated in the same way Royal Commission in Sydney. to make the redress scheme ing asked to consider by the as common law damages.’

‘One hour before the pa- unaffordable.’

Royal Commission sharing In other words, keeping per was to be read out, Craig the financial responsibility the laws in place to protect phoned me and said he was ill of their abusers by receiving the vast and largely unknown and could not make it. minimal compensation. assets of these institutions is ‘It was decided by the ‘Because now, after decAnd while the report notes ades of these institutions not paramount, as is presumably Commissioners that my pakeeping in place the tax-free per could not be read out by the amounts recommended reporting these human rights exemptions they enjoy. myself or another representa- is ‘higher than the amounts violations, the Royal ComEnter Byron Shire local tive because I was not invited available under previous state mission is proposing there John Saunders; he gave a sub- and there was no time, even government redress schemes’, are too many victims to promission to the Royal Com- though I was one of the main Mr Saunders argues it is not cess individually and comeven close to other payouts by pensate realistically. mission last March and is authors of the document.’ the Catholic Church in other scathing of the entire process, ‘In their words, it needs to countries. claiming the Commission has be “affordable”.

In the US for example, John unfairly favoured the Catho‘I will take the risk and says victims receive an average speak on behalf of all viclic Church over its victims. of $1 million in compensation. tims when I say we were not At ten years of age, John But the most disturbing ‘And if you look at the responsible for the cover-up, was sexually abused by a lay-teacher from the Marist aspect of the public hearing, 2016 current worldwide cost and my fellow victims and Brothers, in Mosman, Syd- according to John, was Justice of living index, Australia is nation do not want to pay ney. In 2013, he self-published Peter McClellan dismissing a thirteenth and America is for the crimes carried out by a book, Sexual Abuse Survi- higher compensation amount twenty-first.’ others.

John says the statistics on vor’s Handbook – One Man for victims.

‘The Australian Royal ‘Sitting in the public gallery, abuse within the Catholic Commission’s perspective is Fights the Catholic Church, and that year led a public I heard this very quiet lady Church and other religious skewed, and should be recondiscussion on institutional suggest the average of $65,000 institutions would be dra- sidered by our nation’s leadsexual abuse at the Byron Bay – the average yearly Australian matically lower and the men- ers and if not, by the UN and wage – would not be enough tal health cost to our nation Commonwealth of Nations.’

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The money on offer is no- to compensate victims for would also be dramatically Q The Echo contacted the where near enough, he says, even the services a victim re- lower if the compensation Royal Commission regarding quires over their lifetime. levels were set much higher. this story. and the laws must change.

‘Justice McClellan perked ‘Currently, mental health John’s eight-page submisQ For those affected by sion – which is a response to up and said: “How much do costs Australian commerce in institutional abuse, there the Commission’s 300 plus you think victims require?” excess of $20 billion annually. are resources available. Visit ‘I also witnessed Justice www.childabuseroyalcompage Redress document – is and, “Victims would not know what to do with that McClellan say last year at mission.gov.au/resourcehighly critical of the ‘soft’ the public hearing that the centre for more.

Australian language which sort of money.”’ defines abuse, and suggests that changing the church’s status from ‘unincorporated to ‘I had to stop myself from incorporated’ would provide screaming out in disgust. appropriate compensation.

‘On another occasion, Jus- The recruitment process since Mr Crawford’s departice McClellan said, “It has to continues for the position of ture, Ms Annette Symes, Exbe affordable.”

Chief Executive (CE), follow- ecutive Director, Nursing and According to the Com- ing the departure of Chris Midwifery, NNSW LHD has missioner’s September 2015 Crawford last December. been acting as CE and will John explains his experi- report, ‘Calculating damages Malcolm Marshall, deputy continue in this role until the ence at the public hearing, held at common law requires de- chairman of the Northern new CE takes up the position. in Sydney last March, where tailed evidence of causation NSW Local Health District Mr Crawford was the CE of he co-authored a submission and extent of loss or damage. (NNSW LHD) board, says the NNSW LHD for 15 years.

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Escaping Iran’s big ’79 revolt where we lived changed. Part of that change was the singing from the mosques.

‘It just became really aggressive and loud. You could hear change even though you couldn’t fully understand the language.’

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Iran has been in the spotlight recently after its tit for tat with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi-Iranian relations are now close to their lowest ebb for 30 years after the Saudis executed an Iranian cleric and then Iranians firebombed the Saudi embassy.

Despite both nations following strict interpretations of Islam, Iran is largely ‘Shia’ and of Persian descent, while Saudi Arabia is made up of ‘Sunni’ Arabs.

The Shia and Sunni conflict continues to be one of the big issues facing the 21st century.

And while both countries have appalling human rights records, Saudi is an ally to the West while Iran has remained in relative exile, which includes sanctions.

But what led the country to be exiled by the West and be governed by strict hardline religious clerics?

One local man saw the events leading up to the 1979 revolution unfold as a 12-yearold; his family was eventually evacuated along with other expats, as the country reverted to the Stone Age after being relatively modernised.

Canadian national and SAE Byron Bay campus manager, Bill Wade, says his family arrived in Iran around September 1975 and left on December 24 three years later, after trying to get out of the country for

Hate propaganda

SAE Byron Bay campus manager, Bill Wade, experienced first hand the Iranian revolution in 1979. Photo Jeff Dawson

nearly two months.

‘Following us, there were air evacuations for other Canadian families who were stranded in the north,’ he says.

‘They couldn’t leave the country because the revolution had made it so unfriendly for people to travel safely.’

He says his father was employed to teach the Iranians how to manage their burgeoning pulp-paper industry.

‘It was a Canadian company, and it was part of an intergovernmental program. There were other countries involved – Korea and Portugal…

Treated very well ‘So it was bringing together of a lot of countries to boost the pulp-paper industry in the north of Iran.’

He says it was an amazing country to arrive in.

‘We were treated very, very well. My friends and I were

invited into village homes to have a dinner with the family.

‘We learned their language as best we could. We did all the same fun things kids did, ride motorcycles, swim, watch movies… we played alongside the Iranian kids.

‘They were as interested in our culture as we were in theirs. There was mutual regard and, in many ways, Iran seemed quite westernised.

‘The schools were teaching English and the Iranians wanted to practise their English. We had a special Canadian school of around 300 kids as well as Iranian children – their parents were working for the company so they were also there. It was a partially integrated school.’

Sounds changed As for the revolution, he says, ‘I can remember the actual sounds in the villages

At another point Bill says his family’s car was shot at and hate propaganda painted on the wall of their home.

‘The climate changed and it became unfriendly to the point where we spent a month and a half in a hotel room in the capital trying to leave. We had our bags packed and were driving to the airport every day.’

He says other ‘westernised’ Iranians fled also, to places such as France and the UK. ‘It was such a shame, because so many amazing, kind and generous people left Iran at that time.

‘Over the years I have spoken with many and together we recall with warm regards what an amazing country, culture and place Iran was and still likely is – though it remains hard for any of us to return to.’

Our Day Camps Dates at $80 per day ($10 discount applies after 1st day) will be: Tues/Weds/Thurs 19th, 20th & 21st January The school holiday program covers all aspects of horsemanship for the kids, including both, riding, games, vaulting, horsemanship and more:) Included in the cost on the day is: Fully supervised horsemanship, riding and vaulting tuition from 10am–3pm or all Meals on Sleepover option Refreshments drinks, nibbles, food etc (If your child has any particular dietary requirements please ensure they bring this from home) Games and Entertainment activities.

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Shores United Soccer Club 2016 promises to be a very exciting time for our club, with the long overdue Shara Boulevard Sportsfield approved and out to tender in February. The club aims to build on a strong showing last season when our U16s appeared in the Grand Final and all three senior teams made the semi finals. Shores United have secured the services of Dave Burgener, a talented international coach who will be coaching our First Division Brown Snakes, in 2016. The club now boasts teams from U6 to First Division men, will have at least three senior men’s teams and for the first time a senior women’s team is proposed for Shores United.

The club is calling all past, present and future, junior and senior players, to register online as fast as you can as numbers are expected to be up.

Shores United are also especially keen to invite boys aged 14–16 to return.

Online registration begins January 14. register at www.myfootballclub.com.au then go to Shores United. Inquiries to Kim on 0420 989 151 or Marc on 0405 619 076. See you all soon.

Go Shores!

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Byron Community Centre thanks all the sponsors, supporters, performers, BCC staff, vollies and the Byron community for turning up in droves to make it a safer, happier and more community friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Byron Bay.

Reasons for the ’79 coup John Perkins describes in his book, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, how the US toppled Iran’s democratically elected and relatively socially progressive government in the early 1950s.

The prime minister at the time was Mohammad Mosaddegh, and one of his achievements was nationalising the country’s oil industry. That became a problem for the West, and the UK in particular. It is now widely accepted that the CIA replaced Mosaddegh in 1953 with a pro-US government, led by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

In his book, Perkins says: ‘Instead of sending in the Marines [to Iran], Washington

dispatched CIA agent, Kermit Roosevelt (Theodore’s grandson). He performed brilliantly, winning people over through payoffs and threats.

‘He then enlisted them to organise a series of street riots and violent demonstrations, which created the impression that Mossadegh was both unpopular and inept.

In the end, Mossadegh went down... the pro-American Mohammad Reza [Pahlavi] became the unchallenged dictator.’

After the Shah’s popularity began to wane owing to a weakening economy, among other factors, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini took power and installed an Islamic republic in 1979.

Naturopathic summit aims for August Three local naturopaths are preparing for Australia’s first Independent Naturopathic Summit.

Rachel Arthur, Nirala Jacobi and Kathryn Simpson say they want the event to be ‘truly independent’ and therefore ‘free from commercial bias.’

Ms Arthur says, ‘Prior to Christmas we launched a

crowdfunding campaign on Pozible so that via the sale of earlybird tickets we could illustrate that the vision and content of the summit was tapping into a widely held need for independent education and mentorship within the naturopathic profession.’

‘We already have secured many big-name speakers

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Owing to the unprecedented expansion of roadside drug (saliva) testing, a useful fact sheet has been produced by Lismore-based Bolt Findlay Solicitors and the Northern Rivers Greens.

Firstly, it explains the obvious: that police have the power to stop any vehicle and require the driver to submit to saliva testing.

But the oral test only detects either THC (found in cannabis), methamphetamine or ecstasy. The saliva tests do not detect the presence of opiates or cocaine, which are detected in blood or urine.

So far, we have learned it’s an incomplete test, as driving while under the influence of all these substances is illegal.

The fact sheet says maximum penalties include fines of around $1,100 and minimum three-month licence disqualification upon conviction.

Want to decline the demands to lick a stick with unknown chemicals on it? Sorry, that’s illegal, and carries the same penalties as being convicted of having small traces of these three drugs in your system.

But at least you do have the right to remain silent.

The fact sheet says: ‘If you do tell the police about your drug use – for example that you used the drug the night before you were tested – the police will usually record that in the Facts Sheet. The Facts Sheet is the summary document which the police present to the court and which the magistrate usually accepts as the factual basis of the circumstances of the charge.’

The fact sheet also helpfully suggests contacting your local MP to voice your concerns ‘if you feel these laws are unfairly persecuting drivers who are not actually impaired by drugs while driving.’

As for legal help, it says, ‘Legal Aid is not available for these cases, because there is no jail penalty. Legal Aid might give you advice though. For legal representation, you will need to pay a lawyer. Or you can appear in court yourself and tell the magistrate what you want to say.’

And with any legal-looking document in the public realm, the authors say their fact sheet should be considered as information only and not be treated as legal advice.

The real concern of course, is that these tests are known to produce false positives and do not detect impairment, only presence, no matter how small.

It’s also clogging the courts and takes the focus away from much more important police duties.

The correlation between these tests and reducing accidents is also unknown. This is about as unscientific and intrusive as you can get, but is everything you could expect from a herd of dull uninspiring meat sacks – the NSW Liberal National coalition.

Does this expensive program (known to be $40 per test) engender or diminish trust between the community and police?

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o with the sillier bit of the silly season behind them, some, at least, of the pundits are drifting back to what they consider their real task – which will consist largely of febrile speculation about the election date.

It is, of course, Malcolm Turnbull’s call, and he is clearly not too keen on following the urgings of some of his supporters to go early, go hard.

With overweening selfconfidence and considerable justification, he believes he can beat Bill Shorten (or anyone else for that matter) any time, any place, so there is no hurry. He is rather enjoying settling in to the prime ministership, and an election would be more of a distraction than a vindication; he has all the vindication he needs in the polls and public plaudits he has been accorded.

But his superego is not entirely shared by many of his colleagues; while they agree with the leader’s conviction that the election itself is pretty much in the bag, history proves that there will be a few of their seats lost, and the fewer the better. Their feeling is that this is just about as good as it will get and there are some reasons to believe that they may well be right.

The overriding worry is the economy. China is still a big unknown – there is no guarantee that it will continue to underpin Australia indefinitely, and the mood among both consumers and investors is fragile. The debt and deficit situation is deteriorating and that infallible index of greed and fear, the stock market, is described, delicately, as volatile – meaning that it could

crash at any moment.

The new treasurer, Scott Morrison, has been a bit of a disappointment: nothing is actually being achieved and most of his statements sound a trifle Hockeyish – the ultimate putdown. His forthcoming tax manifesto is a source of apprehension, but the May budget will be, as The Australian would no doubt describe it, the real test; if it tanks, or even if it is seen to tank, Morrison, and therefore Turnbull, could be in trouble.

never do. It would give him a chance to really clean out the trash accumulated by the last two years, and yes, we are talking about you, Peter Dutton.

It could never be the kind of purge Turnbull would secretly long for, but it would be a big help.

There will be some things he cannot control – a few of the less Neanderthal conservatives will have to be preserved, along with state balances. And the majority of those who have been promoted as part of his

A quick election would reinforce the prime minister’s mandate in the party room the way a mere reshuffle could never do.

by Mungo MacCallum So there are some economic reasons to go to the people before any shit hits the fan. But the same applies to the politics.

It has become clear that the Abbottistas have not given up, and have no intention to do so.

The man himself is still bouncing around and his chief enforcers, Eric Abetz and Kevin Andrews, are pretending to be some kind of government in exile. They will now be joined

by Jamie Briggs, while the fifth column is alive and well in the bowels of the party.

But, as the finally downstanding Mal Brough has reminded us, it is not just Turnbull’s detractors that are a problem: some of his biggest boosters are not too flash either. One of the major advantages of a quick and relatively clean election is that it would reinforce the prime minister’s mandate not only among the voters, but in the party room in the way a mere reshuffle can

push for power have to stay – with the possibility, even the likelihood, that Brough stays permanently on the backburner, he will have enough potential assassins. But an election, and the promise of a new start, should cement Turnbull’s authority – and it might give him yet another public lift if he unveils something closer to a genuinely 21st century ministry. A few extra women would help for starters.

But having said all that, there is a real risk that an election would not really change the basic impasse of a hostile senate. Turnbull is keen to get rid of the minor parties through the medium of electoral reform; but even if he can push this through – the simplest and fairest way would be to allow preferences for parties above the line – there are bound to be some intransigents.

The Greens may lose a seat or two, but a few at least of the

intransigents from the micro parties have established their profiles sufficiently to give them a chance of survival.

Jacqui Lambie could hold on in Tasmania; Glenn Lazarus and David Leyonhjelm are chances, and even Bob Day and Ricky Muir might be roughies. John Madigan could get enough Liberal preferences for him to become a semipermanent fixture and there is the threat of extra candidates for Nick Xenophon.

And of course the lower quotas needed in a doubledissolution election make things worse, not better. And on top of that a double dissolution would mean another halfsenate election out of kilter, in 2018. Turnbull might well be right; it would all be far more trouble than it would be worth.

And, just to convince him that he already has enough to deal with, there is the looming spectre of Barnaby Joyce.

It seems inevitable that the unpredictable maverick will succeed the stolid and compliant Warren Truss in the foreseeable future – perhaps within weeks.

Turnbull’s new deputy would be, by definition, uncontrollable; the only way to get rid of him would be to break the coalition, which is, in the circumstances, unthinkable. Despite all the hype, the Nationals leader will not have all that much power; he is not, as they say, a heartbeat away from the Lodge. But he can be, and almost certainly will be, a bloody nuisance. An amount of boatrocking will be unavoidable.

All the more reason, then, to limit as far as possible; leave things as they are, try to keep the course steady, and just keep bailing.

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Beach parking fines Yesterday I drove to Whites Beach with a friend. As we passed Brays Beach carpark I noticed the unexpected arrival of the dreaded yellow envelope.

Literally the entire line of cars on the western side of the road at both Brays and Whites carparks all had $240 fines.

There were many confused beach-goers milling around chatting over the very unexpected scenario.

The western side of the road at both carparks has no signage for ‘No Parking’ or ‘No Stopping’. So these fines have all been issued illegally by the council and should not be paid.

Also, many cars on the east side of the road had fines. At Whites, for example, only the six or so cars that fit into the ‘nose in’ parking did not have fines. All of the other cars around these on the eastern side of the road were also decorated with $240 fines.

There are ‘No Stopping’ signs 100m or so back down the road on the eastern side of the road but these don’t seem to apply to the designated beach carparks.

So imagine… yesterday… once there were six cars at Whites Beach – no matter where you parked at Whites Beach, your beach fee for the day would be $240. That must be some nice beach.

People have been parking safely and happily around the Broken Head back beaches for decades. This is like an act of

war by the council against the local people. Illegally fining people… and $240?! Who can afford that? Something needs to be done.

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Pollside testing Perhaps the ‘roadside drug testing for cannabis’ police could be better utilised.

Whilst Echonetdaily journalist Darren Coyne assures us the cannabis users have great driving records, their performance at the council elections are far from flash and the positioning of the drug testing units outside polling booths on council election days could well produce a much better council.

Tim Harrington Lennox Head

Illegal camping An illegal campsite was set up in Billinudgel Nature Reserve over the New Years holiday, north of the Mia Court beach entrance. Tents, chairs, eskies, a power cable, containers of petrol, and other camping gear along with many empty bottles indicated the presence of a number of people.

There was clear evidence of a fire that had been left to burn itself out on the sand dune, just out of the trees. There were strong winds at the time and there had been for the

past few days. In fact people were seen sitting by this same fire on the previous day.

Around ten years ago the reserve burnt down, threatening houses in North Ocean Shores, destroying fauna and flora.

I called the council, who referred me to the National Parks service, but being on a weekend there was no answer to the phone and no facility to leave a message.

The camp was near shore birds who nest in the dunes.

The nature reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife and is a valuable asset of our Shire.

To treat this pristine environment as a party/campsite is outrageous.

Neighbours have said that these people camp here regularly. This should be of concern to local residents and the managers of the Shire’s parks and reserves. If people cannot respect our environment and the regulations which are in place to protect it as well as our nearby homes, they should be fined. There are lots of legal places to camp where people can enjoy nature.

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Cycling overkill Fines will be increased for bicyclists not wearing a helmet from $71 to $319. This is really sad. Australia is so very boring. In the Netherlands, it is not mandatory to use a helmet and yet they have the highest concentration of cyclists in the world. If I had to guess, the fact that Dutch

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politicians ride bicycles daily to the shops and work means they actually understand the issue.

Here in Australia, they think bicycles are toys. They expect cyclists to get out of the way of cars, councils often direct you on the footpath and even the riders themselves don’t seem to have any sense of road rules. Riding bikes you’ll hear people yelling at you from passing cars... unbelievable. The pure ignorance around bicycles in Australia is shocking.

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What an act of bastardry is pay parking in the Bay Q What an act of bastardry is pay parking in Byron. I can put up with the crappy roads, the gridlock traffic, the ‘we’ve given up’ look about the place but little did I realise the horror pay parking was going to be. I now add $3 to the cost of my daily newspaper and my coffee has just gone from $4.50 to $7.50 once I add in the parking. And a favourite pastime of browsing the bookshop is limited to an hour and charged accordingly.

I didn’t think anything or anyone could upset my love of Byron but our mighty council is doing just that. Interestingly I went to Ballina today and drove on good roads, enjoyed a revitalised main shopping strip, grabbed a great coffee at the Lighthouse Cafe – and didn’t pay for parking anywhere! Maybe Byron Council should visit Ballina and see how it’s done.

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Q The Byron Bay pay parking scheme rolled out on December 23 raises issues concerning the council’s authority to extend its powers beyond managed carparks and signs to limit the time a vehicle may park in a free parking area.

The pay scheme imposed requires residents who have purchased an annual exemption to register their vehicle plate number to a council meter or face a fine for noncompliance.

Residents who have not purchased an exemption and visitors to the shire are required to enter their vehicle plate number and pay $3 an hour (or more) to the meter.

Residents and visitors are to pay for on-street parking in Council-designated areas on which registered vehicles previously had free public access.

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Five times Keres was close to After Estonia was occupied by the Germans in 1941 – a period a world title challenge. He finsome Estonians viewed as lib- ished second in four consecueration after two years of Soviet tive Candidates tournaments, rule – Keres chose to compete in from 1953 to 1962, events where strong tournaments in Munich, the winners all became World Salzburg and Prague, all cities Champions.

However, Keres was closest in controlled by the Nazis.

When WWII concluded, with 1938 when he won the AVRO Estonia back under Soviet con- tournament in the Netherlands, trol, Keres, his family and other expecting a chance to chalprominent Estonians were caught lenge Alexander Alekhine for the world title. Then came war, trying to emigrate to Sweden.

Many among the group were Alekhine’s death and his life as a sent to Siberia but Keres and Soviet citizen began. Keres died his family were spared, though in 1975, on his way home from what concessions he had to make the Vancouver Open.

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merely a creature of the state parliament and often referred to (and derided as) being no more than an authority concerned with ‘rates, roads and rubbish’. The costs to carry out these concerns are met from the general income derived from Council rates.

These rates are assessed and set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

The pay-parking scheme appears to circumvent IPART

by imposing an exemption fee on residents for parking in a public street for a purpose for which Council rates, one assumes, have already been assessed.

Where discretion is vested in a local government it is certainly not unlimited. If this were the case we would have councils exercising powers for any reason whatever or for no reason at all. This means Byron Shire Council must ensure any discretion

Online comment of the week I have lived in Byron /Suffolk Park for 28 years, was born in Murwillumbah and been coming to the Bay my entire life and unfortunately I now avoid coming to town like I would the plague.

Q Comment by Sheryl Ryan in response to the

story ‘Mandy Nolan’s Soap Box: Freedom! Just $3 an hour’ – echo.net.au/mandy-nolanssoap-box-freedom-just-3-an-hour/ continued from page 9 and leave them on the sand.

Oh wait, that’s probably another fineable offence.

Every month the government ladles over us more and more laws. Common sense and personal risk are not acceptable. You are guilty if you drive with your arm out the window, you park a car with the window partly open, you walk a dog anywhere off a leash, and you’re seriously screwed if you smoked some marijuana days before getting stopped at a random roadside checkpoint... despite having zero impairment.

So many laws; everyone is

guilty of something. Basically, we are all going to be fined if the men in blue happen to look our way. We hope our status, newish car, nice clothes, age and so forth will leave us unchallenged... we hope. Like wildebeest in the herd hoping the lions don’t look at us.

I’m a good guy who is being called a criminal and I don’t like it. Where does this end?

Mark Oliver Byron Bay

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it exercises with respect to parking is used, and power exercised, must be done bona fide and with the view of achieving ends or objects not outside the purpose for which the discretion or power is conferred by the state legislature.

It is questionable whether this council has, in fact, the power and, if so, has exercised the powers bona fide when the purpose is to raise general income for a purpose for which rates have already, it appears, been assessed and set.

The broad sweep of service functions required and allowed by councils is primarily conferred by the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

Council for example has authority under the Act by notice or sign to limit the time the public may park a vehicle in a free parking area,

ie public street (section 650).

However, a general perusal of the Act and Regulation appears to give no authority or delegation for the type of onstreet pay-parking scheme now imposed by Byron Shire Council.

The council, parking authority, is required under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013 (Clause 95) to classify its permit in one of the six prescribed classes: business parking permits, commuter parking permits, resident parking permits, resident’s visitor parking permits, special event parking permits, declared organisation parking permits. It is questionable whether Council has complied with any of the above.

It appears to many that the shire council has presented itself with a pre-Christmas gift with the pay-parking scheme.

J Cahill Suffolk Park

corner of Byron and Jonson Streets. On the Byron Street side was previously a large community noticeboard which was used extensively by a wide range of residents and visitors alike. The community noticeboard has now been replaced by a glass shopfront and this very valuable asset appears to have been lost.

There are fewer and fewer venues and spaces available within the central Byron shops area for grassroots advertising, apart from the noticeboard in the community centre which is small in comparison and has restricted

allocations and is off street.

A massive range of people in Byron used the Corner Cafe site (self-employed, healers, artisans, backpackers, local events, etc) to communicate and promote and do not necessarily have the funds for paid advertising.

Can a solution or replacement site be found that would provide a similar function?

Could Council perhaps come on board and instigate something? A possible site could be the side wall of the community centre that is not being used at the moment and is central and could feature a continued opposite

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Oh what a feeling: the furrows and the crushing Story & image S Sorrensen

A white Toyota 4WD is speeding straight for me.

Collision course. But I’m not moving. I’m staring it down, like it’s a charging rhino.

Don’t blink. Don’t move.

Mind over metal.

Toyota may be the go-to vehicle for your working man or jihadi terrorist – an unstoppable lump of heavy machinery – but I’m not budging.

You see, I’m on a beach.

Yes, a beach. I’m not on a slippery building site wearing a hard hat, or in a desert storm wearing a Kalishnikov, I’m on a beach in a national park. I’m a bloke in a sarong and I’m standing my ground against this pippi-crushing mechanical monster. I’m angry.

The Toyota churns through sand and over coffee rock. A motorbike overtakes the Toyota, using an outcrop of coffee rock to get air. The rider, garbed in helmet and brand from previous page

large noticeboard. This would be ideal as it is still quite visible from the street and would not obstruct pedestrian flow.

For a Shire that is celebrated for its social zeitgeist and progressive dialogue, surely a sponsored and permanent street-level community noticeboard should be part of the cultural resonance and conversation. We need to ensure there is a space that is not privately vetted and that is open to the whole community to freely discuss, promote issues and interests.

Ron Curran Byron Bay

Genetic questions

Given that neo-Darwinism has been trumped by the resurgence and vindication of Lamarckism and the acceptance of the passing on into the next generation of experience from ancestors (through the switching on and off of genes), it occurs to me that immunisation against certain diseases should be passed on and that herd-immunity should be passed on. Does anybody know?

In his book Eden In The East Dr Stephen Oppenheimer began a much wider study based on his observation that certain communities in PNG were resistant to malaria while neighbouring communities were susceptible.

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names, gives the thumbs-up to the Toyota driver.

Coffee rock is a feature of this stretch of beach. According to scientists, coffee rock is a relic from an earlier age, like 60,000 years ago, when sea levels were lower and these dunes nurtured swamps and lakes. Organic matter and layers of time bound the sand together, and this soft brown rock was formed.

Locals, who have been here a lot longer than scientists, reckon it’s the creation work of Dirawong (the goanna spirit) and the Rainbow Serpent.

If I were to take my death gaze from the Toyota and look south, I could see where Dirawong, exhausted after all that creation, and bitten by the sometimes cranky Rainbow Serpent, lies with his hurting head in the healing waters of the Pacific.

I would also see, less than a hundred metres away, three

more 4WDs, an esky and a dog ensconced among the coffee rock.

But I’m not shifting my gaze from the approaching Toyota. I have my feet firmly planted next to recently

smashed coffee rock. The tread marks of a fat Goodyear etched into the broken rock marks the start of a new year for some brainless buffoon with a turbo charge.

The Toyota spooks a pair

of Pied Oystercatchers. They scurry away, orange beaks and legs flashing like a warning. These birds are endangered. They lay their eggs in shallow scrapes in the sand.

Given the trashing this beach is getting – the busted coffee rock, the deep furrows in the sand, the tyre tracks up and over the dunes – I reckon this pair of Pied Oystercatchers is probably very much feeling its vulnerable status.

What pleasure do people get out of vandalising a beach? Can’t beaches, especially national park beaches, be exempt from the car obsession that grips our culture?

Will it take a person being run over as she lies on a beach towel to bring some sanity to this sea shore?

Sadly, it is legal to drive a car on this beach. But it is illegal to ride a motorbike here. It is illegal to drive over the coffee rock. It is illegal to drive up the dunes. It is ille-

Palestinians and Christians at risk

Q Vic Alhadeff (Letters, January 6) does not dispute Patriarch Michel Sabah’s claim that ‘Israel confiscated part of Bethlehem’s northern lands and approved the expansion of the illegal settlement of Gilo – built on privately owned lands of Bethlehem – by 891 new housing units’.

Does Mr Alhadeff and the NSW Board of Jewish Deputies endorse this theft?

In 2012 former minister for foreign affairs Bob Carr stated, ‘The government has repeatedly urged Israeli leaders to cease settlement activity.

‘In the communiqué of the Australia-UK ministerial meeting in January this year, for example, we called for an end to Israeli settlement activity, noting that it was illegal and undermined the prospects for peace.’

Despite his promise in 2009 not to build more settlements, Netanyahu has overseen a 40 per cent increase in settlement building in 2014–2015 alone and 68 per cent of that lies in land slated for the foundation of a Palestinian state.

No doubt Netanyahu and the 580,000 settlers in 123 government-authorised settlements, 100 unauthorised outposts and 12 major neighbourhoods in illegally annexed East Jerusalem don’t give a damn for Palestinian rights or the opinions

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of Australia and the international community.

Gareth W R Smith Palestine Liberation Centre Byron Bay

Q For his silly ‘Christians in peril’ argument, Vic Alhadeff was desperately scraping the bottom of the barrel to produce Rami Fellemon, who is the director of Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach (JEO) that aims at proselytising ‘all people in the Holy Land to come to Christ’.

JEO is a partner of SALAM, of which 99 per cent of its directors are Americans (mainly Texan) and whose mission is to ‘reclaim the Holy Land for Christ’: the fundamentalist Christian Zionist aim that includes the conversion of the Jews (watch out, Alhadeff) which will bring about The Rapture – the raising to heaven of true born-again Christians (a Christian variation of the chosen people).

To get to the truth of the peril Christians in Palestine face, look no further than Benzi Gopstein, far right leader who urged a ban on Christmas and called Christians ‘vampires’.

He looks remarkably like the Zionist fanatic who ranted, in Geraldine Doogue’s doco on Easter in Jerusalem, to pilgrims in the site of the Last Supper: ‘This is not a church! This is a Jewish state!

Medinat yahudi. This is not a church! It’s a museum! We don’t need your dirty money!

We don’t need your [inaudible] ... You go out! This is the Land of the Jews!’ – the fundamental strategy of Zionism.

Dr Vacy Vlazna Sydney

Q Concerning Christians in Palestine, the readers of The Echo might be interested to hear of just a few of the main churches which have joined the boycott or have passed divestment resolutions against Israel and its illegal and brutal occupation.

These include: the Uniting Church in Australia, Presbyterian Church (USA), World Council of Churches, the United Church of Christ, The Methodist Pension Board, The Church of England, the United Church of Canada, to name but a few.

In Israel and in Palestine many churches have been attacked by Jewish thugs and Jewish terrorists, mostly by arson, including: the Monastery of the Cross, the Church of Dormition, the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish (where Jesus fed the hungry masses), Beit Jamal Monastery for nuns of the Sisters of Bethlehem, Greek Orthodox seminary for the study of Christianity. This is by no means an exhaustive list.

The graffiti left on the smouldering walls read obscenities like ‘Mary was a whore’ and many others too disgusting to print. Christian graveyards have also been vandalised, gravestones smashed and sadly ‘Arabs to the gas chambers’ sprayed in large, apparently unashamed letters – how easily the oppressed have turned into the oppressors.

Mandela, Tutu and many others have called the illegal occupation apartheid, only much worse.

However, an Israeli expert in law may be a more reliable source. The former Israeli attorney-general Michael BenYair said, ‘In effect, we established an apartheid regime in the occupied territories’ – he means Palestine. At least in this regard Israel doesn’t discriminate; it applies its brutal apartheid equally harshly to Muslims and Christians.

Subhi Awad Mullumbimby Q I

was born into a Jewish family. All my grandparents are Jewish. In 2013 I visited Israel and Palestine (currently called the West Bank) and spoke with Father Peter Bray, vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University (Catholic) and with many of the students.

The student population comprises 2,982 undergraduates and 236 postgraduates with 78.3 per cent female, 75 per

gal to drive through the Pied Oystercatchers. It is illegal for a vehicle to go within 15 metres of an un-vehicled person.

But none of it is enforced.

The Toyota is almost upon me. I don’t flinch. At the last moment, the Toyota veers around me. The driver is a young bloke, Fourex in hand.

‘Look at this mess,’ I say, pointing to the broken coffee rock, as he passes.

He looks at the wrecked rock, a puzzled look flitting across his face. Then he hits the accelerator, the spinning Goodyears sending up a plume of white sand peppered with ground coffee rock.

Maybe Richmond Valley Council and NPWS should pull their fingers out and protect this beach by enforcing their rules.

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cent Muslim and 25 per cent Christian.

Does Mr Alhadeff believe that in a community ruled by ISIS large numbers of women would be permitted to study at a Christian university?

Would such an established Christian university be permitted to operate at all in a community ruled by ISIS? The university magazine carries stories about previous graduates. For example, Sa’ed Bannoura, a Christian graduate of the university, was permanently crippled in 1991 by Israeli gunfire to his chest and back.

Lubna Al Zaroo, a young Muslim graduate, was helped to gain a Fulbright Scholarship. There are numerous examples of Muslim and Christian mutual support.

Jewish settlers and the IDF evict Palestinians from their homes, torch entire olive groves, burn down inhabited houses and attack Palestinian children en route to school and even kidnap them from their beds at night.

They don’t ask whether the children are Muslim or Christian; to them they are all ‘Arabs’ and must be expelled or killed.

The occupation itself is the crux of the problem for Palestinian Christians, not fear of their Muslim compatriots converting to ISIS. Jenny Bush Wilsons Creek

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Fossil fuels sinking, sun rising, and we don’t have a plan Phillip Frazer

Prices of fossil fuels – oil, coal, gas – have been cut in half on the world market in the past few years, and the slide will continue according to mainstream economists other than Scott Morrison.

At the same time, prices of renewable technologies from solar panels to wind and tidal turbines, and battery storage too, are also tumbling.

Just last week Saudi Arabia took time out from beheading dissidents to demand we all compensate them for that portion of their oil that is now likely to remain under their sand forever. And China announced they have stopped approving new coal power plants and are closing 1,000 existing ones.

‘Why Big Oil Should Kill Itself ’ was the headline on a recent article by Anatole Kaletsky, who writes for the London, New York, and Financial Timeses. He claims that the billions no longer being spent on oil are making life easier for regular folks worldwide, and threatening to bankrupt nations whose governments own the oil, while western oil companies are reducing investment by about $200 billion this year.

These companies need to cut further, says Kaletsky, because the huge investment they have in drilling is ‘one of the greatest misallocations of capital in history – economically feasible only because of

artificial monopoly prices’.

And those high prices are finally ending. Saudi, Iranian, and Russian national companies plan to sell at whatever prices the market will pay.

Iran says it can produce oil for $1 a barrel!

In The Washington Post, a Stanford corporate governance prof named Vivek Wadhwa says that President Obama’s new deal to extend tax credits for solar and wind capture for another five years means that ‘by 2030, solar capture could provide 100 per cent of today’s energy; by 2035, it could be free.’

Bloomberg New Energy Finance chimes in: ‘We are also seeing similar advances in battery storage. … [so] large swaths of the planet that don’t presently have electricity [will] have unlimited, clean energy [which] will be transformative for the developing world – and the planet.’

How about us?

So, how about us? How prepared are we for the postfossil-fuel economy?

Mark Beeson, a political science professor at the University of Western Australia, laments that Australia still assumes that ‘the state’s role is to maintain social stability and the rule of law; everything else should be left to the market to sort out.’ But China’s state-led economic expansion actually restructured our economy, with the result that ‘our’ miners used

joyride there was to be had from mining is over. So now we need to invest in more education and more R&D. Big Business lectures us to improve productivity, as if getting more work out of fewer workers by using snazzier technologies will do for us what mining didn’t.

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a huge advertising campaign to kill Kevin Rudd’s mining tax, thus saving themselves $60 billion over ten years and ending Rudd’s government.

Beeson points out that Australia’s resource sector is actually over 80 per cent foreign owned, but he reckons local producers are just as blindly profit-driven as their foreign counterparts. These days ‘politicians remain tied to national jurisdictions while business has become increasingly footloose and able to play off countries against each other as they try to attract investment’.

If we’d had the guts to follow the Norwegian model

and taxed windfall profits, we too could now have a fat sovereign fund, instead of Gina Reinhardt and Clive Palmer.

Meanwhile, plenty of us are thinking about our country’s future, in a secular and inclusive way – national organisations of researchers (eg the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy), industry groups, academics (eg Australian Council of Learned Academies), public servants, social reform advocates (eg GetUp!, Greenpeace), and socially oriented political parties such as the Greens, and the Australian Progressives.

Everyone agrees that the

But Mike Dowson at newmatilda.com points out that Australia has increased productivity enormously over the last few decades – the gains from which were siphoned off by corporate management to invest in more get-rich-quick schemes, or were spent by those workers who still have jobs on bigger houses and more toys.

Australia today has low taxes and a modest government debt compared with other developed countries but we have one of the highest private debt rates in the world. Like Malcolm Turnbull himself, many of our best and brightest are best at making more money out of manipulating money, ensnaring punters in debt.

What’s missing here, what’s faded over the past few decades, is a commitment to the common good in the long term – because corporate managers and their accountants don’t do ‘common good’ or ‘long term’.

‘Capital, like technology, is largely blind to human need,’ says Dowson. ‘If there

were profit in healing minds and saving species, some of it would go there. While there is more profit in alcohol, gambling and deforestation, more of it will go there.’

Rearview visionaries such as Tony Abbott and Daesh think that religion provides the solidarity and inspiration we need to get us out of the great global handbasket we’re in, but real salvation can only come from understanding our place in the universe and learning to live in it. Science, not religion, has already taken us almost there.

In fact, I suggest, Australia’s number one natural advantage is that most of the weird mob who have wound up on this huge island are unencumbered by crippling beliefs in gods and tribal myths – myths that prevent people from understanding the beauty and fragility of our world. Those are the things we need to comprehend if we are to save our world and ourselves.

Australia’s track record in scientific innovation is already better on a per capita basis than in any other field (even swimming) so I propose we dream big for a change and declare ourselves the world’s first science-based nation.

That’s a big enough mission statement to build a common wealth on.

Q Phillip Frazer blogs at www.coorabellridge.com.

Climate change, system change, and various agendas To Garth Luke (Letters, January 6) I can only paraphrase, ‘the only people who believe market capitalism can save the environment/ humanity are either fools or economists.’

Paul Spooner on the other hand has a point up to where he turns his guns on the Greens in a blatant partypolitical attack.

Labor’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was a sham with zero or negative affect on CO2 reduction.

And yes, having no policy is better than a bad policy as politicians beholden to vested interests (Coalition, ALP) use it to stall pressure for effective measures – see ‘Direct Action’.

Then in a triumph of hypocrisy Paul slams the Greens for voting for a tax transparency bill which did not go as Q

far as either party wished but at least ended up making the top operators disclose their contributions. In this case the ALP desperately wanted the bill to fail completely so they could use it as an election weapon.

Seems the reclusive Ms Elliot may be contemplating retirement and Cr Spooner could have more accurately signed his letter, ‘ALP candidate in waiting’.

Tom Tabart Bangalow Q ‘Climate

change or system change?’ (Echo, December 30, 2015) sees the proponents of localisation again banging on about its virtues and miraculous ways. It is all very well and good to describe the destructive effects of global capitalism; it is quite another thing to realistically describe

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how to achieve a viable democratic political alternative.

It is naïve in the extreme to accept the utopians of localisation version of shifting from global to local without understanding by proper analysis how political, economic power is developed and used in a capitalist economic system. Australia is an integral player in the global economy and neither side of politics is prepared to abandon this position – political suicide! Furthermore, do the populist utopians of localisation seriously believe the political, economic powers will cede economic market share and political power to the localisation agenda?

No amount of wishful thinking about building a ‘movement’ (read localisation) to replace global capitalism will ever materialise until the

social, economic reality triggers a mass political upsurge to seek out a realistic democratic political alternative.

All the navel-gazing by the localisation proponents fails to see the growing urgency as the populist political far right globally is exploiting every crisis to gain further traction in these interesting times of uncertainty.

Localisation may offer some valuable ways to address the injustices and destructive practices of a capitalist system; however, it offers no definitive solution to the big-picture narratives, and represents no serious challenge to climate change or capitalism.

Boyd Kellner Newrybar Q History,

according to Napoleon Bonaparte, is a myth

that we decide to agree upon.

Paul Spooner’s letter last week, which uses the localisation agenda to bash the Greens, is a good example of how myths become accepted history.

According to Paul and other green Labor luminaries like Greg Combet and Julia Gillard (irony intended), when the Greens voted against Labor’s carbon pollution reduction scheme (CPRS) in 2009 they established themselves as environmental vandals.

But we might read the history of this period in a different light. The Greens sank the CPRS because Labor – in their effort to appease Australia’s big carbon polluters – had diluted Ross Garnaut’s scheme to such an extent that it was environmentally useless. The fear was that it

would only lock in failure.

The Gillard government’s subsequent legislation – which finally put a price on carbon in 2012 – was far from perfect. But it was much stronger than the earlier CPRS legislation which was a thinly veiled blueprint for business as usual.

Importantly, the package of measures whose centrepiece was a ‘carbon tax’ was legislated at the insistence of the Greens. They made it a condition for supporting the minority Labor government which had, prior to the 2010 election, decided that climate action was just too hard.

Only in Labor mythology did the Greens set environmental protection ‘back a decade’ when they voted against the CPRS in 2009.

Dave Lisle Mullumbimby

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Could it be that some immunisation is redundant?

Should we be testing our babies for antibodies before the jab?

Jim Nutter Main Arm

Hunter DAs

Without wishing to get drawn into ‘tit-for-tat’ correspondence with Cr Hunter, his letter in the recent edition of The Echo does raise some interesting issues: 1. I refer to the report presented by Mr Ray Darney to the recent Council meeting at which the councillors overwhelmingly decided not to extend the trading hours for his mini-storage business to allow access by his tenants on weekends and public holidays. This report included data on vehicle movements over a two-week period in November last year in an effort to demonstrate the small number of vehicles accessing the facility on a day-to-day, week-day-only basis. The numbers noted by the local residents living in the two homes overlooking the access road (aka the narrow winding country lane) suggested otherwise. It is clear from their observations that there were significant movements of vehicles during this period which were not reported in the ‘survey’ – for the simple reason that they were vehicles visiting not the approved operation but the additional container storage facility that the Hunters have been operating without a DA and for which the application has now gone on display in the Council Chambers this week.

2. There also seems to be a fundamental inconsistency in the remarks made by Cr Hunter about the concerns of the ‘long-suffering neighbours’ about his activities.

On the one hand he seeks to dismiss me as some sort of ‘weekend visitor’ whereas I have, in fact, well-established credentials, having lived and worked in Byron Shire since the 1970s, having owned and operated numerous businesses and having paid rates on a number of properties over the years. He further seeks to diminish the concerns of several of the owners of adjacent properties as ‘persistent hostility from three to four neighbours’, whereas the meetings these residents have held in recent years to discuss these issues have been well attended – on occasions by all the homeowners in the street and sometimes by residents of Tyagarah Road as well.

There seems to be in this

attitude a reflection of a concerning national agenda by large corporations engaged in environmentally sensitive activities to limit the right of objection to their operations to only those whose properties are most immediately affected and then seek to disparage those people by characterising them as some sort of whingeing minority group.

Graham Mathews Myocum

Begone, Dutton

Much has been said about minister for immigration Peter Dutton’s misogynist comments about a senior journalist who had the temerity to report on his colleague’s bad behaviour. Most miss the point.

It’s the attitude of a person who thinks it’s okay to call a woman a ‘mad f...ing witch’ just for doing her job that’s very disturbing. Malcolm Turnbull knows this better than anyone. Turnbull also understands the potency of language.

If Turnbull’s rhetoric about the need to respect women in order to stamp out violence against women is sincere, then he must set an example in his own government.

People with attitudes such as Dutton’s should not be in parliament, let alone a senior ministry.

Dutton should be gone.

Yesterday.

Louise Doran Ocean Shores Q Peter Dutton’s attitude to women reflects a political culture that is pathologically chauvinistic. This man represents Australia in the international arena and recently he mocked Pacific Islanders experiencing the demise of their island state owing to climate change.

One would hope that there was cultural/social/gender sensitivity in such a democratically elected representative. Alas!

What can females who represent mothers, daughters, great-grandmothers, aunties, etc now expect? And what is to be the fate of women who are fleeing war torn countries, women have experienced/ witnessed rape and oppression? What can these women expect from the current Australian culture should they seek refuge?

Rosie Batty has lost her son because of domestic violence.

She campaigns tirelessly as the murder of women escalates. Refuges in NSW during the Christmas period were unable to cope with the influx of calls from terrified women.

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And what is to be the fate of young males when a life is lost owing to a Coward Punch? Are we all responsible for these tragedies? Are such attitudes applicable in the 21st century? It is no doubt time for Peter Dutton to resign and for the Australian population to rise up and say ‘no more’.

Funding for education/ refuges is essential but before such time we must get rid of those representatives who view women through the prism of ‘the deviant’.

Jo Faith Newtown, Sydney

The new Lucifer

The media recently focused on the Jamie Briggs and Chris Gayle ‘incidents’ where a politician and a sportsman respectively were accused of making quite polite propositions to females – heaven forbid! In the Briggs case there was outrage that the staffer he put the hard word on was, as an employee, at a power disadvantage. Yet when Mr Gayle made a friendly on-camera suggestion to a reporter (ie, no formal power advantage) there was the identical righteous squawking about ‘respect for women’.

Increasingly we’re also being warned about ‘inappropriate’ behaviour. As this word does not mean either ‘illegal’ or ‘immoral’, it must be code for ‘much righteous and tiresome squawking will result if found out’. At least I hope that’s what it means; otherwise there’s a danger it could become one of those catch-all accusations beloved of totalitarian regimes such as ‘undermining the state’.

Dare I say it? Yes, I dare: the great majority of males are ‘womanisers’ in fantasy if not in fact. It’s all about that great fact of life called testosterone, otherwise known as the life force.

Having now well and truly crossed the Rubicon I might as well enjoyably raise the squawking to fever pitch: some women actually enjoy a casual uncomplicated encounter with a famous, confident and experienced male.

Look, if we don’t register a strong protest at politically correct bullshit we’ll end up where Sweden is. In Sweden prostitution is now illegal again on the basis that it’s demeaning to women. So the women are hanging on the street clearly soliciting but it’s only the male who gets arrested!

PC gone mad, language under torture and libido the new Lucifer.

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Mini golf • waterpark • pick-your-own

Check website for schedule Open every day 9am-4pm • Tickets at ‘The Grocer’ 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville • Tel: 6628 0610

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Travelling in your backyard paradise Are the school holidays going to end before you run out of kid-friendly holiday ideas? It’s a time when you look around your own region with the eyes of a visitor, hungry for new experience. Whether you’re on holidays in Byron, or ‘holidaying’ in your own backyard paradise, there are plenty of great things to do locally if you have kids, and a lot of them are free.

WALKING: Minyon Falls. Look over the 100m drop from the viewing platform, then hike down to swim in the pool at the bottom. It’s 9km return, so allow about 1.5 hours each way plus some contemplation time at the base of the spectacular falls. Our 6- and 9-year-olds handled it with a bit of shoulderriding and grumbling. Take food and water. There are picnic tables at the top of the falls, and wonderful natural pools for everyone to play in just upstream.

In roughly the same area: Protesters Falls is an easy 15-minute walk, with beautiful rainforest falls, and Rocky Creek Dam is a fun picnic spot in the rainforest with lots of open space.

WALKING: Mt Warning. This is a terrific track, a bit strenuous at the top and needs appropriate footwear, but kids love pulling themselves up and the view from the summit is amazing. It’s almost 9km return so allow plenty of time.

In roughly the same area: Tweed River Art Gallery can be fun for slightly older kids, and has a cafe.

Uki Market: Third Sunday of the month (eg Sunday 17 January) from 9am.

Sphinx Rock Café, near Uki on the way to Mt Warning, has a lot of space for kids to run around, and on Sunday arvo there’s a band.

BEACHES: Of the beaches, The Pass in Byron and Torakina in Brunswick Heads are safest for little kids. For surfing lessons, try Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay. BALLOONING: One of the first things you do as a traveller is to get up high and get an overview of the area. Believe me, your eyes will be opened to the natural beauty of our region on a balloon tour. You might even fly over your own house (byronbayballooning.com.au).

WOODCHOP FESTIVAL: Brunswick Heads Wed 13 till Sat 16 Jan. See some of the world’s best woodchoppers (program at www.bhwoodchop.com).

MCGREGORS FAMILY CARNIVAL Rides, slides and stalls every evening at Brunswick Heads until 23 January.

WATERSLIDES: Ballina’s waterslide is fantastic; there’s a great waterslide at Murwillumbah; and Mullumbimby’s pool often has a giant inflatable operating in school holidays.

FARMERS MARKETS: They’re fun for the kids, as well as adults. From 8 till 11am: Tues New Brighton, Thurs Byron Bay,

Fri Mullumbimby, Sat Bangalow.

MARKETS: For a full guide to the markets, see http://www. echo.net.au/market-guide/.

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Space Cowboy. If your child has a Guinness Book of Records they will know the Space Cowboy. Encourage your child to be a sword swallower – it’s one job that won’t be replaced by computers. Sat/Sun 16–17 Jan at Byron Community Centre.

Circus workshops: Spaghetti Circus workshops 19–21 January (spaghetticircus.com), or at Circus Arts in Byron Bay (circusarts.com.au).

Ballet workshops: Byron Ballet 20–23 January.

Horse riding: Pegasus Park (pegasuspark.com.au) and Byron Bay Equestrian Centre (byronbayequestriancentre.com) Learn to swim: at Mullumbimby Pool (Ph 6684 2494) or see Swim for Your Life (6680 1614).

Crystal Castle: It’s got a playground, an interesting walk around the grounds, crystal shop, giant crystals, Buddhist stupa, giant statues, cafe and more (crystalcastle.com.au).

Green Frog shuttle tickets include admission to Crystal Castle.

Kids club at Summerland House Farm in Alstonville (summerlandhousefarm.com.au) Macadamia Castle, Knockrow. Especially good for younger kids with petting opportunities, toy train, mini golf and of course cafe.

Antique, Retro, Collectable Fair Ewingsdale Rd Byron Bay 15–17 January.

Family activity day at Mullumbimby Leagues Club 16 January (mamaandme.com.au).

High in the sky with www.byronbayballooning.com.au Allow your children to experience the wonder of the rainforest by walking in the Byron hinterland.

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Italian Buffet Dinner 6pm to 8pm River St, Ballina Thursday 14 January Phone 6686 2544 Friday 15 & Saturday 16 January www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days from 8am Adult $23.50 Child 12 Yrs & U $10 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Under 5 Years Free and Snacks Pizza, Pasta, Roast Meats & Salads

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Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region.

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Muoi’s Feast Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

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

Muoi’s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite.

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We do weddings and special event functions.

Visit and book at www.basilo.co

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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.

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Dinner 7 days from 5pm.

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

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

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

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

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

1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

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

Open for Breakfast

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

Saturday and Sunday 7am till 10am

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Great cocktails & delicious wines Republik presents a stylish comfortable environment, offering a warm and hospitable welcome to the whole community. The menu includes a range of contemporary dishes based on global influences.

Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas.

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Hog’s Breath Cafe

Legend Pizza

Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan

The Restaurant @ Rae’s

restaurant & bar

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

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

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

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

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Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

New summer menu out now!

Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night.

Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere.

Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com

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

Coolamon Tree Bistro

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

The Butcher’s BBQ

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

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

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Mon-Sat: 4pm til late.

Sun: 4pm til 10pm.

Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

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.

O-Sushi – Since 2004 An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chef’s specials Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late.

FRESH PIZZA – BYRON STYLE Check us out on

facebook.com/byron. legendpizza Scan code for our menu!

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A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT Phone 6680 7632 functions@fishheadsbyron.com.au www.facebook.com/Fishheadsbyron.com www.fishheadsbyron.com.au Proudly awarded ‘Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant’ 2015. This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood. Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

KINGSCLIFF

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

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

Kids meals $9 from.

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

Extended Summer hours.

Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

Experience the real taste of Thailand.

Using local produce, local staff.

Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off!

20 years’ experience in the art of Thai cooking.

MULLUMBIMBY

Ristorante Pizzeria

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St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Lunch specials starting from $8 Cuisine that everyone can enjoy – mum, dad, the kids and grandparents.

Perfect for corporate and private events.

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Coast Restaurant Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Open 7 days from 11am, restaurant menu and all-day bar snacks.

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

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person Savour your experience!

Monday night $15 Burgers & Beer Tuesday nights all Pizzas $15 Wednesday night - $10 Schnitzels Dine in or takeaway Large groups and events welcome.

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Property insider It’s a new year so Property Insider thought it would look at the new faces around the agencies.

Leah Ashenhurst has taken on the role of property manager at Elders Bangalow.

Leah has an extensive background in property management in the area, having worked for in the field since 2008. She has always been interested in rental properties and even on holidays will always look in real estate windows to see what is available. PI asked Leah what attracts to her to the role of property manager as for many it would seem a thankless task constantly dealing with complaints and problems but, being a problem solver by nature, that is exactly what she does like about the job. ‘I enjoy

matching the right tenant with the right house and making what is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life (moving) a little less stressful by being efficient, organised and able to fix problems before they become big problems.’

When Leah is not at work she takes full advantage of the lifestyle that living in this area offers. ‘I have lived in this area for 10 years and absolutely adore it. It is a great place to raise kids. I love the lifestyle and the fact that there is always something to do. I enjoy Brunswick Beach with my dog and two boys, going for early morning power walks around Mullumbimby, having coffee at Rock & Roll, eating Japanese food at Izakaya, and catching up with friends for swims in the Bruns river at high tide.’

Sally Green is one of the new faces you’ll see at REMAX Coastal when they open their new office in Byron Bay. She will be working supporting the principals of the agency Matt and Laine Towner.

Sally will support Matt in sales and Laine in rentals.

In this role, Sally is looking forward to ‘working in an environment that honours and respects the Byron Bay community and helps locals reach their real estate goals’.

Sally has real estate in her blood. Born and raised in a prominent real estate family, Sally grew up in Grafton and spent most of her adolescent life on the Gold Coast before ultimately settling in Byron Bay. Sally has spent many years working with her parents and sisters in their four real estate agencies on the

Gold Coast, incorporating more than 1,500 properties.

A true team player, Sally knows that success doesn’t come just from one person’s effort. These are just the qualities the Matt and Laine were looking for.

Continuing with REMAX Coastal: the final location of their new office is still to be determined. Matt Towner says that they are continuing negotiations on a couple of different office spaces in Byron Bay, however, they are open for business via private consultation.

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.

Further on the theme of last week’s column where PI looked at what you could buy for $500,000 or less, here is a summary of the median property prices per postcode* in The Echo’s distribution area: 2482 Mullumbimby/$515,000 2479 Bangalow/Coorabell/Fernleigh $670,000 2483 Brunswick Heads $715,000 2483 Ocean Shores $510,000 2481 Byron Bay $1,050,000 2480 Federal $957,500 2478 Lennox Head $685,000 2482 Wilsons Creek $670,000 The Echo also bulk drops to Ballina, Bexhill and Clunes, Burringbar, Lismore and Murwillumbah.

So here are the median house prices in those areas: Ballina $435,500; Bexhill/Clunes $530,000; Burringbar, $365,500; Lismore $280,000; and Murwillumbah $375,000. *12 months to December 2015.

Source realestate.com.au.

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• Light and bright with upgraded kitchen, open plan dining/living • Extensive deck area ideal for entertaining • Includes studio with private entrance • Fully fenced and private yard with established gardens • Great location, walk to Shaz & Baz, Tallow Beach and Suffolk Open:

By Appointment shops Enquiries: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

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Agent onsite Saturdays 10.30-11am.

Auction (if not sold prior) 11am (NSW) onsite Saturday February 6.

Web Id: 9156111 Contact Mark Lycos 0438 680 250.

New Brighton Ocean Shores

6 Smiths Creek Road, Uki. Four bedroom contemporary home on 1/2 acre Numerous living spaces Rustic timber studio/man cave Established tropical gardens 2 huge decks for outdoor entertaining Inground pool for relaxation All town services connected

5 minute walk to Uki Village, hotel, cafes, shops and schools Price: Offers invited.

Agent Peter Walmsley 0412 763 000.

Agency LJ Hooker Coolangatta/Tweed 07 5536 5577.

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Discover a new oversized designer shed built on a concrete slab floor with designated living/kitchen areas and separate bedroom and bathroom perfect for the weekend visit. Everything is new and tastefully designed to create

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a fusion of comfort with the beautiful natural surroundings.

New septic system, huge storage area, large water tank and phone lines add practical aspects to living in this idyllic spot central to everywhere.

Interest from $885,000.

For private appointments call Scott Harvey 0412 296 872.

SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE

6 Hilltop Place, Lennox Head You will be instantly immersed when walking through the front door of this totally unique property.

From the open plan living area with raked ceilings to the tropical inground pool in the backyard, and everywhere in between, this property has room to move and grow.

With beautifully polished timber floors, the living space transitions perfectly to the outside covered timber deck

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Other internal features include a recently renovated kitchen complete with granite bench tops, a 4 car garage and additional laundry room.

Interest from $885,000.

Contact Sam Tancred 0410 746 956.

SCOTT HARVEY REAL ESTATE

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase quality acreage with magnificent views so close to Byron Bay and Bangalow.

61 acres of gently sloping, north facing, clean land which is rich in soil suitable for agricultural, horticultural or lifestyle endeavours.

There is an upgraded 4 bed home with studio PLUS 2 building sites where you could build your own custom-designed home.

The main residence has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with wood fire, ceiling fans, and access onto a covered deck.

Recently certified organic, new fences, large machinery shed and ocean views to Brunswick and beyond.

Open: Saturday, 16 January 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact: Paul Banister 0438 856 552, Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 First National Byron Bay

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Just listed for auction is this magnificent site capturing broad coastal and hinterland views including an outlook to the Brunswick River and the lighthouse on Cape Byron. Within the premier Ocean Shores subdivision and enjoying a northern aspect, it is a large 1122m2 and compliant for a multiunit development (STCA) or simply to establish your dream home. Always capturing a seabreeze, it is central to

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BYRON BAY GREAT INVESTMENT UNIT IN THE HEART OF BYRON BAY Want an investment property in a great location?

Situated just 300 metres from the beach this spacious, open-plan, north facing, 2 bedroom unit is located in the Byron Quarter, close to shops and the vibrant lifestyle Byron Bay living has to offer.

Features include: • Modern apartment within a well maintained complex • Swimming pool • Secure undercover parking • Large sunny balcony

$620,000 Contact Ed 0418 660 063

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6/84 Lawson Street, Byron Bay 24 North Head Road, New Brighton $899,000 $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 Price $890,000 – $960,000 3 2 2 4 3 2

This spacious lakefront residence has been beautifully built and is in a quiet, family-friendly location in Baywood Chase.

Capturing lovely northeast breezes, the home is generously proportioned to suit growing families and offers great entertaining spaces and light-filled living.

Private master bedroom with ensuite and WIR. Beautifully appointed, the kitchen separates the family room from the dining/ living areas.

All of these areas enjoy lake views and open out onto the covered outside entertaining area. Cathedral ceilings also feature. Set on a 783m2 block with well-established gardens and fenced rear yard.

This is a prime location close to shops, schools and Tallow Beach.

Located directly opposite Clarkes Beach and only a 5 minute walk to the heart of town this penthouse apartment is an opportunity not to be missed. Vaulted ceilings and high windows drench the open living/dining and kitchen in natural light. This living space opens to a large balcony with a retractable shade sail, which is the perfect place to entertain or just soak in the Byron sun and listen to the surf in the Bay. Leave your car in the secure double car space and stroll over the road to the Beach Café. Head east and wander along the path to Wategos and the lighthouse, or meander up Main Beach to the centre of town. Once you arrive there’s no need to get back in the car… mornings on the beach and nights in town are all within an easy stroll!

The main bedroom boasts a walk-in robe, ensuite and its own access on to the balcony.

The other two good-sized bedrooms both have built-in robes and share the second bathroom with separate toilet. Occupy, invest and rent, or use as a holiday apartment, this penthouse is the perfect opportunity to make the most of what Byron has to offer.

This perfect family home awaits a new owner.

Adjoins reserve and the serene Marshalls Creek; make sure you bring the kayaks and explore.

Or if it’s the beach you desire, a two-minute stroll will have you on the pristine sands of New Brighton Beach. Don’t wish to leave the house? Why not relax around the beautiful saltwater pool, perfect for those lazy summer days.

The home exudes casual living, with high ceilings above the lounge area, polished timber floors throughout, cedar windows featuring ‘evergreen glass’ for extra climate control. The easy-to-use kitchen features granite benchtops, gas cooking, under-bench oven and dishwasher.

Energy efficient with solar electricity, solar hot water and solar pool heating. The downstairs rumpus has many uses such as an office or teenager retreat.

Your immediate inspection is most welcome.

Open: By appointment Contact: Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649 First National Byron Bay

Open: By appointment Contact: James Young 0419 856 840, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635 First National Byron Bay

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36 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry Expansive, Uplifting Spectacular!!

8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores It’s a Birdie, it’s an Eagle…

NO it’s a hole in ONE!!

14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach Stunning Beachside Home Boasting The Very Finest Of Seaside Living!

Superbly elevated, north facing home, set on 1,119 sqm. Solid brick and tile construction with lovely gardens.

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

Feel like you’re living on acres, but with a lowmaintenance, 715m2 block of land, with the protective beauty of surrounding mountains and established trees.

Light, breezy & elevated, this open and spacious home captures coastal breezes, and a pleasant nature-filled outlook, all while being in one of the most sought-after locations: South Golden Beach!

• 3 generous bedrooms, all with built -ins • Spacious living room with raked ceilings • Large and bright modern kitchen • Original bathroom plus en-suite • Sparkling inground pool, established gardens • Sun room, barbecue area, air conditioning • 2 individual remote lock up garages

View Agent

Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

• Reverse cycle air-conditioning • Solar power plus solar hot water • New carpet throughout • Separately metered electricity for the main house and 2nd dwelling • Just 25 minutes to Byron Bay and Lismore.

Mullumbimby is only 10 minutes away

View Agent

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

• Quiet cul-de-sac location • Direct access to Golf Course • Picturesque views of the 7th fairway and green • Natural landscape with abundant birdlife • Spacious downstairs rumpus room, potential 4th bedroom/home office (STCA) • Oversized double drive through garage, plus room for the golf cart or Trailer

View Agent

By Appointment Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

• Easy level stroll to beach and local shop • 9ft ceilings, increased feeling of space • Split-level contemporary layout • Side access to backyard • Just 25 minutes to Coolanga a and 15 minutes to Byron Bay View

By Appointment Auction Saturday 13th February 3pm Ocean Shores Country Club Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

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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 Under 10 mins to Lennox Head and under 20 mins to Byron Bay Mixture of pastureland and bushland with a large amphitheatre Only an inspection will do this property true justice

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Elevated position – coastal breezes, quiet cul-de-sac, many extras High ceilings, open plan living flows out to the alfresco area Double bedrooms – BIRs, large study can revert to 4th bedroom Alarm system, ducted reverse cycle a/c, solar hot water gas boosted Plantation shutters & blinds, bi-fold doors + retractable screens

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Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head.

Private & peaceful 6.575ha, minutes from Broken Head beach Separated into 5 fenced paddocks, ideal for horse enthusiasts Mix of natural timbered areas – bush trails for walking and riding 3 dams (1 spring fed), 3 open stables (5m x 5m) + a round yard Elevated 3 bed home-stunning use of various timbers throughout

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Large machinery shed (17.5m x 9m) has commercial kitchen approved Located in the Ballina Shire but with the Broken Head address Web ID: 1P1022.

Auction 5.30pm April 6 In Our Rooms Contact: Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

Inspect: Price: Web ID: Contact:

By Appointment $670,000 1P0979 Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001

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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 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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Property Business Directory AGENTS

CONVEYANCING

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VALUERS

Professional and results-driven with extensive marketing knowledge.

Servicing the whole of the Byron Shire.

Call Paul for an appointment today.

• The name you know and the people you trust.

• 35 years’ local knowledge.

• Conveyancing specialists – cottage, commercial, subdivisions, strata.

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If you are buying or selling property - large or small - call Lauren Donnellon at BVK Solicitors Attorneys for sound legal advice with thorough local planning knowledge.

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AUCTIONS ELDERS BANGALOW

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23 Grevillea Ave, Mullumbimby. Fri 10-10.30am 9 Kanandah Crt, Ocean Shores. Sat 10-10.30am 16 Pandanus Crt, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11-11.30am LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE 5 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am • 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head 23 Grevillea Ave, Mullumbimby. Sat 12-12.30pm PROFESSIONALS BYRON BAY 54 Narooma Cres, Ocean Shores. Sat 12-12.30pm • 1/12-14 Tasman Way, Byron Bay 1 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1-1.30pm • 3/31 Kingsford Drive, Brunswick Heads

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Rarely do we see such a superbly presented home on the market, combined with manicured acreage grounds all ready for the most demanding purchaser to enjoy from day one!

This is a one owner home that has been maintained to perfection now ready to become someone else’s dream rural retreat.

Great floor plan offering two living areas and four bedrooms , loads of built-in cupboards and storage, butler’s kitchen, walk-in robe and generous ensuite to master bedroom. Most rooms open to covered verandah, which acts as an extended living area, and then beyond to level lawns and gardens. Established orchard, double lock up garage plus large workshop, separate machinery shed and cabin/art studio.

If you demand quality, expansive views, privacy and clean useable land perfect for horses or just to admire then this should be the property for you!

Inspect: By appointment Contact: Duncan Lorimer 0400 844 412 Elders Bangalow

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DAVID ADES LIFE IN A DAY

Passionate, haunting, unforgettable, the album is testament to the spirit of a man who shared his heart through music and scored a 5 star Jazz Album of the Year rating from The Australian. Fellow musicians and friends Zac Hurren and Julien Wilson are touring the album, which has been released on Lionshare records, an indecent Australian Jazz Label.

On the eve of the album launch at the Bangalow Bowlo, Julien Wilson spoke with The Echo about David Ades, his music, and his influence.

Tell me how you Zac Hurren came to know Dave and his music?

J U ST S I X W E E K S B E F O R E H I S D E AT H F RO M L U N G C A N C E R , S A XO P H O N I ST DAV I D A D E S M A D E T H E LO N G A N D PA I N F U L T R I P TO N E W YO R K W H E R E H E M A N AG E D TO R E CO R D O N E O F H I S M OST E X T R AO R D I N A RY A L B U M S , A L I F E I N A DAY .

As I said at Dave’s funeral, Byron locals all know who Dave is and how great he is, but are they really aware just what an incredible musician he is on a global level?

In the early 90s when I was 18 I heard Mark Simmonds (another frighteningly good Australian saxophonist) and through their association together stories of the legendary Dave Ades started to seep in to my consciousness.

Friends and mentors played me videos of them both playing with Phil Treloar’s band from the Beyond El Rocco sessions. It really took my breath away. For me, this was the Aussie equivalent of John Coltrane with Pharoah Sanders or Cannonball Adderley. Really - it was THAT heavy for me!! It wasn’t until 99 that I finally met Dave at Scott Tinkler’s house in Byron in the FATS days. It was instant brotherhood. But everyone says that about Dave. After that we played nearly every time we met. Dave had such a passionate burning hunger for music. He didn’t play the music. He was the music. The saxophone was just the tool that helped him manifest and release it.

What is it do you think that is unique about Dave’s work? What does he do that is signature Dave Ades?

When Dave plays it’s like when he talks. There’s no tip-toeing around the issue or smalltalk. He just gets right to

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the point and if that’s too much for you, then you’re welcome to leave any time. I know that almost brutal honesty that Dave was renowned for can be too intense for some people. When we played together at Wangaratta Jazz Festival in 2012 some people walked out, and others are still talking about it. Many people have told me what an emotional and personal experience listening to this final recording has been because you can hear in the music all that Dave is going through in his life to be able to make that music. When I listen to it I keep expecting to turn around and see him standing right next to me. It’s such a personal sound and creating an identifiable voice is the ultimate goal of every great musician.

You can hear the connection to Dave and his experience reflected in the other players too.

That’s what a truly great musicians does. They make everyone around them sound better too by association and provocation and total commitment. Musically speaking, Dave paints shapes when he plays music. I think that explains why the two great loves in his life were astounding visual artists. He draws outside the lines. He spills paint. He dances in it like Jackson Pollock. He throws it straight towards the heavens as if he is challenging the gods to respond. And his tone is composed of equal parts surgeons blade and lovers embrace.

Can you recount the story of how this album was recorded? I know it was all done in a day in New York and that Dave was very sick at the time?

Briefly: He definitely decided this was to be his final statement. He flew to NY to re-record with the best of musical brothers against the severest of doctors orders. (He refused to ‘become a patient’ and get chemo right from the start). He went there with no written music (an act of faith and courage). He started writing and sharing ideas with Mark and Tony. He got so sick he couldn’t play, so he flew from NY to Germany where he had been receiving aggressive cancer treatment. After a few weeks of treatment and composing he flew back to NY and recorded the album in one five-hour session. The gravity of the session was deeply felt by the other musicians.

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on my sign. Maybe it’s not random at all. Maybe the dude really hates me. If these signs are my Facebook, then the poo-covered swim shorts were like a nasty comment. This was his way of saying ‘fat bitch’.

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THE UNIVERSE, ROADKILL COUTURE & ME another vagina, but I think – how do you find a partner, girl? Chances are your man, or woman, has touched a bit of twat in their time; it shouldn’t be an exclusion clause. I peg my rescued swimmers on the line.

I picked up a stick and carefully removed the offending item, holding it as far away as I could. As I lifted the boardies they unfurled a little. I’m like, hang on, that’s not boardies. That’s a woman’s swimsuit. On closer inspection the clumps of brown seemed to be more consistent with mud than faeces. The cozzies had unravelled some to reveal a neat little blackand-white gingham check. Hang on, that could be a vintage ladies’ swim costume. I’m not throwing that back.

I had one such experience the other day: I was busy with my sledgehammer and road signage for an upcoming comedy night, erecting the hand-painted marine ply that I like to think of as my low-carbon Facebook. I had turned up to remove an outof-date sign, and noticed what looked like a scrunched up muddy So I transfer the muddied clump pair of men’s boardies hanging on to the hood of my car where the corner of my stake.

I used the stick to perform an Maybe it wasn’t even mud. Maybe impromptu roadside autopsy. it was shit. Maybe some bloke shit I push it out and the story is himself on the way home from revealed. It’s a size 14 vintagethe pub and then threw his pants styled Jetz strapless costume.

And to think I thought it was shit-covered boardies. Roadkill couture! I popped them into the boot of my car and drove them home for a wash. Fifty minutes on a long cycle and their simple beauty was revealed. These were

$200 swimmers. Once cleaned I used my hands for a more thorough inspection. No rips, no holes, and the gusset was intact.

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singalongs. Think people connecting on a real level, not horny youth out on the prowl at nightclubs. Again, think soul!

skilled vinyl DJs are still alive and kicking. DJ Helmy is known to most as Triple J favourite; Illy’s tour scratch DJ and backup/hype MC, co-founder and DJ of Beats Working (Obese Records), as well as having deejayed for iconic Melbourne names including Lotek, Elf Tranzporter, Candice Monique, MoneyKat, Syntax, Jamima Jones plus many more. Friday at the Byron Brewery at 8pm. Free entry.

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Firstly: DJ Helmy’s sound is of rhythm. No, not that ‘doof doof’ shit getting around these days by button-pushing DJs. We’re talking drums, an organic flavour of soulful rhythms on turntables.

Think classic, timeless songs and

new must-have grooves, not non-stop ‘doof doof’ loops. Think reggae, hip-hop, funk, rock, retro, jazz, blues, roots, swing, soul!

Think 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Noughtys, New! Think live music venues, beergardens, chilled lounges, hip bars, head nodding conversations, laughter,

Emerging from earlier years spent as a drummer for rock bands and a hand percussion tutor, DJ Helmy’s style of seamlessly mixing genres of known and lesser-known tracks from around the globe over the past 60-ish years, coupled with tight and colourful arrays of scratching, assures crowds that

There are some women who can’t come at the idea of wearing something that has touched

There is something so much more satisfying about finding something exquisite, rather than buying it. Anyone can buy something. Finding something is magic. You have to take a chance.

You have to be prepared to bend over in public and pick up a rolled up scungey-looking mess of rag and commit to taking it home (much like a bad boyfriend). It’s not the first time. Previously I found a t-shirt for my daughter.

It was discarded in the bushes outside a doctors surgery. It was a hideously expensive rippedlook T that Mummy scored on the street. She wore it until it evaporated from washing. I found my husband a pair of $400 Paul Smith sunglasses. I was driving through Eureka when I noticed a

glint on the opposite side of the road. I pulled up, and there they were, absolutely perfect, sitting up waiting for me. I snatched them and ran back, just as a kombi whizzed past. Had I not acted so fast they would have been crushed. I literally felt the little sunnies breathe a sigh of relief as I pushed them onto the safety of John’s face. ‘Here’s some new sunnies.’ We laughed because he’d just been complaining he needed sunglasses.

Sunday is glorious. I slip into my roadkill cozzies. They fit like a glove. Better than new. The previous owner’s body shape has softened them so they respond easily to mine. I’m sitting at Clarkes Beach, loving myself in my new 50s-style pinup-girl swimmers. A woman smiles, ‘Great swimmers’. I nod. Then she says, ‘I used to have a pair, but I lost them off the back of my bike’. What do you say? I mean, she’s not going to want these back – after all, they’ve had vagina on them.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VIBE 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. 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.

Be part of the movement at the Byron Brewery on Saturday from 3pm. Free entry.

DJ HELMY AT THE BYRON BREWERY ON FRIDAY

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GOT TO LOVE A BAND WITH SOULA High-energy rock, funk and roots band Soula formed in late 2011 on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The five members quickly developed a seamless mix of edgy riffs and dynamic catchy melodies that rapidly turned Soula into one of the best live music groups in the region. During 2012/2013 Soula spread their seed throughout some of the most wellknown venues along southeast Queensland and northern NSW and enjoyed a continuous barrage of high-profile shows, including the Caloundra Music Festival and The Big Pineapple Music Festival.

Soula released their debut EP in early 2013, selling more than 1,000 units in the first three months.

The group followed this up with the release of a single and filmclip Over Our Head in November 2013, receiving in excess of 12,000 hits on YouTube within weeks of the clip’s release. Soula ended 2013

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SOULA IMMUNE AT THE RAILS IN BYRON ON SATURDAY with a spectacular New Years Eve performance at Mooloolaba Beach in support of Thirsty Merc, performing to more than 15,000 people. The unique and mighty sound of double bassist Ben Browne, accompanied by the natural talent of Columbianborn drummer Santiago Urrego, provides a solid foundation for

the band’s rock/funk sound.

With ripping guitar solos, the irreplaceable sounds of sexy saxophone provided by Ben Karklins and the jewel in the Soula crown – sultry, yet powerful vocals – the band’s tasty and full sound lives on. They play the Rails on Saturday.

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CALLING YOU TO SEE BOB TELSON D I R E C T F R O M B R O O K LY N , N E W YO R K , B O B T E L S O N TOUCHES DOWN TO TE ACH AT S U M M E R S O N G W I T H O N E V E RY S P E C I A L P E R F O R M A N C E AT T H E BY R O N T H E AT R E WITH TONY BACKHOUSE , KRISTINA OLSEN AND S H E L LY B R O W N , C A L L E D SUMMERSONG SUPERSHOW.

Born in France, Bob was a child prodigy on piano, playing Mozart at age nine on TV; by 14 he’d written 72 love songs for his then-girlfriend Margie.

He and girlfriend Bonnie Raitt had a band together at Harvard; he graduated, moved to NYC, and was Philip Glass’s keyboardist. He composed and arranged all the music for the 31-tour musical Gospel at Colonus, and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, which both appeared on Broadway. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his song Calling You, from the film Bagdad Cafe; co-wrote with KD Lang Barefoot for her film Salmonberries, and other film scores.

Telson met Tony Backhouse with Alison Pearl in NYC when Tony brought Cafe of the Gate of Salvation choir to perform there. Telson spoke with The Echo.

You’ve composed pop, gospel, punk, soul, Broadway, world and rock tunes. What is the key to your understanding of music from different cultures?

Yes, it’s true that there are many influences in my music. As a kid I ate only vanilla ice-cream. Later I wanted to try every flavour. Same happened in music; as a kid I was a classical pianist and then organist.

That gave me a deep understanding of the harmonic foundation that is used today in pop, gospel, soul, reggae, and much more. Soon I wanted the experience that those flavours would provide. Plus I had one small superpower: perfect pitch. That makes it much easier to take apart the clock and see how it ticks – in other words, follow my nose to what sounds really good, then play it. I do admire Paul Simon and David Byrne, but their path to world music was to find great musicians from those cultures and use their music as a springboard for their own creativity. My approach was to start, as in salsa, with a third-rate band where all the guys had day jobs; we played little social clubs and even a Puerto Rican bowling league trophy party… but I learned the music from inside, and within a year was playing in the best bands in the best dance halls, and the expression of that music entered my vocabulary, so that when I had the opportunity to write in that language for the

Broadway musical Chronicle of a Death Foretold I could still be me in those culturally foreign languages. It’s all about travelling (but not tourism).

How do you write a song like Calling You? What was the directive?

I wish I knew; I’d write another that good. Actually, in was a confluence of events: 1. I had my first opportunity to write for a movie – which became Bagdad Cafe.

2. My girlfriend in Vienna (I was in NY) and I were breaking up. I didn’t have enough energy to get out of bed all day. Finally, guilty about my three months of procrastination, I woke up one Saturday morning and said to myself, ‘today I’m gonna write that song’.

So I sat at my piano and thought about the desert, the open land, the quiet, and in it the coffee machine, the hot dry wind, the baby crying… and began to play the four-note arpeggio, recalling Bach WTC, that spells out each chord in the verse, where the last three notes of each chord stay the same and only the bass note changes, giving the feeling of being in the same place but with different lighting.

As the morning becomes noonday become dusk in Bagdad Cafe. But the chorus is where the emotion, the yearning, lie. The rich and sensuous harmonic movement had to happen, a chromaticism where before it was diatonic. And I sang “I am calling you” – probably because the only thing happening in m life at that moment was the 30-minute phone call to Vienna every other day. Didn’t get the girl, but I did get the song.

Funny, really it’s mostly intuition. But as your fingers play something (maybe something you feel more than you know), you recognise the intention and how it works. In 90 minutes I had the whole song, even 90 per cent of the lyrics.

When Barbra Streisand asked you to write another verse to Calling You, what was your reaction?

I was honoured that she loved my song so much that she wanted her own personal verse to sing!

Incidentally, the version I just sang for my new CD American Dreamers has that verse in it too, so I guess I do like it. The original verses are pure description, so finally in the new verse there’s action!

The Lotus Tea House at Starseed Gardens presents a blissful night of devotional singing from wellknown local kirtan musicians Sashini Jasmine Ra’vishna, Elias Harmony and renowned accompanying bansuri player Shyan Kishore.

Together they weave the deep sacred temple sounds of Mantra that seek to inspire a longing for peace and uplifting celebration.

Join in the song and let yourself be carried into the heart of transformational mantra.

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DIE! DIE! DIE! A wired and frenzied collection of wrought glares and sonic punches in the face is what you can expect from Die! Die! Die! What Did You Expect is the latest offering from the Dunedin noise punk threepiece with the EP being a followup to the band’s fifth full-length studio album S W I M that was released nationally on Black Night Crash Records (now Bad Health).

The five tracks on What Did You Expect instinctively move between moments of urgency and despondency; where barbed chords haze over Michael Prain’s bludgeoning drum rolls as frontman Andrew Wilson chokes his way through the barrage of frenetic fuzz.

Keep your ideas fresh, but don’t forget that ultimately it’s a one-to-one communication between you and the listener; you have to make sense on some level.

Create expectations, then satisfy them in a novel way.

Same goes for lyrics.

Bob Telson will be teaching at Summersong Music Camp 15–22 January, and his only show in Australia, at Byron Theatre, 24 January with Tony Backhouse, Kristina Olsen and Shelly Brown.

Catch Die! Die! Die! on their Australian tour when they touch base at the Hotel Great Northern on Sunday.

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Not only does the EP see Die! Die! Die! further establish themselves as seasoned authorities on noiserock but it also reiterates the band’s impressive ability to instil solid melodies over, under and within all the chaos.

What advice to give young songwriters?

TEMPLE KIRTAN BLISS PRESENTS A NIGHT OF DEVOTIONAL SINGING AT THE LOTUS TEAHOUSE AT STARSEED GARDENS, 7PM ON SATURDAY

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PLTS FLYING HIGH AT THE NORTHERN

F O L LOW I N G T H E R E L E A S E O F T H E I R BRAND-NEW SINGLE ON & ON,

BY RO N BAY ’S P LT S ( P I LOT S ) H AV E U N V E I L E D A R U N O F S U M M E R DAT E S .

Backing up their recent performances, PLTS will be returning for a set of special co-headline shows with Brisbane rock band Pro Vita. Coming fresh from their performance at Originals Festival, Pro Vita will be launching a new single and road-testing their recently released track Not Gonna Lie. Drummer Harry Deacon spoke with The Echo about the burgeoning career of this Byron band.

Hi. Tell me about your new single On &On – what is it about? What was the feel you were going for in the studio?

On & On is the first taste of music we’ve released in more than a year. Lyrically, the track evokes a strong sense of nostalgia as it draws inspiration from transitions in life – new places/people/relationships.

Sonically, it’s a massive rock-banger, aimed to make you feel good. Instrumentally, it shows the natural progression this band has made over the years. Credit goes to Sydney-based producer JP Fung (Josh Pyke, Last Dinosaurs) who produced, engineered and mixed the track, while maintaining our original vision.

On & On has been called anthemic. What makes a song anthemic, do you think?

I’ve heard that a few times now, and it’s pretty rewarding to hear the connection people are making with the song.

Throughout the writing process we naturally gravitated towards sounds and lyrics that created an uplifting vibe. When I think anthemic I think uplifting, so I guess we ticked that box!

How did you all come to be playing together?

Byron (guitar), Eli (bass) and I grew up in the Byron area and had been playing/touring together in various bands for years. Kit (vocals) was originally from a beautiful coastal town on the South Island of New

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Zealand before moving to Byron. Somehow (back in 2012) by fate and a mutual love for aircraft and aviation we met, we jammed, and became great friends through music. We’ve since spent a lot of time getting to know each other musically, and it has been amazing to see how far each band member has come in terms of their own personal development.

How does living in Byron shape the kind of music that you play?

This area is a hub for creative/free-thinking people. It seems that a large portion of the population can manage to sustain and thrive doing what they love. Maybe there’s something in the water, or maybe it’s the shit they DON’T put in our water, but there’s something special about this part of the world and the people who are lucky enough to call it home.

As for the music we play… I guess growing up listening to punk/ hardcore and being lucky enough to have a really strong music scene here in Byron. Attending events from an early age seems to have embedded a lot of positive attributes in us, as well as allowing us to gain valuable experience. We’ve taken a lot of those DIY ethics and basic elements and applied them to our own music, the result of which you could say has manifested in a DIY approach to the indie/rock music we make.

Who are the acts that have most influenced you?

Between the four of us, there’s a huge number of artists/ sounds we take influence from. The list could well fill this entire interview page, so I’ll narrow it down to two main qualities: We take influence from anyone/anything that makes us feel good inside, and inspires us to push ourselves and to do what we do.

What should we expect for your upcoming show at the Hotel Great Northern?

It will be a big step up, and a fresh experience even for those who have seen us live recently. New sounds, good vibes and quality banter. Our Sunshine Coast bros Pro Vita are supporting and will blow you away, if you haven’t seen or heard of them yet. The gig is free, so make sure you come and support local, live music.

Hotel Great Northern Friday 22 January. Free entry.

ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUED FROM p29 Over a dozen years they had grown to be the best of friends.

Mark actually told me Tony had to ‘hold Dave back’ a number of times. He just went for everything so completely. You can’t tell a great musician to ‘just take it easy’.

It doesn’t work like that. When you play, everything else slips away and only the music matters. Dave was in constant pain with the lung cancer (and he had two broken ribs from a recent car accident) but he said that on the day of the session he had an amazingly painfree day. That’s the power of music, and the power of the spiritual to overcome the physical. After the session he was too weak to leave his room for weeks though.

He literally gave this recording everything he had. That’s part of what makes it so hard for people that knew him to listen to it, but also what makes the recorded music so incredibly beautiful. It’s like listening to an angel talk. OK. That’s enough for now.

(Sorry. Had to stop and play. This is so hard to talk about, but so good to acknowledge at the same time) It’s an extraordinarily beautiful album - what was your reaction on first hearing it?

What is the best way to present this incredible music? Who is going to release it? How did he do that???? I wish I could tell him what an incredible achievement it is. Why the hell are Dick Cheney and George Bush alive while Bernie McGann and Dave Ades are gone? Honestly, it brings up so many thoughts but even more emotions.

What legacy has Dave left for you as musicians?

Be the best you can. Never give up. Take care of the important things and people in your life. No matter how much pain there is, a laugh is only a breath away and the best thing you can share.

Why did you and Zac decide to take this on? Do you think Dave has received the recognition he deserves from the music industry?

I decided to release the album on my label because I knew noone would care as much about presenting it the right way than I could. A Life In A Day, as Dave’s title suggests is essentially the pinnacle of a lifetime of work and I didn’t want to see that relegated to the pile of just another album in a pile of albums in a warehouse. At the same time Zac was pushing to organise to play Dave’s music together to celebrate his life and legacy. It’s been an enormous help to us both in coming to terms with the friend we’ve lost and embracing all that we’ve gained through the time we shared with him. Dave had one major label deal in his life when he made Bird On A Head in 1991. I remember he told me he asked for some copies from the label a few years later and they said “Sorry. We destroyed them”. The press called the album groundbreaking, eclectic, adventurous and esteemed. That’s rough when you’re offering up your life’s work and some dullard in marketing or management just can’t see the value in it.

I think in many ways though Dave’s lifestyle choices made the apathy of the ‘music industry’ irrelevant or at least less important. He was industrious in music and his making of it in places like Byron Bay and Bali. Hunter S Thompson’s quote about the music industry being a ‘cruel and shallow money trench’ is appropriate. I think what’s important is that musicians and the ‘person-in-the-street’ recognised Dave’s unique qualities.

My fondest memories of Dave’s playing are in doorways in Byron – used to amaze me that a world class musician would still choose to busk. And the sound – it just ran through the town like water, wrapping around you… like a soundtrack for life – how did you come to experience and understand Dave’s passion for playing?

Exactly. Just what I was saying.

Dave could connect with anyone in the street one night, people in a concert hall the next night. Or an intimate jazz club. Or he could break hearts playing solo at a wedding as he did many times. And on the street in Byron (I remember many times) he sounded true to himself and equally comfortable whether playing with flamenco bands, percussionists or singer/ songwriters. He loved busking.

Sometimes it’s a grind to get out there and do it, but at the end of the day it’s rewarding because you’re your own boss, and you get to connect directly with all sorts of people. His SOUND!! It was so engulfing that what he did with harmony was always a mystery to me. He developed a way of drifting in and out of key but never sounding out of place. Kind of like those waves that run back out to sea against the incoming ones but keep their form. So, the first time I played with Dave was at the Great Northern. I’d been jamming on the street with Greg Sheehan and I went to the pub to meet Dave and hear Mick and Gabe’s band.

Dave dragged me up to play a tune together (I didn’t need too much convincing). It was packed and loud and a big rock and roll stage, and I was, lets say ‘enjoying life to the fullest’. Dave let me take the first solo (the perfect host) then he played straight after me. I’ll never forget: I started with this bent kind of Spanish phrase to put me in a different headspace in the solo.

Dave started his solo with EXACTLY THE SAME PHRASE, kind of smiling at me cheekily while he did it you know? Then he proceeded to rearrange and restructure and reinvent that phrase like some kind of contortionist exploratory master surgeon! By the end of his solo I was literally on my knees on stage with my head in my hands almost sobbing from disbelief. It was so beautiful. After that I knew what to expect so it was easier.

What should we expect for your show at the Bangalow Bowlo?

A joyous celebration. Nothing too stuffy. A commitment to life and love. CD’s for sale :) Going back to Bangers has felt empty the last couple of times. I’m really looking forward to celebrating David and his music there with friends.

Friday at the Bangalow Bowlo with Julien Wilson, Zac Hurren, Sam Maguire and Greg Sheehan.

For bookings go to julienwilson. com or tickets at the club.

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TAURUS: Your ruler Venus in the sign of foreign affairs suggests cultural activities and travel plans could feature on this week’s Tauran storyboard. Along with the likelihood of changing a previously fixed opinion to a broader, more expansive perspective. All up, an interesting, educational week despite retro Mercury’s human and mechanical malfunctions.

GEMINI: Receiving feedback not entirely to your liking?

Don’t instantly dismiss it, because this week really needs second opinions and reality checks. It’s difficult to interpret mixed messages, easy to be tricked by misinformation, so listen up. And be careful who you trust with your own intimate information and personal details.

CANCER: It’s definitely not a good idea to rely on the kindness of strangers, which right now could be a bit thin on the ground. But with the current astral emphasis in your house of style a smart new look, makeover or fashion upgrade could be just the ticket to spritz up this week’s spirits.

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SAGITTARIUS: As always, you’re raring to push forward, while the restraints of Saturn in your sign combine with Mercury and Jupiter to pull you back into the past for the next fortnight. The life raft is Venus in your sign – an entertaining, adventurous, belly-laughing diva who sees the funny side of it all.

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If anyone could make it entertaining it’s you, majesty.

VIRGO: If getting answers, consensus or agreements seems like pulling teeth this week, then stop trying and let situations sort themselves out, as they always do. You’ll be happy you stepped back when certain hidden intel becomes apparent. Meanwhile, Jupiter in Virgo joining the retrograde brigade’s an excellent time for cleaning house…

LIBRA: Communication’s at a low ebb this week. So Saturn in your house of community leadership may see you playing peacemaker in your family or local social scene. Agreeable Venus, your mentor planet, has you speaking with authority and, even more importantly, ensuring that everyone feels they’re being fairly heard.

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AQUARIUS: According to Aquarian actor Alan Cumming: My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that’s a good grounding for a balanced life. When some things don’t go the way you want this week, a similar attitude of gratitude could prove a valuable equaliser.

PISCES: Fortunately you’re at home in the ocean of emotions, because retro Mercury’s snags and glitches require delicate, diplomatic handling this week. If mutual understanding gets somewhat light on during late-week Pisces moon, tune into Venus in hilarious Sagittarius; use its humour to lift and lighten cranky moods.

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He has studied Linguistics, Anthropology and Religion at the University of Queensland.

He is now a permanent resident in Malaysia where he runs the Crackhouse Comedy Club in Kuala Lumpur. Hysterically funny. Don’t miss an evening with Jonathan Atherton, Mandy Nolan as MC and Ellen Briggs as support. Saturday at the Mullum Ex-services Club, 8pm. Tix $25 at the door, pre-sale at the club, or book on 6619 0529.

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CATCH THE SPACE COWBOY AT THE BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

LOST IN SPACE COWBOY By popular demand The Space Cowboy returns to his hometown this January with brand-new stunts never before seen in Byron Bay in his astounding live show!

As the holder of 38 Guinness World Records he is leading the frontier of extreme performance around the globe. Experience his death-defying stunts of sword swallowing and more as he pushes the boundaries of what is physically possible. Be bemused and confused by his mental marvels as he paints pictures from people’s minds. Bring your own cutlery for The Space Cowboy to bend with no apparent physical force in your very own hand! His bizarre demonstrations highlight the incredible power of the human mind and the physical body, and are so unusual they have baffled doctors and scientists alike.

Making headlines around the world and with multiple television appearances The Space Cowboy is one act you surely want to catch ‘live’. This is your chance! Four more shows, Byron Community Centre, Saturday and Sunday, 5.30pm and 8pm. Box office: 6685 6807.

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FROM THE WIGGLES TO NICK JR – COME AND PLAY ALONG WITH SAM! Play Along with Sam is a Logie- and Astra-nominated and -winning series, which champions Nick Jr’s learning through play philosophy.

It encourages preschoolers to play along and learn through music and movement, with songs that entertain and assist in preschool development – such as rhyming riddles, fun and energetic oneminute dance parties and special sound adventures. The former member of The Wiggles and true star of children’s entertainment will provide an energetic and exciting array of music, song and dance, which will captivate preschools’ hearts and minds. The live show will bring fun and laughter in an exciting and colourful space to create music and sound from anything and everything around them, all sharing the fun in travelling through the world of rhythm and movement.

Children will love participating in the highly educational stage show, which encourages a preschooler’s development in understanding the use of different sounds and movement. The Byron Theatre on Monday, and Tuesday at the Ballina RSL. Tickets at the venue or go to sammoran.com/events.

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A RECENT PAINTING BY BYRON ARTIST JAN RAE FROM HER EXHIBITION COASTLINE – OPENING AT THE LONE GOAT GALLERY IN BYRON ON FRIDAY

WRIGHT & RYAN AND FROM KL TO MULLUM THE GOAT – ATHERTON’S LAST HURRAH! Melissa Wright and Lesley Ryan are friends as well as professional artists. This is their second joint exhibition, after successfully exhibiting in New Zealand in 2015.

Melissa Wright will be showing incised oil paintings and etchings that focus on the female figure and their interactions with each other and the natural world. She uses gold ribbons, vines, birds and flowers to join the figures to weave a gentle tapestry.

Lesley Ryan has created a series of drawings and paintings, using birds, fabrics and animals placed in situ and in unusual surroundings.

Antique children’s books are often used as background surfaces in her works.

Exhibition is at the Lone Goat Gallery in Byron, opening night Friday 29 January 5.30–7.30pm.

Exhibition runs from 28 January till 10 February.

SKREAM (UK). ARTWORK (UK).

NOCTURNAL TAPES (LIVE). SAFARI DJS SUNDAY JANUARY 24. THE BEACH HOTEL BYRON BAY PRESALE TICKETS $10+BF AVAILABLE FROM SUNDAYSAFARI.COM.AU

Australian Jonathan Atherton has been described as a multicultural comedian. Jonathan has spent most of his life travelling, making his first trip at the age of two when he travelled with his father who was a foreign correspondent.

Jonathan toyed with journalism, then academia, and has ended up combining his love of travel with his work as a comedian, actor and stage performer.

Jonathan has travelled extensively in Asia and Africa. He lived in Central Africa for two years teaching English and working as a safari guide in Uganda.

He was initiated into Uganda’s largest tribe, the Baganda. In Asia, Jonathan lived in Thailand for two years and taught English in Japan for six months. Multilingual Jonathan speaks German, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Lugandan and Swahili fluently, and some

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ARTS

The MATTHEW SANSOM STUDIO

ART GALLERY WITH A TWIST

Matthew is an Australian artist based in Byron Bay. His works are inspired by nature and coastal living with an emotive dialogue that is both enticing and tranquil.

Presence of brushstroke and harmony through design and colour are a trademark of his unique style. Meet the artist at his studio and view a retrospective volume of artwork this Saturday.

With a well-earned reputation, Mina Mina Art Gallery has become a destination for lovers of art and those looking for the perfect gift for all ages. Overlooking the Brunswick River, this boutique gallery specialises Ä&#x153;Äš eĂ&#x2020;Ĺ&#x2026;ĹłÄ&#x153;Ä?Ä&#x153;Ě¹ď Ä&#x20AC;Ěü ¹ųĆ&#x2039; ¹ĚĂ&#x161; Ă?ų¹ßĆ&#x2039;Ÿţ :¹ďďüųƟ Ă&#x161;Ä&#x153;ųüĂ?Ć&#x2039;Ĺ&#x2026;Ĺł Ĺ&#x2026;Ç&#x201E; Goodchild has 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working with Aboriginal art centres throughout Australia and personally sources work by emerging artists and those with a national and international reputation.

ph 0424 587 612 1/47 Shelley Drive, Byron Bay www.mattsansom.com

The twist? Mina Mina Gallery is complemented by a variety of fun, functional and colourful unique homewares, quirky gifts and out there leisure and beach wear.

If you are looking for somewhere to lift your spirits, Mina Mina Gallery is a Brunswick Heads icon and a must-see.

Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Studio

Shop 1/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads.

6685 0229 art@minaminagallery.com www.minaminagallery.com

An opportunity for art lovers to visit the studio of Matthew Sansom.

Saturday 16 January 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm 47 Shelley Dr, Byron Bay www.mattsansom.com instagram: mattsansoma

Sonya Petrick, Country (detail)

designer lighting objects using found and collected components in a unique and very artistic manner. The functional lighting objects are each part of an ongoing narrative of upcycling and reusing societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discarded and neglected wares to illustrate putting back to life items that were perceived as not having value, and to pronounce the importance of recycling as a practical need.

Shop 1/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads Tel: 6685 0229 www.minaminagallery.com

Archibald Prize 2015 An Art Gallery of NSW touring exhibition Friday 15 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 28 February Â&#x2030;Ä&#x2DC;Ä&#x153;Ÿ ŸĆ&#x161;ľľüų ĆźĹ&#x2026;Ć&#x161; Ă?¹Ě Ć´Ä&#x153;ĂĽĆľ ¹ďď Ä&#x2030;Ă­ Ä&#x20AC;Ě¹ďÄ&#x153;ŸĆ&#x2039;Ÿ Ä&#x153;Äš Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x2DC;ĂĽ eĹłĂ?Ä&#x2DC;Ä&#x153;Ă&#x2020;¹ďĂ&#x161; {ĹłÄ&#x153;Ç&#x201E;ĂĽ Ć&#x2013;Ç&#x2C6;Ĺ&#x17D;Ä&#x201A;ĹŁ {ĹłĹ&#x2026;Ä?ų¹ľŸ Ĺ&#x2026;ýüųüĂ&#x161; Ă&#x2020;Ćź Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x2DC;ĂĽ Â&#x2030;ƾüüĂ&#x161; ĂĽÄ?Ä&#x153;Ĺ&#x2026;Ě¹ď Gallery include voting for the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice, viewing Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x2DC;ĂĽ ÂĽĹ&#x2026;Ć&#x161;ÄšÄ? eĹłĂ?Ä&#x2DC;Ä&#x153;üŸĂ&#x2DC; ¹ĚĂ&#x161; ƾü ¹ďŸĹ&#x2026; Ĺ&#x2026;ýüų Âą Ă?Ä&#x2DC;Ä&#x153;ÄŹĂ&#x161;ųüĚŹŸ Ć&#x2039;ų¹Ä&#x153;ÄŹ activity.

Ticket prices: $10 for adults; $8 concession or child aged 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 years; $26 family pass for two adults and up to three children; $7 for Friends and Foundation members.

Schools and bus groups must book in advance by emailing galleryeducation@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

Or call 6672 2790 to book your ticket to the Gala opening on Friday 15 January; ticket price $75.

ANDREW HAYIM DE VRIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CROSS-CYCLE MATTER MAKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CURRENTLY SHOWING AT LISMORE REGIONAL has spent the last 40 years working with recycled objects in art.

GALLERY Lighting Conditions Do Apply is a series of upcycled

Artworks at studio prices.

Contemporary Aboriginal Art

TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY AND MOAC

The project is a continuation of exhibitions titled Home Wheres ßųĹ&#x2026;Äľ Ć&#x2013;Ç&#x2C6;Ç&#x2C6;Ä&#x2030;Ă&#x2DC; Ă&#x2020;Ä&#x153;ĹłĆ&#x2039;Ä&#x2DC;ĂĽĂ&#x161; ßųĹ&#x2026;ľƤ¹ ľ¹ŸŸ Ă?Ĺ&#x2026;ÄŹÄŹĂĽĂ?Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x153;Ĺ&#x2026;Äš Ĺ&#x2026;Ăź interesting objects via 100 HubbleĂ&#x2DC; eÄšĂ&#x161;ųüƾŹŸ Ä&#x20AC;ųŸĆ&#x2039; Ä&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2026;ľü (which had an art wall where people deposited unused items) and again in his second, Garage Mahal Home (sustainable design) both in Fremantle, WA. All these objects can be viewed at the warehouse in the Arts & Industry Estate in Byron Bay. Viewing Thursday and Friday January 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Viewing outside these times: please ring Andrew to arrange.

1/22 Brigantine Street, Arts & Industry Estate 0413 530 599 www.lightingconditionsdoapply.com

David Burnett: The Presidents: from JFK to Obama David Burnett is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Ĺ&#x17E;Ä&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2026;Ć&#x2039;Ĺ&#x2026;ÄŁĹ&#x2026;Ć&#x161;ųĚ¹ďÄ&#x153;ŸĆ&#x2039;Ÿ Ă?Ĺ&#x2026;Ć´ĂĽĹłÄ&#x153;ÄšÄ? Ĺ&#x17E;Ĺ&#x2026;ÄŹÄ&#x153;Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x153;Ă?ŸĂ&#x2DC; ŸĹ&#x17E;Ĺ&#x2026;ĹłĆ&#x2039;Ă&#x2DC; Ă?Ĺ&#x2026;ÄšÄ Ä&#x153;Ă?Ć&#x2039; ¹ĚĂ&#x161; portraiture. He is one of the few photographers to have photographed all the American presidents since John F Kennedy. The Presidents: from JFK to ObamaĂ&#x2DC; Ä&#x153;Ÿ Ć&#x2039;Ä&#x2DC;ĂĽ Ä&#x20AC;ųŸĆ&#x2039; time Burnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential images have been exhibited in Australia.

This exhibition was originally presented at the Australian Centre for Photography in partnership with Reportage Festival. The exhibition is supported by Fuji Film and Pixel Perfect.

Also showing Maude Boate: Maudeville, 5 December 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 January 2016.

An exhibition of the costumes by of Maude Boate, the Queen of Lismoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drag queens.

131 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480 www.lismoregallery.org

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5 December 2015 - 30 January 2016 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm (DST) Wed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah P: 02 6670 2790 W: artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

Ĺś ĆľĆ?Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E; ĨŽĆ&#x152; WĹ&#x161;Ĺ˝Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x2030;Ĺ&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x161;ŽƾĆ&#x152;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ David Burnett, President Barack Obama and wife Michelle take a brief break for ice cream after speaking at a campaign rally in Davenport, Iowa 2013, C-type print, courtesy and Š the artist.

lismoregallery.org :: www.facebook.com/LismoreRegionalGallery 02 6622 2209 :: art.gallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au

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ARTS

The

You are here (film still) Duke Albada Art at the Airport exhibition at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

ke ěXFc) BY JAN RAE I±Ĺ ʱŸ ÆååĹ åƻĘĜÆĜƋĜĹč üŅų ĵ±ĹƼ Ƽå±ųŸţ Ęå ĜŸ ± ĬŅĹčěƋåųĵ ĬŅϱĬ ƼųŅĹ ųåŸĜÚåĹƋØ ÏƚųųåĹƋĬƼ ƚĹÚåųƋ±ĩĜĹč ± a±ŸƋåųŸ Ņü eųƋ Š c ƼÚĹåƼšţ ůaƼ ±ųƋƵŅųĩ ĜŸ ±Ĺ åĹŧƚĜųƼ ĜĹƋŅ ƋĘå űƋƚųå Ņü åųŅŸĜŅĹ ±ĹÚ ƋĘå ÏŅĹŸƋ±ĹƋĬƼ åƴŅĬƴĜĹč ĵååƋĜĹč ŞĬ±Ïå ÆåƋƵååĹ å±ųƋĘ ±ĹÚ water.

Bettina II Gabriel Moreno – Retrospect Galleries

GABRIEL MORENO SOLO SHOW AT RETROSPECT GALLERIES åƋųŅŸŞåÏƋ :±ĬĬåųĜåŸ ĜŸ ĘŅĬÚĜĹč ± ĀųŸƋěƋĜĵå eƚŸƋų±ĬĜ±Ĺ solo show of the internationally renowned artist Gabriel Moreno.

Based in Madrid, Gabriel has been elected as one of the ŎLjLj ĵŅŸƋ ĜĹāƚåĹƋĜ±Ĭ ĜĬĬƚŸƋų±ƋŅųŸ ĜĹ ƋĘå ƵŅųĬÚ Ņü ±ÚƴåųƋĜŸĜĹč Ņƴåų ƋĘå Ş±ŸƋ ÚåϱÚåØ ĜĹÏĬƚÚĜĹč ϱĵޱĜčĹŸ üŅų Ņϱě Cola, Ęå ±ĬĬ ƋųååƋ IŅƚųűĬ and Rolling Stone. He holds ƋĘå ĜĵŞų域Ĝƴå ±ÏÏŅĬ±Úå ±Ÿ ÆåĜĹč ƋĘå ŅĹĬƼ ĜĬĬƚŸƋų±ƋŅų ƋŅ åƴåų ĵ±ĩå ƋĘå ÏŅƴåų üŅų ƋĘå XŅŸ eĹčåĬåŸ ĜĵåŸ. :±ÆųĜåĬűŸ ŞĜåÏåŸ ĵ±ĩå ŸƋųĜĩĜĹč ŸƋ±ƋåĵåĹƋŸ ±ÆŅƚƋ üåĵ±Ĭå Æå±ƚƋƼ ƋĘųŅƚčĘ čų±ŞĘĜÏ ±ĹÚ åĬåč±ĹƋ Ĝĵ±čåŸţ BĜŸ ƵŅųĩŸ ±ųå ÏŅĵŞŅŸåÚ Ņü āŅƵĜĹč ÆĬ±Ïĩ ĬĜĹåŸØ Ņƴåų ƵĘĜÏĘ Ęå ÚåŞĬŅƼŸ ŸĘŅÏĩŸ Ņü ÏŅĬŅƚų ±ÏÏåĹƋĜĹč ŅĹ ÏĬŅƋĘĜĹčØ ü±ÏåŸØ Ņų åĹƴĜųŅĹĵåĹƋŸţ Join us for the opening event this Friday 15 January, 5.30pm at Retrospect Galleries, 52 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Ph: 6680 8825.

Gabriel Moreno PREMIERE AUSTRALIAN

Song of the Diamantina Imbi Davidson Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina

ů Ęå Ĭ±ųčå ÏʱųÏŅ±Ĭ Úų±ƵĜĹčŸ ±ųå ŅüƋåĹ ĵ±Úå ŅĹŸĜƋå ±ĹÚ ƋĘå ŅĜĬ ޱĜĹƋĜĹčŸ ±ųå ±ÆŅƚƋ ĵ±ŞŞĜĹč ± ųåĵåĵÆåųåÚ ±ĹÚ Ĝĵ±čĜĹåÚ ÏŅ±ŸƋĬĜĹåţ ĘåƼ ±ĬŸŅ ųåüåų ƋŅ ± ĬĜüåƋĜĵå Ņü åƻŞåųĜåĹÏĜĹč ƋĘå ŸƚÆĬĜĵå Æå±ƚƋƼ ±ĹÚ ƋĜÚ±Ĭ āƚÏƋƚ±ƋĜŅĹŸ Ņü ĵƼ ĘŅĵå åĹƴĜųŅĹĵåĹƋØ åĬŅĹčĜĬ å±ÏĘţű

YOU ARE HERE DUKE ALBADA

www.janrae.com.au

cŅųƋĘåųĹ ĜƴåųŸ ŅĵĵƚĹĜƋƼ :±ĬĬåųƼ ʱŸ ģƚŸƋ ĜĹŸƋ±ĬĬåÚ ƋĘå ĀųŸƋ åƻĘĜÆĜƋĜŅĹ Ņü ƖLjŎƅţ e ü±ŸÏĜűƋĜĹčØ Æå±ƚƋĜüƚĬ ±ĹÚ ŞĬ±ƼüƚĬ ŞųŅģåÏƋ ŞųŅÚƚÏåÚ ÆƼ ĬŅϱĬ ±ųƋĜŸƋ %ƚĩå eĬƱڱţ %ƚĩå ĜŸ ±Ĺ ±ųƋĜŸƋ ƵĘŅ ±ĬƵ±ƼŸ Ïųå±ƋåŸ ŸĜƋåěŸŞåÏĜĀÏ ƵŅųĩ ±ĹÚ Ęåų ŞųŅģåÏƋ ¥Ņƚ eųå Båųå ĜŸ ĹŅ åƻÏåŞƋĜŅĹţ Ęå ĵƚĬƋĜě Ş±ĹåĬ ĵŅƴĜĹč Ĝĵ±čåųƼ ĜŸ ± ĵåÚĜƋ±ƋĜŅĹ ŅĹ åĬåĵåĹƋŸ Ņü Ĭ±ĹڟϱŞåØ ƵĘĜÏĘ Ï±Ĺ ŅĹĬƼ Æå åƻŞåųĜåĹÏåÚ ƵĜƋĘ ƋƵŅ üååƋ ŅĹ ƋĘå čųŅƚĹÚţ FĹ ÏŅĹƋų±ŸƋ Ęåų ŸåÏŅĹÚ ƵŅųĩØ FĬĬƚĵĜűƋĜŅĹØ ĜŸ ĘƚĵŅųŅƚŸ ±ĹÚ ĜĹƴĜƋåŸ ƋĘå ±ƚÚĜåĹÏå ƋŅ ĜĹƋåų±ÏƋ ±ĹÚ ŞŅĹÚåųţ {Ĭ屟å ģŅĜĹ ƚŸ üŅų ƋĘå Ĭ±ƚĹÏĘţ eĬĬ ƵåĬÏŅĵåţ Launch event Thursday 14 January 2016 | 6–8pm Departures Terminal, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport 210 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina.

All enquiries to Northern Rivers Community Gallery 6681 6167 www.nrcgballina.com

current exhibitions

THE PALISADES: STORIES OF THE MOUNTAIN Imbi Davidson

Image: Imbi Davidson

BELLES - LETTRES Hannah Massey and Nathalie Verdejo

Image: Hannah Massey

BLUESTOCKING Amanda Bromfield

Image: Amanda Bromfield

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

Byron Shire Library, 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay

15–27 January (10am–4pm daily) www.janrae.com.au

20 Jan 2016 - 14 Feb 2016

EXHIBITION

At Retrospect Galleries, 52 Jonson Street retrospectgalleries.com | Ph: 6680 8825

Shifting Sands Oil on canvas Jan Rae

LONE GOAT GALLERY

open wed - fri 10am - 4pm weekends 9.30am - 2.30pm closed public holidays

SOLO

OPENING THIS FRIDAY 15 TH OF JAN FROM 5:30 PM

COAST-LINE

observed, remembered and imagined paintings and drawings by JAN RAE

SYMPHONIZE Steve Waller

Image: Steve Waller

Launch Event Thursday 21 January 2016 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm cnr cherry and crane streets ballina | phone 02 6681 6167 www.nrcgballina.com

BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel p 6680 3444 www.billinudgelpictureframing. com.au BSA PROJECT SPACE Studal Lane, Mullumbimby m 0431 034 892 www.byronschoolofart.com/ project-space

NOEL HART STUDIO GALLERY 1/8 Smith St, Mullumbimby Industrial Estate, Mullumbimby Ph: 0417 042 951 www.noelhart.com NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane St, Ballina.

Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–2.30pm www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/nrcg

5 Wollongbar St, Byron Bay A& I Estate By appointment m 0417 866 983 www.georgiemaddoxart.com

GEORGIE MADDOX STUDIO

STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Fri–Mon 10am–4pm or by appt. m 0407 417 169 www.stokerssidingartgallery.com.au

HAMMER & HAND JEWELLERY & METAL COLLECTIVE 4 Ti-Tree Place, A&I Est. 7 days 10am till 4pm m 0409 960 614 hammerandhand.com.au

SUVIRA – CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY 300 Mafeking Rd, Goonengerry p 6684 9194 www.suviramcdonald.com

JULES HUNT STUDIO GALLERY 2/10 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Est. m 0408 766 546 www.juleshunt.com

28 Lawson St, Byron Bay m 0409 004 542 www. lonegoatgallery.com

LONE GOAT GALLERY

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ENTERTAINMENT

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HOT SHORTS FOR MULLUM!

SUBOTIKA – LAND OF WONDERS – (BEST OF INTERNATIONAL) SCREENING AT FLICKERFEST 22–24

Celebrating its landmark 25th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s leading Academy Award-accredited and BAFTA-recognised short-film festival, and the country’s largest Australian and international short-film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and around the globe; ensuring the presentation of A-list short film programs recognised among the best in the world.

Flickerfest screens for 10 days under the summer stars at Bondi Beach over 8–17 January 2016, with selected highlights the most entertaining and innovative short films from around the world touring Australia on a 50+

CULTURE

Come celebrate amazing independent filmmaking in venue national tour over Jan–May Mullumbimby over 22–24 January 2016, with Byron Shire being the first with a glam catered opening stop. Flickerfest is screening for its night party followed by the Best of 18th year in the northern rivers region International Shorts on the Friday in 2016 and will celebrate its landmark night. Saturday afternoon kicks off 25th birthday since the festival’s first with Byron All Shorts local filmmakers ever screening in Balmain Sydney finalists screening showcasing the back in 1991. best from our region, and Saturday night the Best of Australian Shorts The Flickerfest 2016 tour will take light up the screen. place at the new home of the aircooled Mullum Civic Hall, screening Sunday night catch the Byron All a smorgasboard of the world’s and Shorts awards then, sit back and Australia’s best shorts, over one enjoy our global Short Laughs big weekend, handpicked from a Comedy program, comedy record 2,400 entries. Along with the highlights handpicked from Byron All Shorts finalists screening, Flickerfest. In the air-conditioned audiences will experience the best comfort of the Mullumbimby Civic of short films from the Byron region, Hall. For tickets and information go Australia and around the world over to www.iQ.org.au. Tickets are also three cinema-packed days. available at the door.

cinema Reviews

BY JOHN CAMPBELL WEDNESDAY

13 JAN to

WEDNESDAY

20 JAN

NOW SHOWING

OPENS THURS

SESSIONS FOR WED 13 JAN TO WED 20 JAN, 2016 CAROL (M) (no free tickets) Thu-Wed (20) 1.00, 2.50, 6.20pm GOOSEBUMPS (PG) (no free tickets) Thu-Wed (20) 9.00, 10.40am THE REVENANT (MA15+) (no free tickets) Wed (13) 3.35, 8.20pm Thu-Wed (20) 1.10, 3.20, 8.40pm

OPENS THURS

POINT BREAK (M) (no free tickets) Wed (13) 3.45, 7.10, 9.20pm Thu-Wed (20) 5.10, 9.30pm JOY (M) Wed (13) 4.50, 9.10pm Thu-Wed (20) 9.25pm SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) Wed (13) 9.10am, 1.45pm Thu-Wed (20) 8.45am

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (M) Wed (13) 11.10am, 1.00pm, 6.30pm Thu-Wed (20) 10.35, 4.10, 6.50

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (PG) Wed (13) 9.00, 10.50am Thu-Wed (20) 8.45am

SUFFRAGETTE (M) Wed (13) 11.00, 2.45, 6.10pm Thu-Wed (20) 12.40, 7.25pm

THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) Wed (13) 9.00am, 12.40pm Thu-Wed (20) 11.00am

Enjoy our licensed bar

Lavazza Espresso Coffee

Gift cards are the perfect gift

Group Bookings available

108-110 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 8555 | www.palacecinemas.com.au

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DADDY’S HOME

There’s a lot to be said for a good low-brow comedy, especially when it pairs the likes of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. The upshot often turns out to be smarter than your high-brow cinephile anticipates and, best of all, funny. Before continuing, however, I should come clean – I’ve been a fan of Ferrell’s flabby-gutted iconoclasm since Talladega Nights (2006). Here he has built on the tradition of Clark Griswald’s self-deluded, all-American idiot family-man, without relying quite so heavily as Chevy Case did on transparent goofiness. As Brad, he is the doting stepfather of Sara’s (Linda Cardinelli) two little kids. When Dusty (Wahlberg), the children’s biological father, unexpectedly comes to town the two men find themselves in a battle to be numero uno in their shared family’s hearts. It’s a premise that results in a screenplay that wavers between slapstick and sharp insight to explore the accepted if sometimes silly ideas of what it is that makes a man a man.

Brad is four-square reliable, whereas irresponsible Drew rides an enormous Indian motorbike and looks fab without a shirt. Brad’s toolbox consists of a hammer, but Dusty can do anything he puts his hands to.

Inevitably, the two arrive at a matey détente, but not before a succession of edgy conflicts; challenging Brad to break out of PC’s straightjacket, Dusty tells him he’s racist if he doesn’t sack a handyman (Hannibal Buress) just because he’s black, but when Brad sacks the handyman he is then accused of racism.

There are enough cleverly constructed sight gags to keep things zappy – Brad being briefly pronounced clinically dead after a misadventure on his old skateboard is a scream – while the support cast of Buress, Thomas Haden Church as Brad’s boss and Bobby Cannavale playing an out-there gynaecologist are excellent in their extremes. Typically, little is written for Cardinelli to work with – actresses are generally short-changed in flicks such as this – but the climax is laugh out loud and the self-deprecation heartily welcome.

THE REVENANT

Set in the icy high mountain wilderness of early nineteenth century America, the story, based on real events, tells of Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his determination to seek revenge for a murder committed by fellow fur-trapper John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). The through-line, however, concerns an old chief and his Pawnee braves tracking down the white men who have abducted the Indian’s daughter.

This surely is intended as a homage to John Ford’s classic The Searchers (1956), only with Mexican director Alejandro G Iñárritu reversing the racial roles to accommodate a latter-day understanding of who the ‘savages’ were in the Wild West. It is an astonishing film of visceral beauty, confronting but never gratuitous violence and haunting animism, similar to Iñárritu’s previous Birdman for its focus on one man’s obsession, but abandoning the former’s wordiness in favour of action and raw physicality.

The opening sequence, in which the trappers for whom Glass is acting as guide are set upon by Indians, is riveting in its savagery, but it is then topped when he is attacked by a grizzly bear defending her cubs – the realism of the scene is stunning. Betrayed by Fitzgerald after the main party have headed for the nearest settlement, Glass is left to survive the bitterly cold, untamed environment with only the spirit of his dead Indian bride and mother of his son to sustain him – along with raw fish and buffalo innards.

The cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki, who shot Birdman and is another Mexican, is nothing short of transcendent – rivers, snow-clad forests of towering conifers and craggy rock faces are every bit as evocative and mood-setting as the Broadway of Birdman. For DiCaprio it would have been an exhausting assignment – he sleeps naked inside the carcass of a horse and spends a lot of time in freezing water – but he succeeds manfully, as does Hardy who, in a villainous role, has never been better. This is not a movie for the squeamish, being as bloodcurdling as it is psychologically gruelling, but it should not be missed.

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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 14 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM JASON DELPHIN BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8PM HARRY NICHOLS BAND 10PM RHYS BYNON BYRON FRESH 7PM NICK CUNNINGHAM WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM DJ PEBBLES TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM ANNA & JORDAN BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM BRIAN WATT BALLINA TWILIGHT MARKET 4PM LUKE VASSELLA BALLINA RSL 8.30PM KARISE EDEN SPINKS PARK, LISMORE 2PM WATLING & BATES NIMBIN BUSH THEATRE 11AM CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 1PM JOLANDA MOYLE PACIFIC HOTEL, YAMBA 9.30PM SOULA KINGSCLIFF BOWLING CLUB 7.30PM KINGY COMEDY W ELLEN BRIGGS, MC ANNE HOWE & MARTY LAPPAN CHINDERAH TAVERN MATT STILLERT COOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM DEAD CITY RUINS CURRUMBIN RSL 8PM SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY WITH AUSTEN TAYSHUS, PAUL MCMAHON & MANDY NOLAN

FRIDAY 15 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BLEACH GIRLS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM THE RIFLEBIRDS BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 5PM LEIGH JAMES 8PM DAN CLARK BAND 10PM DJ TAYA BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 4PM PARISSA BOUAS & FRIENDS BYRON BREWERY 8PM DJ HELMY BYRON FRESH 7PM LOS ROSANO GINGER PIG, BYRON 8PM

GROOVE DJ LONE GOAT GALLERY, BYRON 6PM JAN RAE COAST LINE OPENING RETROSPECT GALLERY, BYRON GABRIEL MORENO OPENING WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM WALLFLOWER MEADOWS TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM TORA PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM RICHIE LANGFORD COORABELL HALL 8PM DUBARRAY, MAPSTONE, MANOA BANGALOW BOWLO 8.30PM DAVID ADES ALBUM LAUNCH BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM MARK HEAZLETT BAND OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 6.30PM HEALY MCTEARE EXPERIENCE LAKE AINSWORTH SUMMER SONG MUSIC CAMP LENNOX HOTEL 9PM PINK ZINC WHARF BAR, BALLINA 5.30PM GUY KACHEL BALLINA RSL 8.30PM JIMEOIN BALLINA PLAYERS 7PM LEGALLY BLONDE JNR ELTHAM HOTEL 6PM NEIL MCCANN DUO KINGSCLIFF BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM ADAM BROWN SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF 8.30PM ANDY JANSBROWN CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM JASON DELPHIN TWEED RIVER GALLERY, MURWILLUMBAH LUSCIOUS OPENING BY GATYA KELLY THE HAVEN, MURWILLUMBAH ELLIOT MAGINOT TWIN TOWNS JUNIORS, TWEED HEADS 5PM DAVE CAVANAGH COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM SHEM SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN TIJUANA CARTEL + A CONSCIOUS COUP

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JONATHAN ATHERTON, GREG SULLIVAN, MANDY NOLAN CLUB LENNOX 7.30PM ODYSSEY LENNOX HOTEL 9PM SARAH GRANT & JOCK BARNES BALLINA BOWLING CLUB 5.30PM PAUL MULQUEEN BALLINA RSL 6.30PM BEN WILSON DUO WHARF BAR, BALLINA 7PM JOSH LEE WRIGHT BALLINA PLAYERS 7PM LEGALLY BLONDE JNR ELTHAM HOTEL 1PM MICK BUCKLEY & BELLE HENDRICKS ALSTONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 9AM BRUCE WORRALL MARY G’S, LISMORE TONY FALLON BAND SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM MATT STILLERT 7PM BLUES PREACHERS, JESSE MORRIS, KIERAN MORRIS PHOENIX RISING, NIMBIN 1PM SARAH STANDO RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 7.30PM MESCALITO BLUES CABARITA SPORTS CLUB JASON DELPHIN CHINDERAH TAVERN 6PM NICOLE BROPHY COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8.30PM EUREKA FUNK COOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

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

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 CARPENTER Extensions, renos, studios, decks. Samuel Commerford Lic 266052C........0405 479528 IPS PTY LTD All facets of residential construction: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .0437 819087

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CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com.....................66808097

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

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

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

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

BRICK / BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 21474C...........................................................0409 444268 ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul ................0423 852559

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159

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

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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

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

RAZZLE DAZZLE Daz Grant

Education

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

vz STEVE BAKER Concreting. Excavator hire. Lic 143161C ................................................0412 272564

A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978

email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

HOWAT BROTHERS CONCRETING Patios, driveways, paths. Lic 285736C ....................0466 155157

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

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

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

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

ELECTRICIANS

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

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

AH

Domestic Commercial

The Deck Doctor

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 DOWNUNDER CLEANING Bond / exit cleaning specialists ...........................................0438 015037 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600

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

JAMIE 0408 809 817 licence no. 201775c

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600

Lic. 211410C

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE ......................................................................66851264 BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow .....................................66872766 SHORES DENTAL Dr Shaun Goh & Dr Richard Conn. Rajah Rd, Ocean Shores....................66803477 GAVIN STUART & MARTIN ACKLAND Banora Seaview Dental, Banora Point

GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond clean, Builders clean, Window cleaning...................0405 437431 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullumbimby town. Thorough & reliable. Call Dwari .................0435 836947

CLOTHESLINES Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

DESIGN & DRAFTING BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com .........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

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

Lic. No.

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

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

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

0418 156 909

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

20 Year+s Exp.

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW

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

)UHH 4XRWH – &DOO 1RZ

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

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

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

Call Steven Butturini

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

0458 267 777

DENTISTS

BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 IPS PTY LTD All types of cleaning – integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....................0408 446145 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 HOUSEKEEPING/Cleaner reliable, exp in home beautification/organisation inc laundry ..0490 030433

All Jobs Small or Large

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224 CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372

02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901

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

Lic No. 262667C

Window Cleaning Professionals

Jai – 0467 482 948

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

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

JP ELECTRICAL All electrical + Level 2 service provider. Lic 133082C ...........................0432 289705 CHRIS APPEL. Ocean Shores. Lic EC 22349 ....................................................................0422 607444 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C.............0415 126028 RIC VESSIERE ELECTRICAL Lic 223948C Quality work, affordable rates .....0407 588181 or 66771195 SOMERS ELECTRICAL Prompt & reliable. Bruns, O.Shores, Mullum & Byron Lic 283345C .0438 350650 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C ................................................................ Call Mitch 0421 843477 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL BYRON BAY Your friendly electrician Lic 233440C ............0450 631183

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Service Directory FENCING

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

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

• Prices are GST inclusive • Pick up Ex-Farm – forklift loaded • Cut fresh: require half day advanced notice • DELIVERY EXTRA 7am-4pm Monday to Friday

6684 7380

BLUE MTN GUTTERMESH Do it well, do it once ...........................................................0418 662285 NEW GUTTERING Guttermesh, downpipes etc. Lic 26850C ..........................................0418 662285 GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES Guttermesh, Metal Roofing Lic 60414C Darryl Patterson ...0414 889453

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

HAIR & BEAUTY

PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262

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

FLOORING acreage mowing acreage mowing

HANDYPERSONS

&& maintanence maintenance

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

0427 176 771

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

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

0408 536 565

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

www.oceanfloors.net.au ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716

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

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

Professional, Friendly & Reliable.

Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

TRACKS MOWING

All terrain and acreage 4WD mowing.

Specialising in lantana removal and sloping properties. New machine. Experienced operator.

Call Tom on 0432 099 228.

A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ..............................0423 218417

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511 ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne...........................................66857366

Tony’s Tidy-ups

MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

• Mowing • Garden Ga clean-ups • Mulching/weeding • Drainage issues • Landscape makeover • Rubbish re removal … and anything in between!

proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

GUTTERING

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

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

Flooring by Wallaces

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

10% off when mentioning this ad.

0424 732 500

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

HIRE

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754 ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213

HOT WATER SYSTEMS TWEED COAST ELECTRICAL Hot Water Specialists. Lic 214073C ...................................0432 728946

INTERIOR DESIGN

MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714

GARAGE DOORS

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

Garage Doors & Openers

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 IRONING Mullum, Brunswick, Ocean Shores. Phone Kate .............................................0421 360961

KITCHENS

SLASHING 100hp 7ft slasher. Shirewide ........................................................................0408 778159 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ACREAGE BRUSHCUTTING & CLEARING Thick grasses, saplings, lantana, woody weeds ... 0412 705962 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre ......... Adam 0419 260654 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689 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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges..............................0410 378375 BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

LANDSCAPING

GARDEN DESIGN GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602 GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains .............0427 423723

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

GAS SUPPLIERS

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

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

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

GLAZIERS

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

IRONING

BUSH ROCKS All sizes / mossy, can deliver. Ron .....................................66298208 or 0429 398208 VARENDORFF LANDSCAPES varendorfflandscapes.com Lic 39791 ..... 66845035 or 0414 842602 IPS Paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing: integratedpropertyservicing.com.au .. 0437 819087 RAPHIS PALMS 2.5m hedging and privacy ...................................................................0421 866600 LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Design & construction. Lic 277154C ...................0423 700853

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS Pacific Hwy (next to Bruns Wreckers), Tyagarah ..........0488 094025 OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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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

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

MOBILE MECHANIC

Licence No 97474

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

0412 794 364

Micks Roof Restorations

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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COL JENKINS PLASTER Gyprock, renovations, repairs. No job too small .....................0401 078733 GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129

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

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

Mobile Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer 0416 164 638 earthandmarine@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical repairs & maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulics / hydrostatics â&#x20AC;˘ Services â&#x20AC;˘ Ride-on mowers â&#x20AC;˘ Small engines â&#x20AC;˘ Earthmoving equipmentâ&#x20AC;˘ Auxilary equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Vessels and yachts

MOTORING

0401 821 204

mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806 STRAIGHT LINE PAINTING Free quotes. Lic 11843C .....................................................0421 865737

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

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

PEST CONTROL

Lic: AU29498

Bayside Radiators

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

Plumbing & Gas Services REPAIRS & NEW INSTALLATIONS

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted treatments for all pests with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no sprayâ&#x20AC;? cockroach treatments â&#x20AC;˘ If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice!

No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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

451 186 / 6680 4660

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Lic 167371C

LIGHTING

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

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

Lic. 1131942

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403 I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035

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

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

OSTEOPATHY

ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966...................................................0417 343480

02 6681 6555 Sue Broadbent, Toby Mills, Andre Kleinbaum, Emily Pepper Clinic open for Osteopathy and Massage Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 2/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads. Tel 02 6685 1126

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708 ROB BOOTH All plumbing, blocked drains, repairs & maintenance. Lic 121906C ..........0410 469765

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

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

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

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THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ...............................66857517 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...............................................................................66841232 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410

DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399

PAINTING

BYRON BAY

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

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

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

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

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More Calls always returned

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

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511

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

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

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

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

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

BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates.

YVES DE WILDE

REMOVALISTS

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

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Service Directory REMOVALISTS (continued)

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

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

For tips & testimonials

No weekend surcharge

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

search “Lighthouse Removals”

02 6684 2198

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

WATER FILTERS The Water Filter Experts for home, commercial and rural properties

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

Free Quote

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181 IN IN H

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

BRAND NEW again... GUARANTEED!!!

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

LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS 042050 5395

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

...forget pointless scrubbing

YouTube

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

(02) 6684 5395

SHE TILES

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

Call Louise 0478 698 186

leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au

No Problem !!!

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170

Difficult Driveway ???

TILING Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

Friendly Staff

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North Coast news daily:

Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au

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

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

ROOFING R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600 ROB BOOTH Roofing, repair & maintenance, pressure cleaning, gutters, Lic 121906C..0410 469765

Flooring by Wallaces

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

Phone Chris 0414 229 114

WATER TANKS & TANK CLEANING WATER TANK CLEANING/WATER TANKS Concrete tank repairs. All areas .66888055 or 0407 002833

METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ....0414 889453 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919

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

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

TRAVEL

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

MONTHLY MARKETS

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 GREEN WASTE REMOVAL & TIP RUNS .................................................0427 176771 or 66840201

1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS ATAS A10923

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREE

ll ff for a Drop owashing steel, es and machin ers dry

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

Pacific Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE TOW

avail fo r cars – unwanted cash for som paid e

TREE SERVICES

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

131 546

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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

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

STEEL FABRICATION MAXWELL STEEL FABRICATION...................................................................................0403 455301

SWIMMING POOLS

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 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 BANGALOW UPHOLSTERY Now at Billinudgel. Re-covering specialists ............................66805255 BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303 CURTAIN MAKING & UPHOLSTERY Phone Rebecca ....................................................0466 251722

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

MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water tesing, Eco products, mobile servicing Lic 39126 ...66844846 NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6628 4495 0417 759 777

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840

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

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

WINDOW TINTING

TILER Bathroom repairs, walls & floors. Lic 75915. Andy ...............................................0419 478248

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 Third quarter January 2

16:30

4th SUN Bangalow 4th SUN Nimbin

6687 1911 0458 506 000

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

0419 369 609 0458 506 000

SATURDAYS Byron Artisan Market 4-9pm

6685 6807

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

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

JANUARY 2016

New moon January 10 12:30 First quarter January 17 10:26 Full moon January 24 14:45 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 F 0551 1947 1152 0200,1.32; 1347,1.43 2 S 0551 1947 0015 1242 0250,1.33; 1439,1.34 3 S 0552 1947 0049 1333 0345,1.36; 1541,1.27 4 M 0553 1947 0124 1425 0442,1.40; 1647,1.24 5 T 0553 1947 0200 1517 0536,1.47; 1751,1.24 6 W 0554 1948 0239 1611 0624,1.55; 1846,1.26 7 T 0555 1948 0322 1705 0709,1.63; 1934,1.30 8 F 0556 1948 0409 1759 0750,1.71; 2019,1.34 9 S 0556 1948 0500 1852 0831,1.79; 2102,1.38 10 S 0557 1948 0556 1944 0914,1.86; 2145,1.42 11 M 0558 1948 0655 2033 0956,1.89; 2230,1.45 12 T 0559 1948 0756 2119 1040,1.90; 2317,1.48 1126,1.87 13 W 0600 1948 0858 2203 14 T 0600 1948 1001 2246 0006,1.49; 1213,1.79 15 F 0601 1948 1103 2327 0058,1.50; 1303,1.68 16 S 0602 1948 1205 0152,1.51; 1400,1.56 17 S 0603 1947 1308 0009 0252,1.51; 1502,1.44 18 M 0604 1947 1410 0052 0355,1.56; 1615,1.35 19 T 0605 1947 1511 0137 0500,1.61; 1730,1.31 20 W 0605 1947 1612 0224 0601,1.68; 1837,1.32 21 T 0606 1947 1710 0316 0658,1.75; 1936,1.35 22 F 0607 1946 1805 0410 0750,1.81; 2028,1.38 23 S 0608 1946 1855 0506 0838,1.84; 2114,1.41 24 S 0609 1946 1942 0603 0922,1.84; 2156,1.42 25 M 0610 1945 2024 0649 1002,1.82; 2235,1.42 26 T 0611 1945 2103 0755 1040,1.77; 2314,1.42 27 W 0611 1944 2139 0849 1116,1.70; 2350,1.41 28 T 0612 1944 2214 0942 1152,1.61 29 F 0613 1944 2248 1033 0029,1.40; 1228,1.52 30 S 0614 1943 2322 1125 0109,1.39; 1307,1.42 31 S 0615 1943 2357 1216 0154,1.38; 1353,1.33

Astronomical data and tides

Low tide, height (m) 0744,0.62; 2024,0.53 0842,0.74; 2111,0.56 0950,0.75; 2203,0.58 1101,0.72; 2256,0.58 1206,0.66; 2346,0.56 1301,0.58 0032,0.54; 1348,0.49 0116,0.50; 1430,0.40 0159,0.46; 1510,0.33 0241,0.43; 1550,0.26 0325,0.40; 1631,0.22 0412,0.39; 1715,0.21 0500.0.40; 1759,0.22 0552,0.43; 1845,0.26 0648,0.47; 1934,0.32 0749,0.52; 2027,0.38 0858,0.56; 2124,0.43 1015,0.56; 2225,0.47 1132,0.52; 2326,0.48 1243,0.45 0025,0.47; 1342,0.38 0118,0.45; 1432,0.32 0208.0.43; 1516,0.28 0254,0.42; 1557,0.28 0337,0.43; 1634,0.29 0417,0.45; 1709,0.33 0458,0.49; 1743,0.33 0537,0.53; 1815,0.42 0619,0.59; 1850,0.48 0704,0.64; 1928,0.53 0757,0.69; 2011,0.58

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving.

Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less.

Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 43 Birthdays ................................ 45 Business Oppotunities ............ 44 Childcare ................................ 43 Death Notices.......................... 46 For Sale .................................. 44

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

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PHONE ADS

Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 12pm TUESDAY

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Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

RATES & PAYMENT

Garage Sales ......................... 44

EMAIL ADS

$17.00 for the first two lines

Health Notices ........................ 43 Holiday Accommodation ........ 44 Motor Vehicles ........................ 44 Musical Notes......................... 45 Only Adults ............................. 46 Pets......................................... 46 Positions Vacant ..................... 45 Professional Services ............. 43 Public Notices......................... 43 Removalists ............................. 44 R.I.P. Pets ................................ 46 Share Accommodation ........... 44 Short Term Accommodation .. 44 Social Escorts ........................ 46 To Lease ................................. 45 To Let ....................................... 44 Tractor Repairs ........................ 44 Tradework ............................... 44 Tree Services .......................... 44 Tuition ..................................... 45 Wanted ................................... 44 Wanted To Rent...................... 45 Work Wanted......................... 45

PUBLIC NOTICES

LOCALS SPECIAL! BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Every Sunday until 17th January from 7pm

Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend.

Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

Experiential workshop Jan 16th & 17th Jaya Shiva & 3 Faces of Shakti with Nova magazine astro-therapist Daniel Sowelu www.sacredlawfirm.com.au 0448870022

SONG DYNASTY MUSIC Auditions for tenors and basses for Chamber Choir.

Contact Liz Swain 0448 040 432 easwain@bigpond.com

THE BIG SING

BROKEN HEAD HALL

SAT 16th JAN Buy a treasure from 10 eclectic artists Clothing, ceramics, artwork, fabrics and trims, Tahitian pearls, terrariums and terrifi c Moonshine coffee!

8am till 12.30pm

ph 0419 981 360 isa@bodywisetherapies.com.au

MOBILE MASSAGE

These prices include GST.

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads.

DENTURES

BYRON MARKET

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

this Sunday 17 January

CHILDCARE CHILD CARER/NANNY – 20 yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

HEALTH

www.byronmarkets.com.au

Mullum Market

CHANGE YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS into supportive ones with PSYCH-K® Ask Ingrid how 66803827

THIS SATURDAY 8am–2pm

DR ANTHONY EDWARDS

Live music, great food and produce.

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742

NO DOGS PLEASE

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

Qualified Swedish masseuse $60 p/h in studio or $20 call out fee Relaxation, deep tissue, trigger pointing GIFT Vouchers Available call Lisa on 0409 078 004

Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

DR ARPANA O’BRIEN Working at the Health Lodge – Byron Integrated Medicine. Ph 66856445

HAWAIIAN BODYWORK Working through the layers of your whole being. 15ys exp. Brigitte 0402503603

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

TREAT YOURSELF! Relaxing deep tissue, remedial.

Byron. Ph Kate 0410395368

KINESIOLOGY

TOXIC & TIRED?

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.

PH 6680 2630

Detox, feel light, clear & vital.

Guaranteed! Colonic hydrotherapy, naturopathy, Chineitsang.

Natalie 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au THAI MASSAGE 1.5hrs $50, home visit $60. Ekka, 7 days 66804478. Traditional

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available

GP

Come and chill out and meet your friends.

Successful solutions for any problem

Dr Eeka King

Dr David King

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

(Chinese Medicine)

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

with

CHRIS JAMES & FRIENDS Bangalow RSL Hall Sat 23 Jan 7pm – $20 Interactive Community Singing “Music you can feel in every Cell” admin@chrisjames.net 0416 224 442

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

BUY 1 RIDE GET 1 FREE

POP UP EMPORIUM

$5.00 for each extra line

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

Tantric Astrology

BASS(Couns), MGestTherapy, ClinPACFA reg.

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

POP-UP SHOP LUCY FALCONER DESIGNS Hand-painted up-cycled furniture, interiors & art. 7 Wilfred St, Billinudgel 11th–24th Jan. Open 10am-4pm www.lucyfalconer.com/furniture Ph 0403808176

Isa Pfluger Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.

Funeral Notices ....................... 46

Halls For Hire ......................... 44

bodywise therapies

Disordered Eating Specialist Support

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

Byron Street Studio (above Centrelink) 90 mins classes. $18 casual / $75 for 5 classes + membership available

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

8am Wong Sarah Jess Wong Jess Wong Kirsty

10am Kirsty Alex Wong Caitlin Gitam Kirsty Becky

4pm

XMAS BREAK – LAST CLASS DECEMBER 22ND

6pm Michael S Michael S Kirsty

Gitam Davina

-- BACK JANUARY 16TH -Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Welcomes New Yoga Teachers

+ daily 6am & 4pm classes + Mon, Wed & Fri 7am at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, 50 Skinners Shoot Road. Details www.byronyoga.com

presents

Osho Samadhi Celebration Saturday 16th Jan 5pm Dance Meditation with live music 6pm Osho Video 7pm Dinner made by Osho friends

Call Shahido 6688 2494

– Her Shed –

CLEARANCE OUTLET Thurs 14 – Sat 16 January 9am – 3pm

King upholstered headboard, removable cover King size cushions. King cotton sheet sets and a variety of Queen duvet covers, European shams in cotton and linen. Summer clothing in natural silks and linen Also Open by Appointment 12 Brooklet Road, Newrybar. Ph: 0410 615 626

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

yoga festival 5th Birthday celebration of Byron Yoga Retreat Centre Saturday 23 Jan – 8am to dusk 50 Skinners Shoot Road Byron Bay

Susanna & Victor

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

M

Victor

Sharon

T

Lindy Lou

Lindy Lou

W

Julia

Christina

Susanna

Daniel

Hatha Vinyasa

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Hatha Yoga

T

6:00 - 7:30pm

Sharon

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Yoga for Healthy Minds

Sharon

Slow Gentle Yoga

F

Victor

Grace

S

Daniel

Grace

Hatha Vinyasa

Restorative Yoga & Meditation

Slow Gentle Yoga

Yoga from the Heart

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

Slow Gentle Yoga

evolveyogafestival.com.au AGMs

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50 Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629

OCEAN SHORES PRESCHOOL AGM to be held at 9.30am Wednesday 10 February at the preschool

PROF. SERVICES DEPRESSION

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

Carl Moore Psychology Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Fridays | 6684 6336

award winning fusion suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street bangalow studio and head office 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear)

private sessions available

call 6687 2031 or visit www.yogalates.com.au

• • • •

Yoga & Pilates Shiatsu & Massage Experienced teachers Amazing venue

certificate teacher training courses monday

10am - 11.30am 10am - 11.30am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates : mat work Yogalates : prenatal Yogalates : mat work

suffolk park bangalow suffolk park

8 Week Beginners Course with Diana

tuesday

9.30am - 11am 6pm - 7.30pm

Yogalates/Pilates : mat work Yogalates/Pilates : mat work

bangalow bangalow

wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

Starts Monday 1st Feb 6pm

thursday

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

Bookings essential

See timetable & more info:

yellowchurchyoga.com dianaewing@bigpond.com Diana Ewing 0407 455 212

9.30am - 11am

friday

10am - 11.30am

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

saturday

8am - 9.30am

stretch and strengthen

suffolk park/bangalow

health rebates available special: unlimited classes for 3 months $199 award winning DVDs available at our studios

9 Myocum St, Mullumbimby

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HYPNOSIS & EFT

TREE SERVICES

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE Tired? Sluggish?

Depressed?

Headaches?

Back or neck pain?

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910

CALL KIRSTEN

0416 196 980

Health fund rebates available

Rolfing Byron Bay ®

Are old injuries still hurting?

Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolfingbyronbay.com

BRENT VERCO

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

NICK HART

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

Tallow 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

AUCTION Sunday Jan 31. Inspect from 9am. Nimbin Town Hall, 45 Cullen St, Nimbin. Under instructions in an estate matter & other local vendors. Fantastic antiques, investment art and more. Phone auctioneer on 0412414310

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 13th Feb. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840

ROUGH QLD BOULDER OPAL I am a boulder opal miner and will be in Byron Bay from 9-30th Jan. I have a number of boulder opal parcels for cutting & polishing. I also have boulder matrix opal parcels. If you are interested please call Paul on 0412731901

O.SHORES 79 Orana Rd. Sat not before 8am. Furn, clothes, bric-a-brac & more

BRILLIANT glowing Manganese Carnival Glass 50yo+. Free UV torch with every piece bought. For sale at Site 27, Antiques/Retro Fair this weekend

HOUSE MOVING SALE 25 Azalea St, Mullum. Saturday, not before 8am! Kitchenware, furniture, bedding, clothes, books, CDs and lots more. 0421477203

JAPANESE CLOISONNE enamel art, beautifully decorated, from mid-19th C. selling at Site 27, Antiques/ Retro Fair, Cavanbah sports complex this weekend SUPERB original edition steel engraving prints of masterpieces from the National Gallery London 1875. Vandyck, Poussin, Rembrandt, Caracci etc. Selling at Site 27 Antiques fair this Fri, Sat, Sun from 8am ANTIQUE FAIR This Fri, Sat 8am-5pm. Sun 8am2pm. Byron Bay Sports Complex. Take northern entrance. Over 40 sellers with old jewellery, retro, books, china, military items and lots more. It’s a big one. www. aussiefairs.com 0427465407 SCREEN PRINTING CAROUSEL 4-colour, 4-station, heavy-duty steel construction. Built back when they made things to last. In good working condition. $1250. Phone 0418958467

6687 7677

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au

Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323 6, 14 Middleton St, Byron Bay ϭϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚƌĞĂƟ ŶŐ ďĂĐŬ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŚĞĂĚĂĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĐŝĂƟ ĐĂ

Best Dance Classes EVA!

0468 389 244

www.thecassettes.com.au

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

FOR SALE

ANTIQUE FAIR This Fri, Sat 8am-5pm. Sun 8am2pm, Byron Bay Sports Complex. Take northern entrance. Over 40 sellers with old jewellery, retro, books, china, military items and lots more. It’s a big one. www. aussiefairs.com 0427465407 BYRON town, Sat 8am. PC parts, AV amps & equip, s/board & access, drums, jackets, men’s clothes + rack, furn. g/shed 3x3, flat pack. 4 Mott St. Ph 66808850

from $59hr

BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223 BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs.

Sth Golden Bch. Phone 66804165

Just one block from Byron’s Main Beach

BAR FRIDGES good condition $99. Glen Villa Resort, 80 Butler St, Byron Bay

Come and Come C and d enjoy enj njoy our ou ur gorgeous go orge eou us air ai conditioned cond ndit dittioned d retreat rettreatt above the Cardamom Pod vegetarian in Byron’s CBD

COMPOST TOILETS

Phone for bookings or drop in anytime Shop 10, 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay Ph: 0459 590 507

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 $30/m + delivery. 0424163784

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 PLAYSTATION 3 500GB 1 controller, GTAV and a bunch of other good games. $150. Phone 0418958467

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

PRICES STARTING FROM $95.

VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

Matt 0427 172 684

44 January 13, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

byronherbalthaimassage.com.au WANTED OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052 BOAT TRAILER wanted for 12-foot aluminium punt. Ph 0403866744

GARAGE SALES SUNRISE 8 Belongil Cres, Sat 8.301.30pm. Unique handbags & clothes as new, jewellery, household & more BRUNSWICK 2/1 Minyon St. Sat. Pictures, baskets, books, bric-a-brac O.SHORES 122 Orana Rd. Sat 8am.

Furn, k/ware, clothes, beautiful items

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

FOR SALE

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

BRUNSWICK HEADS - BAYSIDE 17 Kingsford Dr. Sat 8am. Moving sale

SHORT TERM ACCOM. EWINGSDALE furnished 1br apartment $395pw. Avail now. Ph 0403022356 NEW BRIGHTON 3br furn house, walk to bch, $650pw, avail now. Ph 0403022356

SHARE ACCOM. MULLUM lovely old home with private garden, close to town, 2 furn rooms avail, $210pw, $170pw + bills. 0415657304 ANNERLEY BRISBANE pref fem aged 17–25 to share with 1 fem. Fully-furn unit with ensuite. Need to move in by 22nd Jan. $175pw + bond. Ph 0407842394 BEACHSIDE Suffolk f-furn rm with BIR. $200pw incl WiFi + elec. Ph 0457088131 MAIN ARM share with mature lady $220pw inclusive. Call Cate 0410561761 SUFFOLK BEACHSIDE furn room. Pref wkg, n/s, 30+ fem. $180pw. 0414535225 BRUNSWICK HEADS furn room, lovely old house, leafy, fem pref, $180pw incl all bills & WiFi. Greg 0415099761

ZEST BOUTIQUE SALE CLOTHES Broken Head Hall, Sat 16th 8am-1pm

Healing Traditional Thai massage

Mobile 0417 698 227

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

BRUNS 5 Byron St, Sat 7.30am. Quality clothes, shoes, h/hold, craft etc. Tradies tool box, Hilux rims & tyres, roller door

The locals love it and we love them backs...

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

BANGALOW Furniture, vintage women’s clothing, antiques, handbags, art frames and more! 8am-1pm. 2 Parrot Tree Place

Byron Herbal Thai Massage

Mulch Supplies

Kate Chase

HUGE GARAGE SALE Household, furniture, toys, books, etc.

7.30am, Sat 16th. 1/51 Julian Rocks Drive, Byron Bay

BARGAINS 2005 Mitsubishi Colt auto 5 dr hatch.

Fantastic condition. SN2666........................$5990 2001 Hyundai Accent 5spd manual.

Ideal 1st car. SN3783.................................... $3250 2002 Toyota Camry auto wagon.

Will have 6mths rego. SN1801 ...................$3995 1997 Nissan Pathfinder dual fuel auto.

Great value 4x4. SN3407 ..............................$4990 2014 Toyota Hiace commuter manual 20934km 12 seater or setup as a camper. SN8832 ...$44750 2005 Holden VZ Commodore wagon auto always popular wagon. SN 3010 .................$5990

2003 Ford BA Stationwagon. Auto, A/C, P/S, rwc, 5mths rego, 280,000km. $3000 0422 114 404

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 OPP. SEEKING SHARED BENEFIT BRIDGING FINANCE Affordable home design company and a small construction team.

We develop architectural, unique new home building solutions.

To enhance market position a speculative build is planned for video construction capture and short term display home. Input funds, a land deal, pre-sell, build at our cost.

Seeking short term bridging finance to be secured and full repayment + R.O.I upon sale with an optional shareholding incentive. Based in Bellingen NSW. Affordable, environmentally friendly product, standard built or shipped flat packed from our nationwide suppliers.

Contact Director on 0422 450 190 or jon@ieshahomes.com.au

OCEAN SHORES 2 rooms avail, $160pw each. Mature person, healthy living, conscious lifestyle, n/s. Ph 0490030433 O.SHORES unfurn room, beautiful openplan living & terrace. Share with 2 happy people d/f, n/s, suit working person $160pw inc WiFi/bills. Ph 66805414

TO LET 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 SUFFOLK open-plan 1br studio, priv gdn, forest views, no pets, n/s, suit quiet wkg sgl incl power/water $340pw. 0431187239 O.SHORES 1br self-cont furn flat. Quiet private location. Pref sgl working female.

No pets, n/s $280pw inclusive. 66802111 STH GOLDEN BCH 2br furn house. Good share house, 2 bathrooms. Walk 8 min to bch, avail 15/1, $430pw. 0411583376 BANGALOW CABIN rural s-cont, furn, $250pw incl elec, suit sgl. Ph 66871364 BYRON 2br unit, close to town & beach, $400pw. Phone 0408666642 MULLUM 2br 2 bthrm part-furn home with huge living area. Semi-rural, mains & tank water. Suit quiet living handyperson, no pets, d/f, n/s $500pw Ph 66842506 OCEAN SHORES GRANNY FLAT F/furn no pets, $260pw + 2wks bond.

Avail 21/01 for 3 mth lease. 0418728296

BANGALOW Furnished and equipped 3 bed fully renovated old house with high ceilings and polished boards, less than 1km from the centre of the village, available for short term rental.

Phone Colin 0402 363 475 for photos etc.

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

FURNITURE SELLOUT!

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

Sat 16 & Sun 17 January from 9.30am Wire fronted tall French cabinet.

Smaller mirrored cupboards with drawers. Huge oak mirror. Carved mirrors. Fabulous artificial indoor palms. Stunning antique French marble clock.

Heaps of other new and used pieces.

Orders taken for sofas, dining tables & beds etc - photos available.

19 Ballina Rd, Bangalow Same street as medical centre (last house on left).

Eftpos available. Ph: 0402 363 475

TOYOTA HILUX 94 Excellent condition, 2.8 Diesel, reconditioned engine, new tyres, 6 mth rego $3490 ono. 0488288838 SUZUKI IGNIS 02, 99,000kms, new radiator, reg 6/16, excellent condition, $5250 ono. Ph 0417641046 BARINA HATCHBACK 95 rego July 16, runs well, $850. Phone 0412142478

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

Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

RetroPod

Vintage Caravan & Camping Hire Set up at your choice of location for holidays, extra guests or events.

RetroPod.com.au – 0409152885

Resort style living, ocean views, glorious pool, multi level, sweeping decks, 2 bed up, 2/3 bed down, 2 bath, sauna. Avail NOW.

Byron Street, Bangalow – $495

Workers cottage, 2 bed, high ceilings, slow combustion stove, walk to everything, nice backyard, pets neg.

Avail NOW.

Wattle Place, Bangalow – $700

Modern expansive 4 bedroom home, timber floors, freshly painted, 2 beautiful bathrooms, DLUG, walk to town, long term rental. No pets. Avail end Jan. For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

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NEWRYBAR charming 1br studio with outdoor thatched gazebo. Suit quiet sgl n/s person. Avail now. $450pw incl bills & WiFi. Ph 0438446287 MULLUM STUDIO Spacious self-cont, close to town, suit quiet, responsible, n/s, female, $280pw incl. Ph 0408453345 SUFFOLK 3br duplex, a/c, light, fenced.

Prof, n/s, refs, $550pw. Ph 0407906127 BANGALOW COTTAGE Studio f/f with bthrm on acreage with pool. Friday Hut Rd, 3mins town, $350pw. Ph 0447648881 SUFFOLK Alcorn St, opp bch entry, short/ long term. 3br furn T’house, 2.5 bath, a/c, grounds maint, $850pw. 0401031209 SUFFOLK STUDIO f-f, new kitchen, n/s, no pets, long-term only, $300pw Incl bills + bond. Phone 0417657059

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

New Brighton

*RENTAL PROPERTIES* *WANTED* We have reliable tenants waiting...

Contact our office today for an obligation-free appraisal.

Ocean Shores $200pw, Wheelchair accessible 1 bed unit *conditions apply 6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594 eldersnewbrighton.com.au

New Brighton 5br 2bth $680 Billinudgel 1br $220 Mullumbimby 3br 2bth $520 4br 2bth $550 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

FUNKY CO-CREATIVE STUDIO 12 Centennial Cct, Byron Industrial Est. Desk & Offices $35 – $100pw All rates: http://theworkpod.co Phone 0457350504 COMMERCIAL SHOP RENTAL Brunswick Heads. Good exposure. $520pw plus Outgoings and GST Long lease offered.

Inspection by Appointment only.

Ring Jacquie Saunders www.siwickirealestate.com.au Siwicki Real Estate 17 Fingal St Brunswick Heads. Ph 66851206

OFFICE MANAGER / BOOKKEEPER We’re growing rapidly looking for an experienced full-time person who has strong bookkeeping, office management and customer service skills. Minimum of 5 years experience essential.

Xero experience preferable. Please send a cover letter and resume to Steve.

Email: hr@psychwire.org CASUAL WAIT STAFF REQUIRED St Elmo Dining Byron Bay are looking for hard-working, dedicated hospitality professionals to join their casual floor team. Please email all interest to: st.elmodining@bigpond.com

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

POSITIONS VACANT LOCAL FENCING BUSINESS requires self-motivated contractor, must have own ute, good attitude, fencing or carpentry experience, immediate start. 66804766 HAIR STYLIST experience required for Kachina Byron. Good remuneration $ for the right stylist. Phone 66855339

Full-time Head Chef position available JOHNNY’S RESTAURANT EVANS HEAD

PICTURE FRAMER

For enquiries phone

Katrina 0416 246 588

Telesales ReTone – Byron Bay Industrial Estate Seeking inside sales rep with; • Strong verbal communication skills.

• A well developed ability to establish and manage client relationships.

• Desire to build relationships with businesses and manage your own customer base.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am–2.45pm Base of $2,300 per month plus generous commission Call Chris on 6639 5027 to arrange an interview.

Telemarketing – Lead Generation • • • •

Are you confident and well spoken?

Do you consider yourself persuasive and likeable?

Do you like working with skilled professionals?

Are you ready and willing to learn new communication skills?

Join our team of highly successful telemarketers at our Byron Bay Industrial Estate call centre.

Call Chris on 6639 5027 to arrange an interview.

QUIET LOCAL WORKING COUPLE seeking chilled rural shack, within 20km of Byron whilst looking to buy similar.

Pref unfurn. D/f, n/s, reliable income, excellent refs. Pls call Phil 0428105111 FRIENDLY mature, writer needs VERY private, quiet, 1-3br w/ mains, i’net. Clean, L/T, n/s, d/f, exc refs. 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 LOCAL RESIDENT seeks long-term rental. 1-2br cottage, pref unfurn. Exc refs, n/s, very responsible. 0437202050 PARKING FOR 40FT BUS & TRAILER Grey nomad couple wanting to rest for a few months. Fully self-contained set up.

We are quiet & respectful. 0400260199 VERY PRIVATE MATURE LADY n/s, d/f, needs private accom, quiet area, up to $200pw. Sandy 0413636213

TO LEASE MULLUMBIMBY large office, upstairs Stuart St Arcade, 97sqm, all amenities. $400pw incl GST. Ph 66801643

Email: sales@retrospectgalleries.com

FLOOR STAFF REQUIRED Experienced, well presented and must have NSW RSA Please phone 0406 647 236

CHEF DE PARTIE REQUIRED Hard working and flair for food.

Please email enniswill@yahoo.co.uk

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

* Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability or Ageing)(CHC33015) - starts 3rd February

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110) - starts 8th February

• Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUV30111)

Option 1 - starts 15th February Option 2 - starts 5th March

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

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC50113) - starts 17th Feb

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

* Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710) - starts 28th April

Different levels of funding are available call to see if you are eligible hurry, places are limited!

02 6684 3374

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

www.byroncollege.org.au

BOOKING AGENT Answering phone & email enquiries. Good phone manner & customer service. Knowledge of gmail and booking calendar. Work from home taking enquiries throughout the day.

Efficient with pleasant relaxed attitude. australianschooloftantra@gmail.com SUN BISTRO Chef & bar staff, approx 20 hrs per week. Call Twig for bar 0458025535 and Rob for kitchen 0481275598 BLUE OLIVE DELI requires casual exp hospitality assistant. 20+ hrs per week, incl weekends. Apply with resume MASSAGE THERAPIST for health clinic. Perm P/t and Casual, hours & pay guaranteed. Cert IV/Dip Rem, healing ability, English speaking, local resident.

Details email: healing@outlook.com

We know what we are, but know not what we may be – William Shakespeare

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

IRONING SERVICE

Hate ironing? Want more free time?

Suffolk Park $25/hr. Angela 0414719680 I CLEAN HOUSES exp local fem, own transport, flexible hrs. Ph 0415499690 NO TIME to clean your house? Let me do it for you. Homes/motels, 8 yrs exp. Local, reliable, refs, $25ph. Ph 0431634821 HOUSE CLEANING by honest reliable local lady, 20 years exp. Ph 0403527546

LAZYBONES BANGALOW

CLOSING DOWN SALE

But don’t panic, we’re still going strong in all other areas and our Bruns store will be better than ever.

We’ve got some interesting retail concepts coming your way so look out for us in pop up locations around the country.

Join our online mailing list to be kept up to date.

Thank you to all our wonderful, supportive customers who have made all our years in Bangalow so amazing.

To thank you we are slashing prices in Bangalow until the end of the month.

GET IN QUICK TO GRAB A BARGAIN!

www.lazybones.com.au THE DECK RESTAURANT Byron Bay Golf Course

Sous Chefs and Casual Chefs wanted Immediate start Contact Jebez 0438 251 783 or drop in resume Happy Days!

- starts 8th February

* Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40415)

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

WORK WANTED

64A Byron St Bangalow | Ph: 6687 0767

6687 2479

WANTED TO RENT

Retrospect Galleries is looking for an experienced, motivated and organised framer.

Please only apply if you have experience in picture framing.

We are looking for the right person to join and become part of our small and dynamic team!

CHEF full/part time. Qualified, exp for professional team at Bangalow Dining.

Email CV to: eat@bangalowdining.com Phone 0423454773

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CRAFTSWOMAN (62) & dog looking for living space, able to do jobs around house and garden, $120pw. Ann 0497699191

BASILOCO RESTAURANT IS HIRING CHEFS AND PIZZA CHEFS We need creative and dynamic people who have • Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine and experience in different kinds of kitchens • Experience in fast-paced kitchens • Experience with woodfired pizza oven Please send your CV to Norma – norma@basilo.co

RTO NO: 90013 BANGALOW $650pw Large 4 bed, 2 bath home with SLUG, Solar power which feeds to the grid.

Water tank for watering landscaped edible gardens. Available Early Feb. CORNDALE $750pw Stunning 3 bed, 1 bath home with SLUG + self contained 2 bedroom flat on 5 acres. Beautiful Valley views over Corndale and Clunes. Avail end of Jan.

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars.

Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required.

Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

Our Corner Kitchen

is looking to expand their team.

1 Wood-fired Pizza Chef – experienced in making & stretching pizza dough by hand and working with and maintaining a wood-fired pizza oven 1 Barista – experienced and passionate about creating quality coffee 1 Cook – experienced in breakfast and lunch service The right candidate will be: • experienced in a fast-paced environment • enjoy working in a team • thrive on providing quality service, great food and coffee Please email all resumes to cornerkitchen@gmail.com and phone Mark on 0404 870 411 or 02 6687 1271.

Face-to-Face Fundraisers work with our team in the community at markets, street locations and events, fundraising for environmental charities.

Fundraising or marketing experience preferred but not required as training is provided.

Enquire or apply by emailing work@planetfunder.org with your resume.

Floor Staff

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 experience in a busy cafe environment • Current NSW RSA • Immediate start • 30+ hours • Award pay • Strong coffee/food/wine and cocktail knowledge essential • Must be available nights, weekends, all public holidays.

Please email resume and references byronbayfresh@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 BOOKKEEPING/ADMIN/DATA ENTRY 3yrs exp in hospitality business Karyn 0422279847

AIRBnB SUPPORT

References avail. Take out the stress.

Ph Christine now 0402576453

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au CHINESE KUNG-FU First class free Byron Primary School hall, Teen/Adult Mon & Thurs 6-7.30pm, Kids Tues 6-7pm. 0421555062 Pottsville Primary, Kids Tues 5.30-6.30 0477755133 PARLA ITALIANO! Native teacher, Erica 0435635822 GUITAR LESSONS Travelling teacher, fun-centred. Ph Kathleen 0411337946

MUSICAL NOTES MICHAEL’S GUITAR STUDIO For all your music needs. We are open through the holidays. Ph 66841800 PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981.

Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360

BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday

Mandy

Love from the Drudges xox

Every one reads The Echo

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DEATH NOTICE

PETS

TANDY Colin Arthur 26/11/1927 – 9/1/2016 Of Mullumbimby passed away Saturday 9th January, 2016 Aged 88 years.

Cherished husband of Barbara.

Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Sue, Paul and Glenda, Lyndell and Marc, Jenelle and Dean.

Grandfather of Daniel, Dale, Melissa, Adam, Jessica, Tanya, Kimberly, Chloe and Lachlan.

Great grandfather – too many to name.

No flowers please and bright colours to be worn.

Gone home to be withJesus Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the celebration of Colin’s life to be offered at the Presbyterian Church Mullumbimby 104 Stuart Street Mullumbimby on Wednesday January 13th, 2016 with the service to commence at 11am (NSW)

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.

PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

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

Mullum market Mullumbimby Community Market 16 January 8am–2pm cnr Stuart and Myocum Streets. New hippy display ‘Back to the Garden’. No dogs please.

Mullet throwing practice By popular request and owing to a new design for our mullet prototype (rubber) the Ocean Shores Community Association is giving everyone an opportunity for training before the

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

A private cremation will preceed this service.

Connect Up BILLINUDGEL  02 6680 3084 100% Family Owned N.F.D.A

FUNERAL NOTICES Michael Frederick John Rosée 14.1.1933–18.12.2015 82 Years Loved & adored by his wife of 57 years Alison, Cherished dearly by his children Trudy, Andrew & Mellissa, 8 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren.

We welcome Michael’s many friends to come share with us in celebrating his life In a memorial gathering to be held at Ballina CWA Rooms Cook Park, River St. Ballina (Next to RSL) Th is FRIDAY 15th January 2016, 10am–2pm

Ena & Orly What couldd possibly possib be better than pos one gorgeous, black, teenage cat?

Two of course! Ena has a twin sister Orly, & both of these girls are shiny, sleek & full of fun. They would adore to go to their new home together as they love each other’s company & play beautifully. If there’s room in your home for one kitty, surely there’s enough room for two? Twice the love guaranteed.

To meet Ena & Orly 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

McCALLUM, JACQUELINE MARY

Nora Nora is a 3-year-old desexed female Dane x German shorthair pointer. She is a gentle girl, good with other dogs and children. She is active, obedient and affectionate and would love room to run. If you can give Nora 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.

R.I.P PETS

TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious Bodywork & Sensual Touch Hot, fit, bi, 34yo. Couples welcome.

Wed-Mon Lismore. Ph 0407013347 www.touchofjustine.com SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron.

0407264343 EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208 INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY FOR PLEASURE & CONNECTION Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 www.tantrabyronbay.com

SOCIAL ESCORTS OUTCALLS 0451579023 BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff.

Open 7 days 10am till late.

Outcalls available. Enq 66816038

GUARDIAN FUNERALS BALLINA 6686 7036

BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775

PETS 4-STAR DOG CARE Federal acres. 24/7 attention from $34 per day. 0419390498

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Delicious Caribbean experience. BiCurious Women see www.bit.ly/ drippinghoney. Byron Wed/Th Lismore Sat/Sun. Phone 0407013347

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What you can’t see is LUCY’s wonderfully colourful coat, a tortie/ brindle. Lucy was very keen to jump in front of the camera, to get a long-overdue chance to put out her message. She is a quiet young girl, who sadly has been with us for quite a while now. Just as well that cats can’t count the days! Lucy prefers a one-to-one relationship, and is undemanding. She just needs to be in her own home, where she will show just how beautiful she is. Why not start the new year with a lot more colour and fun in your life – just adopt Lucy.

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LEYLA model, stunning brunette, size 8, D-bust. Charlotte, Isla Fisher look-a-like.

Summer, size 6, classy blue-eyed blonde.

Jazz, affectionate brunette, F-bust.

Sharm 21, Elle look-a-like. Rose, Asian beauty, size 8 DD-bust. Ph 66816038

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

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

Australia Day Mullet Throwing Championship event. A practice session will be at 9am on Saturday 16 January at the Ocean Shores Public School. Past champions will be there to give advice.

Enquiries 0431 477 445.

Byron market The Byron Market Sunday Sunday 17 January at Butler St Reserve 8am–3pm.

The Jesse Morris Band and Larry Larstead will entertain. Please leave dogs at home.

Dunecare Day The Green and Clean Awareness Team’s monthly Dunecare Day Sunday 17 January 9am–12 noon, meeting in front of the Beach Cafe at Clarkes Beach. Enquiries Udo 0413 173 786 or Veda 6685 7991.

Lone Goat Gallery Coast-Line by Jan Rae, 15–27 January,

10.30am, Byron Bay – Tuesday 10.30am.

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

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.

Seniors Groove

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.

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au.

Are you concerned about the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you?

Support meetings every Tuesday 7–9pm Byron Bay, upstairs at 75 Jonson Street (stairs beside Westpac bank). Phone Jane 0410 494 933.

Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. 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

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

Friends of Libraries Byron are collecting books for their annual Book Fair to be held 9 & 10 April at the Surf Club.

Donations needed. Phone Beryl Main 0449 680 665, 6685 3030 or email byronbayfol@gmail.com.

Please note: This section is intended for the benefit of non-profit community groups, not for invitations to free events to be followed up by paid workshops. 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.

CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

Bushdancing

Liberation Larder

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

Volunteers needed for new dinner service every Mon from 4.45 - 6.45pm.

The charity collects, cooks and distributes nutritious food to over 550 people per week in the Byron Shire. There is also a variety of other roles. Please contact Helen Hamilton on 0439 409 655 or visit www.liberationlarder.org. au or our Facebook page.

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

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

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

Book fair

U3A discussion group

Bay Singers

Mamas’ Support Group

Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors Association 2016 membership starts January. New members join-up dates Thursday 21 & 28 January at the Studio 10am–2pm or email mullum.potters@ yahoo.com.au.

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.

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.

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.

Mullum Potters

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.

Cuppa Tea Choir

Junior chess club

opening 6pm Friday 15 January. All welcome.

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

Rainbow Dragons Abreast 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.

Lions Club Interested in making new friends and helping our community? Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Ocean Shores Country Club. More information President Joan Towers 0400 484 419.

Free Yoga Nidra

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.

Al-Anon

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

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

Low-cost food

Carers Community Group

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.

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

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members

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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Sport

Last year in Morgan sport: did you pay attention in 2015?

The year in Morgan sport: did you pay attention in 2015?

The love affair between Australians and sport is legendary and longstanding.

To usher in a new sporting year, Roy Morgan Research brings you a light-hearted quiz loosely based around some of key 2015 research findings…

Q1. What are the five most popular team sports and the five most popular individual sporting activities among Australians 14+?

A1. The five most popular team sports played either regularly or occasionally by Australians 14+ are: Soccer (played by 7.9%); Cricket (6.1%); Basketball (5.4%); Netball (3.7%); Australian Rules football (3.3%).

Q2. Besides improving their fitness, people who play regular team sports benefit in what other, less immediately obvious way?

A2. In March 2015, we published an article revealing that Australian adults who participate regularly in some kind of team sport are noticeably less likely than the average Aussie to experience mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or stress. As of September 2015 this still applies: regular team-sports players are 27% less likely to be stressed, 38%

less likely to suffer from anxiety, and 53% less likely to have depression.

Q3. Which sporting activity gained the most popularity among Australians 14+ between October 2010 and September 2015?

A3. Hiking/bushwalking.

In the 12 months to September 2011, 15.6% of Australians 14+ (2.9 million people) reported that they took part in hiking/bushwalking either regularly or occasionally.

Five years later, this figure has grown to 27.3% or 5.3 million people, a proportional increase of 75%.

Q4. What are the country’s most and least gender-balanced sports?

A4. As of September 2015, this honour belongs to gym/weight training (with a male:female ratio of 52%:48%) and hiking/bushwalking (male:female ratio = 48%:52% ). Netball and cricket remain the most gender-biased sports.

Q5. Traditionally the most popular team sport played by Aussie girls aged 6–13, netball was recently overtaken by which other team sport?

A5. Soccer. In November 2015, we reported that 39% of Aussie girls aged 6–13 years now play the Beautiful Game, compared with 37% playing netball.

Q6. Another summer

of sport is upon us, with the Test Cricket already in full swing and the Australian Open tennis in January.

Which of the two sports do more Australians watch on TV? A6. Cricket. Some 40% of Australians 14+ watch cricket on TV either occasionally or almost always, just ahead of tennis, which is viewed by 35% of the population (see last year’s article on this subject).

Q7. Australian surfing was in the spotlight in 2015, primarily owing to the trials, tribulations and triumphs of our own champion surfer Mick Fanning. But as we reported in April last year, surfing participation by men and women has actually fallen among Fanning’s age bracket (25–34 years), while experiencing a surge in popularity among which other age group?

A7. The 50+ age bracket.

As we revealed in April 2015, surfing participation increased among both women and men aged 50 years or older. Sadly, since then, the number of mature-aged surfers has decreased, among both women (now 57,000, down from 58,000 at the time of the article) and men (now 142,000, down from 169,000). Too many shark attacks for comfort?

Q8. Which Australian state is home to the highest proportion of cyclists in the country?

A8. Western Australia: 22% of WA residents ride their bike either regularly or occasionally (down from 23% when we published state-by-state cycling findings in May, 2015). Meanwhile, Victorian cyclists are picking up speed (21%, up from 20%).

Q9. After walking for exercise, which sporting activity do Aussie men aged 65+ most commonly participate in on a regular basis A9. Golf. 10% of men aged 65+ play golf regularly, as we reported in November 2015.

Q10. In September, we revealed which AFL team’s supporters were most likely to be in the market for a new car. While 13 of the league’s 18 teams are sponsored by either an automotive make or retailer, the team with the fourth-highest proportion of new-car intenders among their fanbase does not have any automotive sponsors.

Which team is it?

A10. St Kilda. In September 2015, we revealed that 14.5% of St Kilda supporters were in the market for a new car in the next four years.

This has since crept up to 14.7%.

Downsized plates can help you eat less SYDNEY [AAP]

Eating healthier is a good start to being a better sport. One way to getter a better dietary intake is to reduce the amount you eat. Using smaller plates may help lose any extra kilos gained over the festive season, say researchers.

Varying the size of our plate has a considerable effect on the amount of food we eat, according to a Deakin University meta-analysis of 56 studies involving 3,507 participants. But that’s only if we serve up the food ourselves or if the supplied portion has been varied in line with the plate size.

The study was published in the inaugural issue of the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research.

It found that a doubling of plate size increased the amount self-served or the amount consumed by 41 per cent.

But the plate size had no effect on the amount consumed if the dishes contained the same portion size.

Plate size was found to have a stronger effect when participants were unaware they were taking part in a food study.

Professor Chris Dubelaar said one reason people are eating more is because portions, plates and packages are larger.

‘Continual use of smaller plate sizes may be both habit forming and good for our health’, he said.

Sport is brought to you by:

Sources: Roy Morgan Single Source, October 2014–September 2015; Roy Morgan Young Australians Survey, July 2014–June 2015; Roy Morgan Single Source, November 2014–October 2015.

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(10,4) 14. Tyrant trades his daughter for the right to replace a snooker ball! (6) 15. Get travel document, but don’t stop at Fremantle, for example (8) 17. There’s energy in a beer mug for the genius (8) 19. Football fighter reported (6) 22. Use it to pick up the distant noise of an explosion, wrecking minor epoch (4,10) 24. Applause follows royal character portrayal (4) 25. Gardner with cuts around the number – they are disasters (10) 26. Try! That’s the big match …. (4) 27. …a thousand on their feet in the M A Noble! (10)

1. Machines for cutting the turf and tending the sward (10) 6. Recess in a church building (4) 9. Avoid or escape from a criminal charge, especially in America (4,3,3) 10. Temporary residential site, often tented (4) 12. Camera attachment used for taking pictures at a distance (10,4) 14. Replace a snooker ball in its original position on the table (6) 15. Travel document issued by home country (8) 17. Author of the Theory of Relativity (8) 19. Most widely played code of football (6) 22. Device used in detecting and recording sound at a distance (4,10) 24. Part for an actor (4) 25. Landslides (10) 26. Trial, experiment (4) 27. Pavilion for spectators at a sports ground (10)

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Backlash Single and not keen on the online dating scene? Byron Bay Library is hosting Read Dating: That’s speed dating with books! Bring along your favourite book to use as an ice-breaker to chat with other singles and enjoy the sassy sonnets of Mae Wilde and her ukulele on Wednesday February 10 at 5.30pm.

There will be ‘meet tray’ giveaways, and opportunities to mingle. Entry is by gold coin donation. You just need to register by calling 6685 8540.

Registration is open to single men and women aged 20 and over. Who knows who you’ll meet between the pages at your library...

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1/8 Smith Street, Mullumbimby Ind. Est. 0417 042 951 www.noelhart.com 15 mins from Byron Bay & 7 mins from Brunswick Heads

For information on how a ‘living shoreline’, rather than a pile of rocks, helps with coastline erosion, visit http://bit.ly/ livshore. According to the Geographic Information Gateway of New York State, ‘Living shorelines are one example of a risk management measure that can help communities address coastal erosion issues, provide environmental benefits, and increase resilience.

Living shorelines incorporate natural and nature-based features alone or in combination with structural components.

Compared to purely structural approaches, such as bulkheads and revetments, living shorelines improve habitat connectivity across the water–land interface and support natural processes.’ Doesn’t that sound like a good way to go?

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Given the prevalence of Mobile Drug Testing in this area and of the frequency of choofing weed, there is a business opportunity for a Designated Drug Driver service, a bit like Über in nature, but groovier.

Whoa, here’s a visionary art opportunity that doesn’t come around all that often. Peruvian artist Luis Tamani Amasifuen, pictured above with his work, will host a three-day art workshop in conjunction with the annual Somara conference on shamanic medicines in early February. Cost is $220 and includes admission to other workshops and talks held on the same days. See more at www.somara.org/tickets.

If you do get caught by the long arm of the law, however, solicitor Steve Bolt has put together some advice on your rights in handy online fact sheets at Echonetdaily: www. echo.net.au/drug-drivingwhat-are-your-rights.

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Councils say the traditional New Years Eve fireworks will emit huge quantities of fine particles into the air, provoking a series of chemical reactions that will exacerbate the existing smog… But pollution is not the only reason for the ban – some councils also want to spare animals the routine torture of loud bangs and flashing lights. In the affluent

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