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Delta Kay, Holley Somerville–Knott, Sage Nara and Elizabeth Watts have all scooped categories for Byron Shire’s Citizen of the Year. Community Event of the Year has been awarded to The Byron Bay Writers Festival. Mayor Simon Richardson said of Byron Shire’s Citizen of the Year, Delta Kay, has ‘many admirable skills and qualities including her ongoing enthusiasm, leadership, ability to connect and educate, patience and her motivation to build on her own personal awareness of Indigenous culture and her knowledge as an Aboriginal woman.’ Byron Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year, Holley Somerville–Knott, has been an activist since she was eight years old, where she founded her charity, Stardust Entertainment. Now 12, her charity has been selected as one of seven global charities to be a recipient of Reachers Philanthropy Global Social Media continued on page 5

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Locally based NSW Nationals MLC Ben Franklin has declined to tell The Echo whether he supports legalising marijuana, despite strong evidence that doing so has reduced crime and boosted the economies of legalised states in the US. But he has defended his government’s controversial roadside saliva

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Tragedy in Thailand for Byron family Christine Willmot

Mullumbimby Civic Hall was packed last weekend for the annual Flickerfest and Byron All Shorts film festival. Production and tour manager Shane Rennie said that this year’s festival saw 19 local finalists from the northern rivers region hotly contesting for prizes that recognise excellence in short film making. He said, ‘The Byron All Shorts competition was judged by an esteemed jury of film practitioners including legendary Australian actor and activist Tony Barry, award-winning Indigenous writer/director/actor Wayne Blair and local producer Lois Randall.’ Cloudcatcher Media’s David Lowe and Eve Jeffery (also from The Echo), are pictured centre back row, and they won the Jury selection for best short film, Citizen To Activist. Photo Jeff Dawson

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drug tests, despite a growing movement of activists claiming they unfairly target cannabis users and that cannabis use is not known to be a major contributor to road accidents. The former NSW Nationals director and now upper house MLC told The Echo, ‘Nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of local residents on our roads. Drug driving is unsafe, and it contributed

to 50 deaths on our roads in 2014. ‘This is a measure to address the staggering numbers of people who get behind the wheel when they’re under the influence of illegal drugs. ‘Illegal drugs are present in around the same number of fatal crashes each year as illegal (over the limit) alcohol ‘Last year, one in ten MDTs came back positive, compared to around

1 in 300 positive Random Breath Tests for alcohol. ‘With regards to people’s concerns about testing, a positive MDT does not by itself prove the offence. After testing, samples are sent to a laboratory where a highly accurate testing machine confirms the result. People aren’t charged until the results are confirmed in the laboratory continued on page 7

Both grandmother and daughter lost Somepong’s grief is doubled having lost both her mother and daughter in this tragic accident. Sonya was a sparky, happy child beloved by all and was looking forward to starting ‘big school’ – Byron Primary – this year. She was very close to her big brother, Justin; they were best mates continued on page 2

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The enjoyment of a holiday in rural Thailand was tragically cut short for a Byron Bay family of four when their youngest child, Sonya, aged five, was involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday January 18, 2016. George and Somepong Davis and their children, Justin, six and Sonya, five had been experiencing Thai village life while staying on Somepong’s parents’ farm in northern Thailand. On the morning that they were due to fly back to Australia, Sonya accompanied her Thai grandmother to the local market on the family motorbike when they were struck by a car travelling at speed from behind. Sonya’s grandma died on impact and Sonya survived the crash, but was critically injured and was put on life support. She died five days later on 22 January. Her mother, father and older brother Justin are utterly devastated.

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Tragedy in Thailand for Byron family continued from page 1 and Justin will be bereft without her. Sonya’s parents want to bring their little daughter’s

Sonya Davis was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand on January 18. The family have started a crowdfunding campaign to return her remains to Australia.

body back to Australia where she was born and to bury her in Byron Bay cemetery where they can visit her regularly.

Financial support needed by family Their extended Byron family – Chris Willmot, Ana Davis and Miranda Burne – are now seeking financial support to repatriate Sonya’s body and cover the associated funeral costs in Thailand. To this end they have set up a page on a crowdfunding site which people can access via the link below if they want to leave a comment of sympathy or a small donation. To help, visit www. mycause.com.au/page/117671/ bring-our-sonya-home.

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Back into the ring of fire: Council meets Thursday Council will kick off the first of its meetings for 2016 on Thursday, February 4 from 9am in Mullum’s Council Chamber. So what should enthusiasts of local governance expect? A rescission motion has been lodged to reverse a decision to put the Byron market management out to tender. A previous motion by Cr Woods called ‘for tenders to establish a long-term Community Market Licence in Byron Bay.’ Her original motion could potentially have thrown more fuel on the fire; presently the market is under pressure to relocate owing to paid parking expansion plans. Crs Duncan Dey, Paul

Spooner and mayor Simon Richardson say if successful their motion would instead ‘Delegate the general manager to grant a 12-month temporary Community Market Licence.’ They also say that a request within the original motion – to look into possibly using the Belongil Fields as a market site – is invalid owing to The Reserve Trust Committee having ‘no jurisdiction,’ over that land. That idea came from Greens defector Cr Rose Wanchap, who sought to ‘delegate the general manager to approach the Belongil Fields owners and the market operators to discuss the option of siting the monthly markets on a temporary basis at that site.’ Another upcoming motion

Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce president and realtor Gail Fuller is encouraging businesses to take a quick online paid parking survey to gauge how it [is] ‘impacting [on] your business and also the customer experience.’ She told members in her newsletter, ‘It is important that we closely monitor this process over the next six months and that we voice your concerns or praise for the system to Council.’ The survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.

com/r/CQ635SR. Ms Fuller also says proposals are needed for The Byron Bay Town Centre Placemaking Seed Fund. ‘It’s an opportunity for our local artists, entertainers, designers, innovators and entrepreneurs to access funding to initiate revitalisation, beautification and activation of the town centre as a key component of the masterplan implementation program.’ For more, visit www.byron. nsw.gov.au/placemaking.

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Tweed Hospital welcomes new trainee doctors Byron business news Tweed Hospital has 18 new trainee doctors now walking its corridors. The medical graduates began their internships at the hospital last Monday and were welcomed by Tweed MP Geoff Provest (Nationals), on Friday. Mr Provest said NSW was the only state to offer twoyear employment contracts to medical graduates undertaking their internship.

Over the two years, the junior doctors rotate through a network which includes metropolitan, rural and regional hospitals training in medicine, surgery and emergency treatment.

Record interns He said there was a record 983 medical interns in NSW in 2016, 19 of those Aboriginal medical graduates.

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is from Cr Duncan Dey, entitled, ‘No Business In Abuse’. If successful, it would ask staff to prepare a report ‘outlining any current contracts, investments or other business relationships that Council has with companies that hold contracts in Australia’s system of mandatory detention…’

Abuse in business But Council’s governance services manager, Trish Kirkland, already replied in the agenda that there is ‘no business relationship’ with companies that are contracted in Australia’s system of mandatory detention. Is Cr Dey grandstanding or just making sure we don’t sup with the devil? Moving on, those with free time on Thursday could potentially enjoy robust debate over Council investments, an amendment to Council’s code of conduct policy, a review of outstanding Council resolutions and a report on the ‘Market Licence Agreements – Request for Proposal 2016’. Also, a mixed-use development on Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, comprising 28 residential dwellings, commercial and retail units, recreation facilities and associated infrastructure, will be tabled. But probably the issue which will stir up the council-

lors the most will be the cost benefit analysis (CBA) of the Coastal Hazard Management Study Byron Bay Embayment. It’s a document-in-themaking that will determine how Council will manage Byron Shire’s pristine coastlines. The question over whether we should build rock walls (and lose the pristine beach) or retreat, has split councillors. So far, the ruling Council faction are leaning toward Gold Coast-style planning and have been accused by the minority of employing consultants to get the results they want. Staff say in the agenda that a recent workshop, ‘confirmed that the CBA is comprehensive and underpinned by robust costings and data.’ ‘There are, however, a number of errors in the CBA, as well as several assumptions, that require correction and/or further analysis. The correction and/or further analysis of these errors and assumptions may impact on the ranking of the BCRs.’ They say as an outcome of the CBA workshop, ‘the consultants have been commissioned to undertake additional work on the CBA’, which will cost ratepayers an additional $13,500. The full agenda can be downloaded from www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meetings.

Newstead, Noble receive OAM

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Bluesfest director Peter Noble has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, ‘For service to live and recorded music, to tourism, and to the community.’ The governor-general’s office says Bluesfest supports Australian Seabird Rescue, Bay FM 99.9, Boomerang Festival, Byron Youth Service, Cancer Council, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Playing For Change,

The Uncle Project and Westpac Helicopter Rescue. And part-time Main Arm resident Adrian Newstead has been awarded an OAM, celebrating his 35-year commitment to the promotion of Indigenous Australian artists. The citation reads: ‘For service to the museum and galleries sector, particularly through the promotion of Indigenous arts’.

Spruce up: some of the team behind the Bruns hall reno. Photo Jeff Dawson

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The Brunswick Heads RSL hall has had a makeover! President of the Brunswick Heads/Billinudgel RSL sub-branch, John McKay, told The Echo that the hall is used extensively by a number of community groups. That includes children dance and music classes, an AA meeting group, bingo for the elderly, indoor bowls for the aged, as well as the head-

quarters for the sub-branch and a members’ library ‘with a good deal of local military memorabilia’. Bunnings Byron Bay have supplied all the labour and materials for the renovation. Mr McKay said, ‘This work is most valuable to all who use the facility and will be of great benefit to the local community as a whole.’

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Local News Men die in surf at Broken Head, Yamba An 81-year-old tourist, who was visiting Byron Bay with family, drowned after disappearing in Broken Head surf on Wednesday January 20. Family members raised the alarm around 5.30pm after he failed to return from a swim, and beachgoers reported finding his body in the water soon after. He was unable to be revived. Further south, a male surfer in his 50s, believed to be from Lismore, was pulled unconscious from the surf at Turners Beach, Yamba, at around 4pm on the same day. He had sustained injuries to his head and face, possibly by a surfboard. A lifeguard was unable to revive the man.

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A mindful body bend: Yoga fest sells out Becky Buckwell

Over 350 yogis gathered at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre for Evolve Byron over a fullmoon weekend and the energy shift was perceptible!

Live music Celebrating the fifth birthday of Byron Yoga Retreat Centre and all things yoga, the sold-out event brought together more than 40 yoga teachers, sacred and soulful musicians and holistic healers for the four session spaces plus music marquee, cafe and wellness market. The colourful (and flex-

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ible!) crowd enjoyed yoga classes with John Ogilvie, Simon Borg Olivier, Linda Newman and Tess Prescott

alongside Tahl Rinsky. There was music from Jo Kelly and Carlie and Yosi, kirtan with Liza Lilntahl and

enChanted, plus sessions that combined music and movement from Gwyn Williams with Krisna Lane, the Spirit Dance with Suebee and the highlight for many – Toni Childs beaming out light and Because you’re beautiful. John Ogilvie from Byron Yoga Centre said, ‘It’s been wonderful to see so many people coming together to enjoy the diverse sessions.’ ‘Evolve really does show yoga in all its forms. ‘The rain held off most of the day – those sun salutations certainly are powerful!’ Q Becky Buckwell is the Evolve festival director.

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A longtime Byron Shire youth worker says the reality for Byron Bay homeless youth is not what was portrayed in last week’s Echo article, Score, fight, food, rinse and repeat – life in Byron’s squatter camps. Youth worker Niqui Yazdi said the article, by Bay FM journalist Anna James, ‘does Byron’s homeless no good whatsoever.’ ‘Homelessness is not a “gypsy” lifestyle. There are no gyspy kids in Byron,’ Ms Yazdi wrote in a letter to the editor, ‘but there are a shitload of seriously impoverished young people, who daily face the very worst kind of struggles anyone could ever face: no homes, no comforts, no food, no family, mental illness, ill-health, drug and alcohol addiction, and the constant fear of abuse in many, many forms.’

The article quoted a local former homeless resident Terry as saying the squatters could be divided into two groups: ‘ones who choose that lifestyle, and ones who can’t genuinely find a place.’ A second commenter in the article, Charlie, suggested, ‘Some use [drugs] recreationally and for spiritual reasons, like taking magic mushrooms.’ ‘They’re not just getting out of their heads. They’re making a connection with the infinite.’

Very few are on a spiritual journey Ms Yazdi replied, ‘I would say that very few of those who are homeless and under 25 would be on any kind of “spiritual journey”, most have had either long-term issues with family, drugs, alcohol, or men-

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tal illness – and if they didn’t start out that way, then often these things end up a part of their homeless “journey”.’ Ms Yazdi said that many young homeless teenagers ‘find their way into little groups, often more so because they feel safer like this, but then, as a group, it also sometimes encourages drug and alcohol misuse.’

Homeless problem ‘I find it appalling that so many in this town see our homeless people as a “problem”, Ms Yazdi wrote. ‘In fact, it is a shameful disgrace that the plight of these people is often seen as a “shame” on our town and that attitudes of some people towards our homeless, is that this is a “policing issue” as I saw one prominent local businessperson refer to it last year. ‘What so many seem to

forget is that many of our homeless have come to this through circumstances sometimes beyond their control. ‘Families get evicted from their homes here when their rents go up to a point where they can no longer afford to pay the ridiculous rents, or to have those homes turned into “happy houses” or holiday lets. ‘Young people become homeless for so many reasons, and there is nothing for them here if they do.

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Nowhere to go ‘In fact there is nowhere for our homeless to go now, since the cottage was closed, to even get a shower, wash their clothes or keep their belongings safe. I am truly saddened by the homeless situation in Byron and I sincerely wish that appropriate solutions could be found to help them,’ Ms Yazdi said.

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Tweed Hospital ‘under siege’ from ice patients Luis Feliu

Staff and medics at the Tweed Hospital are under siege from people under the influence of ice with hundreds of assaults taking place in the past year, according to the state nurses union. The hospital at times resembles a battlefield with the violence, and riot police were recently called there to restrain a drug-affected man who had broken the hospital’s saferoom window with his head. The news comes as the coalition government defends last week’s revelation that Tweed Hospital was one of seven hospitals statewide at which infants were given to the wrong mothers for breastfeeding, exposing them to serious health risks. NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is calling on the state government to increase staff security at the hospital after more than 2,000 incidents of aggression at the hospital in the past year. NSW Labor says the Baird government has been too

slow in responding to the scourge of ice and failed to provide enough treatment beds for ice (methamphetamine) affected patients. But Tweed MP Geoff Provest says he was assured during a visit on Friday to the hospital that strategies to curb violence there were being improved, ‘bearing in mind’ annual emergencyunit admissions a year of 48,000 was double the average for north coast hospitals. The Labor Opposition said it will offer its bipartisan support to ‘any sensible proposal’ to respond to the violence when parliament resumes next month. Labor’s health spokesman Walt Secord said the issue of violence and ice, particularly in rural and coastal areas, was urgent with a sevenfold increase between 2009 and 2014 of ice-related presentations in NSW hospitals, and incidents such as the recent shooting at Nepean Hospital.

Wrong baby! Meanwhile, Labor says last week’s reports of child-feed-

ing mixups in NSW hospitals on seven occasions in the four years from 2011 and 2015 shows there is a crisis in the public hospital system.

Rare mistakes The Tweed and Grafton hospitals were among facilities that handed mothers the wrong child for breast feeding, which NSW health minister Jillian Skinner says were rare mistakes as a result of human error. Mr Secord said, ‘mixing up babies is devastating for the bonding of a new mum and a baby; this is about fracturing that bond. There are concerns on several levels – the psychological bond and the potential health effects’. He said the figures ‘could actually even be higher as we have no data or no information on private hospitals, so the government has to come clean on this, reveal all the details of the public hospitals and extend the monitoring to private hospitals’. Late last week, Mrs Skinner issued a press release confirming the incidents but

giving no details, saying they were reported as ‘expressed breast-milk errors’, and in all cases the error was discovered soon after they occurred and the families advised. The minister, through her spokesperson, then outlined her department’s ‘strict protocol for identification of newborns to avoid the possibility of babies being lost, misplaced or switched while in hospital’. ‘In the rare cases where babies were given to the wrong mother to feed, immediate serology testing and breast-milk screening was done, and the mother was offered support and counselling,’ she said.

Byron’s new walking smartphone app tour Byron Bay now has its first ever smartphone walking tour app for the foreshore trail and lighthouse walks. It was created by local resident and award-winning BayFM producer, William Martin, who says while it is primarily geared towards tourists, it contains ‘historical background about Byron Bay and the surrounding region.’ He says, ‘The app uses your phone’s GPS to pinpoint your location, and offers an indepth history of our region.’ ‘From the wreck of the SS Wollongbar, to the destruction of the town’s entire fishing fleet – the Walking Tour app helps you to peel back the layers of time and more fully

App inventor and BayFM producer, William Martin.

appreciate the history of Byron Bay and our noteworthy landmarks. ‘The app was produced by local company Talking Trails, and is now available for [a limited time] free download.’ For more info visit www. byronbaywalkingtour.com.

Over-stressed health system But Mr Secord said the mixups were a symptom on an over-stressed health system. ‘This is the human cost of the massive cuts to the health system. ‘Nurses have said that they’re short staffed and when you are under resourced, mistakes happen,’ he said.

Byron Shire’s Australia Roofing conmen Day winners announced reported in Mullum NSW Fair Trading have issued a warning after a man offering and undertaking roof-repair work was spotted in the Mullumbimby area. Commissioner Rod Stowe said Fair Trading had received reports of a man offering and undertaking roof-repair work. ‘These reports appear to reDr Clio Cresswell (who gave the Ambassador Address), Holley Somerville–Knott (Young Citizen of the Year) and Delta Kay (Citizen of the Year). Photo Jeff Dawson continued from page 1 Fundraising Project. Sports Person of the Year Sage Nara volunteers as a marine radio operator for Marine Rescue Brunswick Heads and has also been involved with local AFL and is a regular volunteer patrol captain at the Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club. Volunteer of the Year, Elizabeth Watts, is well recognised as a generous and committed community member; as a volunteer, she has given her time to Driver Reviver Yelgun (ten years), Meals on Wheels (30 years) and St Martin’s Angli-

can Op Shop (ten years). Liz has also been on the Mullumbimby Swimming Club Committee for 16 years and has been involved in raising funds for Variety, the children’s charity, for six years. Community Event of the Year was awarded to The Byron Bay Writers Festival. From humble beginnings in 1995, after 20 years it has become Australia’s leading regional writers festival, and over the past decade has raised $70,000 towards the new Byron Bay Library via Friends of the Library.

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late to an individual previously known to Fair Trading and we are investigating,’ he said. Commissioner Stowe said the man was cold calling consumers but the actual work is apparently being completed by two men with Irish accents. The national Travelling Conmen hotline is 1300 133 408.

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Enova Community Energy threw a picnic last Saturday to celebrate raising the capital needed to commence Australia’s first community-owned renewable energy retailer. Enova chair, Alison Crook

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Ticks, red meat, and you Phillip Frazer

The paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, is one of 75 species of ticks in Australia, and it’s the one that causes most of our tick-related problems. Untreated, the bite of holocyclus can paralyse small animals, including humans. There two things you should know: When holocyclus is in the larva stage during mid to late summer, it’s tiny. Then it becomes a nymph during winter. Often called a ‘grass tick’, when it reaches maturity during spring/early summer, it’s often called a ‘shellback’ – but it’s always the same tick. Most, if not all ticks on the east coast that bite us, are holocyclus, the paralysis tick. The latest advice is that you should not pull them off with anything; not even your best tweezers, nor douse them with metho, teatree oil, or Vegemite. All those things are likely to induce the tick to inject you with whatever toxins and bacteria it’s got loaded in its bitey-mouth-parts.

Blast with ether Instead you should blast it with ether. Chemists sell cartridges of ether designed to kill warts – Wart-Off etc – and you can use that to kill your tick instantly. Car accessory shops also sell ether, to start your cranky engines, but cut a small hole in a sheet of paper or plastic and lower it around the tick before you spray so you don’t freeze half your arm off. Next is the big bad news about ticks: A few weeks ago my partner Kate and I had dinner at the pub in Mullum,

and a fine meal it was too. Except that six hours later she woke up extremely twitchy and sure she had a tick on her neck, but before I could find it she… well, here’s her story: ‘I wondered if that glass of red I had with the steak was a bit too rough? ‘No, my gut was okay, but when I turned the light on, I saw a red rash spreading over my limbs and torso. A tingling feeling around my mouth and tongue. ‘That, I thought, is an allergic reaction, so I took an antihistamine. But what could cause an allergic reaction while you’re asleep?’ Kate also realised that her 3am scenario could’ve been much scarier: your t h r o a t could close up, which is lifethreatening anaphylaxis, requiring an epi-pen or a fast ambulance. Many people on the east coast have experienced this midnight allergy crisis, but since most allergic reactions are immediate, it took years before a smart allergist figured out the culprit: it is meat! Specifically, meat from mammals. Not poultry, not seafood – but lamb, pork, beef, whales, and roo too – all mammals. The allergist, Dr Sheryl van Nunen, who works on the north shore of Sydney, noticed that many patients

with this Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA) were from the northern beaches, a ‘tick hot-spot’ like the northern rivers. So she checked and found that yep, every person with MMA had previously been bitten by a tick. Here’s what happens, courtesy of Kate’s research:

Blood meals The Australian paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, needs to have three ‘blood meals’ to complete its lifecycle from larva to nymph to adult. Say, first blood from a bandicoot, second from a dog, and its third meal is on you. Now, there’s a sugar, known as alpha-gal (not making this up), in the blood of every mammal in the world, except humans and great apes. When you scratch or tweeze your tick, it injects its saliva, which contains tick toxins, but also a microscopic amount of the blood from its previous meal, including alpha-gal. Days or months later, you enjoy a chop, a steak, or a snag, and hours on, your immune system spots the alpha-gal moving down your gut but identifies it with the toxins from the previous tickbite, and goes ballistic. Hey presto: you’ve got an MMA reaction. And MMA doesn’t go away. So when it comes to meat, fins and feathers seem like a good option. Not everyone who gets bitten by a tick will get MMA. Most susceptible are those who get a big response to tick bites, with or without

alpha-gals. The more often you get bitten, more likely you’ll develop either a tick allergy, or MMA, or both. What to do? First, try not to get bitten. Hungry ticks hang out on the tips of grasses and low plants – they do not drop out of overhanging branches. So, mow your grass, wear long pants tucked into socks, and tuck your shirt into your pants. When you come indoors, leave those clothes in the sun or the dryer, and check yourself, with someone who can see your back, and everything. One reason so many of us are getting this lifelong meat allergy is that the Australian paralysis ticks have exceptionally long mouth parts making them very effective injectors. Q Check the Tick-Induced Allergy and Research Awareness site: www.tiara.org.au or watch ABC’s Catalyst program featuring allergist Dr Sheryl van Nunen. Q Phillip Frazer has written about diseases, many kinds of animals, and alpha gals, at www.coorabellridge.com.

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killers are just waved through. ‘This is an ideological campaign against cannabis that is pretending to be a road-safety campaign. ‘The Greens support evidence-based road-safety campaigns that remove drug-impaired drivers from the roads, and this includes all drugs that impair driving both legal and illegal. Of course that’s the exact opposite of what Mr Franklin and the Baird government are doing. ‘It’s well past time we ended the current failed policeand punishment-based war on drugs in NSW and this should start with legalising and regulating cannabis,’ Mr Shoebridge said.

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Science and stupidity Australia’s chief scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, finished up his five-year stint last Friday. The position chiefly involves pushing against the tide of ignorance exhibited by successive federal governments about the importance of science. Chubb’s parting shot was releasing reports (http://bit.ly/ sciencerocksOK) showing that science contributes $330 billion to Australia’s economy annually and scientific advances over the past 30 years are helping to keep about ten per cent of the workforce – or one million Australians – in jobs. The reports might have some impact on the current government now we have a minister for science rather than a PM for burning witches. The minister is Christopher Pyne, a lawyer who might have some acquaintance with science via his father, who was a prominent ophthalmic surgeon. By comparison, Canada’s science minister, Kirsty Duncan, taught meteorology, climatology and climate change for seven years at the University of Windsor in Ontario. The value of science should be in the category of the bleeding obvious. It has been popularised in Australia since the early sixties by the likes of American physicist Julius Sumner Miller and more recently by Dr Karl and Adam Spencer. It is simply an extension of human curiosity and ingenuity. The first scientists were those who, for example, figured out how to chip flint to make tools or use fire to cook food. It is the bedrock of all our technology; it enables creationists to go on television and deride the discoveries they do not wish to understand. Before the chief scientist revealed science’s estimated economic worth to Australia, chief curmudgeon John Cleese tweeted on January 3: ’I would like 2016 to be the year when people remembered that science is a method of investigation, and NOT a belief system.’ Without science, we would not know the role of carbon dioxide in contributing to global warming or that the plastic rubbish in the ocean will outweigh the fish by 2050, given projected growth in consumption in a business-as-usual scenario: http://bit.ly/plasreport. Whether knowing this will improve our welfare, or the planet’s, depends on how we act upon it. Science is, of course, a double-edged sword – like most swords. Chief brain Stephen Hawking recently proclaimed, ‘We face a number of threats to our survival from nuclear war, catastrophic global warming, and genetically engineered viruses.’ With self-sustaining colonies in space at least a hundred years away, according to Hawking, and the Starship Enterprise’s warp drive still only a fantasy, we could easily succumb to the results of misused science – or just plain old human stupidity. Science’s chief investigation could be the phenomenon of stupidity, its causes and cures, and how we might immunise ourselves against it before it spoils our day. Michael McDonald

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alcolm Turnbull’s ritual pilgrimage to his great and powerful friend went very much according to plan. Some worried that the handshakes were not quite as effusive as they might have been, but there was no doubting the mutual protestations of undying loyalty. Our prime minister acclaimed America as powerful, effective, a leader in every sphere; he was every bit as compliant and indeed subservient as even his sternest critic (Greg Sheridan, The Australian’s Yankophile foreign editor) expected and demanded. There had been the merest whisper that Turnbull might be (shock, horror) a touch bolshie – he might display a modicum of independence. After all, his defence minister Marise Payne had actually knocked back, in the politest possible way, a suggestion by her American counterpart Ash Carter that Australia might actually increase its ground forces in Iraq and Syria. But it turned out that there was no problem at all: Carter, Barack Obama and indeed anyone who could get a word in assured Turnbull that all was well; Australia was doing just as required by the alliance (well, hegemony actually, but we don’t call it that) and was in fact contributing to the cause second only to the United States itself – what could be fairer than that? It turned out that the Carter request had not been a personal plea, but more in the nature of a form letter to whom it may concern. The Pentagon was keen for everyone, but more particularly the Europeans and the Middle Eastern nations, to lift their game – be in it, you slackers. The exhortation was not aimed at Canberra – heaven forbid. In the circumstances it might have been more tactful to

have said so earlier, but no real harm done. The relationship, the partnership as we call it for reasons of diplomacy, was as sound as ever. And of course, when Liberal prime ministers have been involved, it was ever thus. From the days when Robert Menzies sent an urgent telegram to Washington, imploring that someone be found to get the venal and corrupt government in Saigon to transmit a formal request to Canberra so that Australia might take part in the disastrous American adventure in Vietnam, the parade of what Mark Latham described

for instance, was always firmly on side with whatever Washington required of him, and even Latham, despite his early rhetoric, wrapped himself in the stars and stripes when it appeared politic. The great recalcitrant was of course Gough Whitlam, loathed and feared by Nixon to the extent that the Australian government was constantly chided and threatened, if not in fact destabilised. Bob Hawke learned the lesson and constantly boasted of his friendship with secretary of state George Schultz. But even he was forced, to his huge embarrassment, to

The parade of what Mark Latham described as a conga line of suckholes has never really abated by Mungo MacCallum as a conga line of suckholes has never really abated. Harold Holt enthused that he was all the way with LBJ; John Gorton echoed that he would go a-waltzing Matilda in the cause. When Billy McMahon made his fulsome obeisance to Richard Nixon, one Australian reporter at the scene was heard to groan, ‘I wish I was Italian.’ Malcolm Fraser belatedly recanted his support for the Vietnam morass, but in his time as defence minister there was no fiercer hawk. And more recently John Howard and Tony Abbott just couldn’t wait to throw themselves into Afghanistan, Iraq – wherever America led. Even before Washington gave the order, they were pawing at the ground, panting and slavering to unleash their own pups of war. Labor leaders have been a little more circumspect – well, some of them. Kim Beazley,

be overruled by his caucus to cancel a proposed MX missile test in the area. Paul Keating fell back on the formula: ‘We are friends, but friends can disagree.’ But in fact he seldom if ever did. Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard seldom had time to disagree about anything much, and Bill Shorten is clearly disinclined to. And so we muddle on. But although everything was rosy enough last week, there are signs of tension: a cloud no bigger than China is looming across the northern horizon. Howard once averred famously: ‘We do not need to choose between our history and our geography’, by which he meant that we could accommodate all our interests both in the West and in Asia. And when it was just a matter of keeping on side with America in our defence alliance and with China when it came to trade, he was probably right. But it is no

longer as simple as that. China is now a major military power in its own right, and has started to flex its considerable muscle, first in the South China Sea, and then – well, who knows? Washington is nervous, and is responding, initially with naval patrols through the region. Australia has so far declined to join in the show of force, but there is increasing pressure to do more than utter mild remonstrances against its giant neighbour. Sure, we would much prefer to solve the dispute – indeed, to solve all disputes – through diplomacy, but if that doesn’t work, what then? It has been reported (by Greg Sheridan – who else?) that Washington is preparing to lean on Canberra to allow what it calls a sanctuary – by which it means a fully operational military base – on Australian territory, with the aim of launching incursions into the South China Sea and any other convenient targets. This would obviously be extremely controversial within the electorate, to the extent that it could provoke divisions along the lines we once saw in Vietnam. Turnbull, ever the temporiser, would much prefer to avoid such a showdown, but he may not be able to. His pronouncements to date have been moving more towards Washington, and although he is desperately keen to keep Beijing on side – for purely commercial reasons, if nothing else – eventually he may be compelled to make the choice: history or geography? Then where is the overriding national interest? It may be that there isn’t one: Turnbull will be caught in zugswang, the situation in chess in which any move makes the position worse. Like it or not, the world has changed, and it will take an exceptionally agile leader, with a very determined handshake or two, to manage the outcome.

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Flawed laws What a good idea to register disapproval and contempt for silly laws (Comment, Echo, January 20). The closed car window law must have been dreamed up by someone living in aircon. After all it’s summer and if you leave the car all shut up in the sun then it’s an oven when you get back to it. The groceries are cooked, the water bottle is boiling and the steering wheel is untouchable. What a pain. How about we bring in a mechanism that says that all new laws shall be assessed after three to six months to see how practical they are, and whether the general public actually want them. Laws are like ticks; once they are in they are buggers to get rid of. So why not a cooling-off period, same as with buying a house? Oh, but wait a minute; that might in-

terfere with polly power and the nanny state. Andrew Hall Ocean Shores Q See the Facebook page and

www.flawedlaws.org. – Ed

Censuring volunteers I found your report on Angela Dunlop’s ‘censure’ in last week’s Echo very worrying. Volunteers do a lot of work that otherwise would have to be done by Council but for which it lacks the resources, and in Angela’s case she has worked on the South Golden Beach project for years and, everyone seems to agree, achieved a wonderful result. Instead of the appreciation she surely deserves from both councillors and Council staff, she has been found to have possibly breached Council’s code of conduct and been ‘censured’ by the

general manager. If there was a breach it was apparently a very minor one and the South Golden Beach community is very unhappy about the whole incident. Perhaps Mr Gainger could attempt to rectify the situation by talking to Angela to get a better understanding of what happened and withdrawing the offensive censure. Jenny Coman Bangalow

ing in cities to mitigate the effects of global warming yet sanction the removal of stands of old-growth forest that provide immeasurably greater benefits. It’s inconceivable when viable alternatives through cleared and degraded land exist. Nest boxes won’t help the nationally threatened longnosed potoroo and koala populations along the Broadwater-Coolgardie section of the upgrade, the two threatened species most at risk from the proposal. Such nest boxes would mainly be used by common, opportunistic species whose consequent increase in density is most likely to further unbalance ecosystems and endanger more threatened species. Losses of the local potoroo and koala populations in the Broadwater–Coolgardie area will contribute to incremental population decline in these species across the landscape, culminating in regional and eventually national extinction. We need politicians prepared to halt this process. David Milledge Broken Head

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So, our local coalition politicians think that the provision of 700 nest boxes (Echonetdaily, January 21) will compensate for the destruction of biodiversity resulting from the route proposed for the Broadwater–Coolgardie section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. It’s ironic that these politicians belong to governments promoting tree plant-

A Byron Community Market meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the cancellation of the Byron Community Market on January 17 as reported in last week’s Echo. The meeting highlighted the difficulty faced by many stallholders and the inconvenience it caused to customers. I would like to acknowledge and apologise for the disappointment, frustration and loss of income the market cancellation caused stallholders and guarantee that future cancellations of markets will

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times and encouraged gambling. by Ian Rogers A representative of the Saudi Play at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm Chess Association (KSACA), Mousa Bin Thaily, countered The news was tweeted by English that the Mufti was misinformed GM Nigel Short on Wednesday about modern chess. He pointed and soon spread widely; chess out that tournament schedules in had been banned in Saudi Arabia. Saudi were devised not to overlap Fortunately, Short was wrong. with prayer times, that chess can Certainly chess has been be played without gambling, and banned in Islamic (and Christian that tournament rules required and Jewish and Maoist) societ- sportsmanlike behaviour. ies in the past, most often for Although a fatwa is not legally encouraging gambling. The most binding, Bin Thaily feared that recent bans were in Iran from the religious police could use the 1981 to 1988 (when the Ayatollah Mufti’s fatwa to seek to disrupt Khomeini accepted that his orig- forthcoming chess tournaments. inal ruling was mistaken) and Social media in Saudi were by the Taliban in Afghanistan uncertain whether the Grand from 1996 to 2001. (Famously Mufti’s comments would have the Afghan team travelled to the any influence, with speculation Yerevan Olympiad in 1996 when that the mufti’s comments could chess was legal and finished the have been an advisory comment tournament with chess banned in rather than a fatwa on chess. It took the secretary of the their home country.) The reason for Short’s claim KSACA, Yaser Al Otaibi, to put was an answer to a question on minds at rest, by pointing out Saudi television by the Grand that the Mufti’s comments were Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Abdul from an old television broadcast. Aziz bin Abdullah. An Arabic Al Otaibi added, ‘all events run press service reported that in his as planned’ and sure enough the answer the Mufti had ruled that Mecca Classic began as schedthe game of chess was haram uled on Friday. (forbidden) because it encourToo late, however, for many aged enmity and hatred between media outlets running with opponents, conflicted with prayer ‘Saudi Arabia bans chess’ stories.

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Mobile drug tests do not monitor your driving safety

A dressing-down of stress town Byron Bay Q I go to town most days and as a disabled person with breathing difficulties I drive to each shop that I need. Pop into Santos, oh pay parking, forgot, stress! Pop into the chemist, oh pay parking, forgot, stress! Pop into fish shop to get something for dinner, oh pay parking, forgot, stress! Had coffee with friend, oh pay parking, forgot, stress! Pop into the bank, remember pay parking, key in my rego number, press button, insufficient funds it says but hey I have my paperless exemption sticker, thought I did not have to pay, I walk away. It is conceivable that I may incur five parking fines within the same number of days

continued from page 9 to have the ‘ethics’ option removed from the information/choices sheet that state primary schools will be giving to parents of new enrolments. Ethics is still available at many schools but you will not be officially informed. Please ask about this activity; it has an age-graded professionally prepared syllabus which most children find challenging and fun. No opinions or values are offered by the teachers who present scenarios and pose questions. The children offer answers and initiate discussion. It is not moral philosophy 101, more, ‘Was the bilby mum right to wrongly criticise the wombats and what were the consequences?’ Tom Tabart Bangalow

Holiday letting Victims Of Holiday Letting (VOHL) has been working diligently on an acceptable holiday letting strategy which protects your residential amenity. VOHL is concerned that the regulation requiring the owner/manager to at-

– how ridiculous. I feel so sad that my beloved town, so beautiful and peaceful when I moved here 24 years ago, has now become so ugly and stressful! M Allen Byron Bay Q It angers me to read of Council not giving grace to unsuspecting ‘offenders’ of this ugly parking system dumped upon us here in the Bay (Parking Hell, Pat Janda, Letters, January 20) especially when the victim was actually exempt from any parking fees to begin with. To further the issue, after reading Kol Dimond’s letter (Nanny State, same issue) I

tend a holiday let, in person, to respond to a complaint, as in the original proposed holiday letting strategy, has been dropped. The owner/ manager knows the holiday let and would have met the occupants. He/she can assess, resolve problems on the spot and make immediate decisions such as termination of occupancy. This original regulation should be restored to help protect residential amenity. Instead, a security service provided by the holiday-lets lobby may attend. Many VOHL members and other residents will not use this service, finding it ineffective and inefficient. VOHL believes that the security service as provided currently does not give the community the confidence that would be provided by owners/managers attending in person. Currently the security service does not adequately investigate the complaint. The upshot of this is that neighbours are then accused by owners of making vexatious complaints because of flawed investigation.

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generally agree with him that we are indeed being trampled by over-governing and legislation. It’s a shame. I believe Winston Churchill once proclaimed ‘Too much over-regulation shall only lead to revolt.’ These new hefty fines for ‘free-haired’ cyclists may well trigger ‘offenders’ to abscond from the law enforcers. Beware skateboarders; the way things are going you’ll be wearing helmets next. Jon J Bradley Byron Bay Q My

hat’s off to the Byron Shire councillors for solving the traffic problem getting into Byron. Especially Rose

Online comment of the week Politicians and police should lead by example with each and every one of them undergoing daily drug and alcohol testing with zero tolerance and the results published. Q Comment by Marc in response to the story ‘Activists prepare to protest drug-driving laws’ – echo.net.au/activists-prepare-to-protest-drug-driving

The standard set for offensive noise by the holiday-lets lobby does not correspond to community standards for residential areas and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. Offensive noise that disturbs sleep or forces neighbours inside their house should be dealt with by owners/managers. Residents are entitled to peace and quiet in their homes. Not only are neighbours subjected to out-of-control unregulated illegal holiday letting but insulted by being labelled as vexatious complainants. This conflicts with the Holiday Rental Code of Conduct regulation: ‘managers should act with integrity, professionalism, courtesy and consideration when dealing with neighbours’. Neighbours shouldn’t be intimidated or subject to retribution if they lodge a complaint. Please be aware that the strategy needs to be strengthened to protect your residential amenity and that you will be affected if it remains unchanged. Doug Luke Coordinator, VOHL

Enough oxygen?

EY SAVE WATER, SAVE MON An initiative by Byron Shire Council and Rous Water

Wanchap, whose idea it was (or so I’ve heard) to put in two lanes to the main roundabout. The last two weeks I’ve been able to go into town from Ewingsdale with no trouble at all. Who would ever have thought that such a simple solution would work so well? I confess I thought it would help a little, but not nearly so much as it has. Now going into Byron for a morning coffee is a pleasure again, at least until the new developments like West Byron and the huge retirement village around the new hospital restore the problem. Charles MacFarland Ewingsdale

I wonder where Backlash found the ‘scientists’ referred to last week who claim that ‘phytoplankton produce around 50 per cent of our oxygen supply’ – perhaps they

are the ones who guide Donald Trump’s climate change policy. The concept of ‘our oxygen supply’ is meaningless nonsense – there is more than enough oxygen in the atmosphere for all our needs without having any significant effect on the ‘supply’. Oxygen is not the issue – carbon dioxide is, as last week’s announcement of yet another record high global temperature shows. Matthew Lambourne Mullumbimby Q See ‘Source of Half Earth’s

Oxygen gets Little Credit’ on nationalgeographic.com. – Ed.

Roundhouse sales So some of the lucky buyers of the Roundhouse lots are reselling. At least this will determine by how much these lots were undersold by Council in the first place. Dinny Mandalis Ocean Shores

Outing abuse Each year through my rates I provide Byron Shire Council with money to provide me with services. When Council outsource their work my expectation is that this money, my money, will be used with companies that are ethical in all their dealings both locally and elsewhere. continued on page 12

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Sharing is caring: it’s all good I went to my usual food-sharing place in Mullum the other day – Woolies. Then Liberty shared some petrol with me, and the local bottle shop some alcohol. I can hardly wait for that ride-sharing outfit Über to arrive locally. Such a caring, sharing society we’re becoming, eh. Then there’s that other boon to society, the holidaylet industry. Holiday letting used to mean renting out your house over Chrissie, then Easter was included

and now you can rent it out to holiday-makers anytime at all. Just don’t call them tourists; house-sharers maybe. Look, it’s all good. The state minister for innovation Victor Dominello went public the other day lauding the ‘collaborative economy’ and the half a billion dollars that outfits such as Über and AirBnB contribute to the local economy. You probably weren’t aware that in the bad old days the money that people now spend on non-tourist

tourism and non-taxi taxis was simply flushed down the toilet and was therefore totally lost to the economy. That’s right. In other words the minister’s portfolio of innovation is focused not only on recycling obsolete words and giving them dynamic new meanings, but on recycling funds that would otherwise be wasted. That has to be a good thing, doesn’t it? Fast Buck$ Coorabell

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with companies that hold contracts in Australia’s system of mandatory detention’ and to ‘only support and/or contract companies, institutions and organisations that refuse to support or profit from prac-

tices which abuse the human rights of asylum seekers’. I understand that Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) and Wilson Security (of the Wilson Group) are the two companies that hold contracts to provide security in Australia’s system of mandatory detention and continue to contravene obligations to respect fundamental human rights as set out for businesses in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Let me be clear, these companies supervise the abuse that keeps being revealed – on our behalf. As a ratepayer I have an expectation that my shire council will operate with a deep concern for the broader social issues in our country. Thus I also expect that my council will demonstrate strong ethical business leadership and practices by adopting the motion to not outsource work to these or similar companies. If you agree with me that our council should not be spending our money dealing with these organisations I strongly urge you contact your favourite, or least favourite, councillor and tell them to vote for the motion. Andrew Winton-Brown Possum Creek

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Coffin of the goose So our philanthropic benefactors the Elements resort are about to gift the shire a 3km rail service enabling their guests to travel into town avoiding the traffic jam. How`s the irony in that those who derived their wealth from coal mining in NSW are being permitted to impose an antiquated and polluting diesel loco on the residents. Driving into Byron suffering the crawl to turn left at Bayshore Drive, securing a park and meeting the proposed hourly train service only to be dropped off at Simmo’s Caltex servo and repeating the procedure on the way home is ludicrous! 12 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

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Mullum characters feature in local artist Solveig’s new calendar Keen to kick off 2016 in style, local artist Solveig has released a portraits calendar of 12 iconic Mullumbimby characters. Drawing together two years of work across two collections, Colourful Mullumbimbians and Beautiful Blondes, the calendar features comedian Mandy Nolan, actorvist Tony Barry, community champion Jeannette Martin, singer/ songwriter Rebecca Ireland and many more. Solveig, who owing to popular demand also appears in the calendar, said it was a pleasure to bring these colourful characters to a large-format, full-colour calendar: ‘I wanted to celebrate my unique community and it’s been joyful work meeting, collaborating with, and painting these beautiful people.’ Jeannette Martin, instigator of the Mullumbimby Community Garden, said she was honoured to be included in this ‘wonderful calendar’. ‘It depicts some of the colourful people you may know or have seen around town who add so much to the creativity of Mullumbimby,’ Jeannette said. Why not create a walkway/ cycleway with solar-powered lighting for all to use 24/7, being greener and cheaper, and supply Elements’ guests with a fleet of new cycles or, heaven forbid, electric bikes. Alas, another nail in the coffin of the goose that laid the golden egg. Ron Land Ocean Shores

Regarding Palestine In response to Gareth Smith’s latest letter, I certainly do not accept the claim that Israel ‘confiscated’ the land on which the Israeli suburb of Gilo is located. Nor do I accept that this area was a part of ‘Bethlehem’s northern lands’. Gilo is located on a hilltop in the southern part of Jerusalem. Bethlehem lies further to the south and is separated from Gilo geographically by a deep gorge. Archaeological excavations reveal that Gilo was the site of an Israelite village for many centuries from the beginning of the Iron Age onwards. Modern Gilo was built as a suburb of Jerusalem in 1973. According to Jerusalem-born scholar and urban planner Israel Kimhi, Gilo was established on land that had been legally purchased by Jews before World War II, much of it during the 1930s. They were the legal owners

Solveig’s painting of community champion Jeanette Martin with a couple of unnamed local chickens.

The calendar costs $25 and is available now at Mullumbimby Newsagency, The Bookshop, Mullum Mac, the Magic Pot (formerly Japunu-

mop Noshery) and online at www.solveig.com.au. Copies of the individual portraits and Solveig’s other works can also be purchased online.

of the land when the area was captured and illegally occupied by the Jordanians during the 1948 war. In 1967, after repelling a further attack against it by the Jordanian army, Israel captured the West Bank, including the parts of Jerusalem which Jordan had previously occupied, and Gilo was restored to its Jewish owners. For this reason the Israelis say Gilo is neither illegal nor a settlement, while Palestinians claim that the land on which Gilo is built belongs to the Palestinian villages of Sharafat, Beit Jala and Beit Safafa. Unlike Mr Smith, I do not propose to act as judge and jury over what appears to be a complex legal dispute over private ownership of land. What is beyond dispute is that in every proposal and counter-proposal that Israel and the Palestinians have discussed for a two-state solution, the major settlement blocs that are contiguous to the pre-1967 armistice line, including Gilo, have been included within Israel, and that Israel has offered to include an equivalent part of its pre1967 territory in the State of Palestine. What has been at issue is the extent of the land swap, the range being between four per cent and eight per cent of the total area of the West

Bank. Nobody, not even Bob Carr who is quoted by Mr Smith, has disputed that there should be a land swap. Vic Alhadeff CEO, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Q Regarding Palestine, might we not wonder why Vic Alhadeff seems to have continual access to the letters column. He is not a local. Hopefully the Murdoch-free Echo is not being subtly influenced by some sort of supremacist agenda. The Jewish Board of Deputies sounds as though it has some authority, but is in fact only a private special-interest group. If current trends continue there will soon be no Christians living in the land where Jesus walked. Vyvyan Stott Mullumbimby Q Mr Alhadeff is usually

responding to comments mentioning him in other letters. The Echo’s plan for world domination does not include adopting anyone else’s agenda. – Ed

Complex issues My letter regarding ‘Climate Change or System Change’ in The Echo of December 13, 2015, elicited an unusual reply continued on page 14

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The word hula often conjures a jumble of colourful images ranging from hula hoops to grass skirts, coconut bras and tiki bars. But it’s also been called Hawaii’s gift to the world. According to the local hula troupe Mana Aloha (their name means Powerful Love), ‘From ancient origins, contemporary hula’s morphed into a popular dance form celebrating the beauty

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May you all get what you deserve this year! Is that the fairest wish of all? Perhaps. But it’s a double-edged wish that slides from negative to positive depending on the wisher’s intention. The cheerier meaning is, of course, may you get the good you deserve, not the bad you don’t. With 2016 settling in, now’s the time for tweaks and change, for encouraging the new-me butterfly to emerge from its chrysalis of resolutions. That we embrace and celebrate change shows how deeply it’s embedded in our souls. We are the adaptable ape, shaping the future as we go, even if it’s not always easy.

we do for love, encompasses adultery, obscenity and other fruits of fancy. This was a time of rapid expansion and change in the empire, peopled by many that we still know today: Augustus, Claudius, Virgil, Antony, Cleopatra, Pliny, Tiberius, and Jesus, who was born, it is estimated, in 5BC, when Ovid was aged 38 (he lived from 43BC to 17AD). Quite possibly, Ovid wrote his lines about wanting to be better but ‘following worse’ at the start of the year nought, after an almighty new years eve. It may have been the same day he decided a giant book on the subject was needed and so began Metamorphoses. Change is in everything, he concludes, and love is the highest power of all. Timeless stuff we relate to now more than ever. Our age enables change to an astonishing degree. Within twelve months, a person can, if they so wish, swap the continent they live on, the friends they keep, their name, their job and their gender. It’s a wonder anything ever stays the same at all.

of people, culture and the natural world – its universal message of aloha, appreciation and gratitude beguiling eyes, tenderising hearts and causing spontaneous outbreaks of smiling.’ ‘The many benefits of dancing hula can be described as a one-stop beauty treatment, and it’s a particular boon to mature dancers.’ Mana Aloha, providers of island style to community

celebrations, fundraisers, festivals and aged-care functions, are conducting their annual introductory fourweek course of Hawai’ian Hula Basics during February for locals interested in dipping a curious toe into the ocean of hula. For bookings and information go to www.facebook. com/ByronBayHula, email alohalilith22@gmail.com or call 0417 633 080.

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from Jim Nutter (Letters, January 20). It would be easy to interpret that he has misperceived my intentions in critiquing localisation ideology, and draws totally wrong conclusions. I offer no ‘grand plan’, quite the contrary. This whole issue is complex and deserves more open debate and constructive criticisms in the appropriate forums, not the letter pages of The Echo. Just to put in context, the latest news is 2015 is the hottest year in recorded history – global warming. Global oil prices are at a three-year low – tar sands, oil shale, Iran reentering the global oil market. Market investors are very nervous with global share markets extremely volatile, with China’s economy slowing down and commodity prices at all-time lows. Ocean acidification is increasing with predictions of rapid decline of ocean fisheries by 2030. These are all part of the global capitalist economy, driven by the quest for ‘cheap’ energy and increasing profits. Avoidance is no option, as some seem to think in our highly individualistic consumer society. It will take an upsurge of mass action (not, as implied, ‘violent’ revolution) but a collective realisation and consciousness that for the survival of the planet needs political solutions

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done in a democratic way. The clock is ticking… Boyd Kellner Newrybar

Koala futures I read with interest a report in the Sydney Morning Herald (22/01/16) relating to recent research carried out on koala behaviour around the Bluesfest site. The authors had apparently tracked the movements of koalas before, during and after the time of the festival and, contrary to the banner headline in the Herald, ‘Noise-sensitive koalas flee area to avoid racket’, the survey seemed to be somewhat ambivalent in its findings and quite measured in its reporting of these migrations, the causes of the disruption and, indeed, the likely impact on the animals observed. Less ambivalent, however, is the reference to flora and fauna in Cr Hunter’s latest development application for his Pinegroves Road property. In this DA, in which the Hunters seek to double the size of their mini-storage operation and to increase access times to include weekends

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and public holidays (again), the box which asks ‘Will your proposal be located on land declared as, or part of, Critical Habitat, or will it significantly affect threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats?’ has been ticked ‘No’. Interestingly, quite apart from the research being carried out in the area to which the recent article referred (barely more than a kilometre away, as the koala travels) there is a raft of evidence available from the owners of Pinegroves Road properties – documented sightings, photographs, etc – of these iconic animals transitting through the area, foraging in the nearby trees and resting before moving on. The proposition that a development which has the potential to double, triple (as seems more likely) or quadruple (which seems entirely possible) the commercial traffic through this quiet enclave will have no impact on the habitat and behaviours of these highly threatened native animals is, of course, an absurdity. Graham Mathews Myocum

Ovid’s struggle As the Roman poet Ovid put it, ‘I see better things, and approve, but I follow worse.’ Commiseration across the ages, from a man who lived in a city renowned for excess, about how our struggle to improve can be tough going. He had other thoughts we still use today to help us along. ‘Pursuits become habits,’ he wrote, and then, ‘Habits change into character.’ But more famously he coined the phrase, ‘the ends justify the means’, which adds a certain ruthlessness to proceedings. Just do it. Ovid’s greatest work is Metamorphoses, an epic spread across 15 books. ‘I intend to speak of forms changed into new entities,’ read the opening lines. It was published about the same time as he was sent into exile by Emperor Augustus. Noone knows why. The emperor kept it secret. But most likely Ovid was seen to fall short of the public morality which the emperor hoped to restore. Ovid had become famous in his home town for his book The Art of Love, a manual that, in its celebration of all

Need to grow We seek change for its own sake too, of course, for the refreshment it brings, the perspective, the need to grow. Or from pure restlessness. In modern parlance, we give it a maths spin. We live in a zero-sum universe, we say. Energy is never lost; it is always converted into something else. Much that transforms around us we can see: water becomes steam; winter turns to spring. At other times it’s more subtle: an itch becomes a scratch; hope flowers into confidence. And then sometimes it’s downright deep and metaphysical. For every proverb or Roman poet telling us to do one thing, another says do the

opposite. There is a confusion of guidance. Too many cooks spoil the broth but many hands make light work. Do it well or not at all, although half a loaf is better than none. Birds of a feather flock together; opposites attract. In the end, it seems, anything goes. For all the chaos and theories and signposts, what the universe craves is balance.

Paradox So balance is a constant and change is a constant. That’s the paradox. And while it might be true for the whole wide universe, there’s another axis that is of special importance for humans. What we aspire to is rarely the same across cultures. Beauty and appearance are prime examples. Take skin colour. Pale-skinned people will flock to the beach like pink sheep in search of a darker tan, while many darkskinned people yearn for lighter skin. Corner stores across Asia and Africa sell countless products to whiten, lighten and brighten your life. Never mind the grass is always greener. It’s like everyone’s reaching for one shade of honey. Or take bums! In London, everyone wants a smaller one. Surgeons can live a good life off it. Seventy-five clinics in the UK specialise in buttock reduction. Meanwhile, over the pond in Rio, buttock surgery is the rage too, but there everyone wants a bigger one. Go figure. We are all, collectively, returning to the norm at any given minute. And at the same time we want to be different! A former Byron resident, Daniel Sage is a London journalist and author of the novel Fall Curve. See more at www. danielsage.co.uk.

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We can cater for all schools and all our wonderful staff are very educated in putting together back to school ‘book packs’. We pride ourselves on quality product and range – all the necessary requirements so you can shop locally at affordable prices.

offers a comprehensive educational program for children aged two to five years. A qualified Early Childhood teacher delivers our preschool program, providing children with the skills that they need in readiness for school. We currently have vacancies for 2016 on all days of the week.

Our scientific calculators are on sale for $21.99, plus we have other Back To School items on sale instore. Come in and check us out.

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Our favourite day of the year is back! Saturday 30 Jan is Circus Arts Open Day and doors open at 9.30am for 4.5 hours of non-stop fun! FREE Object Zone, Play Space & Face Painting $5 taster classes and climbing-wall sessions $10 flying trapeze, swings and trampoline sessions Plus performances, sausage sizzle, flying trapeze show and a special announcement! Sign up for Term 1 on the day and get 10 per cent discount plus a FREE t-shirt! Sat 30 Jan, 9.30am–2pm

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The Family Centre is a not-for-profit community organisation established in Tweed Shire in 1988. We have grown significantly over the years and, having merged with Byron Bay Youth House and Ballina Byron Family Centre in the last 18 months, we now run programs for Tweed, Byron and Ballina Shire residents from our locations in Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads South, Murwillumbah, Byron Bay and Ballina.

Existing students, please make sure you enrol to maintain your attendance this year. Open day is when many classes sell out so get online now and make sure you are on the books! All your favourite classes like Mums & Bubs, Noodles & Macaronis, adults and community classes for all ages and elite professional training are back with more interest than ever. Look out for BRAND-NEW classes: Bounce (trampoline, mini-tramp and all things up), specialist handstand, hoops, and aerial classes. And introducing, ‘How to be an Idiot’ clowning class! Get into it! Something special… spaghetticircus.com.

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GRANDPARENT & KINSHIP CARE SUPPORT GROUP First Friday of the month, 10–11.30am This support group gives those who take a primary care role in their grandchildren’s lives the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation and share experiences, both positive and challenging. Gain information and support on looking after yourself in your unique role, parenting strategies, legal rights, community support, health and wellbeing.

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BRUNSWICK VALLEY SCHOOL OF DANCE is a Brunswick Heads-based dance school that focuses on training, inspiring, building confidence and most importantly instilling a love of dance in our students. We operate Monday to Friday, teaching all age levels from three years to adults.

Brunswick Valley School of Dance Dance for fitness, fun and performance

BVSD offers a variety of dance styles for any ability level, beginners to advanced. Our teaching staff are passionate about helping our students grow and improve, and this shines through in our talented dancers. For more information contact Ruby at info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com or 0435 342 341.

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‘We are especially looking forward to working with Louise Dowling as she will be creating an original contemporary work to be performed in one of our future ballet seasons. It is priceless experience for our students and dancers to work with professionals of this calibre.

PERFORMANCE STUDIO ENROLMENT DAY

THURSDAY 28 JAN 2016 // 4PM–6PM SATURDAY 30 JAN 2016 // 10AM–12PM THE CAVANBAH CENTRE, BYRON BAY

Ages 3–18

ALL DANCE STYLES

BOYS + GIRLS

Experience dance excellence with The Byron Ballet as they celebrate their 10th anniversary with an array of new dance courses and workshops. Special guests include Micheal Braun (principal dancer NZ, WA Co) and Louise Dowling (ex-Sydney Dance Co). ‘We are so excited to be expanding our program to include classical (open and syllabus classes – RAD or Cecchetti), contemporary, pas de deux, jazz/ hip-hop, pilates, preschool dance and extension programs’, said Yvonne Hall.

BVSD student

0435 342 341

BYRON BALLET

CASUAL TO ADVANCED

CALL ERIN 0412 487 259

Byron Ballet YOUTH COMPANY DANCE COURSES • WORKSHOPS

JOIN ENCORE PERFORMANCE STUDIO Encore Performance Studio would love you to join our fresh, innovative and dedicated dance school! Whether you want to dance for fun and fitness, or want to take your dance skills to the next level, we have genres and levels to suit you.

‘We are also holding auditions for the 2016 Byron Ballet seasons – Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter and the Wolf. There will be roles for both juniors and seniors – enquire for audition and course information. byronballet@gmail.com or 0439 681 217 byronballet

All classes are held in purpose-built dance studios, with mirror, barre, sprung floor, surround-sound system and A/C. At Encore we pride ourselves on our philosophy ENERGY, PASSION, STRENGTH, along with a sense of family, pride and respect. FREE trial class for your first lesson. Contact Erin for more information on 0412 487 259.

CLASSICAL COMTEMPORARY PAS DE DEUX BOYS CLASSES JAZZ/HIP HOP PILATES All ages !

Teachers include - Leveda Carter RAD, Yvonne Hall (Cecchetti), Louise Dowling (ex Sydney Dance Co), Samantha Agnew (contemporary). Enquiries - byronballet@gmail.com 0439 681 217

18 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

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BYRON DANCE DYNAMICS

JOIN THE HIGH KICK TEAM IN 2016!

is a premier school providing excellence in dance and performing arts. The school specialises in classical ballet (Royal Academy of Dance), jazz, funk and hip-hop, contemporary, musical theatre and tap. Dance Dynamics focuses on developing their performers technically, emotionally and mentally, providing excellence in all areas of performance, all of which enhances the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life skills.

Operating in the heart of Bangalow for more than eight years, High Kick Dance is a lively school with a relaxed, yet determined and professional, learning environment. Catering to children 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 years, boys and girls, HK specialises in all dance styles: jazz, lyrical, cabaret, hip hop, contemporary, tap, ballet and pre-school classes.

Dance Dynamics was established by principal Kate Histon in 2000 and caters to the recreational dancer as well as the aspiring professional from three years to adult. The school is now in its 17th year of operation and during this time has seen many of its students go on to create fulfilling careers in the arts. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about teaching resilience as well as giving students positive messages about their intrinsic qualities and innate strengths. Such skills and tools help students flourish even in competitive environments, helping them realise their potential. Choosing a school that teaches correct technique is imperative for safety and future opportunities,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Â says director Kate Histon

Offering recreational classes for beginners through to advanced competition classes, HK dance has something for everyone! * FIRST WEEK = FREE CLASSES for all new enrolments in 2016. Contact Miss Holly on 0413 857 021 or email highkick@outlook.com.

This year we are extremely proud to introduce two new and very experienced teachers. We welcome Miss Susan Flinn for classical technique, and Miss Bianca Wilson for beginner ballet, tap and jazz tech. If you are looking for a professional, personalised dance education in 2016, High Kick is the studio for you. Achieving great results in 2015 competitions, the team is most excited to start the new year.

Dance Dynamics welcomes new students who want to flourish in a positive and challenging environment for 2016. Places are limited so enrol now online www. byrondancedynamics.com.au or phone 0410 448 184 for further information.

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0410 448 184 info@byrondancedynamics.com.au The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2016 19

PEGASUS PARK Equestrian Centre

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Giddy Up, time to join the Saddle Club NOW! Nervous adults and small children our speciality.

Book now 02 6687 1446 Check out pegasuspark.com.au

BRUNSWICK BYRON

NETBALL ASSOC. INC. CLUB SIGN-ON

Sign On is available via www.netsetgo.asn.au for those aged between 5 an d 10 years and through www.mynetball.com.au for those aged 11 years and older. BANGALOW: Wed 3rd & 10th Feb 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Bangalow Bowling Club. Contact Ellie 0429 855 399 BYRON BAY: Wed 10th Feb 3.30pm - 5.30pm & Sat 13th Feb 9am - 11am at Byron Rec Grounds. Contact Brooke 0418 628 353 or Jacqui 0421 319 027 MAIN ARM: Contact Noreen 0438 181 219 or Sarah 6684 1487 by 6th Feb MULLUMBIMBY: 6th Feb 9am - 11am at Brunswick Byron Netball Clubhouse. Contact Narelle 6684 3870 OCEAN SHORES: 6th Feb 9am - 11am at Ocean Shores Shopping Village. Contact Joanne 6680 1857 ah or Janine 6680 5067 ah or 0438 649 061

AYFI Football Skills Program

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$25 per session Sundays, 31st January to 3rd April 2.00pm–3.30pm Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre Lennox Head, NSW, 2478 Age: 6–18 years Skill Level: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced Head Coach: Gavin Whitney Football Skills Program Sessions will include: • First touch • Ball control • Speed, agility and coordination • Ball mastery • Passing and receiving • Small sided games

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PEGASUS PARK CENTRE At Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre we specialise in horses, lessons in basic riding, dressage and jumping. Daily rides on Lennox Head beach (got to try horse surfing on 2-hour ride or in the hinterland around Pegasus Park). You can even stay in our 1-bedroom selfcontained cabin, which has a lounge that turns into a double bed for the children, and wake up to horses in the backyard. Saddle club is available Saturday with all standards catered for. We also specialise in small children with pony rides available for as young as two years.

welcomes returning and new members and is looking forward to kicking off the 2016 season on 12 March. Players five and older are taught skills, co-ordination and teamwork; they make new friends and gain fitness in a fun, supportive environment. Games are played Saturday afternoons at Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds. New committee members, coaches, co-ordinators parents and carers are most welcome. For more information visit our website www.brunswickbyronnetball.com.au.

Check rides etc on www.pegasuspark.com.au or call Ramona or David on 6687 1446, or come out and say hello at 946 Friday Hut Rd, Binna Burra, NSW 2479.

BRUNSWICK VALLEY JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB – BILLYGOATS

SUFFOLK PHOENIX Suffolk Park FC look forward to another wonderful season of the beautiful game. We invite all ages and skill levels, from under-6s to adults including players, coaches, volunteers and sponsors. We are excited to be starting the 2016 season after finishing 2015 with our best results to date. All our adult teams played the grand final with two winners (Mens 1sts and 5th) and one second place (Womens 4th grade). If you are interested in a positive team environment that encourages fun and fitness, then visit our Facebook page for details on sign-on dates, training and pre-season social games. It’s your local club so please come along and get involved.

Sign up at the Suffolk Park Tavern. Saturday 6 Feb 9.30am–1.30pm. Sunday 7 Feb 1.30–4.30pm. Or go to Facebook: SuffolkParkFC. Email SuffolkParkFC@gmail.com.

SUFFOLK PARK FC

be a part of your local club

BRUNSWICK VALLEY

Inviting kids, women and men of all ages and skill levels to join.

Junior Rugby Union Club

Saturday 6 Feb 9.30–1.30 Sunday 7 Feb 1.30–4.30 at Suffolk Park Tavern or go to

SuffolkParkFC

1ST DIVISION MENS

5TH DIVISON MENS

GRA N D F IN A L WIN N ER S

POINTSCORE CHAMPIONS GRAND FINAL WINNERS

~ 2015 ~

4TH DIVISION WOMENS ~ 2015 ~

P O IN T SCORE RUNNERS UP G R A ND FINAL RUNNERS UP B EST AND FAIREST

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BRUNSWICK BYRON NETBALL ASSOCIATION

The Billygoats welcomes boys and girls of all ages and abilities to join our Rugby Union Club. We have teams from under 8s to under 17s and committed coaches and administrators. Training is on Wednesday evenings with matches on Friday evenings, leaving weekends free! We train and play at the Brunswick Heads sports oval (next to the bowling club). Sign on at Brunswick Heads sports oval: Saturday 13 Feb 9.30–11.30am Wednesday 17 Feb 6.00–7.30pm For more info: Donna 0439 074 977 Chris 0427 440 257

Rugby is a great game with positions for boys and girls. We offer equal participation; everyone gets a crack at learning and having fun. We foster friendship, good manners and positive attitudes; we build on skills and teamwork at training with committed coaches and administrators. We are growing our club with teams from under-10s upwards and hope to see lots of new faces as well as returning kids. Parents – we train Wednesdays and play Fridays, leaving your weekend a little less hectic! For more information and 2016 sign-on details, see our advert on this page.

BANGALOW NETBALL CLUB Once again Bangalow Netball Team enjoyed an amazing year in 2015, and is set for even more fun and success in 2016. We are very honoured to have the support of Shelly Fletcher, an accredited international coach and the current development coach for Far North Coast Academy.

BANGALOW NETBALL CLUB 2016 SEASON SIGN ON

BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB When: Wednesday 3rd February, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Wednesday 10th February, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Where: Bangalow Bowling Club, 21 Byron Road, Bangalow

All games throughout the season are played on Saturdays at the Mullumbimby Netball Courts.

Net-Set Go • Junior 5-7 years • Senior 8-10 years Netball • 11-17 years • Seniors • 18+ For information please call Ellie Powditch 0429 855 399 or Gillian Wall 0406 725 789 Bangalow Netball Club

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2016 BANGALOW BLUEDOGS FOOTBALL CLUB

Shores United Soccer Club Register now for the 2016 season.

SHORES UNITED SOCCER CLUB

welcomes returning and new members to join us for our 2016 season. Be a part of a family-focused club that develops players and promotes success and sportsmanship. Sign-on day is Saturday 6 February 9am–12pm at the Bangalow Bowling Club. Jumping castle, small-sided soccer field, refreshments available from the bowlo. Volunteers will be available for all information about the upcoming season. For full details please call Sherese Hanigan 0434 559 700 or check the website www.bangalowbluedogs.com.au.

BYRON BAY FOOTBALL CLUB With generous support from The Great Northern and Rails hotels, Byron Bay FC celebrated its best year yet in 2016. The club made the finals in most grades, with six teams in the Grand Finals. Our Prems took out the 2015 Pointscore Championship and Prems and Reserves both made the Grand Finals for the second year running with the Reserves bringing home the mug. Byron Bay FC was also named Club Champions.

SENIOR MEN – Premiers First-time coach Jeremy Sutton made a stellar debut, taking out the Pointscore Championship in the Premier Division. Veteran coach Damon Bell returns for 2016, joining Jeremy in a formidable coaching duo. Selection begins 28 January. GENERAL MEN The general mens offers serious competition and loads of fun. With lots of young talent coming through the ranks, the 2016 lineup should be even more successful and enjoyable. Training begins 3 February.

2016 promises to be a very exciting season for Shores United, with the long-overdue Shara Boulevard Sportsfield approved and out to tender in February. The club aims to build upon a strong showing last season when their U16s appeared in the Grand Final and all three senior teams made the semifinals. Shores United has secured the services of Dave Burgener, a talented international coach, who will be coaching the first division Brown Snakes, in 2016. The club now boasts teams from U6 to First Division men, and will have at least three senior mens teams, and for the first time, a senior womens team is proposed Online registrations now open at www.myfootballclub.com.au then select Shores United. Enquiries: Kim 0420 989 151 or Marc on 0405 619 076.

Shores United is calling all past, present and future, junior and senior players, to register for the 2016 Season. On line Registrations now open at www.myfootballclub.com.au then select Shores United.

Enquiries: Kim 0420 989 151 or Marc on 0405 619 076

MULLUMBIMBY TENNIS CLUB is ready for action again for 2016. Our AGM will be held Wednesday 10 February and all members or interested parties are invited: The clubhouse at 7pm. Our coach, Steve Gort, has excelled in 2015 in his efforts to build Junior numbers and is hoping to continue the trend this year. Adults of all ages are welcome to join the club. All levels of tennis are catered for at the club and a chat with either Steve or Jeanie will set you on the tennis path of your choice.

be part of Byron’s biggest family

Call Jeanie 6680 4353 / 0439 733 763 or Steve 0412 731 814.

Call 0434 559 700 Any queries please contact Sherese Hanigan on 0434 559 700 Email info@bangalowbluedogs.com.au or go to the website www.bangalowbluedogs.com.au

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2016 TRIALS & SIGN ON

PREMIER & RESERVES 6.30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays from January 28

SENIOR MENS 6.30pm Wednesdays from January 3

WILDCATS (Womens & Girls) First Training - Wednesday February 17 at 5:30pm Players for the youth teams (12 and up) and open womans teams welcome, from the experienced to the novice. JUNIOR SIGN ON (grades 6 to 16) 9am to 12pm Saturday, February 6 or 13

WILDCATS (WOMEN) The Byron club continues its focus on women’s football in 2016. First training is 28 February. All players aged 12 and up are welcome. Email women@byronbayfc.com.au or call John on 0407 650 371. BBFC JUNIORS Another great season in 2015 with most teams making the finals. 6–11s focus on teamwork and fun while the 12–16s teams take their fun more seriously. Sign-on for all juniors is on 6 and 13 February at the Rec Grounds from 9am till 12 pm. Register online at myfootballclub.com. SOCCER SIGN ON au. Email juniors@ JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS – (Ages 4.5yrs – 17yrs) byronbayfc.com.au Sat 6th Feb 9am–12pm for info. SENIOR MENS & WOMENS

2015 FFNC CLUB CHAMPIONS

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online rego at myfootballclub.com.au ALL TRIALS & TRAINING ARE AT THE BYRON BAY REC GROUNDS

Back to the tennis courts for 2016! ladies

Mondays 5.30pm

Unstructured

Jeanie 0439 733 763

men

Tuesdays 6.30pm

Structured

Steve 0412 731 814

mixed

Thursdays

To be discussed at AGM

juniors

Fridays 3.30–5pm

Structured comp

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ORGANISED SOCIAL ladies

Wednesdays 9.15am

mixed

Saturdays 2.00pm (3pm dst)

Carol 0419 046 776

Steve 0412 731 814 Carlos 0414 832 375

Jeanie 6680 4353 / 0439 733 763 or Steve 0412 731 814 Casual Court Hire Available: Collect key from Video Ezy in Stuart St, Mullum. Court Hire for Members is available at Clubhouse

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BRUNSWICK VALLEY JUNIOR AFL CLUB

Sign On Day Sunday February 14th 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon GO DOGGIES! Stan Thomson Oval, Brunswick Heads Enquiries 0499 606 066 or brunswickvalleyjunioraflclub@gmail.com

BYRON LENNOX JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB

NEW AND RETURNING PLAYERS WELCOME Registration links from our Facebook page

Minis (under5-9yo) $60* Mods/Internationals (under-10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16y/o) $90* Past players need to use the email address used previously as your contact email with our club. Indigenous grants available with supporting documents.

*Rego includes insurance, shorts, socks & training shirt/shorts

Taking nominations for coaches of all age groups. For more info call Leigh Asser 0423643221 or email byronlennoxjrl@gmail.com

COME IN FOR A

TENNIS CLASS

FREE TRIAL TODAY Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after school tennis classes, ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clinics and more. Available Monday to Friday.

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ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOME

Call 6680 8741 for more info www.byronbaytennis.com info@byronbaytennis.com Cnr Tennyson and Carlyle Streets, Byron Bay

Mullumbimby Hockey Club For more information regarding registration call

Katherine 0417 427 963 All age players welcome Tweed Border competition offers dual registration Season commences April 1st 2016

Email: yoursinhockey@hotmail.com

Look us up on FACEBOOK - Mullum Hockey Club

Sign on 2016 BRUNSWICK VALLEY JUNIOR AFL CLUB

MULLUMBIMBY GIANTS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Brunswick Valley Junior AFL Club is now recruiting players (both boys and girls), umpires and those wishing to learn, coaches and assistant coaches for the 2016 season. Teams range from Under-7s through to Under15s. We train weekly at Stan Thomson Oval Brunswick Heads and games are played Sunday morning throughout the northern rivers region. Sign on Sunday 14 Feb from 10am at our home ground or call 0499 606 066 or email brunswickvalleyjunioraflclub@gmail.com for further details.

SIGN UP TODAY online! Sign On: 6 and 13 February. Time: 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm. Venue: Mullumbimby Leagues Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Manns Road. Come and try Junior Rugby League at Mullumbimby Giants JRL. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skilled, fast, fun, and has a Safe Play code for all age groups from U7 to U16s. New or existing players. Boys and girls.

Feel free to call 0499 606 066 with any questions.

IMPROVE YOUR TENNIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ALL AGES

Email: mullumbimbygiantsjrl@gmail.com Website: mullumgiantsjrl.leaguenet.com.au Tracey Brooke (President) on: 0403 503 087.

Byron Bay Tennis offers quality tennis programs for kids of all ages and abilities. The after-school program is held five days a week with free supervision until 6pm. Our professional coaches run fun-filled classes that help to develop the skills and technique of young players.

MULLUMBIMBY HOCKEY CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE FRIENDLY CLUB!

Come in for a FREE TRIAL today! Call 6680 8741 or visit www.byronbaytennis.com.

MULLUMBIMBY BRUNSWICK VALLEY FOOTBALL CLUB 2016 is looking HUGE already at MBVFC. Jonathan Flantz will remain as head coach at the club. We have the strongest senior mens teams we have had for many years as we strive for Premier League status. Our women already have an extra team this year, which is fantastic news, and as usual our junior football remains one of the strongest assets of not only our club but of the whole Shire. With Anzac and McMillan Cup pre-season tournaments, winter six a side, along with various seasonal and off-season skill development programs running, Pine Ave is a fantastic option for all your 2016 footballing needs.

Registration is now open at www.mbvfc.com.au.

Taking registrations throughout February

The biggest little football club in the Shire

Saturday 6 & 13 February 10am-1pm Mullum Leagues Club Manns Road, Mullumbimby

A community driven, not for proďŹ t sports club catering for all ages and all levels of skill.

SIGN ON NOW ONLINE All info at www.MBVFC.com.au 0423 648 540 or info@MBVFC.com.au MBVFC is on ďŹ re! Volunteers, ideas people, and family participation are welcome at our busy little club. Register now for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Early Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specials

22 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

What are you waiting for?! Give Junior Rugby League a go! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to sign up: go to mullumgiantsjrl.leaguenet. com.au and just click Register for 2016 or go to playrugbyleague.com.au and follow the easy steps. Sign up today and become part of the Mullumbimby Giants JRL family. New players will need to bring a copy of birth certificate.

Come and try Junior Rugby League. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skilled, fast, fun and has a Safe Play code for all age groups from Under 7 to Under 16s. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never played rugby league before or are an existing player, what are you waiting for! Give Junior Rugby League a go! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast and easy to sign up: just go to our website and follow the links or go to www.playrugbyleague.com.au and follow the easy steps. Girls till 7th February are encouraged to sign up as well.

Early Bird Special $130

This includes: Club shirt, playing shorts, socks, training shirt, insurance and Mullumbimby Leagues Club Membership. After 7th February price will be $150

Sign up today and become part of the Mullumbimby Giants JRL family. For more info email mullumbimbygiantsjrl@gmail. com, visit our website mullumgiantsjrl.leaguenet.com.au or phone: 0403 503 087

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking previous, current and future players to join us. We welcome anyone who loves their hockey, staying fit and having fun. We have womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams with goalies needed! Our TBHA centre in Murwillumbah houses two turf fields. We also have FNC players join us as dual registered as well as players who represent Australia.

Please call Kath on 0417 427 963.

BANGALOW RUGBY CLUB are seeking players for Under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 sides and are inviting any boys who have considered playing Junior Rugby to give Bangalow the opportunity to teach them a sport that is played in more than 92 countries worldwide. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;At Bangalow Junior Rugby we first teach the fundamentals of the game and then show that from teamwork how Rugby can be such an enjoyable game. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our aim is to teach the juniors that rugby is a team sport that caters for all shapes and sizes. It is not about who is the fastest or the strongest; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about learning what can be achieved when a team understand how to play the game to the best of their ability. Learn that and the real fun begins.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Sign-on details will be notified in school newsletters or on bangalowrugby.com. Paul De Fina (President) 0400 572 028

Bangalow Junior Rugby 2016 Paul De Fina has been coaching junior rugby for more than 15 years and is a Life Member of Bangalow Rugby Club. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching is based on the following: Âą Keep it simple, free ďŹ&#x201A;owing and fun. Âą Allow the players to develop their skills with safety Âą Discourage bullying, dangerous actions and unsafe practice Âą Provide positive reinforcement and Âą Ensure all players receive an equal chance to play the game regardless of their ability.

Rugby teaches: friendship, leadership, team work, courage and sportsmanship. Bangalow Junior Rugby has coaches, trainers and managers signed up and ready to go for 2016.

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How to food boast without annoying your friends Also, while top-down stylised photos are on trend, the texture and shape of food is often lost on teeny Instagram photos. Images from the perspective of the eater work best, of if you are taking a photo of a tall dish such as a layered cake, take it from eye level for more impact.

Sarah McGrory – www.getforkedandfly.com

Love it or hate it, food boasting on social media is an epidemic. Sign into your Instagram or Facebook account and see for yourself – a deluge of food photos, many of questionable quality, proudly posted by your friends for your alleged viewing pleasure. There’s bound to be a photo of the grim green breakfast smoothie someone mortgaged their house for at a hipster location this morning or the quinoa and raw vegetable salad they diligently prepared for today’s lunch to prove that they really are healthy. There will be endless coffee photos too – overhead shots of coffee art or takeaway coffee cups at the beach. Other food boasters will post murky close-ups

Filters of dinner in a dimly lit ‘hatted’ restaurant where you can’t discern if they’re eating mains or dessert. I have a confession to make: As a food blogger, I am 100 per cent guilty of food boasting. However, I do have one simple rule: I only ever post good-looking food photos – there’s less chance of annoying those friends who don’t give a hoot about what I am eating.

Here are my Three Tips for Better Food Photos on Instagram.

Natural light If you’re going out to dinner think twice before you post a photo of your meal taken with your smartphone. Restaurant lighting at night is usually inadequate and using the flash creates reflections on cutlery, tableware and glass-

Tommy in his Elements Nicqui Yazdi whips out the mobile as Tommy Franklin water-wrestles an inflatable white swan at Elements’ lavish opening pool party.

ware. Plus, the white balance is always out. Stick to daytime photography outdoors or indoors near a window. If you’re outside, don’t put your food right out in the sun but find some softer, diffused light under a tree or umbrella. If the restaurant menu is printed on light paper or card you can even use this to reflect or ‘bounce’ the light around your dish to remove dark shadows.

Elements’ opening pool party on Monday was indeed ‘lavish’. Delta Kay and a troupe of Arakwal dancers performed on the ceremony space overlooking the beach, a helicopter rested in the grounds and women held horses as more than 200 mostly local guests wandered the grounds sipping the new Veuve Cliquot Rich. It was also an opportunity for Mullumbimby artist Suvira McDonald to see his steel-rod sculpture Chorus in place at the grand entrance. Executive chef Justin Dingle-Garciyya proved his worth, serving up a great range of delicacies around the infinity pool while a DJ played, spotlights raked the clouds and firetwirlers and drummers did their thing. Owner Peggy Flannery said that it was her ‘greatest wish to contribute positively to the Byron tourism experience’.

Composition Up until last year Instagram photos were square only. This meant your food looked better centred in the photo. Now you can post regular photo sized images to Instagram, which gives you even more room for creativity. Whichever aspect you choose, keep the rule of thirds in mind. Imagine your frame is divided into a ninepart grid. The rule of thirds says that your main subject should be placed either along those lines or at their intersections.

I beg you – please go easy on the Instagram filters! There’s nothing worse than a garden salad that looks like it has been irradiated. I rarely use Instagram’s filters but I am a fan of the tools – in particular I like to use the Sharpen tool if I feel my shaky hands have put the photo a little out of focus and the Vignette tool (used sparingly) to gently to make the food ‘pop’. I also dabble with Highlights, Shadows or Warmth while keeping it natural. Good luck! Q Follow Sarah on Instagram

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Ballina RSL Club Boadwalk Buffet Breakfast

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Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January and Sunday 7 February from 8am Adult $19.90 Child 12 Years and Under $9.90 Under 5 Years Free

Bangalow Dining Rooms

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

Bangalow Hotel Open 7 days Lunch: 12 – 3pm Dinner 5.30 – 9pm All day bistro menu

BYRON BAY

6687 1144

Targa Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

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Modern European Breakfast/Lunch: 7 days from 7am Dinner: 7 nights from 5.30pm Bar: From 10am, with or without food Coffee: Genovese, all day Venue: available for events up to 60 guests

Fishheads Open seven days 7:30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions and weddings. Fully licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7632

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

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

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

BYRON BAY CONTINUED

BANGALOW

BALLINA

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

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

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

Success Thai

www.stelmodining.com

Summer Menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Out Now!

Traditional Thai

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.

SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Mon-Fri 12-3pm Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Dinner 7 days from 5pm. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

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

The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.

Come hang out at the Famous Little Shop of Smiles!Â 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.Â 2/3 Marvell St Open 7 days, 7am till 4pm The BEST CHAI EVER, Organic COFFEE & SUPERFOOD www.nakedtreaties.com.au hotties all on our own fluffy ALMOND Mylk. GOODNESS never tasted SO GOOD! Insta #nakedtreaties

1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228 www.lusciousfoods.com.au

The Restaurant @ Raeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lunch and Dinner 7 days Wategos Beach, Byron Bay 6685 5366 raes@wategos.com.au

REPUBLIK restaurant & bar

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

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast and lunch â&#x20AC;˘ Wood-fired pizzas â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh juices â&#x20AC;˘ Great coffee

O-Sushi

O-Sushi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Since 2004

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

An award-winning Japanese fusion cuisine Sushi bar, tapas, main meals and delicious chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials

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

Open for Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 7am till 10am

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

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.

Small & large group bookings and functions welcome

CHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BB UT

The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ Salt Village, Kingscliff 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au

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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 Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 TreeÂ Bistro

Italian at the PaciďŹ c provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest cocktails and wines.

Eat in or take away, licensed, family friendly Outdoor dining area, easy parking, Open 7 days a week, 11am till late. FRESH PIZZA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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

Proudly awarded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2015.Â This year we celebrate 25 years of serving the finest local seafood.Â Join us in the sea breeze on our veranda for a lazy long lunch or intimate candle lit dinner.

Extended Summer Hours Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan The team behind Fins have just opened their new POP UP Restaurant The BUTCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ. Located next door to our fine diner, The Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ offers a share style menu with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooked on the grill (from $8-$38), communal tables, a cracking cocktail bar, boutique wine list and Gin Bar. This concept is only here for a short time. Extended Summer hours. Lunch every day from 27 Dec till 10 Jan

Experience the real taste of Thailand. Using local produce, local staff. Free courtesy bus provided for pick up and drop off! 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the art of Thai cooking.

Lunch specials starting from $8

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Lunch every day from 11.30am Dinner Tuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun from 5.30pm 58 Dalley Street Mullumbimby

0422 019 832

Cuisine that everyone can enjoy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mum, dad, the kids and grandparents. Perfect for corporate and private events.

www.mullumexservices.com.au

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

77â&#x20AC;&#x201C;97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu just got better with some mouth-watering new steaks, salad, pasta and an abundance of delicious dessert selections. As usual, the diverse menu also offers chicken, seafood, snacks, burgers, ribs, kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meals, a range of Lite Options, plus their famous Prime Rib Steak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; slow cooked for up to 18 hours for maximum flavour and tenderness. Kids eat free Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wed nights and you can grab lunch for just $9.90, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to please the whole family.

We love smoking up an American Barbeque stormÂ on our wood-fired smoker all the way from Kansas, USA. Check out our website for our food menu Refuge, Grog & Barbeque www.thebolthole.com.au. 5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Midnight (Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11pm (Sun) 40 gins, craft cocktails, organic & biodynamic wines 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay and craft beers in cans. Catch you soon! hello@thebolthole.com.au 6685 8410 PEACE : LOVE : GROG : BBQ

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafe

The Bolt Hole

Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan

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

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

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

Lunch Thurs-Sat 12-3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

Legend Pizza

Mon-Fri 7.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm

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

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

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Luscious Foods

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

BYRON BAY CONTINUED

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

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.

KINGSCLIFF

Mon, Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 Byronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best wood fired pizza. Kids meals $9 from.

MULLUMBIMBY

Ristorante Pizzeria

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person Savour your experience!

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

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

OCEAN SHORES

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Two years ago Mark amalgamated his own office with the Professionals in Muland happy after having a lumbimby. With their offices wonderful holiday at one of at Mullumbimby, Brunswick our luxury residences,’ says Heads and Ocean Shores, Jane. there’re 20 staff and 250 years of real estate experiMark Cochrane of Mark ence working for buyers and Cochrane/The Professionals sellers. ‘Our Mullumbimby Mullumbimby Real Estate office has just been awarded has been in real estate for top Professionals office on Byron Bay Property Sales nearly five decades (this is the eastern seaboard, which have another brand, Byron his 49th year to be exact!). shows the level of local trust Bay Luxury Homes, which we have earnt,’ says Mark. He was the youngest licensed specialises in managing real estate agent in NSW at Mark is handling the sale of some of Byron Bay’s most the age of 22 and also the luxurious and exclusive the last release of industrial properties, located in some youngest valuer at 23! land in Mullumbimby, at of the most idyllic parts of Now Mark says he’s probTowers Industrial Estate. Byron Bay. Eight of the eleven allotments ably the oldest real estate have already sold. As they They have a specialised agent working in the shire are the last and in very short team, comprising Jane, – although he is happy for supply Mark believes they Amanda and Liz (pictured). someone to dispute that represent a good investment Each member brings a particular claim! option for small investors. depth of experience and flair to the job. Their mission is HAVE ANYTHING TO to makes each guest’s stay go LET US KNOW ABOUT? Any new faces? Career from ordinary to extraordimilestones? Exceptional nary. ‘It’s the attention detail results? Market observations? and the finer touches. There Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to is nothing more fulfilling you out in the field? Email than seeing a guest check propertyinsider@echo.net.au. out looking totally relaxed

New underquoting laws now in effect A review of the previous underquoting laws found that clearer requirements for agents selling property would offer better protection for consumers. The laws, which came into effect on 1 January, will help clarify how agents are to market properties in relation to price. Under the new legislation, an estimated selling price must be provided in the agency agreement and the agent must give the seller evidence of the reasonableness of the estimate given. They will need to show that their selling price estimates were reasonable, up to date and evidence based.

tised, they must be advertised with either a single price or, if the property is advertised with a price range, the top figure must be no more than 10 per cent of the lower figure. Previously it was difficult to effectively enforce the laws and penalise agents for underquoting. Now, from 1 January 2016, agents face tougher penalties that apply even if they were not aware of the law, or did not intend to break the law.

All agents must provide evidence that their estimate is reasonable and Fair Trading inspectors can demand that evidence. If it is found that the estimate isn’t reasonable, based on the evidence, the NSW Fair Trading cauagent is guilty of an offence. tions sellers when selecting When properties are adver- an agent. It is tempting to

choose an agent because their estimated selling price for the property is considerably higher than other estimates provided by competitors. However, this could indicate that the agent doesn’t understand the market and that the estimate is not reasonable. Fair Trading also points out that simply because a property sells for more than expected, this does not mean underquoting has occurred. Sometimes competitive buyer behaviour can result in a much higher sale price than an agent could have reasonably estimated.

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Stunning Beachside Home!

Resort-style rural lifestyle

Lot 6, 113-115 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park 14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach Lot 7, Keys Road, Coorabell AUCTION if not sold before... $440,000 – $480,000 Forthcoming Auction 4 2 2 5 3 2

This is an exclusive opportunity to purchase land in a magnificent Suffolk Park location. With the build price from $350,000, this is the most affordable house/land package so close to Byron Bay town centre. Enjoying total privacy and surrounded by lush native rainforest, the block is within walking distance to Tallow Beach and the renowned Byron @ Byron Resort and Spa which boasts an award winning restaurant and luxurious spa and gym memberships are available. The allotment comes with DA approval to build a stunning architecturally designed home. With very few lots available in our town, “Retreat At Byron” is a highly desirable location where all life’s pleasures await you. Or for investors the property has a fantastic rental income potential with a market rental appraisal of $820 - $900 per week.

Open: By Appointment Contact: Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, James Young 0419 856 840 First National Byron Bay

Light, breezy & elevated, this open & spacious home captures coastal breezes, and a pleasant nature-filled outlook, all while being in one of the most sought-after locations and just a short level stroll to the beach! • 9ft ceilings, increased feeling of space • Side access to fully fenced backyard • Modern kitchen with electric oven, gas cooktop, plus plenty of cupboard & storage space • Quiet, peaceful location, minutes’ stroll to the beach • Bright, light & airy, with ample storage • Ceiling fans, down lights • Double garage with internal access • A HUGE bonus is the fully self-contained downstairs area, ideal accommodation for family or extra rental income • Just 25 minutes to Coolangatta and 15 minutes to Byron Bay Open: By appointment Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal. 0411 081 118 R&H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

What an amazing property, with so many options to develop and enjoy. Sprawling homestead wrapping around the tropical pool and tennis court. Development approvals are in place for a rural tourist facility and/or a community land sharing subdivision, containing 4 dwelling sites. With over 1.4km of beautiful Wilsons River frontage and just a short drive to Byron beaches, Mullumbimby/Bangalow cafes, this property has enormous potential. Our seller has other interests and having nursed the approvals through council, finds “IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON!” Call today to confirm an inspection time and obtain more details.

Open: Inspections by Appointment Contact: Greg Price 0412 871 500 or 6687 1500 Elders Bangalow

LAND AUCTION OCEAN SHORES Inspect Saturday from 12-1pm Auction Saturday 6th February 2016 at Ocean Shores Tavern 10:30am Contact Wal Leeke 0411 707 616 Jobsono P/L in conjunction with Byron Shire Real Estate

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6 LOTS

North & East aspects Stunning sea views Walk to schools & beach Plans & contracts now available Agent on site Saturdays 12-1pm

RESERVE PRICES Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot

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757m2 718m2 693m2 736m2 879m2 769m2

$270,000 $265,000 $270,000 $260,000 $270,000 $370,000

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Price Guide $799,000-$869,000

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

1094 Terranora Road, Tumbulgum Peace, Space Endless Natural Landscape!

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By Appointment

Agent Kylie Charlton Area Sales Manager 0428 440 740

Ready to invest in peace, space & an endless natural landscape? You can, with this picturesque, tranquil property, set up to support your f amily to grow! This private 9.33ha (23 acre) land is a rich natural paradise:

With a vista diverse enough to incorporate ocean skyline glimpses, Kingscliﬀ ‘s sparkling lights, river access, rolling hills, & lush countryside, it is the epitome of why the Northern Rivers is so highly sought after!

Auction

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach Stunning Beachside Home

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By Appointment

Auction Saturday 13th February 3.30pm On Site Agent

Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

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

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Auction

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

11 Mia Court Ocean Shores Mamma Mia!

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Sat & Wed 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Auction If Not Sold Prior. Saturday 13th February 1pm On Site. Agent

Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, this architecturally designed masterpiece is ideal for a family to enjoy the beneﬁts of a community-minded neighbourhood while maintaining the privacy of spectacular surrounds! Just beautiful!

• Light and bright modern entertaining spaces • Indoor outdoor living • Landscaped entrance • Large home oﬃce, with built-in work station and storage • Fully fenced, securely gated & separate side access

Price $569,000

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

12 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores A much loved family home!

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Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am

Agent Franco Braico Area Sales Manager 0438 565 525

Superbly elevated, north facing home, set on 1,119m². Solid brick and tile construction with lovely gardens. • 3 generous bedrooms, all with built-ins • Spacious living room with raked ceilings

• Large modern kitchen • Original bathroom plus en-suite • Sparkling inground pool, established gardens • Sun room, barbecue area, air conditioning • 2 individual remote lock up garages

Price $659,000

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores It’s a Birdie, it’s an Eagle… NO it’s a hole in ONE!!

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Saturday 11.30am – 12.00pm

Agent

Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118

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

Price Guide $749,000 – $799,000

R H Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads 6680 5000

36 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry Expansive, Uplifting Spectacular!!

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Saturday 2.30pm – 3.30pm

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

Ocean Shores 6680 5000 North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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. • R/C air-conditioning

• Solar power / 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

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66 PLANTATION DRIVE, EWINGSDALE

• Charming family home with open plan indoor/outdoor living & resort style ionised pool • Substantial and private secondary dwelling • Approved as a bed & breakfast offering home & income potential • Occupying a stunning 3097m2 with tropical landscaped gardens • Sought-after Ewingsdale; minutes to town’s restaurants, famous beaches and boutiques • Endless options; an inspection will impress

Resort style family home with B&B approval and substantial secondary dwelling Open: Details: Enquiries:

Saturday, 30 January 12.00 – 12.30pm $1,295,000 to $1,395,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 | Su Reynolds 6685 8466

2 GENERAL STUBBS DRIVE, ROSEBANK

• Best offers by Close Of Business Thursday 11th February • • • • •

93 acres with executive style main home, cottage, bails & dehusking plant Beautiful dam, waterfalls, Coopers Creek frontage – unlimited water Previous DA approval for multiple dwellings Open vistas with stunning views to Nightcap Ranges Rare balance of a sustainable lifestyle and income from an organic farm

Open:

Saturday, 30 January 2.00–2.30pm

Details:

$2,395,000

Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232, Sharon McInnes 0408 659 649

5 BAY VISTA LANE, EWINGSDALE

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Easy-care rural living with all the luxuries: ‘Buddha’s Retreat’ Nth facing 2.7 acres designed for relaxation and privacy Inviting 5 bed home with various living spaces, gourmet kitchen Entertaining decks, large pool, Balinese gazebo, tropical gardens Only moments’ drive to Byron Bay’s CBD and beautiful beaches The ultimate rural lifetsyle property!

Open:

Friday, 29 January 1.00–1.30pm

Details:

$1,795,000 to $1,970,000

Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

35 Fletcher Street Byron Bay 2481 | call 6685 8466 sales@byronbayfn.com | byronbayfn.com.au

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Property A taste of Morocco

It’s a birdie. No, it’s a hole in one! Sensational ocean views

59 Hyrama Crescent, Brunswick Heads 8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores For Sale $895,000 4 2 1 5 3 2

Unit 7 4-10 Grandview Street, East Ballina Price $659,000 interest from $795,000 3 2 2

Centrally located to Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby and Byron Bay, this single-storey home is set on just under 2 acres with stunning views to Byron Bay lighthouse. The lounge, kitchen and dining area have recently been renovated and comprise a large stylish open plan room designed with a modern Moroccan feel and European whitegoods. The travertine tiled foyer area opens onto 4 bedrooms, an office, two bathrooms, a large laundry and 3 toilets. The 2 larger bedrooms both have walk-in robes. This property is perfect for a growing family with active kids. The block has a large flat garden area around the home with a descending pathway weaving through the trees and magical garden all the way to the back boundary. With lots of beautiful views and natural light, this large home has opportunity to extend, to build a studio and or continue to renovate.

This quiet cul-de-sac location offers level, large, pristine manicured lawns, that are both easy to maintain and a visual delight, flowing seamlessly onto the treelined golf course. This 2-storey, solid brick home enjoys picturesque views of the 7th fairway and green. The elevated design captures the beautiful scenery of the golf course’s northerly aspects, while the surrounding natural landscape provides tranquility and an abundant birdlife. The open lounge and separate dining rooms also offer crossbreezes and the beauty of nature-filled surrounds from every window, as far as the eye can see! The large downstairs area could easily be converted into a flat (STCA) accommodation, teenager retreat or work studio. Just a short, easy drive shops, cafes and surrounding beaches. This is the ideal home to soak up the fantastic lifestyle Ocean Shores offers!

Discover space, privacy and magic ocean views over Shelley Beach. A lovely wide front entry and hallway and a well designed modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. A spacious dining/living area opens through large glass doors to an enormous, ocean facing undercover balcony (40sq.mt.) ideal for entertaining friends or relaxing with family. Positioned perfectly on the eastern corner is the main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, and delightful ocean views. This slightly elevated off the ground floor unit has very spacious and secure parking for 2 cars plus separate storage, together with a second balcony that leads onto the easy care gardens. Extremely private and quiet and pet friendly this quality built unit is a must to inspect.

Open: Inspection by appointment Contact: Todd Buckland 0408 966 421, Tod Martin 0412 734 122 Byron Shire Real Estate

Open: Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am Contact: Julie-Ann Manahan LREA 0411 081 118 Raine & Horne Ocean Shores

Open: By Appointment Contact: Scott Harvey 0412 296 872 Scott Harvey Real Estate

2/6 ELECTRA CLOSE, BYRON BAY

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Best value 3-bedder in town! Light and bright 2-level townhouse Location, location: walk to CBD and beach North facing private courtyard Quiet, friendly complex with pool No holiday letting, vacant possession

Open:

Saturday, 30 January 10.00–10.30am

Details:

$599,000 to $640,000

Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

640 DORROUGHBY ROAD, DORROUGHBY

• Submit best offers by 4pm Friday 5th Feb • • • • •

‘Estate-like’ rural living with excellent macadamia income Grand main residence, guest studio plus workers cottage Approx 7,500 maca trees with processing shed and equipment Beautiful views, abundance of water, pool and ample garaging A rare and unique 127 acre farming setup that will impress!

Open:

Saturday, 30 January 12.00–12.30pm

Details:

$1,375,000 to $1,495,000

Enquiries: Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

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The best of country lifestyle is now for sale 870 Eltham Road, Booyong. Elevated with level land around the house, perfect north aspect Long views over Eltham & Booyong Valley, easy drive to Lennox & Byron Solid elevated brick home, 4 good sized beds, main has ensuite Spacious living areas + fireplace, 2 bathrooms + external shower, Meticulously maintained, easy care 8.2acres (approx.) cleared land

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Beautiful Lennox Family Home 3 Greenview Place, Lennox Head. Elevated position – coastal breezes, quiet cul-de-sac, many extras High ceilings, open plan living flows out to the alfresco area Double 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

Fully fenced, ideal for horses/livestock or your sustainable garden Large shed/workshop for cars/boat, electricity & phone connected Inspect By Appointment Price $780,000. Wed Id: 1P0882. Call Lois 0428 877 399 or Mark 0429 868 001.

Stone bench island kitchen, walk in pantry, quality appliances Landscaped gardens, minutes to shops, schools & beaches Price: $720,000 Web ID: 1P0970. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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Outlook and privacy in Suffolk Park

Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head

4 Orchid Place, Suffolk Park. Easy care and established gardens, room for pool (STCA) Elevated, split level family home in quiet cul de sac, on 685m2 block Flat walk to Suffolk village & beaches, 5 mins drive to Byron Bay Upper level-master bedroom-ensuite, BIR, ceiling fan with private balcony Price $750,000. Wed Id: 1P0975. 3 other bedrooms over 2 levels, all Call Lois 0428 877 399 or with BIR & ceiling fans Mark 0429 868 001. Open plan kitchen & living area opens onto elevated, covered balcony Separate lounge area, floorplan great for families or guests

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1/9 Seaview Street, East Ballina. Timber/tiled floors, feature windows Immaculate split level townhouse Walk to Shelly Beach, Belle General Café & surf club Fabulous elevated views to Shaws Bay & East Ballina Price $630,000. 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

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

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.

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First time offered to the public since 1972 6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina. Panoramic views from bridge to bridge over North Creek – Waterfront The current owners will greatly miss their annual family holidays The property is otherwise holiday let with solid repeat bookings Spacious open plan kitchen/living with large bedrooms & built-ins Sold as is fully furnished – ready to move into & no need for a car

Step out to bike/walk pathway to Ballina, Shaws Bay & beaches Perfect for investor or owner occupiers & flat walk into Ballina Auction 6 April 5.30pm In Our Rooms Wed Id: 1P1024. Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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Bangalow Our extensive database of qualified buyers has us looking for the following exclusive listings. So if you or anyone you know is thinking about selling their property please contact us directly on 02 6685 3297.

RUSTIC COTTAGE – FARMLET ACRES

SLEEP: CREEK VALLEY LOCATION • Idyllic hobby farm lifestyle on 6 acres • Just minutes to Byron & Bangalow • Location, location – Sleepy Creek Valley • Original cottage with wraparound verandah • Ideal DUAL OCCUPANCY site • Established landscaped grounds & gardens • Stunning tropical oasis pool and setting 212 Fowlers Lane, BANGALOW Open House Saturday 11am - 11.30am Greg Price 0412 871 500

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LISA wants a $1.2-1.4M 4 bedroom home with a separate studio for guests & a separate studio or shed for her business. LOU wants a $2-3M holiday house walking distance to Byron Beach & Beach Hotel for rental income now and a future family home. KERRY wants a $700K investment property in Baywood Chase Suffolk Park. LINSEY wants a $700K one acre hinterland property with a flat building site to build or relocate a new home. JOHN wants a $5-6M 150-200 acres close to Byron suitable for a rural tourist facility.

AUCTION RESCHEDULED NOW 20th February

6687 1500

PETER wants a $2-3M 1-5 acres in Ewingsdale with an existing house where they can renovate or rebuild. LOZ wants a $500-600K 3 bedroom apartment one street back from the beach in Byron. UZI wants a $1-1.5M 1-5 acres in Mullumbimby with no need for renovations & nice & private. SUSIE wants a $500-600K townhouse or small house in Suffolk or similar. TONY wants $300-400K Industrial Unit Byron Bay 100-150 sq/m for his hand made furniture.

Ph: 02 6685 3297

Phone ofﬁce: 02 6685 3297 Matt 0414 185 976 • Lainie 0430 588 106

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Open For Inspection BYRON BEACH REALTY BYRON BAY

• 137 Binna Burra Road, Bangalow Sat 10-10:45am

ELDERS BANGALOW

• 212 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 155-159 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park. Wed 12-12.30pm & Sat 2-2.30pm • 23/58 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Wed 1-1.30pm • 3/67 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Thu 10-10.30am • Lots 1 and 18 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Thu 12-12.30pm • 7-9 Childe Street, Byron Bay. Thu 2-2.30pm • 5 Bay Vista Lane, Ewingsdale. Fri 1-1.30pm • 6/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Fri 3-3.30pm • 46 Broken Head Road, Newrybar. Sat 10-10.30am • 2/6 Electra Close, Byron Bay. Sat 10-10.30am • 23/58 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am • 8 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am • 3/67 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 10-10.30am • 9 Sansom Street, Bangalow. Sat 11-11.30am • 5/18-20 Jacaranda Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 11-11.30am • 33 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 11-11.30am • 33 Redgum Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11-11.30am • 46 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow. Sat 12-12.30pm • 66 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 12-12.30pm • 640 Dorroughby Road, Dorroughby. Sat 12-12.30pm • 2/16 Oodgeroo Gardens, Byron Bay. Sat 12-12.30pm • 45 Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 1-1.30pm • 271 Goremans Road, Eureka. Sat 1-1.30pm • 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2-2.30pm • 2 General Stubbs Drive, Rosebank. Sat 2-2.30pm

LJ HOOKER BRUNSWICK HEADS

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16 Pandanus Court, Brunswick Heads. Thu & Sat 11-11.30am 6 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Thu & Sat 12-12.30pm 23 Grevillea Court, Mullumbimby. Fri & Sat 10-10.30am 9 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 10-10.30am 32 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11-11.30 am 5 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11-11.30am 54 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12-12.30pm 7 Brushtail Court, Pottsville. Sat 1-1.30pm 1 Kulgun Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1-1.30pm 10 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1-1.30pm 13 Eloura Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 2-2.30pm

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

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6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina. Sat 10-10-30am 3 Greenview Place, Skennars Head. Sat 11-11.30am 1/9 Seaview Street, East Ballina. Sat 12-12.30pm 4 Orchid Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 1-1.30pm 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Sat 2-2.30pm

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RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

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12 Aloota Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30-11.30am 39/40-48 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina. Sat 10-10.45am 175 Overall Drive, Pottsville. Sat 11.30am-12.30pm 8 Kiah Close, Ocean Shores. Sat 11.30am-12pm 3/14 Redgate Road, South Golden Beach. Sat 12-1pm 11 Mia Court, Ocean Shores. Sat & Wed 2-3pm 36 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry. Sat 2.30-3.30pm 4 Benaud Place, Pottsville. Sat 1-1.30pm

AUCTIONS ELDERS BANGALOW

Auction February 13, 2016

• 212 Fowlers Lane, Bangalow

Auctions TBA

• 680 Binna Burra Road, Federal • Lot 7 Keys Road, Coorabell

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

Auctions 5.50pm Wednesday April 6 in our rooms. • 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head • 6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

Auction 1pm onsite Saturday February 13

Frangipani Cottage – Burringbar

$485,000

Cute and comfortable + hard to find Gas cooking, town water, sewered Two blocks total 2023m2 Short distance to Main St shops, bus stop 2 bedroom cottage with built-ins Price $485,000. One neat bathroom Contact Stuart Cahill 02 6677 1699 or Open plan living/kitchen 0478 651 490. Double glass doors open onto large undercover timber deck; carport under Subtropical plantings, ornamentals amid assorted natives, palm forest

• 11 Mia Court, Ocean Shores

Auction onsite Saturday February 20 • 175 Overall Drive, Pottsville

Auction 3.30pm onsite Saturday February 13 • 14 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach

NEW LISTINGS BYRON BEACH REALTY BYRON BAY

• 137 Binna Burra Road, Bangalow. $970,000 • 15 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. $2,200,000-$2,400,000

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

• 14 Goonengerry Mill Road, Goonengerry. Auction Pending. • 5/18-20 Jacaranda Drive, Byron Bay. Auction • Cape View. Scenic Vista Ewingsdale. Prices range from $599,000 to $799,000 • 8 Hakea Crescent, Suffolk Park. $740,000 to $810,000 • 3/67 Armstrong Street, Suffolk Park. Auction

LOIS BUCKETT REAL ESTATE

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33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head 6/23 Namitjira Place, Ballina 47 Hutley Drive, Lennox Head 1 Sanctuary Village, Lennox Head

RAINE & HORNE OCEAN SHORES

• 10 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores • 39/40-48 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina

Magnificent Elevated Coastal Block 5 Roundhouse Place, Ocean Shores. 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

the surf beach, golf course and shopping centre, with easy access to Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads or Coolangatta. Price guide $455,000 – $490,000. Auction (if not sold prior) 11am (NSW) onsite Saturday February 6. Web Id: 9156111 Contact Mark Lycos 0438 680 250.

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Smooth, shiny and loaded with sin. Mojo Juju sings songs that sound just like that night you can’t quite remember, in that bar you swear you weren’t at, with that girl you promise you’ve never met. Mojo spoke to The Echo about Seeing Red / Feeling Blue and going from nine to three. Mojo Juju – is that Mojo for short? or Juju? Yep, people call me Mojo. That’s what’s on my driver licence. People seem to go off their nut after your performances, and folk loved your last Bluesfest appearance. How are you dealing with the love in general? Oh it’s always nice to know people appreciate what you do. I’m always experimenting with taking my songwriting different places, so I just hope that people continue to enjoy what I’m doing even when I’m trying new stuff. This Bluesfest performance will be quite different from the last (it’s been six years!). The Snake Oil Merchants broke up; I’ve released two albums since then, and they’ve been distinctly different from one another, with different musicians working on each. This time at Blues, I’ll only have two others onstage with me instead of eight! Haha. They are great guys too: Andrew Garton on sax and my brother Steve ‘T-bone’ Ruiz de Luzuriaga; these two can definitely fill the stage.

What was your process for that? Did you change the way you did things?

Are you working on something new right now?

Yes definitely. It’s a completely different album. Working with my producer, Ptero Stylus, was amazing. He taught me so much.

I sure am. I might try to slip one or two new tunes into the set at Bluesfest. I’m pretty excited to be working on new material. I think it’s one of the most satisfying parts of being a musician – writing songs.

He has mostly worked on hip-hop records, and I really wanted that experience to come across on this record.

What differences will Bluesfest audiences notice from your last trip across the festival stage? Are there any surprises in store?

Seeing Red / Feeling Blue – a freakin’ awesome name for an album – I’m so surprised someone didn’t think of it before. Was it hard, as is often the case, to get yourself moving again into the second album after the first release?

I’ve always worked with live bands and made records in a more traditional way. It really opened up a new approach to songwriting that I think I am kinda hooked on.

Well it’s been six years… the last time I came up I was still fronting The Snake Oil Merchants. We split up not long after that.

Hmm… in some ways yes. I’d been touring nonstop for 18 months and then all of a sudden I just came to a halt and everybody expected new material.

Funnily enough, YES, but I don’t think anyone else expected it to go in this direction. I love music. I love a lot of different kinds of music.

But on the other hand, once I got writing one or two songs, I realised what the album was going to be and it was much easier to get back into it. I let go of the idea that I had to write something that related to the last album, which was a huge relief. I’m actually really proud of the new album. It was challenging in all the right ways.

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Is your work evolving in the direction you expected it to go?

I guess I’ve always just wanted to create something new that simultaneously pays homage to a stack of different influences. But I don’t ever want to make the same record twice and don’t want to sound like anybody else. Right now, I think I am creatively more adventurous and less afraid than I have ever been. So watch out! Hahaha.

That was a nine-piece band, very much a party vibe. This time we are a three-piece, so there will be a lot of space in the music. I think this time it’s more about the voice, the stories in the songs. I’m excited to come back up and do something very different than the last time I was there. Who are you looking forward to seeing at Blues? Kendrick Lamar is #1 on my list. But there are a lot of great artists as always. I think my pick for locals is Steve Smyth. He’s a favourite of mine Mojo Juju performs at Bluesfest this coming Easter long weekend. For tickets and program information go to bluesfest.com.au.

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There is a question that we used to ask ourselves to work out what was most important in life: If you had two minutes to get out of your house, what would you grab? Everyone used to say ‘the photo album’. But who has one of those cumbersome things any more? Our photo albums are on our iCloud and apparently virtual formations of data don’t catch fire or suffer water damage. I thought about it the other day and I came up with ‘All the chargers’. I don’t mean white horses that were left out the front from the continual appearance of dashing men trying to rescue me from myself; I mean those fricking things you plug in the wall that

power your devices that keep you in touch with your fricking iCloud. How can there be so many chargers? Chargers for my iPhone, for my laptop, for my iPod, for the iPad, for my camera. And that’s just me. I have five children. Between them they have a minimum of three chargeable devices. So counting my load, and John’s and the kids, there should be approximately 30 chargers in the house. It would be far too economically rational to make one universal device. No, each charger has a slightly different sized plug-in. They don’t stay with their device. They move. They become unrecognisable. On every desk they sit curled in

FULLY CHARGED ABOUT CHARGERS? clumps. They collect in baskets, under beds, in handbags, some are even left dangling in power points. The most often asked question in our house is ‘Who took my charger?’ It is never a polite question. It could be asked more delicately, perhaps phrased ‘Has anyone seen my charger?’ But no. It is always an accusation of outright theft. A sense of panic that cherished device will lose power and thus its owner will disconnect from their digital raison d’etre. And yes, other people do take chargers. They take them back to their place. They pretend they didn’t mean to but they never bring them back. They never rock

up to your house and say ‘last time I was at your house I accidentally mistook your charger for mine and took it’ – then return it. No. They never mention it again. They keep it and tell themselves it was always theirs in the first place. You say ‘did you accidentally take my charger?’ They always say ‘No. I only have mine.’ I know they’re lying because that’s what I do when I visit people. Then there’s the more direct approach for charger abductors: ‘Do you have an iPhone 6 charger I could borrow?’ ‘Borrow’ is actually not used correctly here, but ‘Do you have an iPhone 6 Charger I could use and never give back?’ will elicit a negative response.

When people ask that questions they know the answer. Of course you do. Everyone has an iPhone 6 charger. It’s their most prized possession. It seems unreasonable not to lend it to someone. After all its just an electrical power cord. The house goes quiet. We can’t give the real answer. ‘Yes, we do, but no one wants to give it to you.’ We know what will happen to it. It will not come back. And how can you prove that one white cord’s ownership over another? Who wants to be the petty control freak bitching about someone taking their iPhone charger? It happened the other night. The request seemed innocent enough. A friend who was driving me to

a gig said, ‘Oh, could I borrow your iPhone cord to charge my phone in the car?’ I couldn’t really say no. They were driving me to work after all. So I said to John, ‘Oh, can I take your cord?’ His face goes ashen. ‘No.’ ‘ But they’re all the same.’ He starts to sweat. His hands are shaking. ‘But I need mine. It’s the only one I’ve got. Give him yours.’ So I do. And at the end of the night my friend drives off with it. I realise he’s still got it the moment the car leaves the street and it occurs to me – I have been set up. This whole scenario was a scam to get my iPhone charger. The gig, the lift, the ‘I’ve got to get up early tomorrow’ was all part of the grift. So now I don’t have an iPhone charger. Hmm, but John does. If I sneak in there now before he wakes up and take it…

Live Music

ELIOTT ORR FROM SPANKINHIDE LEADS A DRUM WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY AT THE LOTUS TEAHOUSE included, along with the djembe and douns, the Zimbabwean thumb piano known as the mbira. Add to this drum kit and the odd guest horn player. The result is a blend of sweet melody and cranking rhythm.

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Based in Brisbane, Spankinhide is Elliott Orr, Piers Langford, Tsoof Baras and Josh Bell (son of local northern rivers musician Azo Bell).

UKE MULLUM ROCKIN’ OUT ON THURSDAY AT CLUB MULLUM

UKE’S GOT THE PUB ROCKIN’

GETTING YOUR GROOVE ON

The pub rock era from the late 60s to early 90s in particular was a very virile period for Australian music. The bands played loud and strong to compete with the rabble and noise in beer-soaked venues.

Significant Others, a wellrespected Sydney house and techno crew, is hosting a brandnew weekly Sunday event at the Byron Bay Brewery showcasing local and interstate DJs from around Australia.

Stu from Uke Mullum has put together a list of tunes from the prominent Aussie pub-rock bands with tunes from: Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls; The Church; Angels; AC–DC; Australian Crawl; Cold Chisel; Richard Clapton; Mental As Anything; Dragon; The Sunnyboys; Men at Work; The Choirboys; Hoodoo Gurus; Hummingbirds; The Dynamic Hepnotics; Hunters and Collectors; The Models; Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons; INXS; and Divinyls. Joining Uke Mullum for the third year in a row will be their favourite singer/songwriters Sara Tindley and Ashley Bell. The songbook is ready for you to download and start practising: ukemullum.com/ Jan2016/UM_Jan_2016.pdf. Thursday from 6.30pm Club Mullum at the Ex-Services.

Expect to hear quality house and techno music by the hand of resident DJs LeOCh and Magu plus weekly guest DJs. LeOCh has played alongside some of the best acts in the world during his residency at the Burdekin Hotel every Friday night for Significant Others and Saturday nights at Something Else (previously known as La Famiglia). LeOCh supported acts such as Danny Tenaglia, Hernan Cattaneo, Stimming, Ame, Apollonia, DJ T and many others. Second resident of Groove, Magu is one of the busiest and most respected DJs in Byron Bay. You’ll find Magu grooving beats every single weekend at some of the best events in the shire.

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His music: a mixture of the finest house and techno that gets everybody on its dancing shoes. Come experience it for yourself. Groove has free entry every Sunday from 3 till 10pm at The Byron Bay Brewery.

SPANKINHIDE FOR TEA Close your eyes and you’ll think you’re in West Africa. This is not your typical ‘bongo jam’; these guys really know how to spank! Led by well-loved djembe player Elliott Orr, Spankinhide is primarily a drumming ensemble performing pan-African rhythms on the Malinke drums, doundouns and djembes.

For the Lotus Tea House gig they have extended an invitation to a number of local musicians including the likes of Yeshe, Sam Gillespie, Steve Nugent, Robb Blackwood, Vanessa Smith, Guy Anderton, Jason Burns and the rest of the Palm Wine Ambassadors band. From 4 till 6pm Elliott and the Spankinhide lads will be leading a drum workshop/drum circle. This is an opportunity for novice djembe players as well as those more experienced to be part of a rocking session full of great players under the excellent teaching skills of Elliott Orr. This gig will have all the various shades of music; from sweet and tender chillout tunes to on-yourfeet crazy high-energy dance numbers.

With more than 10 years under the belt Spankinhide has established a solid reputation for making a dancefloor heave. They have performed at every Earth Frequency and Island Vibe festival plus at Woodford numerous times and a bunch of other festivals and events around southeast Queensland and northern NSW.

So bring your comfy clothes (no lycra – only kidding) and raise your vibration up a peg or two to the Lotus Tea House Starseed Gardens this Saturday.

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It’s only $20/$15 concession or $35/$30 if you also do the workshop. Bookings for the workshop are necessary, particularly if you need to hire a drum ($5). All welcome!

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ENTERTAINMENT sundowns raising well-needed awareness and funding for highly deserving northern NSW charities. The first event raised much-needed funds for House with No Steps. These free events are family friendly with activities available for the kids and all events see 100 per cent of all profits donated to charity

LOONALOOP AT THE BEACH HOTEL ON FRIDAY

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WE’RE ALL LOONEY FOR LOONALOOP Loonaloop will be playing their first gig in Aus since returning from their 13th European tour. Fondly referred to as the ‘globetrotting troubadours of cosmic electronica’, the core of the band – Shiney Lefai and Andy Byrnes – emerged from UK live trance band Tribal Drift, which was a pioneering act in the early 90s UK live dance scene and also at the head of introducing didjeridoo into dance music. After returning to Bondi in 2003, Andy and Shiney started a new project Loonaloop, diversifying into multiple genres of dance music. Ever since, these gals and guys have toured the globe playing some of the finest festivals out there from the renowned Glastonbury Fest in the UK to dance festivals in Holland, rock festivals in Slovakia and worldmusic fests in Scotland – to name the iceberg’s tip. Tricky to fit into a genre box – their distinctive sound is driven by a combination of traditional

instruments, drums, didgeridoo, percussion, violin and vocals, fused with programming, synths, samples and loops. Loonaloop are renowned for their intoxicating high-energy performances, with rare local performances, and the north coast is one of their favourite stomping grounds – there will definitely be magic in the air! Get looney at the Beach Hotel Friday.

REGGAE, DUB, DANCEHALL, JUNGLE – WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? The local reggae collective have taken Byron by storm with their ever-growing and -glowing Byron event, now over two stages: the Brewery’s open-air beergarden and the Brewery’s band room simultaneously. Get ready to absorb some of the fattest beats available on the east coast, delivered by the 4’20’ Sound from Byron Bay with new special guests every week, a

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sound system crew with live band, singers and MCs blazing selections of original vintage roots, jungle, dub and drum’n’bass. The weekly Reggae Mondays reggae mash-up with the crew who have been delivering the biggest dances in Byron. Monday 8pm start, free, $5 from 9pm. Byron Brewery.

LUCIOUS, WHITEBEAR AND MORE AT THE BREWERY

Whitebear is, hands down, one of if not the leading innovative mid-tempo electronica producers in Australia and he’s coming to the Byron Bay Brewery, free, on Friday. With supports from psychedelic minimal-techno favourite Ark-etech and the cross-genre DJ bass mechanic Lucious Deed, this night is a special one not to be missed. It’s all free from 7pm. Tell your friends and get involved.

GETTING CUNNING AT THE NUDGE

Cunning Stunts brings together collective artistic skills, knowledge and community spirit to create awareness and generate funds for awesome local charities that tirelessly devote themselves to supporting and helping northern NSW residents achieve a better quality of life. This Sunday Cunning Stunts presents Nudge Nudge Wink Wink – summer

This Sunday the charity is You Have a Friend youhaveafriend.com.au. A 100 per cent volunteer-based not-for-profit organisation whose committed goals are to support the homeless, marginalised, single parents and children, and those less fortunate than ourselves. All information can be found on the Cunning Stunts Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ cunningstuntevents. Sunday, the Billinudgel Hotel 3–9pm.

THE DECEMBERISTS F R O M A C R O S S T H E P L A N E T, P O R T L A N D O R E G O N ’ S F I N E S T, T H E D E C E M B E R I S T S , T H E H U G E LY S U C C E S S F U L A N D INSPIRING INDIE FOLK ROCK BAND WILL BE MAKING THEIR BLUESFEST DEBUT IN 2016.

SOUND HEALING SESSION WITH AVISHAI AT SOMARA

MUSIC AS MEDICINE Murray Kyle and Mystic Beats will be playing on Saturday 6 February as part of the Somara Shamanic Medicine Forum to be held at Starseed Gardens in Byron Bay from February 2–7. This year’s conference will include four days of workshops and ceremony during the week,with two days of talks and panels on the weekend. Workshops will include Fire Mane and local indigenous custodian Jarmbi Githabul teaming up for a voice and didge healing experience, a powerful didge journey from Wantungaa, a sound healing session from Avishai and cacao dance journey Friday night. Visit somara.org or facebook. com/somara.org for more information and to book tickets.

Their career spans more than a decade and with their songs ranging from upbeat pop to instrumental ballads. The Decemberists have charmed audiences all over the world with their eclectic live shows. The Echo grabbed an interview last week with frontman Colin Meloy who played along on his guitar during a phone hook up to the US. Colin, you have been at the helm of the band for 16 years – is it hard to keep up the momentum? There is sort a mysterious thing about momentum. Having had a career in music for as long as I have, there are ups and down and ebbs and swells in momentum. At this point I have learned to not pay attention to those things and just do the best that I can. It’s a different beast from what it was when we started out and no-one knew knew who we were. Then it was always about us; now it’s always about creating the best work that you can and challenging yourself not to get complacent and to keep it fresh. The hiatus that you announced in 2011, – did that serve its purpose? The purpose was primarily to work on other projects. We have been a band for 10 years and that point we had been on a record– release–tour cycle. The hiatus was a chance to work on our own projects – it allowed us to return reinvigorated with a different perspective and a different relationship. The band plays a wide variety of instruments and covers a broad range of musical styles. Is there a defined reason for that? Is that about boredom or fun having? It probably has a lot to do with all that. The only reason to get into any sort of music is a sense of boredom. You want to contribute something that hasn’t been done. With our eclectic mix we all like the history of music, we are all scholars and into music.

What makes the band is a crosssection of our record collections and trying to incorporate all our styles in any way we can. Your last album was realised a year ago today. When can we see a new one? Or is that too much pressure? I am working on songs now. I am always writing and working on other projects and some books. We are getting away from that album-a-year thing. It helps to take a little more time and just make sure we are putting out good work into the world. The world has amassed quite a bit of Decemberists material so we don’t want to put out anything out unless it’s really worthwhile. How many times have you been to Australia? What do you like about it? Just once we came over and did Big Day Out. I really loved it. I thought the audiences were sweet and generous and receptive. Is there anything here that could influence your music? Certainly – there’re a lot of people we are sharing the bill with at Bluesfest. The great thing about festivals is you can stand side-stage and absorb what everyone is doing and quietly seethe about everyone’s abilities – and hopefully it will fuel your own work. This will be your first encounter with Bluesfest. Had you heard about the festival? I hadn’t. I am not super up on my Australian festivals. Do you have anything new for Bluesfest audiences? What can they expect? We are excited to introduce our new material. There will be a lot of new material for our audiences to hear and some new songs depending what shape they’re in when March rolls around. The Decemberists play Bluesfest this Easter long weekend. For tickets and program info go to bluesfest.com.au.

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ARIES: While you’re busy taking the lead this week,

s r a t S with Lilith Mercury finishing its first retro transit for 2016 brings last-minute opportunities to fine-tune plans before next week’s forward surge…

don’t make the mistake of competing with any Leos. Or Capricorns. Play it smart and keep reactions under control. Magnetise rather than polarise. Be charming, because current astro-conditions offer possibilities for forging important business alliances and getting valuable collaborators onside. TAURUS: This week’s grounding influences help balance the eccentric, at times incomprehensible, behaviour of the sun in Aquarius. With your planetary ruler Venus moving into earthy Capricorn suiting Tauran social style, don’t be shy to take advantage of this ambitious energy to boost business mobility and broker professional benefits. GEMINI: With this week’s star mix stimulating a travel itch, you’re probably fretting to escape mundane issues around home, family or your base of operations. Good news: Mercury moving forward this week helps clarifies misunderstandings and ease the process of peace-making so you can finally start locking in those exciting deals…

CANCER: Pluto’s continuing presence in your relationship zone ushers in endings – which of course make space for new possibilities. This week calls attention to joint ventures, issues of give and take, what’s fair and what hasn’t been. Mars in your hothouse of glamour’s the sweet spot, insisting on dressing up and having fun.

SAGITTARIUS: As Mercury moves forward, recent intrigues and mysteries begin to clarify and unravel – though there’s plenty more in store during the coming month of perplexing Uranian behaviour. Don’t waste time and energy this week trying to figure out why. The better question is how – as in how you’ll deal with it.

CAPRICORN: Venus joining Mercury turning forward in Capricorn, all aligned with Pluto in your sign, signifies a week of peak potential. It’s also a trinity designed to uncover hidden truths or information. Your challenge is to avoid either/or, right/wrong thinking: to explore the quantum playing field to your heart’s content.

LEO: Your majesty’s popularity has certainly been peaking lately, with admirers multiplying and treating you like royalty. So far, so fabulous. This week recommends a return to earth and attention to details, because little things could cause no small amount of frustration. Expense too, if they’re incorrectly dealt with. VIRGO: This week arrives with a sense of freshness, spontaneity and exploration. Mercury’s forward move gets people back on a workable wavelength again, communications resume and, despite residual stubbornness, rigid thinking begins to give a little. Midweek Virgo moon could have you rethinking recent decisions if breaking information rearranges the goal posts. LIBRA: The sun’s move into liberating, livewire, airy Aquarius launches a month of social whirling and swirling – and with your boss planet Venus in ambitious Capricorn, networking frenzy. Friday’s double-booked Libra moon has your dance card so jam-packed you’ll be forced into the exquisite torture of having to choose the best offer.

SCORPIO: The present theatrical planetary combination can be dramatic – and with Mars in your sign, so can you. This week’s astroblend features Aquarius sun, three planets in Capricorn and no-one willing to give an inch. All of which simply means you’ll achieve more by radiating warmth than applying force…

AQUARIUS: From the full moon lighting sparklers to celebrate your birthday month, through Mercury’s liberation from retrograde bad moods to Friday’s Venus-friendly moon, this week has your name on it. The Aquaverse is buzzing and your personal cup runneth over with verve, vivacity and joie de vivre. Go, Aquirkians!

PISCES: More than any other water sign you like to go with the flow, which won’t be totally easy with some of this week’s inflexible people refusing to budge or bend. But just as water wears away stone, you’ll suss out a way to negotiate through stubborn attitudes or rigid resistance.

CULTURE

LUIS TAMANI’S AMAZON VISIONS THERE ARE MANY WHO B E L I E V E T H AT T H E J U N G L E HAS MEDICINE FOR THE W H O L E WO R L D.

WHEN YOUR BOOMERANG WON’T COME BACK After a successful debut in 2013, Boomerang Festival, held as an independent event on the Bluesfest site, was nominated for the Best New Event at the 2014 Australian Events Awards and Best Indigenous Tourism for the 2014 NSW State Tourism Awards. The festival includes dance, weaving, carving, talks and ideas, workshops, music, and authentic cultural exchanges between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people. Despite resounding critical, industry and audience acclaim, Boomerang was unable to secure funding in order to present in the same format this year. Recognising the importance of this ground-breaking event, Bluesfest director Peter Noble and his team have been working with Boomerang Festival director Rhoda Roberts to ensure it survives and thrives despite a temporary obstacle, and invites audiences and the wider community to join them in celebrating and supporting this wonderful local event.

To this end the Boomerang Festival is in its final weeks of a crowdfunding campaign and is hoping the northern rivers public will contribute.

the short courses and weekend workshops we have planned so far including printmaking, drawing, screenprinting, encaustic and abstraction.

Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson has just joined with Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, and Troy Brady in doing a video of support.

BSA’s dedicated and talented teaching staff have plenty in store for 2016. Please visit the BSA website for more information. www.byronschoolofart.com

Boomerang festival organisers are asking the progressive, forwardthinking leaders and members of our community to support them in their mission to make the NSW northern rivers leaders in this positive change for all Australians. www.indiegogo.com/projects/ boomerang-indigenous-artsculture-festival

SCHOOL OF ART IS WHERE IT’S AT

Byron School of Art (BSA) is very excited to be launching into 2016 with not one, not two, but three year-long courses There are still a few places left in the second- and third-year courses, so if you have some experience or previous study in the arts and would like to delve deeper, get in touch ASAP. If you’re wanting to get down and get creative without such a big commitment, check out all

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Whether it is the immense wealth of medicinal plants, its powerful ability to sequester carbon from our atmosphere, its biodiversity of plants and animals, or a spiritual destination where travellers reconnect with the divine in nature, the Amazon is a global treasure filled with inspiration. This wisdom is conveyed in explosive colour with sublime representations of real and other-worldly creatures in the artwork of Luis Tamani.

Luis’s paintings are an encyclopaedia of mystical wisdom – incorporating plants, spiritual deities, and swirling energies in An hour spent in the company a rich, lush jungle-scape full of of Dave Hughes has one of the waterfalls, colourful birds, and highest laugh rates per minute you elders in ceremony allows the will ever experience at a standup viewer to step into another world. comedy show. Tamani studied Art at the Eduardo Meza Saravia Escuela Superior de If you haven’t seen Dave onstage yet, you would definitely have seen Formación Artística located in his native city of Pucallpa. Meza was him as a host of Network Ten’s one of the great proponents of The Project and Before The Game neoamazónico, figurative, surreal and this year you can see him as and shamanic styles of painting. the new host of Nine Network’s During five years of attendance, Australia’s Got Talent. Luis received both rigorous It’s an accepted fact that Dave academic training and training Hughes is a bloody funny guy in the techniques of the master but you’ll never know how funny after whom the school is named, until you see him live. Hughesy is including synthesising reality unbeatable onstage, mic in hand, through metaphor and symbols on telling joke after joke to the rooms the canvas. he fills across the world. He’s never Luis is also influenced by the sacred been better than he is right now. ceremonies and medicinal plants In Byron Bay for one night only! of the jungle – by merging his own Byron Bay Theatre this Saturday, visions with art, he is able to show 7pm – $35. the interconnectedness between humans, plants, and animals. CONTINUED P 36

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He also brings reverence to the deep cultural traditions that have been preserved in the shamanic traditions of the region. Luis and his art play a shamanic role in modern society, awakening us all to the divine by invoking wonder. Somara Shamanic Medicine Forum is hosting Peruvian artist Luis Tamani over 2–7 February at Starseed Gardens, Byron Bay. Attendees of Somara 2016 will have a rare opportunity to see Luis Tamani paint live and can participate in an exclusive three-day arts intensive over February 2–5. Places are limited. Visit somara. org/tickets to book tickets. Follow Somara on facebook.com/somara.org to receive live updates.

Short Courses & Weekend Workshops -----------------------------------------------------------------------Rene Bolton The Hundreds: A Drawing Project 4 weeks 28 January – 18 February

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Michelle Dawson & Zom Osborne Life Drawing 8 weeks 2 February – 22 March

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Christine Willcocks Printmaking Session I 7 weeks 23 February – 5 April (held in Mullumbimby)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------James Guppy Drawing & Painting the Face 5 weeks 29 February – 4 April

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Michael Cusack The Language of Abstraction 4 weeks 11 March – 8 April (held in Mullumbimby)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Kat Shapiro Wood Working with Encaustic Weekend Workshop Sat 20 & Sun 21 February

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Emma Walker Experimental Drawing Weekend Workshop Sat 27 & Sun 28 February

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Anne Leon Introduction to Screenprinting Weekend Workshop Sat 27 & Sun 28 February (Mullumbimby)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Michael Cusack The Language of Abstraction Weekend Workshop Sat 30 & Sun 31 April BYRON SCHOOL OF ART WWW.BYRONSCHOOLOFART.COM

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ENTERTAINMENT VISIONARY ART AT STARSEED GARDENS Visionary Art will be a major focus in Byron next week, at the second annual Somara Shamanic Medicine Forum at Starseed Gardens. With artists coming from all over Australia and around the world this in an amazing opportunity to directly

see into the extra levels of awareness that visionary states can bring. The Visionary Art Space will be exhibiting works from Luis Tamani (Peru), Daniel Mirante (UK), Lily Moses, Paulie Mann, Katia Honor, Bryan Itch and special guests.

idea that entheogens can lead to profound artistic expression, and that art itself can be an entheogen.

This year Somara is running a Visionary Art Intensive with Peruvian artist Luis Tamani, whose astounding work often depicts the interior of Amazonian plant Watch live painting demos, browse medicine experiences. Participants can join in 12 hours of tuition the original artworks and prints over three days with this worldfor sale in the marketplace and listen to a panel discussion on the renowned artist.

CULTURE CONTINUED FROM p35 Food and drink are available at The Lotus Teahouse. A full program featuring international and local speakers, panelists and a variety of experiential workshops. Visit somara.org to view the event program and follow facebook. com/somara.org for updates.

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THE BÉLIER FAMILY THE HATEFUL EIGHT

Set in provincial France, Eric Lartigau’s endearing coming-of-age movie begins with a song of thrilling expectation and ends with one of heartbreaking resignation. Gigi (Karin Viard) is the teenaged daughter of deaf parents – her younger brother is similarly afflicted – and we encounter her riding her bicycle to the school bus stop while listening to the rambunctious pop of the Ting Tings’ That’s Not My Name. Going against the popular practice of colour-by-numbers filmmaking, Gigi’s family is not dysfunctional. Her mother Paula (Louane Emera) makes cheeses, her father Rodolphe (François Damiens) tends to the cows and all is warm and jolly in their stone farmhouse. Clouds gather, however, when the music teacher Fabien (Eric Elmosnino) discovers Gigi’s rare singing talent and urges her to apply for a position at an exclusive Paris academy.

Gigi’s domestic idyll is further confounded by the arrival of her first period (she seems a bit old to only now begin menstruating, but that’s neither here nor there). Coping with change is never easy, but the potential upheaval of the Béliers’ lives is even more stressful because Gigi is the conduit through which her unhearing parents connect with the outside world. A not altogether convincing sub-plot concerned with Rodolphe running for mayor is only a minor distraction from the torment that tears at Gigi’s heart. For Paula, the prospect of losing her daughter provokes near hysterical anger – in a remarkable and, you suspect, perspicacious outburst she admits to hating people who can hear – while Rodolpe is reduced to stony grief. A turning point arrives at Gigi’s performance at the school concert. It is generally little more than a gimmick when a director deletes the audio, but in this case it is perfectly attuned to the moment, for, in absolute silence, we are able to share the parents’ wonder as they witness the effect that Gigi has on those around them. Viard’s ingénue is paired with Damiens’s bearded papa bear in a timeless story of loss and discovery.

This is Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film. We know this because it’s the first thing we read in the introductory credits. Even by Hollywood’s immodest standards, such hubris is laughable. Further, as an act of selfreference – if not self-reverence – the auteur has included that number in the title, presumably having pre-determined that his work will be held in the same high regard as John Sturges’s The Magnificent Seven (1960). You can make up your own mind, but what the movie is most assuredly not is unpredictable, concluding in celebratory death and bloodshed. His acolytes, those who see Tarantino as a counterculture hero (even though he still flies in the pointy end of the plane), argue that he is being ironic, but I just wish he’d grow up. His story is set in the deep winter of Wyoming shortly after the Civil War. A stagecoach, an enduring icon of the Western genre, features prominently in the beautiful opening sequences as it makes its way through the snow to the staging post of Minnie’s Haberdashery. On board, the bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) has handcuffed his captive outlaw Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh). In transit, they pick up Marquis Warren (Samuel L Jackson), a veteran of the Union army, and shortly after Chris Mannix (Walter Goggins), the new sheriff of Red Rock. Overtaken by a blizzard, they hole at Minnie’s with a handful of suspicious strangers, including the wonderful Tim Roth as Mobray the hangman. Weighed down by dense verbiage to begin with, the dialogue gets even wordier as the players cleave off into alternating groups to do set pieces in which long-winded exchanges thicken the plot while bluntly addressing matters of philosophical import, primarily to do with race. As a mystery along the lines of ‘who will be last man standing’, it keeps you guessing, and if you enjoy seeing people’s brains blown out in the interest of hipster art, then it is, like, really cool. Otherwise, the movie is best appreciated as an insight into America’s moronic obsession with guns.

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RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON 7PM TULLARA CONNERS DUO

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 9PM WANDERING EYES

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM BILLY FOX

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM TORA

BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DJ LONGTIME

BALLINA RSL 6.30PM JESSE BALFOUR

SUN BISTRO, SUNRISE 5PM VAL GRAY

BYRON ARTISAN MARKET 4PM PARISSA BOUAS & FRIENDS

SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 2PM STEPHEN LOVELIGHT 7PM PHIL WHITHORN

BYRON FRESH 7PM NICK CUNNINGHAM STICKY WICKET, BYRON 9PM JOSHUA SWAN

PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 7PM JAMES ROSS

WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON 8PM DJ NERY

BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM MADIGANS

TREEHOUSE, BELONGIL 7.30PM JACK TULLY

BRUNSWICK HOTEL 7PM PHIL BROMMERS

BANGALOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM ROCK’N’ROLL DANCING

MULLUMBIMBY FARMERS MARKET 8AM SHAI SHRIKI

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

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

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678

CONCRETING

A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857

Civil domestic decorative & exposed aggregate For obligation free quote call Brett 0410 787 656

MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222

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

ELECTRICIANS

BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479

BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506

24 HOUR SERVICE

PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788 Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

0499 206 036

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning

Full Circle

fullcircleoliver@gmail.com

0419 789 600

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

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

All Jobs Small or Large

JAMIE 0408 809 817

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

DENTISTS

Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

02 66 804 173

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

The Deck Doctor

CLOTHESLINES

• SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS

Domestic Commercial

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE

JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067

CLEAN AS IT’S BEEN TEAM Home, Bond back, anytime, references..................................66882372 DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600 BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 IPS PTY LTD All types of cleaning – integratedpropertyservicing.com.au ....................0408 446145 GREEN ROCKET CLEANERS Bond clean, Builders clean, Window cleaning...................0405 437431 BRUNS VALLEY CLEAN TEAM Reliable, efficient, attention to detail.................... Cass 0457 198245 HOLISTIC CLEANING Mullumbimby town. Thorough & reliable. Call Dwari .................0435 836947 BYRON PROFESSIONAL 5-STAR CLEANING ABN, ins, 25 years exp, Kathy..................0411 846816

Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

0439 624 945

Lic: 154293c

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

Lic.136717c

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

licence no. 201775c

0458 267 777

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

Lic. 211410C

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 BUILDER/CARPENTER Decks, pergolas, small jobs. Hourly rate. Lic 123672C .............Stu 66802224 DECKS & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile... 0410 062493

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 30 mins north of Ewingsdale. Open Sat. early & late appointments ..............................07 55234090 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ............................................................66842644

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

ELECTRICAL PHONE TV

Lic. No.

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

Please call Blair Rankin on

electrical

SERVICES PTY LTD

0432 331 633 for details

‘We will not compromise on your safety’

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

Lic No. 262667C

"92/. "!9 7).$/7 #,%!.).' 02%3352% #,%!.).'

DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Education

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

CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909 Call Steven Butturini

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CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES NSW Competetively Priced. Quality Work. Lic 116938C .0416 043414 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

netdaily.net.au

North Coast news daily:

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

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

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262

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

FLOORING

fully insured

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

HANDYPERSONS acreage mowing acreage mowing

&& maintanence maintenance

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

0427 176 771

* Pressure Cleaning * Rubbish Removal * Property Detailing

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

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

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

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

10% off when mentioning this ad.

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

Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

0424 732 500 Paola Landscapes Pty Ltd Garden Clean Ups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Maintenance Irrigation & Repairs Hedge Trimming Planting & Lawn Edging Turf Laying Full Garden Maintenance Servicing Residential, Commercial and Government PLEASE CALL MATTHEW PAOLA 0431 871 245

THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839

GARAGE DOORS

PROPER JOB BOB For All Your Property Maintenance Needs Fo

Call Bob on 0424 982 935 A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ...Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576 MULLUM HANDYMAN Maintenance, repairs, painting, tip runs, gardening ...............0424 954388 A.S.A.P. HANDYMAN Carpentry, plaster, paint, bathrooms, studios, maintenance ......0405 625697 RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES Michael ...........................................66844970 or 0405 325569 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ........................................66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne ..............................0423 218417 HANDYMAN All services and areas. Reliable & friendly. $35/hr ....................................0403 793834 HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ..............................0414 109595

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 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 MULLUMBIMBY SKIN CLINIC 58 Stuart Street .................................................................66844400 MUDITA CLINIC Ayurveda, Counselling, Mindfulness. www.muditaclinic.com .................66846090 CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING Najma Ahern, Practitioner, Tutor & Trainer ....................0402 230449

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

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

INTERIOR DESIGN

A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704

IRONING

LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680 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

MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849 NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279

SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772 SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ...............................0418 110714

ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre ......... Adam 0419 260654 ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian .........0401 350156 ALUMSDEN LAWN CARE Qualified Greenkeeper, mowing & edges..............................0410 378375

GARDEN DESIGN GARDEN MAKEOVERS Design, restoration & plant supply ........... John 66841126 or 0431 745475 AUTHENTIC EX-KYOTO DESIGNER 17yrs+ exp. Consults, creates, maintains .............0427 423723

GAS SUPPLIERS

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

40 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

LANDSCAPING

POLLEN GARDENS Gardens & lawns, plant-outs. Organic principles. Dip. Hort. Dave ..0438 783645

DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

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

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

KITCHENS

Free Delivery No Rental Reliable

Locally Owned Est 18 years

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

SUBTROPICALLANDSCAPES.COM.AU 20 years exp. Lic 231789C................................0405 122456 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 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ................................0488 094025 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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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

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

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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

0401 821 204

mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249

MOTORING

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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Licence No. 207479C

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

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

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

OSTEOPATHY

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ......Call Adam 0466 992483 ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966...................................................0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500

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

at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs & Alison Daniel. Mon-Fri ...............................66857517 OSTEOPATH SINCE 1975 Old school, Lennox Head. Michael Petrie ...................................66874410 DR DEAN HARDY Osteopath B.Clin.Sci, Master Osteopathy lennoxheadquarters.com..0412 786399

PAINTING

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

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

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

OSTEOPATHY

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

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708

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

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...............................................................................66841232 PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

PHOTOGRAPHY

REMOVALISTS

Tree Faerie Fotos

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

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

www.treefaeriefotos.com â&#x20AC;˘ 0417 427 518

PHYSIOTHERAPY BANGALOW PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, acupuncture, pilates. Liz Thomas, Cally Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Kim Snellgrove ............................................................................66872330 NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy, acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Corner Dalley & Burringbar Sts, Mullumbimby ....................................................................66843255 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St.. 66853511

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818

YVES DE WILDE

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

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

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

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OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499 EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...............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

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

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

6683 4829 / 0409 917646 Removalists continued on next page The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2016 41

Service Directory REMOVALISTS (continued)

LEAPFROG REMOVALS

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

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For tips & testimonials

Friendly Staff No weekend surcharge

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Plus Check our website for how to get

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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

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LIGHTHOUSE REMOVALS 042050 5395

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

...forget pointless scrubbing

search “Lighthouse Removals”

free boxes and a 10% discount

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SHE TILES

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

Call Louise 0478 698 186

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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

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

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Call Ben on 0456 606 911 www.groutpro.com.au

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

ROOFING R 4 ROOFING AUSTRALIA Servicing Northern Rivers. Lic 252098C.................. Adam 0422 248936 ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600

Flooring by Wallaces

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

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

$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

SMART RAINWATER SOLUTIONS Tank installation, cleaning, repair etc......................0418 662285 METAL ROOFING Guttermesh, guttering, downpipes. Lic 60414C. Darryl Patterson ....0414 889453 TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103 KEEP ON PLUMBING, DRAINING & ROOFING Lic 121906C ........................................0410 469765 TILER Shower leaks, wall & floor tiling, 45 years experience. Lic R91906. Phone Bob ...0410 428919

WINDOW TINTING

TOWN PLANNING

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

JOE DAVIDSON Qualified & experienced consultant, DAs, planning proposals..............0402 405555

TRAVEL

MONTHLY MARKETS

BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360

1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

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TREE SERVICES

JIM’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL • Qualiﬁed Arborist • Tree Pruning • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Mulching • Fully Insured • Same Day Response

SEPTIC SYSTEMS SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

131 546

Installing, maintaining and repairing onsite sewerage management systems in Tweed & Byron Shires for over 25 years.

M 0418 754 149 P 07 5523 9930 NSW Lic. L10007 QLD Lic. 13395

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

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

SOLAR INSTALLATION

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Ringo 0468 957 564 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890

SWIMMING POOLS

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

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

UPHOLSTERY

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

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

BYRON BAY UPHOLSTERY Soft furnishings & outdoor ........................66853745 or 0403 713303

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

42 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

6628 4495 0417 759 777 6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Lennox Head 2nd SUN Alstonville

6688 6433 0419 369 609 6628 1568

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 3rd SAT Murwillumbah

6684 3370 0417 759 777

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 6687 4328 Third quarter February 1

14:27

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

FEBRUARY 2016

New moon February 9 13:38 First quarter February 15 18:46 Full moon February 23 05:19 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, month rise set rise set height (m) 1 M 0616 1942 1307 0246,1.38; 1448,1.25 2 T 0616 1941 0035 1359 0345,1.39; 1557,1.19 3 W 0617 1941 0115 1452 0446,1.43; 1711,1.18 4 T 0618 1940 0159 1545 0544,1.50; 1815,1.22 5 F 0619 1940 0247 1639 0635,1.59; 1909,1.20 6 S 0620 1939 0341 1731 0723,1.69; 1956,1.35 7 S 0621 1938 0438 1822 0808,1.79; 2041,1.43 8 M 0621 1938 0539 1910 0852,1.87; 2125,1.51 9 T 0622 1937 0642 1957 0937,1.92; 2210,1.57 10 W 0623 1936 0747 2041 1024,1.93; 2256,1.61 11 T 0624 1935 0851 2125 1111,1.88; 2345,1.63 1200,1.78 12 F 0625 1935 0956 2208 13 S 0625 1934 1100 2251 0034,1.64; 1251,1.65 14 S 0626 1933 1203 2336 0128,1.62; 1346,1.50 15 M 0627 1932 1305 0227,1.60; 1450,1.36 16 T 0628 1931 1406 0023 0331,1.58; 1605,1.27 17 W 0628 1931 1504 0113 0440,1.59; 1725,1.25 18 T 0629 1930 1559 0205 0546,1.63; 1833,1.28 19 F 0630 1929 1650 0259 0645,1.68; 1929,1.33 20 S 0631 1928 1737 0355 0737,1.72; 2015,1.39 21 S 0631 1927 1821 0451 0822,1.74; 2055,1.43 22 M 0632 1926 1900 0546 0902,1.74; 2132,1.47 23 T 0633 1925 1938 0640 0939,1.73; 2207,1.49 24 W 0633 1924 2013 0733 1015,1.69; 2241,1.50 25 T 0634 1923 2047 0825 1048,1.63; 2314,1.51 26 F 0635 1922 2121 0917 1123,1.57; 2348,1.50 27 S 0635 1921 2156 1008 1158,1.49 28 S 0636 1920 2233 1059 0025,1.49; 1236,1.41 29 M 0637 1919 2311 1150 0106,1.46; 1319,1.32

Astronomical data and tides

Low tide, height (m) 0900,0.72; 2102,0.62 1002,0.72; 2202,0.64 1125,0.68; 2303,0.63 1227,0.60 0000,0.59; 1318,0.50 0050,0.53; 1403,0.39 0137,0.46; 1445,0.30 0224,0.38; 1527,0.22 0311,0.33; 1608,0.17 0400,0.30; 1651,0.15 0450,0.29; 1735,0.18 0543,0.32; 1820,0.24 0639.0.38; 1908,0.33 0740,0.45; 2000,0.42 0849,0.51; 2058,0.51 1007,0.54; 2203,0.56 1125,0.53; 2312,0.57 1234,0.48 0015,0.55; 1330,0.42 0110,0.51; 1415,0.38 0158,0.47; 1455,0.35 0241,0.45; 1530,0.34 0320.0.43; 1603,0.35 0358,0.44; 1634,0.37 0435,0.46; 1704,0.40 0513,0.49; 1734,0.44 0552,0.53; 1805,0.49 0634,0.58; 1840,0.54 0723,0.63; 1920,0.60

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.

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

Classifieds INDEX Annual General Meetings ....... 43 Birthdays ................................ 45

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6684 1777

Business Opportunities ........... 44

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE

Childcare ................................ 43

PHONE ADS

Ads may be taken by phone on

Display ads: 12pm TUESDAY Line ads: 12pm TUESDAY

Halls For Hire ......................... 44

Ads can be lodged in person at the Mullum Echo office:

Publication day is Wednesday, booking deadlines are the day before publication.

Health Notices ......................... 43

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

RATES & PAYMENT

Houses For Sale ..................... 44

EMAIL ADS

$17.00 for the first two lines

Display classies (box ads): adcopy@echo.net.au Line classies: classifieds@echo.net.au

$5.00 for each extra line

Death Notices.......................... 45 For Sale .................................. 44 Garage Sales ......................... 44

In Memoriam ........................... 45 Lost & Found ........................... 45 Motor Bikes ............................ 44 Motor Vehicles ........................ 44 Musical Notes......................... 45 Only Adults ............................. 45 Pets.......................................... 45 Positions Vacant ...................... 45

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Ads canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777. SING FOR FUN Lighthouse Voices Choir Join us Wed 3rd Feb 7pm @ Kulchajam www.parissabouas.com

Professional Services ............. 43 Property Wanted ..................... 44

Woodchop Carnival

Public Notices.......................... 43

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$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa Prepayment is required for all ads.

STINGRAY CHOIR led by Janet Swain, free intro session Sat 6th Feb, 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am, Byron Surf Club. All welcome! Start up the new year with swimming and singing. Cossies optional. Rock on up or email: janet@songdynastymusic.com

PROF. SERVICES

THE BRUNSWICK VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB AGM will be held at the Brunswick Heads Bowls Club, Sat 13 Feb at 11am.

DENTURES

CHILD CARER/NANNY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

Casual stallholders welcome Please book on

6684 3370

HAWAIIAN BODYWORK Working through the layers of your whole being. 15ys exp. Brigitte 0402503603

KINESIOLOGY

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

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.

TRAUMA ISSUES

Byron Street Studio (above Centrelink) 90 mins Purna classes, all levels. $18 casual / $75 for 5 classes / $130 for 10

JOIN BYRON BAY-BALLINA

Sacred Union with Kaliana and Rama

Weekend for couples & singles transforming relationships 13 & 14 Feb. Ph 0433 707 437 info: www.roseofraphael.com.au

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

8am Wong Sarah Jess Jess Kirsty Wong Kirsty

10am Kirsty Alex Wong Caitlin Gitam Kirsty Becky

4pm

6pm Michael S Michael S Kirsty

Davina

Byron Yoga Retreat Centre 50 Skinners Shoot Rd (just past Arts Factory) 6am & 4pm class 90mins $10 casual or use your membership. Hour of power 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8am $18 casual or use your membership.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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FOR UNLIMITED YOGA at both venues: 1 month $120. 3 months $240

THANK YOU

Osho Full Day of Meditations

Call Shahido 6688 2494

An inspirational creative journey

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CREATIVE WRITING COURSES FOR WOMEN Come on a six-week journey of self-discovery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $260 Tuesday mornings: 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm from February 9 Wednesday afternoons: 12.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3.30pm from February 10 Candida Baker is a publisher, editor and the author of numerous fiction, non-fiction and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. She has an MA in Art History. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Candida Baker writes in a racily knowing tone, self-mocking, rueful and rude all at onceâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SMH

For information and bookings email cbaker@bigpond.net.au or call 0401 056 894 or verandahmagazine.com.au/just-write

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

Disordered Eating Specialist Support

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE $50 Brunswick Heads. Ph Phim 0449063629

Isa Pfluger Counsellor/Psychotherapist BASS(Couns), MGestTherapy, ClinPACFA reg.

ph 0419 981 360 isa@bodywisetherapies.com.au

ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

MOBILE MASSAGE

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

Diana Ewing Yoga & Massage Yellow Church 9 Myocum St Mullumbimby Mon & Wed 9.30-11.30am, Thur 5.30-7pm 8 Wk Beginners course starts Mon 1 Feb 6pm. Bookings required M: 0407455212 ************************************************

Remedial Massage & Shiatsu $60 p.hr Health Fund Rebates E: dianaewing@bigpond.com www.yellowchurchyoga.com

Saturday 30 January

8am ~ Silent Dynamic 10am ~ Osho Discourse 11.30am ~ No Dimensions 2.30pm ~ Nadabrahama 4.30pm ~ Kundalini 6pm ~ Evening meditation

bodywise therapies

HEALTH ORIGINAL THAI MASSAGE Call Yah 0477594800 Brunswick Heads

12 month yoga teacher training qualiďŹ es you for an international student visa.

Just Write! with

Health fund rebates available

THAI MASSAGE 1.5hrs $50, home visit $60. Ekka, 7 days 66804478. Traditional

THIS SATURDAY 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm

NO DOGS PLEASE

0416 196 980

Fridays | 6684 6336

Back this week! Wed AM Drill Hall Mullum Fri AM Byron Scout Hall. 0421101220 www.dynamicdrawing.com.au

Come and chill out and meet your friends.

CALL KIRSTEN

netdaily

Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

Find out more and be part of the dolphin team: info@dolphinresearchaustralia.com www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com

Live music, great food and produce.

Tired? Sluggish? Depressed? Headaches? Back or neck pain?

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

Wanted ................................... 44

MULLUM MARKET

THE BYRON SHIRE

Carl Moore Psychology

JANUARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEBRUARY 2016

Dynamic Drawing

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE

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Tuition ..................................... 45

PUBLIC NOTICES

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily â&#x20AC;&#x201C; echo.net.au/classified-ads

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults

DOLPHIN RESEARCH EXPEDITIONS

Work Wanted.......................... 45

PH 6680 2630

Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

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Tree Services ......................... 44

Wanted To Rent...................... 45

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

AGMs

CHILDCARE

MOSAIC CLASSES 6 sessions in my studio at your own pace. Fully incl $265. LEADLIGHTING seven sessions $310. heather@goosehousedesigns.com.au

To Let ...................................... 44 Tradework ............................... 44

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

These prices include GST.

To Lease .................................. 45 Tractor Repairs ........................ 44

Successful solutions for any problem

Thanks to everyone who came together to celebrate the 5th Birthday of Byron Yoga Retreat Centre at Evolve Byron Bay 2016. The Sponsors: Yoga King, Australian Yoga Life, Australian Yoga Journal, The Art of Healing, Frontline Copy Centre and The Byron Shire Echo. The Market Place: Heart Mala sacred jewellery, Divine Goddess yoga clothing, Feathers of the Sun goddess wear, Ocean Love Yoga Prana Wheels, Ayur Botanicals herbs and spices, Yogi Spirit clothing, Om and Love chakra wraps, Hatha Clothing active wear, ZenThai Shiatzu bodywork, Free Spirit surf and yoga wear, CafĂŠ Mantra Music, Long Life Health and Happiness essential oils and The Original Perch meditation seats.

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available Becky Martin

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(Registered Acupuncturist)

(Remedial Massage Therapist)

General & Facial Rejuvenation

Deep Tissue/Sports/ Relaxation

Thurs 4-7pm & Sat 10am-4pm

After hours available until 7pm! Appointments necessary

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Transform yourself Transform the world

Thanks to all those with Evolve-ment in the fantastic event! The participants, presenters, musicians, Purna CafĂŠ crew, volunteers and Byron Yoga Centre staff.

Path of Love

We look forward to seeing you all for yoga classes at the Byron Street Studio and at the Byron Bay Retreat Centre (50 Skinners Shoot, just past Arts Factory).

Free Introduction Evenings

For more details on classes, retreats and teacher trainings: www.byronyoga.com

19th to 26th February, 2016 (with Alima Cameron and Samved Dass)

7pm to 9pm, Wednesday, 27th of January 2016. 2A, 34 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh, Queensland. 7.15 pm to 9pm. Thursday, 28th of January, 2016. Living Yoga Sanga. First ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 63 Stuart St, Mullumbimby. NSW. Contact: Peter Saxon 0450 335 980, australia@pathoďŹ&#x201A;ove.net

www.pathoďŹ&#x201A;ove.net

The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2016 43

HYPNOSIS & EFT

HALLS FOR HIRE

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma. Maureen Bracken 0402205352

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Rolﬁng Byron Bay Are old injuries still hurting? Jeremy Sutton • 0407 132 921 rolﬁngbyronbay.com

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

6685 8532

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph: 6685 1742

Chelhie Body Therapy

OVER-50s & Beginners Fitness

Ph 0409 112 075 Introductory offer $10 discount with this ad to locals Bowen Therapy (fascial kinetics) Deep Tissue Massage Relaxation/Foot Massage

Classes start 1 FEB onwards EX-SERVICES CLUB Mullum MONDAY 10.30am Membership included. $ONLY

Try Chelhie’s combo massage Facials, Waxing, Tinting

Open 7 days Byron Bay/Lennox Head ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

OCEAN SHORES HALL THURSDAY 10am call 0406 491 002 FB shazumba

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

PART TIME ONE DAY A WEEK TEACHER TRAINING BEGINS MARCH 2ND – BOOK NOW! Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Welcomes New Yoga Teachers

Susanna & Victor

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

Victor

Sharon

Lindy Lou

Julia

Christina

Susanna

Daniel

Victor

Grace

Daniel

Grace

Hatha Vinyasa

Hatha Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Hatha Yoga

6:00 - 7:30pm

Sharon

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Yoga for Healthy Minds

Sharon

Slow Gentle Yoga

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

award winning fusion

private sessions available

call 6687 2031 or visit www.yogalates.com.au

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

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

thursday

9.30am - 11am

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

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

44 January 27, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

COMPOST TOILETS

MERCEDES CLK 320 ELEGANCE ‘03 Blue, rego 7/16, good condition, $17,500. Phone 0400363439

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

TEA TREE MULCH FINE & MED. CHOP & COMPOST

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

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

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Tallow TREE SERVICES • • • • •

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

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6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

NICK HART

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

$30/m + delivery. 0424163784

BAMBOO PLY

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223 BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. Phone 66804165 OVERLOCKER INDUST 4 thread Siruba 747. Great cond. $900ono 0428319513 BOOKCASE 95 x 120 cm wooden, 4 shelves $80. Ph 0400363439 SKIS Voelkl G3 170 with stocks & bag. $150. Ph 0400363439 BICYCLE Raceline Giro 58cm, Shimano 105 good cond, $400. Ph 0400363439

WANTED PLEASE am wanting a laptop for a high school student. Text 0431742059 OLD MOTORBIKE any make, any year, any cond. Will pick up. 0427109195 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

Fully insured • Free quotes

CEMENT ROOF TILES approx 120. Phone 0432062795

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

GARAGE SALES

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 323 910

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES • Cherry Picker • Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Tree Surgeon • Fully Insured

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

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

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND suffolk park community hall corner alcorn street and clifford street bangalow studio and head ofﬁce 72 byron street, bangalow (parking at rear)

BARINA 1990 low mileage, VGC, 4 new tyres, $1300 ono. 6mth reg. 0413061380

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20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

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CHIROPRACTOR

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST

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BRENT VERCO

Shane Eade – Chiropractor 0467 660 323

Martin Frank

COORABELL HALL WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

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

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.

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 O.SHORES 32 Bulgoon Cres, Sat from 8am. 100s of books, Casio keyboard, furn, antique chest of drawers, DVDs, clothes, h’hold, toys etc. Quality bargains O.SHORES 7 Yungarup Pl. Sat not before 7.30am. Moving sale. Fridge, assort furn BANGALOW 89 Fowlers Lane, Sat 8am, furniture and retro pieces. BYRON A&I EST 5 Wollongbar St, Sat 8am. Moving sale. Sound/music equip furn, clothing, African clothing, vinyls etc. SUNRISE 14 Sunrise Blvd, Sat not before 8.30am. Collectables, clothes, jewellery + MONSTER GARAGE SALE Moving house! Clothes, toys, furniture, jewellery. Sat 9am. 34A Childe St, Belongil HARBOUR LODGE MOTEL BRUNS 6 Old Paciﬁc Hwy, Sat & Sun 8am-2pm. Closing down sale, everything must go. TVs, beds, fridges, etc. Ph 66851851 BYRON 39 Bangalow Rd, Sun, start 8am. Motorbike, tools, camping gear, kids, baby & women’s clothes, general h’hold items.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal

BARGAINS 2003 Hyundai Elantra Auto 153088Km. Fantastic Condition SN3817.........................$5790 2005 Holden Commodore Wagon Auto. Great Value SN3010..................................................$5650 2004 Toyota Echo Manual Hatch Rego 7/16 SN9136.............................................................$3250 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Tdi Manual Diesel Commercial Or Camper SN7102.....$8395 2004 Nissan Patrol St-L Manual 7 Seater Turbo Diesel Racks Bars Etc SN6072 ..................$19495 2009 Mazda Bt-50 Dualcab Trayback 141874Km Turbo Diesel SN1679 ...................................$16990

BARGAINS

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16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

MOTOR BIKES BOLWELL SCOOTER 125cc 2008 10 mths rego, 25,000km, regularly serviced, mech A1, some scratches. $1700 ono. Ph Ross 0401639313

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

CAFÉ AVAILABLE Café Oska – great location in Byron with outdoor area. Available asap to rent.

director@bbels.com.au for details or call 0423 838 301.

HOUSES FOR SALE GRANNY FLATS x 2. 2br, 2bthrm, furn, a/c, as new. $28,000. Suit backyard, help mortgage payment. Ph 0427002057*** scratch photo 30.15 B B Timber ***

PROPERTY WANTED LOCAL FAMILY looking to buy a house/ unit/land in Byron Bay. High $400,000. Phone 0410837854

REMOVALISTS

MOTOR VEHICLES

2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Man, AWD, 224,000km, reg Sept 16, log books, air bags, air/con, power steer & windows, cruise, cent lock, CD, power mirrors. $4800. Phone 0404278363

BELONGIL Lge room, share house, suit early riser, non-smoker, pets considered, furn or unfurn, $250pw incl bills. Email mattharcla@gmail.com 0411085567 OS NTH Large semi-self-contained room with ensuite, spa, fridge & coffee making facilities. Access to kitchen. Fully furn, Avail approx 4 weeks. Suit very quiet person, $280pw incl bills. 0407287774 SUFFOLK B’SIDE Nice house, furn rm. Pref wkg, n/s, 30+, $180pw. 0414535225 LARGE COSY CARAVAN 6km Mullum, shared kitchen with mod cons, veg patch, for eco-friendly. $140pw. 0402199999 SUFFOLK modern house, large room BIR, ensuite. For single, n/s, working, 40 plus, refs. $230pw. Ph 0409966996

TO LET

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500 STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

Brunswick Heads 3br 1bth $435 Billinudgel 1br $220 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Fully furnished two bedroom apartment with single garage. No pets. $550.00 per week. No inclusions. FNC Property Management april@fncproperty.com.au

1300 716 707

BUSINESS OPP.

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

Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970

STH GOLDEN BCH room in waterfront home, $190pw incl bills. Ph 0410611030

TRACTOR REPAIRS

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

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

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

NISSAN PULSAR HATCHBACK 2005 190,000km, towbar, $3000. 0438353065

0408 210 772

Matt 0427 172 684

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

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002 VGC, lady driver, man, always garaged, fully serviced, sheepskin seats $3900 ono. 0475422266

SHARE ACCOM.

SHORT TERM ACCOM. BEACHFRONT 3br house, New Brighton n/s, no pets $630pw. Ph 0424369533 MULLUM cottage. Chic shack living. 2br, 2 recep, fully furn. Short/medium term $390pw all inclusive. Ph 0418668414 SUNRISE quiet, furn room, 2wks, 30/113/2, n/s, d/f. $200pw. 0415390004

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Bangalow

Landlords – we have qualiﬁed tenants looking for properties in Bangalow and surrounding areas. Please phone us TODAY for an honest appraisal. Goonengerry Rd, Goonengerry – $925 Resort style living, Byron views, glorious pool, sweeping decks, 2 bed up, 2/3 bed down, 2 bath, sauna. Avail NOW. Lismore Rd, Nashua – $575 4 bed, 2 bath, two living areas, freshly painted, privacy, lawns incl. 6 MONTHS ONLY. Avail NOW. Coopers Shoot – $550 2 bed, 2 bath, separate dining, new carpet/ paint, lawns incl, no pets. Avail 28 Jan. Byron Street, Bangalow – $495 Workers cottage, 2 bed, high ceilings, slow combustion, walk to everything, private backyard, pets neg. Avail NOW. Cedar Court, Bangalow – $350 Quiet, private, 1 bed cottage, undercover parking, walk to town, amongst the trees, suit single quiet person. No pets. Avail mid Feb For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

02 6687 1500

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BEACHSIDE SUFFOLK 3br, 2bthrm, townhouse, SLUG, pool, security, no pets, refs required. Avail 10/2. $600pw. accom@byron 66853805 BRUNS HEADS modern tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;house, 2br, 1 study, 2 toilets, 1 bthrm, remote control garage, modern appliances, dishwasher, air con, open-plan, front & back verandah. Avail 15th Feb. $500pw. 0403198247 BYRON BAY lge studio apart 10 min walk beach/town. F-f, priv ent, views & breeze, d/f, n/s, no pets $320pw sgl, $340pw cpl. Elec incl. Avail now. 66856564 STORAGE AVAILABLE suit caravans, motor homes, boats, trailers, shipping containers. Ph 0410630801 BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011 BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 POSSUM CREEK RD 2 br unfurn cottage on 3 acres, $450pw incl grounds maint. Pets ok, min 12 mths. Terry 0409519946 LILLI PILLI open plan self-cont studio for sgl, wkg fem $280pw. Ph 0434552283 SUFFOLK Alcorn St, opp bch entry, short/ long-term. 3br furn tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hse, 2.5 bth, a/c grounds maint, $850pw neg. 0401031209 O.SHORES modern 1br free-standing studio, suit quiet working person, WiFi, df, unfurn. $280pw. Mid Feb. 0412499399 OCEAN SHORES 1br fully furn ďŹ&#x201A;at, great location, suit working single, no pets, n/s $300pw + bills + bond. Ph 0427650861 MYOCUM 4br house on acreage, pets neg, $500pw & bills. Ph 0423517202 MULLUM 5km tenant/carer required. Self cont 1br granny ďŹ&#x201A;at, near new. Mature single lady only, n/s, no pets, no children. 4 hrs per week incl h/hold chores or driving elderly lady to shops. Previous exp or quals valued but not necessary. Long-term preferred. Rental & personal refs essential. $220pw (excl water/elect) Email: rebeccaburch2@gmail.com with relevant information to apply. O.SHORES Gorgeous, private, 1bdrm garden cottage. Ensuite, good kitchen, deck & UC parking. Pref sgl worker. Not suitable for children. Small dog considered. $290pw inc bills. 0422736404 SMALL BASIC CARAVAN by water hole on friendly farm/community, 7 min Mullum. Suit single, clean-living, n/s. No pets. Bond req. $145pw. 0431702354

WANTED TO RENT 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

POSITIONS VACANT GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599 LABOURER Experience in residential construction a must. Experience in structural landscaping preferred. Email to sanctumlandscaping@bigpond.com KITCHENHAND / WAITPERSON Table View cafe is looking for a kitchenhand/waiter to join our team. Pls send your CV to tableviewcafe@gmail.com or come & see us in the cafe. Looking forward to hearing from you.

MODELS WANTED Dynamic Drawing. Original with presence. With ďŹ&#x201A;exibility, male or fem. 0421101220

MARINE MECHANIC APPRENTICESHIP Billinudgel. Must have driver licence. Contact via email: marine@northcoastyamaha.com.au

OFFICE / ACCOUNTS MANAGER Permanent Part-Time. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an experienced person who has strong bookkeeping & ofďŹ ce management skills (preferably in the service sector). Attention to detail, accuracy, and a systemised approach are essential traits for this position. Xero experience is preferred. Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;F 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.30pm approx. Please send cover letter and resume to Steve, email: hr@psychwire.org

EXP WAITPERSON Mullum restaurant. Must be avail Wed through to Sat night. have current RSA, local residents only. Email CV to info@otheritalianjoint.com

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS â&#x20AC;˘ 66841777

You will be responsible for bookings, cleaning, accounts, reporting to owners and co-ordinating other onsite work. 38 hours per week. Weekends rostered as required. Above award rates. Applicants must have great attention to detail, be flexible, have previous relevant experience and be willing to go the extra mile. Send all applications to applicationmanager2016@hotmail.com along with your resume. Applications close 14 February 2016.

Editorial Team Member / Subeditor UPLIFT is expanding our digital team and are looking for another member as we expand our audience. The role involves being an adaptable member of a fast paced editorial team creating positive media content on a daily basis. Experience of using WordPress, a good understanding of how contemporary social media works and great English skills are very important. A willingness to learn is even more important. The role is intended to be full-time after a trial period and any necessary training. The most essential qualiďŹ cation, however, is a heartfelt desire to make a difference in the world by creating positive, independent media that brings people together. If this sounds like this could be you, please get in touch. Contact email: info@upliftconnect.com

Term 1 courses starting soon... Sunday 7th Feb

â&#x20AC;˘ Acoustic guitar Level 1

Thursday 4th Feb â&#x20AC;˘ Acoustic guitar Level 2

â&#x20AC;˘ Haloumi, Ricotta & Yoghurt â&#x20AC;˘ 2016 - The Best Year of Your Life

Saturday 6th Feb â&#x20AC;˘ Leadlighting For Beginners

Limited places - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out!

Enrol now 02 6684 3374 www.byroncollege.org.au

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

RTO NO: 90013

RESPONSIBLE mature, writer needs VERY private, quiet, rural, w/mains, iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;net. Long term, n/s, d/f, exc refs. 0466995485 QUIET LOCAL WORKING COUPLE seeking chilled rural shack, within 20km of Byron while looking to buy similar. Excellent refs. Pls call Phil 0428105111 RESPONSIBLE FAMILY just moved from Melbourne, looking for 3-4 br unfurn house in Byron area. Extremely respectful & tidy. Call Abbie 0458024933

TO LEASE FUNKY CO-CREATIVE STUDIO 12 Centennial Cct, Byron Industrial Est. Desk & OfďŹ ces $35 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $100pw All rates: http://theworkpod.co Phone 0457350504 MULLUMBIMBY large ofďŹ ce, upstairs Stuart St Arcade, 97sqm, all amenities. $400pw incl GST. Ph 66801643

CAFĂ&#x2030; FOR LEASE CafĂŠ Oska â&#x20AC;&#x201C; great location in Byron with outdoor area. Available asap to rent.

director@bbels.com.au for details or call 0423 838 301.

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EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEF good salary for right person Hard working and flair for food. Please call 0420 415 479 We are looking for an EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPER capable of working unsupervised on a casual subcontract basis. Must be able to pave, build retaining walls, timber screens, fences, have experience in setting out, establishing level, concrete, GHFNV GUDLQDJH SODQWLQJ WXUĂŚ QJ Own reliable transport essential. Must have ABN & green\white card. Please GR QRW DSSO\ XQOHVV \RX DUH D TXDOLĂŚ HG landscaper or have at least 5 years experience working for a structural landscaper. References essential. Please forward details & resume via email info@geckolandscapesolutions.com.au We are looking for a CASUAL BARISTA/ SHOP ASSISTANT to join our team in Mullumbimby. Must have experience as a Barista, be passionate about food, great people skills and be willing to work as a team. We pride ourselves in providing quality products and exceptional service. 0Q|VTCXGNNGTU|RNGCUG | 'OCKN TGUWOGU VQ KPHQ"UETCVEJRCVKUUGTKG EQO CW

on the courses marked *

â&#x20AC;˘ Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110) - starts 8th February

â&#x20AC;˘ Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUV30111) - starts 8th February

* Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40415) - starts 29th February

* Certificate IV in Permaculture (30869QLD) - starts 2nd March

â&#x20AC;˘ 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 as places are limited! 02 6684 3374

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PIANO TUNER Restorer, repairer & retailer since 1981. Ph Dr Fred Cole 0412216019 or www.specialtypianos.com.au GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360

BIRTHDAYS

shecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;isal! spe HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE with love from your co-drudges xxx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

EDUCATOR Position available for an educator to join our dynamic team at Federal Community Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre. Working with children 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 years Part-time position Essential: Diploma in Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services or currently studying All enquiries and to receive a job package, email fedccc@ bigpond.com Closing date for applications: Friday 5 February

BOOKKEEPING/ADMIN/DATA ENTRY 3yrs exp in hospitality business Karyn 0422279847

HANDYMAN

Building & renos. Paul 0423852559 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999

Fearless Drudge Leader xxx

DEATH NOTICES NOEL WILLIAM SHARP 26.12.1948â&#x20AC;&#x201C;23.01.2016 Much loved husband of Joy. Gathering at Bruns Bowlo midday Thurs 28/01/16. All welcome Privately cremated.

5-10-1945 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22-01-2016 aka The Mayor of Main Arm aka Stretch aka NSM842817 NZ Army Medical Corps

MAX

Darling Max is a little downhearted at the moment. All his siblings have been adopted and sadly heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last kitten left. He is truly adorable and has a gorgeous bluey-grey coat that makes him look like one of those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;poshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cats on the TV ads. Please be the one to take Max into your heart and give him a forever loving home. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waiting for youâ&#x20AC;Ś To meet Max and our other cats,

This gorgeous boy is just a delight, according to his foster carers. He gets on well with other dogs, loves his beach walks and is quickly learning his new name, basic commands and manners. A typical kelpie, he is full of life and has a gentle, kind nature with a nice touch of exuberance! He loves kids and his foster carers describe him as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a great family dog in the makingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. If you can give Rudi a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alison 0458 461 935.

RUDi

ONLY ADULTS I am my brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keeper. Brother /-in-law to Robert (Bob) / Maureen (Mosgiel NZ), uncle to Lynne (Warwick QLD) and Jan (Mosgiel NZ); friend and host to many; a pillar of the northern rivers gay community; former Byron Shire councillor. Resident of central Main Arm Village for 33+ years. Brian died at Mullumbimby Hospital, aged 70, after a relatively short but severe illness. Notice of cremation / wake and life celebration will be posted in due course.

IN MEMORIAM

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 TOUCH OF JUSTINE Luscious Bodywork & Sensual Touch Hot, ďŹ t, bi, 34yo. Couples welcome. Wed & Thurs Byron. Ph 0407013347 www.touchofjustine.com HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Delicious Erotic Caribbean experience. Bi-Curious Women: bit.ly/drippinghoney. Wed/Thurs only. Ph 0407013347

SOCIAL ESCORTS OUTCALLS 0451579023

PIANO LESSONS on grand piano at Ocean Shores or can travel. All ages welcome, Beg to Adv. Ph Fiona 0478603595 BA(Hons) Cert of Education

BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038

SINGING LESSONS Prof tuition, highly regarded teacher / performer / recording artist Parissa Bouas. Ph 0421330766

SINGING LESSONS With prof Opera & Cabaret Singer Great technique, tailored to your needs & style. Build conďŹ dence, performance and presentation. Myocum. Ph 66846900

Pip is an 8-year-old desexed female purebred smooth-coated standard fox terrier. She is a lively, social girl who loves to run and play and would suit active retirees or a family with children. If you can give Pip 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.

Visit www.cawi.org.au or our Facebook page to see our other dogs who would love to ďŹ nd a home.

FRENCH â&#x20AC;˘ ITALIAN â&#x20AC;˘ GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au

GUITAR LESSONS Travelling teacher, fun-centred. Ph Kathleen 0411337946

Pip

OPEN: Tues 2.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.30pm Thurs 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm Sat 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

TUITION

PARLA ITALIANO! Native teacher, Erica 0435635822

PETS

please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

Brian Melvin Knuckey

WORK WANTED

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding

SINGING LESSONS & GROUPS Weekly Kids Group Age 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15 enrol now Weekly Adult Groups Ocean Shores & Bangalow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Private Tuition all ages. Julia 0412201736 www.voicejam.com.au

MUSICAL NOTES

ROOF RESTORATION SALES PERSON Experience necessary. Email: admin@ultimaterooďŹ ng.com.au

FULL-TIME MANAGER for holiday accommodation in Byron Bay

Wednesday 3rd Feb

HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER in private residence. 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25 hours over 3 days. Email CV: macs33@bigpond.net.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

IN MEMORY OF PAT VALLANCE Passed away 2 years ago. Forever in our hearts. Bob, Mark, Dianne, Greg, Jessica, Lorena, Jed. We love her always.

LOST & FOUND O/SHORES Nth Head Rd at the car park or along path toward Xmas beach Wedding ring, much loved 0417005218

BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 LEYLA model, stunning brunette, size 8, D-bust. Charlotte, Isla Fisher look-alike. Kim, new, 20, exotic stunner. Jazz, affectionate brunette, F-bust. Sharm 21, Elle look-a-like. Laura 26, affectionate brunette. Summer is back, 30s, size 6, classy. Rose, Asian beauty. Ph 66816038

The Byron Shire Echo January 27, 2016 45

Sport

North Coast news daily:

Shores United they stand This year promises to be a very exciting time for the Shores United Football Club, with the long-overdue Shara Boulevard sportsfield approved and out to tender in February. And every good sporting year starts with a strong sign on and this week The Echo features 14 clubs and associations that you can join to enjoy a great season of sport. From tennis to hockey, from netball to equestrian events, and including four codes of football from soccer (actual football) to rugby union, rugby league and Aussie rules – sportsters are spoiled for choice. See three pages of awesome clubs in this week’s Sign On feature from page 20.

Wooden boat regatta a huge success Val Hodgson

Last year saw three Shores United teams in semis and the under-16s in the finals against Lismore. Photo Tree Faerie.

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More than 20 wooden boats took to the water last Sunday to celebrate the third Annual Wooden Boat Regatta at Ballina. Full moon and unusually high tides conspired to hide the sandy beach in front of the Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club during the morning, forcing most of the sailing boats to rig up on the grass. This made for a spectacular display for the many spectators and wooden boat enthusiasts who came to admire the variety of boats. Some of the older boats presented were raced on the Richmond River more than 30 years ago. One VJ on dis-

play won the 1968 Australian Championship. Motor vessels were represented by a 1950s open racing boat, and a diesel-powered putt-putt. Two NS14s were present that were designed by Malcolm Eggins, renowned Grafton builder of NS14s. The overall winner of the day was the newly launched and named Storm Bird, a gaffrigged clinker sailing dinghy, built in the traditional style by Goonengerry’s Barry Kean and Meerchaum Vale’s Paul Webb. More than 100 people enjoyed the sensational sausage sandwiches, as well as beautiful weather, for the fun-filled day of wooden boats. Well done, Richmond River Sailing Club.

Ballina paving and mowing the way for disc golf?

Disc golf is a popular sport in Europe and the US and is gaining momentum in Australia. Back in November last year, Ballina Council supported a proposal by Cr Jeff Johnson to investigate the establishment of a course at Bicentennial Gardens. This week a representative from DiscGolf Australia visited Ballina to start the process of designing a professional course. US-born Byron resident Jesse Amos has been playing

disc golf most of his life and has been the driving force behind establishing the sport locally. ‘I’m thrilled to see Ballina lead the charge with the region’s first professional disc golf course,’ he said. ‘I hope this leads to more courses being established in the northern rivers. ‘With the support from Cr Jeff Johnson it didn’t take long for the proposal to be approved. It’s amazing to think we’re now out here designing a professional course.

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‘Bicentennial Gardens is one of the most beautiful locations in which I’ve had the opportunity to design a disc golf course,’ said Andrew Ferguson from DiscGolf Australia. ‘The gardens offer so many great elements that combined create a fun and challenging course for players of all abilities. ‘Thanks to the progressive thinking and fervour of Jesse Amos and Cr Jeff Johnson, disc golf has landed in the northern rivers.’ The course layout will allow disc golf clubs the ability to host regular events at the gardens. The course also has the potential to host major disc golf tournaments, attracting top touring players from all over the country competing in the Australian Disc Golf Tour Jesse says he has spoken to several principals from local schools in Ballina. ‘They were very excited about the idea and said they would love to have disc golf as an option for school sport days. ‘Disc golf is an extension of the great Aussie pastime of throwing a frisbee,’ said Cr Jeff Johnson. ‘Having played it a couple of times I’m hooked, and everyone else I know who has played can’t wait to have a permanent course set up in the northern rivers. ‘Bicentennial Gardens is the perfect place for it. We have this wonderful park that is largely underutilised. For a very low one-off cost and literally zero ongoing maintenance we will now have a new recreation/sporting option that is great for families as well as disc golf enthusiasts.

Cr Johnson says he is looking forward to the day when there are local teams who will use this course regularly and have players from across the region and beyond visiting Ballina to play disc golf. ‘Not only will the course become a great asset for the local residents of Ballina, but it will also be an attraction for visitors from all over Australia.’

Hand in glove and foot on ball

The Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC and Brunswick Heads Juniors FC will join forces to become the Biggest Little Football Club in the Shire.

As far as sporting club amalgamations go, Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC and Brunswick Heads Juniors FC seems to fit like a hand in a glove. The two senior teams joined forces in 1987, followed by Mullumbimby juniors coming on board five years ago. Now finally the last piece

of the jigsaw fits into place with the Mighty Greens joining forces with the blue and gold of Mullumbimby. The club is excited about the future at the Biggest Little Football Club in the Shire and having the players, volunteers and history of Brunswick Heads FC with the club for 2016 season makes things an even

more exciting prospect. Surely, imminent global football domination awaits! For any further info contact the club at info@mbvfc. com.au or have a look at the Sign On pages (20–22) in this week’s Echo for details on how you can sign on and be a part of the club (and the afforementioned planetary victory team).

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

CWA Handicraft Mullumbimby CWA Handicraft Group will recommence meeting on Wednesday 3 February in the CWA Rooms, Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby and continue to meet each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Classes in knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing offered. Enq Margaret 6684 2956.

Mullum market Mullumbimby Community Market 8am–2pm cnr of Stuart and Myocum Streets Saturday 30 January. New hippy display ‘Back to the Garden’. No dogs, please.

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY PLEASE NOTE: The popularity of this page means that all entries might not be printed each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

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

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

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

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

Meditation Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15–9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation). Buddhist meditation teaching and practice now at the Living Yoga Sanga, first floor, 63 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, 6–7.30pm, Mondays. Contact Mishaela on 0438 858 842 or mishaela@si.org.au. Dzogchen Study Group – 4th Saturday of each month at Brunswick Heads Community Centre. Contact Katie 0417 798 726 or qld@shenpenaustralia. org for more info. One-hour guided meditation 12–1pm, Wednesday and Thursday. All levels welcome – www. yogapeace.com.au.

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

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm and second Monday of each month 5-7 pm

Probus Club

BHPA

Camera Club

Brunswick Valley Probus Club meets Tuesday 2 February at 10am at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Fees now due for 2016. Guest speaker Carole Campbell from Indie Publishing. Enquiries 6680 3919.

Brunswick Heads Progress Association meeting 1.02.16 in Memorial Hall, Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads commencing 7pm. The focus of the meeting will be the Tweed Street Project. Visitors welcome.

Ballina Camera Club digital meeting Thursday 28 January at 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre. New members welcome. Enquiries Mark 6686 6915.

Insight Meditation

Byron Market

Tuesday Insight Meditation with Radha Nicholson, Ellen Davison and others recommences Tuesday 2 February. Weekly at The Yurt Temple Byron, 7.15–9pm. All welcome. Evening supported by dana (donation).

Byron Market is on Sunday 5 April at the Butler St Reserve, 8am–3pm. Musical lineup includes Belle Fontes, Mark Riddout and Dusty Boots Show.

AIR meeting

29 January till 11 February: North coast artists Melissa Wright and Lesley Ryan’s joint exhibition Another Journey.

The next meeting of AIR (Ass of Independent Retirees) is on Fri 5 Feb 9.30am at the Ballina RSL. All welcome. Info: Ken 6687 7291.

Orchid news Byron District Orchid Society will recommence meetings on Monday 8 Feb at 7pm at Ewingsdale Hall. Enquiries Penny on 6680 1600. in the Main Street rooms Please join us for craft, community awareness and companionship. Phone Di 0412 376 034

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

Lone Goat Gallery

U3A Ballina/Byron The first meeting of the year is at 10am on 2/02/16 in the meeting room of the RSL Mullumbimby. Poetry session led by MaryAnn Smith; members are asked to bring along their own work based on a picture or music. All welcome. Enquiries 6685 1049.

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

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am– 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am

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U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum returns on 9 Feb10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Guest speaker local author Ray Essery, bush poet

Toastmasters

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

Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters.org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays at 7pm, Presbyterian Church Hall in Mullum. Please call Satisha 0402 134 390 for more info.

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

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

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

The Seniors Activities at the Byron Community Centre are back on Tuesdays from 2 February with Drumming at 10.30am followed by morning tea and Chair Yoga 12pm.

U3A discussion group

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

Museums

Seniors Groove

Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Quota Club

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.

Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee Saturday 30 January, 8am–12pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. More information 0478 272 300 or go to www.byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.

– 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm.

Library fun

Bush School

Chem-free landcare

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

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

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

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

Rainbow Dragons 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.

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

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

and wonderful entertainer. Phone 6685 1732.

information Jenny, 6680 1800, Brenda 0419 629 680.

Bangalow Pool Trust

Mullum Potters

Bangalow Pool Trust Annual General Meeting to be held on 3 February at the A&I Hall at 6pm. We need volunteers to help work towards getting this pool completed. More details Tony Heeson wallaby@nor.com.au, 0419 715 098 or Ruth Ryan bareb44@bigpond. net.au, 6687 1393.

Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors Association 2016 membership starts January. New members join-up date 28 January at the studio 10am–2pm or email mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au.

Transport volunteers Tweed Byron & Ballina Community Transport (TBBCT) assists people who are unable to access mainstream transport and currently needs volunteer drivers from the Ocean Shores area. Call 1300 875 895 (ext 2) for info.

CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Building self-confidence Find your strengths and star qualities in this small confidential group for women. Six sessions are free. To be held on Monday 8 February till 14 March at The Solarium, Ballina Community Health. Bookings Women’s Health Matters 6620 2999.

View Club Brunswick Valley View Club meets second Thursday each month. View is part of the Smith Family and sponsors disadvantaged school children. More

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

Book fair

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Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Slave held back by aluminium corporation – at least it is in the open air (8) 5. Imitate hand – could form the missing link (3-3) 9. Strive clumsily or act as an attendant (8) 10. Two mahjong players embrace fifty-first woman in the team (6) 12. Cleric in self-reinforcing trail of misfortune (7,6) 15. Steal back the Spanish 2 (5) 16. Tear around dull American lawyer; he’s superfluous (9) 17. The unhappiness Francoise Sagan said good day to (9) 19. Insignificant man is surprisingly pert about the warden (5) 20. Number 4, 36, 361: finished and unfashionable (7,6) 22. Cry of grief after knock-out of marsupials (6) 23. Hero is sick, overcome by pains (8) 25. Earthquake turns great city right around (6) 26. Two fools with one new murderer (8)

1. Outdoors, especially for meals (8) 5. Primate hybrid, probably a myth (3-3) 9. Attendant, helper (8) 10. Cricket or soccer team (6) 12. Bad situation which reinforces itself (7,6) 15. Firearm (5) 16. Superfluous, repetitive (9) 17. Book by Francoise Sagan, Bonjour … (9) 19. Insignificant or worthless person (5) 20. Number which is the product of another number multiplied by itself (7,6) 22. Cuddly Australian marsupials (6) 23. Greek hero, subject of the Iliad (8) 25. Shudder, small earthquake (6) 26. Hired killer (8)

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4.

Affirm, declare firmly (10) Coniferous tree (3) Summary, fine example of its kind (7) One who wears the clothes of the other gender (5-7) 6. Large sea bird (7) 7. Cinematographer’s most important DOWN tool (5,6) 1. Declare fool continuously 8. Not any (4) consumed (10) 11. Child’s game, nonsense (12) 2. Tree, burning, cut short (3) 13. Decorative adornment to a burial 3. Eastern transcendental book, a box, usually with inscription (6,5) condensed account (7) 14. George …. English engineer, who 4. Drag queen annoyed actor’s helper built the first railway (10) (5-7) 18. Twister, hurricane (7) 6. Big bird gets the Italian up in a nut 19. Mexican alcoholic spirit (7) tree (7) 21. Short parody (4) 7. Take down memo: avarice, it’s 24. Poet … Murray (3) essential to the entertainment Last week’s solution N108 industry! (5,6) A C C I D E N T M O A N E D 8. No directions, not one (4) P R E E T C E E 11. Bows for violins, perhaps? O N E O V E R T H E E I G H T Nonsense! (12) L A O V I A R O 13. Firm strong five dollar dish – attach L E T T U C E R A N G O O N O U R T I A it to a burial box! (6,5) P R O S T A T E A M B I T 14. Fry’s working – he built the world’s S E R E I E first public railway! (10) T O S C A T E N T A C L E 18. Big storm ripped up a party (7) R U E D A B A D J U S T S P R A T T L E 19. Ripper Al, quite a drink (7) P A T I L M E E 21. Send up a small collection of gear P I S S E D A S A P A R R O T (4) E O R N Z N A L 24. The French Murray (3) R U N N E R P A S T I L L E

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Backlash The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage has copped a pounding in recent weeks. Its mapping technology is perceived as a disaster with an independent review finding maps ‘created using the Office of Environment and Heritage’s computer model could accurately identify only 17 per cent of the vegetation communities of the Upper Hunter where a pilot program was conducted’, according to the Nature Conservation Council. In addition the Environment Protection Authority is being increasingly seen as toothless, slapping a few miscreants over the wrist with a limp lettuce leaf while letting others off altogether. It’s open season on habitat and vegetation and not enough is being done to stop the damage by government agencies allegedly responsible for doing so.

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Many of those currently trying to stop the damage are out at the beautiful Pilliga, near Narrabri in NSW, blockading Santos’s attempts to drill for CSG. (Not the local health food company but the struggling oil and gas producer with the downward trending share price whose major shareholders include US investment groups Vanguard and Blackrock.) Gamilaraay traditional custodians have joined in the protest. See more about the battle against fossil fuels at lockthegate.org.au and stoppilligacoalseamgas.com, and powerful videos of the locals’ objections at cloudcatchermedia.com/videos.html. And see the story on the north coasters arrested so far at Pilliga on Echonetdaily: echo.net. au/north-coast-locals-among10-arrested-at-pilliga-csg-site.

We continue our important series on road signs. Our informant Ben Nowland tells us, ‘I’m sure whoever posted this sign would not have spent $45 and two hours of their life on this unless there’d been good reason, such as regular near-collisions due to road conditions and three vehicles abandoned in ditches over the New Year period.’ Q Q Q Q

Forty-six residents of Tyagarah on the eastern side of the highway are up in arms at what they see as Council’s delay in making Grays Lane a safe thoroughfare, especially in times of flooding. They have written to the premier and his ministers, pointing out that ‘Grays Lane is the only access for ambulances, fire engines or any emergency vehicle to the residents of East Tyagarah’ and calling it a priority to raise Grays Lane 1.2 metres above its present level. In what is becoming an energetic exchange of emails, one resident noted, ‘As flood events increase in severity the tremendous danger presented to people obliged to wade through chest-high water with no indication of the position of the bridge poses a great risk of death’. Residents also point out that they contributed $78,000 in rates to Council’s coffers last year. Q Q Q Q

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