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Community-Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby (COREM) is kicking off their first fundraising film night for the year with Black Hole, the independent documentary about the coalmine blockade in Leard State Forest. ‘This is a must-see film for us all which is motivating COREMs’ dedication to running Mullumbimby on 100 per cent renewable energy,’ says the group. The film is screening this Friday February 26 at the Mullumbimby Drill Hall Theatre. At 6.30pm Jarmbi Githabul will open with a welcome to country, followed by mayor Simon Richardson, who will be speaking and facilitating a Q&A with guest speaker Muz Drechsler, the camp leader at the Leard State

Forest Blockade. Black Hole will screen at 8pm, and food and refreshments are available from 6.30pm. Proceeds from the evening will go to the Drill Hall PV system. The event is the start of COREM’s Solar Solution for Mullumbimby and the Planet crowdfunding campaign – planetfunder.org/projects/corem.

Climate change Shearwater student Zara Pitman Blackley, pictured above, is undertaking her school’s 20 hours of community service with COREM because she feels it is important to tackle climate change and embrace sustainable clean energy. ‘I met [COREM president] Ella at Bentley protectors’ camp in 2014 and my mum’s doing a Masters in

renewable energy so I already have some idea about how important this work is,’ said Zara. ‘I really believe it’s important to put yourself in situations where you have a say in what’s happening in your community no matter what your age is. ‘I’m super pumped about helping COREM any way I can!’ COREM president Ella Goninan said, ‘I celebrate Zara’s initiative and enthusiasm in assisting COREM, and recognise my responsibility to act with commitment to this cause for Zara’s generation and all youth and children of our time and those to come.’ COREM plans to install 10kW of solar panels on the Drill Hall. See more at corem.org.au.

A community meeting in Lismore has called on the Baird government to ‘end its war on trees’ and to increase protection for local bushland, wildlife and the climate by strengthening nature protection laws. The meeting took place just hours before a walkout of all the state’s key conservation groups from negotiations over the NSW coalition government’s revised biodiversity legislation.

and add extinction pressures to the state’s 1,000 threatened species. ‘The changes he is planning will undermine Australia’s attempts to cut our carbon pollution by increasing the rate of land clearing in NSW, which is one of our state’s biggest sources of greenhouse gases,’ Mr Martin added. The meeting organised by the Stand Up for Nature Alliance was one of many across Sydney and regional centres around the state.

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Locals heard that the Baird government’s plan to replace the Native Vegetation Act and the Threatened Species Conservation Act with a drastically watered-down Biodiversity Conservation Act would make it easier for developers and landholders to remove trees and clear native bushland across NSW. Total Environment Centre’s water and urban campaigner Leigh Martin said, ‘Mr Baird’s new law will put landmark trees and bushland in our towns and suburbs at risk,

On Friday February 20, the Total Environment Centre, National Parks Association, Wilderness Society, WWF and Humane Society issued a joint statement after announcing they would all quit negotiations with the government over the proposed legislation. ‘We have provided detailed analysis and constructive feedback to help develop a conservation law that addresses the increasing threats to wildlife, soils and climate, continued on page 2

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New top cop for north coast beat Man charged over Bruns accident A 27-year-old man has been charged over a fail-to-stop accident at Brunswick Heads late last Friday night in which a 23-year-old man was struck by a four-wheel-drive ute after he walked into the middle of the town’s main road. The pedestrian, who was accompanied by two other men at the time of the accident, remains in hospital with serious head injuries. On Sunday, the driver of the ute attended Byron Bay police station where he was interviewed by police and released pending further

inquiries. Police said the man returned to the station on Monday afternoon when he was arrested and charged with failing to stop and assist after a vehicle accident, causing grievous bodily harm. He was conditionally bailed to face Byron Bay Local Court on April 21. The accident happened around 11.40pm on Friday when the 23-year-old man and his friends were walking along the northern shoulder of the Old Pacific Highway in Brunswick Heads, in a westerly direction.

When they were near the intersection with Newberry Parade, police say that for unknown reasons the 23-year-old walked into the middle of the road where he was struck by the eastbound ute. Police say that after the collision, the ute did not stop and drove off at high speed towards Brunswick Heads. Ambulance paramedics transported the injured man to Gold Coast Hospital where he is in a serious condition. Crash Investigation Unit police are investigating.

Federal cash for council coffers – but is it enough? Tweed Byron Local Area Command turned on the tea and the scones for the media in a meet-and-greet at the Tweed Heads police station last Tuesday with their new Local Area Commander Superintendent Wayne Starling, who was named NSW Police Leader of the Year in 2012 and awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2014 when the Lake Illawarra commander. Pictured above, from left, are Byron Inspector Greg Jago, Sergeant Brad Stewart of Tweed/Byron Licensing and Supt Starling. Photo Jeff Dawson

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Councils along the north coast have received their third tranche of Financial Assistant Grant funding for the 2016 financial year. But while Nationals Page MP Kevin Hogan is

trumpeting the amounts being spent on councils in his electorate, nearby Richmond MP, Labor’s Justine Elliot, says those in her seat are getting too little. Mrs Elliot said she was

extremely disappointed with the decision to freeze indexation of the Financial Assistance Grants. In this quarter Byron Shire will get $369,124 of a $1,476,499 annual total.

Groups slam Baird’s ‘war on trees’ continued from page 1 but it is now clear that the government is on a course to pursue development at high environmental cost,’ the statement read. ‘It has become clear that the broad outcomes of this process are being predetermined by a minority of rural interests, and the proposed Biodiversity Conservation Act will fail to secure adequate protections for our wildlife, water and soils. It will also increase climate change risks by permitting the resumption of broad-scale land clearing.’ Byron Bay-based ecologist and North East Forest Alliance spokesperson Dailan Pugh echoed their comments. Mr Pugh said the northern rivers was ‘recognised nationally and internationally’ as a biodiversity hotspot,

‘because it has unusually high numbers of endemic species which are under a high level of threat due to land clearing.’ ‘This government is hellbent on undoing decades of attempts to stop the clearing of our precious remnant vegetation and the destruction of animals’ homes. ‘Getting rid of the 2003 Native Vegetation Act is just the latest battle in this government’s war on trees.

Nats intervention ‘They claim that instead they are going to rely more on local councils to regulate vegetation clearance. Back in 2012 the National Party intervened to stop any native vegetation being protected in environmental zones in the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle and Lismore local

government areas. ‘Last October planning minister Rob Stokes issued new rules that far north coast councils can only zone vegetation of the highest value, such as rainforest, old-growth forest, endangered ecosystems or habitat of endangered species, for protection if they can prove that it is already being managed for environmental conservation. Now, with the removal of the Native Vegetation Act, the government is intending to remove the last shred of protection for our precious remnant vegetation.’ See the campaign at nature.org.au/campaigns/ nature-laws. Q Read more on this story at

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Bangalow Land and Rivercare to plant and maintain the surrounding area.’ Christobel says the work on the bandstand has involved a number of local tradespeople, builders, painters, electricians, tree removalists and others. The Bangalow Parklands team of Lynn and Jon Smith, Terry Bleakley, Martin Brook, Stephanie King, David Pont,

who has since moved to Indonesia, and Christobel hope to bring back those halcyon days of the waterfront, and if Sunday’s celebration was anything to go by, they are on the right track. After recounting wonderful memories and a welcome to country from Delta Kay, about 200 guests listened avidly to MC Mick O’Regan and the Parklands team talk

about the history and the activities of the area. Ballina MP Tamara Smith MP cut the ribbon to officially open the bandstand. Old became new as acapella group Choir Baby sang, rock and roll dancers Shae and Matt christened the boards, classical guitarist Nick Repin and flautist Loani McRae played and the sunny day drifted along.

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The Greens’ candidate for the federal seat of Richmond, Dawn Walker, has called on her Labor rival, sitting MP Justine Elliot, to back their bill to ban controversial political donations from mining companies. The call comes as a report revealed last week that fossil-fuel companies receive around $2,000 in subsidies for every dollar donated by the mining sector to political parties. But Labor is mute on the issue, despite questions from Echonetdaily. Ms Walker urged Mrs Elliot to join her in signing the 350.org ‘Pollution Free Politics’ pledge and to support the Donations Reform Bill.

Greens candidate for the seat of Richmond Dawn Walker.

have collectively taken $3.7 million from fossil fuel companies in the past three years. ‘Effectively, for every dollar donated by the fossil fuel sector to political parties these companies receive about $2,000 in subsidies for their industry. ‘The Richmond electorate would like the confidence She said the Greens did that candidates are not using not accept donations from money from fossil fuel comfossil fuel companies ‘and in panies to fund their camorder to stop the corrupting paigns,’ Ms Walker said, citinfluence of political dona- ing a report on the donations. Mrs Elliot was asked about tions that the Liberal, National and Labor parties receive the call to ban political dofrom the fossil fuel sector we nations, but her spokesman simply need to ban these do- totally ignored the issue. Instead, the MP’s spokesnations’. ‘The fossil fuel sector re- man said Labor was ‘commitceives multimillion-dollar ted to reach net zero emissubsidies annually from gov- sions by 2050, evidence of ernment,’ she said. ‘Labor, the our support for a transition Liberals and the Nationals from fossil fuels to renewable North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au

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needed by, communities, industries, workers and the environment. ‘Labor recognises that conventional fuels will be part of our energy mix in the future, but they will have less of a share because of the economics of both standard and renewable energy,’ the statement said. ‘The market is showing the transition from fossil fuels is already happening and we want to encourage and support this transition through our commitment to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.’ Q Comment, page 8

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Local News Marbles film screens in Bruns

Australian Schools Marbles Champions Sam Pfeill and Sam O’Hearn with filmmaker Irene Feuz. Photo Jeff ‘Cat’s Eye’ Dawson

A ‘Thank You Community’ screening of the short film Got Your Marbles will be held this Saturday February 27 at the Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall, 5–7pm. Local director/filmmaker Irene Feuz captures the essence of the simple pleasures of marbles as enthusiastic mibsters (marble players)

from local schools battle it out for the Australian Schools Marbles Championship. The games are played in the dirt with the Old & Gold Festival as the backdrop. Irene has included extra footage on the DVD with school playground scenes where the marble rings dominate during May in the

leadup to the Challenge in the long weekend in June. The junior singles championship is also archived in this footage. Entry is by gold coin donation. Seating limited. Ring the visitors centre at Brunswick Heads on 6685 1003 to reserve your seat. Light refreshments available.

Steiner school ramps up to 30kW

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Mullumbimby Civic Hall was packed to capacity last Sunday for the Freedom of Choice Australia meeting on the issue of mandatory vaccination. The meeting looked at the socalled ‘no jab no pay’ legislation being introduced by the federal government and heard from several speakers on individuals’ rights. Photo Jeff Dawson

New gallery launches Friday February 26 will see the opening of Lume, a gallery in the Arts & Industry Estate, with food and drinks by the Figtree Restaurant and music from violinist Cye Wood’s project Cave in the Sky from 5pm to 8pm. Lume Gallery is an art space that incorporates a gallery and artist studios located at 6 Acacia Street, Byron Bay. The new gallery is the brainchild of leather craftsman Raffael Lohmann who, along with four other artisans’ studios, has a studio attached to the gallery site. Lume Gallery intends to provide inspiration for the designer, architect, builder and homeowner. ‘Our focus is on one-ofa-kind, unique and individual pieces that both inspire awe and serve practical life purpose,’ Mr Lohmann said. Find out more about the gallery and the opening at lumegallery.com.au.

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Friends of a 35-year-old Canadian woman who went missing in Byron Bay last week are appealing for help to find her. Natalie Perkins (pictured) was last seen leaving her house in Byron at around 3.30pm on Monday February 15, to attend a doctor’s appointment and has not been seen since. Ms Perkins has a medical condition and friends say her family and loved ones in Canada are very concerned over her welfare. She does not drive and is not known to hitchhike. At the time of her disappearance, Ms Perkins, who has plaits in her hair, was

Byron Shire Council says its Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant has capacity for another 4,000 premises, rejecting recent public comments about the plant. Utilities manager Peter Rees said recent public comments about the plant were inaccurate and that the community could be confident in the existing infrastructure. ‘In 2015 Council completed an independent capacity assessment of the Byron Bay Sewage Treatment plant and the conclusions were the plant is currently operating at 72 per cent capacity and, based on current settlement projections, an upgrade of the facility would be required by 2025,’ he said. ‘The current projections

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makeup in it. If you’ve seen her, contact Byron Bay police on 6685 9499 or 1800 333 000.

Help sought with Oz Day cleanups Byron Shire Council and the National Parks & Wildlife Service are seeking public participation in their Clean Up Australia Day events on Sunday March 6. Byron Shire Council and Brunswick Valley Landcare will be celebrating Clean Up Australia Day with a walk and cleanup along the riverbank in Mullumbimby. To participate be at the Pool Park, located behind

the Mullumbimby Swimming Pool on Jubilee Avenue, at 10am on the day and the cleanup will finish with morning tea at 11.30am in Heritage Park (near the tennis courts). To register as a volunteer visit www. cleanupaustraliaday.org. au/?Mullumbimby+Creek. NPWS Ranger Nigel Stewart said, ‘In Byron Bay we would like to improve on our efforts from previous years

and focus on areas that have high recreational use, close to Byron Bay High school, opposite Red Devil Park and south along the east–west walking trail on the southern end of the reserve. The Byron cleanup will run from 9am till 12 noon. Rubbish bags are supplied. For further information contact Nigel Stewart on 6620 9300 or email npws.byroncoast@ environment.nsw.gov.au.

mean approximately 4,000 houses could be built before the current treatment capacity is reached.’ Mr Rees said Council had already responded to community concerns regarding the development occurring along Ewingsdale Road and its potential effects on the Belongil catchment. ‘Partly in response to these concerns, in 2015 Council resolved to implement three initiatives: ‘1. The formation of the Belongil Catchment Advisory Committee to bring the environmental implementation expertise developed in the management of the sewage treatment plant and associated wetlands; 24 hectare melaleuca plantation and

environmental habitats to the broader Belongil catchment. It is expected this committee will bring a whole-of-Council approach to the management of the Belongil catchment. ‘2. Initiation of the Belongil Fate of the Effluent project that will look for alternative uses and flow paths for the effluent emanating from the sewage treatment plant. ‘3. Initiation of an expanded recycled water scheme in Byron Bay to service the public toilet network and associated parks and gardens. ‘Combined, these three projects will optimise flows in the Belongil and enhance the environmental benefits accruing to the catchment,’ Mr Rees said.

Rescue group backs ban on plastic bags Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) in Ballina has thrown its support behind Labor’s call to ban plastic bags. As part of the campaign to ban plastic bags, ASR invited NSW Labor’s shadow minister for the environment Penny Sharpe to tour its rescue facility in Ballina last week to see the damage caused by plastic.

In a statement released prior to the visit, Ms Sharpe said Labor would introduce a private member’s bill this year to ban the use of single-use plastic bags. Labor has also called on the government to move quickly on a container deposit scheme, modelled on the successful South Australian system which has been

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Feros Care gathers ‘pearls of wisdom’ on postcards Seniors care organisation Feros Care is collecting the pearls of wisdom that have been shared across generations, cultures and countries in a pay-it-forward style campaign that encourages people to share their wisdom and advice. Jennene Buckley, CEO of Feros Care said, ‘Our inspiration for this campaign was simple. We are surrounded by seniors who have so much life experience, funny stories and great advice. Why not share these pearls of wisdom with all and sundry?’ Some wise words from seniors already being shared include: ‘In the end it’s not the

years in your life but the life in your years’, ‘Never let an opportunity pass you by’, and ‘Try everything at least once; otherwise you’ll never know if you like it’. Feros Care is inviting everyone to get involved in the campaign by requesting a free Pearl of Wisdom postcard from www.feroscare.com.au/ pearls-of-wisdom. Feros Care suggests you then ‘share your wisdom by mailing them to your family and friends’; ‘tell the world’ by uploading your postcard to the website; and ‘host a Pearl Of Wisdom discussion group with your friends, family or local community’.

Marriage equality. It’s the topic of the moment. Inspired by progress in the rest of the world, and galvanised by the lack of it in Australia, publisher Roz Hopkins and designer Natalie Winter wrote Mummy and Mumma Get Married, a story about a little girl who plans a big surprise wedding for her mummies. Hopkins and Winter, who are joint owners of Byron Bay independent publishing company Captain Honey, life partners and mums, joined forces with Melbourne-based illustrator Cara King to create the picture book. They had the ambitious idea of getting the book into every primary school in Australia, and with this in mind launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the initial print run. The campaign was a big success, and

Roz Hopkins and Natalie Winter at Brunswick Heads with their daughter Dexie.

they exceeded their target by $2,500. ‘This significant book fills a critical gap in children’s publishing, providing the only known picture book in

Australia to specially address same-sex families,’ they say. The book is accompanied by teacher’s notes and activities prepared by

primary school teacher and former Pearson book editor, Karen Becker. See more at www.mummyandmummagetmarried.com.au.

Vandals hit Ocean Shores school three times in three weeks

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Addicted to dodgy donations Dawn Walker, the Greens candidate for the seat of Richmond, has pointed out the obvious elephant in the room. ‘Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals have collectively taken $3.7 million from fossil fuel companies in the past three years,’ she said last week. And Fossil Free Australia (FFA), in its Pollution Free Politics campaign, http://gofossilfree.org.au/pfp-home, has noted that ‘for every dollar donated to our politicians since the last election, the big polluters will receive $2,000+ in return this year’ – that’s $7.7 billion in subsidies all up. This is not sustainable and it is plain silly when the future market for coal, for example, is tanking. It looks at this stage like the massive Adani Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin and the Shenhua Watermark coal mine on the Liverpool Plains, opposed by local groups but vigorously supported by the Libs/ Labs/Nats, will not go ahead. This is the economic reality for fossil-fuel companies – either shift your investments out of polluting power or founder in the wake of the renewables boom. The other issue with industry donations is that the big parties become ethically compromised. They consider the interests of their donors ahead of the electorate and local MPs are pulled into this maelstrom even if they have better views on a sustainable future. We really have no working two-party system when it comes to fossil fuels – or to the debacle of holding refugees against their will in shitty conditions. The opposition provides no opposition, which was the intention of the Westminster system of government. The government of the day is not held to account on its fossil-fuel lunacy because Labor is too keen not to upset its donors or for some strange reason also believes that coal is ‘good for humanity’. If you need more background on political donations, the ABC provides a good summary of who gave how much to whom at http://bit.ly/abcdonors. Another worrying fact is that the Australian Electoral Commission does not list funds received via political parties’ ‘associated entities’, which direct funds to the major parties. The most extraordinary gift of all in the 2014/15 year was Clive Palmer’s companies’ generous donation of almost $10 million to his political party. FFA reckons you should ‘adopt an MP’ to keep the pressure up for an end to dodgy donations. In our case the federal representative is Labor’s Justine Elliot, not ‘Maria Elliot’ as FFA suggests. More directly, individuals can ‘go fossil free’ – no, you don’t have to get rid of that ammonite brought back from a walking trip in the Himalayas – by changing to fossil free banking, super and power sources. It would also help if the majority of Australians gave the major parties the shock of their lives by not voting for any of them at the next election. What are the chances of that? – Michael McDonald

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s the coalition troops file back into their party meetings for yet another indecisive week in Canberra, they could be forgiven for chanting: ‘One, two, three, four; What are we campaigning for?’ To which their glorious leader and his reluctant treasurer might be forgiven for responding, in unlikely unison: ‘Five, six, seven eight; we need more time to cogitate.’ Or perhaps the more apposite rhyme might be meditate, or procrastinate, or even vegetate. Not quite as snappy as a traditional Abbott threeworder, but then, we live, we are told, in more eloquent times. But the problem for the party room, and for their longsuffering constituents, is not the fluency but the delivery – or at least a promise they can seriously consider. The suspicion that the Earl of Wentworth is more into speechifying than action has been simmering for a long time. It is now reaching boiling point – not yet overflowing into open rebellion, but certainly causing real concern as Newspoll, that infallible indicator so heavily relied on by Malcolm Turnbull to assert his supremacy to Tone Abbott, has come crashing to earth, with the election result too close to call and even the popularity of their apparently invincible prime minister falling from stratospheric to merely mortal levels. They were prepared to put up with the first act of Waiting for Malcolm in the belief that somehow, sometime, they were approaching a climax. But we are now well into the second act, and still nothing is happening, or is even being seriously foreshadowed. The disillusionment with Turnbull is, to some extent, predictable; he could never live up to the hope and the hype.

But what is genuinely surprising and alarming is that the disregarded and dismissed figure of Bill Shorten is, almost unbelievably, setting the agenda. Even the government’s most avid supporters among the shock jocks of commercial radio and the demagogues of the Murdoch tabloids have been forced to acknowledge that, however much they dislike the opposition leader and his policies, at least he has some. The contrast with the dithering on the other side of the chamber cannot be ignored. Last week provided two

The suspicion that the Earl of Wentworth is more into speechifying than action has been simmering for a long time.

by Mungo MacCallum turning points: Turnbull’s official rejection (for now, anyway) of an increase in the GST at a distant venue in Townsville and Scott Morrison’s lamentably underwhelming address to the National Press Club. This latter had been built up to be a big number, with amazing scenes and unexpected revelations. In the end it was no more than yet an other rehearsal about how difficult it all was and how little could really be expected. And the former provided a sleep-in (with a few choice reds, naturally) with the New Zealand prime minister John Key, at Turnbull’s harbourside mansion, which looked more like self-indulgence than real work. The actual policy development was coming from Shorten and his quietly impressive shadow treasurer Chris Bowen, as they pursued what even their enemies had to admit was a courageous attempt to curb the excesses of negative gearing

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then, the mere mention of tinkering has been poison. Shorten is not talking about the family home, but about property investments – but this could be enough, as Turnbull is channelling his inner Abbott to attack any proposals other than his own – which, to date, means everything. But in fact Shorten’s ideas have been well received not only by the public, but by the hard-line commentators; The Australian’s economic editor, the iron-hearted economic rationalist Adam Creighton, complains that they do not go far enough – negative gearing should be swept from the face of the earth. Shorten suggests that all existing arrangements would be honoured, but as from 2017, while building new homes would still attract the concession, the purchase of older ones would be taxed. To an ordinary observer, this seems fair enough as it would encourage

the supply of new dwellings rather than property trading for its own sake. Turnbull’s onslaught said that every homeowner would lose money – it sounded rather as though he was about to go on, a la Abbott, to deplore Labor’s raid on the piggy banks of the vulnerable. And it is likely that house prices would fall, although the drop would be small and sporadic. But if they did, so what? Real home owners would not be affected: they actually live in their homes and are not about to sell them. The vast majority of others in the property market are investors, speculators, and there is no reason why they should not take their chances like everyone else in the game. There are some who would want to move homes for genuine reasons: downsizing, perhaps, or a sea and tree change. But while their selling prices might fall, so would their buying prices – no harm done. Turnbull’s diatribe sounds more like the misleading and self-interested screams of the profiteers of the property industry than a considered response to a serious proposition. And of course it appears that he is cutting off yet another option for his own tax reform, as he did later by denying any interest in capital gains tax changes. Suddenly the previously well-cluttered table is starting to look a bit bare. But that’s just the way his backbenchers want it. No more cogitation, whatever that is – give us colour, movement, bells and whistles, even a few catchy slogans: action. Let’s sound more like Tony Abbott – not that we want him back, of course, well, at least most of us don’t and clearly the voters would be appalled at the very prospect. But at least he turns up swinging. Time to bring back the biff.

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Police providing misinformation? Q Superintendent Stuart Smith of the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol claimed on the A Current Affair program of 15th February that the north region is ‘over represented in drug driving, impaired drug driving resulting in the injury or death of someone’ (3:07) and ‘we’ve had numerous dreadful fatalities at the hands of drugged drivers’ (7:00). Both these claims are false. The NSW Police Force has had to stop charging people who tested positive for cannabis for ‘Drive under the influence of cannabis’ because, unlike with alcohol, they have never bothered to ascertain how much cannabis is required to ‘influence’ or ‘impair’ a driver’s ability to drive. There is still no scientific way of testing ‘influence’ or ‘impairment’ of cannabis in

NSW either by the roadside or in the laboratory. To repeat, neither Superintendent Stuart Smith nor any NSW policeman or politician can tell whether a person is impaired by cannabis or not. Likewise the NSW Centre for Road Safety does not list ‘driving under the influence of cannabis’ as a cause of fatalities. The most they can say is ‘Accidents or fatalities involving a driver or motorcycle rider with an illicit drug present’. Not ‘influenced or impaired by an illicit drug’, not ‘caused by an illicit drug’ and certainly not ‘at the hands of a driver impaired by an illicit drug’. But they do provide a list of contributing factors which are the cause of fatalities and they are ‘excessive or inappropriate speed, fatigue, ille-

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events (music festival) site requested by the owners, presently operating on a five-year ‘trial’ basis: What do these land uses have in common – a football stadium next to a cathedral; a nuclear power plant in an earthquake zone; a petrochemical plant in a suburban area, and a giant music festival site next to a nature reserve? It appears that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment is about to allow an intensification of ‘cultural events’ at the sprawling Yelgun festival site that will reduce Billinudgel Nature Reserve, which surrounds the festival site on the east, south and west (not just the south), to a hollow shell of its former rich diversity. Ecological monitoring of

We went from 23 to 24 million in two years. There is simply no way infrastructure, welfare and services can keep up, and neither can housing. Which is the whole idea. Immigration is run by the people who build big estates, like West Byron. Keeping prices high and demand constant is the objective. Make up your mind: do you want sustainability or ‘endless growth’? You cannot have both. Matt Hartley Byron Bay

Festival consents A question to the Planning Assessment Commission, meeting in Mullumbimby on February 24 to consider changes to the consent conditions for the Yelgun cultural

gal alcohol (.05 and above) and restraint non-usage (no seatbelt)’. In fact, to make it absolutely clear that they are not claiming cannabis and/or other drugs are a ‘contributing factor’ they head the chart with ‘Contributing factors for fatalities 2010 to 2013 – compared to fatalities involving a driver with an illicit drug present’. Now, Superintendent Stuart Smith of the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol may have access to research that quantifies the number of ‘people injured or killed in NSW by a driver under the influence of cannabis’, in which case he should send it to The Echo and I will retract my comment. Name and address withheld Q Australia’s police forces routinely lie to us about the

the impact of festival events in 2015 recorded only two threatened bird species on the events site and the adjoining nature reserve, compared with the many species of threatened (rare) birds recorded in previous years. Surely this indicates a major loss of species diversity? How the DPE can justify changing the consent conditions (ie performance measures) for the festival site ‘trial’ halfway through the trial period is anyone’s guess. Andrew Benwell New Brighton

‘Nigger huts’ I have come across what can only be called a growing trend in the Byron and adjoining Tweed and Lismore Shires. A trend which is more than likely Australiawide.

value of seized drugs. This week we learned the AFP busted $1.26 billion worth of methamphetamine, which apparently equates to 3.6 million individual hits of Ice. The maths says every single hit of Ice is worth $350. Similarly with the recent marijuana raids in Mullumbimby – 759 plants valued at $1.518 million. That’s $2,000 per plant, regardless of size. This is deliberate misinformation provided to the Australian taxpayers who fund police operations. So what other lies do they routinely feed us? Can we believe anything they say? As the thin blue line representing honour and decency, our police must tell the truth or lose all credibility. Name and address withheld

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I put this trend down to a number of factors. The aging of the Baby Boomer generation, the lack of affordable accommodation, the lack of unskilled jobs and subsequent increasing unemployment, the growing disparity between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’, and the dog-eatdog plummeting morality within Australian society which no longer perceives the homeless, the unemployed, the disadvantaged, the elderly, the disabled, of any personal concern or social obligation – and if a buck can be made in using these unfortunates to one’s own advantage, so be it! Shipping containers or dongas are now placed on acreage properties and continued on next page

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Letters continued from page 9 converted into stand-alone one roomed ‘huts’ to house, for a considerable weekly rent, the ‘suitable’ servant or caretaker at and for the sole convenience of the landowner. These potential ‘slaves’ are duly screened – must pay rent (but not be considered a rental tenant under the Tenancy Act), must not stay on the property all day and spoil the landowner’s privacy, must be single with no friends allowed on the property, must do whatever the landowner requests and caretake the en-

North Coast news daily: tire property whenever the landowner is away, look after animals, mow lawns, weed gardens, etc, for no payment at all (payment being considered the price and conditions of the rent). Let’s be honest here. This cell-like accommodation is nothing more than the 21st century’s version of ‘nigger huts’ and the poor sods who rent them nothing more than the 21st century’s version of ‘slaves’ at worst, or serfs at best. Australia and Australians should be both ashamed and

appalled that this is occurring on our very back door. Azan Mann Wadeville

Roundhouse lots So already one of the Roundhouse lots is being advertised for sale for $499,000. (See real estate section of this paper of February 18.) Now that’s not a bad profit for the lucky vendor who presumably bought this lot for the advertised price of $330,000 about three months ago, even allowing for stamp duty and other purchase costs.

Has our Council ever been called upon to justify why these lots were undersold at a fixed price in the first place, which many of us realised at the time were bargain prices? (No, I am not one of the unfortunates who tried to buy one of these bargains.) What justification was there for Council not to put these lots up for sale by auction, thus realising market value for all lots and thereby protecting itself from criticism such as this? And was this matter decided by councillors in meeting or was it an

administrative matter? If all lots were undersold by Council by the same 30 per cent or more, it is not difficult to work out how much revenue the Council failed to realise which would have ultimately benefitted the community. On my calculation it is over $1,000,000. Obviously the horse has already bolted but this is no reason for Council to avoid this issue and not provide justification for its decision and the consequent loss of revenue on the sale of all 11 lots. Dinny Mandalis Ocean Shores

Code of conduct At the next meeting of the Byron Shire Council on February 25 Cr Duncan Dey will be presenting a motion concerning the appalling treatment of a volunteer on the South Golden Beach s355 Hall Committee. His motion is calling for a change to the code of conduct procedures so that volunteers are afforded similar protection to councillors. The Byron Greens fully support this motion because we feel that community volunteers need to be encouraged and not censured. Chris Cooney Convenor, Byron Greens

SGB works South Golden Beach Community Association is pleased to announce that landscape works in the grounds of SGB Community Centre are almost complete. The mature native trees will offer muchneeded shade in the future and the new paving, boulders and other native coastal plants greatly enhance the overall design to create an attractive space for our community members to meet and enjoy while still providing ample space for events and gatherings. We extend our heartfelt thanks to landscape designer, James Nash, who generously donated his time and energy on the design. Also, we wish to acknowledge the dedicated efforts of Council staff, Gerard Roche, Tom Ward and their teams in carrying out the works. Angela Dunlop On behalf of South Golden Beach Community Association

Asian gecko It appears we have been invaded by an Asian gecko. The chattering noise, seemingly coming from nowhere inside our houses, confirms their presence. They apparently do some good by keeping spider num10 February 24, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

netdaily.net.au bers down. The concern I have is that they are carnivorous to our native tree frogs and I haven’t seen a green frog at home for some time now. It saddens me that we have yet another attack on our native wildlife and frogs especially are already struggling. Is there anything we should or can do about this? Graham Truswell Coorabell

Palestine In answer to Vic Alhadeff ’s letter of February 10: The reason that the Palestinians, together with the Arab world in general, did not accept the partition of Palestine was that they were being told to give up a substantial part of their country to a group of colonists. Mr Alhadeff may like to stand history on its head but, please, not at the expense of the people of Palestine. We can see the West Bank being eaten away by Israel’s illegal settlements, or rather colonies. Good Jewish people in Israel, such as those who belong to Breaking the Silence, cannot tolerate the cruelty and injustice. My father was a Jewish refugee from Austria, so he might have been on the side of the Alhadeffs of this world. But he wasn’t. Like any reasonable person, he could see how the land of the Palestinians was partitioned from under them. In effect, they paid the price for Europe’s crimes. Now is the time for less propaganda from Israel, and fair dealing with the indigenous people. And the same could be said of this country as well. Stephen Langford Paddington NSW

Misunderstood? As a letter writer who values highly the forum for ideas provided by The Echo letters section, I aim for brevity, clarity and the choice of the right word. So it is that I am both disappointed and pissed off whenever I am misunderstood and ascribed attitudes that are contrary to my intention. For example, what am I to make of Ken Steele’s ‘Jim Nutter’s view of the world is a prime example of the stupefying effects of religion’ (Letters, February 17)? Is he saying that I am stupid? That I am making a case for religion? That I am not aware of the subtle but very important differences between Darwin’s theory, Neo-Darwinism and Lamarckism, and the implications thereof?

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Articles/Letters Mothers’ groups linked to wellbeing: study A Perth study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that participation in a local mothers’ group (facilitated or parent-led) is linked to mothers who have ‘a positive mental wellbeing’. The study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, also found that connectedness to the community and having social support networks available was associated with participation in a local mothers’ group. Mothers surveyed who had two or more children or who had lived longer than three years in their local comI am pointing to anomalies and the edifice that was built on a mistaken understanding of Darwin. I hope that Ken is not too disappointed that I do not understand the point he is making apart from regurgitating in a prolix manner superseded received wisdom (with a quid each way). My motto: ‘I traded my belief system for a working hypothesis.’ The current hypothesis includes the centrality of consciousness at every level of life. Jim Nutter Main Arm

Roundabout moves When the new roundabout outside the Byron cop shop came online recently there was a chorus of congratulations from conservatives for Cr Turncoat’s initiative and the improvement in traffic flow it brought about. However I’ve noticed that cars going in to town still tend to stick to the righthand lane, which means they still have to wait for Butler Street traffic to make the turn. There’s a good reason for this preference: if they take the left lane they’ll either have to turn left towards the beach at the next roundabout or quickly change lanes – which isn’t easy in bumperto-bumper traffic. If this is true then it’s all the more reason to do what I’ve urged umpteen times over the years: change the signage so that the left lane has the choice of either going straight ahead towards the lighthouse or turning left. The relevant exit from the roundabout is somewhat tight but traffic is moving very slowly here and the two lanes could converge into one without much difficulty. The alternative would be to limit the righthand lane to right turn only – whatever works. There’s plenty of time to

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munity also scored higher on the social support networks they had available and community connectedness. Lead author of the study, Dr Cecily Strange from UWA’s School of Population Health, said the research supported earlier findings which suggested that supportive networks make the signage changes in readiness for an Easter trial, so why wouldn’t you at least give it a test run? The change I’m suggesting might vastly improve the efficacy of the work already done and a presently under-utilised lane would be earning its keep. Fast Buck$ Coorabell

Brunswick heritage Someone is removing the houses in Brunswick Heads. Who would do such a thing? Brunswick has a unique charm with its characterfilled iconic houses and buildings. It is what makes the village special. The whole town should be heritage-listed. I would love to own and preserve a Bruns house. How could anyone even dream of changing Brunswick? New developments just don’t have the same heart and soul as the old ones. If we lose the houses of Brunswick we lose the essence of this special place. Let’s save Brunswick and put a heritage order on significant houses and buildings and preserve the unique character and charm of our beautiful village that we love. Debra Kayes Ocean Shores

Selling snake oil Have we ever had a federal government made up of as many snake-oil salesmen and women and flim-flam conartists than the current Abbott/Turnbull government? The latest piece of evidence comes in the form of the government’s current media advertising spend on Turnbull’s national innovation agenda, his ideas boom that’s about the only initiative he’s created in the past five months since toppling the Mad Monk. You know what these spivs and charla-

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developed through mothers’ groups helped parents cope with the challenges of parenting young children and build community connectedness. ‘Support networks in neighbourhoods had decreased in recent years,’ she said. ‘There are several factors affecting this, such as mothers now returning to the workforce earlier, older women staying in the workforce longer and increasing migration and mobility in recent years that has fragmented families.’ Dr Strange said the 2014 Australian Bureau of Statistics General Social Survey

revealed weekly face-to-face contact with family and friends living outside the home had reduced (76 per cent) compared to 2010 (79 per cent). ‘It is becoming increasingly important to help parents with young children meet other families and develop social interaction in their communities,’ she said. Study co-authors included UWA’s Dr Colleen Fisher and Associate Professor Lisa Wood, and Dr Peter Howat from Curtin University. They surveyed 313 Perth mothers of children aged up to five years old.

tans claim in the press media ads we’re all paying for? That making this country a centre of innovation ‘will generate a new era of jobs and prosperity for all’. That’s the second paragraph in a recent ad in the SMH, a paper I only read for the pictures. You certainly wouldn’t be reading it for its regular gushing appreciation of the latest statistics showing how galloping Sydney property prices have further shattered the dream of home ownership for young people while providing untold wealth transaction taxes to prove just what a great economic manager Premier Baird is. Clearly there has never been a more exciting time to be an Australian who owns Sydney property. Prime Minister Turnbull hasn’t announced a timetable for this ‘prosperity for all’ scenario but I do know for a fact that Australia’s 2.5 million people on or below the poverty line are wetting them-

selves in anticipation of the land of milk and honey that surely must be just around the corner. And the faint roar of approval you might have heard rumbling across the landscape the other day when these ads first appeared was from the fifty per cent of Australians shown to be living from pay packet to pay packet. Prosperity for all. Which of his departments wrote this shit? How many eyes read it and let it through? Was there one single solitary brain anywhere with a scintilla of intelligence that thought, hmmm, that’s a bit over the top. Or to see it and call it for what it is: a totally unattainable piece of hogwash that is cruelly insulting to the vast numbers of our fellow citizens who know deep down that right now is far from the most exciting time to be an Australian. Don Gordon-Brown Ocean Shores

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Howell leaned over the board by Ian Rogers and said ‘Would you mind movPlay at Byron Services Club, Mon 7pm ing like a normal human being and not a dead person?’ Australia has produced some The GMs on the adjacent top players with unusual playing board cracked up laughing while styles. Ly made sure that his next move IM Guy West taught himself was specially languid and slow. to play with his knights pointed Technically, such a comment backwards, GM Darryl Johansen could be deemed distraction but presses the chess clock so softly it Ly kept his sense of humour and is hard to believe he has touched drew the game easily. it at all, while IM Junta Ikeda The following game, from a has had great success running GM tournament in January, illushimself down to a single sec- trates Ly’s never-say-die attitude. ond, move after move. (Ikeda has beaten Australia’s two highest Marianske Lazne 2016 rated GMs through this method; White: J Szwed Black: M Ly they became so sure that Ikeda Opening: Sicilian Defence would lose on time that they for- 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.Nc3 a6 4.g3 b5 5.d4 got about their own clocks and cxd4 6.Nxd4 Bb7 7.Bg2 Nf6 8.0-0 b4 9.Na4 lost on time themselves!) Nxe4? Ly misremembered this line as being Rising Australian star fine for Black – in fact it is almost losing. 9... Moulthun Ly has a pronounced Bxe4 10.Bxe4 Nxe4 11.Re1 Nc5 is necessary. languid style – not for him the 10.Re1 d5 11.Nxe6! fxe6 12.Qh5+ Kd7 banging of pieces and clocks 13.Rxe4! dxe4 14.Bg5 Be7 15.Rd1+ Bd5 some use to establish psychologi- 16.Bxe4 Qe8! Black’s position is a shambles but Ly finds a way to hang on. 17.Qg4 Kc7 cal superiority. At the recent giant open tour- 18.Bf4+ Bd6 19.Bxd6+ Kxd6 20.Nb6 Rf8 21.Nxa8? 21.Bxd5 first would be game over. nament in Gibraltar, Ly was play- 21...Qf7! 22.Bxd5? By now White needed to ing top English Grandmaster find 22.Qe2 Qa7 23.c4! to keep a big edge. 22... David Howell, who outranked Ly Qxf2+ 23.Kh1 exd5 24.Qxb4+ Kc6 25.Re1 considerably. Remarkably, White has nothing better. 25... After 35 moves, with the posi- Qf3+ 26.Kg1 Qf2+ 27.Kh1 Qf3+ 28.Kg1 tion marginally favouring Ly, Qf2+ 29.Kh1 Draw Agreed

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espite the ‘green’ reputation of our shire, and general community awareness of composting, prior to the introduction of the new green bins system at least a third of what Byron Shire people sent to landfill could have been composted. Byron has held out against this system for a long time. In the mid-90s, Lismore introduced the first kerbside food and garden waste collection in Australia, feeding the Southern Hemisphere’s largest worm farm. Lismore’s current composting facility grew from that, receiving food and green waste from Ballina Shire in 2009, kerbside green waste from Richmond Valley Council in 2012, and Byron Shire food and green waste in August 2015. In the past six months, 2,300 tonnes of Byron’s food and garden organics has been composted, instead of going to landfill, a 30 per cent reduction in landfill, according to Council. The state government charges regional councils $76.70 per tonne Landfill Levy for each tonne of waste sent to landfill, an initiative de-

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signed to encourage councils to recycle, so Byron Council has saved roughly $176,000 in six months in levies, less the costs of running the system and trucking it to Lismore. Council estimates it has saved $150,000 so far all up. Mayor Simon Richardson says that ‘we can do better’. ‘Overall Byron Shire’s kerbside recycling rate is now 63 per cent, compared with 38 per cent prior to the introduc-

tion of our organics service’, he said. On average now, 31 per cent is organic materials, 32 per cent recycling and the remaining 37 per cent is landfill waste.

What happens to our green waste? When our waste reaches the Lismore facility, Kevin Trustrum of Lismore Council says it is placed into the ‘only

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NSW EPA approved open windrow system for food and garden waste in the state’ and turned into organically certified compost, with Lismore being ‘first local government in the country to acquire organic certification for such kerbside compost products.’ In 2015, 20,000 tonnes of waste produced around 7,000 tonnes of compost, which is then sold at $35 per cubic metre (a cubic metre of compost weighs a bit less than a tonne). ‘The largest customers by far are the farmers with organic certification and at any one time the demand for the compost and mulches exceeds the supply.’ Aside from the financial aspect, the main benefit of the system is, ‘reducing waste to landfill, recovery and recycling of nutrients, and reducing greenhouse gases in landfill’, according to Mr Trustrum, a sentiment echoed by Alisdair Smithson, Byron area farmer and purchaser of Lismore’s organic products for more than eight years. ‘It’s really important to us as organic farmers, and to the general community, that we

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return organic waste back to the soil to build the organic matter and reduce the effects of climate change by doing so,’ Mr Smithson said, adding that, ‘hopefully we will move more locally in the future so our organics can be composted in the Byron Shire.’

Contaminants To gain organic certification Lismore Council had to prohibit nappies from the organics bin, and discourage glossy magazines (because of the ink), as well as ensuring that all bags in the organics bin are compostable. In Byron Shire, green bin contamination is ‘very low’, says Byron Council, reminding people not to place ‘plastic bags, degradable or biodegradable bags in the organics bin’. (See ‘The Echo now even greener’.)

The Echo now even greener You may have noticed that The Echo’s cornstarch protective bags have changed colour from transparent to green, which enables Council’s on-truck cameras to more readily identify them as compostable. ‘We welcome the introduction of the green bin system’, said Echo general manager Simon Haslam, ‘as our Echo bags can now more quickly be composted. ‘Many so-called degradable plastic bags just degrade to plastic dust, so in 2009 we made the decision to use cornstarch bags. Now those bags can be re-used as caddy liners, then composted through the green bin system along with the newspaper itself.’

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It was 50 years ago this month that a weekly pop music paper called Go-Set launched across Australia – wholly independent of all the established corporate media. It was a paper for teenagers produced by a teens and twenty-something staff, and while it revolved around the music scene, it also spoke to our quest for an entirely new culture. I started Go-Set with a fellow Monash uni student, Tony Schauble, and a core group of mates from Monash and from the discos and band culture that was breaking out in Melbourne in the mid-60s. The Good Weekend and crikey.com ran stories a few weeks ago about Go-Set and the famous people who started their careers there – Molly Meldrum and novelist Lily Brett among them – but GoSet employed more than 60

fulltime staff (just one older than 25) during its eight-year lifetime, and some of them have wound up in Byron or nearby. I’m one of them. I was variously Go-Set’s editor, designer and publisher until I went to New York in 1976 for a week and stayed for 34 years. In 2010, I quit Manhattan and moved to Coorabell. I’d never been to Byron before the mid-2000s, but I sensed that this was where my partner Kate Veitch and I would find common ground, and so it has proved to be.

In 1969 Vince decided he’d had enough pop singing and handed the mike to his co-lead, Bon Scott. Then he asked me if I could use his energy and smarts in the Go-Set empire. Vince ran our Adelaide office for several years and then helped the Divinyls hit the big time. Once we’d both settled into life in the Byron hinterland, Vince and I took to jogging along the beach between Byron and Bruns with his dog Cody. On a Sunday morning in March 2012, we were supposed to meet for brunch, but that was the morning Vince was found dead in his Kombi, after it went off Binna Burra Road into a huge mango tree in the early hours.

Clelia’s story Michelle O’Driscoll, who was Go-Set’s Brisbane writer/ manager back in the day, had also lived for decades in the Americas – in Jamaica – until she and her man Trevor also returned to Australia, to live on the Gold Coast. Mitch told me I’d find Cleo Calvo, who used to be Go-Set’s Sydney

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Go-Set Sydney office and staff, 1968: Philip Morris (photographer), Michael Edmonds (writer), Cleo Calvo now Clelia Adams, David Elfick, Alan Earthy (ads), Vicky Popplewell, and Greg Quill (singer and feature writer).

reporter, living in Mullumbimby, now known as Clelia Adams – and famous for topping the charts here and in Europe as a country singer, songwriter, and ukulele virtuoso. (Who knew Europe had C&W charts to top?) Clelia told me that after Go-Set she worked for record companies and then as a backup singer until 1990 when a brain tumour almost killed her. I’ll let Clelia tell the story: ‘After the operation in 1991, my memories were all over the shop. A friend helped me get old copies of Go-Set and with those, plus my photo albums, and my kids providing names and locations, I put my memories together like a jigsaw puzzle.

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‘I also had the profound illumination that music is the most powerful force in the universe, and that what mattered most to me was to become a really good singer, one who could move people’s hearts, just as the greats had done to mine. It was an allconsuming mission, as the language centres of my brain had been almost obliterated. I had to re-learn songs and re-train my voice, but in a couple of years I was back performing ... and the rest is history.’ Clelia’s current single, The Captain and the Gypsy, which tells the story of how she and her beau Rowley came together, has just spent six weeks at #1 on the Australian country charts.

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At the Pass Café in 2006, I ran into a friend since the 60s whom I’d last seen 30 years ago, Lissa Coote, still throwing the best dinner parties but now in Friday Hut Road instead of Palm Beach. In GoSet days, Lissa worked in the hot new Australian film industry and I met her through David Elfick, Go-Set Sydney manager who was, and still is, a movie producer. David had a house up around Coopers Shoot several decades ago when he and Rusty Miller did Tracks magazine. When I was working on

the move to the Shire I shared plans with Vince Lovegrove, who was settling into Rosebank after several decades as a roaming writer of newspaper columns and books. Back when I was editing Go-Set, Vince was co-lead-singer in The Valentines, and he was one of a few performers who made an effort to get to know me. I didn’t hang out with the bands much – too busy putting out a 24-page paper every week and finishing a degree in politics, and enjoying my own life as a turbocharged 20-something.

Wicked grin Vince’s first wife Helen, their daughter Holly, her kids, and his other daughter Lilli all live in Lismore or nearby, and they organised a celebration of Vince’s life at the Mullum Civic Centre, joined by musos Brian Cadd, Glenn Shorrock, Jimmy Barnes, and several ex-Valentines. Among the mourners were two sons Vince had never told me about; one of them greeted me wearing a genetically-perfect copy of his dad’s trademark wicked grin, head tilted just a bit, eyes framed in mischievous wrinkles. Helen Hooper, who wrote and edited more Go-Set articles than anyone should have had to, lived briefly in Mullum a few years ago, and our celebrated photographer Colin Beard lives and teaches these days on the Sunshine Coast. Maybe there are other ex-Setters around the neighbourhood these days – if you know any, let me know at coorabellridge.com. Q Phillip Frazer started the Australian Rolling Stone, after Go-Set and before New York.

The late sixties in Australian music ‘1967–70 was a period of experimentation, change and uncertainty in pop music. New publications like Rolling Stone and OZ began to take a more serious and critical view of the pop scene and new genres like bubblegum, psychedelia, soul, funk, heavy metal and progressive rock began to emerge. ‘As the Beat Boom acts fell by the wayside, a “second

wave” of performers quickly rose to take their place – Russell Morris, Axiom, Zoot, The Valentines, The Flying Circus, Jeff St John, Chain, The Dave Miller Set, Freshwater, Tamam Shud and Tully, to name just a few. ‘The key band here [in Sydney] was the great Tamam Shud, who were perhaps the first local act to absorb and interpret the influences of

the American West Coast scene and psychedelic music. Alongside The Id, Tully and The Nutwood Rug Band, they enjoyed a close relationship with pioneering lightshow and film collective, UBU, who promoted a series of innovative Underground Dances at Paddington Town Hall and the Sydney Showground.’ Q Read more at www. milesago.com/mainframe.htm.

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What’s happening to the market? In the wider context: This week, Treasury has downgraded its estimates of Australia’s potential growth rate owing to slower population growth. The slowdown in the mining sector has resulted in fewer foreigners arriving on temporary visas and, believe it or not, more Australians migrating to New Zealand where there is a job boom, than the reverse. This trend has coincided with more housing stock being built. So, in a nutshell: more supply, less demand, would signal a slowdown in growth. It is unlikely that we will see a repeat of the forces that caused the boom in the late 90s / early noughties. Now, interest rates are low, borrowers are highly geared and incomes have flatlined. The recent news coverage both locally (see www.echo. net.au/2016/01/are-chinesebuyers-flocking-to-byron)

and nationally about the fear of foreign investment (particularly from China) driving up prices is only bearing true in the new apartment developments in the major metropolitan markets. In the local context: If past cycles hold true the slowdown in growth will be felt in the local market as the trend in major metropolitan centres is usually eventually felt in the local market. Is it good to sell in a slowing market? This very much depends on what you plan to do with the proceeds from the sale and your reasons for selling. If you are using the proceeds of the sale to buy another property in the same area or an area where the average price of housing is lower, within the same timeframe, then it doesn’t matter if the market is slowing; in fact it can work to your advantage.

Robert Prikulis, a locally based NSW registered land surveyor, now retired due to ill health, compiled in 2012 a pre-purchase check list for buyers and vendors of rural property in the Byron Bay hinterland. It is based on his extensive local experience as a practicing land surveyor in the Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby rural hinterland. The list and his explanatory notes can be found via this link: http://rjp. ievolve.com.au/blog/?p=3255.

Helen Huntly-Barratt, one of the directors at First National Byron Bay, says that 2016 started with a bang. ‘We came out of the blocks early and we’ve been running ever since,’ says Helen, who is always enthusiastic. Helen became a director of the business almost three years ago. She says that it definitely brought about new responsibilities and juggling those with her role as sales agent was tricky for the first 6–12 months. However now she takes it all in her stride. ‘It has been a terrific learning experience and increased my skills.’ Helen says that apart from every member of the sales team having their best year ever, one of the other best things from 2015 was seeing

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the team grow. ‘2015 was an extraordinarily positive year for us. We introduced new members across all our departments and we really attracted good people and have consolidated as a team.’ It is a team that Helen says she has complete trust in. When Helen is not on deck at First National you can find her either at home with her partner, Cath, and their ‘chook kids’ Elizabeth and Ethel or touring the galleries, satisfying her love of art.

HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT? Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results? Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.

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Matt and Laine Towner and the team from Remax Coastal have just moved into their new premises. They have taken over the Skybridge Financial building, on the corner of Brigantine and Wollongbar Streets, in Byron’s Arts and Industry Estate. ‘We offer a suite of services, including sales and buyers agents, investment services, holiday letting, permanent rentals, commercial leasing, mortgage broking,

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Generally, if you are buying and selling in the same market you are okay. In fact if you are buying another property with the proceeds of a sale, it is easier to get caught out in a rapidly rising market. You sell, you then hunt for another property; if the market is uber competitive, by the time you’ve found a property and have had an offer accepted or been the successful bidder at an auction six weeks or more might have passed and in that time, in a very hot market, prices can have increased.

Ideal for renovation Prime north facing position 2.52 ha. with fruit trees & dam

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A wonderful weekend hideaway

3 Greenview Place Lennox Head 132 Upper Wilsons Creek Road, Wilsons Creek $995,000 $700,000 – $730,000 Auction 4 2 2 2-3 1 3

Built in 1922 the Myocum School headmaster’s house is a piece of Byron Shire history. The three bedroom cottage is absolutely overflowing with character with original period features including tongue and groove timber-lined walls, 11 foot ceilings, three sandstock fireplaces and original hardwood floors to name a few. This gorgeous cottage is situated on 5512m2 with the potential for dual occupancy. Included in the sale is an adjacent 1300m2 lot with a dwelling entitlement and two-bay Colorbond shed. Both lots enjoy stunning views of the Myocum valley to the north and loads of potential to really make this property shine.

Open: Call to arrange your inspection Contact: Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

Owners Want it SOLD! This stunning, near-new Lennox Head home is ready now for you to move straight in – with not a cent to spend! The substantial & flowing floorplan accommodates all aspects of modern living & entertaining. Finished to exacting standards, no expense has been spared. The modern kitchen is the heart of the home & a chef ’s delight – stone benchtops, integrated appliances & a walk-in pantry. The bathrooms are spacious with contemporary finishes and there are two living areas. Features are endless & include: high ceilings, covered timber alfresco entertaining area, alarm system, ducted A/C, stacker bifold doors with custom-fitted retractable screens, white timber shutters throughout home & easycare established gardens. Conveniently located just a short drive to Lennox Head and Sharpes Beach. This property is well worth an inspection. Call Lois to arrange yours.

River Cottage is the perfect sanctuary. Set in an idyllic location, the home has an unrivalled outlook over some of the most stunning rainforest and picture-perfect river frontage the area has to offer. Wilsons River originates a short distance from the property and flows only metres away from the home, giving it a clean, abundant water supply and your own amazing natural swimming pool. The original 1900s 2–3 bedroom Queenslander has been lovingly restored and benefits from wraparound verandas, open-plan living and plenty of light filtering in through the northerly windows. Situated on a manageable half-acre block with established, stunning gardens and separate studio the home benefits from its northeasterly aspect. This is a truly remarkable property and feels miles from anywhere yet is only 17 minutes from Mullumbimby, 35 minutes from Byron Bay and 50 minutes from Gold Coast airport.

Open: By appointment Contact: Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Lois Buckett Real Estate

Open: Sat Feb 27, March 5, 12, 19 all 10am – 10.45am Auction: 10am onsite March 26 Contact: Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237, Unique Estates

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Perched high on the hill in a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented home is an entertainer’s paradise.

Address: 2 Harah Court, Ocean Shores

• Ocean and beach break view with northeast aspect • Freshwater pool with swim & spa jets, waterfall and sundeck • Beautiful timber kitchen with exquisite granite tops • Solar power, solar hot water, irrigated low maintenance gardens • Elevated 827m2 block bordering the tropical bush reserve • Relaxed outdoor lifestyle with privacy and comfortable living

Auction: On site Saturday 12th March 2016 at 12pm

Paul Eatwell 0414 466 111 paul@promullum.com.au

Mal McPherson 0404 360 586 mal@probruns.com

59 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby www.professionalsmullumbimby.com.au

2/28-30 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads www.professionalsbrunswickheads.com.au

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Byron Matt Bay & Lainie Towner will be showcasing Byron5 and Ballina Shires 3 2 at the International Property Expo in Las Vegas the ﬁrst week of March. This freestanding chic modern home boasts high ceilings and architectural design features Over 100,000 real estate agents from nearly 100 countries are in the throughout. in aand convenient the border ofthis Newweek Farm, long close to the RE/MAXSituated network manylocation will beonattending event. renowned cafe, restaurant & shopping precinct. Matt & Lainie are currently looking for Proudly Presented By Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm exclusive listings to take to Vegas Matt Towner Auction: Thurs 28th at 6.30pm on site. to add to the iconic properties matt.towner@remax.com.au View: remax-coastal.com.au they have for sale ... 0414 185 976 RE/MAX Coastal

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Property Absolute beachfront Suffolk 73 Alcorn Street, Suffolk Park 4

Still the shire’s most favoured community. Parks, open space, cycleways, tennis court, basketball half court and this year a full size football field with cricket pitch overlaid in season. Chincogan Real Estate 6684 3300 tallowoodridge.com

Cozy two bedroom relocatable home Carport and storage shed Walk just 400 metres to the centre of this iconic coastal village Resort has lush tropical gardens with saltwater pool and spa

Glen Villa Resort, 80-86 Butler St, Byron Bay Price $275,000.00. Conditions do apply. All enquires phone 0415 662 585.

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Professional suites in Burringbar Ample street & secure parking. Other tenants in the building include: Pharmacy, real estate, hair & beauty salon, laundromat, remedial massage. Discuss terms per calendar month lease cost/s with Stuart 0478 651 490 Or – Purchase the whole building. Freehold! Unencumbered!

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Immaculate home – ocean views to Flat Rock 17 Palisade Way Lennox Head. Good sized 865.7m2 corner block – elevated & expansive views 3 generous sized bedrooms – all with built-in robes & ceiling fans Modern, renovated kitchen, stone bench tops PLUS views Salt water inground pool – solar heated for swimming all year round Ducted reverse cycle A/C, external shutters on bedroom windows

For sale $2,350,000

A rare opportunity to purchase a home at this great location at the famous Glen Villa Resort

Tallowood Ridge, Mullumbimby

Professional suites available for lease or, with Tweed Shire Council approval, consulting/medical centre or a cafe/ coffee shop Unit 4 – Ground floor 51.3sqm – bare floor Unit 5 – First floor 40.5sqm – carpet – mezzanine 6sqm – skylight Unit 6 – First floor 51.3sqm – carpet

Separate studio/workshop with power,

established & low care gardens Located in popular area of Lennox – close to village & beaches Web ID: 1P1027. Auction 5.30pm March 16 In Our Rooms Contact Lois Buckett 0428 877 399, Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001

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6/23 Namatjira Place, Ballina. Step out to bike/walk pathway to Ballina, Shaws Bay & beaches Panoramic views from bridge to bridge over North Creek – Waterfront No need for a car – flat walk into Ballina The current owners will greatly miss their annual family holidays Auction March 16 In Our Rooms The property is otherwise holiday let Web ID: 1P1024. with solid repeat bookings Contact Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001. Spacious open plan kitchen/living with large bedrooms & built-ins Sold as is fully furnished – perfect for invester or owner occupier

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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. 3 other bedrooms over 2 levels, all Web ID: 1P0975. with BIR & ceiling fans Call Mark 0429 868 001. Open plan kitchen & living area opens onto elevated, covered balcony Separate lounge area, floorplan great for families or guests $1,2 00, GU 000 IDE –$1 ,32 0,0 00

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Unique & private farmlet in Broken Head 33 Bundaleer Road, Broken Head. Private & peaceful 6.575ha, minutes from Broken Head beach Separated into 5 fenced paddocks, ideal for horse enthusiasts Mix of natural timbered areas – bush trails for walking and riding 3 dams (1 spring fed), 3 open stables (5m x 5m) + a round yard Elevated 3 bed home-stunning use of various timbers throughout

It’s a rare to find absolute beachfront at your doorstep but this is exactly what the Blue Sky Beach House offers. Only a short 50m walk through native bush and you are on the beach – it is literally your front yard. This stunning two story house is expansive yet comfortable and enjoys all the benefits of peaceful beachside living yet is only minutes to the centre of Byron Bay. With its classic beach house tones you immediately feel relaxed. The deck is large and inviting with the sounds of the beach and ocean breeze it’s the perfect place to entertain, chill out and enjoy the stunning surrounds. If beach walks are what you enjoy you will simply love this property as its set on one of Australia’s most sought-after beaches and positioned perfectly between Byron’s iconic Lighthouse and the stunning coastline of Broken Head.

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 March 16 In Our Rooms Contact: Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001.

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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 $600,000 – $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

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL DEMAND IS STRONG Call us for a free market appraisal and we will show you how we can achieve an outstanding result for you. Lois Buckett 0428 877 399

Mark Kinneally 0429 868 001

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Great opportunity in Ewingsdale A little bit of country in town

33 Plantation Drive, Ewingsdale 17 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow $890,000 $950,000 to $1,050,000 Auction March 17 4 2 3 3 3 1

A sensational location minutes from Mullumbimby CBD, in one the best streets in town, this beautiful 1 acre property runs to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. Kayak or launch your tinnie from your backyard!Â The well maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge outdoor living areas, plus spacious separate guest accommodation. Features include solar power and 2 x solar hot water services, large garage, 3 carports, 4m by 7m workshop, air-conditioning and river views. The property is private, north facing, with plenty of area to grow your food, or real sub division possibility (STCA).Â Â Â Plenty of value and will be sold!

Occupying a stunning 7490m2, this property offers privacy with a spacious brick rendered home plus separate granny flat with its own completely separate access. The main home provides a flowing open floorplan with an abundance of natural light throughout with 4 bedrooms with the main having an ensuite bathroom. There is a modern kitchen that opens out to an outdoor entertaining area, overlooking the property. There is also internal access from a large DLUG (ideal for workshop space) with extra storage. The grounds are private and the back of the home overlooks a resort style pool. Ideal for guest accommodation or passive income is a freestanding granny flat with its own driveway access. The whole property enjoys tropical gardens, 2 acres of grassed paddock and a native backdrop. Only minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive or bike ride from Byron Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches, restaurants, boutique shopping and just around the corner from the Steiner school.

Offering loads of character and an efficient floor plan, this beautiful home is located in the popular Clover Hill Estate, close to the sportsfields and bowling club. The open plan kitchen, dining and living areas open onto a covered deck, leading into the garden oasis. All three bedrooms have french doors opening onto private courtyards. There is also a separate study/office or smaller 4th bedroom. Solar HWS, photovoltaic panels and rainwater tank are also some of the energy-efficient inclusions at the property. In addition to the lovely home, it features an approved separate garage/workshop with bathroom, which would be ideal to use as a home office, guest accommodation or convert to a granny flat STCA. The established vegetable patch and chook pen give you a real country feel in town. On an extra-large block with professionally designed and landscaped gardens, this home really does deliver the perfect mix of space and privacy.

Open: Saturday 12.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm Contact: David Mutkins 0421 906 460 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

Open: Saturday 27 February, 2.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.30pm Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660, Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 First National Byron Bay

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10 Kingsvale Road, MYOCUM Open for Inspection Saturdays 11am-11.30am and Wednesdays 2pm - 2.30pm Janice Maple 0401 026 359

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AUCTION 17th March In Our Rooms

The Hinterland Specialists

AUCTION 17th March In Our Rooms

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Property Room for 2 families by the beach Private oasis

Hilltop haven

12 Beachcomber Drive, Byron Bay

46 Waranga Crescent, Burringbar

10 Natan Court, North Ocean Shores $1,450,000

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Superbly positioned property near Tallow Beach and an easy bike ride to Byron Bay CBD. North facing with lighthouse views and only minutes into town, the home features a spectacular design and layout with each level being self-contained. There is plenty of separate accommodation perfect for large families, guests or extended visitors. Downstairs comprises a large open plan bar/meals and living area with floor to ceiling timber stack-back doors flowing onto a paved outdoor entertaining area. There are 3 bedrooms, central bathroom and sliding doors open onto a private courtyard. An external stairway (as well as an internal stairwell) leads to the main entrance of the home. There you will find an open plan kitchen/meals and living zone. There are 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite) and the main bathroom is decadent. Set on 687m2 boasting resort style landscaping with the national park and sandy beach track metres away.

Walk back from the beach and step out to your own private tropical garden of Eden. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, amazing gardens & landscape located in a quiet, children safe cul-de-sac. Flood free, sand fly free, 681m2 block with a huge kitchen & living areas and front, side and back porches. Come along and have a look at this oasis, all the hard work has been done so that you can relax!

Live the north coast dream on this secluded hilltop haven. Totally private, dynamic ocean vistas, dramatic weather changes and abundant bird life. Substantial brick home, plenty of glass to bring the outside in. Wood fire for those cooler nights, ducted air conditioning and 3kw solar power. Low maintenance gardens with a mixed fruit and nut orchard. Featues include 1.29ha (3.20 acres approx), two living areas, study, built-in wardrobes, solar hot water & air conditioning. The local village is 2 minutes away. 25 Minutes to the Gold Coast Airport, 20 minutes to Byron Bay and just 5 minutes to the beach.

Open: By appointment Contact: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 First National Byron Bay

Open: By appointment Contact: Peter Browning on 0411 801 795

Open: By appointment Contact: Ruth Russell 0402 855 929 Professionals Mullumbimby

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

75 BUTLER STREET, BYRON BAY

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Beach house plus guest accom in the centre of town Loads of character, timber ﬂoors and high ceilings Total privacy with a glorious bush backdrop A huge veranda creates a perfect outdoor living room 4th bedroom, bathroom and living with separate access Ideal holiday home or home plus potential income

Open: Price:

By Appointment $1,150,000 to $1,250,000

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

9 CALLISTEMON DRIVE, FEDERAL

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Fantastic lifestyle block with rural outlook Situated high and level on approx. 4½ acres Walking distance to Federal village Big family home requiring ﬁnishing touches Grow your own organic veges and run some chooks First time offered for sale in this wonderful established community

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 27 February 11.00 – 11.30am Auction Pending Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

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

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From the moment you arrive, it is evident that this home is special Lovingly restored with recycled rainforest timber ﬂoors Stained glass windows, wooden louvres & doors, cathedral ceilings Directly opposite Belongil Beach, stroll to fabulous local restaurants Boasting a steady holiday letting income with solid bookings This property embodies the envied indoor/outdoor nth coast lifestyle

Open: Enquiries:

Thursday, 25 February 12.00 – 12.30pm Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698 | James Young 0419 856 840

14 GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD, GOONENGERRY

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Coastal views back to Julian Rocks Easy care lifestyle block Good tidy home or rebuild your dream home Central location 5 mins to Federal, 10 mins to Mullum, 20 mins to Byron Bay Possible dual occupancy STCA

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 27 February 12.00 – 12.30pm Auction Pending Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232

5 BAY VISTA LANE, EWINGSDALE

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Best offer by COB Friday March 18th 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

Open: Price: Enquiries:

Friday, 26 February 1.00 – 1.30pm $1,795,000 to $1,970,000 Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

LOT 1 & LOT 2 189 TYAGARAH ROAD, TYAGARAH

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Iconic parcel of land within 5 minutes to coast 104.37 hectares (258 acres) DA approval to allow 2 separate titles Established business sold as a going concern Build your dream home and enjoy the space Premium location moments to beaches, motorway and facilities

Open: Auction: Enquiries:

Saturday, 5 March 11.00 – 11.30am 2nd April if not sold prior Helen Huntly-Barratt 0412 332 232 | James Young 0419 856 840

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

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Limpinwood Hidden Creek Outdoor Education and Adventure Camp A rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique property covering 435.8 acres of old-growth rainforest, pristine creeks and lush valley pastures. This beautiful property has extensive infrastructure, including 3 self-contained cabins, a large bunkhouse with accommodation for 40 students plus 4 extra bedrooms and amenities block. An enormous dining room and commercial kitchen with walk-in cool room. Also a separate 2 bedroom manager’s dwelling and large steel machinery shed.

The property is ideal for a range of activities like hiking and bushwalking through 10 km of established tracks. For the more adventurous, abseiling and harness rope courses plus mountain biking and orienteering. This Hidden Creek property is only a few minutes drive to the local village and 40 minutes to coastal beaches.

Inspect: Price: Web Id: Contact:

By appointment only $2,100,000 9009874 Peter Wade 0409 922 698

02 6672 2698

murwillumbah.eldersrealestate.com.au

South Golden Beach 9 Elizabeth Avenue

Want to live on the river and a short walk to the surf? Then call me, Peter, today on 0411 801 795.

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Solid timber house Verandahs overlooking river Separate shed/studio Storage under house Short walk to beach Virtually on the water 607m2 block

View Saturday 2.00–2.30pm Auction 11.30am 19 March at RSL Brunswick Heads Auxilliary Hall Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795 LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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4 bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms New upmarket kitchen Peaceful outlook to nature reserve Stroll to river, boat harbour, shops, beach Well maintained home, gardens

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Thursday 12.00 – 12.30pm Saturday 9.30 – 10.00am Auction 11.30am 27 February at RSL Brunswick Heads Auxiliary Hall Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

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Big spacious, possible dual occupancy 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Golf course views, elevated flood free Open plan living, formal lounge/media

View Thursday 1.00 – 1.30pm Auction 11.30am 27 February at RSL Brunswick Heads Auxiliary Hall Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads 02 6685 0177

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AUCTION ONSITE Saturday 12th March, 11am Inspection: Each Saturday 11am-12noon Agent: Mark Lycos 0438 680 250

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Redbud Ranch (conjun) Myocum, NSW

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Saratini Clunes, NSW

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Riverbend Rosebank, NSW

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Magnolia House Mullumbimby, NSW

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Willana Federal, NSW

S Friday Hut Estate Possum Creek, NSW

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• 137 Binna Burra Road, Bangalow. Sat 10-10.45am • 947 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet. Sat 11.15am-12pm • 36/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. Sat 12.30-1.15pm

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• 16 Pandanus Court, Brunswick Heads. Thu 11-11.30am & Sat 10.30-11am • 6 Newberry Parade, Brunswick Heads. Thu 12-12.30pm & Sat 9.30-10am • 10 Orana Road, Ocean Shores. Thu 1-1.30pm • 22 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 12-12.30pm • 9 Elizabeth Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 2-2.30pm

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3 Greenview Place, Skennars Head. Sat 11-11.30am 81 Bentinck Street, Ballina. Sat 11-11.30am 1/9 Seaview Street, East Ballina. Sat 12-12.30pm 17 Palisade Way, Lennox Head. 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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• 947 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet. $875,000-$950,000 • 36/12 Hazelwood Close, Suffolk Park. $720,000-$770,000

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AUCTIONS

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Auction February 25

• 31 Roses Road, Federal

Auctions March 17 • 17 Blackwood Crescent, Bangalow • 10 Kingsvale Road, Myocum

FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

Auction Saturday April 2

• Lot 1 and Lot 2, 189 Tyagarah Road

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

The Good Life Snippets By Vivienne Pearson

The Farm to your fridge

Hospitality holiday

The market garden at The Farm is bursting with seasonal veges – so much so that not all can be used in the Three Blue Ducks restaurant or Bread Social bakery. You can share in the harvest by buying a Farm Produce Box. Costing $40, boxes contain a mixture of organically grown tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, baby carrots, sweetcorn, with a side serve of eggs, edible flowers and shallots. Collection for pre-ordered boxes is on Wednesdays and Saturdays 8–11am.

When you need a holiday but are dedicated to your profession as a Thai cuisine chef, holidaying in Thailand is a perfect solution! Mullumbimby’s Spice It Up Thai reopened last week after owner and head chef Matthew Jackson spent two weeks on Kohchang Island. Accompanied by two staff, Robert Gower and Aidan Dwyer, the three revelled in tasting regional varieties of Pad Thai, cooking with noodles packaged only in banana leaves, and discovering that garlic and chili can have very different potencies when grown in different conditions.

Farm Produce Box. Photo by The Farm The Spice It Up Thai team. Photo by Vivienne Pearson

Train to your table What do you do if a need for a healthy meal strikes but you can’t rouse yourself from the couch? Your new option is to order home-delivered sushi from O-Sushi in Byron Bay. Currently, getting sushi from the train to your table is only available for those between Ewingsdale and Suffolk Park (and for orders over $30), with orders via menulog.com.au or eatnow.com.au ‘It’s started slowly but once people discover the service, they love it – we’re getting a lot of repeat home-delivery customers,’ says one of the staff.

Apprentice MasterChef Even if she doesn’t win the top gong, for 19-year-old Haley Moreland being a finalist in the Fonterra Proud To Be A Chef competition is a prize in itself. Haley, a third-year apprentice at the Ballina RSL’s Boardwalk Bistro, is spending this week in Melbourne cooking up a storm (actually a crab terrine) for judges as well as being treated to mentoring and masterclasses with top chefs. Haley entered the competition at the suggestion of her boss and executive chef Blake Seymour.

Introducing guests Table View Café in Brunswick Heads would like to introduce you to their new guests. Fittingly, the guests are not people but coffee! Each week, a different guest coffee will be available in addition to the usual (and excellent) Marvell St coffees. Guest coffees will be sourced from roasters within Australia as well as from Denmark (The Coffee Collective) and Sweden (Koppi Roasters). ‘It keeps things interesting for me as well as for our customers,’ says Mark Schubitz, owner and barista.

A Table View coffee. Photo from Table View

Cafe Blackboard Competition A good cafe blackboard gives something to all who see it: a laugh, some inspiration or a moment of reflection. Do you recognise this blackboard (okay, we know it is a whiteboard!) from around the Byron Shire? Put the name of the cafe in the subject line and

email to e.comps@echo. net.au, with your name and phone number, to receive a free subscription to Echonetdaily. Correct answers will go in the draw for a great food/wine/travel prize. Has your local cafe got a great blackboard? Tip us off at goodlife@echo.net.au.

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PROFILE

The Ice-cream Man Story and photo by Vivienne Pearson

Belgium chocolate is his favourite today; last month it was Watermelon and Mint Sorbet. Despite being the ice-cream man of Brunswick Heads, Johnny Strange doesn’t indulge often, only letting ice-cream pass his lips once a week or so. What does pass Johnny’s lips with every word is a trace of his New Zealand upbringing. He ‘fell into’ hospitality after realising that his anthropology studies would not, as hoped, turn him into Indiana Jones. Starting in dishwashing, he moved through pizza making to pastry cheffing. He took his skills to London. ‘It was fun for a while, but I missed surfing,’ he recollects. ‘I’d work till 11pm then get on the last tube home.’ He swapped the tube for a plane and headed home to Auckland. Little did he know that a two-week holiday would find him a new home. The holiday was to Mullumbimby – he’d heard the nearby surfing was good. ‘I ended up, one week in, calling my head chef and going: “Man, do you mind if I don’t come back?”’ Johnny settled in Byron Bay and met his partner, Bindia, with whom he has two children. Speaking of how having kids changed him, he laughs: ‘I was a big kid up until then’. Johnny grew up even more last year when an opportunity to go into business arose. The location was Brunswick Heads, in the shop, now named The Milk Bar, that had been

Johnny Strange takes a rare moment to sit and relax at The Milk Bar

Green Monkey, and Splashes before that. ‘It’s has been the ice-cream shop in Brunny basically from day dot,’ notes Johnny. Six months in, and Johnny is smiling. But does he still surf? ‘Yes, I do – we don’t open until 10 o’clock,’ he laughs. In a family with two kids where both parents work hard (Bindia is a nurse), surfing is not a daily ritual but happens often enough to keep Johnny loving the Byron Shire life. ‘Bruns has got a magic about it,’ he notes, looking over to the footbridge that is a stone’s throw from his ice-cream counter, full of delicious flavours. Which will be his favourite next month?

Original local coffee beer on tap An original local beer, made in limited quantities from the raw ‘cherry’ fruit and skins grown (spray and pesticide free) by Moonshine Coffee of Federal, is on tap now at The Farm and the Bangalow Hotel. Moonshine’s Richard Kelly wanted a beer that concentrated on the essence of the coffee fruit itself, so his product is unlike ‘traditional’ coffee beers; they are made by ‘tea-bagging’ roasted coffee in beer (which tends to result in a darker, heavier beer that aims for a chocolatey, mocha coffee flavour and espresso aroma). Brewing with the unroasted ‘coffee cherry’ gives a refreshing, palatable beer with sweet earthy flavours, with tannins and crisp bitterness at the end, that has flavour without being too heavy. Tasted straight after my second long black of the day, I didn’t notice much ‘coffee’

The beer is made with fresh ripe coffee ‘cherries’

flavour; however the beer is The ‘Straight off the Tree’ very enjoyable; I normally coffee cherry pale ale is a collose interest in beer after the laboration between Moonfirst one, but on a sunny day shine, Gavin Croft and the overlooking the countryside Beard & Brau brewing opat The Farm, I had to tear eration in the foothills of Mt myself away from ordering a Tambourine. The beer is a second one. limited release. Byron Shire Echo archives: www.echo.net.au/byron-echo

The Good Life

Cool It

The Byron Shire is fast becoming a foodie destination, but the boutique bar is starting to proliferate as well, writes Samuel J Fell. As with most places in Australia, the Byron Shire is rife with pubs. Whether on the river in Brunswick, the beachfront in Byron, back off the beaten track in Billinudgel… there’s no shortage around here of places to rest your weary soul while enjoying a schooner off the wood. However, with the proliferation of higher-end restaurants and cafes – the Shire is indeed becoming somewhat of a foodie destination – comes a new beast, something challenging the local pub for domination in the drinks market. The ‘cool’ places to get a drink, the hip little hideaways, the holes in the wall that have people talking about town, as one would in cities such

as Sydney and Melbourne – there’s always a time and a place for the old Aussie pub, but these days around these parts, there’s becoming a time and place for the boutique bar too. It’s not that new a phenomenon in Byron Bay itself. The Treehouse, out in Belongil, and The Balcony in the middle of town have been plying their trade for years now. Both have become a part of the fabric of Byron, each offering something different – whether it’s The Treehouse’s wood-fired pizza, or Balcony’s impressive cocktail list, each provide a unique place to sit and enjoy the popular tourist town’s ambience. In recent years however,

The Bolt Hole it’s become a booming business. Byron and Brunswick Heads in particular, with their high tourist turnover and popularity among interstate visitors, have become home to a number of cool little places to grab a preor post-dinner drink. The Roadhouse, out towards Red Devil Park, has made a name for itself as somewhere to enjoy myriad whiskies; Fleet in Bruns, known around the country for its food, also offers an inventive and adventurous cocktail experience. Others in the small sea-

side town offer this on a casual basis – Gringos, the Mexican restaurant next to the Massey Green campground – put on two-forone margaritas on Mondays. The Torakina cafe, next to the pub, have a $10 margarita happy hour Tuesday through to Saturday, with the purchase of a small food item. Both are cool places to sit for a sip. In Byron, punters have myriad other options. The Bolt Hole, upstairs at the surf-club end of Fletcher Street, is fast making a name

Cicchetti for itself as ‘the’ place to grab a drink in Byron. Selling only cans of beer, along with another impressive cocktail list, you’d most likely come in for a drink and stay for dinner, such is the allure of their Southern smoked barbecue-oriented menu. They’ve introduced Sunset Sessions too, where, prior to seven o’clock you can knock back $5 Pistonheads and $10 craft cocktails. The Sticky Wicket on Jonson Street, a self-styled sports bar offering live music downstairs and DJs upstairs,

while more of a club, is adding yet another string to the Shire’s bar bow, as is Republik (its ‘well-travelled bartenders’ mixing up a variety of cocktails with fresh ingredients); Cicchetti, an Italian restaurant with a world-class wine list; and The Farm out towards the highway, fast becoming a fixture in its own right thanks in large part to its ever-changing range of boutique tap beers. So the next time you’re after a drink and don’t want to hit the pub, there’s no excuse not to find somewhere cool.

New deck for Coast Restaurant You may recall our article two weeks ago about the Coast Restaurant at the Ocean Shores Country Club, managed since October last year by chef Carl Barnes and his partner Rachel Besett. Anyone familiar with The Restaurant Inspector and Fernando Peire will have heard of The Ivy, a celebrity restaurant in London, where Carl worked for a time during his international career. Now new horizons are about to open up for the couple, as at the front of the clubhouse in Ocean Shores construction has commenced on a large covered deck. From the deck diners will enjoy one of the most panoramic ocean views in the region. It’ll be a prime whale-

watching spot. Migaloo, one of the biggest celebrities in the region (well, certainly the biggest whale celebrity), should be visible from the deck, which is expected to be unveiled by end of March (weather permitting) in time for Easter.

Artist impression

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Legend Pizza

River St, Ballina Phone 6686 2544 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

by Executive Chef Blake Seymour Friday 26 February from 6pm 6 Courses (food only) $79.90 Complimentary welcome beverage Entertainment by Dirty River Duo Matching wines with each course

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

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

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Cafe Novella OPEN 7–4 Sun–Tues OPEN 7–LATE Thurs–Sat BYO & TAKEAWAY Bay St opp Main Beach & Surf Club For bookings: 6685 7348

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Locals specials Fresh Mediterranean inspired dishes Breakfast / lunch / dinner on the deck or TAKEAWAY

We love smoking up an American Barbeque storm 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. 5pm–Midnight (Mon–Sat) Fancy just a drink? Our bar features 69 whiskeys, 5pm–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

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

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast Dinner: Mon-Sat 11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay Bookings Essential 6685 7557

The Green Bistro at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to SundayÂ (closed Mondays)Â 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 Marvell Street 6685 6202

Basiloco Ristorante Pizzeria

Happy Chilli Garden

Muoiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast has created a strong following since opening in 2003. Winning numerous awards for its international cuisine, the Asian section of the menu is the predominant favourite. Enjoy for dinner.

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

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

REPUBLIK restaurant & bar Lunch Thursâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm Dinner every night 95 Jonson St, Byron Bay republikbyronbay.com 6685 5009 hello@republikbyronbay.com

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

Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Cafe

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

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Spice It Up Thai Restaurant

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours

Open Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday Dine-in or Takeawayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 5.30pm 6684 2209 Mullumbimby Bowling Club

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

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

Open for Breakfast Saturday and Sunday

Located in the Ocean Shores Country Club 6680 1809

7am till 10am

Kids eat free 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday

Small & large group bookings and functions welcome

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.

5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay 6685 5151

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

Summer Friday nights from 15th Jan

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.

Savour your experience!

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

Fins

Luscious Foods

Thursday Farmers Market Dinner 2 courses $49 per person

Dinner every evening 5.30-9.30pm

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

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

Open seven days: breakfast, lunch & dinner

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.

Naked Treaties RAW Bar

Fully licensed Dine In / Takeaway / Home Delivery Available

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

Dinner Special $18 - Includes a wine or beer

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

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

Hong Kong chef specialising in Chinese and Malay foods

Peaceful dining by our tranquil rainforest

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Wood fired pizzas and pastas take away and delivery

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

Byron at Byron 6639 2111 thebyronatbyron.com.au

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

32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co

Success Thai

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

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

Mon, Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri from 6pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm for lunch Closed Tuesday

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

Italian at the Pacific

A range of menu packages for your SPECIAL EVENT

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.

The Rocks @Â Aquarius

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

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Fishheads

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

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

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.

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

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Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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McCUE POLKA DOT PRODUCTIONS WELCOMES AUSTRALIANBORN EAST NASHVILLE RESIDENT ANNE MCCUE BACK TO MULLUMBIMBY FOLLOWING HER FOUR FULL-HOUSE PERFORMANCES DURING MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL LAST NOVEMBER.

How did you enjoy playing Mullum last time for Mullum Music Festival? I had a fantastic time playing at Mullum Fest. The people in the area are real music lovers – great audiences. I love getting to swim in the ocean. The nearest beach to Nashville is nine hours’ drive – and there are no beaches within that range that are as beautiful as Australian beaches. For you what is the essence of good songwriting? Well, I have always loved a great melody. I love writing music and there’s nothing better than finishing a song and thinking it’s good – especially before anyone else has heard it and given their two cents. It’s like that with albums – you have a short space between the final mastering before the press hear it and you can enjoy it for what it is. An album takes an immense number of hours to write, arrange, record. A great song? Intense, soulful lyrics, such as Leonard Cohen’s or playful wordplay such as Motown. Poetry, a three-minute movie, a good story about real people who never existed. A beautiful string arrangement such as from Nick Drake or a loud distorted guitar such as Hendrix’s – whatever the vehicle, it must have soul. How do you hone a piece of work? Each song is different. I used to stay up all night until I finished a song. The sun would be coming up and I’d keep going till it was done. I wrote a lot of songs like that – Ballad Of An Outlaw Woman, Milkman’s Daughter, These Things.

Many hours must be spent alone – you don’t write songs at parties. As I got older, I found that harder. I became more comfortable in my skin and found it easier to make friends – something that was difficult for me when I was younger. So I became less inclined to stay at home by myself to write. Since I’ve lived here in Nashville, I’ve made friends who are songwriters and I tend to write with them. It’s a less solitary pursuit but I still have to take the song home and really hone it the way I want, because if I’m going to sing something I really have to mean it. What was it like recording with the likes of Dusty Wakeman? Dusty and I go back 12 years! Good grief! We produced Roll together and also Koala Motel. Dusty is a great sound engineer so when I recorded the tracks with those guys – Dusty, Dave Raven and Carl Byron in Los Angeles – I was able to just focus on the music. Then I brought the sessions back to my home studio and I added all the horns, violin etc in my living room. I like being the sound engineer when I’m not playing the instrument at the same time. Nashville has many of the best musicians in the world. And you’d be surprised – it’s not just guitar, fiddle and banjo. There are a lot of guys who secretly love jazz – horn players who are actually known for playing pedal steel or piano or guitar. They are crazy-good musicians. Enough to blow your mind. What is it about Nashville that attracts so many musicians to record there? And now so many who aren’t country?

I believe it is one of those magical places – a vortex of creativity. Tennessee is one of the most beautiful states, so there is that natural beauty. It’s quiet. I moved here from Los Angeles, which was so noisy I couldn’t record there in my home (I was in Hollywood at the time). But it is so quiet here in comparison that I was scared for the first few weeks. It was spooky, like the Halloween scene in To Kill A Mockingbird. A lot of musicians left LA when real estate went through the roof and it was either Nashville or Austin. Nashville has become more interesting since this influx of musicians from New York, Los Angeles and other places the world over. It probably had more to do with the economy than anything else in the beginning and then it became a movement. What should we expect this time around for your Mullum show? Well, it’s going to be fun, that’s the main thing. I love playing with Grant Gerathy and Matt Bone. We really have a good jam. I have seven albums of material to choose from, so I’ll mix it up a bit! Also, The Heart Collectors will be opening the show. They have an elfin whimsy to them. I like to play the gamut – from folk, to swing, to screaming blues. That’s my idea of a good time! Anne McCue plays with local hotshot rhythm section Matt Bone (Starboard Cannons, Claire Anne Taylor) on double bass and Grant Gerathy (John Butler Trio, Angus Stone) on drums. Supported by The Heart Collectors, at the Mullumbimby ExServices on Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm. Pre-sale tickets $20 + bf: www.trybooking.com/179607. Tickets at the door $25.

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SOAPBOX

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Why are our kids covered in tattoos? It seems they just can’t stop writing on themselves. People are literally waiting for someone in their family to die so they can ink a memorial on their thigh. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be remembered as a birth-to-death date lurking under someone’s shorts.

you are trying to claim Family Payment. ‘Look I can’t find the birth certificate, but check this out – Ivy 24/4/2009 – now why would I get that tattoo if she’s not my kid?’ Unfortunately though, tattoos aren’t accepted as a form of ID. Which is ironic, because it’s exactly what the police use when they are hunting down a felon.

Thinking of having a baby? Well it’s not enough to squeeze your progeny through the eye of your tiger; now you have to inscribe the birthdate and their name. I’ve always thought this would be handy at Centrelink when

So what is it with tattoos? As an un-inked woman I am fascinated by how something that permanent becomes a trend. There isn’t a part of the body that hasn’t been drawn on. So what started this generational

WHY PEOPLE GET TATTOOS push towards becoming your own living, breathing 3D comic book? The passion for tattooing must be primal. Or at the very least programmed deep in the subconscious. I blame the bank. They started it.

would render your child mute in sheer wonderment at the prospect of an actual drawing existing on their skin? How they’d hold up their little stamped paw and insist the other one be stamped as well?

Remember the overly friendly bank tellers with a busy-bee stamper? Remember when you had to put your toddler up on the ledge to do your banking and their compliance was rewarded with a fairy or dinosaur stamp on the back of each hand? Remember how this simple act

It wasn’t just banks. Some other shops were in on it too. As a parent I was completely fooled. I thought they were being nice. When you have small children misbehaving in public, any small kindness is like an act of mercy. I thought, ‘Wow, this person likes children! Stamp away, bank man.’

It never occurred to me they were creating a market. My kids actually loved going to the bank. To them, banking had nothing to do with commerce and everything to do with a smudgy fairy on their greasy mitts. I’m usually not one to sign up for a conspiracy theory, but this one’s indisputable. You’d be lucky to find a bank teller who doesn’t have a busy-bee stamper in their arsenal. Bank tellers were on a mission to infiltrate toddler consciousness to create our first ‘written-on’ generation. Fast-forward over

a decade and those same kids are lining up for the sleeve. The whole stamp on the hand was the gateway tattoo. Banks started the tattoo craze. It wouldn’t surprise me if tellers weren’t also moonlighting as tattoo artists. Perhaps the more forward thinking among them have even invested in laser tattooremoval studios. So my advice for parents? Save your kids the trauma of a tattoo removal later in life and next time some patronising bank official says, ‘Would you like a stamp on your hand for being a good boy?’ say, ‘No, he’d prefer a term deposit’.

Live Music PACKING A PUNCH

OSAKA PUNCH AT THE HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN ON SATURDAY Find out what’s changing people’s lives

Celebration of Love

Saturday March 5 Mullumbimby Civic Centre All are welcome here… 6pm

A Taste of Love: an experience of Path of Love

with Alima and Samved 7.30pm A Nibble of Love: with yummy food 8.30–11pm A Dance of Love: with Path of Love DJs

$25 door | $20 pre-sale Text: 0404 093 865

BAY FM PRESENTS

TIJUANA CARTEL

Osaka Punch have a ‘stonk’ on for taking the stage. A wise man once wrote of them: ‘You can’t call (Osaka Punch) a “warmup” band… They’re more of a “set fire to the stage and hope the next act can still use it” band. Their sound takes me back to a Faith No More era, where sounds and styles blended.’ The heavy groove single is the catalyst for the tour and will see the band visiting Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Byron Bay, Gladstone and of course hometown Brisbane venues. Stonk was recorded while on a stint in the UK for the band – a trip that taught the band a whole lot about themselves and the band they are in. They returned to Australia with a renewed vigour and a little more streetwise. The track was recorded in the Grammy award-winning Parr St Studios with Andrea Wright (Elbow, Anathema, Coldplay) and will feature on their debut full-length that will drop in September 2016. The growing hype surrounding this act is based solely on a virtuosic high-energy live performance showcasing the group’s ability to straddle any

Live at Hotel Brunswick

MUSES TRIO PLAY A HOUSE CONCERT FOR BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY ON SUNDAY 13 MARCH

A SUNDAY GIFT John Gift performs originals and hits from the likes of Credence, The Eagles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens. He describes himself as acoustic, folk and blues.

JOHN GIFT AT CLUB LENNOX ON SUNDAY genre from authentic old-school funk to extreme modern metal. This flexibility has caused critics to draw comparisons to Frank Zappa and Mr Bungle, and has already earned them support slots with high-profile international acts and the creme-de-la-creme of the popular Australian scene. Saturday at the Hotel Great Northern.

Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm

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How Deep is Your Love Thursday 24 March at 7.30pm

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club |

If you prefer your music to be a soundtrack to getting shit-faced and ogling drunk backpackers, Blue Birdy nights are not for you. On the fourth Thursday of every month jazz night at The Brewery provides a welcome alternative to the clubs and pubs along the main strip of Byron. It’s an intimate venue where the focus is on the music.

CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE HOUSE

ANNE McCUE

Friday 4 March from 6pm Tijuana Cartel on stage at 7.30pm

BLUE BIRDY BACK AT BREWERY

This week, The East Coast Jazz Collective features: Fergo on bass, Jamie Patugalan on drums, Harry Nichols on guitar, Dan Brown on keys and special guest Greg Sheehan on drums. 8–11pm, free entry.

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John has travelled all over the country and has many travel stories and original songs he likes to share with his audience. Catch him at Club Lennox on Sunday.

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58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby | 6684 2533

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Experience an innovative and intimate chamber music performance of stunning music composed by women played by women to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016. Reclaiming The Spirit offers audiences a thrilling glimpse into the lives and legacy of women in music with a rare opportunity to get up close, experience live classical music, mingle and engage with the musicians and enjoy viewing visual art. Hear guest speaker Nadine Abensur – food writer, creative director of Art Piece Gallery Mullumbimby – in conversation with the musicians.

A pop-up art exhibition curated by Art Piece Gallery will feature hand-picked celebrated Byron Shire artists to enhance the performance. Muses Trio presents a diverse program of short works by classical muse Clara Schumann fused with contemporary works by Australian composers Louise Denson, Sarah Hopkins, ElenaKats-Chernin and American composers Gabriela Lena Frank and Jennifer Higdon. Muses Trio discover, perform, collaborate, commission and record outstanding musical works written by women. Muses Trio are Christa Powell (Topology), Louise King (Cello Dreaming) and Therese Milanovic (Topology), who bring this relatively unknown yet vastly deserving collection of music to the stage and to enthralled audiences. A signature of their carefully curated public performance events are guest speakers with an inspiring cause and a focus on celebrating exceptional visual artists. Inspiring, collaborating, connecting, commissioning and supporting creative women to pursue and share artistic excellence are important aspects of their research and performance outcomes. Sunday 13 March, 3–5pm at Gretel Farm (134 Springvale Road Eureka). Audience refreshments catered by Gretel Farm. Bookings online www. musestrio.com 6688 4778. $15–45.

MEAD’S MILE After many years touring as a solo artist, Jez Mead has formed an evocative instrumental threepiece. The Golden Mile creates a cinematic and psychedelic soundtrack of the wide open road and this country’s landscape using haunting trumpet, guitar and a driving rhythm section. The Golden Mile are in residence at The Bolt Hole, Byron Bay, this Sunday and next as part of Smokehouse Sunday. 5–11pm.

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WALRUS & THE CARPENTER AT THE COURT HOUSE ON SATURDAY

RETURN OF THE WALRUS

Walrus and the Carpenter return to the Court House Hotel in Mullumbimby this Saturday. The band will be performing songs from their 2015 album Old Souls Eyes and also road-testing some new material for their next foray into the studio.

THE BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS ARIA VIVA: A TASTE OF OPERA AT THE BYRON AT BYRON ON SUNDAY with a Southern Gothic aesthetic to create his own unique and compelling approach to music and storytelling. His songwriting has a distinct visual richness and depth where each song is a cinematic vignette full of elegance beauty, tragedy and longing. The settings can range from haunting landscapes and frenetic city bars to sublime worlds of the imagination.

The evening will also feature performances from alt-country troubadour Ben Allan, and the ever-graceful Rebecca Ireland. The show kicks off at 7.30. Tickets are $10 at the door.

ELECTRIC BIRDS

With electric violin at its core, this is music that soothes the soul and warms the spirit, with live looping and foley art, all based around tales of love, hopes, dreams, that anything is possible. Tailor Birds’ fresh take on folk, world, electronics, with electric violin at its core, the sound is fresh and engaging. They are fronted by electric violinist/vocalist Sophie Kinston, whom many will remember as the violinist for the Rosie Burgess trio. You can now see her in this new setup that is sure to surprise, engage and excite. With Byron included in the QLD tour, they will be performing at the Byron Bay Brewery on Friday. Joined by none other than special guest Queensland musician, Felicity Burdett, and of course drummer Daniel Brates. Come see the Tailor Birds in all their glory!! Free entry, music starts at 8pm.

IT’S HIP TO GOLF

The Byron Shire boasts some of the best music in the country and the menu across the Shire is always impressive. This weekend is no exception with the The Hip Operation bringing New Orleans music to the Byron Bay Golf Club on Sunday, 4–7pm. From cool jazz to the funkiest soul and RnB music, The Hip Operation features some of the country’s most seasoned players – and this week’s guest drummer world-renowned Terepai Richmond (Dig – The Whitlams) enhances an already superb lineup of regular members including: Greg Lyon (bass/vocal), Aaron West (guitar/vocal), Wil Sargisson (piano). There’s a real buzz around this band with a guarantee of a great afternoon of good food, great wine, cool breezes and cool music from one of Australia’s finest bands.

TEN YEARS OF 80s

Absolutely 80s Band celebrates 10 years of touring Ten years is a long time in rock and roll. But to Absolutely 80s rockers, Uncanny

FREE LIKE ME AT THE BREWERY ON SATURDAY

M E BAIRD AT THE BANGALOW HOTEL ON SATURDAY X Men’s Brian Mannix, Kids in the Kitchen’s Scott Carne and Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder it’s a blip on the clock. Because they know how to rock. And this year, on their Ten Years Young anniversary tour, the Absolutely 80s band will rock your socks off with epic 80s tunes that’ll get your head bopping and your feet stomping. You get a hot ’n’ sweaty two-hour show with the biggest 80s hits, sung by the guys that sang ’em back then, on your radio and on Countdown. These are the guys that Molly was, um, talking about when he said: ‘Do yourself a favour and go buy their records’. They’re the real deal. Sure, they’ve been around but that’s what makes ’em so damn good!

a performance at the Verandah Sessions as part of the Mullum Music Festival in 2015. M E Baird harnesses elements of country, soulful blues and balladeering

In anticipation of the single launch M E Baird will be premiering his new music video Full of the Devil and performing at the Bangalow Hotel this Saturday. The music video was indeed a very local affair. It was shot in Bangalow and Federal and starred the talents of local and emerging young model Marlie Campton and the devilishly good looks and charms of Adam Reimnitz, a Welsh mechanic now living in Lennox Head. The video was directed and shot by Federal photographer and world-acclaimed male model Tirian Harvey. Local outfitter Ghostwood Vintage Emporium supplied the 1950s-inspired wardrobe. The video was designed, conceived and produced by Bangalow-based enterprise Style Agenda. Another character was the golden Ford GT supplied by infamous Bangalow local and car enthusiast Paul ‘Schultzy’ Schultz. Saturday at the Bangalow Hotel at 7.30pm.

GETTING A TASTE OF OPERA

Don your finery and come and experience a sophisticated afternoon of incredibly beautiful music provided by the talented duo Lecia Robertson and Margaret Curtis who, together, are Aria Viva. Aria Viva will perform three brackets – Entrée, Secondo and Dessert – with a French, Italian, and cabaret flavour. Ticket price includes a glass of sparkling wine and canapés served to you between each musical course. Be mesmerised by sublime soprano Lecia Robertson (Opera

Queensland, State Opera South Australia and Victorian Opera’s principal artist), with heavenly harpist and pianist Margaret Curtis (Lismore Symphony Orchestra’s resident harpist, Performance Fellowship in piano holder from the Trinity College of Music in London). Enjoy beautiful music in an even more beautiful setting when you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and scrumptious canapés at The Byron at Byron on Sunday at 3pm. Tickets $80. Bookings essential: call 6639 2105 or email reservations@ thebyronatbyron.com.au.

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Dynasty8 Chamber Choir directed by Elizabeth Swain presents

devotional music approaching Easter music for voice and organ from Bach to Mozart medieval to modern with Soprano Organist

Katie Rutledge

Hamsa Arnold

Saturday 12th March 5pm St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Ballina Sunday 13th March, 2pm St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Mullumbimby Admission: $20/15 Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/KIUR or Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby Ph. 0438 965 397 or janet@songdynastymusic.com

So, dust off your shoulder pads, bust out some fluoro and lube up your leather. It’s time to get funky with the hottest 80s show in the country: the Absolutely 80s Ten Years Young anniversary tour. Friday 4 March at the Ballina RSL.

BAIRD TO THE BONE

Roots based singer/songwriter M E Baird relocated to Bangalow from Melbourne one year ago. He has been wooing local audiences with his semi-regular Merry Gin Sessions at the Bangalow Hotel in the Lounge as well as

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TAURUS: Mercury and your ruling planet Venus in the sign of shared resources wants communication and cooperation, while feisty Mars inflames relationship irritations. Add the sun in sensitive, emotional Pisces and it all adds up to a combustible mix of conflicting energies on this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plate, best approached carefully. Very carefullyâ&#x20AC;Ś

GEMINI: This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astral energy exits the realm of ideas for the (less comfortable for you) zone of emotional undertow, though fortunately Venus and Mercury still support rational attitudes. Possible hot spots? Around midweek, when full-moon energy magnifies the shortfall between the way you want things and the way they are.

ARIES: Definitely a week to avoid whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-in-charge

s r a t S with Lilith As this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sun moves into the sign of beautiful dreamers, Virgo full moon looks for practical ways to make these dreams come trueâ&#x20AC;Ś

arguments with people who are always right even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the facts to back them up. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let hostility or criticism diminish your initiative or enthusiasm; if adjustments are necessary, just go ahead and make them in your own inimitable way.

CANCER: This week might incline you lunar creatures to feel more passive than proactive. No problem there. If insecurities and defences surface when discussing a future joint venture or trip, accept that everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to juggle complex emotional, financial and practical realities with personal concerns, and just do your bestâ&#x20AC;Ś

SAGITTARIUS: This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sagittarian image? Before an arrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pulled back. When life seems to be tugging you backwards, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the signal to focus your aim where you want to go. Being willing to set aside retro scripts or expectations and start afresh opens doors of support like you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe.

CAPRICORN: With Venus in highly social mode, this could be a happy week for Cappies looking to make strategic alliances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lucky you. Even if circumstances and events usher you to somewhere between a rock and a hard place, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just up and move to the nearest well-upholstered spot.

LEO: Keep your paws firmly on the ground and look very carefully before you leap this week, majesties. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paint yourself into a corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it pays to keep options open. Toxic buildups of resentment are more readily dissolved by focus on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible. Which is actually spectacular once you stop looking at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. VIRGO: Finding others irritating? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing new, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on you. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s once-a-year full moon in your sign makes this week a bumper time for cleaning house: as in your physical, mental and emotional spaces of clutter, outdated ideas and unsupportive habits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever dead wood needs clearing out for new growth. LIBRA: If you can get anyone to agree on anything this week, congratulations. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to please everyone, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t knock yourself out trying. If midweek brings a disappointing reality check, let late-week Libra moon expand your understanding to make more sense of what seemed like strange behaviour.

SCORPIO: With friends and kin ascendant on this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu, a home renovation or change of living space is also on the cards for some Scorps. As Aquarian variations help lessen excessive attachment to people, ideas, plans or places, Mars in your sign continues moving through old issues to new ways of relating.

CULTURE

AQUARIUS: This month of the sun in your signâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a bonanza of information, inspiration and renewed purpose. Now the current weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercury and Venus in Aquarius direct your focus towards making these new plans manifest through a combination of creativity and communication, a judicious mix of past experience and present technologies.

PISCES: Happy birthday, oceanic folk! Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your turn to dance, romance and take chances as the sun dives into Pisces and the rest of us have to shimmy along with your changeable, exasperating, irresistible selves. While this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s socialising is delightful and inspired, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be required to provide the tenderness.

FIND OUT WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON YOUR PATH TO LOVE Path of Love invite interested or curious folk along to Celebration of Love. This is a party open to everyone interested in having a Path of Love experience! Path of Love, a seven-day retreat that has been life changing for many people, is already well known in this area.

Fred draws his material from those everyday experiences, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his interest in immigration (both his parents escaped from Eastern Europe after WWII). Or his belief that youth gets it way too easily nowadays. (He has no children, automatically making him an authority!). Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy is, and always will be, pertinent, insightful, clever and funny.

Celebration of Love is a way of finding out more about the process, and hanging out in the Path of Love space. It is open to everyone, whether you have done Path of Love or not, and is an opportunity to meet people in the POL community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and of course to dance.

Live Music continued

MOVING YOUR LIGHTBODY

His humour has been described as: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Forged in the furnace of current affairs and sharpened nightly against the steel of public opinion, Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irreverence is razor sharp. Before your very eyes, Fred masterfully sews into the complacent and contented cloth of public life a thread of colour bright enough to light the way The night will start at 6pm to the nearest psychiatric ward!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a guided meditation and Storyteller, comedian, raconteur experience of the Path of Love Fred Lang is in demand for process, led by the Path of Love leaders, Alima and Samved. This sportsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheons around the country and even old Kevin Rudd will go until 7.30, when there couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist his charms: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Your is the opportunity to purchase performance was the perfect way some yummy vegetarian food. The music and dancing starts at to end the speeches of what has 8.30 and goes until 11(ish). All are been a successful eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. welcome here. We hope you can Fred Lang is the feature comedian make it. Saturday 5 March at at the monthly cult comedy event the Mullumbimby Civic Centre The Big Gig at the Ballina RSL. from 6pm. With Paul McMahon as MC and $25/$20 presale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; info: 0404 093 865 Nick Penn as support this is sure to or maitreya.gina.bloom@gmail.com. be a night of mirth and merriment!

ZAKAY GLASS PRESENTS LIGHTBODY 6 AT DURRUMBUL HALL ON SATURDAY Durrumbul Hall on Saturday, from 6pm until midnight. $25.

Find us on Facebook events: Lightbody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Community Dance Experience the extraordinary at the Celebration Lightbody Community Dance Celebration. With beautiful light installations by Zakay glass, and There are prizes for the best music by DJ Pob, Nick Taylor, Asaf dressed at Hawaiian night and Basic, the Durrumbul Hall is transformed into a disco in another with Stukulele and Miss Amber dimension! Sound, lights and video this Thursday. Throw on those by the exceptional Crystal Grid and tropical prints, grass skirts and live art by Rady J Blackcrab. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coconut bikini top and you could win a Lanakai Tenor Uke with a also a bonfire to gather around â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pickup! From 7pm at Club Mullum an amazing night you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want (Mullum Ex-Services). to miss.

ALOHA MULLUM!

(Mandy Nolan will be in Adelaide at the Fringe Festival with Ellen Briggs but promises to be back in March with a whole fresh swag of jokes in tow!)

SUCH NICE GIRLS. APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING. ELLEN BRIGGS AND MANDY NOLAN LET THEIR HAIR DOWN AS WOMEN LIKE US - TWO HOURS OF COMEDY AT FEDERAL HALL ON SATURDAY 5 MARCH. FOR TIX AND INFO GO TO WOMENLIKEUS.COM.AU

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FRED LANG HEADLINES THE BIG GIG COMEDY CLUB AT THE BALLINA RSL ON THURSDAY

FRED LANG AT THE BIG GIG A comedianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s material is only ever as good as her or his insights. Comedian Fred Lang has led an interesting life; couple this with a strong sense of the ironic and you have comedy gold.

Jimeoin is acclaimed as one of the hottest standup comics of this generation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a true comedy master. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, he is known and loved for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of everyday life. Internationally, Jimeoin has toured to great acclaim from New York to New Zealand, Aspen to Amsterdam, the Middle East to the Far East. He has also performed around Europe and the UK and is a regular invitee to the mecca of comedy, Montrealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Just For Laughs Festival. Friday 25 March, 8pm. Ballina RSL.

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A STROLL DOWN CHARCOAL LANE WITH ARCHIE ROACH THIS YEAR BLUESFEST WELCOMES BOOMERANG TO THE FOLD – A F E ST I VA L W I T H I N A F E ST I VA L , B R I N G I N G T H E M U S I C A N D C U LT U R E OF INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA TO THE F O R E F R O N T, A N D H E A D E D U P BY N O N E O T H E R T H A N T H E Q U I E T LY POWERFUL ARCHIE ROACH.

If you don’t have goosebumps in the first 30 seconds of an Archie show, then you’re dead. It is wonderful that you have re-released Charcoal Lane – was it hard to feel fresh about songs that you have played over and over so many times since the original release? No, no. A lot of the songs mean more today then when I wrote them. Do you feel the album will be just a nostalgic trip down memory lane for people who already love the work or do you feel you have a new audience for these songs? I think that because the 25th anniversary release came with a second disc of songs reinterpreted by a wonderful group of younger artists it has, I hope, garnered a new audience. Do you think the songs have the same relevance as they did in 1990? Yeah. I think they do – some of the songs, maybe not all of them. Do you think the worldview of indigenous people and Aboriginal people in Australia has changed since 1990 or it is same ol’, same ol’? I think the worldview has probably been informed a lot earlier than Australia itself. Actually looking from the outside in – maybe they have a better view. How important has music been in changing the way white Australians think about blackfullas? I believe music has played a big part in bringing about a better understanding of what has affected us through the years since colonisation. Who are the performers coming up now who most excite you and give you hope for the future? So many really that I can’t name all of them – Emma Donovan & The Putbacks from Melbourne, Nancy Bates and Ellie Lovegrove from Adelaide, Radical Son, Briggs… and I just saw the Dusty Feet Mob Dance Group from Port Augusta – now there’s a group to really look out for.

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

As a descendant of the Irish diaspora, it was too easy for me to approach this with a sense of ‘here we go again, the Micks crying into their Guinness’. How surprised I was to be overwhelmed by the way in which it confirms a profound emotional truth while managing to avert soppy, worn out cliché (notwithstanding the Christmas lunch at which a group of homeless old Micks DO cry into their Guinness). Needing to flee her stultifying existence in post-WWII Ireland, Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) jumps at the opportunity to sail to New York where a job has been arranged for her as a sales assistant in a department store. One of the movie’s great strengths lies in director John Crowley’s decision to not make of Eilis a latter-day feminist transported back to an earlier era. She is a young woman of her time and her upbringing – aware of her filial duties, devoted to the Catholic Church and, like the other Irish girls lodging at her boarding house, wanting to find a fella. These early stages, as the friendless, homesick immigrant struggles to find her feet in the New World, show an insightful understanding of social history that has become rare in today’s cinema of noisy bluster. Eilis enrols in an accountancy class and is courted by an Italian plumber (Emory Cohen), moving the film into chick-flick romance territory, but even then Crowley is to be applauded for insisting that his characters’ worth shines in their ordinariness. A spanner is hurled into the works when she is called back

LOOKING FOR GRACE For better or worse (I lean more often than not to the latter), arts funding bodies in Oz tend to see the traits of our culture as being determined by our landscape. Usually it’s the outback, with which ninety per cent of us (notably those on arts funding bodies) are entirely unfamiliar, to which deference is shown. Sue Brooks, who won everybody’s heart with Japanese Story[ (2003), has returned to Woop-Woop for a lesser, self-conscious movie of deep shallows and tedious repetition. The opening credits are accompanied by an obligatory series of artistic aerial shots that stamp the quintessential Australiana (yawn) on the story. Teenaged Grace (Odessa Young) has bolted from her comfy middleclass home with thousands of dollars she’s pinched from the family safe. She meets a guy on a cross-country bus (remember Brad Pitt in ‘Thelma and Louise’?) who has his way with her then disappears with the dosh. To her parents (Richard Roxburgh and Radha Mitchell), she has ‘vanished’ – but we know as early as the first act that they are all reunited owing to Brooks’s wanting to go over and over every stage of the disappearance with the different perspectives of each person involved. Quite frankly, it gets extremely boring, right up to the unforeseen tragedy. But even then, there is an emotional

to Ireland following a death in the family. During an extended stay, she meets Jim Farrell (Domhnall Gleeson), a handsome, kind and eminently eligible bachelor (their waltz at a wedding reception is sublime). The story’s compelling mystery evolves at this point – will Eilis return to Tony and the uncertainties of life in Brooklyn, or will she embrace the call of her homeland? Ronan’s patient, captivating performance puts the gloss on a movie of rich and unashamed sentiment.

disconnect between all of the characters and the events that are unfolding around them. Roxburgh, if anything, plays it for laughs as a neurotic, wannabe adulterer who rushes back to a motel office to admit that he’s eaten the Kit-Kat in his room. Dialogue is minimal – some scenes are composed entirely of ‘yeah, righto’, ‘just put it there, mate’ – and too much is left to be read into overworked pregnant silences – how meaningful can a girl watching her father tie up his shoes be? Oh, I get it, he forgot to put on his socks. Art direction is lovely, but it’s a bit like that Sex Pistols song, pretty vacant (though not as good).

Do you still feel Ruby as a presence in your work? Ruby played a big part back in the day there’s no doubt about it. When the songs were written for Charcoal Lane, Ruby was the first to hear them; her presence is there in that work. Nowadays I draw my material from what I see, hear and feel about what’s happening in the world and how this country is responding to it. Do you have some new material for Bluesfest audiences or will they be able to enjoy singing along with your older work? Yes, a couple of new songs. Who are you looking forward to catching at Blues? Emma Donovan and the Putbacks. Catch Archie Roach in concert at Boomerang at Bluesfest this Easter. For tickets and program information go to bluesfest.com.au.

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The Nature of Life presented by Brian Schaefer Saturday 27 February, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: $50.00 (a free copy of The Nature of Life e-book with each ticket purchased.) Gratitude Life Class - Sat 5 March, 9am-4.30pm Relationship Life Class - Sun 6 March, 9am-4.30pm Presented by Toni Powell (Cavanbah Room)

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Adrian Bohm Presents:

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â&#x20AC;˘ Set top box installation and programming â&#x20AC;˘ Surround sound design and installation â&#x20AC;˘ All TV, telephone & electrical installations Call Norm now on

0422 668 582

Dukewood Homes

Pty Ltd

APPLIANCE REPAIR DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .........66843575 or 0414 922786 BYRON ELECTRONICS Repairs to TV/Audio. 1/25 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay.................66857610

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

ARCHITECTS

troppo

architecture + urban design E byron@troppo.com.au www.troppo.com.au ABN 37 732 043 868

darwin townsville adelaide perth byron bay sydney

DO YOU WANT A SUSTAINABLE HOME?

Do you want to improve the comfort, value & usage of your home? Take advantage of our sustainable design science & licensed builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge. Send us your new or existing house plans or photos to info@vim.net.au & we will provide practical design advice to save you money & improve your living space. $300 for single storey, $500 for double storey Call us at VIM ESD for more information 0401 848 888 www.vim.net.au

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................66834008 or 0407 728998 FRANK STEWART ARCHITECT Reg. 6075. www.frankstewart.com.au ...........................66856984 CARPENTER All jobs. Michael Dow. Lic 147675C ...................................66291169 or 0412 967677 OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au .............................................66855001 BUILDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C............0415 793242 AARDVARC ARCHITECTS www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & SE Queensland......0410 444187 CARPENTRY/JOINERY Renos, kitchens, bthrms, small jobs. Lic 157823C. Paul .... 0423 658885 or 66845273 MICHAEL FRANCK ARCHITECT Reg 2454 www.keyturn.com.au .................................0414 660810 BRICKLAYER Quality work, reasonable quotes. Lic 164155C..................0423 474419 or 66849102

AUDIO PRODUCTION

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C.........................66808162

AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING & Live production, crystalgrid.com.au .........................0421 661910 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Homes, extensions, decks, free quotes. Lic 231104C......... 0431 674377 rbacarpentry.com.au New & reno work, decks & pergolas. Lic No 243918C ..............0407 330326

AUDIO VISUAL & IT

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

MOBILE IT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIFI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A/V â&#x20AC;&#x201C; home technology support www.tech-rescue.com.au ......0419 996606 BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953Q ...... 0403 458177 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST SERVICES www.breatheasy.net.au ..........0421 504813 or 66882306

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

BUSH REGENERATION

Call Jason: 0434 177 594 BLUEDOLPHINBATHROOMS.COM.AU Lic 105283C ..................................................0405 148536

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

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

CARPET CLEANING

Kevin & Margaret Bower

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

GINKGO TREE CLINIC Charity Carleton. Coorabell ..............................................................66847910

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Lic AU37088 Lic 246545C

Truck Mounted Machine

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

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ACUPUNCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. Mary-Ellen Young.................0403 477972

Fully Licensed Technicians Best Local Installers Best Quality Products

0438 139 938

Mat Wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mattnnikki@bigpond.com

â&#x20AC;˘ RELIABLE TRADESMAN â&#x20AC;˘ JOBS UP TO $5000 â&#x20AC;˘ DECKS & PERGOLAS â&#x20AC;˘ TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS â&#x20AC;˘ GARAGE CONVERSIONS

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

BRICKLAYING

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

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

APEX CARPET CLEANING www.apexcarpetcleaning.com.au ........................ Nathan 0412 926441 CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & more. No chemicals. www.mintsteamclean.com.....................66808097

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6680 9394 3KRQH 0DUN

(02) 6684 1001

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

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

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Servicing Byron Bay & surrounding areas

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas ....0432 289705 BYRON ANTENNA SERVICE Call me first for fast service. Richard.................................0401 190960

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE www.marlenefarry.com Facial rejuvenation, general practice ................66842400

â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Decking â&#x20AC;˘ Structural Pine & Hardwood â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping Timber â&#x20AC;˘ Logs & Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Lattice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Privacy Screens â&#x20AC;˘ Alternative Treated timbers for Vegie Gardens & Playgrounds

â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Built Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Extensions â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hands-Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Builder

YOUR DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS

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

0408 740 480 / 07 5590 5696

ANTENNAS PLUS

SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS

TAX RETURNS from $130 Individuals & $200 Small Business, Accounting/Bookkeeping,

STAIRS

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL OPEN / CLOSED RISERS

ANTENNAS

ACCOUNTANTS

BAS ~ BOOKKEEPING ~ REGISTERED TAX AGENT Gail Rundle 0401 884 231 Behind the Post OfďŹ ce in Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

JACK MANTLE

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

INDEX Accountants ......................................37 Acupuncture .....................................37 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 37 Antennas & Installation ..............37 Appliance Repair ............................37 Architects............................................37 Audio Production ...........................37 Audio Visual & IT .............................37 Bathroom Renovations ...............37 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters.37 Bricklaying .........................................37 Building Trades ................................37 Bush Regeneration ........................37 Carpet Cleaning...............................37 Chiropractic .......................................37 Cleaning ..............................................38 Clotheslines .......................................38 Computer Services.........................38 Concrete Grinding & Polishing ..38 Concreting & Paving .....................38 Counselling........................................38 Decks, Patios & Extensions ........38 Dentists................................................38 Design & Drafting...........................38 Driveway Maintenance................38 Earthmoving & Excavation ........38 Electricians.........................................38 Fencing ................................................39 Flooring ...............................................39 Floor Sanding & Polishing .........39 Garage Doors .............................................39 Garden & Property Maintenance .39 Garden Design .................................39 Gas Suppliers.......................................39 Glaziers ................................................39 Guttering ............................................39 Handypersons ..................................39 Health ...................................................39 Hire ........................................................39 Interior Design .................................39 Ironing..................................................39 Kitchens ...............................................39

ARCHITECTURAL TIMBERS

Lic. No. 270262C

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

AMORE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Eco-friendly ..........................................0429 726999

CHIROPRACTIC BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman .66858553 MICHAEL SCHWAGER & SHAUN CASHMAN Chiropractors 108 Stuart St, Mullum ........66841962

291958C

MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC Massage, chiropractic & fitness. 110 Dalley St........................66841028 COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 .............0412 641753 ALL TYPES BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Licence no. 60801C. 40 years exp. Paul ................0423 852559 BYRON BAY CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Bruce Campbell. 1/12 Tasman Way, A&I Estate ...66858159 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141 ...............................................0487 264137 BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Lic 173697C Quality work. Any size job. gurobob@hotmail.com ...0431 792260 CAPE BYRON HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC Shane Eade. 6/14 Middleton St ....................0467 660323

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CLEANING Education

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CARPARK & DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE CONCRETE EDGING

0418 156 909

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

0411 562 111 s

Apple Certified Support

Not your average TECH shop #Computers #Accessories #Repairs #Support #Gadgets

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

1/29 Brigantine St, Byron Bay A&I Estate 6680 8324 techie2481.com.au

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 NERDWORKS Computer repairs, mobile technician ...............................66846276 or 0413 379514 ZANEY PRODUCTIONS Apple Computer Services .........................................................0403 398272 WORKRIGHT COMPUTER SUPPORT (Mobile) for small business Byron Shire Daniel ...0422 804449

Byron Eco Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing

CONCRETE GRINDING & POLISHING

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

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable • Friendly • Professional • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated • Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Reliable Affordable Fully Insured

Roof and Pressure Cleaning Timber Maintenance Window Cleaning

Full Circle

fullcircleoliver@gmail.com

0419 789 600

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

Jai – 0467 482 948

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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

various implements available for limited access projects

FREE QUOTES

Ph: Chris 0408 536 565

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

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

SALISBURY CONCRETING

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

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

0499 206 036

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Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208

0410 056 228 / 0427 663 678 Lic.136717c

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

TINY EARTHWOR

BYRON CONCRETE GRINDING AND POLISHING

Window Cleaning Professionals

Residential & Holiday Accommodation marlo@scrubupcleaning.com

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SaulMordaunt@macdoc.net.au

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

Lic. 1277786

FLANAGAN & SONS CONCRETING Lic 155456C. ............................................Ph Andrew 66841424 JASON COOTE CONCRETING All concreting work, form work, steel fixing Lic 261424C.....0421 957506 PLATINUM CONCRETE 20 years experience. Jobs under $5000 ............... Justin Myers 0458 773788

A NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65HP chain trencher, 1.7 tonne excavator, tipper.0402 716857 BYRON BAY BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR All areas ..............................................Ian 0412 853479 MINI EXCAVATOR / POSITRAC COMBO & tipper hire. Ph Andrew.........0401 968173 or 66841424 BRENDAN POWELL Earthmoving, landscaping, design & construction........................0404 988222 BANGALOW MINI DIGGER SERVICE Exp operator 1.8 tonne multiple attachments....0413 878978 R & J FIELD EARTHMOVING & BOBCAT HIRE All areas. Adam....................................0423 101206

ELECTRICIANS 24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

Domestic Commercial

COUNSELLING

BYRON HOME CLEANING Brunswick to Ballina & inland towns. $30ph ..............Holly 0451 102239 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 BYRON SHIRE DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE ...........................................................0421 360961

CLOTHESLINES Northern Rivers Clotheslines & Letterboxes

WE CAN REPAIR OR REWIRE YOUR OLD LINE • SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS Contact Greg on 0403 555 690 or 6687 4442

COMPUTER SERVICES

JAMIE 0408 809 817

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

licence no. 201775c

The Deck Doctor

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

0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING For a free quote phone Chris ....................................... 0408 536565\ DECKS AND PERGOLAS Hardwood, pine, composites. Byron/Gold Coast. Robbie ........0409 244424 FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Oiled timber & deck maintenance (new business) ...........0419 789600 DECK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS Free quotes. See localsearch.com.au for business profile..0410 062493

DENTISTS 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 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements .....0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au...............0423 531448 AARDVARC www.aardvarc.com.au Northern NSW & Southeast Queensland ..........0410 444187

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All Jobs Small or Large

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable .............0498 731447 PETER FOX Couple Therapy & Marriage Intensives. coupletherapyaustralia.com ...............66840469 DETAILED CLEANING Natural products. Please call 8am-6pm......................................0410 723601 JULIA BODKIN Psychotherapist/ SE trauma/ mediation – globalspiritevents.com .......0403 652067 FULL CIRCLE Window & Pressure cleaning. Call Oliver (new business)..........................0419 789600

02 66 804 173 Lic: 154293c

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

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

20 Year+s Exp.

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

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

Call Steven Butturini

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

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

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

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .........................0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 ........................................................0429 802355 BYRON BAY ELECTRICAL Geoff Bensley. Lic EC 34079 ..................................................0427 857824 CIRCUITS PLUS For everything electrical. Friendly & professional. Lic 201844C ...........0422 668582

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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

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

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

FARM PICK UP PRICES Soft Leaf Buffalo A grade $8/m2 – B grade $5/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

GLASS & ALUMINIUM POOL FENCING PROFESSIONALS 0499 178 297 psgfencingnsw@gmail.com NSW Lic# 204620C

www.jimsfencing.net

Same Day Response Major Credit Cards Welcome

Call

Flooring by Wallaces

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

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 proud member of TIMBER FLOOR SPECIALIST

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0420 528 373

www.oceanﬂoors.net.au

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

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

131 546

FLOORING

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

PROPER JOB BOB

• Steel • Pool • Colorbond ® • Gates • Paling • Modular Walls • Feature Fencing

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 PSG FENCING All types. Friendly & professional. Quality work. Matt ............................0401 259882 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service.............................66771852 or 0432 107262 BRUSH FENCING NEW & REPAIRS Call Dave ...............................................................0419 692155

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

FENCING

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

GUTTERING

CAPE BYRON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Thomas Scott. Lic 275094C .....................0418 600576

ACREAGE MOWING

CALL Y TOM TODA FOR A FREE QUOTE

Professional, Friendly & Reliable. Fully Insured.

0478 191 833

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

TRACKS MOWING

HANDYMAN CARPENTER FB Greg’s Handyman Service Byron Bay ..............................0414 109595

All terrain and acreage 4WD mowing. Specialising in lantana removal and sloping properties. New machine. Experienced operator.

HEALTH

Call Tom on 0432 099 228

HANDYMAN – ODD JOBS Jon .......................................................................................0417 848234

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy MULLUMBIMBY MEDICAL CENTRE 60 Stuart St ............................................................66841511

Tony’s Tidy-ups

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

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

10% off when mentioning this ad.

0424 732 500

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

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

Crane Hire

K ee pi ng it local

www.byronbaycranehire.com – 0418 665 213

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter...............0423 756394 MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more .......................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ..66841778 or 0405 922839 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ....... www.byronhire.com.au 66856228 A TO Z GARDEN SERVICES Lawns, acreage, hedges, clear ups, gutters, tip runs ..........0405 625697 SOUND, LIGHTING & VIDEO equipment hire & installation, crystalgrid.com.au ..........0421 661910 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed ...............Sam 0438 655763 or 66859754

INTERIOR DESIGN

ABSOLUTE GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL OR WHATEVER Large trailer. Free quotes ......66804704 KATE PLATT Interior Designs, www.kateplatt.com................................0411 888416 or 66807606 LEAF IT TO US Acreage mowing, 72” mowers, gardening/property maint. specialists ..0402 487213 MOW JOES Lawn & garden maintenance, ride-on mowing. Fully insured ..............Joe 0407 065849

IRONING

NICK’S MOWING Lawns, edges, hedges, local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O.Shores .....0418 792279 THE IRONING LADY Suffolk Park. $25 per hour. Angela................................................0414 719680

KITCHENS

NORTHERN RIVERS MOWING Acreage specialist. For prompt attention call Geoff......0428 544190 ECO TIMBER FLOORS Sanding, polishing & repairs..............................................Trent 0432 501721 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ...............0405 716552 NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco wax, oils & water base finishes............................... Nathan 0420 215716 ALL TERRAIN MOWING Steep slopes, long grass, residential, acreage, local, reliable ..0419 225124 SHAUN LEMURA KITCHENS Byron 17yrs+ qual. exp. www.slbyronbay.com...............0499 771769 THE FLOOR SANDER Non-toxic finishes. Free quotes. Ph Richard .................................0407 821690 ACREAGE MOWING, landscaping, all aspects of property maintenance. Ph Luke .........0407 981636 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Splashbacks .................................................................................66857200 C & C KITCHENS Kitchens & Bathrooms. Quality at affordable prices .................................66872275 CHEAP CLIPPINGS MOWERMAN Lawns, work guaranteed. Up to 1 acre ......... Adam 0419 260654 D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery – www.hinged.com.au ..................................................0409 843689 ACREAGE MOWING Cheap rates! 60 inch zero turn mower. Fully-insured. Julian .........0401 350156

GARAGE DOORS

LICENCE NO:175956C ABN: 03 113 342 699

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

LAWN MOWING, TRIMMING & MAINTENANCE Jon...................................................0417 848234 BEAU JARDIN Landscape Design & Documentation, Horticultural Consultation...........0417 054443

Garage Doors & Openers

LANDSCAPING

GARDEN DESIGN

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

GARDEN DESIGN, FENG SHUI www.simplybeautifulspaces.com.au ......................... Lyn 0428 884329 DESIGN & PLANS Lic no. 39791 www.varendorfflandscapes.com.........66845035 or 0414 842602

BRUNSWICK VALLEY DOOR CENTRE

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

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

GAS SUPPLIERS

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

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

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

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

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

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

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

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609

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

GLAZIERS

LAWNMOWER REPAIRS

TYAGARAH MOWER REPAIRS 69 McAuleys Lane, Mullumbimby ................................0488 094025 OCEAN SHORES GLASS AND SCREENS Glass splashbacks Lic No 61205C .........................66803333 BYRON MOWER B’cutter, ch’saw, all small engine repairs. Pickup & delivery................0429 707286 ALL GLASS BYRON BAY Shower screens & mirrors ............................................................66857200 MULLUM MOWERS & MACHINERY REPAIRS Mullumbimby Industrial Estate ...........0423 204218

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EWINGSDALE PHYSIO Renata Tenta. Matrix Rhythm Therapy, home visits avail ...............66847838

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PETER FARRELL Physiotherapist, manual therapy & exercise, Mullumbimby ...................66843385 Lic 167371C

LIGHTING

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ALAN MALONE

MOBILE MECHANIC

Licence No 97474

MULLUM BACK SHED (PICTURE) FRAMERS Stuart St Lane behind Mitre 10 ..........0403 734791

PLASTERING

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

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

0412 794 364

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Micks Roof Restorations

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

PAINTER NEIL A McINTOSH

Lic: AU29498

Serving Byron Shire

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

0401 821 204 mickshomeimprovements.com.au Lic 268018C

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ PLASTER REPAIRS CLEAN & TIDY â&#x20AC;˘ ALWAYS ON TIME â&#x20AC;˘ ALL AREAS Mobile: 0421 938 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 465 Uralba Road, Uralba

ABN 48867459605

MOTORING

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

PICTURE FRAMING

PERSONAL TRAINER Shelley Andrews. Ocean Shores. All ages / levels ......................0420 295239

PEST CONTROL

451 186 / 6680 4660

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP 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

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Chay 6680 5081 0429 805 081 Byron Shire

I LOVE PLUMBING Call Steve Lic 148904C ....................................................................0412 916140 HRH PLUMBING Providing a prompt, reliable & efficient service. Lic 220755C ...........0402 652017 DART PLUMBING Plumbing, roofing, gas. Byron Bay. Lic 1175539C.............................0421 334515 MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ...0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ......Call Adam 0466 992483

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

OSTEOPATHY

&UDLJ 0413

AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ...............................................0413 185399 or 66841249 KELVIN & ROBERT TEALE Painters & decorators. Lic R65919 ..............0400 349027 or 0438 842731 JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C ..............0438 668025 BYRON PAINTING Immediate starts, great rates. Lic 239832C .....................................0427 669806 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051..................................66801403 or 0414 801403

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS

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

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

Licence No. 207479C

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

Bayside Radiators

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

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

LOCKSMITH

Windscreens & Air Conditioning

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

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ED RIORDAN PLUMBING Ballina to Byron. Lic L6966...................................................0417 343480 BLOCKED DRAINS Drain camera, leak detection. Tap King. Lic 237124C ......................0427 217500

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

EMERGENCY PLUMBING All aspects. Prompt & prof. O.Shores. Lic 284496C ...............0417 053708 MATT WILSON PLUMBING Lic 10704. All plumbing, draining, gas fitting. Free quotes. .0408 665672 LC PLUMBING P/L Plumbing, draining, LPG gas fitting, maintenance. Luke ................0488 730888

PRINTER TONERS & CARTRIDGES

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

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

PRINTWORKS Traditional / Digital art@mullumprintworks.com.au.................................66843633

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo)

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

REMOVALISTS

BEYOND BYRON REMOVALS

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

BYRON BAY

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0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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

11 797

0404 4

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE ..............................................................................0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ...............................................................................66841232

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos

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

YVES DE WILDE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

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

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

phone 66801158 or 0408 004719

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move & More

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

0429 149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

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 CLAUDIA MIRDITA Craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy....................................................66857222 CONTINENCE / PELVIC FLOOR Janelle Angel .................Bangalow 66872337 & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bah 66723818 PETRA KARNI Physiotherapy, Craniosacral, Alexander Technique. Byron..........................66807207 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Alex Margan, Millie Shield ..........................................66803499

6683 4829 / 0409 917646

LEAPFROG REMOVALS BYRON BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL REMOVALIST MOVING THE SHIRE FOR OVER 10 YEARS

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

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Free Quote

IN IN H

042050 5395

The Water Filter Experts

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

free boxes and a 10% discount

(02) 6684 5395

WATER FILTERS

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

search “Lighthouse Removals”

02 6684 2198

Call Ben on 0456 606 911

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

Flooring by Wallaces

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

www.groutpro.com.au

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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

PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILES

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

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

WINDOW TINTING

12/70 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 6685 5503

ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced roof & pressure cleaning, free quotes .....................0419 789600

$379

FULLY INSTALLE IN YOURD HOME

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

WORK WEAR

TOWN PLANNING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

BEST SKIPS BANGALOW 2m3, 3m3, 4m3, 6m3 & 8m3 bins ...................0417 458149 or 66871544

TRAVEL

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ........................................0412 161564 or 66841232 BYRON SKIPS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 2, 3, 4 & 6 m3 bins available .............................0450 300360 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer ...............................................................0408 210772

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

ATAS A10923

BYRON CASH FOR SCRAP FREE

ll ff for a Drop owashing steel, es and machin ers dry

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

Paciﬁc Highway, Tyagarah 6684 2351

FREE T avail fo OW

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

TREE SERVICES WRITING SERVICES

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

131 546

WICKED WORDS Technical writing, policy & procedure, wickedwords.com.au .............0432 472958

MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Bruns Heads 1st SAT Murwillumbah

6628 4495 0417 759 777

SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

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

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840

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

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

STITCH: For all your sewing needs. Ocean Shores & surrounds. Ph Lindi .......................0432 340113

SOLAR INSTALLATION

Ringo 0468 957 564 HART TREE SERVICES 15” chipper bobcat cranetruck stump grinding EWP....66849137 or 0427347380 SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES .............................................Call Tim 66877677 or 0417 698227 NORTHERN TREE CARE Consulting arborist, tree surgery ...........................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ..................................................0402 364852 TALLOW TREE SERVICES Removal, free quote & full insurance ....................................0401 208797 A VERY HANDY MAN TREE SERVICES Happy to help. Andrew.....................................0412 558890 OUT ON A LIMB Tree removal, chipping, stump grinding. Free Quotes ............... Lucas 0402 191316 AJ’S TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Lopping, edging, limbs. www.ajpenrithlawns.com ... 0438 217665

SWIMMING POOLS

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

NICK’S TREE SERVICES Tree surgery & removal, chipping ............................................. 0439 849332 BEANO’S Tree & Lawn Care Service. Tree removal/pruning. Lawn & garden maint ... 0421 508044

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

(opp. Council chambers)

VALUERS

6684 3003

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby

NR VALUATIONS 25 years local exp. www.nrvaluations.com.au...................................0428 694041 MULLUMBIMBY POOL SHOP Water testing, Eco products, mobile service Lic 39126 0418 666839

TILING

SHE TILES

Female Wall & Floor Tiler _ over 10 years experience

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

Call Louise 0478 698 186

Lic. No. 216827C Because a woman understands excellence

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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

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

SEWING REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Byron Bay & all areas. Phone Jan ............................66849398

6685 6807 6628 7333

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days.........66843818 VITALITY VETCARE Bangalow. Megan Kearney .................................................................66870675

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

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

Third quarter March 2 New moon March 9 First quarter March 16 Full moon March 23 Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 T 0637 1918 2352 2 W 0638 1917 3 T 0639 1916 0038 4 F 0639 1915 0127 5 S 0640 1914 0221 6 S 0641 1913 0320 7 M 0641 1912 0421 8 T 0642 1910 0525 9 W 0642 1909 0631 10 T 0643 1908 0737 11 F 0644 1907 0843 12 S 0644 1906 0950 13 S 0645 1905 1055 14 M 0645 1904 1158 15 T 0646 1903 1259 16 W 0647 1901 1356 17 T 0647 1900 1448 18 F 0648 1859 1536 19 S 0648 1858 1620 20 S 0649 1857 1700 21 M 0650 1856 1737 22 T 0650 1854 1813 23 W 0651 1853 1847 24 T 0651 1852 1922 25 F 0652 1851 1956 26 S 0652 1850 2032 27 S 0653 1849 2109 28 M 0653 1848 2150 29 T 0654 1846 2233 30 W 0655 1845 2320 31 T 0655 1844

10:10

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

MARCH 2016

12:54 04:02 23:00 Moon High tide, set height (m) 1242 0153,1.44; 1412,1.24 1334 0248,1.42; 1516,1.19 1426 0353,1.43; 1632,1.18 1518 0500,1.49; 1745,1.23 1608 0600,1.57; 1842,1.31 1657 0652,1.68; 1930,1.42 1745 0741,1.79; 2016,1.53 1831 0829,1.87; 2101,1.63 1915 0916,1.91; 2147,1.72 2000 1005,1.89; 2233,1.78 2045 1055,1.83; 2322,1.80 1146,1.72 2131 2219 0012,1.78; 1240,1.58 2309 0105,1.74; 1338,1.43 0202,1.67; 1444,1.31 0002 0307,1.61; 1600,1.25 0056 0418,1.58; 1716,1.25 0150 0527,1.58; 1821,1.30 0246 0626,1.60; 1912,1.37 0340 0715,1.63; 1954,1.44 0434 0759,1.64; 2030,1.50 0527 0837,1.64; 2104,1.55 0619 0913,1.63; 2137,1.58 0711 0947,1.60; 2208,1.61 0802 1021,1.57; 2240,1.62 0853 1057,1.51; 2313,1.62 0944 1133,1.45; 2348,1.60 1036 1213,1.38 1128 0027,1.57; 1256,1.31 1219 0111,1.53; 1346,1.25 1309 0203,1.50; 1448,1.22

Astronomical data and tides Low tide, height (m) 0819,0.67; 2009,0.66 0927,0.69; 2110,0.70 1040,0.66; 2220,0.69 1146,0.59; 2327,0.64 1242,0.49; 1318,0.50 0025,0.56; 1330,0.38 0116,0.46; 1415,0.28 0207,0.36; 1458,0.20 0257,0.28; 1540,0.16 0347,0.23; 1624,0.16 0440,0.22; 1708,0.20 0534,0.25; 1754,0.29 0631.0.32; 1842,0.39 0733,0.40; 1934,0.51 0842,0.48; 2034,0.60 0957,0.53; 2145,0.66 1109,0.53; 2258,0.67 1214,0.51 0002,0.63; 1305,0.48 0058,0.58; 1347,0.44 0145,0.53; 1424,0.42 0226,0.49; 1457,0.41 0303.0.47; 1527,0.41 0339,0.45; 1556,0.43 0415,0.45; 1625,0.45 0452,0.47; 1655,0.49 0530,0.50; 1727,0.54 0612,0.54; 1801,0.59 0658,0.58; 1840,0.65 0650,0.63; 1928,0.71 0852,0.65; 2029,0.75

Times have been adjusted for Daylight Saving. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Hwy Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 15 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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Classifieds INDEX Boats & Marine ....................... 43

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Businesses For Sale .............. 43

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE

Business Opportunity.............. 43

PHONE ADS

Childcare ................................ 42

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Annual General Meetings ....... 42

For Sale .................................. 43

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Funeral Notices ....................... 44

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

Garage Sales ......................... 43

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Halls For Hire ......................... 43

EMAIL ADS

Health Notices ........................ 42 Motor Vehicles ........................ 43 Musical Notes......................... 44 Only Adults ............................. 44 Pets......................................... 44 Positions Vacant ..................... 44 Professional Services ............. 42 Property Wanted ..................... 43

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Ads can’t be taken on the weekend. Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

Wed AM Drill Hall Mullum Fri AM Byron Scout Hall. 0421101220 www.dynamicdrawing.com.au

Public Notices......................... 42 Removalists ............................. 43 Share Accommodation .......... 43 Short Term Accommodation .. 43 Social Escorts ........................ 44 To Lease ................................. 44

BYRON BEACHSIDE MARKET Easter Saturday

RATES & PAYMENT

$17.00 for the first two lines

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

Dynamic Drawing

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

$17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Expression of Interest now open

Tractor Repairs ........................ 43

www.byroncentre.com.au

Wanted ................................... 43 Wanted To Rent...................... 44 Work Wanted......................... 44

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ART CLASSES

Beginners in acrylic & water based paints. Weekly from Fri 4 March, $20per class CWA Hall Mullum 9.30-12.30pm. Caroline 66845035 0400745740

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

CALL KIRSTEN

0416 196 980

Health fund rebates available

Echo Classies also appear online in Echonetdaily – echo.net.au/classified-ads

bodywise therapies

Disordered Eating Specialist Support

THE BYRON SHIRE

Isa Pfluger Counsellor/Psychotherapist

$5.00 for each extra line These prices include GST.

BASS(Couns), MGestTherapy, ClinPACFA reg.

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

KINESIOLOGY

PELVIC FLOOR CLASSES for Women Beg Wed 2/3/16. 6 wks 6.15-7.30pm. Bangalow. $120/$100. Janelle Angel – plv ﬂr physio. Book by 26/2. 0405217953 info@pelvicﬂoormatters.com.au ALOHA HEALING WITH NAOMI Strength with intuitive depth. Deep tissue & Kahuna 22yrs exp. 0417212540

Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 66846914 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

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

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

ph 0419 981 360 isa@bodywisetherapies.com.au

netdaily

Prepayment is required for all ads.

TAIJI for inner training. Weekly in Byron: danyaorlev.net/schedule. 0432152672 THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph 0413710742

PANCHA TANMANTRA Lunch Hour class – 5 Element Kung Fu style exercise for well-being at 12 noon Monday & Friday, St Martin’s Hall, 42 Stuart St, Mullum. Ph Tony 0439558761. $10/class. Tiger Form at 1pm $15 for both

HATHA YOGA CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP FITNESS PARK SESSIONS

BRENT VERCO

Fun, powerful, affordable.

CHIROPRACTOR MULLUM CHIROPRACTIC 6684 1028

healinghealthandﬁtness healing_health_and_ﬁtness

MON TUE WED THU FRI PM & SAT AM

Call Kane 0410394342

www.healinghealthfitness.com

Tradework ............................... 43

Tuition ..................................... 44

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

26 March

To Let ...................................... 43

Tree Services ......................... 43

NATUROPATHY ALLERGY TESTING MASSAGE

Free your soul and enliven your body with 3 free tastes of fun community sharing, healing and meditation. The Dynamics of Astro Soul with Bridge. 6pm Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 March. Heartspace, above Santos 51 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby. 0431 691 562 www.soul2soulcommunication.com

AGMs MULLUM SOCCER INC AGM Mon 7th March. Info: Kol 0423648540

CHILDCARE CHILD CARER/NANNY – 20 yrs exp Great refs. Linda Flower 0421892812

PROF. SERVICES

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002 COUNSELLING & MENTORING Breakthrough to clarity, resolution & peace. Ph Mariana Trapera 0430175923 www.heartandsoulawakenings.com

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

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Fridays | 6684 6336

4pm

6pm Michael S Chloe Kirsty

123 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby

We now have a ‘no appointment necessary’

clinic, 3–4.30pm every weekday afternoon. Please ring us on 6684 2300 for

Davina

further information.

6am & 4pm class 90mins $10 casual or use your membership. Hour of power 7–8am $18 casual or use your membership.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

6am TT TT TT TT TT TT TT

7am–8am Anna Jess F Anna

byronyoga.com

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! Flo Fenton, Senior Yoga Teacher

Tel: 02 66 859910 Mob: 0418 441 437 flo@intouchyogabyronbay.com intouchyogabyronbay.com

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

BAYSIDE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE Health Fund Rebates & Hicaps Available Dr Eeka King

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5–6.30PM Saturdays 10AM–12PM

4pm TT TT TT TT TT TT TT

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

Assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & adults Reg no. PSY0001057399 Medicare rebates available

10am Kirsty Jeremy Wong Caitlin Gitam Kirsty Becky

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

ANXIETY

Carl Moore Psychology

8am Jade Sarah John Caitlin Jess Wong Kirsty

MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTRE

Welcomes New Yoga Teachers

Susanna & Victor

8 - 9:30am

10 - 11:30am

Dr David King

Victor

Sharon

(Chinese Medicine)

Lindy Lou

Julia

Christina

Susanna

Daniel

(Chinese Medicine) Certified Acutonics® Teacher

Pain conditions Women’s Health, Mental/emotional fertility & Pregnancy Acutonics® for Children disturbances & general 14 Park Street, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1088 | baysideacupuncture.com ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MASSAGE ACUTONICS®

Hatha Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Yoga for Healthy Minds

Slow Gentle Yoga

Victor

Grace

Daniel

Grace

Yoga from the Heart

Sharon

Restorative Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga

Hatha Vinyasa

6:00 - 7:30pm

Hatha Yoga

Slow Gentle Yoga Slow Gentle Yoga

Sharon

Restorative Yoga & Meditation

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

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

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

Upstairs Byron Surf Club 0448 807 798 Mon-Sat

HEALTH award winning fusion

Osho

Meditation Day Saturday 27 February 8am ~ Silent Dynamic 10am ~ Osho Discourse 12pm ~ Dance Meditation 2pm ~ Nadabrahama 4.30pm ~ Kundalini 6pm ~ Evening meditation Call Shahido 6688 2494

MARCH MADNESS $50

unlimited classes /month (HALF PRICE!)

ALL Women’s outdoor Boxing Guaranteed weight loss, improves strength, & FUN! Mon 5:30pm • Wed 5:30pm • Fri 6am No joining fee, no contracts. All ﬁtness levels welcome. Limited positions available. Call NOW: 0432 795 933 Hit Like a Girl

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS • 66841777

42 February 24, 2016 The Byron Shire Echo

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

Craniosacral Australia presents:

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

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

Yogalates/Pranayama meditation bangalow

tuesday

9.30am - 11am

friday

10am - 11.30am

stretch with core stability

suffolk park

saturday

8am - 9.30am

stretch and strengthen

suffolk park/bangalow

health rebates available special: unlimited classes for 3 months $215 award winning DVDs available at our studios

with Heera and Trevor

Level 1

Byron Bay 2016

4 Weekends (taken together) 16 - 17 April (Intro, may be taken on its own) 30 April - 1 May 14 - 15 May 28 - 29 June

FREE INTRO EVENING

Byron Bay Community Centre | Wed. 13 April 7.00 pm Ph: 0411 810 049• www.craniosacral.com.au • info@craniosacral.com.au

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

HYPNOSIS & EFT

HALLS FOR HIRE

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

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

Successful solutions for any problem

TRADEWORK

MASTER HYPNOTHERAPIST NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMER & LIFE COACH

Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm 20 Shirley St, Byron Bay

6685 8532

MOBILE MASSAGE

$60 per hour $20 call out fee Become a regular & only pay $60p/h Fully qualified experienced Swedish massage therapist. Relaxation, deep tissue, trigger pointing, intuitive Balinese healing, Hawaiian massage.

Call Lisa 0409 078 004

BAMBOO PLY

GARAGE SALES

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 â&#x20AC;˘ sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617

Anything is possible www.wendypurdey.com.au

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

DATSUN SKYLINE 1973-1983 240K, C210, MR30, any condition, pay cash. Ph 0422076298

ARCHIBALDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

PH 6680 2630

Martin Frank

OUTDOOR DINING CHAIRS 6 canecoloured resin chairs, perfect condition, $150 ono. Phone 66854992

WASHING MACHINE automatic $180, fridge $170, delivery. Phone 0413589388 BICYCLES buy, sell, repair, recycle. Adult bikes from $60. Phil 0413779223

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

TREE SERVICES

Tallow TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

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STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

BICYCLES pre-loved, lge range, repairs. Sth Golden Bch. Phone 66804165 SOLID TIMBER DINING ROOM TABLE plus 6 Ikea chairs, $130. Ph 0427847210 CHEF 54CM LPG UPRIGHT COOKER Fan forced $100. Ph 66841481 SPA Funky, diagonal, 2.3m spa. Resin core, cedar side-panels & slide-on cover. Heater & pump recently replaced. Super strong massage jet. Pick-up only. Must go this week. $800 ono. Binna Burra near Bangalow. Phone 66872614 FUJI XI00s a fabulous camera $630, as new; 55-200 Fuji lens $480; superb prime lens Canon 135 f2, $600. 0418841777 2 x 3 SEATER SOFAS, modern, green, perfect $450 the lot. Coffee table, 2 couch end tables (all match) $200 the lot. Antique pine storage chest 1012 x 64 x 52 $230. Antique pine bench stool 1100 x 37 x 48 $70. Colleen, Byron Bay. 66855490 PILATES MACHINE Excellent cond $400 ono. 0477061625

BYRON FLEA MARKET @ Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC), 1 Gilmore Cres, 2nd Saturday of each month 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm. Food, entertainment, vintage & pre-loved bargains. Next market on the 12th March. Stalls or rug space avail 0490026840 BANGALOW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 26 Bugam Place, Sun 28th, 8-12pm BANGALOW 17 Colin St, Sat 8am. Huge clothing sale, furniture, wetsuits, surfboards & much more MOVING SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ALL TO GO! 34 Azalea St Mullum. Sat & Sun 8am-1pm. All hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hold items & furn inc 2 La-Z-Boy chairs, lounge, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;table & 6 chairs, beds, tools, toys, baby/kids clothes & more. 66843447 OCEAN SHORES 7 Bian Ct. Sat 8am. Combined sale, lounge, lots of everything SUFFOLK 40 Brandon St, Sat 8am. Huge sale, books, toys, clothes, surfboards CENTENNIAL CIRCUIT cnr Wollongbar St, Sat 9am. Clothes, tools, books & more 5 HOUSESHOLDS COMBINED furniture, dishwasher, toys, clothing, surfboards. 3A Hottentot Cres, Mullum, Sat 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12pm

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

MULLUM CREEK NURSERY

NOW SELLING FOOD PLANTS

CITRUS TREES: OVER 30 VARIETIES INCLUDING DWARF CITRUS

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6684 4421 0402 323 910

NICK HART

TREE SERVICES DR ANTHONY EDWARDS Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â GP

Available Monday - Friday BRUNSWICK HEADS MEDICAL CENTRE

14 Mullumbimbi St Ph:Â 6685 1742

The Power to Heal Body & Mind Effective Healing Support for All Physical & Emotional Issues

Miracles Do Happen 0401 660 073 purenourishment.net Byron Bay & Mullumbimby

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â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable tree services â&#x20AC;˘ Professional tree care â&#x20AC;˘ 15â&#x20AC;? chipper (crane truck)

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6684 9137 â&#x20AC;˘ 0427 347 380

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry Picker â&#x20AC;˘ Wood Chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Surgeon â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

BUSHTUCKER PLANTS:

/HPRQ DQLVHHG DQG FLQQDPRQ P\UWOHV Âź QJHUOLPHV GDYLGVRQV SOXP PLGMXP EHUULHV UHDG\ QRZ NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9AM TO 1PM â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Food & Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the way to go!

MULLUM CREEK NATIVE NURSERY

Cash, cheque, Eftpos and credit cards accepted

Open Wed to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm Yankee Creek Rd,Via Wilsons Creek Rd, Mullumbimby 6684 1703 Only 3.5km from the Mullum Golf Course www.mcnativenursery.com.au

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND

MULLUM 13 Rush Court, Sat 8.30am. Clothes, bric-a-brac, building materials

Supplying commercial, wood ďŹ red bakeries, pizza restaurants and residential, combustion stoves, open ďŹ res, pot belly, kindling. Various load sizes from 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 4 ton tipper. PRICES STARTING FROM $95. VOLUME DISCOUNTS.

EWINGSDALE 83 McGettigans Lane. Sat 9am-12pm. Moving sale! Quality furniture, designer & vintage clothes, kids stuff, bric-a-brac, kitchenware

Matt 0427 172 684

Mulch Supplies

BYRON Unit 2, 8 Beachcomber Dr, Sat 8am. Ladies clothes, variety of goods

MOTOR VEHICLES

SUBARU FORESTER 2006 black, tinted windows, auto, 2.5L, 211,000km, clean inside but sun damaged exterior. Rego Sept 16. $4250 ono. Ph Simon 0409324724

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

Local regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d business 66845296 or 66845403 or 0413120970 CLASSIC SPORTS CONVERTIBLE 74 Triumph Stag, rego 28/10, 87,000km, Original hard-top, soft-top, fully serviced. Mechanically sound $10,000 ono. Phone 0418754225 HOLDEN ASTRA 2002 VGC, lady driver, man, always garaged, fully-serviced, sheepskin seats, $3900 ono. 0475422266 VITO VAN MERCEDES 99 white, OK cond, rego May 16 $3500. 0421932219

BOATS & MARINE

Outboard Motor 5.8hp Parsun 2 stroke

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0427701653

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

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

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

ballinacarcentre.com.au

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

BARGAINS

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

SHARE ACCOM. MULLUM 1br, ensuite, WIR, $180pw incl bills, non-smoking. Ph 0411179901

BYRON CBD sgle room for guy. Quiet, tidy, comfy house in town. F/f, no bills, $175pw. 0410515093 after 3pm

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

LENNOX share with 1, room + ens, own lounge & entry, sgl $250pw, cpl $400pw + bond incl bills, pref worker/s. 0428503108

BYRON CBD beautiful spacious F/F room for cple/twin share in friendly house, $270pw, 0410515093 after 3pm BYRON CBD room in newly renovated house, F/F, polished floors, timber shutters, $185pw. 0410515093 after 3pm

TO LET BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333 BROKEN HEAD semi s-cont studio, priv, rural, dirt road access, suit quiet, working pers n/s, d/f avail early Mar $210pw incl bills + option $30 wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;shop. 0431600943 BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $130 p/m Elders Real Estate 66871500

LOCAL REMOVAL

& backloads to Brisbane. Friendly, with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

Chinese tractor repairs are no problem to us

STORAGE From $100/mth. Bangalow. Ph 66872833

BUSINESS FOR SALE

LENNOX RURAL HOME duplex large open living, 2br, big kitchen/dining, 2km to beach, timber ďŹ&#x201A;oors, french doors to wide north verandah $390pw includes elec, no pets. Ph 0412569007

LITTLE RED CHILLI Suffolk Park takeaway. $135,000 Genuine enquiries only between 12-4pm Tuesday-Friday. 66853522

BALLINA SELF-STORAGE UNITS Secure from $16pw. Ph 66867011

BUSINESS OPP. WARNING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Department of Fair Trading warns people to be careful responding to ads offering work at home. Be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box

RE/MAX COASTAL Start your own real estate business with the beneďŹ ts of the most successful real estate brand in the world www.remax-coastal.com.au

Phone Matt Towner 0414 185 976

ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOVE & MORE Small & med moves, tip runs. 1 or 2 men at low prices. Byron & Mullum based. Ph 0429149533

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

BRUNSWICK HEADS new self-contained fully-furn cabin, $350pw, no bills, WiFi incl, avail now till mid-March. 0403676521

TRACTOR REPAIRS

BARGAINS

COMPOST TOILETS

MULLUM TOWN Chic, bright, airy, 1br studio. F/f, $240pw + bills. 0437991331

BYRON furn room avail, pref single & employed $220pw inc bills. 0402064527

6687 7677 FOR SALE

MULLUM mature woman/couple, catlover to caretake/rent fully-furn house, green surrounds, 6 months avail late March, pref no kids/pets, n/s $280pw Incl WiFi, bills neg. Ph Chris 66842675

Contact 0414 854 214

REMOVALISTS

2010 Toyota Corolla Conquest Auto, 63815km. Immaculate condition. SN1413 ..................................................$13,750 2004 Daewoo Matiz Manual, 130065km. Perfect learners car. SN9781 ...................$3,750 2001 Holden Commodore VX Ute Manual, 94095km. SN5007 ...................................$4,490 2005 Toyota Corolla Manual wagon. Fantastic condition. SN4304 ....................................$5,990 Mitsubishi Nimbus Manual, 7 seater, 5dr van. Great condition. SN0263 ..........................$4,990 2007 Toyota Aurion Sportivo SX6 Auto, 149448km. Full service history. SN5441..$9,995

SHORT TERM ACCOM.

SUFFOLK Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SIDE Nice house, furn rm. Pref wkg, n/s, $180pw. 0414535225

98 MAZDA METRO 121 manual, 5 mth rego, 31,000km, $1200. Ph 0420903254

â&#x20AC;˘ Fence posts â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood poles â&#x20AC;˘ Sleepers â&#x20AC;˘ Paling fence timber â&#x20AC;˘ Offcuts â&#x20AC;˘ Banana props â&#x20AC;˘ Drummed molasses â&#x20AC;˘ Firewood

SHARE IN A COMMUNITY TITLE in Byron Shire or close. We are a local, working, community-minded couple in our 50s, looking for a quiet, friendly, healthy, sustainable community to call our home. Build or buy a small dwelling on a site with no highway noise and some elevation. Ph 0432660669

Very little use, under 10 hours, in excellent almost new condition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $550.

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

Mobile 0417 698 227

PROPERTY WANTED

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

LITTLE GREEN TRUCK.com.au

Ute & Driver from $30

Brunswick Heads 1br $300 4br 2bth DLUG $520 Billinudgel 1br $220 The Pocket 4br 3bth DLUG $700 South Golden Beach 3br 1bth $450 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

New Brighton

*RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED* We have reliable tenants waiting... Contact our ofďŹ ce today for an obligation-free appraisal.

OCEAN SHORES

$390pw, 1 bed, Unit $640pw, 4 bed, 3 bath, House

NEW BRIGHTON

â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERIES â&#x20AC;˘ SMALL MOVES â&#x20AC;˘ TIP RUNS

$630pw, Full furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath, House

0415 194 654

6 Strand Ave, New Brighton 6680 1594

northernrivers@littlegreentruck.com.au

THE POCKET

$300pw, 1 bed, Cabin eldersnewbrighton.com.au

The Byron Shire Echo February 24, 2016 43

BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 NEWRYBAR beautiful 1br studio, unfurnished, suit mature, reliable person, $400pw incl bills & WiFi. 0417691873 O.SHORES 1br unit, across bridge from Bruns. Quiet, pool, no pets. Sgl c’port. $270pw incl water. Rachael 66247700 EWINGSDALE self-cont 2br villa, openplan living, 1 bathroom, marble ﬂoors, verandah, 1 car space, in beautiful rainforest setting. References essential, no pets. $580pw. Phone 0468787350

BYRON BAY BARISTA SCHOOL $99 Barista Course. Ph 0417760599

ROOF RESTORATION LABOURER Phone Gary 0404801847

Bangalow based book publishing company, Captain Honey, is looking for a smart and motivated intern to help with marketing and design-related tasks. You must be computer literate, social media savvy and have basic InDesign skills. You’ll be available now and able to work 2 days per week, for a minimum of 4 hours a day. We can’t pay you, but we’ll teach you everything we know about design and book publishing, and you’ll get to work on some great projects! To apply, send a CV and cover letter by 1 Mar to: roz@captainhoney.com.au W W W. C A P T A I N H O N E Y. C O M . A U

Bangalow

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

Term 1 courses starting next week...

Hillcrest Drive, Tintenbar - $650 3 bed, 2 bath, swimming pool, 2.5 acres, lawns incl, close to Lennox/ Ballina. Avail NOW

Monday 29th Feb • Excel essentials

Fowlers Lane, Bangalow - $850 3 bed, 2 bath, FULLY FURNISHED, pets neg, rural vista, dam to swim in. Avail 8 March

Wednesday 2nd March

For more available rental properties go to www.eldersbangalow.com.au

Thursday 3rd March

19a Byron Street, Bangalow

• Bamboo introduction • Basket weaving

• iPad for beginners level 2 • Watercolours • iPhoto for Mac • Communication for clarity & connection

Friday 4th March

02 6687 1500

WANTED TO RENT

Saturday 8th March • Vintage darkroom: Hand print your photographs • Drawing introduction • Self publish your own books with Amazon

Sunday 9th March • Haloumi, ricotta & yoghurt • Silversmithing

Limited places - don’t miss out!

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

CRAFTSWOMAN (62) & dog looking for cabin, caravan or caretaking. Jobs done in exchange for reasonable rent. Phone Ann 0497699191

RTO NO: 90013

MATURE lady, n/s, d/f, refs looking for s/ cont u/furn rural cabin avail after Easter. $250pw max. Ph Nancy 0437763683

Fee Free Scholarships available under NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding

QUIET LOCAL WORKING COUPLE seeking chilled rural shack, within 20km of Byron while looking to buy similar. Excellent refs. Pls call Phil 0428105111 GERMAN ENG Technician age 52 seeks house/ﬂat in Byron 29/2 – 15/3. Email to: german_surferdude@gmx.de

on the courses marked *

MATURE WRITER needs rural, secluded 1-3 br, mains power, WiFi. 0466995485

MULLUMBIMBY large ofﬁce, upstairs Stuart St Arcade. 97sqm, all amenities. $400pw incl GST. Ph 66801643

* 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 www.byroncollege.org.au

CASUAL CLEANER Gaia Retreat and Spa is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic cleaner to join our dynamic team. Desired qualities include: • Attention to detail with a thorough work ethic • Must be able to take direction • Must be available to work weekends • Must be available to work from 6am till 9.30/10am If you are looking for a long-term commitment in a great working environment apply NOW.

All resumes to: spamanager@gaiaretreat.com.au

Qualiﬁed Chef

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and fully qualiﬁed chef to join the great team at Byron Fresh. Attention to detail is a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise. We want someone with creativity and passion to help us produce innovative dishes and enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. • 3 years kitchen exp • Excellent communication skills • Food safety and OH&S knowledge • Available weekends & Phols • No travellers Please apply in person 7 Jonson street, or email resume to byronbayfresh@gmail.com

CLEANERS WANTED for 5-star guest house in Byron Bay. Must have ABN with experience & be reliable. Local resident, no travellers. Call Corrinne 0408261337 HOUSEKEEPER Permanent part-time housekeeper in Mullumbimby for busy working family, 10-15 hrs pw. Must be very experienced, efﬁcient and have an attention to detail. Duties include washing, ironing and general household cleaning. Hours negotiable. Immediate start. Send resume to: mullumhouse@yahoo.com.au CLEANER for 4-Star Resort in Byron. Must have accom/cleaning exp, attention to detail & be avail weekdays & some weekends. 15-25 hours per week. Local residents only. Ph Dianne 0416100229

WORK WANTED

IRONING SERVICE

Hate ironing? Want more free time? Suffolk Park $25/hr. Angela 0414719680 EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST for all aspects of gardening. Ph 0429020215 LOCAL REMOVALIST Happy to move big, small & in between. Ph 0402199999 QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Small jobs okay. Phone Nik 0411146980 NSW Lic No 237020C

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 66846760 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au MATHS TUITION Qualiﬁed teacher, 25 years experience. Grade 4 to HSC. Andrew 0413294982 MATHEMATICS TUTOR Qualiﬁed teacher with 30 yrs experience grades 3 to 10. Ph John 0452260595 PIANO & SINGING LESSONS info: www.pianosinger.net – 0409631516 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

PARLO ITALIANO!

CHEF / COOK Creative, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking required for Byron cafe. Call 0417661981

Qual native teacher, Erica 0435635822

2 DAYS PER WEEK person needed for local gardening and mowing business, exp with brushcutting & hedging req. Own transport essential. Ph 0402487213

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

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

GUITAR REPAIRS Ocean Shores. Phone 0455033360

CHEF/COOK for busy takeaway. Drop resume into Beloporto, Shop 3, 75 Jonson St Byron

MUSICAL NOTES

FUNERAL NOTICE MONTGOMERY, GLENN DAVID

QUALIFIED CHEF min 3 years exp, pizza/pastry & health food exp req. Management & business skills will be considered. Luscious Foods 66808228

EXPERIENCED WAITPERSON Bar/ barista skills. 20-30hrs/wk, perm casual. targabyronbay@gmail.com

- starts 3rd March

POSITIONS VACANT

WARNING – The Department of Fair Trading warns people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofﬁce box

* Certificate IV in Permaculture (30869QLD) * Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30113)

OFFICES x 2 plus beautiful large open work space, avail now at Coorabell. $550pw incl elect. Info txt 0411449850

PHYSIOTHERAPIST permanent parttime (2 days pw), fully qualiﬁed, registered & insured, required for friendly, relaxed local private practice. Phone 66876124

EWINGSDALE casual position available. For Groundsman with experience. Possible long term. 66847554 Bus. hrs.

- starts 2nd March

BYRON creative work / ofﬁce space, $84pcw, incl elect & net. 0431674377

GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com

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

TO LEASE

LABOURER casual when needed. Sort bins & gardening. Must be strong, ﬁt & reliable, Bangalow, $20ph. 0417458149

Paid Position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0422 862 896 or email work@therainforestproject.org

THE DECK RESTAURANT

Loved son of Shirley and father of Kobi, William, Rhys, Bede and Joel. Glenn will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Glenn’s life to be held at the Melaleuca Station Crematorium Chapel, Chinderah on MONDAY (February 29, 2016) commencing at 10am.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a career minded and motivated person to join our ofﬁce in the Holiday Accommodation Department.

PETS PETS FOR LIFE ANIMAL SHELTER

The ideal applicant will possess: • Previous property management or tourism industry experience • Local area knowledge & great presentation • A positive attitude with ambition to build a long term career within the real estate industry • Computer and telephone skills • A passion for providing high quality customer service • The ability to liaise conﬁdently with staff and clients alike • Fantastic multi-tasking skills • A Real Estate Certiﬁcate is required, we will interview if you do not already possess this, however it will need to be acquired if the position is offered The key duties and responsibilities will include: • • • • • •

Greeting clients Answering and directing calls Booking and maintenance of holiday rentals Liaising with both guests and tradespeople General administration duties Assisting the Holiday Property Manager and working within a successful and supportive team

This position is full time and includes rotating Saturdays and on call duties. To apply for this position applicants are asked to forward their resume along with a cover letter explaining why they would best suit this position to: Sarah Grant, Holiday Property Manager, Ray White Byron Bay PO Box 40, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 email: sarah.grant@raywhite.com

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Chef All-rounder 5 days, 6am starts, 38hrs Locals only, long-term position. Would suit an exp. chef who wants daytime hours, stable work and less stress. Creative input. Involves some FOH. Barista skills ideal.

More info: www.pantry29.com.au

Freya is currently being fostered on property with lots of other dogs, cattle, children and chickens and loves it. She’s a super affectionate young dog who’s comfortable living on acreage. Freya doesn’t like being on a lead or being in a suburban situation, so you need to be happy just exercising her on your property. She’s comfortable being left on her own and will just curl up and go to sleep. She loves to chase a ball, but only if you want to throw it, otherwise she’s happy simply being your companion. If you can give Freya a permanent loving home please contact Companion Animal Welfare – Alison 0458 461 935. Visit www.cawi.org.au or our Facebook page to see our other dogs who would love to ﬁnd a home.

Smuggles

Smuggles fears there may have been a catastrophe as no-one came to adopt her this Valen-tails Day. Why ever not?! This Persian beauty ticks all the boxes, looks, a touch of class & a big heart. She's like a cuddly teddy bear on four legs & all she needs is someone who sees what we volunteers do - a deserving kitty who desperately wants a home for life. To meet Smuggles & her friends,

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

OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 6684 4070

ONLY ADULTS SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0498073208

Sous Chefs and Casual Chefs wanted Immediate start Contact Jebez 0438 251 783 or drop in resume Happy Days!

Blue is a 3-year-old desexed male red kelpie x cattle dog. He is affectionate, obedient and will chase a ball all day! He is wary of strangers and better going to a quiet situation without young children. If you can give Blue 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.

AUSTRALIAN BBW 24yo Sz18 EE bust, Thurs-Sun only. SMS only 0420648922

Byron Bay Golf Course

Holiday Property Ofﬁcer

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INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY FOR PLEASURE & CONNECTION Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477 www.tantrabyronbay.com HOT LIKE HONEY, SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE Luscious Bodywork & Sensual Touch Exotic Hot Caribbean 27yo. Wed/Thurs. 0407013347

Here is young Brittany, a young mother who has waved goodbye to her kittens. The ﬁrst thing that you will notice with this charmer is that she will nearly fall over in her haste to greet you, and at the same time have lots to say. Wonderfully responsive and interactive. Brittany has so much love to spare, and she just longs for human company – can’t get enough. A striking, ﬁne feature tortie who will brighten any home with her wonderful personality and colourful appearance.

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

SOCIAL ESCORTS BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. New owner, new staff. Open 7 days 10am till late. Outcalls available. Enq 66816038 BYRON AREA OUTCALLS. Phone 0421401775 SEXY ESCORT Outcalls only. 0478109345 OUTCALLS 0451579023 ASHLEE – NEW 19, fun, stunning blonde, extras. Leyla model, stunning brunette, size 8, D-bust. Charlotte, Isla Fisher looka-like. Jazz, affectionate brunette, F-bust, doubles with Ashlee. Sharm 21, Elle looka-like. Laura 26, affectionate brunette. Rose, 25, Asian stunner, size 6 DD bust. Lexi IS BACK, sexy brunette. Summer, 30’s, hot bod, blue eyed blonde. In & out Ph 66816038. Ladies wanted.

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News Extra

World moves quickly to renewables as solar costs plunge Giles Parkinson reneweconomy.com.au

The world is moving more quickly towards renewable energy than people thought even a year ago, and Australia can expect an imminent boom in large-scale solar investment, according to Grant King, the CEO of Australian energy utility Origin Energy. King, speaking after releasing half-year results tarred by write-downs of fossil fuel investments, said the renewable energy market would be propelled by the outcome of the Paris climate agreement and the falling costs of wind and solar. And the market might finally take off again in Australia, with King estimating that the cost of large-scale solar in the country was falling to around $80/MWh – less than half the cost of the recently completed solar farms in Broken Hill and Nyngan.

Cheaper than gas That is also below even the most optimistic predictions of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, which is seeking solar costs below $135/MWh in its $200 million solar tender. At $80/MWh, large-scale solar would be cheaper than most gas-fired generation and, in Origin’s estimates, cheaper than wind energy. King said that Origin was close to pushing the go button on its Darling Downs solar farm, which at 150MW would be the biggest in Australia, although several other proposed projects would be the same size or bigger. ‘We are not mucking

around here’, King said. ‘We expect to see a lot of renewables coming into market by 2018.’ Asked if he expected to be underwriting renewable energy projects ‘quite soon’, King said: ‘Absolutely’. Those remarks may paint a strikingly different picture of Origin Energy than that of recent years, when the company invested billions of dollars in LNG, and argued for Australia’s renewables target to be sharply reduced. King, however, argued that to build renewables any earlier would have locked the company into higher prices. He also argued that Origin was now well placed to prosper in a changing market. Unlike other utilities,’we are not defending legacy assets’, he said. ‘Solar competes with other forms of generation. We are not defending an over-generated position.’ King says the Paris climate agreement – which aspires to capping global warming at 1.5°C – has dramatically

changed the outlook for the energy markets around the world, including Australia. Much of the Australian investment in renewable energy, of course, will be driven by the federal renewable energy target, with a three-year investment drought expected to break soon.

that Origin would meet its targets. But while King agreed renewable energy might be more economic, he also stressed that didn’t make it any quicker to build. The company still had to go through permits, planning and off-take agreement.

RET do-able

Wind and solar

King said he was confident that the target would be met, and that Origin would produce enough renewables to meet its obligations. The investment stalemate has already pushed the price of renewable energy certificates to more than $80/ MWh, enough to cover the cost of large-scale solar plants on King’s price estimates, even without the wholesale electricity price. Some analysts predict that not enough new projects will be built to meet the RET target, and the scheme is heading towards the penalty price. King said he was confident

Origin says it is looking at both solar and large-scale wind. It is looking to sell its Stockyard Hill development in Victoria, but is looking to lock in a power purchase agreement, to meet its RET obligations, as part of that deal. On small-scale solar and the behind-the-meter domestic market, King said Origin aimed to reclaim the No 1 rank of solar installer that it held previously. Origin says it lifted solar installations by 42 per cent in the latest half to nearly 10MW. That puts it in the top three installers in the country, also competing with ri-

New report on merging ABC and SBS As outgoing ABC chief Mark Scott raised the idea of an ABC-SBS merger, a new report by The Australia Institute explores the risks and benefits of reforms to public broadcasting. ‘Public support for the ABC and SBS is as strong as ever. ‘But it is clear that a public media system designed for the 21st century would not look like what we have today,’ said report author and former ABC manager Fergus Pitt. ‘It would not consist of eight free-to-air TV channels, another pay TV service, fifteen broadcast radio services, two separate on-demand TV services, two podcasting

catalogues, and two online platforms. ‘The missions of the public broadcasters, however, have never been more relevant, their cultures more valuable, or their local market advantages more pronounced. Four options for reform were addressed in the paper: • Combining the board and executive management levels; • Combining support and back-office functions; • Consolidating digital content, publishing and ondemand services; and • A comprehensive rationalisation of services, leadership and management. ‘High quality news, local

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content and multicultural broadcasting all face pressures from a changing media environment, cultural challenges and globalised markets. It’s vital to provide financial and political security for both the ABC and SBS. ‘There are no easy answers. The easy reform options will achieve little, while the reforms that could reshape the public broadcasters for the 21st century carry risk.’ The report identifies the potential benefits of reform to ABC and SBS: • Accelerate transition to digital-first strategies, protecting future growth; • Remove advertising from SBS;

• Improve the cultural diversity of the ABC; • Strengthen the delivery of SBS’s multicultural charter obligations; and • Provide financial and political security for both organisations. ‘Simultaneously, a merger of ABC and SBS operations poses risks to the quality and distinctiveness of their services,’ said Fergus Pitt. ‘Importantly, any savings from reform must be reinvested into public broadcasting ‘Any attempt to reduce expenditure, instead of improving the services would undercut the entire rationale of structural reform.’

val AGL Energy, which has invested in similar efforts to re-boot its rooftop solar sales. Origin Energy is also one of the first companies to take up the Tesla Powerwall battery storage unit, and is looking at other devices too. However, King downplayed the imminent entry of Telstra into the home solar and storage market. (For more of King’s comments, click here). King says Origin is well placed for the changing energy market because it has less investment in large, baseload fossil fuel plants (read coal) than other companies, so is less exposed to stranded assets. Its portfolio of gas-fired peaking generators should

make it well placed for the increasing penetration of renewable energy. Origin also owns the country’s biggest coal plant, Eraring, but King also argues against the push for coal-fired generators to be ‘paid’ to exit the market as a way to reduce oversupply. ‘Anyone who invested in coal-fired power in the last 10 years knew what the future looks like.’ In recent years, the company’s biggest investment has been in the vast LNG export projects in Queensland. However, the slump in the price of oil – from more than $US100/barrel to around $US30/barrel – has put the economics of those projects in doubt.

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

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Sport Cricket going well for Bruns-Mullum

Brunswick Mullum’s Lachlan Stubbings spanked a six off Jack Scarlett’s bowling, but spooned this next ball up to be dismissed in his mid-twenties. The close game went to topof-the-table Alstonville leaving Bruns/Mullum doing well at third spot in the fourth grade comp. Photo Jeff ‘Spank me again’ Dawson Q Whenever your sports teams or individuals are out and about this season, take a pic and send it to us here at Echo sport and we will put it in our sports coverage. Email to sport@echo.net.au with a quick description, plus the name of the photographer.

Battling it out on the border The ever-popular Battle on the Border cycling tour will return for its eighth instalment this June with an expected 700 riders competing across nine divisions in three disciplines: time trial, criterium and road race. The growth of the race has seen it become one of the largest events of its kind in Australia. This year’s race spans 400km over three days and we expect both an expanded masters’ field and a continued increase in women’s entries

with the previous success and sustained partnership with the women’s National Road Series adding to the high calibre of competition. Event organisers are also hopeful that the Battle’s appeal will continue to grow internationally as last year saw teams compete from Alice Springs and from across the Tasman in New Zealand. As the saying goes, ‘location is everything’, and in the Tweed the Battle boasts an unrivalled setting with competitors keen to ride in the

picturesque scenery and challenging circuits the region has to offer. While all classes of the Battle are highly competitive, the local support received from the Tweed community and volunteers, combined with its natural beauty, is what draws competitors back each year. With a record number of riders and supporters expected for 2016, the tour promises to be as fierce as ever. For info email: office@ battleontheborder.com.au.

Byron Bay Triathlon refreshed

The 2014 Byron Tri. Photo Jeff ‘Still tri-ing, but not very hard’ Dawson

Following its 20th anniversary in 2015, the iconic Byron Bay Triathlon is bringing a new look, new website, new locations, and revitalised event in 2016 to honour another great 20 years of racing and community coming together. Traditionally the last Olympic-distance race on the Queensland and New South Wales triathlon calendar, the Byron Tri is scheduled on Mothers Day weekend each year, with this event being held on 7 May 2016. The Byron Tri is renowned by Australians as a ‘must-do’ event and is the pinnacle of high-quality sport in an unbeatable location. Race director Mike Crawley says that the refreshed logo and website are the beginnings of an effort to re-

Sports greats are ‘Champions’ The Australian Sports Foundation last week celebrated its 30th anniversary and announced that 12 sports greats have agreed to support its fundraising initiatives as ‘champions’.Since it was established by the Australian Government in 1986 to assist with the development of sport at all levels through tax deductible fundraising, the Foundation has raised $270 million for grassroots, junior, district and senior elite sports projects across the country and is aiming exceed to $300m in donations by 30 June 2016. The Foundation operates two key programs to support sport in Australia. Fundraising4Sport (F4S) is a funding program for projects such as playing equipment, capital works programs or competition travel, while Giving4Grassroots™ (G4G) issues

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grants of up to $10,000 for small not-for-profit sports clubs and organisations. Federal Minister for Sport, The Hon Sussan Ley MP, congratulated the Foundation on its success and the important role it plays helping sport at many levels and developing a healthier nation. ‘More and more sports organisations are seeing the advantages of tax deductible fundraising in partnership with the Foundation. I encourage more Australians, particularly philanthropists and those with a capacity to contribute, to give generously to sports programs where they have special interest’, said Minister Ley. ASF Chief Executive, Patrick Walker, said the Foundation was on target to break through the $500 million fundraising barrier for sport

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by 2020. ‘The Foundation is going through a period of unprecedented growth which will help boys and girls, men and women of all ages enjoy the health, social and community benefits that sport provides. ‘Australians donated a record $24.3 million to sport via the Foundation last financial year and donations are up 50% on this time last year. We currently have over 1000 individual fundraising projects across 60 sports, and 20-30 new sporting clubs and community organisations are registering F4S projects with us each month. ‘We want to help sports fundraise by providing both the platform for them to do it and the education, insights and resources to support them, such as our recently released Grassroots Fundrais-

ing Snapshot and Grassroots Fundraising Toolkit. ‘Our vision is to increase funding to sport to $100 million per annum which will create access and opportunities for millions of Australians that participate in sport at social and competitive levels, and for those who struggle to cope with the costs associated with participation’, he added. The Foundation has enlisted the support of 12 Australian sports legends, who are at the coal face of sport via their own children, and have personally witnessed the fundraising challenges that junior sport faces. The Foundation’s ‘Champions’ are Laurie Daley (Rugby League), Paul Roos (AFL), Robbie Slater (Football), Ian Healy (Cricket), Stirling Mortlock (Rugby Union), Nicole Livingstone (Swim-

turn the Byron Tri back to its roots: ‘With its sublime surf culture, the iconic bay, and a host of colourful characters, Byron is truly a must-visit destination for both Australians locally, and interstate’. And competitors just love it. ‘Having the triathlon in this environment creates an event and celebration of sport uniquely Byron and something really special.’ The Olympic-distance event attracts more than 1,000 competitors from across South-East Asia each year and is regarded by many as unique, and one of the friendliest triathlons on the coast. Competitors enjoy a 1.5km ocean swim in the crystalclear waters of the bay; a 40km* cycle past canefields, rainforest, and coast; and a

10km run through the streets of the town and under the famous Byron Bay Lighthouse. Also part of the program is the Byron Coastal Aquathon, an event directed at children between the ages of seven and 15. The Aquathon allows for kids of all abilities to compete and have fun in a run-swimrun format on the beach. ‘The kids’ program is a crowd favourite every year,’ says Mike. ‘It’s important to support the community and we hope to see a big group of local youngsters on the beach come race day. ‘We encourage families and participants to make a weekend of it and enjoy an unforgettable event in this wonderful location.’ Entries are open now at www.byronbaytri.com.au.

(Table) tennis anyone? Byron Bay Table Tennis Club is now on Friday evenings, starting 5.30pm at the Suffolk Park Community Hall (beach end of Clifford Street) with 3 tables. Enquiries phone Joan 0408 337 277, Mark 0409 473 517 or Chris 0408 431 367.

ming), Rechelle Hawkes (Hockey), Steve Moneghetti (Athletics), Mark Skaife (Motor Sport), Carissa Tombs (Netball), Andrew Gaze (Basketball) and Brendan Burkett (Paralympic Sports). ‘These “Champions” have enthusiastically embraced our programs and we thank them for their support. Each of these sportsmen and women have reached the pinnacle in their chosen sport and understand the pathway to the top requires on-going financial support via donations’, said Mr Walker.

Robbie Slater said the G4G program has provided opportunities for more than 20,000 kids and adults to access sport since the grants program commenced 18 months ago. The Foundation is listed in the Income Tax Assessment Act as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and is the only body in Australian where donations of $2 or more to sports projects are tax deductible. For fundraising opportunities or to support grassroots sporting communities, go to www.asf.org.au.

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Community at work On The Horizon

meet on Thursday 3 March in Heritage House at 5.30pm. Members and new members welcome.

Fire workshop

Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Free Fire for Healthy Habitats Workshop, Friday 26 February, 9.30am–3pm, Byron Bay. For more information or to book a place call Alison 6626 7028 or email alison.ratcliffe@byron.nsw. gov.au.

WHAT meeting

U3A Ballina/Byron

Are you or someone you know deaf or hearing impaired? WHAT (When Hearing At Times) will host its first meeting about hearing loss on Monday 7 March 6.30–8pm in the downstairs back room at 104 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby.

Next meeting 10am 1/3/16 in the meeting room of the RSL, Mullumbimby, when Ruth Fox will conduct a poetry session. All welcome. Enquiries 6685 1049.

DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY

Chem free landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare working bee Saturday 27 February, 8am–12pm, at Brunswick Heads Crown Land Reserve site. More information 0478 272 300 or go to www.byronshirechemicalfreelandcare.org.

BPA meeting Bangalow Progress Association will

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.

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

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

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

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

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. Buddhist meditation with Pairoj Brahma every Wednesday in the yurt at Temple Byron, 7.20–9.20pm. No fees. Ph 0423 241 916.

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

Coffee morning Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee guest speaker is Lynette Zitto from Legacy, Tuesday 1 March at 10am in St Paul’s Anglican Church, Kingsley St, Byron Bay. Free event.

Talks in the Mysteries ‘The Two Lines of Life: The Spiritual and the Material, the Known and the Unknown.’ Free talk in Byron, 7pm

Bangalow CWA Bangalow CWA meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm and second Monday of each month 5-7 pm in the Main Street rooms Please join us for craft, community awareness and companionship. Phone Di 0412 376 034

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

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

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

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

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

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Confidential meetings in Byron Bay 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 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

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Friday Gnostic Society 0412 020 234. Facebook Gnosis Byron Bay.

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email, phone or in person.

SGBCA AGM

House Hotel, Mullumbimby, Monday 29 February, 6pm. Free, all welcome.

March. Stefan Smith’s photographic vistas showcase the natural beauty of the Byron Shire and beyond.

CWCI function

Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ presented by Steven & Evan Strong, Thursday 25 February, 1–3pm, at Masonic Centre, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

South Golden Beach Community Association AGM Friday 11 March at 11.30am at SGB Community Centre. Renewals and new membership applications will be processed prior to the meeting. See www.southgoldenbeach.com for further information.

New Spiritual Horizons

Transport volunteers

Fun and free community energy healing, meditation and sharing, 6pm on three Tuesdays 1, 8 and 15 March, Heartspace, above Santos, Mullumbimby. Ph Bridge 0431 691 562.

Free training

Book fair

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 more information.

YWCA offering FREE TRAINING for young people (16–24yrs) Certificate III in Hospitality. Info day 1 March. Support with transport. Contact Sheridan 6625 5800.

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.

Colour me calm

Have you retired from your teaching position? Are you still keen to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference? Enquiries 0427 548 716.

Volunteers needed Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre call-out to people interested in volunteering to facilitate gentle exercise, movement, yoga etc groups run from the centre. Call Clinton 0429 841 816 to discuss.

BYS hospitality Recruiting NOW, youth 16–24yrs for Byron Youth Service’s Hospitality/ Event Management Course starting early March. Contact BYS by meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia

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

Op shops Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am– 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq Liz 6684 2622 nights. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm.

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.

Fun social group with tea and platter. Bring your own or I have books to pick a page from. All pencils etc provided. Small contribution welcome. Details Shamana 0401 249 732.

Art in the Pub Art in the Pub: Newly appointed head of visual arts at SCU, Stephen Garrett, will talk about his arts practice, Court 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.

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

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.

Low-cost food

Nature Walk

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.

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

Carers’ support Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.

Potters & Sculptors Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors The Community Art Gallery (Gallery at the Drill Hall) is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale. The Drill Hall Complex, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters practise public speaking and leadership through our community-run course. Meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st

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

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

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.

Seniors Groove

Christian Women Communicating Internationally luncheon and speaker, Marge Davis, ‘The Faithfulness of God’, Uniting Church Hall, Kyogle, Tuesday 8/3/16 11.45. Ring Dot Cullen 6689 1177 to register.

The Seniors Activities at the Byron Community Centre are back on Tuesdays with drumming at 10.30am followed by morning tea and chair yoga 12pm.

Retired teachers

Lone Goat Gallery Landscapes by Stefan Smith, till 2

Garden tour Byron Hinterland Seed Savers Garden Tour Sunday 28 February. Please bring plate of afternoon tea to share. 186 Repentance Ck Road Goonengerry, Cnr Mafeking Rd. Details: byronhinterlandseedsavers@gmail.com.

Mungo’s Crossword 1

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Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Hot oarswomen in elevated position (6) 4. Long poem about Miss Moore – could be widespread and catching! (8) 10. Source of illumination – a pale daffodil, for instance (5-4) 11. Provide entertainment with a Calliope perhaps (5) 12. Angry Left chose to out Bob Brown – he already is! (3,2,3,6) 14. Rotten Gore, could be brain (5) 16. Slightly mad classical sorceress returned about a small, old coin (9) 18. Have sex with each boy? Can’t be one of the clergy! (3,6) 20. Note: urine in the tent! (5) 21. Prudent teacher cracks up – this is where she tried to hide the evidence! (5,3,6) 25. Daniel, author of French Adversary (5) 26. Echoes values about English boy (9) 27. Thanks back and forth about ten … ten! New levy! (8) 28. Warbles like American carnivores overcoming resistance (6)

1. Elevation; distance above sea level (6) 4. Widespread, especially of disease (8) 10. Source of illumination – glass shell containing a filament (5-4) 11. Entertain, divert (5) 12. Phrase describing openly gay person (3,2,3,6) 14. Meat such as liver, heart, brains etc (5) 16. Off centre; odd (9) 18. Someone who is religious but not a member of the clergy (3,6) 20. Pith helmet (5) 21. Proverbial place to hastily conceal something (5,3,6) 25. Author of Robinson Crusoe (5) 26. Echoes, amplifies by vibration (9) 27. Process by which government collects money from the public (8) 28. Sings softly, murmurs (6)

DOWN 1. Ilex garland for Eastern girl on the way up, making a musical (5,5) 2. Bar preventing other extracts (5) 3. Detestable, awful flea hut (7) 5. The people expel the Left, becoming concerned with private parts (5) 6. Soldier Milligan, for one, to follow a back street (7) 7. Doctor to employ back section – it’s a play that goes on forever! (5-4) 8. Oracle forecast includes a musical symbol (4) 9. Park not so much without compassion … (8) 13. … it’s insects, surprisingly, who are the real experts! (10) 15. Insect in gross carnivore – positively batty! (6,3) 17. Criminal, pretty thick – concentrate! (8) 19. First Lady to remain at the very top! (7) 20. Shoe, transport to the Queen (7) 22. Put very large rubbish back in the trunk (5) 23. Court and caress the priestess (5) 24. Publicity for that thing – the pit (4)

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 13. 15. 17. 19. 20. 22. 23. 24.

Musical starring Barbara Streisand (5,5) Bar of metal (5) Odious, repulsive (7) Concerned with the pelvic area (5) Soldier, light cavalryman (7) Device for catching rodents (5-4) Musical symbol indicating name and pitch of notes (4) Without mercy, brutal (8) Those who study the rules governing the natural world (10) Fruit bat, also cable operated carrier (6,3) Shrink, thicken (8) Highest peak (7) Teacher, coach (7) Upper body, chest area (5) Courtyard, usually paved (5) Mine shaft or entrance to one (4)

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Good news, especially for those who missed it the first time: owing to popular demand the Brunswick Valley Historical Society is screening Sharon Shostak’s film Mullumbimby’s Madness – The Legacy of the Hippies at the Ex-Services Club Mullumbimby on Saturday March 5. Doors open at 6.30pm, screening at 7.30pm, and Broadfoot is playing live prior to the screening. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 each – no concession, no bookings. The night is a fundraiser for the next collaboration between the society and Sharon, a documentary on the children of the hippies. Q Q Q Q

Fossil Free Australia (FFA), in its Pollution Free Politics campaign, gofossilfree.org.au/ pfp-home (which also has a nifty little explainer video, has noted that ‘for every dollar donated to our politicians since the last election, the big polluters will receive $2,000+ in return this year’ – that’s $7.7 billion in subsidies all up. The big parties are all in thrall to these donations. See our Comment on page 8. Q Q Q Q

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Lennox Head artist Angus McDonald works on his painting, Rise, modelled by his partner Beata. Angus will be having his first local exhibition in ten years at the Tweed Regional Gallery. Titled White Noise, it will run from March 4 to May 1. See more of his work at angusmcdonald.com.au and artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au.

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We hear that the traffic controller on the eastern side of the new hospital works, Mark, also known as ‘Mr Happy Traffic’, is finishing up at the site. He wishes to thank motorists for their cooperation and patience. It mustn’t be an easy job at the best of times. Q Q Q Q

Cardinal George Pell may be a favourite of Tony Abbott but he hasn’t endeared himself to everyone. Musician Tim Minchin’s blistering satire, Come Home (Cardinal Pell), can be seen at http://bit. ly/pellhell. The revenue from Minchin’s song is being donated to the fund to send survivors of clergy abuse to see the cardinal in Rome. So far www.gofundme.com/Send-

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