The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 33.44 – April 10, 2019 by Echo Publications

ALL THE NEWS THE ABC WON’T PRINT SINCE 1986 The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 33 #44 • Wednesday, April 10, 2019 • www.echo.net.au

It was standing room only on Monday in the Byron Theatre as over 200 community stakeholders gathered to listen to the final public submissions on Villa World’s component of the West Byron development application (DA) and hear the Northern Regional Planning Panel’s (NRPP) decision. To the delight and relief of all who attended – and another standing ovation – the panel refused Villa World’s DA, knocking over the second DA for the sensitive wetlands and adjoining estuary. The other DA, owned by a consortium of locals, was refused in February. Though many aspects of the opposition were covered during the afternoon, including the Indigenous heritage of the site, wildlife, aesthetics, and social suitability, water flow on the lands and flooding were among the major concerns. The five-member panel comprised John Griffin, Stephen How, Katie Milne, and Vanessa Ekins and was chaired by former Nationals MP Garry West.

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Plans to change the zoning/use of the Byron Bay Memorial Recreation Grounds on Tennyson Street are again being met with anger from residents and users. It’s now up to version six, and like previous drafts, there is no mention of why the previous plans were rejected or what consultation occurred with user groups. The draft plan is now on public exhibition, with submissions closing April 23 at 4pm.

Public hearing April 24

The Stop Adani Convoy, led by Bob Brown, is charging up the coast to confront the proposed Adani mine in central QLD. A massive rally is planned April 21 (Easter Sunday) from 2 till 3pm at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds to meet them. Local activists will then join the convoy for the journey. The convoy is led by electric cars, says co-organiser Ella Rose Goninan, and ‘involves a massive contingent of vehicles with flags, posters, and joyous non-violent protest cries’. See persons of interest profile Ian Cohen on page 13. Photo Jeff ‘Hybrid-Powered Since 1986’ Dawson

Re-elected MP calls for public forum over bypass Hans Lovejoy Policy divisions between the re-elected Greens Ballina MP and Greens councillors have again been highlighted with re-elected Tamara Smith MP calling for a public forum to invite expert speakers to explore what other options are available instead of the current Byron Butler Street bypass project. The bypass, mainly funded by the state government, would widen the street and continue south through wetlands and emerge between Mitre

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10 and Byron Music. It is expected to alleviate traffic by 20 per cent and has seen fierce opposition from affected residents. Market stallholders have also been affected, and are yet to be offered a satisfactory temporary market location. Smith was the only NSW candidate who ran on a platform to pause the bypass and proposed transport hub. Yet acting Greens mayor Michael Lyon supports the bypass, despite questionable process from Council staff that led to the decision. Two

former Greens councillors also support MP Smith’s call for a pause. Cr Lyon told The Echo he will ‘seek guidance’ but ‘argue against taking up Tamara’s offer’ of a public forum at the Greens’ monthly meeting Tuesday (last night). ‘I have reviewed the decision and the level of consultation and am satisfied with both. I believe that this is a good project for Byron and having reviewed all of the information available, I am more firmly convinced that the right decision has been made’.

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Persons of interest: Ian Cohen ▶ p13

Cr Lyon added, ‘I would be happy to write an article for a subsequent edition that explains this in detail’.

At odds with policy Yet much of the bypass appears at odds with Greens policy, which includes transparency and safeguarding ecological credentials. Ms Smith said, ‘During the last four years, I regularly heard community concerns regarding the Byron Bay bypass and more recently issues ▶ Continued on page 2

Fight for the Bight ▶ p21

As required when altering the categorisation of any Councilmanaged land, Council staff will be holding a public hearing on April 24 from 3pm at the Cavanbah Centre on Ewingsdale Road. On page 23, the draft plan of management ‘expressly authorises’ development on the Byron Bay Memorial Recreation Ground including: ‘commercial use (for example but not limited to markets, filming, events, cinema, outdoor/indoor entertainment, gymnasium, primitive camping, training camps etc).’ Such authorisation would allow the development ‘Anywhere on the… grounds 24/7, under or above ground and/or of a size, scale, and intensity that is permitted by planning instruments or other laws applying at the time.’ No estimates of costs for the authorised developments are including in the document. A resident contacted The Echo and said, ‘Council sees the rec ground as a commodity to sell or develop for other than sporting ▶ Continued on page 2

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‘The job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ – Finley Peter Dunne 1867–1936 The Echo acknowledges the people of the Bundjalung nation as the traditional custodians of this land and extends respect to elders past, present and future. Mullumbimby office: Village Way, Stuart St

Plans for the next stage of development at Mullumbimby’s Tallowood Ridge Estate would lead to the further degradation of remnant bushland and must not be passed by Byron Council without amendment, residents say. But the developer says no bushland will be removed, and that in fact, many new trees will be planted. The Development Application (DA) for stage seven of the housing development just off Left Bank Road is due to come before councillors at its planning meeting tomorrow (Thursday), with Council staff recommending conditional approval. The latest proposal involves a 32-lot residential subdivision at the southern end of the site, including earthworks, a public reserve, a stormwater detention basin and associated civil infrastructure. But residents say that, if approved, the DA would see multiple breaches of court orders in relation to the site and the breaking of promises by both the developer and Council. Local resident and

Tallowood ridgeline is considered a wildlife corridor. Photo supplied ecologist Dave Rawlins said, ‘The fact that staff are recommending approval of this DA demonstrates that our concerns have been falling on deaf ears’. ‘It looks like our meetings with Council have got us nowhere and their discussions with the developer, [Eric] Freeman, have amounted to no changes to the DA.’ But Mr Freeman said no court orders were being breached, and that none of the residents had contacted him with their concerns. ‘No person in Tallowood has called or written to tell me what they would like to be different,’ Mr Freeman said. However, residents say there are a string of issues with the DA for stage seven in its current form. This includes that five of

the proposed new housing lots extend into a previously protected riparian area, a move that would also see the developer fill in a stream. ‘NSW Water recommends that streams like this one have a buffer either side, not that you chuck a house on them!’ Mr Rawlins said.

Corridor link But residents say it is just one of a number of examples in the DA where private housing has crept into areas of remnant bushland – some of which are inhabited by koalas – or the corridors that link these bushy areas. They also say that there is no process in place for remnant bushland on the ridge at the southern edge of the estate to become public lands, despite this area

being advertised as a nature reserve and conservation area by the developer. ‘This happens all the time – a map says it’s a nature reserve and then it’s never done,’ Mr Rawlins said. ‘We’re just learning not to trust Council or the developer – we’ve been burned quite a lot and seen too many areas of native vegetation destroyed.

Southern lands ‘We’re calling for that southern area to be put into a public reserve, as per the court order and as per the public advertising for this stage.’ But Mr Freeman says the two areas of koala habitat were both being protected, as was the bushland at the southern end of the site.

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▶ Continued from page 1 with the state government’s proposal for the Butler Street transport terminal’.

Not fully informed She was concerned that Council, ‘has not kept the community fully informed about the bypass approval conditions and obligations in relation to their entering into a biobanking statement to offset the ecological damage from the construction of the bypass’. ‘The Greens are opposed to biobanking and in this situation it appears that the

destruction of a wetland area is offset against an area of land that is already protected. This situation is enabled by the NSW government’s legislation that fundamentally disregards key ecological protection. ‘It is clear from the JRPP and court-approved conditions of consent that there are important matters that require clarification by Council prior to proceeding with the approval of contractors to undertake the works. ‘However, Council has already undertaken the tender exhibition process

and after the state government made funds available for the construction, it wasted no time in getting the process started.

Wrong path ‘It’s a difficult situation to be in opposition to Byron Shire Council… but I believe Council is going down the wrong path with the bypass’. Smith added that in other parts of the world where high visitor numbers results in congested traffic, visitor access is restricted. ‘There are better sustainable options for Byron Bay’.

Byron rec grounds plans sparks complaints – again ▶ Continued from page 1 use. They’ve got it wrong and need to know loudly’. The draft plan says: ‘Demands on local government and community needs are changing increasingly fast… Implementing Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan and Byron Shire Community Strategic Plan actions are also important governance outcomes for Council and the community’.

Council’s manager Open Space and Resource Recovery Michael Matthews told The Echo there was ‘extensive consultation throughout the development’ of the draft PoM for the Byron recreation grounds. He said, ‘In this draft PoM, the sports playing fields (or surfaces) are catergorised as sportsgrounds and the feedback we have had from sporting groups is that they

are very happy with this,’ Mr Matthews said. ‘I have had no negative feedback from sporting groups about the draft PoM,’ he added. Those wishing to make a verbal or written submission at the April 24 hearing can register by calling Darren McAllister 6626 7244. Submissions can be made to council@byron. nsw.gov.au.

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Local News Near-drownings prompt calls for caution Surf life saving patrols were kept busy last weekend after three separate incidents saw near-drownings. Local police are reminding the public to be safe while swimming – two women and a man got into difficulty while swimming at Byron’s beaches. A 69-year-old woman from Rose Bay and a 66-yearold Victorian man remain at Gold Coast University Hospital in critical conditions. A 41-year-old woman from Lismore remains in a critical condition in the Tweed Heads Hospital.

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A parent’s work is never done: Steve and Liz Eddington lined up in comfort to buy locals tickets for Splendour in the Grass last week for their daughter Jaz. She had held the spot at The Great Northern from 6.30am, but had to go to work at the new Byron Woolies. The festival runs from July 19 till 21 in Yelgun. For more info visitwww.splendourinthegrass.com. Photo Jeff Dawson

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Shoebridge describes the move as an ‘official legal coup’. ‘NSW Planning has a history of abusing the environment, not protecting it, which makes these changes so dreadfully concerning. It’s not just the Planning minister who has seized control; so

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Since being re-elected on March 23, the NSW Liberal-National coalition has moved quickly to weaken environmental protections and local government powers by transferring them to the planning department and the premier, Gladys Berejiklian. Under the Administration of Acts Order and associated changes made on Tuesday last week, the coalition government have transferred many key ministerial responsibilities, effectively disempowering the ministers and their departments. Of major concern, say NSW Labor and the Greens, is the scrapping of the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), a department tasked with the oversight of environmental protection across the state. According to the Administration of Acts Order, the re-appointed Liberal Planning

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Daytime cafe proposed for Scarrabelottis Lookout !şƖŕĈĶōȜƆ ëǔ şſĎëćōĕȒĲşƖƆĶŕī A ‘small daytime cafe’ restaurant at a cost estimated at $1.4m is proposed adjacent to Scarrabelottis Lookout, a popular visitor destination with commanding views of the Shire in Coorabell. A reader alerted The Echo to the DA, and said the plans would ‘effectively turn public land… at Scarrabelottis Lookout into a carpark and the only access driveway for the restaurant’. ‘This land is zoned rural and the developer is seeking setback exemptions to fit on

to steep land’, they added. The lookout is so popular that Council staff have placed rocks to limit the parking in recent months. Camping at the location has been an ongoing issue, with rubbish and faeces a problem. The DA comes with a voluntary planning agreement (VPA) with the applicant to use the public road as access to the restaurant. The VPA proposal includes construction of a widened sealed driveway on the road reserve and formalised car parking

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Scarrabelottis Lookout. Photo from DA 10.2019.103.1 for nine spaces. ‘Of these, seven will be attributable to the proposed restaurant’.

Subs close April 17 Public exhibition for the 40-seat restaurant (DA 10.2019.103.1) closes April 17 and submissions can be made in writing: PO Box 219, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 or email council@ byron.nsw.gov.au. The DA proposes 17 carparking spaces (and five restaurant employees), and opening hours would be Wednesday to Friday from 10.30am till 2.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7.30am till 2.30pm. Responses from neighbours are included within the DA. One claiming to be one of the closest says, ‘As much as we’d love to play chess

and have coffee and brekky nearby, I would like to point out a few possible negative aspects of this development that you or Council may not have considered’. They cited an increase of garbage, a lack of nighttime security as the cafe is proposed to be open during the day, and illegal camping, which the neighbour argued would increase with a wider road and more car spaces. ‘If all these issues did not exist, it could be neat having a small cafe nearby with such a nice view’. The social-impact statement says the proponent plans to build dwellings on the land with access near James View Court. ‘This will help with the management and surveillance of the public spaces’, it reads.

Plans for an affordablehousing development minutes from the centre of Mullumbimby could be put on hold at next week’s Council meeting following a flood of opposition from local residents. Council has earmarked a 29.2ha site behind the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, known as Lot 22, for affordable housing in a bid to address the Shire’s worsening affordability crisis. But in a report to be tabled at Council’s April 11 planning meeting, Council staff recommend the preparation of a new study and structure plan for the site, which would delay any progress on the proposal for at least six months. Staff also recommend that there then be a further report to ‘consider the future of the planning proposal for Lot 22’, something that could spell the end of the project entirely. The staff recommendations follow a raft of written submissions objecting to the plan, and a community consultation meeting for the

site on February 6 at which scores of residents, and the SES, also voiced their opposition. Among the biggest concerns expressed by residents in relation to the proposal was the floodprone nature of the site.

Disputed data While a Council-commissioned study found that this risk could be ameliorated through careful design, many residents disputed the data and analysis that this study was based on. They also argued that the land in question was needed for public recreation (it is currently zoned for this use), and that a housing development would create traffic and access issues. A small proportion of those who attended the meeting spoke in favour of the proposal, arguing that urgent action was needed to address the affordability crisis in the Shire, which is forcing out young families and frontline workers such as nurses, teachers, community services workers, and police.

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Measles hits north coast: NSW Health alert While the debate between vaxers and anti-vaxers continues, NSW Health is again warning people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two young travellers, who were infectious, flew into the Gold Coast then visited various Northern Rivers towns last week. The travellers likely acquired the infection while holidaying in the Philippines in mid-March. They were unwell and

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Cuddling for a cause: artist celebrates diversity with LGBTQI portrait series Paul Bibby Everybody loves a cuddle, and in the case of local artist Kia Maddock, that love has extended to drawing and painting them. The Upper Main Arm artist was originally inspired by the campaign for same-sex marriage, producing a series of drawings depicting LGBTQI couples cuddling each other surrounded by their favourite things. The cuddle portraits took off, leading to a series of commissions from kids of different families, to couples from across the country. ‘I was feeling compelled to support the Yes campaign, so I just did what I know how, which is to draw a simple portrait of two people who love each

other,’ she says. ‘It was a hit, and I was instantly asked to make another five for friends and family members… People just love them’. Kia was also invited to submit artwork in the Love is Love exhibition in Melbourne, which is where she exhibited her original cuddle portrait As Long As We’re Together featuring a gay couple holding each other.

Image-heavy culture She says, ‘We live in such an imageheavy culture and I think it does us all good to see real people in real families who are diverse and interesting and lovely.’ For more information, visit www.dearkia.com or follow her on Instagram via @dear_kia.

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Earthbound conference April 28 Taste of Africa this Saturday Using business as a force for good is a theme behind Earthbound, a conference planned for The Farm, at 11 Ewingsdale Road on April 28 from 10.30am. Organisers say, ‘It is a day to connect with like minds, to share ideas and take on new ideas’. A panel of brands who

Help shape our priorities for 2019/20 Join the community conversation about our plan and budget We are hosting 2 sessions on Monday, 15 April 2019 When: Afternoon: Evening: Where:

Monday 15 April 12pm to 2pm 5pm to 7pm Council Chambers, Mullumbimby

We have lots of exciting projects on the cards for next year. We know roads are your priority, we’ve been busy ﬁxing them and will continue to do so. We also want to hear what your other priorities are. And give you the opportunity to delve into how and where we spend. For more information Call: Heather Sills 02 6626 7171 hsills@byron.nsw.gov.au www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/budget 6 The Byron Shire Echo żſĶō Ǩǧǽ ǩǧǨǰ

use their business as a force for good will feature Stone & Wood, Outland Denim, Who Gives A Crap, Flow Hive, and Patagonia. The event is being organised by ‘volunteer-led initiative’ called Byron to Bundy. ‘Whether you’re a business owner yourself, or just a consumer, Earthbound will open your eyes to how business can be used as tools for saving our planet’. Tickets include morning tea and lunch from Three Blue Ducks, and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2U5o4By.

A deluge of African beats will descend on Byron this Saturday when A Taste of Africa comes to the Byron Theatre. Led by local Ghanaian dance and drumming maestro Gabriel Otu, the show will feature music and dance from Guinea, South Africa, Ghana, and the Congo. ‘This is going to be a really special collaboration,’ Mr Otu said. ‘There are some amazing performers in the group, including Nii Joe, Ezi Bortei, Joe Vanderpol, and Mario Conde Cuarita from Bolivia.

‘When you get these guys together, magic happens.’ As well as high-energy African dance, the night will feature an array of traditional African percussion, including the djembes, doun douns, kick-bass, shakers, bells, and asalato. Rich African beats will unfurl through a series of traditional African songs, which the audience will be encouraged to sing along to. The event runs from 6.30pm till 11pm at Byron Theatre. Tickets available at www.byroncentre.com.au.

Shape your neighbourhood’s future – join the discussion Council invites you to get involved in the ‘Shaping our Neighbourhoods’ discussion as part of the Byron Shire draft Residential Strategy. The Strategy introduces residential character narratives that describe what makes our urban neighbourhoods distinctive from each other in the way they look and feel.

Share your ideas on what makes your residential area unique Drop by one of our interactive sessions any time between the hours below: Mullumbimby Civic Hall

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Positive change happening at Byron High A Byron High student-led presentation of environmental projects was put on display recently at The Farm on Ewingsdale Road. The school’s Stuart Galletly-Salisbury told The Echo the presentation also included coverage of their once-in-a-lifetime visit to Mauritius to present at the inaugural International Young Persons for the Planet conference. ‘They outlined plans to meet a range of sustainable development goals,’ said Stuart. The afternoon also included planting native fruit trees. Stuart added, ‘In 2019, students are planning to further reduce consumption at the school, and improve recycling, composting as well as reducing the CO2

emissions of the school’. ‘Their plans will be informed by an audit in collaboration with Zero Emissions Byron Bay and students from Southern Cross University’. Positive Change for Byron High would like to thank the following companies for their support and generosity in donating prizes and expertise. Sean O’Shea, The Source, Enova Energy, The Beach Hotel, Quantum Uplift, People Of The Earth, The Farm, Eco Yoga Soul, GoSeaKayak, Positive Change for Marine Life, Stone & Wood, and YoFlo. Funds raised from the raffle will be used to enhance the current organic waste composting solution at Byron Bay High School and support the students in reaching their 2019 goals.

Music industry report tabled A federal government committee tasked with examining the arts sector has published its recommendations within its report on the Australian music industry. Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is Luke Howarth MP.

Disruption He said the sector had, ‘experienced significant disruption as a result of technological advances and the rapid digitisation of the distribution of music; however, the industry’s recent return to growth and decrease in the number of consumers

downloading music illegally is evidence of the industry’s successful adaption to the digital disruption’. Suggestions to improve the industry range from ‘Investing in the Live Music Office, prioritising and supporting Australian music at government activities and events, encouraging states and territories to improve access to music education for public primary and secondary school students’, and, ‘investing in grants and industry partnerships that support artists in the creation of new music and new recordings’. For more information visit https://bit.ly/2G9rq2K.

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Volunteer Grants Program recipients announced A handful of Shire-wide volunteer organisations were among 39 announced across the Richmond federal electorate who have been awarded funds under the 2018 Volunteer Grants Program. According to local federal Labor MP Justine Elliot, the total funding pool of $145,517 can be used by local organisations for anything that helps with costs incurred by their volunteers, such as first aid training, background security checks, or transport for volunteers who may have a disability. ‘They can also purchase

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New federal legislation that criminalises ‘abhorrent violent’ videos has passed into law, despite damnation from the IT sector and the Law Council of Australia. The Unlawful Showing of Abhorrent Violent Material Act 2019 targets abhorrent videos that show terrorist attacks, murders, rape, or kidnapping and comes in the wake of the New Zealand massacre. Social-media companies

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NSW Parks and Wildlife have begun a review of hazard and safety signage at Tallow Beach after a teenage boy fell while attempting to traverse the dangerous, unmarked goat track. The 15-year-old suffered serious head injuries that nearly claimed his life after he fell from the cliffs while trying to walk and climb from Cosy Corner to the lighthouse on March 23. In the days that followed, the boy’s mother made an impassioned plea to local authorities to install warning signs at the beginning of the path, and started an online petition. Kim Goodrick said in a post on social media on March 29, ‘As anyone who knew him well would tell you, this is completely incomprehensible as he was such a sensible boy. This was totally avoidable; had there been warning signs’. Within a week Goodrick’s online petition reached more than 1,000 signatures and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) commenced an investigation of

signage at the site. ‘An NPWS review of all existing hazard and safety signage in the Tallow Beach area has commenced, and we hope to complete the review as soon as possible,’ a spokesperson told The Echo. Ms Goodrick said the NPWS had promised her it would take action on the site. ‘I’ve just had confirmation from Cape Byron Conservation Area that they are looking to install signs as a matter of priority at Cosy Corner warning of the danger of attempting to walk/climb around Cape Byron up to the lighthouse because of the crumbling nature of the cliffs,’ she said in another post to the community board. ‘This is such a fantastic result, and one that wouldn’t have been possible without your help.’ Ms Goodrick also paid tribute to locals Chris Keevers and Adrian Miller, who assisted with the rescue. The accident involving Ms Goodrick’s son is the latest in a string of incidents on the cliffs between Cosy Corner and the lighthouse, with at least five rescues taking place in the past two years.

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Labor v the coalition on climate change Mia Armitage & Rob Osborne Private polling carried out for both Labor and the Liberals, as well as environmental groups, shows climate change is a major concern for voters. Yet former Liberal Malcolm Turnbull is on the record saying the coalition government includes a group ‘Who believe [Australia] should get out of the Paris agreement and that climate change is a fraud’. Fast forward to Scott Morrison as the coalition’s prime minister, who is facing an election, and the Liberals have published a Climate Solutions Package policy.

Reducing emissions Various measures are listed under the heading of ‘reducing emissions‘, including a commitment that Australia will meet its global emissions targets of 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Snowy-Hydro 2.0 project will go ahead as the world’s second-biggest pumped hydro-renewable power station and the coalition supports plans for Tasmania to supply mainland Australia with hydro power.

Photo www.electric.coop The $2 billion Climate Solutions fund is similar to the Abbott government’s Direct Action Emissions Reductions Fund, which uses taxpayers’ funds to pay polluters to reduce their emissions. On the other hand, Labor says it will aim for emissions reductions of 40 per cent by 2030, largely by converting 50 per cent of Australia’s energy sources to renewables. An emissions trading system (ETS) is also a policy, with caps placed on emissions from the country’s 250 biggest polluters. Companies exceeding emissions caps will have to

buy credits from other companies that haven’t reached their limits. Giles Parkinson, editor of Renew Economy, says the financial incentive for companies to invest in more efficient and renewable energy should work. ‘It acts like a market rather than a tax,’ Mr Parkinson says, adding that the system has had success around the world in places like Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Electric cars While electric car sales make up a very small percentage of the nation’s market, both major parties have

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Council Administration Centre 70 Station Street, Mullumbimby Opening hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Phone 02 6626 7000 Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au Website www.byron.nsw.gov.au Emergency after hours 02 6622 7022 Works Depot 02 6685 9300 SES Controller 02 6684 3444 Rural Fire Service 02 6671 5500 Byron Resource Recovery Centre 1300 652 625 Cavanbah Centre 02 6685 5911

In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended), notiﬁcation is hereby given of the following development consents granted by Council. The consents listed are available to view Online at Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ﬁnd-a-DA.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979

In Byron? Customer service for general enquiries now at Byron Visitor Centre, 80 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 4.00pm or phone 02 6626 7000. Card only payments accepted at this location. Documents on exhibition are available for viewing at the customer service centre in Mullumbimby and on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Public-Notice.

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Information relating to these applications as required by Schedule 1, Division 4, Clause 20(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) is also available online

APPLICATIONS APPROVED 10.2018.644.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 28/31 Hayters Drive Dwelling House and Swimming Pool 10.2019.54.1 – BYRON BAY, 117 Bangalow Road Swimming Pool 10.2019.76.1 – MULLUMBIMBY, 39-49 Burringbar Street Alterations and Additions to Commercial Premises including Replacement of Tie Rods to Awning 10.2019.86.1 – MULLUMBIMBY, 4/24 Towers Drive Alterations and Additions to Existing Industrial Unit 10.2018.432.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 131 Broken Head Road Dwelling House and Swimming Pool

Submissions may be made to Council in the following ways:

10.2019.55.1 – EWINGSDALE, 3 Scenic Vista Swimming Pool

Online:

10.2018.513.1 –MULLUMBIMBY, 60 Main Arm Road Subdivision Two (2) Lots

www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Make-a-submission

Written: Address to: General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Email:

submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au

Please be aware that all submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 Part 3 Clause 1(a)(vi) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance please contact our Records team on 02 6626 7113.

CURRENT VACANCIES Apply for a job at Council. For current vacancies refer to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-at-Byron-Shire-Council/ Current-vacancies.

POLICY EXHIBITION POLICY CODES OF CONDUCT Council at its Ordinary Meeting 28 March 2019, resolved to place the Policy Code of Conduct for Councilors 2019, Policy Code of Conduct for Council Staff 2019 and Policy Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisers 2019 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for public submission. All Policy Codes of Conduct are available for viewing at Council’s Administration Ofﬁce, Station Street Mullumbimby and on Council’s website under Public Notices. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged.

10.2018.288.2 – NASHUA, 111 Burnetts Road S.4.55 to Modify Condition 3 Regarding Asset Protection Zone 10.2017.113.2 – MULLUMBIMBY, 18 Gardenia Court S4.55 to Modify Roof Pitch, Add Windows and an Additional Room under Existing Floor Level

APPLICATIONS REFUSED 10.2018.591.1 – MULLUMBIMBY, 28 Argyle Street Construction of Multi Dwelling Housing Comprising Eight (8) Dwellings Under Affordable Housing Strategy 2009

POLICY EXHIBITION POLICY CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE 2019 Council at its Ordinary Meeting 28 March 2019, resolved to place the Policy Code of Meeting Practice 2019 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days allowing up to 42 days for the making of public submissions: The Policy Code of Meeting Practice 2019 is available for viewing at Council’s Administration Ofﬁce, Station Street Mullumbimby and on Council’s website under Public Notices. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions close: Monday 13 May 2019. Enquiries: Ralph James 02 6626 7228 Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 7(1) of the GIPA 2009 as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector. For assistance with this please call Council’s Records Coordinator on 02 6626 7113.

Submissions close: Thursday 9 May 2019. Enquiries: Ralph James 02 6626 7228 Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 7(1) of the GIPA 2009 as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector. For assistance with this please call Council’s Records Coordinator on 02 6626 7113.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD NAMES Land Registry Services (LRS) has notified Council that Old Pacific Highway in Brunswick Heads does not comply with the Geographical Naming Board (GNB) regulations. The road name ‘Old Pacific Highway’ is not in accordance with current addressing standards. Council has proposed names and invites written submissions. For information on making a submission, and where to address it, refer to the “Make a Submission” section above.

Old Paciﬁc Highway (North), Brunswick Heads (renaming to Brunswick Heads Road) Council proposes to rename and renumber Old Paciﬁc Hwy (North) to Brunswick Heads Road.

Old Paciﬁc Highway (South), Brunswick Heads (rename as an extension of Tweed Street) Council proposes to rename and number Old Paciﬁc Hwy (South) as a continuation of Tweed Street up to the roundabout that meets Gulgan Rd. Submissions close: 4.30pm Monday 22 April 2019 Enquiries Deanna Savage and Renae Fegent 02 6626 7000

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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM (SECTION 356) OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Council’s Community Initiatives Program aims to improve community wellbeing and quality of life for Byron Shire residents. Council invite applications for community driven initiatives that address a speciﬁc community need which builds a sense of community, and aligns with Council’s goals. Guidelines, including the assessment criteria, and an application form can be downloaded from Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Supporting-communities/Funding-opportunities

The following development applications (DA) have been received by Council and require exhibition in accordance with Development Control Plan 2014 (A14). The DAs may be viewed online at Council’s website ‘www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ﬁnd-a-DA’ or by using the Online Kiosks at Councils Customer Service Centre during normal ofﬁce hours. DA submissions can be lodged using an online form via Council’s eServices Portal. Once you have viewed a copy of the DA, select ‘Make a Submission’ to lodge a submission directly with Council. Information on making a submission is available at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Make-a-submission-on-a-DA. If you are making a submission, there are requirements in relation to the disclosure of political gifts and donations. Refer to Council’s website to satisfy yourself that you are complying with your disclosure obligations prior to lodging a submission www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Political-donations-disclosure. Please quote the development application and property description when making a submission.

EXHIBITION CLOSES 17 APRIL 2019 10.2019.103.1 – COORABELL, 784 Coolamon Scenic Drive (Lot 384 DP 727453) Newton Denny Chapelle, Restaurant and Voluntary Planning Agreement for Upgrade of Public Road and Carpark Pursuant to section 7.5 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and clause 25D of Environmental and Assessment Regulation 2000 the Planning Agreement for the DA 10.2019.103.1 is on public exhibition at Council’s Mullumbimby Ofﬁces from 21 March 2019 to 17 April 2019 10.2013.587.6 – BYRON BAY, 98-114 Jonson St (Lot 6-7 DP619224, Lot 8-9 DP 617509) Mercato on Byron Pty Ltd C/Urbis Pty Ltd, S4.55 for Minor changes to approved plans and amendments to easements and hours of operation and removal of requirement to comply with Councils Airspace Policy 10.2015.89.3 – MULLUMBIMBY, 36 Left Bank Road (Lot 6 DP 847017) Newton Denny Chapelle, S4.55 to Reduce Height of Acoustic Fence and Internal Alterations and Additions

EXHIBITION CLOSES 1 MAY 2019 10.2019.146.1 – SUFFOLK PARK, 49 Bottlebrush Crescent (Lot 126 DP 1121466) Planners North, Alterations and Additions to Existing Child Care Centre including Increase in Enrolment Numbers to Fifty (50) Children and Tree Removal

PROPOSED LICENCE PART LOT 444 SECTION 28 DP 758207 Council is proposing to licence part Lot 444 Section 28 DP 758207, 35 Carlyle Street Byron Bay, known as the Byron Community Cabin, for a period of one (1) year to the Byron Bay Community Association for the purpose of a community hall. In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 28 days. Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged. Submissions open: 10 April 2019 Submissions close: 8 May 2019 Enquiries: Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator 02 6626 7300 All submissions will be made public in accordance with schedule 1 clause 4(i) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance contact the Records Team on 02 6626 7113.

LEASE OF PART LOT 3 DP 706286

Applicants need to: • read the guidelines to understand if their organisation and project are eligible for funding; • show a matching contribution to the proposed project as outlined in the guidelines; • complete an application form on the template provided.

Council is proposing to lease ofﬁce and storage space in the Cavanbah Centre being Lot 3 DP 706286, 249 Ewingsdale Road Byron Bay, to AFL Queensland for a term of ﬁve (5) years.

To assist applicants in developing their application, a Funding Workshop will be held in Mullumbimby from 5–7pm on Tuesday 30 April 2019. It is strongly recommended that potential applicants attend this workshop. To RSVP for the workshop, please email events@byron.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions should be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to submissions@byron.nsw.gov.au. Emailed submissions to this address only will be acknowledged.

Applications close: 4.00pm Friday 10 May 2019

Submissions Close: 9 May 2019

Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry 02 6626 7316 or joanne.mcmurtry@byron.nsw.gov.au

Enquiries: Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator 02 6626 7300

Please note: The canvassing of Councillors or Council staff in relation to this funding program will automatically result in disqualiﬁcation of offending applicants.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal within 28 days.

Submissions Open: 11 April 2019

All submissions will be made public in accordance with schedule 1 clause 4(i) of the GIPA 2009 Regulations as applicable including both the substance of the submission and the identity of the author. For further assistance contact the Records Team on 02 6626 7113.

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Persons of interest: Ian Cohen Wendy Champagne In the leadup to the Adani rally and convoy on April 21 (see page 1), The Echo profiles another local activist who has been influencial in the field of environmental protection. Ian Cohen is a larrikin activist and a passionate torchbearer for The Greens party. Love him or hate him, this self-named â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;radical ratbagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has earned his place as an elder of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental movement. Cohenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activism is rooted in a love for nature and the ocean, which was ignited after Boy Scout visits to the Blue Mountains. Despite just missing out on the legendary 1979 Terania Creek protests, Cohen arrived to the north coast soon after to make his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;first standâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; against sand mining at Middle Head, near Macksville. He says of the protest, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;People were really there to help and it was a fantastic feelingâ&#x20AC;Ś the camaraderieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Every morning before the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all go for a surf togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. While the protest failed at Middle Head (with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;military-like operation and 140 arrestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;), the next mine at Grassy Head was prevented. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our action virtually drove the sand mines out of the state in the 1980s,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he says. Cohen continued with activism in the Nightcap campaign, which was a continuation of Terania. And then down at the Franklin River in Tassie, where he dug in as one of the main people. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I developed

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¨ſëǔ ĶĈ ĲĕëĎëĈĲĕ Hands up who wants to be a political actor? Acting mayor Michael Lyon is having a tough time of late, with the re-elected Greens MP Tamara Smith calling for a review of Byron’s traffic woes. In other words, the local state MP (Greens) is at polar opposites with the acting mayor (Greens) over how to approach Byron town and traffic planning. So far, Cr Lyon has doubled down with his support of the bypass, which is expected. After all, public trust is created through repetition. And this is a long-running problem where a solution is on the way, which could make some difference. That’s a big tick. Yet public trust is also built when the process is clear and transparent. The last Council majority (2012–16) was booted out in part because they lacked that. Perhaps the worst aspect of this plan has been the treatment of the ‘minority’ of Butler Street residents. If in power, it’s conceivable that a National Party-led Council would be more than happy to steamroll a few residents and wetlands for a 20 per cent traffic gain. It’s just so confusing that this is being led by the Greens in Council. What do the public think? The argument that the ‘silent majority’ want the bypass at all cost is not reflective of the recent re-election of Smith. She increased her majority on March 23 and was the only candidate to run on a platform for a pause on Byron development. Arguably her platform reflects some of whatever it is the Greens stand for – it’s unclear where Cr Lyon’s allegiances and ambitions will take him.

ĈƐĶưĶƆŔ Ʊşŕ ćſĶĕǖ Ʒ şŕ lşŕĎëƷ Activism thankfully still has a strong presence in the region, and the latest win was the rejection of the second West Byron DA. It was the result of tireless work by unpaid volunteers and thousands of residents who made submissions that highlighted how bad it would be for the town. It was also encouraging to see sense prevail again from the entire planning panel who determined it. For any newcomers – West Byron is a massive housing/ commercial proposal that is slated opposite the Arts & Industry Estate on Ewingsdale Road. Against the grain of public opinion are the proponents of West Byron – extremely wealthy ‘Byron’ individuals for one DA and QLD-based corporation Villa World for the other DA. They had endless time and money to prepare a proposal that could work for all, but… they want to make heaps of money! Still – the chance to do something truly ecologically sustainable and world leading should always be offered to these developers. Unfortunately a likely outcome will be a court battle, like the one the ‘West Byron locals’ are now undertaking. Better still would be a government buy-back, like what happened in Bentley with Metgasco’s CSG licence. However, it’s unlikely that Villa World will employ the son of a sitting parliamentarian like Metgasco did. Hans Lovejoy, editor

somewhat exasperated Bill Shorten accuses Scott Morrison of playing games over the election date – and so he is. But why not? He has very little else to play games about. The decision for an election is one of the very few things the prime minister can control – it is the one issue on which his authority is unquestioned. So when you’ve got it, flaunt it. Of course this can be seen as mean, tricky, cynical, opportunist – but that is part of the ScoMo brand. It’s a bit too late to complain about it now. And talking of things that have missed the boat – the one so many of his former colleagues are jumping off – the last-chance budget can hardly be called visionary and inspiring, a rousing call to arms to a desperate party. Instead we got another promise of a surplus next year, much in the manner of the regular pronouncements of Wayne Swan, the usual beefing up of tax cuts for potential swinging voters with heaps more to come for the party’s real constituents, immense quantities of pork barrelled out to vulnerable coalition seats and a paean of wistful nostalgia for the great Liberal days of the past, the ones before the current government arrived. Very little sizzle and almost no new sausage, essentially an exercise in selfcongratulation and spin. The regular repetition of the mantra ‘with no new taxes’ was particularly touching, with the follow up that the coaliton’s taxes will always be lower than Labor’s. In fact, ScoMo’s take is considerably higher than Labor’s ever was, but that’s the budget for you – and that’s our marketeer, embarking on the campaign of his life, the one he was born for. Bill Shorten’s reply did not set the place ablaze either, but at least he had something to say about the future, and a big announcement on cancer. The government’s response was that it already had the situation under control, but as a sufferer of the disease for more than five years and counting, I can assure them that there is plenty of room for improvement. Almost all my treatment was in public hospitals, and bloody good they are, but there are still plenty of extra expenses; Shorten’s proposal will be warmly applauded, and already has been.

But of course the nay-sayers of News Limited will have none of that reckless, economy-wrecking spending and Morrison should stop pussy-footing around and just get kicking and gouging. One of the most rabid, Chris Kenny, says that Morrison’s failure to double down on his rightwing base has meant that the coalition’s vote has been eroded by extreme-right splinter groups like Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Clive Palmer’s Australia Party, and Cory Bernardi’s Australian Conservatives – he could have added the clique of commentators in the Murdoch media.

The three-word slogan masks the fact that most of them are not new taxes at all. Mungo MacCallum To respond to the threat, Kenny demands more negativity, more aggro, more Peter Dutton from Morrison, who, he laments, has simply followed the namby-pamby script devised by the hated Malcolm Turnbull in the 2016 campaign. Kenny has apparently not been listening for the last couple of weeks, when Morrison has done little else than scream brutal personal abuse about Bill Shorten’s lies and taxes. And if Kenny hasn’t been listening, you can bet not many other people have either. But ScoMo’s slogan is based on a lie of its own – or at least a severe bending of the truth. The constant repetition of ‘Labor’s $200 billion worth of new taxes’ starts with the use of pretty rubbery figures – even the Liberals’ own website, hardly the most objective source, struggles to ramp up the total, adding in the purely mythical assumption that Labor’s climate-change policy would require unspecified billions in new tax. But the three-word slogan masks the fact that most of them are not new taxes at all. The vast majority – the abolition of negative gearing for new investment properties, the reduction of exemptions for capital gains tax, the ending of tax refunds for those who did not pay the tax in the first place – are

in fact restoring old taxes that had been distorted by concessions used overwhelmingly by the rich as a method of tax avoidance. Then there is the rejection of the coalition’s plans to reduce some of the pie-in-the-sky tax cuts for the higher income brackets. And most absurdly the continuation – not the initiation – of the coalition’s own deficit levy for top earners. The tweaking of old superannuation can be stretched as a new tax, but the only measure that really stands up to ScoMo’s fantasy horror story is a new tax on some family trusts. And in any case it needs to be emphasised that whatever the status of the $200 billion, it is not proposed for next year, but cumulative over the next decade – meaning that much of it may or not happen, just like Morrison’s second- and third-tier tax cuts, the ones that even the sainted Peter Costello regards as too far into the never-never to be credible. But most importantly, when Morrison rails about Shorten raiding the pockets of hard-working Australians, it is simply not true – few if any of Shorten’s prescriptions will affect the vast bulk of the population because they are targeted at well-off punters looking for tax advantages and believing they are entitled to them – the ones Joe Hockey used to call leaners, not lifters. The PM’s office and their Murdoch minions have diligently unearthed a few disgruntled nurses, school teachers, and firefighters as well as a crop of long-term Liberal apparatchiks to bolster the case that Shorten is attacking the battlers, but the only battle most of them are worried about is their battle to maintain their lurks and perks. Class warfare, splutters The Australian – well perhaps, but the billionaire American investor Warren Buffet summed it up best when he said that, yes, there is a class war and his class is winning. Most of what Shorten is doing is simply trying to redress the balance. So there will have to be yet another last chance – indeed, the conservative fantasists will no doubt go in insisting that there is still a last chance until about 5.55pm on election day. But even they are sick of ScoMo’s shilly-shallying. They just want to get it over with. And don’t we all.

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Recently, a Victims Of Holiday Letting (VOHL) member completed the Byron Council survey on the tourism strategy for the next 10 years. They referred to the handbook provided and agreed with the statement by Detective Inspector Matt Kehoe of Byron Bay Police that, at present ‘I see tourism going in a direction that encourages home owners to rent out their homes or rooms for significant sums of money whilst failing to consider their neighbours and the broader community. ‘I don’t see such a trend as sustainable as there will be increasing antisocial issues within the Byron township and disharmony within the communities these tourists stay in. This leads to a negative view of tourism, which is harmful to a future positive direction for tourism within our Shire.’ VOHL has observed this harmful direction for over seven years. Southern Cross University research on Airbnb in Byron Shire had over 1,000 people respond. Seventy per cent agreed that Airbnb holiday lets adversely affect the lives of neighbourhoods and residents, especially relating to increased noise levels. VOHL has little faith that a still-to-be-presented Code of Conduct from the NSW coalition government will solve residential amenity problems created by holiday lets. VOHL supports Byron Council’s policy that owners/ managers of holiday lets, who do not live onsite, should be contactable 24/7 and resolve issues within 30 minutes. We can only hope that the coalition government adopts this sensible,

proactive regulation. It is the responsibility of owners/managers to solve problems in their holiday lets, not the police or council enforcement. Doug Luke Co-ordinator VOHL

Road science Yes, Darryl McDowall (Letters April 3) one would think maintaining roads wasn’t rocket science! My brother visited from NZ a couple years back. He works at the council and is in charge of all the roads in the country’s South Island electorate. With great glee and complete disbelief he had me often stopping the car so he could take pics of our roads and potholes and send them back to council mates in NZ. Apparently our potholes caused much hilarious entertainment. Literally, it’s a joke. Sunflower Mullum Creek

Better development Mullumbimby currently has the opportunity to create a wonderful residential development in Tallowood Ridge. They have a chance to show how development can be done well by protecting biodiversity, preserving the natural environment, and creating an appealing and harmonious community. By allowing protected trees to be cut down, diminishing nature reserves, and approving inappropriate double-storey buildings, and giving little or no consideration to community space Council and the developer have been completely misguided. Once this is created, it’s done, and hindsight doesn’t

help. We need Council to take action immediately to help us create a development that is the best it can be. Council is voting on the Tallowood Stage 7 development applicaton on Thursday April 11. We want councillors to prioritise the long-term interest of the community and the environment. We are up to stage seven of the development and the developer has had more land in Tallowood re-zoned for residential purposes. We need to get this right, now. Edwina Hart Mullumbimby Q When is a Tallowood Ridge not a Tallowood Ridge? The answer to this question will depend on whether Byron Shire Council (BSC), community, and Friends of Mooibal Spur (FOMS) can pull together to save what’s left of these ‘protected’ tallowood and other old growth trees on the ridgeline. BSC is an honourable institution and they’ve presumed big old-growth trees will be cared for by private owners on small lots. My heart has been devastated by the destruction of noble trees, some of the most magnificent in Mullumbimby. The remaining morethan-human trees are the commons and need the love, care, and custodianship of community – on public, common land. Councillors, please respect our heritage and that of generations to come when voting for the future of these giant trees on Mooibal Spur this Thursday. The FOMS inaugural picnic will be held on Saturday April 13, 3–5pm behind Quail Way and is an

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▶ Continued from page 15 importantly) vote on the matter’ is in line with the objectives of our state government: destroy the Shire. As Cr Lyon says, ‘We can include... more onerous provisions.’ They must be included – to save (or at least slow down the lowering of) standards. If ‘clauses 5.29, 6.13 and 6.14 “endorse corruption”’ this is also consistent with the premier’s neoliberalism. Similarly, ‘ill-defined definitions applying to words such as unethical’ weaken

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Toilet debates On January 14 I reported to Byron Shire Council (BSC) on the shocking state of the public toilets in Brunswick Heads. After eleven weeks the BSC has still not looked at them. A health inspector would have closed them. Will they be cleaned by Easter? Bill Rawlinson Brunswick Heads

ĕǖĕĈƐĶşŕƆ ſĶż şǔ After ongoing complaints about the state of the three Brunswick Heads public toilets and our riverside public reserves, Reflections Holiday Parks CEO Steve Edmonds claimed in last week’s Echo that it was all the fault of Byron Shire Council. Sorry, Steve, but you’re the CEO, you choose the contractors, you allocate expenditure, and you’ve had years to fix it. This fiasco is entirely owing to Reflections’ poor management and a huge conflict of interest. When Council controlled the Brunswick caravan parks 12 years ago they made over $3 million a year. Much of this revenue (as per Crown Land regulations) was used to maintain our other local public spaces and amenities. In 2006 the state government controversially took control of all the Brunswick caravan parks. They ‘stole’ this revenue from locals and left a large hole in Council’s budget. We were assured that the caravan parks would now be better run, generate more income, and this additional money would be allocated to better updating our public parklands and facilities. Fast forward to 2019 and Brunswick’s riverside parklands and public amenities (under Reflections control) are now in an appalling state after a decade of neglect, zero improvements, and no expenditure. In this same decade, Reflections has spent millions renovating their private facilities and building brandnew amenity buildings and playgrounds for their clients. Reflections is now set to spend tens of millions of public money rebuilding

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When AlphaZero burst on to the scene, teaching itself from scratch in a matter of hours to become the best player in the world, it was clear that AlphaZero’s sponsor, Google, would soon lose interest in chess and move on to something else. Just as the ground-breaking program Hydra retired soon after demolishing Michael Adams – or rather was redeployed to run public transport in the United Arab Emirates – AlphaZero has already moved on to mastering video games and later, it is hoped, viruses. Meanwhile AlphaZero inspired one of the developers of the Stockfish engine to create Leela Chess Zero, which both tried to emulate the science behind AlphaZero while also staying open source and available to everyone. Like AlphaZero, Leela started from knowing only the rules. However, after playing itself millions of times – close to 200 million games – since the project began in January 2018, Leela has already become arguably the best program in the world. (Only Stockfish can go toe-to-toe with Leela. AlphZero was stronger when it was ‘retired’, but the gap is closing.) One curious feature of Leela’s

their Brunswick caravan parks while our public amenities and parks fall further into disrepair. While the reported $250k Reflections pays Council for the upkeep of our public parks and amenities may sound significant it is grossly inadequate for the amount of work and remediation required across Brunswick’s large public areas and its huge increase in tourist numbers. It’s obvious the bizarre experiment of handing over a town’s public parks and facilities to a commercial caravan park operator, and then letting them decide if money is spent on public facilities or directed to their own tourist operations, is totally flawed. If Mr Edmonds really believes he has fairly allocated public moneys between his private caravan parks and our public spaces we need more financial disclosures. Firstly, how much has Reflections taken in revenue from its Brunswick parks in the last 10 years and how much of this was spent on its dependent public spaces? Secondly, how much is about to be spent totally redeveloping his three Brunswick caravan parks and how much has he allocated to upgrading the deplorable state of our local public parks and replacing our three public toilet blocks? Sean O’Meara Brunswick Heads

!ōĶŔëƐĕ ĈşŕƆżĶſëĈƷ In response to Wilf Sprengel’s letter (March 27) asserting that climate change is cyclic and lamenting NAPLAN results in relation to the ▶ Continued on page 18 progress was that during April 2018 the program’s strength actually went backwards, before resuming its upward trend. The reason for this blip has never been satisfactorily explained – though it does offer solace for juniors who are known to plateau, or even fall back, after making a leap forward before improvement resumes again. While most of Leela’s moves seem sensible, every so often the program employs a plan that is inexplicable and the challenge for humans is to understand why the computer’s moves – rarely wrong – have been chosen. Leela knows why; in its opinion its percentage chance of winning will be maximised by that move. Deep study is required to eventually understand Leela’s (and AlphaZero’s) play but the payoff will be greater appreciation for the breadth of the game. Shakespeare’s ‘There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of…’ seems remarkably apposite for human comprehension of this form of AI. Q Australia’s biggest and best Grand Prix

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Q Cr Lyon’s statement that he has ‘broad community support’ for the bypass (Echo April 3) has raised a number of intertwined issues. I have never supported the bypass or proposed siting of the bus interchange. Byron is meant to be a world leader. Places like Venice and Ortega in Sicily regulate tourist traffic away from the centre of town with drastic but effective tow-aways. This proposed heavy-engineering solution has a history of National reps from Don Page to Ben Franklin ‘driving’ an environmentally destructive and expensive solution to Byron’s traffic woes. If I am swimming against a tide of ‘righteous progress’

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take heart that the students have been taught to interpret and value the overwhelming scientific consensus regarding an issue and that they are savvy enough to realise that many intelligent, wellmeaning adults around them have been groomed into denial or doubt by the strategic 40-year campaign of the climate-denial industry (now a matter of public record). Thank goodness there are ever-growing numbers of

young people who comprehend the urgency of this situation, can see through the ongoing political spin, and have the courage to stand for what they know. Tim Loughnan Ocean Shores

A barrel of pork Despite the scandals and factional warfare, the Greens’ branding at a local level has remained untouched. So, what to expect for the next

four years? Tamara Smith MP argued during the campaign her efficacy in parliament is predicated on the seat’s being marginal, not her own ability to secure outcomes. Marginality causes the other parties to pay attention, follow through with commitments, and inject funding into the electorate hoping to win over voters. This much is certainly ▶ Continued on page 22

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student strike for climate. Wilf, take heart, the students who went on strike understand the difference between a normal distribution that is, as a whole, moving towards the right (increasing temperatures) versus focusing on the extremities of the bell curve, which will always be there but are nothing to be guided by. I think that you can also

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let me know (ian.cohen. green@gmail.com). As a former Green elected representative at state level I side with existing businesses, affected communities, and want creative solutions. Not the Mercato with its 321 underground carparks sucking in potentially thousands of cars per day with its parking rotation. Environmental destruction, loss of residential amenity, the travesty of biobanking – often trading already protected areas for inferior sites – are paramount to me as a Green. Contact councillors urgently; contracts for the work are about to be signed. Ian Cohen Broken Head Q Acting mayor Michael Lyon is correct that there is broad community support for the Butler Steet bypass. The design is far from perfect; it will have negative impacts on nearby residents, wetlands, and it is no silver bullet for Byron Bay’s traffic woes, but it is the only solution on offer. This isn’t a choice between Butler Street and the railway corridor; it’s a choice between a project that begins construction in August, and another 5–10 years of traffic jams. Council has already spent millions on development applications, engineering consultants, and legal battles. It has taken five years of negotiating with the NSW government to raise the funding for this project. It has been approved

by Byron’s councillors, the Northern Regional Planning Panel, and the Land & Environment Court. Byron Bay has waited 40 years for a bypass. Let’s not wait another 40. This is my personal opinion, not of the Byron Bay Marterpan Guidance Group. David Michie Byron Bay Q The Butler Street Community Network (BSCN) are writing to the Byron Shire Greens in relation to Michael Lyon’s performance as acting mayor and his candidature for the seat of Richmond. Michael is disregarding Tamara Smith’s requests and her mandate for a halt to the Byron Bay bypass. This is a road that will change Byron Bay forever. It has been foisted on us with no community consultation. It will seriously impact on the Byron Markets, pedestrian amenity, a heritage residential conservation area, and a protected old-growth wetland habitat. Michael dismisses our community concerns as simply the voice of a minority and pressed the case for the bypass with the usual set of misinformation provided by Council staff. Michael doesn’t seem to concern himself with Green principles and has no qualms supporting and legitimising the questionable process that has led to the Butler Street bypass project. We believe Michael does not deserve to represent the Greens. A review of the bypass

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has been called for by the elected member for our region Tamara Smith. Michael must step aside from Greens candidature and declare himself an independent. Paul Jones BSCN Q Michael Lyon voted for the Butler Street bypass. He voted to destroy a community, people’s living conditions, and to destroy untouched protected wetlands. He did this without looking properly at the alternative. The 2001 EIS was the only study completed on the bypass and its best location. It concluded that the rail corridor was the best outcome for the environment and the community. It was done in 2001. Last week on Facebook Mr Lyon said he had never seen those plans. Is it too much to ask that our councillors are informed on topics before voting on them? Marissa Frappell Byron Bay Q As a Byron Shire resident for 15 years I’m in favour of the bypass proceeding ASAP. It will save traffic congestion in relation to getting in and out of the town centre. Not only will it allow traffic that doesn’t need to access the town centre to bypass it but those wishing to go to the new Woolworths shopping complex and cinemas could also use the bypass, taking pressure off the existing entry into Byron. Traffic coming to Byron is going to continue to increase so a real measure to take some pressure off the existing entry to town would be appreciated. The amount of time wasted and vehicle fumes put out owing to the current inadequate road system is a joke. I look forward to the bypass completion and some reduced traffic times. Jeremiah O’Toole Mullumbimby

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¨ĶŔĕ Ɛş Ǖ īĲƐ Īşſ ƐĲĕ EſĕëƐ ƖƆƐſëōĶëŕ ĶīĲƐ Aslan Shand Do you remember the Deepwater Horizon tragedy in 2010 when 800 million litres of oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, 11 people were killed and a fireball was ignited that could be seen 64 kilometres away? When District Judge Carl Barbier described the action of the companies responsible for the disaster he described BP as ‘reckless’ and Transocean and Halliburton as ‘negligent’.

How deep is your need for oil? Currently the Norwegian oil giant Equinor is proposing to drill in the Great Australian Bight. The waters of the Bight are deep and rough and a pristine untouched ecosystem. This is now under threat.

Fight for the Bight Opposition to the drilling has been swift with 28 surfing legends, including world champions Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, joining thousands of people protesting on beaches and in paddle-outs according to

Kazuyuki Fuji, Michael Legge-Wilkinson, and Digby Moran at last Friday’s Fight for the Bight exhibition at Kokomo Gallery in Byron. Jeff ‘Bight’ Dawson Wilderness Society’s Peter Owen. Over 30,000 submissions against the drilling were received in under a month. ‘The Fight for the Bight is now one of the biggest environmental protests Australia has ever seen. Equinor will be shocked if it thinks the protests will disappear if it gets approval. Australia’s biggest environmental protests, over the Adani coal mine and the Franklin Dam, have only escalated dramatically when approvals have been given.’ Warrnambool Council in Victoria and Mount Barker

Council in South Australia have joined their voices to express ‘serious concern’ or ‘direct opposition’ to the proposal. ‘Equinor’s modelling shows that an oil spill from a blowout in the Great Australian Bight could impact anywhere along southern Australia’s coast, from Esperance WA across to north of Sydney and even Tasmania,’ said Mr Owen. ‘Ultra-deepwater drilling is a relatively new, high-risk operation carried out mostly off the coast of Brazil and in the Gulf of Mexico, where it

caused the world’s biggest oil spill accident, BP’s Deepwater Horizon tragedy in 201o. ‘The Great Australian Bight waters are deeper, more treacherous and more remote than the Gulf of Mexico. More than 6,800 boats were involved in the Gulf clean-up but the South Australian Oyster Growers Association says that SA and neighbouring states probably have only 20 vessels that could operate safely in the waters where Equinor plans to drill.’

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Q Two weeks ago, when I first noticed young tendrils of climbing vines tickling the base of the notorious ‘Disco Dong’, I thought great, nature is engaged in hiding our shame. The sight of this tacky ‘Tinsel Dick’ might be softened, and the community’s rage assuaged by some random green intervention. I imagined this alien embraced by vegetation, welcomely linked it to the land. I imagined it wrapped in passionfruit vines like some flowering fruitful sheath – all very fetching – a free snack during a gridlock commute. But my dreams were cruelly dashed when I read (Echo April 13) that Council had cut down the vines. For those caught in the

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true as we just saw in the Nationals’ huge (and failed) pork-barrelling campaign. Yet there is a problem. The seat isn’t marginal any more. Using Ms Smith’s own logic this would render her less effective than she already was, particularly when coupled with the ongoing factional warfare and yet another stagnant statewide vote as other parties rise. Unfortunately, this leaves us in the position of either (a) Ms Smith is correct and we see our area ignored, or (b) Ms Smith is incorrect and has poor political judgment. Neither is appealing. Joe Eric Dawson Brunswick Valley ALP

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ensuing traffic jam, my sympathy for your frustration and all the time wasting. For Council – haven’t you done enough already? Two wrongs don’t make it right. You could have bought a more appealing piece of public art, cheaper and complete at the annual Swell Sculpture Festival. Sadly, this flocking monstrosity is another expensive SNAFU (Situation Normal: All Fucked Up)and it’s still a slight to the sensibilities of the creative souls of Byron Shire. Robert Gibson Byron Bay Q I want to clear up something regarding the constant references to ‘The Sculpture’ as ‘Disco Dong’, ‘Silver

on signs, life savers and cameras for a small minority group, who mostly come from Queensland We believe the cameras will be broken as soon as no-one is looking. The police patrols for the area are unsustainable. I spoke of the women who have told story after story of being subjected to sexual offences on Tyagarah Beach. Living in the closest house to the beach I referred to the many traumatised women I have listened to over 19 years. I asked that Council trial removing the ‘clothing optional’ status from the beach for a year. Five councillors think they know how to create safety on the beach better than police and the local community. Tyagarah Beach and the tea tree lakes are still advertised on the internet as places to connect for casual sex. It’s an isolated beach and business as usual for the perverts who continue to hide behind the nudist lobby. The Tyagarah community

Phallus,’ ‘Cock-up,’ ‘Sparkly Dick,’ ’Giant Dildo,’ etc. No person, even the most fastidious pain freak, would use a dildo with those protrusions. It is an insult to me that my sex organ is compared in any way to that metal construction. It’s an insult to all men. Some of us may actually think our genitals are useful, sensitive and aesthetically pleasant. To have a shape like that with its jagged metallic protrusions compared to a penis makes me shudder with horror. Anyway, that is looking at the sculpture from the Bayshore Drive direction. The societal sexist angle. Why did the penis word get used at all?

If you look at it – as an estimated 20,000 drivers per day on Ewingsdale Road do – then if the Bayshore view is a penis, the Ewingsdale view is a vulva. I consulted a thesaurus and extrapolated some phrases. In the interests of balanced journalism we can now call ‘The Sculpture’: ‘Tinny Vagina,’ ‘Polished Pussy,’ ‘Silvery Vulva,’ ‘Burnished Box,’ and ‘Sparkling C---.’ I wonder how women would react if those phrases were bandied around media. Let’s call the sculpture ‘The Controversial Sculpture’ and leave off with the genital insults, please. Raphael Lee Cass Byron Bay

want safety for everyone. #MeToo? Please, we need your help to stand up to these councillors who are in denial about what is still going on. Dorset Campbell-Ross Tyagarah

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Q Councillors Spooner and Hackett, who profess to be looking after the safety of women and children on Byron’s only clothingoptional beach, are also the ones who voted not to implement safety measures at the recent Council meeting. Why? Congratulations to the majority of councillors who, amongst reported intimidation by some opposing the clothingoptional beach, were able to make a well-informed, sensible, and grounded decision. The Byron Shire is known worldwide for being a tolerant, open, and alternative place to live and holiday; let’s keep it this way. D Conomy Byron Naturists Inc

For once I agree with Gareth Smith (Letters April 3) where he claims: ‘If I had been in Palestine the car would have been riddled with bullets including me’. That is sadly the way Palestinians in power deal with any opinion that they don’t agree with. As can be seen yet again in Gaza, where the Hamas violently crushes any Palestinians protesting against them. These are simple, poor Palestinians who want a better government. If you were driving your car in Israel there would have been a civilised debate and people from both sides would have presented facts on the issue. There are over a dozen Arab members in the Israeli parliament where elections re taking place. Elections where every Israeli, be they Jewish, Muslim, or Christian gets an equal vote. Write that fact on your car. Danny Wakil Billinudgel

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Is your money safe in the bank? Aslan Shand Questions are still being raised over the risk associated with the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Resolution Powers and Other Measures) Act 2018 (FSLA) that was put in place to ensure the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has the power to step in and either take over the operation of a bank in crisis or wind it up.

Is your money at risk in the bank? The risk associated with individual and small-business deposits have been put under the microscope by the Citizen Electoral Council (CEC). The risk that is being highlighted is that APRA and banks can potentially use the Bail In laws enacted under the FSLA to seize individuals deposits to ensure the bank, or financial system, doesn’t fail. In New Zealand, Canada, and the USA the Bail In law is clear that deposits can be used as part of the Bail In procedure. In Australia it has not be explicitly excluded. ‘Currently there is an

estimated $2.8T in deposits of which over 80 per cent is concentrated in the big four banks,’ said Patricia Warren from Brunswick Heads. ‘Deposits have always been unsecured loans to a financial institution and the depositor has always taken the risk about getting their money back. The government is refusing to amend the legislation to give that critical legal protection.’ There have been various assurances from the Reserve Bank and other financial institutions that people’s deposits can’t be used to sore up a bank under the legislation. However, Ms Warren believes that, ‘FSLA fails to protect deposits because it does not explicitly exclude them from being used to “Bail In” a failing financial institution. Deposits can be converted into shares in a failing institution and then written down or off,’ she said.

Collateral damage ‘Australia is part of a global financial system. In a financial crisis it is unlikely that central banks would be willing to “save” deposits if it meant shoring up the

global system or any part of it. Deposits would be merely collateral damage. ‘Bail In in Australia is not new. It was used in the 1892/83 depression in Melbourne to shore up the banks. Some banks failed and it took 25 years for surviving depositors to get their money back.’ It has been implied that the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS) potentially covers loss of deposits in a bank up to $250,000. However, Ms Waren says this can’t be relied on. ‘The FCS is not funded and doesn’t address multiple financial failures as was threatened in 2008 when the big four banks faced defaulting.’ Ms Warren is encouraging people to take the opportunity to support the Banking System Reform (Separation of Banks) Bill 2019, which she believes will ensure individual deposits are more secure. Submissions can be sent to economics.sen@aph. gov.au or mail to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics, PO Box 6100 Canberra ACT 2600, by 12 April 2019.

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Thirty years on, will the Bluesfest be staying in Byron? Mandy Nolan

yron Bluesfest turns 30 this year yet the NSW government still seems to see them and other festivals as wayward children to be disciplined. Earlier this year festival directors throughout NSW were under threat from the impacts of Festival Risk Assessments that are leading to increased event costs. This has resulted in many festivals either cancelling or looking at moving to other states. In response to the guidelines for festivals put forward by the Berejiklian government the Coalition of Music Festivals actively lobbied the government not to be labelled as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;high riskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thanks to the lobbying only 14 festivals were seen as high risk,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Bluesfest director Peter Noble. High risk events are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Those events that had drug deaths or carriages to hospital with overdoses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a necessary outcome, and those guys have to respond to that as a duty of care,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. But does the NSW government recognise the significant economic impact

events like Bluesfest offer the state? Peter Noble says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We put $243.5 million into the state of NSW last year. We create thousands of jobs but we are faced with razor-thin profits. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Event bodies in other States are asking us to come over. NSW needs to value their events if they want to keep them. The live music industry is on its knees in NSW but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploding in Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Festivals are reeling under our NSW government and local governments from the impact of delays and the time it takes to implement applications. We cannot play ahead so we are losing, haemorrhaging in fact. In Victoria, they will facilitate you on every level. Maybe the NSW government needs to stop putting all its money into Vivid.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Moving away? So would Peter consider moving a festival like Blues? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Absolutely. I would always act in the best interests of my company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are the most highly awarded music event in Australia.

Harper and Paul Kelly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so I delivered that,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Peter.

extremely strong. Many festivals spend all their money on three or four acts to make sure they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spending too much and if it works it works. But artists donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut me a deal, everyone is trying to get as much money as they can in this industry. We have huge changes with streaming and artists arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t making money any more from recordings, they are only putting them out as a promotional vehicle to tour. Astute managers in the last five years have focused on what return they can get from touring. We are seeing an explosion in headline guarantee offers; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the industry has evolved, incredibly.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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In fact he believes that the best festival direction provides a balance between giving audiences what they want and also offering up music that they may have never heard. That way they are exposed to new music that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to hear again. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bluesfest is a deeply booked festival,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Peter. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The middle order is

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 30 years since the Bluesfest started at the Piggery in Byron Bay from where it moved outdoors and continued to evolve. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;There were no festivals like us then, and we continued to evolve and change. Blues and roots are at the heart but we have tried other things; we wanted to see what our public responded to,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Peter.

Bluesfest director Peter Noble. Photo Eve Jeffery â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave, but we want to be recognised for what we contribute. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time NSW valued its music industry. The money we turn over is not reflected in the support we get.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But Bluesfest continues to blast through regardless, bringing some of the biggest names on the world stage to the Northern Rivers region. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We do a large survey every year, of our ticket buyers on site. The top three artists that they wanted to see were Jack Johnson, Ben

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I book a lot of contemporary blues and roots acts with people playing Australia for the first time including artists like Samantha Fish. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able to find talent and nurture it because I know with a festival like ours itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only about the talent; now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about discovering people like Ben Harper and Jack Johnson. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the new talent that we are nurturing now... and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I love about Bluesfest. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all well and good to arrive at night and see the big guns, but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrive at noon you miss some of the best talent.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no festival in Australia quite like Bluesfest. Traversing demographics and genres, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly grown from the audiences of 400 in a local Byron venue to 36,000 patrons over five days on its own signature site today. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;People consider Bluesfest one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top festivals,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Peter Noble. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am very excited about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. I hope its always in Byron but our government needs to value our award-winning events. Show us that they care.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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CIRCUS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS APRIL 15, 16, 17 School holidays are just around the corner and the good news is Spaghetti Circus is here to make them fun! With uncertain weather, it’s great to know the kids have a safe and dry place to play, learn, and let off steam. Choose one, two, or three days! ($15 three-day discount)

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School holidays in Byron Shire are all about the beach, but when the kids need a quiet activity out of the sun, encourage a dive into an imaginary world...

Acrobatics, juggling, trapeze & more skills for ages 4-14yrs Mon 15, Tues 16 & Wed 17 April in Mullumbimby 7-14 year old workshops are registered with the Creative Kids rebate!

02 6684 3038 Call us for details or book online spaghetticircus.com

Emporium of Wonders invites all children to enter ‘The Tale of the Terrifying Dragon and Other Fantastic Stories’– a school holiday creative writing competition. Rules: • Must begin with ‘Once upon a time...’, contain fantasy character/s of wild imagination, and be handwritten. • Speling mistacks are aloud ;) • Illustrations encouraged. • Let your imagination wander and wonder. For inspiration visit Emporium of Wonders Byron Bay. Entries to Emporium of Wonders Byron Bay All entries receive a $5 gift voucher. Grand prize $50 gift voucher to spend in store. Winning story published on their website. 8 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay Check our pages for updates @emporiumofwondersbyronbay

Workshops for 7–14-year-olds Time: 10am–3pm Workshops for 4–6-year-olds Time: 9.30am–12.30pm 7–14-year-olds’ workshops are registered with the Creative Kids rebate! These workshops are an introduction to incredible skills and an opportunity for kids to challenge themselves in a safe environment. For a full outline of the day or to book in visit spaghetticircus.com.

DJ TRAINING WORKSHOP Probably the coolest thing happening these holidays! Rhythm Academy presents a one-day DJ Workshop on Wednesday 17 April, at the A&I Hall, Bangalow, 10am–3pm. Learn how to DJ using only your iPad or tablet device! You will explore the fundamentals of mixing, song and set structure, audience participation, and performance skills across a mix of musical genres, that can all be used whether you’re a digital DJ, CDJ, or old-school turntable DJ! All participants will need an iPad or tablet – and make sure you register your interest through their website so they can drop a few beats to you regarding setup. bangacademyofperformingarts.com

DJ Training Workshop 17th April 10-3pm Learn how to DJ using only your iPad or tablet device! We will explore the fundamentals of mixing, song and set structure, audience participation and performance skills across a mix of musical genres, that can all be used whether you’re a digital DJ, CDJ, or old school turntable DJ! All participants will need an iPad or tablet.

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DRAMA HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Does your child love to act? BANG! Academy of Performing Arts is running a 2-day Drama Workshop on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April, at the A&I Hall, Bangalow, 10am–3pm both days. Come along and explore all things Drama! From improvisation, character work, and script work to physical theatre, mime, and more! Their term classes are also now in Byron and Bangalow. Jump onto their website for all info and to register your interest. bangacademyofperformingarts.com

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Leave kids at the circus and let qualified coaches teach them trapeze, silks, tightwire, trampolining, pyramids, juggling, hoops, flying trapeze, and more in half- and full-day kids’ and teens’ circus programs. Afternoon programs have Parkour or JUMP focus depending on the day of the week. The special add-on continues – the region’s only Ninja Warrior classes for kids, led and instructed by Byron’s pocket rocket Lisa Parkes and her team at Ninja Play Byron Bay! Kinder classes (under-5s) are on daily and there’s a play space featuring full-size jumping castle. circusarts.com.au 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

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CRYSTAL CASTLE, A TRANQUIL, MAGICAL SANCTUARY A short scenic journey into Byron’s hinterland lies a tranquil and magical sanctuary. Welcome to the home of the world’s largest and most beautiful natural crystals, where you can sit in an ancient amethyst cave. The Crystal Castle with its peaceful ambience and exquisite natural splendour is a place of wonder for everyone. Stand between two of the tallest crystals on Earth, the Crystal Guardians, or be immersed in the magic of the Enchanted Cave. Discover the famous Buddha Walk and walk through the towering bamboo avenue. Find yourself in the labyrinth or take flight in the Wings to Eternity mural. Join in daily guided experiences including the famous Peace Experience. Enjoy breathtaking views from the terrace while you sip on fresh local coffee, enjoy a delicious lunch and homemade desserts. Discover the jewel of Byron and enrich your spirit. crystalcastle.com.au

Sit in an ancient crystal cave! Welcome to the home of the largest natural crystals in the world. Wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens adorned with sacred statues and towering bamboo. Touch the World Peace Stupa, and join in the daily Peace Experience. Enjoy breathtaking views and delicious food.

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There’s only one place to be this Easter School Holidays and that’s at YoFlo.

For children, toy stores are magical places. For adults, toy stores always bring up sweet memories of their own childhood. That is the case at Toy Kingdom, located opposite Woolies on the corner of Jonson and Carlyle Streets. You’ll find everything on your child’s wish list to help keep you sane these school holidays.

‘Spoon With Us’ in store these holidays to receive amazing deals and rewards on their loyalty programs. Feel good and enjoy life at YoFlo, Byron's only Premium Frozen Yoghurt knowing they use natural and REAL ingredients, fruits, and yoghurt. Coyo vegan and natural unsweetened yoghurts are all part of the range!

Toy Kingdom are also your exclusive stockist for Jellycat Rabbits, everybody’s soft Easter Bunny!

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MAIDEN’S SCHOOL OF MAGIC At the Maiden’s School of Magic you gather to play, to connect, and to remember the language of the earth. You learn through experience what it is to be in harmonious relation with the earth, with your sisters, and most importantly with yourselves. The programs offer seasonal crafts, stories, and adventures, all with a special touch of magic! Image: Bushturkeystudio

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Creative holiday fun at Tweed Regional Gallery

Create Recycled Jewellery with Rebecca Ward in the ART MAKER-TEENS workshop on Monday 15 April. Bookings essential | trybooking.com/BAGMH

Join in the creative fun at Tweed Regional Gallery these holidays! On Monday 15 April teens will create necklaces, earrings, and objects from recycled natural materials including sticks and seeds, found objects from beaches, recycled brass and sterling silver in the ART MAKER-TEENS Bushcraft meets the Beach workshop with Rebecca Ward. Bookings are essential for this workshop – trybooking.com/BAGMH. On Wednesday 17 and 24 April create your own zine or artist book in free facilitated ART PLAY sessions, from 11am until 1pm. Suitable for ages 6–12 years. Free daily GALLERY FOR KIDS activities held in the Gallery Foyer. Pick up a Margaret Olley Kids’ Guide or create a digital drawing or painting on iPads.

Create your own zine in a free facilitated ART PLAY session on Wednesday 17 and 24 April from11am to 1pm or have fun joining in daily GALLERY FOR KIDS activities. Suitable for children 6-12 years. No bookings required.

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EASTER AT THE MACADAMIA CASTLE Easter Weekend Water Park Party – visit the animals, get your face painted, join the Easter Egg Hunt, and cool off on the giant waterslide! A great day out for the whole family. Hugely popular full-day Keeper for a Day and Wildlife Guardian workshops, run by their educators and senior keepers, see school students spend a day at the park learning about caring for animals, conservation, ecology, and captive-animal handling. There is also a new program called Creature Keepers for children with a disability and NDIS plan. All full-day workshops include lunch and a certificate, and are fully supervised. Spots fill up fast so book online or call 6687 8432. Two minutes from Lennox Head exit off the Pacific Highway. macadamiacastle.com.au

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BYRON THEATRE They’ve got you covered for family holiday fun at Byron Theatre! Next Monday, 15 April, buckle up and take a trip in a giant Dinosaur Time Machine to get up close and personal with a life-sized T-Rex! Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs in the most exciting way possible! On Wednesdays, Gabriel Otu’s African Drumming Workshops will take you on a journey of African musical fun with a hands-on cultural workshop your children will never forget! And on Sunday 28 April come on a magical adventure with Alice and meet the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter when Melbourne City Ballet present their enchanting ballet Alice in Wonderland. Tickets & info at byroncentre.com.au.

BYRON EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Come along for heaps of horsey fun! The school holiday program covers all aspects of horsemanship for the kids, including riding, games, vaulting, horsemanship, and more.

MORE THAN EASTER EGGS AND BUNNIES

Come along for heaps of horsey fun, including horse riding, learn how to care for a horse & experience the fun team sport of Vaulting (gymnastics on horseback).

Three years since opening, the Brunswick Picture House has plenty to celebrate this Easter. Signature show Cheeky Cabaret will bring a whole new cast of performers to town in a special thirdbirthday performance, proving it is still the hottest ticket in town. All-ages Circus Cabaret starts with a house premiere of new kid on the block, Picture House Circus Bonanza, followed by another one for the whole family, Jugg Life, an explosive fusion of dynamic live percussion and relentless energy. Family ticket packages are available for both shows.

Week 1: Tues 16th, Wed 17th & Thurs 18th April Week 2 : Tues 23rd, Wed 24th & Thurs 25th April - Day Camps 10.00am to 3.00pm and suitable for beginners to advanced riders from 5 years old - Refreshments and lunch provided - All horses and riding/vaulting equipment provided - Fully qualiﬁed and experienced coaches

Cost $90 per child for ﬁrst day and $80 per child for each additional day

Rounding off the weekend is Liz Lea’s RED – a coherent, powerful dance-theatre work. You will laugh, you will cry, but you won’t forget. For all bookings and information – W: brunswickpicturehouse.com P: 6685 0280

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Dates: Week 1: Tues 16, Wed 17, & Thurs 18 April Week 2: Tues 23, Wed 24, & Thurs 25 April Included in the cost on the day is: • Fully supervised horsemanship, riding, and vaulting tuition, 10am–3pm. • Refreshments drinks, nibbles, food etc (if your child has any particular dietary requirements please ensure they bring this from home). • Games and entertainment activities. For more info call Tesse on 0468 414 677, E: manager@byronequestriancentre.com, or book online via byronequestrian.com.au

The region’s must-see family activity destination for over 40 years. Six-acre Animal Park with over 150 farmyard and native animals. Daily activity schedule, keeper and conservation talks. Onsite cafè with our famous sweet and savoury pancakes and locally grown coffee, train ride, 18-hole mini-golf and playground.

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Government support for ‘craft-beer’ tourism By S Haslam If you are amazed by the number and variety of new craft beers brewed each week, you won’t be surprised to discover that 83 new breweries started in Australia last year, 28 of which were in NSW. People love them, and tourists are now seeking out ‘craft beer’ and small distillery experiences in the same way as visitors to wine regions. We are lucky in this region to have small distillers like Brookies (Gin), Husk Distillers (opening the Northern Rivers Food event in May – Ink Gin and rum), Tintenbar Distillery, Lord Byron distillery, Seven Mile Brewery and of course our own Stone & Wood. Stone & Wood’s new distillery close to Byron, which offers both food and visitor tours, has already been a hit with visitors, providing yet another example of a trend that has now attracted bipartisan state government support for the fledgling industry. We asked Stone & Wood founder and Byron local Jamie Cook, who is also national chair of the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) that led the advocacy for this support. What action we could expect from the state government after the election? Jamie Cook: It was very satisfying to see strong bipartisan support for the industry in the leadup to the election. The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) (which I currently chair) led the charge to develop the support we are now seeing, and we now look forward to working with the government in pulling together a strategy across the various departments, which will support the ongoing growth. What is the scale of growth in the industry? Independent breweries have been growing rapidly, since 2006 when there only 30 breweries in Australia to around 500 today. In the last 12 months we have seen 83 new breweries start in Australia and 28 of those were in NSW. The beer volumes sold by independent breweries now represents more than five per cent of the beer sold in Australia Do you have any thoughts on how the state government might specifically encourage ‘craft beer’ tourists to the region, supporting the industry the way they do the wine industry? Independent breweries appear to be popping up in pockets around the country. Some of those locations such as the inner west of Sydney or the Newstead-Tenerife area in Brisbane are helping revitalise semi-industrial areas, while other locations are in the food and wine areas, such as Margaret River, Yarra Valley, and the Hunter. The Northern Rivers is another area where there is a basket of riches when it comes to food, and while wine could never really be a thing in this region we are seeing breweries and distillers arriving on the scene to support our local region. The NSW Government can work with the IBA and other local groups such as Northern Rivers Food here to build food and drinks tourism for the region. There are some challenges around town planning and www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives

licensing; however, with state government support and the growing awareness of the value that independent breweries add through fostering a stronger sense of community and employment growth, we will see things evolve over time. Independent breweries also offer an experiential destination similar to a winery cellar door, and this needs to be recognised for creating a more sophisticated environment that allows for a savouring and tasting experience through education and supporting the notion of drinking less but drinking better. The craft beer industry considers it is at the same stage the wine industry was 30 years ago, and growing rapidly. The Northern Rivers is considered one region that tourists might visit specifically for the experience of mixing it with the brewers and staff of their favourite beer, as we discussed a couple of weeks ago in The Echo. Could you give me some view of the number of ‘visitors’ currently who are coming to the region, and/or how much you think that might grow? We see the Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay as adding something to the Byron Bay visitor experience. There’s not a lot else to do in Byron apart from the beach for tourists, especially if it’s raining (which it does a lot around here). We have a mix of locals and tourists and it’s really great to see the locals bringing their visitors into the brewery to show it off to their family or friends. It’s great to see the pride the locals have in their local brewery. One area where we have had a lot of enquiries is from groups who are conferencing in the region and who are looking for interesting experiences as break from their whiteboard sessions at the conference. We see an opportunity to provide them with customised experiences such as private tours of the brewery and dinner matched with our beers etc. I see there are already tourist-oriented distillery/brewery tours operating in the Byron general area. Certainly tourist operators are going to start popping up as a way of tapping into those food and drinks explorers and that’s great. At Stone & Wood we prefer to take the tours of the brewery ourselves because we want the visitors to not just experience our tasting room but to also connect with our team, and these types of tourists want to have that

connection, they want to be able meet the people behind their favourite beer. Who is leading the way? Would you argue there is a benefit to having a range of different types of experience? We are blessed with a number of incredible drinks businesses around the Northern Rivers, including Brookies, Husk Distillery, Seven Mile Brewery and others including ourselves. But when you add these to the amazing food growers, producers, and restaurants around the region we are really started to build an amazing destination for people looking for food and drinks experiences.

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Byron Bay’s new Bay Grocer – in the space once occupied by Green Garage – is now heading into its third month of trading. Owners Sarah Swan and Jeremy Burn moved into the space in late January and continue to also operate 100 Mile Table cafe and catering from Byron’s Arts and Industry Estate. Bay Grocer, on the corner of Browning and Tennyson Sts, offers a food store/grocery with a cafe out the front. The spruce-up features a kitchen garden now growing tarragon, galangal, lemongrass, parsley, and all manner of fun things for use down the line. On the cafe side of things, menu highlights include housemade granola and bircher, bacon and egg pie, an endlessly rotating range of beautiful salads and sandwiches, as well as housemade focaccia, Japanese and Basque cheesecakes, eclairs, and all manner of sweets and snacks, all served alongside Allpress Coffee. Roast chickens from Elgin Valley are roasted each day for customers to take home and, as the weather cools, soups also in 1-litre jars. An extensive selection of take-home meals will be available instore from early April – think lasagne, eggplant parmigiana, butter chicken, mac’n’cheese, sour yellow curry, and classic pasta sauces that are ever-changing family favourites. Customers will find some 100 Mile Table classic dressings on the shelves too, like

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lemon myrtle, miso ranch, and bang bang. ‘So many beautiful local farms are represented here instore,’ says Sarah, ‘with organics coming from Boon Luck Farm, Hungry Earth Ecology, and Conscious Ground among others.’ Bay Grocer sells portioned meat from Trevor Mead Butchery and organic poultry from Brooklet Springs. They have the wonderful Salumi Australia deli meats and lots of beautiful cheeses from Byron Bay Cheese Co and Burringbar cheesemaker Debra, as well as an international selection of cheeses from Will Studd, jamon and all the pastas, passatas, pickles, and chutneys. ‘We always champion small and local,’ says Jeremy, ‘but it’s great here at Bay Grocer to also sink our teeth into so many quality imported goods. We are not everything to everyone but we offer so much of what people need and plenty of what they want.’ Of their other ventures, 100 Mile Table is on the market but still operating – business as usual in the industrial estate – with

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wedding season back on at full steam. Swan has seen the inside of kitchens at The Bayswater Brasserie and Bathers Pavilion in Sydney, plus had a 14-year stint with the Rockpool Group, as a chef, in marketing, media liaison, website, and social-media management. Burn has worked with the Hipgroup in Auckland, which owned and operated 10 of that city’s most-awarded cafes and restaurants. Operating hours: 7 days, Monday–Saturday, 6.30am–7pm; Sunday 6.30am–5pm. Instagram: @baygrocer / website: www.baygrocer.com Bay Grocer. 63 Tennyson St, Byron Bay. Phone 5605 8407

‘There is something for everyone.’ Don’t miss your opportunity to attend – go to www.northernriversfood.org – to book today. The Harvest Autumn Fair will be a Zero Food Waste event, using biocups, corn-starch plates, and recycled paper products. Their aim is to contribute zero to landfill! The Harvest Autumn Fair activities will include: • fabulous food – local chefs and cooks will choose their favourite farmer or producer to feature their autumn harvest crops • live cooking demonstrations and workshops • kids’ activities including the Enchanted Orchard marquee, tractor rides, and the story of ice cream… • the best of Northern Rivers at the bar • Cocktail Superstar – the region’s finest mixologists will battle it out for the title • food competitions for the region’s finest produce including fresh fruit and veg, honey, jams, pickles, and cakes • producer and grower food stalls tasting and selling delicious produce • long trestle-table seating arrangements or picnic-on-thegrass atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can mingle • live entertainment including musicians, competitions, demonstrations, and fun farm activities will run throughout the day. Harvest Autumn Fair. Saturday 27 April 2019, 10am–4pm. Splendour site, North Byron Parklands. Tickets on sale at www.northernriversfood.org.

Hosted at the Splendour site, North Byron Parklands, on Saturday 27 April, the inaugural Harvest Autumn Fair will showcase the region’s leading farmers, producers, chefs, brewers, and distillers, who all come together to celebrate the ‘Harvest’. Presented by Northern Rivers Food, the Harvest Autumn Fair is all about connecting people with real food on real farms. Chair of Northern Rivers Food, Pam Brook, was delighted to announce the Harvest Autumn Fair, which will be the centrepiece of the 12-day Harvest Festival, which will run across the Northern Rivers from Wednesday 24 April till Sunday 5 May. ‘The Harvest Festival has been running for four years now and it has just grown and grown,’ said Brook. ‘The Harvest Autumn Fair will bring together the Northern Rivers’ best producers and farmers, with our leading chefs and restaurants and some of the region’s favourite brewers and distillers. ‘There will a long table for friends and families to come together to enjoy a meal, or you can set out a picnic blanket and enjoy a range of entertainment, including cooking demonstrations, loads of oldtime fair games for the kids, tractor rides, and farm animals, or visit the Enchanted Orchard craft marquee. ‘You can roll your sleeves up and get involved in sausage making, watch the region’s best mixologists go head to head to see who will be crowned cocktail champion of the Harvest Autumn Fair, or just kick back and enjoy a brew from Stone & Wood, Husk, or Cape Byron Distillery, with Bucha and Happy Belly Probiotics serving up kombucha and kefir for all ages.

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Byron Shire is making great progress towards a cleaner environment thanks to the commitment of many local businesses who are switching away from single-use plastics. ‘Make the Switch’, a joint project between Plastic Free Byron and the Boomerang Alliance, has been working with local cafes, restaurants, markets, and events since July 2018 to help them move away from single-use plastic packaging, replacing it with reusable or compostable alternatives. Project coordinator Coral Latella said, ‘The assistance we give really does make a difference to local businesses. Many have been thinking about switching for a while, but don’t know where to start. Not only can we provide advice and resources, but we also work with suppliers and manufacturers to help make it easier for them.’ Once a business has eliminated six key plastic items, they are crowned as a Plastic Free Champion. The system allows the public to identify which cafes are making the switch and support those businesses. The project now has twenty Plastic Free Champions, who are making a big difference in their commitment to protect our environment. These businesses are listed on the webpage www. plasticfreebyron.com/maketheswitch. ‘We encourage everyone to really get on board and support these businesses. It really makes a difference to have the community behind them, knowing that their efforts are appreciated. Consumer power is something that really works,’ said Coral. To join the program, head to www.plasticfreebyron.com/ maketheswitch.

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Relaxed, stylish vibe at Friday Hut Dining By S Haslam Many people remember Friday Hut Road very fondly. This eatery is the old schoolhouse at Possum Creek. In 1963 it was transformed into a private house, and then was reborn as Bilyana. Today, it is owned by professional surfer Matt Wilkinson and his partner Anna Jordan. Joseph Griffin of Joe Chef, and Matthew Donohoe of Grapevine, along with their respective partners Lauriann Griffin and Laura Fry, rejuvenated the main dining space and have turned it into Friday Hut Dining. The two couples were friends and had previously collaborated together professionally, which made it easy to combine their shared values and passions into one venture. Laura said that both couples ‘love the same things, and the food around here is so beautiful’. Given their collaborative history, Laura said that ‘it made sense to get a space together.’ The dining area is unique, says Laura: ‘You’re looking across the hinterland while you’re dining; it’s very green and lush. The space is quite different from how it was – we’ve renovated it and opened it up, while maintaining the integrity and character of the space, the many windows create the feeling of being right in the countryside amidst the rolling green hills.’

It’s not just people from the city who appreciate the setting: everyone who comes comments on how scenic the drive is – many times you have to stop in the middle of the road while cows are being moved, and that’s a total novelty for many people. Friday Hut Dining is a stylish venue with a relaxed vibe and friendly but professional service. Joseph, Lauriann, Matthew, and Laura have consciously hand selected a team that uphold the values and qualities of what their business embodies: Keeping the produce local and fresh, and sharing their knowledge with everyone who comes in. The stylish dining space is suitable for any special occasion. Our Sunday lunches offer a $90

per person chef’s tasting menu, which can accommodate all dietary requirements. The menu changes every week, based on what is seasonally available. Matthew and Joseph utilise the produce from Thursday’s Farmers Market, so it’s hard to see how it could be much more local or any fresher. Laura claims that it’s one of the perks of living amongst the farms and that ‘visitors love the uniquely local flavour of the menu’. ‘Poss, our bar superstar, creates unique cocktails, and we use a local wine selector. We have a range of wines that are really reasonably priced, plus a range of premium wines. We have hand-picked the list, and we also offer wine pairing to complement the tasting menu for people who want the whole experience’. The venue is ideal for private celebrations, with a fully licensed bar. They also offer a complimentary shuttle bus for bookings to Byron or Bangalow. They are open for Sunday lunches bookings are essential. Over Easter, they are doing Easter Thursday rather than the Sunday. Friday Hut Dining is also available for private functions, and the house is available

to hire for the duration of any function or workshop. fridayhutdining.com.au Sunday lunch: 11am–5pm + private functions Ph 0459 617 129

NRCF $ for positive social change Over 120 people, many of them new to NRCF functions, attended an information evening about NRCF with pro broadcaster Angela Catterns last Thursday at Rockinghorse Studios. A tight group of individuals who have been recipients of annual grants spoke meaningfully about the difference NRCF had either made to them personally or to their organisations. NRCF is a community philanthropic organisation that channels funds from generous donors in the Northern Rivers to fuel innovative and sustainable projects and programs that have the greatest impact in effecting positive social change. Their five areas or themes are youth, disability, health and wellbeing, environment and conservation, and aged services. During the 2019

Grants Round NRCF offered small grants from $2000 to $10,000. Since 2004 NRCF has granted in excess of $1.5m across the seven shires of the Northern Rivers. A new Sustainable Food & Agriculture Fund was launched on the night raising $10,000 to seed the Fund. Once the fund reaches $50,000, they’ll be able to start distributing grants, which will focus on supporting not-for-profit organisations with educational scholarships (eg sending a young local person to study sustainable agriculture at university), site-specific projects (eg community gardens) and educational events such as Regenerative Ag or Biodynamic courses and workshops. On the night, many attendees also signed up

for the Donate a Coffee Campaign – you donate the value of a coffee a week as part of a regular donation to the Foundation. Www.givenow.com.au/nrcfdonateacoffee has all the details. NRCF chair John Callanan said, ‘I’m really grateful for the generosity in both time and money of our donors, and also the volunteers within the community organisations that we support with our small grants.’ Any individuals wanting to join this generous group of individuals, whether by donating or by providing a special skill or capability, are encouraged to contact the organisation through its website, nrcf.org.au. Ph: 0499 862 886

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Eating Out Guide

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Ballina RSL Club

Level One Pizza Bar & Snacks

1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au

Hot and Cold Beverages from 9am All day menu 11am to 10.30pm

Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks

Wharf Bar & Restaurant

Open 7.30am daily, till late every night Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011

SPECIAL $18.90: Chorizo, Fetta, Pumpkin and Spinach Pizza with a Middy of Seven Mile Beer or glass of Rose. We practice the responsible service of alcohol.

TAKEAWAY ONE STOP SHOP Feed your family with a choice of pizza, pezzo pockets, burgers or fish & chips. OPEN 7 DAYS TILL 8.30pm counter orders only www.WharfBarBallina.com.au

BYRON BAY

The Hideout Cafe Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay

‘John Callanan, Chair of the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), with NRCF supporter Beverly Masters at the philanthropy event held last Thursday 4 April at Rockinghorse Studios.’

Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining With a fresh, funky, relaxed vibe, generous serves, cruisey staff and 10am licence, come and find us for ‘Byron’s BEST breakfast’ all day… Takeaway available Vegetarian,Vegan and gluten free options available Kids menu

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Luscious Foods

Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228

Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832

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

Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

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

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Trattoria Basiloco

The Italian Byron Bay Open 7 days from 6pm Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au

Green Room Byron Bay Open daily from 3pm 1 Bay Lane, Byron Bay 6685 6402

Success Thai Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Dinner from 5pm. 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426 www.stelmodining.com

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Lord Byron Distillery

MON-SAT 10AM–6PM Closed Fri Arvo 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

Bay Pho Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay

Fishheads 7.30am till late Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions and weddings. Fully Licensed. 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay

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No Bones Open every day from 5pm 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay

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Chupacabra Eat in or take out. Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Suffolk Park 0448 077 401 www.chupacabra.com.au @chupabyron

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

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continued Open 7 days for Dinner starting 5.30pm See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818

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

Barrio Eatery & Bar

A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio brings together the local community Mon–Sat 7am–9pm in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. Wood1 Porter Street, fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, North Byron natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. No reservations. Bookings Eat in or take-away over 8 email: gather@ www.barriobyronbay.com.au barriobyronbay.com.au @barriobyronbay

New bar and bites at Beach Hotel using the best local produce Sunset Specials 3pm – 6pm daily $12 Signature Cocktails $2 Oysters

The Rocks @ Aquarius

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

The Empire Open 7 days M–F 8.30am–4pm, S,S 9am–3pm Dine in, takeaway, licensed FB/Insta: EmpireMullum 20 Burringbar St, Mullum 6684 2306

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6680 7632 Plant powered Tapas & Cocktails Happy Hour 5–6pm $11 Cocktails $6 Wines $5 Beers / Ciders Group Bookings / Functions www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au Tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, fresh and bright atmosphere. This is slow ‘fast food’ with all produce sourced locally. Margarita cocktails, Oaxacan mezcal, micheladas and Mexican blend Moonshine coffee. Coffee and breakfast 6.30–11.30am Lunch 11.30am–3pm Dinner Tues–Sat 5–9pm Sunday long brunch 10am–5pm

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Come enjoy our $12 meals, Nolan Private selection Rump, chicken schnitzel, Flathead fillets more to choose from.

7 Days Lunch & Dinner 11.30 – 2.30 Lunch We also have a wide menu selection from our 5.30 – 8.30 Dinner 7.30 – 11.30 on the Deck Breaky everyday menu. Specialising in all types of function and events from small cocktail parties to large Ocean Shores Country Club weddings and conferences. Orana Road, Ocean Shores Please call for more information 6684 2533

Pho Beef Noodle Soups, Special Lunch Stir-fries and Vermicelli Noodles

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Harvest Deli: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm / Sun 8am–4pm Coffee cart 6.30am–2pm daily Harvest is available for events, weddings and catering

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Traditional Vietnamese Foods

Come indulge in one of our NEW creations or just come along for a drink by the sea

Traditional weekend country breakfast Long lunches on the garden verandah Weekly changing Wild Harvest foraged dinner menu

18-22 Old Pacific Highway Lunch 12–3pm / Dinner 6–10pm daily / Weekend breakfast 8–11am Newrybar NSW 2479 Harvest Deli is open daily with take-away pastries, 02 6687 2644 sandwiches and salads

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BEACH FRONT DINING NEW MENU

Mullum’s iconic Empire Cafe serves up an exciting menu with something for everyone. Indulge yourself with a delicious brekky, the best burgers in town, or if it’s more your style enjoy healthy superfoods like acai bowls and buddha bowls plus loads more. If you need a treat there’s a selection of cakes and also healthier dairy-free, refined sugar-free treats. The house-made organic coconut ice-cream is a must try. Plus of course, great coffee, delightful teas, shakes, smoothies and all the rest. Enjoy the good vibes and satisfy your cravings!

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CHILLED VIBE IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for lots of summer bites! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. Enliven the senses with a Byron Bay Coffee or super healthy smoothie! Enjoy an Ice-cold beer, wine, or hand-crafted cocktail with your meal! Cosy indoor seating and a beautiful outdoor dining space available.

Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au

Menus available on Facebook 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.

Wood-fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. We do special events functions.

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TOURS AND TASTING

Table Under a Tree • Food tours • Gourmet meal pods Book your tour or meal pod delivery online

Personal tours exploring villages, roadside stalls, farm gates and foodie hot-spots with a glimpse into local life, meeting real people, visiting real farms and tasting real food Or have a night in and get hands on with the region’s finest premium ingredients with our meal pods!

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Take a behind the scenes tours of 3 breweries and a distillery in the Byron bay and Ballina region. Website: Includes a large array of samples of beer and spirits www.behindthebarrel.com.au at each place and lunch. Email: Pick ups from Byron Bay, Lennox head and Ballina. info@behindthebarrel.com.au Tours run Saturday and Sundays. Please enquire about Mobile: 0498 364 919 Facebook and Instagram: midweek tours. Get in touch for private tours and custom behindthebarrelbyronbay made tours. Hens/bucks and Work parties welcome.

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Getting to know Vicki Cooper @realty Who is the lovely Vicki Cooper? Well that’s certainly not how I describe myself… so either you made it up – or you’ve been talking to some of my clients whom I was able to help acheive a ‘lovely’ sales result.

What do you spend your time doing when you’re not working on your business? Walking on the beach with my husband and our cattle dog Nudge; watching the sun set over the Nightcap Ranges from our verandah at Eltham; looking after the garden; getting to know the wonderful and interesting local people who live in our neighbourhood; exploring the Northern Rivers area.

What is your business background and experience? I have worked in real estate for longer than I want to admit. But before that I worked in fashion and interior design, which have both been complementary to my understanding of houses and homes and

how people relate to them. I spent ten years overseas with my husband, who was based in the US and Singapore, and although I did not actively sell real estate during this period I bought, renovated, and sold houses and apartments and learned a great deal. When we returned to Australia I started my own independent agency on the Sunshine Coast and successfully ran it for nine years against some of the fiercest competition in one of Australia’s toughest markets.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? ‘The purpose of business is not to make money. It is to create and keep a customer. If you do that successfully the money will come.’

And given? The best advice I have ever given has often been the hardest to give. ‘Don’t sell your property right now! Your property is unlikely to sell for what you have been told it will.’

These things are hard to say, but a reputation for honesty is worth more than any short-term gain you get from telling people what they want to hear.

With the area being serviced by so many agents, why would you choose to set up here? It seems a brave move. I believe the real estate business is undergoing a major change. As with so many other industries, technology and the internet are changing everything. The old traditional bricks-and-mortar shops will rapidly become obsolete as their overhead costs make it more and more difficult for them to attract the best agents and provide the best service and competitive fees for their clients. The @realty model is already being adopted by major franchise groups in the US. I feel privileged to be part of the most

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What has been the most satisfying moment in your career? Being rated Agent of the Year by my clients and customers in 2016/2018 as the only female principal in the area while competing against some of the biggest male-dominated franchise operations.

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48 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores Direct golf course access and views of the lake, fairway & 4th hole make this property special. Enjoy the beautiful views from the verandah. Recent upgrades to the kitchen and main bathroom. Perfect for the modern family or golf enthusiast. Dual occ. potential.

34 Natan Court, Ocean Shores Within a 12-minute stroll to the water’s edge at South Golden Beach, this little gem sits near the canal and reserve in a peaceful cul de sac. A family friendly property with open plan living area, covered outdoor entertaining & fully fenced back yard.

Inspect Saturday 13th April 11-11.30am Price $650,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

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Great unit in a convenient location just a 2-minute walk to the shops. Ideal for the first home buyer or investor, this 2-level apartment has an attached garage and a private outdoor entertaining area with rear access. Don’t miss this one.

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5/1 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores

Inspect Saturday 13th April 12-12.30pm Price $740,000 to $780,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421

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2/26i Coomburra Cres, Ocean Shores Adjoining Water Lily Park, this fabulous modern home is waiting for its new family. Light fills the living areas from the double height gallery windows. Open plan living and dining areas flow out on to the back deck and views over the park and lake.

Inspect Saturday 13th April 1-1.30pm Price $695,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 April Ǩǧǽ ǩǧǨǰ The Byron Shire Echo 35

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N E W B R I G H T O N 14 Casons Lane $1.295 million 4

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233 The Saddle Road, Brunswick Heads 48 Hazelwood Dve, Pottsville $1.2mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;$1.3m 3 1 2 3 1 4

â&#x20AC;˘ Three bed original timber cottage on 4439m2. Ideal to renovate, redevelop or build again. â&#x20AC;˘ Simply prime private location, just minutes to Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Bangalow. â&#x20AC;˘ With views from the mountains to the ocean sweeping across to the Cape Byron lighthouse. â&#x20AC;˘ Magnificent established trees, set in a picturesque country lane. â&#x20AC;˘ All the charm of yesteryear, timber floors, high ceilings, French doors and romantic sunny verandah The possibilities are endless and the opportunity is yours! Agent declares interest.

$1,500,000

Where can you buy a private & usable 5 acres which is located just 3mins from the beach & town amenities? We proudly present this charming & modernised rural cottage located Pottsville on the Tweed Coast. The main residence sits on the eastern crest of the property with views north and the west across the paddocks. Consisting of 3 large bedrooms, open plan kitchen-living-dining area & a large family bathroom w/ separate toilet, the home is large enough for a small family & cosy enough for a couple with adult children. Furthermore, there is a separate studio which offers a multitude of uses, such as teenage retreat, guest accommodation etc + a large 3 bay machinery shed with attached carport. The fully fenced property (individually fenced paddocks) has been completely cleared to maximise usability, 1Â˝Â dams, 2 water tanks & established tropical gardens.

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Tweed Coast – McLeod & Kofoed

$1,500,000

48 Hazelwood Drive, Pottsville

Horse Heaven close to coast

Where can you buy a private & usable 5 acres which is located just 3mins from the beach & town amenities? We proudly present this charming & modernised rural cottage located at Pottsville on the Tweed Coast. The main residence sits on the eastern crest of the property with views north and the west across the paddocks. Consisting of 3 large bedrooms, open plan kitchen-living-dining area & a large family bathroom w/ separate toilet, the home is large enough for a small family & cosy enough for a couple with adult children. Further, there is a separate studio which offers a multitude of uses, such as teenage retreat, guest

accommodation etc + a large 3 bay machinery shed with attached carport. The fully fenced property (individually fenced paddocks) has been completely cleared to maximise usability, 1½ dams, 2 water tanks & established tropical gardens. OPEN

Contact Agent to arrange an inspection time CONTACT Shannon Kofoed 0435 710 520 OFFICE Professionals Pottsville

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Rolling Green Acre

Rare Package

1 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby

10 Roses Road, Federal

$1,290,000

Set on a rolling green acre with 90m of permanent creek reserve frontage, this property offers a wealth of features: established gardens and fruit trees, four-car garage, and a big family home. Constructed of double brick with terracotta tile roof, the solid 2-storey house will accommodate a growing family or multigenerational living. Open-plan kitchen and dining areas have views over the property and allow the cooling breezes right through the home. 4 good-sized bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes are part of a floorplan that lends itself to easy living. Downstairs has a large rumpus room with high ceilings and bathroom, which could easily be used for guest accommodation or shared living. There is also a 2-bay carport, perfect for storing vehicles and or machinery. This is walk-to-town convenience with room to move and grow. Tonnes of space for chooks, gardens, and pets. This property has fantastic bones and oodles of potential. Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Todd Buckland - 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

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15 Mundurra Avenue OCEAN SHORES A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS The street is in a quite leafy area of Ocean Shores with a north aspect, free from flood and fire. The current house has the ability to be used as one home or divided in to two dwellings. The 974m2 property is located in a quiet, no through road, with leafy surrounds, is handy to shops, beaches, schools and Golf.

Price $700,000 – $730,000 View Saturday 12.00 – 12.30am Contact Steven Dale 0412 855 203

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Wake To The Waves 33 Rangal Road, Ocean Shores $870,000 to $930,000 $795,000 – $850,000 3+ 2 2

Live in the vibrant community of Federal! Character brick home with charm & warmth. Featuring solar power, high raked ceilings & wood heater. Open plan living & dining with access to verandahs. Kitchen with timber benches, gas cooking & plenty of cupboard space. Tiled master with a built-in, walk-in-robe, which opens into its own sunroom with access to the front verandah. There is an open loft style bedroom. Outside find two covered verandahs perfect for entertaining plus an in-ground saltwater pool. There is a carport attached to the double lock up garage which has a concrete slab, storage loft, built-ins & power on both sides. All this plus 6.45kW of solar power & a 18,000L water tank. This property is in an ideal location, within walking distance to the buzzing Doma Cafe & general store. It is 20 minutes to Mullumbimby and Bangalow while Byron Bay is 25 minutes. Enjoy day trips to the world heritage rainforests and national parks. Inspect by appointment Open: Contact: Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 Katrina Beohm Real Estate

Within a two-minute walk of the sands of South Golden Beach, this property sits amongst other quality contemporary homes. Vaulted ceilings, big windows and a light colour palette bring the sunshine inside. Open plan living, dining and kitchen areas are central to the design of the home and the wrap-around corner deck is a great place to enjoy the tropical mature gardens while swinging in a hammock. The kitchen is well placed with plenty of storage plus a 900mm wide European oven with gas cooktop. The generous wide bench is a good spot for keeping the cook company or sharing breakfast with the kids. The master bedroom is complete with walk- in robe and ensuite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are all well sized and have builtin wardrobes, perfect for a growing family. There is also a fourth bedroom/study. Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Todd Buckland - 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

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30 The Terrace BRUNSWICK HEADS 7 4 KIAORA - YESTERYEAR CHARM, ELEGANCE & STATURE A landmark building, Kiaora is one of Brunswick Heads original block of flats built in the 1940s, consisting of 2 flats downstairs. Upstairs is an era perfect and stylish renovated residence, so sun filled, light, right & yet the elegance is as expected from a building of her age. On the lane is a garage & studio.

Price $2,450,000 – $2,650,000 View Saturday 1.00 – 1.30pm Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

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Ocean Shores 25 Natan Court

Brunswick Heads 13A Byron St

Fishing around for a waterfront lifestyle property? Look no further! I have found it for you! Grab the fishing rods, kayak, tinny and crab pots and start living. You’ll almost never have to leave home if you are a lover of seafood, set the crab pots in the back yard, put some bait on a hook and get into it. $1,150,000 Price View Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

Yes it’s brick and retro, Wow what a location overlooking a nature reserve, short stroll to town & river, a pleasant surprise when you enter, high ceilings, walk-in robe, en-suite, 2 separate living spaces, big covered patio, rear lane access, fenced and pet friendly, 3 bedrooms & much more!

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Price $1,150,000 View Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm Contact Peter Browning 0411 801 795

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The possibilities are endless and the opportunity is yours! Agent declares interest.

80a & 80b Balemo Drive bOCEAN SHORES

First Time Ever Offered to Market Perched alongside the Ocean Shores golf course and sprawled over a generous 1,379mÂ˛, lies this impressive multi residence SURSHUW\ b%HLQJ RQO\ IRXU \HDUV \RXQJ DQG SHUIHFW IRU H[WHQGHG families, savvy investors or to have the option to live in one and rent out the other. Closely located to all of the Northern Rivers most desirable locations and being within 30 minutes drive to the Gold Coast International airport, this impressive home is one opportunity you can not afford to miss.

View Saturday 9.15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.45am Contact Agent Brent Hodge 0459 391 022

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Proudly stationed at the welcome gates to Mullumbimby, the property is set on a 746sqm allotment, overlooking picturesque paddocks giving the feel of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;farm lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but without all the hard work. Gorgeous timber cottage (circa 1920s) with panoramic views of the Koonyum Ranges, Mt Warning and Mt Chincogan. Walk to town, cafes and only 6 minutes to the beach, this unique residence is perfectly positioned for passing trade and would suit a home business.

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Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com

5/1 Bindaree Way, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 34 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 48 Balemo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

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2/26i Coomburra Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 1–1.30pm

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2/2 Gara Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 2–2.30pm.

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11/124 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay. Wed 12–12.30pm 44 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Wed 1.30–2pm 29 Pinegroves Road, Myocum. Wed 2.30–3pm 11/41–43 Shirley Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12–12.30pm 1/70 Ballina Street, Lennox Head. Thu 1–1.30pm 5 Chinbible Avenue, Mullumbimby. Fri 9–9.30am 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Fri 2–2.30pm Lot 20/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park. Fri 3–3.30pm 21B Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Fri 4–4.30pm 347 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot. Fri 5–5.30pm 4 Myokum Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am 122 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am 20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am 61 Scanlan Lane, Lennox Head. Sat 9–9.30am

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62 Nashua Road, Fernleigh. Sat 12.30–1pm 347 St Helena Road, McLeods Shoot. Sat 1–1.30pm 1/70 Ballina Street, Lennox Head. Sat 1–1.30pm 113 Mill Road, Huonbrook. Sat 2–2.30pm 354 Upper Wilsons Creek Road, Upper Wilsons Creek. Sat 2.45–3.15pm

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2 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Thu 1–1.30pm 4/22 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am 2 Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10.30–11am 7 Byron Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11–11.30am 10/20 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 11.30am–12pm

ForSaleByAgent • 18A Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10.45–11.30am

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2/6 Kooringa Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 128 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah. Sat 11–11.30am 56 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am Lot 5 Apo Street, Goonellabah. Sat 11am–3pm 6A & 6B Goondooloo Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 12pm–12.30pm 46 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.15–12.45pm 17B Royal Drive, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–1.30pm

New Listings Byron Bay First National • 1/70 Ballina Street, Lennox Head. $1.075m to $1.175m

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29 Pinegroves Road, Myocum. Sat 10–10.30am

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• 7 Byron Street, Brunswick Heads • 10/20 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads. $695, 000

4 Oodgeroo Gardens, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am

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29 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am

• 233 The Saddle Rd, Brunswick Heads • 2364C Dunoon Road, Dorroughby

11 Sansom Street, Bangalow. Sat 10–10.30am

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100 Stewarts Road, Clunes. Sat 10–10.30am

• 33 Smith Street, Clunes. Sat 11–11.30am

41 Foresters Way, Tintenbar. Sat 10–10.30am

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4/8 Byron Street, Byron Bay. Sat 10–10.30am

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8 Scenic Vista Drive, Ewingsdale. Sat 9–9.30am

44 Argyle Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am 1 Ribbonwood Place, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am 15 Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am 3 Hayter Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11–11.30am 19 Taylors Lane, Ewingsdale. Sat 11–11.30am 29 Blue Seas Parade, Lennox Head. Sat 11–11.30am

45 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 10–10.30am 24 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 25 Natan Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 36 Yamble Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 13a Byron Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 12–12.30pm 15 Mundurra Avenue, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm 30 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads. Sat 1–1.30pm

10 Avalon Avenue, Clunes. Sat 11.15am–11.45am

Professionals & Mark Cochrane Mullumbimby

1 Gittoes Lane (Cnr Friday Hut Rd and Gittoes Ln), Possum Creek. Sat 11.30am–12pm

• 40 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.45am • 4 Brushtail Court, Pottsville. Sat 11–11.45am

• 11 Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 21B Beech Drive, Suffolk Park. Sat 12–12.30pm • 35 Lilli Pilli Drive, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm

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Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads • 7 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach. Sat 10–10.30am • 40 Tree Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am

• 25 Campbell Street, Bangalow

Professionals & Mark Cochrane Mullumbimby • Lot 2, Coopers Lane West, Main Arm. $990,000–$1,085,000 • 4 Brushtail Court, Pottsville. $757,000

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads • 110 Youngs Road, Limpinwood • 48 Booyong Place, Nobbys Creek

Auctions Byron Bay First National • 122 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 4 May 10am. Guide $1m

Elders Real Estate Brunswick Valley • 7 Byron Street, Brunswick Heads. Sat 4 May 12.30pm on site

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores / Brunswick Heads • 46 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores. 27 April 2019

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ISSUE# 33.44 APRIL 10 – 16, 2019 Editor : Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs : gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising : adcopy@echo.net.au P : 02 6684 1777 W : echo.net.au/entertainment

NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM. THE BAND ARE ONE OF THE HEADLINING ACTS AT BLUESFEST THIS YEAR BUT A FEW PEOPLE IN THE BAND DECIDED THAT THEY MAY NOT HEAD BACK TO THE US STRAIGHTAWAY! JUSTIN ‘CHITTY’ CHITTAMS, PATRICIO ‘PATO’ ZUNIGA, AND TIM SNIDER ARE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE BIG STAGE OF BLUES FOR A FEW INTIMATE AUSSIE GIGS. MANY WOULD REMEMBER SNIDER FROM HIS SOLO PERFORMANCE AT MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL LAST YEAR WHERE HE BLEW PEOPLE AWAY WITH HIS WILD VIOLIN PLAYING. IT’S SOMETHING TO WITNESS, AND IT’S IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BE CARRIED AWAY BY HIS EXUBERANT AND PASSIONATE ENERGY. IT’S CLEAR THAT SNIDER STARTED OUT CLASSICAL, BUT THE UNIVERSE FOUND HIM AND HE SEEMS TO PLAY FROM THAT SONGBOOK MORE THESE DAYS!

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‘I was on a strict path of the classical violin trajectory,’ says Snider. ‘I remember hearing rock’n’roll music and getting so inspired and going to my teachers and saying can I do this! Can we try it blues or gospel and these different ways? It was playing in different ways that inspired me. You grow up in the world and you have a different perspective of the same 12 notes. I started chasing after different styles of music that led me on this journey; having a classical foundation was really healthy and gave me a jumping point but I wasn’t satisfied.’ Players coming together with a creative and soul blending simpatico is the magic of most great music. ‘It’s totally like dating,’ laughs Tim. ‘In high school I quit violin and picked up guitar and played with whomever would jam with me. I had a friend in high school into flamenco music; we hit it off, and I experienced the chemistry. It’s more than music; you can put the best musicians in the room, and it’s not going to happen. What led me to Nahko and this crew is the music and the intention. I always felt out of place in Reno (Nevada) where I live, and meeting travelling musicians and connecting with people through this means of art, having conversations musically where we can’t speak the same language but we can onstage musically, is a game changer. ‘There are the moments when the music is playing you; when that happens that’s when you know that something special is happening. The first time I heard Justin sing I melted, I thought where have you been all this time? And Pato, who is on the show, is always playing music and he is never stuck, and being inspired by the people he plays with. He pushes you. He inspires you. ‘The thing that binds us is a feeling, more of a feeling than a concrete thing, and it’s an understanding of what music is capable of.’

Tim Snider was never going to be someone who played conventional pop for a conventional label. His music and the way it finds its audience is almost something that could only have happened now, at this time in the world where technology allows us to access something less contrived, more organic and, dare I say it, ‘real’. ‘We are super off the grid,’ laughs Tim. ‘I think it’s possible because of the age we live in and social media; it’s a super exciting time to be a musician. This wasn’t possible before; record labels would put out and push and promote. We are in control of what we do and where we go and what gets out there.’ This allows players like Snider an incredible artistic freedom to skirt around genre and just play what comes. ‘For me as an artist and as a musician, when I am playing it feels like a desperate attempt to reach my subconscious. That feeling is as much for me as it is for anyone else; if I feel that other people will feel that, and after doing enough shows and getting lost in moments and I realise… oh crap, people are coming with me! I am more of an introverted type of person. When I am in my flow, I get lost and people can get lost also. Interesting how that flow is different for everyone; the more you learn what works for you, the more you can be authentic.’ Tim is looking forward to playing the smaller rooms on their 6-date tour. ‘To be in smaller rooms and really connect with people just feels good. I feel like I need both in my life; if we are just doing big things all the time I feel a little disconnected.’ And for music like Snider’s connection is a core value, it’s the key of what he does onstage with his fellow musicians and what happens in the room with the audience.

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A G O Y R O F Y R T S I MIN India has a minister for yoga. I read about it in Hung Le’s book The Crappiest Refugee and I thought that must be a joke, but after googling it turns out that yes, India really does have a yoga ministry. It was set up in 2014. I can’t even imagine what happens in the Ministry for Yoga. I love that instead of saluting a flag though there’s a bunch of politicians on their mats saluting the sun. And if you’re out of order? Well you can drop and give us 50 downface dogs? If you’re not flexible, then you don’t get voted in. The Ministry of Yoga sounds a little bit Monty Python. I wonder what they do exactly. Do they issue fines to people who’ve culturally appropriated yoga into novelty yogas such as goat yoga? Hip-hop yoga and beer yoga? What is wrong with people? Beer is good. Yoga is good. Goats are good. But that doesn’t mean you put them together and make a thing. It’s not even a joke. It really happens. Beer yoga is something you apparently do in a brewery or a tap room while drinking… you guessed it, a beer. It seems dangerous. And dare I say it, a bit disrespectful to the country that came up with the whole yoga thing in the first place and generously allowed the world to sell $300 yoga pants ironically made by people from the same country or in close proximity for less than $2 an hour. Beer yoga is about as culturally sensitive as pulling a bong in your mindfulness class or having sex on the altar at your local church. (Hang on I think the clergy have already been doing that – they just don’t know how to get people to pay for classes.) For a practice like yoga that espouses clean living, drinking a beer is contradictory to the whole philosophy. It’s going to make the bigwigs at the Ministry for Yoga furious. It’s only a matter of time in beer yoga before they introduce nuts and a cheese platter. And watching the footy. Then there’s goat yoga. Goat yoga is when you do yoga and goats mount you. A real goat. I thought that was illegal but apparently it’s a trend. I’ve seen the pictures and it looks like something that you should only see on the dark web. Women lying on the floor with goats on their backs. I don’t want to be dominated by a goat when I’m whacking out a cobra. Gently nibbled on the ear as the creepy little hooves trot up and down my spine. Is this an animal-cruelty issue? Do goats even want to be involved? Must they also wear Lorna Jane? And what do you do with the goats between yoga classes? I’ve been to yoga and I know that at the end of the class we all obediently stack our mats and our rolls, our blankets, and our stretchy rubber bands. Where do we stack the goats? I know there’s naked yoga. When you’re talking goats and beer it’s a lot less weird but still not really something I would find appealing. It would be my worst nightmare to look up and see some old dude performing Adho mukha svanasana, which in lay terms is ‘arse in the air’, and spy all that swinging scrotum. It would look a lot like a goat I guess, which is perhaps where they got the idea for goat yoga. Balasana would literally be Ball and assna. I’m all for the Ministry for Yoga opening up in Canberra. I would love to see our parliament try a little Pranayama. Alternate nostril breathing might really help many of our elected pollies who can only seem to breathe on the ‘right’. I can see it now, Christopher Pyne and Tony Abbott in their baggy yoga pants, red faced and planking bitching about how much better they are at planking than anyone else. Josh Frydenberg struggling with his core strength; he has to use funds from the NDIS to keep his arse in the air. Barnaby is trying a headstand – it’s even harder when you don’t have a neck. And our PM is face down being mounted by a goat. Hang on – it’s not a goat, it’s Peter Dutton.

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The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 till Sunday 21 July, serving up one of the biggest and boldest music and arts moments to hit your calendar in 2019. With headline acts Chance the Rapper, Tame Impala, Childish Gambino, and a whole heap more. Rap royalty and hip-hop heavyweights collide with boundary-breaking rockers, RnB bosses and psychedelic visionaries. Discover underground sounds and bass-heavy jams at The Tipi Forest! Jump ship to The Global Village, where you can sip on kombucha or spicy chai, foresee the future with a tarot card reading, indulge in a massage, or limber up pre-mosh with a yoga class! Leave the passport at home but be sure to make your way to The World Stage to hear diverse sounds from all corners of the globe.

Boo Seeka’s synths and beats keeps the energy sizzling like a neon sign on the Miami strip. The Sydney hip-hoppsych-soul project began as an outlet for a couple of musical experiments, a testing ground for new sounds. And it’s growing, multiplying, and producing delicious sounds. A combination of pulsating synth sounds that bed down layered textures of electronic bass and percussive beats. Influenced by the layerings and experimental beats of Major Lazer, the cool swagger of DJ Shadow, and The Seed 2.0’s Cody Chestnutt’s soulful vocal delivery. Boo Seeka snaps up melodies and bounces them off hip-hop/RnB-driven grooves and beats that vibe. To date, the duo have accumulated over 11 million Spotify streams and dominated national airwaves with their singles Oh My, Deception Bay and Fool. Boo seeka’s infectious live performances have seen multiple sold-out headline tours and festivals in Australia and abroad, including appearances at Groovin’ The Moo, Splendour In the Grass, Party in the Paddock, The Big Pineapple Festival, The Great Escape (UK), and SXSW (Austin TX, USA) earlier this year. Boo Seeka hits the Byron Bay Brewery this Friday at 7pm. $30. Tix at byronbrewerybay.com.au

Save your podcasts for the daily commute and instead hear from some of the most provocative and forward-thinking humans around at Splendour Forum, which returns for another home run of inspiring and thought-provoking talks and panels in 2019. Then, take a load off at The Comedy Club, as some seriously sassy comedians serve you up a fresh bowl of LOLs each evening. Flex the left side of your brain in The Science Tent. Back for another explosive year in 2019, prepare to go full mad professor as you dive into a world of mind-blowing talks, revelations, and experiments. Relax and un-twine at Splendour in the Craft! Splendour’s home of hot-glue guns and eco-glitter is back with a series of hands-on workshops where you can flex your makin’ muscles. From the sandpit to the moshpit, Splendour in the Grass has the whole tribe sorted when it comes to living your best festival family life. Little Splendour is the ultimate pint-sized festival playground, designed for the young and young at heart! There’s DJ Skool, workshops, rock climbing, and dress-ups galore and a babysitting service so you can catch a break! Tix go on sale Tuesday at 9am sharp through moshtix.com.au.

BUSKING FOR THE BLUES That Bluesfest feeling is already starting to heat up in and around Byron as we gear up for the 30th anniversary Bluesfest. Enter the Bluesfest Busking Comp – where the best and brightest battle it out for a chance to perform in front of a Bluesfest audience at the 2019 crowd! The Bluesfest Busking Comp is the off-the-record start to Bluesfest, kicking off the weekend before with the Grommet Heats, held at the Byron Youth Centre on Saturday from 9am. This year the Grommet Comp will be held in conjunction with the Byron Flea Market, a fabulous initiative focusing on youth arts.

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Following on from the Grommets, the Open Semifinals event takes over the Byron Bay Brewery (Bluesfest’s official beer sponsor) on Sunday and Monday at 5pm daily. It’s like a mini-festival in itself and certainly worth a look to kick that Bluesfest vibe into full swing. The finale will take place at the iconic top pub in Byron, The Beach Hotel, on Wednesday 17 April from 5pm, where nine of the best will take to the stage for the Bluesfest Busking finals showdown. It’s going to be one hell of an evening with a special guest closing the show, a previous Bluesfest busking finalist, currently #1 on the musical charts and selling out shows everywhere! Come along and show your support for these up-and-coming artists, the next round of Australian musical superstars, all captured from a little town in the heart of NSW.

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BELLO WINTER ON ITS WAY! Bello Winter Music has announced yet another phenomenal lineup for 2019 ensuring that their fifth annual festival will go off with a big Bello bang! With over 70 artists set to descend on the small NSW town of Bellingen during the July school holidays (11–14) it looks as if this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. Acts to grace the halls, pubs, and marketplaces of the tiny riverside town include NZ’s Auckland-born, Dunedinraised Nadia Reid, who has attained global success off the back of her first two albums; the ever-popular and always-brassy Bullhorn; magnetic five-piece Pony Face; and the amazing Emily

myself just thinking about being there, and thinking about breathing in that air, M I C H A E L A N D T A N Y A T R O T T E R T O O K and thinking about joining in the already winning DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT PATHS TO spirit of Australia. I’m excited. I’ll make this quick. BECOMING THE WAR AND TREATY. I was on a boat about two weeks ago, and I connected with a legend, I connected with a long-lost relative After winning a talent show when she was 13, Tanya and now a lifelong friend, goes by the name of came from a musical theatre background. Michael started writing later, and for different reasons. Tommy Emmanuel.’ Michael has an affection for our Aussie players and After a childhood where he and his family spent time he’s really keen to be coming to Bluesfest not just to in and out of homeless shelters he joined the army in play but to see them as well! 2003. It was two years after 9/11. ‘I didn’t know it was wartime. People say, ‘How do you not know that?’ ‘I almost ripped my face open from smiling, but Well, in the neighbourhood I grew up in, we weren’t we could not stop talking about the Bluesfest, the patriotic. No-one cared – that’s rich people’s news. Bluesfest and how proud he is of that festival, and Meanwhile, someone I know just got shot yesterday.’ how proud he is to be a part. Just when you thought you’ve heard all you can hear about the Byron Bay It was when he was in Iraq and stationed in one of Blues Festival, then you bump into just this talented, Saddam Hussein’s rubbled palaces that he had access young lady, goes by the name Kasey Chambers, and to a piano that had survived miraculously unscathed. her dad, and then you start to hear her speak, and then It was here that he played musical tributes to the you start to see her sing, and then you get tricked fallen. When Michael returned home, he was booked because you wanna go buy a ticket and pack all on a festival that also featured Tanya Blount. After his your bags up and go move to Australia!’ set, Tanya approached him and asked if he’d written his songs. He had. The two exchanged numbers, but People find their musical voices in all sorts of Michael, battle-weary, scarred, and daunted by Tanya’s places, but Michael found his in the army. beauty, couldn’t understand why she’d want anything ‘Well you know, you find something to do to do with him. ‘I threw her number away because when you’re afraid and take your mind off I had a lot of insecurities that I still have. I thought, the fear, but more importantly, I wasn’t “Who would want to be with a guy who went to war?”’ writing songs to write a hit. I wasn’t writing Turns out Tanya did. songs to get some sort of recognition; I was Tanya didn’t wait on him. She called Michael, and the writing songs about the following, about two became inseparable. Today, they’re married and my battle buddies who were being killed out have created a six-year-old son and a powerhouse there. That changed the course of actions for me duo. They are the force behind The War and Treaty. because like I said, I definitely had a lot of fear being out in Iraq, but once I started writing, once I got Michael and Tanya have been soulmates from day that pen, once I sat down at that piano owned by one, and their chance meeting is something that their former ruler, things changed. A whole new life Michael never loses gratitude for. perspective came forward and I was able to write ‘It’s amazing and we often talk about it, just how healing into the equation, and be able to tell a story our fire just keeps burning for one another. I’m that wasn’t told. I’m grateful for that, and that was just grateful that it’s real, and honest, and it’s not a my path, and that is my path even to this day. gimmick. We couldn’t hide it or try to manufacture ‘You had to locate your emotions. You had to find ’em it if we tried. Partly because Tanya is just such a pure and you had to tuck ’em away for a bit and deal with human being, I mean, and I’m not saying that ’cause the fact that it’s not about you right now, it’s about she’s my wife; she just is. I learned so much from her, your battle buddies, and it’s about telling the story that and I’m so grateful to have her, and to be able to do what we do together and not get tired of one another. they won’t be able to tell. Oftentimes I would write and I’d put in little funny little gestures that I had learned Just really love each other and be thankful for the about these giants of men, and the soldiers would blessings that come our way.’ hear it and chuckle and laugh, but again, I was doing The two of them have something special in store something unique. Oftentimes, it hadn’t hit me until I for BluesFest! ‘We’re bringing our entire band,’ says got out of the military and started hearing some old Michael, ‘and we got horns as well. We just wanted to songs and that’s when I was able to reflect on what bring our best foot forward and and I am completely they meant to me per se. excited, I will not lie to you. I can’t really contain

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Wurramara, a young Indigenous artist who is taking the Australian music world by storm. Joining them will be blues legends Hat Fitz and Cara; Australia’s top Zydeco band, Psycho Zydeco; unique one-man band Juzzie Smith; and the always stunning The Maes (formerly The Mae Trio). Bello Winter Music is a boutique family-friendly festival that takes place within existing venues in the town during one of the cosiest months of the year. The event has proved popular ever since its inception owing to its relaxed intimate vibe, diversity of lineup, environmental edge, and unexpected quirks including one-off performances that encourage surprise collaboration between artists. The event has sold out each year, reinforcing the backing it has received from patrons and performers alike. For tix and info go to bellowintermusic.com.

‘… it can be traumatic, but it wasn’t traumatic for me. What it was – I guess you would call it therapy. I guess you would call it purpose. Above all of that, it was an honour to be able to write what the now-silenced couldn’t say.’ The War and Treaty play Bluesfest – for more info go to bluesfest.com.au.

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PEACE TRAIN COMIN’ Get on board the Peace Train for a warm-hearted evening of community and celebration. An activation of peace energy through sacred songs, laughing, and joy towards a peaceon-Earth reality. Peace Train is an open collective of conscious musicians and performers joining together to create sacred, warm, and fun events, energising the vibration and vision of peace on Grandmother Earth. These yummy events will incorporate music, laugher, sound bath healing, meditation, movement, and a glorious joining of hearts in song. The collective is coordinated by Kim Lesley Davidson and Robert ‘Hanuman’ Grayson, who have roots deep in spirituality and the entertainment arts and each with a passion for awakening, nature, unity, and being of service as part of the grassroots, ‘be-the-change’ growing movement to co-create peace on Earth. Also featuring Shai Shriki and Amir Paiss. Sat 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House. $28

Connection… the core values – the thing that connects and that it’s more than the music, it’s more than the art; it’s about connecting as people and showing each other our vulnerabilities, and realising we are all in this together. Those moments are the real stuff and keep us going, and what drew us to each other in the first place. It feels like a continuation of the 60s and 70s – we get to play to play Woodstock this year, 50th anniversary. I just saw this article; everyone is in this article, and he mentioned Nahko Medicine for the People as one of the acts they were most excited by. It’s because I think we do operate with a lot of the feeling that a lot of those bands did when Woodstock started.’

Improvisation is at the heart of Snider’s work. ‘I love making it up on the spot. That spontaneity is tangible. It excites me. It excites other people. I think it’s more of a feeling than anything. People don’t need to be music scholars to understand when something is real or fresh. We all need inspiration. I have been inspired by other people, and I hope to inspire people.’ Earlier this year Snider released an EP called Humanity. ‘There is talk about change,’ he says, ‘but what does it look like? What do we want see? The more I realise we are trying to change the outside world I realise we can’t do that without changing the internal world. It feels like it’s part of our society and our time. Our experience is part

of our society and our time. The EP was inspired by Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator – I sampled some of the speech in the last track. In the 1940s he was talking about the telephone and the aeroplane and how they should be inventions that bring us together. Fast forward to now and we feel more isolated; it’s not the tools that are the problem, it’s us. In order to change it’s important to look at the past.’ Tim Snider plays with Nahko and Medicine for the People at Bluesfest this year and you can also catch him with Chitty and Pato when he plays the Brunswick Picture House on Friday 26 April.

MUSIC FOR YOUTH Welcome to Lismore’s first Youth Festival! – happening on Tuesday 16 April and coinciding with 2019 Youth Week. Curated by Indigenous youth mentors Dream Bigger, the free one-day festival will showcase emerging artists from the ages of 14 to 19 years across all artforms. Bringing together all The Quad’s stakeholder buildings, the Youth Festival program will encompass events in Lismore Regional Gallery, The Northern Rivers Conservatorium, and the Lismore Library. There will be panel discussions and art shows at the Lismore Regional Gallery, a poetry slam and dance workshops at the Conservatorium, and the Library screening a film festival. The festival will conclude with an all-ages concert headlined by local Lennox Head favourites Wharves and Lismore alt rockers LSAS as well as selected singers from the Lismore Young Songwriters Competition. 10am–9pm at the Lismore Quad. Free!

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The Life of Brian is one of the funniest of the Monty Python collection. They deliver a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical in this, their second film, originally released in 1979. Set in 33AD Judea, where the exasperated Romans are trying to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them. At its centre is Brian Cohen, born in Bethlehem in the stable next door, who by a series of absurd circumstances is caught up in the new religion and reluctantly mistaken for the promised messiah, providing ample opportunity for the entire Monty Python ensemble (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin) to shine in multiple roles as they question everyone and everything from ex-lepers to Pontius Pilate, the art of haggling, revolutionaries, crazy prophets, religious fanaticism, Roman centurions, and crucifixion, forever changing our biblical view. But remember – he’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy! Palace Byron Bay is screening this classic satirical masterpiece on Thursday 18 April at 7pm. A perfect pre-Easter treat! Tickets $15–20 available at the cinema or online at www.palacecinemas.com.au.

LUMINOUS AT THE LONE GOAT Luminous at the Lone Goat Gallery celebrates the study of light by artist Colleen DaRosa. Her works in encaustic, plexiglas, and with paper offer a palpable experience of light at play. She is particularly concerned with the impact of what she identifies as slow light on an object… the way natural ambient light is constantly changing its effect on a work. DaRosa’s paintings highlight the translucence and lustrous quality of encaustic medium. Her plexiglas sculptures exhibit radiant surfaces, glowing spaces, and flashing edges. At night, these works operate as glowing objects of dynamic colour when lit by LED lights. In her relief paper sculptures DaRosa seeks to amplify the presence of ambient light in pools of colour. Her show opens on Friday 26 April at Lone Goat Gallery and runs through until 15 May.

ARCHIBALD COMES TO LISMORE! PRESTIGIOUS AND CONTROVERSIAL, THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE IS AUSTRALIA’S FOREMOST PORTRAITURE PRIZE. AWARDED TO THE BEST PAINTING OF A NOTABLE AUSTRALIAN, THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE IS A WHO’S WHO OF AUSTRALIAN CULTURE, FROM POLITICIANS TO CELEBRITIES AND FROM SPORTING HEROES TO ARTISTS.IN A COUP FOR THE REGION, LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY WILL HOST THE 2018 ARCHIBALD PRIZE, THE FARTHEST NORTH IN AUSTRALIA THE NATIONAL TOURING SHOW WILL BE EXHIBITED. Finalists in the 2018 Archibald Prize, including the winning portrait Selfportrait after George Lambert by Yvette Coppersmith, will be on display at Lismore Regional Gallery from Wednesday 18 April till 16 June. Yvette Coppersmith will be in Lismore to open the exhibition at a ticketed Gala Event on Wednesday. BRETT ADLINGTON, THE DIRECTOR OF THE LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY, SPOKE WITH THE ECHO. Q: What is the process for being one of the regional centres that shows the travelling Archibald exhibiton? A: It’s obviously a competition to host the Archibald Prize – so generally there is an annual regional gallery director wrestling match – and this year I won! The other way it works is that the Art Gallery of NSW, who host and tour the Archibald Prize, essentially share it around the regions to venues that have the capacity to show it. Geographical spread is considered, as is the amount of time between venues.

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We’re next scheduled to have it in 2025; I would imagine other Northern Rivers galleries may be having it in some of the intervening years. Q: How many regional centres in NSW is it shown in? A: This tour the exhibition is being shown in three regional centres (Tamworth, Orange, and Lismore), and at Geelong Gallery in Victoria. Generally there has always been at least one Victorian venue. Q: Is it the complete exhibition including the Packing Room Prize or just a selection? A: Yes, the entire show will be on display here – more than 50 portraits. Q: Why do you think the Archibald Prize has such prominence in our art scene and what is the public appeal? A: I think a key reason that the Archibald Prize has such prominence is the number of high-profile faces and what constitutes a ‘portrait’. Australia also tends to be known internationally for its love of art prizes.

– as when you look at other countries there does not seem to be the plethora of prizes that we have. Perhaps it’s our, and the media’s, obsession with sport that has turned it into the one guaranteed news event of the year for the arts. It’s no surprise then that the Art Gallery of NSW delights in using the ‘the face that stops a nation’ tagline. Then there is also our increasing obsession with celebrity that keeps the Prize current. Q: What is the key to a good portrait, do you think? A: A good portrait stops you in your tracks – and offers you information about who the sitter is. But more than that, I think a good portrait displays the ‘spirit’ of the subject. This doesn’t have to be a good likeness, but gives you a sense of what drives the person being painted. Q: What is your pick of The Archibald Prize exhibition? A: I think Yvette Coppersmith’s self-portrait was a very worthy winner, but I also love

Joanna Braithwaite’s portrait of art collector and philanthropist Patrick Corrigan. Not only does Braithwaite capture a wonderful likeness of Pat, she paints him standing in front of 14 other paintings of the subject. It is a multi-layered work that manages to capture a range of impressions of Pat over a period of time. Q: Will the Gallery be offering guided tours? A: Yes, we will be offering guided tours at set times, and for larger groups tours can be booked. Additionally, with the support of the Quota Clubs of Lismore and Alstonville, we will be starting a monthly program of Auslan-led tours by native Auslan speaker Sigrid McDonald for the deaf community. All details can be found on our website www.lismoregallery.org. Opening Wednesday 17 April with a ticketed event at 5.20pm – $62/67 – book on lismoregallery.org or come see the show at the Gallery Tuesday–Sunday 10am–4pm. Thursdays till 6pm.

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Cult ure CIRCUS BONANZA AT BRUNS PICTURE HOUSE! Wondering what to do with the kids over the Easter weekend? Well the Brunswick Picture House has the answer with the Picture House Circus Bonanza! They’ll show you what you get if you cross family-friendly cabaret with circus and then throw in a bit of comedy and a good dose of hijinks and surprise. When they roll out the Circus Bonanza, you can expect things you’ve never seen before from a crazy, talented, hugely entertaining, and eclectic crew of performers from around the corner and throughout Australia. Tailored for the young and tailor-made for the young at heart, this show will razzle and dazzle its way into your hearts and tickle your funnybones. Friday 19 April at 2pm. Tix $25/22 or kids $18 or family of 4 $75

A TOWN LIKES ALICE Join the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter as Alice ventures through Wonderland. This all-new ballet is perfect for all ages and is a magical portrayal of the classical story, over a year in the making. Melbourne City Ballet is set to bring a smile to both ballet and non-ballet audiences with its exquisite choreography and dynamic storytelling. With 40 unique costumes and newly designed tour-able sets, this ballet is sure to be a colourful and playful rendition on this story. In true Melbourne City Ballet fashion the company brings a feast of movement to the stage. Melbourne City Ballet presents Alice in Wonderland at the Byron Theatre at the Community Centre on Sunday 28 April at 1.30pm. Tix $36–42. byroncentre.com.au

PILIGA RISING & MURDER ON THE REEF WITH Q&A BY DIRECTORS Gladys Berejiklian’s NSW government has just abolished the Department of Environment, putting it in the NSW Planning Department as the feds put the finishing touches to the murder of the Barrier Reef. How does this affect places like the Piliga? Piliga Rising is the new film made by the people who brought you The Bentley Effect. It is screening at Marvell Hall in Byron on Friday with Murder on the Reef. Piliga is a land where farmers, emus, budgies, galahs, echidnas, and koalas thrive, 600km south of Byron. Just the spot for coal seam gas mining and a coal mine. See coalition MPs laugh over the Reef’s destruction in Parliament, as unseen cameras film them in the brain-shocking Murder on the Reef. Makes you want to rush, not walk, to the ballot boxes. Murder was directed by scientist Dr Allen Dobrovolsky, who grew up near Chernobyl in Russia and now lives on the Gold Coast. The directors of both films will be in attendance for a Q&A. Also performing will be Tim Shanasy, a brilliant local deaf improvisational jazz pianist. Jim Beatson, chairperson of Marvell Hall, is enthusiastic about what’s on offer. ‘This will be our fifth night of Marvell Hall having something different to offer on a Friday in Byron Bay that is not exclusively music. We’ve had an original play, Wild Spirits, written by Suffolk Park playwright Christine Wilmott, looking at the lives of Mary and Percy Shelley, including Lord Byron on the creation of the book Frankenstein. We’ve had two nights examining Byron Bay’s problematic Water Place issues. And another celebrating World Poetry Day. How is that for variety? We are always looking for new ideas!’ Marvell Hall, Byron. Friday 7pm. $12/15 at the door

SWAN LAKE AT THE PALACE Some of the world’s finest dancers will be on show for Byron Shire audiences of all ages next week, with a special recording of the Paris Opera Ballet’s Swan Lake set to screen exclusively at Palace Byron Bay cinema as part of the Palace Opera Ballet program. The Paris Opera Ballet is the oldest national ballet company in France and, together with the Mariinsky Ballet, the Moscow Bolshoi Ballet, and the London Royal Ballet is regarded as one of the four most preeminent dance companies in the world. Swan Lake is a jewel of the Paris Opera Ballet repertoire, and a chance to experience the company at its most luminous. Sunday at 1pm and Wednesday 17 April at 11am. Palace Byron Bay Cinemas, 108 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Tickets $15–24 available at the cinema or online at www.palacecinemas.com.au.

SWEET COUNTRY ON SCREEN This Saturday at Federal Hall, Federal Films presents Sweet Country. Screening at 8pm, Sweet Country (2018, MA) is directed by Warwick Thornton, best known for Samson and Delilah. Set in the outback Australian frontier of the 1920s, it unflinchingly depicts the brutality of colonial justice in an unforgiving, sparse, and ancient landscape. Stars Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, and Hamilton Morris, who in his acting debut brings a quiet dignity to his role. There will also be two short films by local filmmakers: Living Music, directed by Chasca Summerville, and Seeking Safety from Federal teenager Lizzie. Membership of Federal Films is available at the door. This month’s caterer is Eureka Football Club, who will be offering a selection of delicious curries. Dinner is available from 6.30pm, and is just $13, with tea/coffee and cake for $5. Federal Films – building community through film and food. Enquiries 6684 9313. www.echo.net.au/byron-echo Byron Shire Echo archives

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COMEDIAN NICOLE BRITTON RECALLS A TIME WHEN SHE FELT LIKE A MEGA CELEBRITY. ‘It was a 5-minute late-night spot in India. I was travelling with the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow and we were at the Bangalore Comedy Festival. Comedy is only really seven years old in India, so all the comedians over there are megastars, but they are new. So I was doing this late-night show to a room of about 300 people. I have never felt such a buzz in the room before; they were so up for it. I think it was also the first late-night comedy show that they’d ever had there! I came out and did some stuff about female masturbation and female sexuality – not apologising, just very matter of fact – and the crowd went wild. Women were screaming. They stood on their chairs to try to hear it better. It was like hearing their experience reflected back to them, but this was India, a very hierarchial society, and here was a white woman speaking perfect English (also something they value) and talking about visceral human experiences in an empowered way. I had five minutes; I reckon I did a minute and a half. The reaction was so intense I couldn’t do any more. It went way beyond just being a comic!’ As a 35-year-old woman in comedy Britton has the benefit of a scene where generations of women comics have trailblazed before her, although the gender bias in comedy still exists. Perhaps because sexism still exists. Britton’s new show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival this year is Once Britton, an exploration of what femininity looks like when the world is changing. Britton isn’t one of the comics in the unofficial standup uniform of t-shirt, jeans, and volleys. She’s a frock lover. ‘I am feminine and that doesn’t make me less… I love a fucking frock, so cop it! A millennial said to me the other night it was great to see a fem comedian doing as well as I am doing. I didn’t think of that before. I wear a frock on stage because Nikki Britton likes to wear a frock.’ Britton came to comedy at 27. She was drunk at a friend’s barbecue and her friend thought this would be the ideal time to sign her up for Raw Comedy. ‘I thought, oh well I will give it a shot,’ says Nikki. ‘I didn’t win but I made it through to the next round and then I kept getting booked at gigs around the place.’ Britton started out as an actor, but while there are many roles for women, Britton states that they’re typically ‘beautiful’ women with only a few roles for comedic actresses. ‘A few wonderful comedic actresses in Sydney were getting all the work so standup comedy provided the opportunity for me

to be on stage in the spotlight. In comedy you get up every night of the week. You have a voice. You can hone your skills while talking about what’s in your landscape. I fell in love with that. I never thought I would but it has been amazing! Twelve years ago an article in Vanity Fair claimed ‘Women Aren’t Funny’. The writer of that is now dead, and guess what? Women are funny. Really, really funny. In fact it’s funny women whom people are clambering to see on stage. ‘The “women aren’t funny” statement is so tired and old. Women haven’t necessarily been allowed to be funny on stage because society has reduced them and not valued their opinions and certainly not allowed them to hold space. It’s only been in the last 20 years that you really get to hear women’s voice on stage.’ Nikki Britton is featured comic along with Mel Buttle and Dave Thornton at the Byron Comedy Fest at the Byron Surf Club on Sunday 19 May at 8.30pm. Tix are $50 at byroncomedyfest.com.

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ARIES: With Mars in Gemini you’ll feel more connected to some people, disconnected from others. While it’s admirable to want things clear and straightforward, if you’re on information overload at saturation point, hold fire rather than doing something drastic. Pull back, switch on emotional reset, and wait for more supportive astral aspects.

GEMINI: Just when things looked like they might be heading somewhere, are they starting to slide sideways or even off the chart – again? If this has happened before or has a groundhog day flavour to it that feels like a familiar pattern, this week kicks off your four-month chance to practise doing it differently. CANCER: While there’s support and comfort in numbers, they’re often accompanied by discord and disagreement. If you’re feeling supersensitive to manipulation, power tripping or control freakery during late-week Cancer moon, reread this week’s intro then be advised that Jupiter’s four-month retreat offers a healing hiatus for certain sore spots to soften and mend. LEO: Jupiter spending the next four months in hibernation is an excellent time to stew up something wonderful you’d like to brew until it’s ready for – da-dah! – the big reveal down the track. So retire to the lion’s lair and welcome the pause that refreshes while you revamp the details of your modus operandi.

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THIS WEEK IT’S WORTHWHILE REMEMBERING THE ANCIENT ZEN SAYING THAT WHATEVER’S IN THE WAY IS THE WAY… LIBRA: While Jupiter reduces the pace of incoming benefits for the next four months, results may be slow to show. But if you can focus on using this time as the golden opportunity it is for changing what needs to be changed and doing what has to be done, rewards will be sure. SCORPIO: Listening up is one of Scorpio’s superpowers, and this week’s lip-loosening transits could have people spilling the beans on secret plans or classified info – though don’t get involved in time-wasting, energydraining air raiding. Bonus points? A surprise is heading your way from a kindness you’ve done in the past. SAGITTARIUS: The annual four-month backspin of your mentor planet Jupiter in Sagittarius can sometimes feel like a personal power outage, but it’s a good time to listen to feedback – which you’re likely to get, requested or not. This week’s hardest ask? Respecting other people’s opinions as you would want yours respected. CAPRICORN: With everyone rushing to promise the moon and stars, a little healthy self-restraint and a wait-and-see attitude benefits this week. If you feel something’s dodgy, or that somebody’s not being upfront, trust your instincts. No need for confrontations, just take care of what you need to behind the scenes. AQUARIUS: With this week’s passionately clashing opinions from citizens chat chat chattering away like pantomime parakeets, savvy Aquirkians will glean most by sitting back, watching body language, and figuring out the more important things not being said. The takeaway? Some wildly exciting ideas that can be edited into workability. PISCES: This week’s people won’t call a spade an implement for turning earth. Their truth (which may not be yours) is likely to come unvarnished and blunt, unedited and unsolicited. If they’re also exhaustingly demanding, let them know you have total confidence in their managing themselves – unless it’s you who needs to feel needed.

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innovative creative industry through the provision of subsidised workspaces. The light-filled studio spaces utilise the original residential living areas of the beautifully restored and heritage listed former Ballina Fire Station. Each studio space is fully secure with lockable doors and range in size from 10m2 to 18m2. Spaces are open to all independant creative industry practitioners. For more information contact the Gallery Coordinator, Lee Mathers on 02 6686 1494 or visit the website nrcgballina.com.au Learn all about Ignite Studios newest resident company, Fighting Chance Films (FCF) in conversation with Lee Mathers below... Image: Studio Space #2

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LM: Tell us about Fighting Chance Films? FCF: “Fighting Chance Films (FCF) is an independent film production, distribution and sales company, the distribution and sales side of the business came to be after my wife Camille and I produced the feature film Sunday that I distributed and sold. Fighting Chance Films had made all these great contacts with exhibitors, aggregators, broadcasters and streaming services from that film and there was a real gap in the market servicing independent film, and I was able to help get some stories to audiences that otherwise would not get a chance to be seen.” LM: What’s behind the name FCF? FCF: “The name was really born out of the indefatigable Australian spirit to fight on in the face of adversity or insurmountable odds and to give yourself a fighting chance, a chance ground out through real grit and determination, and that is what independent film is often doing, it’s not gifted or awarded, it’s fought for. I think both documentary and narrative filmmaking have the power to affect, to educate, to shine a light on another perspective of an argument, to evoke genuine change, to bring attention to certain issues that we are facing currently within our society and be able to present a view, and in some instances real change is made. Conversation is sparked, ideas are tested and challenged, and debate ensues. Debate is the cornerstone of the development of our ideals as a society. In the end, story is what we are all drawn to as human beings, it’s then our own individual

perception of the narrative and how that affects us that determines our opinion. I would like to think the ﬁlms that we represent have a sense of balance and help to develop and challenge a multifaceted audience.” LM: Give us the Ignite Studios @ NRCG lowdown... how are you liking it so far??

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FCF: “It's a positive for the Northern Rivers and Ballina in particular to be able to have a precinct that is arts based, that is supporting local practices and companies to grow and create jobs and opportunities for the future creatives of the region. Ballina Shire Council should be acknowledged for the risk it has taken in providing a space to start this precinct with and not just selling an asset on, and the council should be encouraged to grow on it.” LM: Any FCF screenings or events readers should watch out for? FCF: “Earlier this year we released the doco The End of Meat about the growth of the synthetic meat industry and the challenges facing diets globally in terms of maintaining our consumption of meat, On April 1 we released another doco Fish Out of Water, the extraordinary story of two ordinary men who dared to cross the North Atlantic Ocean, in a wooden row boat. We are due to release The Meaning of Van Life exclusive to Stan in Australia April 26 that we also produced with Sydney based Cubic Films, an adventurous and revealing look into the Vanlife community through the eyes of a new generation of nomads who have chosen to live a life of

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Arts TINTORETTO Don’t miss the next showing of Art On Screen at Byron Theatre Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice tells the story of the painter Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto, from the early years of his artistic career until his death in 1594 in the city that inspired and challenged him. This visually spectacular new art film explores Tintoretto as the true mirror of Venice. A one of a kind genius, openminded, restless, brave, and with a strong love for freedom, unstable and elusive, he reflected the true spirit of the lagoon city. Featuring special guest Peter Greenaway and narrated by Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter. Sunday 12 May at 3pm. For tickets: byroncentre.com.au

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS AT BYRON SCHOOL OF ART This weekend: Rene Bolten teaches Still Life – More Than Painting Objects. May workshops include Peter Humble and Rowena Crowe with Experimental Film Techniques, followed by Amber Wallis exploring Where Representation and Abstraction Meet. Don’t forget BSA Night School launches next term. Jump onto the BSA website for more info. www.byronschoolofart.com

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If you have always wanted to write compelling, pageturning historical or commercial fiction, this interactive half-day workshop on Saturday 18 May will serve as the perfect introduction. Presented by Byron Writers Festival, the workshop is suitable for complete beginners, those who have a writing project underway or who may have completed a first draft and are looking to refine it. Topics covered include: Starting your story in the right place; point of view; creating memorable characters; building narrative tension; writing effective scenes; finding your voice; research and organisation; nurturing a writing practice. To book your place or to see more workshops and events, head to byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on.

CRAFT: A COLLECTIVE OF ART, FURNITURE, FIREPITS & MORE Part studio, part workshop, part saloon, CRAFT is the Billinudgel-based brainchild of carpenter Hunter McKenzie, painter Pete Rich, and tiler Andy Holmes. With a mutual desire for a dedicated space where they could each pursue artistic projects and business ideas beyond the daily grind, they set about creating the ultimate work den and showroom – and this Good Friday it’s set to open with a bang! Collaborating with established local artist Hilton Stephenson, the CRAFT launch exhibition will showcase the lads’ indoor and outdoor art pieces as well as a selection of custom timber furniture and fittings. OPENING NIGHT: Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles or a beer from 6pm at 1 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel. Enquiries – call 0414 250 977.

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MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY (DRILL HALL) 2 Jubliee Ave, Mullumbimby Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm, every 3rd Sat 10am–4pm Mullum Market. Gallery available for hire. mullum.potters@yahoo.com.au

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GOOD SHIT GOING DOWN IN MULLUM TOWN, 10–25 MAY The Drill Hall Theatre Company presents the multi-awardwinning play SHIT. Written by Patricia Cornelius, SHIT is an electrifying exploration of class, violence, and misogyny in Australia, told through the profane, violent, and bitterly funny stories of Billy, Bobby, and Sam. Directed by Georgia Martin, SHIT stars Kate Horsley, Kate Foster, and Claire Atkins.

SHIT is playing 10–25 May, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm at The Drill Hall Theatre, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Tickets $22/$25 online www.drillhalltheatre.org.au/shit or The Bookshop, Mullumbimby. Enquiries – 0420 986 570.

STORYTELLING AND THE UNCONSCIOUS Exhibition from 11 April till 2 May. Opening Night: 11 April 5–7pm. Introduction by Ron Curran – Dynamic Drawing.

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APP DEVELOPERS

YOUR LOCAL APP DEVELOPERS Call Peter

Have an idea? We can build it.

0419 260 726

iOS and Android apps written in native code. Book an appointment. www.unidap.com.au

Grow Building

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ALL in the details

Renovation â&#x20AC;˘ Alteration â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Builder/carpenter â&#x20AC;˘ Owner-builder friendly â&#x20AC;˘ Fully insured â&#x20AC;˘ Lic 269566C

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786

ARCHITECTS

Josh 0406 351 730

www.growbuilding.com.au info@growbuilding.com.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 FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162

AUTOMOTIVE

BUILDER CARPENTER Extensions, renos, new homes, insurance, all jobs. Lic 19953 .......... 0403 458177 CARPENTER Lic 39791 Decks, studios, pergolas etc Paul Varendorff ................66845035 or 0414 842602 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 CARPENTER. Insured & qualified. Homes, decks, small jobs, free quotes. Lic 231104C...0431 674377

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

CARPENTER BUILDER Extensions, renos, cabins, sheds. Lic 147887C ...0481 785008 or 0432 060110

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060 RENOVATION SPECIALIST Excellent quality. Builder: Levi Alexander Lic 189611C .......0402 434154

BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444 CARPENTER All work types, 20 years exp, free quotes, fully insured, no job too small...0473 027848

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Service Directory BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

Sanctuary Services

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns - bindii weeds .....................................................0418 110714

Local, home and hosting support services:

EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695

cleaning, bookings, linen, restocking, listing management and property management. Flexible to your needs and requirements

CARPET CLEANING

TLC

kylie-anne@sanctuaryservices.com.au 0410 630 042

Truck Mounted Machine

CARPET CLEANING

TENDER LOVING CARE Specialising in household carpet cleaning Speedy Drying

(02) 6684 1001

Kevin & Margaret Bower

DONE & DUSTED CLEANING Going the extra mile, professional, dependable...............0498 731447 DETAILED STEAM CLEANING Natural products. Bathrooms, kitchens, spring cleans .0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239 HOLIDAY CLEANERS AVAILABLE NOW! Domestic, AirBnB, last-minute. Local, exp & reliable .0421 360961 BOND CLEANING ..............................................................................................................0421360961

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

0408 232 066

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

0409 799 909

Whe er y Whether you need a tech mentor, advice or just support m Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to help

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

various implements available for limited access projects

0431 122 057

EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE

A con Any consumer digital device An ny di Any digital project at home

Personal tech support for bamboozled ed bip bipeds

Specialising in driveway construction & maintenance

HHN NP P DX www.mygeekmate.com.au | mark@P\JHHNPDWH FRP DX

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

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

COMPUTER SERVICES

Green & Clean

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Byrne Civil

â&#x20AC;˘ Tip trucks 3 to 12 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator 5 to 21 tonne â&#x20AC;˘ Positrack loader augers 150 to 600mm & rock grab â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Acreage clearing â&#x20AC;˘ House pads â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Carparks â&#x20AC;˘ Bush rocks â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive rates

Training & assessment: earthmoving plant & forklift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nationally recognised qualiďŹ cations

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

0427 663 678 / 0410 056 228

BLACKS CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS AHHA member, insured. 3rd generation .....66771905

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

CHIROPRACTIC

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks. Augers and rock grab available.

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 108 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby ...................................................66841962 MOBILE COMPUTER SUPPORT Home & business workrightcomputersupport.com.au 0422 804449 MULLUMBIMBY CHIROPRACTIC Massage & Chiropractic. 110 Dalley St ........................66841028 RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

â&#x20AC;˘ House washing â&#x20AC;˘ High pressure or soft wash â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways, paths & roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters & ďŹ&#x201A;yscreens â&#x20AC;˘ Water efďŹ cient â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 6687 4655 or 0412 495750

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â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Rock walls â&#x20AC;˘ House & shed sites

SALISBURY CONCRETING

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Civil Industrial. â&#x20AC;˘ Resurfacing and rejuvenation of existing concrete. â&#x20AC;˘ Steel ďŹ xing & formwork.

â&#x20AC;˘ Land clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Augers, rock grab &Â breaker attachments â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes

STEVE BROWN EARTHMOVING

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic No. 310498C. Ph Andrew ..................0401 968173

Rock walls, clearing, house shed and tank pads.

DARYL 0418 234 302 OR 02 6680 1793

ADVANCED CONCRETE POLISHING Grind & seal, polished concrete. Shane ................0419 961708

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

Call

0434 539 979

â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Screens & Tracks â&#x20AC;˘ Pressure Washing â&#x20AC;˘ House â&#x20AC;˘Roof â&#x20AC;˘ Paths â&#x20AC;˘ Solar

FULL CIRCLE REFINISHING Timber & deck oiling, coating, stripping. Fast free quotes .....0419 789600

Call Glenn or Tracey 0403 428 232 or 6680 9901 email: impresswindowcleaning@gmail.com Reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly â&#x20AC;˘ Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Quotes â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates Locally Owned and Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Work with Over 10 Years Experience

Blue Sky

BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264

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24 HOUR SERVICE

MICHAEL LEACH 100 Stuart Street .....................................................................................66842644

DESIGN & DRAFTING

0439 624 945

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048

02 66 804 173

Domestic Commercial

All Jobs Small or Large

BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE 20 Year+s Exp.

'ULYHZD\ 3RWKROH 6SHFLDOLVW

)UHH 4XRWH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; &DOO 1RZ

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

Jai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0467 482 948

PACIFIC BITUMEN 4 Hot Bitumen Seal 4 Driveway Construction 4 All Base Work 4 Pothole Repairs

oast Asph alt st C a E

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0458 267 777

Lic. 211410C

CALL

0423 877 102

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

SECURITY, DATA, TV Tim Nicholls ph: 0468 384 203 lic: 000102498

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

fullcirclerefinishing.com

BEAU JARDIN 1.8 tonne excavator & 3 tonne tip truck .................................................0417 054443

ELECTRICIANS

Phone Oliver 0419 789 600

Holiday lets and Airbnb, residential homes and end of lease cleans, bond cleans, builders cleans etc. Friendly reliable and trustworthy local service.

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857

BANGALOW DENTAL In the Medical Centre Complex, Bangalow ......................................66872766 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816

Roof & Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Deck Oiling

Professional Cleaning Services

Augers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hole boring. All general earthworks, excavators, positrack, bobcat, roller and tipper hire.

ALEX EXCAVATION 3.5T Zero Swing & 5T Tipper Rock Grab + other attachments ........0417 920300

Quality Exterior Refinishing

Full Circle

Specialising in road repairs & driveways

DENTISTS

www.byroneco.com.au

Window Cleaning Professionals

6684 0160 | 0439 840 160 | 0421 460 932

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690

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

Luke Jarrett â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0431 329 630

Lic: 154293c

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

5.5 Tonne Excavator, Positrack Loader & 12 Tonne Tipper

CONCRETING & PAVING

Lic.136717c

CLEANING

%XTE HOUSE RIOR W WIN ASH CLEAN DOW

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS Burringbar

Suffolk Park Lic No: 143433C | ACRS Master Cabler A017916

0414 905 900

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Lic no. 141097C

ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

20 years experience in residential & acreage care

R E LIAB LE

Caring for all your garden needs

Mowing, Brushcutting, Hedge trimming.

Fully insured

Michael 0497 842 442

GARDENBOY.

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 WWW.EASTCOASTPILATES.COM.AU Judy Leane BSpSc ..............................................0408 110006

HIRE

BYRON AND TWEED

COUGHRAN ELECTRICAL 24 hour service, Lic 154293C .......................... 0439 624945 or 66804173 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355

Superior Specialised Horticultural Garden Care www.gardenboy.com.au

JP ELECTRICAL Level 2 ASP Under-g/O-head lines, Pwr poles, Solar. 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 MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed.............Sam 0438 655763 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance.....................0402 487213 PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

POOLSAFE GLASS FENCING

• OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

MALI’S Therapeutic Chinese Massage Service. In & out calls ..............................................66841790

1800 763 911 | 0417 415 474

FENCING

HEALTH

MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003 BYRON HIRE Building & home handyman equipment hire ........ www.byronhire.com.au 66856228

KITCHENS D HINGED Kitchens & Joinery. Lic 283553C. www.hinged.com.au ....................... Dave 0409 843689

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BEAU JARDIN We design & build beautiful gardens www.beaujardin.com.au Lic 177274C ...0417 054443 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 THE BURBS MOWING All suburban mowing. Andrew .................................................0431 248888

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

BYRON BAY BRUSH CUTTING Acreage mowing, garden detailing, insured. Gyan .........0402 728207 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0422 207299 BYRON BAY GARDENING & CLEANING SERVICES High pressure water cleaning .......0401 739656 EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ...........................66771852 or 0432 107262 FEMALE GARDENER with years of experience. Bridget.................................................0429 335501

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256 STEVE’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Acerage mowing, general prop main, fully insured...0488550988

GARDEN DESIGN

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING NJH FLOOR SANDING Eco oils, hard wax oils & water-based finishes. Nathan .............0420 215716

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

THE FLOOR SANDER non-toxic finishes. Free quotes richardneylan1@bigpond.com ...0407 821690

GARAGE DOORS

Free Delivery

CRACKER DUST ROAD BASE

GRAVEL

FIRE WOOD

18 Lucky Lane Billinudgel Industrial Estate

landscaping supplies Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

SOIL MULCH

0266 804555

LANDSCAPING

Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

6680 1575 or 0408 760 609 GLAZIERS GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS 0415 660 801

6685 8588

Mirrors • Security doors and screens Shower screens • Commercial glazing

LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853

LIGHTING

BYRON GLASS & ALUMINIUM Home, Shop & Office. 24 hr/7 days. Lic 313329C ..............66808123

GRAPHIC DESIGN www.thinkblinkdesign.com

LOCKSMITH

Acreage Mowing Specialist $75/hr | Mini excavation $90/hr

978 383

DESIGN Print | Branding | Social Media | Websites | Graphic Design

THE BYRON BAY GARDEN & LANDSCAPING COMPANY Structural Landscaping • Paving • Stonework • Timber work • Retaining wall • Garden maintenance • Planting • Turﬁng • Mulching • Hedging • Lawns

0434 329 111

Acreage & Residential Mowing | Gardening Non-Toxic Herbicide Spray | Brush Cutting Tip Runs | Fully Insured

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

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

www.spotlessgutters.com.au

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

HANDYPERSONS A TO Z HANDYMAN SERVICES Tip runs, pressure cleaning, gardening, odd jobs ....Andre 66847553 or 0439 495247 A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

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

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MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICE Automotive car keys & lock installation/repair .............0412 764148 DASH LOCK SERVICE Commercial & Domestic Locks & Security Call Ash .....................0430 170841

OSTEOPATHY

OSTEOPATHY at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre

Dr. Matthew Fourro (Osteo) Dr. Egbert Weber (Osteo) 60 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby | 02 6626 7900 NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon, Wed, Fri..............................................66857517

PAINTING • DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417 THE HANDYMAN CAN All home maintenance, repairs, painting, odd jobs etc .............0427 110953 MC’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Exp. painter, home repairs, odd jobs. Great rates............0412 559509 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home renovations/repairs etc. Jesse..................0458 968290 ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovations, maintenance.......................................0402 281638

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed • Attention to detail

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

Contact Vadi: 0404

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SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001

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AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 PAINTER 30 years exp. Available 7 days pw. Great rates. Call Bert.................................0491 334459 ALL WAYS PAINTING NORTHERN RIVERS. Qualified, insured, clean. 0413 401907 or 66805015

www.byronbaycontainerstorage.com.au

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Licence No. 207479C

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GLENN WATERS For the finish you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see. Lic 58928C...............................................0427 908129 Lic 167371C

Chay 0429 805 081 20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

LONG + SHORT TERM CONTAINERS FOR HIRE

0434 391 855

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 MOVE SMOOTHLY. For help & support with your move. Bridget...................................0429 335501

PEST CONTROL

ROOFING DOMESTIC â&#x20AC;˘ INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

MONTYS METAL

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

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

ROOFING

SIMONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLUMBING

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

SIMON HERBERT

LICENSED PLUMBER + GASFITTER FRIENDLY + RELIABLE SERVICE

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6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

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TREE CHANGE PLUMBING Hot/cold water plumbing Solar hot water Gas ďŹ tting Mechanical services Core drilling Drainage & storm water maintenance & installation

0420 371 151

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ALL ROOF CLEANING Experienced, insured & fast free quotes. Call ..............................0419 789600 MR NORTHERN RIVERS ROOFING & Gutterguard Specialist NSW Lic 102013C...........0499 853889

ROOFING MAINTENANCE

Servicing Ballina to Tweed & everywhere in between! Lic 333670C

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

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

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

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Craig Montgomery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0418 870 362

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS www.allpestsolutions.com.au

Metal RooďŹ ng Installations â&#x20AC;˘ Guttering Downpipes â&#x20AC;˘ Fascia â&#x20AC;˘ Skylights â&#x20AC;˘ Whirlybird Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Guard

ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483 I LOVE PLUMBING. All plumbing. All areas. Ph Steve. Lic 148904C ..............................0412 916140

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COLIN J WILLIAMS PLUMBING & GAS Lic L7990. Water specialist. Mullum/Byron .....0434 273726

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES

Pressure cleaning ABN 26565531984 Gutter Cleaning RTN Roof re-pointing / Painting Roof

Restoration

CALL RYAN 0412 873 816

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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FLOOR & WALL TILING & WATERPROOFING. Lic no 157459C Ian ..............................0459 559237 TANK CLEANING Repairs, installation, first flush diverters, pumps, etc ........................0418 662285

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STONEMASONS

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Stamp Duty, transfer duty, Capital Gains Tax. All areas ...................................................0428 694041

VETERINARY SURGEONS

BEAU JARDIN. Swimming pool plans. Organise & co-ordinate with council.................0417 054443 MULLUM VET CLINIC Richard Gregory, Erin Tottenham, Bec Patison. 24 hrs 7 days ..........66843818 POOL CONSTRUCTION BYRON BAY. Baywater Pool. Lic 206487C.........0419 479921 or 66843489 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICE 24hrs, 7 days........................................................ 6684 0735

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APRIL 2019

New moon 5 April 7.50pm First quarter 13 April 5.05am Full moon 19 April 9.12pm Third quarter 27 April 8.18am Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 1 M 0655 1844 0300 1638 0703 1.53; 1930 1.28 0028 0.59; 1330 0.47 2 T 0656 1843 0352 1713 0744 1.58; 2005 1.36 0114 0.52; 1403 0.42 3 W 0656 1841 0445 1746 0820 1.60; 2040 1.44 0152 0.46; 1433 0.38 4 T 0657 1840 0538 1819 0854 1.61; 2113 1.51 0228 0.41; 1501 0.34 5 F 0657 1839 0631 1851 0927 1.60; 2147 1.57 0303 0.39; 1530 0.32 6 S 0658 1838 0725 1924 1000 1.57; 2222 1.62 0339 0.38; 1559 0.31 DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS SUNDAY 3am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; turn clocks back one hour 7 S 0559 1737 0720 1859 0932 1.51; 2159 1.65 0316 0.39; 1529 0.32 8 M 0559 1736 0816 1937 1005 1.44; 2237 1.65 0357 0.43; 1600 0.35 9 T 0600 1735 0915 2018 1042 1.35; 2318 1.64 0441 0.47; 1633 0.39 10 W 0600 1734 1014 2105 1124 1.26 0531 0.53; 1713 0.45 11 T 0601 1733 1114 2157 0007 1.61; 1217 1.17 0634 0.58; 1802 0.52 12 F 0601 1732 1213 2255 0106 1.58; 1330 1.11 0751 0.60; 1910 0.58 13 S 0602 1731 1308 2357 0219 1.58; 1500 1.12 0913 0.57; 2034 0.59 14 S 0603 1729 1400 0336 1.61; 1622 1.20 1025 0.50; 2157 0.54 15 M 0603 1728 1448 0102 0446 1.68; 1728 1.33 1123 0.40; 2307 0.45 16 T 0604 1727 1532 0208 0545 1.74; 1822 1.47 1212 0.32 17 W 0604 1726 1613 0314 0638 1.78; 1912 1.59 0007 0.36; 1255 0.25 18 T 0605 1725 1653 0420 0726 1.77; 1958 1.70 0100 0.29; 1334 0.20 19 F 0605 1724 1732 0525 0810 1.72; 2042 1.77 0151 0.26; 1412 0.19 20 S 0606 1723 1812 0629 0852 1.63; 2125 1.80 0241 0.27; 1449 0.21 21 S 0607 1722 1854 0733 0933 1.52; 2207 1.80 0330 0.32; 1525 0.26 22 M 0607 1721 1938 0835 1014 1.39; 2248 1.75 0420 0.39; 1600 0.34 23 T 0608 1720 2025 0935 1054 1.27; 2331 1.68 0513 0.47; 1635 0.43 24 W 0608 1719 2114 1032 1137 1.16 0609 0.55; 1713 0.52 25 T 0609 1719 2206 1125 0016 1.60; 1230 1.08 0709 0.60; 1758 0.62 26 F 0609 1718 2258 1213 0110 1.52; 1341 1.04 0814 0.63; 1900 0.70 27 S 0610 1717 2351 1257 0214 1.46; 1506 1.06 0918 0.62; 2021 0.74 28 S 0611 1716 1336 0322 1.44; 1617 1.14 1015 0.59; 2145 0.72 29 M 0611 1715 0044 1413 0423 1.45; 1712 1.23 1103 0.54; 2251 0.67 30 M 0612 1714 0137 1447 0515 1.48; 1756 1.34 1143 0.48; 2342 0.61

Astronomical data and tides

Times are Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time. 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 from Bureau of Meteorology.

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Classifieds

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

INDEX Birthdays ................................ 61 Business For Sale ................. 60 Childcare................................ 60 For Sale ................................. 60

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

Health Notices ....................... 60

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Items Under $100 .................. 60

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

Garage Sales......................... 60

Ads may be taken by phone on

Halls For Hire......................... 60

RATES & PAYMENT

EMAIL ADS

Motor Vehicles ....................... 60 Musical Notes ........................ 61 Only Adults ............................ 61 Pets ........................................ 61 Positions Vacant .................... 60 Professional Services ............ 60

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LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

Lost & Found ......................... 61

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DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.50 per column centimetre

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These prices include GST.

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

Property For Sale .................. 60

BYRON FLEA MARKET

Public Notices ........................ 59 Short Term Accommodation .. 60 Social Escorts........................ 61

SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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8AM TO 2PM

To Let ..................................... 60 Tradework .............................. 60 Tree Services ......................... 60 Tuition .................................... 61 Wanted .................................. 60 Work Wanted ......................... 61

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PUBLIC MEETING

Every Cloud Productions are hosting a public meeting to introduce their latest series SeaChange Reimagined - to the Byron Shire community. Come and hear from the series’ producers about what is involved in shooting a series in The Shire and opportunities for our community to get involved. This will be held at The Auditorium Room, Mullumbimby Ex- Services Club, 58 Dalley St, Mullumbimby. Wednesday April 10, 5pm-6pm

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WATERNSW New England Fold Belt Coast Groundwater Source and Burringbar River Water Source An application for a WATER SUPPLY WORK AND USE APPROVAL has been received from Hydrogarden Australia Pty Ltd for an 80mm pump on an Unnamed Watercourse and an existing bore, both within Lot 3 DP1191598, Parish of Mooball, County of Rous for commercial irrigation purposes on Lot 3 DP1191598 (1ha herbs, greens and edible flowers) (Application number A016600) (in lieu of advert 13/3/19). Objections to the granting of this approval must be registered in writing to WaterNSW, PO Box 796, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or email to customer.helpdesk@waternsw.com.au within 28 days of this notice. The objection must include your name and address and specify the grounds of objection. Any queries please call 1300 662 077 or email the above. Tracey Lawson, Manager Water Regulation North.

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CRYSTAL POP-UP SHOP

FINISHES EASTER THURSDAY Wednesday–Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm Selected Tubestock were $3.50 now $1.00 All other Tubestock were $3.50 now $2.00 Lomandra Tubestock were $2.50 now $1.00 Selected Rainforest in 140mm pots were $12.95 now $5.00

Now is the time to plant tubestock

All tubestock reduced

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

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THAI MASSAGE With male, 1hr $50, Brunswick Heads. Ph Nui 0413710742

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH SATORI RETREAT 11am, 22nd June – 2pm, 28th June. Fully residential, Hunter Valley Retreat Centre. “There is no greater discovery to made in life than the discovery of your authentic being”. Q&A evenings on 11&18 April for info call Mani 0418285009 www.satori-retreat.net

RELAXATION REMEDIAL MASSAGE Bangalow studio, in/out calls, day or night $80/hr. Ph Johnny 0432605994 BEETU FULL BODY MASSAGE A divine experience: Nurturing, sensuous. 28 yrs exp. Lucy 0427917960 HAWAIIAN MASSAGE Ocean Shores, Michaela, 0416332886

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

COLONICS

Offering colonic hydrotherapy, sauna and naturopathy at our beachside clinic. Call or text 0458633869 www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au

HALL 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay from $20ph. Kitchen, conference/workshop space. Ph 0412665985 or 0468453344

LIVE THE LIFE

that you want to be living! Resolve blockages with a practitioner who balances physical, mental, emotional & spiritual elements in conjunction with each other, ﬁnding the root causes of any problems and clearing them. Kinesiology North Coast Ph 0403125506 Registered practitioner. www.kinesiologynorthcoast.com.au

Concerts, forums, weddings, exhibitions, functions, etc. www.mullumcivic.com

0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com

HYPNOTHERAPY, NLP & COACHING

TREE SERVICES

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES

www.wendypurdey.com.au

BREAK THE CHAIN OF ADDICTIONS NOW! Feeling trapped? Learn how to overcome addictive and limiting behaviours. Stop smoking, weight loss and so much more.

Call today 6680 2630 27 years experience.

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

Mulch Supplies

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6687 7677 Mobile 0417 698 227

MAW Traditional Thai Massage

17 Ruskin St BYRON BAY

East Coast Pilates

Temporarily working at The Corner New Brighton

FOR SALE TOOLS incl. drop saw, 6x4 box trailer (registered). New QS mattress unopened, 55m2 hybrid new timber flooring, new car/caravan awning, fishing rods, washing machine (as new), clothes dryer, mini hifi. Ph 0427563339

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 DAVID LOVEJOY’S BOOKS Available from The Echo reception: Between Dark and Dark, a memoir; Moral Victories, the biography of a chess player; Heresy, an historical novel. ALL JUST $10 each.

Wendy Taylor 0458 222 981 wendy.taylor@ northernriverscounselling.com

STARTING AT $960 Green Building Centre 0431721073 GUITARS, RECORDS, HI FI valiantmusic.com.au 66851005

BAMBOO PLY

For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 • sample & brochure. www.bambooply.com.au

6684 4421 0402 364 852

TREE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • • • • •

REMOVALS PALMS TREE SURGERY FREE QUOTES FULLY INSURED

• • • • •

STUMP GRINDING TREE REPORTS DA APPLICATIONS CRANE HIRE CHERRY PICKER

6687 2750 - 0401 208 797

FREE QUOTES

TREE PRUNING • TREE REMOVALS • QUALIFIED ARBORISTS 12” CHIPPER • STUMP GRINDING • CHERRY PICKER • FULLY INSURED

Nick Andrews 0439 849 332

60 The Byron Shire Echo żſĶō Ǩǧǽ ǩǧǨǰ

BYRON Sat 13th 8-1pm 14 Blackbutt Pl. Marble dining table, wardrobes, bookshelf, lounge, outdoor, homeware art, mirrors, rowing machine, quality reclaimed buffet, 4 poster bed, books++ toys, white goods.

MOTOR VEHICLES 98 NISSAN PATROL VGC Fully rebuilt engine, registered $4500. Ph 0402487774

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS Local reg’d business 66845296 or 66845403

L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177

ITEMS UNDER $100 MOWER HeavyD, Never fails, 18In 4HP Quattro40 Briggs, $70 ono. 0409579671

Shade-grown plants

Variety of Palms and other indoor plants

BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

MARKET FOOD VAN Wafﬂes. 3 markets/ mth: Bangalow, Channon & Byron Bay. Plus extra markets & special events. Very well established business. $65k neg. Contact joelefou@gmail.com

Sun-hardened plants

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Advanced size stock ideal for gardens/landscaping

TENTERFIELD Shop + house on main St. Shop is leased $300k email gwilym.summers@ gmail.com

Pandanus, Cycads, Agaves, Dracos, Frangipanis, Strelitzias, Cordylines, Bismark, Foxtail and other tropicals

111 Myocum Road, Ewingsdale

(1km west of Pacific Highway turnoff )

SHORT TERM ACCOM. CLUNES Easter Rental, 18–23 Apr, 2br, 1 bthrm, beautiful rural prop, 10 mins to Bangalow & Bluesfest bus, 25 mins to beach, fully furn, Wiﬁ, $690 0418187789. MULLUM beautiful 3br house avail 9 May-Sept 12. Freshly renovated. $500pw. Suit family or 3 singles. 0490824984

WANTED LAND TO DEVELOP Affordable, sustainable dwelling concept. Ideally ﬂood free, level, qtr ac to 2 ac, within 30 mins of coast. Open to purchase, lease, beg, borrow but not to steal. Francesca 0425783771 Matananda 0447304030 LP RECORDS: good condition, no op shop crap! Ph Matt 0401955052

GARAGE SALES O.SHORES 5 Gara Ct, 8am, bookcase, desk, couch, guitar, bric-a-brac, clothes and more. Everything must go.

Kindling, bags, trailer, tonnage (up to 30 tonne). Residential | Commercial | Wholesale Prompt and reliable service.

LARGE MOVING OUT SALE I’m downsizing! Sat 7.30am Ocean Shores, 40A Hardy Ave. Loads of variety

Michael – 0401 739 656 byronbayﬁrewood.com.au

MULLUM 11 & 13 Rush Ct Sat, tent, toys, clothes, baby gates, h/h goods & more.

FENCE POSTS • Palings • Posts • Hardwood poles • Sleepers • Firewood • Concrete Posts • Tomato stakes • Molasses Kings Creek, Mullumbimby Mark 0427 490 038 | Karen 0427 804 284

New Brighton 4 bed 2 bth $690

2000 Hyundai Accent 5spd Manual Rego till July 2019, cheap to run. SN7529 ...................................................$2,990 Automatic 2008 Holden Barina 154568km Low km, small sedan, great condition. SN0126 ...................................................$5,490 Automatic 1998 Grand Vitara 179898km 4WD Fantastic condition. SN9140 ...................$5,495 2003 Turbo Diesel Ford Transit 5spd manual Midroof LWB camper setup, ready to go. 2016 Nissan Navara NP300 ST N Sport 82741km 1 owner Turbo diesel, automatic 4wd dualcab SN0908 .................................................$34,990

TRACTOR Ford 3000 with slasher $7000. Call 0400934287

CLEARANCE OF EXCESS NURSERY STOCK

Pickup / Delivery Seasoned Firewood

The Pocket 4 bed 3 bth $800

Brunswick Heads 27sqm in Park St Perfect for Retail

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BYRON BAY FIREWOOD

Ocean Shores 1 bed 1 bth $300 2 bed 1 bth $400 3 bed 2 bth $540 3 bed 2 bth $560

CHURCH ALTAR RAILS x 2, Irish oak, antique, great for mezzanine balustrading $300ea/$500 for pair. Call 0413188290

FROM 9.00AM

Matt 0427 172 684

Brunswick Heads 1 bed 1bth $430 2 bed 1bth $440

HOLDEN BARINA 2003 5 speed man, reliable, low milage, 176,000km, all new tyres, $3399 ono, 0452 391 588

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

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

RESIDENTIAL

1993 SUZUKI SIERRA UTE Manual, LWB, 4x4 $500 ono. Call 0400934287

SAT 13 & SUN 14 APRIL

FIREWOOD DELIVERIES ALL YEAR ROUND • FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

DECEASED ESTATE Fri & Sat, all day near Mullum Farmers Mkt, Avocado Crt

BI-FOLD DOORS x 10, Cedar & glass, 72cm x 204cm $1200. 0413743640

PLANT SALE

CHILD CENTRED PLAY THERAPY

A gentle, non-directive and nonjudgemental method of therapy for children aged 2–11 years.

COMPOST TOILETS

6684 9137 • 0427 347 380

BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy NMAS, FDRP

www.kpfamilymatters.com.au

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

Fully insured • Free quotes

Tallow relationship counselling • dispute resolution collaborative practice • co-parenting coaching child consultant • child inclusive mediation

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

• Affordable tree services • Professional tree care • 18" chipper (crane truck)

w. eastcoastpilates.com.au

tel: 0402 207 137

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

TREE SERVICES

0408 110 006

Kate Pearce

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

NICK HART

0478 654 405

BANH THAI

TRADEWORK

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772

BYRON ART ESTATE New York loft style unit, can sleep 6, Easter Week $2000, can send photos 0414312917 BLUESFEST ACCOMMODATION Ocean Shores, 18–22 Apr, 5 nights $600 or $150/night. King bed, full priv bathroom with bath, in beautiful modern renovated house. 5 mins to Fest by car or it’s on the bus route. 0421477203

TO LET

COMMERCIAL

5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads BYRON SELF-STORAGE UNITS Clean & secure. Ph 1300762618 BALLINA 2bd/1bth, 50m from Richmond river/swim beach, unfurn, wld suit a business and/or single person. New oven, hot water & garden care incl, long term lease. Refs req’d. $320 pw 0450778069 BRUNS Furn studio, priv courtyard & entrance, $320 incl bills, wiﬁ 0427958730

TO LEASE BANGALOW Ofﬁce space in Industrial Estate. Contact Michele 0439983505 MADE IN MULLUM Interested in selling your handmade crafts, artworks, photography etc locally from $25 a week? Interested to see what sells and what doesn’t? Contact Facebook: Made In Mullum or email madeinmullum@gmail.com OFFICE 70m2 Byron A&I Est. a/c, carpet $400pw+GST. Avail 1st May 0418327731

POSITIONS VACANT QUALIFIED CHEF/COOK exp with woodfired oven. Italian & Middle Eastern Cuisine & min 2 years exp in kitchen pref. Long term employment. 66808228. Email resume to zflantz@gmail.com FEMALE CARE ASSISTANT wanted for 43 yo quadriplegic, family man in Bangalow. Mon 6am–11am, Tues 6am– 11am & 4.30pm–7pm. Must have or be willing to get senior first aid & police check. Full personal care/dom.duties. Pay above award. Richard 0403334850 RESIDENTIAL CLEANER Training provided, own transport required 9-5 Mon-Fri. Ph 0434491500 CHEFS WANTED to join our professional & friendly team for occasional weekend work. Send CV to info@yourgourmet.com.au Ph 0439656063

BANGALOW RENT-A-SHED Modern & Secure from $140 p/m Call for our special price for April Elders Real Estate 66871500

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

SUNRISE BEACH 3br furn bright & airy house, close to beach, avail 26 Apr, 6 month lease, $650pw. Ph 0432851513

EXPERIENCED CHEF WANTED for busy cafe/restaurant in Lennox Head. Phone Dan 0466885358

LOCAL REMOVAL

THE ITALIAN BYRON BAY Senior qualiﬁed chef wanted for The Italian Byron Bay. Send CV to enniswill@yahoo.co.uk

Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 mth Call GNF Bangalow 66872833

MAIN STREET BURGER BAR is looking for a young, enthusiastic restaurant manager. Must have minimum 4 years experience. Send CV to enniswill@yahoo.co.uk

BANGALOW SELF-STORAGE Hi-tech security. 66872333

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

EWINGSDALE Cottage-ﬂat avail mid May fully furn & equip. 1br/1bth, living/kitchen comb, sunroom, laundry, overlooking lake $500pw. Ph 0413743640 or 66847701

LENNOX HEAD Hiring Osteopath & Remedial Therapist 0409 112 075

North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au

Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT cont HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Byron Central Osteopathy is expanding and looking for ɩʠŔȍǫ˪ ơƎ ǠơŔȍʋǠ ɢɭȶǉơɽɽǫȶȥŔȍɽ to become part of an integrated health clinic located in Byron Bay CBD. Email dbennett2481@gmail.com ǉȶɭࢳǉʠɭʋǠơɭ ǫȥǉȶɭȟŔʋǫȶȥࡳ

are looking for a chef/cook, see their ad on Page 13.

Articles SPANISH PRIVATE CLASSES Beginners, advanced & HSC Native speaker. Pia 0434485584 www.byronbayspanishlessons.com.au

MUSICAL NOTES QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday lovely creature Tirza Love the drudges

Jessie KARI is one of two striking calico kittens. She is predominately white with splashes of colour. They’ve spent too much time in the centre, despite their engaging and friendly personalities. Full of kittenish curiosity and wide eyed wonder. Ready and waiting to start life in the big outside world of a family home.

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

Please make an appointment 0403 533 589 • Billinudgel petsforlifeanimalshelter.net

EXQUISITE Be impressed with my hot body and warm hands. Tweed area. 0438573677

Do you need help in obtaining: Sponsorship, Citizenship, University entrance?

BALLINA EXCLUSIVE 34 Piper Dr. Open 7 days 10am till late. In & Out Calls. 66816038. Ladies wanted Find us on Facebook! SEXIEST MASSAGE IN BYRON BAY Truly gorgeous goddess! 0490466413 SOFT HANDS WARM OIL Sensual touch. Mature & discreet. Byron. 0407264343 sensualmassagebyronbay.com www.tantrabyronbay.com Exquisite tantra massage & tuition for men, women & couples. 0425347477

Byron Bay English Language School will be running evening IELTS classes from Monday 29 April for students who aren't able to join our daytime classes.

Mindblowing Erotic Bodywork

Timetable: Monday & Tuesday 5 pm - 7:30 pm Requirements: Intermediate English Level or above Minimum of 4 weeks booking

Accounts Assistant The Crystal Castle is looking for a bookkeeping/accounts assistant to help maintain the flow of day-to-day activities in a professional & mature manner. Must have minimum 2 years bookkeeping experience. Xero/Google suite experience essential. Asana/ReceiptBank desirable. Must be meticulous, reliable & accurate with a strong systems-based background. This is a casual position 1-2 days/wk. Email resume & cover letter to kate@crystalcastle.com.au by COB Wednesday 17 Apr 2019.

WORK WANTED ALL HOME MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS Lic No. 60801C. For a free quote call: Paul 0423852559 WORDPRESS SETUP/TRAIN/MAINT Reas rates info@wordpressit.com.au

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au IS YOUR CHILD HAVING DIFFICULTY learning to read? Ph 0427548716 Retired school teacher with 25 years exp

0407 013 347

$ 130 per week If you would like more information about our evening course please contact us at 02 6680 8253 or email us at info@bbels.com.au

LOST & FOUND FOUND Ladies prescription specsavers sunglasses car park Brunswick Surf Club 1st April. Call The Echo 66841777

PETS

GABRIELLA GABRIELLA is 1of 4 kittens left on the doorstep of the vets. All of these bundles of fun are super active & friendly & are looking forward to long, happy lives with new families. Just so you can spend extra time bonding with our cats & kittens, we are now opening for longer on a Saturday! More time for more smooches folks! 124 DALLEY STREET, MULLUM OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm THURS: 3–5pm SAT: 10am–2pm Call AWL 6684 4070 Like us on Facebook!

contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com

Couples, Men & Women Ɔ

touchofjustine.com

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI)

SOCIAL ESCORTS ASHLEY 28 E bust blonde bombshell. Leyla 21 size 6, CC bust brunette. Candy 19, tiny size 6 blue eyed blonde. Cassandra 21, size 8, DD, sexy blonde. Rose 24 size 6 Asian stunner is back. Lacey 19 Kardashian looks. Chloe 19, size 6, Aussie/Latina stunner. Brittany, mature natural FF bust. Anna 24, Asian stunner. Katy size 8, EE hot, mature affectionate. Spoil yourself. In & out. 7 days. Ladies always wanted. 66816038

MONTHLY MARKETS benny

1st SAT Bruns Heads

6628 4495

1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 0490 026 840 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631

Hi, I’m BENNY, a handsome sweet obedient 6-yo male English Staffordshire Terrier. I’ve been very loved, but due to changed circumstances, last week I was surrendered, weighed (I need to lose a couple of kilos), vaccinated, anaesthetised & CASTRATED!! I was pretty stressed & even cried a bit, but I’m really good now. I’m a softie & good with other dogs, but prefer humans of all sizes. If you would like to meet me, call Shell 0458461935.

Adobe Tutoring Experienced Professional Trainer • Photoshop • Indesign • Illustrator

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

ONLY ADULTS

Fit, motivated person required for cleaning at the Crystal Castle. 15 hours per week over 5 mornings. Immediate start. You need to have genuine cleaning experience, reasonable level of physical fitness and great attention to detail. You’ll need your own reliable transport and be available to work holidays and weekends. To apply email cover letter and resume to kate@crystalcastle.com.au by 18th April Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Aslan Shand

JESSIE is a 2 year old desexed female dane x. She is an affectionate, obedient girl who has had a rough start in life and is wary of strangers, particularly men. Once she trusts she is a perfect companion dog for a quiet home without too many visitors coming through.She needs a patient, understanding owner who is willing to work with her to give her conﬁdence. If you can give Jessie a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

Evening Classes Cleaner

ATO and NBN scams net over $1m

2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

The Channon 6688 6433 Lennox Head 0419 369 609 Alstonville 6628 1568 Tabulam Hall 0490 329 159 Coolangatta

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150 3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 3rd SUN Ballina 0422 094 338 4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631 4th SAT Wilsons Creek 6684 0299 4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 4th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000 4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta 5th SUN Lennox Head 0419 369 609 5th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000

FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS

5 gorgeous 8-week-old puppies ready for you this week. Vaccinated and microchipped. Contact Miki Leibo 0403 122 808 or tevaleibo1@gmail.com

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

Each TUE New Brighton 6677 1345 Each TUE Organic Lismore 6628 1084 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin 6689 1512 Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 Each THU 2.30-6.30pm Lismore 0450 688 900 Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 Each SAT 8.30-12am Blue Knob

Several scams involving the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and NBN have been reported to The Echo recently with people having lost over $1 million this year to scammers. The key to not being scammed is not to give a person who calls you any personal information over the phone.

ATO warning The ATO has stated that there has been an unprecedented number of pre-recorded phone calls over the last year that impersonate legitimate tax office phone numbers. Assistant Commissioner Gavin Siebert said that scammers have adopted ‘Robocall’ technology to target taxpayers. ‘Scammers are sending pre-recorded messages in record numbers and are manipulating caller identification so that your phone displays a legitimate ATO phone number despite coming from an overseas scammer,’ he said. ‘We are now seeing thousands of Australians missing a call from a scammer, returning the call based on caller ID and speaking to legitimate members of the ATO. Our calls do not show a number on caller ID nor do we use pre-recorded messages.’ Threats of immediate arrest, deportation or jail, bullying and rude behaviour

with requests for payment of tax through unusual methods including bitcoin, gift cards and vouchers are key indicators that you have a scammer on the line. The ATO has received 40,225 reports of impersonation scams so far in 2019. If you have been contacted and are concerned that messages left or the person calling are from a legitimate source hang up and find a recognised phone number to call the ATO on. The ATO’s dedicated scam reporting line is 1800 008 540. To see the latest alerts and for more information visit ato.gov.au/scams.

NBN Similarly people have been receiving calls from scammers who pretend they are from NBN. They attempt to con people out of their personal information by offering to give people a cheap signup deal or telling them they have problems with their computers. They offer to ‘help’ people by talking them through changes to their computer set up that give the scammers remote access to the victims’ computers. ‘NBN will never phone you out of the blue to try to sign you up to a service over its network. NBN is a wholesaler meaning they don’t sell direct to the public,’ said ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard. You can check for the latests scams online at scamwatch.gov.au.

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 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 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 BYRON COUNCIL: EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS ................ 6622 7022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898

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Community at work BV VIEW Club

On The Horizon DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Email copy marked ‘On The Horizon’ to editor@echo.net.au. light refreshments. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Free moon viewing This Saturday 13 April enjoy close-up views of the moon and a night sky tour at South Beach Lane, Brunswick Heads, just across the river from the music shell. Starts just before sunset. Look out for our blowup spaceman. Details 0413 779 223.

Northern Rivers Guardians The next Northern Rivers Guardians (NRG) meeting Saturday 13 April at 12 till 2pm at Mavis’s Kitchen off Mt Warning Road, near Uki.

Elderberries Convention

OS Garden Club

Celebrate what made Byron Shire the place it is today at Durrumbul Hall 27 April, 1–6pm. Come and share an afternoon with some of the original Alternatives from the 60s and beyond. In discussion will be the history, successes, visions, and potential possibilities and more. Local grassroots band and

Meeting of the Ocean Shores & District Garden Club is on Monday 15 April at 1.30pm at The Hub Church hall next to Target. Marie from Eden at Byron will speak about planting in the shade and will have plants to sell. Info: Margaret 6680 1736.

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BB Hospital Auxiliary The Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary garage sale Saturday 13 April at 105 Beech Dr, Suffolk Park, from 8am. Homemade cakes and pickles; also plants and other goodies for sale. All proceeds go to the Byron Central Hospital. Enquiries 6685 3162.

Chemical Free Landcare Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare is pleased to announce six free work shops on ‘How to convert a camphor forest back into rainforest without a drop of synthetic herbicides’. First session starts Saturday 4 May in Mullumbimby. Workshops will run from 8.30am till 1pm. Limited places, email: byronshirechemicalfreelandcare@ gmail.com to book.

Gaza Protest According to the WHO, Israel killed 200 Palestinians and wounded 27,942 during the Great March of Return. Protest with Byron Friends of Palestine at the Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay, Wednesday, April 10, 6pm. Info – Gareth 0491 107 279.

Northern Rivers Parkinson’s support group at 10am Friday, April 12 at Crowley Village Activity Centre 154 Cherry Street, Ballina. Guest speaker Jo-Anne

Reeves, CEO of Parkinson’s NSW. The next coffee catch-up morning will be at 10am, Friday 10 May at Summerland House Farm. This is a relaxed social get-together. RSVP Yvonne 6628 5884, or Tamsin 0427 645 146.

OS Art Expo Attention all artists! It’s time to get creative for the next Ocean Shores Art Expo. This year’s theme is Celebrating a Moment. An additional category of Digital Art is offered. Expo dates: 23 till 25 August. Registrations open midJune; see www.osartexpo.com.

Free holiday fun Free holiday activities for kids at the Byron Bay Library. Tuesday April 16 make an ‘insect hotel’ at 10.30am. Suitable for children aged five and up. Wednesday April 24 is the kids show Super heroes of the compost kingdom on at 10.30am. Join Karen, the compost queen, for a fun and interactive session looking at how composting works, and take home a plant that you’ve potted. Suitable for children aged three and up. Bookings are essential for all activities: 6685 8540.

North Coast Mud Trail Calling all North Coast Potters! Applications to be part of the North Coast Mud Trail 2019 are now open. The Mud Trail is part of The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) Open Studios weekend, held on August 17 and 18. Participants must be members of TACA and North Coast Ceramics Inc. Applications at www.northcoastmudtrail. com.au/NCC, closing date 1 May. Contact Jacqui Sos on 0411 424 031.

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. A tough guy lawyer in a deep voice (3,3) 4. D, or amen, perhaps (4,4) 10. Risky and reckless sound rage (9) 11. Aids a crime, perhaps – sounds like Eric! (5) 12. Finished off mate – return to cover it over! (7) 13. Flourish with a meal for aficionados (7) 14. Mum’s first class warriors (5) 15. Response about Canberra charge (8) 18. Pour contempt on two bears (4-4) 20. Fools cut off rate (5) 23. Deal again in the refuge (7) 25. Parking in American gallery, north of New York City (7) 26. Let in confused maid – it’s time (5) 27. Men’s icon confused over male – timely reminders! (9) 28. Big mugs drank unrestrainedly in Tasmania (8) 29. Changes for misguided alerts (6)

1. Unpleasant, aggressive type (US slang) (3,3) 4. Final message (4,4) 10. Risky, perilous (9) 11. Is an accomplice (5) 12. Occur at the same time (7) 13. Ado (7) 14. Kenyan tribes people (5) 15. Response, turning back (8) 18. Express contempt (4-4) 20. Donkeys (5) 23. Go back (7) 25. Northwards, usually in America (7) 26. Allow entry (5) 27. Memory aids (9) 28. Beer mugs (8) 29. Changes (6)

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Artists! The 2019 Annual Ocean Shores Country Club Art Competition opening night May 16. Enter online at www.oceanshorescc.com.au. Entries deadline May 3. Categories are – Oil/ Acrylics; Watercolour and Pastel/ Drawing. Over $2000 dollars in prizes.

Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: The messenger of the gods, linking all regions from the heavens to the underworld. Second visual presentation by Sean and Rachelle Whyte of the Gnostic Society, Byron Bay. Thursday 11 April from 1.30 till 3.30pm, at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.

April social Caldera Country Music Club is on again on Sunday 14 April at South Tweed Sports Club from 12 noon. Backing band Sandfire. There’s a great dance floor. Entry is free. Info call Gail 0419 282 471.

Tweed Heads Probus Hastings Point/Tweed Heads Probus Club meeting on Tuesday April 16 at Tricare, 87 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point, at 10am. The speaker will be Meg Reid, manager of Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah Service NSW. She will give a presentation on how to simplify the range of services offered to residents and businesses. Enquiries: Jean Watson 6670 4072. Email: byronshirechemicalfreelandcare@ gmail.com to book.

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Money Matters is a free service helping people identify where their money is going, how best to save and, most importantly, how to get on top of bills! Contact the Byron Community Centre to make an appointment; private sessions run every Monday afternoon.

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Soul Food Bangalow Baha’i devotions and meditations on Sunday 14 April from 10.30am at the Bangalow RSL on Station Street. Find us on Facebook – byronbaysoulfood – or 0413 484 833.

Breastfeeding support Australian Breastfeeding Association Byron/Ballina Coast. Mullumbimby meeting Thursday 11 April from 9.30am at St John’s School hall, 15 Murwillumbah Road, north over Federation Bridge. Mums, babies, pre-schoolers, grandmothers, etc all welcome. Discussion topic ‘breastfeeding mums have less heart disease’. Enquiries: Jan 0431 477 445.

Summer clearance sale Huge summer clearance sale at the Uniting Church Op Shop, cr Dalley and Whain Sts, Mullumbimby. Open each Saturday 8.30am–12.30pm.

BB Garden Club Byron Bay Garden Club meeting is on Saturday 13 April at 1.30pm in the ANZAC Room at Byron Services Club. Lunch is at 12.30pm. Guest speaker is Colin Johnson from Earthlife. New members are welcome. Enquiries to Jeni on 0439 344 281.

Spirit song Spirit song 14 April at 5pm. Theme: The Light and Darkness. St Paul’s Spirituality Centre, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay (200 metres off Jonson Street). Contact: John Power 0403 905 543.

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The Brunswick Valley VIEW Club will hold their next luncheon meeting 11 April at 10.30am at Mullumbimby RSL Club. Guest speaker Mark Cochrane will speak about Relief Aid to Louisiana Archipelago.

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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.

Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Wednesday 10–12noon at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details.

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.

Alateen meeting Alateen meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www. al-anon.org.au

Social sporting groups Mullumbimby: Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058. Tuesdays: 10.30am. Byron: Drumming with Gareth Jones at Byron Theatre; Chair Yoga with Pippy

Wardell 12 till 1pm. Wednesdays: Choir with Kim Banffy, 10–11am; Ukulele 11.30–12.15. Suggested donation of $10. No bookings needed, information seniors@byroncommuntycentre. com or call 6685 6807. South Golden Shores Community Centre every Monday at 10.30. Phone 0435 780 017. Bangalow Bowlo Sundays at 3pm. All welcome. Enquiries Margot 0412 394 932.

ACA Adult Children Of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in East Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am corner 215 Dibbs St and Wyrallah Rd in small Quakers hut next to Community Hall.

Language exchange Byron language exchange club runs every 2nd Friday from 6pm. Practise other languages or help someone with your English! Find us on Facebook. Contact byronbaylanguages@gmail. com.

Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10–12 and market Saturdays 9–1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Heritage House Museum & Cafe is closed for renovations until further notice.

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. 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

Breast Cancer Support The Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay meets at the NSW Cancer Council rooms, 8/130 Jonson St, Byron Bay (upstairs in shop complex next to Byron RSL) at 12–2pm every third Wednesday of the month. A NEW Support group will start 17 October and every third Wednesday of the month for partners and families afterwards at 2pm, same place. More info on Facebook: Breast Cancer Support Group Byron Bay or call 0431 207 453.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit members. More information on www.exitinternational. net or phone Elaine 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

Ballina Photography Club The Ballina Camera Club meet every second and fourth Thursday of each month commencing 6.30pm at the Kentwell Community Centre on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road – new members welcome. Enquiries: Jean 6686 0462.

Emerge Australia Emerge Australia Inc is a not-for-profit charity supporting those with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information see the Emerge Australia Website at http://emerge.org.au/.

Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs. com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club. Play resumes Saturday, January 6.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Grief support The Good Grief Group meets every Monday 6–7.30pm upstairs at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. This is a safe place for people to share their grief and bereavement.

Byron FLEA Byron FLEA at the YAC (1 Gilmore Crescent) 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am till 1pm. Free stalls for young people. Call Berri 0490 026 840.

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

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Carney leads Red Devils to a big ƖŔŔĕſ ćëƆŊĕƐćëōō ƱĶŕŕĕſƆ ĎĕĈĶĎĕĎ win in front of a home crowd Deb Milgate

Byron Bay’s summer basketball competitions came to a head last week with grandfinals played across the men’s, women’s, primary and high school competitions. There were some hardfought close games and all were played in great spirit.

David Garsed After a first round bye the Byron Bay Red Devils kicked off there season proper with a comprehensive 42–10 win against Evans Head running in eight tries to two. It gave the club wins in all four grades after the U/18s won 54–0, the ladies league tag team got up 28–0 and the reserves won in a tight one 22–18. Byron young gun Kyan Laurie backed up from the U/18s and was first over the chalk running on to a perfectly timed pass provided by captain coach and 2010 Dally M medallist Todd Carney. Carney impressed throughout the game with strong defence and running some great angles in attack. U/18s coach Mitchell Krause joined him in the try scoring department adding two for the half. Front row Dylan Montgomery then brought the crowd to their feet with

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Carney on the boil for the Red Devils. Photo Deb Milgate a bulking run somewhat similar to a tenpin bowling ball hitting the pins. Carney converted all four tries so the Devils went to the shed at the break with a 24–4 lead. The further the game progressed the more comfortable the Bay looked in attack. Mitchell Krause was the first to trouble the scoreboard, shrugging off tackles to complete his hat trick. Further tries went to

wingers Gabe Belcher and Conner Wilson while centre Daniel Gibson completed the scoring spree. Evans Head got a late try right on fulltime but were comprehensively outplayed by a classier Byron outfit. Next week the bar will be lifted when the Devils face off against last year’s premiers Tweed Coast. The four grades of action commence at noon on Saturday at Red Devil Park.

A-men: Next level beat The Blazers 54–25 Women: Brunsketball beat Blue Steel 43–28 B-men: Daddy Kool beat Js4Days 52–49 High school girls: Black Queens beat Thunderbirds High school boys: Boos beat the Mambas 92–48 Primary school boys: Stingers beat the Pythons 49–42.

NJL Byron Bay Basketball has also sent teams to Tamworth and Port Macquarie for the first round of the Northern Junior League. With just eight players the U/16 Boys managed a valiant two wins and one

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In B-men’s grandfinal of the summer competition Daddy Kool took on the Js4Days. Photo supplied loss in the championship division. They lost their first game to the Gosford City Rebels, but beat Tamworth and Maitland. In the final minutes against Maitland, eight consecutive free throws from Harley Kent sealed the win. The U/18 boys came out firing, taking their freeflowing, passionate brand of ball to current league leaders Gosford, and local rivals Port Macquarie and Coffs. After two early leads and patches of grit, the boys came away with no wins, but better for the experience. The defending Waratah NJLD1 U/16 girl’s champions, the Byron Beez Black, came away with one win and two losses. Having lost four players from last year’s Championship squad, the

Beez started the season well with a solid victory over Taree 77–40. Games against rivals Coffs Harbour and Bellinger Valley proved more challenging. The U/16 Red girls easily won their first game against a well-drilled Quirindi team, 88–54. The youngest player, Elena Nagel, was a standout out in the game. The team then had a slow start against Taree and eventually lost by three points. The final game of the weekend was against last year’s State Cup winners Coffs Harbour. The Byron team won two quarters of the game but a depleted bench and tired legs saw the girls unable to repel a strong last quarter from Coffs, narrowly losing against a more fancied team.

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Soli Bailey at Duranbah last week. PhotoDunbar/WSL Crystal Cylinders Byron Bay’s Soli Bailey surfed in his debut event at Duranbah Beach at the Quicksilver Pro Gold Coast after qualified for the Championship Tour last year. Soli got off to an encouraging start by advancing from round one in second place against Griffin Colapinto and Owen Wright. He moved into round three and drew one of the top seeds in Filipe Toledo. Soli put in a solid performance and it looked like becoming an upset win for the rookie as he led the heat up to the final four minutes, but an excellent ride from Toledo followed by a quick backup sealed Bailey’s fate to finish in equal 17th place.

Bailey sported both the Indigenous and the Australian national flags on his CT jersey. Surfers wear numbered jerseys during World Surf League (WSL) events so that judges and fans can easily identify them in the water from the shore. ‘As much as I was super excited to represent Australia and what we stand for, it was also an opportunity for me to show some love, and show a bit of my culture,’ Bailey said. ‘I am part of the Yaegl people which consisted of [people] from Maclean, right through to Coffs Harbour, and that is Bundjalung Country. I’m an Indigenous Australian going to compete against the world,’ Bailey said.

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In Pennants, both Byron Bay sides played at home on Saturday with the seconds losing 9–1 to Condong and the sixes winning 10–0 against Kingscliff. On Sunday the rain interrupted games from the week previous were finished, meaning the seconds travelled to Kingscliff and won 9–1 as did the sixes at Cudgen. Photo supplied

ÉşŔĕŕ şŕ ƐĲĕ żëſŊ Īşſ ƆĕưĕŕƆ ſƖīćƷ ëƐ Ʒſşŕ ëƷ Byron Bay Rugby is one of nine clubs who have entered the Northern Rivers’ first women’s sevens rugby competition. The team had a bye in round one but travelled away to play Grafton on Saturday afternoon. The side went down 32–10 and will be after their first win when they take on Casino at the Byron Recreation Ground this weekend.

Big tackles were not enough to hold back Grafton (red). Photo supplied

The fleet gets under way for the TVSC last race of the summer season. Photo supplied Bill Fenelon Fourteen boats competed in a good breeze for the last race day of the Tweed Valley Sailing Club’s summer season at the end of March. Fastest boat on the water went to visitor Jason Purcell (Big River Sailing Club) sailing a high-tech carbon-fibre single-handed RS Aero. One minute behind was NS14 Zazen 2 (Adam Hurt and Tom Busbridge). Third over the line was Laser Siesta (Gary McCrohan) who got in only five seconds ahead of

Laser Bluey (Kate Yeomans). Five single-handers competed in their yardstickbased championship series. Behind Siesta and Bluey came Woodcraft (Matt Andrews) and Flying Dragon (Monique Smith). The big event on the day was the final heat of the fourrace NS14 class championship series. In a field of only three boats the Fingal team on Zazen 2 got home six minutes ahead of second placed Impulsive Max (Robert Preston and Rachael O’Hara).

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Backlash Authoritarian governments don’t appear from nowhere – most get elected first. The path the re-elected LiberalNationals are leading NSW on is a dangerous one, whereby power is being centralised and environment and local councils neutered (see page 3). History is littered with examples, and Turkey’s PM Erdoğan has been one of the most recent – he abolished institutions for his own advantage. Will the next move be a challenge to the independence of the NSW courts? It’s similar to how China and Russia do their governance. Q Q Q Q

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A reminder the Byron Chamber of Commerce monthly networking event will be held Thursday April 11 at Elements of Byron. It runs from 5pm till 7pm at 144 Bayshore Drive. New members always welcome – to book visit https://bit.ly/2VtuBYh. Q Q Q Q

Justin Field is the latest NSW Greens MP to quit the party to become an independent. Yet given he waited to be elected before quitting, shouldn’t he have resigned beforehand and campaigned as an independent on his own merit? Conservative federal MP Corey Bernardi did the same thing after being elected as a Liberal. In his reasoning on social media, Field said, ‘I was selected to do this job for my work campaigning for climate action, against coal seam gas and coal mining and for marine conservation. Many who supported me in the job have left the party for many of the same reasons I have, and I intend to honour my commitment to them and the NSW community to get on with the job’. Q Q Q Q

Makeup fairies Olive, Elfie, and Phoebe from Creatrix Body Art helped improve the aesthetics of the already visually lush Nudge Nudge Wink Wink held at the Billi Hotel on Sunday. For more info visit www.cunningstunts.com.au. Photo Jeff Dawson Development applications (DAs) are now easier to search and view, with Council’s recently launched DA Tracker. To search for DA information, go to Council’s home page www.byron.nsw. gov.au and click the tile Find a DA. This will go through to the DA Tracker, where it allows you to search back to the early 2000s using the search form. A visual map of the Shire also shows current DAs. Staff say, ‘The hard-coded “quick” searches are for recent applications submitted and determined only. Any applications (DA, CDC, CC or OC) are on the Tracker indefinitely’.

celebrating the power of cannabis’, say organisers. One of the speakers announced is Charly Bedrossian (Netherlands) who is head gardener

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Another record for Byron property appears to have been set, with www.perthnow.com.au reporting a Wategos home sold to Sydney buyer Eli Havas for $18.85m. Q Q Q Q

Now in its 27th year, the Nimbin MardiGrass Festival (May 3 till 5) will again be ‘protesting, educating and

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