The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 35.31 – January 13, 2021

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Paul Bibby Local police have been accused of ‘playing power games’ in relation to the Brunswick Heads drumming circle, after they set up a random breath test operation directly opposite the gathering.

In a move that appeared to directly target the drummers and dancers, officers from Tweed-Byron Police parked their testing van next to Torakina Park on January 3.

This is the location where the circles have taken place on Sunday afternoons and evenings for much of the past year.

A local man who attended the January 3 gathering said that the drummers were told to move on by police. ‘A group of around 30 people stayed in the park,’ said the man, who asked to remain anonymous.

‘The vibe was good, but many were disappointed at the level of police enforcement. Police were playing power games’.

After being moved on, a group of drummers reportedly headed up to the surf club and recommenced playing.

However, the drummers and those watching them were once again moved on by police soon after, at around 5.30pm.

‘One lady asked why, and was told by police that they had been ordered by NSW Health to move on groups of over 100.’

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Lucy and Cooper enjoy an ice cream from Wal Foster, with Eat Street organisers Kirrily Sinclair and Kate Walsh. Photo Eve Jeffery

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new monthly evening street food market is set to open in Bangalow on February 5.

Organisers say Eat Street will bring together the best of the region’s chefs, artisan food and drink makers, musicians and locals for a night of feasting and celebration.

‘We are already so excited about the response to the market, with incredible local foodies approaching us’, organisers Kate Walsh and Kirrily Sinclair said.

‘We are looking to have stalls by amazing

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local chefs and artisan food and drink makers that are also connected to our local farmers’.

They say the aim of the market ‘is to connect eaters with local chefs and artisans that are using the best produce our region has to offer’.

‘You’ll see all your favourite food in one place – tacos, burgers, barbecue, dumplings, ice creams and more. There will be plenty of healthy dinner offerings for the kids, and a dedicated craft corner and face painting to keep them occupied.

‘Most importantly, it will be a monthly

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celebration of our region, and a place for our community to gather and feast!’

The market will be held on the first Friday of every month at the Bangalow Primary School, from 5 till 9pm.

Kate adds that stallholders are welcome to apply. ‘We are anticipating around 20–30 stallholders and we are getting some pretty amazing people, so we are really excited’.

For more information, call Kate on 0423 138 357 or email foragersgroup@gmail.com.

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Local News Police move in on drumming circle ▶ Continued from page 1 watching a small group of drummers.

A police spokesperson confirmed that officers had gone to the park after being ‘engaged by a private company to operate a User Pays Service’.

‘As part of this operation, officers conducted a traffic enforcement operation in the nearby area.’

The spokesperson denied that police had issued any move-on directions in Torakina Park or at the Surf Club. She said officers had been called to the surf club

‘following reports of intoxicated persons’.

The drumming circle has been a source of considerable community discussion and debate over the past two months, as it has grown in popularity. A number of long-term Bruns locals have complained about the noise generated by the drumming, as well as what they say is a lack of social distancing.

Those taking part in the gathering say that it is a spontaneous event that provides a vital opportunity for human connection and creativity.

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Ballina Hot Meal Centre onward and upward Story & photo David Lowe Col Lee from the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond says the Ballina Hot Meal Centre re-opened to the public on Tuesday January 12, after volunteers had a two week break for Christmas.

‘It’s just growing and growing since the original story we did with The Echo,’ said Mr Lee. ‘Some days with takeaways they’re doing over 200 meals, so it’s a vital facility in town.’

The Centre has also just received deductible gift recipient (DGR) status from the government.

Co-ordinator Beatrice Gray, and cook Sarah Gent, in the kitchen of the Ballina Hot Meal Centre.

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A court has ordered the organisers of Bluesfest to repay more than $90,000 to eleven stallholder businesses who were due to operate at last year’s event.

The music festival was cancelled in 2020 owing to the pandemic.

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled Bluesfest had no legal basis to keep stallholder fees from the cancelled event.

The case was brought on behalf of Melbourne-based

Cajun Kitchen, and other stallholders who were not refunded their fees (over $90,000 altogether) when Bluesfest was cancelled in 2020.

Mark Swivel of Barefoot Law represented the stallholders and told The Echo, ‘Bluesfest were ordered to pay all stallholders a full refund’.

‘NCAT said the contract was unfair, the stallholders got nothing for the fee they paid, so Bluesfest had no right to keep their money’, he said.

While Bluesfest offered to keep the fees paid for the next event, this option was not acceptable to the stallholders.

NCAT found that the ‘force majeure’ contract term that Bluesfest wanted to rely on to keep the fees was unfair.

The arguments of the stallholders succeeded under the Fair Trading Act, Australian Consumer Law and the Frustrated Contracts Act. As a result, NCAT’s Graham Ellis ordered

Bluesfest to repay the stallholders’ fees of $90,250.45.

The festival has 28 days to lodge an appeal.

Director, Peter Noble OAM, told The Echo his lawyers are currently on vacation.

‘I’m sure they will advise regarding an appeal once they return.

‘I should expect there will be one’.

When asked if the case has resulted in next year’s event being jeopardised, he replied ‘Bluesfest is all on’.

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Acting Mayor Michael Lyon has refuted claims by the town’s holiday letting lobby group around the legality of the activity.

The Holiday Letting Organisation (HLO) spokesperson, John Gudgeon, told The Echo that Council had ‘absolutely no grounds’ to pursue legal action against holiday letting owing to the ‘legal advice that we have put to them over the past 15 years’.

When referring to the Dobrohotoff v Bennic [2013] NSWLEC case, Mr Gudgeon said it was generally ‘totally misunderstood as a decision against short-term rental accomodation (STRA)’.

He told The Echo, ‘It was that the owners were advertising and renting for parties and functions etc.

All of which are very clearly not residential uses. (The presiding magistrate has an STRA property herself, which would make it strange if she was saying she is engaged in an illegal activity!)’.

But acting Mayor Michael Lyon told The Echo, ‘John Gudgeon is completely wrong in my view’.

‘Until the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) comes in to force in June 2021, and unless a Council has specifically authorised it in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which Byron hasn’t, then STRA is an unauthorised and commercial activity being undertaken in a residential zone without permission.

‘The Dobrohotoff v Bennic case is not misunderstood; the principles outlined in this and other cases provide clear guidance as to the illegality of the activity. On this basis, I moved a motion in Council that saw us begin court action

against a number of these operators, and we were very confident of success.

‘Until then, Council had turned a blind eye to the issue, though it has only really become a massive issue since the advent of Airbnb and the like’.

Govt intervention He said, ‘Unfortunately, the state government intervened following their options paper on STRA and signalled their intention to effectively legalise the activity and make it a normal residential use.

‘As a result, Council ceased its court actions because it

would have been pointless to continue given the way the law was going to change.

‘It has been so disappointing, as it is effectively legalising hotels in residential areas, and completely subverts Council’s ability to manage planning.

‘We continue to push for 90-days in designated areas as a mitigating measure, but what we really need is the ability to prevent unhosted short-term letting from any area Council deems it necessary [in order] to preserve residential areas for residents to ensure adequate supply and affordability’.

More mega development for the Bay Paul Bibby The Bay Motel, located next to Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel, is on the market, and comes with plans for a total redevelopment.

According to www. realestate.com.au, the redevelopment would swallow up most of the quarter acre block currently

occupied by the Bay Motel, with 1,000sqm of floor space across three storeys.

The ambitious design features a heated pool area, with Japanese hot tub, Finnish sauna, yoga pavilion, and switchable private elevator to allow the owner to use part of the structure as a holiday let.

The property listing,

from UK-based property agency Beauchamp Estates, describes the site as ‘Australia’s most exclusive beachfront residence’.

Developer, Adam Hammond, told www.realestate. com.au he is planning to lodge the development application for the project with Byron Council in February.

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With over 1,200 guests and 40 local exhibitors gathered in Bangalow last weekend, Starlight Festival director Rosie Richards said COVID-19 saw lots of changes made this year. A COVID Safe plan meant there were lots of new adaptations to the festival program, including how presentations were made and how the exhibitors worked on their stands. Additionally, every participant had to register. Rosie said, ‘This was a big change, but the locals stepped up to the challenge and showed their support for this community event by receiving the changes in a positive light and making the call to action. That’s what made it possible to bring yet another Starlight to Bangalow in 2021’. Pictured are Rosie with son Hendrix Hämäläinen. Photo Eve Jeffery

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Data in on illegal camping over 2020/ 21 break Illegal camping continues to be a significant problem in the Byron Shire, say Council, with enforcement staff ‘working seven days a week patrolling and fining vanpacking freeloaders parking at beaches, parks and in residential areas’.

Over the Christmas/New Year period, Council staff say there were ‘12 enforcement staff working seven days a week on two shifts, starting early and finishing late in the night targeting illegal camping and parking, as well as other issues including uncontrolled dogs’.

‘From December 24, 2020 to January 2, 2021, a total of 1,454 infringement notices were issued, with the majority being for illegal camping and parking.

‘One third of the fines (480 fines) were issued between 6pm and 9am.

‘In recent years Council has changed ‘No Camping’ signage in problem areas of the Shire to ‘No Parking’ to enable staff to use number plate recognition technology to record offences, meaning a fine will issue automatically.

Acting Mayor Lyon said,

‘Illegal camping is not a problem unique to the Byron Shire – other coastal areas including Tweed and Clarence Valley are also struggling’.

‘In fact, our staff have been contacted by councils in Western Australia and Queensland hoping to get some ideas on how to tackle their illegal camping problems’.

Rough sleeping ‘Illegal camping is often confused with homelessness and rough sleeping. Byron Shire Council is one of the most proactive in NSW when

it comes to homelessness, employing two Public Space Liaison Officers and currently advertising for a Rough Sleeping project officer.

‘Byron Shire is the first area in NSW, outside Sydney, to pilot an internationallyrenowned project aimed at drastically reducing, and hopefully ending, rough sleeping.

‘The Ending Rough Sleeping Byron Shire project is a community-initiated collaboration that is supported by the state-wide organisation, the End Street Sleeping Collaboration’.

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Let’s all trust the government and get vaxed!

Hans Lovejoy Australia is following the UK and US in rolling out COVID19 vaccines.

Given the enormity of the program, and its wide ranging implications, let’s dig a little into what vaccines are being fast tracked, and how it will roll out.

According to a Department of Health spokesperson, ‘The Government has secured access to COVID-19 vaccines through advanced purchase agreements with AstraZeneca, Novavax and Pfizer’.

They added, ‘Additional COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being evaluated in early stage clinical trials in Australia, including one developed by Flinders University and Adelaide company Vaxine, and four being developed by international companies (SpyBiotech/Serum Institute of India, Novavax, Clover Biopharmaceuticals and Symvivo)’.

All will be assessed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), says the spokesperson, ‘after being tested in large clinical trials on thousands of people.

They added, ‘The TGA and the Australian Government won’t be cutting any corners in the regulatory process’.

According to www.health. gov.au, all four are up to Phase III clinical trials, and owing to the fast tracking, ‘some of these phases have

been combined’.

Biomedical intervention vaccinations generally pass through four phases during development, which starts with small groups of people, and expands to hundreds, then thousands.

The Department of Health spokesperson told The Echo, ‘Phase IV clinical trials refer to clinical trials that occur after a vaccine is licensed to continue to monitor safety and effectiveness’.

ÉIJş ĶƆ Ǖǀĕſȃ Pfizer produces Viagra, Xanax and Zoloft and, according to www.drugwatch. com, was the second-largest pharmaceutical company, by revenue, in 2020. The largest is Johnson & Johnson.

Pfizer’s 2019 revenue was US $51.75 billion, according to its financial report.

Headquartered in the US, Pfizer’s largest shareholders are mutual fund managers, the Vanguard Group being the largest, holding 7.6 per cent.

BlackRock Fund Advisors are the third biggest shareholders. BlackRock are the world’s largest asset manager, with around $7 trillion under management.

Like all behemoth corporations, they regularly break the law, defend themselves in court, then pay the fines if they lose. It’s all part of their business model and is factored into profit margins.

In 2009, www.abcnews.

go.com reported Pfizer was fined $2.3 billion ‘for illegal marketing in an off-label drug case’, making it the ‘largest health care fraud settlement in history’.

It’s worth considering that, in light of CNN’s report in Nov 2020: ‘Shares of Pfizer jumped by almost 15 per cent after the company and its partner, BioNTech, said its vaccine was more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 among those in the trial without evidence of prior infection’.

A ‘serious’ allergic reactions was recorded from Pfizer’s vaccine, by two UK National Health Service staffers. The UK medicines regulator issued precautionary advice in December that ‘people with a significant history of allergic reactions’ should not be given this vaccine for now.

Pfizer’s vaccine is called Comirnaty COVID-19 mRNA, and according to www.health. gov.au, ‘the vaccine doses purchased by the Australian Government will be manufactured in the United States,

Belgium and Germany’.

‘The decision to approve a new vaccine is always made by the TGA on the basis that the benefits outweigh the risks for the intended population’.

Urgency v rigorous assessment On December 31, 2020, Pfizer’s vaccine was listed as an ‘Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure’ by The World Health Organization (www.who.int).

WHO says, ‘The objective is to make medicines, vaccines and diagnostics available as rapidly as possible to address the emergency while adhering to stringent criteria of safety, efficacy and quality’.

‘The assessment weighs the threat posed by the emergency as well as the benefit that would accrue from the use of the product against any potential risks.

‘The EUL pathway involves a rigorous assessment of late phase II and phase III clinical trial data as well as substantial

additional data on safety, efficacy, quality and a risk management plan.

‘These data are reviewed by independent experts and WHO teams who consider the current body of evidence on the vaccine under consideration, the plans for monitoring its use, and plans for further studies.

Meanwhile, AstraZeneca makes one of the other vaccines that the government is likely to roll out.

According to www.money. cnn.com, the biggest shareholders in that company appear to be mutual funds such as Wellington Mutual Investors Fund, and Fidelity Contrafund. Interestingly, other companies are listed with similar names, such as Wellington Management and Fidelity Research.

There are accusations emerging on Twitter regarding AstraZeneca insider trading by members of the Morrison government (ie buying stocks in the company before the government contract was publicly announced).

Rollout strategy There’s sparse information regarding the National Rollout Strategy, available on www.health.gov.au.

The focus will be on vaccinating ‘hospital, quarantine and border staff and residential aged care and disability residents and staff’.

Will it be mandatory?

No, according to www. health.gov.au. The website adds, ‘There are no mandatory vaccines in Australia’.

Yet this is a misleading statement, given that ‘children who are unvaccinated owing to their parent’s conscientious objection can no longer be enrolled in child care’ (source: www.health. nsw.gov.au).

Meanwhile, a Department of Health spokesperson told The Echo, ‘The Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (www.anzctr.org. au) publish information about clinical trials being conducted in Australia and New Zealand, including a number of trials related to COVID-19 [vaccines].

‘These sites allow you to search for trials as they become available and contact trial sponsors and coordinators who can provide further information.

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Acting mayor defends NYE preparations NSW govt response to koala crisis falls short The acting mayor has responded to recent criticisms by former Greens MLC Ian Cohen around how councillors handled NYE and the Christmas break.

Cr Michael Lyon told The Echo, ‘I cannot speak for other councillors, but as acting mayor, I certainly was in constant contact with the acting GM about our preparations for New Year’s, and also the days leading up to it and since. In the recent past, Council has been very

proactive with trying to create the right vibe for New Year’s Eve and Soul Street has been a fantastic success with this’.

‘Falls Festival has worked as a way for people who want to party to have an outlet, and with both these events shut down owing to COVID-19, it ultimately became a police matter in terms of ensuring COVID-19 restrictions were adhered to and that unauthorised activities were being shut down.

‘We had all of our rangers

working around-the-clock and staff were in constant conversation with police to ensure they had everything they needed to perform their duties.

Relatively quiet ‘Thankfully, New Year’s was relatively quiet though there were some unfortunate events in the days leading up to it and perhaps police resources needed to be bolstered more for these days too’.

The NSW government’s response to the NSW Upper House Inquiry into Koala Populations and their Habitat, released Monday, indicates it has no intention of acting upon many key recommendations, says Greens MP and Committee Chair Cate Faehrmann.

Without strong policy intervention, environmental groups and scientists expect koalas to become extinct in NSW before 2050.

Ms Faehrmann said, ‘Many

of the key recommendations, the vast majority of which were supported by all Committee members, seem to have been rejected outright.

‘Of the 42 recommendations in the report, 14 were “Noted” which from where I’m sitting is another way of saying “Rejected”.

‘Recommendations such as the government urgently investigating the “utilisation of core koala habitat on private land and in state forests to replenish koala habitat

lost in the bushfires” appear to be rejected out of hand’.

Koala strategy Ms Faehrmann said that the Environment Minister is relying heavily on the release of a new Koala Strategy.

‘Like the old Koala Strategy, it won’t be worth the paper it’s written on, if it doesn’t address the key threat to the ongoing survival of koalas in NSW, which is the ongoing destruction of their habitat.’

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Conspiracies in the pub?

Politics in the Pub founder distances himself from current direction Hans Lovejoy Politics in the Pub and Nagara Institute founder Dr Richard Hil has distanced himself from those who have taken over the monthly event at the Mullum Courthouse, claiming it now ventilates ‘highly questionable conspiracy theories’.

For nearly five years, the Nagara Institute presented some of Australia’s top intellectuals and academics at its Politics in the Pub, and annual lecture series.

Presenters included Gillian Triggs, Julian Burnside, Hugh Mackay and Indigenous author Thomas Mayor.

After Dr Hil disbanded Nagara in July last year, Politics in the Pub was rebranded Turning Point Talks, headed

by Dr Liz Elliott and her team.

In a letter to The Echo, Dr Hil said, ‘It’s important to note that this has nothing to do with the previous iteration, organised by the Ngara Institute’.

He said it was ‘very concerning’ to witness the current platform being used to ‘ventilate a number of highly questionable conspiracy theories’.

Dr Hil describes last Tuesday’s guest speaker, Max Igan, as ‘well known for weaving together all manner of theories that end up proposing a sinister takeover of the planet by various nefarious entities’.

‘This is a patchwork narrative sown together largely by circumstantial evidence and perverse reasoning. Igan’s website also includes links to notorious racist and fascist (anti-Semitic, Holocaustdenying) organisations. Why then offer him a platform?

What kind of ‘turning points’ are we considering here?’

The Echo found two examples of links from Igan’s website to documentaries that used softened language around Hitler and WWII. And within Igan’s website, there appears little, to no, reference to inequality or climate change. Moreover, his claims appear conflated with legitimate concerns around government corruption.

Self-described nut Within Igan’s online bio, he says, ‘For my own reasons, I have remained a reasonably solitary person for the last 12 years and somehow cannot see that ever changing’.

Additionally, he explains his interest in online gaming, and says, ‘I’m sure many clan members and many other people besides, including members of my own family, find me somewhat of a strange entity and possibly a touch nutty’.

While promoting such views may be considered free speech, The Echo asked Dr Elliott, ‘Won’t the result of promoting these ideas simply be more division and confusion? Isn’t free speech more useful to a society when it is led by those with a track record in making positive changes, and who don’t consider themselves “nutty”?’

Dr Elliot replied, ‘Local activist, Max Igan, has a large, younger cohort of listeners in Mullumbimby, Australia and in the USA. His free talk on Tuesday [January] 12 at 7pm in the Courthouse Hotel is nearly sold out’.

‘This is because he questions, in a down to earth, non-academic style, the policies that have led to

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our current political crises.

Some of his claims seem outlandish, some are worth exploring and debating, and many may yet prove to be true; undeniably there is a trajectory of increasing surveillance and control of the citizenry.

‘Witness the staged storming of the US Capitol Hill to censorship of even the US President… the idea plane fuel could collapse, like in a controlled demolition, the World Trade Towers – and the invasion of Iraq, all promoted by a media with strong ties to the US and Israeli military.

‘Moreover, now we have an invisible viral enemy that causes us to surrender basic human rights, and leads us all to “the Great Reset”, a Central Bank plot to remove all local control of environment, health, education, economy and finance, due to be implemented in the next few months (ref: World Economic Forum website).

‘Questioning is good, debate is good, and exposure of people to all sorts of opinions is sacred.

‘Australia ranks as one of the Western world’s worst Freedom of Information countries; are we to promote more censorship in Mullumbimby, or open the mainstream media’s narratives to debate?’

Anti-Semite claims ‘Max has been labelled a conspiracy theorist, and an anti-Semite, which are two trite terms used to silence dissent. There is only one serious conspiracy, the exponentially increasing wealth and power of one-in-a thousand of the world’s people, while the

rest of us have diminished democracy, a trashed environment, climate change and weakened labour laws.

‘This conspiracy has been advanced progressively by Trade Treaties, union bashing and security laws during 50 years of neoliberalism.

‘This was emphasised

by Aidan Ricketts in his talk for Turning Point Talks in October. If our youth are to inherit more than a wasteland, this conspiracy must be overturned.

‘Since then, Turning Point Talks has had a leading bank reform activist, Ellen Brown, and David Holmgren, leading permaculturist, on city refurbishment. John Pilger, David Heilpern and Foster Gamble, creator of the Thrive documentary have indicated they will speak at Turning Point Talks.

Yet Dr Hil says, ‘Surely, the important thing now at a time of “post-truth” and “fake news” relativism is to try and sort out how we can make sense of anything, given the tsunami of information that confronts us’.

‘Reverting to obscurantist thinking that flies in the face of reason is the last thing we need. It’s also worrying that many of the conspiracy theories aired by so-called progressives in Mullum and elsewhere are also peddled by the likes of Donald Trump et al – and look where that ends up!’

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Former Nats MP reappointed to RDA The former local Nationals MP for Ballina has been reappointed to the Northern Rivers chapter of Regional Development Australia (RDA), based in Lismore.

Don Page served as the local MP from 1988 to 2015, and will continue as RDA committee chair until June 2025.

RDA describes itself as ‘a national network of 52 committees across Australia who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support economic and workforce development, local procurement, strategic regional planning, and inform government programs and infrastructure investments’.

Refreshed charter Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, Nola Marino MP, said, ‘Mr Page will lead RDA-Northern Rivers under a refreshed charter that focuses their role on driving

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investment and local procurement opportunities and through this, creating jobs and economic growth for our regions’.

Don Page said he looked forward to working with all stakeholders ‘to maintain strong socio-economic outcomes across the region’.

‘For example, results from recent ABS data has showed that through the coordination and co-operation of public and private sectors, the Richmond-Tweed region has maintained an unemployment rate of five per cent or less since the pandemic began, which compares well against the state average of 6.5 per cent’.

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The 75th birthday of Helena Norberg-Hodge, the founder of Local Futures, is a cause for celebration. Her 40 plus years of activism, spanning four continents, have truly made the world a better place.

By the age of seventy-five, most people have started to slow down a little, de-clutter their diaries, put their feet up even. Most people, but not Helena.

I knew Helena was special during our first evening together, at a cozy Italian restaurant in London’s theatre district.

Leaving aside her menu choices (she dismissed the convention of main course followed by dessert in favor of two desserts, both chocolate), there was an intensity to her that might have been overwhelming had it not been accompanied by a beguiling Scandinavian openness and a modestlyexpressed life history that embraced three continents, a close working relationship with Noam Chomsky, and much more.

A whirlwind doesn’t begin to describe it. I reported back to my flatmates that she was the most extraordinary person I had ever met.

That was September, 1977.

Forty-three years on, and my first impression still

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The media release says, ‘NSW Treasury signed a deed

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stands. Yes, there are times when the British values I grew up with – avoid conflict at all cost and never take anything too seriously – cause me to want that intensity to be dialled down a bit, or the passionately held convictions to include just a chink of uncertainty.

But moderation is not Helena’s thing. In fact, if anything can be said to define her life and work, it is the strength of her core beliefs, rooted as they are, not in academic theory or intellectual debate, but in the undeniable reality of lived experience.

Helena’s achievements in Ladakh, for which she earned the 1986 Right Livelihood Award, or ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’, have been widely reported. Behind them was the rarest of qualities: the ability to connect – deeply

connect – with people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.

Gift for languages Blessed with an exceptional gift for languages (she mastered the immensely difficult Ladakhi language in a matter of weeks), she was able to immerse herself in Ladakh, almost as an ‘insider’.

At first, she had the privilege of getting to know a gentle and harmonious way of living that had seen little change for more than a thousand years.

But as the region was exposed to the process of modernisation, or ‘development’, she was witness not only to the incremental collapse of the traditional culture, but to the accompanying – and in some ways more insidious – erosion of

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This was a profoundly sad experience, but one that only served to harden Helena’s resolve to play her part in tackling what she saw as the principal root cause of social and environmental breakdown, whether in Ladakh or elsewhere: the increasingly lawless global economy.

Exposing the fundamental flaws of economic globalisation continues to be a central focus of Helena’s work.

But she’s always been aware that resistance alone is not enough.

At the heart of her activism (and central to the work of Local Futures) is a positive vision of a very different future: a rich and vibrant tapestry of more place-based economies, closer to community and to the Earth.

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providing $7.8 million towards the Tweed section of the rail trail on December 17, 2020, returning it to Tweed Shire Council just before Christmas’.

‘With the Australian Government executing a funding deed for $6.5 million in 2018 under its Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Package Fund, Council now has $14.3 million to complete the Tweed section of the rail trail.

‘It also has secured a further $600,000 from the NSW Government to cover the cost of promoting, operating and embellishing the Tweed section for the first three years.

‘Execution of the NSW deed paves the way for Council to complete the competitive tender process to award a design and construct contract for the Murwillumbah to Crabbes

Creek section this year.

‘The vegetation clearing along and near the railway line, starting at Wooyung Road near Crabbes Creek and working north to the Murwillumbah Railway Station, will allow the four preferred construction companies to access and inspect the rail infrastructure to prepare their design and costings for the proposed rail trail’.

Pay parking for Broken Head?

With increased traffic and perilous narrow roads and a lack of footpaths on Broken Head Reserve and Seven Mile Beach Roads, Council says they are seeking feedback on plans to manage the long running issue.

Three different parking layouts are being presented, say Council staff, ‘Which all aim to formalise parking spaces, provide for the future introduction of pay parking and address pedestrian

safety with the introduction of footpaths’.

Council say an average of 1,880 vehicles use Broken Head Reserve Road weekly, and 365 travel on Seven Mile Beach Road.

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There I was last week, reading the latest Echo, nodding in agreement with Phillip Frazer, smiling at Mandy’s column, shaking my head over the weird Trump equals Julius Caesar article, when I was suddenly brought to a halt by page 10.

WTF? Some poor person down a rabbit hole and, instead of helping, the newspaper is publishing a long account of this predicament? And this week, Politics in the Pub, which had a long history of presenting respected academics and thinkers with credibility, has apparently been replaced by conspiracy theorists.

It must be the local terrain. Some people dig themselves into rabbit holes, aka conspiracy theories, and they don’t want to get out because their tunnelling has revealed the sinister framework that exists behind the world’s apparent randomness. Any evidence to the contrary is itself proof of the grand conspiracy.

Of course we are lied to by media, by corporations and by governments, but they are not coordinated, cohesive, all-encompassing lies.

Believing that the forces of darkness are so powerful that they control every facet of society, except for the brave individuals ‘doing their own research’ on the net, is a kind of victim mentality.

We have every reason to be suspicious of the motives of tax-evading corporations, of the reckless adoption by police and banks of facial recognition and other AI devices, of governments’ obsession with ‘security’ over freedom, of dozens of developments that need the attention of involved citizens.

But seeing all these problems as links in one giant plot leads to trumped-up fables of good and bad. It becomes easier to deal in black and white rather than the messy, grey-shaded, manylevelled, complicated reality that constitutes the world.

Last year was rich in new conspiracy theories.

Who needs chemtrails, or 9/11 when the novel coronavirus was created in a lab financed by Bill Gates, whose vaccine will contain a microchip to take over your mind?

Better still, the spurious ‘plandemic’ is part of the babysacrificing lizard people’s attack on us, which will ultimately be revealed and repelled by Donald J Trump.

America may be the cradle of most conspiracy theories, but closer to home two federal government MPs, George Christensen and Craig Kelly, have posted many inflammatory falsehoods about the US election and COVID-19.

The prime minister, when asked why he allows them to propagate dangerous disinformation, answered that it is a matter of free speech. The obvious rejoinder is that any responsible prime minister would use his own free speech to point out that Messrs Christensen and Kelly are full of shit.

Sometimes the accumulation of evidence to disprove a conspiracy theory is not enough. We need an overview of the mechanisms that cause such theories to take hold, and people need help to get free of them.

Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories

by Mick West is an excellent resource, as is his website www. metabunk.org. For quick checking of stories that sound either dubious or too good to be true, try www.snopes.com.

It’s hard to find the balance between a rational distrust of people and organisations with their own agenda and falling down the rabbit hole of total paranoia, but it is what the times seem to demand of us.

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s a Brisbane teenager in Sir Joh’s stifling, authoritarian, corrupt police state, I’d buy a Nation Review each week to read Mungo on federal politics.

His dark humour grounded in passionate belief gave me a way to see a Queensland politics that had hope in it.

When I mentioned this on Twitter after Mungo died, several Tweeps said yep, that’s what they did and how they felt too.

My big cause now is the urgent need for a strong federal ICAC. There’s only one way to make it happen, citizens in Coalition seats need to insist their MPs support the bill by Indi independent Helen Haines (now backed by Labor, the Greens and every cross bench Senator and MP except One Nation).

The Fitzgerald Royal Commission delivered Queensland from our Trump, contemptuous of media, promoter of fake cancer-cure gurus, jackbooter of opponents through his police.

His Country Party ruled by outrageous gerrymander for 23 years without any serious impediment to his government’s rampant corruption, lawless police force and stacked judiciary.

Our media was complicit.

My little story: Police misbehaviour became so grotesque Sir Joh set up a Police Complaints Tribunal led by a mate, District Court judge Eric Pratt.

He never found a cop guilty and his findings were unreported.

Thanks to a gutsy chief of staff at The Courier Mail I reported a gobsmacking not guilty finding detailed in the Queensland Law Society Journal.

The police reporter’s ‘get off my round’ note landed on my desk.

I reported another gobsmacking innocent finding, and Judge Pratt invited the editor and the police reporter to the Tribunal office and, I was told, proved to them there was nothing amiss.

End of coverage.

When the Sir Joh for PM movement took off, The Courier Mail sent reporters all over the State for reaction.

I went to the North Queensland town I grew up in, Mackay, and found that my ballet teacher and the pieman who sold us kids pies ’n peas and a bottle of Coke for lunch at school thought he’d make a good PM.

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They knew nothing about the reality.

They just liked him.

The paper’s Phil Dickie tried to break open the overt prostitution and illegal gambling rackets operating under police protection in the Valley in Brisbane, but his work was legalled into an incomprehensible mess.

The uber-corrupt minister for everything, Russ Hinze, said there was no prostitution or illegal gambling in Queensland and that was that.

But when the ABC’s ‘Moonlight State’ documentary definitively proved the big lie, while Sir Joh was overseas, his deputy called the Fitzgerald Royal Commission.

Tony Fitzgerald slowly, transparently opened Queenslanders’ eyes and took us all with him – including my ballet teacher and the pieman – to transform our State electorally, and politically, with a Crime and Misconduct Commission, because he earned our trust and became the most admired man in our State.

He paid the price. Of course he did. He lost his precious privacy, and his destiny, to be a High Court judge, was thwarted owing to National Party animus.

The current federal government is deeply corrupt, and everyone who takes an interest in politics knows it.

Take a look at Scott Morrison’s sorry excuse for a federal ICAC bill, published under extreme pressure from Helen Haines’ campaign late last year.

It’s a protection racket for politicians and public servants, yet another #ScottyfromMarketing scam.

I was going to write about all that, but a day after agreeing to write for The Echo, the world watched the humiliation of America’s

deeply corrupt democracy.

I was in our Parliament as a reporter in 1996, when renegade protesters at an ACTU rally forced their way through the front door.

It was frightening – 90 people injured – but they were never a chance to enter the Parliament or MPs’ offices.

They didn’t get past the public foyer.

Yet this ‘mob’ from the US – which included GOP state MPs, off duty police officers, defence force veterans and company executives – stopped certification of the presidential election, trashed the Speaker’s office, occupied the Senate Chamber, and defecated in the seat of power in the world’s most powerful nation.

America was unmasked.

It was one of those days, like S11, when you’ll remember where you were when the world changed.

I’m still in shock. America is in free fall as its viciously authoritarian rival for world leadership spreads its wings.

Scary times for Australia as we face climate change horror.

Queensland had its Trump, and we emerged and thrived owing to the ABC and a Royal Commissioner we trusted and empowered.

We cleaned up our system and became a real, vibrant democracy.

If Australians believe democracy is the best way to survive the dangers ahead, we need to clean it up.

We need to elect people to federal politics who want to serve the public interest, not themselves.

We need a federal ICAC led by a person we trust.

We need a strong ABC. Only we can make it happen.

Politics as entertainment is over.

Time to get serious.

As Mungo always, always, was.

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But I have a few gripes to share.

1. Brunswick Heads, last Saturday, was in complete lockdown. Nowhere to park in the whole town, even well into residential areas in all directions.

2. Our new transport centre on the Byron bypass is sinfully ugly. With some barbed wire it could look like a gulag concentration area.

The quaint old heritage railway centre now completely boarded up. What a shame.

3. A mature age woman who can no longer live in her car tried to rent accommodation from a real estate company and was told there were over 200 applicants for the two rentals. As reported in The Echo and Bay FM, business owners are renting accommodation for their service workers because there is no affordable accommodation in Byron Shire.

Last week’s Echo had no rentals listed. Yet there are hundreds, if not thousands, available on Airbnb. I’ve read that approximately a third of Byron homes are now on Airbnb.

Guinea or Indonesia around September where it couples up and proceeds to harass local currawongs or magpies.

This process involves the male bird diverting the hosts away from their nests whilst the female sneaks in and lays their own clutch in the smaller bird’s nest. Occasionally the female cuckoo will swallow the host’s eggs before laying her own, but not always. Either way the host’s own brood will seldom survive due to the oversized parasite fledgling nicking all the food. It does all seem rather harsh but nature has a way to balance out many of these anthropocentric concerns.

The bird itself sits high in the fruit tree canopies amongst the fig birds and cuckoo shrikes, it is rarely seen but always heard. It is also known as the storm bird in the northern states of Australia owing to its migration period coinciding with the wet season.

The channel-billed cuckoo is an amazing bird that has evolved and survived well, it is not in danger and currently seems to be thriving in the current climate. Peace.

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It’s a matter of consideration for others Jason. What’s good and enjoyable for you and your friends may be quite distressing for many others. I hope this helps you understand.

Either drum inside where the sound can be completely blocked, or find a venue where no-one will be affected by your choice of enjoyment. And I don’t mean the forest – there are many beings living in the forest.

Bronwyn Sindel Mullumbimby

Sky terror Cartoon by Holly English www.hollyenglish.com My last housemate was approached by a friend to rent a home in Byron so she could turn it into a holiday let, as she could not rent any more homes because the real estate would not rent any more to her.

So now Byron will have its first traffic light because traffic backed up on the motorway is too dangerous, with all the service workers coming in from other shires.

So sad!

4. On my way home Sunday, I decided to go via Coolamon Scenic Drive to stop at the lookout at the very top, only to find it completely blocked off.

Byron seems to be loved to death by a thousand

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cuts. Is it possible to save our lovely Shire, and planet, from too many people and overdevelopment?

Maybe the 100k lightworkers who focused our love on Uluru on the planetary convergent solstice to energise the Pleiadian ‘Magic Box’ given to the Elders to fully open the age of Aquarius will have the desired effect? We shall see.

Noah Yamore Mullumbimby

LĕëſƐȜƆ ë ǖ ƖƐƐĕſ I’ve just thought – is the Qld premier really just a coy lover, playing hard to get, and we, and the Qld public service, have been too insensitive to notice?

Could it be that ‘shut the door!’ is really, in the language of lovers, ‘Je t’adore’?

J Rose Mullumbimby

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threat posed by the drumming circle?

Thanks for asking Jason – I can only speak for myself; but I’m a very quiet person, live in a very quiet place by choice, and object strongly to having to listen to other people’s noise/music when I’m at home.

The problem with drums is that, unless they are struck very gently, the sound they make travels for quite a distance; under the right conditions more than a kilometre. The sound of a drum has quite a different beat to the beat of my heart and my preferred rhythm.

Why should I be subjected to someone else’s noise/music in the privacy of my own home? It’s more than annoying, it’s actually distressing.

Do I have to turn on the radio to drown out the sound? That doesn’t seem fair. And if I’m this sensitive, how much must it affect the ground dwelling animals that are trying to rest while you play?

Unless you have been walking around for the last couple of months with ear plugs in, you would have noticed the sound of terror in the sky. It’s a noise I hadn’t had in my bushland retreat for some years, and I needed to record and search the sound on the internet to discover that it was in fact a channelbilled cuckoo Scythrops novaehollandiae.

It is the largest brood parasite bird in the world, and the largest cuckoo. It also sounds like a baby being throttled whilst being thrown naked into a vat of burning oil (maybe just a mild tad of embellishment here but you get the point).

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Trump’s theatre of the absurd Q American patriots are celebrating an historic victory with the Democrats’ stunning win of both seats in the Georgia Senate election. We can only imagine how treasonous Trump supporters and the radical lunatic right are hurting right now; for all the sensible progressive people in Western democracies, this is as good as it gets.

President, and Vice President-elect, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, can now implement their long-overdue reform program that the American people overwhelmingly voted for at the general election, without the usual obstruction by the extreme right-wing Republican Party.

A major shift on climate change policy and gun culture can now be achieved with Democrats controlling all three tiers of government. But even more importantly, the criminality and subversion that has been rife within the entire Trump administration and family, can now be pursued with renewed vigour, now the protection of the Presidency and Senate has been neutralized.

Not since the heyday of the American mafia has corruption existed at such high levels with the perpetrators operating with impunity. There are many existing lawsuits, both State and Federal, ready to be served on Trump and his cohorts. We are going to have a great year watching ‘Crooked Donald’ and Co finally cop what they deserve.

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Q It’s amazing how a country that uses the phrase ‘In God We Trust’, yet arms itself to the teeth and bombs its way around the world, thrusting their so-called ‘democracy’ on sovereign nations, holds the world to ransom with their weapons of mass destruction. Yet at the same time they can’t defend the White House from its angry citizens, who’ve been shafted for so long, and deluded into thinking that a despotic, self-serving creep can somehow deliver them from their desperate plight.

Trump is not solely to blame for this situation, the rest of the world stood by and watched this scenario evolve.

At the same time a courageous man is locked up in gruelling conditions in Belmarsh Prision, London, for exposing the truth. Meanwhile a military budget of US$740 billion has been approved by both parties in the Senate, and a deadly pandemic rages through the nation.

We’ll find out who believes in democracy when the UN International Ban on Nuclear Weapons comes into effect 22 January, 2021.

Mick Stacey Ballina

ĶëƆ ĈşŕǕ ſŔĕĎ ‘Turning Points Talks’ is the new Mullumbimby Politics in the Pub. It’s important to note that this has nothing to do with the previous iteration, organised by the Ngara Institute.

While public presentations are a vital tool for communicating ideas and engaging people in meaningful dialogue, and arriving at deeper truths, they need to be carefully thought through.

They need to be more than bias confirmation within an existing echo-chamber.

It is therefore very concerning to witness the current Turning Point Talks platform being used to ventilate a number of highly questionable conspiracy theories.

The next speaker, Max Igan, is well known for weaving together all manner of such theories that end up proposing a sinister takeover of the planet by various nefarious entities. The warnings are dire, the outlook dystopian, and the evidence and attributions never less than vague.

This is a patchwork narrative sown together largely by circumstantial evidence and perverse reasoning. Igan’s website also includes links to notorious racist and fascist (anti-Semitic, Holocaustdenying) organisations. Why

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Q David Lovejoy’s account of Trump’s theatre-of-the-absurd Presidency highlights his pardons of the Blackwater murderers. But without Bush’s illegal war against Iraq, these gun-goons would not have committed their crimes. Surely it’s time such wars were deemed criminal, and the presidents and henchmen who start them the primary criminals, even if they are American. They hide under the lie ‘oops, it was a mistake, dud intelligence’.

Trump is widely execrated as the worst American president ever. Yet he denounced America’s endless ‘stupid wars’, withdrew troops from existing wars, and is the only one not to have started a new one. From the perspective of an Iraqi whose family was obliterated

by Blackwater or by an American ‘smart’ bomb, Bush is a war criminal.

America had a central role drafting the founding charter of the United Nations, under which only wars of self-defence are just; otherwise they are crimes. All the many wars and interventions started by America since WWII (with minor exceptions) were criminal, their victims denied justice.

The war-mongering history of America is told in two superb books

by NSW Supreme Court judge, Michael Pembroke: Korea: Where the American Century Began and Play by the Rules.

They give a therapeutic perspective on ‘our great and powerful friend’.

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then offer him a platform?

What kind of ‘turning points’ are we considering here?

Surely the important thing now at a time of ‘post-truth’ and ‘fake news’ relativism is to try and sort out how we can make sense of anything, given the tsunami of information that confronts us. Reverting to obscurantist thinking that flies in the face of reason is the last thing we need. It’s also worrying that many of the conspiracy theories aired by so-called progressives in Mullumbimby and elsewhere are also peddled by the likes of Donald Trump et al – and look where that ends up!

May I suggest that it might be more helpful to invite speakers who can actively contribute to building a global justice movement capable of creating a new order rather than an impenetrable pea-soup fog?

For a more detailed commentary on ‘con theorising’, see: https://bit.ly/3qaWpQ7.

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PƐȜƆ !wÈP' ōĶĪĕ Regarding W Goode’s letter (6 January). Our daughters and their partners left Mullumbimby on New Year’s Day at 4.30am driving to Victoria to avoid hotel quarantine.

They arrived at the Albury/ Wodonga border at 6.30pm and were across the border into Victoria within a half hour.

They arrived in Melbourne at 11pm, weary, yet pleased to be home. A trip home to Mullum suddenly over.

They all tested negative and are now in isolation playing board games. It’s life. It’s a COVID world, we all need to learn to adapt to the changes thrown upon us. No time for whinging, embrace what you can change, not what you can’t. There’s more to come.

Face this new world with wisdom and courage.

Fran Leske Mullumbimby

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Positively potholes Q Interesting that its always people who have just moved here (Echo, January 6) that come up with magical solutions for fixing the Shire’s roads (or just their own road).

They seem to think that somehow the wealth within the Shire is, or could be, a contributing factor to how the roads can be repaired.

Byron Shire has a small number of ratepayers both rich and poor. That rate base has to pay for a huge amount of infrastructure and services at many locations, not just in Richard’s own street.

Roads aren’t cheap, filling potholes only adds to the cost and is a short-term solution. Resealing roads is incredibly expensive, with Council managing this most of the time through state government grants.

Perhaps a better idea would be to pick a better

media to the plight of Julian Assange has been a stain on their name. It says a lot about their priorities and whose interests they serve, namely the purveyors of police state security and permanent war. Clearly most of our politicians and faux pundits care little for their fellow citizen, even less for the principles of free press, due process, and the rule of law, let alone freedom and democracy.

The decision by a UK court to deny his extradition to the US on humanitarian grounds is a significant symbolic trouncing for the Trump administration and a welcome victory for the international civil society that has campaigned long and hard on Julian’s behalf; but it does nothing to salvage the tarnished reputations of the UK, US and Australian governments.

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Butler St rail crossing I‘m sure that the trials that the Butler Street bypass and the transit station will inflict on the local neighbourhood are far from over.

Of course, those trials were already outlined (and ignored) in the futile submissions we were invited to make before the process went inexorably ahead.

The latest imposition has been what I consider ad hoc closures of the rail crossing in Butler Street. Now, at least one worker assured me, that there had been public consultation on this matter and ‘approval’ obtained.

But I am not aware of any

road to cycle on, or think of your wonderful potholes as a speed deterrent. Sealed roads equal speeding cars – which we are seeing a significant rise in, and in turn more fatalities of our diminishing wildlife.

Rebecca Ingram Wilsons Creek Q Three to four years ago there was a huge outcry about potholes and state of roads in Byron Shire similar to what Mr Richard Hil is alluding to (Echo, January 6).

At the time, a spokesperson for Council silenced the critics with this stunning reply: ‘the tarmac does not sit well with the volcanic soil of Byron Shire’. Many were perplexed how the neighbouring shires managed to keep their roads in good nick despite similar soil conditions to Byron Shire, and all being neighbours of Mt Warning.

‘consultation’ or ‘leaflet drop’ having occurred. So it was damned annoying, on Monday last, to find it closed off to pedestrians with the invitation to walk down to the Shirley Street end. When of course any who had business back up Jonson Street would now need to add perhaps twenty minutes’ walk to their journey. I walk a lot, but I certainly did not enjoy the extra walk in blazing sun and sticky heat! The point is, we were not prepared for this.

I know of older people who certainly would find this extra locomotion arduous in the extreme.

Apparently, the decision on this was made in Sydney by, I understand, State Rail, as they have the transit station under their aegis. But Hazel Bros. are contracted to do the work, so why is there no intermediary here who will offer some explanation without the shrugged off comment that it was nothing to do with them?

Trying to find any telephone number to contact a suitable spokesperson in Sydney I found a hopeless task; but then I find few modern organisations want to have public contact. I believe many of them try to ensure it doesn’t happen.

Increasingly, I find this leads to the anonymity of contemporary society.

I fail to see why some temporary access to town across the railway isn’t offered closer than the present detour suggested to hapless, bewildered and often heat-exhausted pedestrians. But that would mean some understanding from an

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The roads continued their abysmal state and at each Council election the prospective candidates promised the moon, stars a bypass etc, but life as they say went on.

A couple of years ago suddenly the media went into a frenzy about an invasion of celebs from Hollywood taking over at Broken Head.

Lo and behold, Council got their collective fingers out and the road between Suffolk Park and Midgen Flat turnoff, heading towards Broken Head was repaired and brought to top condition almost overnight.

It is rumoured many celebs are still drifting towards the Shire, so perhaps Mr Hill can persuade a celeb or even better a Councillor to come and reside in Palm Ave. Miracles may soon come to pass.

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We still haven’t moved decisively on the issue of oilbased plastics even though we know that they don’t break down, ever.

Jobs, jobs, jobs can be created in hemp production and industry to produce compostable plastic, wood etc. While our government hasn’t said a word about raising the welfare payment for job seekers, I am amazed that the upgrade of the Pacific Highway from Newcastle to Tweed cost only fifteen billion and created a lot of jobs for over 24 years. And Scotty from marketing announced $270 billion spending on the military in the next ten years.

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CHESS by Ian Rogers ‘Don’t you think I could also be a Grandmaster if I put in one or two years of chess?’ Donald Trump asked GM Pal Benko while opening the Candidates matches at Trump Tower in New York 1994.

Benko politely demurred, but the future US President did not take the comment well, with his revenge served cold.

Three years later he was guest of honour at a fundraiser from an underprivileged New York primary school which was trying to raise $5,000 to send its chess team to the national championships. Trump offered a fake $1m cheque, before finally throwing in two hundred dollar notes.

Fast forward to Trump’s 2016 election campaign and, when explaining his opposition to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, he said ‘[to withdraw from it] you have to be like a Grand Chess Master – and we don’t have any of them.’ (At the time the US had 90 Grandmasters.)

In 2016 President-elect Trump declined an invitation to attend the World Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and

Sergey Karjakin in New York.

However, due to the high level Russian influence in both the world body FIDE and the organisers World Chess, the invitation was subsequently investigated by the Muller inquiry into Russian influence on the 2016 election.

Trump responded to Muller: ‘I have become aware of documents indicating that in March 2016, the President of [FIDE] invited the Trump Organization to host, at Trump Tower, the 2016 World Chess Championship Match. I do not remember having been asked to attend the World Chess Championship and I did not attend the event… which was not being held at Trump Tower.’

Trump’s recent refusal to accept defeat has at least given some outlet for a chessplayers’ counterattack. Given the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit’s emphasis on resigning appropriately, the series’ chess consultant Bruce Pandolfini, asked about Trump, was less than flattering: ‘You don’t keep fighting when your situation is hopeless.… there are people you just don’t even want to play because they are such unpleasant losers.’

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The debate over our disused rail corridor has long gone stale. It is acrimonious, ideological, and exhibits a strong tendency to avoid key points.

Everyone loves trains, but regrettably, train love will not return trains to our tracks.

The development of railroads was a signal feature of the industrial revolution.

A century and a half later, deep in the digital age, we still cling desperately to the idea of trains – the embodiment of nineteenth century progress. The Murwillumbah branch line was built in 1894; its closure 110 years later was viewed as theft, regional neglect perpetuated by corrupt, self-interested, city politicians.

When the XPT ceased running between Murwillumbah and Casino in 2004, I missed, for a brief while, the train’s whistle as it passed the level crossing in Mullumbimby.

But those of us who actually caught the train realised its replacement with a bus to Casino was no big deal. The train was certainly a preferable mode of conveyance, yet the effect was the same.

You were reliably delivered to Casino and the Sydney train.

The community was slow to react to the branch line’s closure, probably because of its trifling impact. A few train activists briefly waved placards and intoned slogans.

Then the guns fell silent.

The rail-trail debate was kindled in 2012 when a condition assessment, by engineers ARUP, determined that the train’s return required nearly a billion dollars’ worth of track works. A further report, by NSW transport, recommended enhanced bus services as the most effective means of improving public transport in the area. The corridor’s great promise as a rail-trail was also noted.

The Sourdough Group, a local business consultancy,

soon began advocating for the disused corridor to become a cycle and walking trail (aka rail-trail). A year later, in 2014, the NSW government undertook a feasibility study which found the cost of building the trail could be quickly recouped.

It ‘committed’ to funding the project but this commitment wilted in the face of community disagreement about the corridor.

şōĎ şǔ şſ ƆëưĕĎȃ The prospect of a rail-trail had reinvigorated the train lobby. Although a key concern of rail-trail proponents was preserving the corridor for future generations, they were accused of wanting the corridor sold off, and attacked for having ‘vested interests’, being ‘corporate backed’, pursuing ‘hidden agendas’, and being against public transport. At times it was as if rail-trail proponents had stolen the train, along with the hopes and aspirations of the denizens of the North Coast.

The Nationals were prorail-trail and the Greens protrain. To many, this proved the rail-trail was a shonky deep-state conspiracy.

The rail line’s closure was justified on the basis of low patronage and looming maintenance costs. These fiscal grounds hinted strongly at Macquarie Street’s reluctance to spend money. Yet the call to ‘bring back the train’ soon became ‘give us a commuter rail service’. Despite the clear signal that fiscal largesse

would not be forthcoming, the indefatigable soldiers of the rail renaissance decided this was the hill they would die on.

Bringing the train back was never really about the worthy objective of public transport. It was always about bringing the train back.

Nostalgia and symbolism were the paramount concern, not people’s material interests, such as transport access.

Otherwise, these campaigners might have called for expanded bus services.

A few years ago the deeppocketed resort at Belongil put a solar train on the line to convey its well-healed patrons three kilometres, at bicycle speed, into Byron Bay. The train lobby, including most councillors, rejoiced. This development was ‘movement at the station’ – evidence, that they believed, a commuter service was a fait accompli.

Byron Council engaged Arcadis to report into the feasibility of reactivating the rail corridor within the Shire, and are now pursuing a project called The Byron Line. Arcadis evaluated six different multi-modal uses of the corridor. The report seemed skewed against track removal and towards novelty, although its terms of reference are illusive. Owing to the excessive cost of restoring the track, Council favours using either a hi-rail vehicle, something like a Toyota Coaster, capable of 25–35 km/h on rail, and road travel too; or a hyper-light

new rail technology for which a prototype is being developed in the UK. The report’s fine print reveals such minutiae as the need to replace the steel rail-bridge over the river in Mullumbimby with a reinforced concrete structure, an engineering and financial feat a rail-trail would not require.

Council is ‘continuing to identify further funding opportunities’ for their multimodal extravaganza, while conceding ‘there is currently no funding for rail with trail’.

They consider the rail-trail a plaything for tourists, yet downplay the low-key economic development it promises, and its potential to enable human-powered local transport. A bike and walking track is envisaged beside the rail ‘where feasible’ – wherever there is not a bridge, cutting, tunnel, viaduct or swamp. The Byron Line might become a railtrail, sans rail, and trail. An empty promise.

After years of dithering, the other councils along the corridor have recently turned away from the train lobby.

The rail-trail is now coming at Byron from two directions.

Tweed Shire Council and Richmond Valley Council have shovel ready projects, fully funded by state and federal governments, currently out to tender or in design.

Lismore Council is seeking funding for their section.

Byron Shire may well become a laughing stock.

The purist in the middle of the corridor whose quixotic mission, to bring the train back, hobbles the rail-trail.

Politics may well be the art of the possible, but it’s also about compromise. Pursuing policy perfectionism is a most uncertain strategy. Occasionally, something good is better than nothing perfect. Our community has been offered a choice: either one bicycle and walking track or zero trains. We chose the latter.

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Established in 1963 the Club has grown to become one of the largest in the Northern Rivers, and has over 600 registered players

and volunteers.

Over the past few seasons the Club’s committee has been driving a ‘one club’ philosophy of inclusiveness,

player development and social responsibility, and from 2021 all teams, across every age and gender, will play under a single club crest.

Historically the male team has played as the ’Rams’ and the women as the ‘Wildcats’.

From 2021 all teams in the club will play as Byron Bay Football Club.

‘While we respect our heritage, bringing all the teams at every level under

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‘It’s important that our young people coming through the ranks feel they are at a Club that reflects the community they represent, which is a club united, not divided by gender, race or anything else,’ he said.

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n 2016 Hillary Clinton described Trump’s rougher followers as ‘deplorables’ – the ones who were openly racist, misogynist, and hostile towards new social/cultural trends, like uppity women, or foreigners.

Now, four years down the track, millions of Trump fans are thrilled to let their prejudices rip and shout factoids to justify them.

Last week, the day after Trump’s shock troops invaded the Capitol building, Republican Party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel gathered top-level officials to discuss the Party’s future. The retreat, as it was aptly called, refused to acknowledge that their President Trump was inciting, and promising to join in, a violent takeover of the entire Congress building.

He welched on joining the invasion but went on tele to say, hours into the mayhem, that the invaders were ‘special people’ and told them ‘we love you’. Instead, what riled the Republican meeting was that the dastardly Democrats have deemed all Congress’s rules must be ungendered and non-binary; that means fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives and in-laws are now ‘parent, child, sibling, spouse, or parent-in-law.’

Apart from the vast wealth divide, this is what divides America today.

Younger city-dwellers want words, flags, statues, rules, regulations, and school curricula to be cleansed of language and culture put

Trump’s special person (SP) #1 is Doug Jensen of Iowa, now jailed on five charges, including leading the mob upstairs in pursuit of a Capitol security guard. T-shirt says ‘Trust The Plan – Q’, Q is a ludicrous far-right character. Photo Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Trump’s SP #2 is the guy in Congress with the flag of the slavery-promoting states who fought the Union (of the US) in the Civil War that killed 620,000 Americans.

Trump’s SP #3 with his hands in pockets T-shirt says 6MWE, short for ‘6 million wasn’t enough’, referring to Jews and others targeted and killed by the Nazis. Photos Twitter in place by ancestors of the older more privileged and more rural folks.

The people who stormed the Capitol (mostly white males) are on that side, believing they deserve to keep hold of some privileges, like the privilege to chase after members of Congress to kidnap them or, in Vice President Pence’s case, to threaten to lynch him, kill a cop, smash windows, and trash offices and television crews’ equipment. Many are ex-military, some were in costumes, and some had t-shirts that said Six Million Was’t Enough, referring to Jews murdered by Nazis.

They smeared their own shit on walls and floors.

The halls of Congress have never been so breached, yet the instigator of it all, Trump, hasn’t been charged with anything. If they’d been black and brown people, led by former President Obama, they’d all be dead.

Trumpsters still don’t get that it’s only about him.

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I said early in the Trump saga that a hundred million Americans share his wish to drain the swamp of Washington, but they were wrong to hire the orange monster from the bottom of the swamp to do that job. They were right that their system of representative government has degenerated into one in which the representatives represent corporations and billionaires, not the people, but Trump represents no one but Trump.

So, can Biden and Harris and their Democratic administration – which should be in charge for the next four years at least – do anything real about improving the standard of living that the majority of Americans are stuck with?

Most Americans don’t have enough cash to pay a sudden bill for $1,000 for, say, getting treated for foolishly drinking bleach. Actually, Biden & Co’s first task is to control the COVID-19 epidemic which is affecting every single one of the 330 million Americans, physically and emotionally.

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Meanwhile, Trump has one last week in the White House, with the nuclear missile launching iPad on his desk; which is why Democrats, a growing number of Republicans, most of the pre-Trump

military bosses, many corporate honchos, and billions of people worldwide would like to lock him up, now.

Of the several thousand Trump followers who trashed America’s parliament, about 100 have been arrested, on charges like destruction of Nancy Pelosi’s nameplate – not cop murder, or sedition.

And millions are still as mad as hell, some of them even more so since their bloated Saviour has gotten so scared of being impeached he went on television to announce that even though he loved them, they are guilty of breaking in, breaking things, and breaking the law – and they should be dealt with to the utmost. He betrays everyone.

Of course he has since Parlered (that’s his new Twitter thing) that ‘we all’ must get out and do whatever it takes to stop them stealing the election he lost. And his hardcore battlefront brigade are openly calling for another day of ‘wild’ – meaning violent and armed – confrontation; in the centre of Washington and in the capitol buildings of every one of the 50 states, three days before the inauguration. That’s this Sunday, 17 January. Will all those governments in America be any more able to prevent carnage than they were last week?

Whatever happens this weekend, and whether the inauguration takes place without violence on 20 January, whether or not Biden and Harris make it into the White House, the fact remains that America’s economic deprivations are unlikely to be fixed quickly enough to stop this second Civil War from… going viral.

And all the while the global eco-catastrophe comes at us like cosmic karma at warp speed.

Just saying.

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I used to know this chef many, many years ago – he was old school. He did his apprenticeship at William Angliss in Melbourne (he went on to be a teacher at the same institution), he wore a white coat with buttons you had to remove before you washed it, he wore a white hat and chequered pants, and he was highly qualified and highly skilled.

He was a fellow who had worked in kitchens since he was a lad and he lamented the good old days when you could just make great food and that was that. You’d put something delicious on a plate and patrons would eat it, and be happy, and go home. They might tell their friends if they went to a nice restaurant, but there was no Urban Spoon and certainly no Iron Chef.

I remember him telling me once, ‘You can’t just cook things any more – these days people expect an orgasm in every bite’.

And in a way he is right.

Food isn’t just food any more, it’s become the realm of rockstar status cooks and swearing diva chefs.

In the last 30 years competitive cooking has gone from the sponge pavilion at the Melbourne show to million dollar television productions where the weakest link is sent to the insinkerator.

Today, food not only needs to taste great, it

also needs to be new, unique and look like art.

Very expensive art. Louvre expensive. An orange and blue splat with a single peeled mushroom on a vast white canvas.

There are so many new versions of traditional dishes, and deconstructions, and reconstructions, and jus (that’s French for juice mate) and vegetable mousses, and any other highfalutin word you can stick in front of potato or broccoli that sometimes it might feel like the average family kitchen is no match for the stainless steel-lined cooking fortresses that appear on the TV. When did mashed potato become ‘potato smash’?

And when did hash browns become rösti?

Has cooking lost its heart? Has taking cooking out of the home, and putting it on the stage, turned it into a passion unattainable for the everyman and possibly passionless as it became more competitive?

My grandmother was a cook, as was her mother, and her father before her (it goes back to China before that, so we don’t really know how long ago the cooking gene was born).

Nana and her brothers and sisters used to make pies and pasties with their mum and sell them at the South Melbourne Market.

When I was a kid I tasted those same old market recipes and they were bloody awesome. Nana had a talent for cooking and pretty much

anything that came out of her oven was extraordinary – as well as pies and pasties, there were leek tarts, and scones, and seed cakes, and roasts, and so many delicious things, most of which I wouldn’t dream of eating these days, but I can still remember how absolutely mouth watering every single thing was. And I can guarantee you there was not one single camera filming these masterpieces, or their master chef. It was just nana in the kitchen, and sometimes she had the radio on (3AK if I remember correctly).

So what happened?

When did we expect an ‘orgasm at every bite’?

When did food, the thing that – along with air, water and shelter – keeps us alive, become van Gough or Monét or Nolan or Namatjira?

Maybe it’s time we turned off the telly and opened grandma’s old recipe book for inspiration? Okay, ignore the giblets and the tripe (doing my best not to vomit even thinking about it),

but look how simple the recipes are. Good, fresh, simple food without the stress of Gordon Ramsay or Matt Preston telling you your pastry isn’t quite crisp enough, or your jus isn’t juicy enough.

Another thing we did at nanas house was that we cooked together. I stood on a pouffe at the kitchen bench with an apron tied around me up to my armpits, and I kneaded the scone dough – no, you don’t knead scone dough – and I slaughtered potatoes with a peeler and brushed egg across pie tops. And I learned. And I remember.

And I will never forget.

Those mornings with the pale light coming through the kitchen window and Philip Brady on the radio, and my grandmother saying, ‘You don’t need to do that quite so much’ (the

scones) and ‘Potatoes CAN have lots of angles’ and ‘Just gently brush across the top of all of them, don’t miss any’, are the things that cooking are made of for me.

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No Bones

Join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

Vegan Bar and Kitchen.

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM $6 BEERS / $12 COCKTAILS / $7 WINES

11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418

Open every day from 5pm till late

Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com

The Pasta Bowl

Pasta Bar • Take Away • Catering

Wed–Sat 5–8.30pm Sunday 4–8pm Byron Bay Golf Club, 62 Broken Head Rd 6685 6470 info@thepastabowlbyronbay.com

Karkalla Byron Bay Café, Bar & Restaurant

Corner of Bay Lane and Fletcher St, Byron Bay Open Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 8.00am until ‘Late’.

5614 8656

Cultā 33 Childe Street, Belongil Beach See our menu at www.culta.com.au Evening Bookings essential on 0492 931 679

DELIVERYBYRONBAY@ GMAIL.COM 0421 414 664 0481 259 296 www.deliverybyronbay.com

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Loft Byron Bay

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Naturally Better!

Free from added artificial flavours and colours.

MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF GIN

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available.

LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery Incredible cocktails, locals beers & all-day snacks and food to share, with ocean views.

Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $25 Classic Espresso Martini Open every day from 4pm till late.

Open Thursday–Sunday 5–10pm Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426

St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.

Chupacabra

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.

www.stelmodining.com

This is food made with love, all produce sourced locally.

Eat in or take out.

Margaritas and tacos all night long!

Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly, totally GF menu.

Suffolk Park DINNER 5pm–9pm 6685 3059 WED–SAT www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron

Forest Byron Bay 77-97 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park 6685 4969

www.crystalbrookcollection. com/byron/forest

@forestbyronbay

Legend Pizza

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

Set next to a lush rainforest oasis, Forest celebrates sustainability working hand-in-hand with local farmers, growers and artisans.

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and just-drinks… the perfect place to feed your soul.

Stay a while.

As a Byron Bay Crystalbrook Local you get to enjoy 15% off food and drinks when you sign up online.

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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

BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

Italian, and a little more, by Chef Daniele.

Local, organic and ethically farmed produce.

Spacious alfresco dining area with lots of space to enjoy.

Seasonal, local & native inspired menu.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

‘Happiest Hours’ 2pm–5pm Daily Come try our native negroni & fingerlime margarita – booking via www.karkalla.com.au Cultā team serves Breakfast-Brunch 7 days a week 7am–12.30pm Cocktails and snacks after beach from 4pm Casual dining from 5.30pm (Thu, Fri, Sat) See website for menu on culta.com.au Free 2 hour undercover parking at rear for Cultā Customers

FOOD DELIVERY BYRON BAY – CUSTOMER

Delivery Byron Bay

Open Tuesday–Saturday 12 noon – 5pm 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901

4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

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Your favourite Byron restaurants delivered to your door.

We’re your number one local food delivery company covering Suffolk Park to Ewingsdale.

Check out our website for the full list of participating Byron restaurants and takeaways.

Contact-free delivery available.

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

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day.

Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.

Open 7 Days Breakfast & Lunch Thursday – Sunday Tapas 2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm Aperitivo happy hour 3–5.30pm & Cheese/wine special Single cheese plate & 2 glass wine $30 Double cheese plate & 2 glass wine $35 Indoor & outdoor seating (puppies welcome)

FOOD DELIVERY BYRON BAY – RESTAURANT If you’re a local restaurant, cafe, or takeaway company that wants to increase your online orders (delivery & takeaway), why not partner with us?

DELIVERYBYRONBAY@ We’re a local food delivery service GMAIL.COM covering Suffolk Park to Ewingsdale (guaranteeing the food quality.)

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La Cuisine Deli Shop

by Byron Bay Olive Co

2/29 Brigantine Street 0431 842 340 BYRONBAYOLIVECO byronbayoliveco.com support@byronbayoliveco.com

The Rocks @ Aquarius

Brunch 7am–12 noon Mon–Fri 7am–1pm Sat & Sun 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au

Fishheads Byron Bay

1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632

French deli shop that offers all products

by Byron Bay Olive Co and amazing options for breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, salads, soups and Mediterranean style products such as olives, dips, cured meats and French cheeses.

Mon–Fri 9am–3.30pm Our Rocking New Brunch Menu

Good Life

The big gardeners bringing the good goods to markets

Come and join us at the Rocks for some light brunch options or hearty breakfasts. We offer a range of home-made, locally sourced produce at affordable prices, including our delicious new loaded halloumi or chorizo tacos, vegan nasi goreng and our signature Rocks Big Brekky which will keep you going for hours! Fresh juices, Byron Bay coffees and healthy smoothies available too. The Rocks is registered as COVID Safe, and is practicing all NSW health guidelines.

GREAT SUMMER MENU

Indulge in one of our new creations!

We are proud to say, that for over 20 years, we have been serving the Byron community fresh, local seafood and ingredients.

To improve your dining experience, we have developed a smaller plate menu, designed to be shared, and enabling you to try a greater variety of dishes.

Enjoy! The Fishheads Family

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LENNOX HEAD

Krill Bar

Lennox Head 47 Ballina St, Lennox Head www.krillbar.com.au 6685 5538 KRILLBARANDRESTAURANT

Open Thursday 5pm–10pm, Friday 12pm–3pm & 5pm–10pm Saturday 5pm–10pm, Sunday 11:30am–4:30pm Amazing cocktails, fabulous local food, a la carte and bar menus all with super friendly service.

Head Chef Minh Le was a finalist for Australian Chef of the Year in 2016 and has owned multiple hatted restaurants.

Come in and experience his fine food in the stylish decor.

Happy Hour Thursday–Saturday 5–6pm Online booking preferred

MULLUMBIMBY

The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum

6684 2306

Tues–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm Sat, Sun 9am–2pm FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au

Yaman Mullumbimby

62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3778

www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

Open 7 days from 9am–8pm Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Empire is where it’s at!

Something for all tastes from epic burgers to vegan delights. Enjoy delectable treats and good vibes at this Mullum icon.

Takeaways and lots of grab-and-go goodies available. Phone orders welcome – call ahead and avoid the queue.

Coffee, Malawach Rolls, Pita Pockets, Falafel, Traditional Yemenite spices and all your favourites always freshly made.

Drop in for an authentic atmosphere, dine-in or takeaway.

NEWRYBAR

Harvest 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644 www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar

HARVEST RESTAURANT, DELI + BAKERY Culinary creativity that harnesses the connection between food and nature.

Lunch: Wed–Sun 12–3pm Dinner: Wed–Sat from 6pm Baked goods at Sourdough Weekends : Sat + Sun 8am until sold out Deli 7am–3pm daily

ALCOHOL SUPPLIERS Sun Bistro Bottleshop and Home Delivery 61 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay

02 6685 6500 www.thesunbistro.com/ deliveries deliver@thesunbistro.com

At the Sun Bistro Bottle Shop you will find a hand curated range of quality wines, spirits and beers.

RARE AND NATURAL WINE • CRAFT BEER • HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS • TEQUILA AND MEZCAL • HOME DELIVERY Open 7 Days 10am–8pm Monday to Sunday

Kenrick says that most farmers are just big gardeners at heart.

Story & photo Melissa Butters Maree and Kenrick at Wiccawood supply certified organic vegetables, edible flowers and stunningly beautiful herb curry packs to the Mullumbimby markets. They enjoy creating a shared conversation around growing your own garden and have the customers’ best interests at heart.

Kenrick grew up as an outback kid on a Queensland sheep station. He met his wife, Maree, while working as a cadet journalist, and went on to spend ten years as a rural advisor for the Queensland Government.

Every time they have moved house, the couple have developed a large veggie garden at their new property. Maree researches organic gardening principles, which they then put into practice. They generously share their food with neighbours and workmates.

Back in 1993 they bought a degraded dairy farm at Georgica in the Northern Rivers with the aim of growing food commercially. Maree taught sculpture at Southern Cross University, while Kenrick commuted to work in Brisbane, built a farmhouse and learned how to plough.

They began by selling mulch from their recovering pasture paddocks. As more ‘foodies’ became interested in the subtropical crops they were experimenting with, their business expanded.

They now supply 70 herbs and vegetables over the seasons. The couple protect their produce from the impact of climate change by adapting their methods.

‘Some of our hardy annual herbs, like lemon sorrel, we now have to cover with temporary shade cloth during the hotter months – something we’ve never had to do before,’ says Kenrick.

Keen to pass on his knowledge as a way of giving back, Kenrick encourages people to grow their own. ‘Every gardener should save their own seeds. Choose a couple of the healthiest plants, let them go to seed, and collect them for next year’s crop. This constant genetic improvement will help develop plants that can adapt to a changing climate.’

Kenrick loves chatting to customers at the markets. ‘Most farmers are just big gardeners at heart!’

Q The New Brighton Farmers Market is on every Tuesday, 8am–11am, and the Mullumbimby Farmers Market every Friday, 7am–11am.

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CELEBRATIONS Celebrations Catering By Liz Jackson

BY LIZ JACKSON

Celebration cakes Personal catering services Event co-ordination and management

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

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No Bones restaurant Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa is celebrating six years of holistic anti ageing with twenty per cent off all Intraceuticals & Heritage Healers skincare, crystals, jewellery, candles and gifts. Summer Sale starts this January with twenty per cent off all HiFu facelift bookings as well, so it’s a great time to treat yourself to a naturally younger looking you! Hifu can also tighten tummies and arms.

Visit ozonebeautyspa.com.au for online bookings and gift vouchers and see the range of oxygen facials, ozonated oils, massage and ozone sauna treatments.

Happy Holidays, with love and gratitude to all the beautiful clients who have supported this journey of wellbeing.

3/32 Mullumbimby Street, Brunswick Heads 02 6685 1145 ozonebeautyspa.com.au

No Bones is tucked away in a peaceful nook on Fletcher Street and has been open for two-and-a-half years now, quickly becoming a local favourite. They are always striving for environmentally friendly excellence, and 2021 is set to be a year of frequent charity nights, working closely with local businesses to help build stronger community awareness. They are teaming up with the conscious crew at Cape Byron Distillery (Brookies) for their first charity night.

The chefs will be serving up a delicious multi-course feast paired with Brookies

cocktails. The first series of charity nights will focus on local biodiversity and regeneration.

No Bones is aiming to get the community involved and educated on the importance of local rainforest species, so we can plant more of them and enjoy their many benefits. Join them on their mission to save the Earth, one Brussels sprout at a time.

#brusselsnotbeef 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 6680 7418 nobonesbyronbay.com

HiFu Byron No botox, no needles, no downtime Worlds #1 anti-ageing treatment Now in Brunswick Heads

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3/32 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW

02 6685 1145 Monday to Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 10am–2pm Book online ozonebeautyspa.com.au www.hifubyron.com.au

From Island Luxe Bangalow and Island Luxe Tribe Byron Bay.

Come and take advantage of unique, quality designs.

At sale prices, seven days per week.

5/11 Marvell Street, Byron Bay Just around the corner from Island Luxe Tribe and next to Targa Restaurant.

@ozonebeautyandmedispa

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Paradis Movie Club Paradis Movie Club presents a true homage to Blade Runner (1982) for one very special night!

As part of the event, we will have the immense honour of receiving renowned artists Jono Ma & Jonti and Pat Santamaria who will reimagine and replicate Blade Runner as an immersive live audio and visual experience. The live performance will include an army of rare analogue synthesizers, true to the form pioneered by Vangelis’ iconic 1982 film soundtrack.

The screening of the newly remastered Blade Runner will follow the live performance.

Come and experience Ridley Scott’s masterpiece, back on the big screen in the most immersive way!

This event is open to everyone.

Final release on sale.

paradismovieclub.com/tickets1

Tweed Regional Come and Aquatic Centre play with us!

Make a splash at TRAC. Discover Murwillumbah’s aquatic playground and enjoy a relaxing day out with the whole family at an affordable price.

Their picturesque lawn area is surrounded by a natural hill containing the giant slide, which is loads of fun, and safe for the whole family. The lagoon style leisure pool has play features to keep nonswimmers happy and excited.

Enjoy a picnic or barbeque under the trees while keeping an eye on the kids.

Intensive swimming lessons – 5 days $72.50 – morning sessions only Mon 11 – Fri 15 Jan Mon 18 – Fri 22 Jan Active supervision means focusing all of your attention on your children all of the time, when they are in, on or around the water. Supervision is not an occasional glance while you are busy with other activities, but means being in constant visual contact with your child.

Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah 6670 2750 trac.nsw.gov.au

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ily. y of fun for the whole fam Splash and slide into a da Bookings essential.

• Covered BBQ area • Shaded kids play pool • Shaded lawn area • A giant hill waterslide • Picnic tables/cafe restrictions and booking Check website for COVID w.gov.au information: trac.tweed.ns llumbah NSW Tumbulgum Road, Murwi (02) 6670 2750

A COMMUNITY FACILITY OF TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL

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Deep, Curious Listening The Bucha of Byron

Swing into the new year with circus classes Learn silks and trapeze, tumbling and juggling, acrobatics and aerials, and so much more.

Condition your body, build resilience, increase flexibility and strengthen your core.

Invite your friends, invite your family.

Circus is fun for everyone. Enrolments for Term 1, 2021 are open. Book in before Friday, 22 January and receive a

$30 early bird discount.

Use your Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers to further subsidise the cost of circus classes. If you have any left from 2020, send them through and the credit will be applied to your 2021 enrolment.

Book online at www.spaghetticircus.com For more information email info@spaghetticircus.com or phone 6684 3038. Happy Holidays!

Born in Byron Bay, and using the finest locally sourced ingredients, the Kombucha Brewing Co. is fermented in friendship with Stone & Wood Brewing Co to produce a range of premium quality kombucha beverages. The Bucha of Byron (non-alcoholic) is a sparkling fermented tea full of tummy-loving probiotics and enzymes, available in five fresh natural flavours. The Dirty Bucha is a range of low-sugar cocktail blends (premium spirits and kombucha) and Sneaky Bucha is their delicious beer and kombucha blend.

People have enjoyed kombucha for centuries, believing it to improve gut health, aid digestion or simply alleviate a guilty conscience.

www.buchaofbyron.com.au @thebuchaofbyron

The desire for intimacy, to be deeply seen, known and understood by our chosen partners and closest friends, is a natural human need.

However, connection can be de-railed when vulnerable feelings, guarded by fear and defensiveness, lead to misunderstanding and reactivity. You may even become stuck in painful, repetitive cycles of poor communication that erodes your relationships.

Developing the capacity for deep, curious listening and responding rather than reacting is key.

The experience of staying open to truly see and understand one another, quickly deepens intimacy. Your relationships stop being drained by drama and triggering and become more loving and resilient.

You may not have learned these vital relationship skills as you grew up, but you can still learn them now.

To learn more visit www.theloversjourney.com 0491 091 651 martina@theloversjourney.com

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Yes, you read it right – we’ve combined everything you like about kombucha with everything you love about beer.

The Sneaky Bucha blends a range of popular beer styles with Bucha of Byron kombucha to create a brew that pairs perfectly with the Aussie summer.

Now available at: Hotel Brunswick, Sunrise Cellars, Sun Bistro bottle shop, Lennox Hotel bottle shop, Great Northern Hotel, Suffolk Park Hotel, BWS – Bruns, Mullum and Lennox.

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Balloon Aloft

New Year, Be You

2021 has arrived and it’s high time to tick off those bucket list items that you have always dreamed of! Flying in a hot air balloon in the early hours of the day across Australia’s most easterly point and the spectacular hinterland beyond is a great adventure. Whether it's spending time with friends and family, or treating your hard working colleagues, every occasion can be enjoyed at balloon aloft Byron Bay. With highly qualiďŹ ed pilots and dedicated ground crew, the team will make your morning fun and one never to forget.

Exclusive and group bookings available upon request and all ights include a delicious breakfast after the ight at Three Blue Ducks, The Farm.

2021 may have felt like life happened to you, rather than you having the year that you had set out for. This year is your chance to reset, take charge, be you – and design your best year yet.

Unsure where to start? Pop into The Wellbeing Store at Habitat in Byron Bay for a consultation with store owner and Wellbeing Expert, Fleur Marks. With Fleur’s guidance, you can focus on kick starting good habits for 2021 to be the best version of yourself. From wellbeing kits to wellbeing workshops, Fleur is able to curate an approach tailored speciďŹ cally to you to commence, or continue, your wellbeing journey so that you can get the most out of 2021!

Visit her in store at Habitat, 28 Fullerton Lane, Bryon Bay to get started.

Be You, Do You, For You...

Enjoy this summer season, and visit www.balloonaloft.com

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A beautiful collection of wellbeing products.

Perfect to kick start your wellbeing in 2021.

Come visit us at The Habitat, 28 Fullerton Lane, Byron Bay

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Authentic mid-century design Zentveld’s Coffee farm Vampt Vintage Design owners Dave and Maxine Beeman have 20 years experience in vintage furniture. Vampt has a huge store in Sydney and a great warehouse space in Byron at 5/82 Centennial Cct Byron Ind Estate.

This week they are open Tuesday and Wednesday.

This week’s ad features part of Sydney’s biggest range of Pierre Jeanneret originals, from the 1960s Chandigarh parliament fit out, India, by Le Corbusier

and Jeanneret.

The chair is an original stamped Teak Ea Easy ee Chair which is in the Byron space. See n. their website for the whole collection. de From styling to film hire, to worldwide sourcing, they are your go to.

Vampt prides themselves on quality ern pieces from the Mid-Century Modern al era and beyond. Check out the virtual tour on the website.

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AUTHENTIC MID-CENTURY SPECIALISTS

For the real taste of local coffee, head to the hills.

At Zentveld’s coffee farm and roastery you can experience coffee truly from the crop to the cup.

With their refurbed coffee house and verandah you can take in the wow factor, overlooking the coffee trees, regenerated rainforest and macadamia hills. And taste coffee grown ‘right there’.

You might be lucky enough to see coffee blossoms – as sweet as jasmine after welcome rain.

Did you know the Byron hinterland provides ‘cool for coffee’ subtropical conditions and terroir which brings out natural sweetness in the local bean.

Zentveld’s grow organically, with real regenerative agriculture practices that feed the soil health, and look after the waterways and biodiversity on the farm.

So head to the hills. It’s where the local coffee story starts.

Open Monday to Friday 8am–4pm 193 Broken Head Road, Newrybar 6687 2045

TAKE A DRIVE TO BROKEN HEAD ROAD NEWRYBAR VISIT OUR NEWLY REFURBISHED COFFEE HOUSE FOR A TRUE CROP TO CUP EXPERIENCE

WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR ROASTERY DOOR OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8–4 Select the freshest of coffee – grown here on our farm.

Byron 5/82 Centennial Cct TUES, WED (Shared space w Byron Studios) Dave 0414 806 549

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Organic, sustainable, real local coffee.

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WHEN ART MEETS FASHION

Crystal Castle

81 Monet Drive, Montecollum 6684 3111 www.crystalcastle.com.au

Honey Hunt Style We love Honey Hunt! Support them, buy local and support genuine Australian made designer clothing that's dedicated to you, to all women and girls, to honeys everywhere.

Their collection is drawn from original artworks by artist Jules Hunt and

her daughter Rosabella, printed by local fabric printers, hand cut in their Byron studio and sewn by Australian seamstresses. The ultimate slow clothing, supporting a small group of talented women, committed to creating comfortable, well made clothing that lasts.

Enjoy yoga leggings, patterned skirts and dresses, tailored to fit, whatever your shape and size. Beautifully finished and adorned with the empowered Queen Bee logo and mantra to self ‘You are a honey xx’ inside each waistband. Sizes XS-XXL. Original prints for original women!

1 Centennial Cct (Cnr Bayshore Dr) Byron Arts & Industry 0408 766 546 www.honeyhunt.style

Locally made & created in Byron

Buy local & support genuine Australian made designer clothing Shop in-store, online & the markets 1 Centennial Cct (crn Bayshore Dr) Byron Arts & Ind. Mon-Fri 10-4pm

STYLE

Hold and behold the enchanting beauty of crystal, from gigantic formations to exquisite jewellery.

Join the Sound Healing experience, as you sit within the sacred labyrinth.

Wander through stunning botanical gardens and rainforest. Indulge in delicious views, local coffee and food.

Stand between two of the tallest geodes on Earth. Sit in an ancient amethyst cave.

Discover the jewel of Byron.

HUNT

Markets - Byron Twilight, Byron Beachside & Bangalow 0408 766 546

www.honeyhunt.style

Welcome to the home of the largest natural crystals in the world where you can sit in an ancient amethyst cave.

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Elevate Dynamics The Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop Look what’s new at The Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop, and just in time for the summer holidays!

Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any more fun, they have added award-winning premium gelato and sorbet to the mix! With 18 exciting flavours to choose from, you will be

spoiled for choice, so be sure to stop in and try all your favourites.

Happy Holidays to you and yours from the sweetest shop in town!

Shop 1, 104 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 4825

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Step It Up — It’s your time to shine Does your teen have a dream or burning desire to achieve a goal but sometimes lacks confidence and feel not good enough?

Kate Histon has been working with teenagers for 21 years through her dance school Dance Dynamics Byron Bay. As a facilitator of the Demartini Method and NLP neuro semantics — she specialises in guiding teens to adopt an empowered mindset, assisting them in confidence and achieving their goals. “Step It Up” is a supportive mastermind one day workshop. learn to;

1. Increase your confidence.

2. Identify and understand fears and move through them.

3. Create clear ‘action steps’ to achieve 4. Trust yourself, build momentum and maintain consistency.

Suitable for 13-17yrs When: 22nd January 10am—2pm Cost: $129 (Early Bird $99 before 15 January)

Book Now via www.trybooking.com/ BLXAH For enquiries, email info@elevatedynamics.com.au or Phone 6680 7250

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Mullum locals Ryder, Liev, Vander and Ayla enjoying the school holidays with a gelato at the Mullumbimby Chocolate Shop!

Opening hours: Mon–Thurs 9:00–5:30 Fri 9:00–6:00 Sat 9:00–3:00 Sun 10:00–2:00

Follow on Fb and Instagram @themullumbimby chocolateshop

Shop 1/104 Dalley St, Mullumbimby

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It’s your time to shine Smash fears, build confidence, and create your 2021 goals in this mastermind empowering one-day workshop. Numbers limited.

Facilitator: Kate Histon Owner of @byrondancedynamics est. 2000 NLP and the Demartini Method

22nd January 13–17 years Book now via: www.trybooking.com/BLXAH Insta page @elevatedynamics North Coast news daily in Echonetdaily www.echo.net.au

Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

Summer School Holiday Fun!

There’s lots to see and do at Ballina Fair these holidays. Enjoy morning or afternoon tea, meet up with friends to watch a movie at Ballina Fair Cinemas or enjoy hands on FREE fun.

Kids of all ages will enjoy hands on SandWizard fun, on this week until Saturday 16 January. Each customer is given a design of their choice and then use colourful sand to decorate it.

There are also free cooking classes from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 January and they will be cooking a new recipe every day, outside Target.

Please note: Social distancing and cleaning requirements are in place and your patience and understanding is appreciated as queues are likely.

No trip to the Northern Rivers is complete without a visit to the Macadamia Castle – a whole day of fun for the whole family! They have over 150 animals, an 18-hole mini golf course, waterplay, train rides, two playgrounds, their legendary pancakes, and don’t forget the macadamia nuts!

Their full-day school holiday workshops are hands on and plenty of fun! Become a ‘Wildlife Guardian’ for 7–11 years, with training on animal conservation and caring for our native wildlife.

Or for older kids, 12 years and up, become a ‘Keeper for a Day’ and go behind the scenes to learn all about Zookeeping from a Senior Keeper!

Cnr Kerr & Fox St, Ballina www.ballinafair.com.au

Book now at macadamiacastle.com. au or phone 6687 8432

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN SandWizard Kids of all ages will enjoy hands on SandWizard fun!

Dates: Monday 11th - Saturday 16th January Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Outside Target Cost: First artwork is FREE, $1 to laminate

Kids Cooking Classes Cook a new recipe each day, No bookings required.

Dates: Thursday 21st - Saturday 23rd January Session Times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm Location: Outside Target Cost: FREE

BALLINAFAIR.COM.AU | CNR KERR & FOX STREETS, BALLINA NSW 2478

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Spice up your summer!

Everfresh Fruit & Veg at Ballina Fair Billinudgel Picture Framing During the recent flood-warning event just before Christmas, the team at Billinudgel Picture Framing realised they were holding a lot of stock. They have now reopened, after a holiday period of renovating the shop ,and are holding a massive stocktake sale throughout January and February, with 30-50% off pre-made frames, prints, blank canvasses, re-conditioned pre-loved frames, and all in-stock custom framing.

Drop in for a great bargain, or contact them to make an appointment for custom framing.

They are a COVID Safe business.

Blank canvasses, Pre-made frames, Matted prints, Jewellery, Re-conditioned, preloved antique frames, Ceramics, Uncollected framed artworks.

Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm (4pm on Fridays) Unit 7 10 Wilfred St Billinudgel

Everfresh Fruit & Veg is the place to go for locally sourced fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty goods. Stocking seasonal trays of mangoes, boxes of cherries, and all your vegetable and salad needs and a variety of specialty products.

Now offering an online click and collect service, with optional home delivery.

Head to their new www.fresho.com.au website to sign up and place your order.

You can choose from the full range of produce and small goods, or choose a ready made fruit and veggie box.

Ballina Fair Shopping Centre 6681 6981 Open seven days. www.fresho.com.au

Billi Indian is a fantastic family-run restaurant featuring a menu of traditional and popular regional dishes from across India.

Aromatic and full of flavour, Indian food is delicious, but did you know that it’s also loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory phytonutrients?

So for a taste-good and feelgood experience, make sure you book your table at Billi Indian in Billinudgel, only a 15-minute drive from the heart of Byron Bay. You can adjust the spice level to go as mild or as hot as you like, which makes it perfect for family dining too.

Don’t forget to BYO your fave tipple to enjoy with your meal.

And if you’d like to bring the flavour party home with you, they offer both a takeaway menu and local delivery service.

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel 6680 3352

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Tuesday to Friday 10am till 5pm (4pm on Fridays) Custom framing by appointment (COVID check-in)

Pick and choose your products, or choose from an array of fruit & veg boxes. Simply log in and start your shopping.

Unit 7 | 10 Wilfred St, Billinudgel

PHONE: 02 6681 6981

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Russell Morris at Mullum Surf Ex-Services Legends Museum at The Surf Collective

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club presents the Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling artist, King of Pop, and all Australian icon, Russell Morris.

It has been too long between gigs of this quality, and they are very pleased to be able to have Russell at the Club for a one-off limited ticket show, Sunday 17 January 2021 at 4pm.

Tickets $35 – purchase online.

Shooting to fame in the mid 60s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush, The Real Thing and the Bob Dylan classicBaby Blue.

In 2012 Russell released his Sharkmouth album, for which he won the 2013 ARIA award for Best Blues ’n’ Roots album. In 2019 he released the album Black and Blue Heart, produced by Nick DiDia and Bernard Fanning.

Constantly in demand, Russell stills tours nationally throughout the year as well as making appearances internationally.

mullumexservices.com.au/what-s-on 58 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby

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Immerse yourself in over 60 years worth of surf history and nostalgia at The Legends Surf Museum. Showcasing surf memorabilia and surfboards in every shape and size imaginable from all over the world. Featuring legendary shapers Scott Dillon, Gerry Lopez, Donald Takayama, Mark Richards, Bob McTavish, Robert August, and many more.

It’s the perfect place to share surfing, its history and stories. Hosted under The Surf Collective and powered by Mojosurf you can also score all your surf needs such as board/bike hire, surf lessons, coffee, surf accessories and more.

Open seven days a week 9–5pm at the Cavanbah Arcade, just underneath The Loft and opposite The Beach Hotel.

The Surf Collective Shop 6/4 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6639 5100 VEG AN &

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BonBon by Belle Vie

Aeromax Coaching Ever tried to take action in your life, only to find the limitation of your own thoughts separating you from your potential?

The beliefs you have about yourself are an amalgam of past memories and imagined futures viewed through the filter of past experiences. Both are illusionary and hamper our ability to be present with our lives and to fulfil our basic need to feel benevolence, ease, love and to feel connected to enthusiasm

and motivation. We don’t think those qualities, we feel them.

Grant Giles is an expert navigator of the illusionary self that is bound by belief and ideology. Grant’s passion is to help people see through the beer coloured filters that disconnect them from their own power using Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy.

South Golden Beach 0407 959 063 inconvenientminds.com.au

Your bespoke keto/paleo and plant based Ayurvedic caterer, BonBon by Belle Vie specialises in keto/paleo raw sweets, treats, biscuits, cakes, deserts, meals, meal prep platters, grazing boxes and gift boxes.

Don’t live life stressing about dietary requirements. They can cover most dietary requirements, including FODMAP, ketogenic, and even vegan ketogenic.

Order through a local environmentally conscious business that uses Australian grown produce, most of which is grown

in our beautiful region. Most of which is also organic, or at least spray free, and all of which is fresh, delicious and healthy.

Ask about their festive season treats and desserts: trifle, white xmas, rum balls, fruit mince pies, custard, ginger cookies, and Christmas puddings.

BonBon by Belle Vie are also offering full service picnics.

Everything is made with love.

Email enquiries to bonbonbybelle@gmail.com BonBon by Belle Vie Beautiful Life Candy.

Keto/Paleo and raw catering.

CAKES | BISCUITS | DESSERTS | SWEETS | PLATTERS Ask about plant based! We can accommodate FODMAP.

Are you challenged by your thoughts?

Grant’s unique skillset of hypnotherapy, strategic psychotherapy, elite sports coaching background and uncanny intuitive ability, will help you remove self doubt, judgement, and outdated mental scripts and beliefs to put you back in touch with your true nature and potential.

GRANT GILES, CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST & STRATEGIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST 9 Robin St, South Golden Beach NSW

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Ballina Farmers Market Ballina Farmers Market is the premier place to get all your farm fresh produce, directly from the producer.

Oyster mushrooms, apples, crisp salads, plump tasty berries, cheeses, freshly baked organic sourdough bread, lamb, pork, the tastiest tomatoes, cloud-like sourdough donuts, olives and so much more…

Shopping at Ballina Farmers Market will make your meal extra special.

After your shopping, enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, find the breakfast option that suits you, and sit and enjoy the morning by the river while one of our region’s excellent musicians plays for you.

On the way home don’t forget to pick up a bunch of flowers to brighten your day.

Ballina Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning from 7–11am at Commemoration Park on Bentinck Street, Ballina.

MahaShe

For the love of cotton…

A down to earth, ethical fashion label, proudly designed here in the Northern Rivers. MahaShe is a local label with a keen dedicated following Australia wide.

Their one and only flagship store is here in beautiful Brunswick Heads.

Specialising in natural fabrics and vibrant,

unique prints, you can’t help but fall in love.

MahaShe thanks you for supporting small business this festive season, and they look forward to seeing you in store.

14a The Terrace, Brunswick Heads 6685 1411 www.mahashe.com

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Do you need a fresh start – dare we say, a ‘reset’? Are you seeking more clarity? Ready to experience a century-old vintage alkaline cleansing diet (popularised by Perth naturopath Dorothea Snook), ancient yogic practices and meditation, to reset and recharge?

Why? Maybe you don’t want to only nurture yourself and your gut, but to also feel the lightness and joy you remember you once had?

Here is a chance to feel better, with a few pounds less on your bones, and find a way you can simply live a natural, juicy

vibrant lifestyle.

Cleanse & Clear Retreat Byron Bay hinterland 19-28 February 2021 For testimonials www.aishaniretreats.com/testimonials The health benefits are measurable (weight, blood pressure, urine pH and of course the smiles on your face)

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The perfect summer beverage to keep you cool, calm and collected.

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Summer at Leisurescapes Leisurescapes specialise in all your landscaping and garden requirements.

They supply bulk sand, soil and mulches along with a vast selection of landscape supplies, including: • plants • water features • statues • stone sinks and composite stone bathtubs • tiles and stone • pavers – in natural stone, travertine, granite, sandstone and limestone.

They also stock composite • pavers • pots • urns • screens • homewares

They have a vast range of statues in many styles: contemporary, Balinese, coastal and tribal. Made from natural handcarved lavastone, greenstone, terrazzo and cement castings.

Pick a statement piece for your garden.

Leisurescapes are offering up to 20 per cent discount on their statues until 23 January 2021.

2 Grevillea Street, A&I Estate, Byron 6685 6990 www.leisurescapes.com.au @leisurescapesbyronbay

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Linen House

Look no further – alfresco dining season is sorted!

The Linen House pure linen napery collection, Nimes, not only comes in a range of alluring hues that look a dream mixed or matched, you'll also nail that perfectly rustic and effortless drape that looks chic in any setting.

Captivate your guests and enjoy mixing and layering up your table tones using napkins, placemats, runners and tablecloths.

What's more, Mullumbimby's friendly homewares experts are always thrilled to help you to find just the right dining aesthetic – it’s inevitable you'll leave with treats that will transform your status from everyday host to dinner-party guru.

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Bodhi Living The Oracle ‘Ever since I can remember, I have been able to see, sense and know energy. I would predict things, or talk about the dead relative appearing behind the person my mother was talking to (which was quite unnerving for them to say the least!)

At 15 I was reading Tarot professionally, and even now my passion for it has not dimmed, I absolutely love it.

I love the interaction with the client,

the way the patterns inform and impart wisdom. I love feeling the confusion or cloud they come in with dissipate and diffuse over the session. I love to see a sense of purpose and direction renewed and inspiration ignited from within.’ – Vicki Veranese

Vicki Veranese 0412 400 085 www.i-of-ra.com/readings

Bodhi Living is a conceptual furniture store that strives to bring home the magic of rich and vibrant cultures; looking for character, beauty and quality in everything they source. Bodhi showcases unique, antique pieces from around the world, combined with a range of contemporary furniture, rugs, lighting, décor and art.

They also offer a unique and personalised design experience with the support of their knowledgeable team. They can help guide their clients through residential,

commercial and contract projects with in-house design consultation, planning and execution.

At Bodhi they believe a home is an extension of one’s self and they work with their clients to draw on your personal style, creating considered spaces that enrich the soul and are imbued with character and meaning.

Shop 1-2/18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay 6685 5449 @bodhi.living

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Device Trader Byron Bay Camping & Disposals The weather is perfect for fishing, diving, swimming and snorkelling. Byron Bay Camping & Disposals stocks everything you need, whether it be a fishing rod, snorkel set, beach bucket play set, beach shelter or body board!

Naturally, they also stock all the usual camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, torches, coolers, furniture and stoves.

Come in store and let the knowledgeable and friendly team assist you with your fishing, beach gear or camping needs.

Shop 16 Byron Plaza (next to the old Woolworths building) 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 8085 www.byron-camping.com.au

Device Trader (formerly iRepairs Byron Bay) has been keeping the Shire’s phones running for over five years now through their shop on Jonson Street.

This year the company has evolved to offer a full range of new and refurbished devices in store and online.

Device Trader’s Founder Duane Tutchen told The Echo, ‘Like most businesses we were hit pretty hard during the covid lockdowns. Although tough, it

did however allow us time to focus on building out our new website. We now offer great deals in-store and online across a wide range of products. We’ve got a huge range of mobile phones, laptops, tablets and accessories available, and you can even trade in your old device with us too!’

1/130 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6685 5585 www.devicetrader.com.au

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Create Your Green Future with Byron Community College Thinking about a new career or up skilling in 2021? Love working outdoors and want to make a difference, living, working and growing sustainably? Byron Community College offers the nationally recognised AHC42116 Certificate IV in Permaculture to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW.

practices. It can provide you with opportunities to work in community development locally and internationally, aid projects, integrated food production or design for sustainable living.

Fee free or subsidised places are available if eligible. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

For more details call Permaculture is a richly rewarding career, 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au where you can immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming RTO 90013

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Family Law and the Family Home

Clean Paws Dog Grooming

If you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, deciding what to do about the family home can raise a whirlwind of emotions.

Kylie has a background in vet nursing and a complete love of all animals, especially dogs. She became a certified dog groomer over five years ago.

In many cases, the decision is primarily influenced by financial circumstances

and if the matter becomes particularly contentious, the ultimate decision may rest with a Court.

The family home may be held in one name only, in a trust or corporate entity, or with a third party. Despite the legal interests, it is important to understand that when dividing property, all interests in all assets held by the parties must be taken into consideration.

For a confidential, free case assessment, to discuss preliminary financial and banking matters post separation, contact Somerville Laundry Lomax.

Lismore: 02 6621 2481 Ballina: 02 6686 2522 Byron Bay: 02 6680 8525 Email: advice@sll.com.au Web: sll.com.au

Her fully-appointed mobile dog grooming van provides the convenience of grooming at your home or workplace.

She prides herself on providing a personalised and professional service in a patient, gentle and calm atmosphere for all fur babies and uses only natural products made of tea tree, peppermint and eucalyptus. She provides a full range of services from full grooming to a wash, blow dry and massage.

To make a booking contact Kylie Hanstead on 0400 899 154.

Follow Clean Paws Dog Grooming on Facebook and Instagram.

Domeshells Australia 2,500 homes were destroyed in the 2019–2020 Australian Bushfires.

Dome Shells, with 20 years of research dedicated to creating the simplest and most cost-effective design, will withstand the highest possible category bushfire.

Built entirely from non-combustible materials, they exceed the Australian Bushfire Code for “flame zone” (BAL FZ).

Byron Community College Thinking about a new career or upskilling in 2021?

Want to study right here in beautiful Byron Shire?

Choose from nationally recognised training in childcare, horticulture, massage therapy, permaculture, community services or individual support.

This training is subsided by the NSW Government with both fee-free and subsidised places available to help people get the skills they need to find a job or advance their careers. You too may be eligible for a funded place, so please contact the College to check your eligibility.

Or choose from over 130 general short courses across language, cooking, wellbeing, business, computers, writing, music, handcrafts, drawing, and sustainable living. It’s never too late to learn.

For more information call 6684 3374 or visit www.byroncollege.org.au RTO 90013

In addition, they are also able to withstand Category 5 Cyclones and are highly earthquake-resistant – making them some of the safest structures known to man. Their spacious double curvature design creates wide open-plan living and no need for any internal support offers complete freedom of interior design. With a reinforcing system that cannot rust or corrode, Dome Shells require next to no maintenance – creating longevity and easy living. www.domeshells.com.au | 02 6677 0216

Mr Mac: Serving the Byron Shire since 2001 Dave Carnovale is ‘Mr Mac’: Byron Shire’s go-to Mac support service.

Specialising in Apple computer related issues, Mr Mac offers upgrades, fine-tuning and system optimisation.

Often the solution involves software updates, application upgrades or iCloud activation and setup.

For certain models, enhancements such as extra RAM or storage can improve your computing experience.

He can also offer advice on system upgrades that best suit your needs.

Items needing physical repair or attention can be dropped off at the Mr Mac lab in Brunswick Heads for system recovery, upgrades, software installation and specific repairs. Items thoroughly cleaned on arrival and prior to pickup.

Go to www.mrmacintosh.com.au, Fb (Mr Macintosh), Instagram (@mrmacbyronbay) or text 0418 408 869 for bookings.

Salisbury Concreting

The Sunglass Fix

Salisbury Concreting have been operating within the Shire and its surrounds for nearly 30 years and have mastered everything concrete. With experience in civil, industrial, residential and decorative, Salisbury Concrete is the right choice for all of your needs. 30 years has seen a lot of changes in the building industry and as a result many new creative styles of both indoor and outdoor cement works have been added to the ever-growing skillset at Salisbury Concreting.

Established in 2006, Sunglass Fix is a local, sustainable business manufacturing precision, custom replacements sunglasses lenses.

Since its foundation the business has mentored over 20 young local tradesmen, many of whom have gone on to create their own concreting business. For all your concreting, formwork and steel-fixing needs contact Daryl and his experienced team for a professionally finished job carried out by a true local crew.

0418 234 302

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polarized, gradient, mirror. They’ll mail them direct to you with easy instructions on how to install. www.thesunglassfix.com.au

Employing state of the art technology and materials, they make every pair to order and ship them to over 160 countries worldwide – winning a coveted Australian export award in 2019.

From Prada to Oakley to Tom Ford, and every make and model in between, you can bring your favourite sunnies back to life.

All their lenses come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t think they are at least as good as your original lenses, they offer a full refund.

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BYRON WRITERS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST 2021 WORKSHOPS Got a writing project in the pipeline for 2021 that needs a kick start or a fresh perspective? There’s something for writers of all levels in Byron Writers Festival’s 2021 opening series of workshops.

Topics include: The Truth About Telling Your Story, with Anthea Balfour; Finding Your New Story After Trauma, with David Roland; Song Writing, with Bobby Alu; The Year of the Novel, 12-part course with Sarah Armstrong, and Opinion Writing, with Vivienne Pearson.

Commencing from 28 January.

For details and to book, visit byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on.

GALLERIE RUSTIQUE Close to the hinterland village of Federal you will find an exciting new Art Space, Gallerie Rustique, which features work by Caroline Mckay, a local printmaker and painter whose intricately detailed etchings and paintings are inspired by the beautiful North Coast landscape, flora and fauna.

Caroline’s work is reasonably priced and available at studio prices. Her philosophy is that everybody should be able to afford to buy a piece of original art.

Open 10–4 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment on other days.

541 Binna Burra Road, Federal.

2020 ARCHIBALD PRIZE REGIONAL TOUR

RAPHAEL REVEALED – EXHIBITION ON SCREEN In his brief career, Raphael shaped the course of Western culture like few artists before or since. Marking the 500th anniversary of his death, the greatest exhibition ever held of his works took place in Rome.

With over 200 masterpieces – many of which have been brought together for the first time – this major exhibition celebrates the life and work of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino.

More than just a painter, Raphael was one of the most extraordinary artists of the Renaissance, but is often misunderstood or mythologised. This film, based on the extraordinary Rome exhibition, allows Raphael, for the first time, to be truly revealed.

Wednesday 20 January, 3pm at Byron Theatre.

Bookings: byroncentre.com.au

Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is proud to be the first venue on the 2020 Archibald Prize Regional Tour following its display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, and will host the exhibition from Friday 22 January until Sunday 7 March 2021.

Above: Archibald Prize 2020 finalist Meyne Wyatt. Sitter: Meyne Wyatt - actor, writer. Below: winning portrait of Adam Goodes by Vincent Namatjira.

Awarded to the best portrait, ‘preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia’, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of Australian culture, including politicians, celebrities, sporting heroes and artists.

Prestigious and controversial, Australia’s foremost portraiture prize is an open competition, judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Entries must be completed in the past year with at least one live sitting with the subject.

The tour is an opportunity to see the 2020 Archibald Prize finalists, including the winning portrait of former professional AFL footballer, Adam Goodes, by artist Vincent Namatjira, the first Aboriginal artist to win the Prize in its 99-year history.

Purchase tickets at trg-archibald.eventbrite.com.au Visitors will need to specify the date of their visit when booking. artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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Wigmore Arcade, River St Ballina Open Monday to Friday: 9.30am–4pm Saturday 9.30am to noon 0435 941 591 HEALING ART DESIGN & NEW AGE GALLERY Azura Kingscliff – Shop 2B, 60 Marine Parade 6674 1692 www.healingartdesign.com LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY Wed & Fri: 10am–4pm Thurs: 10am–4pm Sat & Sun: 10am–2pm Mon & Tues: Closed 11 Rural St, Lismore 6627 4600 lismoregallery.org LONE GOAT GALLERY 28 Lawson St, Byron Bay Mon–Fri 10am–4pm / Sat 10am–midday lonegoatgallery.com

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TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE Gallery hours | 10am–5pm (DST) Cafe open | 9.30am–4.00pm (DST) 2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au GALLERY DOWN TOWN ANNEXE OF TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY Located upstairs at M|Arts Precinct Cnr Brisbane St and Proudfoots Ln Murwillumbah Monday to Friday | 10am–3pm (DST) Saturday | 10am–2pm (DST) artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/GalleryDownTown

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S OA P B OX GROSS ESTATE

Proyas Taking Control Director of cult classic The Crow, Alex Proyas will be in conversation at the Bangalow Film Festival.

COVID-19 HAS TAKEN A LOT OF THINGS, BUT IT’S GIVEN US A NEW EVENT: THE BANGALOW FILM FESTIVAL. ALONGSIDE SOME NOSTALGIC SCREENINGS, A REIMAGINING OF THE DRIVE-IN, AND CUTTING EDGE FILMS, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS A SERIES OF IN CONVERSATION EVENTS WITH PROMINENT FILM PRACTITIONERS. ONE OF THE SESSIONS WILL FEATURE ACCLAIMED AUSTRALIAN DIRECTOR ALEX PROYAS; DIRECTOR OF CULT CLASSIC THE CROW AND A PASSIONATE FAN OF HIS FAVOURITE GENRE, SCIENCE FICTION, PROYAS KNOWS HOW TO CREATE WORLDS. INTERESTINGLY IT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE IS DOING NOW – BUILDING A HERETIC FOUNDATION. NOT A FILM, BUT A STATE OF THE ART FILM MAKING FACILITY IN SYDNEY.

‘Virtual production was meant to streamline the way we work and I wanted to bring it all under the same roof – so we can postproduce – combining green screen and editing, and we can finish the whole thing on site. Over the years I have been frustrated with how compartmentalised filmmaking is.

You shoot in one place, do sound at another place and do visual effects somewhere else. So I tried to bring it all together’ says Alex.

Proyas admits part of the motivation is creative control.

‘As a director I am a control freak – I like control over everything.

I find it weird to hand a whole lot of production over without my full attention. I like to be much more involved and as visual effects are becoming more of a thing the demarcation between production and direction is getting less clear.’

Alex believes that the film industry has to be super adaptive. Things are changing fast and there’s no point lamenting how things used to be.

‘The commerce that this industry runs under, it has changed so much, the big screen is being killed – not by covid – but by the big franchises.

Even if you are in my sphere of big original fantasy and science fiction – that was viable a few years ago, but not now. If you are making anything original, the studios just don’t want to know. We have to find new ways – my studio is only part of

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my masterplan that I am working on so I can continue. I love big visuals.

My imagination isn’t limited by my methodology, I have never had a lack of imagination, I have however had a lack of budget!’

Heretic Foundation aims to reduce the overhead cost of production.

‘We have to adapt and change in our industry’ says Alex. ‘If we can get through this damn pandemic we will be okay.’

And although Alex sees a demise of the big screen he says ‘we can engage in different ways – through film festivals and boutique screenings we are going to have more opportunity to tell stories that are uncompromised.’

Proyas blames the studios for alienating audiences.

‘Studios, by seeking the biggest profit margin they can find, have alienated a whole percentage of the audience, to the point where we have to go elsewhere.

‘Commercial madness has gripped all industry, this obsession with the big money – this hunger to be ridiculously profitable.’

Bring back the art of filmmaking!

Alex Proyas, in conversation with Jim Robison Thursday 21 January at the Bangalow A&I Hall at 3pm.

More info and tickets at: bangalowfilmfestival.com.au

Last week, in Byron, a house that doesn’t yet exist is being sold for $60 million. A beachfront holiday house. A tidy little weekender. The buyer bought a drawing of the house that is yet to materialise. It’s not even a home. It’s for holidays. A holiday from what? Makes me want to puke. We should all be appalled. This sort of wealth should not be celebrated. It’s destroying us. What is going to happen to our town if this continues? Where will we live? This whirlpool of speculative wealth in a coastal village is not sustainable. Real estate is our coalmine. It’s an ugly quarry of gauche profits laced with infinity pools and Japanese spas, yoga rooms and private walled oases. The capitalist model of continuous growth may favour a few, but in the end it impoverishes the many.

Extreme wealth does not come without extreme poverty.

Homelessness is our quartz lung.

So why are the super affluent coming here? Why not any other coastal village in Australia? For ‘the vibe’. As many times as someone says ‘It’s over’, or ‘Byron’s overrated’ it’s not entirely true. There is still something potent about Byron Bay. It exists because of the generations of story that precede it. The Kaye sisters who walked back from Cabbbage Tree Island to later claim home, the working class who worked in abattoirs, the surfers who found the waves, the hippies who protested development. The wealthy come here because we have something money can’t buy. A real fucking vibe.

It doesn’t exist in Surfers Paradise or Coffs Harbour. It exists here. They buy the magic of our intoxicating ‘connection’ and in the process they create disconnection, disharmony and disadvantage.

How will the super wealthy engage with our town? Will they care for country? Will they volunteer to replant the sand dunes? Pick up cigarette butts off the beach? Plant thousands of trees? In the future it won’t ‘just’ be the coast that has eroded, it will be our sense of community – and once that has disintegrated, this place is finished. The vibe they paid $60 mill for will be gone. Byron will be a town full of multi-million dollar mansions full of rich pricks who can’t work out why they can’t find a cleaner. The cleaners moved out years ago.

I find that kind of money repulsive. It’s like concrete cancer. It undermines the foundations of our social cohesion. There is no place for the poor in Byron Bay. Except on the streets, or in the parks or sheltering in the doorways of public buildings.

The numbers are growing. Every time we get a new record price in real estate, there are more people made homeless.

They move unseen, like ghosts amongst us.

There is something grotesque about billionaires buying yetto-be-built holiday houses in a town where so many are homeless. I hope they don’t mind stepping over the sleeping bodies on their way to the beach. Fortunately privilege renders those without it invisible; you’re not responsible for something you can’t see. But it’s their legacy. I wonder how they sleep in their $60 million mansion knowing that they’ve authored the increased homelessness of the people in our town. I guess they tell themselves when people become homeless it’s their own fault. And that the government should do something.

But you should do something about it. If you can spend $60 million on a holiday house, why wouldn’t you spend another $60 million doing something meaningful in this town where the privilege of the few underwrites the suffering of the many. I’d like to see them take social responsibility; make a purchaser contribution – of another $60 million. Build social housing on one of our disused hospital sites. And if you find the views of ‘social justice warriors’ like me nauseating, then let’s reframe this call to social responsibility as self-interest.

You need a town that has good low cost housing, otherwise where will your cleaners live?

I am not impressed by your stupid wealth, your stupid house, or your stupid car. In a world of social inequity and climate change these boring badges of excess are immoral. We need to stop being impressed by money and start being impressed by kindness, compassion and meaningful action.

Do something good.

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GIG GUIDE WEDNESDAY 13

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Q SALTBAR, KINGSCLIFF, 7PM TRIVIA

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 7PM TRIVIA

THURSDAY 14 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JAHFRO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM TWO MOONS, 8PM 2 TEARS IN A BUCKET Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM BRIAN WATT Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM SAM SIMONS – SAM I AM, 9PM CHEEKY CABARET

INTERVIEW WITH

Q CLUB LENNOX 7PM TRIVIA NIGHT

FRIDAY 15 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, MAJESTIC KNIGHTS

Brendan

Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM KARUAH, 6PM SCOTT DAY VEE, 9PM SUNSTONE Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM SIMON MEOLA Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM SAM SIMONS – SAM I AM, 9PM CHEEKY CABARET

Kelly

When I first met Mullumbimby-based artist, Brendan Kelly, he was trying his hand at stand up. Energetic, larger than life, with astute colourful depictions of everything from the mating behaviour of peacocks to the high drama of almost burning down his house, Brendan knew how to tell a story. Kelly had the charisma and the chops that could have seen him break through as a comedian, but he put down the microphone and picked up the paintbrush. Almost a decade later Brendan Kelly is a successful exhibiting artist, cutting his own creative path.

His medium may have changed, but his mission hasn’t. He is emerging as a master storyteller.

His flamboyant strokes have moved from the stage to the wall, magnetising viewer attention with even more command than his comedy. Brendan Kelly has found his voice through the brush, and weirdly, it’s louder than he ever was through a PA. Like many creatives, Kelly has used his art to make sense of his life.

‘When I separated from my first wife I had this feeling like I wasn’t being heard, that I didn’t have a voice, which led quickly to the stand up. The stand up was basically the first time I felt I had a voice, although it was quite frustrated and angry’ says Brendan.

When his close friend and mentor, stand up comedian Dave Grant, died of pancreatic cancer, Brendan got spooked.

‘Dave said, it's the comedy that has done this to me. It's the nerves. Get out. You have everything you need’.

This was all the encouragement that Brendan needed, as he had been finding the down time of comedy frustrating. Full of energy and ideas, Kelly was never the bloke who slept until afternoon. Ironically Dave Grant’s sage advice set him on the path to find his true creative niche.

‘I started to draw cartoons – I had always drawn, since school days. When I left school I wanted to be a commercial artist, I drew cartoons for national magazines, so I was going alright, but then I dropped the comedy altogether and did the cartoons full time. This led to me doing drawing classes that led to larger scale works.’

It was the humour that still had Brendan hooked.

‘Cartoons could be subversive – not in a ha ha type of way, but in more subtle ways. I loved the story telling – how you could tell a story in a minimal way with an image and a caption. You had to be concise. This story telling thing awoke in me. And once I went into painting and large-scale work it was all about storytelling. Except this time it wasn’t so obvious, it was abstract and it was figurative.’

Brendan works best with music. He commits a full workday, every day to his studio. He plays Cohen, Dirty Three, Nick Cave, something loud and moody, and he lets it transport him to his darkest, most fluid and unmapped creative spaces.

‘I am looking for direct, raw, mark making’ says Brendan.

‘What I would call a living line instead of a coerced illustrated line. These are visceral marks.’

He doesn’t contrive his paintings. Instead, he says ‘The paintings reveal themselves. I am not writing a story – I am not trying to illustrate. I am hunting, I am panning for it through mark making, and changing and evolving, and when it settles on a place that might reveal something poignant or confronting – I know that’s it.’

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Brendan Kelly telling stories with paint.

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Kelly’s work leaps out at you. A deconstructed goats head appears in just a line. Its life force beckons to you from the canvas. Kelly knows how to deliver volatile imagery, but he also knows how to leave space. It was this quality that saw him scouted, from Instagram, by Sydney’s Wellington Gallery, to their walls.

It’s a story with dark folk tale echoes, where a man who has built his studio deep in the forest, then dug even deeper into his foundations to find his way home, is found by two men from the inner city who’ve never stepped foot in the forest.

Gallery owners Mark Smythe and Ray Saunderson were taken with his wildly fluid figurative abstraction. They sent him a message: ‘We really love your work. And we are wondering if you are interested in exhibiting and being represented by a gallery in Sydney?’

Brendan was surprised and thought perhaps he’d be offered a spot in a group show – but instead was offered a full solo exhibition. In just over a month he transported 19 works from his bush studio to Sydney. His first solo exhibition, called Flight to Light was held at Wellington Gallery in Waterloo, in June 2020. He sold 80 per cent of his work.

For an artist who painted and sent his work to private buyers a single piece at a time, Kelly had never seen his paintings hung as a body of work. ‘It was like walking in and seeing someone else’s show’ says Brendan. ‘To walk in and see them on enormous white walls with state-of-the-art lighting was when I realised I had a new stage and a new voice, but in a different way; it was a pictorial voice and that [was when] I realised that this is what I should be doing.’

By November last year Brendan had produced another 31 works to hang. Trouble in the Order is an abstracted, figurative, and dystopian depiction of the virus that arrived in 2020.

Brendan is currently working towards his third show. To do this he is leaving his idyllic bush studio to return to his former home, Sydney. ‘The idea is to immerse myself in the city where I grew up but haven’t lived for 30 years. I am going to go back and set up a studio right on Sydney Harbour, with new stimulation and inspiration.’ Although Kelly has lived in Mullumbimby for three decades, he says ‘I never have dreams of Mullumbimby, all my dreams are around Lane Cove and Bobbin Head.’

So country mouse goes to the city. What does he see? How does the city stain the hands of a man who’s used to the sanctuary of nature? ‘I am going to throw a spanner in the works’ laughs Brendan ‘… purposefully.’ Now that’s going to be one hell of a story.

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MONDAY 18 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, CHRIS ARONSTEN Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM JOHN CROSBIE, 8PM HARRY NICHOLS Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 12PM TOMMY MEMPHIS

TUESDAY 19 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SIMON MEOLA Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM ALISHA TODD, 8PM PHIL & TILLEY Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 6PM ARJ BARKER – SAFE SPACE, 8PM ANNE EDMONDS & LLOYD LANGFORD – BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 7PM TRIVIA

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ENTERTAINMENT

WOMEN LIKE US: BACK TO LISMORE WHERE IT ALL STARTED! Women Like Us is the comedy sensation created by stand ups, Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs. Realising they were an anomaly in their industry – kick arse comics, but middle aged women – they realised that it didn’t matter how good they were, they were always going to be behind the 8 ball in an industry that favours under 30’s and is dominated by blokes. After years of performing for women’s luncheons and fundraisers to audiences that fangirled them like crazy, they both decided that there was an audience out there for them – they just had to go out and find them. And so began Women Like Us.

Women Like Us at the Lismore Workers Club on 13 Feb

WHAT’S ON

It’s less conversations about Tinder, more about the ordinary experiences of life as mothers and partners. Their first show kicked off in Lismore five years ago. What the girls didn’t expect was how warmly they’d be received. Women Like Us has become one of the most in-demand touring comedy shows on the circuit with more than 160 performances so far.

And now they’re bringing their new Women Like Us show back to the Lismore Workers Club, where it all began, on Thursday 13 February.

BLADE RUNNER (1982) PARADIS MOVIE CLUB SPECIAL EVENT

Scoring not just one, but two five star reviews at Adelaide Fringe Festival, the show never fails to deliver, with audience members complaining that the laughs were coming so often that they felt physically exhausted. And yes, women have literally wet themselves, so it’s been called a two Tena show!

Saturday 16 January, 7.30pm Full $39.50 | Cheap Pairs $25 p.p.

RAPHAEL REVEALED EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

Find out how COVID-19 and the lockdown was for Women Like Us. Laughter, as they say, is the best way to survive anything, and heck, after what we have all been through – we sure need a laugh!

Wednesday 20 January, 3pm Full $24 | Conc $22 | Student U18 $18

ABBA & THE BEE GEES “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER”

Saturday 23 January, 8pm Adult $43.80 | Conc $39.80 | U18 $39.80

Women Like Us comes to the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday 13 February, doors 7pm. Show 8pm.

LUKE HEGGIE – I ALREADY TOLD YOU A GREATEST HITS RETROSPECTIVE

Social distancing is observed, so numbers are limited.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC – NT LIVE SCREENING. STARRING JAMES MCAVOY

Saturday 30 January, 11.30am Full $28|Conc $25|U18 $20|Group of 4–10 $22.50

Arrive early and enjoy a drink at the Theatre Bar

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

JANUARY

Thursday 28 January, 7pm $29.50 | Ages 16+

$40 online at womenlikeus.com.au or at the club.

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BY LILITH

Byron Theatre & Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay byroncentre.com.au @byrontheatre

For comedian Sam Simmons, one mighty rough year equals one mighty dumb show. He promises no life lessons. No epiphanies. No profundity. Just one hundred per cent guaranteed gelastic and frivolous escapism from the ‘new normal’.

This shall surely be an evening of socially distant people congregating safely in a room facing forward. Number 52, your human lamington is ready.

Catch the winner of the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Comedy Award and winner of Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival – Sam Simmons, at the Brunswick Picture House Thursday–Sunday Tickets from brunswickpicturehouse.com

CHEEKY CABARET Nearly five years on Cheeky has redefined a night out at the theatre, smashing together circus, vaudeville, comedy, new burlesque and everything in between. People continue to talk about the Cheeky and its surprise package of some of the most incredible international artists from around the world.

Sexy and dangerous, with tongue placed firmly in cheek, this is one party you will not want to miss! The Cheeky has rightfully become the talk of the town – it’s circus like you’ve never seen before. This genre-bending cabaret is cheeky, clever and damn sexy, celebrating the weird, the wonderful and the wildly entertaining, leaving audiences gasping for more.

The Cheeky features a different cast of troubadours, miscreants, delectable divas and cabaret queens every month, so no two shows are ever the same! You’ll leave spellbound, titillated and amazed. As always, bring grandma but leave the little ones at home.

Wednesday 13–Saturday 14 January, 9pm.

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THE MOUNTAIN GOAT WITH SUN, VENUS, MIDWEEK NEW MOON AND PLUTO ALL IN CAPRICORN, THIS WEEK WISHES THE SHIRE’S HORNY GOAT FOLK A BETTER-LATETHAN-NEVER HAPPY CAPPY BIRTHDAY…

ARIES: Venus and Mars, both in earth signs, mean business this week. Mars is on a mission, and Lady V is busily attracting influential connections and VIPs to assist. This practical planetary pairing makes it easier to choose between what’s exciting and inviting, and what’s realistically doable and achievable.

TAURUS: Uranus, the planet of change, easing off the brakes and heading forward in your sign is this week’s high note. Mars, also in Taurus for the first two months of 2021, works well with your prima planet Venus in a fellow earth sign to bring Mercury’s wilder ideas down to earth in workable form.

GEMINI: With your power planet Mercury in Aquarius, expect passionate opinions and ideas burning bright, a mile a minute.

An excellent transit for thinking outside the box, but definitely not a time for wild risks or rushing. Even if it’s hard to concentrate and focus, give big decisions the time and energy investment they deserve.

CANCER: You already know by now that love isn’t a static experience, it’s a moving evolution. This week’s planetary placement of Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury could bring up trust issues that test ties for strength and durability. Nervous? No need. Mystifiied which way to move? Mercury says discuss concerns face-to-face with a friend.

LEO: Saturn, planet of endurance and maturity, is fast-tracking your growing-up in the partnership department. Not as entirely sombre as it sounds, because Jupiter’s currently presenting you with endless opportunities on the learning curve. And if you’ve been treading water, Mercury gets this week’s energy on the move – step on board!

VIRGO: If restless Mars and game changer Uranus have

you feeling anxious or pressured to move quickly, your inner micromanager Saturn – very at home in Virgo’s zone of order and efficiency – advises it’s wiser to buy time, because not all the cosmic cards are on the table yet. Exercise due diligence until they are.

LIBRA: Libran Oscar Wilde observed, 'Without order nothing can exist, without chaos nothing can evolve'. This week your leading light Venus is a material girl in a material world; excellent for current pressing decisions about where to compromise, where to hold firm and where to find the sweet spot between risk and reassurance.

SCORPIO: Mars could be stubborn and unbudging this week.

Well, that’s the downside; the upside is it can also be seen as patient, persistent and determined. So don’t let your mindset get funneled into tunnel vision, because from now on the choices between old and new, technological and terrestrial, ideological and pragmatic are ongoing and constant.

SAGITTARIUS: Your ruler Jupiter, plus Saturn and Mercury making three in Sagittarian communication headquarters could manifest an ingenious idea this week that’s both life-changing and lucrative. Exciting, but be careful not to take on too much with your big vision. Delegate and outsource. Know your limits.

Be patient with players who aren’t on your bandwidth.

CAPRICORN: If Sun, new moon, Venus and Pluto all in Capricorn incline you towards your-way-or-the-doorway mode, don’t go there. Because annual new moon in Capricorn is opening a celestial portal for supporting the significant decision you may need to make this week, during which your best accessories are resilience and flexibility.

AQUARIUS: Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and weekend moon in Aquarius jump-start this week’s power surge. But with Uranus, planet of radical shifts, changing station, general energetics can be erratic and unpredictable. Even though major changes are afoot, they’re not something to rush into impulsively. Wait a few days to make important moves.

PISCES: This week presses the cosmic start button on the process of certain chapters closing, not necessarily immediately, so that whatever’s a more suitable fit for your growth in 2021 can take place. It may help to think of this less as loss, and more as blockages being removed so you can move forward more smoothly.

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MUSIC AT THE MOVIES

Felipe Baldomir plays the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday

THE SONIC SOUL OF SOUTH AMERICA Felipe Baldomir is an Indie-Folk singer and songwriter from Uruguay, South America. He is a multi-instrumentalist musical architect, who takes his audience on soulful sonic journeys.

Through his music he shares his reflections on people and places, on moments and memories. While listening you discover each song is a love letter to the person or place that inspired the creation of each melody.

Since releasing his debut album, Nature Speaks in 2017, Felipe has toured the South American region, playing at festivals and gigs in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Even supporting Milky Chance on their last tour of Latin America.

Before arriving in Australia, Felipe toured Indonesia, performing at iconic venues such as Old Mans, The Cashew Tree, and Deus Temple. Since arriving in Sydney in 2018 he has converted a van into a rolling home and studio and has been performing around the country.

He is currently based in Byron Bay and has been touring, supporting and performing alongside Jack Botts, Tay Oskee, The Dreggs, Kyle Lionhart, Dusty Boots and Ben Camden – and can be seen regularly sharing his music as part of the vibrant Byron busking community.

Only Light is his new album, about finding peace and freedom in this wild world we find ourselves in, and finding solace in nature – as his song says: dancing in the sun, toes full of sand. Felipe plays the Hotel Great Northern on Saturday.

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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Vanessa Mitchell of Larry Laughs Loud has been championing comedy in the region for a lot of the up and coming funny people. But it’s not all laughs for Vanessa.

‘We love being able to make people laugh and forget about the world for a few hours, but for some people that’s not enough. Not everybody is laughing on the inside.’

Mental Health First Aid is about developing skills and confidence to assist your friends, family, colleagues, neighbours... even strangers, who may be at risk of developing a mental health issue or experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health issue.

It’s something we all need to talk more about.

Mental health issues are real medical conditions, just like physical health conditions.

Keen to know more? Give Vanessa Mitchell a call on 0413 558 200 or email info@ larrylaughsloud.com to register. *This is not a counselling or support session. For support, contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or visit www.headtohealth.gov.au

This week, The Regent in Murwillumbah takes on a musical bent with Crock of Gold: A few Rounds with Shane MacGowan on Friday. Crock of Gold is the brand new rock doc exploring the wild ride that is the life of legendary Pogues frontman, Shane MacGowan. There will be a prize for the best dressed punk! Saturday it’s The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. It chases the story of the triumphs and hurdles of the iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have twenty No.1 hits throughout their career, outlasting more than five decades of changing tastes and styles. And of course it’s disco dress up, and there will be a prize for best dressed – time to whip out the satin flares! Sunday it’s a singalong session with The Greatest Showman, from 6pm. If you don’t know the story – it’s about American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. And this time it's a prize for best dressed in circus costume.

To book tickets, or find out more, go to the-regent.com.au.

ENJOY EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT SUMMER IN ONE SWEET WEEKEND. Soak up the sun during the day and head lakeside at HOTA for an epic line-up of ice cream and desserts with world-class circus, splash play, live music, and even a mermaid or two. BYO floaties and sunscreen and enjoy those summer feels.

We’re diving in with some of Australia’s best circus companies premiering new works especially created for outdoor and pop-up spaces.

Watch as Company 2 string up a tight-rope over the water; see Circa dazzle the crowds with their spectacle that is Collider; marvel as Flipside Circus bring the Summer Play Factor to wow the kids; and delight as Hoopla Clique mix food and circus.

And for those seeking summer fun with a bit of sizzle, you’ll want to join us as the sun sets for Club SCOOP! – an evening program of zany sideshows, cocktails and craft beers, where the naughty side of circus and cocktails collide, featuring performances from Thicc Shake Crew, The Space Cowboy, and other special guests.

With a giant Ferris Wheel and the Surfers Paradise Skyline as the biggest and best backdrop, day or night, SCOOP! is the answer to your summertime cravings.

Friday 15 – Sunday 17 January hota.com.au/scoop

MAGIC THEATRE Have you ever had the feeling things are simply not as they seem? Well, The Magic Theatre are promising to unravel some mysteries that will have you embarking upon a hero’s journey to illumination!

Illuminarium: Escape from the Dreamspell is an immersive storytelling escape room experience for 2-6 participants (players under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). You have exactly one hour to decipher codes, open secret chambers, and solve puzzles to unlock the mysteries and escape from the dreamspell!

Multiple sessions running Monday–Friday until 29 January at The Strumpet Salon in Lismore.

For more information, or to book, visit themagictheatre.com.au/illuminarium.

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Session Times: Thu 14 Jan - Wed 20 Jan FAMILY FILMS DRAGON RIDER (PG) Daily: 10:00AM, 12:10PM DREAMBUILDERS (PG) Daily except Fri: 10:00AM, 1:50PM Fri: 10:00AM LUPIN THE THIRD… THE FIRST (CTC) Daily: 11:00AM MAYA THE BEE: THE GOLDEN ORB (G) Daily: 11:50AM THE CROODS 2: A NEW AGE (PG) Daily except Fri: 10:10AM, 12:15, 3:00PM Fri: 10:10AM, 12:15PM THE ELFKINS: BAKING A DIFFERENCE (G) Daily: 10:30AM

New rock doc Crock Of Gold plays at The Regent.

Admission Prices: Adults: Stud/Conc: Senior: Child:

$14 $12 $11 $10

Wednesday All tickets

$10

NFT = No Free Tickets

THE WAR WITH GRANDPA (PG) Daily: 10:15AM, 6:15PM AMMONITE (MA15+) NFT Daily: 1:15, 3:45, 6:00PM BUDDY GAMES (MA15+) Daily: 12:15PM HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE (M) Daily: 10:50AM MONSTER HUNTER (M) Daily: 8:30PM MUSIC (M) NFT Daily: 11:00AM, 1:30, 4:00, 6:15PM PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN (MA15+) NFT Daily except Fri: 10:30AM, 2:20, 5:00, 7:20, 8:15PM Fri: 10:30AM, 2:20, 4:15, 7:20, 8:15PM

MY SALINGER YEAR (M) NFT Daily: 1:30, 4:45, 7:00, 8:10PM SHADOW IN THE CLOUD (CTC) NFT Daily: 2:15, 4:15, 6:15PM SUMMERLAND (PG) Daily: 3:50, 6:00PM THE DRY (MA15+) Daily: 12:30, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 8:30PM THE WITCHES (M) Daily except Fri: 3:45PM Fri: 1:50PM WONDER WOMAN 1984 (M) Daily: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 8:15PM

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Update to HomeBuilder Grant 31 December 2020.

Changes announced to the HomeBuilder program on 29 November 2020 include: • A $15,000 grant for building contracts (new builds and substantial renovations) signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021, inclusive.

• An extended deadline for all applications to be submitted, including those applying for the $25,000 grant and the new $15,000 grant. Applications can now be submitted up until 14 April 2021(inclusive). This will apply to all eligible contracts signed on or after 4 June 2020.

• An extension to the construction commencement timeframe from three months to six months for all HomeBuilder applicants. This will apply to all eligible contracts signed on or after 1 January 2021, but will also be available

backdated and apply to all contracts entered into, on or after 4 June 2020.

• An increase to the property price cap for new build contracts to $950,000 where the contract is signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021, inclusive.

• A change in licensing requirements and registration for builders and developers, as below: • Where an eligible contract is signed on or after the 29 November 2020, the builder or developer must have a valid licence or registration before 29 November 2020.

• Where an eligible contract is signed before 29 November 2020, the builder or developer must have a valid licence or registration before 4 June 2020.

Other than the above, the existing program criteria applies.

That is, the other existing

eligibility criteria remains in place and the $25,000 grant will still be made available for eligible contracts signed on or before 31 December 2020.

The Australian Government HomeBuilder Grant is subject to the provisions of the National Partnership Agreement between the New South Wales Government and Australian Government.

HomeBuilder complements Revenue NSW’s existing First Home Owner’s Grant (New Home) Scheme and First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme.

The details of the these grants and schemes are available on the revenue.nsw.gov.au website.

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In October 2020 The Echo published a Building Dreams – A guide to first home buyers in the Northern Rivers outlining the grants and services available to first home buyers in the area.

Now there is updated information from the government, which is outlined below.

HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first homebuyers) with a grant to build a new home, substantially renovate an existing home, or to buy an off-the-plan home/new home.

The Australian Government has extended HomeBuilder to 31 March 2021, HomeBuilder will provide a $15,000 grant for eligible contracts entered into on or after 1 January 2021 until 31 March 2021 (inclusive). A $25,000 grant is available for eligible contracts entered into on or after 4 June 2020, up to and including

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8 Acres of Tranquillity Within Established Gardens and Creek Frontage • Set over 8 inviting acres of open and spacious lawns with established gardens,

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Address:

1528 Eltham Road, Teven

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• Located within walking distance to world famous beaches and vibrant centre of

• Byron Main Beach is only 750m from the front door

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• The home has been immaculately maintained and updated whilst keeping its

• Large open plan tiled dining and living area flowing to a private courtyard • The kitchen is a good size with plenty of cupboard space

character, featuring ornate woodwork, high ceilings and original floors

• 3 light filled bedrooms all boast built ins, ceiling fans and new carpet

• Large open living room with bi-fold doors opening on to a covered deck and lawn

• The master opens to a private balcony which over looks the courtyard

Address:

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Enquiries:

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• Built by its current owner, this solid one owner home has plenty of potential

• Garry Scotcher built home sits perfectly on 8 beautiful acres of gentle rolling land

• Located in a fabulous family friendly street close to local to shops and beaches

• Versatile open plan design ensures an abundance of natural light

• Featuring 9 ft ceilings, timber floors and multiple living spaces both indoor and out • Master bedroom boasts huge 1920’s French doors, ensuite, walk-in robe and own

• Outdoor living areas are perfect for entertaining while soaking up the views

verandah overlooking the garden

• 4 bedrooms all with built-ins and direct access to outdoor patios

• Large covered verandah and shed with DA approval to become a granny flat

• Local Clunes shops, Rosebank Primary School and natural attractions all closeby

Address:

6 Jackwood Court, Suffolk Park

Address:

514 Rosebank Road, Rosebank

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Opens:

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Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

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• This spacious, elevated home promises an easy-care lifestyle of convenience

• Complete refurbishment with stylish interiors and modern finishes

• Just minutes from Suffolk Park and Byron Bay

• Seamless flow from the indoors to outdoors with sliding doors providing dual access

• Open plan living leads to the covered wraparound deck that make the most of

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our Northern Rivers climate; perfect for entertaining

• Master includes built-in robes, modern ensuite and opens out to a private balcony

• 4 generous, light-filled bedrooms with built-in robes, the master with ensuite

• Great opportunity to invest in the lucrative Byron Bay market and an ideal location

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Address:

68b Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park

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Price:

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Open:

By Appointment

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Saturday, 16th January 10.00am – 10.30am

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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12A Coolamon Avenue, Mullumbimby This beautifully renovated property on almost an acre combines resort style with all the convenience of living near town. Tropical gardens surround the home, studio & pool - which is a must for summer. A popular place to socialise and cool off and enjoy the sunsets.

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Beach Village Life 34 Helen Street, South Golden Beach $1,290,000 to $1,400,000 4 2 2

As we evolve, our homes should too

This beautifully presented modern beach style home set over 2 levels is only 400 metres to the pristine sands of South Golden Beach.

The upper level includes the main bedroom with ensuite, walk in robe and north facing deck plus another 2 bedrooms and a study/kids bedroom. Raked ceilings in the open plan living, kitchen and dining fill the house with light.

The huge lower level of the home still has loads of potential uses and opens out onto a great 750m2, fenced backyard ideal kids pets or a pool. Low maintenance mature trees and landscaping front and back give the property privacy and shade when you need it.

A coveted location and a great home.

• Polished timber floors • Stone kitchen benches • Decks front and rear • 30 minutes Coolangatta airport • 7 minutes to Brunswick Heads Inspect: By appointment Contact: Todd Buckland - 0408 966 421 Byron Shire Real Estate

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1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads The Ideal Brunswick Escape Beautiful Brunswick Heads offers an ideal escape and the perfect place to embrace the coveted North Coast lifestyle of sun, surf and sand.

This home includes: • Three bedrooms, complete with built-in robes • Spacious open plan master with ensuite and private balcony • Family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry downstairs

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16 North Head Road, New Brighton Delightful Coastal Escape Set in a prime location just 80 steps from both the golden sands of pristine New Brighton beach and the local waterways, this beautifully presented seaside home offers a range of fabulous lifestyle options which are sure to impress the most fastidious buyers.

• Gleaming hardwood timber floors • Large glass doors slide back to facilitate seamless indoor/outdoor living • Versatile floor plan

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10–10.30am • 28 Ballina Street, Lennox Head. Sat 11.15–11.45am

Byron Shire Real Estate

• 12A Coolamon Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am • 1 Ocean Avenue, New Brighton. Sat 12–12.30pm • 34 Helen Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 1–1.30pm

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New Listings

Sat 9.30–10am • 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads. Wed 5–5.30pm, Sat 12–12.30pm • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur.

Wed 9–11am, Fri 9–11am, Sat 10.30am–2.30pm • 16 North Head Road, New Brighton. Thu 5–5.30pm, Sat 10.30–11am • 37 Warwick Park Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 11–11.30am

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah

• 29 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah • 1/72 Harbour Way, Brunswick Heads • 16 North Head Road, New Brighton • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West

Auction First National Byron Bay

• 767 Myocum Road, Myocum. Forthcoming Auction

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Property Business Directory AGENTS

FINANCE

VICKI COOPER “above and beyond�

We could W co not recommend Tara and her team enough. All our expectations for the sale were exceeded. The whole process was executed professionally, y, with ease & with great communication. The best in the business. sine ess.

VENDOR - BYRON BAY

TARA TORKKOLA SALES MANAGER / SALES

0423 519 698 | TARA@BYRONBAYFN.COM Contact Tara to discuss your property or career at First National Byron WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

“Vicki made the whole experience very personal DQG VLPSOLĂ€ HG IRU PH DV D Ă€ UVW WLPH KRPH EX\HU 6KH ZHQW DERYH DQG EH\RQG $QG FRPPXQLFDWHG RQ P\ EHKDOI ZLWK WKH KRPH RZQHUV WR HQVXUH WKDW P\ QHHGV ZHUH PHW , KDYH UHFRPPHQGHG 9LFNL WR QXPHURXV IULHQGV ZKR DUH LQ WKH VDPH ERDW DV PH Âľ - Robyn Hilan (vendor) – Natalie (Buyer)

VICKI COOPER 0418 231 955 vickicooper@atrealty.com.au www.vickicooper.com

PAUL PRIOR

Leah Ashenhurst

SALES

Real Estate

0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com

“I’ve sold a few houses over the years and can honestly say, this has been my most positive, enjoyable and professional experience.

No other agent has a ended to every detail of a sale like Leah.�

Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond.

Lindsey - Happy Seller in Ocean Shores

Call Paul for an appointment today.

0408 871 400

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leah.ashenhurst@oceanshores.rh.com.au www.rh.com.au/oceanshores @leahashenhurst

‘We wholeheartedly recommend Bryce to anyone considering selling or buying a property’ N & K Pollock Contact Bryce Cameron 0412 057 672

0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au @timmiller_realestate

Property Management Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.

Investment Management Team LJ Hooker Brunswick HeadsÂŞ

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Service Directory SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 BOOKKEEPER Local and reliable .................................. barbarasbookkeeping.com.au 0402 118649 BAS * TAXATION * ACCOUNTING saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746 BECK THE BOOKKEEPER All platforms, BAS & Payroll. beckthebookkeeper.com.au ....02 66084372 ACCOUNTANT BAS, bookkeeping & tax. Call Mel ...........................................................0455 302137

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UNWANTED CARS

6684 5296 BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

ACUPUNCTURE

INDEX

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183

LOCAL

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

SUNSCREENS

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507 ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran .......................................0414 478787

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 0 8862

FREE E MEASURE E QUOTE E

CURTAINS

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

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AWNINGS

SPECIALISTS IN HOM E AUTOM ATION

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AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

PLEASE CALL 6680 9394 artisanair.com.au AU 37088

ROLL BLINDS

YOUR LOCAL BLIND MAN at North Byron Blinds .................................................. Amos 0404 421518

BRICKLAYING BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268

BUILDING TRADES

Lic 246545C

• DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reason-

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS

6684 2783

45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705 ANTENNAS PLUS. TV, WiFi, Electrical. Reliable. Call Norm ............................................0422 668582

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454

APPLIANCE REPAIR COFFEE MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR coffeetechbyron.com.au Phone Stuart ............0407 395263

Lic: 317362C

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.

0417 654 888

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com

Complete Home Maintenance Solutions Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

ARCHITECTS

BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242

OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060

AUTOMOTIVE

FABRICA JOINERY Quality kitchens/timber doors/windows. Lic 244652C .........................66808162 CARPENTER HANDYMAN FB Greg’s Handyman Services Byron Bay Lic No 1039897....0414 109595

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL • Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES Lic No: MVTC157416

Accountants & Bookkeepers.............................. 49 Acupuncture ....................................................... 49 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ...................... 49 Antennas & Installation ..................................... 49 Antiques/Restoration ......................................... 49 Appliance Repair ................................................ 49 Architects ............................................................ 49 Automotive ......................................................... 49 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .................. 49 Bricklaying .......................................................... 49 Building Trades ................................................... 49 Bush Regen & Weed Control .............................. 49 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 49 Chimney Sweeps................................................. 50 Chiropractic......................................................... 50 Cleaning .............................................................. 50 Computer Services ............................................. 50 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 50 Counselling ......................................................... 50 Decks, Patios & Extensions ................................ 50 Dentists ............................................................... 50 Design & Drafting ............................................... 50 Driveway Maintenance ...................................... 50 Earthmoving & Excavation ................................ 50 Electricians .......................................................... 50 Fencing ................................................................ 50 Floor Sanding & Polishing ................................. 50 Flooring ............................................................... 50 Funeral Services.................................................. 50 Garden & Property Maintenance ...................... 50 Garden Design .................................................... 50 Gas Suppliers ...................................................... 50 Graphic Design ................................................... 50 Guttering ............................................................. 50 Handypersons ..................................................... 51 Health .................................................................. 51 Hire ...................................................................... 51 Kitchens ............................................................... 51 Landscape Design .............................................. 51 Landscape Supplies............................................ 51 Landscaping ....................................................... 51 Locksmith ............................................................ 51 Osteopathy.......................................................... 51 Painting ............................................................... 51 Pest Control ......................................................... 51 Photography ....................................................... 51 Physiotherapy ..................................................... 51 Picture Framing .................................................. 51 Picture Hanging .................................................. 51 Plastering ............................................................ 51 Plumbers ............................................................. 51 Pools .................................................................... 51 Removalists ......................................................... 51 Roofing ................................................................ 52 Rubbish Removal ................................................ 52 Self Storage ......................................................... 52 Septic Systems .................................................... 52 Solar Installation ................................................ 52 Television Services ............................................. 52 Tiling .................................................................... 52 Tree Services ....................................................... 52 Tuition ................................................................. 52 Upholstery .......................................................... 52 Valuers ................................................................. 52 Veterinary Surgeons .......................................... 52 Water Filters ........................................................ 52 Water Supplies .................................................... 52 Welding ............................................................... 52 Window Cleaning ............................................... 52 Window Tinting................................................... 52

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ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

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

CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

• Scratch & Dent Repairs • Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups • Car Park Dents • Accident Damage

We come to you. Fully qualified, fully insured and all work is guaranteed.

Bumper to Bumper Repairs | Cory 0403 918 831

Green & Clean

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

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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CHIMNEY SWEEPING

oast Asph alt st C Ea

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

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

CHIROPRACTIC

6677 1859

&

CON

C RET E E

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS

G DGIN

FLOORING

Burringbar

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

CLEANING

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

TINY EARTHWOR

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

actionjoewindow@gmail.com

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495750 DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601

WILSONS

NORTHERN RIVERS DIRECT CREMATIONS Personal service, female-led exceptional care

Excavation & Plant Hire

• Tip Trucks 3 to 12 Tonne • Excavators 5 & 21 Tonne • Posi Track Loader • Driveways • Roads • Cleaning • Civil Works • House Pads • Drainage • Carparks • Bush Rocks • Rock Walls • Water Truck

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

admin@wilsonexcavationsandtruckhire.com.au Byron Bay 0427 663 678 or 0452 400 565

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

Specialising in road works, land clearing, retaining walls and general earthworks.

Augers and rock grab available.

BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283 NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857

SALISBURY

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

ALL AROUND

CONCRETING

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed. Ph Sam.......0477 851493

ELECTRICIANS

LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213

24 HOUR SERVICE

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173 All Jobs Small or Large

Domestic Commercial

Lic: 154293c

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

Residential • Civil • Industrial

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394

GRADER HIRE Driveways, horse arenas, house pads. Adrian.........................................0428 845091 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697 Lic.136717c

CONCRETING

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lic No. 337066C

24 hours. All-inclusive and local. $2100 .........................................................................1300 585778

Specialising in Driveway Construction & Maintenance Training & Assessment: Earthmoving Plant & Forklift

CONCRETING & PAVING

FUNERAL SERVICES

various implements available for limited access projects

BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239

Free Quotes

THE TIMBER FLOORING SPECIALISTS NEW DISPLAY 10 Dudgeons lane, Bangalow T 6687 2483 | M 0410 406 334

Call Daniel

PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVALS 4m3 trailer..............................................................0408 210772 BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109 RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, pool service ...0424 805660

0424 876 155

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

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

GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820

FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATIONS. Lic 155456C. Ph Andrew.........................0401 968173

COUNSELLING COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING Get unstuck & reclaim life purpose. TracieAnne.com .. 0437 174804

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 SPECIALIST DECK SANDER (raised nail heads no prob), deck oiling, etc by FCR ..........0419 789600

DENTISTS LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE.......................................................................66851264

DESIGN & DRAFTING

GARDEN DESIGN

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL

GAS SUPPLIERS

ELECTRICIAN YOU CAN TRUST?

Quality Guaranteed Licenced, professional and reliable Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

Family owned and operated, Est. 2010

Electrical, Data, Solar, Service and Maintenance Serving the Northern Rivers Community

Scan for website

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

0408 760 609

LIC: 228999C

CONTACT US TODAY 0438

535 149

robert@parallelpower.com.au

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN www.thinkblinkdesign.com

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 RONNIE SPINKS Everything electrical. Lic 27673 .........................................................0429 802355 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham livingbalancedesigns.com.au Ph .0431 678608 BORRELL DESIGN Drafting & design. Commercial, retail, residential, shop fit-outs .....0412 043463

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in

• Asphalt Driveways • Sub-divisions • Earthworks • Carparks • and all Maintenance!

For a Free Quote Call Now

0467 482 948

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SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801 BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408 CIRCUITS PLUS. For everything electrical in Byron Shire. Lic 201844c ..........................0422 668582 E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060

FENCING BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0439 078549

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

GUTTERING

AAA GUTTER GUARD Over 17 years of gutter protection in the region.

Ph 0427 648 981 www.aaagutterguard.com

LOCALLY PROVEN QUALITY PRODUCTS

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256 SPOTLESS GUTTERS. Gutter Guard Specialists. Ph........................................................0405 922839

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Service Directory HANDYPERSONS

PLUMBERS

Chay 0429 805 081

R E S I D E N T I A L | C O M M E R C I A L | I N D U S T R I A L | S T R AT A | M A I N T E N A N C E S E R V I C E S

24 hr response time guaranteed

HANDY MAN SERVICES

0414 210 222

Fully Insured

paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

YVES DE WILDE

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697

ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638

20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956 AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

Licence No. 207479C

NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

BUILDING SERVICES

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

CARE & REPAIR HANDYMAN. Aaron ............................................................................0428 891682

HEALTH

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

Lic 167371C

HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796

30 years experience Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting

Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 AD PAINTING by John Hand. Lic 13246C ................................................ 0413 185399 or 66841249 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002 BYRONBAYPAINTINGSERVICES.COM.AU – Reliable. Quality work. Ph .....................1300 255 724 EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006

PEST CONTROL

REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Deep tissue, sports, relaxation. HICAPS avail. Aaron Ovens ......0408 707304

MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003

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

• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no sprayâ€? cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice!

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

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

BEAU JARDIN Landscape plans & horticultural consultations. beaujardin.com.au .................0417 054443

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

Tree Faerie Fotos

Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

LANDSCAPING

PHYSIOTHERAPY NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499

PICTURE FRAMING

LOCKSMITH

Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

PICTURE HANGING

OSTEOPATHY

POOLS

ATTENTION POOL OWNERS • All pool requirements • Professional advice • Water testing • Friendly service • Pool servicing 73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

6684 3003

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517 PROFESSIONAL PICTURE HANGING, also display of art and objects. Phone Lenny ....0407 031294

REMOVALISTS

Andy’s Move & More

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

0429149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ďŹ ne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

0409 917646

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

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PAINTING â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Lic No 189144C

ALL-WAYS PAINTING

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BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

HIRE

0438 784 226 â&#x20AC;˘ 6685 4154

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025

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

AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Om Healing ...................................66849422

BYRON BAY

0400 852 141

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

MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605

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

SHANE

Byron Coast Removals SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

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

Competitive rates and packing supplies available.

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

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451 186

SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999 J. RAY PLASTERING 30 years experience. Quality workmanship. Ph John ....................0467 598038 MAN WITH A TALL VAN Furniture removal services. $60 an hour. Call Evan .................0410 120777

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ROOFING

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MONTYS METAL

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At budget prices.

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Hundreds of happy customers in the Northern Rivers.

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No Money Down Finance Options.

10 Year Workmanship Guarantee Mullumbimby & The Northern Rivers 0424 652208 | dean@sunconnectsolar.com.au

Visit www.sunconnectsolar.com.au to get a free energy assessment

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

TILING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

ALL ROOF CLEANING & PAINTING by Full Circle Refinishing. Ph Oliver .......................0419 789600 Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TILE & GROUT CLEANING WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE info@theshowersealer.com.au

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

0412 026 441

MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

SELF STORAGE

BBSS

Mon to Fri 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm

Leaky showers sealed at a fraction of the cost of re tiling.

TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

BYRON BAY SELF STORAGE

Self storage with security. Largest choice of sizes.

8-10 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industrial Estate www.byronbayselfstorage.com.au | 6685 8349 | bbss@westnet.com.au

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

MOWAT TREES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local Arborist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Call Brad ..................................................................0482 613537

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

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Chartered Valuers ................... 0431 245460 or 66857010

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

G FROG RUBBISH REMOVAL & TIP RUNS. 9m3 trailer. Same day service. Best rates .0413 289443

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161

LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented cleaning systems.

0408 232 066

THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227

PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650

Phone Paul: 0499 373 117

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

SIMPSON PROPERTY GROUP - Valuation, Advisory & Asset M/ment. Specialists in: Residential, Rural, Commercial & Industrial. www.simsonproperty.com.au..........0400 134562 or 0427 220976

VETERINARY SURGEONS MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After hours avail ...66843818 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

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

The Fully Insured Professionals

â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherrypicker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Truck â&#x20AC;˘ 18â&#x20AC;? Chipper

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

Mark Linder QualiďŹ ed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

WATER SUPPLIES TRIDENT WATER Remote access delivery, 4WD water truck. Northern Rivers & surrounds ..0412 580 564

Lic 312643C

Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

WELDING

Sales Installation Service

WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, General, Repairs: Steel, Aluminium & Stainless ..0408 410545

â&#x20AC;˘ plumbing.td@bigpond.com

WELDING REPAIRS & STRUCTURAL FABRICATION. Call Steely Dan ..........................0417 066978

0418 754 149 â&#x20AC;˘ 07 5523 9930 â&#x20AC;˘ 1300 Taylex â&#x20AC;˘ www.taylex.com.au

WINDOW CLEANING

TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805 NEWT wastewater treatment. Septic design, upgrades, maint & intall. Lic 207479C............... 0429 805081

CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460 PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING â&#x20AC;˘ 20 years local knowledge and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Fully insured / free quotes â&#x20AC;˘ 19 inch chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Bobcat â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry picker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane truck

SOLAR INSTALLATION

www.harttreeservices.com.au Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

Your local, qualiďŹ ed team. m 0428 320 262 Specialists in standalone & e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com grid interact system designs.

Electric Lic 124600c

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Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good with Solar Patrick - 0425 256 802

0401 208 797

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

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

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ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

â&#x20AC;˘ Professional Tree Removal, Surgery & Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Control â&#x20AC;˘ Arborist Reporting & Consultancy â&#x20AC;˘ EWP Cherry Picker Hire â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching of Green Waste â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Emergency Call-Out â&#x20AC;˘ Professional, Reliable Service

Juno Energy is your local authorised LG energy specialist offering solar and battery solutions for your business & home

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0427 347 380

WINDOW TINTING SUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offices, etc. High quality ..0412 158478 SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

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

Birthdays .............................54 Caravans.............................53 Death Notices .....................54

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

For Sale ..............................53

PHONE ADS

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

Garage Sales......................53 Halls For Hire ......................53 Health Notices ....................53 In Memoriam.......................54 Lost & Found ......................54 Motor Vehicles ....................53 Musical Notes .....................54 Only Adults .........................54 Pets .....................................54 Positions Vacant .................53 Professional Services .........53

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Ads may be taken by phone on

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

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

Thank You ...........................53 To Let ..................................53 Tradework ...........................53 Tree Services ......................53 Tuition .................................54 Vehicles Wanted .................53 Wanted................................53

Work Wanted ......................54

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

Ad bookings only taken during business hours: Monday to Friday, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Ads canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken on the weekend.

Account enquiries phone 6684 1777.

These prices include GST.

BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Every Saturday 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm

HYPNOSIS & EFT

Simple and effective solutions Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.

Maureen Bracken 0402205352

Group singing class for conďŹ dence & fun Thursdays 8pm January 7, 14 & 21 Brunswick Memorial Hall, $10 email: ByronBaySinging@gmail.com

HYPATIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEGACY

Beautiful Lightning Ridge material.

Direct from miner.

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MULLUM MARKET & MUSEUM OPEN

THIS SATURDAY 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm DEAD SET PLAY LIVE mullummarkets.com.au Cnr Stuart and Myokum St, Mullum No dogs please

PURA VIDA

Call Roy 0438 976 038

WELLNESS CENTRE Brunswick Heads COLON HYDROTHERAPY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN FAR INFRARED SAUNA REMEDIAL MASSAGE + more 66850498

LOCALS SPECIAL! BRUNSWICK HEADS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL BANNER PARK Every Sunday until 17th January from 6.30pm

NEW CONTACT NUMBER for Michael Collis Acupuncture TcM

HYPNOSIS & NLP 30 years exp.

Helping you to create positive changes.

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

Call Wendy today!

THANK YOU

0497 090 233

MOBILE MASSAGE Male, exclusively for guests in Motels & Hotels. Ballina, Lismore, Lennox. $120 for 60 mins.

10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm. Text 0487003253

PRIVATE YOUTH MENTOR Do you want your teenager or young adult to have a healthy mentor in their life?

I am a playful, down to earth and genuine example of a respectful and authentic human. My passion is to asVLVW \RXQJ SHRSOH WR Í&#x2020;QG WKHLU XQLTXH SXUSRVH 4XDOLÍ&#x2020;HG \RXWK ZRUNHU OLIH FRDFK DQG ZRUNVKRS IDFLOLWDWRU

HANNAH - 0438 369 832

Beginners Courses Yoga Yogalates Pilates Bangalow

TRADEWORK

Mon 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm Hatha slow ďŹ&#x201A;ow Sat 8.15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9.30am Yogalates Wed 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7.15pm Yin Rejuv Yoga

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

SuďŹ&#x20AC;olk Park Mon 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.30am Yogalates Wed 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm Yin Yang Yoga Special: Book in for a month @ $95, try as many classes as you like.

See website for additional classes.

0432 047 221 yogalates.com.au

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

LOTS TO SELL, furniture, retro & vintage items, glassware, LPs in good cond (some w/out sleeves), kitchen items, sports gear & more. Sat 16/1, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm, 1023 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell.

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

TREE SERVICES LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper, crane truck, stump grinding. Local, qualiďŹ ed, insured, free quotes. 0402487213

â&#x20AC;˘ FULLY INSURED â&#x20AC;˘ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘ FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852

20 years local experience â&#x20AC;˘ 19 inch chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump grinding â&#x20AC;˘ Cherry picker â&#x20AC;˘ Crane truck â&#x20AC;˘ Bob Cat

Fully insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free quotes

0427 347 380

Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 per month Call GNF Bangalow 66872833

MOVING SALE, 3 TINDARRA AVE, O/S. Sat 16, 8am. Furniture, books, clothes, baby items, plants, k/ware. All must go.

BEAUTIFUL STUDIO, SGB. Suit quiet, working couple or single, N/S, D/F, no pets, $350pw inc amenities. 0448559968

PACIFIC STREET, NEW BRIGHTON extravaganza. Saturday 16 January, not before 8am.

39 FINGAL ST, BRUNS Sat & Sun, 8am Creative, collective clearance. Costumes, retro furniture, h/hold, funky wares.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

3UMMERLAND %NVIRONMENTAL

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

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

FOR SALE

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511 DAVID LOVEJOYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 BAMBOO PLANTS: clumping, screening, hedging, ďŹ&#x201A;owering gingers, bromeliads.

Close to Mullum. 0458535760

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

RESIDENTIAL Brunswick Heads 3 bed 2 bth $990 Mullumbimby 4 bed 2 bth $775 3 bed 2 bth $780 Office space: contact agent Ocean Shores 3 bed 2 bth $620 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

WANTED TO RENT MID 40s WOMAN, lifelong Northern Rivers local, seeking longterm selfcontained rental: Burringbar, Yelgun, Billinudgel, South Golden, Ocean Shores, Myocum areas. Excellent references. Ph 0407622147 23 Y/O FEM seeking ens. room in Byron Bay. Non smoker, quiet and working full time, can pay $250 p/w. Ph 0481700871

WANTED TO LEASE

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6681 3140 Mobile 0417 698 227

LOCAL REMOVAL

22 GOONDOOLOO DVE, O/S Women & teen clothes, shoes. Sat 16, 8amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm.

â&#x20AC;˘ Arborist â&#x20AC;˘ 15â&#x20AC;? Wood Chipper â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

www.wendypurdey.com.au

A BIG THANKS YOU to the staff at the Byron At Byron. You rock! Dianna

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Aches & pains? Release stress, relax, revive & rejuvenate. 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm, 7 days, $35/ph.

Mark 0448441194.

GARAGE SALES

0490 022 183

PROF. SERVICES

HEALTH David Lovejoy

Clear subconscious sabotages.

Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Ph 0403125506 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

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GROUP SONG

HALLS FOR HIRE

KINESIOLOGY

OPALS

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DEADSET

Sat 16 Jan, 8am, Mullum Market Sonically yummy

Prepayment is required for all ads.

Free intros with Parijat Wismer Byron: Wed 13 Jan & 10 Feb, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.30pm Tweed Heads: Wed 24 Feb, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.30pm Course begins 13 & 14 Mar. Kinesiology Schools Australia wellness.net.au 66857991

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

Wanted To Lease ................53 Wanted To Rent ..................53

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Public Notices .....................53 Social Escorts .....................54

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

4WD DIESEL TRITON UTE, 2008, new tyres, 6 months rego, 1 owner, plus slide on camper. $23k ono. 0409938835 - will sell separately

WANTED!

GOOD, CLEAN CARS FOR $$ CASH $$ BARGAINS

ballinacarcentre.com.au

16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

DLN 19950

6686 5586 / 0418 676 274

VEHICLES WANTED WE BUY ALL trucks, utes, vans, cars & machinery. Good or bad. 0403118534

CARAVANS CARAVANS We buy, sell & consign.

All makes & models.

0408 758 688

ACCESS TO ACREAGE, dwelling or not.

Prefer 2x2 or 3x3 or similar. Substantial security deposit OK. Pls call 0423218417

POSITIONS VACANT AUTO TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC Banksia Motor Works is looking for a new team member. We specialise in high end vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

So if you have experience in BMW, Land Rover, Audi, Porsche and similar makes and would like to apply, please send your resume to julesjulier@hotmail.com.

We offer attractive pay and conditions for the right person.

INCOGNITO MASTER There is a master (in his late 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) living in the Northern Rivers who is virtually unknown locally, apart from a small circle. He is a genius intellectually, spiritually and psychically.

He has not sought fame or money, and yet he has so much of value to teach. I have known him for over 25 years, and learned a great deal from him on many levels. I have his permission to seek out someone to organise some small meetings, for those who may wish to engage with him.

If you might be interested in organising this, get in touch with me, and I will ďŹ rstly send you his book. Then we can take it from there. 0435775543 PROPERTY CARE/HANDY PERSON needed to help maintain newly built house in Bangalow area. 0402061110

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THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY

The Echo has contract positions to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following areas: LENNOX HEAD 1000 papers The successful applicants will have an ABN, a covered area in which to work, and a reliable vehicle and live in the distribution area. They will receive the papers on Wednesday and have delivered all the papers by Wednesday evening. Suit mature or stable persons/ couples with a strong throwing arm for throwing the papers to residential premises. Commencing asap. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724

THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY

The Echo has contract positions to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following areas:

BEAUTY/MASSAGE THERAPIST Must be qualified with excellent presentation.

Previous exp essential.

Balinese style Day Spa. Long established spa, good hours.

Forward resume to kerry@buddhagardens dayspa.com.au

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Meridian Holistic Dental

Mullumbimby is seeking a part time dental assistant.

Experience desired but not essential with on-the-job training provided.

This is an exciting position as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Email CV to mmcadmin@ mullumhealthcentre.com

MULLUMBIMBY 565 papers The successful applicants will have an ABN, a covered area in which to work, and a reliable vehicle and live in the distribution area. They will receive the papers on Wednesday and have delivered all the papers by Wednesday evening. Suit mature or stable persons/ couples with a strong throwing arm for throwing the papers to residential premises. Commencing asap. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724 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 LADIES WANTED, MUST BE 18+ Casual or permanent work available in busy adult parlour. 66816038 for details.

EROTIC MASSAGE STAFF reliable and friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre 18+. Tweed. Grace 0418185791 ALL ROUNDER FOR OTHER JOINT CAFE, MULLUM. Available Mon–Wed Email mullum@otherjoint.com

WORK WANTED

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI)

WORDPRESS SETUP/TRAIN/MAINT Reas rates info@wordpressit.com.au

Leroy is an elegant 16-month-old Kelpie x. He is a dancer, an acrobat, a total goofball and is an extremely soulful boy who adores to snuggle.

He is fantastic with children, bonds deeply with women and is great with other dogs.

Leroy needs lots of exercise and attention. He is good with commands and would settle well with a female (and children). With a special man, he would need plenty of time to learn trust.

For more information, please phone Shell on 0458 461 935.

TUITION FRENCH • ITALIAN • GERMAN Eva 0403224842 www.languagetuitionbyron.com.au PRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONS (including IELTS preparation) josierork@gmail.com Ph 0411794127

Adobe Tutoring Experienced Professional Trainer • Photoshop • Indesign • Illustrator contact@thinkblinkdesign.com www.thinkblinkdesign.com

MUSICAL NOTES DIVINE GODDESS YOGA PRODUCTS is looking for a new staff member 2-3 days per week.

Ability to work weekends.

Retail experience essential.

Yoga lover preferred.

This position has room for growth for the right applicant.

Send CV to susiq@divinegoddess.com.au

HR / PAYROLL / ADMIN 3+ years experience, Perm Part-time (9 mth contract) 24 hrs/week.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 2+ years experience, perm position 3 days with additional work in peak holidays.

ALL-ROUND HANDY PERSON needed to replace our Garry, who after 10 years is retiring to tinker with his toys. Macadamia Castle is seeking a suitable replacement to fill his big shoes. For full job description and details on how to apply please go to macadamiacastle.com.au/jobs. Enquiries Tony 0413123000

WAREHOUSE TRAINEESHIP Must have a strong commitment to work and desire to learn, would suit junior, full time position.

SHOP ASSISTANT (MALE OR FEMALE) Part-time, long-term, 4hrs p/day, Mon– Thu, Mullumbimby. 66808200

To apply please go to www.crystalcastle.com.au/ workwithus

QUALITY PIANOS for sale, and expert piano tuning. Ph Fred Cole 0412216019 GUITARS, RECORDS, HI-FI WE BUY AND SELL 66851005

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday

Mandy.

We love you!

The Drudges

DEATH NOTICES RITA MARY HEALE 25/01/1921–01/01//2021 She leaves behind her daughter Fiona, her son Richard, her dog Ash and her many friends. We will miss her.

IN MEMORIAM THE MEMORIAL GATHERING for Susie Gardner-Brown will now be held at Brunswick Heads Public School hall (enter from Park Street), Sat 16 Jan, 3pm arrival for 3.15–4pm formalities, followed by informal drinks at the Hotel Brunswick. This will be a COVID Safe event, please do not attend if unwell.

RSVP or queries to 0412198478.

LOST & FOUND LOST: YELLOW COCKATIEL, Bangalow Rd, Byron. Fri 8 Jan. Reward 0413660230

SPA MANAGER AND THERAPISTS Eléme Day Spa, Byron Bay’s newest day spa, has the following full-time positions available: • Spa Manager • Spa therapists Eléme Spa’s stellar menu is designed to flex, so our therapists can personalise each treatment to best suit our guests… body, skin, mood on the day of visit.

Say goodbye to the world of fussy and fluffy and think fresh and fabulous. Work in an elegant, purpose-built spa venue in a pristine environment and help grow and establish a great new brand! Please only apply if available for FULL-TIME work. Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Visit our website crystalbrookcollection.com/careers for further information.

Apply with a CV and cover letter to People and Culture at Byron.hr@crystalbrookcollection.com

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PETS Wanting to put that bit of sparkle back in your life?

Well here she is! Sparkle is not even a year old and has already raised 3 babies. She is a vocal little cat, very dainty and very affectionate. Sparkle is looking for a home where she can go back to being a kitten and sprinkle her sparkles everywhere she goes.

To meet Sparkles and our other cats, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

Sparkle

OPEN: Tues 2.30–4.30pm Thurs 3–5pm, Sat 10am–12 noon Call AWL 0436 845 542.

Like us on Facebook!

AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222

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MONTHLY MARKETS 1st SAT Brunswick Heads 0408 239 273 1st SAT Alstonville 0429 019 407 1st SUN Byron Bay 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot

6685 6807 6628 7333

2nd SAT Flea, Byron YAC 2nd SAT Flea Market, Bangalow 0490 335 498 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN 2nd SUN

The Channon Lennox Head Tabulam Hall Coolangatta

6688 6433 0419 369 609 0490 329 159

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN 3rd SUN 3rd SUN 3rd SUN

Federal 0403 577 694 Uki 0487 329 150 Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Ballina 0422 094 338

4th SAT Evans Head 4th SAT Wilsons Creek 4th SAT Kyogle Bazaar

0439 489 631 6684 0299 0457 471 583

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SUN Bangalow 6687 1911 SUN Nimbin 0475 135 764 SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta

5th SUN Lennox Head 5th SUN Nimbin

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FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS Each TUE Each TUE Each WED Each WED Each WED Each THU Each THU Each FRI Each SAT Each SAT Each SAT Each SAT

New Brighton 6677 1345 Organic Lismore 6628 1084 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 3-6pm Nimbin 0475 135 764 4-7pm Newrybar Hall 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 2.30-6.30pm Lismore 0450 688 900 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 8.30-12am Blue Knob

MC: 941000023205533

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SID Sid is a handsome 6 month old desexed male Dane x.

He is a nice boy who has some obedience training but hasnt been dog socialized well so needs some work in that area.

He’s good with people though and older children.

If you can give Sid a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.

Microchip no 900113001715424.

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

ABN 83 126 970 338

Homeless and wandering the town streets, that was SYLVIA who now says “why me?… I want out.” She’s dead right for Sylvia should be gracing a human's lap and enjoying the family fun. Very friendly, and well adjusted. She is about four years old and is a striking tabby with silver sheen. As you can see Sylvia is super keen to go to a new home.

All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

No:953010001339906

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

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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 Third quarter 6 Jan New moon 13 Jan First quarter 21 Jan Full moon 29 Jan Day of Sun Sun Moon month rise set rise 1 F 0551 1947 2140 2 S 0552 1947 2224 3 S 0552 1947 2303 4 M 0553 1947 2340 5 T 0554 1948 6 W 0555 1948 0015 7 T 0555 1948 0050 8 F 0556 1948 0126 9 S 0557 1948 0205 10 S 0558 1948 0249 11 M 0559 1948 0338 12 T 0559 1948 0433 13 W 0600 1948 0534 14 T 0601 1948 0637 15 F 0602 1948 0740 16 S 0603 1947 0842 17 S 0604 1947 0940 18 M 0604 1947 1036 19 T 0605 1947 1129 20 W 0606 1947 1222 21 T 0607 1946 1314 22 F 0608 1946 1407 23 S 0609 1946 1501 24 S 0610 1945 1556 25 M 0610 1945 1653 26 T 0611 1945 1749 27 W 0612 1944 1843 28 T 0613 1944 1933 29 F 0614 1943 2020 30 S 0615 1943 2102 31 S 0615 1942 2140

8.37pm 4.00pm Astronomical data 8.01am and tides 6.16am Moon High tide, Low tide, set height (m) height (m) 0723 1055 1.77; 2259 1.15 0350 0.23; 1723 0.34 0824 1135 1.76; 2344 1.15 0432 0.26; 1805 0.34 1216 1.72 0926 0517 0.30; 1849 0.34 1028 0034 1.15; 1300 1.67 0608 0.36; 1936 0.34 1130 0131 1.17; 1347 1.59 0704 0.44; 2025 0.34 1232 0236 1.21; 1440 1.50 0812 0.51; 2117 0.33 1334 0347 1.29; 1539 1.40 0930 0.56; 2212 0.31 1439 0459 1.40; 1645 1.31 1052 0.56; 2306 0.28 1545 0604 1.53; 1754 1.25 1214 0.52 1653 0703 1.67; 1900 1.21 0000 0.25; 1325 0.44 1800 0758 1.78; 2000 1.20 0052 0.21; 1426 0.36 1904 0848 1.85; 2052 1.20 0142 0.18; 1517 0.30 2001 0935 1.89; 2141 1.20 0230 0.17; 1605 0.26 2052 1020 1.88; 2225 1.20 0315 0.17; 1648 0.26 2136 1101 1.84; 2308 1.20 0400 0.21; 1730 0.28 2214 1141 1.76; 2349 1.18 0442 0.27; 1808 0.32 2247 1216 1.66 0523 0.35; 1845 0.37 2318 0031 1.17; 1250 1.55 0605 0.44; 1920 0.40 2347 0116 1.16; 1326 1.44 0652 0.55; 1959 0.44 0211 1.17; 1405 1.32 0747 0.64; 2042 0.46 0017 0316 1.19; 1454 1.21 0856 0.72; 2130 0.47 0047 0427 1.25; 1557 1.13 1022 0.75; 2225 0.47 0119 0530 1.33; 1708 1.08 1150 0.71; 2319 0.45 0155 0624 1.43; 1815 1.07 1258 0.64 0235 0712 1.53; 1910 1.09 0009 0.42; 1348 0.56 0321 0755 1.62; 1958 1.13 0055 0.37; 1430 0.49 0413 0837 1.70; 2041 1.17 0137 0.31; 1508 0.42 0510 0918 1.77; 2122 1.21 0217 0.26; 1545 0.36 0612 0959 1.82; 2203 1.25 0259 0.22; 1622 0.31 0715 1038 1.84; 2246 1.29 0340 0.19; 1700 0.28 0819 1117 1.83; 2330 1.32 0424 0.20; 1738 0.27

JANUARY 2021

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.

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

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

Mullum market

Healthy & Active Online

Enjoy great local artisans, massage, good food and coffee at Mullumbimby Community Market this Saturday from 8am until 2pm on the corner of Stuart and Myocum Streets, Mullumbimby.

You can also enjoy Dead Set who are playing live. We love your dogs, but they can’t come inside the market.

Are you 60 years or over and looking to get fit and active? NSW Health’s free program could be perfect for you! All you need is internet access, a computer or tablet and some space to exercise. Sign up today at www. activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au

First Fleeters

BeHealthy Online

The Northern Rivers Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters are meeting on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 11.30am. There will be a talk on First Fleeter, Mary Williams, and some fun mystery games. Visitors are very welcome. Contact Roddy Jordan on 6687 5339 to attend.

Join BeHealthy Online: A short free online course developed by NSW Health. Gain confidence using video conferencing programs (eg Zoom), finding reliable health information and exercise programs online, and accessing telehealth services. Contact Robyn 6620 7517 or robyn.newson@ health.nsw.gov.au. Register by 15 Jan.

Mullumbimby Food Box

Muslim prayer

Food Box will close on the 17 December and reopen on the 21 January.

Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.

BB Cancer Support The Byron Bay General Cancer Support Group welcomes new participants. Contact Ken 0411 233 755 kenconnell46@gmail.com or David on 0428 187 025 david@davidyoung.com.au

The Hub Baptist Church The Community Space will be closed from 23 December until 13 January.

CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship.

Rooms are open daily Monday– Saturday 9am–noon.

Regular As Clockwork DEADLINE NOON FRIDAY Please note that, owing to space restrictions, not all entries may be included each week. Email copy marked ‘Regular As Clockwork’ to editor@echo.net.au.

Mullumbimby District 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.

MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills.

Listening Space: free counselling.

Staying Home, Leaving Violence program.

Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program.

Financial Counselling: outreach available Thursdays & Fridays Financial Counselling: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts.

Information, referral and advocacy.

To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.

Byron Community Centre Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts). Women’s Support and Counselling: Friday 1–3pm, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Free Phone Counselling: Call 0415 322 064 10am–2pm. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details.

Volunteer Hub referral service: Call 66856807. Byron Community Pantry: free food box delivery to locals who are financially or physically unable to shop. Call/text your order to 0482 787 552. For more info call 66856807 or visit www.byroncentre.com.au

Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad

range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.

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

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.

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 call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.

Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide.

They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www.

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Drug law reform – big budget savings for NSW The Take Control campaign for what they say are safer and saner drug laws, believes the NSW government’s trial of issuing fines for minor drug possession, will help ease the massive burden that our failing drug laws place on the courts and The NSW government will trial health system. issuing fines for minor drug Take Control spokespossession. Photo cannascribe.com person and CEO of the Ted Noffs Foundation, Matt isn’t really about chasing the Noffs, has congratulated the monsters, but it’s effective in government on running the reducing the burden on the important trial to reduce the system and on the taxpayer.’ criminal sanctioning of drug New drug law trials users and support them to seek treatment. are police-led ‘Many of those who will Mr Noffs says the NSW get caught for drug possesgovernment is ensuring that sion will be poor,’ says Mr trials of new drug laws are Noffs. police-led.

‘The wealthier drug users ‘This is the right are unlikely to be caught. approach. Police are on the They live in suburbs like frontlines carrying out the Vaucluse, they have lawyers and accountants. So this trial messy work of arresting drug standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14.

If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.

Feel Good Friday A free weekly group for women to access support and relax. Feel Good Fridays happen every Friday from 1 till 3pm at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street (behind the tennis courts in the recreational grounds). Just drop-in, no bookings or commitment necessary. For any further information and any questions just let me know by calling the Byron Community Centre on 6685 6807.

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

Fun for seniors Ballina Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running social activities for anyone over 65. Tuesdays: one-on-one technology help and playing cards and boardgames. Wednesdays: gentle exercise – ‘Ageless Grace’ and ‘Move to Heal’, writing group, meditation and book club. Cost of $2 includes morning tea. Thursdays in February will see the start of the elders drumming circle for $5. COVID Safe guidelines will be followed. For further information contact Kristen on 0419 679 719.

Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges.

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 available.

Technology help 65+ Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running technology help sessions for over 65’s on Tuesday mornings. A volunteer works one-on-one to assist seniors to learn how to better use their devices – mobile phones, tablets and laptops. These 25min sessions are free of charge, but we would appreciate any donations for the service provided.

Bookings are essential. To make a booking, or for information contact Kristen on 0419 679 719. We follow

users who are underprivileged and in desperate need of treatment.’

While the trial is a positive step forward to reducing drug use in NSW, Mr Noffs encouraged the government to drop fines altogether rather than jailing the poor for fines they cannot pay.

‘If fines remain in place, they should be means-tested based on what a person earns,’ says Mr Noffs.

‘If a poor person is fined for drug possession there’s no point chasing the money.

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Byron Bay Croquet Club has resumed play with COVID-19 awareness. Play days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, or by arrangement. Enquiries from new players welcome. Free lessons. Call Max for more information 0431 906 536. Pottsville Fun Croquet Club meets at Black Rocks Sports field on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8.30am during daylight savings time. Any enquires ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606 376.

BV Scrabble Club Brunswick Valley Scrabble Club is resumed play on Tuesday 10 November from 1 till 4pm at the Ocean Shores Tavern. Contact Barbara: 0479 183 183.

Muslim prayer Friday Muslim prayer. Jumu’ah service held weekly at the Cavanbah Centre at 12:30 pm. Come to the remembrance of Allah.

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Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch wish to collate the names of ex-service members who have served overseas in combat/ peace keeping roles in conflicts including Korea and post Vietnam, including Somalio, Namibia, Timor Leste (East) Timor, Bouganville, Iraq & Afghanistan.

Ex-service members and their families from the Byron Shire area who wish to be included in this list, and on a planned honour board, should send their details to Jim Rogers. Phone 0412679870 or email jimrog48@gmail.com.

Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings at the Robina Community Centre.

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Julian Assange remains in a UK jail, despite winning an appeal against extradition to the US. The judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasoning was more a reflection of the broken US mass incarceration system, and was certainly not an endorsement of either Wikileaks, or the function of journalism.

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According to investigative reporter Michael West, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has funded almost 60 per cent of government borrowings since June. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern monetary theory (MMT) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Reserve Bank creating money, giving new money to the banks, which they then give to Josh to fund his deficitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Vincent Van Gotham Part V, it reads that Parliament has the powers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect toâ&#x20AC;Ś (ix) quarantineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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UK news satirist Jonathan Pie points out that Twitter banning the 45th US president this week was at the worst possible time, given he finally lost the presidency. It will embolden him and his supporters, with further division ahead. Who wins from a deeply divided Western society? Perhaps the Chinese and Russians? Sun Tzuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Art of War describes how sowing internal chaos is a great tactical strategy.

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