The Byron Shire Echo – Issue 35.34 – February 3, 2021

I WANTED ZOMBIES, AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY VIRUS The Byron Shire Echo • Volume 35 #34 • Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • www.echo.net.au

Police squeeze musicians over gigs

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Paul Bibby Having been starved of live music for nearly a year, the announcement of Byron’s Summerstage concert series brought a round of applause from local music fans and performers.

With a healthy slice of the ticket proceeds set to raise funds for the Red Devils football club, which is hosting the event at their oval near the centre of Byron Bay, the sporting community was also pumped.

But when the organisers, led by well-known local performer Lisa Hunt, notified the police about Summerstage, they got a very different response.

Despite the event endeavouring to adhere to all noise, parking and COVID-19 rules, and offering significant benefits for the local community and economy, a small group of police from Tweed Heads seemed intent on shutting it down.

They recommended that Byron Council and the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) impose a series of draconian restrictions that made the event almost impossible to run.

Many of these restrictions were subsequently imposed by Council and the OLGR, who then added further restrictions themsleves, forcing Ms Hunt and her team to consider cancelling the event completely.

Refusing to be defeated, Ms Hunt has borrowed money to ensure that the shows not only go on but go off with a bang, and believes locals will come out to support them.

But she and the other organisers are deeply disappointed that the

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Hans Lovejoy Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (Greens), is again remaining mute over questions around Council’s court loss, this time over a fencing dispute in Suffolk Park.

Similarly, staff are yet to reply to questions around the court loss, and whether they plan to strengthen the LEP to ensure clarity around residential amenity.

It comes after Council lost in court against a developer over the consolidation of three large lots in Ocean Shores, despite a large, unanimous neighbourhood opposition and sensitive environmental issues.

While Tweed-based police are making it hard for the Summerstage concert to go ahead, organiser Lisa Hunt says she has borrowed money to ensure it does. Photo Jeff Dawson boys in blue have refused to come to the party. ‘I can only conclude that police basically set out to stop the shows,’ Ms Hunt said. ‘There was no support for it at all. Every single thing they proposed went against the event.’

Tough restrictions Ms Hunt’s original proposal to hold events every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening over summer was cut dramatically by police, who recommended just two events per fortnight over the three-month period.

Police also seemed to ignore the fact that, during the application

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process, Ms Hunt reduced the proposed capacity from 600 to 500 people.

This change brought crowd numbers into line with the number of people who attend Red Devil Park every fortnight for game day.

Yet police continued to recommend conditions based on the original capacity figure, referring to it as a justification for the tough restrictions they were proposing. ‘The conditions imposed were based on these erroneous assumptions – that it would be six concerts a fortnight, 600 people, potentially death metal (music),’ said a spokesperson for Ms Hunt.

The police later alleged that Ms

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Hunt had tried to conceal what she was doing.

Police allege act of deceit ‘They twice stated in writing that the inconsistencies between documents appeared to be a “deliberate act of deceit,â€? the spokesperson said. ‘Lisa has chosen to underwrite this to help a rugby league club, a community crying out for live music, and a group of live musicians who are on the breadline.â€? ‘These conditions have imposed a significant financial burden on her, and on the event. A significant amount of work had to be done that turned the attention of organisers to â–ś Continued on page 4

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Napoli v Byron Shire Council [2020] NSWLEC 1646 was handed down on December 15, 2020, and was a result of the landowner taking Council to court after staff imposed a Development Control Order over a high fence being erected.

In summarising her judgment, Acting Commissioner, Sue Morris, said that Council’s order should be revoked, given that the structure was not inconsistent with the development consent. She said that ‘Council did not provide any evidence’ to the contrary [regarding] claims by the property owner’. â–ś Continued on page 4

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Aslan Shand Sunday saw between 60 and 80 people gathered, with Bangalow Koalas, on Rifle Range Road in Bangalow to highlight the dangers of the unapproved clearing done by the owner of the property called 99 Acres on a local koala corridor.

‘The top of Rifle Range Road is a crucial link, and the start of our Koala Wildlife Corridor that has grown exponentially over the past four years’, said president of Bangalow Koalas, Linda Sparrow.

While a DA by owner Barry Wain is currently on exhibition, Council and the NSW Dept of Planning, Industry and Environment confirmed that they did not authorise any vegetation removal on the Crown land/road.

The DPIE told The Echo they are working with Council on the matter. The Echo understands that the proposal is to move an existing driveway to facilitate building a new house on the property.

The new driveway proposed runs alongside the koala corridor, within the 20m exclusion zone that is required around koala trees under the Byron Shire Council’s DCP (Development Control Plan) that include this area, as of December 10, 2020.

99 Acres owner Barry Wain started clearing within the koala corridor, on Crown land, without consent, just under two weeks ago, according to Bangalow Koalas president, Linda Sparrow.

‘A stop work was issued by Council Thursday, January 28 – late [that day] work was

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Photo Geoffrey Snelgrove Locals gathered on Sunday afternoon at Rifle Range Road in Bangalow to protest clearing of a koala corridor. Photo Eloise Farrow-Smith still continuing and Council were alerted. This landowner was serially non-compliant under the previous DA they had for four tourist cabins in 2017. When the four tourist cabins were put on the property there were restrictions put on the title so that they can’t do any work around the koala corridor.

‘Now they have cleared camphor and other trees on Crown land to facilitate their driveway before their DA has had submissions close or is approved.

‘They have cleared just metres away from where koala trees have been planted as part of the conditions of his [the owners] last DA,’ Ms Sparrow pointed out.

Local resident and active member of Bangalow Koalas, Peter Doherty, told those gathered that this site was Bangalow Koalas’ ‘heartland, our genesis’.

‘I live here and I thought “wow” they are in my backyard and this is where Banglaow Koalas started. We are definitely here [today]

because of koalas.’

Some people there claimed that as it was only camphor that was cleared, and it is a weed, that therefore there was no issue with clearing it.

However, Ms Sparrow pointed out that to koalas, camphor trees play an important role as transition and shade trees in the corridor.

‘When you are looking to remove them, this has to be planned, and have suitable trees available to replace them,’ said Ms Sparrow.

Within the 200m area that the group walked they spotted two koalas. The second one, which was ill with conjunctivitis, was in a camphor tree next to the area that had been cleared.

Koalas in decline It is clearly established that the reduction in habitat through clearing and the impact of human habitation has had a serious impact on koalas numbers and health.

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DA on exhibition Bangalow Koalas are calling on concerned locals to take a look at the DA online at Byron Shire Council and put in submissions.

‘The current DA will cut through a vital link in the koala corridor and increase the amount of traffic that will be accessing the site in a highly sensitive area, in all likelihood leading to an increase in koala deaths,’ said Ms Sparrow.

While the submission closing date is February 2, Byron Shire Council have confirmed with The Echo that they will be accepting late submissions.

Q To make a submission, look for Bangalow Koalas Facebook page or look at the DA for 75 Rifle Range Rd, Bangalow 2479 NSW (LOT: 39 DP: 625255).

Q The owner of 99 Acres, Barry Wain, declined to comment to The Echo.

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Death of veteran cyclist closes Cavanbah circuit Ross Kendall The Byron Bay Cycling Club has not returned to competitive racing on the Cavanbah Centre criterium circuit since the death of former Olympic cyclist and veteran athlete, Cliff Burvill, in mid-January.

The 83-year old died after a fall, while riding on the Cavanbah cycle track that was opened less than a month earlier.

Byron Shire Council say it is currently working with relevant parties, including Cycling NSW and the Byron Bay Cycle Club, to gain a full understanding of how the incident occurred.

‘Until Council has gained

Cliff Burvill (left) and Frank Scarrabelotti with the Olympic Torch at the Byron Lighthouse in 2000. Photo Gary Chidwidden that understanding, it has closed the facility to the public,’ a Council spokesperson said.

Cliff contested the

4,000-metre team pursuit at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and won the Australian team pursuit title in the same year, at 18 years of age.

In 1958, Burvill recorded the fastest time in the Goulburn to Liverpool Cycle Classic, starting from scratch.

He won many open events before moving away from Sydney.

Burvill became a member of Byron Bay Surf Club as a paddler, and in 1988 won two silver medals in the Australian Marathon Canoe Championships. He still competed prominently in marathon canoe championships throughout the 1990s.

Graham Seers, chief executive officer of Cycling NSW, and close friend said, ‘We have lost a great man; a champion in every way, and a very special mate’.

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Independent Cr Basil Cameron told The Echo, the court’s decision ‘can be characterised as turning on administrative issues rather than planning principles.’

Cr Cameron said, ‘Acting Commissioner Morris stated that she understood “the concerns of the objectors regarding height, scale and bulk”, however her “role in this appeal is not to assess the merits of the structure”.’

Cr Cameron continued, ‘Council can not change the regulations, but it can adapt to the changes in the regulations that occurred between the original consent and the issuing of a Construction Certificate’.

‘An understanding of current law and evidentiary requirements needs to be applied when deciding whether to issue a Development Control Order’.

Meanwhile, Matthew O’Reilly, who is standing for Council in September, told The Echo, ‘My understanding of this L&EC proceeding is that it was not really the fault of the compliance staff’.

Echo questions to mayor remain unanswered: țEĶưĕŕ ƐIJĶƆ ĪëĶōƖſĕ Ķŕ ĈşƖſƐǽ ëŕĎ ĈşƆƐ Ɛş ƐIJĕ ĈşŔŔƖŕĶƐƷǽ ƱĶōō ƷşƖ ĎĶſĕĈƐ !şƖŕĈĶōȜƆ ĕƶĕĈƖƐĶưĕ ƆƐëǔ Ɛş ſĕưĶĕƱ planning regulations so these types of cases aren’t ōşƆƐȞĶŕ ƐIJĕ ĪƖƐƖſĕȃ The Echo understands there has never been a īşưĕſŕëŕĈĕ ſĕưĶĕƱ ƖŕĎĕſ ƷşƖſ ōĕëĎĕſƆIJĶżȂ PĪ ĈşſſĕĈƐǽ ƱIJƷ ŕşƐȃ Echo žƖĕƆƐĶşŕ Ɛş !şƖŕĈĶō ƆƐëǔ ſĕŔëĶŕƆ ƖŕëŕƆƱĕſĕĎǼ EĶưĕŕ ƐIJĶƆ ĪëĶōƖſĕ Ķŕ ĈşƖſƐǽ ëŕĎ ĈşƆƐ Ɛş ƐIJĕ ĈşŔŔƖŕĶƐƷǽ ƱĶōō !şƖŕĈĶōȜƆ ĕƶĕĈƖƐĶưĕ ƆƐëǔ ćĕ ſĕưĶĕƱĶŕī żōëŕŕĶŕī ſĕīƖōëƐĶşŕƆ ëŕĎ ĶŔżſşưĕ żōëŕŕĶŕī ƆƐëǔ ȜƆ ƖŕĎĕſƆƐëŕĎĶŕī şĪ ƐIJĕƆĕ ōëƱƆȃ ‘It was the fault of the development approval (DA) staff, as they approved a DA with vague conditions of consent that were open to interpretation by the private certifiers.

‘This is just another case where DA approvals are not handled properly.

‘Conditions of consent and stamped plans need to be tight and not open to interpretation. This happens far too often.

‘If DA conditions of consent were handled better then compliance staff would

have a much easier job enforcing compliance’.

Duncan Dey, who is also running for Council later this year, told The Echo, ‘Privacy and fence heights are huge issues in the urban landscape, and are now creeping out into the rural landscape as well.

‘There is no doubt a fence with “effective height 3.5m” will impact on neighbour’s amenity. That should have been addressed when the fence was (or wasn’t) approved. The issues are articulated well by the

neighbours in point 16 in the case report. As usual, the objectors are on top of the matter.

‘I have not seen the site, but I can’t understand how fundamentals like the 900mm setback and not attaching the 3.5m high screen to the 1.8m boundary fence got ignored by the court.

‘The private certifier argues at point 27: “The posts have been bolted into the timber fence which gives added structural integrity to both the fence and the screen but particularly the fence”.

‘This is simply wrong and should have been challenged. The shared timber boundary fence will be a nightmare to replace, when one day necessary’.

Mr Dey continued, ‘What a pity. The neighbours get done over, yet again.

Because the development process is deeply flawed in favour of building new stuff, Council should take more care along the way: if the extreme height fence had never been approved, the court case would not have happened’.

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meeting the conditions rather than promoting the event’.

Every cent from the first 500 tickets sold will go to ensuring that the tough conditions recommended by police, along with those added by Council and the OLGR, are met.

The police are also charging Ms Hunt thousands of dollars for policing services at the concerts themselves,

under the state’s User Pays system, treating them as commercially driven events rather than a grass roots program.

When The Echo put these allegations to police they declined to comment on any of them.

‘We’re not responsible for imposing conditions – we make recommendations to Council and the OLGR,’ a spokesperson said.

‘We never comment on the

recommendations we make.’

Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson, said that Council shared Ms Hunt’s frustration, but had little choice but to impose the police’s recommendations.

‘Police, when it comes to events, are certainly an organisation that you need to have on board,’ he said.

‘We had staff trying to intervene with the police to try and find a way forward.’

He also said the state government had exhibited a ‘blatant double standard’ between its treatment of sporting events, and cultural events such as live performance since the COVID-19 outbreak.

‘It’s hard to fathom how they can justify how people sitting in a concrete stadium with nowhere to move around can have less stringent restrictions,’ he said.

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Local News Turtle tracks spotted on Clarkes Beach Philippa Clark Tracks belonging to an eggladen female turtle have been spotted on Clarkes Beach.

Local resident Rob Asquith, who snapped a picture of the tracks at around 6.30am on Monday morning, said they were only about 50 metres from the beach café.

‘I just hope she found somewhere to lay her eggs,’ Mr Asquith said. ‘It’s unusual that we see them in the Bay.’ Holly West, a project officer with NSW TurtleWatch, said the tracks belonged to a green turtle and were consistent with a mother trying to find a nesting place.

‘They come out, try and find a spot to nest and can’t… She’s hit the sandbags and come back in.’

Ms West said the turtle would soon try again to visit a beach to lay, and members of the public should keep their eyes open.

Laying turtles usually return to the beach that they hatched on, or nearby, according to Ms West.

‘They have a really good

Photo Rob Asquith inbuilt GPS,’ she said.

But sand temperature determines the gender of the hatchlings, with warmer beaches in Queensland producing females and cooler sands further down the coast producing males.

That means female turtles rarely come to lay in Byron and surrounds.

Climate change means more turtles down south ‘We’re not producing females on NSW beaches, so the turtles coming here are kind of outliers,’ Ms West said.

However, rising average

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temperatures owing to climate change mean that the sands of northern NSW could be producing more females in years ahead.

‘These nests in NSW could be one way that females cope with climate change in the future,’ Ms West said.

Anyone who sees turtle activity or turtle tracks should report the sighting to NSW TurtleWatch, which is a project of the NSW Government and Australian Seabird Rescue.

Contact NSW TurtleWatch/ Australian Seabird Rescue: turtlewatchnsw@gmail.com or via www.seabirdrescue. org.au, or phone 6686 2852.

L-plater faces multiple charges A 16-year-old learner driver has been charged with a string of offences after a crash in Brunswick Heads on Tuesday night, January 26.

Motorists travelling from Ocean Shores to Brunswick Heads were met with the unusual sight of a car mounted on the roundabout at Brunswick Valley Way and Riverside Crescent on Wednesday morning.

Detective Chief Inspector, Matt Kehoe, from Byron Bay police station told The Echo that police responded to the incident around midnight and arrested the young driver.

Refused bail The 16-year-old was charged with domestic violence assault (DV), assault

No, it’s not a new roundabout sculpture, though it is becoming one as it has been there for over a week. Photo supplied police, resisting arrest, special range drink driving, and being an unaccompanied learner.

Bail was refused and he is due to face the

Ballina Children’s Court on Wednesday.

Detective Chief Inspector Kehoe said the driver’s family are making arrangements for the removal of the car.

Kerry interviews Zoe Daniel, Feb 20 Journalist Zoe Daniel will be in conversation with Kerry O’Brien regarding her new book, Trumpland, on Saturday February 20 from 2pm at the Byron Theatre.

The book is based on

Zoe’s first hand experience as bureau chief for the ABC in Washington DC, beginning in December 2015. Zoe was well placed to report on the Trump campaign and the tumultuous events of the Trump

Administration. Following the talk, the pair will host a Q&A, which is sponsored by ABC Friends Northern Rivers.

Tickets are available via The Byron Theatre website www.byroncentre.com.au.

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Resilience and diversity needed, not perpetual growth

‘People who think there’s no good way to die have obviously never heard the phrase Drug-fuelled-sex-heart-attack’.

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The Byron Shire Resilience and Regeneration Roadshow hosted by Renew Fest and Resilient Byron, is kicking off on February 13 with a series of neighbourhood events.

The question asked is: How do we create more resilient communities in 2021?

Mandy Nolan is one of the special guest speakers and this is her response to this question: ‘We have to stop our area turning into a wealth ghetto… where real estate becomes the primary generator of income and affluence. A local economy with a booming real estate market is at risk of losing its sense of community and connectedness’.

‘In our local game of Monopoly, we buy a few houses on Mayfair, aka Pacific Vista, and we whack them on Airbnb.

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‘Access to housing is a basic human right.

‘It is not a privilege.

‘A community should provide housing for all sectors of the community regardless of their economic status.

‘Just because you can buy a house for $20 million

or pay your rent 6 months in advance, it doesn’t make you a more integral community member than someone in shared accommodation who struggles to find $300 pw for the garage they’re now living in.

‘The ludicrously profitable and unsustainable real estate market is the one thing that stands in the way of us creating truly resilient communities.

‘We need to innovate different modes of living together, we need to share our ‘wealth’, and create community hubs able to house every person in the village.

‘In a truly resilient community no one sleeps in their car, on your couch or on the street. And where people sleep at night, (not who they sleep with) is everyone’s responsibility’.

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is killing our sense of home.

We have to reclaim housing without this idea of perpetual growth.

‘We need fixed rents.

Fixed values. That statement will terrify many, but remember, the word that generally comes after ‘boom’ is ‘bust’.

‘We need to stop profiteering from our housing market.Houses should be homes.

‘Homes are for people who live here. These are the people whose kids attend schools, who work in cafes, who clean hotels, who are nurses or teachers or artists or musicians or gardeners or writers.

‘These are the people who build the fabric of a diverse and rich community culture.

‘A community that only services the wealthy is as troublesome a ghetto as those created entirely in poverty.

‘We need diverse communities. Why not whack in some community housing

Should violent and abusive surfers face month-long bans from local breaks?

What about reporting serious surf rage incidents involving injury and broken boards to the police?

Or do we just need a more mature surf culture?

These are some of the suggestions local surfing elders have made to address toxic surf behaviour in Byron Bay. As the spray-painted ‘locals only’ sign at The Pass was replaced with a proud Aboriginal flag last week, former State MP and long-time surfer, Ian Cohen, said it was time for greater regulation in the waves.

‘There needs to be a balance between freedom and responsibility,’ said Mr

Cohen, who has surfed for nearly 50 years, much of that time in the Shire.

‘People need to recognise that physical injury and damaged boards in the surf aren’t okay.

‘We don’t let people behave like that at the pub, why should we let them behave that way in the surf?’

Mr Cohen put forward a number of possible regulations that could be imposed, including short-term bans for surfers who were violent and abusive.

‘Unfortunately there are a few guys out there who have a real chip on the shoulder and seem to enjoy pushing other people around,’ he said.

Mr Cohen said that the most serious incidents, such as physical assaults and deliberate damage

to property, needed to be reported to the police.

‘There seems to be this unholy law in surfing that says, “what happens in the water stays in the water”, but that’s bullshit’, Mr Cohen said.

‘You’re subject to the same laws and human rights in the water as you are on land’.

‘Think about the impact on a child or teenager of being out at The Pass and seeing these alpha blokes throwing their weight around,’ he said.

‘We’re teaching these kids to be like Lord of the Flies.’

For legendary local surfboard shaper, Bob McTavish, the solution to the issue of conflict in the surf lay in creating a more mature surf culture.

Mr McTavish did not comment on whether greater

regulation in the surf was needed, but said Byron could look to the surf culture at California’s Malibu Beach as a way forward.

‘The culture there is ten years ahead of ours in terms of surf rage,’ he said.

Malibu example ‘There’s a very large number of people surfing at Malibu, but very little violence,’ he said.

‘When you pull up at Malibu, you’re going to be happy if you get two or three waves in the whole session.

It’s a give-and-take situation.

‘Wategos seems to have that mature culture. You hear people cheering and whooping when someone gets a good wave.

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World Surf League coming to Lennox?

David Lowe After the surprise announcement by Ballina’s Mayor, David Wright, on Monday that Lennox Point was being considered as the location for a World Surf League event in April, there has been a mixed response from the public.

Fellow Ballina councillors appear to have been sideswiped by the news, with only the mayor and council staff being invited to speak to WSL representatives after the conclusion of the last Ballina Council meeting.

Issues with the World Surf League event at Lennox include: lack of infrastructure, parking, and the proposed timing of the event, which is planned to take place in an already busy period, during the Easter school holidays.

Ballina’s Deputy Mayor, Sharon Cadwallader, told The Echo, ‘This has not come to councillors for a decision or even comment’. ‘All councillors could have been a part of the meeting but were not invited. So I am

Victorian Cody Robinson won the 2015 Skullcandy Oz Grom Open, held in Lennox Head. Photo supplied not privy to any information which would enable me make an informed comment,’ she said.

Ballina Cr, Jeff Johnson, told The Echo he had concerns about the impact the World Surf League event would have on Lennox, particularly given the timing during school holidays, ‘when the town will already be packed.’ He said, ‘Many people, both locals and visitors, will no doubt want to surf the point as a key leisure activity during this time.

Ten day shutdown ‘The proposed surf comp would effectively shut the point down for ten days and prohibit both visitors and locals from surfing it.’ Cr Johnson remembers the reaction to Rip Curl’s proposed event at the point ten years ago. ‘There were huge concerns about the point being closed off, the impact on the headland with hundreds, (potentially thousands) heading up there to watch,

the issues this would have for parking and traffic flows, as well as rubbish from the impact of so many people, the need for temporary toilets, crowd management, etc,’ he said.

Cr Johnson said, ‘If the event wasn’t during the school holidays and was held over a shorter period of time, then it would be more workable. But from what I’ve heard I think the impact would be too great. ‘You can’t just close down one of the town’s main attractions during one of the busiest times of the year.’ Cr Keith Williams told The Echo the World Surf League proposal is a major event that needs careful consideration. ‘Assisting the world’s premier surf competition in this way is not unreasonable.

It could also be fun. However, residents have already raised major concerns that need to be addressed’.

Cr Williams also raised concerns around impacts on Lennox Headland and traffic.

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Ballina Council votes to change the date the change to a date that is comfortable and acceptable for the whole community.

At the end of the meeting, Cr Meehan’s motion to write to the PM, and begin a national dialogue, to find a new date was supported by Cr Nathan Willis.

Cr Meehan said that while it was great to acknowledge community achievers, and the holiday provided an opportunity for people to get out and about celebrating their country, ‘we do know that for a very large section of our Indigenous community, this is not a happy day.’ He noted that Australia Day began in 1934, but only

David Lowe At its last meeting, Ballina Shire Council decided to write to the Prime Minister about changing the date of Australia Day, in a surprise motion that was not on the agenda.

Cr Phillip Meehan foreshadowed the motion early, after a separate discussion about Indigenous place names across the shire.

Cr Meehan said he was ‘completely unhappy’ with the date of Australia Day, noting that his opinion had ‘morphed’ over the years.

He said it’s now clear that the time has come for our nation to ‘seriously embrace’

became a holiday in all states in 1994, a ‘relatively brief history’.

With the debate intensifying year by year, Cr Meehan argued the date change was now a matter that government needed to consider seriously, with no need for a divisive and expensive referendum.

Govt needs to step up ‘Government needs to take a leadership role,’ he said. ‘We need to address the situation to move towards sensitive dialogue, to create change.’ Cr Ben Smith agreed, saying it was easy for the

federal government to change the date and there was ‘no reason not to do it’.

Deputy Mayor, Sharon Cadwallader, said she would not be supporting the motion, as ‘residents need the opportunity to comment and think about it,’ which was impossible with so much haste.

The motion was supported by all Ballina councillors except Cr Sharon Cadwallader.

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Watch out! Stingrays and bluebottles are out Philippa Clark Unusually large numbers of stingrays have been visiting north coast beaches.

Doron Milner, a volunteer surf lifesaver at Brunswick Heads’ Main Beach, said he responded to two stingray injuries while on patrol on January 23. ‘It is quite unusual to get stung, and it is definitely unusual to have so many in such a

short period,’ Mr Milner said.

He warned that at Brunswick Heads a shallow channel had developed with warmer water, which was attractive for beachgoers but was also prime real estate for stingrays.

Meanwhile, many bluebottles were also carried ashore in the last week by north to north-easterly winds, according to Steve Mills, the Far North Coast

Lifeguard Supervisor for Surf Life Saving NSW. ‘Over the holidays in Byron there were about 10 incidents of stingray stings that were treated,’ Mr Mills said.

30 degree water For bluebottles, Mr Mills said the first step was to remove the sting with your fingertips and have a warm, freshwater shower.

The water should be as

warm as you can handle, as hot water over 30 degrees will neutralise the protein in the sting. After that, ice can be used to numb pain in the area.

For a stingray barb in the foot, Mr Mills recommended putting your foot in a bucket of hot water and dishwashing liquid to neutralise the sting, followed by a trip to the emergency department in case pieces of the barb remain.

0ĂŤĆ? žĆ?ſĕĕĆ? ĂŤĹ•ÄŤĂŤĹ?Ĺ&#x;Ćą Ĺ?ĂŤĆ–Ĺ•ÄˆÄ˛Ä•Ć† Čž After announcing a new Bangalow market three weeks ago, Eat Street Bangalow organisers say they have been overwhelmed with applications from local chefs and artisan food and drink makers. Eat Street will launch at the Bangalow Primary School this Friday, February 5, from 9 till 5pm.

Entry is by a $2 donation.

Co-organiser Kate Walsh told The Echo, ‘It is a testament to the thriving local food scene that we have had such an amazing response’. ‘And even better, we have had a mix of local legends

coming on board, like Harvest, and 100 Mile Table (catch them in March), and newer up-and-coming chefs and artisans.

Music, food and kids entertainment ‘At the market, you’ll find restaurant quality dishes, using local produce, from stalls and food trucks. ‘The stalls will be joined by local musicians Black Train, a performance by the amazing Cassettes and a visit from the Shire Choir, along with rides and a craft corner for the kids!’Â

Writers Festival launch membership drive Byron Writers Festival’s 2021 membership drive will run throughout the month of February, with prizes from some of the region’s mostloved businesses.

The festival’s annual drive is a key fundraising activity for the not-for-profit organisation, which hosts year-round events including the annual Festival in August.

Festival family Festival director Edwina Johnson says, ‘After a year like no other, the support of our “festival family� has never been more important or more appreciated. ‘If you are passionate about supporting the creative arts in regional Australia we invite you to join as a member – it’s a wonderful community to be a part of. ‘Byron Writers Festival

members have access to a variety of services and benefits throughout the year, including discounted tickets to the annual Festival.

Generous prizes ‘The membership drive runs until 28 February, and includes generous prizes from local businesses, The Book Room Collective, Brookfarm, Byron Farmers Market, Earth Bottles, Honey Hunt, Jenn Johnston Ceramics, Mingalaba, Of The Sun, Saltys Byron Bay, Seed & Sprout, Stone & Wood and Zentveld’s coffee. Not to mention a major prize including passes to the 2021 Byron Writers Festival this August 6 to 8.

To become a member, or to find out more, head to byronwritersfestival.com/ become-a-member.

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Byron High closing the gap for Indigenous students Matcham Caine Three past and present Indigenous Byron Bay High School students have been successful in this year’s Australia Day awards.

The students are: Nickolla Clark, Kiahn Ladkin and Mia Thom.

Local Arakwal Indigenous custodian, Nickolla Clark, won the Creative Artist of the Year Award.

She has been recognised for her commitment to her Indigenous heritage and her generosity in sharing her culture and skills with younger Indigenous children and the wider community.

Kiahn Ladkin, a young Awabakal woman, was a runner up for the Creative Artist of the Year Award.

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Nickolla Clark, Kiahn Ladkin and Mia Thom Australia Day Award recipients. Photo supplied students in the Byron Shire.

Mia Thom, an emerging Bundjalung leader, won the Young Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognises her commitment to environmental issues, including leadership of the local Student Strike for Climate protests.

Sharing culture It also recognises Mia’s generosity in sharing her

culture at school and volunteering at Indigenous homework clubs.

Byron Bay High School are extremely proud of the achievements of these young Indigenous women.

Their awards are highly deserved and deliver hope for the future of reconciliation in this country.

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Labor commits to zero emissions by 2050 With federal Labor reshuffling their front bench, The Echo asked local MP, Justine Elliot, to confirm her party’s commitment to zero carbon emissions by 2050.

While she confirmed the commitment, Renew Economy reported that, ‘Labor has not established what a 2030 target should be; they haven’t even set an interim pre-2050 target for emissions reductions’.

The Echo also asked Mrs Elliot her views on The ALP Campaign Review of 2019, in particular where it was stated that, ‘Labor should recognise coal mining will be an Australian industry into

the foreseeable future…’ and that ‘groups of voters who swung most strongly against Labor were self-described Christians and economically insecure, low-income voters who do not like, or follow, politics’.

She replied in part, ‘Strong action on climate change is essential if we are to safeguard the future for our children’.

‘The fact is that Labor is the only party of government that is committed to taking real action on climate change as was seen in our last period in government.

‘Unfortunately, over the past nine years we have

witnessed the wilful vandalism of the Liberals and Nationals, which is all about politics rather than delivering climate change solutions.

‘Action on climate change is good for jobs, good for lowering emissions, and good for lowering energy prices for both businesses and families.

‘Labor’s position is clear – under our leadership Australia will have net zero emissions by 2050.

‘Labor will take to the next election a climate change policy that is evidencebased, scientifically focused, and economically focused’.

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Professor Bob Morgan

A game of musical chairs was played last week, where the boss told a few of his people to switch tables that they are not in charge of.

Well, that’s how I explained it to a nine year old anyway.

It’s no secret that Federal Labor’s front bench reshuffle ruffled feathers last week in the left faction of the party.

Alas Labor appears to be lurching towards the right.

Within all political parties, members are generally aligned either left or right. In the case of left-aligned Mark Butler MP, he lost his climate and energy portfolio to the right-aligned Chris Bowen.

Additionally, leader Anthony Albanese stripped skills portfolio from his rival Tanya Plibersek and gave the unremarkable Richard Marles MP a super portfolio.

Still with us? It’s important because the nation needs a disciplined and organised alternative to an emboldened and nauseatingly confident Morrison government for the upcoming election.

It’s held by one seat. Just one!

Labor MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, from the coal mining area of the NSW Hunter region, appears the biggest threat to the party’s stability and future. His recent Murdoch Daily Tele op-ed tried to demonise climate change action as an ‘obsession’ that is alienating Labor’s voter base.

Unlike the sociopaths in the Coalition party who represent the one per cent, Labor’s problem will always be trying to be a party for all seasons.

And those seasons are becoming more chaotic and extreme owing to climate change.

The ALP Campaign Review 2019, available online, is a great resource into why they lost, how mainstream politics view strategy, and how they treat the public.

The review stated that in the election run up, there was a ‘perception that Labor was not supportive of the mining industry… Labor should recognise coal mining will be an Australian industry into the foreseeable future…’.

While the local federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, may believe the science on climate change and push her party to support renewable energy, Labor still takes fossil fuel donations (according to the election donation data dump yesterday).

Aside from coal-based Qld communities, Labor also saw 2019 election swings against it in most of southeast Qld. The review stated that groups of voters who swung most strongly against Labor were ‘self-described Christians and economically insecure, low-income voters who do not like or follow politics’.

‘These voters are heavily represented in Queensland’.

Yet ‘following politics’ could be argued as a cornerstone of an informed and healthy society.

Without it, tyranny takes hold. Tyrants become more emboldened and nauseatingly confident. Corruption gets bigger and trust diminishes further. It’s not a good path anywhere.

‘Following politics’ can also help make more informed choices, which can in turn help elevate voters and their children from a low-income existence.

Labor’s challenge is to make politics interesting, explain a better path and keep its messaging clear on climate change.

And convince God-bothering Qld bogans. Good luck with that!

Hans Lovejoy, editor

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ustralians have just endured yet another series of debates about the relative merits of January 26 as the appropriate date to mark Australia Day. Aboriginal and other non-Aboriginal supporters who challenge the date are told to ‘get over it’ and to move on.

Interestingly, Aboriginal people have never told Australia to get over ANZAC day because we know, and have lived, the pain of loss and the nobility of sacrifice – including the many Aboriginal men and women who enlisted to defend Crown and Country during wars.

And they did so without being officially recognised as Australian citizens.

As with other colonised countries, Australia has a history mired in fiction and fallacy.

The initial and most obvious fiction was the application, by the British at the time of invasion, of the now expunged legal doctrine of terra nullius, which was used to formalise and indeed justify the annexation, by judicial stealth of a country that was the home of Aboriginal peoples for tens of thousands of years.

It always was – it always will be.

Orbiting this fiction is the perennial annual jousting around the meaning and purpose of ‘Australia Day’ and when it should be celebrated.

History tells us that Cook’s voyage to the Southern Seas between 1768 and 1771 had at least two distinct purposes.

The voyage started as a journey of scientific discovery, but it later became a joint venture when the British Admiralty (Royal Navy) saw it as an opportunity to discover new navigation routes and trading opportunities that, it was believed, would increase the maritime power and colonial reach of the British Crown.

The scientific objective was clear, but the British Admiralty adopted a more clandestine and furtive approach to its instructions, which were in two parts.

The first part was open, instructing Cook to observe the transit of Venus to aid navigation.

The second part was sealed in an envelope by the British Admiralty, which was to be opened only by Cook.

The sealed instructions included the

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Professor Bob Morgan is a Gumilaroi man from Walgett in western NSW. He is a highly respected and acknowledged Aboriginal educator/researcher who has worked extensively throughout Australia and internationally in the field of Aboriginal knowledge and learning for over forty years.

Professor Morgan is currently Chair of the Board of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Education and Research (BATSIER) and also serves as Conjoint Professor with the Wollotuka Institute with the University of Newcastle (UON). Professor Morgan was the founding President of the NSW AECG, a Commissioner with the now defunct NSW Education Commission. He is also the inaugural Chair of the Council of the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE). directive that Cook was ‘with the Consent of the Natives to take possession of Convenient Situations (Australia) in the Country in the Name of the King of Great Britain’.

No consent ‘of the Natives’ was sought, nor was it given, and Cook took possession of the eastern seaboard of Australia on Possession Island, off the coast of North Queensland on August 22, 1770, thus setting in train the events that we still grapple with 251 years later.

So, what does January 26 historically mark, and is it the most appropriate day on which to celebrate the ‘founding of the nation’?

At its most blunt and honest point, January 26 actually marks the day when the First Fleet of British convict ships arrived at Sydney Cove, and founded the penal colony of NSW, not the Australian nation.

I often wonder what the descendants of the convicts who were transported to the penal colony in 1788, and beyond, feel about an event that marks the convict origins of their forebears?

Do they also celebrate, or is this also a ‘Day of Mourning’ for them?

Scott Morrison, Australia’s transactional Prime Minister, in a recent response to Cricket Australia’s decision to drop the reference to Australia Day for games played on January 26, commented: ‘You know, when those 12 ships turned up in Sydney, it wasn’t a particularly flash day for the people on those vessels either’.

Morrison’s puerile attempt to draw moral equivalency between the invasion, historical trauma and

dispossession of Aboriginal peoples with the plight of those on the ships reminds me of the words uttered by Trump following the fatal 2019 Charlottesville white supremacy riots.

When asked about the riot, Trump said: ‘You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides’.

A similar group of ‘very fine people’ were also involved with the insurrection and failed coup that occurred in Washington on January 6, 2021.

Australia is a country of boundless possibilities, but it will never achieve its true destiny until the soft unspoken murmur in the souls of many, if not most, non-Aboriginal Australians is answered through a dignified truth telling and just reconciliation process.

This will require something that is sorely missing in our country; mature political, corporate and civic leadership, one that leads our nation to a place where it can acknowledge its past while striving to create a more inclusive, just and equitable nation.

The energy and passion of the younger generations, coupled with the wisdom and resilience of older generations, will ensure that the date when Australia, as a nation, is celebrated, it will inevitably change, so that the day is more inclusive, respectful of difference, and truly celebratory for all Australians.

The day will be a day dedicated to human dignity and healing rather than division. The dialogue is just and enduring, because there is never a wrong time to do right.

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ancillary objectives.

We saw this a few years ago when, amid great panic about shark attacks, a local boardrider’s club drew international headlines with its obscene advocacy of a shark cull. Our surf culture is about mastery over nature and dominating the weak. Some work is definitely needed.

Dave Lisle Goonengerry

Q I was wondering if the bike trail could fit in with the community garden? I love the community garden, but I love riding my bike too.

Louis Moynihan-Burne Age 6, Suffolk Park Q Inspired by my six year old, I’d like to echo his wish that the new bike track and the Suffolk Community Garden can happily coexist (Echo, 27 January). My son’s visits to the Community Garden were highlights of his time at preschool, but he’s also a keen biker/rider.

The existing Suffolk skatepark is a great model, where kids of all ages play without fear of teasing or harassment. Sad recent incidents at the bike track in Shelley Drive in Byron involved a motorbike threatening small children, and verbal abuse of younger kids by older ones.

We trust that the new pump track will not celebrate that narrow old-fashioned toxic masculinity that author Tim Winton has so eloquently described. Competitiveness and aggression won’t equip our sons for the future, because as Winton says, ‘life is not a race, it’s not a game, and it’s not a fight’.

Let’s collectively ensure the new track is a place for fun, friendship, and physical activity, for all ages and genders, which benefits from a close relationship with the neighbouring Community Garden and its nurturing values.

Dr Ray Moynihan Suffolk Park

A true heart I want to thank Mandy for her marvellous column on Mr Sol Bellear last week, especially as January 26 – known to

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Survival Day or Invasion Day – is here once again. It reminds us that a person should be judged by their actions and their achievements in life, and not on superficial and irrelevant facts.

Giving Mr Bellear the respect that is his due I would like to repeat the words of Senator Patrick Dodson (Pat Dodson for PM!) when he remembered him as ‘A true activist and justice warrior for First Nations people’. He was a man of courage, vision, and dedication. Sol Bellear serves as a great example to us all of what a man can aspire to, given the passion and determination powered by a strong mind, a sense of justice, and responsibility towards our fellow human beings.

Rest in peace, Sol – on January 26 I was at your graveside to plant the red, black, and yellow in your honour.

Bronwyn Sindel Mullumbimby

Surf abuse Q Paul Bibby’s front page

story suggested an abusive surf culture was more a factor in surf rage than overcrowding and inexperience.

I couldn’t agree more. Chest thumping is to blame, not kooks.

Our hyper-masculine surf culture is a form of social Darwinism. Aggression and dominance are seen by many as the way to win waves.

This toxic culture venerates ripping up the best waves – communing with nature, or fraternising with mates, are

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campsites and not providing the legal amount of parking, many were very serious safety and fire regulation breaches, and over 50 were for illegal occupation of land too close to riverbanks and dangerously close to roads.

Despite continual complaints about Reflections’ illegal operations, and ten years after this report, they are still blatantly ignoring strict local and state

Q The mature male surfers present in the line-up when these serial germs go about bullying and assaulting others are themselves a part of the overall problem.

How can they turn a blind eye, paddle into another wave and pretend that it’s all cool in the tube?

Show some bloody ticker and confront these grubs!

Call them out in the water.

Call them out in the street, or the pub, or the shops.

They are not welcome in the community – make that known. Stand up for yourselves, ya mates, their kids, and visitors alike.

Paul Taylor Murwillumbah

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Their most significant breaches of the law are seen in their ongoing refusal to comply with border setbacks.

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▶ Continued from page 11 There is not one inch of the promised public walkway, and the riverbank continues to be illegally occupied solely

by Reflections’ paying clients.

The NSW Caravan Park regulations clearly state that no campsite can be within 10m of a public road. In the Terrace Reserve, Reflections continues to flaunt the law and endanger people’s lives by permitting tents less than 1m from the road.

Last year I wrote to Reflections reminding them of their legal (and moral) responsibility and notified them that twice in two months cars had crashed through their roadside fence in The Terrace, and had there been the usual tents beside this fence, fatalities could have occurred.

Despite these near misses (and the law), Reflections refused to comply. Last weekend Reflections had more than ten tents full of kids illegally 1–3m from the Terrace roadside – and at the same spot where a drunk driver hit the fence only four months ago. The police estimated he was travelling at around 100km/h.

Reflections is run by the state government. How can anybody have any faith in a government that operates like this and basically says,

‘Break any laws you like if they get in the way of profits’.

Any private operator who behaved like this would have been shut down years ago.

Sean O’Meara Brunswick Heads

Byron canals Matthew Hartley’s concern about the Belongil Estuary (Letters, 20 January) is nothing more than a symbolic gesture to a doomed ecosystem.

Ecosystems are only relevant in the context of ten-thousand years or more.

The Belongil Estuary has less than 100 years left before it is swallowed by the rising Pacific Ocean. The only realistic concern is the use of concrete, which will out-gas even more carbon dioxide before going under water.

Let’s not pretend that we are environmental warriors saving our precious coastal ecosystems, that would be a left wing reconstruction of reality equivalent to Trumpian propaganda.

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`ëŕƖëſƷ ǩǭǽ ǩǧǩǨ Q On this day, of all days,

the excruciating vulgarity of Ocker culture is hard to take.

Don’t get me wrong – I love the lucky country. I can

live with the Bottle-O, the servo, the smoko and the avos; I’ve gotten used to brollies and lollies, bikkies and sickies, the ciggies and sunnies and posties and mozzies (who are not the same as ankle biters).

But what does it say about our nation, that so many solid upstanding nouns have been turned into their comic diminutives?

Are we afraid to say it like it really is?

Sure, we’re a nation of ex-convicts, larrikins, swagmen, settlers – and who need to get the words out quick, before the flies got in – so if shorter, cutesy words made the hard yakka of living on the world’s driest inhabited continent a bit easier, well good on ‘em!

Look at us now! And look at what, and who, we’ve destroyed to get here.

Was it was worth it?

Did the massacres of this land’s original inhabitants all happen just so a bunch of legless bogans could spend the arvo’ round a barbie, clutching their stubbies as the snags burn and ice in the esky melts? (Do these blokes think of anything else but the footy, mate? Or who’s gonna shout for the next slab?) Ah well, boys deserve a bit of relaxation, don’t they?

Like ScoMo sez, life wasn’t so flash for those arriving here in 1788 either.

And from that point on it was far, far less flash for the folks who watched them arrive… …in Botany Bay or Perth or Hobart or Mallacoota, or in Evans Head, where Indigenous people were later surrounded at dawn as they slept, and shot – or driven off the edge of the cliffs at Goanna Headland.

Fair dinkum mate… happened right here.

Bloody oath.

Margaret Louise Lismore Q On reading The Echo’s Backlash column on 27 January, it appears it has set itself up as an expert source of information in regard to Australian history.

It shows several errors in the PM’s comments, and then rightly draws attention to his wrong-headed comment ‘it wasn’t a particularly flash day for people on those vessels either’.

Yet it seems it can’t help itself when it makes the flippant and snide remark, ‘Umm, sea sickness is not really the same as cultural genocide, though is it?’.

The following information can be found in a couple of

minutes on the net with no claim of deep accuracy: On the First Fleet between 43 and 48 people died (depending on the source) – men, women, and children – including a marine, suggesting privilege did not protect.

On the Second Fleet, 1,006 convicts aboard, one quarter died during the voyage and around 40 per cent were dead within six months of arrival.

I do not in any way attempt to equate convict and Aboriginal experiences. But whatever else happened to those poor, benighted people on the ships, it was a lot worse than an upset tummy.

Mark Riddell New Brighton

Thanks Council Council staff do an amazing job, and some even better.

One of those is Joanne McMurtry, now departed from her role in assisting committees to manage our many community halls.

She’ll remain a local in this area. I’m expressing my own opinion, not that of the hall committee I’m on – we haven’t yet had time to create collective comments.

Joanne was responsive and got things done with a minimum of fuss and always with a smile. She kept us on our toes but didn’t bury

us in red tape. She was an excellent conduit from us (the volunteers) back to the mother ship (Council, in turn a satellite of the NSW government).

Many thanks Joanne, for those years of progress and stability. I’m sure other hall committees feel the same. I look forward to seeing you around.

Duncan Dey Durrumbul

Drum beats roll Regarding Patricia Warren’s letter (27 January). I’m sympathetic to noise complaints – I too don’t enjoy listening to loud music throughout the night. The drumming often finishes a couple hours after nightfall and becomes quieter as it winds down.

Since it has moved to the surf club, and is even further from town, I doubt many people there can hear it at all. I could barely hear it from the ocean-side base of the footbridge; I’ve already explained why ‘the drum circle’ cannot apply for a licence.

But Ms Warren’s concerns do not exhaust ‘the issue’.

Others have concerns too – that’s why it’s an issue, and I’d like her to focus on them.

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be transferred to humans unless human ecological disruption is addressed.

Some of the key human activities causing increased human contact with wildlife, and thereby diseases to spread, are land use change, forestry, factory farming, and the wildlife trade.

N

ew research has revealed that climate change, environmental degradation and human activity are creating a perfect storm for more deadly pandemics like COVID-19.

Scientists from the University of Western Australia (UWA) say COVID-19 has highlighted the critical need to reduce human impacts on the environment to prevent further pandemics.

Dr Natasha Pauli from UWA said deforestation and land degradation meant humans and various host species were in closer contact with one another.

‘This will make the outbreak of emerging infectious diseases more frequent, and more dangerous to humans’, Dr Pauli said.

Increasing humananimal contact ‘A virus jumping between species may remain localised, and not emerge as a full pandemic. However, our actions – combined with climate change – are creating conditions where greater

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The Echo ran a story (26 February, 2018) when Wawan Prahara died, who was a longtime icon of the drumming culture in Byron Bay. He told me it had been occurring in Byron for what is now at least 30 years. Other long-term residents attested to that, including Harsha Prabhu, sadly also no longer living in Byron, though his case was due to paucity of rentals and their skyrocketing cost.

The reason the drumming has migrated to Bruns is that Byron Bay has ceased to be a place of alternative culture, becoming instead a place primarily for the rich and tourists. So, ‘the issue’ resists a one-sided analysis; no doubt there are many more.

Jason van Tol Myocum

Killing heritage I am inspired by your article of last week (27 January) to write, with a scintilla of irrepressible hope, about the failure of this Council and its planning department to adequately ensure the standard of the built environment of Mullumbimby in general and, most specifically, the protection of the Mullumbimby

The flying fox colony in Mullumbimby shifts up and down the banks of Brunswick River and leaves a distinctive aroma for passersby. Flying foxes are an essential part of the local ecosystem as pollinators and for seed dispersal, however, they can also transmit viruses to humans, and are being displaced by human activity. Photo Aslan Shand crossover between species can occur’.

Dr Kirsten Martinus, the study’s lead author, said climate change and associated severe weather events were altering habitat.

‘So, where a habitat may have had ample food for an ecosystem, suddenly you get a change, and the food or the ecosystem actually changes itself and you get animals coming in contact with each other that previously were not in contact with each other. And from that you get novel diseases occurring’.

Dr Katie Woolaston from the Queensland University of

Technology said: ‘As climates get warmer, [wildlife] need to move to more temperate regions, and that might, or likely does, bring them into closer contact with people.’

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted an increase in the number of people exposed to vectorborne and water-borne diseases, like malaria and cholera, owing to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns.

Dr Woolaston co-authored a United Nations report that found there are up to 827,000 animal viruses, which could

Heritage Conservation Area (MHCA).

Take a stroll down the back lanes of East Mullumbimby and see some of the back block buildings that have been allowed.

The community Heritage Panel meetings are now held only three times a year and community input is becoming less and less effective as – the MHCA is failing.

Some DAs (development applications) have been approved without MHCA members being notified. One of these is the importation of a ‘Queenslander’ which has been allowed to be raised higher than any of the buildings in the section of Stuart St (near the Museum).

Homes built in Queensland have zilch place in the MHCA. Another DA, at the back of a Station Street property, circumvented scrutiny by not declaring it was in the MHCA. Surely all planners should be vigilant enough to check the vicinity of all the properties they are assessing?

Finally, we have another version of potential MHCA degradation with the presentation of DA 10.2020.647.1 at 144 Stuart Street. The Owner/Applicant is a Byron Shire planner. I am informed

that its assessment is being outsourced to an ‘independent assessor’, that person being Mike Svikis, a planning consultant in Ocean Shores.

The DA is for demolition of the existing simple yet elegant brick house (approx 60 years old) and to import yet another ‘Queenslander’.

This DA should be allowed to be discussed at the next Heritage Panel meeting.

From a brief perusal of the DA it is probably safe to assume there are more buildings to come, as the site covers three titles, which begs questions about the incompleteness of the DA. Is this piecemeal approach considered appropriate?

Demolition in a conservation area is legislated as the very last option. DAs such as this make it the very easy first option.

The bringing in of another State’s heritage to plant in a conservation area (its removal is considered to be demolition in heritage terms) at best shows ignorance, or disregard, for the primacy of authenticity, and in a less flattering light could be regarded as the theft of another town/city’s heritage.

This DA was lodged over the holidays. Its exhibition

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Consumption a pandemic risk Dr Woolaston said that wildlife trade is a much bigger issue in Australia than people realise.

‘We get a lot of international wildlife in for the pet trade, which is quite a big industry. We also have our own wildlife trade with respect to kangaroos, which is a commercialised wildlife trade in Australia, which a lot of people don’t realise comes with risk in respect to viruses.’

However, of greater concern are global industries that are indirectly responsible for wildlife trade in their production process, according to Dr Woolaston and Dr Martinus.

The cheap fashion industry, in particular, is a major culprit in Australia.

The UWA study found period ended in January.

However, I’m sure prompt late submissions will be taken into account.

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that for too long, pandemic research has focused on the locations where pandemics start.

‘These may be in particular regions of the world, and so we tend to focus on that, but the problem is, a lot of times those activities that are occurring there are actually part of a larger global supply chain’, Dr Martinus said.

‘We may not think that we’re responsible for the emergence of pandemics, but it is our global demand

for the products, particularly for cheap products, that then puts pressure on particular places, which are vulnerable anyway, to produce things cheaply and [that] then puts people at risk.

‘I think the pandemic has really highlighted that, because we’ve become more and more disconnected with where food comes from, or how products are made, and by doing that we’ve removed any responsibility for our own choices in the things that happen’.

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CHESS by Ian Rogers Victoria, the State where tournament chess was hit hardest by the pandemic, has hosted its first major open tournament since March.

The Australia Day Open, held at Melbourne Chess Club, was restricted by distancing requirements to 65 players and comfortably won by the only International Master in the field, Ari Dale.

Victoria is known for its fine junior development programs – most notably the inexpensive Sunday sessions at Box Hill Chess Club – and juniors made up more than half the field. Even more remarkably (for Australia) almost a quarter of all the players were girls – perhaps the predicted Queen’s Gambit effect.

However, the standout performance came from an eight-yearold boy, Arthur Gao (pictured).

The Box Hill youngster had won an under eight event with 9/9 when aged six, and impressed again in finishing third in the Australian U/12 Championship in January 2020.

Gao tied for third place in Melbourne, beating two of the

top ten seeds and remaining undefeated through the seven rounds. Comparisons are rarely reliable, but the only Australian to have reached a similar strength at that age is current Australian #1 Anton Smirnov.

Q At the recently concluded elite tournament in Wijk aan Zee, World Champion Magnus Carlsen recorded his first tournament loss of 2021, to 18-year-old Andrey Esipenko.

A heavy defeat for the World Champion, who tweeted after the game: ‘Had a very unpleasant experience at the playing hall today; it felt like a swab was being shoved into my nostril and all the way inside my brain, causing a lot of pain. The Covid test after the game was not that bad though.’

Request for Proposal 5-year Market Licences Byron Shire Council invites proposals for 5-year Market Licences.

Details of proposed market licences and assessment criteria requirements are set out in the Request for Proposal document available by registering on the Public Marketplace with VendorPanel.

Refer to: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Business/Doing-businesswith-us/Tenders/How-to-tender The relevant category is Event Management.

The Request for Proposal will: • Open on 27 January 2021; and • Close 2pm on 24 February 2021.

All enquiries to Paula Telford Leasing Coordinator on 02 6626 7300.

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¨ƖſŕĜŕč ”Ĺ&#x;ĜŕĆ? ¨ÍĹ?ŊƆ Ć?ĂŤĹ?ŊƆ ĪſĕĕĎĹ&#x;Ĺ” Ĺ&#x;ÄŞ ĜĎĕÍƆ ĂŤĹ•ÄŽ ĕƜşſĕƆƆĜĹ&#x;Ĺ• Q Since October, Turning Point Talks (TPT) has aired the views of Assange’s father John Shipton, Aidan Ricketts, Ellen Brown and of wonderful David Holmgren, founder of Permaculture.

We hope to present John Pilger in April.

Our last speaker was Max Igan, and since then The Echo has published three articles and four long letters against our organisation.

When the world is under threat of ecological and financial collapse and increasing authoritarianism, the few of us who publicly challenge this do not need attacking by people who claim to be sympathetic to egalitarian politics i.e. ‘left wing’. We need to find ways to hear each other and select the best ideas. We need to re-imagine a better, sustainable future together.

We believe the true conspiracy is not a few wicked Jews breathing together (con-spire) in a coordinated cabal, but a neoliberal system crafted over 50 plus years to enrich the few at the expense of the environment and the cultures of billions of people.

Conspiracy theorists, a term popularised after the suspicious shooting of President Kennedy, a man who wanted to change the US banking system, have been derided as fanatics by the mainstream press. Now the term is used to shut down debate.

It is false to suggest Turning Point Talks is aligned with other organisations in the USA and UK with similar names, and that we are ‘antisemitic’, ‘erratic’, ‘with abhorrent ideals’ and ‘simplistic’ (a few of the epithets hurled at Turning Point Talks by letter writers). For instance, one writer suggests that I organised ‘a public forum inviting

Ț¨IJĕ lĂŤĆś PÄŤĂŤĹ• Ć?ĂŤĹ?ĹŠ ƹÍƆ ÄŽÄ•Ç” Ĺ•ÄśĆ?Ä•Ĺ?ơ ĜŕưĜčĹ&#x;ſÍĆ?Ĝŕč ĂŤĹ•ÄŽ ÄŤĂŤĆ°Ä• Ŕĕ Ć?IJĕ Ĺ&#x;şşĹ&#x;ĹżĆ?Ć–Ĺ•ÄśĆ?ơ Ć?Ĺ&#x; ĹźĹżĂŤÄˆĆ?ĜƆĕ ƆĆ?ÍơĜŕč Īſĕĕ Ĺ&#x;ÄŞ ŇƖĎčĕŔĕŕt‌’ – Brian Dean Eric Butler’ the founder of the League of Rights. This is untrue. We don’t even know who these groups are, let alone be aligned with them.

Max Igan gave a talk for Turning Point Talks that has caused anguish. As soon as one mentions Palestine or vaccinations, the knives come out! Max has lived in Palestine for many years, experiencing the true abhorrence there. He says we will all live like Gaza if the surveillance state gets much more powerful. He empathises with the majority of Israelis and believes they are captured by a Khazar elite. His views on the Holocaust are not those of Turning Point Talks, but expressing them is not a crime, and needs historical oversight.

Often ‘anti-Semitism’ has been used to belittle the efforts of those of us who see that the banking system needs fundamental reform.

Max’s take on the COVID-19 response is certainly radical, but given that whole economies have been shattered, many people isolated, and now the UN says that half a billion people are hungry owing to loss of livelihoods, we need to discuss COVID beyond the main stream media’s incessant propaganda.

Like Max, Turning Point Talks is concerned with the increasing surveillance, media control, and loss of livelihoods accelerating in the world. We believe that soon the IMF (International Monetary Fund), WEF (World Economic Forum) and others will launch a ‘Great Reset’

agenda (see the WEF website for insight). This Reset will take control of all currencies, livelihoods, environments, education, and health systems, all under the pretext of a pandemic that kills less than one per cent of its victims. Horrible, but not worth surrendering 100 years of progressive reform to an unaccountable elite, whether clandestinely coordinated or not.

Dr Liz Elliott Turning Point Talks convenor

▜ A longer version of this letter is available online at: www.echo.net.au/letters Q Regarding the Turning Point Talks, I am a middle-ofthe-road citizen who doesn’t seem to be able to please either the left or the right adequately, as I find both points of view have their pluses and minuses.

The Max Igan talk was definitely invigorating and gave me the opportunity to practise staying free of judgement, as some of it was pretty far out there for me.

Nonetheless, as with every Turning Point Talk that I have attended, and will continue to attend, the speaker presented a point of view that I do not have to deem as truth or untruth, or dangerous or benign. I chose, and will continue to choose, to hear and witness a segment of our Australian and world/global population that has a point of view that might be different than mine.

Hopefully, if I do my part, I will get to know myself

better through the process.

Through commentary here in The Echo though, I did do some research (fact checking?) and found blatant falsehoods. Our local Turning Point Talks are in no way affiliated with the Turning Point US or UK that a previous commentator equated. Further, I found that Politics In The Pub is an event that originated in Sydney, and that Mullumbimby cannot lay claim to its origin nor definition.

Brian Dean Tyagarah Q I gratefully appreciate the diversity of speakers presenting at both Ngara and now Turning Point Talks. Max Igan’s opinions on the harmful effects of vaccines and 5G are shared by many doctors and informed people across the planet. So are his views on the very real conspiracies at work behind current events. Turning Point Talks is organised by a team of people who together decide who they will invite to talk to the local community. Dr. Liz Elliott is one of the people on the team. To single out and critcise the talks run by this wonderful woman is atrocious. Liz worked tirelessly in the emergency department at Mullumbimby hospital in service to this community for many years.

She is a very generous, conscientious woman who actively has cared for many.

Her participation in Ngara greatly supported the cause, energetically and financially.

For anyone to insult her by criticising the Turning Point Talks is a very low call. I would hope our community would encourage proactive involvement and diversity in knowledge and opinions.

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PŕĎĜčĕŕĹ&#x;ƖƆ ÄˆĹżÄśÄˆĹŠÄ•Ć?ĕſƆ Ć?Ĺ&#x;Ĺ&#x;ĹŠ Ć?Ĺ&#x; Ć?IJĕ Ç• Ä•Ĺ?ÄŽ Ĺ&#x;Ĺ• žƖſưĜưÍĹ? 'Íơ Ross Kendal Indigenous cricketers from Lismore and Ballina took to the field on January 26 in a 20x20 game organisers hope will not only become a regular annual fixture, but will also pave the way for an all Indigenous state-wide competition.

The game between the Ballina Bears and the Lismore Boomerangs was organised with the help of the Ballina Bears Cricket Club. ‘All the players had Indigenous heritage with many from Bundjalung country.

Many of these can trace their heritage to the local area for many generations,’ Bears’ president Phil Melville said. ‘The rivalry was pretty fierce between the teams even though it was

Players from the match modelling their unique team uniforms before the match at Ballina’s Fripp Oval. Photo Jeya Benn played in the best of spirits,’ he said. ‘Lismore went home with the win [but] the game wasn’t about winning or losing but providing more opportunities

for local Indigenous cricketers.’ An Indigenous game of cricket was played last year and the hope is to make it an annual event.

But more than that Phil would like to see the individual Land Councils in the greater north coast area start to play a regular Indigenous competition. Ultimately this model could be used across the state to determine a statewide champion.

The Ballina Bears have plenty of Indigenous players in their ranks, but there are still plenty across the state who are missing out on opportunities, according to Phil. ‘We are very proud to have so many Indigenous people in our club, they are integral,’ he said.

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Byron Shire Council’s Agricultural Extension Off icer, Andrew Cameron, connecting with chickens and farmers.

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n a bid to revitalise and support the primary production sector in Byron Shire, Byron Shire Council’s Agricultural Extension Officer, Andrew Cameron, is looking to connect with farmers and landholders.

Council’s latest economic data has shown a decline in primary industry output in the Shire. ‘We are seeing more and more people selling up in the city, and moving to places like Byron Shire to live on the land on large “lifestyle lots”,’ said Mr Cameron.

‘Our larger lots are beautiful places to live, but they are also prime land for farming and food production. It can be an overwhelming task to take on land for the first time, and we are now offering a support service to help

people overcome some of those challenges.’

Mr Cameron said part of his role is to help new landowners with ideas on how to manage the land productively and sustainably.

A former ‘tree changer’ himself, with more than eight years experience farming and running a small agricultural business locally, Andrew is committed to nurturing the local agricultural sector to become more sustainable and to embrace more regenerative practices.

‘I am offering free one-on-one consultations, with local farmers and landowners, to offer a range of support services, solutions, networking and funding opportunities,’ he said.

‘Council is committed to ensuring Byron Shire land is used in a productive, sustainable way. We want to ensure local farmers are able to work in a way that With a story starting in a working avocado farm is profitable while achievoverlooking Mt. Warning, discover a community ing positive environmental with a shared love of quality beer, in the land we outcomes,’ he said. are lucky enough to brew it on.

For enquiries, or to book a free on-farm consultation, please contact Andrew on 02 6626 7223 or email ancameron@byron. nsw.gov.au.

To sign up to the Byron Shire Farming Network newsletter visit www. byron.nsw.gov.au/byronshirefarmingnetwork. earthbeercompany.com.au

Katerina loves organic fermented produce and pickles!

Story & photo Melissa Butters

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aterina Lazareva is the vibrant, sunny face of Suria Foods. Every week she brings her organic fermented produce and tonics to the markets. Her aim is to heal the body by improving gut health, and to heal the planet by promoting fermentation as a means of achieving zero food waste.

Russian-born, Katerina’s grandparents were exiled to a labour camp during the Stalin regime in the 1950s. Forced to adapt to a different climate and harsh conditions, they began to farm and preserve food, surviving on whatever the earth provided. Suria Foods has also followed a path of relocation, adaptation and change.

Katerina moved to Australia over 10 years ago and trained as a chef. Seeking a change of pace from busy kitchens, she ended up in the Himalayas at a remote mountain temple. She returned to Australia keen to reconnect to her roots and embrace ancestral practices. ‘I no longer wanted to be a part of the system, work for corporations without a sustainable purpose, or eat chemically treated food that causes all our modern

generational health issues and damages our environment.’

Katerina has set up a market scale garden at The Farm in Byron Bay, using regenerative and eco-friendly methods.

She also holds fermentation classes. Every single part of the vegetable is turned into a healing product. ‘I want to contribute to soil regeneration so our future generations have a better and healthier planet to live in.’

Down at her market stall, the menu changes each week depending on what’s in season – you won’t just find cabbage!

You might find oyster mushrooms, nuts, herbs, cherry tomatoes and garden herbs, miso or seaweed kimchi. She also offers a range of probiotic drinks and prebiotic broths.

When Katerina has a moment of spare time she spends it with her best mate – her dog, named Pickles, of course!

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

Enjoy those longer days & warm nights perched above town at Loft.

Relax on the Terrace sipping cocktails, sharing a deli board and oysters.

Settle in, graze through the night with an incredible menu by Head Chef Craig Mcfarland. Loft signatures include the Local Sirloin, Snapper and the Loft Cheeseburger.

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he gateway into Mullum at the Station St roundabout has been noticeably different in recent months with the face of what was once the Poinciana, and then Flock, getting a bit of a reno.

The venue will soon open its doors as La Familia, a locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant and bar.

Since the closure of Flock in 2020, there has been much musing about what will happen on the once-popular site.

Jack Wright, owner of Hooper’s in Brunswick Heads, has announced that he will soon be unveiling his second local venture.

Jack, born and bred in Mullum, went to school in town and has always lived and worked in the Byron Shire. He hopes to open the doors of La Familia at Easter this year. ‘I’m very excited about La Familia,’ said Jack. ‘I love Mexican food, and I’m a huge fan of the shared-plate, family-and-friends vibe that’s

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connected to that culture. Hooper’s in Bruns has been a real family affair and we plan for La Familia to be an extension of that.’

La Familia’s menu will offer a mix of classics with some more authentic and interesting dishes. The venue will provide a wide range of cocktails and drinks, too.

Jack says that although he’s aware that many people have been wondering what’s going on behind the fence, and many are keen to get back to the venue, 2020 wasn’t a great year to rush in or cut corners.

‘COVID-19 presented many challenges for the hospitality industry in 2020, to say the least,’ says Jack. ‘With La Familia, we always wanted to ensure we got everything perfect and to open at a time that was right, while making sure Hooper’s kept on track too.

Our focus now is on opening a fun, inviting, family venue – one that values our local community and, similar to Hooper’s, gives back where it can.’

Venus joining the Sun, Jupiter, Saturn and retro Mercury for this year’s most Aquarian fortnight asks: If you could change one thing to make the world better, what would it be… And will you do it?

ARIES: It’s easy to push buttons this week without even trying, so watch what you say and the way that you say it. Practise response control, reaction management.

Most useful question would be how can you contribute your unique gifts and talents to the collective; how to be an individual and a team player at the same time?

TAURUS: As adventurous ideas take wing, the way things have always been done won’t appeal much to this week’s out-ofthe-box thinkers. If traditional is what you’re offering, you’ll need to put an updated twist or contemporary spin on it. Best use of current astro-energy?

Sourcing new solutions to old problems.

GEMINI: With this week’s tsunami of mental energy in fellow ideas-sign Aquarius, your mentor planet Mercury’s still retrograde, so due diligence before committing to anything is essential. Past issues and unfinished business that might arise can’t be ignored if you want to move forward. And frankly, when don’t you?

CANCER: Even if the tried and true usually work for you, the present planetary power surge isn’t interested in same old same old. While opinionated instant experts spruik innovation and revolution, you might be thinking about pooling resources, co-investing, trading services and/or volunteering.

Whatever, this week benefits most from listening up and taking notes.

LEO: This week’s push/pull dynamic has you wanting to stand out from the pride, while simultaneously trying to find your place in it. Busy being part of the gang one minute, heading for the exit the next. What to do?

Honour your fluctuating moods, but don’t take them more seriously than you need to.

VIRGO: If the elephant in the room is going to be addressed, this could be the week. And if you’re tired of doing everything yourself, now’s the time to talk about it. First acknowledge that that’s been your choice, then ask for assistance, and figure out how to delegate, collaborate, or even just delete.

LIBRA: Your prima planet Venus in way-out-there fellow air sign Aquarius takes this week’s emphasis off one-onone connections and into the collective. Which brings plenty of unconventional conversations to the communal table, no holds barred, no topic taboo. Certainly an exciting and stimulating scenario, though not lacking in explosive potential.

SCORPIO: Others being strangely unreliable? When the eccentric sign of doing things differently is ascendant it’s wise to dial down drama, find the funny side, avoid triggers. With fuses shorter than usual, expect crossed wires and dummy spits.

But even if you’re in hermit mode, invite people to share your intimate bubble.

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SAGITTARIUS: The current Mercury retro can be particularly brutal. Here’s an example: It’s the transit when you probably only take your foot out of your mouth to step on someone else’s toes. Harsh?

If you’re not laughing then it probably is, so perhaps consider telling the truth tactfully and diplomatically this week.

CAPRICORN: A quintet of astral energies in your house of money, honey, can’t help but put finance on your mind – especially if you’re burning more than you’re earning. Besides sensible spending strategies, this week asks you to consider if partnering up or some kind of collaboration could lower costs and raise profits.

AQUARIUS: With February bringing Aquarians’ annual opportunity to reinvent themselves, this week’s all about you. As you embark on a new 12-year astrological cycle, let the past recede in the rearview mirror, focus on forward progress. And while the force is with you, go ahead; take that walk on the wild side.

PISCES: A mental as anything week, with not a lot of emotional synergy. Or clear communication. It’s that tricky time when computers crash, people argue over rubbish and traffic’s hellish. What to do? Back up files. Triple-check everything before hitting send or posting.

Don’t rush or push. Be patient, be kind. It will pass.

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4–6PM Dine in and takeaway Great Summer Menu www.wharfbarballina.com.au

FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259

BANGALOW

Bowlo Kitchen

Family friendly, tradies’ local, restaurant quality.

Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, local produce, massive kids’ space, welcoming staff, Open Wed–Fri 12–2.30pm & 5–8.30pm; and COVID Safe.

Sat 12–8.30pm; Sun 12–7pm.

The Bowlo, Bangalow 6687 2741

Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo

Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.

BYRON BAY

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 FISHHEADSBYRON

Success Thai Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469

Barrio 7am - 3pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 7am - 8.30pm Thurs, Fr 1 Porter St, North Byron Booking via our website barriobyronbay.com.au

Saltwater Social Club A gathering place for all 32 Jonson St, Byron Bay saltwatersocialclub.com.au

No Bones Vegan Bar and Kitchen.

11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418 Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

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

Our Rocking New Brunch Menu 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

All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you.

BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

Menus available on Facebook Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with moorish cuisine.

Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, vibrant salads, smoked fish, grilled meats.

Book via our website for lunch and dinner in the restaurant at www.barriobyronbay.com.au Walk-in tables available.

Open 4pm until late Monday through Sunday for sundowners, dinner, and late-night drinks.

Lazy weekend lunches with sandy feet, rowdy dinners with family and friends, and late night drinks and DJs are the standard. Laid back vintage vibes and classic coastal style create an eclectic feel, complemented by our menu of shareable snacks, locally-sourced salads and hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, as well as beers on tap, organic wines and hand-crafted cocktails.

GOOD TIMES ~ HIGH VIBES ~ LATE NIGHTS ~ HIGH TIDES

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

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM $6 BEERS / $12 COCKTAILS / $7 WINES Open every day from 5pm till late For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com

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

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

The Italian Byron Bay The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling 21, 108 Jonson St, atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary Byron Bay inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s Open 7 days from 5.30pm finest cocktails and wines.

5633 1216 www.theitalianbyronbay.com

Lord Byron Distillery

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

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

MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF GIN

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available.

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Espresso Martini Nights | Every day 9–11pm 2 for $25 Classic Espresso Martini

62 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 6684 3778 www.yamanmullumbimby.com.au

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

Harvest 18-22 Old Pacific Highway Newrybar NSW 2479 02 6687 2644

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.

www.harvestnewrybar.com.au @harvestnewrybar

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

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

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.

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.

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FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

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BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street

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

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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.

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77-97 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park 6685 4969

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.

NEWRYBAR

Open every day from 4pm till late.

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Forest Byron Bay

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

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Free from added artificial flavours and colours.

Happy Hour | Every day 4–6pm $6 Loft lager or wine, $10 Aperol Spritz, $14 Margarita

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4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

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

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

Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

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

St Elmo Dining Room & Bar

Lennox Head

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Loft Byron Bay

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

Krill Bar

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

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)

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? BRUNSWICK VALLEY

2021 Encore Performance Studio

JUNIOR AFL SIGN ON Sign on now via brunsbulldogsafl.org/get-involved brunswickvalleyjunioraflclub@gmail.com

Encore Performance Studio is a modern and motivated dance school with two bespoke dance studios, each with mirror, barre, sprung floor, surround sound and A/C. Encore is the perfect setting for students to thrive and achieve.

Their highly qualified and dedicated team bring a wealth of experience and passion to each class, guaranteeing every student will feel challenged yet nurtured and encouraged. Classes commencing for 2yrs to 18yrs, in a wide range of styles: jazz, modern, ballet, hip hop, acrobatics and tap, ensuring students are versatile, technical and inspired dancers. encoreperformancestudio.com.au Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay 0412 487 259

NORTHERN RIVERS CONSERVATORIUM Musical journeys can begin at any time and from any place. Isn’t it time you got on board? Whether you’re a beginner or a returner, playing music and singing provide opportunities to learn new skills like co-ordination, concentration and communication. Live music relieves everyday stress and creates new social connections. Start this new year by taking a creative leap.

Book yourself – or someone you love – on a musical trip that could last a lifetime. NRC offer tuition in a wide range of musical styles for instruments and voice in 11 partner schools and at their Lismore centre. Their ensembles range from Chamber Strings to Youth Jazz Orchestra, and many more besides.

Get your ticket to musical enjoyment by enrolling for voice or instrumental lessons, or for one of their ensembles today. enrol.nrcac.edu.au

Who let the dogs out?

Come and sign up to the mighty Brunswick Valley Bulldogs for the 2021 season. It doesn’t matter whether your child is just beginning or already ‘doing it like Dusty’, their wonderful inclusive club invites kids of all ages and abilities. The club aims to teach kids about the basics of AFL while making friends, developing resilience and team spirit, but most importantly while also having fun.

Sign on now at www.brunsbulldogsafl.org Active kids vouchers are very welcome! brunswickvalleyjunioraflclub@gmail.com

Shores United Soccer Club Shores United had another top year in 2019, with all teams from U6 to 1st division men’s performing well.

Their women’s teams are also strong, with two girls’ teams and a ladies’ team performing superbly.

Their mighty division one Brown Snakes aim to surpass their strongest ever finish this year with a nomination into the coveted Championship League.

Online registration is now open and there will be an online information day from 10am–12pm on 20 February at New Brighton oval.

Juniors aged 5–16, Men’s 1st, 4th and 7th division players required.

Also, ladies of all ability, let’s sign up and go one better than last year!

Players wanting to trial for Championship/1st Division, training starts 6:30pm on Tuesday, 4 February at New Brighton oval. shoresunited.com.au

Active Kids vouchers accepted.

Men’s 1st division training Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7pm at Shara Blvd.

Other men’s divisions and ladies’ training 6:30pm Wednesday nights at Shara Blvd. See you there!

Info to follow for senior men’s and women’s training on Shores United SC

Information day 10am–12pm, 20 February at New Brighton oval.

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Brunswick Valley School of Dance Byron Ballet Byron Ballet community classes are designed for the passionate dance student and parents seeking age appropriate instruction within a holistic environment.

Courses include classical ballet RAD, contemporary, jazz/hip-hop, musical theatre and lyrical.

‘Our aim is to cultivate the joyful essence of dance in all students, from preschoolers to adults.

This year we are delighted to welcome Nicole Corea (NY) and Dena Amy Kaplan (Dance Academy) to our faculty, along with our other exceptional teachers’ (see website).

‘Keen students may also audition for productions with the Byron Youth Ballet Company and other selected dance events’, said director Yvonne Hall.

This year Byron Youth Ballet will be presenting A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which will be a delight for both dancers and audience alike. byronballet@gmail.com | byronballet.com

Suffolk Park Phoenix Football Club Get fit, make friends and play the beautiful game.

Phoenix are recruiting players from school age to 100 for their kids’, men’s and women’s teams. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to join this community focussed club.

Keep an eye on their facebook page for fun kick-arounds and training, starting soon at the Suffolk Park Sports field.

Email: info@suffolkparkfc.com Web: suffolkparkfc.com Facebook: SuffolkParkFC

With studios in Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores and South Golden Beach, Brunswick Valley School of Dance offers quality dance training for all levels; from beginners to aspiring professionals. BVSD offers a wide selection of dance classes taught by experienced teachers. The 2021 classes include: Jazz, classical ballet, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics, tap, performance troupe, technique, boys only hip hop, vocal coaching, adults classes, pre-school classes, solos, duos and trios.

BVSD is excited to welcome new and returning students for 2021 with classes starting February 1st.

Please email BVSD to see which classes will best suit you. info@brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com brunswickvalleyschoolofdance.com

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Northern Rivers Tennis Academy Welcome to the home of the Northern Rivers Tennis Academy Mullumbimby. Fun, Friendly and welcoming tennis sessions are open to all ages and abilities. Their venues are: Mullumbimby Tennis Centre, Stuart St, Mullumbimby; Waterlily Park Tennis courts, Yamble Dr, Ocean Shores; Clunes Tennis Courts, Walker St, Clunes. Coaching sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings with both kids and adult group and private lessons, competition events for juniors and holiday camps, as well as weekly adult comps and social competitions, with the opportunity for competition travel. There is an onsite canteen and tennis equipment shop.

Contact Steve Gort on 0412 731 814, or check out the Mullumbimby Tennis Club website. mullumbimbytennisclub.com

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Juniors receive Active Kids funding $100 per player.

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IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME Free introductory tennis lessons. ΨϮϬϬ ǁŽƌƚŚ ŽĨ ĨƌĞĞ ůĞƐƐŽŶƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐƟ ǀĞ <ŝĚƐ ǀŽƵĐŚĞƌƐ͘ ĂŝůLJ ƐƋƵĂĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ůĞƐƐŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ĂŐĞ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ Ăƚ Mullumbimby Tennis Centre, Ocean Shores & Clunes.

Hot shots tennis lessons for pre-schools with low compression balls and mini tennis nets. ĚƵůƚ ŐƌŽƵƉ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ůĞƐƐŽŶƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘

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Issue# 35.54 February 3–9, 2021 Editor: Mandy Nolan Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment

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ZIP IT SWEETIE In March 2019 Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy attended a dental conference in St Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore. It was one of those awkward situations where her recent ex, fellow dentist Harsh Narde was also there. He still had feelings for her, but Preethi had moved on. It made her feel bad that he hadn’t let go, so she agreed to have dinner with him and accompanied Harsh to a nearby Indian restaurant in Crows Nest before going back to his room at the Swissotel in Sydney’s CBD. At 11.06am she rang her Melbourne-based partner and told him she’d spent the night with friends and told him she loved him. Preethi had been planning to move to Melbourne to be with her new partner. Harsh obviously heard the call, as a short time after that he murdered her in the bathroom. She died from the combined effects of blunt force head injuries and stab wounds to the neck and back. Harsh extended his hotel booking and was captured on cctv buying a large suitcase, garbage bags, towels and cleaning products. At 5pm he arranged a concierge to help him move a large suitcase from the porter’s trolley into the boot of Dr Reddy’s car. Narde drove the car to a discount shop in Kingsford where he dumped it, then he hired a car and drove back to Tamworth.

Two days later Preethi’s body was found in a suitcase inside her car.

This is the story of what happened to Preethi Reddy. It is her name that is being used on the amendment to the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violenc) Act called Coercive Control – Preethi’s Law. It was put up before NSW parliament on 22 September last year, and this year it’s hoped that it will be passed. This kind of legislation will go a long way to protecting women from the kind of fate experienced

by Preethi Reddy.

In 2005 the UK was one of the first nations in the world that criminalised coercive controlling behaviour, making it punishable with up to five years in jail. In one UK study it was found that of people who experience coercive control, 95 per cent are women, and 74 per cent of the perpetrators are men.

So what is ‘coercive control’?

It’s threats, humiliation, monitoring and isolation from friends and family. It’s not a slap to the face or a punch to the stomach. It’s the pervasively devastating psychological torment that underscores the reason why a women doesn’t ‘leave’.

Because she’s under his control. She’s full of fear. Her confidence and self-belief are eroded. He tells her what to wear, and what she can’t. When she puts on a short skirt he says, ‘Who’s that for? You looking for someone else?’ He tells her which friends she can see and which friends she can’t. When she comes home he says, ‘What did you talk about? Did you talk about me?’ She has to detail the conversation. He doesn’t believe her. He never believes her. He says to her, ‘I don’t want you seeing that bitch again.’ When the phone rings, and she answers, he stands nearby and listens. He asks ‘Who was that?’ When she answers, he doesn’t believe her. He never believes her.

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www.echo.net.au/soap-box When a male colleague rings and she takes a work call he accuses her of having an affair. When she goes to the bathroom he reads the messages on her phone. He got her the phone as a gift so he knows the pin to unlock it. What she doesn’t know is that he found the little book where she keeps her logins and passwords to her email account and her Facebook, and he’s been reading her messages for months. He knows where she’s going, who she’s seeing.

He doesn’t like her family. He can tell they don’t like him. So at Christmas when she wants to go to her family lunch he says, ‘If you loved me you wouldn’t go. They hate me.’ So she stays home. She starts to avoid family occasions because it causes fights.

He follows her car when she leaves the house. When she says she wants to leave he threatens to kill her. But not in an overt way.

He says, ‘You should be careful what you do’. When she goes to a girlfriend’s house for a few days because she’s depressed and confused, he texts her that he loves her so much he’s going to kill himself. She goes back. The person most at risk is this woman. This is coercive control. It’s why one woman a week ends up dead at the hands of her partner or her ex.

The importance of coercive control being criminalised isn’t just to give victims the power to protect themselves from abuse.

It sends a message to society at large that these behaviours are illegal. That the systemic and historical sexism we all endure – because it’s deeply embedded and normalised in our patriarchal culture – is dangerous. It dehumanises us. It makes us ‘less than’. It permits these controlling and abusive behaviours to occur.

The other day my friend told me she was watching a horse race and one of the horses was called ‘Zipitsweetie’. She was appalled. The name is supposed to be funny! A phrase usually used by a man telling a woman to shut up, to ‘zip it’, followed by the belittling term ‘sweetie’. it’s a statement of power and control used to silence women. Used to minimise us. It’s so normalised someone was comfortable about using it to name their racehorse. Why not ‘Punchherintheface’ or ‘Killherinthebathroom’? I hear a seething violence in ‘Zipitsweetie’ that is unsettling.

I guess it’s going to get backed by the coercive controllers at the TAB. Because that sort of behaviour is normalised and endorsed in some groups of men. I wait for the day when Zipitsweetie is beaten by You’regoingtojailforfiveyears.

Controlling behaviour is a crime.

Gaslighting is a crime. Monitoring someone’s behaviour is a crime. Women don’t just end up murdered in suitcases in the boot of their car without a long history of coercive control behaviours preceding it. It starts somewhere. Maybe it’s as simple as asking this new man you’re in love with not to drive so fast, it’s scaring you, and his face darkens and he says ‘Zip it sweetie’.

Thursday 14 February is V Day – One Billion Rising – an event that happens all over the world to draw attention to violence against women. We meet at Main Beach in Byron at 6.30am for a 7am dance. Wear red.

THE SURF IS UP! Surfers, beachlovers and waterpeople! Despite the mayhem and destruction that COVID-19 has plagued us with, the 2021 Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF) is nearly ready to kick off in Australia’s much-loved beach town, Byron Bay. After the angst that defined much of 2020, it’s time for some surfing fun, music, art and culture. Yeeew!

The program includes Sunset Cinema Opening Night at the Byron Theatre, Wategos Wizards surf comp on Saturday, the Sunday/Funday Freestyle Stoke surf sessions at Wategos Beach and a very special live music event and party on Saturday night.

The festival begins on Friday 26 Feb at the Byron Community Centre Theatre with a special feature film, Girls can’t Surf, including some very special guests!

Following is the Opening Ceremony with a traditional Welcome to Country, live music, short films, special guests and then later in the evening, a feature film, A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story. Produced by Dana Brown (Bruce’s son), the film documents the historic and enormous contribution that Bruce Brown made to surfing when he released The Endless Summer in 1966.

Saturday at 7am at Wategos Beach is the annual beach clean-up, with help from Patagonia and Dr Bronners. The Wategos Wizards surf comp will swing into action at 8am, featuring some of Australia’s best single fin log riders, many of them our local faves like Roisin Carolan, Kahu Andronicus, Jack Entwistle, Josie Prendergast, Jack Lynch, Elise Trigger and Lauren Hill plus some heavy hitters from Sydney and Noosa crew! The ultimate Byron Saturday will finish with live music, cold bevvies and Dear Doonan at Woodys Surf Shack.

Sunday signs off another big year with Fluoro Friday and the Freestyle Stoke Surf Sessions at Wategos beach, including a new Teams Challenge event and the ever-popular festival party wave! The party wave event is open to all, but limited to 50. Enter and try to win yourself the cash prize by being first back to the beach!

Friday 26 Feb–Sunday 28 Feb. Visit byronbaysurffestival.com.au for tix.

LORDI IT’S GORDI Starting 2021 with the same momentum carried throughout much of 2020, Gordi (aka Sophie Payten) yesterday released the Our Two Skins (Remixed) EP and announced additional shows for her forthcoming Australian tour throughout February and March. A seven-track offering, the EP features beautifully reworked tracks from 2020’s Our Two Skins by an impressive collection of Gordi’s friends and affiliates.

She plays the Byron Theatre on Saturday.

Tix on byroncentre.com.au

TALKING ABOUT WHAT MATTERS Do you love hearing new ideas? Do you love to hear how people have used defining moments from their personal narrative to change the way they think? Talk Bank is hosted by Mandy Nolan and showcases the life changing talks of 12 people.

Sunday at 1pm at the Byron Theatre – tix $15 on byroncentre.com.au.

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THURSDAY 4 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JAHFRO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JASON DELPHIN, 5PM TWO MOONS, 8PM JASON DELPHIN Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM FELIX Q THE STRUMPET SALON, LISMORE, ILLUMINARIUM Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM SIMON MEOLA

FRIDAY 5 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, HARRY NICHOLS BAND Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 3PM TIM STOKES, 6PM SCOTT DAY VEE, 9PM ROGUE ELEMENTS Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM BRETT GANNON Q SUFFOLK PARK COMMUNITY HALL, 6.30PM TJ DASS AND THE MONKEY BUSINESS Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ MONSIEUR DIOP Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM MUGHEAD & PRICEY: PLAY THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT Q BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6PM DAN CLARK Q RIVERVIEW HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH, 8PM SWEET MIXJAH Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM MICHAEL GEEVES Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM JUSTIN JONES, 10PM LISA HUNT Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE 8PM INO PIO

SATURDAY 6 Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, MAJESTIC KNIGHTS Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 1PM KARUAH, 4PM JEROME WILLIAMS, 6.30PM ALIVAN BLU, 9PM ANIMAL VENTURA Q BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM GORDI – OUR TWO SKINS Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM GROOVE & BAO FEAT. PRISCILA RIOS & RAFAEL GUMA Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 8.30PM ISSAC FRANKHAM Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4PM DJ ROBIN SYDNEY, 6.15PM DJ MILK Q BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 7PM KATIE NOONAN Q BALLINA RSL BOARDWALK 6PM SLIM PICKENS Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 8PM CARLY & ROO, 8PM DJ BRENT Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM SOUTHWALL Q SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD, 3PM MANTLEPEACE, 7PM SKYEATER Q SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN, 7.30PM DENISE SCOTT & NATH VALVO Q LENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE THE GIN BUGGS Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM STEVE BLAIK, 9.30PM MARK SHEILS

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TUESDAY 9

Foxy Luu’s hosts a monthly event, ART & BAO Talks, featuring a new local artist to entice your mind and your mouth.

Cozy up to a colourful corner with a cold beverage in one hand – and a home-made bao bun to blow your senses in the other.

Kick back and enjoy live painting, and get the chance to win an art piece while meeting exhibiting artist Rafael Guma.

Musician Priscila Rios will bust out some summer vibe Brazilian tunes while GUMALAB presents a project with an indigenous background.

From the Megalopolis city of Sao Paulo, artist Rafael’s indigenous roots called him after a chaotic professional life as a graphic designer. Inspired by all the ancient knowledge that’s been lost – sometimes to natural disasters or greed – and the connections between ancient cultures, he immersed himself in a journey dedicated to exploring this world of possibilities, through recognition, self-awareness, feminine empowerment, and environmental knowledge.

Saturday, at Foxy Luu’s (Byron Bay). Time: 4.30–6pm

TALKING TWATS Every year women from around the community talk about their vaginas to raise money for the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre’s Domestic Violence support program. Directed and curated by our local Citizen of the Year, Zenith Virago, who I fondly also call Vagina of the Year. Zenith started these Vagina Conversations in response to the need in our community to have positive conversations around our gender, our sexuality, our pain and our pleasure. While Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler is a timely piece, it’s American and has dated. So every year Zenith assembles a bunch of women, including yours truly, to talk twats. It’s beautiful, funny, moving, amazing, shocking and reassuring. So I asked Zen – why do we need to keep talking about our vaginas?

‘Some people still find the word “vagina” confronting, or distasteful… we need to reclaim it, embrace it and shout it from the headland… if we can’t even say the word, how are we going to have discussions with our girls and boys about healthy sexuality, bleeding and birthing, and body autonomy? Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year is sharing her voice, loud and clear, on the issue of criminal grooming, rape and sexual assault. She is doing that on the shoulders of all of us who have worked in this field for years.

The elimination of sexual assault and abuse of girls, women, boys and people generally would make for a healthier world.’

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It was a win that was to catapult Grinspoon to national acclaim, making them one of the most loved bands on the circuit. Affection they have earned and maintained.

Phil now lives in Port Macquarie and, while he still fronts Grinspoon, he also plays the circuit as a solo musician.

‘I am playing completely on my own. I used to play with a drummer and a bass player and they would only come for the last four songs as I struggled to get a crescendo solo, but I have figured out how to do it now without a band.’

‘I love being in solo mode – I drive myself to the gig, and since covid I’ve driven to every one. Even though some of the smaller venues had a cap on their numbers, I wanted to play for my own sanity. Playing online, and time at home, gave me a chance to hone a lot of what I do live. And so heading to Summerstage – it’s going to be, like, the largest event I’ve done in a while!’

Playing live is something Phil missed during the covid lockdowns that affected so many musicians. Even though he was playing online and streaming, it was the live gigs that still called him.

‘It’s something I feel I am relatively good at,’ he laughs humbly. ‘I am okay in the studio, but I am impatient. Playing live is where I can get my head around what I do.’

So what’s the trick for a solo act to catch a crowd?

‘There’s a trick I learnt from Tim Rogers; get quieter and quieter – you don’t want to come out like Robbie Williams blasting – on the solo journey it’s you and a guitar and a harmonica. You have to make the audience work and bring them back, no matter how they are – if they’re reverential or super party and want to heckle, I don’t mind. I never scold the crowd’.

Phil is pumped to be playing Summerstage.

‘I can’t wait to play. Sophie Ozard, who is supporting, did a massive tour with me recently and Andy is great as well.

Can’t wait – I have been playing Byron since I started at The Northern in 1995 supporting Sidewinder!’

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BYRON DIVAS OF JAZZ (SHARNY RUSSELL, LEIGH CARRIAGE AND FIONA DELL) THE FERAMONES LISA HUNT’S FOREVER SOUL

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‘I moved to Lismore in 1995 to study, and found Pat and Joe and Kris. I was at SCU and I was just 17, and I went to a Monday night jam session at the Gollan that Kris’s dad was running. I met them there – playing uni-styled funk. We formed a little group and entered Unearthed. It was at the same time Triple J’s competition went national, so when we won Unearthed it meant we could go to Dubbo or Townsville or anywhere and they would have heard us.’

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To find out more and get tickets to this awesome outdoor socially distanced gig go to summerstagebyronbay.com.au GUMALAB

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Grinspoon’s frontman heads up the next Summerstage in Byron.

Catch Phil Jamieson with supporting acts Andy Jans Brown and Coz*mic, and Sophie Ozard, on Saturday 13 February at Summerstage Byron at Red Devils. Sunday 14 Feb sees the incredible Lisa Hunt’s Forever Soul, The Feramones and Byron Divas of Jazz.

Vagina Conversations #6 at the Byron Theatre 15–16 Feb at 7.30pm. Tix at byroncentre.com.au.

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NOONAN RISING Five times Aria Award winner Katie Noonan is presenting a very special one woman show at the Brunswick Picture House on Saturday, presenting songs from her acclaimed albums in an intimate stripped-back setting.

‘The losses were catastrophic. My livelihood depends entirely on travel and gatherings of people. But even though it was stressful, it was a blessing and a gift as I hadn’t spent that much time at home in 25 years! I have been a touring musician all the time, and it was wonderful to be home and take pleasure in the simple joys of being with my kids and ruminating around the house.’

This is a woman who understands the hustle of the biz. ‘For that 90 minutes on stage there is probably about 900 minutes of hustle to get there.’ During the lockdown she put in for 47 arts grants and received 22.

Although, you’d think with putting in 47 grant applications, and appearing on Masked Singer, there wouldn’t have been that much time to ruminate!

Back in her hometown village of Eumundi she’s about to announce the line up for a new Festival that features 100 per cent Queensland artists; pushing back against the cultural cringe that has dogged performers from the northern state.

It’s happening over the Labour Day weekend at the Eumundi showgrounds – this is going to be one to watch out for.

Like every artist in the country, Katie’s 2020 plans didn’t pan out how she had imagined.

‘This was my year for returning to being a full time artist.

I had spent the most stressful years of my life running the Queensland Music Festival, I learnt a lot – it was awesome but it was incredibly intense. I was the music director for opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games. So for 2020 I had two international tours booked, I had a residency at a chateau in France! Ironically my second-to-last gig before

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The Palace Movie Club is delighted to invite you to be among the first audiences in Australia to see the likely 2021 Academy Award-nominee for Best International Film, Another Round, at a special first-look preview screening on Thursday, 4 February. An intoxicating look at midlife-crises, Another Round is the latest superbly crafted social study from director Thomas Vinteberg (The Hunt), which reunites him with renowned Danish star, Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt, Hannibal, After the Wedding) in what many critics are hailing as the finest performance of his career.

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increasing our creativity. Heartened by that theory, Martin and three of his friends, all weary high school teachers, embark on an experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout the workday. Initial results are positive, and the teachers’ little project turns into a genuine academic study.

Both their classes and their results continue to improve, and the group feels alive again! As the ‘units’ are knocked back, some of the participants see further improvement but others go off the rails. It becomes increasingly clear that while alcohol may have fueled great results in world history, some bold acts carry consequences.

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So the lockdown did give Katie a chance to stop, but in stopping she may have put down the groundwork for perhaps – the busiest year of her life to come, bringing those projects like Eumundi School of Rock – to fruition!

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‘Being an 8’8” teal blue sloth that I called Sally saved me!

She was bonkers and super fun. It was very strange being in Melbourne in full lockdown – it was really dystopian.’

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The losses both artistic and economic were major.

The show comes on the back of her performance at the State Theatre and was organised when she had to quarantine for two weeks in Northern NSW before heading back to her home state of Queensland. So now that the border’s open she’s decided to push forward with the show. ‘I’ve never cancelled a show in my life,’ she laughs.

‘That’s not just for me, it’s for Eumundi School of Rock, for a new festival – all sorts of ideas – and 85 per cent of income will be for other artists,’ says Katie, who is the kick arse Queen of getting shit happening.

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covid started was a year ago at the Brunswick Picture House – it was date two of a 25 date tour, and I got to show three!’

Fresh from its ten-day Bondi event in late January, Flickerfest, Australia’s largest short film festival returns to Mullumbimby; Thursday 18 February to Saturday 20 February for the first leg of its national tour, screening a smorgasbord of more than 40 incredible short films.

The Flickerfest 2021 program was selected from 2,700 entries, from 100 countries, giving Northern Rivers audiences a first look at the hottest short films in the world over three big cinema-packed days at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. This is a oneoff chance to see these amazing short films on the big screen before they continue their festival journey around the world.

The Flickerfest Mullumbimby program includes an amazing collection of award winners from Flickerfest Bondi, screening across Best Of International Shorts and Best Of Australian Shorts, direct from competition, and Short Laughs Comedy – a cracking selection of clever comedy shorts from around the world.

Info: www.iQ.org.au (tickets will be avail online and at the door). All sessions run approx 110 mins (Classification: under 15yrs must be w/adult). Thursday 18–Sat 20 Feb. Volunteers enquiries: pls contact 0414 779 881. Sessional fees or Season Pass: $55/$45

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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.

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They also offer 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.

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0488 278 185 Carpet One in Ballina offers a great range, including timber, hybrid flooring, bamboo, carpet, axminster carpet, carpet tiles, vinyl sheet, luxury vinyl & tile plank and laminate flooring. They offer advice and professional installation. Their range is suitable for residential and commercial purposes.

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1. Make sure your room is well ventilated – open windows bring beautiful breezes and the sounds of summer.

2. Cut the clutter. A few minutes spent tidying the bedroom, putting away clothes and clearing unnecessary items from bedside tables helps you feel cool, calm and collected come bedtime.

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A deep structured decorative layer, true-to-life look, and the feel of premium timber. With a built-in underlay for added acoustic performance, Quattro can be laid directly over most surfaces, making installation fast and easy.

3. Stay hydrated. Sip plenty of water during the day to avoid waking up parched during the night.

4. Add a light timber or fabric base. A bed with sleek lines and minimal colour conveys tranquility when paired with fresh white bedlinen in natural fibres that breathe.

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Summer is still in full swing at Enspire!

Why not visit today? As a result of delayed containers through Christmas and the New Year they have an abundance of stock ready to go.

The Enspire team have many years of experience servicing their local customers and the Northern Rivers region. Their friendly, approachable staff are always ready to assist you in creating beautiful interior designed spaces, with their stunning, sustainably sourced, solid furniture.

One of the newest additions to their on trend patio furniture range is the Shelley Collection (pictured), featuring single chairs, 2 and 3 Seaters, also a gorgeous drinks trolley, (available in other colours), and cane planters.

Visit Enspire Furniture and Homewares at their huge showroom!

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A huge delivery has just arrived of lovely, fresh, locally grown citrus trees, guaranteed to bring joy for many years. There are more than 20 varieties, including different types of lemons, mandarins, oranges, limes, kaffir limes, native finger limes, pomelos, tangelos and lemonades.

A full-sized citrus tree will grow to about 4m tall, but if you don’t want one that big, you can plant a dwarf tree. These won’t get much bigger than about 2m, but will still get the same delicious fruit, making them especially good for pots and smaller gardens.

Growing citrus is easy. All you need is a sunny, well-drained position, and a bit of patience. You’ll be rewarded with sweet-scented blossoms in spring, and masses of delicious fruit in late autumn/winter.

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Professionals & Mark Cochrane Merge With North Coast Lifestyle Properties Professionals & Mark Cochrane have joined forces with North Coast Lifestyle Properties – Brunswick Heads, bringing two of the Shire’s ōëſīĕƆƐ ſĕëō ĕƆƐëƐĕ şǔ ĶĈĕƆ ƐşīĕƐIJĕſȂ Principals, Sam Pedlow (Brunswick Heads) and Paul

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bringing their businesses together.

Whether it is in the realm of sales or property management, the team at North Coast Lifestyle Properties have seen most of what there is to see in real estate. This extra depth of knowledge directly benefits their clients.

‘Of course, technology is important and is changing the face of real estate, but what we aim to bring is

experience, honesty, and people who care about more than just the next deal’, say Sam and Paul.

With the expanded team and service base the property management team now boasts significant expertise in long- and short-term residential and holiday rentals.

The market is so hot at the moment, it is important for investment property owners to make sure that they are maximising their returns, and that is where the value of an experienced team plays out. The key

Principals, Sam Pedlow (Brunswick Heads) and Paul Eatwell (Mullumbimby) to a successful real estate investment is having a professional property management team on your side.

You can call in to either of their offices to talk to the team or visit: nclp.com.au.

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• Set on 3.2 acres with lush, manicured garden surrounds.

• Desirable north aspect, capturing ocean and lighthouse views.

• Elevated and set back from street level, offering a great sense of peace and privacy.

• Separate fully self-contained studio ideal for visitors or teenage retreat.

• This inspired home evokes an elegant coastal lifestyle ambience with classical Àiw i i Ì°

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• Bursting with high-end features and luxury upgrades all quietly wrapped in a serene colour palette.

• Elevated high on a ridgeline provides amazing views from the coast to the hinterland.

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• Chic and stylish kitchen with a suite of quality appliances.

Jon Luton 0411 142 996

• Stunning 12.5m Greek-edge, ceramic tile lap pool is surrounded by a raised deck and pergola.

For Sale Auction Saturday 13 February 10am on-site Inspect

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• Just 10 minutes from the heart of Byron Bay and the vibrant town of Bangalow.

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7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores Offered for the first time to the market, this golf course property is the best all round package on the Ocean Shores championship golf course. The house features freshly polished timber floors, granite kitchen, formal entry, plenty of light and cool breezes off the lake.

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Inspect Saturday 6th Feb 12-12.30pm Auction Date pending Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237

Mullumbimby Office: 6684 2615

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829 BANGALOW ROAD, TALOFA PRICE GUIDE $3,000,000

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40 The Tunnel Road, Billinudgel Golden Opportunity for Savvy Developer Coastal acreage with development potential in the Byron Shire is rare, so this fantastic opportunity is sure to draw the a ention of the savvy investor/developer.

This home includes: • Zoned Rural R2 • Adjoins the Billinudgel Industrial Estate • Future capacity to convert part of the holding for commercial use (STCA)

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Hinterland Haven – Restored 1901 Family Homestead • Federation home built around 1901, completely restored, nestled in the hinterland

14 4 ACRES

behind the Bustling Byron Bay and the beaches of Brunswick Heads • Open-plan gallery kitchen offers wide Italian quartz stone benchtops, high-gloss

Address:

390 Terania Creek Road, The Channon

cabinetry revived hardwood floors and 12-foot tongue-and-groove ceilings

Price:

Forthcoming Auction

• Three generous bedrooms, the master with walk-in robe and large ensuite

Open:

By Appointment

Enquiries:

Paul Prior 0418 324 297

• European style pool with grassy surrounds and rural vistas across the valley • Garden boats extensive stone work of local bush rock including pathways and fire pit

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• Mediterranean style villa located on a quiet cul-de-sac amongst tropical gardens

• Rare opportunity to purchase 2.2 acres (8922m²) of perfectly positioned land

• 588m2 elevated block, the home is flooded with ample light and allows natural breezes

• Currently zoned RU1 Primary Production with a current residential strategy plan

• Cleverly designed home with separate wings built around the pristine, 10m in-ground

in place for re-zoning, this parcel has huge future development potential

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• Dual occupancy is also currently available, subject to council approval

• Parent’s retreat with master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with large

• Well-built, circa 1940s, 3-bedroom family home with versatile layout, original

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design details, large level lawn and powered triple-bay shed

Address:

15 Orara Court, Byron Bay

Address:

7 Ballina Road, Bangalow

Price:

$1.65m to $1.8m

Auction:

Saturday, 6th March 11.30am. Price Guide $2m to $2.2m.

Open:

By Appointment

Open:

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Enquiries:

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Enquiries:

Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Myocum Acreage House and Business Sale!

• Established business (opened 1986) - Wards Landscape Supplies

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Address:

1176 Myocum Road, Myocum

Price:

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• Modern kitchen with plenty of storage, aircon and fireplace, 81,000 litre tanks

Open:

By Appointment

• 15 minutes to beautiful Brunswick Heads and 25 minutes to Byron Bay

Enquiries:

Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698, Denzil Lloyd 0481 864 049

• Large undercover wooden decked areas • Pool and gazebo - perfect for entertaining

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80 ACRES

• Four light-filled bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the spacious master

• DA approval for a 10-lot rural land sharing community • Private, serene property offering a newly renovated, single storey, family home • Approximately 1.83 kms of creek frontage with private swimming holes • Vaulted high ceilings with exposed trusses and wood fireplace • Great rural views across over the Channon Valley • In-ground salt water swimming pool with covered BBQ gazebo • Close to Rocky Creek Dam, Protestor Falls and Minyon Falls

Address:

20 Lovegroves Lane, Uralba

Address:

336 The Channon Road, The Channon

Price:

$1.695m – $1.795m

Price:

Forthcoming Auction

Open:

By Appointment

Open:

By Appointment

Enquiries:

Su Reynolds 02 6685 8466, Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

Enquiries:

Paul Prior 0418 324 297

• Elevated northerly aspect and wide rural vistas • Fantastic indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces • Stylish, modern kitchen with stone benches, quality appliances & butlers pantry • Beautiful lagoon style pool

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Private Oasis with Modern Family Home and Pristine 5

• This renovated 5 bedroom, two-storey residence, rests on an immaculate 11 acres of level, pristine land, behind picturesque Newrybar, just minutes from Byron Bay

4

3

11 ACRES

Address:

517 Friday Hut Road, Brooklet

Auction:

Forthcoming Auction

• Contemporary open-plan kitchen and living space which is full of natural light and

Open:

By Appointment

flows seamlessly to swimming pool with stunning views across the property

Enquiries:

Oliver Aldridge 0421 171 499, Paul Prior 0418 324 297

• Creek which has been dammed on one side, allowing control of the water flow and creating a beautiful habitat for an array of native animals and birdlife

35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Open for inspection Byron Shire Real Estate

• 1 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am • 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm

New Listings Byron Shire Real Estate

First National Byron Bay

• 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores

• 7 Ballina Rd, Bangalow. Wed 12–12.30pm; Sat 11–11.30am • 21 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12–12.30pm • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek. Sat 1–2pm.

First National Byron Bay

Inspect by appointment

McGrath Byron Bay

• 38 Avocado Crescent, Ewingsdale. Sat 10–10.30am • 13 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park. Sat 11.30am–12pm North Coast Lifestyle Properties

• 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.45am Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah

• Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Wed 9–11am

• 4 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Wed 12–1pm • 29 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Wed 5–5.30pm • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Thu 3–4pm • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Fri 9–11am • 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West. Sat 9–9.30am • 29 Tumbulgum Road Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am • 64 Ann Street, Mullumbimby. Sat 10–11am • 10B Whitton Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 10.30–11.30am • Panorama Estate, 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur. Sat 11am–2pm

• 4 Napelle Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–1pm • 37 Warwick Park Road, Sleepy Hollow. Sat 2–2.30pm Ray White Rural Bangalow

• 583 Koonorigan Road, The Channon. Sat 1–1.30pm Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay

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• 42 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby • 5 Deacon Street, Bangalow Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah

• 11 Silkwood Terrace, Tweed Heads West • 40 The Tunnel Road, Billinudgel • 4 Nappelle Court, Ocean Shores • 10B Whitton Place, Ocean Shores • 14 Noel Street, Lismore Heights

Auction Byron Shire Real Estate

• 7 Coonawarra Court, Ocean Shores. Date TBC First National Byron Bay

• 9 Station Street, Bangalow. Sat 6 March 10.30am • 767 Myocum Road, Myocum • 390 Terania Creek Road, Terania Creek • 7 Ballina Road, Bangalow • 517 Friday Hut Road, Brooklet. Contact Agent

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LOCAL

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BRICKLAYING

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BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

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BUILDING TRADES • DEPT OF FAIR TRADING: A licence is required for all residential building work where the reasonable market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS • TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS

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AIR CONDITIONING & RE FRIGE RATION

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SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

• Sales • Service • Installations • Warranty Repairs • Domestic & Commercial

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485 217

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753 RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION Lic: 317362C

0439 624 945

AH

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.

02 66 804 173 Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

0417 654 888

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

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JP DIGITAL ANTENNAS Reception problems, new antennas, extra TV points, all areas .....0432 289705

ANTIQUES/RESTORATION

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FURNITURE RESTORATION Old/antique. 40+ yrs exp. erwinfurniturerestoration.com 0412 528454

APPLIANCE REPAIR COFFEE MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR coffeetechbyron.com.au Phone Stuart ............0407 395263

ARCHITECTS OCEANARC ARCHITECTS Reg. 6042 www.oceanarc.com.au ..............................................66855001

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com

Lic. 266174C

Accountants & Bookkeepers.............................. 34 Acupuncture ....................................................... 34 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ...................... 34 Antennas & Installation ..................................... 34 Antiques/Restoration ......................................... 34 Appliance Repair ................................................ 34 Architects ............................................................ 34 Automotive ......................................................... 34 Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .................. 34 Bricklaying .......................................................... 34 Building Trades ................................................... 34 Bush Regen & Weed Control .............................. 34 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 35 Chimney Sweeps................................................. 35 Chiropractic......................................................... 35 Cleaning .............................................................. 35 Computer Services ............................................. 35 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 35 Counselling ......................................................... 35 Decks, Patios & Extensions ................................ 35 Dentists ............................................................... 35 Design & Drafting ............................................... 35 Driveway Maintenance ...................................... 35 Earthmoving & Excavation ................................ 35 Electricians .......................................................... 35 Fencing ................................................................ 35 Floor Sanding & Polishing ................................. 35 Flooring ............................................................... 35 Funeral Services.................................................. 35 Garden & Property Maintenance ...................... 35 Garden Design .................................................... 35 Gas Suppliers ...................................................... 35 Graphic Design ................................................... 35 Guttering ............................................................. 36 Handypersons ..................................................... 36 Health .................................................................. 36 Hire ...................................................................... 36 Kitchens ............................................................... 36 Landscape Design .............................................. 36 Landscape Supplies............................................ 36 Landscaping ....................................................... 36 Locksmith ............................................................ 36 Osteopathy.......................................................... 36 Painting ............................................................... 36 Pest Control ......................................................... 36 Photography ....................................................... 36 Physiotherapy ..................................................... 36 Picture Framing .................................................. 36 Plastering ............................................................ 36 Plumbers ............................................................. 36 Pools .................................................................... 36 Removalists ......................................................... 36 Roofing ................................................................ 37 Rubbish Removal ................................................ 37 Self Storage ......................................................... 37 Septic Systems .................................................... 37 Solar Installation ................................................ 37 Television Services ............................................. 37 Tiling .................................................................... 37 Tree Services ....................................................... 37 Tuition ................................................................. 37 Upholstery .......................................................... 37 Valuers ................................................................. 37 Veterinary Surgeons .......................................... 37 Water Filters ........................................................ 37 Water Supplies .................................................... 37 Welding ............................................................... 37 Window Cleaning ............................................... 37 Window Tinting................................................... 37

UNWANTED CARS

ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183

ALL CARPENTRY WORK FULLY INSURED

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• Floor installations • Door & Window installations • Decks & Pergolas 0488 950 638 matt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com • Alterations

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

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BUILDER – JOHN McGAURAN Personalised Service. 20 yrs exp. Lic 170208C .............0415 793242 BUILDER Renovations, maintenance, 30yrs exp. mchughdesign.com.au Lic 29792C....0408 663420 HAVEN BUILDING All aspects of building. Lic 326616C ...............................................0432 565060 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 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714 EAST COAST BUSH REGENERATION Tree planting, weed control. Call Rossco Faithfull.0409 157695

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Service Directory CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Green & Clean

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Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in

JP ELECTRICAL All electrical. Level 2 ASP. Solar, data + TV. Lic 133082C .......................0432 289705 JIM LABELLE ELECTRICAL O.Shores, Mullum, Byron, Brunswick. Lic 176417C..............0415 126028 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

• Asphalt Driveways • Sub-divisions • Earthworks • Carparks • and all Maintenance!

For a Free Quote Call Now

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

0467 482 948

BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408 E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060

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

CHIROPRACTIC

&

BAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay ..............................66855282 WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman...66858553

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BYRON & BEYOND FENCING Any fence, any time, prompt quotes....... 66804766 or 0439 078549

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS

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Burringbar

FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

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various implements available for limited access projects

DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601

Specialising in Driveway Construction & Maintenance

BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Brunswick to Ballina from $39.60ph .....0451 102239 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330

COMPUTER SERVICES

WILSONS

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THE TIMBER FLOORING SPECIALISTS NEW DISPLAY 10 Dudgeons lane, Bangalow T 6687 2483 | M 0410 406 334

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NORTHERN RIVERS DIRECT CREMATIONS Personal service, female-led exceptional care 24 hours. All-inclusive and local. $2100 .........................................................................1300 585778

5.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR, POSITRACK & TIPPER HIRE

RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

EXPERIENCED OPERATORS | FREE QUOTES 0432 299 283

CONCRETING DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting.

Residential • Civil • Industrial

Lic.136717c

SALISBURY

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NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, mini excavator, cable locating.0402 716857 GRADER HIRE All road construction, driveways, pads, horse arenas. Adrian ................0428 845091

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Call Daniel

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COUNSELLING

0439 624 945

AH

02 66 804 173

Domestic Commercial

A.C.E. LAWNMOWING & GARDENING Best rates, reliable, guaranteed. Ph Sam.......0477 851493 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213 PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

All Jobs Small or Large

Lic: 154293c

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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 GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820

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DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS

ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

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

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

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

SPECIALIST DECK SANDER (raised nail heads no prob), deck oiling, etc by FCR ..........0419 789600 nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

ELECTRICIAN

BAREFOOT BUILDING DESIGN www.barefootbuildingdesign.com..........Bob Acton 0407 787993 DAVID ROBINSON DESIGN DRAFTING All Council & construction requirements ......0419 880048 BYRON ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN & DRAFTING www.beedad.com.au ...............0423 531448

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental

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DESIGN & DRAFTING

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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

FENG SHUI DESIGN CONSULTANT Lizzie Bodenham .......................livingbalancedesigns.com.au

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BORRELL DESIGN Drafting & design. Commercial, retail, residential, shop fit-outs .....0412 043463

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GRAPHIC DESIGN Graphic Design Print Branding Websites Tutoring

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NORTHFACE DESIGNS www.northfacedesigns.com.au..............................Cody Greer 0434 272353

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SPOTLESS GUTTERS. Gutter Guard Specialists. Ph........................................................0405 922839

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NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

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Over 17 years of gutter protection in the region.

LOCALLY PROVEN QUALITY PRODUCTS

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CARE & REPAIR HANDYMAN. Aaron ............................................................................0428 891682

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Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366

0400 852 141

energyplumbing@gmail.com WWW.ENERGYJETTING.COM.AU WWW.ENERGYPLUMBING.COM.AU

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BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 Lic 167371C

HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796

â&#x20AC;˘ OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture,

SHANE

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025

ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638

HEALTH

Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasďŹ tting

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

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

MARK STRATTON All plumbing & emergency. Sewer drain camera/locator. Lic 57803C ....0419 019035 ADM PLUMBING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;Ś (NO JOB TOO SMALL)â&#x20AC;Ś Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

POOLS

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ATTENTION POOL OWNERS

PEST CONTROL

â&#x20AC;˘ All pool requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Professional advice â&#x20AC;˘ Water testing â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly service â&#x20AC;˘ Pool servicing

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

73 Station St, Mullumbimby (opp. Council chambers)

REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Deep tissue, sports, relaxation. HICAPS avail. Aaron Ovens ......0408 707304 MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605 AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Om Healing ...................................66849422

HIRE MULLUM HIRE Builders, party and much more ........................www.mullumhire.com.au 66843003

KITCHENS

6684 3003 Professional Property Protection you can Trust

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

www.allpestsolutions.com.au THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714

BEAU JARDIN Landscape plans & horticultural consultations. beaujardin.com.au .................0417 054443 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Garden Design & Property Planning. Andrew Pawsey ..........0478 519804

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

REMOVALISTS

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

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

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just give us a ring

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

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

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

LANDSCAPING

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511 OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499

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

LOCKSMITH Brendan Duggan Locksmith. Automotive car keys and lock installation/repair .......0412 764148

OSTEOPATHY

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

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Byron Coast Removals SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

Competitive rates and packing supplies available.

0432 552 067 | 6684 5481 | byroncoastremovals@gmail.com MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813 BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.....................................66857517 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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Service Directory ROOFING

TELEVISION SERVICES

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 TRIDENT WATER Remote access delivery, 4WD water truck. Northern Rivers & surrounds ..0412 580 564

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MONTYS METAL

ROOFING

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Email: montysmetalrooďŹ ng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooďŹ ng.com.au

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS INSULATED ROOF PANELS FASCIA & GUTTERS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 4 1 1 6 8 3 0 0 3 | Z A C . M A C TA G G A R T @ G M A I L . C O M | L I C 2 2 3 4 8 9 C

I30PAINT ROOFS years experience | Semi-retired Phone Paul: 0499 373 117

WELDING

TILING

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

Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

WATER SUPPLIES

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20Â years.

Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented cleaning systems.

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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CLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460

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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Service Directory

Leaky showers sealed at a fraction of the cost of re tiling.

online anytime at

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TILER/STONEMASON/WATERPROOFER Lic 24418C. Phone Karl ...................................66804103

TREE SERVICES

ALL ROOF CLEANING & PAINTING by Full Circle Refinishing. Ph Oliver .......................0419 789600

The Fully Insured Professionals

I PAINT ROOFS 30 years experience ......................................................................Paul 0499 373117

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OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232

WINDOW CLEANING

WINTER SPECIAL:

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WELDING & FABRICATION Structural, General, Repairs: Steel, Aluminium & Stainless ..0408 410545

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TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772 MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300 13

THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438

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SELF STORAGE

BBSS

Mon to Fri 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm

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

Lic 312643C

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING

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ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

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TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805

SOLAR INSTALLATION Pioneers of the solar industry

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228

Electric Lic 124600c

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Juno Energy is your local authorised LG energy specialist offering solar and battery solutions for your business & home

www.junoenergy.com.au licence number: 255292C Solar designed by Electricians NOT Salesmen No Money Down Finance Options.

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SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227 PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161 BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852 MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524 LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213 PROBLEM CAMPHORS and woody weeds removed. No fuss-green waste, lantana too! ..0478 779650

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 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

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

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Quick Clues

1. Moderated territory a small amount for each journalist (8) 6. Run straight (6) 9. Married and took along that woman, said Spooner, discussing prison fare (5,3,5) 10. See and smell the summerhouse (6) 11. Urge fees reform for those who flee the country (8) 13. Abstinence fills a need? Nonsense!

(4-6) 15. Software reported in part of a church (4) 16. Moslem greeting in South Australia (4) 18. Incantation for a circle with writers, English, identical (4,6) 21. Low minus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and without foundation (8) 22. Loot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bet fossil fuels (6) 23. Sailor, with enthusiasm for each pair on the table! (4,3,6) 25. Steady home for horses (6) 26. Favourite god embraces queen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he never grew up! (5,3)

1. Improved the resiliency (8) 6. Control operations (6) 9. Simple rations as punishment (5,3,5) 10. Garden pavilion (6) 11. Asylum seekers (8) 13. Controlling your impulses (4-6) 15. Vaulted semicircular church recess (4) 16. Branch of Islam (4) 18. Magical phrase (4,6) 21. Without foundation in fact (8) 22. Plunder (6) 23. Seasonings (4,3,6) 25. Well balanced (6) 26. Boy who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow up (5,3)

ACROSS

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(5,2,4) 4. Mounted the ring for an outback contest (5) 5. Roman coins aired in spoil (7) 6. Plumage Cataracts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ruins (9) 7. Sailor turned deserter (3) 8. Dogs in the vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re underfoot! (7) 12. Marijuana â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bounder, insect (11) 14. Pardon former individual â&#x20AC;&#x201C; property tax (9) 17. Stays in front of alien with earphones (7) 19. Made comfortable out of bed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lowered the pressure (5,2) 20. Meninga with a song? It can make you sick (7) 22. Fish stunk, they say (5) 24. Caliban conceals an Australian Tory (3)

ACROSS

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0416 142 663 markc@nclp.com.au

WHEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MY ECHO? The closure of a site by our printer means that from the start of February we have to print our paper at a different time, and further away. As far as possible weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to distribute all 24,000 copies of The Echo by the end of Wednesday, but in some cases your paper may not arrive until early Thursday morning. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sorry!

Our daily online news site (recently revamped) will still be at echo.net.au each day. If you scroll down the home page, in the middle is the pdf version of the current edition (up normally from Tuesday evening).

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30 years exp.

Helping you to create positive changes.

Call Wendy today!

0497 090 233

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HELP YOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baristas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gardeners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Food Sorters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cleaners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The team at MDNC are searching for some dedicated volunteers to help us continue to support our community.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kaz Wednesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 6684 1286

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Group Singing Group singing class for conďŹ dence & fun.

Woman Song

Brunswick Heads, Tuesdays 7pm.

Group singing class for conďŹ dence & fun.

Women only, Brunswick Heads.

Wednesday 7pm. $15p/w or 30% off if paying by the term. email ByronBaySinging@gmail.com

$15p/w or 30% off if paying by the term email ByronBaySinging@gmail.com V DAY, MAIN BEACH 14 Feb. 6.30am gather.

Dynamic Drawing Back on again Wed 17 Feb! When: Wed 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm weekly

Psychotherapy Somatic Practice

Julie Wells Anne Goslett Dip.Som.Psych, Clinical PACFA Reg.

Individual and Couple Therapy Supervision and Coaching (02) 6685 5185 9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay

Yoga Yogalates Pilates Bangalow 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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is hiring!

Newcomers welcome.

Includes model, music and facilitation.

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

The roles will support delivery of a stimulus funded program that was announced in late 2020 by the NSW Government. This funding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provided to create jobs and grow the NSW economy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will focus on the maintenance, repair and restoration of visitor and park management infrastructure as well as weeding and landscaping in key locations to improve the local environment, enhance the visitor experience and support local tourism.

SAVE OUR VALLEY! 8 FEB IS THE DEADLINE TO OBJECT to the cafe/ restaurant at intersect Wilsons Ck & Huonbrook Rds. DA10.2021.16.1

For further information on the roles, and to apply for one of the 167 roles available across the State please visit the I Work for NSW website via the following link: https://bit.ly/3frQwZA

2021 PLAYTIME STARTS Wednesday 10 February, 9.30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11am at Mullumbimby Uniting Church Hall.

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ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE. Sat 8am1pm at 2 Warina Place Mullumbimby.

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Role Requirements: Previous cleaning experience is necessary, references are a must Australian Drivers License Current Australian Police Check Must be available for early mornings and early evenings APPLY NOW by emailing your Resume and Cover Letter to careers@spell.co or call Carmen on 0431246370. For further information about Spell, refer to our website, aus.spell.co

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2 SEPARATE RUNS IN OCEAN SHORES 1000 papers each .

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 around midday 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.

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ORAZIO TERESIO BAGGIO (TONY) July 3, 1941 - January 17, 2021 On behalf of the families of Gail Bridgman (partner) and Chris Baggio (son), please accept our heartfelt thanks for your many kind thoughts and incredible support.

Tony was a complex man with a huge heart and an insatiable drive for justice. He was a loyal partner, family man and friend.

The community beneďŹ ted from his many pro bono and voluntary commitments.

A private cremation took place on January 25th.

A celebration of Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held in early March at the family home, by invitation only. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.â&#x20AC;?

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BUCKLAND, COLIN ERIC Passed away peacefully at John Flynn Hospital with family at his side. Much loved husband of Janice. Loved father of Rick, Todd and Leesa. Father-in-law to Chris. Loved Poppy to Riley, Isla, Jacob, Menna, Tom and Gemma. Colin will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Aged 82 years Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Martins Anglican Church, Mullumbimby on MONDAY (February 8, 2021) commencing at 11.00am and afterwards at Cedar House.

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Please phone Shell on 0458 461 935. MC: 900164000971285 INDIE has had a terribly traumatic start to life.

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Epidemiologist at Burnet Institute, professor Michael Toole, tweeted last Friday: ‘The skittles are falling in Asian countries that had earlier controlled COVID-19.

Third waves in Japan, Hong Kong and S Korea. Second waves in Malaysia and Thailand. Now Vietnam reports 84 cases yesterday after 55 days of zero local transmission. We cannot be complacent in Oz’.

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Last week The Echo incorrectly labeled former NSW MLC Richard Jones as a former Green. Mr Jones served as a Democrat and Independent in the NSW Legislative Council from 1988 until 2003. He left the Democrats in 1996 while still a sitting member, and turned Independent, after endorsing Australian Labor Party candidates in the 1996 Federal election.

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Has the PM called out the Nazis who stunk out the Grampians yet? Last week, a handful of INCEL boys (not men) assembled to froth over each other’s white privellage in a pristine National Park. Addressing the rise of fascism would seem logical – if it’s left to fester, there is never a good ending.

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EV cars are on their way, so where the bloody hell is Australia? According to www. washingtonpost.com, ‘General Motors [will] eliminate gasoline and diesel light-duty cars and SUVs by 2035’.

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Peter Hartcher says he’s a journalist, and apparently works for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. But he seems to be confused about what his job is. On last

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Labor about anything or else Morrison will get re-elected.

Yikes! (I criticised Labor once, but I think I got away with it.

Shhhh).’ See editorial page 10.

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The Pass headland has been rebranded with the message of peace, love and respect. Photo Jeff ‘Locals Moaning Since 1986’ Dawson Sunday’s ABC TV show Insiders, he squawked Coalition talking points instead of holding the powerful to account.

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The federal corporate watchdog boss has fallen on his sword, albeit without any real consequence – Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chairman, James Shipton, stood down last week after being ‘cleared of misconduct’ for receiving $118,557 from ASIC for personal tax advice.

achieve anything significant after three decades in parliament. The anti-gay, anti-abortion MP failed to get endorsed by his party to run again for his safe seat of Menzies in Victoria.

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Independent Australia founder Dave Donovan said in a recent tweet: ‘Shhhh… Don’t criticise

The Electoral Commission dropped 2019-20 financial year political donation data on Monday, and as expected it highlights how corrupted democracy is by corporate interests. But that’s one view – Coalition and Labor politicians who benefit say instead it’s ‘free speech’. While the pandemic diminished the largesse of corporate sponsorship last year, it’s still worth their time and money.

For a small donation fee, they can secure large lucrative government contracts that attract little oversight and get approvals to destroy pristine environments and aquifers that are vital for species and planetary survival.

PROUD TO BE LOCAL

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While Byron Council’s Coastline Survey closed last week, it’s always worth lobbing them a late submission. The survey covers all beaches from the Belongil to Seven Mile Beach and includes Cape Byron Headland Reserve and the Cumbebin Nature Reserve. Visit www. yoursaybyronshire.com.au/ southern-coastline-survey for more info.

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How’s that Arts recovery package going, Frydenberg?

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Farewell to the ultra conservative God-bothering Liberal MP, Kevin Andrews, whose career was cruelly cut short before he could

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