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Sydney’s COVID-19 spike puts local authorities on alert As draconian COVID-19 lockdown measures increase in Sydney owing to a slow government response, a lack of available vaccines or quarantine facilities, local police are remaining tight lipped on what COVID-19 compliance operations have been undertaken locally. When asked by The Echo if Mullum businesses had been fined, police replied, ‘Action has been taken against people in the Tweed Byron Police District for breaching the current health minister’s Direction, including people in Mullumbimby’. High visibility patrols continue throughout the area, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Kehoe told The Echo, and he appealed to the community ‘to report suspected breaches of any Ministerial Direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community’. As reported online by The Echo last week, some local businesses have hung signs saying that if you were not wearing a mask it would be assumed that you had an exemption, ‘no questions asked’. Meanwhile, with Sydeny flights incoming into Ballina Airport, airport management say they are following federal and state government Public Health Orders, including ‘contactless temperature testing for departing passengers at entry to the terminal building’, and mandatory QR code registration. The Echo understands that the airport doesn’t have the jurisdiction and authorisation to check and enforce declarations and ID’s. To keep up-to-date with the latest NSW Health advice, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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Where’s the beach erosion solution?

Photo Jeff ‘Eroding Away Slowly Since 1986’ Dawson Hans Lovejoy With Crown Lands currently preparing to lodge a DA so their existing geobags, placed in front of the Beach Byron Bay restaurant, can remain for five years, a prominent coastal engineer has blasted the move as ‘naive and ignorant’. Coastal Engineer Angus Gordon, who published the first report on Byron’s foreshore in 1978, told The Echo the move ‘goes against common sense, based on over 40 years of studies, and importantly goes against the basic principles and objectives of the NSW Coastal Protection Act 2016’. Sandbagging the area without a sand nourishment program, he says, will lead to further erosion, and the loss of Clarkes Beach. Sand nourishment is where sand is pumped from other locations to replenish sand lost to natural causes and built infrastructure, such as

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groynes. To date, Crown Lands have not put forward such plans. Mr Gordon’s advice also contradicts Council’s position – a statement on Council’s website reads, ‘The sand [at Clarkes Beach] will come back, but this could take some time and it is difficult to predict when this will happen’. An online public presentation was held Friday by Crown Lands representatives and consultants engaged to oversee the DA. The complexities of foreshore management and beach hydrology were explained by Crown Lands and their consultants. It is well established that sand movement heads north up the coast, and according to Mr Gordon, ‘Byron is suffering long-term shoreline recession owing to natural causes’. Mr Gordon said, ‘The Jonson Street revetment [headland] seeks to locally prevent that recession’. ‘The by-product being that it

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accelerates the recession to the north. Clarkes Beach is also in long-term recession (as all previous studies have indicated), and the stabilising effect of the Jonson Street revetment does not extend far enough south to stop the trend’.

Long-term response Owing to the urgency around the restaurant’s unstable building structure, the DA is being lodged before adoption of Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP). NSW government-run Reflections Holiday parks, located to the east of the restaurant, have already placed bags along their foreshore after severe erosion threatened the park. Given that the issue of erosion has been a long time in the making, The Echo asked the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPEI), ‘Why isn’t Crown Lands preparing and presenting a long-term solution now, rather than

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sandbagging, thus speeding up the demise of the beach?’ A DPIE spokesperson replied that the five year DA, ‘will allow time for a wider precinct plan to be developed to manage [the] coastal erosion…’. They added, ‘The temporary sandbag wall and re-profiled dune have ensured that the cafe building is geotechnically stable, and safety risks have been mitigated under current conditions. However, the operator of the cafe has been advised that the cafe will need to be reconfigured and/or relocated’. ‘In the meantime, the University of NSW Water Research Laboratory will examine any impacts of the temporary sandbags, including on adjacent areas. ‘We are also supporting Council on the development of its Coastal Management Program for South Golden Beach to Cape Byron, which may consider an option to import sand to address erosion’.

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Greens ticket announced for Sept elections The Byron Greens say they are running an experienced team for this Council election, to be held September 4. According to their press release, they are ‘focused on bringing the Greens principles of social justice, ecological sustainability and grassroots democracy to the next term of Byron Shire Council’. ‘The team is aware of the urgent need to work with the community and government on the climate emergency’. ‘Duncan Dey is our mayoral candidate, having served twice before as a Byron councillor. He is committed to protecting the natural environment, our neighbourhoods and the social fabric of our communities. ‘Duncan says, “As an engineer with a lifetime specialising in water, I offer expertise and scientific understanding that is rare in local government. For example, I see the problems around climate change and the actions we must take to adapt, as well as to reduce our contributions”. “Open and transparent Council processes are key to delivering positive outcomes for the community. I’m committed to ensuring improved Council performance”.’ Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Sarah Ndiaye says she has a ‘long list of unfinished Council business that she is committed to see come to fruition’.

The Byron Greens candidates Kate Coxall, Ian Cohen, Mayoral candidate Duncan Dey, Matt O’Reilly and Cr Sarah Ndiaye. Photo supplied According to the Greens press release, ‘Her energy has been widespread, from working with the Arakwal People, protecting the environment, and trying to facilitate more affordable and social housing options’.

Foundations laid She says, ‘We’ve laid the foundations for so many fantastic projects and there’s still so much more to do.’ ‘Matt O’Reilly’s preparation for becoming a Byron councillor is unrivalled. ‘He has attended every Council meeting this term, either in person or online, and joined over 30 Council

workshops on planning and development issues. ‘Matt is the president of three local community associations, and works to put community and environment first in planning considerations. ‘He will work to diversify our industrial base to include many options in addition to the dominant tourism industry. ‘Kate Coxall is a social scientist, events manager and a skilled digital operator. ‘Her experience in the Rural Fire Service has taught her first hand the huge climate challenges we are facing and the social upheaval that follows such disasters.

‘Kate has an enormous capacity to adapt her skills to a wide range of activities. ‘Ian Cohen needs no introduction – the first and longest serving Greens in the NSW Parliament, and one of the founders of the Byron Greens, Ian is an iconic presence in the Shire, as a champion of environmental and social causes. ‘He has decades of experience and advocacy on Byron Shire issues. ‘From the forests of Northern NSW to the uranium mines of South Australia, he has selflessly given his time and energy to environmental causes’.

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Story & photo Eve Jeffery Why not turn a fun adventure into a way to raise money for a good cause? That’s the conclusion that Sam Lewis came to when she decided to ride to Uluru to raise money for the SHIFT Project. The SHIFT Project supports women through the challenges they face moving from homelessness to independence. Sam jokes that there was nothing good on television, and she fancied doing something different. ‘I had an idea to ride to Uluru, and I thought it was going to go away, well “someone” thought it was going to go away, but it didn’t go away.’ That ‘someone’ is Sam’s husband, Paul, who said, ‘Well if you will, I will’ – so planning for their adventure began. Paul says he’s been roped in. ‘I basically thought the idea would go away, but then when it didn’t, I was in!’ ‘I decided I wasn’t just going to be the support vehicle driver because I’d rather ride a bike than follow one at

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Riding from the Cape Byron lighthouse to Uluru, Sam and Paul hope to raise at least $5,000 for the SHIFT Project. 30 kilometres an hour!’ The couple left from the lighthouse last week, and expect the ride to take about 45 days. Sam says their prep has pretty much been an old exercise bike. ‘It doesn’t really do much. It sits in the middle of the room and sheds rust. ‘We’ve been prepping on that because I think if I

actually went out biking on the road, I wouldn’t go’. Sam and Paul both decided that somebody should make some money from their efforts, otherwise there would be no point. ‘Well, there is a point doing this for us, the bike ride was always just something I wanted to do, but the more we got into it, I thought, somebody needs

to make something out of this. I did some research and found a local charity with a big heart – the SHIFT Project – everything else is history.’ Sam started the fundraising goal at $5,000 and hopes to raise the limit higher along the way. To support Sam and Paul’s fundraising, visit www.gofundme.com/f/aslightly-crazy-bike-ride.

On the second day of protests, community members are keeping vigil at the mobile phone base station site on Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park. The group say they plan to stay until Telstra can prove there is no risk from the 5G rollout across the Byron Shire. Telstra technicians and police were at the site Tuesday morning, following seven arrests on Monday. Northern Rivers for Safe Technology spokesperson, Rinat Strahlhofer, said the group are demanding that Telstra shows conclusive studies that prove 5G millimetre

waves, infrastructure and phones are safe for the community and for children. ‘We have been asking Telstra for two years for proof of safety regarding the 5G millimetre wave rollout. To date, there has been very limited responses to our questions’. Ms Strahlhofer said that on Monday, peaceful protesters kept vigil at the site. ‘There was a strong police presence of approximately 20 officers. ‘A man was arrested after being locked-on for five hours to a “sleeping dragon” device – a car with no wheels, that had been anchored into the ground with cement’.

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The Brunswick River. Photo supplied biologically diverse system’. ‘We don’t want to see the Bruns cleared, developed and polluted to the point of no return. ‘And while it may appear pristine, it’s the “death by a thousand cuts” scenario where habitat is being destroyed, banks are eroding and sedimentation is drowning important fish breeding areas. ‘Once these threats get to a tipping point, it’s very difficult for the river to bounce back. We want to prevent

further degradation before this happens’.

Long-term plan Dane says, ‘PCFML have started mapping and surveying the river, with a range of local partners, including representatives from the tourism industry, Council, The Arakwal Traditional Custodians, NSW Department of Primary Industries, and other local non-profits. [We aim] to produce static and interactive maps to better understand the threats that

it faces, engage the community and develop a long-term road map to recovery’. To this end, Positive Change for Marine Life recently launched the Healthy Rivers Fund for the Brunswick River. With local support, they hope to raise $40,000 to complete their baseline surveys and develop a long-term restoration plan for the river. Tax-deductible donations can be made via www.pcfml. org.au/hrf to help to ‘Bring Back the Bruns’.

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It’s for paddling, fishing, bird watching, and just sitting by. The Brunswick River is as much a part of the Byron area as the lighthouse and whales. But non-profit organisation Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML) says increasing human pressures from clearing, development, poor land management practices, waste and pollution are all taking their toll and jeopardising the future health of the Bruns. PCFML representatives say they have a plan to protect and restore the Brunswick River before it’s too late, but they need help. CFML’s Northern NSW co-ordinator, Dane Marx, says that in NSW, estuaries have lost up to 85 per cent of seagrass, and 70 per cent of mangroves and saltmarshes, since European settlement. Freshwater coastal wetlands continue this troubling trend, say CFML, with losses estimated in Northern NSW to be between 60 per cent and 90 per cent. Despite this, Dane told The Echo, ‘We have a fantastic opportunity in the Byron Shire to protect and restore an incredibly important and

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The enormous 1,584.34ha Nightcap Village development application (DA) for multiple rural land sharing communities (RLSC), or multiple occupancies (MO), near Uki was thrashed out at last Thursday’s (July 1) Tweed Shire Council meeting. The land stretches between Mt Burrell and Kunghur, and its developers are seeking Tweed Council approval for a ‘staged concept development’. The application seeks approval for 392 dwelling plots over ten lots to create ten interconnected rural land sharing communities, with a remaining lot to contain all of the RU5 Village zoned land. This was costed at $37 million for its capital investment value (CIV), which exceeded the $30 million threshold that councils are able to determine, and meant it would go to the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) to be determined.

development is so far out of the ball park that it shouldn’t have been on the table,’ said Councillor Katie Milne (Greens). The report to Council states that ‘the proposed development is prohibited on a number of grounds’, and lists ten grounds on which the DA should be rejected. Land near Uki that is earmarked for a 1,584.34 ha multiple occupancy (MO). Photo supplied However, Tweed Council sought legal advice, which said, ‘Costs associated with site sewer, rainwater tanks and solar systems should be excluded from the calculation of the CIV… Therefore, a CIV [should equate to] $21,918,830’. This meant that the DA could have been considered by Council. Councillors requested that the applicant withdraw the DA, however, the applicant instead chose to submit a revised CIV on June 16 that saw the costs

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increased to $39,850,000. ‘Items that were previously contended by Council such as: water tanks, septic tanks and solar systems have been removed. Costings for road works have been revised and bridges have now been included,’ states the legal advice’. ‘This is one of the most challenging DAs we’ve had before us’, Councillor Warren Polglase (conservative) told the Council meeting. ‘It makes one wonder if it is viable’. ‘I think that the [legal] report highlights that this

generation of firefighters in our local area’. ‘His professional expertise, local knowledge and history of the local area is invaluable.’

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wǔƆĕƐƆ ëōşŕĕ ȡǟǤŔ The DA was referred externally to a range of agencies and government departments, all of which either required further information, or did not support the proposal. The Biodiversity and Conservation Division estimated the proposed development would require extensive land clearing of approximately 106ha of native vegetation, with a further 220ha of impact on native populations. The cost of the biodiversity offsets required to enable the proposed development ‘is estimated

in excess of $27 million,’ the report stated. Councillor Milne highlighted the extensive costs that were going to be incurred by the DA and that this is prior to any individual development application for houses etc. ‘I am extremely concerned for the people who have invested in it; that it is going to be $40m for road works before it even gets off the ground; before a house, sewerage, a water tank,’ she told the meeting. The Council report recommended that the DA be sent to the NRPP rather than seeking another assessment of the CIV to determine if it could be determined by Council. Speaking to the meeting Mayor Chris Cherry (Independent) said, ‘The current recommendation assumes that the CIV costs take it to the NRPP’. ‘But it could come back to Council. If this proposal was to come back to Council, it would be recommended to be refused’.

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Tavern raises funds for Bruns Nippers The team at Ocean Shores Tavern have raised $500 for the Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club’s Nippers program. The Tavern’s owner Kim Dowling says the pub is undergoing extensive renovations, including a massive upgrade to their children’s play area. ‘To make way for this exciting new play space, the team raffled off their existing equipment, a fabulous cubby house and mud kitchen from Castle & Cubby. ‘When seeking a local charity to raise funds for in preparation for our new kids play area, we couldn’t go past the Nippers!’, says Kim. She, and her brother

Adam Berger are clubbies from way back. Nippers Club President Warren Burgess said the donation will be used to purchase a Junior Search and Rescue Kit. Warren says, ‘Donations from community organisations are vital to ensure we can afford the necessary rescue equipment, boards and training gear to run Nippers, so a big thank you to the Ocean Shores Tavern for supporting your local surf lifesaving club’.

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Under the Queer Moon for the LGBTQIA+ family Photo & story Eve Jeffery A local woman is running a full moon circle event to raise funds for the Northern Rivers LGBTQIA+ group Queer Family, based in the Byron Shire. Kiki Lynch feels that it’s really important for Queer people to have spiritual spaces they can feel safe, welcome and celebrated in. ‘So many of us were raised in traditions that taught us that our queerness was a problem, when in fact it’s both our superpower, and our most direct connection to our higher power. Queer people are magic, and events like this celebrate that’. Ms Lynch wants to support Queer Family, whose aim it is to reduce social isolation and improve mental wellbeing through the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and allies to connect, build, and strengthen community in the Northern Rivers. Queer Family is a peer-led, volunteer-run, not-for-profit

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come together for a delightful night of queer magic, healing, joy and connection. ‘I’d like to extend a special invitation to bi people, and to anyone who may be newly queer, or worried that they’re “not queer enough” to join in these kind of events’. ‘You’re most welcome here, please come join us. ‘It’s open to all and the door charge is a donation. ‘All money raised will be given to Queer Family’.

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Local News ĪſĶĈëŕ d0 D ƐſĶưĶë ŕĶīĲƐ `ƖōƷ ǟǠ African LEAF will be holding its trivia night once again, on Friday July 23, from 7pm at the Byron Bowling Club. Organisers say, ‘This year, we will have a new MC, local personality Mark Swivel. As usual, there will be fun and fascinating questions by trivia queen, Alison Mackay, and lots of great prizes’. Funds raised from the

event go towards orphans that the organisation support in Africa. Contact Susan Hayward to register your team of eight at admin@ africanleaf.org.au Organisers add, if the event is postponed, ‘it is worth organising your team now, as it will definitely happen sometime in the next few months’.

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‘The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. ‘Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact police’.

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dĶƆë LƖŕƐȜƆ !wÈP'ȒǞǦ ćſĕëĈĲ Ǖ ŕĕ şưĕſƐƖſŕĕĎ Paul Bibby A $5,000 fine imposed on well-known musician, Lisa Hunt, because people decided to dance at one of her Byron Bay concerts, has been overturned in court. Ms Hunt copped the fine back in January, when around 40 members of a 320-strong crowd had a boogie at Red Devils Park during one of her Summerstage events, in breach of COVID-19 rules. But on July 12, Byron local court magistrate Karen Stafford found that Ms Hunt had made every effort to comply with the restrictions, electing to throw out the fine and record no conviction. ‘It’s such a weight off my shoulders,’ Ms Hunt told The Echo, while enjoying a celebratory ale at The Rails hotel after the decision. ‘This has just been hanging over my head for a couple of months now. ‘The whole thing weighed so heavy – it made me leave Byron Bay.’ The fine was imposed on Ms Hunt by licensing police from the Tweed Local Area Command, even though she

The budget for the event blew out massively as a result of the restrictions, leaving Ms Hunt significantly out of pocket and having to contribute thousands from the mortgage of her Byron Bay home to pay everyone involved. ‘I still, to this day, can’t figure out what was eating the licensing police,’ Ms Hunt says.

¨şƐëō Ɛſşōō Lisa Hunt. Photo supplied had hired two police officers to work at the event under the NSW Police Force’s ‘user pays’ system. The police-for-hire were part of an eight-member security team, which Ms Hunt had paid for, in a bid to ensure the crowd adhered to COVID Safe regulations.

lëōĶĈĶşƖƆ żĕſƆĕĈƖƐĶşŕ Yet despite the presence of their colleagues, police still found that Ms Hunt alone was responsible for the small group of people

dancing, and elected to impose the $5,000 fine. It was part of what Ms Hunt describes as ‘malicious persecution’ by the licensing officers involved. This includes an apparent attempt to shut the concert series down, before a single note was played, by recommending that Byron Council and the NSW Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing (OLGR) impose a series of draconian licensing restrictions on the event. These restrictions were then duly implemented by the Council and the OLGR, without question.

‘It was a total troll. ‘All I was trying to do was to put on a few outdoor concerts for the community and to support the local music industry’. Magistrate Stafford also acknowledged that on the following day, and at subsequent versions of the concert series, there was no breach of the law or fine imposed. In the end, no conviction was ordered and the fine was overturned; a good behaviour bond was ordered for two years. Ms Hunt’s lawyer, Mark Swivel of Barefoot Law, said the decision was ‘a good example of the law being applied appropriately so that the overall public interest is balanced against the rights of the individual and company being fined’.

ĕĎ 'ĕưĶōƆ ĈōşƆĶŕī Ķŕ şŕ ƐĲĕ Ɛşż Ǖ ưĕ Ross Kendall The Byron Bay Red Devils kept their final chances alive last Sunday, when they beat the Tweed Coast Raiders 35–26 in round ten of the NRRRL, playing at home. The result left both teams on ten competition points, and one win away behind Evans Head (12), who are sitting fifth in the league. It was the second win on the trot for the Byron Bay side who beat Bilambil 27-8 in round nine.

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A Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation: SLAPP Move over Julian Assange, Bernard Collaery and Witness K, there’s another name to add to the list of human rights and environmental activists who are being persecuted by merged corporate and government interests. Or as it was called in WW2, fascism. US lawyer Steven Donziger has been held against his will at his home in New York City for over 700 days, and says he is being persecuted by oil giant Chevron and a corrupt US judicial system. The US government, as you would expect, has been silent. The reason, says Donziger, is that he and his legal team won an historic 2011 court case against Chevron/Texaco Petroleum after massive pollution in Ecuador’s Amazon jungle. Reuters reported in May that shortly after the win, ‘the US company sued Donziger in Manhattan federal court, claiming he and his associates pressured the presiding judge in Ecuador’. And this is where ‘state capture’, or the merged corporate and government interests, come in – Chris Hedges reported in Salon (August 2020) that Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, ‘a former lawyer for the tobacco industry who had undisclosed investments in funds with Chevron holdings, found Donziger guilty’. Donziger explained to Hedges how Judge Kaplan abused the judicial system to reach a guilty verdict, and ‘tried to treat it like a national-security kind of case to try to demonise me’. The cloak of national security is a favourite tactic with the Australian government too, as those familiar with the secret trial of whistleblowers Bernard Collaery and Witness K would know. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect to the guilty verdict, Hedges writes, is the judge also ordered Donziger to turn over decades of all client communication [phone, computer etc] to Chevron, ‘in effect, eradicating attorney-client privilege, a backbone of the Anglo-American legal system with roots dating to ancient Rome’. In September 2020, a complaint was formally filed by the National Lawyers Guild, in conjunction with the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL), against Judge Kaplan over his ‘abusive targeting’ of Donziger. According to IADL’s website, it was ‘founded in Paris in 1946 to fight to uphold the rule of law around the world and has consultative status with UN agencies’. IADL claims, ‘The complaint is signed by an unprecedented number of legal organisations, from approximately 80 countries, collectively representing 500,000 lawyers’. Yet according to Chevron’s website, the court found that the Ecuadorian lawsuit against the company, ‘violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)’. The company also claims to have ‘cleaned up its share’ and aggressively denounces Donziger as resorting to ‘personal and professional attacks’. The global transnational is also not shy in threatening sovereign states, and writes, ‘Chevron is seeking to hold the Republic of Ecuador accountable for their role in denying Chevron justice through an international arbitration tribunal in The Hague’. Last week, supporters gathered outside Donziger’s apartment, which included activist celebrities Roger Waters and Susan Sarandon. Donziger told them, ‘If we do not now stop corporations like Chevron from weaponising the law, the rights of all Earth defenders will be in jeopardy. Please let’s remember the people of Ecuador. I was part of an international legal team that won a $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous peoples and farmer communities who started with no money’. Hans Lovejoy, editor

ow can it be that the response of the Prime Minister’s office to an allegation of rape in parliament house was to background journalists negatively about her partner? And that this bullying and re-victimising of the victim did not excite, at the very least, a police or judicial inquiry? How can it be that childhood victims of institutional violence are able to apply for redress of up to $150,000, but that childhood victims of family violence can only access the pathetic nominal crime compensation payments? (Not that I begrudge for one second the redress payments – it is the stark contrast in quantum that is galling). How can it be that a footballer rapist who pleads not guilty, but is convicted, gets a minimum of less than four years prison, and yet a drug supplier gets 14 years? The answers to these questions lie in the failure of the law to change and reflect community values. Take for example, sentencing. The key starting point in determining the prison time for a crime is the maximum penalty – that is parliament’s signal to the court on relative seriousness. It impacts on policing priorities too. The maximum penalty for different crimes shows how stuck in convict days the law really is. An assault carries a maximum penalty of two years, and so does breaching an apprehended domestic violence order. That places these offences in the same realm as many traffic offences. Compare those to the heinous crime of shoplifting (five years), harassing a police officer (five years) or break and enter (14 years). The unheard-of-in-Mullumbimby crimes of passing a joint from one person to another at a party, or of growing a couple of cannabis plants each carry ten years. A nineteen-year-old was recently found with 120g of psilocybin, and he faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Gulp! This property/drug law bias exists even in recently amended legislation – like the Bail Act. Effectively, there are a whole raft of offences where there is a presumption against bail.

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Predictably, breaching domestic violence (DV) orders and domestic assault are not included. So, where are the solutions? First, let’s cut the sentences and bail presumptions for offences that are just not seen as that serious anymore and which are completely out of whack with community values. I for one would rather be burgled than punched in the face. I’d rather be offered a joint than threatened with violence. I certainly don’t equate a rather mediocre haul of magic mushrooms with murder. Second, let’s fund the Family Court properly and oversee its functioning so as to avoid the chronic delays. Did you notice how quickly Christian Porter got into the Federal Court for his defamation against the ABC? Imagine if a couple unable to sort out their parenting arrangements could have their issues determined so swiftly. In what parallel universe does defamation trump children? One of the key factors in family violence are the frustrating delays in the court system that lead to the need for self-help, loss of faith in the system, despair, stress and uncertainty. The delays also often favour the most intransigent. It is possible to fund the Family Court to provide timely access to justice if the government truly had the will. Third, let’s make family and personal violence the priority in the criminal justice system. So many resources are being wasted in unwinnable wars on victimless crimes. How much does it cost to keep someone in prison for 14 years? Enough to pour plenty more resources into supporting refugee resettlement, anti-violence programs, specialist courts, compensation and counselling. And police training too, because arresting the victim happens way too often.

Finally, we need to de-mystify and deconstruct the whole ‘family is sacred’ thing. It is not so long ago that women could not, by law, be ‘raped’ in a marriage. It is only recently that women could take out a loan in their own name, or work after they were married. Truth be told, some families are safe, and some are not. Some families are havens of joy, others are temples of fear. Returning to the briefing of journalists by the Prime Minister’s office, Peter Van Onselen, Network Ten political editor (and hardly a lefty activist) broke the ground on this story with a telling revelation – he said the Prime Minister’s office was deliberately smearing Higgins’s partner. An internal inquiry was established. Like an episode of Yes Minister really. Not one journalist would tell the head of department who said what because it was delivered ‘off the record’. They were not compelled to provide the information because it was just an internal inquiry. In my humble opinion, this is one of the great political scandals of our time, typical of institutional response to allegations of sexual assault – first deny, then call the complainant names (‘lying cow’), then call into question her motives, then attack her loved ones. This, from the office of the Prime Minister no less. If they can hold Royal Commissions into pink batts, trade unions and even oil-for-food programs, I’d like to see one that gets to the guts of this disgrace – because it goes to the heart of how we, as a society, respond to personal violence. Q David Heilpern is a lawyer, former magistrate and author. As a strong advocate for, and defender of, disadvantaged groups, he is also one of the youngest Magistrates to be appointed in NSW.

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Ben porks for Bruns Looks like Ben Franklin’s poking in the pork barrel again, spreading his largesse around the parklands of Brunswick Heads (Echo, 7 July). It’s good to see money is finally being spent on maintaining and rejuvenating the parks, however ‘the ongoing degradation of the reserves’ is a direct outcome of the appalling management by Reflection’s Holiday Parks. It’s taken a court order to get campers off the protected Coastal Cypress pines in Terrace Reserve. Perhaps Mr Franklin can provide an approved Plan of Management (POM) for the works proposed to share with the community? There’s been no consultation or information provided, despite the rock wall repairs being well underway. The toilet block renovations have also been completed. Ripping the walls off the Housie Shed was never included in any plan. The last time Reflections Holiday Parks exhibited a POM for our Crown Reserve Parklands was in 2014. Many of the proposed works were highly contentious, including the construction of pathways along the riverbanks. A raised timber deck was suggested in Banner Park and a concrete strip along The Terrace. The new playground in

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Banner Park required the removal of the old giant gum tree nearby and a fence along the car park. Around 20 trees have to be removed in Torakina for the expanded car park. The Terrace playground will be relocated to enable a new path to the pedestrian bridge beneath the shady figs, while the kids bake in full sunlight. The preferred option is to reinstate the public footpath along Fingal Street in front of Terrace Park office. Many proposed ‘improvements’ were widely rejected by the community, and Council, in an avalanche of submissions. Few are impressed with Reflections, or Mr Franklin’s pork barrelling, regurgitating an old press release for Crown Lands’ very unpopular 2014 plan is certainly not going to win any votes around here. Our small green public spaces need to be protected from the erosive concrete sprawl, the self-aggrandising

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Bruns protectors To those who love Byron (Shire) and its beauty, buzz and environment, see last week’s story on Brunswick’s Terrace Caravan Park for insight. Byron’s uniqueness comes down to the tireless work of amazing people like Michele Grant and Patricia Warren. I’ve worked with them on protection for the Crown Lands that are the caravan parks of Brunswick Heads and surrounds, for over 20 years. Their consistent, watchful eyes and dedicated reading, research and community engagement has been supported by others including Sean O’Meara, the Progress Association, Landcare and the general community. Michele and Pat have been steadfast in their

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have to be undertaken for a railway. The latter, like a bus service, offers public transport and most of these services are subsidised by government. Huge sums of money are set aside in our cities for road and rail projects to reduce congestion, but little, if anything, is set aside for regional railways. If the carbon footprint of road and rail transport was included in any feasibility study, rail would look much more attractive. It is time that governments in Australia became more visionary and examined the trend in Europe where railways are

CHESS by Ian Rogers Aleksandra Goryachkina has become the first female player to qualify for December’s Russian Championship Superfinal, with the 22-year-old from Orsk now having a fair claim to be the best woman player in the world. In early 2020, pre-pandemic, Goryachkina narrowly lost a Women’s World Championship match to China’s Ju Wenjun, but it was already clear Goryachkina would soon take the title (if she could be bothered continuing with women-only events). Indeed in 2018 a teenage Goryachkina explained that she played open events in order to play better in women’s tournaments. However, that attitude changed quickly, following her distaste at playing covered head to toe at two elite women’s tournaments in Iran. It was clear that elite all-gender tournaments were held in more convivial places. Goryachkina’s result took her rating above 2600, a figure only five women had previously surpassed. But though Goryachkina has undoubted talent and a high work rate, her demeanour often

have been censored from YouTube alone). The Echo displays no awareness of the massive protests against worldwide policies, hundreds of thousands, or millions, on the streets in the UK, Europe and to a lesser degree, Australia. Or the court challenges that are springing up internationally in the fight to preserve freedom of speech and movement. Or even the mainstream revelations about the collusion between Fauci, the CDC, Google, the CSIRO, WHO, etc, in the Wuhan Gain of Function scandal. Or the role of 5G in all of this (yes, I dared to say it, in your eyes I must be a nutter). On these fundamental issues The Echo is either mute, derisive or actively hostile, leaving a large percentage of the Byron Shire unrepresented and disenfranchised. The Cairns News is a local newspaper that addresses issues of contemporary being reopened and, in addition to other benefits, this reduces the carbon footprint when compared with new or upgraded roads. This is a good reason for retaining the Casino to Murwillumbah railway and not to allow the tracks to be removed for a rail trail, which could be constructed off the formation. Please open your eyes politicians. A significant percentage of the voting public and businesses in Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby have been surveyed and see the tangible benefits of reopening the Casino to Murwillumbah railway. If Australia is truly a democracy indicates that she is playing under sufferance. (Photographers have struggled to find a moment when Goryachkina is smiling.) Goryachkina’s father and manager, Yuri, is viewed by many as a controlling presence and perhaps the cause of Goryachkina’s apparent unhappiness. Yuri’s aggressive protectiveness of his daughter has been likened to Rustam Kamsky, the father of 1996 world title challenger Gata Kamsky. Yet Goryachkina herself has told of being tricked by her father into going to a museum during a free day at a tournament when she had planned to study throughout the day. Rustam Kamsky would never have countenanced such frippery. It is a sad fact that the gender division of chess, which encourages more girls to participate, also leads to the top female players resting on their laurels. Once you are a world top 10 female player there are relatively few rewards for putting in the sort of intensive work needed to move from, say, number 300 on the open ranking list to number 200. Fortunately, Goryachkina breaks the mould.

importance, exercising its independence. Fox and Sky news are increasingly relevant in their reporting, while The Echo falls into tired anachronism and divisiveness, which entertains only a part of its demographic. Even worse than parochial irrelevance, The Echo is now actively trying to dob in local businesses to the police for expressing anti-Echo views! That is what inspired me to write. What kind of community newspaper have you become? In praise of investigative journalism, diversity of opinion and a community that embraces all! Neal Bowhay Myocum Q Ed note: In The Echo, like the community, there are different points of view, but we are all committed to expressing this diversity of beliefs on the causes of, and best responses to COVID-19;

the public should be heard before this railway is abandoned forever by allowing a rail trail to be constructed on top of the existing tracks. Chris Abraham Mullum Creek

Future possibilities The idea of interchangeable batteries for electric cars (David Gilet, last week) is an excellent one, but there is one difficulty – those batteries weigh several hundred kilos. Not really feasible to carry a spare or two in the boot. Although there is at least one company in China that is making cars with interchangeable batteries

including the conclusions of the taxpayer-funded scientists we all pay to extensively investigate these issues. Those who read opinions they don’t agree with might gain more understanding – even if they may not agree with your opinion – that 5G played a role in what you call the ‘Wuhan Gain of Function scandal’ – at least they know what you think! People have views others would call ‘nutty’ on fundamental issues like climate change, entrenched racism in Australia, social inequality, homelessness or Middle East conflict, or even on global banking and conspiracy theories, and you’ll read many of them in The Echo, even if you prefer Murdoch’s papers, or Fox and Sky News. One opinion, that is quite nutty, is that The Echo has ever dobbed anyone in to the police for ‘expressing antiEcho views’ – the police would probably give them a medal. that can be changed over in a few minutes. But machinery, probably hydraulic, is needed to handle the weight. Battery technology is improving all the time, so David’s idea may be realistic before long. Matthew Lambourne Main Arm

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ndeed, can your DNA be altered at all? It’s becoming increasingly common to see social media posts claiming that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which include those made by Pfizer and Moderna, could alter a person’s DNA. Is there any truth to these rumours? Could an mRNA vaccine be modifying your DNA? mRNA vaccines are made from synthetically designed genetic ‘photocopies’ of DNA known as messenger RNA (mRNA). Our cells use mRNA as the recipe for building proteins. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines contain the mRNA for the COVID-19 spike protein, which is fed to our cells so that they can identify and attack COVID-19 if it enters the body.

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So why might people be concerned that this mRNA could somehow alter our DNA? In an AusSMC Expert Reaction, Professor Nigel McMillan from Griffith University suggests that the process of RNA being inserted into human DNA does happen in the case of some other viruses. ‘We know that certain viruses such as HIV are able to insert their RNA into the human genome, but only after they have converted it into DNA,’ he says. ‘This is accomplished via a virus enzyme called reverse transcriptase – an enzyme humans don’t have.’ In other words, without the existence of the enzyme, there’s no way for a similar thing to happen with the COVID-19 vaccine. ‘The upshot is we don’t have a way for mRNA vaccines to be inserted into our genomes, so current vaccines are safe,’ McMillan says. Professor Thomas Preiss, from the Australian National University, is also confident that the COVID-19 vaccine couldn’t end up spliced into the human genome. ‘There is, at present, no evidence that it’s plausible for mRNA from the COVID-19 vaccines to be integrated into human DNA,’ he says, ‘at least not in the sense that it would represent a significant

medical problem with mRNA vaccines.’ Preiss adds that, even if, by some rare chance, a fragment of the mRNA vaccine was able to splice itself into human DNA, it would most likely not be much of a problem anyway.

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Small impact ‘Even if such events did rarely occur, the chances of it having a detrimental effect on the individual are extremely low,’ he says. ‘Thus, this issue will likely be of negligible consequence to human health, whether on the individual or population level, especially in contrast to the very real harm done by the global pandemic.’ McMillan and Preiss both referenced a controversial paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) claiming that it was possible for COVID-19 mRNA to be implanted in human DNA. However, neither expert felt the paper stood up to rigorous scientific scrutiny. ‘The scientific consensus is that this work is preliminary, not proven, and likely an artefact of the experimental process rather than a real finding,’ says McMillan. Preiss references two more papers, one from the American Society for Microbiology and the other a non-peer reviewed pre-print,

which independently test the findings of the PNAS paper. ‘There have now been at least two studies presenting evidence that the very detection technology used could be to blame for the generation of hybrid humanviral sequences during the analysis, rather than events that had occurred in the cells,’ he says.

Nano-machines And what about the implication that nano-machines are included in mRNA vaccines to artificially alter human DNA? Preiss says it’s all to do with a misunderstanding of the terms used to describe the size of tiny molecules included in the vaccines. ‘The origin of this concern, as circulating on social media, seems to have been in part a broader suspicion against nanotechnology,’ he says. ‘However, in the mRNA vaccine context, the term ‘nano’ simply refers to the tiny size of fat-like droplets that the mRNA is encapsulated in for delivery into cells.’ Q Links to references avail-

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Alidenes Road, Wilsons Creek DA an Airbnb enclave? Q We’re writing to add our

voice to the views of those opposed to Byron Council’s decision to support the planning proposal to permit a rural community title subdivision of 15 x 3,000m2 neighbourhood lots at 31 Alidenes Road (Echo, 13 June). As the owners of a 10 acre property directly behind this land, our only access to our property is by a 300m x 10m wide right of carriageway (RoC) directly through the proposed development. We therefore have an intimate knowledge of the property in question. We strongly believe the land can only support a fraction of the 15 neighbourhood lots proposed. We believe that the developers, who are a Sydney-based investment company, are simply attempting to maximise their return on investment by gaining approval for as many allotments as they can possibly achieve, so that they can sell them off for a tidy profit. Yankee Creek and the associated feeder watercourses wind through this property for at least 1.2km, so much of this land is flood prone, as we can attest to, with our access road flooding in heavy rain events at least

once a year, preventing vehicle access to our property. With no reticulated water and sewerage systems available in this area, each of the 15 proposed lots would require its own sewerage treatment system. As such, there is a significant risk of contamination of both Yankee Creek and the local groundwater if this proposal proceeds, thus affecting the many bores in the area and the local river system. Our calculations indicate that the riparian buffer zones that would be required for Yankee Creek and the associated watercourses would alone account for over half of the total 30 acres of land in question. If you include other areas that would not be suitable for subdivision, such as a number of steep ridgelines in the western portions of the site, the 300m x 10m RoC, and other easements on the property, plus service roads that would be required to access the proposed 15 lots, the land available for subdivision shrinks to less than 25 per cent (7.5 acres) of the total land area. We are particularly disappointed in the manner in which the Council has dealt

with this proposal. They have never advised nor consulted us, nor other local residents we have spoken to, for such a significant development, even though the original proposal has been with Council in some form for a number of years. Apparently the original proposal was rejected by the NSW Department of Planning, as it did not do enough to prevent the developer from building more than 15 dwellings on the site. Leveda and Ross Smith Wilsons Creek Q In reference to the ridicu-

lous development proposal at 31 Alidenes Road, Wilsons Creek: Without talking about the potential increase in unsafe car and people movements along Alidenes Road or the destruction of wildlife habitat or the polluting of our waterways with 15 more septic systems in a flood prone area, or the electro-magnetic field created by a high voltage power line connecting NSW to Qld, we also have the problem of the number of people in each residence. At the moment there is only one dwelling, which sets

the ‘standard’ for development. It is rented out to four couples at over $1,000 a week. This is not an affordable housing development. The developers can sell these properties to their overseas investors and rent them all… so the land will be owned by – guess who? If the standard/principal resident is an indication of the developers’ intent it could equate to a minimum of 60 more vehicles, untold damage to waterways, elimination of wildlife, and accidents waiting to happen on our roads. Double these problems if two dwellings are allowed on each lot. In the name of common sense the Council must say ‘No’ to this development. Kate Murphy Ocean Shores

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was delivered to the Ballina Hospital. But nothing else happened, apart from a sandwich and a weak cup of tea. She waited five hours to get some relief; at the age of 90 this was a very sad state of affairs. There were no emergencies until late afternoon, so what went wrong? Or is this normal for a parochial hospital? I suggest to the people of Ballina and Byron – go straight to Queensland. Virginia Black Byron Bay

Balance Danny Wakil (www.echo.net. au/letters) you are wrong to claim that people do not have a ‘balanced view’ of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The problem is that they do. Terrorism gave birth to Israel with the Haganah and Irgun’s commander, Menachem Begin, killing Palestinians and Britons (176 at end of 1947) and placing a 350kg bomb in the King David hotel, Jerusalem. Recent historical discoveries by Akevot, the Institute for IsraeliPalestinian Conflict Research (IIPCR), support Ilan Pappés claim that Israel practised ‘ethnic cleansing’ in 1948 when it

terrorised between 700,000 and 800,000 Palestinians into abandoning their homes and farms. Palestinians call this the Nakbah or Catastrophe. Akevot (IIPCR), has also unearthed details of the gang rapes, murders and looting perpetrated by the Jews – kept secret for 73 years. According to Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, ‘Israeli occupation authorities arrested 3,100 Palestinians, including 42 women and 471 children, throughout the month of May’. Israel’s May Gaza blitzkrieg killed at least 253 Palestinians, including 66 children, and wounded more than 1,900 people, according to the health ministry in Gaza. Seventy-four government buildings, three mosques, 16,800 housing units and 66 schools were destroyed, bringing the cumulative total of homeless people to 58,000. 250,000 cannot access piped water because water treatment plants were deliberately bombed. Perhaps, for a nuanced and balanced approach, Danny, I invite you to share the damage and death statistics resulting from Gaza’s rocket attacks on Israel! Gareth W R Smith Byron Bay

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Community, candidates and the Byron Shire Council elections Q Michael Lyon has formed

a Council candidates ticket with a couple of now exGreens, himself being an ex-Greens. Doesn’t take much to use The Greens party as a platform to further your political career, does it? The current crop of would-bes make me sick (where’s my barf bag Buck$y?). Chameleons come and go and Byron Shire has had its share – and now these people to make an impression on you all, oh and with a new face, Sama, bright as a button, and I bet you’ll know who to take your orders from, won’t you Sama Balson? Cate Coorey’s all-female ticket – may all her candidates get voted in, they look like a group of goers to me. Paul Brecht Evans Head Q How confusing to be

a voter in these Council elections. Every team is concerned about climate change, social housing, responsible planning. All are diligently listening to the needs of the

community. How to choose? How to check out the good guys? How to know if they can deliver their promises? What is the difference between a Greens member and a once-was-Green? What does Labor have to do with local government? Let’s focus on the most important issue of our time. We humans have become too many. We have recklessly mined and burned fossil fuels, we have paid little heed to the scientists’ dire warnings and now we are experiencing unprecedented droughts, floods, fires, rising sea levels, species extinctions, cyclones and temperatures that people can’t live in. The sad truth is the national coalition government is a disgrace, and the ALP are still wavering with their position. We could wait a long time for the major parties to declare their divorce from coal and gas. Some industries are taking a responsible stand. And local government? Yes. That’s the thing right now. Just what can one mayor and eight councillors

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NR Collectors Club The Northern Rivers Collectors Club are holding their 30th Antiques & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair @ the Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Sat 14 Aug from 8.30am to 2.30pm. Adults $6 Kids $1. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support. Thousands of items for sale, antiques, vintage, retro & collectables. Details ph 0439 779 577.

OS Garden Club The next meeting of the Ocean Shores Garden Club will be held on Monday 19 July, 1.30pm at the Hub hall next to K Hub (previously Target). Our speaker will be Linda Sparrow from Bangalow Koalas. New members welcome. Phone Margie 6680 1736.

Bruns CWA Market Brunswick Heads CWA (Country Women’s Association) Market Day is on Saturday 31 July, 8am to 1pm at the CWA Restrooms on the corner of Booyun and Park Streets. Handicraft, baked goodies, jams and plants. Don’t miss out, come early. Mask up, QR and cash only. Contact Mary on 0431 908 063

Lismore High School centenary dinner Lismore High School’s Centenary Dinner is on 11 September 2021 commencing at 6pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Tickets $60, call 6621 7401 or book online at www. lismoreworkers.com.au, or in person. For more information call Helen George 0414 734 313.

now. It will not be proceeding owing to the current COVID situation. The raffle will still be drawn on Sunday, so keep your phones on for that lucky prize winning call.

Orchid Society Everyone is welcome to attend the mini show and meeting of Byron District Orchid Society on Sunday 11 July at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Bench your orchids and plants by 1.30pm and enjoy a cuppa and chat before the meeting at 2pm.

Mullum CWA High Tea Mullumbimby Country Women’s Association (CWA) is hosting a high tea, 2pm Saturday 17 July at the CWA rooms (on the corner of Tincogan and Gordon Streets). Tickets are $20 per person. The next branch meeting is at 10am on Wednesday 14 June. New members are very welcome. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Jenny 0427 847 282.

Crafty Women Every Friday, 10am till 2pm, Brunswick Heads CWA hosts Crafty Women. Bring along your craft projects or come and learn to crochet, knit, or quilt. Learn from the experts! Gold coin donation.

Bach, Bagpipes, and Beatles St Martin’s Anglican Church, 38 Stuart St Mullumbimby, is hosting a Bach, Bagpipes and Beatles concert Sunday 11 July, 3pm. All proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation.

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elected to Byron Council do to achieve a Shire-wide reduction of emissions and a proactive plan to deal with the unnatural disasters? The Greens are the only team that is backed up with a policy, commitment, and unshakeable responsibility to do whatever it takes to prevent the looming disasters for our precious children, grandchildren and, in my case, even great-grandchildren. The answer, my friends, is not blowing in the wind. It’s the bleeding obvious. Sandra Heilpern Byron Greens Q The upcoming Byron Shire Council election is a great opportunity to elect a majority of diverse, progressive, independent councillors and break the party hold on Council. It’s good to see how many people and groups are putting their hands up, and most offer quite similarsounding policies. But there are real differences! What will ultimately matter is how informed,

Prostate Cancer The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group is on Monday 19 July, 10am until 12noon at the Ballina Cherry Street Bowling Club. Men diagnosed, or newly diagnosed, with prostate cancer and their partners or carers are most welcome to attend. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences. Enquiries phone Bob Corney 6628 1527 or 0400 747 630.

Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6:15 for 6.30pm at Byron Bay Services Club, Byron Bay. Online attendance allowed. Mullum Magic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Presbyterian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Shona 0457356567 or Bronte 0451567996.

Meditation Dzogchen meditation and study group 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month at Mullumbimby CWA Hall. Didi 0408 008 769. Buddhist meditation and conversation with John Allan, Mondays 6.30–8.30 pm, The Yurt, Temple Byron. No fees. John 0428 991 189. Byron yoga philosophy club free meditation classes Monday, 7pm, 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park. Go to www. wisdom.yoga or phone Kris 0435 300 743. Byron Bay Meditation Centre, Tuesday 6.30pm at Temple Byron. For more info: byronbaymeditationcentre. com.au or contact Greg 0431 747 764.

Up your skills Come to Upskill in Mullumbimby, a free introductory building and carpentry workshop. Workshops are held every Saturday, 9am to 1pm at Shedding Community Workshop. Bookings Essential via shedding.com. au. Contact Sophie Wilksch via email at shedding.communityworkshop@ gmail.com.

community connected, smart and experienced they are, how committed to action they are, and importantly how the preferences flow. Most of the mayoral candidates haven’t been a councillor before or are affiliated to either the fractured local Greens party, the ALP or the good/bad old Nationals. I’m choosing to be a part of the Byron Independent Group, to be re-involved in non-party-aligned progressive politics in the Shire. The four of us on the ticket have track records of significant community and Council involvement. The issues in Shire governance are amazingly diverse and the challenges of making informed strategic decisions about finances, housing, population growth, tourism pressure and climate change management are profound. I decided to run to support Michael Lyon (formerly a Greens councillor) who I believe is the best mayoral candidate. Having been a councillor and deputy mayor, I know it’s a challenging and rewarding job. Michael sees

the bigger picture and the minutiae, and has a passion for our Shire and its leadership. I’ve found him positive, capable, pragmatic when needed, and open to growth and learning. These are all qualities needed for being the mayor of such an informed, creative community. Michael’s understanding of Council’s policies and business over the last five years will put him in good stead to make the best decisions into the future. Sama Balson, running number two on the ticket, is the founder of the Women’s Village Collective and brings a core commitment to affordable housing for long-term locals and forward-thinking ideas in general, as does Jeanette Martin, number four (formerly a Greens councillor) on the ticket, who shares my commitment to public transport, including light rail, cycleways, creative industries and ecological integrity. Take a look at our website and help to make 4 September ‘Independents Day’. Peter Westheimer Myocum

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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer. MDNC services that are running include: Community support/emergency relief: Food parcels, meals, assistance with electricity and Telstra bills. Listening Space: free counselling. Staying Home, Leaving Violence program. Integrated Domestic & Family Violence program. Financial Counselling: outreach available Thursdays & Fridays Financial Counselling: free service funded by the government, offering advocacy & assistance to find options to address debts. Information, referral and advocacy. To enquire about accessing any of these services call 6684 1286 or fill out an online enquiry form.

Byron Community Centre Homeless Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wednesday. Homeless Showers: Monday and Wednesday 10am–12pm (book in at breakfasts). Women’s Support and Counselling: Friday 1–3pm, Community Cabin Carlyle St. Seniors Computer Club: Friday 9am–11am, Community Cabin Carlyle St (school term only). Seniors drumming, yoga, ukulele, art and drama: 66856807 for booking and time details.

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

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

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

ACA Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents and/or Dysfunctional Families (ACA) help & recovery group meets in Lismore every Friday 10–11.30am, Red Dove Centre, 80 Keen Street. Byron meetings are on Tuesdays at 7pm via Zoom - meeting ID 554 974 582 password byronbay.

Q I’m standing for election as the next Mayor of Byron Council and wish to respond on one of the matters raised in The Echo’s Editorial of 30 June: the mayoral diary. Making Council transparent is the best way of establishing trust. Talking about trust isn’t what makes it happen. The Byron Model was an attempt at that but went nowhere. Nor did Council’s proactive media endeavours. Recent Councils forgot that councillors are elected as our representatives. I’ll represent all residents. I’ll ask questions of ‘the machine’, not just present the machine’s choices to you. I was pre-selected by Byron Greens on a platform of transparency. I promised the Greens then, and I promise the Shire now, that as Mayor my diary will be public. If developers have reason to meet with me, the meetings will include Council staff and/or other councillors. Topics and outcomes will be minuted. Duncan Dey Greens mayoral candidate

Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call1300 652 820 or text your postcode to 0488 811 247. www. na.org.au. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au.

Support after suicide StandBy provides support to people who have lost someone to suicide. They provide free face-to-face and telephone support and are accessible 24/7. Follow-up contact is available for up to one year. Find out more at: www.standbysupport.com.au or call 13 11 14. If you, or someone you are with, are in need of immediate support please call an ambulance or police on 000.

Feel Good Friday A free weekly group for women to access support and relax. Feel Good Fridays happen every Friday from 1 till 3pm at the Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street (behind the tennis courts in the recreational grounds). Just drop-in, no bookings or commitment necessary. For any further information and any questions just let me know by calling the Byron Community Centre on 6685 6807.

End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at quarterly meetings, currently online. Attendees must be Exit members. More information on www.exitinternational.net or phone Catherine 0435 228 443.

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Whatever surfing is to you – a lifestyle, connecting with nature, an escape, an adrenalin blast, a form of selfdiscovery – whatever it is, a hi-res photograph or video of you shredding is one awesome memento. EpicShotz is a team of local photographers who use pro gear and who capture the stoke around Bundjalung breaks whenever there’s a swell. They load their shots up onto their searchable website www.epicshotz.com.

In The Bay Services is a family owned and operated business, which is paving the way for the new wave of property management, cleaning and maintenance. Efficient and professional, with an eagle eye for detail, they are wholeheartedly devoted to providing the best service possible and want their clients to feel proud and refreshed in their space. Whether you’re looking for a cleaner in Byron Bay, or for someone to maintain and manage your rental properties, you’re in the right place.

They also do private session shoots from only $50. You can ensure you immortalise the stoke by booking a session. Email them at hello@epicshotz.com or get in touch via Facebook or Instagram (EpicShotz) to learn more.

Youth Care UPA Youth Care UPA is a not-for-profit foster care agency located in Alstonville on Bundjalung country. Their mission is to provide a therapeutic out-of-home care program that creates opportunities for and empowers children and young people.

For them it’s not just about cleaning, but about putting human care into their daily relationships with both their clients and staff, and providing a reliable, trusted service that promotes the wellbeing of others through the virtue of cleanliness. inthebayservices.com.au | 0401 790 892

There is a great need in NSW for many different types of foster carers who can provide a safe and nurturing home for vulnerable children. The foster carers at Youth Care UPA are not alone in their caring role. They work in collaboration with the agency and are provided a tax-free allowance, training opportunities, 24/7 trauma-informed assistance, clinical and behavioural support and respite. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, contact Youth Care UPA now on 6620 4400 or carerintake@youthcareupa.org

Device Trader Device Trader (formerly iRepairs Byron Bay) has been keeping the Shire’s phones running for over five years and now offers a full range of new and refurbished devices in store and online. Founder Duane Tutchen said, ‘We were hit pretty hard during the COVID lockdowns, but it did allow us time to focus on building out our new website. We’ve got a huge range of mobile phones, laptops, tablets and accessories available, and you can trade in your old device with us! We now offer Macbooks, Apple Watches, Airpods and virtually every current iPhone. Stocking iPhones from the 6S at $119 to the 11 Pro Max at $1399 and everything in between, we have something for everybody! Find huge discounts on refurbished devices and repairs. 1/ 130 Jonson Street Byron Bay www.devicetrader.com.au | 6685 5585

Somerville Laundry Lomax welcomes Chris McAllister Somerville Laundry Lomax welcomes Chris McAllister to its strong Commercial Law Team. Chris has been practicing law in the local area for the last five years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge with respect to property law, commercial law, business law and Wills and Estates. Chris understands the legal process can be stressful and is committed to ensuring his clients understand the legal process and feel at ease with his guidance. Chris strives to assist in every possible way in an efficient and cost effective manner. An avid hiker, Chris enjoys the active outdoor lifestyle that the Northern Rivers offers and is the secretary of the Byron Hikers Bushwalking Club. When not hiking he spends his spare time with his beautiful family.

Mr Mac: Serving the Byron Shire since 2001 Dave Carnovale is ‘Mr Mac’: Byron Shire’s go-to Mac support service. Specialising in Apple computer related issues, Mr Mac offers upgrades, fine-tuning and system optimisation. Often the solution involves software updates, application upgrades or iCloud activation and setup. For certain models, enhancements such as extra RAM or storage can improve your computing experience. He can also offer advice on system upgrades that best suit your needs. Items needing physical repair or attention can be dropped off at the Mr Mac lab in Brunswick Heads for system recovery, upgrades, software installation and specific repairs. Items are thoroughly cleaned on arrival and prior to pickup. Go to www.mrmacintosh.com.au Fb (Mr Macintosh), Instagram (@mrmacbyronbay) or text 0418 408 869 for bookings.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic of Fear Are we being told the whole truth about COVID-19 or just a one-sided view? Is the PCR test being used to diagnose this disease fit-for-purpose? Was this coronavirus modified in a laboratory using gain-of-function research to increase its transmissibility? Are the COVID-19 vaccines really safe and effective?

Byron Community College Wanting to upskill, learn a new hobby and meet some new people? Byron Community College’s new Term Three program is now available. Choose from over 120 general courses across language, cooking, wellbeing, business, computers, writing, music, handcrafts, drawing, and sustainable living. Interested in learning about floristry? They offer a four week introduction course where you will gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping, and bow construction. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed is yours to take home. Look out for some exciting new courses such as Creating Healthy Soils, Digital Marketing Strategy, Bookkeeping For Small Business, Advanced Floristry, and Welding Introduction. It’s never too late to learn. Enrol online. www.byroncollege.org.au | 6684 3374

Award-winning writer Margaret Stevenson says, ‘In my book The COVID-19 Pandemic of Fear: Are medical and scientific facts being obscured by politics? I provide verifiable scientific facts and sound reasoning on these and many other issues. My book uncovers hidden truths that will help people reclaim peace, hope and personal sovereignty. By offering such information, readers will be empowered to make informed decisions giving them the strength and confidence to journey forward in whatever direction they choose.’ www.margaretstevenson.com.au

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Crystalbrook Byron’s new chef, Jordan Staniford Crystalbrook Byron continues its sustainable and everevolving culinary journey with two new chef appointments and exciting new menu developments. Jordan Staniford joins the resort as Executive Chef and Clement Fouquere as Executive Sous Chef. A continuation of the resort’s commitment to offering locally sourced and sustainable dining, Staniford’s new menus will highlight seasonal produce, ranging from light bites, including: char-grilled local peppers, guindilla chilli and whipped local macadamia, to more substantial dishes. ‘Our food is designed to be social and approachable, uncomplicated and super tasty, using the absolute best produce we can get our hands on,’ says Jordan. ‘The flavours are fresh and playful.’ Standout dishes include the vegan oyster mushroom and white bean ceviche, char-grilled Yamba prawns with karkalla and chilli, and Bangalow sweet pork with West Australian truffle. For the sweet tooths, it’s hard to pass

over the local honey sponge served with yuzu curd, white chocolate honeycomb and a ginger tea sorbet. There’s also no shortage of plant-based dishes allowing guests to eat consciously while savouring the garden-fresh flavours. During the winter months, locals can also take advantage of the resort’s heated infinity pool. ‘Anyone dining with us for lunch will get a pool pass so they can enjoy the full resort experience,’ said Jordan. ‘We also have our Veggies and Vino set menu on Wednesdays and our Market Menu on Thursdays. There’s always something happening.’ Jordan’s accomplished career spans Vietnam, the Mediterranean, Sydney, and recently, Byron Bay. Clement has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants across France and was awarded the distinguished pastry internship at

Lunchbox ideas Need a little inspiration in those first weeks back at school when we’re all desperately trying to get back into a routine? Wondering what to put in the kids’ lunchboxes that’s healthy enough to sustain their brains and bodies all day and will still impress their friends? We have some hot tips to kickstart things. Our kids are a pretty healthy bunch in the Shire. Many have attended the Mullumbimby and New Brighton Farmers Markets ‘Grow Your Own Lunchbox’ event, which is coming up again on Friday 3 September 2021! They know more than most kids about where their food comes from. Rather than racking your brain, why not inspire them to make their own lunch? Bring along a lunchbox to the Mullumbimby or New Brighton Farmers Markets before school begins and set them a challenge! It will probably end up costing you less, and the stallholders love chatting to the children. There’s always an abundance of

S Haslam Game Farm duck: free range duck, king brown mushrooms, anise myrtle gravy… and a nice glass of wine.

Executive Chef Jordan Staniford at Crystalbrook Byron.

the world-renowned Clos des Sens restaurant. Open to both resort and outside guests, Crystalbrook Byron offers a choice of nature-focused areas to wine,

seasonal fruit and veggies. Some of the market lunchbox favourites just coming into season are strawberries, blueberries, apples and mandarins, all of which go really well mixed with yoghurt from Cheeses Loves You. Spice Palace have various healthy dips you could pair with seasonal veggies such as carrot and cucumber sticks. Another idea would be to toss their pesto through Byron Gourmet or Woodland Valley pasta, which you could prepare at home on the days when the market isn’t on. Everyone’s lunchbox favourite is rice crackers, which Nimbin Valley Pecans and Rice make fresh from their locally grown insecticide free rice. You can team these with just about anything, although a couple of winners are avocado, sprouts, and Davidson Plum Jam. Fruit buns are always a treat, as are the sausage rolls and vegan pies. Then there is the ever-favourite handrolled sushi. Takayuki, the talented Japanese chef hand makes rolls you can put straight into the lunchbox, and Radiance

dine and delight. The main restaurant, Forest – named for the lush rainforest oasis that it overlooks – serves breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside an international and local wine list featuring over 30 sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines. The breezy, shaded Verandah bar provides the perfect place to decompress and relax, cocktail in hand. With views of the glittering infinity swimming pool and rainforest beyond, the Verandah offers laidback dining and is a favourite hangout among locals. Crystalbrook Byron. 77–97 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay. crystalbrookcollection.com

Kitchen make delicious gluten free dumplings that will stay yum until lunch. Mix that with farm fresh produce and you have a winning formula, every time. Getting the kids involved means they will learn so much more about eating with the seasons. I find that getting them to make their own fruit and veggie choices means they are a lot more likely to eat them! Mullumbimby Farmers Market is open every Friday, and New Brighton Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, both from 7–11am. Please see their website for more detail on the various lunchbox stalls.

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Koji Namura has started the pop-up noodle shop that’s been winning over the locals in Coorabell, Gentlemen Noodle, but it’s far more than you’d think – it’s more like a travelling restaurant looking for a home. At present it’s in the Coorabell Hall on Thursday and Friday nights, but they also move around on the weekend, such as to Byron Market, Bangalow Flea Market, Mullumbimby’s Wandana Brewery and soon, maybe even by the end of July, they’ll be in Brunswick Heads in the Chalet Motel – stay tuned! But first, what about the name? The name is not really about ‘Gentlemen’, explains Koji. Men means ‘noodle’ in Japanese, even the sobah (buckwheat) noodle is ‘men’ in Japanese, so the whole thing is really ‘Gentle Noodle’ indicating a warmth. ‘It’s not about blokes, and it’s not just for blokes,’ explains Koji, ‘it’s a family-minded attitude that we feel towards our food and the customers and the community we are creating, even to their dogs. In a way it has evolved naturally from the way we have started at the community hall – we’ve taken it to the community rather than starting from our own restaurant.’ But connection to the community also means that you share in its losses, as well as the good times. ‘Last week a really important person to us passed away,’ says Koji. ‘His name was Billy Wrencher, and without him and his wife Ouida we wouldn’t have started up this restaurant, because he was the manager of the Coorabell Hall. We feel very thankful that he was part of our community.’ ‘The atmosphere at the hall is really nice. It’s BYO, there’s a great view and great sunset. We are Japanese of course, so we make authentic Japanese food, and in fact people are enjoying it even more than we expected. We make everything from scratch, and gluten free and vegetarian diets are also catered for, although it’s not really that easy.’ In fact, Koji explains that

they have had to go back to an older style of Japanese food to cater for vegans. ‘Fish stock is a basic element in Japanese food, but in the older Japanese styles they make use of a lot of fermented pickles, and vegetable soup stock, which we use for the vegetarian and vegan food. Our motto is to serve, so we’re happy to make this change to suit our customers.’ Masa uses traditional fish stock, and seaweed stock, in the recipes. It’s not possible to buy these from food suppliers, so not only is the flavour unique, it is also an important avenue to reduce food waste, because these gentlemen share a concern to look after the environment. All the dumplings are hand-made, plus the elements such as ramen, beef balls, and pork balls, which, as Koji explains, are all readily available in Japan, but not so easy to source here. To find out where they are, check out their Facebook and Instagram @gentlemennoodle.

Breakfast 4 All It’s nice to see that Le Petit Brekkie are one of those Byron restaurants who are committed to giving back to the community that they live and operate in. They are donating one per cent of their profits to local causes, in addition to organising fundraising events with their breakfast partners. Their first-ever event will be ‘Breakfast 4 All’ from Fri–Sun 23–25 July, with 100 per cent of profits from that event going to the Byron Community Centre, who run the Homeless Breakfast Club. For more details see le_petit_ brekkie on Instagram.

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Indian Restaurant Keepp warm m thiss Winterr in n ourr cosy,, heated d restaurant.. Takeaway and delivery Open Tuesday till Sunday 4.30 – 8.30pm

8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel

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need to branch out into valueadding,’ says Paul. ‘My grandfather was a cheesemaker and Science before working in Fifth-generation dairy farmers as a kid I made cheese. It was and now award-winning agriculture in outback NSW always something I was intercheesemakers, Paul and and central Queensland. ested in doing, so it seemed But like many people who Kerry Wilson have come a like the obvious choice.’ grow up in the beautiful Northlong way since they started ‘At the time we didn’t think ern Rivers, both Kerry and Paul Nimbin Valley Dairy back in it would be very hard, but 2007. Building a business from were drawn back to the area looking back it was a crazy scratch is no mean feat, let – Paul to help his ailing father idea. There was a lot more to on their Woodlawn dairy farm, alone when it’s in an industry it than we realised. Making in which you were determined while Kerry was lured back to cheese was easy, but making the fertile green hills and wide not to follow your forebears. a successful cheese business open spaces. ‘When you grow up on was really difficult. It took us a dairy farm, the last thing When the two met, they ten years of solid slog before it you ever want to be is a dairy decided to venture back into finally came together.’ farmer,’ says Kerry. And true farming together. They found Come together it certainly to his word, Kerry left the a farm for sale at Nimbin, but has. Nimbin Valley Dairy has family farm in Kyogle for the it didn’t really lend itself to won a number of awards bright lights of Brisbane and a traditional dairy farming, so over the years, with the latest corporate career. Meanwhile, they needed a plan B. being a gong in the Delicious Paul pursued a degree in Ag ‘We realised we would Produce Awards 2021 for their St Billie goat cheese. Today Nimbin Valley Dairy has a range of artisan goat and cow cheeses as well as milk, yoghurt, kefir, cultured butter and creme fraiche, which are sold, not only at the local farmers’ markets, but also distributed to stores, restaurants and delis around NSW and Queensland. You can find Nimbin Valley Dairy every Thursday at Byron Farmers Market and Farmers Paul and Kerry Wilson started Nimbin Valley Dairy in 2007.

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every Saturday at Bangalow Farmers Market. Byron Farmers Market is held Thursdays 7–11am at the Cavanbah Centre and Bangalow Farmers Market is held Saturdays 7–11am behind the Bangalow Pub.

We often talk in these pages about the high standard of local produce, and we mentioned on 16 June in these pages that Pocket Herbs & Produce of Billnudgel were state winners of the Delicious Produce Awards for their karkalla (a green native food, part of a range they produce with Indigenous organisation, Currie Country – see the story at echo.net.au). Now they have gone on to be one of 18 national winners for their category. It is, perhaps unsurprisingly, on the menu at Karkalla restaurant in Byron Bay. Congratulations!

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Eateries Guide

BALLINA

Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 wharfbarballina

MONDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA Enjoy our delicious, Italian wood-fired pizzas for half price every Monday. Dine-in or takeaway. www.wharfbarballina.com.au

BANGALOW

Bowlo Kitchen

Family friendly, tradies’ local, restaurant quality. Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, The Bowlo, Bangalow excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, 6687 2741 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. Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo

Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Honour Brunswick Heads 4/16 The Terrace Brunswick Heads www.honourbrunswickheads.com

Specialising in good times & mighty fine wines Weekly seasonal market menu. Dinner from 5pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Drinks & bar snacks from 3pm. Online booking recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

BYRON BAY

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

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

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

FRESH PIZZA BYRON STYLE Check us out on

facebook.com/byron.legendpizza Scan code for our menu! BYO Home delivery 7 days Established 1992

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

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.

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Not your typical Indian joint. Jessi Singh’s ‘unauthentic coastal Indian’ cuisine using local Northern Rivers ingredients. DJ’s spin 80s and 90s tunes, @dil_byron www.daughterinlaw.com.au and self-serve fridges for cocktails, Reservations via website, and half of wine, and beer Mon–Sun 4pm–late 22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay

the restaurant is reserved for walk-in’s

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Barrio

Forest Byron Bay

1 Porter St, North Byron

77-97 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park 6685 4969

Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with moorish cuisine. Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, Breakfast & lunch vibrant salads, smoked fish and grilled meats. Monday–Sunday 7am–3pm Book via our website for lunch and dinner in the Aperitif hour restaurant at www.barriobyronbay.com.au. Wednesday–Friday 3–5pm Walk-in tables available. Dinner Booking via our website barriobyronbay.com.au Wednesday–Friday 5pm–Late

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

Saltwater Social Club

Oma Food and Wine

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.

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

6 Lawson Street, Byron Bay 8960 7478 www.omafoodandwine.com

GOOD TIMES ~ HIGH VIBES ~ LATE NIGHTS ~ HIGH TIDES

No Bones

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

Vegan Bar and Kitchen.

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

11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418

Breakfast Thursday–Monday 8am–2.30pm Dinner Thursday–Monday 5.30pm–late Thursday night is Curry night our signature curry & glass of wine $36. Friday night is Pasta & Wine Our handmade pasta with a glass of wine $30pp. Sunset sessions every Friday–Sunday 3–6pm with native cocktail happy hour & food specials. Live music every Sunday! #supportlocal – Bookings via website www.karkalla.com.au

Café, Bar & Restaurant

Corner of Bay Lane and Fletcher Street, Byron Bay

5614 8656 www.karkalla.com.au @karkallabyronbay

OCA Organic Cuisine

Japanese pop-up Noodle Shop

RAMEN NIGHT Every Thursday & Friday Open 4pm to 8pm @Coorabell Hall 565 Coolamon Scenic Drive We have a market stall and random pop-up restaurant too. Please check our update info, on FB and Instagram!!

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

The artisan wood–fired pizzas are the best in town.

6680 8228

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

The place comes alive for dinners and special events, with some unique local performances. A real cultural experience!

@ocacuisine www.ocacuisine.com

Open from 9am to 2pm Mon–Fri and from 5pm to 8.30pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Kiki On Byron

The Empire 20 Burringbar St, Mullum

Good Vibes. Live Music. Beach Views. Cocktails. Mexican Cuisine.

Byron Bay

6684 2306 Tues–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm Sat, Sun 9am–2pm FB/Insta: EmpireMullum empiremullum.com.au

Come and join us for some yummy cocktails by the beach, delicious Mexican food and groovy tunes. Open Tuesday–Sunday Happy Hour 3–5pm

14 Bay St ( opposite Main Beach Surf Club) www.kikionbyron.com @KIKIONBYRON

Paséyo Corner of Stuart and Tincogan Streets Mullumbimby

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

CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.

Restaurant & Takeaway

Byron Bay 1 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 7632 FISHHEADSBYRON

Chupacabra

Frida’s Field 76 Booyong Road, Nashua Open 12–4pm Fri, Sat, Sun Bookings via our website www.fridasfield.com

- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery

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

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

Warm your winter Welcome and enjoy the fresh, local inspired seafood and ingredients or just come along for a drink by the sea The Fishheads Family

Fresh authentic Mexican in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is food made with love, all produce sourced locally. Eat in or take out. Margaritas and tacos all night long! Shop 12A, 3 Clifford St, Family friendly, totally GF menu. Suffolk Park DINNER 5pm–9pm 6685 3059 WED–SAT www.chupacabra.com.au Book via Resy @chupabyron

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. The Empire is where it’s at! Something for all tastes from epic burgers to vegan delights. Enjoy delectable treats and good vibes at this Mullum icon. Takeaways and lots of grab-and-go goodies available. Phone orders welcome – call ahead and avoid the queue. Healthy, fresh, balanced and nutrient dense meals that create a sensory delight for our customers. Buddha bowls, smoothies, coffee, cold-pressed juices, and so much more.

Long Lunches Contemporary country dining from award-winning chef. Seasonal produce-driven set menus with multiple dishes shared amongst your booking. Beautiful eco-farm location, just 10 minutes from Bangalow. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

NEWRYBAR

Open every day from 4pm till late.

www.fishheadsbyron.com.au

GENTLE-MEN-ꦨ GENTLEMENNOODLE Takeaway order text to 0434 570 933

NASHUA

MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF GIN

4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183

Fishheads

Monday–Friday 7.30am–3pm Saturday 8am–2pm

Free from added artificial flavours and colours.

Loft Byron Bay

Book online: www.loftbyronbay.com.au

0498 010 881

Naturally Better!

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

Authentic fresh made Japanese food, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free Menus are available Community mind, Family friendly setting with amazing view of Byron bay www.gentlemennoodle.com

MULLUMBIMBY

A collaboration between local chefs and regenerative farmers, OCA is all about vegetarian organic food and the power of community, not to mention some seriously amazing flavours.

1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Bay

Oma & co is back with another guest chef on Sunday 18th July, the legendy Adam Wolfers from Gerards Bistro in Brissy. Adam will be hosting a dinner inspired by his rich Jewish heritage, his travels and his years of experience in noteworthy kitchens. At Gerard’s, Adam’s passion for vegetables, traditionally baked breads and his desire to explore lesser-known regions of the Middle East shows off the best of Australian produce and how amazingly diverse Middle Eastern cuisine can be. Booking is recommended.

Gentlemen

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

Karkalla Byron Bay

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

COORABELL

Open every day from 5pm till late

Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au

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HARVEST RESTAURANT, DELI + BAKERY Culinary creativity that harnesses the connection between food and nature. Restaurant Lunch: 7 days 12–3pm Dinner: Wed–Sat from 5.30pm Baked goods at Sourdough Weekends: Sat + Sun 8am until sold out Deli 8am–3pm daily

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The arts sector is bleeding out – COVID-19 is killing us. We are the most significantly affected industry, first to close, last to go back. It’s harder and sometimes impossible for us to adapt, and the federal government clearly couldn’t give a shit. One miner is worth 100 musicians. It’s no surprise we’ve been forgotten. The arts sector tends to be politically left wing. They tend to critique government policy. They’re creative and difficult. They don’t wear suits. The government of white men in suits hate the arts. To them we’re weirdos. Don’t worry. It’s mutual. To us, they’re weirdos. This is my industry, so I write this with lived experience. I write this seeing my friends and colleagues in financial distress. People with long, successful careers, with families and mortgages, who are wondering what their future looks like. Acclaimed musicians who once worked five jobs a week that now are lucky to have one a month. Nationally respected comedians who spent most of their time at sea working cruise boats now have to deliver packages to scrape by. Dancers, who have to train and stay in shape, but have no major production to work towards. Festivals who program and create amazing events have to close at a moment’s notice. All that work gone. Maybe not to return. Arts organisations are teetering on the brink of closure. The legacy of our vision, of our sweat and our tears – gone. It’s killing our spirit. We’ve seen our industry slammed into the wall. We don’t feel supported by our government. And guess what, in a bushfire, in a crisis, to raise money for social inequities or injustices, we are there for our community. We are always there. You don’t see the mining industry contributing their skills to raise millions – but you will see musicians. And comedians. And artists. Yet who is there to help us when we are in crisis? My friend has spent six months painting an exhibition that hangs in Sydney this week. He can’t go. No one can go. Our work is on the national and international stage, so when COVID-19 hits, it means every closure and lockdown, every border closure impacts us, both locally and at a state and international level. Since the lockdown in Greater Sydney, a snap Qld border closure, and restrictions that came in on 26 June, I have lost around $16k in work. I’ve lost a week of touring, playing eight gigs in Sydney, a sold out show in Wollongong, a festival show in Longreach, a highly paid corporate gig in Brisbane, a couple of local shows and a workshop I run. That was my income for the next six weeks. It was my income to pay myself, but also for my graphic artist,

This week Chiron joining Saturn, Pluto, Neptune and Jupiter makes a quintet of retrogrades currently involved in our planetary reset…

CANCER: As your month in the sun draws to a close, this week asks if life is really bringing you joy, despite distracting detours? Could it use a course correction? The current cosmic pause is an excellent opportunity to revisit your creative drafting board, consider new coordinates and map out your best future blueprint.

TAURUS: Relationships that have been flagging in passion, or even interest, could get a boost this week from red-blooded Mars: either with juices flowing again, or else a switch to something more sizzling. If family feuding erupts, rather than revert to ancient infighting, carpe the diem to do things differently.

LEO: High-octane Mars fuelling your sign till late July with driving energy to blast forward on personal projects doesn’t mean morphing into mini-tyrants, majesties. Being full-on busy isn’t permission to diss people who are assisting you, so remember the timehonoured concept of noblesse oblige; that privilege entails responsibility.

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printing, advertising, for airfares, and accommodation, and for people I employ at my events. For us, like any business, generating income incurs cost. We have to pay our costs, but we have no product. The product is us. It’s not a pair of shoes or a macramé hanging chair that can be sold online. For those of us in the arts, it’s not just work now that cancels or postpones. It’s work ahead. Promoters and event organisers are bleeding too. They lose confidence and so they cancel. I’ve had numerous big paying gigs in the weeks ahead collapse. I’ve gone through two bottles of liquid paper blotting out my income. Yes, we in the arts are resilient. We are used to innovating. We are used to living with nothing. That’s how we got to where we are. We know how to struggle. But struggling in your 40s and 50s and 60s is pretty different to struggling when you were starting out. By the time you get to your 40s, mist people have kids, and lives to support: Managers, publicists.l, sound engineers. Arts support and employ large networkst of people. The arts and entertainment sector contributes $111.7 billion per year in GDP. That’s over 6 per cent. For every million dollars we turn over, we produce nine jobs. For the same amount the construction industry only produces one job. So why has our government forsaken us? Many of my colleagues didn’t qualify for JobKeeper. We don’t fit into the business or contractor frameworks that suit their applications. When you consider our GDP, that they’re happy to take our tax, and that there are over 12,000 businesses operating as Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers, it’s downright insulting. Sure, the federal government did supply some assistance – as grants. Where other businesses might be able to apply for a grant, and if they meet compliance they would receive the $, we were made to come up with ideas under patronising programs like ‘Adapt’ and to compete with each other for assistance. Some got money, others didn’t. Here’s another grant: ‘Suck it Up’. Turns out we all qualified for that one but didn’t get a cent for our efforts. We have committed our lives to excellence in performance and creative product. It’s what we do. Being supported by our government as a severely impacted industry would recognise the important role we play in society. This is not a hobby. This is our profession. And life is better for our efforts. We need support. We need to be recognised. We need to work. Otherwise there will be no arts.

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ARIES: Chiron heading into a deep-healing five month backspin in your sign suggests tapping the brakes and rechecking long-term plans. Do you have a reliable support team on board? Yes, it’s hard for you to ask, but even a silent plea to the universe can call in helpful or wellconnected assistance.

GEMINI: You’re quite the mischievous Mercurian, but as buried feelings surface, this week has a raging case of emotional intensity, with unedited sharing one minute, tight-lipped terseness the next. Confusing, so listen to intuitive Twin. Don’t ignore its prompts, but do back them with common sense if important decisions are being made.

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VIRGO: This week’s star scenario recommends slowing down so you’re able to distinguish a true emergency from someone’s inability to handle an issue by themselves. There’s only so much of you to go around Virgo, and if you keep spreading yourself thin, what use will you be to anyone?

LIBRA: The polarising pull of Mars accelerating while Saturn applies the brakes isn’t easy for anyone to navigate. With collaboration the name of July’s game, moodmanagement takes precedence on this week’s activity list, especially during weekend Libra moon. A gathering storm could turn into a tsunami if emotions get out of hand

CAPRICORN: If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, then make use of Pluto’s transit through your sign to really effect significant change by working below the surface of symptoms, transforming the causes of recurring problems – because it’s the roots that create the fruits

SCORPIO: As retrograde planetary plot twists heat up some pressure-cooker moments featuring bombshells, reversals and reactivity, radical isn’t this week’s best dance step. So press ‘rewind’, and think ‘restructure’ – bite size is the right size for now. There’s a lot more to be revealed that you don’t know yet.

AQUARIUS: Yes, social unrest continues its present world run as game changer Uranus, your ruling planet, delivers further surprises – like economies falling apart, entire institutions going extinct overnight. What to do? This week asks you to consider what you, as a team player, can contribute to assist the current situation…

SAGITTARIUS: This week’s cosmic climate is highly reactive to anyone delivering truth bombs. Planet Chiron’s backspin is currently asking Archers ‘Have you perhaps voiced your truth in a way which unintentionally wounded others?’. If you’ve been overly forceful in expressing your opinions, give others a chance to speak about how they feel.

PISCES: Mars up to its eyebrows in the control-driven part of Pisces’ chart could have your inner micromanager working overtime this week, especially concerning your constitutional urge to rush in for the save. Perhaps ask yourself first if the greater kindness might be allowing others the chance to manage for themselves?

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Byron Ballet presents a triple bill of wonderful dance

BYRON BALLET REVIVES FRENCH CLASSICS WITH TRIPLE BILL Byron Ballet Company’s soirée will transport you on a powerful journey through the incredibly fertile world of musical creation in France from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Don’t miss out on this triple bill at the Byron Theatre, including the iconoclastic ballet The Rite of Spring, the passionate love duet from Carmen (excerpt) and a new original creation based on Matisse’s famous painting ‘La Danse’ with soprano and musicians on stage. ‘This season is particularly exciting as we have a new creation inspired by the famous paintings of Matisse,’ says director Yvonne Hall. ‘Matisse’s ‘La Danse’ is conceived by Vianney Pinion and co-created with the senior dancers of the company.’ The famous love duet from Carmen will sweep audiences off their feet with its passionate themes of love and betrayal. Principal dancer Micheal Braun and Nicole Corea from New York will be appearing as special guests. ‘Add these two

dynamic performers to the backdrop of George Bizet’s famous hypnotic musical score for an evening of sensual delight,’ says Yvonne. The program reaches its climax with the contemporary piece Rite of Spring in one of the most influential performance masterpieces of the twentieth century. ‘Stravinsky’s avant garde score and Nijinsky’s modern choreography caused outrage at the Paris premier in 1913. It was the beginning of the modern era, and one of the most famous nights in art history. We will be presenting an original family-friendly version of the piece,’ says Yvonne. Join Byron Ballet Company as they make a tribute to these masters and take you on an unforgettable journey of suspense and sensual beauty. July 23, 24 & 25. Tickets on sale at www.byrontheatre.com.

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WHAT’S ON BYRON BALLET TRIPLE BILL Rite of Spring, Matisse La Danse, and Carmen Friday 23–Sunday 25 July

LEONARDO: THE WORKS EXHIBITION ON SCREEN Da Vinci as you’ve never seen him before Wednesday 28 July, 3pm

SCATTERED PEOPLE Film screening and music performance A universal story of how music can open the heart Thursday 29 July, 7pm

Cheeky CHEEKY has redefined a night out at the theatre, smashing together circus, vaudeville, comedy, new burlesque and everything in between.

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INTERSTELLAR A Paradis Movie Club Special Event Featuring live AV show by Sampology Friday 30 July, 7pm

ZOE DANIEL REPORTING FROM TRUMPLAND A Q&A with Kerry O’Brien How a presidency changed everything Saturday 31 July, 2pm

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Every month, Mandy Nolan presents a free comedy night at the Ballina RSL with local, national and international comedians. The July Big Gig features Lindsay Webb. Lindsay is truly an International Act worthy of the capitals and italics, with a unique, homespun story to tell. From humble beginnings on a sheep and cattle station, Lindsay learned the art of humour young. Lindsay has supported many great acts, including Wil Anderson and Jim Jeffries, Brad Garret, Martin Short, Wayne Brady, and Jimeoin, and was a guest comic on The Darren Sanders Show on Chanel GO. With a seemingly endless skillset, Lindsay can also be found doing the crowd warm-ups for many TV shows. With an impressive and diverse dance card it’s no wonder Lindsay Webb is one of the most in-demand comedians in this country. His experience in club, festival and corporate comedy is second to none, but more importantly – he loves what he does. With a record of 289 gigs in a single year, that’s obvious, and it’s because of this that he continues to get accolades and awards everywhere he goes. The support for July is Sandeep Totlani. Born and raised in India, Sandeep is a pizza eating competition winner and a trained dentist (because some stereotypes are good). Sandeep discovered stand-up comedy by accident when he watched Russell Peters on YouTube and entered Australia’s prestigious RAW comedy competition while on a student visa. Since then he has fallen in love with all things funny and been a regular at Australian comedy venues. His perspective is fresh, his stage persona likeable and his style of comedy, both intriguing and hilarious. Thursday 29 July, 8pm, Ballina RSL Level 1 Booking is not required – limited capacity so first come, first in applies.

In a handful of shows at NORPA last week Yaegl Bundjalung man Mitch King and Blake Rhodes traversed a multi-media kaleidoscope to tell the story of Dirrangan, an old woman of the Clarence River from the creation period. I saw the bones of this show in development in August 2019. King’s intensity on the stage at that time was always a guarantee that audiences would be engaged, and the resulting Flow is a really lovely piece of work. The clever weaving of movement and dance with live and recorded music and song, and a tricky arrangement of front and overhead projection, means that there is always something visual and aural to grab your attention. The story itself, the flow of the river and Mitch’s inner flow, is another weaving of King with a series of videoed interviews with Yaegl elders and emerging leaders. It is a genuinely interesting yarn with the sprinkling of well-known physical landmarks on the Clarence to anchor you to Country. Overall the show is great, but I’d like to see it again down the track if it had an opportunity to tour – there were a couple of moments that felt undercooked and, as often happens in short runs, I feel the performers need more time to settle into their stride. The rapport between King and Rhodes was authentically warm, in particular a moment when they lit themselves with torches – it would be wonderful to see what would happen to Flow after an extended run.

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WEDNESDAY 14 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 4PM MATT BUGGY Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, ADAM HOLE DUO Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM SLIM PICKENS, 8PM SCOTT DAY VEE Q BYRON THEATRE 5PM BOOGIE TO THE END OF AN ERA Q SALTWATER SOCIAL CLUB, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM MATTY ROGERS Q FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM REGGAE AND RAINBOW FEAT. BOMBACLOCK Q OCA, BYRON BAY, 6PM OPEN MIC HOSTED BY MAIRA CORTEZ

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Q REGENT CINEMA, MURWILLUMBAH, ODE TO THE OCEAN, FILM FESTIVAL, 6PM BALCONY SESSIONS WITH SARAH STANDO

Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE SHOWROOM 7.30PM ARC – LET IT BE, THE STAGE 9PM RUNES Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM JASON DELPHIN, 9.30PM REMEDY

SATURDAY 17 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 8PM BLACK DOG CAT BAND, THE JONNY RINGOS AND PAUL ADAMS, 9PM DJ LOVE SMITH Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, SUGAR GAME

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Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 4.30PM JORDAN MAC, 8PM BOO SEEKA

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Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 3PM NIGHT CRUISERS

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Q RSL, BRUNSWICK HEADS, 3PM DANGEROUSLY POETIC TRIBUTE TO MARY OLIVER WITH THE SONGBIRDS

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM THE SWAMPS

Q MEMORIAL HALL, BRUNSWICK HEADS, 7PM HANNAH GADSBY: WORK IN PROGRESS

Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, FRIENDLY ENEMIES

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FRIDAY 16 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 8PM JACK TULLY & THE SEERS + THE DARMA CHAIN, 9PM BEN WALSH Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JOCK BARNES BAND Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5.30PM SKYEATER, 11PM LADI6 Q HOTEL BRUNSWICK 6PM BIG MUSIC Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Q CITY HALL, LISMORE, 7.30PM CHEEKY CABARET Q MARY G’S, LISMORE, 9.30PM OCCA ROCK Q REGENT CINEMA, MURWILLUMBAH, ODE TO THE OCEAN, FILM FESTIVAL Q MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB 6.30PM SURF REPORT Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 4PM LEIGH JAMES Q TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 4PM FUNKY MONKEYS, 9PM LIMERICK Q SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN, 6PM CUNNING STUNTS – CURIOUS: SHARKS LLOYD + GABRIEL OTU Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM ROB RHODES, 10PM LET THERE BE AC/DC Q CLUB BANORA 6PM THE GIN BUGGS

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Q MEMORIAL HALL, BRUNSWICK HEADS, 6PM HANNAH GADSBY: WORK IN PROGRESS Q WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM BEN WHITING Q THE BUTTERY, BINNA BURRA, 8PM PHIL HOWELL, JOHN HILL, PETER C & DR BAZ Q REGENT CINEMA, MURWILLUMBAH, 1PM WORLD MUSIC SUNDAY SESSIONS WITH ALI BABA Q CLUB LENNOX 4PM GUY KACHEL KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 3PM JON J BRADLEY Q COOLANGATTA HOTEL 4PM EPIC

Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM DAN HANNAFORD Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, JASON DELPHIN Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL Q BYRON BAY SERVICES CLUB 8PM RAW COMEDY HEAT Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 12PM TOMMY MEMPHIS

TUESDAY 20 Q HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY, 7PM MARSHALL OKELL Q RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY, STEPHEN LOVELIGHT Q BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY, 5PM LUKE YEAMAN, 8PM DU EAST Q PALACE CINEMAS, BYRON BAY, SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL Q CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB TRIVIA Q KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 7PM TRIVIA

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JK-47 a powerful, weapon of spirit at Bluesfest

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JK-47: A WEAPON OF MASS CONSTRUCTION If you’re a hip hop fan in Australia, you should by now know the name JK-47. He’s the 2020 Triple J Unearthed Artist of the Year, he did a jaw-dropping Like A Version where he put a fantastic twist on ‘Changes’ by 2Pac and tonight you will see him at Sydney’s Stadium Australia ahead of the final game of the Origin series. He is a talented artist who is a force to be reckoned with. Seven spoke to JK-47, a Minjungbal Cudgenburra man, from his home at Kingscliff and talked to him about being a rapper and his upcoming Bluesfest set. About your name – is JK-47 a play on AK 47 – the gun? Yeah. When I was younger and started rapping other rappers called me a weapon and I thought, like the AK-47. But now it’s changed, because now I feel it’s a spiritual warfare about what’s in your mind. So, I like to think of myself as a weapon people can use – the music can be used as a weapon to fight negative thinking. You released an album last year – how has that gone for you? It’s been great. I was kind of having a battle with myself – whether people would like it or not, because of all the controversial issues about these times of change, and how people do want to stand with First Nations now, and how it hasn’t always been like that… but someone said to me, ‘Look, you’ve got to drop that, because it’s going to be so important’. You’ve been doing this for ten years now – do you feel the local hip hop and rap scene has changed in that time? Yeah, 100 per cent. When I grew up, the rap music I was listening to was gangsta rap. Everyone was wanting to be a gangster and stuff like that. It’s just about what you relate to. My mum never liked us listening to that, but I listened to it anyway. I also listened to Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and others. But, I had to get back to the roots, look further back before the gangsters and everything, like when it was just hip hop, yeah. You know, when there was a bit more positivity, and less negativity, and less violence and stuff like that – more support. What do your elders think about your work? Elders from Fingal and the area where I grew up are all proud of me and say ‘Good on you for spreading the word, spreading the message, telling the story.’ That’s what matters, as long as I’m getting recognition from real ones – my aunties, my uncles, my family people – who really know what’s up. How do you feel about performing at Bluesfest this year? Good. I will be doing songs from the album and I’ve got new stuff. I’ll be playing some unreleased music that I’m getting ready to drop, so a bit of both. JK-47 is just one of the great acts on at Bluesfest in October this year. Tix from www. bluesfest.com.au/

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Sugar Game a treat for your musical sweet tooth

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JOCK AND SUGAR GAME AT THE RAILS

NEW WEBSITE AND LOGO FOR BAY FM BayFM, the Byron Shire’s iconic community radio station, has stepped fully into the digital age with a smart new website and station logo. The new website – still at the bayfm.org address – gives a better listening experience and provides more local and music news than the old BayFM website could. The change was necessary because the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, which hosts BayFM’s website, no longer supports its old website. BayFM station manager Philip Shine said they are happy with the change. ‘BayFM today is more than a radio station, we’re a community hub for information and- opinion. These days that happens largely in digital media. We want to be where our audience is talking.’ The new website also automates support for the station via donations and subscriptions, which saves time and labour. An updated logo has long been on the cards, the old logo pre-dates the internet and something less complex was needed for digital use. The station also needed the word ‘Byron’ in the logo, as there are many other BayFMs in Australia and around the world. As an entirely volunteer-run and 100 per cent not for profit, every dollar matters at BayFM. Virtually all services for the website and logo were donated free of charge. Barefruit Marketing in Ballina provided much of the new identity, logo design was by Dan Mercer and station volunteers wrote and customised the website. ‘The commercial cost of the work done would be 15-20 times what we’ve paid,’ said Mr Shine. ‘Thanks to everyone who helped.’

A life spent travelling the world can be the catalyst for a great story. Jock Barnes spent his youth travelling the world as a professional surfer and now continues his travels as a working musician, singer and songwriter. He has collected a world of inspiration to create original lyrical content and a fresh spin on his musical influences of blues, rock and pop. Having performed his music to audiences the world over and having shared festival line-ups with the likes of Groove Armada, De La Soul, The Darkness, and Everything Everything, Jock’s music reflects influences as diverse as the audiences he has played to. As well as his own original compositions he also performs a blend of covers spanning Jimi Hendrix to Bernard Fanning, Ray Charles to Johnny Diesel. Sugar Game are like the love child of Karen Carpenter and Stevie Ray Vaughn. But the love child was spirited away to save face, lived with vagabonds in a travelling medieval fair, then grew up and realised that the villagers that raised them, while lovely, were complete lunatics. The music that followed makes some sense in that context. Combining energetic performance with raw talent, Sugar Game and their music are paving the way as an influential band for the modern generation. Since joining forces in 2020, the members of Sugar Game have captivated fans with their signature sound and unique performances. You will be hooked from the first note. Come to the Rails this week Friday and Saturday to see Jock Barnes and his band, Sugar Game.

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FUNDRAISER FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE AND ME FOUNDATION The Billinudgel Pub are hosting a fundraiser for the Motor going into one Neurone Disease (MND) and Me Foundation. massive raffle. The MND and Me Foundation delivers support programs Come along, for people and their families living with Motor Neurone buy a raffle ticket, Disease in Queensland. The Foundation also funds or donate a few research into treatments and the search for a cure for dollars; there will be MND. extremely tasty food on The MND and Me Foundation was established by Scott offer, as well as the coldest Stone & Wood beer on tap. Sullivan, a husband and father of two children, who was The fund raising and fun are rolled into one at the diagnosed with MND in 2010 at the age of 38. Sadly Scott Billinudgel Pub on Saturday. Gates open at 2pm, show died in April 2014. Starts at 2.30 pm. The fundraising event is a chance to support Admission Prices: the continuation of his Tel: (02) 6686 9600 Adults: $14 ballinafaircinemas.com.au Wednesday important work. Stud/Conc: $12 All tickets We accept the Dine and Senior: $11 Thursday July 15th to Wednesday July 21st $10 Artists on the day Child: $10 Discover $25 vouchers include Dan Hannaford, TH TH TH TH TH JULY THU 15 FRI 16 SAT 17 SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20TH WED 21ST Andrew Morris, Ray 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM 2:55 PM 2:55 PM 2:55 PM 2:55 PM 2:55 PM Essery, Hubcap Stan & 2:55 PM 2:55 PM BLACK WIDOW M 134 MIN 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM the Sidewalk Stompers, 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 10:05 AM 10:05 AM 10:10 AM 10:10 AM 10:05 AM 10:05 AM 10:05 AM and The Real Jarrah BUCKLEY’S CHANCE 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM 2:10 PM PG 96 MIN Band. MC for the event 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM CRUELLA PG 134 MIN is Stan Ceglinski. 11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM DREAM HORSE PG 113 MIN There is a handcrafted 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 9 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM M 143 MIN guitar as well as 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM thousands of dollars 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM PG 116 MIN worth of donated prizes 5:20 PM 5:20 PM

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WILDLAND (18+) Join us for a glass of wine or mocktail on arrival followed by the opening night screening of Jeanette Nordahl’s Danish noir thriller. Fri 16 July 7:00pm arrivals for 7.15pm ﬁlm

Sat 17 July GRANDMA HOFI (18+) - 10:45am GAMES PEOPLE PLAY (18+) - 1:00pm THE EXCEPTION (18+) - 3:30 THE COUNTY (M) - 6:00pm THE GARDEN (18+) - 8:10pm Sun 18 July THE LAST FISHING TRIP (18+) - 10:30am TIGERS (M) - 12:40pm WILDLAND (MA15+) - 3:20pm ANY DAY NOW (18+) - 5:30pm PSYCHOSIS IN STOCKHOLM (18+) - 7:30pm

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BUCKLEY'S CHANCE (PG) Thu, Mon, Tue: 10:50AM CRUELLA (PG) Daily except Thu, Fri: 11:00AM, 1:30, 6:45PM Thu, Fri: 11:00, 1:30, 3:30, 6:45 IN THE HEIGHTS (PG) Daily except Wed: 11:10AM, 3:15, 6:15PM Wed: 3:15, 6:15PM MOONBOUND (PG) Daily: 11:00AM SPIRIT UNTAMED (G) Daily except Thu, Fri: 10:50AM Thu, Fri: 10:50AM, 1:30PM

ALL FILMS GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE (MA15+) NFT Thu, Fri, Wed: 11:00AM, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 Sat-Tue: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00PM

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NINE DAYS (M) NFT Daily: 1:00, 4:30, 6:30PM BLACK WIDOW (M) NFT Daily except Wed: 10:45AM, 12:45, 1:45, 3:30, 6:15, 7:00PM Wed: 10:45AM, 12:45, 1:45, 3:30, 6:15PM A QUIET PLACE PART II (M) Daily except Sun, Wed: 1:00PM Wed: 1:15PM FAST & FURIOUS 9 (M) Daily: 3:30PM FROM THE VINE (M) Daily: 11:30AM HERSELF (MA15+) Daily: 1:50 PERFUMES (M) Daily: 4:00PM THE HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD (MA15+) Daily except Fri, Wed: 4:15, 6:15 Fri, Wed: 4:15PM

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THE ARTS NEW SHORT COURSES & WEEKEND WORKSHOPS AT BSA

Byron School of Art has a great selection of new Short Courses and Weekend Workshops available including a newly listed six-week evening class in Landscape Painting with Dale Rhodes. Other classes include Still Life Painting, Printmaking, Contemporary Watercolour and Expand Your Practice with Amber Wallis. Jump online for more information. byronschoolofart.com

THE LOBBY presents

Earth, Sea and Sky

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AUTHENTIC YOU FOR WRITERS A two-day masterclass for writers who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, to give writers the skills to present themselves and talk about who they are and what their work is about. Prepare for success as you aim to be part of writer's festivals, talk to the media or promote you next book or work. Wed 9–5. Thurs 9–2. ‘It was amazing and such a privilege to witness and be part of such a group. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could do that. Mandy and George are both so encouraging yet gently persuasive’ Kerry S. Early Bird $590 until 30 JULY. Full Price $650.

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STUART COOK FURNITURE AND ART OPENS IN ALSTONVILLE Stuart Cook Art has moved from the inner city vibe of Stanmore, Sydney to the sunny climes of Alstonville Industrial Estate. The award winning designer and former founder of Sun Cow Design Gallery in Newtown, Stuart has reopened in this fantastic location. Come and visit the showroom and studio to see Stuart’s monolithic artworks, large scale timber prints, furniture and sculpture. Choose from what you see or collaborate with Stuart. Also available are the outdoor copper showers from Brooklyn Copper. 15–17 Northcott Crescent Alstonville. Contact Stuart on 0404 858 707.

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ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY ‘BARK BARK BARKING MAD’ AT NINBELLA

showroom pieces & custom made now at 15-17 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville 0404 858 706 stuartcookart@gmail.com

Lae Oldmeadow makes powerful art totems from natural fibres and ancient bark, some of it up to one thousand years old. A former upholsterer from the Central Queensland town of Emerald, the reclusive Oldmeadow now lives and works in the hills around Nimbin in northern NSW where he has learned the secret language of trees. Lae’s art is truly unique and when viewed live imbues such special feelings of awe and magnificence. ‘The underlying message that trees are giving humans is just to be still. Our lives are so hectic, but the tree is solid and stable and so much alive’. 19A Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 1936 | www.ninbella.com

Exhibition of new ‘Belongil paintings’ by Jan Rae. Saturday 17 July to Tuesday 10 August. ‘During 2021 we had flooding rains which created a “Waterworld” here where I live between the ocean and the creek. Rain falling from the sky and water covering the ground. I have been painting about this Waterworld: the reflections, the calm dull colours and the stillness.’ Also on show will be a collection of Jan's recent dance paintings. Most paintings will be for sale at studio prices. Contact 0409 604 405 to book your visit. www.janrae.com.au Childe St, Belongil Beach

stuartcook.com.au $20,000 OLIVE COTTON AWARD WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED

16 July – 19 September 2021 2021 Olive Cotton Arard ﬁnalist D-Mo Vice Versa (detail) 2021

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is a Tweed Shire Council Community Facility and is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Open Wednesday – Sunday 2 Mistral Road Murwillumbah South NSW artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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A total of 72 finalists have been selected for this year's prestigious Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture. The finalists were selected from a record 605 entries, and their work will be displayed at Tweed Regional Gallery from Friday 16 July. The artists are vying for a $20,000 award for the overall winner – to be announced at the awards night on Saturday 17 July from 5pm. The announcement will be live-streamed on the Gallery's Facebook page. All 72 finalists will be on display at Tweed Regional Gallery until Sunday 22 September. The Olive Cotton Award was launched in 2005, and is funded by Olive Cotton's family and dedicated to her memory as one of Australia's leading 20th Century photographers. 02 6670 2790 2 Mistral Road (Cnr Tweed Valley Way) Murwillumbah South NSW 2484 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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ARTIST IN FOCUS JAY PEARSE

ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY Childe St, Belongil Beach

‘Exhibition of new Belongil Paintings’ by Jan Rae

EARTH, SEA & SKY opens at The Lobby Gallery on Thursday, 15 July at 5pm. You are invited! The exhibition runs from 14 July to 21 August.

Open by appointment… contact 0409 604 405

clean water, air and soil and the destruction of our forests, all elements for our survival on the planet. This was 34 years ago and sadly is still relevant. Pearse has exhibited for more than 40 years, in Australia and internationally, including New York and Florence, Italy. Just before COVID she did an artist in residence in France. For more information visit Jay’s website

at www.jaypearse.com. Jay has donated a piece from this body of work to the Community Centre for their regular fund raising raffle. It hangs in their foyer. The Lobby is an innovative space operating Monday to Friday 10am–4pm or by appointment. Check it out! 2/17 Tasman Way, Arts and Industry Estate. thelobbygallery.com.au

ART GALLERIES ARTIST’S HOME GALLERY BYRON BAY

MACKAY HARRISON GALLERIES

Landscape inspired works imparting a ‘spirit of place’. Open by appointment 6685 5317 jaypearse.com

Artist / Sculptor 79 Bayview Drive East Ballina 0412 664 284 David Harrison Open Wednesday to Saturday 11am–5pm

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Belongil Beach Open by appointment. 0409 604 405 janrae.com.au

Shop 3, 2–6 Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach, NSW Thursday to Monday: 9am–2pm (or by appointment) 0419 870 305 www.mist-gallery.com.au

ART & BAO GALLERY Foxy Luu’s Cafe art corner ECE exhibition all of July. Mon–Sun 11.30am–8.30pm 90–96 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481 BILLINUDGEL PICTURE FRAMING & PICCOLO ART GALLERY 7/1 Wilfred St, Billinudgel 6680 3444 billinudgelpictureframing.com.au BS’A PROJECT SPACE 112 Dalley St, Mullumbimby 0487 362 141 byronschoolofart.com/exhibitions GALLERY DOWN TOWN ANNEXE OF TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY Located upstairs at M|Arts Precinct Cnr Brisbane St and Proudfoots Ln Murwillumbah Monday to Friday | 10am–3pm (DST) Saturday | 10am–2pm (DST) 0426 230 193 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/GalleryDownTown HEALING ART DESIGN & NEW AGE GALLERY Azura Kingscliff – Shop 2B, 60 Marine Parade 6674 1692 www.healingartdesign.com KARENA WYNN-MOYLAN FINE ART Bangalow Studio – By appt: 0414 822 196 www.karenawynn-moylan.bravehost.com LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY Wed–Sun: 10am–4pm Thurs: 10am–6pm Mon & Tues: Closed 11 Rural St, Lismore 6627 4600 lismoregallery.org

MULLUMBIMBY CLAYWORKERS GALLERY Drill Hall Complex 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby Open Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday 10am–2pm www.mullumclayworkers.com NINBELLA GALLERY 19a Byron Street, Bangalow Open 7 days 10am–4pm 6687 1936 www.ninbella.com ninbella on instagram @ninbella NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY GALLERY Cnr Cherry & Crane Sts, Ballina Open Wed–Fri 10am–4pm Sat/Sun 9.30am–1.00pm 02 6681 0530 nrcgballina.com.au PEEK GALLERY Open Tuesday–Sunday 7/8 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay 0488 646 464 hello@peekgallery.com www,peekgallery.com @peekgallery STOKERS SIDING ART GALLERY 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding Thurs–Sun 11am–4pm or by appointment 0407 417 169 STUDIO SUVIRA CERAMICS & SCULPTURE GALLERY Home Gallery and Sculpture Garden 28 Left Bank Road Mullumbimby 0402 125 922 (call/sms first) suviramcdonald.com

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TWEED REGIONAL GALLERY & MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE

28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay Thurs, Fri 10am–4pm / Sat 10am–12pm Charmaine Davis exhibition 9 July–21 August Closed during exhibition changeover lonegoatgallery.com

Gallery hours | 10am–5pm (DST) Cafe open | 9.30am–4.00pm (DST) 2 Mistral Road, Murwillumbah 02 6670 2790 artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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THE ARTS

Having just shown ‘Passing Through’ at Gallery 3, Jay Pearse was approached by The Lobby to show another body of work entitled ‘Earth, Sea and Sky’. These works were produced when the artist was living on the edge of a 200ft cliff in Sydney with an outlook of sea and sky and was actively engaged in demonstrations and protests about our endangered

17th July to 10th August 2021

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Jay Pearse EARTH, SEA & SKY @ The Lobby 2/17 Tasman Way, Arts & Industry Estate. Pearse’s work often refers to environmental issues. Here, clean soil, clean water and clean air is the focus.

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Property Insider

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Raine & Horne team named amongst Australia’s top real estate sales teams Now into its 25th year, the prestigious Real Estate Institute of New South Wales’ Awards for Excellence are the most respected and highest honour within the real estate profession, acknowledging exceptional performances across the industry. The 2021 finalists have just been announced. Amongst those honoured were the team at Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads & Murwillumbah, who have been shortlisted as finalists in the Residential Sales Team category. Megan Chynoweth, the sales team’s administration manager, is also a finalist in the Operational Support category. Business owner, Julie-Ann Manahan, said she is absolutely delighted to see her fantastic team ranked amongst the best in the industry. ‘It’s so gratifying to see our incredible team recognised for their hard work and the premium service we consistently deliver,’ Ms

Manahan said. ‘For me, it’s all about the team. I’ve continually grown our offices by proactively seeking and implementing new ways to assist our entrepreneurial team to grow their business within the business. We provide the innovative systems, support and amazing opportunities for those wanting to go to the next level. ‘The REI’s recognition for our excellent contribution to the real estate industry reinforces the strength of our service and dedication to connecting with the community and engaging with clients,’ she added. REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said while it is always important to recognise outstanding work, it is particularly significant this year because of the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘It has been such a turbulent time, so we want to recognise the amazing efforts by our members and the resilience they showed

during 2020,’ she said. ‘All the finalists should feel very proud, it is validation of a job well done in difficult and unprecedented circumstances.’

The Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner is back, live and in person. It is scheduled to take place Thursday, 9 September 2021 at The Star Entertainment Centre in Sydney.

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2 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores

19 Buchanan Street, Ballina

The Ultimate Beachside Escape with an Approved Studio Panoramic Ocean Views, Huge Corner Block, Development Potential STCA Feast your eyes on panoramic ocean views over the Byron Shire from this elevated family home set on a corner 1524 square metre block. The property is in a fabulous location, close to the beach, golf course and local shops – and there’s such massive potential here for the savvy purchaser.

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$850,000 – $930,000

• Presented to the market for the ﬁrst time since 1999 • Beautiful, covered deck for entertaining with views • 1524 Sqm block with north easterly aspect and ocean views • Potential to redevelop/ subdivide the large block to incorporate two or more dwellings (STCA)

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Grand Federation This gorgeous federation home in central Ballina enjoys a quiet court location in a safe and friendly neighbourhood within walking distance to Ballina’s shopping centres and more. The magnificent long hallway, high ceilings, hardwood floors and those delightful French doors are all part of the charm and richness here. Upstairs the original home offers 4 bedrooms, huge living room and a fabulous combined kitchen/dining area.

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$850,000 – $930,000

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$1,180,000–$1,290,000

405 Fernvale Road, Fernvale

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Expressions of Interest

388 Middle Pocket Road, Billinudgel 5

Create Your Dream Rural Haven Have you been searching for a peaceful rural retreat? This picturesque and private 4.56 hectare country hideaway, complete with a 5 bedroom family home, is tucked away in a private, quiet corner of the beautiful Tweed Valley, yet is only 15 minutes to Murwillumbah. On the market for the ﬁrst time in nearly 20 years, the homestead style brick farmhouse was built in the 1980s. • Spacious open plan family living and dining areas

Downstairs there is a double garage, workshop and a well appointed contained space with bathroom, open plan space & oﬃce, perfect for extended family or work from home business (STCA) with own private access. • Barbeque area, tidy yard and easy care gardens • Separate laundry and a three way bathroom • Minutes walk to shops, schools and waterways

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• Verandahs on all four sides of house • Large farm shed with space for up to 6 vehicles • Established orchard of fruit trees • Ensuite to master bedroom • Swimming pool in need of refurbishment • 4.56 hectares / 11.26 acres

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$1,180,000–$1,290,000

Country Hideaway Set Amongst Tropical Surrounds This property is all about lifestyle! Set amongst lush tropical gardens, you’ll discover your own piece of paradise with a pre y, babbling creek running through the bo om of the property. Get ready to escape to this rural haven of absolute peace and tranquility, where you can rest, relax and rejuvenate the senses. There’s plenty of scope to host visiting family and friends or potential to generate a substantial rental income from the approved granny ﬂat. Within the gorgeous gardens, you have a

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variety of sites which lend themselves perfectly to entertaining or holding functions. • Two covered alfresco entertaining areas • Approved granny ﬂat/studio • Open plan living and dining area • Combustion ﬁreplace • Multi-purpose area, solar panels • Two rainwater tanks, outdoor shower

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Privacy, Peace and Tranquillity Only Moments from Byron’s Beaches and Centre • Perched upon a private, elevated, half an acre (2030m2) block with unobstructed

2030M 2

panoramic views of Cape Byron Lighthouse • Architecturally designed, distinctly unique over 2.5 split levels, taking full

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advantage of the elevation; enjoy living amongst the tree tops • Simple, uncluttered open-plan living with soaring ceilings & timber floorboards • Louvred glass windows and bi-fold doors encourage cross-ventilation and welcome

Price: $3m to $3.2m

a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living • Spectacular outdoor dining balcony with treetop and lighthouse views

Prime Beachside Location – Minutes From the Water 3

776M 2

Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

Open: By Appointment

Luke Elwin 0421 375 635

Stunning Location – Designer Home & Studio 5

970M 2

• Located in a quiet neighbourhood with a peaceful atmosphere

• Situated on a quiet, cul-de-sac in an eco-community, minutes from Tallow Beach

• Easy 15 min level stroll to the vibrant Byron Bay CBD and 600m to the beautiful

• Each room of this magnificent home has been designed to maximise the lookout

Arakwal National Park and pristine Tallow Beach

towards the magnesium, solar heated pool and native bushland

• This comfortable open-plan house consists of 3 double bedrooms (main with ensuite), 2 bathrooms, large living areas and outdoor covered patios

• The open plan living and kitchen flow seamlessly to the large, covered deck • The 970m2 extra large block offers plenty of yard space for children to enjoy or

• The single level house opens up to the garden on all sides plus established fruit trees

for family to gather around a firepit

6 Driftwood Avenue, Byron Bay

4/31 Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park

Price: $2.55m

Price: Contact Agent

Open: Saturday 17th July, 12.30pm – 1pm

Katie Teague 0417 006 667

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

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Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

Open: By Appointment

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Expansive Luxury Abode 4

Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View 784M 2

• Only a select few homes offer such truly breathtaking ocean views! • Stunning coastal panorama which stretches across the Brunswick River to Byron Bay Lighthouse and Julian Rocks • Set on a large 784m2 block with guest accommodation, resort style living and in-ground pool, all within a 10-minute walk to New Brighton Beach • This remarkable home is unique in its dual living design, offering a completely self-contained 2-bedroom home on the ground floor

• This modern and renovated top floor apartment presents a great opportunity to live in or holiday let in a fabulous resort style complex • Fully equipped onsite amenities including heated pool, tennis court, spa, sauna & gym and on-site management • The light-filled living area is open plan and leads to a large undercover balcony with plenty of room for a dining table whilst capturing ocean breezes, sunshine and stunning ocean and treetop views

3 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores

20/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay

Price: Contact Agent

Price: $850,000 – $925,000 Tara Torkkola 0423 519 698

Open: By Appointment

Fabulous House and Land Opportunity 4

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Open: Thursday 15th July, 12 – 12.30pm

Gorgeous Corner Block with Sub-division Potential 3

1.74 HA

974M 2

• Only a minutes’ drive from Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads

• Immaculate, single level home on 974sqm corner block, offering huge potential

• Featuring unique turret-style architecture on an elevated 1.74ha block

• Featuring 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate laundry this home

• Multiple living areas spread across two floors provides versatile spaces, the first-floor

will suit families, first-home buyers and investors alike • Just a 3-minute drive (8-minute bike ride) to beautiful New Brighton beach

rumpus room is ideal for the kids escaping the activity and life below • Various decks give a treehouse feel, with every position providing a leafy outlook

• Fabulous in-ground lap pool offering plenty of space for poolside dining, sunbathing and for the kids to play. plus beautifully maintained gardens

• Let your imagination run wild to build, renovate and re-create (STCA) 41 Hyrama Crescent, Brunswick Heads

27 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean Shores Price: $1.2m – $1.3m Auction Guide

Price: $2.45m – $2.69m Auction: Sat 14th August, 11.30am – onsite Open: Saturday 17th July, 10am – 10.30am 35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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Open: Saturday 17th July, 11am – 11.30am

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149 FRIDAY HUT ROAD, COORABELL Sunnyview - 40 beautiful acres in a prized Byron hinterland location

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Brighton. Wed 2–2.30pm 20/24 Scott Street, Byron Bay. Thu 12–12.30pm 5A & 5B McInnes Lane, Tyagarah. Thu 3–3.30pm 1/5 Chinbible Avenue, Mullumbimby. Fri 11–11.30am 34 Marvell Lane, Byron Bay. Sat 9–9.30am 9 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. Sat 9–9.30am 41 Hyrama Crescent, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am 5A & 5B McInnes Lane, Tyagarah. Sat 10–10.30am 2 Byron Street, East Wardell. Sat 10–10.30am 7 Bombora Place, Lennox Head. Sat 10–10.30am 27 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 1/5 Chinbible Avenue, Mullumbimby. Sat 11–11.30am 20–22 River Drive, East Wardell. Sat 11–11.30am 189 Federal Drive, Federal. Sat 11.30am–12pm 8 Gira Place, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm 30 North Head Road, New Brighton. Sat 12.30–1pm 41 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry. Sat 12.30–1pm 6 Driftwood Avenue, Byron Bay. Sat 12.30–1pm 580 McAuleys Road, North Tumbulgum. Sat 2–2.30pm

PAUL PRIOR

SALES

0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond. Call Paul for an appointment today. WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

0411 757 425 tim@millerrealestate.com.au millerrealestate.com.au @timmiller_realestate

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Harcourts Northern Rivers

• 63 Survey Street, Lennox Head. Sat 9.30–10am

• 4 Summerhill Crescent, Cumbalum. Sat 11–11.30am • 2/5 Henry Philp Avenue, Ballina. Sat 12–12.30pm • 14 Lawrence Rise, Cumbalum. Sat 1–1.30pm

North Coast Lifestyle Properties

• 14 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads. Thu 1–1.45pm

16.2ha

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Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah

• 21 Tamarisk Avenue, Murwillumbah. Fri 10–10.30am • 10/1 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 9–9.30am • 32 Gloria Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 9.30–10am

• 41 Tuckeroo Avenue, • • • • • • • •

Mullumbimby. Sat 9.30–10am 3 Warrambool Road, Ocean Shores. Sat 10–10.30am 61 Riverview Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 10–10.30am 4 Terrara Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am 13 Peter Street, South Golden Beach. Sat 11–11.30am 135 Campbells Road, Dungay. Sat 11.30am–12pm 19 Buchanan Street, Ballina. Sat 11.30am–12pm 20 Natan Circuit, Ocean Shores. Sat 12–12.30pm 2 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12.30–1pm

• 6077 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar. Sat 1.30–2pm

• 2/20 Cassia Crescent, Goonellabah. Sat 1.30–2pm • 388 Middle Pocket Road, Billinudgel. Sat 2–2.30pm • 27 Bridge Street, North Lismore. Sat 2.30–3pm • 405 Fernvale Road, Fernvale. Sat 3.30–4pm

Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay

• 112 Hinterland Way, Knockrow. Sat 9.15–10am

• 1/1 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Sat 12–12.30pm

Tim Miller Real Estate

• 149 Friday Hut Rd, Coorabell. Sat 11.15–11.45am

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AGENTS

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REAL SERVICE REAL SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE

CALL REZ TODAY

0405 350 682 rez@byronproperty.com.au

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Brunswick Valley

Call today to discuss your Real Estate needs.

Nadia Bandini 0422 233 176

Nathan Donnelly 0421 942 630

Shop 1/12 Park Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483. 02 6685 1206

brunswickheads.eldersrealestate.com.au

DON’T MISS THE BUS! 9 ǒH 5 ɝǷ8 Ʋ øǆǴî± ̂8 Mƿˍ GC Mƿ »Ƌ ʼ ń ą˾ˌ Vanessa Coles 0433 836 755

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Helene Adams 0412 139 807

helene.adams@atlas.com.au

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byronbaypropertylawyer.com 02 6680 7370

Integrity, Knowledge, Results

Dave Bosselmann 0431 100 097

CONVEYANCING

Byron Bay Property Lawyer (Vickers Lawyers) has relocated to 42 Bilin Road, Myocum. Same phone number and same friendly professional service but we only handle property related matters. • We are experienced, approachable and friendly lawyers. • Advice on buying and selling real estate. • Residential/Strata conveyancing. • Contract review/advice and strata reports. • Registered for PEXA (electronic lodgement). • Business sales and commercial leases. PHILIP VICKERS

Property transactions with us are easy. We offer you a competitive price for both New South Wales and Queensland conveyancing, making us a great first choice when you are looking to buy or sell in either state. We use an innovative approach to communicating with our clients, often without the need to visit our office.

Call us on 6687 1167 for more info or enquiry@castrikumlegal.com.au

FINANCE

CALL VICKI AND SELL WELL! VICKI COOPER 0418 231 955

atlas.com.au

vickicooper.com

Atlas by LJ Hooker

CONVEYANCING

Alyce Field

Your experienced local agent

BUYING and SELLING REAL ESTATE

P: 0417 439 230 E: alyce@byronpropertyhub.com.au

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property Management Melissa Phillips 02 6685 0177 rentals@ljhbrunswickheads.com

PHONE 6685 7436 FOR A QUOTE

Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.

2/75 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 Fax: (02) 6685 7221 Lic No 1041865

Investment Management Team LJ Hooker Brunswick Headsª

ljhooker.com.au

PROPERTY STYLING

New Listings Elders Real Estate Brunswick Valley

North Coast Lifestyle Properties

• 157 Billinudgel Rd, Billinudgel

• 38 Main Arm Road,

Shores

• 41 Hyrama Crescent, Brunswick Heads

• 5A & 5B McInnes Lane, • • • • •

Tyagarah 7 Bombora Place, Lennox Head 20–22 River Drive, East Wardell 54 Carney Place, Knockrow 41 Goonengerry Road, Goonengerry 3 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores

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Mullumbimby

First National Byron Bay

• 27 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/ Murwillumbah

• 2/20 Cassia Crescent, Goonellabah

• 21 Tamarisk Avenue, • • • •

Murwillumbah 27 Bridge Street, North Lismore 2 Condong Street, Murwillumbah 8 Park Avenue, Bray Park 27 Pinegroves Road, Myocum

Auction First National Byron Bay

• 9 Scotts Wood Grove, Mullumbimby. Sat 24 July, 9am onsite

• 27 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 14 Aug, 11.30am onsite

• 30 North Head Road, New Brighton. Forthcoming Auction

• 7 Bombora Place, Lennox Head. Forthcoming Auction

Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay

• 112 Hinterland Way, Knockrow. Sat 10am onsite

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SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINE

A B S O L U T E LY F R E E

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS

DEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday. ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry..............................................................................................66847415 LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid. BAS * TAXATION * ACCOUNTING saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746 For line Service Directory ads email classifieds@echo.net.au. DISPLAY ADS: $68 per week for colour display ad. Minimum 8 week booking 4 weeks prepaid. Please supply display ads 85mm wide, 28mm high. New display ads will be placed at end of section. For display Service Directory ads email adcopy@echo.net.au. ACUPUNCTURE CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE M Collis.............................................0490 022183 The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507

ACUPUNCTURE

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 .............................. 35 Carpet Cleaning .................................................. 35 Chimney Sweeping ............................................. 35 Chiropractic......................................................... 35 Cleaning .............................................................. 35 Computer Services ............................................. 35 Concreting & Paving ........................................... 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 ................................................... 36 Guttering ............................................................. 36 Handypersons ..................................................... 36 Health .................................................................. 36 Hire ...................................................................... 36 Insurance ............................................................. 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 Removalists ......................................................... 36 Roofing ................................................................ 37 Rubbish Removal ................................................ 37 Self Storage ......................................................... 37 Septic Systems .................................................... 37 Snake Catchers.................................................... 37 Solar Installation ................................................ 37 Television Services ............................................. 37 Tiling .................................................................... 37 Transport ............................................................. 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

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CASH ON THE SPOT GUARANTEE

$50 - $1000

WE BUY UNWANTED CARS, UTES & VANS

PHONE 0466 113 333 24/7 EMAIL: enquires@adrians.com.au

ACUPUNCTURE & acupressure massage. Ph Dr. Derek Doran .......................................0414 478787

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Cars, SUV, 4X4, Van, Truck, Ag and Industrial Onsite 35 De Havilland Crescent, Ballina NSW. 2478. ballinatyrepro.com.au

BAYSIDE RADIATORS Windscreens & air-con. Billinudgel. AU29498 .................................66802444

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS LOCAL

SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

SUNSCREENS

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

PLEASE CALL 6680 9394 artisanair.com.au AU 37088

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

Lic 246545C

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

45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby

6684 2783

Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492

COOLMAN AIR CONDITIONING 23 years experience. Lic 178464C AU30147 ..............0412 641753

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

66 680 0 8862

FREE E MEASURE E QUOTE E

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945

AWNINGS

SPECIALISTS IN HOM E AUTOM ATION

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ROLL BLINDS

NORTH BYRON BLINDS For all your window furnishings................................................ 0404 421518

BRICKLAYING BRICK/BLOCK LAYING Contractors. Lic 291958C. Phone Mark ........................................0409 444268 BRICK & BLOCK LAYING 15 years exp. Reliable & competitive. Call Andrew for a quote ..0423 151092

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

02 66 804 173

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C

SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

Friendly Reliable Prompt Local

Digital TV ALL Antenna Installations & Repairs ALL Electrical Work

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

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RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C.....................0487 264137 CLIMATE CONTROL AUSTRALIA Lic 362019C AU 27106... JARREAU.............................0421 485217

CURTAINS

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

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

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

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

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

Lic: 317362C

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.

0417 654 888

Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.

www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Complete Home Maintenance Solutions • Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016

LEGENDARY OFFROAD TYRES

Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES

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

ALL CARPENTRY WORK FULLY INSURED

• Scratch & Dent Repairs • Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups • Car Park Dents • Accident Damage

We come to you. Fully qualified, fully insured and all work is guaranteed.

Bumper to Bumper Repairs | Cory 0403 918 831

CASH PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS

6684 5296

Lic. 266174C

INDEX

Lic No: MVTC157416

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

CAR BODY REMOVAL

NSW Lic. 83568c Qld BSA 1238105

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

DINGO DEMOLITIONS & ASBESTOS REMOVAL ................................. 66834008 or 0407 728998 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 LELAND CARPENTRY All carpentry – small renovation specialist (under $5K) Jesse ...0458 968290 CARPENTER Insured & qualified. Renos, decks, small jobs, free quotes. Lic 231104C ...0431 674377 BUILDER SKILLS Carpenter’s rates. 25 years exp. Lic No R84001 ..................................0422 069632 CARPENTRY, DECKS, INSULATED PATIOS Lic No 253288C ..........................................0432 228980

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Service Directory BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROL

BEN FORSYTH, Electrician. Lic:240691C. Ocean Shores & surrounds. No job too small ...0422 136408

DENTISTS

E4 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Lic 116621c. Solutions made E4 EASY! Phone Jamie ..........0410 502060 WEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714 LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ...........................................................................66842816 ELECTRIC CITY ELECTRICAL Domestic, Commercial Byron/Ballina. Fully licensed. Pete0404 426499 BRUNSWICK HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTRE .......................................................................66851264 CSE BYRON 20 years of local experience. Small job specialist. Lic 213497C ..................0457 248597

CARPET CLEANING

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

DESIGN & DRAFTING

Green & Clean

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

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

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

WE DESIGN & BUILD HEALTHY MOULD FREE HOMES!

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262 FLOW FENCING Pool fencing, timber/colourbond, local, professional and reliable.......0416 424256

ASK US HOW.

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

0413 252 115 | mick@livinghouses.com.au

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

WWW.LIVINGHOUSES.COM.AU

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

CHIROPRACTIC

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

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 borrelldesign.com.au Design & drafting. Residential & commercial..........................0412 043463 NORTHFACE DESIGNS www.northfacedesigns.com.au..............................Cody Greer 0434 272353

CLEANING

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING actionjoewindow@gmail.com

• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning • Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & ﬂyscreens • Water efﬁcient • Free quotes Phone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495750

CLEANING SERVICE

proud member of THE FLOOR SANDER New & old floors, decks, non-toxic finishes, special effects, free quotes..0407 821690

0467 482 948

oast Asph alt st C a E

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859

CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, Spring

Phone Mick 0409 009 024

Email: mickbhl@gmail.com

DETAILED CLEANER/GUEST HOUSE MANAGER All natural products 4.8 Stayz rated ..0410 723601 BEYOND CLEANING GROUP Quality focused. Bruns to Ballina from $49.90-$59.99ph..0451 102239 PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CLEANER excellent references, good rates. Shire wide. Ph Krissy ..0410 860330 AIRBNB TURNOVER CLEANING ...................................................................................0450 162699

COMPUTER SERVICES RENT-A-GEEK Mobile PC Repair (Byron Shire) ....................................................................66844335 BETTER CALL SAUL The Mac Doctor. Repairs. Upgrades. Used Macs.............................0411 562111

CONCRETING & PAVING

CON

C RET E ED G IN

DARYL 0418 234 302

Over 25 yrs local experience. All forms of concreting. Residential • Civil • Industrial

Lic.136717c

CONCRETING

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey

0409 799 909

MC MOWER LAWN, GARDEN & PROPERTY

Zac Asherovitch

PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

DECKS, PATIOS & EXTENSIONS • Deck restoration, sanding and oiling • Special sanding machine removes old coatings, not timber • Fantastic over raised nails and screw heads • Timber oils & coatings that dry in minutes and last years Call Oliver for a free quote and assessment.

FREE QUOTES

Call Mark 0498 115 182

Lic No 142383C

0455 573 554

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter................0423 756394 A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

NORTHERN RIVERS TRENCHING 65hp chain trencher, excavator, cable locating & tpr.0402 716857 ACES LANDSCAPED GARDENS Renovations & maintenance. Ph Sam..........................0477 851493 GRADER HIRE All road construction, driveways, pads, horse arenas. Adrian ................0428 845091 LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, tree maintenance .....................0402 487213

ELECTRICIANS

0439 624 945

PAUL’S MOWING Local & reliable. Mullum, Bruns, O. Shores, Byron & Bangalow.........0422 958791 A GREEN EARTH Garden restoration, maintenance, tree & rubbish removal ................0405 716552

24 HOUR SERVICE

BRUSHCUTTING Rubbish, Property Maintenance, Lawns.............................................0412 469109

02 66 804 173

RICK’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, gardening, hedging.........0424 805660

Domestic Commercial ELECTRICAL Steve Nicholls ph: 0455 445 343 lic: EC28753

All Jobs Small or Large

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

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

GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442 GW GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, brushcutting, trees & hedges, trailer ..............0408 244820 POLLEN GARDENS Lawn & garden maint’. Professional & reliable. Dip. Hort. Dave ......0438 783645 360earth.com.au Conscious earthworks, general excavation. 6t excavator, 4t Posi. Zac ..0468 344939

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

GAS SUPPLIERS

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

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

THE DECK DOCTOR Sanding & refinishing, cable balustrading. Free quotes. Richard ...0407 821690 SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477 SPECIALIST DECK SANDER (raised nail heads no prob), deck oiling, etc by FCR ..........0419 789600 BLUE BEE ELECTRICAL 25 years experience. Lic 189508C. Call Dave ............................0429 033801

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Murray 0434 244 310 | mc_mower@hotmail.com GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

PhonePhone : 0468 : 0468 344344939 939 Email Email ::zac@360earth.com.au zac@360earth.com.au 360earthmoving 360earthmoving www.360earth.com.au www.360earth.com.au

Lic: 154293c

Lic No. 337066C

CONSCIOUS EARTHWORKS

Auger attachment Driveways Shed Slabs Holes Drilled Phone: 0431 678 130 sbakerconcrete@yahoo.com.au

DECKS

Aeration & lawn renovation. Residential, commercial & acreage mowing. General gardening, mulching, pressure washing.

PRE PURCHASE CONSULTATION • LAND CONSULTATION • DRAINAGE DESIGN AND WATER HARVESTING • DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION • VEGETATION MANAGEMENT • WATERWAYS & CREEK CROSSOVERS • GENERAL EXCAVATION

0424 876 155

0430 297 101 / 6684 5437 livingearthgardens.com.au Est. 2010

LOCAL, QUALIFIED & RELIABLE

Call Daniel

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All aspects gardening & mowing Enhancive garden makeovers

MINI DIGGER!

CONCRETING

www.fullcirclerefinishing.com

24 hours. All-inclusive and local. $2100 .........................................................................1300 585778

Burringbar

ALL AROUND

Excavator & Tipper Hire, Concreting.

NORTHERN RIVERS DIRECT CREMATIONS Personal service, female-led exceptional care

various implements available for limited access projects

SALISBURY

Free Quotes

FUNERAL SERVICES

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS

• Free Quotes • Quality Workmanship • Timber Installations • Locally Owned And Operated • Specialty Timber Finishes • All Eco-Friendly Coatings

0408 536 565

• Asphalt Driveways • Sub-divisions • Earthworks • Carparks • and all Maintenance! For a Free Quote Call Now

5 Stars

Byron Bay

Coast to Country Asphalt Specialising in

BYRON BAY FLOOR SANDING

Free Delivery

Locally Owned Est 18 years

No Rental Reliable

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

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LOCKSMITH

PLASTERING

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

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

OSTEOPATHY

Graphic Design / Print Branding / Websites Tutoring

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHY Jodie Jacobs. Tues/Thurs/Fri .............................................66857517

PAINTING

www.thinkblinkdesign.com

Ph 0427 648 981 www.aaagutterguard.com

ALL-WAYS PAINTING BYRON BAY

LOCALLY PROVEN QUALITY PRODUCTS

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

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

Lic No 189144C

Over 17 years of gutter protection in the region.

&UDLJ 0413

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

GUTTERING

AAA GUTTER GUARD

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C )UHH TXRWHV *\SURFN À [LQJ VHWWLQJ

451 186

DQQH P ZDUZLFN#JPDLO FRP SUNRISE PLASTERING. No job too small. Renovations + patchworks. Gtd sat. Free quote ....0418 992001 J. RAY PLASTERING 30 years experience. Quality workmanship. Ph John ....................0467 598038

PLUMBERS NEED A PLUMBER? DRAINER? GASFITTER?

Licence No. 207479C

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Chay 0429 805 081

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

20 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE

HANDYPERSONS

30 years experience

0414 210 222

X FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE X ENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING

Fully Insured

paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

A.S.A.P. All renos, carpentry, plastering, painting, studios & bathrooms .......................0405 625697 HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956

QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

www.duluxaccredited.com.au

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

ABSOLUTE HANDYMAN. Repairs, renovation, maintenance, painting. Call Mark ........0402 281638 HIGHPOINT Repairs & handyman services. Painting, plastering & tiling. Michael ........0421 896796 KEEN HANDYMAN SERVICES Repairs, maintenance, gardening, odd jobs ..................0428 679704 GOOD NEWS HANDYMAN Carpentry, home repairs/renovations etc. Jesse..................0458 968290 MR AMAZING All jobs, fast and reliable MR AMAZING................................................0438 785083

HEALTH • OTHER HEALTH RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS SERVICE DIRECTORY: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Counselling, Dentists, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy ACUPUNCTURE & COSMETIC MEDICINE Dr Adam Osborne ...........................................66857366 MULLUMBIMBY HERBALS Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Massage, Herbs. .............................66843002

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0400 852 141

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PAINT & DECORATE

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

• Restoration • Free Quotes • Commercial/Domestic • Fully Licenced • Clean & Reliable • Fully Insured

LLOYD SHERLOCK

0411 784 926

PEST CONTROL

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY 88 Byron St, Bangalow with Lisa Fitzpatrick on

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fitting & roofing. Lic 187712C................0438 668025 BILL CONNORS All plumbing/draining. Lic #1051 .................................. 66801403 or 0414 801403 ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

REMOVALISTS

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

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

INSURANCE AUSURE BYRON BAY General insurance. Phone Mick Urquhart .................................. 0428 200310

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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT CO • Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of ﬁne art • Furniture removal • E-bay pick up & delivery

0409 917646

Professional Property Protection you can Trust

• Targeted treatments for all pests with “no spray” cockroach treatments • If you have found live termites, do not disturb them and call us for advice! No cost for quoting on active termites Relax, when safety, reputation and experience matters, we are the experts

6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018

www.sanctuarypest.com.au

02 6681 6555 Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

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

BEAU JARDIN Landscape plans & horticultural consultations. beaujardin.com.au .................0417 054443 THE PEST MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Second opinion / alternative views. 50 yrs exp .....0418 110714 BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL................................................................................66842018

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

LANDSCAPING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie Fotos Professional • Commercial • Personal 30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

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

0432 334 200 02 6680 8170 leapfrogremovals@yahoo.com.au /RFDO &RXQWU\ ,QWHUVWDWH /2&$/ 6<'1(< *2/' &2$67 %5,6%$1( 0(/%2851(

02 6684 2198

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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

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518 MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

PHYSIOTHERAPY

BENNY CAN MOVE IT! .................................................................................................0402 199999

ROOFING

NICK EDMOND Physiotherapy & Acupuncture. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby.....................................................................................66845288 ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suffolk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics, shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge....................66803499

PICTURE FRAMING LEMONTREELANDSCAPES.COM.AU Liam. Lic No 277154C .........................................0423 700853 MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791 EXCAVATION & TIPPER HIRE Concreting & landscaping. Phil or Steve ........................0499 359702 BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St. Call for appointment ......66803444

36 The Byron Shire Echo `ƖōƷ Ǩǫǽ ǩǧǩǨ

0429149 533 Est 2006

From Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

Wednesday and Thursday. Home visits also available. ...................................................0422 993141

HIRE

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

Andy’s Move & More

MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605 CL PAINTING & DECORATING - painting/colour design/wallpapering Lic 363935C.....0432 776959 AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ...................................66849422 EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006

SHANE

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

AWESOME REPAIRS Professional, commercial & domestic. Wayne...............................0423 218417

Lic 167371C

24 hr response time guaranteed

HANDY MAN SERVICES

YVES DE WILDE

Lic. 213034C

BUILDING SERVICES R E S I D E N T I A L | C O M M E R C I A L | I N D U S T R I A L | S T R AT A | M A I N T E N A N C E S E R V I C E S

Blocked drain specialists Everything plumbing, drainage & gasﬁtting

MONTYS METAL

ROOFING Licence NSW: 30715C Licence QLD: 1227049

Metal Rooﬁng Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird Patios • Repairs • Leaf Guard

Craig Montgomery – 0418 870 362 Email: montysmetalrooﬁng@gmail.com www.montysmetalrooﬁng.com.au

www.echo.net.au

Service Directory 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

WELDING

info@theshowersealer.com.au

0412 026 441

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

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

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

WINDOW TINTING

TILER / STONEMASON / WATERPROOFER. Lic 24418C. Ph Karl................................0439 232434

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TILER. Small jobs, repairs. Lic R75915............................................................................0468 465344

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TRANSPORT

6N\OLJKWV DQG 5RRI $FFHVVRULHV 5RRI 0DLQWHQDQFH *XWWHU &OHDQLQJ M: 0400 497 820 www.simplymetalroofing.com.au Lic. No: 335399C ALL ROOF CLEANING & PAINTING by Full Circle Refinishing. Ph Oliver .......................0419 789600 I PAINT ROOFS 30 years experience ......................................................................Paul 0499 373117

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BYRON BUS Co

arrive@byronbuscompany.com.au

MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300 THIS IS RUBBISH Tipper truck for hire. Call or text Jono ...............................................0412 871438 TIP TOP TIPPING RUBBISH REMOVAL Trade, domestic, garden .................................0422 017072

SELF STORAGE

BBSS

Mon to Fri 9am–5pm

SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Office tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

Door to Door Charter Services Call 0490 183 424

Find The Echo

Service Directory

online anytime at

echo.net.au/service-directory

TREE SERVICES

OCEAN SHORES SKIPS Mini skip specialists ......................................... 0412 161564 or 66841232 TIP RUNS & RUBBISH REMOVAL 4m3 trailer................................................................0408 210772

SUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offices, etc. High quality ..0412 158478

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICES The Fully Insured Professionals

Mungo’s Crossword

• Stump Grinding • Bobcat • Cherrypicker • Crane Truck • 18” Chipper

Mark Linder Qualiﬁed Arborist 0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.com

BYRON BAY SELF STORAGE

N395 7

8-10 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industrial Estate www.byronbayselfstorage.com.au | 6685 8349 | bbss@westnet.com.au

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Lic 312643C

Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

Sales Installation Service

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

www.harttreeservices.com.au

0418 754 149 • 07 5523 9930 • 1300 Taylex • www.taylex.com.au TRINE SOLUTIONS Local sewerage specialists. Plumbers, drainers & gas fitters. Lic 138031C. 0407 439805 ON-SITE WASTEWATER Management Reports. Professional environmental reports & advice. . 0484 993990

SNAKE CATCHERS

ALL AREAS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS & SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

0401 208 797

JACK HOGAN

0411 039 373

0427 347 380

• Professional Tree Removal, Surgery & Maintenance • Stump Grinding • Weed Control • Arborist Reporting & Consultancy • EWP Cherry Picker Hire • Mulching of Green Waste • 24 Hour Emergency Call-Out • Professional, Reliable Service

Expert Tree Removal Pruning & Wood Chipping

0400337758 @trunkmonkarb

SOLAR INSTALLATION

SUMMERLAND TREE SERVICES ............................................. Call Tim 66813140 or 0417 698227

Pioneers of the solar industry

PETER GRAY Grad. Cert. Arb. AQF8. Consulting arborist................................................0414 186161

Serving Northern NSW since 1998

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualified, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852

Call us on 6679 7228

MARTINO TREE SERVICES ..............................................................................Martino 0435 019524

Your local, qualiﬁed team. m 0428 320 262 Specialists in standalone & e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com grid interact system designs.

Electric Lic 124600c

LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualified, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213 OUT ON A LIMB outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com................................. Call Lucas 0402 191316

UPHOLSTERY &ŝŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŚŽǁ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĞƌŽ ǇŽƵƌ ƉŽǁĞƌ ŝůů ǁŝƚŚ &ƌĞĞ ƐŽůĂƌ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ

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

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UPHOLSTERY & CURTAIN MAKING Free quotes. Phone Rebecca .....................................66840427

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TELEVISION SERVICES

VALUERS BYRON BAY VALUERS NSW & QLD reg’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

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR & SERVICE TV. Audio. Antennas .......... 66843575 or 0414 922786 MULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian – After hours avail ...66843818 INSTALL SERVICE: TV, Wi-Fi, AV, special pensioner/concession rate. .............. Damian 0414 741233 NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer .................................................66840735

TILING

Far North Coast NSW John & Teresa

0408 232 066

www.echo.net.au

WATER FILTERS

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

The Water Filter Experts

WINTER SPECIAL:

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians. ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.

Every 5th m2 FREE

PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING • 20 years local knowledge and experience • Fully insured / free quotes • 19 inch chipper • Bobcat • Cherry picker • Crane truck

• plumbing.td@bigpond.com

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR!

Self storage with security. Largest choice of sizes.

for home, commercial and rural properties

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

1. Road service – English attack from the air (6) 4. German appropriation of a Buddhist symbol is absurd – was a skit! (8) 10. I have been caught by resistance on both sides before Les reaches an interstate border (5,6) 11. Italian river, English-American writer (3) 12. Popular monarch – royal alternative is a mistake (2,5) 14. In time, riot develops – it’s just the start! (7) 15. Hand over ring, and exploit danger, devise a lifestyle journal (5,3,6) 17. Suntan, paleness problems – not nice (14) 21. Confront cafe (4,3) 22. Reluctance to get moving – tire Ian out! (7) 23. Lie about high priest (3) 24. Big fat rider becomes a spectacular flyer (7,4) 26. Lew, get up – overexpose! (8) 27. Little Jack – does he play the trumpet or is he just randy? (6)

1. Bombard (6) 4. Nazi emblem (8) 10. NSW/Victorian waterway (5,6) 11. US author of tales of mystery and the macabre (3) 12. Accidentally (2,5) 14. Music opening a church service (7) 15. Residential building and adjoining land (5,3,6) 17. Animosity (14) 21. Compete with (4,3) 22. Inactivity (7) 23. Hebrew priest (3) 24. Large tropical seabird (7,4) 26. Expose to the sun (8) 27. Wind instrumentalist (6)

ACROSS

DOWN 1. Neither gay nor bent (8) 2. Short clergyman – about five (3) 3. Conifer, gratis around Irish Republican time (3,4) 5. Funds available for investment running Mogadishu, for example (7,7) 6. Shonky lawyer – more timid over little time (7) 7. Permit venom to dissipate – it makes things better (11) 8. A toilet for entrepreneurs (6) 9. AC or DC liaisons – they’re always in the news! (7,7) 13 Balanced over icon – it happens about March 21! (11) 16. I defame a Hawaiian, maybe (8) 18. Search for John – fork bent! (4,3) 19. Books before hot time, returned to that place (7) 20. Rotten monarch’s bids (6) 25. Charge, one running (3)

DOWN 1. Direct (8) 2. Increase engine speed while stationary (3) 3. Pinus evergreen (3,4) 5. Money required for day-to-day business operations (7,7) 6. Chiseler (7) 7. Advancement (11) 8. Representatives (6) 9. Topical news items (7,7) 13. Pertaining to the equality of day and night (11) 16. Torres Strait inhabitant (8) 18. Seek out (4,3) 19. To the thing that has been mentioned (7) 20. Tenders (6) 25. Sub-atomic particle (3) Last week’s solution N394 E X P O U N N R N S I E G E O U S R E P I C E N S D C R E S T O U N N U T S O D K E B B T I D R R N T H E R A T O A W W O M B A T

D S C O W E P V F M A F E K O R R E M E A N E C R E S T A E A S I N I S T T O E C A M E A A E S O F T O B Y E N A S B E S

P A T R O I N G M E E S T H S T E M R E R L S L O T A A R U K A E T O S

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Classifieds

North Coast news online

INDEX

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS – 6684 1777

Birthdays ............................. 39 Caravans ............................. 38 For Sale ............................... 38

CLASSIFIED AD BOOKINGS

DEADLINE TUES 12PM

PHONE ADS

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

6684 1777 AT THE ECHO HEAD OFFICE

Funeral Notices................... 39

Ads may be taken by phone on

Garage Sales ...................... 38 Halls For Hire ...................... 38

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

Health Notices .................... 38

Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby

EMAIL ADS

Lost & Found ...................... 39 Motor Vehicles .................... 38 Musical Notes ..................... 39 Only Adults ......................... 39 Pets...................................... 39 Positions Vacant ................. 39

Public Notices ..................... 38

DISPLAY ADS (with a border): $12.85 per column centimetre

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

These prices include GST.

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

Wanted to Lease................. 38

On sale at Mullum Echo office $12

DISCLAIMER

CHILDCARE

Advertisements placed in The Byron Shire Echo do not reﬂect the views or opinions of the editorial staff. The Byron Shire Echo does not make any representations as to the accuracy or suitability of any content or information contained in advertising material nor does publication constitute in any way an endorsement by The Byron Shire Echo of the content or representations contained therein. The Byron Shire Echo does not accept any liability for the representations or promises made in paid advertisements or for any loss or damage arising from reliance on such content, representations or promises.

CHILD MINDING Mature lady, certs, 24/7, transport 0403766869 or christinaskidsit.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY

MARKET

& MUSEUM OPEN THIS SATURDAY 8am – 2pm Kobya & Friends mullumbimbycommunitymarket.com.au

Cnr Stuart and Myokum St, Mullum No dogs please

FAST BUCK$

(AKA JOHN ANDERSON) Invites intending voters to put themselves (and others who would benefit) on his mailing list by sending email details to: fastbucks@greasypalm.net

DELVE BENEATH THE HYPE

PURA VIDA WELLNESS CENTRE Brunswick Heads COLON HYDROTHERAPY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN FAR INFRARED SAUNA REMEDIAL MASSAGE + more 66850498

Books are notorious time travellers, and a dangerous book from first century Alexandria has arrived in the present.

Wanted ................................ 38

MALE MASSAGE THERAPIST Full body & focus area massage, 7 days $40p/h. Heated massage table. Mark 0448441194 (who is fully COVID-19 vaccinated)

PROF. SERVICES

KINESIOLOGY Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress. Ph 0403125506 SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract.

DENTURES

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HALLS FOR HIRE

ORIGINAL THAI MASSAGE

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

Call Yah 0477594800

TRADEWORK

Beginners Courses

TUE 5–6.30pm Yoga for Backs TH 10–11:30am Prenatal Yoga 5–6:30pm Yoga for Joints FRI 5–7pm Kirtan SAT 1–1:30pm Yoga Nidra 5–7pm Healing Havan Mantra SUN 9–10:30am Yoga for Reproductive Health 1–1:30pm Yoga Nidra Yoga classes $25, yoga nidra $15, havan/kirtan donation. dramba@gmail.com 0404 351 252 shivaparvati.yoga

HYPNOSIS & NLP www.wendypurdey.com Make profound changes in your life. Achieve personal goals and reach your true potential within every aspect of your life.

Mon 6–7pm Hatha slow ﬂow Sat 8.15–9.30am Yogalates Wed 6–7.15pm Yin Rejuv Yoga

4HE ,IQUID 7ASTE 3PECIALISTS

SUFFOLK PARK Mon & Fri 10–11.30am Yogalates Wed 6–7pm Yin Yang Yoga Sun 6.30–7.30pm Hatha Fuse Yin Rejuv

TENDERS

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

TREE SERVICES LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper, crane truck, stump grinding. Local, qualiﬁed, insured, free quotes. 0402487213

The preferred supplier list will be used to select contractors for project work over the five year period 2021-2026 within Hastings-Macleay, Coffs Coast, Clarence, Richmond River and/or Tweed-Byron Areas. Tender documents including selection criteria will be available at www.tenders.nsw.gov.au from 23rd July. Expressions of Interest must be received by 23rd August. Tenders will only be accepted that address the selection criteria and will not be accepted after the closing date. If you would prefer for tender documents to be sent to you via email you must register by sending an email to tender.responses@dpie.nsw.gov.au BEFORE 4:30pm on Monday 19th July. For general information and enquiries please contact Tim Scanlon on 0491 444 058.

38 The Byron Shire Echo `ƖōƷ Ǩǫǽ ǩǧǩǨ

Road base, gravel, blue metal and metal dust. ALL SIZE DELIVERIES. Phone 66845517, 0418481617 FIREWOOD, BANGALOW MEN’S SHED Pickup or delivery: 6x4 box trailer $150 delivered. Ph 0403899225

MIELE WASHERS

Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

HAMBLY’S FIREWOOD Delivery available

Mark 0427 490 038

Byron Bay & Surrounding Areas

6681 3140 Mobile 0417 698 227

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PRIVATE SALE We are looking to buy our forever home! Local emergency health worker looking to purchase a home for a growing family within the Byron Bay, Lennox or hinterland region. Ideally looking for a house with a backyard, small farm or acreage. MUST be within 20 mins of Byron Central Hospital for ‘on call’ work duties. Please call Georgie 0421849683

GARAGE SALES 841 WILSONS CK RD, Sat 8am. 2 couches, 2 fridges, freezer, shelves, power tools, desk, tools, pump and more.

20 years local experience • 19 inch chipper • Stump grinding • Cherry picker • Crane truck • Bob Cat

Fully insured • Free quotes

0427 347 380

• FULLY INSURED • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • FREE QUOTES

6684 4421 0402 364 852 FOR SALE

BAMBOO PLANTS: clumping, screening, hedging, ﬂowering gingers, bromeliads. Close to Mullum. 0458535760

CARAVANS We buy, sell & consign. All makes & models. 0408 758 688

RUBBISH REMOVAL TIP ME HAPPY - ONE TONNE TIPPER UTE FOR HIRE: Tip runs, deliveries, pick ups. Ph 0488297768

TO LET Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 per month Call GNF Bangalow 66872833 BANGALOW SMALL NEW HOUSE Avail now, fully furnished. Internet. New house. Carpets and tiles, large shower. Suit 1 person, male or female. No drugs, no smoking. $570pw + elec Ph 0402061110

LOCAL REMOVAL

WANTED • Arborist • 15” Wood Chipper • Stump Grinder • Fully Insured

CARAVANS

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

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

NPWS North Coast weed contracts National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) North Coast Branch invite weed control and bush regeneration contractors to submit an expression of interest for inclusion as a “preferred supplier”.

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

Call Wendy 0497 090 233

BANGALOW

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

Yoga at Middle Pocket

Yoga Yogalates Pilates

3EPTIC 7ASTE 2EMOVAL

Prepayment is required for all ads.

HYPNOSIS & EFT

David Lovejoy

Tuition.................................. 39

Cash, cheque, Mastercard or Visa

HEALTH

To Let ................................... 38

Tree Services ...................... 38

LINE ADS: $17.00 for the first two lines $5.00 for each extra line $17 for two lines is the minimum charge.

Social Escorts ..................... 39

Tradework ........................... 38

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

RATES & PAYMENT

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

HYPATIA’S LEGACY

Professional Services ......... 38

CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK ALL WEEK!

DOWNSIZING Sat 8am–12pm only. 15 Yamble Dr, O/S. Eclectic mix.

Tip Runs & Rubbish Removal 0408 210 772 MOTOR VEHICLES

SUFFOLK PARK BEACHSIDE 3bdr house, $990pw all inclusive with Wi-ﬁ. 6 month lease, available 1 August. Bond and written references required. Jade 0491768392 or Rick 0422253614 BYRON BAY Unfurnished ﬂat, 10 mins walk to town, 7 mins walk to beach, prefer professional working couple. $650pw or singl $550pw. Phone 04048080154

RESIDENTIAL Brunswick Heads 2 bed 1 bath $420 2 bed 1 bath $550 Ocean Shores 3 bed 2 bath $695 L.J. Hooker Brunswick Heads 6685 0177 5/16 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads

TO LEASE MULLUMBIMBY large office, upstairs Stuart St Arcade. 97sqm, all amenities. $600pw inc GST. Ph 66801643

3 industrial art studios to rent in Alstonville. Two at 44sqm and RQH DW VTP b ,GHDO IRU DUWLVW RU VPDOO EXVLQHVV b

HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT 2017. 12 month warranty. Registered. 47,300 kms. Top spec. $14,850. Ph 0405789116

Contact 0404 858 706

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CHRISTOPHER GEORGE ‘Chris’ Passed away peacefully at Coolamon Villa, Mullumbimby. Much loved husband of Nellie. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Terri, Julie & Tim, Virginia & Barry, and Lyn. Loved grandfather of Sam, Dane, Jesse, Ria, Britt, Ben, Carly, Kaya and great grandfather to William, Jack and Ellie. Chris will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 91 years Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service to be held at Mullumbimby Lawn Cemetery on MONDAY (19 July, 2021) commencing at 11.00am. Michael Currie Funerals 6684 6232

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FLORENCE ETHEL ‘Flo’ Passed away peacefully at Coolamon Villa. Much loved wife of Ted. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Terry & Fiona, Jenny & Michael, Michael & Rachel, and Alison & Shane. Loved by her grandchildren Aiden, Damian, Declan, Caleb, Harrison and her great grandchildren Logan, Angus and Ivy.

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Friday, Mink, and Carob are our new black beauties. These triplets have slightly different coats – sleek, ﬂuffy, and wirey but otherwise they are identical! All are excellent acapella purrers and ear defenders may be required should you choose to take them home! To meet this trio, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

Aged 90 years Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Martins Anglican Church, Mullumbimby on FRIDAY (July 16, 2021) commencing at 11am. Michael Currie Funerals 6684 6232

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BYRON is a four-yearold desexed male staffy. He loves people, as all staffies do, and has some basic obedience training. He would love a home where he has lots of human company – older kids would be fine too. Best as the only pet as staffies prefer the undivided attention of their owners. If you can give Byron a permanent, loving home please contact Pam on 0421 017 461.Microchip no 991001000625560. Visit friendsofthepound.com to view other dogs and cats looking for a home. ABN 83 126 970 338

Meet the mysterious HARRY. He arrived from the pound, so his background is unknown. But what is know is that he is a handsome, super friendly boy. No hang ups, easy going and happy, but not as happy as he will be when he meets his new human companions. HARRY is keen to show his affection with plenty of head rubs and smooches. Adoption is still the July Special of just $50. All cats are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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1st SAT Brunswick Heads 0410 785 554 1st SAT Alstonville 0429 019 407 1st SUN Byron Bay 6685 6807 1st SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 2nd SAT Flea, Bangalow 0490 335 498 2nd SAT Woodburn 0439 489 631

SUN, MOON & TIDES TIMES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

DAY, SUN MOON HIGH LOW DATE MOON RISE / RISE / TIDES, TIDES, (July) PHASE SET SET height (m) height (m)

14 W

6:37 17:06

9:35 11:12 1.22 21:02 23:34 1.70

05:24 0.39 16:45 0.41

15 TH

6:37 17:06

10:09 22:02

12:03 1.24

06:07 0.39 17:36 0.48

16 F

6:37 17:07

10:43 23:03

00:17 1.63 13:00 1.28

06:51 0.39 18:37 0.55

17 SA

6:36 17:07

11:16

01:05 1.53 14:06 1.34

07:39 0.38 19:49 0.61

18 SU

6:36 17:08

11:52 0:05

02:00 1.43 15:15 1.43

08:30 0.37 21:13 0.62

19 M

6:36 17:08

12:30 1:09

03:04 1.33 16:24 1.55

09:25 0.34 22:37 0.58

20 TU

6:35 17:09

13:14 2:16

04:14 1.26 17:28 1.68

10:20 0.31 23:53 0.50

21 W

6:35 17:09

14:05 05:24 1.22 11:16 0.28 3:25 18:27 1.80

22 TH

6:34 17:10

15:03 06:29 1.21 00:58 0.40 4:33 19:20 1.89 12:11 0.24

23 F

6:34 17:10

16:06 07:27 1.22 01:52 0.32 5:39 20:11 1.94 13:03 0.21

24 SA

6:33 17:11

17:13 08:18 1.24 02:41 0.27 6:38 20:58 1.95 13:54 0.19

25 SU

6:33 17:11

18:20 09:07 1.25 03:26 0.25 7:29 21:42 1.91 14:42 0.21

26 M

6:32 17:12

19:24 09:53 1.26 04:08 0.27 8:12 22:23 1.84 15:27 0.26

27 TU

6:32 17:12

20:25 10:37 1.26 04:49 0.30 8:50 23:00 1.72 16:12 0.34

28 W

6:31 17:13

21:22 9:23

11:21 1.26 23:36 1.59

Data sourced from Bureau of Meteorology. Times adjusted for Daylight Savings when applicable.

05:28 0.34 16:56 0.44

2nd SUN The Channon 2nd SUN Tabulam Hall 2nd SUN Coolangatta

6688 6433 0490 329 159

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370 3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024 3rd SUN 3rd SUN 3rd SUN 3rd SUN

Federal 0433 002 757 Uki 0487 329 150 Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333 Ballina 0422 094 338

4th SAT 4th SAT 4th SAT 4th SAT

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4th SUN 4th SUN 4th SUN 4th SUN

Bangalow 6687 1911 Nimbin 0475 135 764 Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta

5th SUN Nimbin

0458 506 000

FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETS Each TUE New Brighton

6677 1345 6628 1084 Each WED 7-11am M’bah 6684 7834 Each WED 3-6pm Nimbin 0475 135 764 Each WED 4-7pm Newrybar Hall Each THU 8-11am Byron 6687 1137 Each THU 2.30-6.30pm Lismore 0450 688 900 Each FRI 7-11am Mullum 6677 1345 Each SAT 8-11am Bangalow 6687 1137 Each SAT 8am-1pm Uki 6679 5530 Each SAT 8.30-11am Lismore 0466 415 172 Each SAT 8.30-12am Blue Knob Each SUN 7-11am Ballina 0493 102 137 Each TUE Organic Lismore

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...............................................................000 AMBULANCE Mullumbimby & Byron Bay ..................................131 233 BRUNSWICK VALLEY RESCUE Primary rescue........................ 6685 1999 BRUNSWICK MARINE RADIO TOWER ................................... 6685 0148 BYRON CENTRAL HOSPITAL .................................................. 6639 9400 POLICE Brunswick Heads ....................................................... 6685 1277 Mullumbimby .............................................................. 6684 2144 Byron Bay ................................................................... 6685 9499 Bangalow .................................................................... 6687 1404 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Storm & tempest damage, flooding......132 500 AIDS Confidential testing & information (ACON) ................................ 6622 1555 AL-ANON Help for family & friends of alcoholics .......................1300 ALANON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hours............................... 1800 423 431 ANIMAL RESCUE (DOGS & CATS) ......................................... 6622 1881 BYRON COUNCIL: EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS ................ 6622 7022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line ............................... 1800 656 463 LIFELINE ..........................................................................................131 114 MENSLINE 7pm–11pm nightly (phone counselling & referral for men).. 6622 2240 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets daily .................................... 6680 7280 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE .................................................. 6684 1286 NORTHERN RIVERS GAMBLING SERVICE ........................... 6687 2520 NORTHERN RIVERS WILDLIFE CARERS............................... 6628 1866 KOALA HOTLINE........................................................ 6622 1233 WIRES – NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service ......... 6628 1898

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Billionaires Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are all in a space race. When they are done comparing the size of their rocket ships, maybe they could all focus on eliminating disease and hunger for all children on the planet? That would be great, thanks.

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Congrats to solicitor Adam van Kempen, from law firm BVK. He was commended as a runner up in the Smokeball Community Hero 2021 Awards, which is a nationwide competition that celebrates local law firms who give back to their communities. Adam was commended for his involvement with the Byron Writers Festival and Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre, as well as pro bono work and sponsorship with Liberation Larder Byron Bay, Byron Bay Football Club, Byron Bay Red Devils, Ballina Lions Club, NRMA Care Flight, Variety: The Children’s Charity, and Rusty’s Byron Guide.

If you thought this guy was bad, just wait till Peter Dutton becomes PM. Or will he? With the continuing vaccine and quarantine rollout disaster, Morrsion’s only hope is the Murdoch press and a weak opposition. Photo from internet plan to tackle the global destruction of nature’. The plan is described as the nature equivalent of the Paris Agreement on climate change, and wll be presented at a UN biodiversity summit in October. US activist lawyer Steven Donziger is being slapped hard by Chevron, and remains under house arrest for not supplying the company with his phone and computer. Read more page 10.

According to www.unicef-irc. org, Australia ranks 37th in national childcare and parental leave policies. Estonia is 10th and Lithuania is 12th. Luxembourg is first.

Housing affordablility is of course not just a Byron bubble problem – Port Macquarie News (Nine) reports ‘Homelessness pain as property market prices out locals’.

New Scientist reports that ‘Nearly a third of the world’s oceans and land should be protected by 2030 to stem extinctions and ensure humanity lives in harmony with nature. That is the suggestion from 195 countries in a proposed United Nations

Slow clap for federal environment minister, Sussan Ley (Liberal). According to The Guardian, she will appeal the recent federal court declaration that she has a duty of care to protect Australian children from climate harm that would be caused by the expansion

of Whitehaven Coal’s project near Boggabri, NSW. Former Greens senator Scott Ludlum usually offers

Economist and author Richard Dennis pointed out this week that, ‘According to Treasury, nothing the Coalition has done in the last six years has had any impact on productivity. Nothing. Nada. Despite their ridiculous claims that tax cuts, ABCC, IR reform or car parks would boost productivity, they haven’t’. UK’s coal-fired electricity ban has been brought forward to 2024, according to climate and energy website www. edie.net. In the same week, Northern Ireland declared a ‘climate emergency’.

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