THE BYRON SHIRE Volume 25 #21 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Mullumbimby 02 6684 1777 Byron Bay 02 6685 5222 Fax 02 6684 1719 editor@echo.net.au adcopy@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au 21,000 copies every week
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Eschewing hyperbole, Alan Roberts simply cut to the chase, immolating various substances to demonstrate his solar concentrating hyperbolic reflector at last weekend’s Living Together Sustainably Gathering at Eagle Farm Tyagarah. Photo Jeff ‘It’s Just Like A Reflection, Man’ Dawson
Byron Shire Council calls for input to strategic plan Community input is being sought to help inform Byron Shire Council’s new long term Community Strategic Plan (CSP). Mayor Jan Barham said the long term plan will identify residents’ and ratepayers’ priorities and aspirations for the future and detail Council responsibilities and actions. ‘As part of the development of the Community Strategic Plan, the community will be asked to consider the vision Council has developed within the Community Discussion Paper,’ Cr Barham said in a press release. ‘The long term sustainable vision balances the social, economic and environmental needs of community
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and presents the civic leadership to make it happen.’ She said residents and ratepayers will be asked to submit what they believe are the priority issues facing the Shire over the next ten to 15 years, allocation of Council resources and the way in which community can form stronger partnerships. Community input and submissions on the development of the draft CSP close Friday November 19. As part of the consultation process, ‘Farmers’ Markets Listening Posts’ will be held at Byron Bay Farmers’ Market and at Mullumbimby Farmers’ Market on Thursday November 4. In addition,
‘Futures Expos’ will be held at Byron Shire Council Chamber on Monday November 8, 1pm-7pm, Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Hall on Tuesday November 9, 1pm-7pm, and at Ocean Shores Country Club on Wednesday November 10, 1pm-7pm. A community presentation and forum will be held at each of the Futures Expos from 5pm. Council is also keen to hear from people who would like to be part of a Community Focus Group for the development of the CSP. Interested people can register on Council’s website www. byron.nsw.gov.au by clicking the link ‘Byron Shire Voice –
have your say’. Council’s online community has been developed to identify a group of people that are available and willing to participate in a range of engagement programs. Council will also be holding consultation sessions for chambers of commerce and progress associations. To assist with the development of the Community Strategic Plan, Council has put together a Community Discussion Paper and a Community Strategic Planning Survey 2021. Both are available on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov. au and at community access points throughout the Shire.
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RTN ‘shines a light on violence’ against women Reclaim the Night will be held in Byron Bay after a two year break and will be hoping to shine light on the issue of sexual violence and violence against women and children. Reclaim the Night will take place on Friday October 29 in Denning Park, Main Beach Byron Bay (near the peace pole) and will include an array of activities, speakers and entertainment. This year the theme is about ‘shining a light on domestic violence’ and so a lantern parade has been planned to commence at 6.30pm, which will weave through Byron township taking the message of freedom from violence for all women and children in our streets. Activities and entertainment will commence from 4pm, including badge making, lantern decorating, face decorating and there will be hip hop performers, the Songbirds choir and The Arawkal Dubay dancers. The Chrysallis Girls Group will be speaking and an open mic session for women to share their stories and experiences on the day. In the event of wet weather, the Reclaim the Night event will be held on the Verandah at the Byron Bay Community Centre from 4 pm to 7 pm. Reclaim the Night is a global movement which organises
Apology To Fishheads With regard to the article on the front page of The Echo of October 12, 2010, I would like to place on record that there was no impropriety on the part of the proprietors or employees of Fishheads in any of the matters alluded to in the article. The reference to Fisheads was unintended and I apologise unreservedly for any hurt that may have been experienced by the proprietors and staff. Tom Tabart, Councillor, Bangalow
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peaceful protests against violence against women and children. Reclaim the Night also promotes strength and survival. It represents a claim for basic human rights to live in freedom from discrimination and fear of violence. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In 2010, violence against women is still a big issue affecting the social, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of individuals and families,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; say RTN organisers. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fifty-seven per cent of Australian women have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence, and domestic violence is the largest risk factor for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health between the ages of 15 to 44. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Women have made great changes over the last 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;Ś Unfortunately there is still more work to be done as women still live with the threat of sexual violence.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Men wanting to support Reclaim the Night are asked to gather along the line of Jonson Street to cheer. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Neroli Jager from the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Service on 6684 4299 or Belle Arnold at Byron Shire Council on 6626 7225. Please visit the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reclaim the Night Byron Bay 2010â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Facebook event site for more details.
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