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Democracy under strain as pandemic continuesHans Lovejoy

With the NSW government now

openly threatening that the public

will not be able to participate in

social activities, work in the public

sector or travel interstate unless

they are vaccinated for COVID-19,

The Echo asked local NSW MP

Tamara Smith (Greens) what her

party is doing about protecting

civic rights and freedoms.

She replied, ‘The Nationals-

Liberal government have no

accountability, as they haven’t sat

in parliament for months’.

‘There’s no opportunity to

interrogate their policies, and all

the data around their COVID-19

response is kept secret’.

She says that her party supports

vaccination, ‘but not cohesion or

punishment as a public policy’.

‘To bully and apply coercion is

an appalling way to do public mes-

saging. The evidence is that such

measures push those undecided,

or against, underground. The

conversation is lost’.

When asked if there are manda-

tory vaccination rules for politicians,

their staff and bureaucrats, Ms Smith

replied MPs and their staff cannot

attend parliament unless vaccinated.

In recent weeks it has emerged

that NSW Premier Berejiklian

handed many powers to police, in

particular around curfews, which

came without health expert advice.

Ms Smith said, ‘I am told police

don’t like curfews, as it’s not easy

to police. It’s also not an eff ective

way to engage with communities.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro (Nats)

said this was in response to media

pressure, which looks like a decision

that is based on optics. My experi-

ence is that police are oft en the last

to know of any government policy’.

Ms Smith says it’s unlikely the

police are trying to increase their

powers in the background.

She said, ‘Most police are there

for the right reasons, but as for

police minister David Elliott… the

“tough on law and order” is more

about certain voter enclaves than

good policing’.

A positive from the unfolding

pandemic, says Ms Smith, is that

there is access to vaccines. ‘Many

do not have that. It’s a privilege’.

Byron’s vaccination level one of the lowest in NSWPaul Bibby

The Byron Shire has one of

the lowest COVID-19 vaccina-

tion levels in the state, according

to Federal Government figures,

suggesting that a significant pro-

portion of the community may be

reluctant to get the jab.

An Echo analysis of figures

released by the Commonwealth

Department of Health last week

shows that 28.7 per cent of Byron

residents over 15 years of age are

fully vaccinated.

This is well below the overall

level for NSW, which stands at 43.5

per cent. The proportion of locals

over 15 who have had their first

dose is also significantly lower than

for the state as a whole – standing

at 52 per cent, compared with 77.3

per cent for all of NSW.

Remote areas least vaccinated

There are just a handful of Local

Government Areas (LGAs) across

NSW that have lower vaccination

rates than Byron.

These are mostly in more

remote regional areas which have

had little contact with the virus,

and where there is less access to

vaccination centres and GPs.

According to the figures, the

LGA with the lowest first dose

vaccination rate is Edward River

(47.0 per cent) which is located in

the Western Riverina region.

Byron also has the lowest vac-

cination rate in the NSW Northern

Rivers. It is well behind Ballina,

where 64 per cent of the population

have had their first dose and 42

per cent of the population are fully

vaccinated.

The Tweed also has higher

vaccination levels, with 62 per cent

having had their first dose and 36

per cent having had their second.

Lismore LGA has the closest vac-

cination level to Byron, with 57 per

cent of residents having received

one dose and 31 per cent having

been fully vaccinated.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease locally, schools welcomed students back to face-to-face learning from Monday. NSW

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said, ‘Schools coming out of lockdown will return to Level 3 restrictions,

which includes QR code check-ins, no visitors on site, restricted activities, increased hygiene practices, mask

wearing and staggered drop off and pick up times’. For information visit www.education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/

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Plans by the NSW government to start reopening from the COVID-19

lockdown lacks suff icient detail, including any modelling of future

case numbers and health system impacts, say the Australian Medical

Association (AMA).

And on September 2, The AMA said, ‘hospitals are ill prepared for

plans to open up’ and they are calling for ‘new modelling based on

hospital and staff ing capacity to guide opening-up plans for Australia’.

It follows AMA’s 2020 Public Hospital Report Card in early October, 2020,

which found ‘access to public hospitals treatment in many jurisdictions

is deteriorating and public hospital waiting times are getting worse’.

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Top judges named for Ocean Shores Art ExpoAn internationally recognised art pho-

tographer and an assistant director of

Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art will

judge this year’s Ocean Shores Art Expo.

Co-organiser Elizabeth Allen says

Michael Cook, a Brisbane and Byron-

based art photographer of Bidjara herit-

age, will judge the photography and

digital art sections of the exclusively

online expo.  

‘Cook’s photographs, which explore

issues of identity, are represented in

major Australian collections, and in

significant international collections

including the British Museum; The

Museum of World Cultures, Nether-

lands; the Museum of Contemporary

Aboriginal Art, Utrecht; the Los Angeles

County Museum of Art; and the Kluge-

Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, USA’. 

Ms Allen says, ‘Simon Wright,

assistant director of the Queensland

Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art

(QAGOMA), will judge the categories of

watercolour and gouache; printmaking;

drawing and pastels; oil and acrylic;

mixed media; and sculpture and 3D art’.

Entries in the Ocean Shores Art Expo

close on September 15.

Prizes include the $1,000 Vale Award,

plus prize money of $500 for the winner

of each category, and $200 for second

place getters and the Viewers’ Choice. 

The expo will open at 10am on Octo-

ber 9 for public viewing and sales, and

continue until November 9.

Viewers can vote for their favourite

artwork or photograph from October

9 till 23. 

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Grants allocated across communityWinners of the annual

Mullum Ex-Services Club

grants program have been

announced, with local com-

munity groups benefiting in

the thousands.

The Club’s GM, Andrew

Spice, says their grants

program has given away

$19,825 in cash and in-kind

support over the past 12

months.

Mr Spice says, ‘The

amount of cash [given away]

in the past year was $17,515’.

‘The major recipients

were Mullumbimby CWA

($4,200); Brunswick Heads

Surf Club ($4,200); Mul-

lumbimby Agricultural Show

Society ($4,200); Mullum-

bimby Junior Rugby League

($2,000); Brunswick Byron

Netball Association ($1,000)

and the Mullumbimby

Business Chamber (Chinny

Charge) ($1,000)’.

‘Mullumbimby Ex-Ser-

vices Club supports a wide

range of charitable bodies,

community groups, schools

and sporting organisations

through the ClubGRANTS

Scheme.

‘ClubGRANTS was

established in 1998 to ensure

registered clubs in NSW with

gaming profits over $1 mil-

lion contribute financial or

in-kind support to local com-

munity services, programs,

and projects.

‘The scheme enables a

club’s participation, support,

and leadership within their

local area, by providing fund-

ing for projects, services, and

programs that benefit their

community’.

Stone & Wood sells to big brewer Lion Aslan Shand

Local brewers Stone & Wood last week

announced that their Fermentum group

of businesses will be sold to Lion.

The Fermentum group is comprised

of brands, including the flagship Stone

& Wood, Two Birds, Fixation, Little

Dragon and Sunly Seltzer. The deal is

subject to regulatory approvals, the

process for which has commenced.

According to www.lionco.com, Lion

has a considerable portfolio of beers,

ciders and non-alcoholic drinks, and

also manages venues.

Lion’s portfolio of beer alone

includes XXXX, Tooheys, Iron Jack,

Furphy, Little Creatures, Hahn, James

Squire, Byron Bay Brewery, James

Boag, Kirin, Emu, Swan Draught, West

End Draught, Kosciuszko Pale Ale,

White Rabbit, Bevy, Eumundi, and Tiny

Mountain.

The deal, say Lion, will see a new

brewery built in Murwillumbah that

will create local jobs, a donation of $5

million to the inGrained not for profit

foundation, and another $1 million to

Big Scrub Landcare Inc.

Lion Australia Managing Director

James Brindley said, ‘We have huge

respect for what Jamie Cook, Brad

Rogers, Ross Jurisich and the team have

created: great beer, wonderful brands,

spiritual homes in their breweries and

tap rooms, an inclusive culture and a

commitment to the community’.

‘We want to grow what they’ve

started, giving their people and beers

even more reach across the country’, he

said. ‘We have a shared vision of “Brew-

ing as a Force for Good”.

‘Lion is Australia’s first large-scale

carbon neutral brewer and we will be

backing the Stone & Wood, Two Birds

and Fixation breweries to go carbon

neutral as well.

‘There are lots of areas where we can

learn from each other’.

It has been confirmed with The Echo that all employees with Stone and

Wood will be kept on.

From left, Andrew Spice and Maurie Maher from the Mullum Ex-Services Club, with

some recipients of their grants program: The Mullum Ag Show society’s Ken Ryan and

Carolyn Reynolds (dressed in blue), the Bruns Surf Club’s Leigh Robbins and Chris Ashton,

Sue Constable and Diane Giddins. Photo Jeff Dawson

Stone & Wood founders Brad Rogers,

Ross Jurisich and Jamie Cook.

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Bayshore Drive residents in Byron say

while they support Council’s plans for a

large bioenergy facility within the Byron

Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

site, the expected truck movements

past their homes are unacceptable and

‘significantly understated’.

Yet one of the most sympathetic ears

in Council, Cr Cate Coorey, has dis-

missed their claims and traff ic calcula-

tions, and instead made the case that if

approved, the truck movements would

be capped and would not be ‘significant

in the context of the neighbourhood’.

Cr Coorey spruiked the facility and

repeated Council’s traff ic study figures,

which claims truck movements would

equate to seven return trips a day (a net

increase).

David Dixon sits on the Strata Com-

mittee of Bayshore Apartments, and

told The Echo his committee represents

14 property owners on the haulage

route to, and from, the facility.

‘We are concerned, because the DA

does not fully disclose the extent of the

truck noise problem. It acknowledges

there will be ten truck deliveries of

waste per day in vehicles that will

include 19m semitrailers.

‘However, the DA does not divulge

the number of trucks required to remove

compost and other materials from the

site. Thus, total truck movements and

noise are significantly understated.

‘There will be thousands of new

truck movements past our homes each

year and this level of noise will be intru-

sive, as well as detrimental to mental

and physical health’.

Another Bayshore Apartment

resident, Susanne Love, told The Echo,

‘It seems like madness to talk about so

many truck movements in a residential

area. We are not the industrial estate’.

Ms Love added she was also con-

cerned for the impact on the Bird Sanctu-

ary, located within the proposed area.

Councillor Cate Coorey told The Echo, ‘I hear the concerns of neigh-

bours, as none of us want see increased

traff ic anywhere near our homes, but

this number of vehicles is low impact’.

‘That part of Byron, with Habitat,

the Sun Bistro and Elements and the

rest of the Habitat hotel site as it gets

developed — all large traff ic generating

businesses — is definitely busier lately’.

Cr Coorey added that her concerns

included the potential impacts on the

wildlife at the STP wetlands, ‘and I need

to get more information about that’.

Council’s traff ic report states, ‘the

impact of the development traff ic on

the road network will not have any

unacceptable traff ic implications’.

Yet, by far the shortest distance from

the STP to Ewingsdale Road is past the

Cavanbah Centre, a facility owned by

Council. Council staff were asked about

that alternative route, and replied

it ‘would involve construction and

operations adjacent to the three highest

biodiversity-value cells in the far south-

east of the STP constructed wetlands’.

Bayshore Drive residents are not happy they may be facing increased truck

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Dam advocate loses bid for new water science teamMia Armitage

Independent Ballina Shire

councillor, Sharon Cadwal-

lader, has failed to gain

majority support within water

utility, Rous County Council,

for an independent water

research team in the region.

Cr Cadwallader said

earlier this year she’d be

running for mayor in the

upcoming local government

elections (December 4) and

that water security, particu-

larly the dumped Dunoon

Dam proposal, would be one

of her key campaign issues.

With most town water

in the region coming from

the Rocky Creek Dam, Rous

said last year demand was

expected to outstrip supply

by 2024. Cr Cadwallader

expressed disgust when the

Rous County Council voted

against reconsidering a new

dam in Dunoon, saying the

decision showed democracy

was dead given they’d

rejected a petition of more

than 10,000 signatures in

support of the proposal. More

recently, the independent

councillor tried to convince

her fellow Ballina Shire

councillors of the need for a

new independent scientific

research organisation.

‘Rous County Council has

now proceeded with the

adopted option of ground-

water in order to meet the

2024 deadline’, Cr Cadwal-

lader wrote in her notice of

motion in late August.

‘Alstonville residents

are being notified of the

impending water quality

testing from the Clarence

Moreton Basin,’ she wrote,

adding that ‘no data exists

as to the quality or volume

of water in that basin. It

remains an unknown’.

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Will Sydney’s trash be Richmond Valley’s ‘treasure’Richmond Valley Council

say they have welcomed an

announcement by the Deputy

Premier, John Barilaro, and

the Minister for Energy and

Environment, Matt Kean, that

the Richmond Valley has been

identified by the NSW Govern-

ment as a potential location

to establish a new thermal

waste-to-energy facility.

West Ballina and Chinderah casual contact COVID locationsTwo confirmed cases of COVID-

19 have transited through the

Northern Rivers this week with

casual contact sites at both

West Ballina and Chinderah.

Our ‘freedoms’ and the Queensland border bubbleQueensland has announced

that the border bubble with

New South Wales will be rein-

stated, but not in the way many

had hoped.

Controversial Iron Gates development in Evans Head given another crackOn 6 September, 2021

GoldCoral was given a Clause

55 variation by the Northern

Regional Planning Panel that

allows them to submit further

plans to develop the Iron Gates

site.

Following the lead of Western Australia and VictoriaFollowing the leads of Western

Australia and Victoria by adopt-

ing a plan to phase out logging

of public native forests, is what

a local alliance is asking of the

NSW Government.

Ballina Shire Council votes down affordable housing at old depotA majority of Ballina Shire

councillors have voted against

developing an affordable hous-

ing project on Ballina Island’s

state-owned old depot.

More than 8,000 free meals given away in Ballina lockdownMia Armitage

Around 8,000 free meals

were given to a dramatically

increased number of people

needing them in Ballina over

the lockdown period, start-

ing August 9.

Organisers at the Rotary

branch in Ballina, volunteers

for the Ballina Hot Meals

service at Ballina’s Masonic

Lodge, and workers at the

Cherry Street Sports Club,

have all described a rapid

spike in the number of

people needing help to get

by when work and revenue

stopped for many as a conse-

quence of the lockdown.

Greens Member for Ball-

ina, Tamara Smith, raised the

alarm early in the lockdown

on BayFM, after receiving a

letter from the Rotary Club

referring to single parents

struggling to feed their

families, women sleeping in

their cars and elderly people

needing help.

Many people reportedly

lost work in Ballina when

retail and hospitality outlets

were forced to close or

significantly reduce their

productivity.

Ballina Hot Meals, who

offer services twice per week,

were overwhelmed with

demand and in need of extra

volunteers.

Ban on gatheringsBallina Hot Meals has

provided dinner to the home-

less and others in need for

more than twenty years, but

the service was threatened

shortly after the pandemic

declaration last year.

A local church had funded

them through money col-

lected during services, but ran

out of money when in-person

events were restricted under

public health orders.

A desperate call for help

was issued and that’s where

the Cherry Street Sports Club

(CSSC) entered the scene.

‘Our motto is “profit for

purpose”,’ CSSC General

Manager, Tere Sheehan, told

The Echo last week.

‘Our purpose is to

continually improve the lives

of our members and the

community we live in’, Mr

Sheehan said, ‘so this situa-

tion was something that we

just couldn’t ignore’.

Mr Sheehan said the CSSC

board ‘committed to $25,000

per year, for three years’ to

get Ballina Hot Meals ‘back up

and running and fully funded’.

‘Our board of directors

graciously approved to pay

staff through this lockdown,

which was tremendous,’ Mr

Sheehan said.

‘So we ramped up the

kitchen again, and started

preparing meals.’

Speaking last week, Mr

Sheehan said the club was

‘just about to hit the 6,000

meal mark’ since the ninth of

August, and volunteers had

given away around 2,000.

‘So it’s definitely been

needed, that’s for sure,’ Mr

Sheehan said.

But the support wasn’t

limited to free dinners any-

more. Mr Sheehan said Ballina

Hot Meals served breakfast

all through lockdown seven

days per week and gave away

fruit and veggie boxes thanks

to a local Ballina business,

Hartley’s Fresh Market, as

well as care packs for men

and women provided by local

pharmacies.

The club was also running

online raffles each week

through its Facebook page

to help pay for the meals and

to promote local businesses

that supplied vouchers and

other prizes for the raffles.

Mr Sheehan described

the lockdown as ‘one of the

most horrible times in a club

manager’s career’.

He said the club was

closed, there was zero rev-

enue and he worried about

his team of 54 staff.

‘But in so many ways, this

has probably been the best

month of my career,’ he said,

‘to be able to give back and

do what we’ve been doing,

it’s just heartwarming’.

Mia Armitage is a BayFM

member. Listen to Mr

Sheehan’s interview, aired

10/09/21 via Community

Newsroom at bayfm.org.

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Photo Jeff Dawson

Creatives feature in Lismore planCreative industries, climate

resilience, building more

homes and supporting a

flourishing food sector are all

aspirations within a 15-year

vision for Lismore.

Minister for Planning and

Public Spaces, Rob Stokes,

said in a press release that

‘Lismore will become the

Newtown of the Northern

Rivers’.

‘Lismore is home to the

highest number of artists and

creatives in regional NSW and

by encouraging investment

in the arts we will see it

transform into the Newtown

of the Northern Rivers’.

‘The community wants

to see more diverse and

climate-conscious hous-

ing, and the plan will help

achieve this, in partnership

with Council’.

The Lismore Regional City

Action Plan’s key goals and

objectives are to, ‘Promote

jobs growth, leveraging new

opportunities in tourism

and existing employment

nodes around health and

education; provide more

and different types of hous-

ing to give people greater

choice; support Lismore as

the heart of the Northern

Rivers; deliver an accessible

and vibrant city centre; and

identify and deliver the

infrastructure the city needs

to make it a more attractive

place for investment’.

To view the plan, visit

www.pp.planningportal.nsw.

gov.au/lismoreRCAP.

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Paul Bibby

Residents living near a pro-

posed 15-lot housing devel-

opment in Wilsons Creek say

it will negatively impact a

precious wildlife corridor on

the site, exacerbate traff ic

safety problems on the sur-

rounding roads, and damage

the peaceful character of

their quiet enclave.

The concerns were among

a raft of issues raised in rela-

tion to the Community Title

(CT) development proposed

for 31 Alidenes Road.

But Council planning

staff argue that none of the

concerns warrants refusal

of the plan at this stage of

the process, recommending

that councillors give it a

preliminary green light when

the matter comes before this

week’s planning meeting.

The development is at the

planning proposal stage, with

the Sydney-based owners

seeking to amend the Local

Environment Plan (LEP)

for this part of the Shire, to

permit a Community Title

development of up to 15 lots.

There would also be one

‘association’ lot that includes

part of the Yankee Creek

waterway and the surround-

ing riparian zone.

There is considerable

public opposition to the

plan, as evidenced by the 42

responses to a recent public

exhibition period.

A key concern expressed

in the submissions was the

impact of the proposed devel-

opment on Yankee Creek.

‘Yankee Creek needs to

be managed and protected,’

a summary of the public

submissions states.

‘The creek and woodland

act as wildlife corridor. A

number of threatened spe-

cies have been recorded in

the area, as well as koalas. 

‘To protect the threatened

species recorded, the creek

lines need to be revegetated

with riparian rainforest spe-

cies and reed beds.’

But Council’s Land Use

Planning co-ordinator, Alex

Caras, said that the planning

proposal already required

the waterway and riparian

buff ers to remain in one lot

with common ownership and

management. 

‘This is consistent with

the environmental Policy

Direction 2.4 of Byron Shire

Rural Land Use Strategy 2017,’

Mr Caras said. ‘A vegetation

management plan also will

be required at the subdivi-

sion DA stage’.

Another concern

expressed in the submissions

was the traff ic safety impact

of the development.

Residents said that

there were already some

significant safety issues on

the surrounding roads, which

would be exacerbated by a

significant increase in daily

vehicle movements.

These issues included a

blind curve on Wilsons Creek

Road near the Alidenes Rd

turn-off . The road at this inter-

section needed to be sealed,

and street lighting, reflectors,

road markings and safety

signs installed, they said. 

But Mr Caras said a Road

Safety Audit (RSA) and Traff ic

Impact Assessment (TSA),

undertaken for the planning

proposal, had given it a clean

bill of health.  

‘An internal review of

these documents and the

proposed intersection

treatments found these to

be satisfactory and within

acceptable performance

standards,’ he said.

Residents further

expressed the view that the

bulk, scale and character of

the development was not

consistent with the existing

development in the area

and would impact on its

peaceful nature.

‘This is especially the case

once creek path and flood

zones, riparian buff ers, sew-

erage, driveways, power and

other facilities are factored

in,’ they said.

‘The development will

resemble a residential

estate, which is not in keep-

ing with the existing area.’

In response to this, Mr

Caras said the proposed 15

dwellings represented the

maximum carrying capacity

of the site.

‘Achieving this with

acceptable environmental

impacts will need to be dem-

onstrated at the DA stage’, he

said.

Mullumbimby resident and

Hemp Collective founder,

Maxine Shea, has been

named 2021 AusMumpre-

neur Sustainability gold

winner and Sustainable

Product bronze award

winner.

The awards were held

at an online event, where

talented mums in business

from all over the country

gathered to support and

encourage other Australian

‘mumpreneurs’. 

Maxine said she was

excited to be awarded

among such a talented group

of women.

‘Winning the

Ausmumpreneur awards

means Hemp Collective has

the ability to become a cred-

ible mainstream business by

being externally recognised

as a business leader, not just

in a national market, but

internationally too!

‘When we remove barri-

ers and turn adversity into

positive light, others too will

see the rewards achieved by

empowering themselves!’

Founded by Peace

Mitchell and Katy Garner,

AusMumpreneur is an ‘online

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sonal researcher Dr G. A.

Lahood has been asked to

contribute to a collection

of papers in honour of the

legendary LSD and psycho-

tropic plant researcher, Dr

Stanislav Grof.

The book, A Festschrift (a collection of celebratory

papers from colleagues) is

for Grof’s ninetieth birthday,

and includes notables and

luminaries such as mytholo-

gist Joseph Campbell,

world renowned professor

of Religion Houston Smith,

Rick Doblin founder of

MAPS (The Multidisciplinary

Association of Psychedelic

Studies) the late Ralf Metzner

(associated with Ram Dass

and Tim Leary) and cultural

historian, Rick Tarnas, author

of Cosmos and Psyche.

Dr Lahood says he is a

‘transpersonal anthropolo-

gist, a psychotherapist and

a new paradigm researcher’

and has lived in Byron since

2006.

He trained under Stan Grof

in the late ’80s.

‘I was the youngest

trainee back then’, says Dr

Lahood, ‘And soaked up

everything Stan had to teach

– which is a lot’.

‘Grof has been at the

forefront of psychotropic

research for almost 50

years, and the resurgence

of interest in psychotropic

substances (ayahuasca,

psilocybin, LSD, ketamine)

for healing of trauma would

likely not have happened

without his influence.

Transpersonal psychology

‘Grof and Abe Maslow

started the transpersonal

psychology movement in

the heyday of psychedelics

in 1969, when powerful arms

of the American Govern-

ment banned legitimate

research into psychotropic

healing’.

Dr Lahood has given

hundreds of holotropic

workshops (in NZ, Aust, UK),

published two dozen papers

and book chapters on child-

birth trauma and shamanism,

action research (relational

inquiry), spiritual emergen-

cies, and gestalt therapy.

Dr Lahood’s papers are

read as course work in many

transpersonal (spiritually)

oriented university counsel-

ling courses.

Aft er being asked to

contribute to the book by

Rick Tarnas, Dr Lahood

says he thought he was the

‘runt of the litter’ when he

read the list of luminaries

contributing.

‘Rick was kind and

replied, “Not in our view”.’

The paper was partly

researched in Byron Bay,

where Dr Lahood inter-

viewed 100 mothers, and was

supported by midwives in

Australia and NZ.

The focus was on the

psycho-spiritual encounter

with death, a topic some

women speak about while

giving birth.

Dr Lahood’s research

suggests that if ‘birth giving’

women think they might

die, then they can clamp up,

inhibit or stop labour, which

can call forth more invasive

medical interventions.

The encounter with

death can open a door into

profound transpersonal

phenomena.

Birth trauma Dr Lahood says, ‘The

paper also has to do with

the use of the holotropic

ritual (breathwork) to heal

birth trauma created by

medicalised hospital ritual’.

‘As such it can create

PTSD’, he says.

In the past 10 years, Dr

Lahood has also developed

‘relational inquiry’, a form

of new paradigm action

research.

‘Its not psychotherapy

by any means, as the social

handshake is “mutual

care” so obviously, not

psychotherapy’.

‘It’s about to be published

as The Rainbow of Desire: Seven Years Practicing Seven Relationships in Relational Inquiry (International Journal of Transpersonal Studies).

‘When the first COVID-19

wave hit, we closed the

group down as a safety

measure.

‘However, when covid

is under control, I will do

another seven year cycle of

co-research.

‘Relational Inquiry is

researching spiritual sub-

jectivity with the hypothesis

that Nature has an interior

subjective experience’.

It’s the far-out end of

eco-psychology, which

comes back round to many

Indigenous worldviews.

‘And if that sounds a bit

crazy (which it might to

someone sporting a strictly

materialist worldview), we

can remember that New

Zealand’s Prime Minister,

Jacinda Ardern, in response

to longtime Maori activism,

has accorded a river the

same status as a person – so

rivers, lakes, seashores, sand

dunes – are people too!

‘Coming back to Grof’s

amazing research, I think

that is one of the remarkable

things that has come with

the psychotropic research –

a more participatory relation

with Nature’.

Dr G. A. Lahood. Photo Jeff Dawson

‘The cave you fear to enter

– Joseph Campbell

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Amber wins state lifeguard awardRoss Kendall

Local surfer, Amber Whipple,

was named Lifeguard of the

Year at Surf Life Saving NSW’s

2021 Awards of Excellence

celebration in late August.

The keen surfer began

her lifeguarding duties with

Byron Bay SLSC about six

years ago, when she was 17,

and has been a regular on

the beach since then.

While the award recog-

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and consistency of effort’, it

is also about ‘being the best

you can,’ she said.

‘I was very excited to be

nominated,’ she said.

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has felt like a bit of a boys

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women are getting the

recognition for their contri-

butions. It’s great there is

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The developer behind a new,

multi-storey motel to be

built in central Byron Bay has

applied to further increase

the height of the building,

despite having already

been allowed to exceed the

maximum height limit for

that part of town.

The owners of 33 Lawson

Street already have permis-

sion to build a three-storey,

46-room hotel with two

levels of basement parking.

That proposal involved

an 11 per cent exceedance of

height limits, drawing the ire

of neighbours and those who

oppose the creeping height

increases taking place across

the Byron CBD.

Now the same owners

have applied to build a

rooftop bar, pool, and bath-

room, which would see the

building’s height blow out to

12.5 metres – a 38 per cent

exceedance of the 9m limit.

The modification applica-

tion will come before this

week’s Council planning

meeting.

The application has

brought five strongly-worded

letters of objection from

neighbours, including one

couple who bought a unit

next door with an eye to

retiring there, and now fear a

significant loss of amenity.

But the developer argues

that despite significantly

exceeding the height limit,

the additions will make little

difference to the overall

visual impact of the building.

This argument has been

accepted by Council staff.

They wrote, ‘A variation to

the height provisions is sup-

ported in this instance as the

staircase, lift and amenities on

the rooftop generate minimal

visual impacts, do not gener-

ate significant privacy or over-

looking issues, or noticeably

change the bulk and scale of

the approved building…’

Amber Whipple is NSW’s

Lifeguard of the Year.

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Comment North Coast news online

I confess to having no clinical

or medical training, but my

reading of some of the litera-

ture increasingly tells me that

laughter, and the hormones

that trigger it, is a powerful

healing and comforting tool

that serves to help us cope

with stress, anxiety, trauma

and the challenges associated

with living and navigating

modern life. 

Mental health issues are

an increasing concern for

clinicians and allied health

workers, and given the trauma

associated with coping in a

world affected by a global

pandemic, my non-clinical eye

tells me that the longer the

pandemic lingers, the bigger

the incidence of mental illness

in a post-pandemic world.

Humour generally, and

laughter in particular, have

always been key coping

mechanisms in Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander and

other Indigenous communities

around the globe.

There are always scallywags,

men and women, who made

people laugh to help forget,

for a few minutes, the trauma

of racism, living in poverty and

social segregation. 

Growing up in the shanties

on the banks of the Namoi

river in Walgett, stories were an

important part of our survival,

and were regularly used to ignite

raucous mirth and laughter.

These stories were as

eagerly awaited as were the

mystic and mystery of the

many ‘ghost stories’ told

around camp fires.

There were Aboriginal and

non-Aboriginal scallywags,

yarn-spinners who would try

to outdo each other about the

size of a fish that was caught/

got away, or who had the most

obedient dog etc.

One such legend was the

non-Aboriginal father of one of

my best mates, Ray Morris. 

Ray’s father had a reputa-

tion in Walgett and surrounding

towns as a great yarn spinner,

and one of the yarns I recall

him telling to a group of us

young kids one day was of two

old blokes boasting about the

most obedient dog they had

worked with.

One bloke said that his dog

was so clever and obedient

that all he had to do was

whistle and his dog would

immediately jump on the back

of his wagon and he would be

panting, ready for work. 

The other old bloke was a

drover and he told his mate;

‘That’s nothing, my dog was so

clever and obedient that once

I was in Coonamble (just over

a 100kms away), and I was in a

phone booth talkin’ to a mate

and I remembered that I left my

best dog in Walgett.

‘I told my mate to put the

phone to my dog’s ear and I

whistled, and when I finished

the call and left the phone-

booth, my dog was there out-

side the booth waiting for me,

that’s how clever and obedient

my dog was’.

Such tall tales filled and

excited the imagination of

growing boys.

There’s another story of an

old Aboriginal bloke who was

sitting on a doorstep when he

was approached by a tourist

who was passing through town.

The tourist stopped to ask

directions to a neighbouring

town, and the old bloke

pointed to a road out of town

and said to the tourist, ‘You’ve

taken everything else from us,

so just take that road and it will

take you to the next town’.

The tourist had a good laugh

and apologised and gave the

old bloke a good tip for his

truth and ‘advice’.

There are a number of

hormones that reportedly trig-

ger chemical reactions in the

human body.

These hormones are

transported through the blood-

stream to help regulate mood

and excite sensitivities.

The hormones are col-

lectively referred to as the

‘happy hormones’ and include

dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin

and endorphins. 

Endorphins are perhaps the

most relevant hormone when

the notion of laughter and hap-

piness is considered.

Endorphins are produced by

the central nervous system and

when activated they help us

deal with, among other things,

pain or stress.

Endorphins are the high that

we get when we do things such

as eat, exercise, or have sex.

Serotonin is a hormone that

helps moderate our mood,

our feelings of wellbeing, and

general happiness. It also helps

to reduce our worries and

concerns and is associated with

learning and memory.

Serotonin is released when

we do things that we often take

for granted such as a walk in

the outdoors, especially during

sunny days, a healthy rest and

good night’s sleep, each of

these in their own way, helps to

reduce our stress levels. 

So, bring on the laughter,

unleash the happy hormones

and whilst we mourn the loss

of life, let’s also have some

levity to help us cope with the

stress of surviving this global

pandemic. 

As Lord Bryon counselled,

‘Always laugh when you can.

It is cheap medicine.’

Employers posting ‘jobs without

the need for a jab’ and businesses

making it clear that unvaccinated people

are welcome to shop, exercise, drink and

eat at their premises are finding a voice

on social media.

As NSW prepares to open up, with a

plan that’s predominantly based on giving

some freedom back to those who are vac-

cinated, thousands of people are joining

these social media groups, hoping for an

alternative to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Some of these people are waiting for

the existing preliminary approval to be

made final, others are concerned about

the ever-changing directions regard-

ing which age groups can take what

company’s vaccine. Some want more

information about short-term and/or

potential long-term side effects, pointing

to suspensions of vaccines in other coun-

tries, and they simply wish to wait.

Still others are taking a stance on the

integrity of their own bodies, while there

are many who resent the government’s

pressure to inject a drug for which it has

given pharmaceutical company’s immunity

from claims, and for which the Australian

government has neglected, unlike many

other countries, to introduce a compensa-

tion scheme for those adversely affected.

Some question why doctors have

been threatened with disciplinary action

for expressing concerns about COVID-19

vaccines, while others are simply against

vaccinations altogether.

There are many who believe the cur-

rent ‘anti-vaxer’ versus ‘pro-vaxer’ rheto-

ric is inaccurate, and that the debate

boils down to bodily integrity.

These people include NSW Police-

woman, Senior Constable Belinda Hol-

croft, who is currently taking legal action

against State Health Minister Brad Haz-

zard over the ‘no jab, no job’ mandate in

place for LGAs of concern in NSW.

Similarly, a concerned group of Qld

Police officers have banded together in a

legal challenge to a COVID-19 vaccination

mandate for all staff and officers in the

force. A crowd-funding page has already

raised about $50,000.

‘This is not a pro-or anti-vaccine

matter’, the group stated.

‘It is a question of whether our employ-

ers on behalf of the government can

authorise civil conscription and interfere

with the relationship between a patient

and their doctor by mandating a vaccine’.

Four separate legal challenges have

been launched in the Supreme Court

of NSW against Public Health Orders,

that mandate vaccinations for either

employees in certain industries, or those

who reside in certain areas.

The challenges have now been

joined, and are listed on September 30

for the determination. Unfortunately,

the government has all but handed the

responsibility for mandating vaccines

to business, and in doing so, given busi-

nesses the right to interfere in people’s

personal choices, and privacy, when

there is no protective overarching legisla-

tion in place.

The Fair Work Ombudsman recently

decreed that businesses can set their own

policies under its guidelines, which offer

a tiered system for categorising workers.

Additionally, the Ombudsman advised

that such direction must meet standards

for lawful and reasonable action.

Of the handful of unfair dismissal

cases that have made it to the Fair Work

Commission over vaccine refusal, none

have been decided in favour of the

employee. Even so, many businesses

(let’s not forget the majority in NSW

are small businesses, which don’t have

in-house legal expertise and possibly not

even full-time HR resources) are nervous

about the repercussions of writing and

implementing their own policies, and

rightly so. This is unprecedented.

Vaccination rates are steadily climbing,

without heavy-handed coercion, so it’s

important to ask why this is even occur-

ring right now when there’s no health data

that supports mandated vaccinations.

To date, there has been no public

consultation on the debate around vac-

cine consent, and this in itself is a failing

of democracy.

In Australia, the pandemic has

afforded our state leaders an unprec-

edented level of power, without over-

sight or accountability. NSW parliament

has not sat since June, and will not sit

again until mid-October. Essentially this

means that the full legislative process is

on pause, and decisions are being made

by a handful of ministers engaged in the

‘emergency cabinet.’

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Excessive onanismFormer coroner David Heilp-

ern’s confession last week

that he mistakenly recorded

a death as from ‘onanism’

rather than aneurism (damn

you, autocorrect!) is hilari-

ous. There would be worse

ways to go, I would think,

including from the COVID

Delta variant.

More importantly, David

addressed the excessive

onanism practised by those

who hold to conspiracy nar-

ratives (‘theories’ is a word

more suited to hard science)

that contend the bulk of ICU

doctors, epidemiologists and

legal off icers are serving a

sinister global crackdown on

human rights.

I suggest more people

could choose to read

David’s piece instead of

the ravings of those with

a degree in YouTube. It

is still available online at

https://bit.ly/2YIYWZD.

On a lighter note, the

US writer Dorothy Parker

(1893–1967) called her canary

Onan because he ‘spilled his

seed upon the ground’.

Michael McDonald

Bairnsdale VIC

‘A quick buck’Did you know there is a

fortune to be made in

Federal? Forget Airbnb it is far

too labour intensive with a

poor financial return. What is

$2,000 to $6,000 a night when

you can make a million or two

for doing nothing at all?

All you have to do is sign

a piece of paper and hand

over your property to a film

company for a few months,

or maybe permanently.

There is a slight snag, as they

are only supposed to film for

30 days a year, but no one is

going to check that are they?

The film company can do as

they like.

Even if they carve up your

property with earth works it

really doesn’t matter. Just

think of the money. Best of

all, they don’t need a DA, so

Council can’t – or won’t – do

anything about it. If it’s your

home, just go on holiday for

a while. If you don’t want

anything to do with the

neighbours, well, you don’t

have to. You should let them

know what you are doing,

but if you forget, again don’t

worry, because no doubt

they are onto it and probably

planning to do the same.

I must confess, I am

tempted. My property will

greatly increase in value. My

neighbour’s property may

increase in value too. Of

course, this will depend on

the nature of the film. If it is

trashy then my neighbour’s

property may decrease in

value. And I must be care-

ful, as they may be able to

recover that loss from me.

But not to worry because

my property lends itself to a

nature conservation program.

Aft er giving it much

thought I have decided that,

seeing as when I die I can’t

take the money with me,

sitting in silence on my deck

and listening to the birds is

actually priceless. However,

for those of you wishing

to have a go, take pride in

the fact that you may all be

able to amalgamate your

properties and convert the

whole village into the Federal

Film studio. Just think of the

money. Eat your heart out

Hollywood.

Footnote: the above does

not constitute legal advice.

You are advised to seek legal

advice before commencing.

Hilary Bone

Federal

White polesIn amongst the various

existential threats that we

are confronted with today,

we now have the white poles

debacle in Burringbar Street

Mullumbimby.

These pedestrian safety/

traff ic control poles are

probably necessary but are

an eyesore nevertheless.

Plans for crochet coverings

is a good one, but there

could be other uses for these

poles. One could be a slalom

course for bike/skateboard

riders or linking the poles

into the SETI vast array of

antennas seeking signals

from deep space. Perhaps

even have mini national flags

reflecting the multicultural

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demographic of the Byron

Shire.

The possibilities are

probably endless but I

certainly have noticed that

my 6G phone signal is much

stronger.

Chris Cooney Mullumbimby

A moment of lifeSix questions for Jehovah’s

Witness doorknockers:

1. Are you aware that

the 2016 Royal Commission

into Institutional Handling

of Child Sexual Abuse

investigated 1006 alleged

perpetrators of abuse within

your church, over the last six

decades?

2. Are you aware that

your church, until recently,

required a ‘second witness’

before they would report

claims of sexual abuse to

authorities?

3. Are you aware that your

church finally signed on to

the National Redress Scheme

for victims of child sexual

abuse this year, only aft er

the government threatened

to strip its charitable tax

exemption?

4. Why is the church

headed by an all-male

governing body (like the

Roman Catholic Church),

that adheres to policies in

a guidebook that’s kept

confidential from other

followers?

5. Why are the women

in your church defined by

their relationship to men,

and wives must let their hus-

bands make all decisions?

6. Are women within your

church discouraged from

tertiary studies and seeking

fulltime employment?

Sue McLeodMyocum

I must answer David Heilp-

ern. Remember 2000, how

the computers were all to fail

on NYE? How could so many

get it so wrong?

Why not again, now?

All it requires is a

monolithic media focused

on hourly ratings, a political

class focused on responding

to that media, and self-

censorship by dissenting

voices. Add marginalisation

of alternative views.

Here we are again. No

conspiracy required.

Ask Professor Thomas

Borody.

Matt HartleyByron Bay

Hue and crySeeing and hearing all the

kicking and screaming about

our right to choose to not

put on masks takes me back

to the ’70s and ’80s when

a similar hue and cry arose

from the laws that imposed

the wearing of seat belts and

random breath testing. The

authorities had taken away

our god given right to get

thrown from an out-of-con-

trol car or to get blotto and

drive till we killed someone,

including our mates, or own

family members sometimes.

Before those intoler-

able losses of liberty were

imposed, road carnage

sadly accounted for 3,800

deaths annually in Australia,

and countless more serious

injuries and unimaginable

sadness for associated mates

and family members. Forced

seatbelt wearing and more

heavily policed and penal-

ised drink driving helped to

curb the pain and misery

to the current 1,200 deaths

annually. Still too many, we

know, but risk takers and

lawbreakers unfortunately

continue to speed and kill

themselves and others.

Helping rationalise this

conversation about wearing

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Phillip Frazer

During 2001, a business

friend, Arthur, and I had

breakfast together once a

month at the Windows on

the World restaurant, top

floor of the World Trade

Center (WTC).

On September 10 I had

us pencilled in for 8.30am

there, next morning. But,

unusually, we argued on the

phone that night and put off

our date. The next morning

93 guests and 73 staff on

the breakfast shift burned

to death, jumped, or were

asphyxiated when the first

plane hit the north tower

at 790km/h several floors

below them.

At that moment I was

18 blocks away writing

something for my political

newsletter when I felt

an eerily familiar jolt or

vibration in the floor of my

home office. Then my radio

announced that a small

plane just crashed into one

of the World Trade towers.

That’s when I remembered

what the jolt put me in mind

of: the day in 1993 when

walking in the Wall Street

area I felt the sidewalk shud-

der, caused by a truck bomb

in the basement of the twin

towers nearby. That time, the

towers did not fall.

I turned the TV on. It wasn’t

a small plane; smoke, flames,

glass and people were coming

out the broken windows near

the top of the tower.

I ran four blocks to where

my wife Cydney lived and

we watched from that fifth

floor roof as smoke soared

into pure blue sky, and then

we walked through streets of

no moving traffic, petrified

residents, and people in

suits covered with white dust

walking like zombies, away

from the carnage.

We collected our 11-year-

old daughter and 14-year-old

son from their local public

schools and we all went

home.

We stood at our fifth floor

windows and watched the

second plane hit, and then,

one after the other, the two

skyscrapers pancaked down,

110 stories, each with its own

dreadful roar.

All bridges and tunnels to

and from Manhattan were

barricaded, in case… well,

who knew what? For all we

knew, as we and thousands

of others tried to contact

people we knew that had

been in the buildings, any

second now a nuke might

explode in Central Park.

During my first visit to

New York City, in 1970, I took

the ferry around Manhattan,

passing close to one and a

half towers of the World Trade

Center. The missing half was

still being built. I hadn’t heard

of this building back then, but

what was most gobsmacking

was that they called it the

World Trade Center. I under-

stood that America thought

it ruled the world, and New

York thought it ruled Amer-

ica, and David Rockefeller

thought he ruled everything,

but only the oldest son of the

richest business tycoon of the

modern world would have

the chutzpah to erect this

pair of mega-monuments

to himself and his ilk and

designate them the centre of

global trade.

Five years later I moved to

New York City to be an editor

of a new-left magazine called

Seven Days that planned to

be a progressive Newsweek

or Time. The other editors

were Americans, around 30

years old like me, except

for Dave Dellinger, who was

in his 50s and somewhat

famous for being the pacifist

member of the Chicago 8.

As we prepared our

first issue, the little-known

governor of Georgia, Jimmy

Carter, was preparing his tilt

at the Presidency against the

hapless Nixon-replacement

President Gerald Ford.

Our editorial group were

dissing this bloke Carter for

pretending he didn’t belong

to America’s corporate

ruling establishment. My

first editorial mission was

helping put together the shit

on Jimmy; principally that he

had been helped through his

rise to power by membership

in something called the

Trilateral Commission, which

was established and run by

David Rockefeller. ‘Trilateral’

meant it included men of

power and privilege from

the USA, Europe, and Japan.

Carter won the election, then

revealed that Vice President

Mondale, and his choices

for Secretaries of State,

Defence, and Treasury were

all members of the Trilateral

Commission, and National

Security Adviser, Zbigniew

Brzezinski, was its director.

These people were among

what the savvy Canadian

professor Peter Dale Scott

later dubbed the Deep State.

I was living at this time

on a couch in a downtown

loft rented by a friend of a

friend. Both friends and all

their friends were artists,

and all of them lived in

an area recently named

Tribeca, which sounds exotic

but really was a real estate

agents’ confection that stood

for ‘triangle below canal’, as

in Canal Street.

Like so many people in

Manhattan these artists

came from all over America

and other parts of the world

dedicated to getting to the

top of their careers, in their

cases, art. They didn’t care

much about the election,

not their problem, but they

were intrigued by my story

that Carter was indebted to

Rockefeller, the guy who had

built the towers right in the

heart of their home neigh-

bourhood of Tribeca.

One of them, a gal from

Florida named Paula, was

electrified by the story, being

already obsessed with how

Rockefeller operated. The

living area of her primitive loft,

two blocks from the WTC, was

dominated by two cardboard

models of the buildings, each

a metre high, secured to the

aged wood floor by gaffers’

tape, around which she’d

painted a circle of a metre’s

radius with all the streets and

landmarks labelled like in a

street directory: Broadway,

City Hall, the Woolworth

building, Wall St, her loft, etc.

‘What’s it all mean?’ I

asked provocatively, and

she yelled, ‘It’s obvious, to

anyone who isn’t a dumb-

fuck Australian… it’s all the

places they’ll crush when

they fall down.’

When they did fall down,

25 years later, Cydney and

I stood gaping through

the living room windows

while our boy Jackson and

some schoolmates played

shoot’em-up video games.

As the steel and glass blew

up downtown Cyd turned

and exclaimed ‘Are you boys

crazy? Look, the WTC is

collapsing with thousands of

people trapped right there,’

pointing, shaking, ‘that’s

reality and you’re playing

those horrible deafening

violent video-games?’

A pause, then 14-year-old

Jackson says ‘Yeah mom,

that’s reality and it’s scary as

hell…’ Then, pointing at his

flickering screen, ‘this shit

isn’t real – not scary at all.’

People are still trying to

unravel who did the 9/11

crash-bombings. Biden says

he’ll open up some files. The

19 hijackers were cannon

fodder from Saudi Arabia,

paid for by the House of

Saud. My guess is America’s

Hot Dogs thought they were

playing the Saud family gang

and getting an excuse to

take Iraq. As usual they were

hoisted on their own petards.

Our next floor neighbour

worked in that tower — she

clambered down 30 plus

floors of concrete stairs and

survived. Another friend came

up to the lobby from the WTC

subway stop to buy art sup-

plies — she was driven back

by a cascade of glass and

embers and got on the last

train ever to leave that stop.

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Richard Hil

Of all the negative ‘isms’ that

fester in daily life, ageism

is surely amongst the most

prevalent, and unacknowl-

edged. Sure, most people are

aware that it’s unacceptable

to patronise, put down and

denigrate those who are

deemed ‘elderly’, ‘old’ or

‘aged’, but somehow these

discriminatory practices tend

to escape our notice.

I’ll be honest and

admit that at times, as a

sixty-eight-year-old, I do

sometimes make fun of my

age, especially on the tennis

court, yelling out, ‘stupid old

bastard’ or ‘fossil’ when a

shot goes flying. It’s on such

occasions that my (invariably

younger) opponents stare

at me with a mixture of pity

and consternation, although

the reference to fossil does

sometimes elicit a giggle.

‘Don’t be so hard on your-

self’, one player remarked.

He might have said, ‘don’t be

such an arsehole, Richard’.

And he’d be right, because

my momentary lapses

reflect on more than me.

They demean others in

my age group, and older,

and hint at lesser worth

borne of bio-chronological

deficit. In lieu of enhanced

self-compassion, therefore,

I feel obliged to point to the

dangers of such lapses and

to call out others when they

slide down the same slope,

as they oft en do.

Life and freedomOver the course of the

pandemic, I have oft en been

horrified by those seeking

their ‘freedom’ or claiming

‘sovereignty’ who say of the

lockdowns:

‘Why imprison

us like this?

People should

have their

freedom. You

lose your

freedom, you

lose everything.

We should be

entitled to do

what we want.

Anyway, it’s

only the old and

weak that die’.

Leaving

aside the

obvious inac-

curacies in such

drivel – young

people are increasingly

infected by, and occasionally

dying from the Delta variant

– the insensitivity is breath-

taking. Comments like these

are invariably uttered with-

out nuance or qualification,

or any hint of reflexivity, let

alone compassion. They’re

stated as ‘simple facts’ that

reflect the ‘natural order of

things’. I’ve taken to respond-

ing to these assertions by

saying things like, ‘well, I’m

old, so am I expendable too?’

or, ‘the last time I heard this

sort of stuff it brought to

mind the Nazi T4 program’. A

long bow? I’m not so sure.

Who on Earth do we clas-

sify as ‘weak’ – those with

disabilities, with co-morbid-

ities, the sick, kids? And, is

it acceptable to consign the

elderly to a premature death

simply because they are old?

Is that what’s being inferred

here? Haven’t they got a

right to life like any other

citizen? Don’t they make

significant contributions to

our society? Or are they sur-

plus to requirements amid

the calculus of personal

freedom? Should they be

sacrificed for the greater

good – of freedom?

This is utilitarianism gone

mad. It’s as if older people

have been emptied of value,

which certainly doesn’t

accord with my understand-

ing of social justice. And I’ve

yet to hear what freedom

fighters regard as off icially

‘old’. In my world, it’s always

five years older than I cur-

rently am, which means I’m

never old. So there!

Is the flippant dismissal

of the lives of older people

symptomatic of other

routinised forms of age

discrimination? I think so.

We don’t need to look all

that far, do we? Remember

the findings of the Royal

Commission into Aged Care,

Quality and Safety, not least

the psychological and physi-

cal suff ering of residents in

aged care facilities and the

low pay, poor conditions

and questionable training of

carers? This has been going

on for decades, under the

watch of successive govern-

ments. Institutionalised

ageism has been allowed

to fester. Perplexingly,

while sexism, racism and

prejudices relating to people

with disability have rightly

drawn considerable public

attention, ageism in all its

manifestations has yet to

receive the same level of

collective outrage.

Given all this, it’s hardly

surprising that a lot of older

people complain of feeling

invisible, by which they mean

that some younger people no

longer acknowledge or listen

to them. Many older people

in non-Indigenous cultures

feel this way. The respect

accorded to elders seems

tenuous, at best.

A woman in her early

seventies recently told me

of being on a train while a

couple of twenty-somethings

in front of her deconstructed

the previous night’s torrid

sexual encounter. Not a hint

of self-consciousness or

embarrassment. ‘It was as if I

didn’t exist’, she said, adding

that ‘it was entertaining

though’.

Less alluring perhaps

are those occasions when

someone evokes the refer-

ence to ‘old white men’ as

a pejorative swipe at nasty

blokes in positions of power.

Leaving aside the empirical

inaccuracies, such off -the-

cuff remarks invariably come

without nuance or context.

I’ve heard people talk like

this while sitting next to their

partners who just happen

to be aged six decades, and

some. Occasionally I point

out that I belong in that age

cohort, an observation invar-

iably greeted with guff aws

of laughter. I’m not entirely

stupid, so I know what these

comments are getting at, but

somehow, they still sting. I

think I’m more concerned

about how some sections of

the community are so casu-

ally othered, and where all

this ends up.

But then again, I would

say that; I’m just a grumpy

old man.

While chess clubs in Australia’stwo most populous states remainshut down indefinitely, Englandhas, for the first time in decades,seen the opening of a full-timechess centre.

The closest England came to achess centre in recent times waswhen the City of Hastings, host toan annual international tourna‐ment since 1895, created a planand found a suitable venue.Unfortunately the proposal dep‐ended on a contribution from theNational Lottery, which ruled thatbecause chess was not a sport thecentre could not legally be fundedby the NL.

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Currently staffed mostly byvolunteers, the originally namedThe Chess Centre, with its ownfully licensed bar, is open four

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The Chess Centre’s Thursdaynight social chess and drinks hasattracted many players new to clubchess, while weekend rapid tourna‐ments have also proved popular.‘Not bad for a couple of unknownlads from Yorkshire,’ co-founderAndrewWainwright commented.

The one sad note aboutTheChessCentre is that it came too late forBradford’s most prominent chesscoach and enthusiast, WinstonWilliams.

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By the time Williams moved toYorkshire in 2003 he held the title ofFIDE Master. Williams worked as ajunior coach, founded ‘Chesstival inthe Park’ in Bradford, and alsoearned two Chinese chess titles.

Unfortunately, the pandemicaffected Williams very badly and hedied in August 2020 having beenunable to access the care he needed.

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‘liberty depriving’ measures.

We have learned to live with

these Big Brother-imposed

measures to ensure we save

the lives of countless mums,

dads, sons, daughters, and

mates.

So, suck it up all you

princes and princesses, do

the right thing, follow the

‘Big Brother’ rules, wear

your mask, check in with the

QR codes and get vaxxed so

more of us, our kids and our

mates can still be around

in 50 years’ time enjoying

life, which is everyone’s

birthright.

Anthony StanteCoorabell

Mandatory maskMandatory mask wearing is

not working. Supermarkets

can’t seem to enforce this,

unfortunately. If like me, you

see a young couple with two

children not complying with

this, there is nothing the

supermarket can do about

it. The couple seemed proud

to be defying the rules and

were singing and encourag-

ing their children to shout

and scream, drawing all the

attention to them.

No, I did not approach

them, as I am over 80 years

of age and do not need any

possible altercation with

them, to say nothing of

having them speaking to me

maskless. I suggest you keep

your local police station on

speed dial and report them

directly to the police. The

rule is toothless and simply

does not work. Perhaps

fining will.

Joyce WaltersBallina

Teacher surveyThe Echo’s survey of local

teachers regarding vaccina-

tion was as illuminating as it

was disappointing.

One respondent popped

their head out the rabbit hole

to claim government was

hiding evidence of hundreds

of deaths resulting from vac-

cination. So the entire health

workforce is collaborating in

a conspiracy? It’s probably

best that someone with this

talent for forensic analysis is

not left alone with children.

The rapid development of

not one, but several vaccines

for COVID is the most stun-

ning success in biomedical

history. If people choose to

ignore this and take their

chances with the virus, that’s

their lookout. But not if they

are in daily contact with

other people’s children.

Teachers who feel

aff ronted by the vaccine

mandate need a lesson in

ethics and responsibility.

So here it is: Consider the

unvaccinated and unmasked

Californian teacher who

infected half the class of pri-

mary aged students. Those

students then infected family

and friends. Other staff were

also infected.

Did the teacher involved

act ethically and responsi-

bly? If you’re a teacher and

you can’t answer ‘No’ then

schools are not an appropri-

ate workplace for you. BTW

California now has a vaccine

mandate for teachers.

Alan WattersonHastings Point

Thank you LyonThank you, Mayor Lyon for

highlighting the risks in

having visiting film crews,

real estate speculators and

the like visiting the Northern

Rivers before suitable

lockdowns are lift ed and

adequate vaccination levels

are reached.

Movement from hotspots

should only be for compas-

sionate grounds or essential

services.

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mended at the moment.

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Byron Bay Youth AcademyThe Byron Bay Youth Academy School Holiday Program

provides a full day of activity for children aged 5 to 12

during school holidays. Each day of the program will

offer a combination of sports skills sessions, strength

and conditioning sessions for children, interspersed with

lots of fun and games. They’ll provide ample opportunity

for the children to ‘get their energy out’ as well as some

nice restful time with resilience-building reflection and

activities. This is predominantly a sport-based program,

so all children attending should be dressed and ready for

action!

Tory: 0412221389

info@youthacademy.com.au

www.youthacademy.com.au

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Mullum Herbals respond to SBS report on their COVID-19 vaccine handoutVal Iwaszko

Mullumbimby Herbals is a business

which off ers natural health

products and advice.

All our staff are trained

naturopaths having completed a

minimum of four years of academic

training.

The naturopathic philosophy

is that the body has an inherent

healing capacity, which can be

enhanced by healthy diet and

lifestyle factors, as well as by

tailored herbal and nutritional

supplements.

There is currently a major

drive from medical authorities,

the government, and the media

to get at least 70 per cent of the

population vaccinated.

Many people are compliant,

while others are being pressured

to do so to remain in their jobs and

maintain their social liberties.

Although minimised in the

mainstream media, many people

are aware of, and concerned about,

potential vaccine side eff ects

that are listed on the Australian

Government Therapeutic Goods

Administration (TGA) Database of

Adverse Event notifications with

46,438 adverse reported events

for the coronavirus vaccines in

Australia.

The TGA has recorded 448

deaths following a vaccination

in the period 1/1/2019 – 7/8/2021.

Following investigation of those

deaths a causal link has been

established in nine deaths

confirming them as being directly

linked to vaccination.

Medically, there is nothing on

off er to help people prepare for

vaccination, or for symptoms

post-vaccination, beyond

paracetamol.

In the recent SBS report

regarding Mullumbimby Herb-

als (discussed below), a doctor

representing the Royal Australian

College of General Practitioners

(RACGP) stated ‘You don’t need to

do anything to prepare for receiving

[a vaccine].’

In this environment, some mem-

bers of the community have asked

the staff at Mullumbimby Herbals

if we could off er suggestions to

support their health around the

vaccination process.

It was owing to these requests

that I formulated the document

COVID Vax Notes.

This is not a flyer (as previously

stated), but rather a handout given

to those clients requesting such

information.

The information in this docu-

ment was based on the experience

of many years as a naturopathic

health practitioner combined with

evidence from the literature and

professional sources.

I have supplied The Echo with

the references and sources regard-

ing the advice given in the handout.

The advice regarding pregnancy,

fertility and breast feeding was

written before the very recent health

policy regarding pregnant women

being an at-risk group for COVID-19,

and was based on multiple sources.

For example, Pfizer’s pharma-

cokinetic animal studies which

found that the vaccine’s lipid nano

particles (LNP) bioaccumulate in

the ovaries in high levels (as well as

spleen, liver and adrenal glands).

Secondly, a COVID-19 professional

webinar (MTHFR Support, 4 August

2021) which presented an analysis of

data from the US Government Vac-

cine Adverse Event Reporting System

(VAERS) on reported reproductive

side eff ects.

Thirdly, evidence-based docu-

ments provided by the organisation

Doctors for COVID Ethics (whose

membership is comprised of

hundreds of international doctors

and scientists) that relayed these

concerns.

This source also provides

evidence for the shedding of spike

proteins (not shedding of the virus),

which many clients express con-

cern about and that was mentioned

in the COVID Vax Handout.

The current issue has come

about because the handout unfor-

tunately became the focus of a local

Facebook (FB) group, aft er it was

posted by a member that visited

Mullumbimby Herbals.

Some members of this FB group

were disapproving of the document

and Mullumbimby Herbals for

handing it out to customers con-

cerned about vaccine side eff ects.

I do understand that there is

considerable anxiety in the com-

munity about both the coronavirus

and about the perceived influence

that being unvaccinated may have

on lockdown measures and restric-

tions of civil liberties.

As it turned out, the colourful

dialogue on the group’s FB page

attracted the attention of a journal-

ist from SBS, hence Mullumbimby

Herbals ended up on a national

news forum.

Mullumbimby Herbals has

previously been the target of the

mainstream media for stories on

the so called ‘anti-vax capital’ of

Mullumbimby over the years.

We believe this is owing to our

presence in the town, and because

we off er complementary medicine,

which has a long history of being

dismissed and discredited.

Contrary to the media’s por-

trayal, we have always maintained

a resolute policy of not off ering

advice on whether people should

get vaccinated.

Rather, we aim to support

people’s health. We do not view our

community as being divided into

two groups – ie, as so called ‘anti-

and pro-vaxxers’.

We see people as people, what-

ever their choices, many who are

struggling with stress and anxiety

in these diff icult times, and aim to

off er them the support they require.

There are universally accepted

ethics related to freedom of choice

and the right to informed consent

regarding medical treatment,

as well as the privacy of that

information.

At Mullumbimby Herbals, we

absolutely uphold these ethical

values, and we respect people,

and seek to support their health,

whatever their own choices are.

Val Iwaszko is the manager of

Mullumbimby Herbals

Opinion/Community at Work/Letters

CWA Share The DignityBangalow CWA are conducting a

Share the Dignity drive to support

homeless women during the month

of September. Donations of personal

hygiene items can be dropped at

collection points at Chemist Outlet

Byron Bay, Bangalow Newsagency or

the Bangalow CWA rooms.

BV VIEW ClubBrunswick Valley VIEW Club will have a

friendship morning at Hotel Brunswick

on Thursday, 16 September at 11am.

Come and have a coff ee and enjoy a

catch-up with VIEW friends aft er the

lockdown. Info: Margaret 0429 966 894.

Help the homelessArtists Donate to Help those without

a Home. You can place your bid on

some beautiful artwork donated by

25 Australian artists including Craig

Ruddy, Ann Thomson, Konstantina

and John Dahlsen. Auction starts

9am Saturday 11 September and

ends 9pm Sunday 19 September.

All proceeds go to the Housing and

Homelessness Stream of the Northern

Rivers Community Foundation’s 2021

Community Grants Round. To find out

more, go to the News & Events page at

www.nrcf.org.au

Lismore High dinnerThe proposed Lismore High School

Centenary Dinner that was to be held

on September 11, 2021 at the Lismore

Workers Club , has been postponed to

March 5, 2022. For further information,

phone Helen George: 0414 734 313.

Cancer Support GroupThe Byron Bay General Cancer Support

Group has been running for four years

and welcomes new participants. The

aim of the group is to provide a safe,

supportive and friendly environment

for people with cancer to discuss how

they are feeling and connect with

other people with cancer. It runs on

the first Tuesday of the month. Call

David on 0428 187 025 or email david@

davidyoung.com.au or Ken on 0411 233

755 kenconnell46@gmail.com.

Ewingsdale CommunityEwingsdale Community Association

welcomes all residents of Ewingsdale

to become members of their

Association. You can join at their

website, www.ewingsdale.org.au

for $10 per household per year. The

committee holds monthly meetings on

the first Monday of the month at 7pm.

Usually these are held at Ewingsdale

Hall but during lockdown they are

held via Zoom. For more information

contact ewingsdalecommunity@

outlook.com. We are a community

association and we need the

community to be part of it.

ToastmastersByron 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: Practice public

speaking and develop leadership skills

in a fun supportive environment. We

meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday

at 6.45–9pm at the Mullumbimby

Ex-Services Club, 58 Dalley St

Mullumbimby. Contact Ashni, 0439

843 657. New members and guests

welcome.

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Mullumbimby District Neighbourhood CentreMullumbimby & District

Neighbourhood Centre is open

Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and

off ers 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 off er.

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, off ering

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 CentreHomeless 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 foodFood 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.

Drug support groupsCall Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423

431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a

week in the Shire – www.aa.org.au.

Are you experiencing diff iculties 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 by Zoom.

Contact for details’ – 1300 252 666

www.al-anon.org.au.

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Lettersworker? Surely someone

paying 50 per cent of their

wage in rent would consider

their work essential if they

were lucky enough to still be

working.

Single mothers paying

rent and keeping their heads

above water would consider

their work essential.

Too many others to name

here… but the entitled seem

to deem their positions more

essential.

Roland Dickson Bangalow

Champion a causeDelighted to read Dan

Reade’s letter (September 1)

calling for everyone to take

on a new cause to champion.

I have it, it’s called true

democracy, because this is

something that’s lacking in

Australia with our duopoly

party politics, pandering to

corporations, mining compa-

nies and Big pPple and the

environment?

The reality is we have a

choice between only two

parties. They are similar and

say whatever they think will

win votes at the next elec-

tion; then usually backflip

when they win power.

They have both now

become conceited tyrants,

implementing legislation

taking away the freedom and

liberty of everyday people.

We are heading towards a

totalitarian regime where our

bodily autonomy and right to

choose has disappeared. It’s

time for them to go.

The solution is at the

ballot box. We need to get

away from party politics,

and bring fresh new ideas,

evidence-based policies

and real, everyday people of

integrity into parliament. We

need true democracy.

Australia’s

Representatives, is a political

party that I believe has the

solution.

As a single parent,

qualified high school teacher,

and social worker, and long

time resident I understand

what our community

needs: aff ordable housing,

protection of our natural

environment, and tax reform.

Plus, hearing the voice of

the people and putting their

needs first, and this is what

AusReps stands for. So I

encourage the community

to consider this option when

voting at the next federal

election.

Fiona KaminskiOcean Shores

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Banned bunniesDid you know that pet bunnies

are banned in Queensland?

But not in New South Wales!

We’ve all seen the sign at

Tugun and, probably, laughed.

Given that, according to

police, border closures mas-

sively reduce the flow of both

drugs and criminals entering

NSW from Qld, it seems weird

for them to be so uptight

about our floppy-eared

friends heading north.

In fact, Queensland has the

toughest anti-rabbit regime

in the world. In Queensland,

a rabbit is considered a

‘restricted invasive animal’

under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Anyone found illegally

keeping rabbits can be issued

with an on-the-spot fine of

$2,200. The maximum penalty

for keeping rabbits in Queens-

land is $44,000.

Apparently, numerous

e-petitions have been circulat-

ing over the years, with many

Qld owners even trying to palm

their rabbits off as ‘long-eared

guinea pigs’ to avoid fines!

Of course, young kids love

patting bunnies, so to indulge

them Macadamia Castle

(the interactive animal park

between Byron and Ballina)

has some seriously adorable

bunnies, just waiting to be

cuddled! They have grey bun-

nies, black and white bunnies,

floppy-eared bunnies, dwarf

bunnies, baby bunnies, the

list goes on! And, no problems

about biosecurity here, for the

safety of their crocodiles, and

farmers, your children and the

bunnies are kept safely at a

distance.

Our children loved the

castle when they were

younger, especially playing

on the flying fox and feeding

the animals, and on a recent

visit we found, a bit to my

surprise, that we still all

enjoyed it, especially the

mini-golf and a nostalgic ride

on the mini train. There was

even an exciting bit where

‘something’ escaped and four

blokes with nets on long poles

executed what looked like

a well-rehearsed recapture.

There are talks by the keep-

ers, waterplay, train rides, two

playgrounds, a cafe serving

their legendary pancakes, and

over 150 animals including

kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles

and snakes!

The lockdown across

Greater Sydney, as well as

the border closure between

NSW and Qld has dramatically

aff ected the Byron Bay Tour-

ism and Hospitality industry,

including The Macadamia

Castle. Now that the clouds,

and the lockdown restrictions,

have lift ed, and spring is in the

air, as a community it’s more

important than ever for us to

get out and support local. The

Northern Rivers is currently

COVID free, and we are still

able to get out and about – so

let’s do this to keep our

favourite venues alive.

‘The Macadamia Castle is

open seven days a week for

local families to come and

enjoy our facilities. We have

our Night Tours continuing in

a COVID Safe environment,’

says Tony Gilding, the owner

of the castle for the last 14

years. Tony has just sold the

Macadamia Castle to not-

for-profit Wildlife Recovery

Australia (WRA), associated

with the Byron Bay Wildlife

Hospital (their mobile wildlife

hospital will be run from the

carpark using the castle’s

solar array).

The Macadamia Castle

follows all NSW regulations

and recommendations to

keep customers, staff and

the local community safe.

Staff and customers must

wear masks inside The Castle,

however as the animal park

is outside, you may roam

mask free as you wish. They

continue to disinfect all

regularly used surfaces, and

have hygiene stations located

throughout. They encourage

social distancing at all times,

and all people entering the

castle must check in via the

Service NSW app. They have

also adjusted the numbers

in seated and indoor spaces

so as to be in line with NSW

restrictions.

All activities continue to

run including the Free Flight

bird show, train rides, mini

golf, keeper talks and bunny

petting. They are open and

ready for fun!

The Macadamia Castle is open 9am–4pm every day except Christmas Day! Bunny petting is at 10am and 1.30pm daily. Cost: Entry to The Macadamia Castle includes a full day of fun for the whole family. For prices see macadamiacastle.com.au or call 02 6687 8432The Macadamia Castle: 419 Hinterland Way Knockrow NSW 2479.

The Good Life

New Mullum IndianS Haslam

Mullumbimby now has its

own Indian restaurant at

the Mullumbimby Golf Club.

Mullum Indian Restaurant is

open Wednesday to Saturday

from 4–8.30pm and whilst

they serve takeaway, now that

restrictions have lift ed you can

enjoy not only the spacious

interior but also dining on

the decks in the spring and

summer evenings. It’s a won-

derful view out over the golf

course, and of course the huge

size of the place means that

it’s very safe to eat there (just

don’t tell anyone from Western

Sydney how good it is!).

The menu has all the

Indian restaurant favourites

that you’ve grown to love

over the years, such as

chicken tikka masala, or

butter chicken (or mango

chicken for that matter), and

is very reasonably priced with

entrees like pakoras from

$7.90. Main courses range

from $15.90 up to $18.50

for favourites like korma,

madras, rogan josh, vindaloo

or saagwala with a choice of

chicken, lamb or beef. Plus,

of course, there are all the

accompaniments like raita,

mango chutney, and lime

pickles that make the meal

really sing – Bollywood style,

and a great range of tradi-

tional breads. The popular

Punjabi naan, for example,

is made in the tandoori oven

and stuff ed with cheese and

spinach.

Indian restaurants always

cater well for the vegetarians

among us, and of course the

menu contains many vegan

items, with gluten free avail-

able on request. Whilst the

lockdown has thrown up a

few unexpected quirks in food

supplies in the first few weeks

of opening, the restaurant

intends to source all its fresh

ingredients from the local

Byron Shire farmers markets;

as seasonal and local as

possible, with an emphasis on

quality ingredients.

If it sounds like owner PJ

has a pretty good handle

on how to run a good Indian

restaurant, that’s not surpris-

ing as he’s been in the game

for over 25 years, and in fact

this is his third restaurant. But

although the other restaurants

in Brisbane are larger, the Mul-

lumbimby restaurant is very

close to his heart, as he says

he only moved down here to

start the restaurant because

he loves the place so much.

PJ’s family, on his sister’s

side, have been here for over

100 years, and now he is living

in The Pocket with them,

which is quite a commitment

as his own family have stayed

behind in Brisbane to run the

other restaurants. Because

the Mullum restaurant is

closed a few days a week, PJ

was hoping to pop back to

Brisbane each week to see

them, but the sudden border

closure (just lift ed) means that

he has gone months without

seeing his own family.

So, pop in this week and

welcome PJ and the crew at

the Mullumbimby Golf Club in

their first week of accepting

diners at their new Indian

restaurant!

Mullum Golf Club, 1600 Coolamon Scenic Drive.Ph 6684 2273 (option 3) or 0448 300 684mullumindian.com.au.

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MULLUMINDIANRESTAURANTOpen for takeaway. Vegan availableWednesday to Saturday 4-8:30pm

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Welcome to Mullum Indian Restaurant

Happy customers Eddie & Grace

Disha, Raj, PJ and Parminder

Always full of surprisesMullumbimby-born farmer,

Glenyce Creighton, has been

on her property in Myocum for

40 years. Originally the farm

was a piggery, until Glenyce

and her family began trialling

many varied vegetables,

becoming certified organic

over 10 years ago.

‘I have been at Mul-

lumbimby and New Brighton

Farmers Markets since the

very, very beginning. I love

my customers; they are lovely

people to mix with, I like to

get to know them and they

always come back to have a

conversation,’ says Glenyce.

You won’t find a lot of any

one type of produce at her

stall, but what you will find is a

huge mixture of what she has

in season. Glenyce only sells

what’s she’s just picked or har-

vested. Nothing Glenyce sells

has ever been refrigerated, it

is straight from the ground to

the farmers markets.

‘Originally when we first

started at the markets we

were selling vegetables and I

was looking for other produce

to add to the stall, which is

when I brought in flowers and

flower arrangements, they

add variety and of course

make the stall look lovely’.

With variety comes… well,

varieties. Have you ever won-

dered why cucumbers today

taste nothing like they did

when you were growing up?

Glenyce stocks many older,

heritage, seeded and hard to

find vegetables. She has horn

melons, chokos and old style

large white skin cucumbers

– just like your grandmother

used to put on your sand-

wiches. These are the kind of

vegetables big commercial

growers and supermarkets

would never bother with.

You’ll even find farm-grown

body products, such as the

loofah plant, a natural sponge

and exfoliator.

It is always a treat to visit

Glenyce’s stall – regular

marketgoers know to be on

the lookout to see if she has

her homemade pavlova!

Glenyce’s stall is at Mul-lumbimby Farmers Markets, Friday 7–11am and New Brighton Farmers Markets, 7–11am Tuesdays.

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The Good Life

Cabarita Spirits – home of Soltera RumS Haslam

How small-scale and personal

do you need to get before you

can be called a truly artisanal

and independent distiller? In

a week in which the owners of

leading independent brewer

Stone & Wood surprised the

industry and most of their staff

by selling to Lion, Keri Algar is

at quite the opposite end of the

scale – you couldn’t get much

smaller, more handmade or

more enthusiastic than Keri

– the Soltera Rum copper still

is literally on her property, a

stone’s throw from the beach

in beautiful coastal Cabarita.

Whilst I’d heard about

the ‘Spanish woman near

Pottsville who makes rum’,

no-one could remember her

name or exactly where she

was located. But now Soltera

Rum, the first bottle of which

was produced a year ago, is

coming of age… unlike most

useless garage start-ups,

starting a micro-distillery is

much more worthwhile, and

hence takes a bit of time.

Before she even started,

Keri, whose grandfather was

a chemist in a sugar factory

in Spain, spent two years

pestering distillers for tips and

tricks before she settled on a

production technique.

And she has the right

attitude, a ‘mission to make

beautiful booze in the spirit

of cheerful enjoyment’. The

tradition of rum really is a

tradition of romance and rev-

elry, she says, ‘and I aim to put

a bit of that joyful culture into

every bottle of Soltera Rum.’

She uses 100d per cent

local ingredients. The molas-

ses is from the Condong Sugar

Mill in Murwillumbah and the

majority of the sugar crushed

there is grown in the Tweed.

Keri says, ‘There’s something

really special about being

hyper local, I love driving past

the cane fields, imagining that

sugar might end up in one of

the fermentations. Each batch

is double distilled and is small,

averaging between 100 and

140 bottles.’

Released less than a

year ago, Blanco is Soltera

Rum’s debut spirit, and it’s

a delight in cocktails that

need a bit of sass. It’s a lightly

spiced, unaged cane spirit,

not legally a rum as it hasn’t

aged in wood for at least two

years. ‘There are barrel-aged

products in the pipeline, but

for now, Blanco makes an

excellent daiquiri!’, says Keri.

While Soltera Rum is the

mainstay of Cabarita Spirits,

having a copper pot still

means there is potential

for more than rum. ‘You

should see the distillery at

the moment – it looks like a

mad scientist has been let

loose. The creative aspect

of experimentation is really

interesting, and fun! I love

tinkering around the distillery

in the aft ernoons.

‘Starting a distillery single-

handedly, even a tiny one, has

been a massive adventure.

There’s a lot of learning, a lot

of work, a lot of determination

at play, but it’s also been

made possible thanks to the

support of the local commu-

nity. Local bars, restaurants

and independent bottle shops

have been wonderful about

giving something new a go,

I’m very grateful.’

Soltera Rum’s Blanco cane spirit is now at your local bottlo, and at www.cabaritaspirits.com.

Berry bright futureAt 25, Sarah Montgomery has

her feet planted firmly on the

ground and her hands deep in

the soil. The third-generation

farmer works alongside her

father, David, and grandfather,

Kerry, growing strawberries

on the family farm at Eungella.

Sarah’s passion for the

land and the security of farm-

ing into the future is evident.

The average age of Australian

farmers is 56 years old, so

bringing young blood into the

agricultural sector is critical.

‘My generation of farmers

is the future of Australia,’ she

says. ‘If my generation stops

farming, where does that

leave us? Maintaining local

food systems is so important.

‘At the end of the day, with-

out young farmers, there is no

future in Australian farming.

And I want to make sure our

farm is left in good hands for

the next generation.’

Sarah says she hopes those

hands will be her children’s

– three-year-old Lillian and

10-month-old Ross – and so

she is trying to foster that

same love and passion for the

land in them.

If you’ve ever tasted

Monty’s strawberries, you’ll

know that their supermarket

counterparts aren’t a patch

on them.

‘Our strawberries are

ripened on the vine, whereas

supermarket-bought

strawberries are picked when

they are still partly green and

doused in chemicals,’ she

says.

Alongside the best-tasting

strawberries, Monty’s also

off er 100 per cent fruit flats,

ice-blocks and ice-creams – all

made with second or unsale-

able fruit. Not only are these

value-added items hugely

popular with the young folk,

but they also mean there is no

food waste on the farm.

You can find the Monty’s

stall at Byron and Bangalow

Farmers Markets every week.

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.  

Farming family: Kerry Montgomery with his grand-daughter, Sarah, and great grandchild, Ross, at Banga-low Farmers Market.

Bangalow’s modern bakerS Haslam

Being a baker in a modern

town like Bangalow these

days involves a lot more than

getting up super early in the

morning and banging out a

range of white bread wonders

– if owners (since 2019) Tyson

and Jess Phillips are the first

to see a spectacular sunrise

over the historic town, they’re

just as likely to take a minute,

take a photo, and put it on

Instagram.

But don’t look at the

Bangalow Bread Co Instagram

feed! I made the mistake

and… well, everything

looks so good. While they

do produce what they call

‘traditional bakery items’, like

bread, they see themselves

as bringing the age-old trade

of baking into the modern

world. So their gut-loving

sourdough breads, which look

fantastic by the way, are made

daily by a traditional process

and slowly fermented for a

minimum of 24 hours so they

have just the right amount of

taste and chew.

They take the making of

children’s birthday cakes

really seriously too (if you

want them to) – I spotted a

rainbow unicorn cake des-

tined for a 6-year-old’s party

that was fantasy worlds above

my best eff orts – my wife still

laughs about the horror realm

of deformed frog-people I

created for my own daughter’s

cake. They’ll also make up

some great sandwich (or

artisanal baguette!) plates

if you need them to cater

for an event, or help with

organising something for your

picnic, when they have time!

They combine well with local

producers, but they are reallygood at baking.

Get ready to be taken all the

way back to your childhood

with nostalgic memories of

reimagined chocolate fudge

slice, wonder at their Mars

Bar-topped cupcakes, or their

Portuguese tarts. They’ve got

a pretty strong following for

their carrot cake, and their

chunky olive oil cookies. The

regulars say that you can’t go

past their vanilla slice made

with butter puff pastry and

passionfruit icing, but we will

leave that up to you. Now that

lockdown is lift ed, it’s even

more enjoyable to go in and

choose from the array of delec-

tables – the wooden-floored

building is an old and stylish

one with great high ceilings.

The off erings don’t stop

at sweet treats. As I was

watching their Insta feed (yes,

I told you not to open it, you’ll

end up obsessively checking

it) some spectacular savoury

danishes appeared, made

with rosemary infused potato

dauphinoise. Their ‘meat’ pies

are housemade, but not just

the pastry – they are filled

with slow cooked locally-

sourced beef cooked on site;

their sandwiches are also

made using fresh sourdough

including a variety of fillings.

One of the most popular, and

again their Insta feed makes

it look incredibly good, is the

‘Reuben sandwich’

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Locals are itching to get out and about, and the time is

nigh before summer season heats up.

Breakfast included after the fl ight at Three Blue Ducks

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Mullumbimby Newsagency

Mullumbimby Newsagency has a fabulous range of

boardgames, from Scrabble to Monopoly and the new

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New Wine Online Store

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When you walk to the edge of all the light,One of two things will

happenThere will be

something solid for you to

stand upon,Or you will be taught to fly.

Patrick Overton

:

24 The Byron Shire Echo www.echo.net.au

There’s a lot of chatter about the negative impacts of

COVID vaccinations. But what about some of the less

savoury aspects of the virus itself? We don’t hear a

lot about some of the long-term eff ects of the actual

disease. But there will be. Viruses can be the gift that

keeps on giving. Like how measles can later cause

subacute sclerosing panencephalitis; a rare and fatal

disease of the central nervous system. It’s one of those

diseases that just sounds fatal when you say it. Or if you

say it with a French accent its almost sexy.

We are hearing about long covid and the many complex

health issues that people are facing, long aft er the virus

has passed through their system. I knew about that,

but what I didn’t know about was that men who get

covid are six times more likely to suff er from erectile

dysfunction. Well 5.666666 recurring to be more

accurate, but who cares about accuracy, we are talking

about penises here! That’s taking the No Jab No Play

message to a whole other level.

Surely it’s not true? Surely it’s just another Big Pharma

inspired cockspiracy?

Sadly, no. It’s a hard topic to broach. Well, maybe not

that hard…

Research was reported earlier this year in the World Journal of Men’s Health. I’m surprised it wasn’t front-

page news. Now there’s some health messaging that

might encourage even vax-denying men to get the jab.

‘Get the prick, for your prick!.’ There’s not much the

average bloke won’t risk for a well-maintained erection.

The virus is found to aff ect the blood vessels that

supply the penis, causing the erectile dysfunction.

There just isn’t enough blood available to maintain

an erect penis. So it’s the virus, not the vax that

can potentially cause male infertility and sexual

dysfunction. What a cockup.

There goes the whole

theory about the vax being

made in a lab in China.

Because men control the

world and no man is going

to make a virus that could

potentially make his cock

floppy. No one wants to be

a flaccid dictator. I would

believe the whole virus

conspiracy if it actually

had the reverse aff ect and

gave men improved penile

function. ‘I caught covid

and now I’m a better lover’

says Barry, 59.

I love the image they use

in health stories around

erectile dysfunction.

Clearly in any medical story we aren’t going to see

a floppy cock. They’re camera shy. Instead we see a

bloke, usually in a white shirt, sitting on the side of the

bed with his head in his hands. He could be weeping.

Basically his cock is broken, so it’s a low moment. Some

may say he’s gone ‘soft ’. The woman (and it’s always

a hetero situation depicted here) is lying in the bed

looking disappointed. I think she’s happily sleeping. Or

she’s on tinder looking for a double-vaxed hook up.

Maybe they could start using these pics as health

messaging. No point being a freedom fighter if your

sword doesn’t work.

Anyway, I found this ‘research’ and it made me chuckle.

What if covid killed the penis? What if men died out and

the matriarchy took over? What if covid was, in fact, the

harbinger of the death of patriarchy?

I guess we’ll all find out at the next erection.

Sorry, election.

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THE ALPINISTNo partner; No ropes; No margin for errorMarc-André Leclerc climbs aloneFriday 24 September, 7pm

INCEPTIONA Three Lords Special EventFeaturing live AV show by Dashboard AnimalsSaturday 25 September, 7.30pm  

LUCIAN FREUD: A SELF PORTRAITA modern British master revealedby Exhibition On ScreenWednesday 29 September, 3pm

TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL 2021Inspirational and heart-warming storiesabout dogs and their human companionsSaturday 2 October, 2pm

LOST TRACK ATLANTIC: EPISODE 4AN ISHKA FOLKWELL FILMSurfi ng adventures with Torren MartynSunday 26 September, 6pm & 8pm

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MUSIC BLOG SOUNDCLOUD RECORD LABEL

INCEPTION – BYRON THEATRE’S FIRST POST-LOCKDOWN LIVE EVENTCancelled twice owing to the local

lockdown, Three Lords’ Inception andAV show is Byron Theatre’s first event

aft er reopening.The Three Lords, Hano Kotevski and Thomas Zachary

are collaborating with visionary projection artist,

Arianna Bosi, of Dashboard Animals will bring the

Nolan/DiCaprio classic to Byron next week.

The AV show is a personal passion project in honour of

Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller adventure, which will

pay homage to beautiful landscapes and architectural

shapes and designs. These will be manipulated away

from the projection screen – Arianna will again weave

the audience in and around the space of the Byron

Theatre, while Thomas’ live performance of his original

soundscape will guide the audience through an acoustic

dream-like state, as well as tipping his musical ‘hat’ to

the film’s score composer, Hans Zimmer.

Hano says Three Lords’ aim is to continue to keep live

events innovative and accessible to patrons and local

artists, while mindfully respecting the continuing nagging

reminder that COVID is so present in our lives right now.

‘We are so grateful and fortunate to have the support

of Byron Theatre, which has managed to keep its doors

open, its patrons and dedicated staff safe, consistently

and vigilantly maintaining its COVID Safe status.’

Don’t miss Inception + A/V show on Saturday

25 September at 7.30pm at the Byron Theatre.

For tickets go to: byrontheatre.com.

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BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 8PM TOM GLEESON PRESENTS HARD QUIZMIDDLE PUB, MULLUMBIMBY, 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGOMARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM QUIZZAME TRIVIACABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO

THURSDAY 16OCEAN SHORES COUNTRY CLUB 6.30PM TRIVIA NIGHTWANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 6PM TRIVIA NIGHTLENNOX HOTEL HOTEL STAGE 8.30PM JAM NIGHT

FRIDAY 17WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4.30PM DJ NAKED NINJAKINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM JESSE WITNEYTWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 7.30PM THE GIN BUGGS

SATURDAY 18WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 4PM DJ JO MCKAINWORKER’S CLUB, LISMORE, 7.30PM WHO’S CHARLIEELTHAM HOTEL, 3PM LONESOME BOATMENKINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 7PM JASON DELPHINTWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, THE STAGE 7.30PM VENUS ENVY

SUNDAY 19WANDANA BREWING CO., MULLUMBIMBY, 3PM BEN WHITINGELTHAM HOTEL, 3PM AZO BELL TRIO

MONDAY 20KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS 12PM TOMMY MEMPHIS

TUESDAY 21MARY G’S, LISMORE, 7.30PM MUSICAL BINGOCABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6PM TRIVIA NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 22BRUNSWICK HEADS PICTURE HOUSE 8PM TOM GLEESON PRESENTS HARD QUIZCABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6.30PM MUSICAL BINGO

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1 PALM TREE CRESCENT, BANGALOW

3 2 2 1169m2

A fantastic Bangalow home on a large corner block

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 12.30 - 1.00PMPRICE GUIDE $1,300,000 - $1,400,000AUCTION SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER, 10.15AM ON-SITE

0411 757 425tim@millerrealestate.com.au

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17 PALM-LILY CRESCENT, BANGALOW

3 2 2 653m2

Contemporary charm and character in a peaceful part of Bangalow

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 11.30AM-12PMPRICE CONTACT AGENTAUCTION SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 10.15AM ON-SITE

0411 757 425tim@millerrealestate.com.au

millerrealestate.com.au

28 RUSKIN STREET, BYRON BAY

3 2 1 505m2

A beautiful original character home in Byron Bay’s Golden Grid

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 10 - 10.30AMPRICE CONTACT AGENTAUCTION SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 12.15PM ON-SITE

UNLESS SOLD PRIOR

0411 757 425tim@millerrealestate.com.au

millerrealestate.com.au

22 COLIN STREET, BANGALOW

4 2 2 965m2

A lovely outlook in a central location

SOLD

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GOONELLABAH + Immaculately presented single level four-year-old home in a quiet cul-de-sac with lovely elevated easterly aspect+ Spacious open living space with high-raked ceiling opening to a huge 6.7m x 8m alfresco dining area with views+ Quality chef’s kitchen with stone benches, walk-in pantry & dishwasher. Ample storage throughout for easy living+ Generous yard, room for a pool (prev. DA), workshop, extra side parking. 3kW solar, solar hot water, water tank

Katrina Beohm Rachael Jenkins Christopher Plim Gail Beohm Emily Hughes Director Sales Manager Sales Agent Sales Support Sales Admin

Katrina displays many qualities that other agents do not. She is calm & professional. In every call & meeting, Katrina was polite & respected your position. We can only assume that she treated the buyer with the same qualities. It felt like we all worked together. It is nice to be working with someone who created her own style & branding. Tracey, vendor

Katrina Beohm 0467 001 122 or Rachael Jenkins 0499 077 076

4 Laine CourtPrice: $1.2 millionInspect: By Appointment

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4 2 2 886.4m 2

THE PERFECT HOME

River Hawk Ranch is a stunning 60 acre (24.28 hectares) property located on the south arm of the Brunswick River that overlooks Julian Rocks and Cape Byron. The property comprises two beautifully furnished approved residences, two art studios/workspaces, an Airstream Trailer and a large work shed.Adventure awaits with paddleboards, kayaks and canoes down at River Camp by the fire pit and winding mountain bike trails passing spring-fed dams and waterholes throughout woodlands. A regenerated rainforest with abundant native wildlife runs along the escarpment overlooking the ocean offering breathtaking views to Byron Bay Lighthouse.A short boat ride or stand-up paddle along the river brings you to a sandy track that leads to the ocean beach or time the tide and make your way to Brunswick Heads for breakfast. A magnificent fig tree over 100 years old guards the property and sets the perfect backdrop for sunrise and full moon nights.Occupy both residences or rent one out, this property offers amazing opportunities for a large family (or two) and those looking for the ultimate lifestyle retreat to call home.

Open: Contact agentContact: Michael Gudgeon

0419 495 494 Ray White Byron Bay

River retreat overlooking Byron 150 Tandys Lane, Brunswick Heads

10 8 10 Contact Agent

A stunning residence offering the comfort and ease of contemporary living with all the charm, character and style that has become synonymous with Bangalow village. Set back from the street, showcasing long, wrapped verandahs; large yard; and a sunny corner position with ideal aspect, this property is in keeping with its beautiful heritage-style streetscape. An airy, light-filled open plan living space has a lovely leafy outlook and opens to a covered north-facing verandah that overlooks a beautifully landscaped yard. The crisp white, light-filled interiors provide the home with a sense of serene, relaxed living. A well-equipped designer kitchen adjoins a dining area and leads to an outdoor entertaining deck. The main bedroom, with a walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite, also has access to the timber deck.

Inspect: Wednesday 11.30am–12pmContact: Tim Miller

0411 757 425 Tim Miller Real Estate

Bangalow contemporary charm17 Palm-Lily Crescent, Bangalow

Price: Contact agent 3 2 2

This neat and tidy second storey unit is a few steps from the Richmond River, and the perfect option for first home buyers, investors or people looking to downsize.• Open-plan living room

with an abundance of natural light and an outlook to the river

• Original and functional kitchen offering electric cooking, a breakfast bar and ample storage

• Two generous sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes• Retro style bathroom in good condition with large shower and

toilet• Covered balcony at the front, single allocated carport space,

downstairs laundry, and shared garden shed• Convenient yet peaceful location within minutes to the shops

and cafes along River Street, Ballina RSL, schools and parks• Approved capital works for new boundary fences on two sides,

and new eaves/facias on the front of the buildingView: Contact Agent Contact: Christopher Plim – 0467 000 222

Katrina Beohm Real Estate

Unit with Richmond River Views3/9 Henry Philp Ave, Ballina

2 1 1

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Ocean Views - Front row on Main Beach, Byron Bay

• Enjoy incredible ocean views from your lounge room, this

Land: 124m²

Price: Contact Agent

rwbyronbay.com

11/24–26 Bay Street, Byron Bay 2 2 1

Damien Smith0418 123 393

April Nicolson0457 451 094

Give yourself the lifestyle you deserve

with natural light

• Generous, sun drenched, covered outdoor entertaining

Private acreage with beautiful views

mountain views

entertaining area

Land: 2,750m2

Price: Contact Agent Price: Contact Agent

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13/146 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay 59B Kingsvale Road, Myocum5 3 2 4 2 4

Damien Smith0418 123 393

April Nicolson0457 451 094

Nick Russo 0405 977 049

Brett Connable 0408 155 931

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Quintessential Small Scale Hobby Farm

• Beautifully presented architecturally designed home

Amazing Views, Amazing Lifestyle 2

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7 Myocum, Downs Drive, Myocum

139 McAuleys Lane, Myocum

4 2 2

4 3 4

Nick Russo Brett Connable

Nick Russo Damien Smith

Commercial investment opportunity

industrial and arts estate

rwbyronbay.com

16 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay 3 10

Michael Gudgeon Matthew McCormack

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AGENTS

Tara sold our house more quickly, and for a higher price than we could have imagined.She was enthusiastic about our place yet practical and professional in her advice as we prepared the house for sale. VENDOR - CLUNES

TARA TORKKOLASALES MANAGER / SALES

0423 519 698 | TARA@BYRONBAYFN.COMContact Tara to discuss your property or career at First National Byron

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Professional and results driven with extensive knowledge. Servicing the Byron Shire and beyond.

Call Paul for an appointment today.

PAUL PRIORSALES

0418 324 297 paulprior@byronbayfn.com

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0411 757 425tim@millerrealestate.com.au

millerrealestate.com.au@timmiller_realestate

0423 777 237gary@byronshirerealestate.com.au

Gary BrazenorNegotiating strong results for my sellers for over 20 years

CALL REZ TODAY CALL REZ TODAY

0405 350 6820405 350 682rez@byronproperty.com.au

REAL SERVICE REAL SERVICE REAL SOLUTIONS REAL SOLUTIONS

REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEEXPERIENCE | CARE | RESULTS

SU REYNOLDSDIRECTOR/SALES - CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER

0428 888 660 | sreynolds@byronbayfn.com

WWW.BYRONBAYFN.COM.AU

NUMBER 2First National

Salesperson inAustralia2021

Property Business Directory

Open For InspectionAtlas by LJ Hooker • 978A Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell. Fri 11–11.30am

• 47 Bulgoon Crescent, Ocean Shores. Sat 9.30–10am

Byron & Beyond Real Estate• 1 Hulls Rd, Crabbes Creek. Sat 10–10.30am

• 38 Waranga Cres, Burringbar. Sat 11–11.30am

Harcourts Northern Rivers• 30 Unara Parkway, Cumbalum. Sat 10.30–11am

• 5 Newland Avenue, West Ballina. Sat 11–11.30am

• 4 Summerhill Crescent, Cumbalum. Sat 12–12.30pm

LJ Hooker Brunswick Heads• 22A Omega Circuit, Brunswick Heads. Thu 10–10.30am

• 22A Omega Circuit, Brunswick Heads. Sat 10–10.30am

Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah• 10 Durigan Place, Banora Point. Sat 10–11am

• 2 Kanandah Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 11–11.30am

• 49 Ewing Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 11am–12pm

• 6077 Tweed Valley Way. Burringbar. Sat 12.30–1pm

• 8 Park Avenue, Bray Park. Sat 12.30–1pm

• 114a Byangum Road, Murwillumbah. By appointment

Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay• 121 Myocum Downs Drive, Myocum. Sat 11–11.30am

Tim Miller Real Estate• 17 Palm–Lily Crescent, Bangalow. Wed 11.30am–12pm

• 28 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Wed 10–10.30am

• 1 Palm Tree Crescent, Bangalow. Wed 12.30–1pm

AuctionTim Miller Real Estate• 17 Palm–Lily Crescent, Bangalow. Sat 10.15am onsite

• 28 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay. Sat 12.15pm onsite (unless

sold prior)VIGILANT SINCE 1986

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Helene Adams0412 139 807

helene.adams@atlas.com.au

Vanessa Coles0433 836 755vanessa.coles@atlas.com.au

Property Business DirectoryAGENTS continued AGENTS continued

Brunswick Valley

brunswickheads.eldersrealestate.com.au

Integrity, Knowledge, Results

Dave Bosselmann 0431 100 097

Nadia Bandini 0422 233 176

Nathan Donnelly 0421 942 630

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

Call today to discuss your Real Estate needs.

VICKI COOPER I 0418 231 955vickicooper@atrealty.com.au

www.vickicooper.com

The journey is as important as the destination.Rate My Agent Awards recognise more than just successful transactions.

Top 5 (#2) Award Winner Ballina

Area from 132 sales agents

Top 5% of all agents in Australia

based on authenticated seller

and buyer reviews.

My Results 2020/2021

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ljhooker.com.au

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Save yourself thousands, call the expert property management team.

Investment Management TeamLJ Hooker Brunswick Heads

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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

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

byronbaypropertylawyer.com 02 6680 7370

NP CONVEYANCINGWe are here to help AND we’ll save you money

PHONE 6685 7436 FOR A QUOTE2/75 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 Fax: (02) 6685 7221 Lic No 1041865

NPC

BUYING and SELLING REAL ESTATE You need an alternative legal specialist

Alyce FieldYour experienced local agentP: 0417 439 230E: alyce@byronpropertyhub.com.au Over 35 years real estate

experience, 12 years specialising in the Byron Hinterland.For a premium result contact:Duncan Lorimer0400 844 412duncan@lorimerestateagents.com.au

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ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS ACCOUNTANT Paul Mayberry .............................................................................................. 66847415

BAS * TAXATION * ACCOUNTING saltwateraccountancy.com.au ...............................02 66874746

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

MARLENE FARRY Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine marlenefarry.com .........0416 599507

ACUPUNCTURE at EASTERN MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE. Ph Dr Derek Doran ............0414 478787

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

AU 37088 Lic 246545C

PLEASE CALL 6680 9394AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

artisanair.com.au

Mullumbimby Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

– Sales – Installation – Repairs – All Commercial Refrigeration – Residential & Commercial

Airconditioning – Coolroom Design & Construction – Freezer Rooms

45 Manns Road, Mullumbimby Lic: 299433C ARC: AU40492 6684 2783

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

RAINBOW REGION AIR CONDITIONING ARC AU36141. Lic No. 264313C .....................0487 264137

CLIMATE CONTROL AUSTRALIA Lic 362019C AU 27106... JARREAU .............................0421 485217

ANTENNAS & INSTALLATION

0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173

Digital TV

ALL Antenna

Installations & Repairs

ALL Electrical Work

Friendly

Reliable

Prompt

Local

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

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRCOFFEE MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR coff eetechbyron.com.au Phone Stuart ............0407 395263

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

AUTOMOTIVE

• Tyres • Batteries • Wheel Alignments MULLUMBIMBY TYRE SERVICE

Dalley Street, Mullumbimby 6684 2016LEGENDARY

OFFROAD TYRES

• Scratch & Dent Repairs• Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups

• Car Park Dents • Accident Damage

Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES

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

Bumper to Bumper Repairs | Cory 0403 918 831

Lic N

o: MV

TC15

7416

6684 5296

CASH PAID FORUNWANTED CARS

Free metal drop offLocally owned

CAR BODY REMOVALABSOLUTELY FREECASH ON THE SPOT GUARANTEE$50 - $1000WE BUY UNWANTED CARS, UTES & VANSPHONE 0466 113 333 24/7EMAIL: enquires@adrians.com.au

Cars, SUV, 4X4, Van, Truck, Ag and Industrial Onsite35 De Havilland Crescent, Ballina NSW. 2478. ballinatyrepro.com.au

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

BLINDS, AWNINGS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS

CURTAINS

SUNSCREENS

AWNINGS ROLL BLINDS

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

LOCAL SHOWCASE DEALER SHOWROOM

1/84 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay

666800 8862FREEE MEASUREE QUOTEE

SPECIALISTS IN HOME AUTOMATION

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 reason-

able market cost of the work to be done (labour and materials) exceeds $5000 (including GST).

LICENCE NUMBER 344531C SERVICING THE BYRON SHIRE

CALL BRETT 0414 542 019

• RELIABLE TRADESMAN • DECKS & PERGOLAS

• TIMBER SCREENS & DOORS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS

www.stoneysbuildingcreations.com

Licensed builder, specialising in Bathroom renovations.Quality workmanship, and reliable and personalised service.0417 654 888

Lic: 317362C

Complete Home Maintenance Solutions

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations • General Carpentry • Timber Decks • Home Maintenance

RAY GOUGH 0477 005 144 completehome_1@bigpond.com

Lic.

266

174C

0488 950 638NSW Lic. 83568cQld BSA 1238105

• Floor installations • Door & Window

installations• Decks & Pergolas • Alterationsmatt.rowan.wardle@gmail.com

FULLY INSUREDALL CARPENTRY WORK

Renovating homes with quality, care and craftmanship. 0433 124 895 ULTRABUILDe.com.au

RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

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

CARPENTER Insured & qualifi ed. Renos, decks, small jobs, free quotes. Lic 231104C ...0431 674377

CARPENTRY, DECKS, INSULATED PATIOS Lic No 253288C ..........................................0432 228980

CARPENTER All home repairs, Ballina Shire. Insured. 40yrs exp. Lic R87978. ................0429 869769

BUSH REGENERATION & WEED CONTROLWEED CONTROL SPECIALIST Lawns – bindii weeds – Army worms – grass grubs .....0418 110714

CARPET CLEANING

Far North Coast NSWJohn & Teresa

0408 232 066

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! Green & CleanCarpet and upholstery cleaning, urine extraction, rust removal, heavy traffi c

areas, deodorising and sanitation.

Cleans deeply, dries in 1-2 hours

Commercial / Domestic / Insurance

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

CHIROPRACTICBAY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Peter Wuehr 17 Bangalow Rd Byron Bay .............................. 66855282

WAVE OF LIFE NETWORK CHIRO (lowforce) 8/9 Fletcher St, Byron Bay. Andrew Badman ... 66858553

CLEANING

actionjoewindow@gmail.com• House washing • High pressure or soft wash • Window cleaning

• Driveways, paths & roofs • Gutters & flyscreens • Water efficient • Free quotesPhone Joe or Helen 0409 207 646 or 0412 495 750

ACTION WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES, PAYMENT & DEADLINEDEADLINE: For additions and changes to the Service Directory is 12pm Friday.LINE ADS: $99 for 3 months or $340 for 1 year prepaid.

For line Service Directory ads email classifi eds@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.

The Echo Service Directory is online in Echonetdaily – www.echo.net.au/service-directory

ACCOUNTS & BOOKINGS: 6684 1777

INDEX

Accountants & Bookkeepers ..........34Acupuncture .................................34Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ....34Antennas & Installation .................34Antiques/Restoration ....................34Appliance Repair ...........................34Architects .....................................34Automotive ...................................34Blinds, Awnings, Curtains, Shutters .34Bricklaying ....................................34Building Trades .............................34Bush Regen & Weed Control ..........34Carpet Cleaning ............................34Chimney Sweeping........................34Chiropractic ..................................34Cleaning .......................................34Computer Services ........................35Concreting & Paving ......................35Decks, Patios & Extensions .............35Dentists ........................................35Design & Drafting..........................35Driveway Maintenance ..................35Earthmoving & Excavation.............35Electricians ...................................35Fencing .........................................35Floor Sanding & Polishing..............35Flooring ........................................35Funeral Services ............................35Garden & Property Maintenance ....35Gas Suppliers ................................35Graphic Design ..............................35Guttering ......................................35Handypersons ...............................35Health ..........................................36Hire ..............................................36Insurance ......................................36

Landscape Supplies .......................36Landscaping .................................36Locksmith .....................................36Osteopathy ...................................36Painting ........................................36Pest Control ..................................36Photography .................................36Physiotherapy ...............................36Picture Framing ............................36Plastering .....................................36Plumbers ......................................36Removalists ..................................36Roofi ng .........................................36 Rubbish Removal ..........................36Self Storage ..................................37Septic Systems ..............................37Snake Catchers ..............................37Solar Installation ..........................37Television Services ........................37Tiling ............................................37Transport ......................................37Tree Services .................................37Tuition ..........................................37Upholstery ....................................37Valuers .........................................37Veterinary Surgeons ......................37Water Filters .................................37 Water Supplies ..............................37Welding ........................................37Window Cleaning ..........................37 Window Tinting ............................37

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Byron Bay 5 StarsCLEANING SERVICE

CLEANS: Holiday, Residential, Bond, Commercial, SpringPhone 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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer / Laptop / Smartphone repairs.Upgrades, Lessons /

Troubleshooting & mobile repairs. 0426 668 496

Buzzboxit@gmail.com

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

CONCRETING & PAVING

SALISBURY CONCRETING  

Lic.

1367

17c

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

DARYL 0418 234 302

Lic

No.

337

066C

ALL AROUND CONCRETING

Free Quotes

Call Daniel

0424 876 155PLATINUM CRETE CONCRETING Lic 225874C. 20 years exp. Free quotes. Justin .........0458 773788

ANDREW FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATION Lic 12363889.............................0401 968173

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

www.fullcirclerefinishing.com • 0455 573 554Call Oliver for a free quote and assessment.

DECKSFREE QUOTES 

Call Mark 0498 115 182

Lic

No

1423

83C

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

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

DENTISTS

LITTLE LANE DENTAL, MULLUMBIMBY ........................................................................... 66842816

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

DESIGN & DRAFTING

WE DESIGN & BUILD HEALTHY MOULD FREE HOMES!ASK US HOW.

0413 252 115 | mick@livinghouses.com.auWWW.LIVINGHOUSES.COM.AU

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.......0431 678608

borrelldesign.com.au Design & drafting. Residential & commercial ..........................0412 043463

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

DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

Coast to Country AsphaltAsphaltSpecialising inSpecialising in

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

For a Free Quote Call Now 0467 482 948

East Coast Asphalt

& CONCRETE EDGING

ALL ASPECTS OF ASPHALT & BITUMEN SERVICES

6677 1859SERVICING THE EAST COAST OF

THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERSBurringbar

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

TINY EARTHWORPhilip Toovey

0409 799 909various implements available for limited access projects

CONSCIOUS EARTHWORKSDRAINAGE DESIGN • DRIVEWAYS • PADS • WATERWAYS

ALL ASPECTS OF EARTHMOVING

Phone: 0468 344 939 www.360earth.com.au

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

ANDREW FLANAGAN CONCRETING & EXCAVATION Lic 12363889.............................0401 968173

ELECTRICIANS

Lic: 1

54

29

3c

0439 624 945 AH 02 66 804 173

24 HOUR

SERVICE

Domestic

Commercial

All Jobs

Small or

Large

ELECTRICALSteve Nichollsph: 0455 445 343lic: EC28753

SECURITY, DATA, TVTim Nichollsph: 0468 384 203lic: 000102498

nichollselectrical@outlook.com

0458 267 777Lic. 211410C

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

SPINKS ELECTRICAL Lic 284939C..................................................................Call Mitch 0421 843477

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

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

JR ELECTRICAL Licence no. 339794c. Call Josh on .........................................................0475 346608

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

EDL FENCING Installations & repairs. Prompt service. ..................................................0432 107262

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

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHINGTHE FLOOR SANDER New & old fl oors, decks, non-toxic fi nishes, special eff ects, free quotes..0407 821690

FUNERAL SERVICESDIRECT CREMATION Sacred Earth Funerals. Personal service, female-led exceptional care, 24 hours.

All-inclusive and local. $2200 ........................................................................................1300 585778

GARDEN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Murray 0434 244 310 | mc_mower@hotmail.com

MC MOWER LAWN, GARDEN & PROPERTYAeration & lawn renovation. Residential, commercial & acreage mowing. General gardening, mulching, pressure washing.

4WD Tractor Slasher & Front Bucket

For a free quote contact Shane Andersoninfo@nrtractorco.com.au 0456 873 203

NR TRACTOR COS L A S H I N G . C L E A R I N G . L A N D C A R E .

MULLUM.MOWING@gmail.com. Ride-on, large lawns & acreage. Ph Peter ................0423 756394

GUTTERS CLEANED Solar panel cleaning, all areas, free quotes, fully insured ... 66841778 or 0405 922839

A-Z Lawns & acreage, trees & hedges, clean ups & tip runs, all gutters ..........................0405 625697

ACES LANDSCAPED GARDENS Mowing, gardening, landscaping. Ph Sam ..................0477 851493

LEAF IT TO US Specialists in acreage mowing, garden, and tree services ......................0402 487213

COSTAL GARDENS Landscaping, garden restoration & maintenance...........................0403 717215

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

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

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

GREEN DINGO for all your mowing and gardening needs. Ph Michael .........................0497 842442

GW MAINTENANCE Acreage & residential mowing, garden maintenance ...................0408 244820

POLLEN GARDENS Lawn & garden maint’. Professional & reliable. Dip. Hort. Dave ......0438 783645

GAS SUPPLIERS

0408 760 609

Free Delivery

No Rental

Reliable

Locally Owned Est 18 years

www.brunswickvalleygas.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

www.thinkblinkdesign.com

Graphic Design / PrintBranding / WebsitesTutoring

GUTTERING

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

HANDYPERSONS

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL | STRATA | MAINTENANCE SERVICES

B U I L D I N G S E R V I C E S

HANDY MAN SERVICES 24 hr response time guaranteed Fully Insured

0414 210 222 paul.munten@bigpond.com.au

ASAP Decks, fences, bathrooms, plaster, paint, handy, jobs over $500 ..........................0405 625697

HANDY ANDY Carpentry, plastering, welding ......................................... 66884324 or 0476 600956

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

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

MR AMAZING All jobs, fast and reliable MR AMAZING................................................0438 785083

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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

MOVE TO NURTURE PILATES STUDIO & mat classes. Lennox Head ............................0404 459605

AYURVEDA, NATUROPATH, Herbs, Jacinta McEwen – Om Healing ..............................0422 387370

EAST COAST PILATES STUDIO Brunswick Heads Ph Judy .............................................0408 110006

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. Mark. Ph ..............................................................................0448 441194

HIRE

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

INSURANCE

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

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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

1176 Myocum Rd, Mullumbimby (just past golf course)

6684 2323 / 0418 663 983

LANDSCAPING

Excavation – Drainage – Retaining Walls – Rock WallsPaving – Design – Project Management – Garden Makeovers

Ken Weir 0488 063 646

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

EXCAVATION & TIPPER HIRE Concreting & landscaping. Phil or Steve ........................0499 359702

LOCKSMITH

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

OSTEOPATHY

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

PAINTING

• DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING INFO: When dealing with home owners, painters are required

to quote a licence number only for external work valued over $5000.

ALL-WAYS PAINTINGBYRON BAY

• Domestic & Commercial • Servicing all areas • Workmanship guaranteed

• Attention to detail

Lic

No 1

8914

4C

0438 784 226 • 6685 4154

YVES DE WILDE QUALITY PAINTING SERVICES

FINALIST OF THE MASTER PAINTERS OF AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCEENVIRO FRIENDLY PAINTING

6680 7573 0415 952 4946680 7573 0415 952 494www.yvesdewilde.com.au LIC 114372Cwww.duluxaccredited.com.au

Lic

1673

71C

Free Quotes – 33 years experience

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Lic.

213

034C

PAINT & DECORATE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR• Restoration• Commercial/Domestic• Clean & Reliable

• Free Quotes• Fully Licenced• Fully Insured

LLOYD SHERLOCK0411 784 926

CL PAINTING & RESTORATIONS - Painting/Wood Restoration/Wallpapering Lic 363935C0432 776959

PEST CONTROL

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 experts6685 4490 or AH on 0414 769 018 www.sanctuarypest.com.au

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS Free quotes on active termites Environmentally safe

www.allpestsolutions.com.au

02 6681 6555

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

BRUNSWICK BYRON PEST CONTROL ................................................................................ 66842018

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tree Faerie FotosProfessional • Commercial • Personal

30+ years experience in commercial photography and photojournalism

www.treefaeriefotos.com • 0417 427 518

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

466 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby ..................................................................................... 66845288

ANTHONY D’ORSOGNA Physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy Suff olk Park 1 Bryce St ... 66853511

OCEAN SHORES PHYSIOTHERAPY Manual therapies, dry needling, custom orthotics,

shock wave therapy, real time ultrasound. Nigel Pitman, Ilse V Oostenbrugge.................... 66803499

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

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

PICTURE FRAMING

MULLUM PICTURE FRAMERS Stuart St rear lane behind Mitre 10 ............................0403 734791

BILLINUDGEL CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING. 7/1 Wilfred St. Call for appointment ...... 66803444

PLASTERING

PLASTERING CONTRACTORDOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

C. A. Warwick Lic. No. 114578C

0413 451 186

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?

Chay 0429 805 08120 YEARS LOCAL SERVICE Li

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0747

9C

JARRAH DAVIDSON Plumbing, draining, gas fi tting & roofi ng. Lic 187712C ................0438 668025

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

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

ADM PLUMBING SERVICES… (NO JOB TOO SMALL)… Lic 234528C. ....... Call Adam 0466 992483

REMOVALISTS

Andy’s Move & MoreSmall & Medium Moves, Pianos, Artworks,

Tip Runs, 1 or 2 Men at Low Prices to Most AreasBased from Byron Bay & Mullumbimby

Calls always returned 0429149 533 Est 2006

SHIRE REMOVALS & FREIGHT COFrom Middle Pocket to Middle Earth – just give us a ring

• Freight services to Brisbane weekly • Carriers of fine art • Furniture removal

• E-bay pick up & delivery0409 917 646

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02 6684 2198

SERVICING THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND BEYOND.

Byron Coast RemovalsCompetitive rates and packing supplies available.0432 552 067 | 6684 5481 | byroncoastremovals@gmail.com

MAN WITH A VAN/TRUCK Reasonable rates. Phone Don ............................................0414 282813

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

ROOFING

MONTYS METALROOFINGLicence NSW: 30715CLicence QLD: 1227049

DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL

Metal Roofing Installations • Guttering Downpipes • Fascia • Skylights • Whirlybird

Patios • Repairs • Leaf GuardCraig Montgomery – 0418 870 362

Email: montysmetalroofing@gmail.comwww.montysmetalroofing.com.au

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

NEW ROOFS / RE-ROOFS

INSULATED ROOF PANELS

FASCIA & GUTTERS

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

0 4 1 1 6 8 3 0 0 3 | Z A C . M A C T A G G A R T @ G M A I L . C O M | L I C 2 2 3 4 8 9 C

M: 0400 497 820 Lic. No: 335399Cwww.simplymetalroofing.com.au

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

MAN WITH UTE. RETHINK REUSE RECYCLE. Ph Mark ................................................0411 113300

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

TIP ME HAPPY Rubbish removal. 1 tonne tipper, ute 4 hire, tip runs, deliveries, pickups .0488 297768

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SELF STORAGE

BYRON BAY SELF STORAGESB B S

www.byronbayselfstorage.com.au | 6685 8349 | bbss@westnet.com.au

Mon to Fri 9am–5pmSelf storage with security. Largest choice of sizes.

8-10 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industrial Estate

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Northern Rivers Pty Ltd

Home sewage solutions Commercial wastewater treatment Rainwater tanks concrete and plastic

Sales Installation Service• plumbing.td@bigpond.com

0418 754 149 • 07 5523 9930 • 1300 Taylex • www.taylex.com.au

Lic

3126

43C

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

ON-SITE WASTEWATER Management Reports. Professional environmental reports & advice. . 0484 993990

SNAKE CATCHERS

JACK HOGAN0411 039 3730411 039 373

SOLAR INSTALLATION

Your local, qualified team. Specialists in standalone & grid interact system designs.

Pioneers of the solar industry Serving Northern NSW since 1998

Call us on 6679 7228m 0428 320 262 e sunbeamsolar@bigpond.com

Electric Lic 124600c

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

INSTALL SERVICE: TV, Wi-Fi, AV, special pensioner/concession rate. .............. Damian 0414 741233

TILING

Far North Coast NSWJohn & Teresa

0408 232 066

FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR! TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Servicing the Far North Coast for 20 years. Free quotes. Experienced local technicians.

ChemDry’s patented cleaning systems.WINTER SPECIAL:

Every 5th m2 FREE

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

0412 026 441info@theshowersealer.com.au

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

WATERPROOFING PERFECTION All types, helpful advice, free quotes. Lic 179306C ........ 66801168

TRANSPORT

arrive@byronbuscompany.com.au Call 0490 183 424Airpor t Transfers | Tours | Nights Out | Beach WalksEvents | Par t ies | Weddings | Corporate | Fest ivals

Door to DoorCharter Services

BYRONBUS Co

TREE SERVICES

CHOPPY CHOP TREE SERVICESThe Fully Insured Professionals

0408 202 184 choppychoptrees@bigpond.comMark Linder Qualified Arborist

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

PRUNING ~ REMOVALS ~ STUMP GRINDING

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

0427 347 380www.harttreeservices.com.au

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

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

BYRON TREE SERVICES Qualifi ed, insured. Call Alex ....................................................0402 364852

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

LEAF IT TO US 4x4 truck/chipper + crane truck. Local, qualifi ed, insured. Free quotes .......0402 487213

OUT ON A LIMB outonalimbtreeservices.wordpress.com................................. Call Lucas 0402 191316

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

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

VALUERSBYRON 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 SURGEONSMULLUM VET CLINIC: Richard Gregory, Bec Willis, Mark Sebastian – After hours avail ... 66843818

NORTH COAST VETERINARY SERVICES Dr Lauren Archer ................................................. 66840735

WATER FILTERS

The Water Filter Experts

for home, commercial and rural properties

6680 8200 or 0418 108 181

WATER SUPPLIESDRINKING WATER Byron approved truck. 12,500L. Phone Paul .....................................0411 648638

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

WINDOW CLEANINGCLEAN VIEW Prompt, professional, insured. Phone David .............................................0421 906460

WINDOW TINTINGSUNRISE W. T. 3/19-21 Centennial Cct, Byron. Cars, homes, offi ces, etc. High quality ..0412 158478SURFWAGON - Car/Home/Offi ce tint. Lifetime Warranty. W/sale price .........................0434 875009

Cryptic Clues ACROSS1. Gable to perform a hard roll? (5)

4. Tech, hear, translate – but it’s a misery (9)

9. Unfaithful husband – grown up with two queens! (9)

10. Pretty silly, in an English way (5)

11. Bounder to woo – fi nd a tribunal that will convict summarily (8,5)

14. Loathe Panama and England (4)

15. Seasoned the roast lamb in muscadet, perhaps (4,6)

18. A stone crab discovered in compounds – the answer to this clue is always soluble! (10)

19. Fairy for each Irishman (4)

21 Progressive party with a conservative deserter used for experiments (10,3)

24. Noodles found in grandpa’s table (5)

25. Dry place – charge, it’s a military off ence! (9)

27. Dodges cats, perhaps, back in the teams (9)

28. Stressful present? (5)

DOWN1 Erase the report of Franz Kafka

for one – carte blanche for the Americans! (5,5)

2. Antelope found, but gun explodes (3)

3. Rent the 2001 computer – it’s deadly (6)

4. Damage dilapidated icon – a child’s instrument (9)

5. Tableau rich in containing gold (5)

6. Courtroom in brutal disarray (8)

7. Sing, dance, somersault, hugging Italian – caught a rooster! (11)

8. The day before normal and level (4)

12. Austrian led astray – became an Australian! (11)

13. Amend act – it confuses entry (10)

16. Dissertations for large plants covering upset for Rama’s wife (9)

17. Ancestors supporting grizzlies (8)

20. Dull rubbish – but it can bring the house down! (3,3)

22. Remove, for instance, rising band of atmospheric pressure (5)

23. Copies primates (4)

26. Charge one working (3)

Quick Clues ACROSS1. Ring-shaped bread item (5)

4. Anguish (9)

9. Philanderer (9)

10. Idiotic (5)

11. Show trial (8,5)

14. Detest (4)

15. Lamb with appropriate condiment (4,6)

18. Chalk and limestone are examples (10)

19. Nymph (4)

21. Animal used in scientifi c research (10,3)

24. Italian staple (5)

25. Abandonment (9)

27. Avoids (9)

28. Taut (5)

DOWN1. Complete freedom of choice (5,5)

2. Large African animal (3)

3. Fatal (6)

4. Mouth organ (9)

5. Relating to gold (5)

6. Judicial forum (8)

7. Domestic cock (11)

8. Smooth (4)

12. Acquired citizenship (11)

13. Acceptance (10)

16. Formal pieces of writing (9)

17. Predecessors (8)

20. Fungal wood decay (3,3)

22. Crest (5)

23. Mimics (4)

26. Subatomic particle (3)

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PROF. SERVICES DENTURES

LOOK GOODFEEL GOOD

Free consultation. SANDRO 66805002

HEALTH HYPNOSIS & EFTSimple and effective solutions

Anxiety, Cravings, Fears & Trauma.Maureen Bracken 0402205352

PURA VIDAWELLNESS CENTRE

Brunswick HeadsCOLON HYDROTHERAPY

HYPERBARIC OXYGENFAR INFRARED SAUNAREMEDIAL MASSAGE

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KINESIOLOGYClear subconscious sabotages.Reprogram patterns and beliefs.

Restore vibrancy and physical health. De-stress.

Ph 0403125506SANDRA DAVEY , Reg. Pract.

C O M M U N I C A T I O N F O RH E A LT H Y R E L AT I O N S H I P S Be heard. Be understood. Be valued.Couples and individuals. Ph 66847262

GOLDEN SUN HYPNOTHERAPY Deep attention. Find resources.

Change.For anxiety, confi dence, behaviour

modifi cation, sleep and more.goldensunhypnotherapy.

com 0432152672

HALLS FOR HIRE COORABELL HALL

WEDDINGS, GIGS, CLASSES 66871307 www.coorabellhall.net

TRADEWORK

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

FOR SALE BAMBOO PLANTS : clumping, screening, hedging, fl owering gingers, bromeliads. Close to Mullum. 0458535760

O R C H I D S A L E6 Pandanus Crt, Brunswick Heads.Friday 17 and Sat 18 Sept, 9am–4pm.P lenty o f qua l i ty p lants . COVID rules apply. Ph 66851709

A P P L E I P A DMINI 4 128GB, WiFi Plus, IDB-691089, hardly used $400. Bruns. 0415499690.

MIELE WASHERS Dryers and dishwashers available at Bridglands Mullumbimby. 66842511

ARCHIBALD’S CHEAP QUARRY PRODUCTS

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

Phone 66845517, 0418481617

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

GARAGE SALES BYRON, 64 Paterson St. Sat 8am. Tools, hardware, camping, kids, and lots more!

AT ADELE’S 16 Aloota Cres, O.Shores. Sat 8am. Qual. women’s clothing, shoes, jewellery, homewares. Men’s sportgear.

MOTOR VEHICLES SUBARU FORESTER 2002 6mths rego, VGC, serviced / garaged, mech. sound, no rust 267,000km $5800 ono 66875727

CARAVANS CARAVANS

We buy, sell & consign. All makes & models.

0408 758 688

PROPERTY FOR SALE FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN

OVER 20 YEARS C1950's character house on 9

acres with Wilson’s Creek frontage. Established gardens & gravity fed

spring water.Close to town, school and Lilium Cafe. Bus at front door. Excellent potential to

generate substantial income.$2.5m negotiable. Owner is motivated

to sell. For further details pls call 66840170.

TO LET Summerland Storage Bangalow From $105 to $290 per monthCall GNF Bangalow 66872833

LOCAL REMOVAL & backloads to Brisbane. Friendly,

with 10 years local exp. 0409917646

2 BDR HOUSE , South Golden Beach, no pets, furnished, refs needed. 0422562179

WANTED TO LEASE ACCESS TO ACREAGE , dwelling or not. Prefer 2x2 or 3x3 or similar. Substantial security deposit OK. Pls call 0423218417

POSITIONS VACANT EROTIC MASSAGE STAFF reliable and friendly for Gentlemen’s Relaxation Centre 18+. Tweed. Grace 0418185791

LADIES WANTED, MUST BE 18+ Casual or permanent work available in busy adult parlour. 66816038 for details.

SWIMMING POOL BOX AND STEELERExperienced, must have own gear and transport. Ph 0415257476

SWIM TEACHER Qualifi ed or training provided. Regular, ongoing, commencing Term Four. Established business in Ocean Shores. Ph 0448649150.

CARER Reliable, strong, caring, female, 20–40 years old to assist quadriplegic man with personal care and household duties. No experience necessary. Mornings 8am–12pm &/or evenings 4.30–7.30pm.  $34p/h, $44p/h Sat, $54p/h Sun. Must have Tax File no. Ocean Shores. Please email your detailed application to wheelgoodservice@hotmail.com

INDEXBirthdays ............................. 39Caravans ............................. 38Death Notices ..................... 39For Sale ............................... 38Garage Sales ...................... 38Halls For Hire ...................... 38Health Notices .................... 38In Memoriam ....................... 39Lost and Found ................... 39Motor Vehicles .................... 38Musical Notes ..................... 39Only Adults ......................... 39Pets...................................... 39Positions Vacant ................. 38Professional Services ......... 38Property For Sale ............... 38Public Notices ..................... 38Social Escorts ..................... 39 To Let ................................... 38Tradework ........................... 38Tree Services ...................... 38Tuition .................................. 39Wanted ................................ 38Wanted to Lease ................. 38

WaterNSWRichmond Coastal Sands Groundwater Source

WaterNSW has received an application from SerenitasCommunities Pty Ltd for an approval for a Water Supply Work, for an excavation and 80 mm pump with a capacity of 4.5 ML/year at Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP1238103, Parish Riley,County Richmond. The application relates to Richmond Coastal Sands Groundwater Source, subject to The North Coast Coastal Sands Groundwater Sources 2016.

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3 0 / 1 2 / 1 9 5 1 – 2 8 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 1Passed peacefully into God’s arms surrounded by the love of his children Luke, Shay, Nitya, Gauri, Rama (dec.) and Christian. Loved by Aroha. Rest peacefully sweet soul.

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BLADON, Nicholas Valentine, ‘Nick’09-01-1970 ~ 04-09-2021Suddenly & tragically taken from us way too soon. Treasured Husband of Danielle and step father to Max.

Much loved son-in-law of Lyn & John and brother-in-law to Matthew and Adam. Father to his fur baby OBI.

Beloved son of Beverley & Dudley (dec) Bladon. Much loved baby brother to Ashley, Vanessa & David ‘brother-in-law’, Re-becca and Samantha. Beloved uncle of Melissa, Robert, Kendall, Lee, Jordan, Morgan, Jade, Jasper, Indy, Arielle and Sabine.

Dearly loved and respected throughout our community as a deeply compassionate, hilarious gentle giant with a massive heart which eventually took him from us.

Vale Nick - You will be missed every moment of every day and never forgotten.

Your light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts forever. We love you so much.

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Charlie and Sunny are two very bonded siblings. They are both shy in the shelter but don’t let that put you off as you can see just how relaxed and happy they are in a home setting.To meet these beautiful kittens, please visit the Cat Adoption Centre at 124 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.

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SUN, MOON & TIDES TIMES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS

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

DATE (Sept)

DAY, MOON PHASE

SUN RISE /

SET

MOON RISE /

SET

HIGH TIDES,

height (m)

LOW TIDES,

height (m)

15 W5:44

17:38

11:44

1:20

02:50 0.99

15:57 1.53

08:33 0.44

22:50 0.46

16 TH5:42

17:39

12:46

2:21

04:21 1.01

17:06 1.60

09:54 0.42

23:50 0.37

17 F5:41

17:39

13:51

3:15

05:30 1.09

18:03 1.6611:05 0.36

18 SA5:40

17:40

14:55

4:02

06:23 1.19

18:51 1.7000:37 0.29 12:02 0.29

19 SU5:39

17:40

15:57

4:42

07:08 1.27

19:33 1.7101:15 0.23 12:51 0.24

20 M5:38

17:41

16:57

5:19

07:49 1.35

20:11 1.68

01:50 0.20 13:34 0.21

21 TU5:36

17:41

17:54

5:51

08:28 1.40

20:45 1.62

02:22 0.19 14:14 0.22

22 W5:35

17:42

18:50

6:22

09:03 1.43

21:15 1.54

02:51 0.19 14:53 0.26

23 TH5:34

17:42

19:45

6:52

09:38 1.46

21:45 1.44

03:20 0.2115:30 0.32

24 F5:33

17:43

20:39

7:22

10:13 1.46

22:15 1.33

03:47 0.2416:10 0.39

25 SA5:32

17:43

21:34

7:54

10:48 1.45

22:45 1.21

04:15 0.2816:51 0.47

26 SU5:30

17:44

22:29

8:28

11:27 1.42

23:20 1.10

04:45 0.34

17:39 0.54

27 M5:29

17:44

23:24

9:0612:11 1.38

05:17 0.41

18:38 0.61

28 TU5:28

17:45 9:48

00:03 0.99

13:06 1.34

05:59 0.48

19:58 0.64

29 W5:27

17:45

0:18

10:35

01:08 0.91

14:17 1.32

06:59 0.55

21:33 0.62

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

2nd SUN The Channon 6688 6433

2nd SUN Tabulam Hall 0490 329 159

2nd SUN Coolangatta

3rd SAT Mullumbimby 6684 3370

3rd SAT Murwillumbah 0413 804 024

3rd SUN Federal 0433 002 757

3rd SUN Uki 0487 329 150

3rd SUN Lismore Car Boot 6628 7333

3rd SUN Ballina 0422 094 338

4th SAT Flea, Byron YAC

4th SAT Evans Head 0439 489 631

4th SAT Wilsons Creek 6684 0299

4th SAT Kyogle Bazaar kyogletogether.org.au

4th SUN Bangalow 6687 1911

4th SUN Nimbin 0475 135 764

4th SUN Murwillumbah 0422 565 168

4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) Coolangatta

5th SUN Nimbin 0458 506 000

FARMERS/WEEKLY MARKETSEach TUE New Brighton 6677 1345

Each TUE Organic Lismore 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

MONTHLY MARKETS

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

EMERGENCY NUMBERSPlease stick this by your phone

ARIES: Planet Chiron’s long healing passage through your sign has been busy deleting self-sabotaging habits. Aries loves nothing better than a sparkling restart, so bid bye bye to baggage, take off your armour and open your heart again when spring equinox on 21 Sept invites you to launch a brand new game plan.

TAURUS: Taureans love their ‘stuff’. But this week’s astral energetics are on an improvement bender, suggesting you lighten the weight of accumulation by choosing what’s important now, rather than what you loved in the past. Play Edith Piaf singing ‘Je Ne Regrette Rien’ as you toss, cull, repurpose, gift and donate.

GEMINI: Your mentor planet Mercury in the sign of eloquent self-expression discusses new and healthier collaborations this week. There’s plenty of potential, but tensions also mushroom to mad proportions as people rush, fuss and take things way too seriously. While you, Gemini, understand angels are able to fly because they take themselves lightly.

CANCER: With relationships and teamwork the talk of this week’s town, the old saying that troubles shared are troubles halved, rings true. Which might inspire your getting involved in meaningful projects that give back and make a difference. Look for heart-warming rewards surfacing around magical, enchanting full moon on 21 September.

LEO: This week’s stellar emphasis in your money sector suggests having the conversation, even if it’s only with yourself, about putting savvier financial systems in place. If others seem to be nit-picking or penny-pinching, don’t get your royal whiskers in a snit; just keep providing the world with an example of expansive generosity

VIRGO: This week’s premier cosmic question is: Can you perfectionistas love others as they are; flaws and all? The answer comes via Virgo writer, Leo Tolstoy: If you love someone, love the person as they are, and not as you’d like them to be. Which of course, and most of all, includes you.

LIBRA: Mars marching into your sign this week to back up Mercury announces time to make a stand in upholding Libran justice and fair play. During which, remember that giving an inch doesn’t mean letting people take a mile. 21 September spring equinox, when light and darkness are in balance, is your personal power point.

SCORPIO: Ooh la la! Even you super-private lone wolves morph into networkers extraordinaire this week, schmoozing the room (even if it’s Zoom) with Scorpionic flair. Full moon on 21 September is this month’s best date for a deep and meaningful heart-to-heart about future plans, or addressing a tricky issue.

SAGITTARIUS: As Saturn continues pressure-testing the shelf life of long-term associates, Uranus presses the delete button where necessary on those you’ve outgrown. Look at this as beautiful, judicious pruning. And tune into the full moon/spring equinox muse of serendipity and synchronicity inviting you to follow her lead…

CAPRICORN: Capricorns understand the importance of being organised, so you’ll be prepped for any surprises Uranus has in store this week. If of the unwelcome kind, you’ll have a head start; if delightfully unexpected you’ll be ready to take best advantage of them – especially now Mars is restocking your social networks with influential new connections

AQUARIUS: Little things mean a lot this week. Of love, opportunity, and let’s not forget trouble for those who don’t pay attention to the deets. So pull focus, for the time being, from your usual big-picture perspective, Aquarius. If renovating, negotiating, redecorating, buying, selling or moving, small is definitely important.

PISCES: Perhaps you can’t dance the pain of the world away, but movement processes emotional overload, so get physical; take a long walk, work out, make love. And during this week’s annual full moon in your sign, don’t be shy to apply that fabulous Piscean knack of helping others to stop angsting, to relax and take it easy.

STARS BY LILITHWith Mars and Mercury

in peace-treaty mode

joining spring equinox,

time of fresh growth,

this week decrees it’s

time to turn over a new

leaf…

VIRGO THE VIRGIN

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Backlash

40 The Byron Shire Echo

At the height of Sydney COVID-

19 cases, NSW Premier Gladys

Berejiklian stopped providing

daily COVID-19 reports. It was

also the only opportunity

for journalists to ask direct

questions. Perhaps it was

a coincidence given fresh

allegations of alleged cor-

ruption regarding her former

lover and disgraced MP Daryl

Maguire is looming in ICAC?.

A pre-accelerator program

for businesses wanting to

expand is on off er through a

joint venture by Sourdough

and Council. For more

info, visit www.sbp.org.au/

sourdough-pre-accelerator.

ICYMI, the Liberal-Nats NSW

government quietly made

it legal last week for rural

landholders to clear up to

25 metres of bush from their

boundary line, without an

approval or assessment of

ecological impact. It was not

recommended by the Bush-

fire Inquiry. In other news,

WA will end logging of native

forests from 2024.

New Scientist reports, ‘mRNA

cancer therapy now in

human trials aft er shrinking

mouse tumours’.

In case you are interested in

replying to Craig Kelly’s insane

ramblings and his unsolicited

texts, his new phone number

is 0429 493 241. His last

phone was over run by spam,

apparently.

Good riddance federal Labor

MP Joel Fitzgibbon, who will

not contest the Hunter elec-

torate at the upcoming elec-

tion. As a fossil fool, he tried

to block any meaningful

move towards renewables.

A reminder completing the

Census is compulsory under

the Census and Statistics Act 1905. A press release from

the ABS says those who do

not return their forms can be

prosecuted and fined up to

$222 a day.

Macadamia Castle owner

Tony Gilding has announced

his retirement, along with

the sale of the castle to not-

for-profit company, Wildlife

Recovery Australia (WRA).

Settlement is expected

September 30. The press

release says, ‘WRA will build

on the significant legacy of

conservation and animal

welfare work conducted by

Tony and the dedicated staff

over many years’.

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Volunteer run charity, Liberation Larder, operating out

of The Byron Community Centre (BBCC) on Fletcher

Street, has been running continuously for 12 years, and

since COVID-19, their operation has had to change and

no longer can the clients be seated and served. All food

prepared in their kitchen is now served as takeaway,

twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. They rely on

donations from generous sponsors and organisations,

as well as local businesses and the kindness of local

residents and the community. To donate or volunteer,

visit www.liberationlarder.org. Photo Jeff Dawson

Seen parked outside a Mullum school on Monday.

Photo Jeff Dawson

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