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attracts the familiesOver excited kids plus their parents, grandparents and carers descended on the

macadamia castle

at Knockrow for a family fun day, hosted by the Northern Rivers Community Foundation NRCF and Macadamia Castle owners, Tony and

rie gilding

. The action-filled afternoon attracted families from far and wide Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Woodburn and Ballina, to Lismore, Alstonville, Casino and Kyogle. There was plenty for everyone of all ages to get into and enjoy numerous animal visits, feeding and petting train rides fantastic entertainment by wonderful local musicians and balloon artists, fantastic food courtesy of

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youth service, and a hotly contested mini golf tournament won by 5 old Chi Wellerbulleted text you -year the last bit of from have that says Dr BrianBalloon artist Dariush wows the crowd at the NRCF Family Fun Day at Macadamia Castle. Tracey Ewingsdale. Photo courtesy Julia Rochelli working Fridays.I would now On the day, lucky families like that text to not be erous donation and all money staff who stayed on after hours and David Gordon for donatalso shared a host of donated bulleted, and the text should now change prizes, including a gourmet raised on the day has been to keep everything open Greg ing fabulous prizes, and everyslightly to be hamper and a helicopter ride added to the NRCFs perpetual Sheehan for his wonderful per- one else who contributed their for three. community fund, and will be cussion performance Micks time to help make the family OneDr Brian events high- working support worthy causes Sashimi Jazz Duo, Barkers Vale fun day such a great time for of the Tracey now used to lightsFridays presentation of a across the Northern Rivers. was the Bluegrass Brothers, Dariush all who attended. cheque to the NRCF for 5, The NRCF would like to for his wonderful balloon art, For more information about by Tony and Dr Brian Tracey thank Tony and Rie Gilding Byron Youth Service for the the NRCF go to Rie Gilding of should be and the Macadamia Castle. This gen- and their Macadamia Castle wonderful food, John Callanan au or call . the exact same font, size, bold, and italicized font as my name under the logo.home insulation packageTake advantage of the free insulation before it is discontinued altogether.Call Chelsea at SKYLINE INTERIORS PL on or We are your local insulation company, please support us.Byrons Beautiful Boutique SALE ON NOWcnr Byron Fletcher Streets BScHon Canada, BDSc QLDDr Rod Whitehead New ownership as of July 1st - Dr Rod Whitehead Cosmetic Solutions you can trust Modern, relaxed, biocompatible dentistry On the spot bulk billing for EPC patients On the day emergency appointmentsDr Brian Tracey working Fridays7 Middleton Street, Byron Bay State govt approves T2E highway upgradeThe state government has ap- as double-glazed windows for proved the million Tin- individual properties impleMuch thanks for making these tenbar to Ewingsdale Pacificback to meprograms to monichanges. Please get menting Highway upgrade project. ready. any impact on surface and tor I know with the proof when In there are quite a week, groundbut a press release last few changes water preparing an Minister forwe can get them offset package for the Hairy I hope Planning Tony through Kellybefore print this week. MuchGrass, a nationally-listed said the upgrade would Joint generate around construc- vulnerable species, in consulthanks. Rod. tion jobs. Seventeen kilome- tation with state and federal tres of existing highway will environment agencies and be replaced by a new four-lane management of any impacts carriageway extending from on Aboriginal cultural heritage Ross Lane near Tintenbar to along the project corridor in the existing Ewingsdale inter- consultation with the local Abchange. original communities. Mr Kelly said functionality, Mr Kelly said protection of safety, efficiency of the route, the drinking water catchment road traffic noise, ecology, her- is a key component of the apitage and the economy were proval, with an independent all issues considered. Project expert brought in to review the approval is accompanied by RTAs water quality assessment. stringent conditions requiring The RTA has committed to high standards of environmen- carry out a range of measures tal management. to improve general water qualThey include monitoring ity by reestablishing riparian traffic noise levels months vegetation along waterways after road opening installation near properties purchased of noise barriers at key loca- along the route. tions, use of low noise mateBallina MP and Shadow rials in the road surface and Minister for North Coast, Don architectural treatments such Page, has welcomed the announcement. He said he especially welcomes the announcement of construction money at the same time as planning approval was given, as quite often this is not the case. Usually planning approval is given and it can be years before construction money becomes available, Mr Page said. These delays occurred for both the Ballina Bypass and Alstonville Bypass projects. When the Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade is completed in it will mean thatMention this ad and a Professional Bleaching Kit normal value will be oereddays a week from 8am. The Poinciana is open seven for , complete with a complementary comprehensive examination.Breakfast is served all day on weekends until 1pm weekdays. Lunch service is from noon til 3pm. Were open for Dinner most Friday Saturday nights from 6pm bookings are essential. We have a vast collection of soulful music that plays all day everyday. Our Bar offers a great mix of wines, beers cocktails. Dine inside or chillax in our lush tropical courtyard. Free wireless internet. Station Street Mullumbimby from Ballina to Brisbane will all be dual carriageway. This upgrade will improve safety, reduce travel time, save fuel and reduce green house gas emissions. It will also open up more tourism opportunities for places like Ballina in particular. Mr Page said that the announcement of million combined with the million currently being spent on the Ballina bypass will result in a huge injection of money into the local economy.Ramp weir good news for fishFrom front pageM DRAUGHTSMANKBUILDING DESIGN HOUSE PLANS RENOVATIONS EXTENSIONSichael ellyPH SOIL TESTS ENGINEERS DETAILS ALL TO COUNCIL SPECIFICATIONSA few trees had to be removed in order to properly access the site and construct the rock weir at Steiner so we have also donated trees to the school to assist in regenerating the area. Shearwaters Bush Regenerator and Head Gardener, Ken Ohlsson, told The Echo, The new weir has provided a goodeducation tool. Class 7 takes part in bush regeneration every year, picking a section of creek bank to focus on. We have 1.8kms of riparian zone within school grounds, on 1.5kms of which we have begun bush regeneration projects. It will be great to monitor the regeneration of this particular section and also watch the fish come back.2 February 2, The Byron Shire EchoechowebsectionLocal News