←Volume 31
November 30, 2016
In this Issue:
Cinema Review – Bad Santa 2
‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ might have been the appropriate adage for producers to have kept in mind before proceeding with this crock. The original Bad Santa (2003) was a good idea that led to a mildly amusing movie, but...
Telling her Story
Following up on her highly acclaimed Mandarin Skyline, which drew a nomination for the 2014 Australian Bell Awards, Leigh Carriage digs deeper into her past for her latest offering, Weave. Blessed with stunning crystal-clear tone and pitch, her nuanced delivery,...
The ignored plight of West Papua
December 1, 2016 should be a celebration for West Papuan independence. Instead, the day will mark 55 years of what should have been a sovereign nation; 19 days after the Dutch left their colony, Indonesia invaded and have occupied ever since.
Cinema Review – The Founder
Michael Keating does a brilliant thing in his portrayal of Ray Kroc, the fellow whose unfettered ambition made McDonald’s the multinational billion-dollar fast-food chain that it is today. You want to despise him, it goes without saying (hey, this...
Live Music Roundup: Thursday 1 December, 2016
Aloha At the Treehouse Ever felt like a trip to Hawaii but just can’t afford the flights? This Friday Aloha Baby, the brand new Hawaiian trio, will be presenting two luscious sets of silky steel-guitar instrumentals and kitsch Hapa Haole classics...
Passing Parcels – From the Great Northern to Falls
They’re our latest international success story: a bunch of boys from Byron who’ve cracked Berlin. Louie Swain and Noah Hill spoke with The Echo about the musical homecoming of The Parcels. So how was it, from Byron to Berlin? What made...
Byron GM makes case for rate rise
Byron Shire Council general manager Ken Gainger has played down the possibility of introducing specific levies to help pay for an infrastructure backlog, saying such proposals ‘currently have no basis in statutory authority.’
Mandy Nolan’s Soap Box: the kids aren’t alright
When I was a kid we went skating. There was a drive-in. A cafe with booths that we gathered at, eating burgers and playing Space Invaders. There was a regular Blue Light Disco. And I lived in a shitty...
Jobs, national security, sugar tax: local MP Q&A
Hans Lovejoy As the federal parliamentary year winds towards its close, The Echo asked a few questions of local Richmond MP Justine Elliot. They relate to bills currently before both the lower house and upper house, or senate. First up,...
Local Nationals MLC defends ‘biodiversity’ laws
Local Nationals MLC Ben Franklin has defended his government's newly introduced acts which environmentalists say will open the gate to large-scale land clearing, threaten vulnerable species and ‘significantly weaken wildlife, soil and water protections.’
Mono in the lineup for second world title
Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart made history by winning the first ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship in California in 2015 and plans to defend his crown later this year.
Disabled surfers need a hand
The Disabled Surfers Association is having a gathering at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay this Saturday December 3, and is looking for volunteers to help on the day. Saturday is International Disabled Day and volunteers as well as the disabled...
Byron junior on target for gold
Junior archer Ben Lyon has taken out the gold medal by winning the South Queensland Archery Society 2016 Matchplay Championships. Ben was part of the 8-person Byron Shire Archery Club team that travelled to Samford in southern Queensland last week for the competition.
Futsalroo needs help for US tour
Mullumbimby High School’s Krista Ruehe has started a crowdfunding campaign to help her get to the United States to compete in the Australian U/19 futsal team. In September Krista was named Most Valuable Player at the National futsal tournament in...
Brunswick Valley dancers stage sell-out end of year show
More than 200 dancers from Brunswick Valley School of Dance put on an end-of-year spectacular at the Murwillumbah Civic centre over November 19 and 20. The concert was made up of 50 individual dances and the themes of the concert...
All even after Byron tackled Rovers
Byron’s young Wildcats and Rams put in some gutsy performances in Friday’s penultimate round of the Football Far North Coast Summer Youth League to come away with one hard-won point apiece.
Byron XI beaten by table leaders
Byron Bay couldn’t back up last week’s form and failed to chase down a solid total set by competition leaders Tintenbar-East Ballina in the Coastal League cricket competition last weekend. Playing at home on Kingsford Smith Oval (south) the Tintenbar-East...
‘Best in the world’ for Byron resort
The highest international award for interior design was bestowed upon Elements of Byron resort last Friday when they won Best Hotel Design at the Society of British Interior Design International Design Awards.
Close shave at Byron Farmers’ Market
Farmers at the Byron Farmers’ Market have been growing more than just great local produce of late. During November, they have also been growing beards and moustaches to help raise money for Movember, a global men’s health initiative.
The Farm: Benevolent vegetable empire grows
More of The Farm’s space is being used in partnership with local organisations such as Liberation Larder to grow staple vegetables for the community.
Picnic with the Wild Goats
The goats of the Byron Bay lighthouse are no longer there but they provided inspiration for a new boutique catering business called Wild Goat Events.
The Salad Book
Belinda Jeffery’s latest book, The Salad Book, has just come out, perfectly timed for summer.
