←Volume 34
August 21, 2019
In this Issue:
Slow down and watch out: koalas on the move
You've probably heard, seen and felt Spring is here early, which means the birds and the bees are starting to get frisky... and koalas, too.
Barrio says updated DA clarifies outside seating numbers
Residents say they lost confidence in the modelling when it said the sound of bottles from commercial dumpsters being emptied less than 50m from bedroom windows early in the morning would comply with EPA standards.
Corporate collapse?
Sandy Loyall, Bangalow On 24 July, Professor Sandra van der Laan of the the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) declared that Adani Mining, ‘…looks like a corporate collapse waiting to happen’ and, ‘is in a very fragile,...
Dear humanity
Caspar Brace, Mullumbimby I’ve just finished reading The Sydney Wars, the true story from historical records of the very beginning of whitefella Australia. It was a rort from the very beginning. Until we as a culture acknowledge our past patterns there...
Why me?
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay I don’t care why Fast Buck$ has decided to start picking on me. Though I strongly object to his misquoting and misrepresenting me over the bypass and compensatory habitat to justify himself. Last time he accused...
Pottsville koalas
Robin Harrison, Binna Burra I’m a huge supporter of the men’s sheds movement. It’s an excellent, community-nurturing movement and there should be more of them. Those wanting the koalas and other biodiversity in Pottsville to thrive might note the men’s...
Bypass secrecy
Fast Buck$, Coorabell Recently I have become aware of a document called a ‘Construction Environment Management Plan’ (CEMP). This plan is meant to set out the bypass contractors’ proposals for dealing with various potential threats that might arise during the...
Genuinely green?
Sally Newham, Nimbin I have just written to Tamara Smith MP regarding the concerns outlined by Jan Barham in the 7 Aug 7 Byron Echo re the question of whether subtropical rainforest lies in the path of the planned bypass...
5G murder
Chris McIlrath, Main Arm The ‘civilised world’ is methodically mass-murdering all who disagree with the control-pollute-destroy mentality. 5G is the current weapon but if you look at www.znews.tv you will see or be reminded the methods are many. In our Australia...
A soul matter
Hayo van der Woude, Mullumbimby A concept of soul must be pivotal to say 80 per cent of participants in the ethical debate about abortion. Yet it is studiously avoided in the letters pages of the mass media.If they did...
A different view
Jay Pearse, Byron Bay After reading Karen’s letter ‘Living in Paris’ 7/8/19 I have to say that in passing the dong my 4-year-old grandson piped up from the back saying, ‘Ooohhh, Nana, That is sooooooo beautiful, it’s like treasure!’ Maybe...
Editorial: Climate alarm bells
While the world is literally melting before our eyes – for once I can genuinely say ‘literally’ (see OK glacier p8) – major organisations from the UN to the Australian Post, not to mention scientists across the board, are sounding the alarm on the climate catastrophe.
Interview with Don Walker
Don Walker and the Suave Fucks Mullum Ex Services | Saturday 7 September | 7.30pm He’s the man behind many of the great Aussie songs. Many know him from Cold Chisel. Some from Tex, Don and Charlie. Others from Don Walker...
Culture in the Byron Shire for the Week Beginning 21 August,...
Help the Homeless: Comedy Fundraiser – Jimeoin, Dan Willis, MC Mandy Nolan Bangalow A&I Hall | Wednesday 11 September | 7pm | $40 Funny people unite to save our koalas! Irish comedian Jimeoin is on board as the headline. He’s the...
The good Samaritan
Fred Sparrow, Ocean Shores A wonderful thing happened to me in Brunswick Heads. After filling my car at the service station pump I discovered that my wallet was no longer in my pocket. The attendant girl was pleasant and understandably required...
Model community
Marley Berry-Pearce, Suffolk Park I was randomly selected to participate in the Byron Model community meetings set up by New Democracy in partnership with Byron Shire Council. My concerns included homelessness, youth empowerment, economic prosperity, Indigenous rights, and environmental integrity....
Tribute to Norma
Francoise Teclemariam, Suffolk Park One more beautiful page of this world story is turned. Norma McCabe has died! While fighting desperately the difficulties of a newcomer in this country, I was moved to hear her talks about the courageous life of...
Every choice you make makes a difference
The climate crisis and equity are the two issues that are the focus of the Homeward Bound program that is bringing together 100 women from the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) this year.
Folau’s crowdfunder
Dee Taminiau, Ballina Thanks for that letter (Carl Cleves Echo 14 Aug 19) re: Israel Folau. Just wanted to add, what a force our legal system is, that he could crowdfund lots of money from idiots, showing that lots of...
Interview with Luke Player from the Pinheads
Pinheads in Byron Hotel Great Northern Byron | Saturday 31 August | 9pm | Free Born out of friendship, bowling, sci-fi movie marathons, and literal brotherhood, The Pinheads reside within a stylistic purgatory – too weird for punk shows, too freeform...
Live Music in the Byron Shire and beyond for the Week...
Byron Bluesfest 9–13 April 2020 Last week Bluesfest shared a little of what is going to be in store for the 2020 lineup. And it’s impressive! With the return of the lauded Patti Smith, The Dave Matthews Band, and Crowded House,...
Transparent council
A Dickens, Brunswick Heads Re: Simon Richardson’s response to the concerns raised by Tamara Smith MP (Echo page 1, August 14) that Council’s map clearly shows a critically endangered rainforest that would support animal species at risk by the bypass. Simon...
Local art takes centre stage
‘Celebrating a Moment’ is the theme of this year’s Ocean Shores Art Expo. There are 276 entries and 200 student artworks that are featuring in this year’s exhibition.
Really?
Lester Prowze, Huonbrook Once upon a time… in Byron Bay. You go to the movies and you get charged $15 to get your car out of the most expensive parking place in Byron Shire, which is under the cinema and...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: See Me in the Flesh
I’m getting my weird nude fix as part of an installation at Forest Art’s Flesh and Bone Experiment on Friday 13 September… Let’s see how long it takes now for my bum to go numb.
