Bangalow Koalas is coordinating with Lismore City Council to create movement corridors that link fragmented populations across the Shire. But in the future, the majority of corridors will be a mixture of rainforest and koala species — making the corridors for all wildlife, not just koalas, and contributing to the regeneration of our rainforest. Where there are farms we go around the fence line, away from cattle and existing macadamia plantations.
Funds to support plantings come via donations to Bangalow Koalas and from government grants. In one recent project in Bangalow, Council contributed of the trees planted and the community planted them out!
Expanding existing safe habitats by planting new corridors and stepping stones will help connect fragmented koala populations. Illustration: Lyn Hand. Most interested local landowners are willing to contribute to the cost of trees and the hiring of bush regenerators who clear and dig holes. If you do happen to spot a koala, report the sighting via phone , email twodogsmedia optusnet. For more information or to donate, go to bangalowkoalas. The best place to see and learn about these native marsupials is at Macadamia Castle on the Hinterland Way in Knockrow.
Why not visit on Wild Koala Day on May 3, a national day to celebrate koalas in the wild. Photo: Digby Hildreth. Living in cars, couch surfing or occupying unreasonably crowded and unstable housing also meet the criteria for homelessness, which affects more than , Australians.
Statistical and anecdotal evidence suggests Bangalow is not immune. According to Census data released by the Australian Bureau. There are more hidden types of homelessness, such as women who move from one spare room to another. It seems that people find themselves drawn. There are common experiences among those living without a home — including hunger, ill health and a lack of safety — but even these are not universal. Not all those living homeless identify with the term and not all are unhappy; some choose this way of life and are skilled and resourceful in how they look after their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Awareness about homelessness is increasing and the topic is no longer off the radar of mainstream media. This was the. The book was conceived as a way of adding individual experiences to discussion and debate around homelessness. The stories, told as first-person narratives, are crafted from conversations between individuals and local volunteer writers. Exquisite black-and-white photographs accompany the words.
A joint project between Byron Community Centre and Byron Writers Festival, the book was created using largely volunteer labour,. Women, a far less visible group, are included and those telling their stories range in age from 18 to Dental phobics treated with understanding. State of the art amalgam removals, including nutritional supplementation to protect and support the body during mercury detox.
Biocompatible, non-toxic materials. BPA Free. Focus on diagnosis and treatment of periodontal conditions, with an understanding of the link between periodontal gum disease and systemic disease. Biomimetic dentistry: Minimally invasive and tooth-conserving. Modern techniques used to seal and preserve teeth, including air abrasion drill-free method of cleaning and bonding.
All combinations of crowns, bridges, inlays and implants. Zanni Louise shares her love of books with kids at Heritage House left ; the writer and her newly released Tiggy series above. Born in Lismore to a family of storytellers and raised on a farm in Inverell, Zanni grew up writing — at school, university and in the public eye.
She entered writing competitions and even wrote and performed in local plays. After studying art history at university in Melbourne and working in that industry for many years, she met future husband Gregor in Sydney while doing an art installation.
When it was time to start a family, the couple decided to raise their children closer to home and made the move back to northern NSW. Not content to sit idly by, waiting for the baby to arrive, Zanni started writing educational and training material for an Australian publisher.
Motherhood arrived around the same time that she began blogging… about babies, sleep deprivation, parenting and life changes among other things. As her blog grew in popularity, she started reviewing books, interviewing authors and writing her own stories where she could —. Not bad for a first book, you might say. Her follow-up, Archie and the Bear, was released in and this year she published her first chapter book for kids based on a school-aged girl called Tiggy see review at right. Today, her books are sold in 19 countries around the world.
Despite all this, she remains a very grounded person. She is happiest when sharing her love of writing with kids and adults alike — helping them to tell their own compelling stories and achieve their writing dreams. Mary Nelson. I liked the paintbrush and how she only used it to do good things, like helping her pet dragon or getting used to a new school. Tiggy is a creative girl with a great imagination. I liked the pictures and the colours of the magic paintbrush — they looked cool.
I would like a magic paintbrush! Evelyn Stocks, 8. Rainforest and Koala tree planting Effective control of all weeds Qualified local bush regenerators Rossco Faithfull faithfullrossco gmail. Like many rainforest species, it is rather alien-looking; a Dr Seuss-like tree of dark purple fruit sprouting in clusters from a straight, narrow trunk. The flesh is blood red, soft and juicy.
Although this fruit is too tart to eat on its own, a little will add flavour and that oh-sogorgeous colour to ice cream, cordials, sauces and jams, both sweet and savoury.
The finger limes add extra texture and wow factor. Set aside. Spray or rub 6 ramekins with oil and then set aside. Cut the vanilla bean in half, lengthways, and scrape out the seeds. Put the seeds and scraped pod into the same saucepan and turn the heat onto low. Stir occasionally as the cream heats and the sugar dissolves. Just before it simmers, whisk in the gelatine and continue whisking gently for 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a sieve and then evenly pour the sieved mixture into the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins onto a small tray and refrigerate overnight to set. For charred finger limes, lightly spray the limes with a little oil, then simply toss onto a chargrill or griddle pan and turn them from time to time. Remove them from the heat to cool then simply cut a slit down the side and squeeze out the pulp.
Discard any seeds. Serve the panna cotta in the ramekins if you wish or carefully invert them onto a plate. Garnish with some charred finger lime and edible flowers. Lyn Hand Recipe courtesy of heneedsfood. Caring when it counts The not-for-profit Amitayus provides care, compassion and comfort for people who choose to die at home.
The pair met close to a year ago, when James became ill and reached out to Amitayus for a carer who could relieve his wife, Wendy, for a few hours each week so she could get out and about without the worry of leaving her husband at home alone.
Established in Mullumbimby in and named by Buddhist monks, Amitayus formerly the Byron Hospice Service provides a range of support services for people with a terminal illness who wish to be cared for at home at the end of life. The hospice service is volunteer-run and free of charge, with Amitayus relying solely on donations and fundraising activities for its work. How come? Smiles all round So, what is holistic dentistry and how can it improve your oral hygiene and general health? We should all have shiny, happy teeth, too.
We now know this can lead to a lot of other systemic diseases. He swam and meditated his way back to a full recovery and, drawn to the small, tight-knit community in Bangalow, he looked for and found suitable premises.
I spent a lot of time on the layout to make the space more relaxing and inviting for my patients; the music chosen is designed to help there, too. The dentist uses only biocompatible, non-toxic materials that are BPA-free. He also advises on and supplies nutritional supplements to assist the treatment of gum disease, providing an understanding of how it is connected to many systemic diseases — coronary heart disease, in particular.
So, I am very enthusiastic in the preventative area and offer some unique and novel techniques towards achieving perfect oral hygiene, including wet brushing and oil pulling. Such lectures became a popular form of entertainment during the late 18th century in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Members subscribe to a series of enjoyable and informative lectures across a broad spectrum of fine, decorative and contemporary art forms.
Upcoming topics include French landscape painting, the life of Yehudi Menuhin and the creative collaboration of Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock.
Photo: Judy Baker. This is a competition run by the Byron Writers Festival for young writers between the ages of 16 and 25 who live in the Northern Rivers area. Mery Stevens. AA Tues 5. Mon Barre 6. Monday and tuesday afternoons 4pm to 6pm. Skin cancer checks, skin photography, melanoma assessments and monitoring. Skin cancer removals and other treatments available. Please phone the Bangalow Medical Centre on during business hours to make an appointment.
Neville David Sutherland Guitarist extraordinaire, grower of quality macadamias and gentle man. He was a charmer with a wicked look in his eye and a joy in the life well lived.
He will be remembered for his passion for life and people. Neddy grew up and went to school in Thames, NZ. He then completed a Diploma in Agriculture at Lincoln College.
When he was 21 he moved to Sydney, Australia. Family was always central to their lives together. They had two children: Michael David and Dean Jabez. Michael married Phillippa, Dean married Katie and three beautiful grandchildren — Eleanor, Hamish and Archie — rounded out the family unit. He also completed a jazz degree at the Conservatorium of Music. In , after moving to the Bangalow area, he continued to play — most notably with Hip Pocket — and used his agricultural qualification to become a macadamia farmer.
Many mourners travelled long distances, across Australia and from NZ, to be there. It was clear that a love and appreciation of Ned had united the people he cared about. The family shared some very special and intimate moments, with Paddi having Michael read out a personal and loving tribute to her husband. They recounted that he took them to. The Basement in Sydney from a young age so they could hear great music and meet likeminded musicians. His older brother, Denis, spoke with love and humour on the loss, while his friend, Patricia Ellis, wrote a heartwarming poetic tribute.
Moments that were shared included that, as a young man, Ned played rugby and cricket. Ned was also a talented artist and won first prize in an art exhibition in He was well travelled and had a high regard for animals and nature.
The service ended with an Irish blessing that summed up for many the comfort gained from the intimate service: May the road rise to meet you,.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. He was playing guitar behind Kamahl at a Sydney Opera House concert. After a bracket, Kamahl turned to Ned and suggested that he might like to not play as loudly. A satisfying Neddy moment. The Sutherland family and friends. Peter Woolnough, who ran the gig for more than 20 years, has retired to Casino. Slim provides the microphones, guitar leads and professional sound mixing.
The pub has added an incentive — a lucky draw for performers, who can win either a bottle of wine or a meal voucher. Slim is well known to music-lovers in the area. He has been a professional performer for about 50 years and a resident for He believes the open mic night at the Bangalow pub is the longest-running weekly open mic night in Australia!
E: info cckitchens. When Wed 2 May, 1. Many thanks to Chris Cowley, whose garden in Eureka was much admired in April. Organised by peak regional industry body Northern Rivers Food, the event includes the inaugural Harvest Food Trail on Sunday 6 May, which connects people with real food on real farms.
When Mon 14 May, 6pm for 6. Afterwards, there is an opportunity to chat with members over a glass of wine and a light snack. Sales Agent. Susan Whyte. Whether or not you are thinking of selling, having your home appraised can be a great way of understanding the local market. Start your property appraisal. At Oxygen Home Loans, we work for you, not the banks, and pride ourselves on quality advice. Meet the team. Make an enquiry. Please send me more information on What is the price guide?
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