Community Engagement Vital in Tweed Valley Flood Study Review

Tweed Valley residents are being called upon to actively participate in shaping the future resilience of their region against fooding. The ongoing Tweed Valley Flood Study, now open for public exhibition, represents a crucial step in charting a course for effective food management strategies.

The study, currently accessible for review and feedback, will serve as the cornerstone for Tweed Shire Council’s planning and response efforts in mitigating food risks in the years ahead. Council offcials emphasize the signifcance of community involvement in shaping the fnal version of the study, urging both business owners and residents to provide their insights and perspectives. To facilitate community engagement and understanding of the study’s fndings, Council has organized a series of face-to-face information sessions across key areas of the Tweed Valley. These sessions aim to provide residents with an opportunity to delve into the details of the draft report, ask questions, and share their feedback directly with Council representatives. Scheduled sessions will take place in Tyalgum on Monday, February 19, Uki on Wednesday, February 21, Chillingham on Thursday, February 22, Murwillumbah on Monday, February 26, Chinderah on Tuesday, February 27, and Tweed Heads on Wednesday, February 28. Additionally, an online session is slated for Thursday, March 7,

2024, at 5 pm. Residents interested in learning more about the project or registering for the community information sessions are encouraged to visit the Your Say Tweed website for further details and updates. This collaborative effort between Council and the community underscores the collective commitment to enhancing food resilience and safeguarding the Tweed Valley against future inundation risks.

NSW Maritime and NSW Police offcers were out in force over the weekend for a joint operation cracking down on illegal and anti-social behaviour on jetskis across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.

The joint operation saw NSW Maritime and NSW Police Marine Area Command offcers conduct over 1300 vessel safety checks statewide, handing out around 70 penalty notices and almost 150 offcial warnings.

NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said that while most recreational riders are doing the right thing, there is a dangerous minority who have been clashing with residents, boaters and swimmers at popular waterways.

“Hooning, aggression and intimidation will absolutely not be tolerated. If you want to keep your licence, follow the rules and respect other peoples’ right to a safe day on the water,” Mr Hutchings said.

Tweed Regional Gallery to unveil extraordinary gift alongside additional works from the National Gallery of Australia’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.

The Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd is hosting a special event at the Gallery on Thursday 29 February, honouring the generosity of individuals who play vital roles in supporting the development and preservation of public art collections.

An extraordinary gift from the Margaret Olley Art Trust will be unveiled at the event in honour of former longserving director Susi Muddiman OAM and her invaluable service to the Tweed Regional Gallery. Susi led the team as Director of Tweed Regional Gallery for more than 16 years and received continual commendation for her passionate commitment and visionary approach.

Ticket-holders will be the frst to view the generous gift, an