direction of The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is seeking community feedback to help shape its future direction.

By sharing your thoughts via this short online survey, you can give feedback on the types of exhibitions, events and programs offered. You also have the chance to win a fantastic prize pack from the Gallery Shop!

Whether you visit the Gallery often or have only been once, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Survey closes on Friday 1 November 2024.

To complete the survey, scan the QR code below.

Byron Writers Festival 2025

8—10 August Bangalow Showground

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MEMBER for Lismore

Janelle Saffn is encouraging local councils to apply for a share of $3 million in NSW Government funding for projects that support the delivery of more well-located and affordable homes.

“Councils can now apply for between $20,000 and $250,000 for individual projects as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund,” Ms Saffn said.

“Councils can use the funds to speed up new housing strategies, prepare infrastructure and servicing plans and make local planning amendments for the delivery of more diverse and affordable housing supply.

“It’s good to see the NSW Government and local councils working together to create a pipeline for new homes.

“These projects will support regional NSW towards its housing target of 55,000 homes during the National Housing Accord.

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to solving the housing crisis so that regional communities can grow.” on just about anything”

Round three is now open and closes at 12pm on Friday 22 November 2024.

To learn more about the fund visit the QR code below.

EARLY MORNINGS & ‘ON-LINE’ SHOPPING

‘Morning Mum’ I called with my normal morning cheeriness. ‘Hummph, have you made my tea?’ was the response. (It’s ‘Leemo Cat’ here greeting the old lady ‘Mum Jane’ with whom I share our house.) e esteem in which she holds me as her only son & companion at times leaves a great deal to be desired. I know she loves me though ‘cos I get 3 brushing sessions every single day & ni y treats. I ponder why some humans are simply not ‘morning’ people. Hmmm? I’ll ask her. ‘Mum, how come you’re always kinda outta sorts when you wake up; is it ‘cos you’ve had a bad dream?’ I got the erce eyebrows raised stare-glare as she spoke. ‘Leemo, for your information I am NOT outta sorts in the morning; it’s simply that I haven’t woken up when you start chattering on; bear in your tiny brain Leems, you’re NOT a Lark; Larks are known for their ‘melodious’ singing well before dawn whereas you sound more like the Asian Korl which is known to have the noisiest most totally irritating bird sound in the world. I suggest you simply stick to purring. AND, I might add that 6.09am (even on freezing winter mornings) is far too early for you to start harassing me. So there.. suck it up!! (Don’t tell ME she’s not ‘outta sorts’ in the a.m.! Its 7.30am already, half my day has gone. Crikey!) Perhaps I’ll change topics! ‘Mum, let’s talk about shopping! How have our weekly ‘Search for Essential Bargains’ trips been going? Do you stick to our budget? Do you buy ONLY the stu on our pre-planned list or are you hiding things away so I don’t see what you’ve wasted our money on? Well? Don’t try bbing either ‘cos I checked a Supermarket docket you dropped the other day when you came home and was horri ed to see items I consider totally frivolous & unnecessary on it!! How come you bought Popcorn? (I HATE popcorn). AND, I noted there were 2 chocolate bars? (Cats can’t have chocolate.) Nor do I like cabbage, broccoli, beans, Brussels’ sprouts, pumpkin, peas, cauli ower or onions. I don’t use toothpaste or face cream & stu like that; Mum, of more concern was that list of items on your docket contained only about 3% feline related stu ? I had always thought we were supposed to be going 50%-50% in our household spending? It appears I’m coming out the loser in this arrangement. What’s your story?’ OMG, her pruney face kinda went purple & there was a hint of an indignation spluttter. THEN, she shouted at me. (eeeek!) ‘Leemo’ it’s about time you realised YOUR stu is purchased ‘on-line’ ‘cos you have a Vet recommended select diet to keep you healthy, frisky & whatever a er your illness & teeth removal procedures. AND, don’t start me on ‘buying everything locally’. If we could a ord it I would; I totally understand & respect buying stu locally supports our town and local people. BUT, Leems, many Aged & other Pension people, like me, nd the cost of living prices rise in recent years can dictate that if one can purchase the same product for a third of the cost (delivery free) that on-line shopping is an $ saving option until things improve for all of us. GOTTIT?’ Hmmm! I think it’s meditate & ponder time. Later: I purred cunningly up toward her and said ‘sorry for being a meanie nagging cat Mum’ and gave her paw pats & kisses. I ‘think’ all is kind of OK, (I hope SOON) ‘cos I’m staring intently at my empty food bowl. Nitey, Leemo. (pondering!)