Celebrate Our Olympic Heroes at the Tweed Regional Museum Street Party!

Join us in Murwillumbah on Saturday, 31 August, as we roll out the red carpet for our Tweed Olympic athletes at the Tweed Regional Museum’s epic Street Party celebrations!

‘smart’ even means (no two explanations I looked at were the same, but they were ballpark similar). From: “smart is often used to describe a person who has improved their mind through study and learning,” to: “Having or showing a high degree of mental ability, being intelligent, bright.” In the same vein, we can often ascertain within one conversational exchange, who might be considered capable above the shoulders, and who is not. But that said, being intelligent often has zero to do with mental ability or agility, it generally has much more to do with our attitudes, and how we make others feel in our presence. Being smart is one thing, but being a know-it-all smart arse, is quite another. As the American humourist and writer Don Herold once noted, “It takes a lot of things to prove you are smart, but only one thing to prove you are ignorant.” And generally, that ‘one thing’ is an arrogant put down, or a snide antic made at someone else’s expense. Relatedly, the psychologist Dan Goleman once noted, “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have selfawareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.” Not very far may well be an understatement – nowhere, might be more reflective of the final destination for those that are all brains and absolutely no interpersonal panache.

We’re thrilled to welcome home two of the Tweed’s Olympic stars—marathon swimmer and silver medallist Moesha Johnson, and fellow swimmer Isabella Rose Millar, who proudly represented the Solomon Islands in Paris.

As we kick off the Paralympics, we’re also honoured to host former Paralympic champion Tracy Lee Barrell OAM, who won two gold medals at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Tracy, a triple congenital amputee and Paralympic swimmer, is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities in the Tweed.

Event Highlights

• Welcome to Our Athletes: Moesha, Isabella, and Tracy will join the Street Party right after the offcial Welcome to Country at 12:30 pm. Don’t miss your chance to meet these inspiring athletes, ask them questions, get autographs, and snap photos with your local heroes.

• Olympic Village Marquee: A special Olympic Village marquee, complete with a winners’ podium, will be set up for the kids to enjoy some Olympicthemed fun!

Street Party

Extravaganza

The Olympian welcome is just one part of the action-packed Street Party 2024, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Tweed Regional Museum. Thanks to the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, Queensland Road in front of the Museum will be closed for the event, running from 12 pm to 7 pm.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

• Live Music and Flash Dance Mobs:

Enjoy a stellar lineup of live performances and spontaneous dance mobs that will keep the energy high throughout the afternoon.

• Swamp Beer Garden & Makers Lane: Sip on local brews in the Swamp Beer Garden or explore Makers Lane, featuring creative public art and local artisans.

• Going Bananas:

From 12 pm to 5 pm, the Tweed Valley Banana Festival Float is back, complete with a regal throne and four fabulous Banana Queens. Enjoy photo ops, chat with the Queens, and indulge in all things banana!

• Six Seasons Cultural Calendar and Connection to Country: Drop by from 1 pm to 5 pm for insightful yarns with Uncle Franc, a Bundjalung elder from the Minyangbal language group, and explore the adaptive Cultural Calendar.

• Adventure Game: Kids, grab your Game Card and embark on an adventure throughout the Museum and Street Party. Discover hidden stories, contribute to chalk murals, and more.

• Story Salon at the Museum on Wheels: From 12 pm to 5 pm, join the Story Salon for a modern twist on French salons! Delve into conversations with the Murwillumbah Historical Society, explore local history, and contribute to a collaborative story using old typewriters.

• Tweed Tales Trivia: Tall or True?: Test your knowledge of Tweed’s history from 18+ with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Can you tell a tall tale from the truth?

Don’t Miss Out! To learn more, visit the Tweed Regional Museum website or follow us on social media. For the full program, register at Tweed Regional Museum Street Party | Humanitix. Let’s celebrate our local heroes and the vibrant history of the Tweed region together!

The Northern Rivers Times has asked candidates for the Local Government election in Richmond Valley on September 14 to introduce themselves to the electorate.

Last week we published an even dozen introduction and we have another four this week.

The invitation remains open for the remaining six candidates.

Sam Cornish Group D

I have lived in the Richmond Valley my entire life and have served on council for eight years. During these years I have worked with my fellow councillors and management team to provide growth and stimulus to the local government area through sound fnancial decision making, leading to a more resilient and livable area for our community. I am proud of the infrastructure this