Tweed Valley Weekly, November 10, 2022

Medication shortage

By Jonathon Howard

medications in cluding the antibiotic amoxycillin and a vital diabetic medication are critically low in supply at local pharmacies leading to concerns for patient care.

Mapp & Hession Pharmacy co-owner Paul Hession alerted The Weekly to the issue and said his business is constantly on the hunt for the medications and is concerned a lack of supply could impact patient health.

“We’re having major issues with supply for diabetic injections (Ozempic) across the board,” he said.

“That is the most serious as there is no alternative for patients living with dia betes.

“We also have very limited supply of amoxycillin, which is a key antibiotic for patients, but there are alternatives for amoxycillin.”

Mr Hession said the diabetic injection medication is being taken up enthusiasti cally as a weight loss alternative leading to a rush on the medications.

Social media influencers are promot ing the use of Ozempic for weight loss, which is again driving demand for the medication.

“This could mean the demand for Ozem pic for weight loss will outstrip the supply for diabetes, and there’s no alternative,”

Mr Hession said.

“The Therapeutic Goods Administra tion (TGA) is calling on pharmacies to prioritise diabetics over those using the medication for weight loss, to ensure those who need the medication are first in line.”

Pharmacy Guild of Australia national vice-president Anthony Tassone told the ABC that the shortage was causing a lot of concern for patients, prescribers and pharmacists.

He said there was very little stock com ing through and the horse had already bolted by the time the TGA made its

statement about giving priority to dia betes patients.

“We don’t have the answers patients deserve, there are waiting lists for any stock that is delivered,” he said.

Mr Hession said Ozempic was not yet approved as a prescription for weight loss by the TGA but was already appearing on scripts due to the success of the drug.

The supply chain issues are a global issue with manufacturers unable to keep up with the demand. The situation is not expected to improve until around April 2023.

House fire cause unknown

By Madeleine Murray

MUSICIAN AND instrument builder Stuart Beaumont has lost everything in a terrible house fire at his property on Byrrill Creek Road, Kunghur, last week.

The fire started around 4am on Tuesday, November 1, and destroyed Stu’s house, car and all his belongings including his legendary collection of instruments, along with his neighbour’s shed.

The cause of the blaze is still unknown, but there were high winds that night which aided the fire’s destruction.

A GoFundMe webpage has been set up with a goal of $50,000 to help Stuart rebuild and get back on his feet.

The GoFundMe page was launched by Chantal Waters and had raised more than $9,000 at the time of print.

A link for the GoFundMe is: https:// gofund.me/7f3e323b

The community has also organised a fundraiser for Stu from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday, November 12, at the Uki Hall. There will be raffles, pizza, chai and live music. Entrance is by gold coin donation.

Ozempic and amoxycillin are in desperately short supply raising concerns with pharmacists

Fire destroyed Stuart's house, car and instrument collection. Inset is the fundraiser

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More buses would help

Greg Clitheroe (TVW, November 3, Letters) is spot on. The Tweed Rail Trail is a cause for celebration as well as a fait accompli.

This continued revisionism about a so-called majority wanting rail re instated is probably wrong, in my opinion.

The stalls taking signatures refused to countenance an opposing view and there was nowhere that dissenting views (those for the rail trail) could be recorded.

It was a push poll rendering it in valid.

Greg’s point is that even in the remote future when a light rail might be considered, it will run the route of the motorway between Byron/Ballina and the Gold Coast because that is where everybody lives.

One thing David McCabe and his group have right is the appalling state of public transport in the Tweed and Byron Shires.

That is where the focus needs to be. We need fast bus services networked across the shire connecting our small communities with major centres and airports. Taking cars off our poor local roads should be an objective.

This along with our world class Rail Trail will make our home region even more beautiful and liveable.

David Biber, Murwillumbah Lost playground

Most ratepayers realise the dilemma the Tweed Shire Council is under with the past storms and flooding scenarios, but to have a public access park for family recreation and dog walking turn into an overgrown mess is bewildering (see image).

You not only have the invasive weeds lantana and Singapore daisy running rampart, but also a good hiding hole for snakes.

I suppose if the council get onto one of their sub-contractors they might get the area mowed before summer?

The park is on the corner of Beltana

Excess and greed

Kapow! And these past few years thinking Wes Allen (The Weekly, November 3, Letters) was a climate change sceptic! Apologies, Wes.

Now, I’m no expert, but I think I’m on safe ground commenting that cor porate excess and greed are helping with the increasing cost of energy.

And, whatever you do, don’t men tion the war.

Obvious too that fracking isn’t pop ular with most farmers. Water quality and mining company remediation are big talking points.

Some sort of admiration for old mate Trump there too, Wes. Hmmm. He’s not just silly, he is a danger to democracy.

Anyway, it’s all moot. The market has already decided renewables are the future and energy prices will in evitably fall.

Just thinking too, if you have to burn dung in your village in Africa, I’d suggest power points are scarce.

For any poor country funding base load power it is problematic, most are expensive, but renewables the cheapest.

Then there’s the transmission net work to get it to your new power point.

Lives could be vastly improved though, by relatively cheap, contain erised solar and wind units to power up your village.

That’s obtainable, not hypocritical.

Scott Morgan, Cudgen Renewables are coming

D Weston Allen’s implication (TVW, November 3, Letters) that increased power prices are the result of high cost of renewables is laugh able in my opinion.

Study after study has shown that renewable sources of power are much cheaper than fossil fuel-based sources. Weston Allen’s view is also contradicted by no less than the head of the International Energy Agency who recently said: “Faster clean en ergy transitions would have helped to moderate the impact of this crisis, and they represent the best way out of it.”

Weston Allen further backs up his claim with the statement that because South Australia has the most renew ables it has the highest power prices. This is factually incorrect. Tasma nia and the ACT both have 100 per cent renewables yet have among the cheapest costs for power in Australia.

The historical analogies are equally questionable. For instance, the sugar industry in Australia was built on the back of slavery. It certainly does not follow that an approach used his torically is the best model to follow today.

The transition to 100 per cent re newables is both inevitable and nec essary. The path won’t be painless; it became more difficult because of inaction and obstruction by the pre vious federal government.

Brian Bycroft, Pottsville So long to our club

Noted your story regarding the de mise of the Murwillumbah Bowls and Sports Club (TVW, Nov 3).

Here are a couple of photos I took on the last day, namely June 30, 2012. We had two full greens on that afternoon. So sad.

Bob Watson, Murwillumbah (for mer life member Murwillumbah Bowls and Sports Club)

Wollumbin climb is a loss

Regarding Jo Kennett’s article in The Weekly, October 27, my partner and I climbed Wollumbin in 2016.

It was a challenging and joyous ex perience shared with scores of other people on that day and, from what I hear, by many other people through out the years.

It’s a shame that access to the mountain has been terminated.

Whilst I understand and appreciate the cultural significance of this moun tain to the Aboriginal nations, I feel that it’s a huge opportunity wasted that could benefit everyone.

Rather than shut access to the mountain off and possibly cause di vision in the community, my sugges tion is that the Bundjalung people, in association with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, formulate an action plan to manage and maintain the summit trail and open it to all people.

The relevant parties could charge an entry fee, train Bundjalung rep resentatives to be guides and infor mation officers, upgrade the track, and provide interpretive signage and appropriate facilities. This would fos ter understanding, respect and educa tion to the general populace, whilst providing employment, pride and income for the Bundjalung people.

It is commendable that the National Parks and Wildlife Service is open ing up alternative walking trails and infrastructure in the region.

However, Wollumbin is the jewel in the crown, as it was one of the main drawcards for visitors to this area.

Test Drive a Nissan Leaf

We have 24, 30 & 40 kWh cars at half the new price.

I too lament the passing of such a great sporting and community asset of the town.

Perhaps the first two lines of our national anthem are appropriate to remember here: Australians all let us rejoice, for we are one and free.

J Jakobs, Murwillumbah South Tweed over 50s Friendship Club

In 1994 the Tweed Shire Council asked for expressions of interest to form an over 50s group to meet at the home and community service building at Tweed Heads South.

Bronwyn Mitchell from Tweed Shire Council was our early mentor helping us with incorporation, insur ance and other matters.

Over time we had monthly bus trips, games, walking, guest speak ers, singing, cards, indoor bowls, bingo, chair exercises, and monthly meetings.

In time the group outgrew the room and in 1999 we started using the brand new Tweed Heads South Community Hall. Over the years members came and went, today our club’s main activities are weekly card games of Rummikub, 500 and Pony.

We have over 50 members, hold regular meetings, celebrate Moth er’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Melbourne cup, sausage sizzles, and special 90th birthdays. In March 2019, Tweed Shire Council put on an afternoon tea to celebrate 25 years of operation. 2020 was a very diffi cult year, members from Queensland were unable to attend and with flood relief the SES took over the hall for a time, also members in isolation were unable to attend. However, now the group is back to full strength.

Members arrive before 12.15pm each Friday, afternoon tea is served at 2.15pm and play continues until 4pm. For further enquiries contact secretary Ruth Philp on (02) 6674 1429. All are welcome to attend.

Brian Garland, Tweed Heads

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Drive and Bilambil Road along Duro by Creek in between the Bilambil and Terranora areas

P Lazer, Terranora

Delay for Paradiso unit owners

By Yvonne Gardiner

At last Thursday’s, November 3, Tweed Shire Council meeting, the unit owners’ development application for “change of use” was refused for the second time. They are seeking a change of use for eight of the 50 units on Marine Parade, Kingscliff, from “tourist accommodation” to “serviced apartments” or “shop top housing”.

The units are located above the existing ground-floor retail and commercial ten ancies of the Paradiso complex.

This change would allow owners to live at the units during the tourist low season and other times of their choosing, or to allow the availability of the units for the longer-term rental market.

Council’s vote to refuse was carried 4-3 with councillors Rhiannon Brinsmead, James Owen and Warren Polglase against the refusal.

Mayor Chris Cherry said because a re scission motion had been received for this item, the refusal had been put aside and the DA would likely be reconsidered at the council meeting on November 17.

“This rescission is based on further ad vice from staff as to the ability to success fully defend the refusal,” Cr Cherry said.

“Council would be liable for any legal costs associated with an appeal, although may receive these costs back depending on the outcome of the court case.

“The refusal was based on removing tourist units from the available rental pool in Kingscliff — a town that is fast becom ing the Tweed’s premier tourist location.

“If council is serious about trying to get some control over short-term holiday letting in our shire, then we need to be careful to retain legitimate tourist accom modation also.

“For me, the issue was also one of equity, in that only about 10 of the 50 resort unit owners can successfully transition their tourist/motel units across to residential due to the lack of car parking provision.

“Currently there is no condition in the approval to limit the number of days peo ple can live in the units so it is not actually changing their use in reality, it is changing their designation from commercial unit to residential unit, which allows property owners to benefit from higher property values and more flexible use as equity in financial transactions.

“Unfortunately, equity is not a planning ground for refusal so that could not be considered.”

Council officers recommended approval

of the DA before it was refused.

Cr Cherry said council was free to make a “merit” decision on any planning matter.

“We do sometimes go against the staff recommendation, not because we do not value their expertise, but because not ev ery decision is black and white, and often the ones that come to council are the grey ones where it can be argued either way,” she said.

“The Paradiso Resort was built as tour ist/motel room accommodation and any one who bought into this complex will be aware of this, or should have been aware as part of their due diligence during sale — that is why they have been traditionally cheaper than some other units would be in a similar location.”

Unit owners are able to appeal any future decisions on this matter.

Paradiso Resort managers were invited to comment on the development appli cation but did not respond by deadline.

Unit owners at Kingscliff's Paradiso Resort are pushing for a change of use

Traumatic attack rattles Kunghur couple

By Jonathon Howard

A DOON DOON family have re vealed a frightening account of be ing attacked and set upon by what they have described as a “maniac on drugs” desperate to evade police.

The couple, Julie and Jaye (last names withheld), have lived peace fully in the Tweed Valley for many years and were about to go back to see family in New Caledonia when their lives were changed in an instant.

The story begins with two un known people allegedly squatting at a deceased estate towards the end of Doon Doon Road.

Neighbours had noticed a vehicle parked at the property and had alert ed authorities and the property owner prompting a visit to the property by Tweed Police.

The two alleged squatters panicked and fled the home.

The incident took place on Sunday, October 23, when Julie and Jaye were getting ready to drive to the airport to go to New Caledonia after years of planning.

“We were getting ready to load some of our luggage to Jaye’s truck,” Ju lie said, recounting the story to The Weekly.

“Whilst we were at the house (in between loading), suddenly we heard the truck moving or being driven and noticed a man was stealing Jaye’s be loved truck.

“We ran outside and I went up the first driveway while Jaye ran after the truck up the second driveway.”

Julie highlighted that only Jaye can drive his truck as it’s a challenging

vehicle to clutch.

“So the man stalled it a few times, giving Jaye the time to wrestle with him for the keys in the ignition, but the guy managed somehow to get to the road,” she said.

But it was at this point things went from bad to worse for the couple.

“The truck went backward down the hill with Jaye and ended up in the ditch, falling on the driver’s side and crushing Jaye against the em bankment,” she said.

“The car got bogged, which saved Jaye’s life as he was stuck from the waist under whilst the guy kept trying to get it going, crushing Jaye’s body even further.”

The couple were in a complete state of panic and begging the thief to stop as the vehicle was crushing Jaye against the bank.

“I was on the other side of the truck, I opened the passenger door to stop him, he punched me and I stumbled back and he locked the door,” she said.

“At that time I realised that he was, in my opinion, off his face, I believe he was on meth (ice).

“Jaye managed to get out from under the truck and I ran to him to check his body, trying to help him to lie down.”

But the ordeal would not stop there, and the thief exited the truck and was now wielding a wood-chopping axe.

“He came towards us swinging it; I was sure I was done. I remember thinking f**k this one is going to be painful,” she said.

“But I still tried to protect Jaye with my body.

“The guy and I were staring at each other while he was coming and swing ing the axe, I was screaming as loud as I could, not sure what I had said, but I remember trying to pierce his haze with my screams, and then he stopped and ran in the other direc tion.”

Julie said she believes the same assailant also assaulted her neigh bours and ran after James (who lives in Jaye’s modular) and his girlfriend to allegedly “slash them” before the attempted truck theft.

“It was pouring down; we heard nothing…everybody was quite trau matised,” she said.

Julie said she believes the man was on the run from police and had es caped officers 20 minutes prior to the alleged attack.

Julie said she was disappointed with the police process, but was happy when the Tweed Heads police depart ment investigation team took over the case, who she described as “profes sional and empathetic”.

“I salute their work, their behaviour and their department,” she said.

“It could have been dramatic, but we are so lucky.”

Jaye is recovering with a tibial pla teau fracture of his knee and he un derwent surgery on Monday, October 24, and the operation was a success.

“He also has a broken vertebra (T12), it’s a compression fracture but pretty clean as well, hopefully, an operation won’t be necessary,”

Julie said.

“He has to wear a corset as any twist can damage the bone marrow or the nervous system.

“So he has to be bedridden for at least three months, but more than four without talking about all the re-education and training of the body after a severe injury and operation.”

Julie said the alleged attack has made life extremely difficult for the family.

“Now the real challenge starts…

to be honest, it’s going to be very difficult for both of us; it already is, and he needs and will need all the love and support from you guys, his friends,” she said.

You can show your support to Jaye and Julie via a GoFundMe: https:// gofund.me/f40573b8

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In brief ... Free family fun day at Tweed Heads park

Residents are invited to a free family fun day on Saturday 19 November from 10 am to 12 pm at Recreation Ground, corner of Florence and Recreation Streets, Tweed Heads.

The event will include a barbecue, kids’ activities and an opportunity for residents to share their ideas on the proposed design of the new park.

A $800,000 upgrade for Recreation Ground will revitalise and modernise the park by providing a place for community members of all ages to gather, connect and enjoy the location and facilities.

Have your say on the draft concept plan until Wednesday, 7 December 2022. Feedback received online and at the family fun day will inform a final concept design for the park.

Register for the family fun day by 16 November for catering purposes.

For more information, to share your feedback or register for the free event visit yoursaytweed.com.au/recreationground or contact Council’s customer service team on (02) 6670 2400.

Park upgrades like these are one way to provide the Tweed community with more opportunities to be active and healthy, while building a vibrant community to live in and visit.

Empowering primary school students in the Tweed

The Tweed Eco Festival to be held in Murwillumbah this weekend has involved local school students who are learning about growing personal and community resilience through free workshops provided to schools.

A series of workshops held this month are empowering local primary school students with strategies for generating resilience, participating in preparedness for natural hazards, and sharing their ideas of a climate-resilient Tweed Shire.

The Joyality Project’s lead educator Sara Hicks is running the education program and said children were learning about resilience through meaningful and empowering activities.

“It’s been a difficult year for many young people who have been through flood events in the Tweed. Our aim is for students to explore

resilience by building their self-awareness, strategies and support network to help them connect with help and cope with natural hazard events,” Ms Hicks said.

The student’s ideas about resilience will be showcased in a collaborative mural display at the Tweed Eco Festival. The mural will feature their discoveries about their personal sources of resilience and ways to grow community resilience. The mural also incorporates large speech bubbles with personal statements and an audio recording made by the students.

The public, including other children, are invited to engage and interact with the mural installation during the Tweed Eco Festival by adding their own ideas for creating an even more climate-resilient community.

Flood recovery update 9 November

Fund to help flood-affected homeowners

Tweed homeowners devastated by this year’s floods, could be eligible to raise, repair, retrofit or have their home voluntarily bought back though the Northern Rivers Resilient Homes Fund package jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments.

The Resilient Homes Program will begin reaching out to eligible residents from November 2022.

Residents already engaged in the Flood Property Assessment Program, delivered by NSW Public Works and Johns Lyng Group, will be contacted automatically.

Registrations are still open for the Flood Property Assessment Program.

Residents not yet engaged in the Flood Property Assessment Program are encouraged to submit their contact details to the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation via the following link: nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/northern-rivers-reconstruction-corporation/ resilient-homes-fund/resilient-homes-program

Private land clean-up requests

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has expanded the land-based flood debris clean-up program to include eligible large or hazardous man-made debris on private land across all disaster declared flood-affected communities.

This helps those landowners that do not have the skills, capacity, specialist equipment or financial means to remove large or hazardous man-made debris.

The EPA is working with Service NSW so that the community can apply for support under this program through the Service NSW website service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/request-clean-up-flood-debrisprivate-land-program

The EPA has appointed MRA Consulting Group to project manage the clean-up of flood debris on public land and eligible large or hazardous debris on private land.

Flash flood alert service goes live

Residents of Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek are urged to register to receive flash flood alerts via SMS, email and recorded voice calls (landline) for free, ahead of the coming wet season. For more information and to register for the free flash flood alerts, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-alert

At-home Caravan Program

Flood-affected Tweed residents can register for the at-home caravan program at the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre.

The program includes Burringbar, Chinderah, Condong, Mooball, South Murwillumbah and Tumbulgum and is part of the fee-free, Tweed-based Recovery Support Service supported by Resilience NSW.

Designed to ease medium-term housing challenges, the program will see caravans sourced from Camplify and located on the resident’s private property at no cost.

Residents can register for the at-home caravan program at the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre by emailing rss@pbnc.org.au or phoning 02 6676 4555 or mobile 0476 677 422.

Further support is available through Social Futures by emailing recoveryconnect@socialfutures.org.au or phoning 1800 719 625.

Primary producers or rural land holders should contact the Department of Primary Industries Rural Recovery Support Service on 0448 077 684 or email flood.recover@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Chinderah Donation Hub

The Chinderah Donation Hub is open at 23/18 Ozone Street, Chinderah from Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

There are services offered by Murwillumbah Community Centre (counselling/financial counselling etc).

The Hub will accept donations delivered up until 2 pm.

Due to the amount to limited space available, the hub is only accepting new small household items, electrical goods and bedding as well as toiletries and non-perishable food items. Due to limited space, no furniture can be accepted.

Pottsville Recovery Support Service

Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre’s Recovery Support Service (RSS) is a free service helping flood-affected people in their recovery by providing personalised, long-term support.

The Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre is located at 10b – 12a Elizabeth St, Pottsville. For more information, call 02 6676 4555 or 0476 677 422, email rss@pbnc.org.au

More updates

For updates on other flood repairs across the Tweed and community support, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-recovery-update

Full program for Tweed Eco Festival

The Tweed Eco Festival will be held this Sunday 13 November from 9 am to 2 pm at Knox Park, Murwillumbah and will feature eco markets, kids’ activities, food trucks and live entertainment.

Presentations, stallholders and practical workshops will also be on offer to help people take action to be ready for natural hazards and reduce their environmental footprint.

See the full festival program at tweed.nsw.gov.au/SustainableLiving or view the Facebook event at fal.cn/Tweed_Eco_Festival

The event has been made possible by grant funding from the Australian Government.

Farm field day about water for livestock

Local graziers are invited to a free field day on Wednesday 30 November to learn more about stock watering systems and sustainable ways to better manage water across the farming landscape.

Council’s program leader - sustainable agriculture Eli Szandala said the field day was part of a larger project to build drought-resilient beef and dairy farms in the Tweed.

“Maximising the use of water that falls on your land by slowing its movement and storing it appropriately in soils and water holding features is essential for erosion control, good pasture production and overall drought preparedness,” Mr Szandala said.

“Similarly, it is important to have the right stock watering and irrigation setups, especially as more graziers move to rotational grazing systems.”

The series of field days and workshops for farmers held in recent years is one way Council is working together with the community to reduce its impact on the natural environment and adapt to climate change for a sustainable future.

The field day is supported by Tweed Shire Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Registrations are essential and places are limited. To find out more or register, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/agriculture-farming

Local graziers are invited to a field day to learn more about stock watering systems and sustainable ways to better manage water across the farming landscape.

Students from Stokers Siding Public School participated in resilience and preparedness workshops recently. Their ideas about resilience will be showcased in a collaborative mural display as part of the Tweed Eco Festival this weekend.

Tree planting improves water quality

The latest rehabilitation project to improve water quality in the Tweed River is now complete, with almost 800 local native trees recently planted along a 500-metre section of riverbank adjacent to Tumbulgum Road at Murwillumbah.

This revegetation complements work already undertaken on the bank at this location, including erosion stabilisation, installation of fish habitat features and fencing.

Council’s coast and waterways team leader Tom Alletson said the combination of approaches used at this site was world’s best practice and would be beneficial in a number of ways.

“Stabilising erosion means less sediment in the water and embedding large logs into the rock structure provides increased habitat diversity and shelter - both of these things are good for fish,” Mr Alletson said.

“Fencing the bank prevents trampling of vegetation by cattle and avoids cow manure getting into the river. Revegetation provides a natural-looking river bank, shade and snags which improves water quality and is good for fish, birds and the earth in general.”

This project was made possible through a grant of $127,000 received from the Australian Government’s Fish Habitat Restoration Program.

Naming of roads in subdivision

Notice is hereby given that Tweed Shire Council, in pursuance of Section 162 of the Roads Act 1993 , has approved the name of the roads dedicated in a plan of subdivision of Lot 1 in DP232745, Lot 10 in DP1071301, Lot 2 in DP1139059 and Lot 2 in DP1156966 (DA19/0875) in South Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire as shown below:

• Aggregate Avenue

• Bluestone Loop

Authorised by the delegated officer, General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, 2484.

Road closures

Kingscliff Triathlon – Sunday 20 November 2022

Race starts 6:15 am and finishes 11:45 am

Roads closed Sunday 20 November – Marine Parade from Moss Street to Seaview Street Roundabout (5 am to 12:30 pm), Marine Parade from Seaview Street roundabout to Wommin Bay Road (5:30 to 11 am), Wommin Bay Road from Sand Street to Chinderah Bay Drive and along to Chinderah Village Caravan Park (5 to 11 am), Pearl Street southbound from Turnock Street to Seaview Street (6 to 11 am), Moss Street to Sutherland Point Road (5 am to 12:30 pm), Cudgen Creek Boardwalk from Salt to creek mouth (6 am to 12:30 pm).

Visit kingsclifftri.org or contact the team on 02 8507 0796

Land owners interested in undertaking works to remove cattle from creek or river banks and consider revegetation opportunities are encouraged to contact Council’s Coast and Waterways team on 02 6670 2400 or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Find out more about how is working to protect the Tweed’s internationally significant environment, including our coast and waterways at tweed.nsw.gov.au/environment

It's National Recycling week

It’s simple everyday actions like recycling, which is helping to protect the Tweed’s internationally significant environment for future generations.

Top tips for recycling beyond your kerbside bin:

• Return and Earn – currently accepts drink containers such as cans, beer and mixer bottles, cartons, juice boxes and poppers. In 2023 this will expand to include bigger soft drink and juice bottles and wine bottles.

• Household and car batteries, paints, oils, gas bottles and fluoro globes and tubes and smoke detectors are accepted for free at the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at the Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre. (See below for more).

• Soft plastics can be recycled through a REDCYCLE approved collection supermarket. Visit redcycle.net.au

• Various take- back schemes through Terracycle.com are now in place for a variety of beauty, self-care and dental products.

• For smaller quantities of problem waste, like household batteries and mobile phones, go to the free Community Recycling Stations, installed by Council and North East Waste: the Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centres and the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre.

• Most household batteries can also be recycled at B-cycle drop off points at participating retailers. Visit bcycle.com.au

Check out the waste wizard at tweed.nsw.gov.au/waste-wizard

Notification of integrated development application

Development Application No. DA22/0508

A development application has been lodged by Elkn Pty Ltd seeking development consent for detached dual occupancy and garage at Lot 9 Sec 2 DP 3123; No. 7 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads. Tweed Shire Council is the consent authority for the application.

The proposed development constitutes ‘Integrated Development’ pursuant to Section 4.46(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

The following approvals are required in this regard:

Provision Approval Authority

Sections 89, 90 & 91 of the Water Management Act 2000

Water use approval, water management work approval or activity approval under Part 3 of Chapter 3 Department of Planning and Environment – Water

The development application and the documents accompanying it may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au

The documents will be available for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 9 November to Wednesday 7 December 2022.

Any person may, during the above period, make a written submission to the General Manager of Council. It should also be noted that Council has adopted a policy whereby, on request, any submission including identifying particulars will be made public. Council will give consideration to the ‘Public Interest’ and requests for confidentiality by submitters in determining access to submission letters. However, the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 – GIPA may result in confidential submissions being released to an applicant.

Any submission objecting to the proposed developments must state the ground upon which such objection is made.

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

A disclosure is required to be made in a statement accompanying the relevant development or planning application by a person who makes the application. In addition, a person who makes a written submission either objecting to or supporting a relevant development or planning application must also make a disclosure if the person has made a reportable political donation.

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications

Council’s regeneration assistants Anthony Hough, Lachlan Dwyer and supervisor - riparian projects Andrew McCauley planting almost 800 native trees at a site at Murwillumbah which aims to improve water quality in the Tweed River.

Last chance to register your garage sale

Second Hand Saturday is fast approaching, and you have until Friday 11 November to register your garage sale.

Hosted by Council and North East Waste, residents are encouraged to hold a garage sale on either Saturday 19 November or Saturday 26 November (or both) as we work together to reduce our impact on the environment through finding new homes for items rather than sending them to landfill.

For all the garage sale bargain-hunters, get ready to pick up some deals.

All registered garage sales get free online advertising and promotion. To register, visit secondhandsaturday.com.au or follow the @mysecondhandsaturday Facebook page.

Have your say on draft water strategy and plan

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on two important documents that will govern water management in our region.

Recently the State Government released a draft replacement Water Sharing Plan for the Tweed River Area and a second draft of the Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy.

Tweed Shire Council

General Purpose Financial Statements

for the year ended 30 June 2022

Provide your feedback on the draft plan and strategy by coming along to a drop-in information session on Tuesday 15 November from 10 am to 2 pm at the Murwillumbah Services Club - 10 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah. Want to know more? Go to dpie.nsw.gov.au/water/plans-andprograms/water-management-in-far-north-coast-nsw

Have your say

Add your voice to decision making in the Tweed

Draft Scenic Landscape Protection Policy

On exhibition from Wednesday 9 November to 7 December 2022

You are invited to review and provide submission on the draft Scenic Landscape Protection Policy that aims to ensure the Tweed’s exceptional and unique scenic landscapes are recognised and protected as much as possible when making decisions about new development or land use activity.

Have your say Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/draft-scenic-landscape-protection-policy to learn more and make a submission.

Draft Asset Management Strategy

On exhibition from 9 November until 7 December 2022

This strategy documents and demonstrates an integrated approach to the planning and coordination of asset management across various asset groups and shows how the asset portfolio will achieve the vision and goals in a sustainable way. It includes benchmarks and milestones that are aimed at improving Council’s asset management processes and procedures.

Have your say

Review the draft strategy and let us know what you think about it at yoursaytweed.com.au/draft-asset-management-strategy

Draft Flood Monitoring Camera Policy

On exhibition from 7 November to 5 December 2022

You are invited to make comment on Draft Flood Monitoring Camera Policy which aims to provide a framework for the management and operation of our flood monitoring cameras.

It is proposed that the flood monitoring camera images be made available to the public on our website to allow the community to view rising flood levels. The policy would al-so provide guidelines regarding access and use of the data held by Council.

Have your say

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/draft-flood-monitoring-camera-policy to learn more and make a submission.

Council confidentiality policy: On request, any submission including identifying particulars will be made public. Council will give consideration to the‘Public Interest’ and requests for

Public Notice – Presentation of Financial Statements

Publicnotice–Presentationoffinancialstatements asperSection418(3)oftheLocalGovernmentAct.

InaccordancewithSection418(3)ofthe LocalGovernmentAct1993(NSW),TweedShireCounciladvisesthattheordinary Councilmeetingtobeheldon17/11/2022willincludethepresentationoftheauditedFinancialStatementsandtheAuditor’s Reportsfortheyearending30/06/2022.

AsummaryoftheFinancialStatementsisprovidedbelow.

Income Statement

Total income from continuing operations 242,251 245,539

Total expenses from continuing operations 214,481 199,082

Operating result from continuing operations 27,770 46,457

Net operating result for the year 27,770 46,457

Net operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes 1,344 2,617

Statement of Financial Position

Total current assets 245,154 209,599

Total current liabilities (63,219) (65,479)

Total non-current assets 3,362,712 3,223,780

Total non-current liabilities (123,097) (129,000)

Total equity 3,421,550 3,238,900

Other financial information

Unrestricted current ratio (times) 1.02 0.80

Operating performance ratio (%) 5.30% 6.96%

Debt service cover ratio (times) 4.77 1.90

Rates and annual charges outstanding ratio (%) 4.50% 4.16%

Infrastructure renewals ratio (%) 48.09% 65.11%

Own source operating revenue ratio (%) 75.87% 74.02%

Cash expense cover ratio (months) 25.11 23.08

InaccordancewithSection420ofthe LocalGovernmentAct1993(NSW),anypersonmaymakeasubmissioninwritingto CouncilwithrespecttotheCouncil’sAuditedFinancialStatementsortheAuditor’sReports. CopiesoftheAuditedFinancialStatementsandtheAuditor’sReportsmaybeinspectedat:

Internet:www.yoursaytweed.com.au/financial-statements-2020-2021 Submissionscloseoneweekaftertheabovepublicmeetinghasbeenheld.

tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Wanted man nabbed

By Jo Kennett

TWEED POLICE will seek the extradition of a man arrested on the Sunshine Coast in relation to a series of incidents in the Doon Doon area on Sunday, October 23, including the alleged assault of a police officer and an attempted car theft which left the owner with serious injuries.

Police said that following extensive inquiries, a 33-year-old man was arrested on Monday, October 31, at Caloundra in Queensland with the assistance of Queensland Police.

The man was wanted on outstanding NSW warrants and was arrested over alleged vehicle theft, drug and firearm offences.

The arrest came after events which unfolded around 9.30am on Sunday, October 23, when Tweed Police officers were called to a property on Doon Doon Road at Doon Doon following reports of two people trespassing.

Police found a man and woman sleeping in side the premises and while speaking with the 23-year-old woman, the man allegedly ran to a nearby parked vehicle.

An officer attempted to remove the man from the vehicle when he allegedly assaulted the constable before driving a short distance and becoming bogged.

The man fled into nearby bushland and during this time, the woman also fled.

During a search of the vehicle and property, police allegedly located a firearm, ammunition and a small amount of drugs.

Inquiries also established that the vehicle

had been reported stolen from a Queensland address in September.

The woman was arrested on a nearby property about 11.45am, after a member of the public alerted police.

She was charged and has appeared in court.

Police were later informed that the man al legedly attended a neighbouring property on Doon Doon Road, and after arming himself with an axe, attempted to steal a vehicle.

According to police the owner, a 52-year-old man, allegedly attempted to stop him from driv ing off; however, he “fell heavily to the road”.

The armed man drove a short distance before becoming bogged, leaving the vehicle and run ning into nearby bushland.

The owner suffered serious leg and back inju ries that required emergency surgery at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Tweed Police detectives will seek the man’s extradition to NSW.

Motorcycle death

A MAN has sadly lost his life following a singlevehicle crash on a motorcycle at Piggabeen on Tuesday, November 1.

Tweed Police said it was about 4.10am when emergency services were called to Piggabeen Road, near Jabiru Drive, following reports of a motorcycle crash.

The rider, a man believed to be aged in his 30s, died at the scene.

Police are yet to formally identify the man. Officers from Tweed-Byron Police District

established a crime scene and are conducting inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As their inquiries continue, officers are appealing to anyone with information or dash cam footage in the area at the time of the crash to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

2. Attending a face-to-face drop in session

Monday 14 November, 12 pm – 4 pm: Kyogle Golf Club, 102 Summerland Way, Newpark – Far North Coast RWS and Richmond WSP Tuesday 15 November, 10 am – 2 pm: Murwillumbah Services Club, 10 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah – Far North Coast RWS and Tweed WSP

• Tweed River Area Water Sharing Plan (WSP)

There are several ways you can learn more and have your say by:

1. Attending a webinar

• Tuesday 8 November:

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm. Update on Tweed River Area Water Sharing Plan

• Wednesday 9 November:

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm. Update on Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan

• Tuesday 22nd November:

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm. Update on the Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy

• Wednesday 16 November, 10 am –2 pm: Casino Returned Servicemen’s Memorial (RSM) Club, 162 Canterbury Street, Casino – Far North Coast RWS and Richmond WSP

• Thursday 17 November, 10 am – 2 pm: Department of Primary Industries 1243 Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar – Far North Coast RWS and Richmond WSP

• Friday 18 November. 10 am – 1 pm: Ballina RSL Club, 1 Grant Street, Ballina – Richmond WSP

To register your interest and to find out more information, please visit: dpie.nsw.gov.au/water-management-infar-north-coast-nsw SB0126 88649

Uki church turns 100

By Madeleine Murray

THE BEAUTIFUL Holy Trinity Church in Uki will celebrate its centenary on Sunday, November 13, but it may soon be sold.

The church, built in 1922, used local timbers in its construction, including hoop pine for the walls and silky oak for furnishings.

Land for an Anglican place of worship was purchased in 1912, and funds to build it were raised locally, even during World War I.

Uki was then about the same size as today, a small village of dairy farmers and loggers. Of course, it was much more isolated as everyone travelled by horse, or horse and cart.

A lot of the farmers were share farmers, that is working on someone’s larger farm.

People went to church on Sunday, played cricket, and had a very strong community life.

The church and subsequently the rectory were all paid for by women selling cakes and baked goods at stalls.

The Anglicans and the Catholics each helped each other raise money for their churches.

Holy Trinity is also a war memorial church. Percy, a son of the Roberts family died in WWI, and his father paid for the altar and the carved screen behind.

The warm, wooden arched style is sometimes called Carpenter Gothic and produces superb acoustics.

It was designated a war memorial church, and its altar, font, prayer desk, and lectern all commemorate particular individuals who died.

The cenotaph nearby names 28 local men.

As well as a traditional Anglican place of worship, Holy Trinity is now a forum for a range of community interests, including social welfare, physical fitness, art and music.

The congregation also has a deeply felt com mitment to the support of asylum seekers.

Sadly, the church may be put up for sale in the near future.

The Anglican Diocese of Grafton planned to sell the church three years ago to help com pensate persons, especially children, sexually abused in other parishes.

The people of Uki circulated petitions and earned a two-year reprieve, which ends shortly.

Locals are hoping that this historic treasure will be kept for public use in the charming vil lage of Uki.

There will be a thanksgiving service to com memorate the centenary at 9am on Sunday, November 13.

Loan deferral at Salt Surf Club

By Yvonne Gardiner

SALT SURF Life Saving Club has been handed a deferral of loan repayments for 12 months by Tweed Shire Councillors to help the club recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and a challenging two years.

In a unanimous vote at their Thursday, November 3, meeting, councillors approved a 12-month deferral of repayments on the $200,000 loan awarded to the club in 2019.

Councillor Rhiannon Brinsmead and Cr James Owen declared a non-significant interest as members of the club.

Established in 2004, Salt SLSC is one of the newest surf clubs in Australia.

Volunteers patrol the beach on weekends and public holidays from September to May.

Councillor Warren Polglase, a keen surfer and supporter of local surf clubs, said it was an easy decision to support Salt SLSC.

“Over the past years in Council, we’ve sup ported other surf clubs,” he said.

“It’s money well spent. There’s no financial loss for council.

“Salt SLSC has been doing the right thing for a number of years, COVID came and destroyed a lot of opportunities for them.”

Cr Polglase said Salt SLSC submitted a de velopment application to council in May this year to use facilities for functions, events and conferences to boost income.

Council reports that a “high workload” experi enced by its staff contributed to the five-month review of the application.

“There has been significant financial outlay by the Salt SLSC to prepare the application and it is therefore requesting a repayment suspension to ease the short-term pressure on club income and allow some time to rebuild its finances,” the report says.

Cr Polglase said there was a big demand for conferences.

“That surf club (Salt) is ideal for that sort of

thing,” he said.

In September 2013, council issued consent to the club for the partial demolition of an existing storage and first aid facility with public toilets adjacent to Salt Central Park, and extensions for new facilities.

Stage one of the building, the ground floor storage and first aid room, was built in 2016.

Council provided an interest-free loan of $200,000 with a repayment term of 10 years to fund stage 2B of the clubhouse in April 2018.

Temporary postponements of loan repayments have been in place since early 2019, partly due to council’s COVID economic stimulus package.

The deferral of loan repayments will not im pact Council’s 2022/23 budget as the loan was funded from reserves.

Salt SLSC clubhouse extensions are on leased Council land.

Salt Surf Life Saving Club is an icon of the coast

Patronal Festival at the historic Uki church

Uki Anglican Church 1935

Holy Trinity Church at Uki turns 100 this month

Bromley’s Denture Clinic understands your Know your Dental Health

IF YOU’RE thinking you would like new dentures before Christmas, now is the time to act.

denture, the the denture and ‘loose’.

The new denture is generally larger than the old denture, or no denture at all.

the case of the lower denture, the muscles can move the denture and make it feel quite ‘loose’.

individual to adapt to a new denture, everyone is different.

individual to adapt to a new denture, everyone is different.

Bromley’s Denture Clinic is your local denture professional and can provide dentures for all situations, anything from full dentures right down to a single tooth, no job is too big or small.

A new denture generally takes about three weeks to construct, however, there are a number of additional points to consider once the denture has been completed: 1. Your speech will be affected for a while. This comes back to normal pretty quickly (about a week), as your tongue gets used to the shape of the new denture in your mouth.

face need to keep the lower to keep the the right place chew hard foods starting with small foods and working need some minor the denture has completely normal spots with a new develop as you are and generally denture.There is no long it takes an

2. You will have increased amounts of saliva when wearing the new denture.

Your subconscious interprets this difference as food and produces more saliva to start the digestive process.

It takes about a week for the body to adapt and return to normal saliva levels.

3. The biggest problem with new dentures is learning how to eat with them.

The muscles of your face need to learn and adapt to keep the lower denture in place.

The idea is to learn to keep the denture still and in the right place before you start to chew hard foods - we recommend starting with small mouthfuls of soft foods and working up from there.

At Bromley’s Denture Clinic, we are a small family business and we understand that you, our patients, are people not numbers, and we strive to keep each individual happy.

At Bromley’s Denture Clinic, we are a small family business and we understand that you, our patients, are people not numbers, and we strive to keep each individual happy.

We tailor each denture to the individual with multiple fitting appointments for you to see what the denture will look like.

We tailor each denture to the individual with multiple fitting appointments for you to see what the denture will look like.

The muscles of your mouth and face know how to control the shape of your old denture.

When you receive your new dentures, that are a different shape, your muscles do not know how to control this change of shape and in

4. You will probably need some minor adjustments after the denture has been finished. It is completely normal to have a few sore spots with a new denture, and these develop as you are learning to eat, speak and generally function with the denture.There is no timeframe as to how long it takes an

In order to ensure you’re enjoying Christmas dinner, it is important to act now regarding a new denture.

In order to ensure you’re enjoying Christmas dinner, it is important to act now regarding a new denture.

For a complimentary consultation appointment, please contact the clinic to secure a time.

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For a complimentary consultation appointment, please contact the clinic to secure a time.

Flood

By Jo Kennett

A LOCAL resident has praised the Potts ville temporary housing hub for flood-af fected North Coast residents.

Jo Hudson has lived in the Tweed Shire for years and was flooded out of her Mur willumbah home in March.

She was housed in a motel in Tweed Heads with other flood-affected residents before being moved to the hub.

“Obviously everyone has been through different situations and there is a lot of trauma among residents but I’m very grateful to be here,” she said.

“There are 37 vans and mine is a 2018 model but some are brand new.

“They are giving it rent free and we didn’t have to bring anything; there were doonas and pots and pans and everything.

“We have brand new washing machines and dryers in the (communal) laundry and a car park beside the van and there is artificial grass around everywhere.

“The office has a meeting room and there is a barbecue area with a brand new barbecue and tables.

“That’s where we have our Sunday break fasts and they put on the most amazing spread.

“It’s really nice and a great way for peo ple to connect in a communal space.”

Jo said the North Coast Community Housing support staff who run the hub have been “amazing.”

“They have been so welcoming and fan tastic to me personally,” she said.

“The staff have gone above and beyond if we have any issues.

“They are case-managing us to get into something more permanent and can assist us getting back into work as well. The main lady is Jillian and she goes above

and beyond; she has a hard job because she’s back and forth in between Potty and Kingy and Lismore.”

Residents have seven-day-a-week sup port from experienced workers trained in trauma and can access support with daily tasks if needed, as well as financial, legal and personal counselling, and help from local service providers.

“The lovely lady and gentleman at the Pottsville Beach Community Centre (PBCC) have been so good,” Jo said.

“The man interviewed in the previous article mentioned the PBCC which was lovely.

“We can go and get a chair there for $5 if we need a chair or anything else we need.

“We had Bunnings come and donate planter mix and seedlings and we had a planting day last week.

“We had a community bus that comes around with clothing and the food bank comes and gives us food.”

There are only about 50 people at the hub compared to the Wollongbar hub

which has about 150.

“So we are pretty lucky and it’s a lovely spot,” Jo said.

“Everyone is helping each other and generally very friendly and respectful of each other’s privacy.

“Of course we all want permanent hous ing but before the flood happened there was already a major housing crisis.”

Jo’s cousin Janelle lives in Pottsville and has been to visit Jo at the hub.

“It’s so good,” she told The Weekly.

“I’m a single mother and I pay $600 a week rent living here and it’s a struggle.

“The hub is awesome; they’ve done such a great job with it.”

Jo said she is feeling hopeful about the future after the trauma of the floods and having no home.

“It makes me feel there is hope that the state government has done this,” she said.

“I’m very positive about being here and I’ve made some lovely friends.

“There are so many homeless people and I just feel so grateful being given this is.”

Charity Cup

By Jo Kennett

THE CHARITY

was a huge suc cess once again, with hundreds of players helping to raise funds for local families and organisations on Saturday, October 29. Charity Cup organiser Owen Fredericks said it was an “out standing day.”

“It was a big day and a massive week but it’s all worth it,” he said.

“We were short on refs and a lot of people volunteered. The sportsmanship was great and everyone had fun and enjoyed the day.

“We had our first human horse race and the winner of the female race was Lily Moonee and the male winner was Tommy Harte.

Murwillumbah Potters Club

Cup touch football competition

Temporary housing at Pottsville has opened and some residents are loving it

The Zeke Tolley Construction team took out Pool A

“They

of

that’s why we hold the event.”

Zeke Tolle Construction took out the premiership com petition and the male player of the day out of that team was Jared de Thierry.

“The Red Hot Chilli Steppers took out the champion ship competition and Ashley Rosenbaum was the female player of the day,” Owen said.

“We couldn’t do it without our sponsors so a massive shout to Hutchinson Builders, RBR, Southern Cross Credit Union, Owen Fredericks Image Property, Tweed Coast Glazing and RBF.

“There is a big committee that helps organise everything and all our volunteers made the day so a big shout out to them.”

Images by Simon Tate and Jo Kennett

Players of day Ashleigh Rosenbaum and Jared de Thierry

Tweed Police starting the female 'human horse race'

Tweed asbestos warning

AS NATIONAL Asbestos Awareness Month commenced on Tuesday, November 1, Tweed Shire Council is urging the community to think smart and stay safe when it comes to renovating, with dangerous asbestos still found in thousands of homes across the Tweed.

With at least one in three homes built in Australia before 1990 containing asbestos, council is urging residents to always book a licensed professional to do an asbestos sample test or to consider purchasing an asbestos testing kit before making a start on any renovation works. Disposing of asbestos the wrong way or illegally dumping the material can incur a heavy penalty.

Even something as simple as drilling a hole through a wall can pose a risk if asbestos is present in your home. Once disturbed, the micro fibres in the material, if inhaled, can cause a range of health problems, many of which pose serious health risks.

Sadly, over 4,000 people die from asbestosrelated illness every year across the nation. That is more than three times the national road toll.

Asbestos test kits are available to purchase from the front desk at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre for $53.30.

“As a rule, if your home was built or renovated

before the 1990s, you should assume there may be asbestos present and take special precautions,” said council’s manager of building and environmental health, planning and regulation, Denise Galle.

“We want the community to stay safe and be aware of the risks and know what to do in order to identify it and remove it properly.”

The asbestos testing kits provide easy stepby-step instructions on how to take samples safely. The kit includes a mask, sample bags and a pre-paid satchel. The samples are sent to a certified asbestos testing company and the results of the test are emailed to the resident.

Once asbestos is identified, residents are urged to use a licensed asbestos removalist to dispose of the material.

Asbestos waste must not be disposed of in domestic waste bins or stored on a property.

For further information about asbestos management, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/Asbestos or call (02) 6670 2400. Testing kits are available for purchase and drop off at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre.

To get a licence and a list of removalists, please contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or visit safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/asbestos.

Guided

By Yvonne Gardiner

RAYMOND GOWER (Bill) Freeman, MBE, PDG, has been aptly described as a “giant”, both in his service to his country and his contribution to the community.

He died peacefully on October 6. Bill’s only son David presented his eulogy

“Those who met my father over his 97 years would appreciate that he led an exceptional life based on the same creed as her Majesty the Queen; that is, ‘Duty before self’,” David said.

“After leaving the Church of England Grammar School (Churchie) in 1942, my father enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force and was commissioned as a fighter pilot where he flew Kittyhawks and served in 77 Squadron in Labuan and Morati in Borneo.

“Instead of going back to university at the end of World War II, my father returned to the family farm where his greatuncle Arthur Freeman owned a large banana and cattle farm on Tomewin Mountain.”

Bill farmed 150 acres of this land from 1946 until he passed away.

The Freeman family have been farming on Tomewin mountain since 1915, with all their produce and commerce passing through Murwillumbah.

Their farm runs right to the border fence of the Tweed Valley.

“My father loved the Tweed Valley and would always remark as we drove to Murwillumbah – ‘The mighty Tweed’,” David said.  “Apart from being a very successful farmer, he was equally successful at serving his community,

which he did with distinction for 75 years with my mother Lesley always by his side.

“In recognition of my father’s dedication to his community, he was awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1986.”

Bill devoted 65 years of his life to Lions International and was a District Governor in 1985-86.

At his memorial service, Lions’ past district governor Peter Dean said Bill was known as “Bill the Banana Bender Freeman” at his local club.

“He would attend the club’s many catering projects by bringing along their famous banana fritters with ice cream. These became hugely popular and sought after,” Peter said.

“One of his best forms of fundraising was the Opera on the Farm event he and Lesley organised.  In 2015, this event raised $20,000 which benefitted the Medical Research Foundation.

“Bill was a wonderful family man, a generous servant to his community, a great Lion, and an outstanding humanitarian.”

He is survived by his son David, his daughters Debbie and Lisa, his wife Lesley, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Bill was strong but gentle, said his son David.

“He had an unshakable moral compass of honesty, integrity, fairness, kindness, generosity...

“He was intellectually very sharp, had a wonderful dry sense of humour and enjoyed reading great world leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi and Sir Winston Churchill.”

The incomparable Bill Freeman at his final Anzac Day march at Currumbin RSL in 2021

End-of-year party to lift spirits

By Yvonne Gardiner

A FUNDRAISER on Saturday, December 3, aims to lift the spirits of the flood-battered Condong Public School community and buy much-needed equipment for its children.

P&C president Andy Polson said students had just gone back to school early this year after COVID restrictions were lifted when the flood hit.

“The school had flooded before, in 2017, but this time was worse — every building in the school went under,” Andy said.

It could take at least 18 months for the school to again operate.

Meanwhile, the 62 students are being educated at Murwillumbah South Infants School.

“There’s not a lot of facilities there. The playground is condemned and, although hopefully it is being replaced soon, we want to give some money to provide more options for outdoor and creative activities in a small space,” Andy said.

“There’ll be some funds for students where they are now, and some for when they get back to Condong.

“The 5th and 6th grades may never go back to the Condong school.”

Condong Bowling Club has given its hall rentfree for the fundraiser, and businesses have been approached for donations.

“The party’s to lift everyone’s spirits,” Andy said.

“We’ve now secured a jumping castle, food trucks and live music.  And we’ve set the ticket price at $10.

“We’re trying to keep the costs down for families. They’re still feeling displaced.

“You don’t have to go to the school to come here for the party.”

P&C secretary Sam Angel said the P&C hoped to raise $25,000.

“We lost our ability to fundraise when the school was flooded early this year,” Sam said.

“The canteen at the Condong school was the P&C’s main form of revenue, as was providing a venue for voting at elections.

“All of the school equipment was wrecked. Some can be replaced through insurance.

“Because it’s such an old school, the government is working out what they can keep and restore.

“The education’s great and the teachers are very supportive.

“Principal Brendan Quinn and the rest of the staff have been going above and beyond to ensure the children have been supported through these testing times.

“We want to celebrate the work they’ve put in.” Email Andy with offers of donations or for more information at: condongpandc@gmail.com

Lost soldier could be local

By Jonathon Howard

Mr Taylor spotted the image in the Daily Tele graph in mid-2021 and has made it his mission to confirm the identity of the soldier.

The image was unaccompanied with the cap tion of “unidentified soldiers and medics take a rare moment together at Gallipoli in 1915.”

The Weekly searched the enlistment records for Mr Taylor’s grandfather and found that Abraham Eliah Taylor had enlisted in Febru ary 1915.

“He served in Gallipoli as an ambulance of fice,” Mr Taylor said.

“When I saw the paper with his image I in stantly recognised him.”

To this day there are dozens of soldiers yet to be identified across both WWI and WWII. The image does show a similarity to Mr Taylor

“He

he said.

“My dad, William (Banana Bill) was the youngest boy.”

Condong Public School P&C president Andy Polson, with students Taj Angel (Year 5) and Will Polson (Year 1), looks forward to a December fundraiser at Condong Bowling Club.

Photo by Yvonne Gardiner

AN IMAGE of an unknown solider taken during World War I in Gallipoli is believed to be that of Murwillumbah local Phil Taylor’s grandfather.

as well as matching the dates during his service.

survived World War I and became a tram inspector in Sydney and had nine children,”

The unknown solider featured in the Daily Telegraph looks like Mr Taylor's grandfather

Students eye on the future

By Jo Kennett

STUDENTS FROM Tweed Coast primary and secondary schools took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) challenge at Kingscliff High School on Friday, October 28, with primary students building and racing their own miniature solar cars.

STEM Project Officer (Secondary Education) Mark Wiggins said he and Elizabeth Edwards ( STEM Project Officer Primary Education) look after the Coastal Learning Community (CLC) schools which are the feeder primary schools for Kingscliff High School (Bogangar, Cudgen and Pottsville Public Schools) and he also looks after Kingscliff High School.

“The work that Elizabeth and I do is part of the STEM Industry School Partnership Pro gram (SISP),” Mr Wiggins said.

“This is a state-funded initiative and there are around a dozen of these SISP schools in NSW.

“Our focus is looking at project-based activ ities where students are involved in events.”

The STEM Project Officers held a Sustainabil ity Challenge event earlier in the year.

“They did a recycling project earlier this year and this project is the Eye on the Future Chal lenge,” Mr Wiggins said.

“It’s all about innovative design and innovative products and looking at sustainable energy in transportation.

“The second event was all about developing those future-focused learning skills.

“Employers now want students who can come out of school and think for themselves, problem solve and work as part of the team.

“The kids loved it, they particularly liked the Solar Car Challenge and they were very competitive.”

The Need for Speed team took out the hot ly-contested race, with Southern Cross Univer sity Project Manager, ReCirculator, Susan Lang Lemckert saying she was very impressed with how the students kept trying until they found something that worked.

The winning Need for Speed team from Bogangar Public School

Pottsville Public School's Three Amigos team with their solar car

Lawson from team Lightning Strike, Cudgen Public School

Macey and Antonia from Kingscliff High

Kingscliff High School organisers Ashton Stanley and Luka Brown with STEM Primary Project Officer Liz Edwards

THOUSANDS ATTEND SHOW

said.

“Hosting the show is a huge endeavour and would not be possible without community

“Locals were out in force to embrace the show this year af ter three years postponement due to COVID-19.”

THE 120TH Murwillumbah

president Peter McDonald said show possible,” he

Sweaney family riding the tea cups

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin and Member for Richmond Justine Elliot with her husband Craig at the ADF tent

Harrison family from Dungay

Tomecek familyNationals display tent at the show

Green family on the fishing game

Anderson family playing the laughing clowns

JET Real Estate agents

Davis family shooting ducks KC Equipment stall

The show was a roaring success this year

KC mower winner

By Jonathon Howard

KC FARM EQUIPMENT announced the winner of a Rover 480 mower as part of their Murwillumbah Show competition.

KC sales representative Terry Cranage drew the winner on Tuesday, November 8.

“The is winner is Aaron de Silva of Banora Point,” he said.

“They’re a great local family and we’re pleased to give this prize valued at about $620.”

Aaron and his two-year-old son Jordi said they were “stoked” with the win.

“I need a new mower and this will work a treat at home,” he said.

“I’d like to thank KC Farm Equipment for this great prize that will come in good use.”

KC Farm Equipment has 30 years’ experience in the community across mowers, tractors and parts. Check out their extensive range at 50-56 Quarry Road, South Murwillumbah, or give the team a call on (02) 6672 2555.

Hayes Toyota team

at the Murwillumbah Show

Tweed Valley Restorers Club

LOCAL BUSINESSES were back in force at the Murwillumbah Show at the weekend with a range of services, vehicles and history for punters to enjoy.

Among the big names was Pedders Suspension (pictured above) who had a great display and information at the Murwillumbah Show

Aaron and his son Jordi with the new Rover mower and KC sales representative Terry Cranage

Hefty fine for phone use

By Johnathon Howard

MURWILLUMBAH LOCAL Phil Taylor is urging drivers not to use their mobile phones while behind the wheel after he was mistakenly slugged with a fine of $5,390.

Mr Taylor’s rental vehicle, which he was not driving at the time, was photographed by Queensland Police cameras in Upper Coomera.

Mr Taylor said he will nominate the driver of the hire car to pay the fine, which for an individual should be reduced to around $1,100 in Queensland.

“The fine was $5,390 because it was issued to a business,” he said.

“But I will nominate the driver, which will reduce the fine and add demerit points.”

Mr Taylor wanted to remind motorists to avoid using their phones or other devices whilst

driving.

“This is a warning, don’t have your phone near you while you’re behind the wheel — it will cost you,” he said.

Mr Taylor also highlighted the dangers of driving without a seatbelt.

“There’s too many drivers distracted on the road these days, or not wearing seat belts, and I can see why the police are cracking down with more cameras,” he said.

“I believe the phone is even more dangerous than drug drivers.”

According to Service NSW, the fine for illegal mobile phone use in NSW is $362, or $481 if detected in a school zone.

There is a five-demerit point penalty for illegal mobile phone use in NSW, which increases to 10 demerit points during double demerit phases.

CAMERAS LOOKING: Local receives a fine for $5,390 for his rental vehicle recently

Diesel price shock

more than a few cents difference.

“There’s a misconception that fuel companies are overcharging motorists on diesel, but in fact retail margins are reasonably low.

But contrary to many motorists’ beliefs, the diesel price is largely due to international factors, according to RACQ’s spokesperson Lauren Cooney.

Ms Cooney explained the demand for diesel is much higher than the demand for unleaded.

“Diesel is an industry fuel and is used far more than unleaded, for example, in Queensland, we consume more than twice as much diesel as we do petrol,” Ms Cooney said.

“The production cost of diesel is similar to unleaded and both products are processed sim ilarly. It’s supply and demand factors that are pushing up prices, rather than the production costs.

“The current average wholesale price of diesel in Brisbane is 226cpl (cents per litre) which is about 50 cents higher than the unleaded wholesale price of 175cpl.

“In normal times the local wholesale prices and international benchmark prices for unlead ed and diesel would be very similar, usually no

“For example, the current average retail mar gin on diesel sold in Brisbane is 9.5 cents per litre, usually this sits at around 12 cents per litre.”

Ms Cooney said exceptionally high diesel pric es are being experienced right across the world.

“Russia is a major manufacturer and dis tributor of diesel, especially to the European market. With the ongoing war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russian exports, the global supply of diesel has fallen significantly, causing wholesale prices to rise and remain incredibly high,” she said.

By Jonathon Howard

There was something for ev eryone at the event with live music, roving performers, light shows and an amazing whip cracking demonstration.

Event organiser Jenny Kidd said the special event was or

ganised under the Reconnect ing Regional NSW Program.

“We will keep an eye out for future opportunities to bring the community together.

“I’d like to give a special thank you to Tweed Valley Events, who worked with community volunteers and our many great performers.”

To find out more, get involved with the Tumbulgum Commu nity Association.

MEMBERS ONLY

Remembrance Day

By Jonathon Howard and Jo Kennett

REMEMBRANCE DAY ceremonies are set to take place across the Tweed Shire on Friday, November 11, with plenty of locations to pay your respects.

Tweed Heads

A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at Chris Cunningham Park on the corner of Wharf and Bay Street, Tweed Heads (next to Jack Evans Boat Harbour).

Attendees are asked to assemble by 10.50am for the 11am ceremony, A luncheon for sub-branch members, carers and partners will be held afterwards at Twin Towns at 11.30am Queensland time.

Tickets for the lunch are $20 and are available from the sub-branch office at Lobby Level, Sebel Twin Towns Building. Wharf Street, Tweed Heads or by phoning (07) 5536 1164.

Pottsville

T he RSL Pottsville and District Sub-Branch will hold a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Pottsville Beach Cenotaph at Anzac Park adjacent to the Community Hall on Tweed Coast Road commencing at 10.55 am.

There will be a lunch for sub-branch mem bers held afterwards at the Pottsville Beach

Sports Club.

Kingscliff

T he Kingscliff RSL Sub-Branch will host a Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Rowan Robinson Park on Marine Parade at 10.30am.

Australian Army Lt Col John Anderson, a veteran from the Iraq and Afghanistan war, is the special guest speaker for the event.

There will be a lunch for members and invited guests at the Cudgen Surf Club from 12pm.

Murwillumbah

Remembrance Day will be commemorated with a memorial service at the Murwillumbah Services Memorial Club’s wall of remembrance.

The pupils of Murwillumbah Public School will be conducting the service under the super vision of Principal Les Daley and his staff. The service will commence at 10.40am.

Cabarita

Cabarita Beach/Bogangar hosts a small ser vice at the cenotaph/flag pole across from the Post Office.

Cabarita host a small service from 10.30am, with raising of the Australian and New Zealand flags whilst playing the last post and reciting the ode.

IT’S AN honour and pleasure to showcase such a wide variety of content for The Regent audience.

Finding this feast of films, from our holiday fare of big blockbusters and kids’ movies, foreign offerings with the monthly French Club returning this week, the award-winning Korean thriller, “Decision to Leave”, (Best Director at Cannes, 2022) to the locallymade independent film, “Unravelling”, with Director Darius Devas here to speak with you, is a pursuit I relish! We’ve been blessed to have Directors present for many Q&A sessions – something a regional audience often misses out on. Stone & Wood have generously donated their delicious beers for Darius’ special, single Sunday screening, so come in and give a cheers, and support local filmmakers and our Aussie entertainment industry. It’s fascinating to hear how these films come to be created, and which obstinate obstacles were overcome…as mostly, there are many! Making a movie demands a mammoth effort from a dedicated multitude of people. The stars must align – those of dazzling destiny, and those of the terrificallytalented crew. Once the gruelling process of

writing, refining, and pitching for funding… getting others to believe your vision and put their money where your mouth is… completes, then “Action” starts, with the massive task of teamwork necessary to make the movie.

Post-production follows, where the final piece is shaped and textured with critical edits, sound effects, and overlaid special effects. Music is a major player in bringing atmosphere (and boosting revenue with a popular soundtrack) – but gaining usage rights can also be problematic. Many nuances control the whole process, each dramatically affecting the final result. Even then, after all the hard work, there’s no guarantee audiences will flock to the film. Critics can be cruel, and crowds speak in volumes. Without your bums on our cinema seats, the whole industry falls apart. The Covid landscape brought many lessons, from the resistance to full adoption of streaming services, and the closing of theatrical release windows, to the backlash of simultaneousrelease. It’s inspiring to know people still respond when someone says, “let’s go see a movie”.

Discover Hussy Hicks

FOR LEESA Gentz and Julz Parker, the dyna mite duo behind the Hussy Hicks, it was never a question of what they’d be when they grew up, as music was clearly in their soul’s destiny.

“There was an undeniable pull towards music, and we’ve never let go of it,” Leesa said.

Having first met through mutual friends over 16 years ago, their kindred love of mu sic sparked a flame of fate, and they’ve never looked back.

Julz was born and bred in Ballina, finishing high school in Alstonville.

“This place is special in ways that I still don’t understand, but love wholeheartedly,” she said.

The band made the creative community of Lismore their home base at the start of the pandemic, and were impacted by the February floods which devastated their beloved studio.

“It was truly a grand reset, and extremely challenging. We’ve been in a state of rebuild for many, many months now, which is why going to Europe to tour through August/September was really important for us to kick off the cycle of being back on the road.

“We have so many shows coming up around the country and we can’t wait to come and share our new music with everyone.”

From kitchen tables to campfire sing-alongs, musical memories make your soul shine Julz observes.

“Everything in life is better with a soundtrack,” she said.

Their new EP, aptly named for the first sin gle, ‘Same Boat’, launches at The Regent on Saturday, November 19, at 8pm, with special guest Áine Tyrrell for a full night of powerful women blowing you away on stage.

Family fun for Eco Fest

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED ECO Festival is set to kick off at Knox Park on Sunday, November 13, from 9am to 2pm, with plenty of fun for everyone.

The event, organised by Tweed Shire Council, will feature a range of fun activities for the kids, live music, as well as vital flood and fire information to aid homeowners in disaster preparedness.

Council’s Program Leader of Climate Change and Sustainability, Debbie Firestone, said the day offers a “great opportunity for the commu nity to come together.”

The event features plenty of hands-on work shops, eco markets, climate-ready advice, kids’ activities and performances by Felicity Lawless, Jesse Morris & the Shakedown Band, and fin ishing the day with Kids Caring for Country First Nations dance troupe.

“We have a full program of speakers lined up for the event, so come on down and enjoy a great day in the park,” Ms Firestone said.

Ms Firestone said the program will feature several speakers to help boost community pre paredness for natural hazards and how we can reduce our environmental impact.

Among the exhibitors will be the SES Mur willumbah Unit offering tips for flood prepa rations and details about the new Australian warning system.

Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon will be there highlighting the latest climate change science.

“This is a great opportunity to gain more knowledge about our environment and be come more prepared for the years ahead,” Ms Firestone said.

The event will feature research about global warming impacts on the Australian marine environment by Gretta Pecl, director at the Centre for Marine Socioecology.

Captain Plastic will be on hand, which is an interactive session for children about the ocean and how to protect sea creatures from plastic pollution.

Regenerating Australia is screening a 20-min ute film by Damon Gameau and regenerative visions for the future by local young people.

The event is organised in collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Services (SES), Australian Red Cross and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and is made possible through grant funding from the Australian Government.

French

This week, THE WOMAN KING begins her epic reign on our screen.

Andrea Soler sizzles with effervescent energy on our Balcony, Saturday 6-8pm.

On Sunday at 5pm, local filmmaker Darius Devas will personally present his latest feature film, UNRAVELLING, as well as his sublime short film, OCEAN MEDICINE. Learn how this locally made film evolved, with a Q&A session with Darius after the screening. Enjoy a Complimentary S&W Beer.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE MOONAGE DAYDREAM.

NEXT WEEK: SACRED SOUND TEMPLE presents TENZIN CHOEGYAL for this year’s heart-felt final Kirtan, on Thursday 17th from 5pm. Enjoy a hearty Vegan meal and delicious chai before the show.

HUSSY HICKS, our favourite chicks, return with soaring spirit to launch their EP, “Same Boat” – with the same-titled single launched on the same day as the February floods…ironically…as these local heroes took to their tinnie to rescue others. Their studio was submerged, but their joyous energy still sang to the masses. If you missed these gals last year, now’s your chance to catch their vibrantly inspiring show. With Special Guest, Irish maestro Áine Tyrrell joining them for the evening, this is sure to be a magical gig not to be missed! Warm up on the Balcony with Elena B. Williams & Rachel Heaton (6-8pm) before the main event.

MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS travels to our screen, and MILLIE LIES LOW with our audience.

COMING SOON: WHINA + THE VELVET QUEEN (LA PANTHÈRE DES NEIGES)

SHIVAM RATH – SOUL SANGEET (Fri 25th November @ 7pm)

GRIGORYAN BROTHERS – THIS IS US (Sun 27th Nov @ 3pm)

The Regent Spotlight

LOVE OF MUSIC: Hussy Hicks' Leesa and Julz

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inside/outside

I DIG It Excavations owners and local couple Bec and Josh Cole have been living in the Northern Rivers for the past 10 years and have moved to the Tweed Shire in the past 12 months.

The couple are passionate about delivering quality work to their clients with an outstanding track record and honest and reliable service.

“We moved to Tweed Shire just over a year ago with our two children partly to be closer to their school, also for a lifestyle change,” Bec said.

“We love the lifestyle here and the kids have more of an opportunity to join lots of community activities, sports and events.

I Dig It offers an excavator that is just under 1,800mm wide which means it can get into tight spaces.

“With the machine we can dig, scrape, trench, post holes, landscaping, driveways and terracing,” Josh said.

“The machine has rubber tracks which means it won’t damage your driveway and it is not as hard on your lawn.

“We have three different sized buckets, a ripper and a post hole auger which are all easily

interchangeable with a power tilt hitch.

“The tilt hitch allows you to dig or scrape at different angles, which makes it more efficient when working on uneven ground.

“Having the four-tonne tipper allows us to also remove rubbish or soil if the job requires it.”

Josh has 20 years’ experience in excavation and landscaping and can offer competitive rates, fully licensed and insured.

Read some of the testimonials from their clients:

“Just a shout out & thank you for the professional job done recently, sinking holes on our property.

Very appreciative of the attention to maintaining the integrity of our lawn area despite the extremely wet conditions no damage etc. Job well done, cheers.” Alan & Wendy.

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I Dig It is a great company to work with. Josh’s friendly attitude makes him easy to talk to and explain what you are after. He is a safe operator on site and always comes up with a solution for any situation. Highly recommended.” Michael (Builder) Terranora.

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Bec and Josh from I Dig It Excavations are wonderful to work with. They are always punctual and reliable with excellent communication, finishing all projects to exceptional standards.”

Scott Adams Liquid Pool and Landscape.

“We can offer fast response, obligation free quotes, great customer service and friendly advice,” Josh said.

“No float fee. We do a Dial Before You Dig assessment before starting any job and provide a copy to the customer for their reference.

“We are part of a community and as owner operators we make sure quality and service are above and beyond every time.”

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FARMER NEEDS HELP Excellent Remuneration. All enquiries welcome. Ph: (07) 5590 7029

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Social Group

SOCIAL GROUP OVER 50, Men and ladies, Singles, Organized outings, Get togethers, Nice people and Friendship. Phone 0428 523 423. Genuine people only

To Let

TO LET Immaculate small, neat 1 person bed sit. Totally self contained. Five min walk to Murbah CBD. Out of flood. References, lease, bond etc talk to agent. $200 p/w inc. power & water. Tegan (02) 6672 7828

COOLANGATTA room to rent 200 metres from the beach, Club, shops, fully furnished, cooking facilities, No lease and No bond. Over 50’s from $225-$250 per week. (07) 5599 1089

ROOM TO RENT 2 weeks bond, $260 per week, free wifi , boarding house, full size kitchen. Well presented, big backyard. Tweed Heads, good location - contact Robert 0401 172 656

Positions Vacant

Are you looking to further your career within strata management with an innovative forward-thinking company?

Strata Plus is known for their professional and personal approach and being an employer of choice offers a fantastic workplace culture. We are looking for a strata manager to join our Tweed, NSW team who has drive and a demonstrated history of client service excellence, that wishes to work within a company that has incredible mentors in a variety of disciplines, sound attractive? then this could be the role for you.

You Need:

To embrace change, enjoy resolving client matters to build strong client relationships.

You Enjoy:

Getting stuff done to make us all better. You thrive on learning and sharing.

Providing outstanding client support, following established processes to ensure compliance and minimal risk exposure in your allocated portfolio.

You Expect:

A place where people are good at listening and great at taking action.

Technology and systems that assist you in successfully managing your workload.

A friendly, enjoyable place to work where individuals challenge each other to succeed.

We Like People Who: Take pride in their work, support their clients, and enjoy working in an inclusive environment.

Want a long-term career in strata with ongoing professional development.

Like setting themselves goals and achieving them.

Create a lasting impression with owners, committee members and tradespersons

We Expect:

People who demonstrate initiative and take responsibility

Individuals to prioritise and multitask and deliver outcomes in demanding position.

Prompt follow up and resolution of issues.

We Need a strata manager with the following experience

Positions Vacant

New Cafe in Murwillumbah is looking for dynamic, capable and reliable people, who must have at least 3 years experience in hospitality operations.

Positions Available

Head Chef - Qualified minimum 5 years exp

Cooks - minimum 3 years experience

Cafe shift managers - minimum 3 years experience in a managerial role

Baristas - minimum 3 years experience

Front of House - minimum 2 years experience

Desirable but not essential, certificate 2 or 3 in hospitality operations, Above award wages for the successful applicants. Please send resume to starbirdcafe2484@gmail.com

DRIVERS WANTED Are you on the pension and looking for extra cash, why not drive a taxi. Unemployed and got a good driving record. For more information contact Ken 0412 899

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Crossan’s Buses operate put of Lundberg Drive Murwillumbah. Short local school run 4 hrs. per day. Must have MR License, working with children, public passenger vehicle authority. Immediate start. Ph Ern 0412 960 377

STABLE HAND / TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED for Racing Operation located Murwillumbah District

The applicant must be reliable and currently hold a minimum MR licence with the ability to work well in a small team environment.

Duties included but not limited to: Horse Husbandry including young thoroughbreds, Truck Driving, Machinery Maintenance.

Please forward resume including references to rgg@suttonparkracing.com.au

Positions Vacant

Wanted

RENTAL WANTED Flood affected, local working family of 4 desperately seeking a 3+ bedroom max. $650. Prefer Murwillumbah area but open to other locations. Ph: 0477 581 884

EXCHANGE HC Central Coast 3 bedroom, brick house dbl garage. Level block close to all amenities for 3/2 bedroom house or villa in the Tweed Heads Shire. Ph (02) 4328 2740

Wanted

COMPANION WANTED for 70 year old, based in Tweed Heads South. 2 hours per time, no pay. Ph: 0457 457 978

BUYING ALL COINS Banknotes - MilitariaBadges - Rugby League & Sporting Memorabilia Call Peter on 0407 783 910. WE BUY GOOD & BAD TRUCKS, VANS, 4X4’S, UTES, CARS & MACHINERY Any

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SCHOOL CANTEEN LICENCE

SCHOOL CANTEEN LICENCE

Tenders are called for the licence of the school canteen for the school year commencing on 27 January 2023 for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years.

Annual school enrolments will be approximately 650.

Tenders are called for the licence of the school canteen for the school year commencing on 27 January 2023 for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years.

Annual school enrolments will be approximately 650.

General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to:

Terese Walker

Principal Support Telephone: 07 5524 3007 or 0401 148 715.

General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to: Terese Walker Principal Support Telephone: 07 5524 3007 or 0401 148 715.

Auctions

Tenders must be submitted electronically and noted in the subject line Commercial in Confidence School Canteen Tender” and sent to: The Principal Tweedriver h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tenders must be submitted electronically and noted in the subject line “Commercial in Con dence—School Canteen Tender” and sent to: The Principal Tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tenders close at 3:00pm on 18 November 2022. Mandatory Criteria: All employees must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check

Boyd, Arlene Mary

Passed away peacefully 5th November 2022.

Aged 77 years.

Beloved wife of Hugh (Dec).

Much loved mother & mother in law of Sonia & Barry, Peter & Heather, Jodie & Phil, Nathan & Katrina.

Adored grandmother to her 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Arlene’s Funeral Mass to be held on Friday 11th November 2022 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Frances St Tweed Heads commencing at 2pm NSW.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

25th March 1937 - 3rd November 2022

Late of Tweed Heads South

Much loved partner to Patricia. Son of George (dec) & Mabel (dec). A friend to many.

Family and friends are invited to attend Keith’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at the Heritage Brothers Funeral Chapel, 16 Florence Street, Tweed Heads commencing at 2pm NSW.

Tweed Heads Ph: (07) 5599 1500

John O’Reilly

Late of Fernvale, Murwillumbah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 5th November 2022. Aged 82 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Jan. Loved Father of Darren and Donna, and Scott. Cherished Grandpa of Joel, Teena, Samantha, Hayden and Rikki. Loved Pop to Levi, Theo and Bambi Loved Brother and Brother in Law to Jim and Barb, Garry and Anne. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend John’s Funeral Service to be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Byangum Rd, Murwillumbah on Tuesday the 15th of November 2022 at 12.30 pm NSW time.

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah

Michelle van den Broek

Late of Kingscliff. Formerly of Tyalgum. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 5th November 2022. Aged 56 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Michael. Devoted Mum to Furbaby Duke. Loved Stepmother of Lucy and Harrison. Cherished Glam Ma of Mason, Blair and Hendrix. Beloved Daughter of Harrie & Lenore (dec’d). Adored Sister of John, Norman, Terry and Suzie.

A Private Funeral Service will be held at Tweed Valley Lawn Chapel & Crematorium, Eviron on Friday 18th November 2022 at 10:30am (NSW Time).

After the service friends are invited to attend a special celebration of Michelle’s life at the Cudgen Headland Surf Club Kingscliff. Please wear bright colours to honour Michelle.

Ph: (02) 6672 2144 | Murwillumbah

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Real Estate

FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

Palm Springs style at Tweed Heads

By Jo Kennett

A BEAUTIFUL luxury home designed and built by a wellknown local couple has hit the market this month at Tweed Heads.

The recently-built ‘La Casa Bianca’ has been a favourite for photoshoots since it was finished and now it’s up for sale as the owners downsize.

The three-bedroom twobathroom home is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac at 27 Margaret Street, close to the river, beaches, shopping and restaurants of the TweedCoolangatta area and 3.6 kilometres to the airport.

Lynne and Danny Sharpe designed and built La Casa Bianca with Escape Homes with a low maintenance, relaxed coastal ethos.

“I’m a florist by trade and had florist shops for 20 years and I always had a passion for design,” Lynne told The Weekly Real Estate.

“I get enjoyment out of choosing everything like the tapware and tiles.

“I couldn’t find barn doors I liked

so I designed my own and had them made.

“The front doors are out of a 1940s house we upcycled; they are what you see first and I wanted to choose some that weren’t just generic.”

They also upcycled pieces from other houses although the tiles are imported.

“Most of the tiles are Moroccan in the kitchen and bathroom and the tiles in the powder room are Spanish,” Lynne said.

“Outside we have gone with a beautiful crazy pave; we just tried to keep it a bit different.

“I chose three different tiles and we just laid them out so we have different colours in the outdoor area.”

Lynne and Danny already had quite a few renovations and builds behind them before creating La Casa Bianca.

“For this one we just wanted a relaxed, modern Hamptons feel near the beach so hence the relaxed feel inside and the cactuses out the front,” she said.

“There is a lot of light and big windows in the house.

“We have five-metre ceilings in the lounge and exposed beams

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and neutral colours so you could move into tomorrow and put any colours in it and whatever pieces you’ve got will fit.

“I’m selling it fully furnished if that’s what you want.”

The Sharpes have lived in the street for 15 years.

“We renovated a house we lived in and then we bought this block and subdivided it and sold the back and built on the front,” she said.

“There is Hardie Deck outside around the pool which is really low maintenance and Hardie Cladding which is too.

“I have someone who mows the lawns every two weeks and a guy who comes and maintains the pool every month so it’s really low maintenance.”

Lynne said one thing they love the most about the home is the location.

“We walked along the waterfront into Kirra, Coolangatta and home the other day; we did a big loop and it only took an hour,” she said.

“We have so many good coffee shops and we walk down and get fish and chips at Scales (Seafoods).

“It’s close to the river and the beach and it’s good for families because the bus stops to all the local primary and high schools including Kingscliff High School are just at the end of the street.

“There are really beautiful people in the street as well, which is one of the things we really love.”

The outdoor area features a magnesium pool and private alfresco, while the interior boasts three generous bedrooms including a grand master suite with a walk-in robe and grand ensuite, a gourmet kitchen with premium appliances, bespoke cabinetry, stone countertops, and butler’s pantry.

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There is a separate home office and powder room, finite quality commercial grade windows, doors, screens and blinds throughout, a double lock-up garage with internal access, security system and Smart Life Technology, German Sungrow solar panels (22) 10KW system.

The home was completed just one and half years ago and is still under a seven-year builders warranty.

La Casa Bianca is for sale with Schmith Estate Agents (call Justin on 0422 051 505) and is open for inspection on Saturday, November 12, from 12pm to 12.30pm (NSW time).

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Positioned on a 936sqm block in a quiet cul-de-sac within the coveted Bellevue Estate Property is 3/4 completed, come and complete with your own personal touch! All construction certificates, plans and reports are available on request + comprehensive works breakdown for completion.