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“The Bureau appeared before the [NSW Parliamentary Select] Committee on 14 June 2022 with no further engagement or requests for information from the Com mittee.“The Bureau refutes a number of find ings in the NSW Select Committee’s re port, including that the Bureau was not prepared for, and did not comprehend the scale of the February/March 2022 floods and that it functions as a ‘nine to five business’ and the suggestion that it treats severe weather as business as usual.”

The Bureau detailed multiple occasions in 2021 when it warned the government and communities of La Niña, and the potential for life-threatening floods, as well as embedding specialists in the National Situation Room in Canberra. ‘In the lead up to and during the flood events in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, the Bureau explicitly fore cast and communicated to the Queensland and NSW governments and the general community the risk of very heavy rainfall for south-east Queensland and northern NSW many days in advance, with flood watches and warnings also issued many days in advance,” the spokesperson said.

“At the briefing on 23 February, the Bu reau noted the potential for life-threaten ing flash flooding over the New South Wales north coast.” BOM also refuted claims in the media that the independent inquiry found the BOM rain gauge network was not fit for purpose.“TheInquiry found that the design of the rain and river gauge network in NSW is not fit for purpose and recommended that, to improve the rain and river gauge network, ownership of the network should be transferred to the Bureau,” the spokes person said. “In the Northern Rivers region, there are 90 flood warning assets: 69 are owned, operated and maintained by local councils and other government agencies and 21 are owned, operated and maintained by the“NoneBureau.of the flood warning network assets that failed during the flood event are owned, operated or maintained by theLismoreBureau.”Shire Council was in charge of maintenance of a handful of gauges that failed, but Tweed Shire Council con firmed to The Weekly that Council “did not experience any significant failures of gauges or flood mitigation infrastructure during the February-March 2022 event.”

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BOM responded to questions from The Weekly with pages of comprehensive anal ysis of its response from 2021 up to the flood disaster this year, refuting any im plication that forecasts were inaccurate.

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Trees to make way for car park

AN ESTIMATED 49 native rainforest trees have been earmarked for removal by the Department of Education to make way for a larger car park at Wollumbin High School. As the Murwillumbah school merger plan pushes ahead, all students from Mur willumbah High School are set to move to Wollumbin High School from the start of 2023. This will make way for works to commence on the Murwillumbah Edu cation Campus at Murwillumbah High.

“These trees are ones that are native and endemic, and according to our Council requirements, you cannot remove these particular species of trees,” she said. “We are an area of internationally signif icant environment which needs protection and we are also trying to establish a Cool Towns“Apartpolicy.frombeing precious habitat, these trees are particularly valuable for their cooling properties, especially in a heat bank like a car park.

THE BUREAU of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a scathing rebuke to criticism of the agency in a Senate inquiry and re sponded to an independent inquiry into the February flood response, saying none of its gauges failed and numerous warnings of the impending disaster were issued.

“I know that many in our town are al ready very concerned about the lack of consultation with the community about the merging of the schools. “This is a chance for the Education De partment to show respect for and consul tation with our community.

“I would hope that the state government respects our processes and leaves these trees in place.”

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A Murwillumbah resident, who preferred not to be named, contacted The Weekly to raise the alarm about the tree removal and highlighted that the species were planted by conservationist Bruce Chick. “While the majority of these trees are planted, they are nearly all endemic to the local area and include trees protected under state legislation (Owenia cepiodo ra, Lepiderema pulchella and Syzgium moorei),” the resident said. “These trees were planted more than 25 years ago by Bruce Chick and volunteers. “Some of these trees now are of a good height, are flowering and fruiting, and provide important ecological value.

“The Bureau also explicitly identified the risk for intense localised rain events, life-threatening flash flooding and the po tential for rapid river rises. “For this event, the Bureau conducted daily briefings to the NSW SES and con ducted 17 area-specific briefings and five overnight weather and flood briefings, beginning on Wednesday 23 February.

The response follows BOM receiving major criticism for its handling of the February flood.

BOM responds to criticism

“The trees were planted by Bruce Chick who was an environmental pioneer. I have asked Council staff to urgently make rep resentation on the matter and they are doing that.

“There are a number of assertions and findings contained within the [Senate] report that are factually incorrect, and oth ers that are not supported by evidence,” a BOM spokesperson said.

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Tweed Shire Councillor Nola Firth said she was shocked to learn that 49 native trees, many of them well established, could be removed by the Education Department to expand the car parking.

YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you believe the trees should be spared? Send us your letters and thoughts to editor@theweekly.net.au

Josie Vincart outside her flooded Anne Street home in Pottsville on

“They are also planning on removing a native Teak (Flindersia australis) that is more than 50 years old and is on the site through natural regeneration.”

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What’s happened to Australia’s core values of “fair play”, “Christian values” and “mateship” that we built our country on and fought two world wars for? Terry Sharples, Tweed Heads Thanks for bringing joy

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There is not even a sign at my local Kmart or Bunnings stores at Tweed Heads telling us we are being subject ed to facial recognition technology (which captures images of people’s faces from video cameras as a unique faceprint and stores them) as we walk in. Has big business in Australia to tally lost its moral compass? Has the world gone down the drain completely on moral standards? We should vote with our feet, stop shopping at these places and raise our voices by letters to newspapers and politicians before it’s too late and we finish up like Uyghur people of China who have to swear allegiance to the CCP before being sent to work as modern-day slaves in the cotton fields.

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I’m sure her infectious optimism brings a smile to many of your readers, and I just want to say “thanks Margie — please keep spreading your sunshine.”

Housing is a human right. Janelle Saffin MP MEMBER FOR LISMORE Our region has faced a housing crisis for many years. This has intensified after our flooding disaster in February this year. I moved a Notice of Motion in Parliament calling on the NSW Government to build 18,600 affordable homes in the Northern Rivers which Social Futures estimates will meet demand. I'll continue advocating to get what we need.

Proud Australians I totally agree with Clinton Beisler’s comments in relation to Tweed Shire Council renaming the Australia Day Awards. We are proud Australians, proud of our traditions. Do the residents of the Tweed Shire ever have a say as to the changes made by Council, seemly forced on them, in my opinion, to make those changes by listening to a minority group of people to appear politically correct. The word ‘Australian’ contained in an award indicates that particu lar person has achieved Australian recognition for something achieved equal to any community in our nation. Upon swearing in as councillors, they swear to represent the values of Australia and in particular the com munity they represent. The subject of our flag not being flown was a discussion only and not mandated. We fly our flag as a symbol of pride and ownership to a wonderful country.Inthis ever-evolving society, some changes to old approaches must be made, but Council should stop chang es to appease minorities. It would be interesting for coun cillors to publish their reasons for change and if they were a majority decision. Lesley Newling, Tweed Heads Not this again Here we go again with this ridicu lous scheme (TVW, Wardrop Valley, August 18). Last time this boondog gle went the rounds, it was figured out it would house 300 people at a cost of $70 million. Think about that next time you hit a pothole, but putting that aside, if Council did want to spend that amount, they could buy at least a hundred flood-prone properties in the shire closer to town. This would free the current owners and provide short-term accommoda tion for at least that number of people right now, not years in the future. But that would require the applica tion of common sense, a commodity obviously in short supply round the district, in my opinion. G Manson, Wardrop Valley I’m with Ron Cooper on this one I agree 100 per cent with Ron Coo per’s article in The Weekly (August 18).Imyself am homeless and have been following his idea for two years now, hoping for a place to call home. If the original proposal was for an off-grid eco village community, with solar power, rainwater and compost ing toilets, it would be far cheaper for Council to provide infastructure. Council own this unused asset of 70 hectares which could be rezoned residential with a large section divided up into house blocks and sold to local residents to relocate due to being in the flood zone. The profits from this sale could pay for the roads and infastructure. Then Council could lease the re maining land to a local community group to form an ecovillage commu nity to facilitate temporary removable structures owned by each tennant, which would provide ongoing revenue toThisCouncil.could be a perfect opportunity to set up permaculture gardens and create a learning centre to teach com munity these vital skills and could go on to be a local tourist attraction. Council has the manpower, equip ment and expertise to become a devel oper and landlord and roll this project out, which could be a great model for other shires and a place for our children to be able to afford to live. Come on guys, let’s do this.

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“There are a lot of people who this was going to be their first home and we can’t afford anything else now. “It’s an easy fix. Basement two [beneath Woolworths] was built for this and all they needed to do was allocate another 28 36

Mayor Cherry said even if Council re scinded the decision, it would not make any difference, as the contracts had al ready been terminated. “I think, in my view, buyers need to con sult a contract lawyer about the legality of terminating the contract when there is a clear pathway to remedy it,” she said. One of the prospective buyers, a young first home owner who did not want to be named, said the developer called her on Monday, August 22, as she was driving to“Hework.said, ‘Hey, bad news’, and then start ed saying, ‘the contracts are terminated, sorry’,” the distraught woman told The Weekly.“Isaid that can’t happen. We are all and after hours sent the woman’s solicitor an email terminating the contract. “I’ve got 40 people in our Facebook group just crying,” she said. “People have sold their houses to move in and they are just going to be homeless. They have terminated all the contracts.

PROSPECTIVE BUYERS of apartments above Woolworths in Cabarita say they are distraught after having their contracts terminated by the developer, after the de velopment application was knocked back by Tweed Shire Council due to parking.

Mayor Chris Cherry said the state gov ernment gave the 38-apartment project approval with a car park shortfall, but addressed it by having the car park as a common area.

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“To subdivide it they need to put in a separate application, but the developers should have done something to remedy the shortfall,” the mayor told The Weekly. “They were asked to do that by Council and we gave them two clear pathways, they could have strata title and a common car park or they could change the develop ment to get more parking. “They decided to go ahead with this [without doing either]. “That’s the frustrating thing, there is a solution, but the developers have chosen not to take that and you can draw your own conclusions.

“I think it’s unbelievable frankly that the proponent is now laying this at Council’s door when they had a solution available that should have been taken, in my opin ion.“They are desperate for community pres sure to approve this, but that will set a precedent for every development that will create a big impact on the community as far as parking goes.”

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“I was impressed with the expansive work and detailed consideration evident in the Independent Flood Inquiry report released last week,” Mayor Cherry said. “The sentence that strikes me most is that the ‘2022 floods must become the catalyst for change in the way governments and the community considers floods and floodplains.’“Floodplanning and land swap or buyback programs are one of the main points of interest for Council and I hope we can see a detailed response to this rec ommendation coming forward as soon asThepossible.”findings and recommendations fol lowed an extensive inquiry, which received 1,494 submissions and held 144 meetings with stakeholders, including a community forum at Tumbulgum on May 4, 2022.

Premier Perrottet said the new Recon struction and Disaster Prevention Author ity would begin work on buyback and land swap schemes, with expressions of interest to be opened by the end of August – six months since the flood.

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TWEED SHIRE Mayor Chris Cherry says the community has “waited long enough” for urgent answers around land swaps and buyback schemes to shift residents off the floodplain. With the Tweed staring down the bar rel of yet another La Niña this summer, many Tweed residents remain vulnerable toMayorfloods.Cherry is calling on NSW Pre mier Dominic Perrottet to pick up the pace and act on the flood inquiry recom mendations, which include land swaps and buyback schemes.

MEMBER FOR Lismore Janelle Saffin has expressed shock after hearing on the ABC’s Q&A program that the NSW Government has not yet formally asked the federal government for funding for a Resilient Homes Package for the North ernMsRivers.Saffin said she was outraged by the comments on the ABC, calling for the government to hurry up. “I thought, this is un-bloody-believable!” she“Thesaid.Resilient Homes Package includes buybacks, land swaps, relocatables, vol untary house raising and retrofitting to make homes flood resistant.

South Murwillumbah residents are waiting for answers on land swaps and buyback schemes, photo by Tweed Shire Council Clarke Europe and you will at the number of electric scooters zipping around, carrying one and even two people at speeds of up to 25 kph. Men and women in ofﬁce clothing commute to work on them. Teenagers ride them to school. At night glammed-up folk scooter off to parties and bars. Most are rentals. Riders have to stick to the same road rules as bicycles and motor cycles. Helmets are not compulsory in many countries, except for Personalchildren.

Mayor Cherry has responded to the re cent release of the 323-page Flood Inquiry, which outlined 28 key recommendations, including training for community rescuers who played a vital role in helping residents escape raising floodwaters.

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“Be assured I’ll continue to push for this to happen as soon as possible.”

Local councils may apply to be part of the trial by September 30.

Tweed was smashed by the record Febru ary flood, where more than 2,100 homes were damaged and an estimated 1,600 residents were displaced by the event. Council estimates the damage to pub lic infrastructure, including roads and Council buildings, will cost up to $100 million to repair.

“This is one thing we have long waited for, ever since we saw the Queensland Premier and former Prime Minister an nounce it for Queensland. “We have a commitment from the NSW Government to do this, but why not start today?“Has the NSW cabinet even dealt with it “Whatyet? were they doing for the two weeks that they sat on the flood report? We would all like to know.” Ms Saffin emphasised that she’s been working with the government for the best outcomes for her electorate and the Northern Rivers, but her patience is wearing thin. “We know the impacts. Let us get crack ing. I can design an expression of interest today,” she said. “Let the NRRC [Northern Rivers Re construction Commission] get on with the job it is designed to do. “Let the housing begin in earnest, and not just pod villages; be flexible and get going.“Ihave been bipartisan. I have been reasonable. I have been patient, but my patience on behalf of our communities is wearing very thin.

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injury lawyer Jason Smith at Stacks Law Firm said NSW lags behind Europe and even some states in Australia in providing a legal basis for “E-scooterse-scooters.whichcan travel at up to 25 kph are allowed on roads where there is no cycle path in Queensland, the ACT and Tasmania. Riders must be over 16 and wear a helmet,” Mr Smith “Butsaid. e-scooters are banned from roads in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. “In NSW e-scooters are classiﬁed as a motorised vehicle under NSW Road Rule 240(2)(c). This means they are banned from the road ‘at any time while any person travelling in or on the device is wholly or partly assisted in propelling the device by means other than human power’. Penalty – up to The$2,200.”NSW government has now allowed a trial of rented e-scooters in four parks and later in council areas. The trial will last 12 months and be limited to riders 16 and over. They can ride up to 20 kph on cycle paths or on roads which have a speed limit of 50 kph, and 10 kph on shared paths. Privately owned e-scooters are still banned. Helmets must be worn and the scooters must be rented from private providers.

But Mr Smith warned the law on what happens in an e-scooter accident is not clear. Car insurance doesn’t cover e-scooter accidents.

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“The combining of the back-end of our SES and Rural Fire Service so they can operate together more seamlessly is a great example of this, as is the training of our community to be prepared for floods in the same way we are prepared for fire.”

“E-scooters can whiz along at 25 kph. Hit a pothole at that speed and you will go ﬂying. You need to consider the law regarding insurance or culpability if you collide with a pedestrian or cause damage to another vehicle. “Damage someone’s property or cause an injury and you may be personally liable and have to pay out of your own pocket. Renters of e-scooters sign a waiver giving up the right to sue the company in case of injury or accident. It would be wise to get legal advice before you take up e-scooting. Studies overseas have found e-scooters lead to more injuries than other modes of transport.

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“The community has waited long enough, and answers were needed now on a comprehensive response to move people off the floodplain,” Mayor Cherry said.

Cr Cherry said she was pleased with the report’s findings which would take some time to “Theredigest.isan incredible amount of data and learnings in this report and I sincerely thank Professor Mary O’Kane and Mick Fuller for their work and the care and con sideration that is evident in the report,” Mayor Cherry said. “It will take a while to digest all of the in formation. In terms of the 28 recommen dations, I am pleased to see a number of Council’s main advocacy points have been incorporated into the final document.

Premier Perrottet said of the 28 recom mendations made by the report’s authors, Professor Mary O’Kane AC and former NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller APM, his government had accepted six immediately, with the remaining 22 rec ommendations supported in-principle, pending further work and consultation with key stakeholders.

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“Making the switch to energy-efficient LEDs is something we are proud of. Reducing our carbon emissions and environmental footprint is a key focus for Council as part of our Renewable Energy Action Plan where we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 25% by 2022 and 50% by 2025.”

Work on Rail Trail’s new gravel surface starts Construction work on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is ramping up with work starting last week on the final gravel surface for the Tweed section of the trail. After an extended run of dry weather, work to lay down the new compacted gravel surface is starting at several points along the trail including at Burringbar, Stokers Siding and South Murwillumbah. It will progress at about 300 to 400 metres per day until it is completed later this year. Project director Iain Lonsdale said he was pleased with progress on the construction of the trail despite the heavy rains and flood event earlier this year.

Tweed Shire Council wishes to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands.

“Council identified the need for the upgrades as part of our Sports Field Strategy and our ongoing program to install and upgrade sports field lighting to LEDs,” Mr Smith said.

Mr Smith said unfortunately the new lighting at Murwillumbah Hockey Club had been damaged by the flood earlier this year but would be replaced as soon as additional funding could be secured.

Workers making good progress last week laying down the gravel surface a few kilometres south of Murwillumbah.

Earlier this month, students, parents and locals helped plant trees for 2 significant threatened bird species at a habitat enhancement site at Old Fingal Boat Harbour Park, Fingal Head.

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10 Lindisfarne Junior School year 4 students and 4 parents and teachers joined Council’s Sustainability and Environment staff and 3 Fingal Head Coast Care members to plant 118 specialised feed and shelter trees. The students learned about how these trees will help Glossy BlackCockatoos and Bush Stone-curlews thrive and survive. This activity was organised as part of the Conserving Cockatoos and Curlews on the Coast project which aims to improve existing habitat for these important bird species on public land in the Tweed. One parent, Sarah Whitrod said it was great to have the students involved in this activity. “This is an exciting project which we will continue to be involved in. It’s very special that we can all visit the park, watch our trees grow and see how our school is contributing to such an important cause,” Ms Whitrod said. The students will continue to be involved by painting some of the new bollards installed to prevent vehicles accessing the area and impacting on this important bird breeding and feeding site. The Conserving Cockatoos and Curlews on the Coast project is jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government’s Environmental TrustFindprogram.outmore about the project tweed.nsw.gov.au/conserving-cockatoos-curlewsat

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“We worked closely with the clubs before applying for funding for the lighting which will allow for extended usage of the fields at both venues. Staying active and healthy is an important part of our lifestyle in the Tweed and we are committed to providing opportunities for our community to be more active and healthy.

Construction on the Tweed section of the rail trail scheduled for this month includes: • restoration works continuing on steel and timber bridges • construction of numerous bypasses and culverts around existing bridges • excavation and earthworks • laying of pipes and drainage • installation of hardwood decking and other surfaces over bridges • trail access works. Mr Lonsdale said the railway track would be recycled and reused in other infrastructure projects including for stabilisation within new building“Sustainabilityfoundations.has been an important guiding principle for this project and our projections show the recycling of the steel alone will contribute to a fairly significant savings in greenhouse gas emissions,” he “Wesaid.will also reuse the rail sleepers within the rail trail landscape, including seating, benches as well as retaining the best for reuse in future public structures and art works along the trail.” When completed, the full length of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail will preserve the 132km scenic rail corridor between Murwillumbah and Casino, creating a safe, car-free connection between the villages and towns along the route. It will be constructed in 4 stages, each delivered separately by local councils, as funding allows. The Tweed section will be the first to open by early next year and will connect the rural villages of Crabbes Creek, Mooball, Burringbar and Stokers Siding with Murwillumbah. Trains on the former North Coast line ceased running in 2004. Funding for the Tweed section was provided by the Australian Government, under its Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Package Fund, and the NSW Government under the Restart NSW fund.

Lighting upgrades at other sports fields in the Tweed are also in the planning, with work set to begin at Bilambil West Sports Field next month and at Arkinstall Park Sports Fields early next year.

Casuarina Beach Rugby Club vice president Danielle Hevers said the new lighting had already made a positive impact at the club by optimising their playing space and providing a usable second field.

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“Our contractors Hazell Bros are doing a great job and we are very pleased with the progress they have made since the floods,” Mr Lonsdale“Workerssaid.have removed almost all of the railway track along the 24km Tweed section of the trail to make way for the new surface so that is a significant milestone. “Now the focus is shifting to the trail surface itself which will be a compacted gravel surface along the majority of the trail with some asphalt and concrete at the railway stations. “In January, we laid 2 test sections of the gravel surface and they performed very well during that period of heavy rain and are showing the level of durability we were looking for. We are feeling confident this next phase of works on the trail surface will be a success.”

Find out more about Council’s recreation and outdoor facilities at tweed.nsw.gov.au/community/recreation-outdoors and the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund stronger-country-communities-fundnsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/programs-and-grants/regional-growth-fund/at

Players are enjoying the extended playing hours as a result of the upgraded lighting at Casuarina Beach Rugby Club (Photo courtesy Danielle Hevers).

Local sports clubs are enjoying the benefit of new energy-efficient LED lighting upgrades, allowing playing hours to be extended into the night. Sports field lighting has been upgraded at Casuarina Beach Rugby Club and Murwillumbah Hockey Club as part of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 2. This included a $100,000 upgrade for the second field at Casuarina Beach Rugby Club and a $240,000 upgrade for the second turf field at Murwillumbah HockeyCouncil’sClub.Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said the additional lighting had been well received and would help to extend playing hours at the clubs.

Two Lindisfarne year 4 students and a Fingal Coast Care member planting Allocasuarina litoralis, an important feed tree for Glossy Black-Cockatoos, recently listed as vulnerable in Australia. New LED lighting for sports fields in the Tweed

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“We can now play at night which is fantastic and it’s also allowed other sporting groups to use the field,” Ms Hevers said. “This season has seen a number of teams unable to host games due to the floods and wet weather. The combination of our fast-draining sandy soil and the addition of the lights has put us in a position to transfer additional games to our fields, helping keep other clubs playing matches and in the competition. We couldn’t have supported these extra games without lighting on the second field.”

To allow construction vehicles to safely enter and exit the site, motorists are asked not to park within 5 metres of the concrete barriers or on the upslope side of the road. Pedestrian access through the site will generally remain open during the reconstruction works. However, there may be periods where access is restricted due to hazardous or very noisy work. Early notice will be given to the community regarding these restricted times. AMC has provided an indicative timeframe, which aims at having works completed by the end of March 2023. Council and AMC will look to provide further updates and more accurate timeframes wherever possible. For more information on these and other repairs, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-recovery-works

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Draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan No 32 – Developer Contributions Heavy Haulage (CP32) On exhibition 19 August to 16 September 2022 You’re invited to comment on Draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan No. 32 – Developer Contributions for Heavy Haulage (CP32) (In accordance with Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000).

Zara Road Ellis Consolidated has been engaged to undertake road reconstruction along Zara Road between Bald Mountain Road and Ashton Road. The works will include road pavement stabilisation and application of bitumenWeatherseal.permitting, the works will take about 3 weeks to complete starting on Wednesday 24 August. The works will be undertaken from Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 5 Therepm.will be temporary road closures causing 5–10 minute delays. Traffic controllers will be in place to direct traffic flow. Please follow electronic roadworks signage for up-to-date information.

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You’re invited to review and provide feedback on the draft concept plan for the new youth recreation area at Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads (stage 2).

Flood-affected people will now be able to access a free personalised Recovery Support Service (RSS) being provided by the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre. The service links people with their own personalised recovery support worker who can assist with finding and accessing services and other relevant supports according to their own recovery goals. RSS workers will also provide support for those dealing with emotional, physical and financial impacts of the 2022 floods.

Draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan No. 15 – for Community Facilities (CP15)

Landholders affected by landslips following severe rain events in the Northern Rivers in February and March 2022 may be eligible for support being offered by Landcare networks in the region. Local Landcare Coordinator for the Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network (BRRVLN), Emma Stone said landslips are a massive concern in the Northern Rivers since the severe weather events earlier thisTheyear.Landslip Recovery project is funded by North Coast Local Land Services and is supported in kind by Council. The project will offer support to landholders to stabilise slips, prevent soil erosion and minimise the impact on threatened species and ecological communities.Registrations close Thursday 1 September 2022 and landholders will be notified of their eligibility prior to the end of September. For more information visit brrvln.org.au/news/northern-riverslandslip-recovery-project. Landholders can register their landslips via an electronic form: form.jotform.com/221858076283867

Numinbah Road Council contractors have completed rehabilitating failed sections of Numinbah Road between Upper Crystal Creek and Chillingham. The permanent repairs included the removal of failed pavement and replacement with asphalt. Kyogle Road There are several landslips along Kyogle Road. Council has given urgent priority to major landslips located 500 m to 1.6 km west of Byangum Bridge. Transport for NSW have confirmed in principal funding approval. A geotechnical report has been received and will be included in the Expression of Interest bundle of projects as part of the Design and Construct Concept design stage. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work. Traffic is reduced to one lane and is being controlled by traffic lights at the slip immediately west of Byangum Bridge. Other slips along Kyogle Road allow 2 way traffic to pass but heavily constrict traffic. We ask motorists to proceed with caution. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work. Reserve Creek Road Test drilling on Reserve Creek Road is now complete. Transport for NSW have confirmed in principal funding approval. A geotechnical report has been received and will be included in the Expression of Interest bundle of projects as part of the Design and Construct Concept design stage. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work.

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You’re invited to review and comment on Draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan No. 15 – for Community Facilities (CP15) (In accordance with Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000).

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 confidentiality however, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 may require confidential submissions to be released to an applicant.

Drafts of the temporary works design drawings have been received and are under review. The detailed design for the final remediation is due in the coming weeks. The proposed construction process at the Scenic Drive slips will involve site establishment, excavation of slip areas, soil nailing, concrete shotcreting, foundation works, wall construction, backfill, drainage, road pavement, asphalting, line marking and safety barrier works.

The plan outlines the contributions developers must provide towards local infrastructure including community facilities such as community centres and multipurpose spaces. The plan has been updated to reflect the need for these new facilities to meet the latest growth projections.

This is a new plan that outlines contributions developers must provide towards the maintenance of roads as a result of transporting large volumes of goods and materials in heavy vehicles, instead of imposing these added maintenance costs on ratepayers.

To allow construction vehicles to safely enter and exit the site, motorists are asked not to park within 5 metres of the concrete barriers or on the upslope side of the road.

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The Flood Recovery Centre in the Canvas and Kettle venue at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre will continue operations on Thursday this week. The Centre is open as normal from 9 am to 4 pm and next week, Tuesday 30 August and Thursday 1 September 9 am to 4 pm.

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The test borehole on Limpinwood Road is now complete. This includes the slips near Boxsell Road and Charbray Place. Transport for NSW have confirmed in principle funding approval. A geotechnical report has been received and will be included in the Expression of Interest bundle of projects as part of the Design and Construct Concept design stage. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work.

New youth recreation area at Tweed Heads Survey open 24 August to 21 September 2022

Scenic AustralianDriveMarine and Civil Pty Ltd (AMC), the contractor engaged by Council to carry out the Scenic Drive landslip and embankment restoration works, is currently working on the final design to stabilise the slip. This work is almost complete and AMC crews are expected to be on site again this week. Removal of slip spoil is continuing to allow access to stabilise the remaining road lane.

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The RSS is available to residents who have had their homes destroyed or damaged by the floods, those experiencing additional social and psychological impacts, business owners and primary producers and rural landholders. To access the service, phone 02 6676 4555, mobile 0476 677 422 or email rss@pbnc.org.au With a person’s consent, an agency can make direct referral to the RSS. No formal referral from a GP or other provider is required. The PBNC RSS Program is being funded jointly by the Australian Government and NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Major flood recovery works

Tyalgum Road Test drilling on Tyalgum Road adjacent to the major landslip is completed. Transport for NSW has confirmed in principle funding approval. A geotechnical report has been received and will be included in the Expression of Interest bundle of projects as part of the Design and Construct Concept design stage. Once designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work.

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A temporary side track is in place to allow traffic past the landslip. Transport for NSW have confirmed in principal funding approval. A geotechnical report has been received and will be included in the Expression of Interest bundle of projects as part of the Design and Construct Concept design stage. Once Concept designs are complete, Council will select the most suitable contractor to carry out the work. Flood repairs on-ground progress Council has commenced one major contract on Scenic Drive with 7 major landslips at the design phase. We are also working on strategies to fast track the remainder of the repairs. However, there are still more than 220 major repairs yet to start. Continued on next page...

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Replace your old shower and get a refund from Council Saving more t han 15,00 0 litres of water per year and up to $100 in water and electricity costs is as easy as installing water-saving showers, basin and sink spouts, mixers, aerators and ﬂow controllers or regulators. and installation of approved water saving products such as showers and tapware. If you upgrade your outdated showers and tapware with water efﬁcient products, Council will refund 50 per cent of the total purchase and installation costs for eligible products to a maximum of $100.

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.

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• Kyogle Road – Emergency pavement repair near shire boundary continues. Slip material removal continues.

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/development-applications no from Council’s website time and will be considered by Council accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 . The lowest or any is not necessarily accepted and canvassing of Councillors or staff will disqualify. further information please contact Contracts on 02 6670 2606.

• Balfours Road – 2-way traffic has been restored. Council is awaiting geotechnical reports for stabilisation of the top side bank. Drilling tests have been completed and reports have been received. These are being reviewed to identify the next steps of work.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/residential-water-rebates or call Council on 02 6670 2400 for further information on the rebate program, including terms and conditions and the application form.

• Booka Road – Council is waiting for further design details for causeway repair/replacement.

• Butlers Road – All table drains and gravel road scours have been repaired and re-instated.

• Hoggs Road – All table drains and gravel road scours have been repaired and re-instated.

• Snake Gully – New concrete table drains have been laid.

• Smiths Creek Road, Palmvale Road, Richards Deviation, Round Mountain Road, Nimbin Road and the 3 slips at Stokers Road – Stage 2 geotechnical test drilling is being carried out on these roads and will be completed by Friday 2 September. On Palmvale Road, work has started on cleaning up slips and gravel road repairs.

• Couchy Creek Road – Table drains and road scours and gully debris removal – 75% complete.

The above development determinations are available for public inspection free of charge at the Planning and Regulation Division, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, during ordinary office hours or viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au

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• Davis Road – All table drains and gravel road scours have been repaired and re-instated.

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• Piggabeen Road – Deep asphalt works are in progress.

• Hogans Road – Council has engaged Pan Civil to complete stabilisation of the road embankment and road reconstruction along Hogans Road about 1 km north of the Hogans Road, Upper Duroby Creek Road and Cranneys Road intersection. Weather permitting, the works will be undertaken from Monday to Friday

• Todds Road – Works completed.

• Urliup Road – To allow safe access for road users, Council has engaged Pan Civil to complete the stabilisation of the road embankment and road reconstruction along 2 sections of Urliup Road, about 800 metres west and 1.5 km west of Bilambil Creek Weathercrossing.permitting, the works will be undertaken from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. For the duration of the works, there will be lane closures during work hours which may cause delays of up to 5 minutes. At times, the road may be closed at both sites from 9 am to 3 pm. For more information on these and other repairs, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/flood-recovery-works

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Chillingham Community Association’s AGM will be on Sat 24 September at 2 pm at the Chillingham Community Centre. for the committee to be lodged with the secretary at chillinghamcommunitycentre@gmail.com 7 days before the AGM or call (02) 6679 1571. More information www.chillingham.org.au

“It’s taking much longer for the dam to return to the clear, pristine state we are all used to and enjoy,” Ms Jowett said. "It’s unprecedented the dam water is not clear, 6 months after a flood. “However, we do acknowledge the 2022 flood was the worst in the Tweed’s recorded history and was followed by continued heavy rainfall events.” between 7 am and 5 pm. For the duration of the works, there will be lane closures during work hours which may cause delays of up to 5 minutes. At times, the road may be closed from 9 am to 3 pm.

Development proposal for public comment

The following development application has been received by Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at tweed.nsw.gov.au/datracking for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 24 August to 7 September 2022. Application details

Review underway into the brown Clarrie Hall Dam Water flowing from Clarrie Hall Dam is contributing to the river’s brown Councilcolour.engineers and scientists are investigating why Clarrie Hall Dam continues to look brown 6 months after the February and March flood. Water and Wastewater operations manager Brie Jowett said the dam was full and continues to spill, contributing to the brown colour of the Tweed River downstream of Doon Doon Creek.

10 Tweed Link Thursday, August 25, 2022 02 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 tweed.nsw.gov.autsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subscribe to the Tweed Link online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/subscribe or follow Council on: Current vacancies View current vacancies at tweed.nsw.gov.au/job-vacancies Subscribe to receive Job Vacancy Alerts via email at tweed.nsw.gov.au/subscribe WATER WEEK 7 Check when your water meter is read at tweed.nsw.gov.au/meter-reading Development Application determinations Notification of Development Application Determinations for the purposes of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended). Application details Approved DA21/0985 – Construction of new pontoon to replace existing Lot 89 DP 263367, Lot 32 DP 263366, No. 12 Commodore Court, Banora DA22/0001Point– Pontoon Lot 119 DP 263367, Lot 32 DP 263366, No. 8 Captains Way, DA22/0161Banora Point – Shed Lot 38 DP 817155, No. 14 Monterey Avenue, Banora Point DA22/0167 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including swimming pool, deck and boundary fence Lot 44 DP 1198266, No. 8 Pavilion Court, Casuarina DA22/0129 – Shed Lot 1 DP 123257, Lot 53 DP 755721, No. 116 Crabbes Creek Road, Crabbes DA22/0197Creek – Alterations and additions to dwelling including roofed decks and partially out of the ground swimming pool Lot 4 DP 30845, No. 7 Herford Street, Kingscliff DA22/0266 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including pool, carport, gatehouse, roofed deck and patio Lot 9 Section 8 DP 758571, No. 252 Marine Parade, Kingscliff DA22/0427 – In-ground swimming pool Lot 4 DP 30498, No. 31 Sutherland Street, Kingscliff DA21/0947 – Secondary dwelling Lot 6 Section 2 DP 7309, No. 22 Seaview Street, Kingscliff DA20/0985 – Mixed use development comprising 9 commercial premises, and boarding house comprising 3 self-contained rooms Lot 2 DP 335913, No. 108 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah DA21/0487 – Use of enclosed carport, deck, patio and sunroom Lot 142 DP 802841, No. 2 Edinburgh Court, Pottsville DA21/0990 – Construction of secondary dwelling, earthworks and retaining wall Lot 582 DP 1076975, No. 47 Marsupial Drive, Pottsville DA21/0830 – 2 lot subdivision Lot 30 DP 1092500, No. 6 Sunnycrest Drive, Terranora DA21/0486 – Alterations and additions to commercial development (vehicle sales or hire premises) and additional signage Lot 51 DP 1196622, No. 139 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads DA21/1012 – Signage Lot 12 DP 803451, No. 22–38 Florence Street, Tweed Heads Refused DA21/0983 – 38 lot strata subdivision Lot 12 DP 1273396, No. 41 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar DA21/0517 – Demolition of existing structures, construction of a 4 storey residential flat building with basement carpark, swimming pool and landscaping Lot 26 DP 1253093, No. 2–6 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach DA20/0712 – Staged Development: demolition of existing educational establishment, 2 lot subdivision, and seniors housing including 3 signs Lot 61 DP 1194165, No. 58–78 Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads

• Tweed Coast Road near Plantation Road – Work continues with stormwater gullies being dug out and the sides of the road being reseeded with grass.

• Byrrill Creek Road, Rowlands Creek Road and Stokers Road – Stokers Road Bridge abutment has been repaired. Major works have been completed with ongoing minor works.

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• Hopkins Road – The first causeway entry and exit work has been completed by heavy patch asphalt.

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DA22/0421 - Childcare centre Lot 11DP 1244396, No. 647 Terranora Road, Terranora Newton Denny Chapelle 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 –GIPAA may result in confidential submissions being released to an applicant.

• O’Reillys Road – Works completed.

Flood Recovery Update Council crews are busy undertaking the following works:

SES to improve flood response

President of Tweed District Rescue Squad VRA, Drew Carr, said the collision had re sulted in two males, one in each vehicle, being “trapped by compression” for some time. “They required medical intervention and res cue,” Mr Carr said.

“The Tweed did not experience any significant failures of gauges or flood mitigation infrastruc ture during the February-March 2022 event. “Some damage to infrastructure did occur and this is being addressed. However, it does not pose a major risk for the next flood season.”

A HORRIFIC accident at Chinderah saw two men airlifted to hospital in a critical condition and traffic in gridlock through Kingscliff on Wednesday, August 17. Emergency services were called at around 3pm to reports of a two-motor vehicle acci dent near the Tweed Coast Road and Crescent Street intersection with persons trapped in their vehicles. A man aged in his 70s and a man in his 50s were trapped in their vehicles for some time. Both were eventually freed by emergency services, with the pair suffering significant ab dominal, pelvic, arm and leg injuries.

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SES released a statement on August 19, saying it would introduce an overhauled warning system in September under the new nationwide Aus tralian Warning System, a national three-tiered warning framework which will cover all emer gency services organisations and all hazards. Warnings will still be issued via the SES and theTheABC.Bureau of Meteorology told The Weekly they have also participated in a number of postflood inquiries, which are intended to identify potential for improvements to flood preparation and“Further,response.asstandard practice, whether or not there has been significant flooding, NSW SES and the Bureau regularly review the provision and use of flood observations, forecasts and warnings, as part of the Service Level Specifi cation for Flood Warning Networks,” A BOM spokesperson said.

TWEED SHIRE Council has been working with the SES to help improve the organisation’s floodPriorcommunications.tothefloods,the local SES had used numerous strategies to prepare Tweed Shire residents for a big flood, including creating more Community Resilience Teams, providing de tailed flood mapping, and holding community meetings, however alerts proved confusing.

“Council officers engage with local SES units on an ongoing basis to provide flood intelli gence and collaboratively learn from flood ex periences,” Tweed Shire Council’s Director of Engineering David Oxenham told The Weekly “Most recently, Council’s Engineer – Flooding and Stormwater has been assisting the SES with a post-2022 flood review of their flood action cards [posted online warnings].

“Emergency services conducted extrication of both patients.

An SES spokesperson told The Weekly: “The NSW SES will review each recommendation which will form part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent flood inquiry.”

Mr Oxenham said it would take some time for recommendations made by the NSW Select Committee inquiry to be adopted by agencies. The independent inquiry stated a “merger of the back offices of the Rural Fire Service and SES has also been recommended to improve performance and capability.” It also found there weren’t enough SES volun teers to cope with the scale of the disaster and recommended a recruitment drive.

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Major reconstruction works on a large timber bridge near Burringbar

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Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said the rail trail will be a unique opportunity to showcase our beautiful region. “It will also provide an important tourism boost for our local economy,” she said. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said funding for the rail trail was something he had worked on with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin (as our representative for Murwillumbah). “It’s going to be such an important tourism boost for rural communities like Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek,” Mr Provest said. When completed, the full length of the North ern Rivers Rail Trail will preserve the 132km scenic rail corridor between Murwillumbah and Casino, creating a safe, car-free connection between the villages and towns along the route. Meanwhile, a key piece of state legislation was recently passed enabling the Transport Minister to grant 30-year leases to local governments for disused NSW government-owned corridors to be used for recreational and tourism purposes.

THE MURWILLUMBAH to Crabbes Creek Rail Trail is set to open early next year as works on the final surface started this month. The new compacted gravel surface is being laid at several points along the trail, including Burringbar, Stokers Siding and South Murwil lumbah, according to an update from Tweed ShireCouncilCouncil.saidworks will progress at about 300 to 400 metres per day until it is completed later thisCouncilyear. project director Iain Lonsdale said he was pleased with the progress so far, which has removed almost all of the railway track along the 24km Tweed section of the trail.

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“Our contractors Hazell Bros are doing a great job and we are very pleased with the progress they have made since the floods,” Mr Lonsdale said.“Now the focus is shifting to the trail surface itself which will be a compacted gravel surface along the majority of the trail with some asphalt and concrete at the railway stations.

“We are feeling confident this next phase of works on the trail surface will be a success.”

Mr Page attempted to address concerns that the corridor risks being sold off.

Regional Development Australia-Northern Rivers (RDANR) told The Weekly it welcomed the state legislation change, which it says will assist the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. “This rail trail will be a wonderful regional asset when completed and this legislation will facilitate that outcome,” RDANR chair Don Page“Thesesaid.leases can be terminated if there is a requirement in future to re-establish rail services on these corridors.”

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“This will keep the rail corridor in public own ership, enable a rail trail to be established, and effectively prevent parts of the corridor being sold to private interests,” he said. Residents against the rail trail project gathered at the former Murwillumbah Railway Station on Saturday, August 20, to call for both a rail line and trail solution.

“In January, we laid two test sections of the gravel surface and they performed very well during that period of heavy rain and are show ing the level of durability we were looking for.

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No turning back on NAB branch closures

Murwillumbah local Ron Douglas visited The Weekly office to share his frustration with theMrclosures.Douglas has banked with NAB for the past 50 years and said he felt the closures were “out of step” with community expectations. Residents also expressed their outrage online, with some customers suggesting they would switch banks and others referencing the pop ulation growth in Murwillumbah.

The Murwillumbah NAB branch is believed to have opened in 1982, although a specific date was not available at the time of print. THOUGHTS: Do you bank with NAB and use the branch? believe the branch should remain

“But Murwillumbah is growing, why close a branch in a growth area?” questioned one res ident, following the recent Census data which indicates Murwillumbah is the fastest growing area in the Tweed with 35 per cent growth in the past five years. In a further blow, NAB confirmed it will also close the ATM on Murwillumbah’s main street.

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He also highlighted that NAB are establishing a new location at Tweed City.

It should also be noted, NAB own the Mur willumbah property at 38 Murwillumbah Street and Mr Tronson said a final decision about the property is yet to be made.

“Based on changing customer behaviour, we are also investing in the region with a new lo cation opening in Tweed Heads towards the end of September,” he said. “Located in the Tweed Heads Shopping Cen tre [Tweed City], this new location offers a new-look design and open plan layout where locals will be able to experience the new self-ser vice digital bar, new meeting spaces, as well as the same friendly faces and services they are familiar with.”

Mr Tronson stressed that there would be no job losses from the branch closures. “Importantly, there will be no job losses. We will be working closely with our colleagues on opportunities for them to continue to support customers either through other branches or across phone and digital channels,” he said.

ONE OF the longest running bank branches in the Tweed Shire, National Australia Bank (NAB), has announced it will close its Murwil lumbah branch on November 10 and Kingscliff branch on September 29. The announcement has outraged several NAB customers who have contacted The Weekly to express their disappointment with the decision and call for a petition to save the branch.

“Over the past few years, fewer customers are coming into these locations, with more than half visiting once in the last year and more than 70 per cent using other branches in the area.” Mr Tronson said branch teams at Kingscliff and Murwillumbah will be working with cus tomers to assist them with various banking alternatives such as Australia Post.

By Jonathon Howard Ron Douglas is a longtime NAB customer who's concerned that he's losing his local taken by Ron Armstrong of the National Australia Bank

The Weekly took these and more questions to the NAB head office and received a response from NAB retail customer executive Wesley Tronson.Inshort, Mr Tronson said the decision was made based on customers turning to online banking.“Asmore and more customers are choosing to bank online, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Kingscliff and Murwillumbah branch es in the coming months,” Mr Tronson said. “Increasingly, Australians are banking digi tally, with more than 94 per cent of customer interactions now taking place over the phone, by video or online.

“These include our partnership with Australia Post and the Bank@post service, as well as con necting with our mobile bankers, home lending specialists, or business bankers in person, or for phone or video appointments,” he said.

“Bank@post is available at Australia Post out lets in Kingscliff and Murwillumbah.”

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WE REACHED a significant milestone in our recovery from the February/March flood disaster this week with the release of the recom mendations of the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry. The findings were damning and did not pull any punches in terms of the massive systemic failure of the NSW rescue and recovery agen cies, Resilience NSW and the SES. I asked the Premier to release the report in the Northern Rivers because it was our report about our disaster, and our community had a lot invested in it. I thanked NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet for releasing the report in Lismore and committing to implementing all 28 recommendations, as I had demanded from almost day one, when I said we needed a report done and it needed to be different. I said this report needs to be the one that breaks the pattern of inquiry, report, little or noTenterfieldaction. Shire in the neighbouring Northern Tablelands was also disaster declared and they too are interested in how we prepare for, and respond to, natural disasters. Along with many local residents, I made a submission to this independent inquiry and I thank the former Police Commissioner Mick Fuller and Professor Mary O’Kane for their professional and comprehensive work on this inquiry and how they addressed what our com munity put forward. My submission to the inquiry was titled Re sponding to a humanitarian disaster: Rescue, Recovery, Rebuild, Adapt and Prepare, and I made recommendations for what we can do. I am pleased to see the inquiry’s 28 recom mendations that address these areas and there of course will be more.

The key recommendations cover issues I had been raising since the flood:

• A g reater emphasis on affordable housing in the Northern Rivers and Northern Ta blelands with adaptation plans for towns to be developed. It is close to six months since the disastrous floods and storms devastated our region. I have been lobbying all that time to secure much-need ed support and direction for our communities. The recommendations give us a positive direc tion for recovery and preparedness for future events, if not certainty yet. Yes we need a sense of urgency from the NSW Government. Yes we needed a lot more to have happened yesterday. I will continue to lobby for our community to get what they need and to be involved in all aspects of our recovery, and work to represent our interests.

Dep Capt Bowe said at 4.29am, emergency services responded to a single vehicle accident involving a car colliding with a tree on Bilambil Road at Bilambil. “The occupant/s had decamped prior to ar rival of Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Police Force,” Dep Capt Bowe said. “Slow it down, follow the speed limit. Drive to conditions. Stay off your phone. “Remain alert. Don’t drink and drive. If you want to drink, plan ahead and use a taxi or phone a friend to commute. “We all want to make it home safely to our friends and families.”

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LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS have put out a warning to drivers to take more care on our roads after a number of serious crashes in the TweedDeputyShire.Captain of Fire and Rescue Banora Point Jamie Bowe urged motorists to take more care on the roads, saying that recently, local emergency services have attended multiple seri ous motor vehicle accidents that could’ve been prevented if more care was taken whilst driving. An accident at Bilambil early on Monday, August 22, was the latest incident.

• Providing a mix of buybacks, relocatables and land swaps, and changes to planning to help people move away from high-risk floodplains.

• A NSW Reconstruction Authority to be established.

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RESIDENTS GATHERED at ceno taphs across the Tweed Shire last week to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan and Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Thursday, August 18. The Tweed has many local Vietnam War veterans, including some who took part in Australia’s bloodiest conflict during the war, the Battle of Long Tan. The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th century and tragically claimed the lives of 521 Aussies and wounded 3,000.Thearrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Viet nam during July and August 1962 marked the start of Australia’s in volvement in the war. By the time the war had come to an end, almost 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972. On August 18, 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the war.

Vietnam Veterans along with fellow modern war veterans gathered at Murwillumbah Services Club for Vietnam Veterans Day

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The men of Delta Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, faced a force of some 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. The battle was fought in wet and mud dy conditions during a heavy tropical downpour.Bytheend of the day, 17 Austra lians had been killed in action and 25 were wounded, one of whom died a few days later. This was the largest number of casualties in a single oper ation since the Australian Task Force had established its base at nearby Nui Dat the previous April. Member for Lismore Janelle Saf fin said she wanted to honour those who fought and fell during that fierce battle in a rubber plantation 56 years ago.“We also recognise those who served on the home front and the communities who supported the war effort,” she said. “Lest We Forget.”

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The Tyler Durdens are bringing the party back like it's 1999

THE TWEED has a brilliant new band pumping out rocking sounds from the ‘90s and they have already picked up fans from bands such as Wolfmother and Grin spoon.TheTyler Durdens were started in Bo gangar by Aaron Bowditch, who was play ing at home during the lockdowns when his wife suggested he start a band featuring the music he loved from the ‘90s.

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“I thought it was a really good idea be cause no one’s doing it and the ‘60s to ‘80s rock had been a bit exhausted,” Aaron told The Weekly. “There were so many good songs on the radio then which just don’t get played anymore and we want to keep playing them and let people keep hearing them.” Aaron came up with some musicians, had a couple of jams and started gigging. “About May 2020, as soon as we could go out [of lockdown], we were practicing at Round Mountain Rehearsal Room,” he“It’ssaid.a big barn shed dedicated to bands with a massive stage, PA, light show. It’s unreal, really cool. “We play Nirvana, Green Day, Pixies, Weezer, Sublime, Pearl Jam et cetera.”

The Tweed branch was preparing to host its bush dance on Wednesday, August 24, at South Tweed Sports Club.

THE TWEED branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries hosted its annual general meeting on Monday, August 1, at Tweed Shire Council’s auditorium.

“I didn’t know the Rage against the Ma chine songs, but Sam did, so it worked out really well. “Sam Harrison is mostly the drummer, but plays sax too and does vocals, guitar, and bass too and I do the same, except I play“Patrickharmonica.Higgins is on guitar and vocals and Josh is on bass and vocals.”

The Tyler Durdens, named after Brad Pitt’s character in ‘90s cult movie Fight Club, played their first gig at Cabarita Beach Surf Club in December and the place went off. “None of us are proper singers, so we kept advertising for a singer and we sang to get by,” Aaron said. “It got to the point that we were all mates and didn’t want anyone else to come in and our voices were getting better, so we thought bugger it.

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“Every time we have a gig people are up“Wedancing.always have people come up and say I haven’t heard Weezer or the Pixies live for Grinspoonyears.”guitarist Pat Davern recently started following The Tyler Durdens on Instagram.“Hemessaged us a couple of days before our Bangalow gig and he and Hamish Rosser from Wolfmother came along and ended up doing a couple of songs with us,” Aaron said. “They were stoked with the set list and they said would we mind if they played with“Theus.Vines song was coming up so Hamish played the drums and Pat played guitar on the Grinspoon song. “We had a few beers with them after; it was an out of body experience, it was so“Wecoolare just trying to build the rep ertoire. Now Sam has a sax, we can do some punk reggae like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.”Checkout

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The Tyler Durdens at the free gig on Saturday, October 1, at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel.

The new executive president is John Mills, vice president and assistant treasurer Dianne Pepper, Rosemary Munro is the vice president and membership officer, Annette Alexander has taken on the role of general secretary and Sandra Dowling is treasurer.

The members were presented with their credentials by The Tweed Hospital general manager Joe McDonald. Other guests included Member for Tweed Geoff Provest, Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry, and The Tweed Hospital assistant director of nursing and midwifery Rachael Andrew. The meeting was followed by afternoon tea. The work of Annette Alexander as general secretary was ac knowledged as were the efforts of Lenor Barlow and her team in preparing the refreshments.

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AS THE Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) moves to a La Nina alert for a wet spring and summer, The Weekly contacted a number of organi sations to see what changes have been made to better prepare for floods in the immediate future, with Telstra recommending communities look to satellite communications for reliable internet.Thecritical and life-threatening failure of communications during the floods left resi dents unable to contact emergency services or family, while ATMs and EFTPOS were down for days and rescue teams struggled to buy fuel for rescues, the news from Telstra and NBN Co is hardly reassuring.

The Weekly will follow up with DPI for com ment in a future edition.

“Over the last number of years, NBN has invested in a diverse range of network infra structure to maintain network resilience and keep customers connected during times of naturalHowever,disaster.none of these seem designed to cover areas of the size impacted by the floods and many NBN Co customers are highly critical of Sky Muster satellite and the NBN.

“This included both on the ground assess ments and community feedback,” the NBN Co spokesperson said. “We have commenced work to improve the resilience of the network as a result of that work, including raising NBN equipment in key areas.

A NBN spokesperson said since the floods, “NBN has completed work to better understand flood events and identify ways we can build further resilience into the network.”

“We agree with the recommendation that evolving technologies, including satellite, have an important role to play in providing coverage given the majority of disruptions are caused by mains power outages,” the spokesperson said. “Given the growing frequency of these events it makes sense for relevant authorities, safety agencies, businesses and communities to assess their needs for satellite backup.”

“An investigation was immediately launched and a senior member of Council’s Building and Environmental Health Unit visited the site the following day,” Council told The Weekly. “Approximately 100 eel-tailed catfish were found deceased, prompting water quality tests to be conducted at four sites along an 800m section of the creek.” The tests ruled out any issues with water quality and the matter has been escalated to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

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Telstra owns and operates the Telstra Ex change in Woodburn, which also houses the NBN Woodburn Fibre Access Node.

The internet and phone network failed when power was lost at the Woodburn Exchange, a backup generator ran out of fuel and was unable to be accessed, power was lost at the Telstra Exchange in Lismore and fibre cable was broken (including by landslides).

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A Council spokesperson said it received a report on Monday, August 15, of a number of dead fish discovered on private property along Reserve Creek over the preceding few days.

Internet remains at risk of floods Fish kill mystery

A Telstra spokesperson said moving telco infrastructure such as mobile towers and ex changes was difficult, “but we will continue to engage with stakeholders to explore where this makes sense.”

Around 100 eel-tail catfish were found dead on the riverbank at Reserve Creek recently

A FISH kill at Reserve Creek earlier this month was investigated by Tweed Shire Council and found to not be related to water quality in the Tweed River.

“The results complied with Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000),” Council said. “In keeping with the NSW DPI Fisheries protocol for the investigation and reporting of fish kills, the results have been sent to the NSW Department of Primary Industries for further assessment.”

By Jonathon Howard South Murwillumbah during the February flood

A resident is believed to have raised the matter with Council to investigate.

The Weekly also followed up with Council to determine whether water quality, or black water was the cause of the fish kill.

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Uniting Director of Property and Housing Simon Furness said Uniting had already met with residents at the home and their families to discuss the redevelopment.

UNITING KINGSCLIFF is inviting locals to have their say on a proposal for a $150 million redevelopment of their aged care facility at Kingscliff.UnitingNSW say the redevelopment is de signed to meet the growing needs of seniors in the area, by providing 120 residential aged care beds, including dementia care places, and around 235 independent living apartments. The facility at 24A Kingscliff Street, Kingscliff, currently has 80 residential aged care beds.

“As part of a community consultation pro cess, Uniting will host in-person and online information sessions for the community and key stakeholders in the coming weeks,” Mr FurnessUnitingsaid.Head of Property Development Adri an Ciano told The Weekly the proposal was still in the early stages. “We have been through some site investiga tions,” he said. “We have engaged a team of Tier 1 consultants and have been looking at all the issues and constraints and have proposed some solutions.

The plans will be placed on public exhibition early next year, with Uniting aiming for the first stage of construction to begin in 2024, if approved. If you have any questions, visit the project website at www.uniting.org/unitingkingscliff, call 1800 864 846, or email at ask@uniting.org

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The plans include an outdoor pool, function and activity spaces, seniors’ gym, hairdressing salon, café, day spa, consultation rooms for medical and allied health professionals, cinema, chapel, wellness centre, a central village hub, open green spaces, landscaped gardens and rooftop gardens.

“We run assisted living as a start, for instance if they don’t want to cook every day. “This means if your partner has to go to resi dential care and you are still on the same site, you can still see each other.” The proposal is to allow integration between residents and the broader community.

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“We will have a lot of spaces where people can come together like a cafe, a playground, et cetera, where people on site can meet with the community while still making it secure,” Mr Ciano said. “It’s just a really nice scenario.”

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TATE BROWNLEE real estate agen cy raised a whopping $20,000 for the Lindisfarne Parents & Friends Associ ation via the Fun Fest Mega Auction on Saturday, August 20. The Fun Fest was a huge success with hundreds of students, teaching staff, Parents & Friends volunteers, and of course local families in attendance. There was fun in every corner of the Lindisfarne campus with a range of carnival rides, food and entertainment. An estimated 2,000 people filed through the gates in support of the event.“Itwas great to be able to give back to the community that supports us,” Mr Brownlee told The Weekly. “I love to give back where I can in an area we love so much. “I feel blessed to be living in a com munity such as this.”

Above: The team from Tate Brownlee. Left: A teacher faces the dunk challenge. Below: Tate Brownlee ran the auction

Lindisfarne Principal Stuart Marquardt in the dunk tank

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Mr Brownlee also provided the funds for the dunk tank, bottled water, show bags and Sponsorscandles.forthe event included Tate Brownlee, Imagine Education, Jo Croft Mortgage Choice and Balter Brewery.

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MURWILLUMBAHSOUTH Post Office is owned and operated by Katherine and Rod Butterworth, who take pride in offering their customers friendly and helpful service.Stocking a wide range of products available to Australia Post means convenience is paramount and you can order anything that is not currently in store from Australia Post. The post office is well known for its extensive range of children’s books and they are expecting many exciting titles in for Christmas shortly.

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Take time to discover SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH ClinicMotorcycle HERE AT MotorcycleTheClinic, we service road bikes such as commuters and scooters through to your road touring adventure and sports bikes.Wehave a diagnostic tool for the BMW’s and Triumphs but we also love the Japanese brands. We can help set up your suspension, tyre combinations and tune for road bikes. Also Luke, Chris and Hayden, are avid dirt bike riders and racers. We are also experts in Enduro or Motocross servicing, race set ups, suspension work and tyres to get the very best from your dirt bike. We haven’t forgotten the farmer! We love helping the men and women on the land with their ATVs. We service and repair All Terrain Vehicles and try to do quick turn around times to keep them in the paddock.Feelfree to drop in for free advice from the team. Ph/Fax: (02) 6672 8844 www.motorcycleclinic.com.auMOTORCYCLEinfo@motorcycleclinic.com.auCLINIC• Full Servicing • Purchase Evaluation • Suspension Specialist • Race Preparation • Agricultural and 4 Wheeler Specialist • Brakes • Tune-Ups • Helicoils 4/46 PROSPERO STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH ALL MAKES AND MODELS | ROAD/TRAIL 82891 LC Motorcycle Clinic Pty Ltd - MURL 49794 MassageChiropracticMurwillumbah& WE HAVE been taking care of families since 1998 and believe in a holistic approach to health and fitness. We focus on improving your health and wellbeing as quickly as possible, to keep you active and healthy, so you get the best out of life. We can help enhance your life… whether it be to reduce or eliminate your headaches, neck or back pain or improve your wellbeing and health. We are a provider for all health insurance plans. If paying out of pocket we have several cash options available for your specific situation. We also have a range of Kombucha and other ProBiotic and PreBiotic food products, pillows and Inner Sole shoe inserts. Call (02) 6672 2760 NOW and schedule a consultation. PlumbingEdwards EDWARDS PLUMBING is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing Tweed Shire for over 51 years.Mark and Graham, the directors of the business along with their friendly staff can offer you all plumbing and iron roofing services. Professional advice can be offered for plumbing and roofing solutions. If you are building, renovating and need plumbing and roofing specialists, give Edwards Plumbing a call today. Located in Prospero Street, open 7.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. MURWILLUMBAH C H I ROPRACTIC &MASSAG E 4/289 Tweed Valley Way - 6672 2760 88404 PLUMBINGEDWARDS Call Mark 0410 464 945 or Graeme 0439 721 226 9 Prospero St, Murwillumbah - PH 6672 1226 Specialising in Plumbing • Draining & Rooﬁng Lic A274 88409 Open 7 Days a Week Phone: 0403 169 616 309 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah 88409 Pulp Fiction FOR A truly literary experience, visit Pulp Fiction at 309 Tweed Valley Way, more.allSection,Fantasy,Fiction,Murwillumbah.SouthWehaveScience-FactionandTheSleuthSeaShanties,theclassicsandHistoryandHerstory, War Stories, True Stories, Travel and Adventure; The Sciences (natural and or otherwise) Philosophy, Art, Archaeology, Anthropology and Art. There are books about animals, tattoos, music, biology and botany. Oh and an eclectic collection of second hand and vintage clothingWebuy, sell and swap quality second-hand books.

As licensees, Katherine and Rod help their customers with daily errands including advising on the best way to pack and post, bill paying, banking, mobile phone recharges and for that special occasion prepaid gift cards. Post box facilities add to the convenience of South Murwillumbah Post Office. Tax file numbers and identity checks can be processed here. Photocopying and faxing services are also available.

is getting back to normal, but our team is back in full newwindowsarchitecturallydoubleproductsproduction!Ourspecialisedincludeglazedanddesignedanddoorsforbuildsandrenovations. Datco can offer a large range of products to suit every need including glass made specifically for projects. We still offer onsite reglazes, fly and security screens, shower screens, mirrors and cut-to-size glass. Call the office now to book your measure and quote or drop in to see how our renovations and new showroom are coming along! 2 Sta ord St Murwillumbah South 02 66723464 New builds and renova�ons Architectural Consulta�ons Glass Stairs and Landings Louvres –WindowsShowersGlass-Timber-Aluminium–Framed&Frameless–Sliding-Awning-D/Hung Doors – Sliding-Stacker-Bi-Fold Screens – Fly-Security-Stainless Steel Glass Splashbacks Glass Pool Fencing Pa�o Enclosures Glass & Mirror – Cut to Size Reglazes of windows and doors 88410 Products and Services - www.datcoaluminium.com.au CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

South Murwillumbah Post Office has ample parking, plus offers early opening at 8.30am to assist customers who work between 9am and 5pm. Visit Rod and Katherine at the post office Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, at 22 Prospero Street, South Murwillumbah.

Calendars and 2023 diaries have arrived. The Post Office is the ATM for the south side with deposits and withdrawals as Australia Post deals with over 80 banks, so no need to go into town.Passport, visa, forklift, boat licence and bus driver’s photographic service is also available with digital receipt if needed.

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of knowledge and passion to the industry and can cover all your tyre needs.

Jackson and Jacob have a combined experience in the auto industry of 10 years and believe in quality workmanship.“Wealsostock a wide range of tyres including all the major brands,” Jacob said. “We are able to service light vehicles, 4x4 and commercial vehicles.”

sincehasthesmashofSmashMURWILLUMBAHRepairsisonethelongestrunningrepairshopsinTweedValleyandbeenestablished1984.OwnerDesKnighthas recently welcomed his son, Micheal, to the business, which he says is a great new addition and brings a lot of experience with new technology. Michael is a fully qualified panel beater and prides himself, like his father, on quality workmanship for their customers.

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Michael joined the business in July and the pair are already taking on extra“We’rework.always open to new work and can help with all your smash repair needs, plus a range of other areas including detailing, rust proofing, windscreen repair, insurance work and more,” Michael said.

“We offer a full range of tyre services including wheel and a great range of new tyres,” Jackson said. “We both live locally and are passionate about the area and our work.”

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SOUTH Murwillumbah is home Murwillumbahto Pool Shop. Ray, Ric, Mark, Kale and the team at the Pool Shop have more than 40 years combined industry experience. They offer expert advice, FREE water testing and a free energy analysis where they can show you how to save up to 80 per cent off your pool running costs. They stock all equipment including pumps, filters, chlorinators, ionisers, pool and spa chemicals, pool cleaners, pool heating, toys, PVC plumbing, accessories, spares, filter media, cleaning equipment and much more. If they don’t have it, they can get it! They also offer a comprehensive Mobile Pool Service that covers the entire Tweed Coast and surrounding villages for your pool and spa maintenance, water testing and balancing.Theservicing team also repair pumps, filters, chlorinators, pool cleaners and equipment as well as installations. 4/289 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah Phone: 02 6672 www.murwillumbahpoolshop.com.auadmin@tweedcoastpoolcare.com.au3100Mobile: 0413 030

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Sharon, Alicia and Keighley have a broad range of knowledge to help with all of questions from owning your first Horse to Pony Club, or Campdrafting to Call in and see us open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, Sat 9am-1pm.

“He’s got some great skills,” Des said.“Especially when it comes to the new technology and working with computers in both the paint and panel side, but also in the front of house administration, which is great.”

and Australia wide with a high quality professional service, managing all aspects of business accounting and compliance requirements. Our goal is to help you achieve all your business and personal financial goals, whether it be to grow your business or achieve a stress free retirement. Whether you are an individual, a sole-trader, small business or a larger enterprise, MMA will help you take control of your finances with: • Business Advisory Services • Tax returns for all types of entities • MMA online shop for Basic Individual Tax Returns • Tax advice and tax planning for the year ahead • Self Managed Super Funds • Corporate Compliance Call today to book a consultation to review your accounting and taxation needs. PHONE 02 6672 4044 OR VISIT WWW.MMAACC.COM 315 TWEED VALLEY WAY MURWILLUMBAH 2022 TAX COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTING ADVISORY SERVICES SELF MANAGED SUPER FUNDS 88417 Equinity Established for

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THE LOCAL Singh family have had Singh’s Fresh Fruit and Vegies on Tweed Valley Way for quite a number of years now and is located opposite the Railway Station and next to the TheyRTA.arewell known for stocking the freshest fruit and vegies available with most of it taken fresh from the paddocks and farms situated in our beautiful valley and from the Singh’s farm.Singh’s also stock a large range of curry pastes, pickles, Asian spices and ready-to-cook Indian foods for their customers who enjoy the beautiful tastes of Asia. If you have any questions in relation to Indian spices or cooking, Singhs is happy to help. The shop is open 7 days a week, so when you want only the freshest local produce available for a healthy diet call on into Singh’s Fresh Fruit and Vegies on the Southside. Fruit& Vegetables ASIAN INDIAN SPICES Railway Station, Murwillumbah 6672 6166 Family locally grown Bananas Family grown Bananas 88413 detail and Smith Smash provides its with competitive on do all panel Murray said. “Insurance work (third

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Hayes Toyota – New AnnouncementStaff NOEL Clemson has celebrated 12 months steering our dealership in the capacity of General Manager. He has experiencevastin the motor industry dating back to 1983 with 27 of those years employed at one of the nation’s biggest Toyota dealerships where he eventually became General Sales Manager.Withallthis experience, nothing could have prepared him for the March 2022 floods, even though he is an active member of the North Kirra SLSC. With surging flood water over 2 metres deep rushing through the dealership, Noel together with Dealer Principal (DP) Bert Hayes, Bert’s daughter Melissa & her son Jacob were rescued by SES boats as flood water threatened to enter the 2nd floor office where they were trapped. Noel’s last 12 months have inspired him to eventually take on the reins as DP insuring the future of Hayes Toyota to deliver the same friendly service in the many years to come. Toyota 34 Prospero Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 1666 LIC MD1131has been lovingly restored preserving a piece of history in beloved us at 23 Prospero St, South Murwillumbah (02) 6672 7353 at 82 Marine Parade, Kingscliff

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INCREDIBLY exciting news strawberries are finally back and in season at Monty’s –hooray! Monty’s strawber ries are locally grown, spray free and have been popular in the Tweed area for many years – and grown by three generations of the Montgom ery family. Strawberries are full of vitamin c, potassium, magnesium and calcium –so great health benefits and on top of that they are sweet andCarrotsjuicy! are now back at Jumping Red Ant (and also many of our other veggie stalls) – they look so vibrant, enticing and fresh on all of the stall shelves! Carrots are highly nutritious – they’re packed full of vitamin A and K, calcium and beta-carotene meaning they’re great for lowering your diabetes risk, strong bones and they’re full of anti-oxidants. They’re a great addition to a salad, a stew (make the most of it be fore the end of winter), soup or even a dessert. Playtpus Point also has new season jams and relishes in stock, which is very exciting! Cathryn has Davidson plum jam, strawberry jam (made with strawberries from Mon ty’s, of course!) and tomato

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NOW it isn’t new, but it cer tainly is delicious and some thing to put on your must-try list – Organic Coffee Con centrate from Jeremy at Raw Earth Organics. Jeremy tells me that there is no heat used in their brewing process which means the coffee con centrate is sweeter, smoother and less acidic than other coffee concentrates – there is also no sugar, no addi tives and no preservatives. It is best served as a cocktail mixer, with a milk of your choice, with hot or cold wa ter, coconut water or even as part of your cooking (a delicious tiramisu is spring ing to Makemind!).sure you pop by to see Greg at the Pecan Oil stall when you’re next at the market. Greg is a local grower based in the Wardrop Valley has a pecan orchard – Greg hand press es the pecans to create his miracle-working pecan oil. Greg tells me that pecan oil is one of the world’s best kept secrets and as it is a highly nourishing nut, and it has high levels of zinc. This means that it is great for the skin – it fights acne, skin discolouration, it makes the skin look radiant – and it can also be beneficial for ex pectant mum’s baby bumps and c-section scars – so get in mummas and mums-to-be!

SEE YOU at the Murwillum bah Farmers’ Market, at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds (via the Harry Williams gate) from 7am to 11am every Wednesday – come rain or shine! There will be a different local musician at the market every week –so come along, gather with friends and family and get stocked up on your local and fresh weekly produce! If you would like more infor mation – follow us on Insta gram or Facebook, subscribe to our weekly newsletter or contact the market manag er, Claire Strodder by phonefarmersmarket.com.au)(manager@murwillumbahemailor(0415328672).

HI AGAIN to our market community and all the food-lovers out there! Time has flown by since last month’s article – and so much has been happening at the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market in this last month. In big news this month, the market has started a ‘wash up station’ – all in our bid to help the market become more startweeksprogressfriendly.environmentallyItisstillaworkinbutoverthecomingandmonthsyouwilltoseeyourfoodstalls serving food and drinks in washable crockery. This is a great initiative and one which we have seen the community and stallholders alike get behind and support, which has been fantastic –thank you everyone. On the subject of food stalls, in the last few weeks we have had a number of pop-up food stalls joining us at the mar ket, including Stefano from Byron Bay Italian Grocery Store with his tasty pizzas, Alejo from Beach Banhs with his beach bowls and with more booked in over the next few weeks, so please come along and try out the new food stalls! We hope you enjoy this up date and look forward to see ing you every Wednesday at the market!

Summit also has an abun dance of greens – it is so wonderful to see all of our farmers recovering after the flooding events earlier this year. Summit has plenty of spinach, Asian greens, let tuce and rocket.

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relish. Sounds delicious and certainty a great pairing with some of Gina from Crabbes Creek Woodfired’s toasted bread –Japaneseyum.turnips are in stock at Sylva Lining. Jap anese turnips are similar in appearance to a radish (but white). They are sweet, mild and earthy in taste –and you can eat them raw or cooked. They are such a versatile vegetable, making them perfect to throw in a salad, soup, roasted or even pickled. Japanese turnips are full of fibre so they are great for gut health – they are also high in vitamin C.

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Tweed Heads Men’s Shed will be cook ing a sausage sizzle on the day. For more information please phone (07) 5536 5929.

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The Weekly dropped by the Cooloon Children’s Centre this week for a photo shoot with the children and their amaz ing range of teddies. From stuffed rats to animals too heavy to carry, the kids brought a wide range of lovable characters and are eager to share the fun with others.

“Our area has been flood affected, so this win is very exciting for the community.” If you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the process of claiming your prize.

Tweed City News team manager Sue Wood said she hoped the winner discovered their win soon.

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One of the event organisers Judy Ra dich said the event was designed to engage with parents and families with young children to raise awareness of child protection.“It’sanimportant event that’s a lot of fun, but also has serious side,” she said.

“It’s wonderful news for our Wednesday, and we’re so happy to have sold another first-prize-winning entry in Lucky Lotteries,” she“Thissaid.is our seventh first-prize-winning entry in Lucky Lotteries and we’re very happy for the mystery winner. We hope they discover the winning news in our outlet.

The Tweed player won the guaranteed first Prize in Lucky Lot teries Super Jackpot draw 10647, drawn Wednesday, August 17, but is yet to claim the prize. The ticket is unregistered, so officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the ticket holder to break the winning news and must wait for them to come forward and claim their prize.

LOTTERY OFFICIALS are on the hunt for one Tweed Heads resident or visitor who scored $100,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw – they just don’t know it yet.

The winning entry was purchased at Tweed City News.

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“Many local agencies including The Family Centre, NSW Health and De partment of Communities and Justice, as well as Northern Rivers Family Day Care, Good Start Early Learning and other children’s services will be providing activities and information for families.”

THE TEDDY Bears Picnic is set to re turn to Recreation Oval at Tweed Heads on Wednesday, September 7, to recognise Child Protection Week. Local families are encouraged to bring their favourite teddies and a picnic for the free fun-filled day, with activities, information and entertainment from 9.30am to 11am.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC: The Weekly took this shot with the staff and students at Cooloon Children's Centre with their teddies

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The weather turned it on for another brilliant day at the Tweed River Jockey Club for the Riverview Hotel Murwillumbah Cup Day

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MATTHEW DUNN has done it again, claiming the Riverview Hotel Murwillum bah Cup on Friday, August 19.The $70,000 prize purse was the biggest ever for a re gional race day and Tweed River Jockey Club chairman Bernie Quinn OAM said it was a “cracking event”. “How good was that for Murwillumbah and the Tweed, we are back,” he said. “It was such a huge day. We turned over about $1.5 million for the day, which is the most we’ve ever done. “It was just so exciting, there was no complaints and everyone had a great time.” Mr Quinn said he want ed to thank the Riverview Hotel, as well as the Jockey Club staff and grounds staff.

Trainer Matthew Dunn has qualified Impasse and Badoosh for The Big Dance after the pair finished onetwo in the Murwillumbah Cup.Friday’s 1550m feature at Murwillumbah was a qual ifier for The Big Dance, a $2 million race over 1600m at Randwick on Melbourne CupDunnday.said the Murwil lumbah Cup had been the target for both Impasse and Badoosh for some time. “It doesn’t work out very often, but it did today, and they were both very well-rid den,” Dunn told Sky Thor oughbred Central. “They got into positions that I thought were a bit vulnerable early, but they showed their competitive ness late in the race. “It’s a difficult feeling be cause I feel for the owners of the second horse, but they’re both now qualified, and fingers crossed we can go through to The Big Dance.”

MURWILLUMBAH Cup Day

Bilambil will host the NRRRL grand fi nals after a brutal contest at Murwillumbah where the Jets came out on top 14-10 to earn the week off and a home grand final. Led by mercurial halfback Harry Fitzhugh and tough lock forward Hayden Hansen the Jets came out on top and will be hard to beat down in the Valley. In a day of undefeated teams getting rolled, Cudgen annihilated the unbeaten Jets in reserve grade to advance with the old boy ‘Scruff’ O’Grady turning back the clock in a clinical performance even with two stints in the bin!

The unbeaten Ladies Hornets got run down late by Marist Brothers and will need to go the long way around to get to the bigThedance.Mustangs will front up against a confident Evans Head this Saturday in Murwillumbah to earn another shot at theQuickJets. shout out to Mustangs Rakoia Smith who suffered a severe leg injury on the weekend - get well soon Rak. See you at the footy. Quinny

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The lineup consists of Todd on trumpet, Shane Hannan on trombone, Adam Thomas on sax, with the boogie woogie brilliance of Wil Sar gisson on keyboard, John Conley on bass and Dave Sanders on drums. The band performs a choice selection of swing and hardbop standards, featuring arrangements penned specifically to showcase the swinging talents of this all-star band which have found the sweet spot when it comes to combining tight horn arrangements, a swinging groove and all-out improvised mayhem. Don’t miss this swinging extravaganza.

Venues for the event include Tyalgum Ho tel, Flutterbucks Music Stage, Celestial Dew Guesthouse Lawn, The Flutterbies Piano Room andLocalmore.band

THE TODD Hardy Swingtet is a six-piece band, handpicked by the Northern Rivers trumpet maestro, made up of three wailing horns out the front of a smoking-hot rhythm section.

It’s been a challenging year for Tyalgum follow ing the COVID-19 pandemic and the historic February flood, and the event is a chance to ex perience the beauty and wide talent of Tyalgum.

The Todd Hardy Swingtet

Heart Collectors are ready to rock Tyalgum

TYALGUM IS set to host a special August Mini Spring Music Festival this weekend, featuring six stages across the village starting on Friday, August 26. Event organiser and local musician Kymrie Henge said the mini festival is a chance for lo cals and visitors to come and enjoy the beauty and local community of Tyalgum.

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Choir sounds return

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At the conclusion of the concert refreshments were served outside in the late afternoon spring sunshine. Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir is back

THE BEAUTIFUL sounds of the Murwillum bah Philharmonic Choir filled the Jessie Mc Millan Hall for the first time in more than two years on Saturday, August 20. An audience of around 100 were in attendance and the choir’s return was a special fundraiser for Tweed Palliative Support (TPS) and Wedget ailChoirRetreat.member Deirdre Stewart updated The Weekly and said the choir was “so happy to be“Theback.”hall was filled and there was so much support from such a wonderful community,” Ms Stewart said. The event raised a total of $1,300, which was accepted by TPS president Meredith Dennis OAM.“We’re delighted that the choir chose a fund raising concert for us,” Ms Dennis said. “They are such a crowd pleaser, and it was heart-warming to see so many familiar faces turning up to support us and the choir.”

The Heart Collectors said they are inspired to keep creating in Tyalgum as part of helping the village during this difficult time. “With Tyalgum Road still closed, all of us in the village are wanting to keep putting the message out there that we are still accessible via Chillingham, so yes, everything is open and we have so much happening this weekend,” Ms Henge said. “We hope that the mini fest will be a moment of coming together to be a difference in song andEventscelebration.”willbekicking off on Friday night with the fabulous folk duo Sunday Lemonade per forming at Flutterbucks Pizza night from 7pm. Saturday evening will feature Famous Will, known for his catchy country/folk tunes, on the Flutterbucks main stage from 7pm. Sunday afternoon will include an outdoor ticketed concert with locally based indie folk band The Heart Collectors. Tyalgum Hotel will also put on a great Sunday session with Jason Kafoa from 1pm. “Most of the festival is free entry, the Sun day Garden concert is a ticketed event,” Ms Henge said. As this weekend is also the Tyalgum Village Market weekend, the festival will feature market stalls across the village. To book tickets for The Heart Collectors con cert head to www.theheartcollectors.com

FILM SYNOPSES

Where the Crawdads Sing

Edward and Isabella

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In the late summer along the Australian coast, young father Bosch hits the road in a hurry to avoid a run-in with the law.

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IS W K XT W KSHOWMES We are a Covid Safe business | Session times are subject to change 5 Brisba St Murwi umb WWW. E-REG T. M.AU 02 6672 8265 Usual op Days Fri - SUN 1ST SEP TO 7TH SEP25TH AUG TO 31TH AUG Friday 26th @ 6pm, Byron Bay Writer’s Fest presents Poets Out Loud: YOUTH POETRY SLAM!! See Spotlight for further details of this FREE community event. FINALS for FALLING FOR FIGARO + THE VILLA plus ELVIS encores continue, with the last two screenings. Saturday’s Sunset Soirée: Elena B Williams & Rachel Heaton return to light up our souls. NEXT WEEKLEE KERNAGHAN: BOY FROM THE BUSH visits our screen for one weekend only! Plus a plethora of new films: EVERYBODY’S OMA + JUNIPER + EDWARD & ISABELLA Felicity Lawless will wow us on

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FALLING FOR FIGARO M / 105 / COMEDY / ROMANCE

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ELENA B WILLIAMS with RACHEL HEATON 5:00-7:00PM Falling for Figaro 5:30PM Where the Crawdads Sing 7:45PM The Villa (Maison de Retraite) (ENG-SUB) (Final) 12:00PM Falling for Figaro (Final) 2:00PM Where the Crawdads Sing 4:15PM & Rockit 7:00PM AUGUST AUGUST the Balcony on Saturday 3rd (5-7pm) Sunday September 4th – Celebrate Father’s Day at The Regent with a special screening of FRANKLIN, followed by a simulcast Q&A with the one and only Bob Brown If docos aren’t Dad’s taste, start the morning with MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU, back again for a repeat treat for Dads and kids alike!

Juniper

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A brilliant young fund manager leaves her unfulfilling job and long-term boyfriend to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an opera singer in the Scottish Highlands. WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING M / 130 / DRAMA / MYSTERY Based on the best selling book, telling the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.

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Join the Poetry Slam event

Painting exhibition at Keith POP INTO Keith cafe in Murwillumbah to check out an exhibition of artworks by local artist Martin Munz titled Imitation (see above). Mr Munz said the exhibition presents a series of paintings based on photographs. “They are not intended to be photorealistic, but instead are a mid-20th century style that had the primary goal of capturing the essence of a photograph on canvas,” he said. “My paintings are intended as landscapes. In Western art, landscape appears initially as richly decorative backgrounds to human action in medieval religious painting.”

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THE REGENT is honoured to present the Youth Poetry SLAM on Friday, August 26, brought to you by Sarah Temporal, creator of Poets Out Loud, and host for the night. In proud partnership with the Byron Writer’s Festival, this free event is also supported by Tweed Shire Council, showcasing preselected teams of the best young poets of the region in representation of local schools, including 2021 Australian Poetry Slam champion Huda Fadlelmawla.Theseyoung minds, ranging in age from 12 to 18 years old, will battle it out with quick performance pieces with the audience response and applause meter judging the final winner. Be part of the panel and give a shout-out to our local rising poets, supporting them in their dreams to articulate their artistic talents on stage.Although this event is free, please book ahead via the link on our website. This will lead you to a TryBooking page, with no booking fees. It really helps with our staffing and planning to know how many intend on coming. Let’s pack it out, whoop and shout, and hear what the youth of today have to say!

Mr Munz said the tradition of landscape painting is associated with the scientific study of nature and as an emotional response to na ture by artists.

ELVIS M / 159 / BIOGRAPHY / DRAMA / MUSIC

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Everybody’s Oma

Juniper

A showcase of fresh new voices from Poets Out Loud. Preselected teams and individuals aged 12-18 represent their schools in this thrilling spoken-word competition. Featuring 2021 Australian Poetry Slam champion Huda Fadlelmawla and hosted by Sarah Temporal.

Bosch & Rockit (Final)

Everybody’s

Lee

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Edward and

Where

THE VILLA (MAISON DE RETRAITE) M / 97 / COMEDY Milan, a young man on parole, is forced to work in a retirement home rather than go to jail.

Our FINAL screening of BOSCH & ROCKIT is also aptly that day, and the last chance to see LEE KERNAGHAN rounds out the choices for your father’s film-tastic fun.

Lee Kernaghan:

Minions:

BOSCH & ROCKIT M / /107 / DRAMA

Bosch

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush

Elvis

Franklin

Had to chuck in a rhyme this time, though you’ll find true poetry often doesn’t rhyme, but instead has rhythm akin to music, expressed in the performance of the piece. Come along and see how the kids conjure imagery and gain new insight to life from their youthful point of view. From 6pm.

Sunset Soirées (LIVE MUSIC ON BALCONY)

We’ve busily scrambled to squeeze in all the fantastic films coming in September and now have a chock-a-block jam-packed array of cinematic displays coming your way! Not only the seven cinephile-satisfying connoisseur choices from the upcoming Travelling Film Festival, but also a wide assortment of documentaries (Franklin on Father’s Day being a very special event with The Regent taking part in a simulcast Q&A starring Bob Brown post-screening) In the movie mix are new hit releases –including, shock horror …a horror!! Jeepers Creepers: Reborn – plus foreign films (I’m particularly looking forward to Hit the Road – billed as a Persian version of Little Miss Sunshine vibes), and of course a few kid’s ﬂicks for the school holidays. Deciding to embrace the QLD holiday time too, we’re extending opening hours, from 10am, six days a week, starting Friday 16th September, for three weeks. Luckily, the films have suddenly gone from ridiculously long to short and sweet, so we’ve got six choices per day (five on Sundays) on our single screen. The one epic exception is the re-release of Avatar, priming us for the much-anticipated sequel coming this December. Thirteen years have passed since the original smashhit took the world by storm, which itself was a decade-long production, as James Cameron’s team pushed inventions of 3D capture and cutting-edge CGI technology along the way, ushering in a new method of virtually creating camera angles in postproduction. It will be interesting to see how the once mind-blowing graphics hold up these days, and how far they’ve come for the next. We won’t have to wait as long for the following four – yes, FOUR! – installments of the emerging franchise, with the original release dates already delayed for two years due to Covid, we should be set to see one every Christmas until 2025! I wonder if they’ll all verge on three hours duration… Such dramatic extravaganzas could really use an intermission! Unfortunately, The Regent can’t project 3D films, though personally I find them sea-sickening anyway (despite being impervious to actual nausea at sea!) So, we will enjoy the visual feast in traditional 2D. 12:00PM 2:15PM 4:15PM 7:00PM 9:00PM 12:00PM Isabella 2:00PM Oma 4:00PM Soirées (LIVE MUSIC ON BALCONY) 5:00-7:00PM Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush 6:00PM the Crawdads 8:15PM The Rise of Gru 12:00PM 2:00PM 3:45PM 4:45PM Boy From The Bush 7:00PM SEPTEMBER (Encore) 12:00PM

COMING SOON: THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL + GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE French Club (Friday 9th Sep) returns with HAUTE COUTURE We have a new tab on our website’s homepage, for Advance Bookings. Check it out! Plan well ahead and secure your seats with ease! Events can also be accessed via our Calendar page.

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Poets Out Loud Youth Slam - 2022 6:00PM Bosch & Rockit 12:00PM Elvis (Encore) 2:15PM

Mr Munz quoted an Ian Burn book, National Life & Landscapes, and said in Australia, “land scape painting often became synonymous with depicting national identity”. “Today, contemporary art is much more di verse, characterised by Indigenous expression, challenging artistic codes, personal identities and global warming,” he said. The paintings include street signs, light poles, power lines, roofs, roads, houses and vehicles.

“The repeating cruciform structure of electric ity poles invoking the cultural origins of this region’s built environment and the fossil fuels that power it,” he said. The exhibition is on display at Keith cafe until Thursday, September 15. Imani Hannaford at the Youth Slam in 2021

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Hi, I’m Julie Sims, aﬀectionately known as Jewels, and I am a fully registered Civil Celebrant with a lot of love to share! I live close to the scenic village of Tyalgum in the Tweed Valley and love nothing more than marrying couples in the beautiful surrounds of the caldera.

I have performed both formal and alternative ceremonies for many years and enjoy age old traditions such as hand-fasting and smudging with sage. I oﬀer a professional, ethical and heartfelt ceremony with a hint of magic!

My gift is to find what is unique to each couple to create beautiful moments and Lynnememories.from Murwillumbah left me a beautiful testominal: “Michael and I are big dreamers, but we could never have dreamt of having a celebrant as perfect as Julie. She radiates warmth, love and a wonderful sense of calm. She literally sparkles! Julie’s patience and ‘ever-present’ smile kept us calm, even when the wheels seemed to be falling off. To marry amidst a global pandemic is not to be recommended but should you find yourself in a similar situation, rest assured, Julie will guide you Mythrough.Motto is “I believe in a thing called love” To find out more please get in touch via email: jewelsofthecaldera@gmail.com

or email trades@theweekly.net.au

JEWEL OF THE CALDERA PHONE 0474 256 222 TWEED VALLEY To advertise in The Weekly,

The loves in my life apart from being a celebrant include my three children, my husband of 31 years, my friends and family, being a support worker, teaching belly dancing, playing music and being a part of this wonderful community. I like to work with other local businesses like Katrina Cram Photography Murwillumbah, Joeys Nest Chillingham, Flutterbies Café Tyalgum & Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat to name a few. My services include Weddings, Elopements, Commitment Ceremonies, Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies, Baby Blessings and Hen’s Celebrations.

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HOT WATER Cutaway section of a typical electric hot water heater Has Your Hot Water System Been Checked Lately? Ever Heard of a Sacrificial Anode? GOLD & TWEED COAST ANODES Arrange a free inspection phone 1300 166 673 A sacrificial anode is a vital part of your water system, and having it inspected can be the difference between an efficiently working system and a costly replacement. Manufacturers recommend that you maintain the anode in your system in order to prevent damage from rust + corrosion. THE ANODE IN YOUR SYSTEM SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO CORRODE AWAY, WHATEVER TYPE OR BRAND OF SYSTEM YOU HAVE SOLAR, ELECTRIC, GAS OR HEAT PUMPS FOR A LIMITED TIME we will check your anode in the Tweed & Gold Coast area FREE OF CHARGE. “REMEMBER YOU CAN’T LOSE, NO ANODE REPLACEMENT NO CHARGE” Comes with a 5 year warranty ~ Make your Hot Water System last for 30 years! 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Business For Sale BUSINESS FOR SALE Long established local Gas & Water supplies company. Training support available, if required. Enquiries: Phone 0400 186 851 BRAYS CREEK GAS & WATER SUPPLIES Car for Sale MERCEDES Veteran W123 series 300d, Mag wheels, 5 cyl diesel, engine perfect, gearbox needs exchange (Merc parts). Body near perfect. Ph: (07) 5590 7029. 1997 BMW E36 323I SEDAN , 5sp auto, cruise control, sunroof, 211000kms, log books, 11 months reg, unmodified, very good condition, great drive, smooth, quiet & economical, $7500, Ph 0412 493 980 2004 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST 4x4 Wagon 73,000kms. Automatic, air conditioning, power steering, ABS brakes, cruise control, airbags, rola roof racks, tow bar, bonnet protector, headlight protector, floor mats. Full electrics, Nov rego. Log books. $9,900.00 ono. Ph 0407 120 113 Courses First Aid Courses HLTAID009 Provide CPR ($50) HLTAID011 Provide first aid ($100) HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting ($120) HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid HLTAID015 Provide resuscitationadvanced To book a place just Phone 0466015373 Southern Cross First Aid First Aid kits approved for all work places www.firstaidsc.com Construction Induction Tweed Heads South Phone 0466 015 373 Safety CORP RTO 91694 White Card Firewood FIREWOODWesternQldFirewood Neil Mack Fencing Call Neil 0427 241 680 8418 Tweed Valley Way For Sale MOVING BOXES from $1.50. Phone Glen. 0428 003 055 For Sale FREEDOM MOBILITY AIDS WHEELCHAIR Superlight $400. MOBILE COMMODE /SHOWER CHAIR $550. WALKER $150. All three $1000 Ph 0429158208 YAMAHA FZ6 Excellent condition. Four Cyl- fuel injection. Just 9,000k. May 2023 rego. $6,700 Ph: 0412 192 732. No time wasters Lost HEARING AID Bronze coloured hearing aid lost in the vicinity of Choice Bargain shop at the Hub Tweed Heads. Lost on Friday 5th August, approximately midday. Please contact 0488 601 010 Lost Cat LOST CAT, Muchka Bengal Leopard Cat. Missing from the Murwillumbah area. URGENTLY NEEDS MEDICATION. REWARD OFFERED. If sighted please call Melissa 0437 578 766 Massage Massage Tweed Heads South Wed-Thurs, Sat, Sun Ph 0473 512 021 www.goodhandsmassages.com Positions Vacant POSITION AVAILABLE FOR HAIRDRESSER APPRENTICESHIP Hair by Lavender Blue, Murwillumbah Please call Sonia 0403 961 465 DRIVER National Transport & Logistics company looking for experienced HC or MC drivers at Condong Broadwater or Harwood Sugar Mill sites. Excellent seasonal pay & conditions. Send resume to Wendy.Keel@sctlogistics.com.au. CASUAL BUS DRIVER POSITION J&B Buses Murwillumbah. Variable hours, local charter work, suit local. Must hold a MR license, NSW driver authority. Current working with children check. Phone John: 0427 453 091 SECRETARY/OFFICE ADMIN & ORGANISER required. Must have qualifications and experience. Excellent remuneration. Part time/flexible hours on offer. For further details Ph: (07) 5590 7079. FARM/CATTLE HELP REQUIRED Excellent Remuneration. All enquiries welcome. Ph: (07) 5590 7029 Real Estate TWEED SHORES CHINDERAH. Over 55’s Park, Permanent site. Totally Refurbished. Ready to move in $125,000 ono 0478 663 695 SnakeSocialCatcherGroup SOCIAL GROUP OVER 60, Men and ladies, Singles, Organized outings, Get togethers, Nice people and Friendship. Phone 0481 139 190 To Let TO LET Murwillumbah 1 bedroom under main house. Own toilet, kitchenette & crockery. Shared laundry & shower. $200 p/w incl utilities. Ph: 0448 404 911 FLAT TO LET $300 near CBD Murwillumbah, Non Smoker – phone 0423936494 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 Wanted 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 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 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 condition up to $12,500 Free Tow as Needed. Call now to discuss 0403 118 534 WANTED TO BUY ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Fine China, garden tools, LP Records, Doc Martin boots, jewellery, general furniture, quality clothes, fishing gear, old bottles, garage oil bottles eg Castrol fuel & Esso, old prints & paintings, anything old and interesting. Happy to come and look. Phone 0417 606 052 Caravans Wanted THINKING OF SELLING YOUR VAN? SELL ON CONSIGNMENT WITH US! Benefits: THINKING OF SELLING YOUR VAN? SELL ON CONSIGNMENT WITH US! Benefits:  No phone calls at all hours  No waiting for people to show up  Real interested buyers  High quality listing with features and photos  No strangers at your door  We do all the work! SELL YOUR VAN ON CONSIGNMENTSELLCONSIGNMENTYOURVANON TWEED CARAVANSCOAST Ph: 07 55 243 745 24 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 www.tweedcoastcaravans.com.au • sales@tweedcoastcaravans.c THINKING OF SELLING YOUR VAN? SELL ON CONSIGNMENT WITH US! Benefits: No phone calls at all hours No waiting for people to show up Real interested buyers High quality listing with features andNophotosstrangers at your door We do all the work! WHAT WE DO We will get the best price for you with no hassles or security concerns. Our business has thousands of vehicles passing by every day, your van gets great Tweedexposure!Coast Caravans has a professional website which attracts thousands of customers each day from all over Australia. We will give your RV a professional photo advertisement which will be displayed on our website as well as several other leading industry websites & social media. We regularly wash and maintain your RV in top condition while in our yard. Once we have taken a deposit on your RV, we will contact you to advise when the new owner is collecting and therefore when you will receive your monies. Once sold the monies from the sale are deposited into our Trust Account and then dispersed to your account. This takes approximately 5 working days before the money is available to you. 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Susan Joyce Powell 09/10/1960 - 28/08/2009 Ph: (02) 6672 2144 Murwillumbah Be y Pollock nee Brown Formerly of Murwillumbah. Passed away peacefully on ursday the 18th of August 2022 Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Stan (dec’d) Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Dianne and Brian, Karen and George, Bill, Debbie and Robert, Susan and Warren and Stanley and Julie. Cherished Grandmother of 12. Loving Great-grandmother of 22 Loved Sister of Lawrence (dec’d) Family and Friends are warmly Invited to a end Be y’s Requiem Mass to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murwillumbah on Tuesday 30th of August 2022 at 1pm. In lieu of Flowers, donations to Dementia Australia would be appreciated, with donation box and envelopes available at the Service.

Helen and family would like to thank everyone for their messages of support, kind wishes, floral tributes and attendance at Kev’s funeral. Special thanks to Fr. Peter Wood for conducting the service, Libby and the staff at McGuiness Funerals and Luana and the staff at the Court House Hotel for organising the Wake.

ARTHUR THOMAS KING ‘Blue Eyes’ Passed away peacefully on 16th August 2022 Aged 84 years. Dearly loved Husband of Patricia. Loved Father and Father-inlaw of Annmaree & Russell. Cherished Grandfather of Nicole & Andrew, Rachael & Scott, Joseph & Ione. Great-Grandfather of Jaylan, Bruno, Marlie, Leila, Maya, Eddie, Max, Teddi, and Nicholas. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law. Privately cremated. _ Kevin Patrick Gooley ‘Kev’ 04/12/1931 - 24/07/2022

Crossing the Bar by Alfred Lord Tennyson Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have cross’d the bar

By Jo Kennett THE MURWILLUMBAH Mustangs will have to beat Evans Head to earn a place in the grand final after going down in a shock 14-10 loss to Bil ambil in the semi finals in front of their home crowd on Sunday, Au gustMustangs21. coach Brendon Hill said they were disappointed “but Bilambil was a better team on the day.”

(L to R) J. Harrold, R. Creedon, A. Wonka, J. Akers (S), J. Munn (S), M. James, H. Abernethy, J. White, M. Lincoln (Manager) – Kingscliff WBD Div. 2 Pennant Winners.

“There were a few things we wanted to fix which we seemed to have done but it was the story of our year’ we played good for one half and the other one was terrible. “It felt like if we got one more try in the second half it would have taken the wind out of their sails. “They just had the momentum in the second half and were hard to stop and then they got a try on the hooter.” Lanston said they had a lot of good young players who were really keen for next year. “We lost a few of our most expe rienced to other clubs but we were

“We tried not to let the emotions get the better of us; we just try to keep it as we have for the last few weeks,” he said. “I was really happy with our de fence.

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“Our execution and a few dropped balls pretty well lost us the game,” Hill said. “It became a bit of a defensive strug gle with Bilambil getting a couple of opportunistic tries with kicks.

“We’ve lost twice this year, once to Evans and once to Mustangs “I’ve definitely learned not to knock Evans; they beat Byron on the week end and they are a good team. “Whoever we verse it will be tough but we are looking forward to it.”

WOMEN’S PENNANT, this year, certainly produced top quality per formances in all grades. Cudgen Leagues, Kingscliff and South Tweed Heads, leading the field in Grade Two, definitely produced great spectator entertainment with super close point scoring throughout theHowever,competition.the play-off between Kingscliff and South Tweed Heads resulted in Kingscliff being the victors to go forward to the Region One playoffs in October.

Bravo to our Old Boys at Comm Games

Connor Ziebell (left) said Myles Donnelly (centre), who retired last week, was a great clubman and a fantastic team mate

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“We had a chance at the end, we scored with ten seconds to go which would have levelled the scores with a kick to come but it was a forward pass.Hill said it was especially disap pointing losing the home final after being minor premiers and undefeated. “I don’t think we played anywhere near our potential,” he said. “We have a lot of improvement to do if we want to win the comp.” “We play Evans at Murbah this week; we had a draw with them last time Evans, but it’s definitely going to be “Theydifferent.liketo use the football a lot more, so they can put a score on you pretty quick so we’ve just got to put our heads down and work hard.” Jets captain Tom Rolles said it will be great for Bilambil to have the home final after their victory over favourites Murwillumbah.

IT’S HEARTIEST congratulations and ‘hats off’ to Cabarita “old boy” Damien Delgado (Tweed Heads BC) and South Australia’s Chris Flavel (Lockley BC) on their outstanding performances at the 2022 Common wealth Games conducted at Birming hamDayUK.One at the games resulted in the duo recording a solid win against New Zealand in the morning, and then register a draw against South Africa in Game Two. Day Two didn’t exactly pan out in favour of the team as they lost to England by one meagre shot with Scotland also claiming vic tory in the second game of the day. Day Three matches resulted in the lads being back in the winner’s circle with a strong win against Wales. With the preliminary games com pleted, Damien and Chris were in the mix of the four top scorers on the leader board to go forward to thePittedplayoffs.against England witnessed top form being displayed by the Auss ies as they eliminated their opposition with a very solid margin to then go forward to challenge Scotland for GOLD on the final day of play. Whilst the lads delivered a solid performance at this level, their op position proved too strong on the day as they relegated the Aussies to second place and a Silver medal. Bravo! Damien and Chris on your sterling performance at the Comm. Games.Youhave done your clubs, States and Country proud.

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lucky some hung around, especial ly Rocket - he was unreal all year,” Lanston said. It was the 100th game for Dan Wil loughby who Lanston said has never missed a game with injury and refus es, like Daniel Ross, to have a break. “He is an inspiration,” Lanston said. “Mickey Gordon tried his heart out and you could tell he didn’t want the season to end. I thought it was his best game of the year.

“We want to thank the committee and all the coaches, Mango and Bridey and Petey the strapper, he’s irreplaceable.“Hedoesthat much work and it’s so appreciated. We’re so grateful to have him. “Hopefully everyone is back next year and we can get a few more home games.” We look forward to seeing the Raid ers back in action next year. Ladies League Tag Sadly, Bilambil and Murwillumbah were both relegated, with the Mares going down 22-14 to Kyogle and the Jets ladies losing 8-0 to Northern after a great season. Cudgen are the Tweed’s only hope for a grand final win after suffering their first loss 22-20 against Marist Brothers in the major semi-final and will take on Northern next week at Murwillumbah. Good luck girls!! I reckon you’ve got this. Reserve Bilambil'sGradeunbeaten season came to an abrupt end with a shock 42-4 loss against Cudgen, who won themselves a ticket to the big dance at Bilambil. The Jets will take on the Mustangs this weekend at Murwillumbah as they both vye for a berth in the grand final.UnderCudgen18sbooked themselves a spot at the grand final after a 26-6 win over the Tweed Seagulls. The Seagulls now take on Ballina at Murwillumbah in the preliminary final.Murwillumbah bowed out after a hard-fought battle against Ballina, losingGood16-18.luckto everyone next week; hopefully we can get plenty of sup porters out there to help get the local lads and ladies to the grand finals.

Cabarita, after only relinquishing a mere two points throughout the Grade Three rounds, claimed their spot at the Regional’s with a solid margin on the score board. Byron Bay was declared runners-up in this grade. Grade Four competition resulted in a close encounter in the dual for the Four’s flag between Ocean Shores and Cabarita with the Cabarita Wom en claiming the flag and a Regional berth with a two point advantage. Zone One North Area Men’s pen nant has also been completed with the following teams from the Tweed Byron precinct being the successful Section winners. Grade Two: Byron Bay (Section 2) and Pottsville (Sect. 4). Grade Three: Ocean Shores (Sect. 3), Brunswick Heads (Sect. 4A), South Tweed Heads (Sect. 4B). N.B. Brunswick Heads and South Tweed Heads are to play off to declare who will get the nod to represent Sect. 4 at Zone One finals. Date for this clash to be advised in due course. Grade 4: Ocean Shores (Sect. 4). The draw for Zone playoffs is expected to be advised early September with the games to begin 17StaySeptember.safeand well and be kind to each other.

“The Mustangs had a heap of op portunities but we were able to limit their scoring and I think that won us the game. Our attack was a bit rusty. “It will be great to have the support of the community for a home game.” Rolles said they fortunately got through injury free. “We’ve got one more job so hope fully we can do that,” he said.

The Tweed Coast Raiders were up 34-6 against Marist Brothers at Lis more in the Trophy division after a brilliant first half, only to go down 38-34.Raiders coach Guy Lanston said they were confident going in. “Last week we played with 12 play ers and we were competitive against Northern with a full team,” he said. “There was more on the line this time; Marist are a good team and we thought we could compete with them. “We couldn’t have played any better in that first half.

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Here's another amazing Tweed Valley home for sale at 5 Martin Street, Murwillumbah, listed by Ray White Rural Murwillumbah Belinda Franks

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THE GREAT rush on the Tweed Shire property market is showing signs of easing despite record growth of more than 10 per cent in the past 12 months. The slight cooling could provide the opportunity to get into what remains a hot market. Parts of regional NSW and Queensland were the first to register a quarterly fall in house values, according to CoreLogic’s latest quarterly Regional Market Update.Themedian house value in the Tweed Shire was $1,078,671, with home values increasing by 10.1 per cent over the past year. The median unit value was $691,829, an increase of 13.1 per cent from the previous year. Overall, the Tweed had 1,503 house sales over the past year, down 12.7 per cent from the previous year, and 1,029 unit sales, down 10.1 per cent. Houses were on the market for 34 days over the past year, which is a quick sale, while units were running out the door for 23 days on average. Vendor discounting for houses was down 4.1 per cent, while for units it was down 1.7 per cent. All of Australia’s largest 25 non-capital city regions recorded an increase in house values over the year to July, but ten regions recorded a fall in house values over the three months to July. The Richmond-Tweed region experienced a fall of 4.5 per cent, followed by Illawarra (3.5 per cent) and Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven (3 per cent), all inTheNSW.Sunshine and Gold Coasts also saw house values decline over the past three months, down 2.5 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively.Atotalof5,916 properties were sold in the Richmond Tweed, which includes the Byron Shire, in the year to May 2022, this was 2.4 per cent above the five-year average for the region. The biggest drops were for houses in the $1 million to $2 million range (33.1 per cent) and units in the $600,000 to $800,000 range (30.7 per cent). The data showed a fairly steep decline in the value of property in the Richmond-Tweed region over the year to July, 2022. Houses fell 10 per cent and units 11.5 per cent.The median home value as of July 2022 was $1,034,826 and the median unit value was $702,863.Thetimeon the market for houses hasn’t changed over the year, still at 35 days, while the units are on the market for less time than a year ago, at 27 days compared to 31 at the same time last year, indicating stronger demand.

Open Homes Saturday, August 27 First National Real Estate Murwillumbah 27-29 Bawden St, Tumbulgum, 9:30-10am 62 Myrtle St, Murwillumbah, 10-10.30am 10 Culbara Crt, Stokers Siding, 10:45-11:15am 10 Oakbank Tce, Murwillumbah, 11-11.30am 6 Tree St, Murwillumbah, 11-11.30am 109 Bonnydoon Rd, Uki, 11:45am-12:15pm 1636 Tyalgum Rd, Tyalgum, 1- 1.30pm 95 Starlight Way, Pumpenbil, 1:15-1:45pm Raine & Horne Murwillumbah & Ocean Shores 37 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores, 9-9.30am 1/81A Rajah Road, Ocean Shores, 9-9.30am 3 Coachwood Court, Murwillumbah, 9.30-10am 1D Short Street, New Brighton, 10-10.30am 18 Dorothy Street, Murwillumbah, 10.30-11am 10 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores, 10-10.30am 10 Flintwood Street, Pottsville, 11-11.30am 59 Riverview Street, Murwillumbah, 11.30-12pm 2/10 Whitton Court, Ocean Shores, 12-12.30pm 33/19 Elizabeth Street, Pottsville, 12-12.30pm 5 Old Ferry Road, Murwillumbah, 12.30-1pm 14 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores, 1-1.30pm 119 Smiths Creek Road, Smiths Creek, 2.30-3pm DJ Stringer Property Services 5/20 Pacific Pde, Bilinga ‘$895,000’ 9-9:30am 2/58 Pacific Pde, Bilinga ‘$749,000’ 9-9:30am 4/27-29 Dutton St, Coolangatta ‘Price Guide $750K-$770K’ 9-9:30am 8/13 South St, Kirra ‘Interest Over $1.250M’ 10-10:30am 20/9 Ocean St, Kirra ‘$650K Neg’ 10-10:30am 7/28 Stanley St, Tweed Heads ‘Price Guide $580K-$600K’ 1010:30am 12 Ocean Ave, Tweed Heads South ‘Price Guide $1M-$1.1M’ 1010:30am 212/37 Bay St, Tweed Heads ‘$650K-$690K’ 11-11:30am 209/37 Bay St, Tweed Heads ‘Price Guide $595K-$625K’ 1111:30am 2/1 Martel Pl, Tweed Heads ‘Price Guide $795K-$825K’ 1111:30am 25/22 Binya Ave, Tweed Heads ‘$590K’ 11-11:30am 70/20 Binya Ave, Tweed Heads ‘$695’ 11:45-12:15pm 11 Mourne Tce, Banora Point ‘Price Guide $1.2M-$1.3M’ 1212:30pm 15 Chardonnay Cres, Tweed Heads South ‘Price Guide $1.075M-$1.125M’ 12-12:30pm 7/17 Korina Ave, Kirra ‘$650K’ 12:30-1pm Tate Brownlee Real Estate 4/8-10 Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads South, 9-9:30am 2/57 Bione Avenue, Banora Point, 9-9:30am 16/7-9 Parry Street, Tweed Heads, 9-9:30am 13 Peel Circuit, Tweed Heads South, 10-10:30am 10/13 Cabernet Court, Banora Point, 10-10:30am 23 Cooloon Crescent, Tweed Heads South, 10-10:30am 1/24 Birkdale Court, Banora Point, 10:30-11am 58 Sutherland Street, Kingscliff, 11-11:30am 121 Darlington Drive, Banora Point, 11-11:30am 1/33 Mariners Crescent, Banora Point, 11-11:30am 9 Nandina Terrace, Banora Point, 11:30-12pm 41/291 Darlington Dr, Banora Point, 12-12:30pm 2 Blue Haze Crescent, Banora Point, 12-12:30pm 5 B ione Avenue, Banora Point, 12:30-1pm 18 Anthony Avenue, Banora Point, 1-1:30pm 1/85 Henry Lawson Drive, Terranora, 2-2:30pm

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There are some beautiful homes for sale across the Tweed Shire including this gem at 56 Charles Street, Tweed Heads, listed by DJ Stringer

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88400 Mr Property Services 139 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South Phone: (07) 5523 3431 | Mobile: 0423 028 468 $59,000 (Under Contract) Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff Flood Impacted Homes - Repair/Renovate or Detonate 2 1 22 1 1 $68,000 Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff 2 1 1 $55,000 (Under Offer) $65,000$59,000 (Sold) Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff 1 1 1$29,000$29,000 (Sold) Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff ‘These homes were recently impacted by a major ﬂood event which hit the local area and devastated many homes. We believe that some homes are repairable but require major renovations and repairs. You can acquire a very affordable home and embark upon a major renovation or demolish the existing structure and install a brandnew relocatable home subject to council regulations and approval.’ 1 1 1 1+1 1 1 1 1 1

TUMBULGUM CONTACT AGENT 27 – 29 Bawden Street 109 Bonnydoon Road 42 Meadow Place KYNNUMBOON 84 Edwards Lane • Spring fed dam, stable and • 2.14ha approx. 5acres • Long standing Tenants • Ample Parking - Zoned B4 Mixed Use LIFESTYLETUMBULGUMLIVING • Large Double Block 1012m2 • Large Shed many used and • Oversized double garage for all the toys • Meticulous kept yard, lawns, garden and home COTTAGEQUINTESSENTIAL • Freshly painted inside and • Brand new kitchen with Gas Cooking • Brand new flooring • 5 water tanks approx. 70,000L • 1.42ha approx. 3.5 acres YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS AWAITS! • Elevated location, Mountain Views! • Undercover living & entertainment area • 3kwa Solar, 12 panels • Cabana 49m2 • 2.04 ha - approx. 5 acres VACANT 105 AC LAND HOLDING • 42.55 ha of arable land • Predominately flat to undulating – flood free land • Excellent water in place • Large 6 bay shed • Set on the outskirts of Murwillumbah 11:45–12:15PMOFISAT 10:00-10:30AM JUSTLISTED 2 1 2 3 2 2 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 88415 Scott Reading Licencee in Charge 0401 938 937 Turning your property from “Just Listed” to “Just SOLD” Dylan Crisp Licenced Real Estate Agent 0492 966 183 HIDDEN GEM OF CLARRIE HALL DAM • Multiple dwellings • Bubbling creek • Mountain Views • Rental $1280/week • 68.76 Ha HIDDEN GEM IN STOKERS SIDING • Dual Living • Creek side property • Air-Conditioning • Privacy • 36.6 Ha Scott Reading 0401 938 937 Dylan Crisp 0492 966 183 Scott Reading 0401 938 937 Dylan Crisp 0492 966 183 MURWILLUMBAH $660,000 6 Tree Street BRAY PARK UNDER CONTRACT 2 Elouera Terrace STH MURWILLUMBAH $650,000 8 Stafford Street3 1.5 2 3 1 1 Scott Reading 0401 938 937 Dylan Crisp 0492 966 183 Scott Reading 0401 938 937 Dylan Crisp 0492 966 183 Scott Reading 0401 938 937 Dylan Crisp 0492 966 183 SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY • Dual occupancies (STCA) • Open up the views • Private cul-de-sac • Renovators dream • Unique opportunityinvestment CHARACTER & CHARM • Private Rear deck • Low maintenance living • Timber flooring • Modern bathroom & kitchen • Generous rooms & Office • $570 - $610 Rental Appraisal FANTASTIC FIRST HOME OPPORTUNITY • Great First Home • Lock up Garage • Large Back Yard • Downstairs Workshop/ Storage • Rental appraisal $580$630 UKI $2,500,000 45 Clarrie Hall Dam Rd STOKERS SIDING $1,295,000 327 Nolans Road UNDERCONTRACTUNDEROFFER 8 3 6 9:30–10:00AMOFISAT List with the agency that gives back to the community. Call Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503 or Jade Chapman 0493 132 898 anne.besgrove@fnmurwillumbah.com.au helen.flynn@fnmurwillumbah.com.au

15 Chardonnay Crescent Tweed Heads South 8/13 South Street Kirra Nestled in a quiet neighbourly pocket close to schools, shopping, sporting fields & adjoining playground, your family will love the open space & options that this light filled residence has to offer. • Step down formal living • Spacious open plan air conditioned family room • Large social kitchen w/ lengthy bench space • Master bedroom w/ ensuite, walk in robe, split system air conditioner & outdoor fernery • 4 additional bedrooms (one smaller, perfect as a study / home office) • Double automatic lock up garage w/ storage cupboards & workshop area • Generous covered entertaining area • In-ground Pool • Low maintenance fully fenced yard w/ garden shed & gated access through to the kid’s playground at the rear • Covered section at side of home to accommodate another car, van, boat, trailer, trade tools etc • Solar power & Solar hot water system Nestled in a quiet beachside cul-de-sac and protected by native fauna from the main esplanade, you will arrive home from a day at the beach to enjoy this well-appointed North facing (3) bedroom furnished apartment. Your top (3rd level) walk-up style residence, within Ashbrooke Court, is just one of (9) only and is anchored on a well maintained 1072m2 allotment. • Open plan tiled living • Generous partly covered sunny terrace style balcony, commanding an ocean vista • Social kitchen w/ granite benches & dishwasher • Large master bedroom w/ ensuite • Main bathroom w/ bath, separate laundry & toilet • 2 side by side secure car spaces, plus storage • Being offered furnished Land Size 715m2 For Sale Price Guide $1,075,000 - $1,125,000 Open Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm David Stringer 0418 150 david@djstringer.com.au731 For Sale Interest Over $1,250,000 Open Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am David Stringer 0418 150 david@djstringer.com.au731carcar poolPbedbed322522bathbath (07) 5599 5222 76 Griffith Street Coolangatta | Open 7 Days | www.djstringer.com.au the home of real estate BOUTIQUE BEACHSIDE LIVING - with an ocean vista’ FAMILY ENTERTAINER - adjoining parkland’ 88461

Let us help you find your dream commercial property for sale or lease From beachfront cafes to industrial warehouses and corporate offices, we will find the best property to suit your needs. 76 Griffith Street, Coolangatta | 07 5599 5222 | www.djstringer.com.au PETER ANTONY 0417 694 peter@djstringer.com.au034 GREG COOK 0414 134 greg@djstringer.com.au555 Contact one of our experienced commercial agents today! 88461

Positioned in the blue ribbon East Banora Point location this is one of the last ‘untouched’ original homes in this coveted street address. This residence was designed by an esteemed architect and has been built to maximise its magniﬁcent northerly aspect boasting outstanding views

| $1,600,000 | $1,122,500 5 3 3 1 4 2 2 1 Flametree Estate and Point Vue Record Sale SOLD UNDER SOLD UNDER

Sold By Tate Brownlee 0401 176 633. Located in the coveted estate of “Point Vue” and in a cul-de-sac position - Welcome to 16 Daintree Close. From its perched position on the apex of the hill this residence enjoys the Broadwater and Valley Vista Views, perfectly positioned to captures cool breezes from its elevated position.

Sold By Tate Brownlee 0401 176 633. This unique home with a stunning ocean outlook is perched on the hillside of the coveted East Banora Point–Welcome to 52 Oyster Point Road. From the top level you are welcomed by the large open plan living and dining area and your eyes are automatically drawn to the sweeping view of the Tweed coastline.

16 Daintree Close, Banora Point 52 Oyster Point Rd, Banora Point 88410

Onsite auction on Sat 22 Jan at 10am NSW time

Tate Brownlee 0401 176 tate@tbre.team633 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CURRENT MARKET CONTACT US TODAY AND WE WILL OPEN THE DOORS TO YOUR FUTURE T.TATEBROWNLEE.COM.AU0755130300 2/34 Oyster Point Rd, Banora Point NSW 2486

$1,520,000

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