Tweed Valley Weekly, October 6, 2022

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L-R Chris Minns, Peter Newton, John Graham, Jenny Kidd and Angela Watson

Floodplain development call

By Jo Kennett

LOCAL RESIDENT associations have met with the leader of the NSW opposition and Tweed MP Geoff Provest to call for a moratorium on developments on floodplains.

Chris Minns was in Kingscliff on Mon day, September 26, with Lismore MP Janelle Saffin who he called an “an ab solute champion of this community” for her advocacy on behalf of flood-impacted residents”.

Ms Saffin said 2,000 homes had been badly impacted and that “we just need to get cracking on it like Queensland have.”

“We watch closely what happens over the border. They can do it, why can’t we?” she told a gathering of residents.

President of the Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association Inc (KRPA) Peter Newton said the KRPA welcomed Mr Minns and Shadow Minister for the North Coast MP John Graham’s visit to discuss the KRPA submission to the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee flood inquiry and ongoing flood issues.

“Both Chris and John were keen to view flood impacted areas and meet affected residents,” Mr Newton told The Weekly.

“During their visit Chris and John were able to see first-hand the lowland areas which have legacy development approvals and spoke with residents about the impact of the flooding of these areas on adjacent properties.

“The residents raised strong concerns about the safety of residents and the social and economic impact should development of these areas proceed as normal.

“We were also able to draw attention to the unacceptable delays regarding the pro vision of temporary accommodation for our flood affected community members.”

President of the Tumbulgum Community Association Jenny Kid told Mr Minns the community has “seen the cost of the extreme weather events and if the exist ing development on the flood plain isn’t addressed the cost of recovery will be exacerbated next time.”

“If we allow new developments to go ahead, we will add to the existing costs next time and we will put at risk residen tial homes and agriculture that are already occurring on the flood plain,” she said.

Ms Kidd said her association has writ ten to Tweed MP Geoff Provest asking for a moratorium for development on the floodplain until there is a review of planning laws.

“There should be a review of existing developments as well,” she said.

“We are very concerned about develop ments downstream that allow fill to go in which will make the flooding worse and about any development on the floodplains that will put residents at risk.

“Buybacks would be cheaper in the long run than the cost of flooding in existing dwellings but also on the thousands planned for this type of land by govern ment, communities and individuals.”

Mr Newton said it was critical to stop development on flood prone land “or, at the least, pause development until state and local authorities have fully considered flood inquiry findings.”

“The research being conducted by the CSIRO, including the flood mapping,

needs to form part of these consider ations,” he said.

“Our community and others are ham strung by these ‘legacy approvals’, which no longer meet the environmental and floodplain management standards of cur rent times.

“We don’t have faith that the existing NSW Planning Frameworks can adequate ly address this issue.”

Peter said they were calling on NSW Planning to change planning legislation to allow for deferred approval, so land is not zoned until it is required to be developed.

“Strict time frames could then be applied to developments,” he said.

Mr Newton, Ms Kidd and president of the Chinderah Community Association Felicia Cecil met with Mr Provest to dis cuss critical “flood related matters” on Friday, September 30.

They thanked Mr Provest for agreeing to take forward community concerns “re garding the pressing need to pause and halt further development of flood prone land, legacy development approvals and delays in provision of temporary accom modation for our flood affected commu nity members.”

“We also welcome your commitment to the ongoing protection of State Significant Farmland and negating the threats to this valuable protected food bowl posed by non-agricultural proposals such as the so called ‘Cudgen Connection,’’ the commu nity representatives said.

“We very much appreciate Geoff’s support and look forward to positive outcomes for our communities on these matters in the future.”

We are a weird mob

We love our freedoms but vote for those who lock us down.

We line up for genetically engi neered COVID-19 vaccines but as siduously avoid GM foods.

We want affordable food but oppose the necessary chemicals (fossil fuels, carbon dioxide, nitrogen fertiliser).

We pay a premium for organic food but demonize the basis of every or ganic molecule (carbon).

We want tourists but not the fuels that bring them.

We attend climate rallies to vili fy the fuels that got us there. Our youth are glued to the internet (us ing a tenth of global electricity) on their latest mobile (with the carbon footprint of a refrigerator) but blame others for climate change.

We have never lived so long or had things so good or been so pessimistic about the future.

We want our children to succeed at school where they are told the end of the world is nigh, so why work hard.

We believe the experts who say flooding will increase and who said our dams would never fill again.

We push intermittent energies, thus hiking the gas price for baseload pow er, so we double down on “cheap” renewables, of which we have 31GW, but WWF wants 1,095GW – mean ing massive mining to build another hundred thousand big bird-slicing turbines, a million hectares of black solar heating “farms”, hundreds of huge flammable batteries, pumped hydro dams and monstrous transmis sion lines crisscrossing a quarter of Australia – to protect nature.

We accept radioactive injections for bone scans but not nuclear reactors miles away. Weird indeed!

D Weston Allen, Cudgen

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Speed limits

Whilst I agree with K. Lamar (TVW 29/9) that fines and signs mean noth ing to the lead foot driver, the answer surely lies with enforcing the speed limit, not necessarily lowering it.

I can advise from personal experi ence, that getting the Tweed High way Patrol to carry out meaningful enforcement, is an almost impossible task.

For over two years I have been try ing to get more HWP Police presence on Darlington/Leisure Drives Banora Point, only to be told that nobody speeds there.

I am sure the residents in the area will find that statement quite amus ing.

Garry Parsons, Banora Point

Ban the balloon

Thanks to Tweed Shire Council for the recent Notice of Motion banning the release of helium balloons on Council land and the proposed ban of balloons on all Council land. This is a positive step forward.

As someone with a marine science background, I have seen firsthand the impact of plastic on marine animals and our oceans, and it is difficult to understand how so many people still continue to use balloons to celebrate.

Particularly living in a communi ty and Shire where the heart is our beaches, estuaries and waterways the use of balloons in this environment is not appropriate.

I am constantly surprised and concerned by the use of balloons at kids’ parties, events and gatherings at parks adjacent beaches usually on windy days!

We wouldn’t consider hanging our plastic shopping bags in trees adjacent beaches on a windy dayballoons are no different once the plastic makes its way into the ocean.

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So, I thought I should reach out where I can try to influence change. It’s all about small steps anyway I hear.

I am calling on the Tweed Shire community to better protect our precious marine environment and stop buying and using balloons.

For those not aware, balloons pose a major threat to biodiversity, partic ularly marine animals such as turtles and shorebirds through ingestion and entanglement.

Let’s provide leadership in this space and for the rest of NSW and Australia - remember that town that banned water bottles and the eightyear-old student who targeted plastic straws?

For those wanting to make a sim ple difference, this is an easy step. With the summer season approach ing, there will be lot of events in our Shire and there are many other ways to celebrate events that don’t involve using single use plastic.

I realise there may be local business es that may be affected and note that many may have been transitioning to biodegradable balloons due to this issue.

But the research is out that the bio degradability of these latex balloons is simply ‘green washing’ and they don’t compost in a sustainable time frame.

For those balloons that reach the ocean, it can take up to a year and by then they have likely been ingested.

Significant changes are needed to ensure our children have equitable opportunities and a healthy environ ment for their future.

So next time you are party planning, think how you can refuse, reduce, reuse or recycle to limit waste. And just don’t buy balloons.

Chloe Dowsett, Pottsville

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Some of our upcoming projects include the series of FREE presen tations by Professor Ralph Martins on Dementia-related topics starting in October.

Our regular projects include a sau sage sizzle at the Kingscliff Markets each second and fourth Saturday in the beachfront parks using our BBQ trailer. It’s an enjoyable day with fun and outreach to our fellow residents as well as raising funds for our local and national charitable funds includ ing medical research that we support, and our eye health projects.

Our annual Christmas cake sales around Tweed, Tweed Heads South and Banora Point shopping centres are coming soon which is also enjoy able, interacting with the people of our town. We also have social gath erings and would love you to come to our upcoming 70th birthday cel ebration dinner.

Our dinner and business meetings are on the first and third Tuesday in the bistro at Club Tweed 6.30 for 7pm start, it’s an early night.

Jayson Jones Tweed Heads South

A ray of hope

In life there are many tragedies. But even in them there can be rays of hope and the selflessness of so-called ordinary people.

We’ve seen it so much in recent times during the floods, and just recently at a terrible road accident at Chinderah between two vehicles.

The speed and total disregard to themselves of several people who risked their own safety and indeed that of their own vehicles was inspi rational!

To the gentleman with his ute and trailer who was right behind the ac cident and whilst legitimately able to continue decided not to, instead

parking up the road to come back to offer assistance.

Then there was the young lady who was immediately onto the emergency services, saving valuable minutes.

There was the tradie, or workman, who parked his own vehicle in the right hand lane of the highway, with hazard lights flashing at risk of him self being collected by the traffic, which was still coming within the 110 km/h limit, to slow oncoming traffic.

There were other workers who dis regarded their own safety to assist and two wonderful ladies who again abandoned their own vehicles to give aid and support to the mother and children who had been involved.

Emergency Services arrived in no time at all; wending their way through the heavily backed up traffic jam was a feat in itself but they did it. Never have sirens and flashing lights been more welcomed.

Out of the disaster the spirit of peo ple willing to help was magnificent.

Name withheld Clothiers Creek

Visitors Optus hack

I travelled to Australia to visit my grandmother and purchased an Op tus SIM card to save myself paying international roaming fees.

ID had to be provided so they now have my Canadian passport number.

My grandmother received an email and texts from Optus about the at tack and her drivers licence. I have received one email, four days later.

What am I supposed to do now, Optus? Have they even thought about overseas visitors? What do I do about my passport?

Olivia Théorêt, Tweed Heads

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Man dies fleeing police

By Jo Kennett

MAN has died after being hit by cars

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he attempted to flee police on Thurs day, September 29.

Police have launched a critical incident investigation into the accident, which hap pened at about 5.40pm.

Earlier Tweed Byron Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Centennial Circuit at Byron Bay, due to its manner of driving.

The vehicle failed to stop and continued travelling north along the M1, before road spikes were deployed successfully near Cudgera Creek.

The vehicle slowed down and the driver jumped out onto the highway at Clothiers Creek, ran to the southbound side of the highway and was struck by two passing vehicles.

The man died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified, however police later said the man was known to them.

The drivers of the two vehicles that hit the man were taken for routine drug and alcohol testing and were also offered sup port for their own welfare.

Officers from Tweed/Byron Police Dis trict established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.

An independent investigation will also look at why police decided to stop the man’s vehicle and whether drugs or al cohol were involved.

The incident saw traffic chaos as the M1 was closed in both directions.

Traffic was initially diverted around Kanes Road and Watty Bishop Road, with local residents saying it was chaos with B-Doubles on the small country roads.

Then traffic was diverted to Tweed Valley Way and Tweed Coast Road.

However local residents expressed con cerns as Tweed Coast Road is not B-Dou ble rated.

Later all heavy traffic was diverted via Tweed Valley Way instead.

The southbound lane of the M1 was opened in the early hours of the morn ing but the northbound lanes were not reopened until just after 4am.

A Critical Incident Investigation Team from Richmond Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident and be subject to an indepen dent review.

Anyone with information about this inci dent is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestop pers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

High-speed chase arrest

By Jo Kennett

A MAN has been charged with a number of offences after a high-speed police chase through Chillingham to Tyalgum where he was placed under arrest on Thursday, September 2022.

Tweed Police said that at about 10am officers attended Pat Smith Park in Dul guigan, after reports a motorcycle had been stolen.

When they arrived two males fled the scene, one on a motorcycle and the other in an Isuzu utility.

The utility failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.

The high-speed pursuit went through Crystal Creek, Chillingham, Limpinwood

and down Limpinwood Road to Tyalgum.

Locals reported the driver, and the po lice pursuit cars were travelling at concern ingly high speeds including through the centre of the village of Tyalgum.

The pursuit ended in a paddock near the middle of Tyalgum at about 11am, when the vehicle left the road and crashed through a fence on a rural property, get ting stuck in deep mud.

The driver attempted to flee the scene and was arrested by police a short time later. During the arrest, he allegedly bit the arm of a male sergeant, which caused a laceration.

Subsequent checks on the vehi cle revealed it had been stolen from Queensland.

The 31-year-old man was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and charged with an outstanding warrant for a traffic offence, and was also charged with police pursuit - not stopping – driving recklessly, driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period, using an “offensive weapon to pre vent lawful detention”, having custody of a knife in a public place, two counts of pos sessing prescribed restricted substance, receiving property stolen outside NSW, possessing housebreaking implements and assaulting a police officer in the execution of duty causing actual bodily harm. He was refused bail and appeared be fore Tweed Heads Local Court on Friday, September 30.

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Bad short-term renters and hosts can now go on Exclusion Register

Fed up with those obnoxious loud drunken parties at the short-term rental house next door every weekend and school holiday?

You check on who owns the property that hosts the rowdy crowded parties and find that it is let out as an Airbnb, Stayz or some other short-term rental provider. So, what can you do about it?

Neville Hesford of Stacks Law Firm says from the start of August, bad renters and bad hosts can be placed on the Department of Fair Trading’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Exclusion Register.

The Exclusion Register is a list, managed by NSW Fair Trading, of hosts and guests who are banned from participating in the STRA industry due to being involved in repeated breaches of the NSW Code of Conduct covering short-term rentals.

The Code was brought in in 2020, spelling out minimum standards of good behaviour by guests in short-term rentals. It aimed to crack down on the anti-social boozy parties that upset neighbours and damaged property, including common property in a strata building.

“Under the Code, guests are held responsible for the actions of their visitors, and owners are answerable to their neighbours for the behaviour of their guests,” Mr Hesford said.

“The Code provides formal avenues for complaints and dispute resolution. Owners must make it possible for their neighbours to contact them or their agent with any complaints.

“If a guest or host commits two breaches of the Code within two years, they can be placed on the Exclusion Register for five years. They are barred from letting or renting holiday premises during this time.”

Mr Hesford said penalties can be severe. Breaches of the Code can lead to fines of up to $110,000 for a corporation or $22,000 for an individual. Being barred from short-term letting for five years may also entail a considerable financial loss.

“If a renter or property owner finds themselves being fined or placed on the Exclusion Register and feels they have been treated unfairly, it would be worth getting legal advice on avenues to challenge the ban.

“Fair Trading can hold an internal review of the decision under the Administrative Decision Review Act 1997. An application for review should say why the decision was unreasonable, unfair or incorrect and can include material supporting the review application.

“A lawyer could help present your best case. There are legal requirements for the application to be valid, including time limits. If the Fair Trading internal review fails, it is possible to seek a review by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.”

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Woman injured in crash

By Jo Kennett

A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an accident on the M1 at Chinderah on Thursday, September 29, with a mother and her two children also taken to hospital.

The accident happened at about 8.45am just north of Melaleuca Station when one car tried to cross from Dodds Road on the northbound side of the M1 to the southbound lane and hit the other vehicle.

NSW Ambulance tasked the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to reports of a highspeed collision with multiple patients with one female trapped suffering seri ous injuries.

On arrival local ambulance paramedics started treatment, then firefighters and res cue volunteers commenced the extraction of the trapped woman.

The 74-year-old lady was released from the wreckage then treated and stabilised by the Helicopter Critical Care Medical for serious leg injuries before being flown to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

The family was assessed for minor in juries before being taken to The Tweed Hospital for observation.

The highway northbound was closed for over an hour and traffic halted south bound while the Westpac Rescue Heli

copter Service landed to take the woman to hospital.

Tweed District Rescue Squad VRA, Fire and Rescue Kingscliff and Tweed Heads, Tweed Police, NSW Ambulance all attended the accident.

Cashless debit card axed

By Jo Kennett

MEMBER FOR Richmond Justine Elliot and her Labor Party colleagues have delivered on their promise to abolish the Cashless Debit Card in Parliament on Wednesday, September 28.

As the Assistant Minister for Social Ser vices and for the Prevention of Family Violence, Ms Elliot joined her colleagues Amanda Rishworth MP, and Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney (pic tured) to announce to the press that the legislation had passed the Upper House.

Ms Elliot said they had delivered on the Albanese government’s election commit ment to abolish “the cruel Cashless Debit Card.”

The controversial card was widely crit icised by the social welfare sector with organisations like St Vincent De Paul So ciety and the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) agreeing with Ms Elliot and Ms Burney who said that “there’s no evidence it has made a difference.”

The card quarantined 80 per cent of re cipients income so it couldn’t be spent on alcohol or gambling, but the card caused

problems, such as not being able to be used to pay for parking, food or pharma cies at hospitals if recipients had children or dependents in hospital.

From October 4, most people will be allowed to leave the program if they wish but for some, a new more flexible

income-management system will take its place.

Ms Burney said the plan to make the card voluntary rather than compulsory would now become law.

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A woman was seriously injured in this M1 accident. Photo Fire and Rescue Kingscliff

Justine Elliot speaks on the end of the Indue Card with Amanda Rishworth MP and Linda Burney MP

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Community feedback helps guide sustainable growth

The community has responded to calls to work together with Council to plan ahead so that the Tweed grows and evolves in a sustainable way.

Residents, representatives from local resident and ratepayer groups, community groups and local urban planning consultants attended interactive community briefing sessions recently to share their views on how they would like to see the Tweed grow and what should be considered when planning for the future of housing and employment land in the Shire.

The early-stage consultation forms the first phase of the development of a Growth Management and Housing Strategy which will aim to guide growth in a way that maintains the Tweed’s desirable lifestyle, strong community, unique character and environment and continues to offer opportunities for residents to thrive.

Over 900 visits were made to Council’s online engagement website, Your Say Tweed during this early-stage consultation in August and September and almost 300 people of all ages, from many parts of the Tweed completed the online survey. Interestingly, 40% of survey respondents indicated they have lived in the Tweed more than 20 years, 39% between 10–20 years and the remainder moved to the Tweed in the last 10 years.

Sample of the community’s feedback:

• The natural environment, access to the coastline and rural landscapes are part of what makes the Tweed a great place to live.

• Local people value our open, green space and scenic views,

our lifestyle and the convenience of living close to services and facilities.

• People want to see bushland, tree-lined streets and the Tweed's heritage, character and identity preserved. They also want to see improved transport infrastructure and service (roads, public transport, walkways and cycleways). Housing affordability is also highly valued.

• The majority indicated that they think population growth should be accommodated either as redevelopment within existing residential areas of the Tweed or a combination of existing and outside existing residential areas. Many accepted that this might mean that medium to higher density dwellings such as residential flat buildings and townhouses or smaller-sized suburban blocks with detached or semi-detached houses and smaller yard space may be needed to accommodate this growth.

• The vast majority of people felt that it was very important for the Tweed to have bushland/rural/urban breaks to separate our builtup urban areas and our rural towns.

The community’s feedback and contributions will help inform the development of an issues paper alongside input from the Project Reference Group, other stakeholder engagement and research. The draft issues paper will be placed on public exhibition for further comment before being finalised.

For more information visit yoursaytweed.com.au/growthmanagement-and-housing-strategy

Residents strongly encouraged to attend bushfire risk workshops

Not knowing your bushfire risk or having a bushfire survival plan ready, places you and your family in danger from the threat of bushfires when they happen.

Council is inviting residents in bushfire prone areas of the Tweed to attend a Know Your Risk community workshop on Thursday 20 October at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre and Auditorium.

The workshops are part of a wider council Bushfire Resilience Project, working with the community to prepare for, mitigate and build resilience to bushfires.

The workshops are on Thursday 20 October at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre and Auditorium at 2 to 4 pm or 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

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Learn how to manage your own bushfire risks at a Know Your Risk workshop on Thursday 20 October.

Visit bushfire-risk-workshops.eventbrite.com.au for more information and to book your spot or call Council on 02 6670 2400. Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-map to check if you live in a bushfire prone area.

Nominations open and funding for events for Australia Day

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards.

It’s your chance to recognise an individual or organisation doing great things in our community.

The awards are held each year on Australia Day (26 January) and provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate those who help build a vibrant community and make the Tweed a great place to live and visit.

You can nominate in the following categories:

• Arts and culture

• Citizen of the year

• Community event of the year

• Volunteer of the year (individual and group)

• Young achiever in community service

• Sporting achievement (individual and group)

Nominations close on Friday 14 October so don’t delay. The online form is available at tweed.nsw.gov.au/australia-day

Apply now for event funding

Council is offering financial assistance to community groups to hold small events on Australia Day 2023 to help the Tweed’s people and places to thrive.

After a challenging year – first with the COVID-19 pandemic and then the flood – we are looking forward to seeing the community reconnect.

If your community-based organisation is planning an Australia Day event for the public to enjoy, you may be able to apply for funding support from Council.

To be eligible, the event must take place on Thursday 26 January 2023 and be open to the public.

To apply for the event funding, please complete the application form on Council’s Australia Day webpage and return your application to Council by 5 pm Friday 14 October 2022.

All food scraps including meat and seafood go in the green organics bin mixed with your garden waste and dirty kitchen paper.

Organics can go in loose, wrapped in paper or in a 100% compostable bag – look for the seedling logo. Try freezing meat scraps in a lunchbox or wrapped in paper towel and empty them into the green bin the night before collection.

Tweed farmers’ field day

A field day for local Tweed graziers this month aims to provide guidance to farmers about managing pastures in a changing climate.

The free event will be held on Thursday 20 October from 8:30 am to 3 pm at a cattle farm in Crystal Creek (address provided on registration).

Special guest Dr Judi Earl will discuss the importance of planned grazing for improving productivity and sustainability in a changing climate, a pasture assessment tool demonstration and using pasture assessment data to develop a feed budget.

Agricultural economist and pasture cropping specialist Mike Gout will share costs and benefits of multispecies pastures.

The field day will be an opportunity for Tweed farmers to network with other graziers and is part of Council’s commitment to working with the local community to reduce our impact on the natural environment for a sustainable future.

Council is delivering this field day with support from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

To register, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/agriculture-farming. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Find and fix your water leaks

A Murwillumbah resident noticed a soggy patch of lawn in her front yard and immediately contacted a licensed plumber to investigate.

Her fast actions saved her from the shock of an expensive water bill.

“One of our underground water pipes was leaking,” the resident said.

“The plumber says we were losing about 1500 litres of water a day.

“I can only imagine how high our next water bill would have been if we didn’t keep an eye out for leaks like this.”

While it’s easy to spot a dripping tap, leaky toilets are harder to see and sometimes, leaky pipes are undetectable.

Council is encouraging all residents to spot a sneaky leak by checking their water meters every few months.

Before going to bed, turn off all taps, including any garden irrigation, dishwashers and washing machines. Then head outside and check the water meter. Note the numbers on the display.

Don’t use any water overnight. In the morning, check the water meter again and compare the reading. If it’s higher, there might be a leak.

If the morning reading is more than 100 litres than the evening reading, there is probably a major leak that needs fixing as soon as possible. Contact a licensed plumber urgently and turn off the tap at the water meter.

Help reduce your impact on the Tweed’s natural environment by finding and fixing your water leaks. To find out more, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/water-meters-leaks

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The fast actions of a Murwillumbah resident helped save the Tweed’s precious water and the resident her own money.

Winners of inaugural Wollumbin Art Award on show

Byron Shire-based artist Amber Wallis has been awarded the top prize in the inaugural Wollumbin Art Award (WWA) with a richly complex painting of her daughter entitled Ivy With Eyes.

The guest judge for the biennial non-acquisitive $30,000 prize was curator and editor of VAULT magazine, Alison Kubler, who announced the winners at the Tweed Regional Gallery on Saturday night.

Alison awarded the WAA Bundjalung Award to Tweed-based Bundjalung artist Michael Philp for his painting Pearly Shells. A work in Michael’s signature style, this painting honours the artist’s mother, aunty and grandmother.

Byron Shire-based artist Mia Forrest received the Emerging Artist Award for her video Red Flowering Gum, in motion, a mesmerizing work that plays with the tradition of still life.

Also announced on the night were the winners of the Gallery’s Wollumbin Youth Art Award (WYAA), with guest judge artist Tamsin Ainslie selecting artworks by young artists Clara Polson (5 – 8 years);

Kya Lansom (9 – 12 years); Ava Berry Voce (13 – 15 years); and Elsie Biles (16 – 18 years).

The WAA finalist exhibition is on view at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre until Sunday 20 November, with the WYAA closing one week later, on Sunday 27 November. The exhibitions are free to the public and visitors can join some of the WAA finalists for an exhibition walkthrough on Sunday 9 October and Sunday 30 October from 2 pm.

Plan your visit and be part of a vibrant community which is a great place to live and visit.

The WAA Bundjalung Award is sponsored by Tweed Regional Gallery Foundation Ltd. The WAA Emerging Artist Award is supported by Leanne and Greg Tong-Lyon. The Wollumbin Youth Art Award is sponsored by the Friends of the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre Inc.

Right: WWA Award winner, Ivy With Eyes by Amber Wallis (detail).

Your flood recovery update – 5 October 2022

Service NSW at Coolamon Centre

Service NSW has moved from the Canvas and Kettle room at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre to the Coolamon Centre on 3 – 5 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.

It will operate a recovery hub every Tuesday from 9 am to 4 pm offering flood recovery support and assistance in lodging grant applications or following up on applications.

For further information please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88. Chinderah Donation Hub

The Chinderah Donation Hub is moving from the Cudgen Rugby Leagues Club in Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah, to a new location in Chinderah.

The hub will be moving to 23/18 Ozone Street, Chinderah and will open doors at the new site on Monday 10 October 2022.

Operating hours will be Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm and Service NSW will be onsite from 9 am to 3:30 pm on Thursdays.

There will be services offered by Murwillumbah Community Centre (counselling/financial counselling, etc.) offered but the days and times are yet to be confirmed.

The Hub will accept donations delivered up until 2 pm.

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

At-home Caravan Program to be expanded Flood-affected Tweed residents will now be able to register for the at-home caravan program at the Pottsville Beach

Development proposal for public comment

Neighbourhood Centre.

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

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

Once registered, applicants will have a face-to-face meeting with a Resilience NSW representative to ensure the property can safely accommodate a caravan.

Camplify CEO Justin Hales said the caravans provide people in need with a reliable home and called on more caravan owners to consider registering their vans to the cause.

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

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

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

Legal Aid Disaster Recovery Service

The Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS) is a free legal service that is available to anyone who has been affected by disasters.

This service, which is currently available from the Flood Recovery Centre in Murwillumbah, will continue for community members even after the local recovery centre closes toward the end of September.

The DRLS provides a range of assistance for disaster-affected Tweed individuals with legal issues and problems related to disasters.

The following development application has been received by Tweed Shire Council and may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking site located at datracker.tweed.nsw.gov.au for a period of 14 days from Wednesday 5 October to Wednesday 19 October 2022.

The proposal is not designated development and Tweed Shire Council is the consent authority.

Applicant Location Proposal Application No.

Planners North Lot 34 DP 755714; No. 2956 Kyogle Road, Kunghur and Lot 3 DP 1264574, 2924 Kyogle Road, Kunghur

Use of 7 existing farm buildings, demolition and on-site bottling of cannabis infused olive oil DA22/0601

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

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

Please note: Requirements regarding Disclosure of Political Gifts and Donations

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

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure

Section 4.55 modification application for public comment

The

Any

may result in confidential submissions being released to an applicant.

A disclosure is required to be made

a person who makes a

if the person has made a reportable

Further information regarding Donations and Gift Disclosure are available on Council’s

Anyone can access free help by contacting the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW helpline on 1800 801 529 (9 am to 5 pm weekdays).

Further information and links are available on the Disaster Response Legal Service website at disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Assistance for flood impacted businesses

Is your business in a location that was impacted by the 2022 flood crisis?

Planning Committee meeting agenda Thursday 6 October 2022

The Planning Committee meeting Agenda for Thursday 6 October 2022 is available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at 3:30 pm.

Agenda Reports for consideration

Planning and Regulation

8.1 Development Application DA21/0673 for a telecommunications facility at Lot 115 DP 241663 Faulks Street, Kingscliff; Lot 101 DP 31539; McPhail Avenue, Kingscliff

8.2 Development Application DA22/0325 for a change of use to dual use (Serviced Apartments and Shop Top Housing) of units 215–218, 333, 334, 335 and 338 at Lot 14 SP 69243; No. 14/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 15 SP 69243; No. 15/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 16 SP 69243; No. 16/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 17 SP 69243; No. 17/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 32 SP 69243; No. 32/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 33 SP 69243; No. 33/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 34 SP 69243; No. 34/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; Lot 37 SP 69243; No. 37/78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff; SP 69243; No. 78–80 Marine Parade Kingscliff

8.3 Development Application DA17/0084.01 for an amendment to Development Consent DA17/0084 for seniors living (75 residential aged care rooms) at Lot 1 NPP 271020 No. 124 Leisure Drive, Banora Point; Lot 4 NPP 271020 No. 126 Leisure Drive, Banora Point; Lot 3 NPP 271020 No. 128 Leisure Drive, Banora Point

8.4

Tweed Conservation Zone Review – Affected Landowner Consultation and Submission Review

Council meeting agenda

Thursday 6 October 2022

The Council meeting agenda for Thursday 6 October 2022 is available on Council’s website at tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah commencing at the conclusion of the Planning Committee meeting.

Agenda

Reports for consideration

Confirmation of minutes

3.1 Adoption of Recommendations from Planning Committee meeting held Thursday 6 October 2022 Engineering Services

14.1 Kings Forest Development – Leda Design and Construction (Qld) Pty Ltd

Corporate Services

15.1 Policy Review: Code of Meeting Practice

At its meeting on 18 March 2021 Council resolved to resume public attendance for Public Forum in line with the meeting room’s COVID-safe plan and a Planning Committee Public Forum is for speakers on agenda items being considered will be held at 2:30 pm prior to the meeting.

The agenda for the meeting, which may also include any late or supplementary reports, will be updated prior to the date of the meeting and is available on Council’s website.

It should be noted that confidential items are considered in closed session, which excludes media and public. Also, the minutes of these meetings will be available as soon as practical following the meetings and are unconfirmed until they are formally adopted at the next Council meeting.

Please be aware that these meetings are webcast and will be available on Council’s website following the meeting.

Flood recovery update

The Strengthening Business Program is

better

An independent facilitator will work with you to address the

and opportunities your business now faces.

You’ll get a roadmap with strategies and goals to achieve in the immediate, medium and long term. Your facilitator will recommend ways to strengthen your business systems, operations and strategies and will work with you for 12 months.

To be eligible, you must have a current ABN, are not a trust and are in a location impacted by the floods as determined by the NSW Government and the National Recovery and Resilience Agency.

For more information go to mybusiness.com.au/how-we-help/ourservices/business-growth/entrepreneurs-programme/strengtheningbusiness-program

Community Centre expands outreach services

Tweed Coast residents affected by the floods can access support from the Murwillumbah Community Centre (MCC) on Wednesday afternoons.

National Threatened Species Day event success

A recent event to celebrate National Threatened Species Day saw more than 50 Tweed residents come together at the Tweed Regional Museum to learn about how Council is helping to manage threatened species in the Shire.

Three speakers provided engaging and informative presentations and food for thought about the origins of our local flora and fauna and current research and on-ground efforts to conserve threatened species. Despite concerns expressed for the environment, the night ended on a positive note with suggestions for how people could get involved in conservation.

Visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/native-plants-wildlife for more information about how the Tweed looks after its internationally significant environment.

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

DA22/0082 – Carport within the front building line with attached awning and use of unauthorised works to lower storey.

Lot 571 DP 217268, No. 9 Poplar Avenue, Bogangar

DA22/0377 – Inground swimming pool

Lot 152 DP 217678, No. 10 Kauri Avenue, Bogangar

DA22/0532 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 17 DP 1273771, No. 15 Kanooka Crescent, Bogangar

DA22/0516 – Patio

Lot 10 DP 876097, No. 6 Maria Court, Condong

DA21/0450 – Replacement of existing footpath dining structure

Lot C DP 446443 & ROAD 3340, No. 86 Marine Parade, Kingscliff

CDC22/0086 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 3 Section 2 DP 20361, No. 6 Thompson Street, Murwillumbah

CDC22/0087 – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Lot 2 DP 329243, No. 31 Ewing Street, Murwillumbah

DA22/0346 – Dwelling, swimming pool, earthworks

Lot 15NPP 286750, No. 65 McAuleys Road, Terranora

DA22/0555 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 7 DP 215458, No. 10 Jalibah Avenue, Tweed Heads

DA22/0527 – In-ground swimming pool

Lot 1 DP 1170685, No. 351 Zara Road, Zara

The above development determinations are

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Resident and Ratepayer Association meetings

Banora Point

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Current vacancies

WATER

The MCC will be operating from the Anglican Church at 41 Pearl Street, Kingscliff from 2 to 4 pm and will offer free advice and referral information, material support and financial counselling.

The Kingscliff service is in addition to existing outreach operations in Murwillumbah at the Coolamon Centre from Monday to Thursday between 9 am and 4:30 pm and on Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and Nullum House on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12:30 pm.

For those seeking flood recovery support, bookings are required.

For more information contact the MCC on 02 6672 3003.

Safe Haven Hub offers support

Flood-impacted community members experiencing mental health distress now have a Safe Haven hub in Murwillumbah offering support to those most vulnerable.

The Murwillumbah hub is located at Shop 10 - 12/41 - 45 Murwillumbah Street. It will be open 7 days a week from noon until

6 pm and no appointments or referrals are required. So, whether you need some peace and quiet, a chat with someone who understands what you’re going through, or some calming activities to reduce the intensity of your negative thoughts and feelings, you can walk right in.

For more information on the Murwillumbah Safe Haven, visit safehavennc.org.au

Have your say

Add your voice to decision making in the Tweed

Proposed naming of roads in Quarry Road subdivision, South Murwillumbah

On exhibition from 5 October to 26 October 2022

Tweed Shire Council gives notice that it proposes to name the roads dedicated in a plan of subdivision of Lot 1 in DP232745, Lot 10 in DP1071301, Lot 2 in DP1139059 and Lot 2 in DP1156966 (DA19/0875) in South Murwillumbah:

• Aggregate Avenue and Bluestone Loop

Objections should be addressed to the General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, 2484 or tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Have your say

A period of 15 working days from the date of this notice is allowed for any person to lodge a written objection to the proposed naming. Any objections should state clearly the reasons for such objections.

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/naming-roads-subdivision to learn more and make a submission.

Proposal to classify 6 parcels of land as operational

On exhibition 5 October to 4 November 2022

This planning proposal (PP21/0003) seeks to reclassify 6 land parcels from community to operational:

Land acquired for raising Clarrie Hall Dam to identify that this land is to be used for public infrastructure:

• Lots 2 and 3 DP 1243701, Jacana Lane, Doon Doon

• Lot 4 DP 1243701, 17 Lone Pine Road, Doon Doon

• Lot 2 DP 1257191, Doon Doon Road, Doon Doon

Sunnyside open public carpark to enable potential leasing, licensing or sale:

• Lot 1 DP 709231 at 5 King Street, Murwillumbah

Public reserve (unformed carpark) in Bogangar to enable potential leasing, licensing or sale:

• Lot 3 DP842350, 104 Rosewood Ave, Bogangar

Have your say

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/6-lots-operational to learn more and make a submission.

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Draft Markets Policy and Community Halls Policy

On exhibition from 5 October to 2 November 2022

Have your say on proposed changes to 2 Council policies:

• Draft Markets Policy

• Draft Community Hall Policy Council policies are reviewed within 12 months of an election under the Local Government Act 1993. If any material changes are proposed, we place them on public exhibition so the community has an opportunity to comment.

Have your say

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/markets-community-halls-policies to learn more and make a submission.

Proposal to classify land on River Street, South Murwillumbah as operational

On exhibition from 5 October to 2 November 2022

Tweed Shire Council has acquired Lots 11–16 in Section 14 in DP2974 91–95 River Street, South Murwillumbah under the Voluntary House Purchase Scheme.

Council has resolved to classify the land as operational land in accordance with the provisions of section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993

Have your say

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/river-street to learn more and make a submission.

Submissions can also be made to the General Manger, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 Murwillumbah 2484 or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close on 2 November 2022.

Council ref: PN: 112596

Enquiries: Sally Curran, Technical Officer – Property Phone: 02 6670 2400

Police Remembrance Day

By Jo Kennett

TWEED POLICE officers have joined hundreds of serving and retired police officers and their families to mark National Police Remembrance Day on Thursday, September 29.

A service was held at the Wall of Remem brance in the Domain to honour the 275 fallen officers who have died in the line of duty since 1862.

NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM, said the ceremony was one of the most important events of the NSW Police Force calendar.

“Today is the day we stop and remember those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Commissioner Webb said.

“This is a day for police, their families, friends and the community to pause to honour officers whose lives have been cut short while perform ing their duty.

“We also remember those who have lost their lives through illness, injury or other circum stances, and we stand with those they have

left behind.

Tweed Byron Police District Commander Superintendent Dave Roptell attended a joint ceremony with NSW Federal Police and Qld Federal Police at Carrara, Qld.

“A number of family members, ex-members of the police force and police employees were in attendance,” Supt Roptell said.

“It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the job we do and gives us time to reflect on our fallen colleagues, whether they lost their lives on or off duty.

“It’s also for the family and loved ones of those police officers and employees that have passed.”

Supt Roptell is having a fundraising boxing fight on October 14.

“That is for Police Legacy, supporting police officers and their families in times of need,” he told The Weekly.

You can sponsor Supt. Roptell and support our local PCYC youth programmes and the fami lies of deceased police officers at wwww.portal. policelegacynsw.org.au/my-fundraising/405/ david-roptell

Fight victim critical

By Jo Kennett

A WOMAN is in hospital in a critical condition and a second woman is in police custody fol lowing a fight at Tweed Heads on Wednesday, September 28.

Tweed Police officers have been told the in cident began with two women, aged 37 and 48, arguing at a unit block in Seymour Street about 1.40pm.

The women had moved to the carpark when the younger woman allegedly assaulted the older woman, knocking her to the ground, stabbing her several times then running away.

Officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command arrived and provided first aid to the injured woman before she was taken by NSW Ambulance paramedics to the Gold Coast University Hospital.

The woman is in a critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.

The younger woman was arrested nearby and was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.

A crime scene has been established in the unit block and car park.

Police found a knife a short distance away which was taken for forensic examination.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested nearby and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.

She has since been charged with attempted murder, causing wounding/grievous bodily harm to a person with intent to murder, wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and using an offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence. She was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Thursday 29 September 2022).

Police will allege in court the younger wom an allegedly stabbed and assaulted the older woman in the carpark of the apartment block during a fight. Inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Informa tion is treated in strict confidence.

Kathryn Willowhite

Supt Dave Roptell with Tweed MP Geoff Provest at National Police Rememberance Day

Tyalgum hit and run

By Madeleine Murray

A UKI driver was lucky to escape serious injury when a car drove past and ripped her open door off in Tyalgum, on Saturday, September 24.

Julia Collingwood said that just after 3 pm she pulled into Wollumbin Street in the village to visit a friend.

“I opened the door, stepped out of the car and was standing there ready to close the door when a white ute came up from behind and started to pass me,” she said.

“Instead of slowing down and slightly veering to the right to give me room, the driver kept on the same course.

“I stood there with my back pressed up against the car to get out of his way.

“I was thinking, Christ if he keeps going, he’s going to hit me.

“By then it was too late to slam the door shut and it was just as well I didn’t try otherwise I would have lost my arm.

“Then there was a horrendous bang, glass showered all over me and he just kept driving.

“I was too stunned of course to have the pres ence of mind to note his registration number.

“People in the house I was visiting heard the bang, rushed out and saw the car taking off down the street.

“Other people in the street came out wonder ing what the horrendous bang was.

“As I was pressed up against the car, I had a glimpse of the driver, who appeared to be a young man probably in early 20s.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Tweed Police or Crime Stop pers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestop pers.com.au.

Potty preps for floods

By Jo Kennett

A POTTSVILLE community flood debrief and workshop held recently at St Ambrose Primary School attracted plenty of residents, with the new SES warning system a key focus.

Pottsville CRT Leader Melanie Crowe said the meeting was organised by Red Cross Australia in collaboration with the newly formed Potts ville Community-Led Resilience Team (CRT).

“It was facilitated by the SES Community Engagement team,” Mel said.

“NSW Police, Tweed Shire Council, the SES, and North Coast Community Housing (NCCH) gave presentations to the group before break-out groups were used to allow residents to air their concerns about the February/March flood and provide ideas for how we can better prepare for the next disaster.”

The creator of the Community-Led Resilience Teams (CRTs) concept is Red Cross Commu nity Resilience Project Officer Tammy Jones, who said the meeting was attended by more than 70 residents.

“The main area of discussion was the new SES

warning system called ‘Hazard Watch’ released on September 30 and how local knowledge will be taken into account, as well as the upcoming La Nina in October and how the NSW State EMPLAN [State Emergency Management Plan] works,” Tammy said.

“They also discussed ways to better prepare for the next disaster.

“The next steps going forward was to collate all the information that was obtained in the workshop and identify ways to brainstorm the issue and create a solution.

“The SES are doing a report that will be emailed out to all the residents that are con nected to the Community-led Resilience Team (CRT) so if you would like to join your house hold please get in touch with Mel.

“Mel and the CRT working group are doing an amazing job of connecting with community and would like to welcome more residents onboard.”

Anyone who wants further information or to join the Pottsville CRT can email Mel at pottsvillecrt@gmail.com.”

Pottsville residents met for a flood debrief and discussion

Julia Collingwood took this photo of her car door after it was hit.

Blessing of the boats

By Jo Kennett

AFTER LOSING two boats in the floods, the Mount Warning Dragon Boat Club has been renamed the Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club with a multicultural ceremony to bless their replacement boats held on Saturday, October 1, at Tumbulgum.

The new boats were provided with the support of Tursa Employment & Training and Tweed Coast Plan Management.

“There were about 100 people at the ceremony including locals, members of Dragons Abreast Gold Coast and Rainbow Region Dragons,” Wollumbin Dragons President Hedy Newell said.

“The smoking ceremony to celebrate our change of name and uniform was conducted by Uncle Franc Krasna and the blessing of the

boats and awakening of the dragon through the Dotting of the Eye ceremony by the Venerable Pannasiri from the Gold Coast Buddhist Centre.

“The boat, Wollumbin Warrior, was named by Murray Harvey from Tursa and Wollumbin Wings by Mayor Chris Cherry.

“Chris, Uncle Franc, Murray and the Vener able Pannasiri all joined us on the water as we showed the dragons to the water and the water to the dragons.”

Mayor Chris Cherry said it was a beautiful ceremony.

“Just seeing this incredible coalescence of cul tures, it was like a Phoenix coming back from the flood,” the Mayor said.

“It was just magic and a really lovely new be ginning for the club.

Mayor Chris Cherry joined the crew for a paddle.

The Dotting of the Eye ceremony with the Venerable Pannasiri.

Tursa's Murray Harvey and Mayor Cherry named the Dragon Boats.

Denture

Bromley’s Denture Clinic understands your

IF YOU’RE thinking you would like new dentures before Christmas,

denture, the the denture and ‘loose’.

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

face need to keep the lower

Bromley’s Denture Clinic is your local denture professional and can provide dentures for all situations, anything from full dentures right down to a single tooth, no job is too big or small. A new denture generally takes about three weeks to construct, however, there are a number of additional points to consider once the denture has been completed: 1. Your speech will be affected for a while. This comes back to normal pretty quickly (about a week), as your tongue gets used to the shape of the new denture in your mouth.

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

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

time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At Bromley’s Denture Clinic, we are a small family business and we understand that you, our patients, are people not numbers, and we strive to keep each individual happy. We tailor each denture to the individual with multiple fitting appointments for you to see what the denture will look like.

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

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

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

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

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

In order to ensure you’re enjoying Christmas dinner, it is important to act now regarding a new denture. For a complimentary consultation appointment, please contact the clinic to secure a time.

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

Iconic JuJu’s Cafe sells

By Jonathon Howard

AFTER 10 years of building JuJu’s Café into a Murwillum bah icon, owners Mel and Jon athon Evans have announced the sale of the business.

The couple have sold to a lo cal family, Greg Norman and his son Ben Norman, who are eager to continue the JuJu’s Café legacy of great coffee and delicious food.

Jonathon said the new own ers would retain all the amaz ing staff and he’s confident they can drive the business into the future.

Speaking with The Weekly, Jonathon and Mel said they plan to remain in the Tweed Valley and will focus on ren ovating their home, spending more time with their two young children and reflecting — before undertaking their next adventure.

The couple’s last day is on Friday, October 7, and they wanted to express their deep est gratitude to the communi ty, staff and loyal customers.

“Thank you for all the good times,” Jonathon said.

“It’s been a pleasure serving this community and our loyal customers.”

Mel has secured a job at IGA Tweed Valley Way where she hopes to keep busy.

“Thank you to the commu nity,” she said.

“It will be exactly ten years

on October 7 that we launched JuJu’s Café and changed the way we enjoy great coffee and fine dining in Murwillumbah.”

The couple said they wanted to wish the new owners Greg and his son Ben all the best with JuJu’s.

“I feel confident in the new owners to come in and drive JuJu’s,” Jonathon said.

“I’m pleased it’s in good hands and the community be well served.”

The couple said they plan to remain customers at JuJu’s and will be around for years to come.

“We’re still living locally and you can expect to see us around town,” Mel said.

The couple posted the news via the JuJu’s Café Facebook page and received some amaz ing feedback.

Among the comments was one from JuJu’s regular and lo cal Kym Kranen, who summed up the café’s influence on the town.

“You were the strength our town needed during COVID, you bounced back so quick ly after our flood disasters, showing the way for others… you have been such a strong pillar of the Murwillumbah business community,” Ms Kranen posted.

“Congratulations JuJu’s — Jonathon and Mel. You two will be so missed.”

All new warning system launches

TWEED RESIDENTS are being urged to familiarise themselves with the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) new warning system as the official Storm Season begins.

The national three-tiered system has clear action statements, like stay informed, prepare to evacuate and move to higher ground.

Advice (Yellow): An incident has started. There is no im mediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

Watch and Act (Orange): There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.

Emergency Warning (Red): An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.

Calls to Action: Calls to Action can be used flexibly across all three warning levels depending on the hazard.

Advice: Prepare now; Stay informed; Monitor conditions; Stay informed/threat is reduced; Avoid the area.

Watch and Act; Prepare to leave/evacuate; Leave/evacuate now (if you are not prepared); Prepare to take shelter; Move/ stay indoors; Stay near shelter; Walk two or more streets back; Monitor conditions as they are changing; Be aware of ember attacks; Move to higher ground (away from creeks/rivers/coast); Limit time outside (cyclone, heat asthma); Avoid the area; Stay away from damaged buildings and other hazards; Prepare for isolation; Protect yourself against the impacts of extreme heat.

Emergency Warning: Leave/evacuate (immediately, by am/ pm/hazard timing); Seek/take shelter now; Shelter indoors now; Too late/dangerous to leave

Warnings during storms and flood events will continue to be distributed through text message alerts, the SES website, SES social media channels, ABC radio stations and media outlets.

Mel and Jono have poured their hearts and souls into JuJu's

Their dedicated team have been with them along the way

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Potty’s community garden

By Jo Kennett

TWEED MP Geoff Provest and Mayor Chris Cherry were at the opening of the Pottsville Community Garden at St Mark’s Anglican Church on Saturday, October 1. Brian and Jenny Wyver had the original idea of a community garden in Pottsville and went about organising and getting funding for it. Brian thanked the church, Mr Provest for the grant, Pottsville Beach Sports Club and Bunnings South Tweed for financial support, the Pottsville Men’s Shed, Pottsville Beach Butchers, Rusty their landscaper, Pottsville

General Store and MacLean Anglican Church for the inspiration.

Mr Provest said he was impressed with the garden “which was all about sharing and living together and enjoying life” while Mayor Cherry said she had watched the project grow “and the connection it was creating for people was just fantastic.”

Pastor Greg March said Brian and Jenny’s enthusiasm for the church and community drove the project.

“They want to work for all people, not just the church and I want to thank them and the church community for all they have done.”

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Potty tennis fun day

By Jo Kennett

THE POTTSVILLE Beach Tennis Club is inviting the public to help welcome their renowned new coach, with a game of tennis and a barbecue on Sunday morning, October 9.

“Dom Gambaro [pictured below right with Claude Williams] is no stranger to elite tennis, having been ranked as number 14 in the ITF singles ranking in 2015.” club president Claude Williams said.

“Dom is launching the Pottsville Tennis Acad emy, which will offer beginner to elite level coaching opportunities for juniors and adults.

“It’s a great boost for the area’s tennis com munity which has grown the last few years.”

Dom spent 18 years coaching at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne with players like John Peers and Andrew Whittington.

“I’m currently competing on the International Masters tour and grateful to enjoy both the com petitive side and the continuity of the game,” Dom said, Claude said the club was “delighted to have Dom bring his skills and wealth of experience to Pottsville.

“It’s a boost for our humble tennis community which has grown so much over the last few years,” he said.

“Everyone is invited to meet Dom on Sunday, October 9, from 9am - 12 noon.

“Come down to the courts for a hit and chat with Dom and other members and you will be able to enrol in your choice of session on the day.

“There will be a sausage sizzle and spare rac quets available if you require one.”

Meet Dom for some tennis and a barbecue 9am-12am, Sunday, October 9.

Seniors at risk from scammers

By Madeleine Murray

SCAMMERS OFTEN target seniors because older people generally have more money and are not as tech savvy as younger people. One ruse is to persuade the victim to allow

remote access to their computer. Another trick is to set up a fake website that asks the person to click on it.

Computer expert Steve Hing often finds him self helping seniors who have been scammed.

“Basically, scammers call from overseas, so beware of unfamiliar accents,” Steve told The Weekly.

“Microsoft, Telstra, Amazon, eBay or your bank will never, ever call you unless you’ve booked a call. Hang up right away if you get this kind of call.

“More seniors get scammed than any other age demographic. Two months ago, a person got done for $14,000, their entire bank account.

“Scammers convince you that someone is trying to get into your account, so they need access to your computer.

“Or they set up fake bank sites and get you to put in your password.

“Ninety per cent of scammer use landlines, but of course they also use your mobile number.

“They use many different ploys, hoping the person will be gullible.

“Many seniors are insecure and nervous about computers. They didn’t grow up with them and may be gullible.

“Also be aware of any email or websites that have strange letters and numbers in the address.

“If you think you may have been scammed, contact your bank immediately. Time is of the essence.”

For more information https://www.scamwatch. gov.au/

Did you know that your gut health and diet can positively or negatively affect your mood?

The gut is home to trillions of micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic germs. Evidence shows that these micro-organisms produce hundreds of neurochemicals that the brain uses to regulate certain physiological and mental processes like memory, learning, attention, and our emotional regulation state. This means that how we feed our gut may affect how we feel emotionally on a day-to-day basis.

Because gut bacteria are key players in your mood and mental health, you need to ensure that your body can produce as much “good” bacteria as possible. An imbalance of the “good” and “bad” bacteria in your gut can cause digestive issues and autoimmune problems, and, also - as you know no - ruin your mood.

Here are some suggestions on how you can improve your gut health:

1. The first step in improving your gut health is to reduce or eliminate foods that harm good gut bacteria. These include sugar, gluten, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods. You should be careful about the source of the water you drink. Tap water is treated with chemicals including chlorine, which kills good gut bacteria. Filtered water is the best option.

2. Eat whole foods and avoid packaged or processed foods. Processed foods are high in unwanted food additives and preservatives that disrupt the good bacteria in the gut.

3. Consume high-fibre foods like beans, legumes, berries, and whole grains. Fibre provides nourishment for your good gut bacteria and helps in keeping your digestive tract flowing.

4. Add a range of colourful fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. On top of being excellent sources of fibre, fruits and vegetables are the best sources of nutrients for a healthy gut. Additionally, research shows that leafy greens contain a specific type of

sugar that increases good gut bacteria in number and kind.

5. Experiment with fermented foods. Packed with bacteria and yeast, fermented foods are natural probiotics that help the body digest food and keep bad gut bacteria from getting out of control. Start adding fermented foods to your diet gradually. Examples of these are kefir (unsweetened), sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi.

6. Include probiotic-rich foods such as plain yogurt (without added sugars) in your diet. Probiotics are known to enhance the good bacteria in the gut, but potential benefits of probiotics have also been seen in the treatment or prevention of diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis, among other things. Other examples of prebioticrich foods are artichokes, asparagus, onions, garlic, and radishes. Note: Be sure to talk to your doctor before adding probiotics to your diet or taking any probiotic supplements.

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Mist Gallery turns two

By Madeleine Murray

CABARITA’S MIST Gallery is celebrating its second birthday with a new group show called Habitat looking at the fragility of wildlife habitat.

The exhibition features many acclaimed re gional and national artists.

Mist Gallery owner Helen Otway said Habitat is “an impressive exhibition highlighting the talents of its artists.” “From deep in the forest to coastal walks, these new works show the fragility of natural habitats for our wildlife,” she said.

“Recent disasters have inspired many of the artists to explore the impacts of bushfires and floods.

“Some artists have fo cussed on the wildlife. Without their natural hab itat, koalas, bird, frogs and other vulnerable wildlife face becoming endangered or even extinct.”

Dramatic works with paper, col lage, mixed media, oil, acrylic, glass and ceramics make up this exhibition. A spotlight is shone on local Pottsville artist John Corby this month.

“John is a prolific and popular art ist in the gallery who captures the daily life of the Tweed Region with sparkling oceans, shaded dune walks, and scenes of families enjoying a coastal lifestyle,” Helen said.

“John’s works are in oil and framed in beautiful natural oak.”

Other Habitat artists from the Tweed region include Heidi Ledwell, Dylan Cooper, Annie Long, Cheryl Peterson,

Scott McDougall, Kathryn Cleland, Lorraine Abernethy

It has been a tough two years for

“Keeping the gallery run ning over such a tumultu ous two years has not been easy but I have worked without an income to ensure the doors stay

Habitat runs until October 21 with all works of art available to purchase.  Mist Gallery is at 1b/51 Tweed Coast Rd, Cabarita Beach, and is open from

Bookings for life drawing, kids’ art class es and ‘plein air’ art excursions online

Above: Artist John Corby Left: Annie Long sculpture

Parenthood can be an overwhelming experience, empty of thanks, and full of daily menial tasks, which go completely unnoticed most of the time, however lovingly they are performed.

I spent a full half hour of my increasingly precious time pulling stray hairs – both bleached human and fluffy white cat shedding – from my teen’s black jumpers today, musing all the while that the teenager will likely simply assume the washing machine managed to magically remove those clingy pesky hairs! There’s no point pointing it out, as the response would be an unspoken stare that silently says “So what? That’s your job!” Maybe a half-hearted “Thanks Mum” … if I’m lucky! What is it about teenagers and black clothing anyway? I was a “Got any blacker?” type of borderline goth myself. My Mum used to rib me about it, and it spins me out seeing my eldest in outfits I would’ve worn at that age. There must be something in the hormonal cocktail released, that triggers a sudden attraction to the blackest wardrobe - an energetic cloak symbolising the blank slate of this seminal point of their lives, as

they try to tackle the big questions – who am I? What do I want to do with my life? How do I want to express myself? Teenage angst may vary slightly with fashion eras, but the energy and dark hues remains the same. The music drums a steady beat whilst a vocalist whines about how horrible life is. Perhaps our lack of rites of passage in Western Culture promotes this response in our youth. Disillusionment and disenchantment overcome them as the magical naivety of childhood evaporates, whilst nothing is offered to mark such a momentous occasion, welcoming their readiness to become an adult. It truly takes a tribe! Parenting intensity is naturally amplified during the holidays, turning us into a full-time taxi (particularly with multiple kids), secretary, booking manager, and entertainer. It’s been wonderful to be able to utilise the Parent’s vouchers – the government’s acknowledgement of how hard it is to be full-time carers, and teachers too!

Remember these must be redeemed by this Sunday 9th.

Free Roald Dahl play

By Madeleine Murray

MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE Company

is excited to present the magical pantomime James and the Giant Peach from October 14 to 30 and the great news is that it’s free.

All of your favourite characters from the pop ular Roald Dahl book will come to life on the stage at Murwillumbah Civic Centre.

The magical adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfil the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape.

Roald Dahl’s story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatisation that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with a crisis.

Watch James get the peach out of danger, the

wise Old Green Grasshopper and the pessimis tic Earthworm. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator and MC.

The play has been adapted for the stage by Richard George and is directed by Colin Elliott and is proudly funded by the NSW Government in partnership with Tweed Shire Council.

See James and the Giant Peach at the Murwil lumbah Civic Centre this October on Friday, 14 and Saturday 29 at 7.30pm, Saturday 15 and 22 at 5.30pm, Sunday 16, 23, 30 at 2pm and Saturday, October 29 at 7.30pm. Admission is free but bookings are essential

Admission is free but bookings are essential via www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.

au or at Larkins Electrical in Main Street, or at the door. There will be row seating so no BYO but refreshments will be available. For any enquiries, please phone 0498 831 575.

The final weekend of the holidays is upon us, and the plethora of kids’ films and fantastic documentaries continues, with some more grown-up content creeping in now… MOONAGE DAYDREAM begins, along with rom-com TICKET TO PARADISE for

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Paco Lara at the Regent

GET AWAY to Spain for a day as Spanish guitar virtuoso Paco Lara comes to The Regent, Murwillumbah at 2pm on Sunday, October 16, in a family-friendly show for all ages.

Paco is accompanied by a dazzling Flamenco dancer, ensuring a visual feast to embody his traditional “torque” technique, inherent in the Jerez style. Southern Spain’s scintillating atmo sphere beckons as you are magically musically transported, caught up in the rapture of the fastest finger flicker around.

Paco has travelled the world for over three decades in his distinguished career, playing with musical maestros – he is now considered amongst their ranks – talented dancers and legendary composers.

His recent shows at the Sydney Opera House were packed out, with rave reviews from audi ence members and critics alike.

The new album, “The Andalusian Guitar” was completed just as Covid hit, with the launch tour postponed for over a year.

Paco’s work is impressive and unmistakable and features interpretations of beloved Fla menco classics,

This will be an unforgettable, captivating, world-class performance not to be missed.

Spanish specials are on the menu for a pre or post-show satiation session, and Margaritas or Sangria will enliven the immersive experience.

Book ahead to ensure your seat at: www.the-regent.com.au/live-events

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curation in our schedule for your viewing pleasure…

DAYDREAM (THU 6th) and next week we go into full doco fever with 2

for FRANKLIN + THE TERRITORY to be seen side by side, and a full day of fascinating nonfiction films on Saturday 15th, Doco Day! With last chances to see 2 out of 5 docos showing. Special prices for ticketing this day – the more you see, the less it costs per film!

Come to 2 for $30, 3 for $40, or the full day of 5 for $55!

Delicious food, trusty crusty pizzas and specials of the Day plus sweet treats (GF + Vegan options) available all day to keep you sustained.

**Please note Khanthaly is away at the moment**

ELENA B. WILLIAMS & RACHEL HEATON are back to light up our souls for the Saturday Sunset Soirée, at the new Summer DST time of 6-8pm.

NEXT WEEK: SALI BRACEWELL will spellbind you with her soothing sounds. (Saturday 15th 6-8pm)

Our monthly French Club is back with THE NIGHT OF THE 12TH PACO LARA will finally be here Sunday 16th for a matinee show 2-4pm. Incredible world-class Flamenco guitar accompanied by a beautiful Flamenco dancer – we will be serving Spanish fare to complete the experience for lunch, or an early dinner after the show. SELLING FAST - BOOK NOW!!!

COMING SOON: Sacred Sound Temple presents SACRED EARTH (Thursday 20th October 5pm)

BOOK AHEAD: JOHN LENNON SONGBOOK (Sunday Oct 30th 5pm)

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DC League of Super-Pets 1:00PM

Ticket to Paradise 3:15PM

Fire of Love 5:30PM Moonage Daydream 7:30PM

FRI 7 OCTOBER

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank 10:00AM

DC League of Super-Pets 12:15PM

The Railway Children Return(FINAL)2:30PM Ticket to Paradise 4:45PM Moonage Daydream 7:00PM

SAT 8 OCTOBER

Little Monsters (Finnick) 10:00AM DC League of Super-Pets 12:00PM Ticket to Paradise 2:15PM

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank4:30PM Balcony Sessions (LIVE MUSIC ON BALCONY)

ELENA B WILLIAMS with RACHEL HEATON 6:00PM Moonage Daydream 6:45PM

SUN 9 OCTOBER

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank 10:00AM DC League of Super-Pets 12:15PM Ticket to Paradise 4:30PM Franklin (FINAL) 2:30PM Moonage Daydream 6:45PM

The Night of the 12th 12:00PM

Franklin 2:30PM

The Territory 4:30PM

Ticket to Paradise 6:30PM

SAT 15 OCTOBER

Franklin (FINAL) 12:00PM

The Territory 2:00PM

Fire of Love (FINAL) 4:00PM

Balcony Sessions (LIVE MUSIC ON BALCONY)

SALI BRACEWELL 6:00PM

Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires 6:00PM Moonage Daydream 8:00PM

SUN 16 OCTOBER

Paco Lara - Album Launch – 2:00PM

The Andalusian Guitar Moonage Daydream 5:00PM

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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.

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Beautiful old Uki convent is on the market

By Jo Kennett

ONE OF the most beautiful historic buildings in the shire is on the market and it comes with its own income stream.

The Convent is located in the heritage-listed village of Uki at 9 Old Convent Road in the rolling green foothills of Wollumbin National Park and has five apartments on a lush 1,263 m2 block.

The heritage-listed convent was built in the early 1900s as Saint Joseph’s Convent with the order of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart which was founded by Australia’s canonised Saint Mary MacKillop.

The building served as a convent school and closed around 1963 when it was transformed into flats, according to the Uki and South Arm Historical Society’s Esme Thompson.

“Edna from Palliative Care used to go over there for music lessons,” Esme said.

“There was a plant as you walked in that the nuns would tie lollies for the children to find; some of the former students speak very highly of them.”

It is full of charm and character and has been lovingly maintained over the years.

The Convent is currently configured as five apartments which carry the names of the sisters who lived in The Convent in the 1900’s, Avelina, Theodore, Julieta, Gertrude and Ignatius.

This magnificent property is on the market for $1,495,000 with Belinda Franks at Ray White Rural Murwillumbah.

It currently operates as permanent accommodation with one and two bedroom apartments, providing good returns of around $85,000 p.a.

Belinda says with a huge shortage of quality tourist accommodation in the region the old convent provides “an outstanding opportunity to harness the tourism demand and create something very special and unique.

“All the original features of the building have been retained; hardwood timber floors, soaring 12’ ceilings, brick fireplaces, French doors opening onto verandahs, the colonial archways and breezeways above doors, weatherboard clad exterior, the

Open Homes

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33/19 Elizabeth Street, Pottsville. Sat 9-9.30am

7 Saddle Way, Murwillumbah. Sat 9.30-10am

1D Short Street, New Brighton. Sat 10-10.30am

41 Coral Fern Circuit, Murwillumbah. Sat 10-10.30am

18 Dorothy Street, Murwillumbah. Sat 10.30-11am

19 Chevell Place, Smiths Creek. Sat 11-11.30am

16 North Head Road, New Brighton. Sat 11-11.30am

119 Smiths Creek Road, Smiths Creek. Sat 11.45-12.30pm

1/3 Halyard court, Ocean Shores. Sat 12-12.30pm

10 Flintwood Street, Pottsville. Sat 12.30-1pm

14 Narooma Drive, Ocean Shores. Sat 1-1.30pm

2/10 Whitton Court, Ocean Shores. Sat 1.30-2pm

5 Philip Street, South Golden beach. Sat 2-2.30pm

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1/5Uniacke Drive, Banora Point – 11-11:30am

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/ 5 Kindee Street, Kingscliff- 11:30- 12pm

list goes on,” she said.

“The property sits elevated, overlooking the upper reaches of the Tweed River (above historical flood levels) and is within walking

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Birdlife, platypi, and other wildlife are regular sights to enjoy.

“It had no inundation to the habitable areas of the property

181 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah 10-10:30am (NSW TIME)

2124/14-22

Stuart St, Tweed Heads 10-10:30am (NSW TIME)

15 Chardonnay Cres, Tweed Heads South 10-10:30am (NSW TIME)

4/40 Coolangatta Rd, Kirra 10-10:30 (QLD TIME)

11 Mourne Tce, Banora Point 11-11:30am (NSW TIME)

7/28 Stanley St, Tweed Heads 11-11:30am (NSW TIME)

3/12 Marian St, Tweed Heads West 12-12:30pm (NSW TIME)

2 09/37 Bay St, Tweed Heads 12-12:30pm (NSW TIME)

7/17 Korina Ave, Kirra 12-12:30pm (QLD TIME)

1/2 Endeavour Pde, Tweed Heads 1-1:30pm (NSW TIME)

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36/3-19 Amaroo Drive, Banora Point 9-9:30am

16/7-9 Parry Street, Tweed Heads 9-9:30am 10/13 Cabernet Court, Banora Point 9-9:30am

2/85 Henry Lawson Drive, Terranora 10-10:30am 14/5 Sedalia Place, Banora Point 10-10:30am

5 Elm Place, Banora Point 11-11:30am 10/59 Hastings Road, Bogangar 11:30-12pm 12PM AUCTION

11 McAllisters Road, Bilambil Heights 12-12:30pm

35 Old Ferry Road, Banora Point 1-1:30pm 1:30pm AUCTION 24 Parkes Lane, Terranora 2:30-3pm

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Contact Belinda to arrange a private viewing on 0409 152 200 or at: Belinda.franks@raywhite.com

38 Cudgen Road, Kingscliff- 11-12pm

16/13 Parkland Place, Banora Point- inspection by appointment

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McPherson Court, Murwillumbah - 9 -9.30am

6 Tree St, Murwillumbah – 10-10.30am

5 Kintyre Cres, Banora Point – 10-10.30am

Bakers Rd, Dunbible – 10-10.30am

Culburra Crt, Stokers Siding - 10.15 – 10.45

Bonnydoon Rd, Uki - 10.15 – 10.45

Kyogle Road, Mount Burrell 10.30 – 11am

Elouera Tce, Bray Park – 11 – 11.30am

Oakbank Tce, Murwillumbah – 11-11.30am

Myrtle St, Murwillumbah – 11-11.30am

Ted Brown Close, Kunghur - 11.15 – 11.45

Midjinbil Rd, Midginbil - 11.15 – 11.45

Sapphire St, Murwillumbah – 12-12.30pm

Meadow Place, Uki - 12.15-12.45

Sylvan St, Bray Park - 12.30 – 1pm

Tyalgum Rd, Tyalgum – 2 - 2.30pm

Sale

Sale

For Sale

Street,

Care Coastal Living, Heart of Town

the heart of

Coast’s best kept secret,

Pottsville,

attractive

Sale

Old Ferry Road,

Circle

Sale

The Perfect Spot

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac in Banora Point, Clifton Walk is a tightly held Neighbourhood Plan comprising 10 individual homes on freehold, easy care parcels of land serviced by a shared driveway.

The handy location is just around the corner from the thriving Banora Shopping Village, where the tenants include Coles Supermarket, Chemist, Medical Centre, News agency, Post Office and approximately 25 other retailers and service providers.

Twin Towns’ Club Banora is 500 metres from your front door offering a variety of sporting facilities including golf, bowls, tennis courts and pools as well as dining and entertainment options which are all popular with the locals and their families.

• Immaculate presentation throughout.

• The spacious and functional low set home has been adapted in some areas to aid people with mobility issues.

• Compact, fully enclosed 352 sqm block of land with low maintenance gardens and grounds

• 5 minute drive to Tweed City Shopping Centre.

• Easy access to the motorway, Gold Coast Airport, patrolled beaches, and all other amenities.

• Generous double garage and oodles of storage space.

• Choice of 2 covered alfresco areas provide year-round and all weather outdoor entertaining options.

• A short stroll to the picturesque Lake Kimberley walking circuit where you can enjoy watching the swans, water hens and other birdlife as you wander around the lake.

• Ideally suited to down sizers, active retirees, or busy professionals.

• Genuine vendors are reluctantly selling their home after eleven enjoyable years and are priced to sell.

TWIN TOWNS

On offer here today is a rare opportunity to secure a “Triton” floor plan apartment in the popular original tower of Twin Towns Resort.

The Triton

the largest

larger

HAS EXPANDED TO CLUB TWEED

Selling Tweed Heads, Banora Pt,Kingscliff/Tweed Coast

Realestate2487 a boutique agency has after many months of searching for the right location, expanded their Kingscliff business and opened a new office in Club Tweed (Tweed Heads Bowls Club).

Tweed Heads made sense being such a central location & Club Tweed with its large membership base that expands not only down the Tweed Coast but into Banora Point, Terranora & Bilambil Heights as well as across the border into the southern Gold Coast.

As a husband & wife team, Realestate2487 has more than 30 years experience in the real estate industry, with the last 12 years based in Kingscliff where they have also been servicing south to Pottsville &

SALE

38 Cudgen Road, Kingscliff

Secluded

north into Tweed Heads.

Realestate2487 specialises in residential sales, off the plan sales, project marketing, prestige property & investment properties. We have always operated without a rent roll, preferring to keep our sales service to

clients very personal and hands on. Although many real estate agents are moving away from a commercial office structure to work independently from home, we still firmly believe in the old fashion face-to-face open door policy where our clients can call by and visit us in our office anytime

We are also more than just salespeople, having vast experience in the staging and presentation of a property both internally & externally in preparation for selling. As a result we pride ourselves in always achieving the highest price possible

Pay us a visit in Club Tweed, & join us for a chat about the real estate market over a cup of coffee/tea or if later in the day, something more substantial.

Paul McCarthy - 0418

Stewardson -

FOR SALE

16/13 Parkland Place

Banora Point

2 1

Adjoining Parkland

Paul McCarthy - 0418 989 299

Stewardson -

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car!

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